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BY HANK BURNS he'll hilve many more goals to get to, . .,". ' .. -- ~- . , -. --- , --~ --.- Georgia Sports Editor levels and plateaus to get to. I'm sure, against a good team like Central Just days before their first weekenq Missouri, it probably was very of conference play, the UM-St. Louis pleasing to Coach Brady." State The fact that his team defeated baseball team defeated Central Missouri State 11-2 on Thursday. CMSU at home is very pleasing to Criminology With the victory, Rivermen Head Brady, especially after his team started Coach Jim Brady reached a milestone the season with a 6-2 record following departments to ·in his career at UM-St. Louis, away games in Florida. collecting win number 500. Brady is 'We walk into their house, and we join together one of 47 coaches in NCAA Division beat their ace 11-2 after we made a II history to reach 500 wins and one of strong statement. down in Florida," on study 29 active coaches to hit that number. Brady said. 'We beat some good clubs down there. You could just see BY BECKY ROSNER that the more these guys play together, ..'~------_._- --."." .. - --- -"," - - .. _-' ... .. --- --"-- they just continue to get better and Staff Writer This milestone is a better. Our pitchers are doing all the reflection of the little things that it takes to be A project entitled "Fighting vast majority of successful." Crime with Advanced Technology" 'To walk out of their house 11-2 has recently received an additional quality players victors and beat up on their ace and it federal grant of $1.5 million. This that have passed just kind of carried over to this grant comes right behind a previous through . weekend and we want to continue that grant of $3 million that UM-St . trend tomorrow," Brady said. "It's just Louis shares with Georgia State this program. kindoflike a snowball that's gathering University. momentum as it rolls down the hill. The project was started up on - Jim Brady, The more that we roll down the hill, . October 1, 2002, making it a Rivermen Head Coach the bigger we're going to become." relatively new and working venture. . Brady's program has become The purpose of the project is to almost as big as he imagined it to be. advance the reporting of crime in --" And the program apparently has quite several cities around the United Following a series sweep of a legacy, with many of his former States, including St. Louis, conference-rival Lewis this weekend, players and coaches becoming Milwaukee and Atlanta Law Brady's record is 504--282-4. successful in baseball. His former enforcement agencies will be lent a Although Brady appreciates the assistant coach Joe Swiderski, hand with the money from the importance of his career record, he formerly the head coach at St Louis project in an effort to circulate the attributes his success to the program's Community College-Meramec, now reporting of crime in a more elite class of players of the past and coaches at Missouri Baptist Ryan efficient manner. present Ray, another former assistant, '~ goals are to i:rItm.l'1etbe "'IJI ve never thrown one pitch, currently serves as head coach at quality and timeliness .of c~ have I ever taken one swing," Brady Vianney High School. In addition, indicators in st. Louis and said. "TIns milestone is a reflection of former Rivermen standQ!Jts Brody eventually, nationwide," said the vast majority of quality players Jackson and Bryan Beckmann now Richard Roselrreld, professor and t,p.at have passed through this program. play for the River City Rascals., a local chair of the Criminology and I've tried to surround this program independent minor league team. Criminal Justice Department. with guys who are an extension of ''I hold the utmost respect for the The preliminary funding for the myself-athletes with not only the majority of those guys that have come project was for three years and three desire to compete but a passion to through these doors," Brady said, of cities, and with the additional prepare and the will to win, guys that his players. ''I'm a pretty tough money, it is able to be expanded to are not afraid to battle against all odds taskmaster, and at times I don't even four or five years and will be able to in order to achieve success," like me; but my job is to get these guys develop into other cities around the The victory over CMSU caught the to reach deep into their inner selves to Rlvermen Baseball Coach Jim Brady takes notes in the dugout during the game vs. Lewis Sunday nation. This will also enable law eye of Lewis Head Coach Irish find that formula for success." aftemoon. Brady is now one of 47 coaches in the history of NCAA Division II to reach 500 wins. agencies to divide crime data over O'Reilly,· who along with Brady and 'That successful UMSL formula, short run phases. SIUE skipper Garry Collins, are the coupled with experience, allowed Wmning has been one of the top Brady once recalled. "I remember assistant coaches. Among those may The National Incident-Based only three active coaches in the Great them to see that success and priorities for Brady and his team And thinking that all I want to do is be fonner assistant Gary Donahue, Reporting System (NIBRS) was Lakes Valley Conference with 500 achievement is based on an even after he was diagnosed with compete, and the very first day I who, like Brady, was diliooooSed with first developed in the 19808 and has career victories. O'Reilly has 920 uncemprornising mindset of colon cancer in 1989 (he had a full walked on the field, after going cancer. Donahue, who served under expanded and developed into a wins and Collins has 770 wins. commitment," Brady continued. ''I recovery soon after), the thrill of through all that, I had to win. That's Brady from 1992-95 and now coaches larger and more efficient system '"That's a great accomplishment," believe we succeeded since the victory was of the utmost importance the only way I was going to be happy. at Lafayette High School, is suffering since its initiation. The hopes of the 0' Reilly said. ''It means you've got to majority has gone on to a multitude of for Brady. It gave me a great perspective on from pancreatic cancer. joint criminology project anticipate workrea11y hard to get that many successful careers. So, it says a lot ''I can remember saying to myself, many things." bringing police enforcement up to wins, especially at one schooL My about what we've done and what 'Please God, if I can just walk back on Brady bas taught that same mindset pace with this system of reporting hat's off to him and the team. I'm sure we've achieved." the field. I just want to compete,'" to many of his fonner players and see .JIM BRADY, page 3 crime. "I believe, as dq many criminologists, that we need better crime indicators than we have 'One bourb~n, one scotch one••• suspension?' currently," Rosenfeld said. ''Better in the sense that crime indicators need to be more specific than they are," Dorm regulations ·reinf orced to students Rosenfeld heads up the crime project. Working along-side BY ASHLEY RICHMOND assistant director of the University policy is the one that is most broken. Rosenfeld are David Curry, Meadows, noise is a frequent "You have to follow your escorts Staff Writer professor of criminology and violation. around everywhere after you check criminal justice; Eric Baumer, . How safe are the dorms? This is a "We deal a lot with noise them in to the front desk," Kerford assistant professor of criminology questions students face everyday. violations. We usually just talk with said. and criminal justice; Caroline .. The current 2002-2003 Campus the residents and make sure they According to Kerford, the RAs Phillips, research specialist in the Housing Residential Guide outlines understand," Harris said. "corrununicate the rules, and we are department; and Rob Fomato, community policies that would be the people that inform other people graduate student. essential to maintaining a safe place when rules are broken." An RA "My primary role is to evaluate to live. would never set punishment. the extent of which agencies across --"-- 'The University assumes a 'zero The University "We do the. write-ups. Over a the U.S. cmnply with the reporting month, I would probably have tolerance' attitude toward alcohol and assumes a 'zero of crime to the FBL" BalllIler said. other drugs in the resident's halls." written one, and it's usually with The University Meadows also will tolerance' attitude escorting guests or propping doors open. It's a security issue," Kerford see CRIMINOLOGY, page 3 not tolerate drugs but does permit toward alcohol and alcohol possession or consumption as other drugs in the said. long as it is "in compliance with If a security breech takes place, local, state and federal laws." The resident's halls. the RA fIles a report. INDEX policy of the Meadows also notes that Graduate Hall Director Mitch -2002-2003 Campus Isaacs receives the reports and Bulletin Board 2 ''If any resident of a living unit is under 21, you may not possess or Housing Residential Guide decides punishment for minor ~ews .______~ consume, or display alcoholic violations. 'The students are sent to me for a Q2!r:t:.c:io:ccns=-_ _ ___----.C- 4 8: 5 containers" in your apartment. --,,-- Sometimes alcohol consumption According to Harris, these judic.ial hearing," Isaacs said. ''I get Fare Thol.jSht . 5 can lead to more violations. Alcohol­ informal discussions usually settle about six a month. Most deal with the the problem. If the problem persists, escort policy and sometimes alcohol. _Sci_·e_n_c:~ _Co_lu"-'m~n'__ _ _ . 5 related conduct, including noise disturbances, loud music, yelling and Harris said the situation is dealt with I tend to give people one warning. I _Features.------6 8: 7 reckless driving "will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, depending open a file on them. The worst thing on the infraction. I will do is let them choose between a ~rts ______!Jt.? swiftly," according to the community policies. "Sanctions may include, but The Residential Halls may see the $25 fme or 5 hours of corrununity ~ 8: !ntertainment JJ> 8:11 are not limited to fmes, referral to the alcohol problem from time to time, service." .Th~_Vill~_ldiots 14 Kevin Ottleyl The Curreru UMSL judiciary officer and/or but according to Residential Assistant The idea of 'basic necessities' is slightly undermined in this eviction." eRA) Alex Kerford, engineering, dormitory microfridge, which displays a mix of the traditional with According to Harry Harris, sophomore, the unescorted guests see DORM REGULATION, page 3 ~la~ift~s_---_ __--_15 the alcoholic. + 71re Current March 17, 2003 .

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One of Mushaben: 'Give women the esca­ lators from the equity in pay increases' third floor of the MSC lies BY MICHAEL DUMADAG of full professor. be equal because a department hires closed to -- Staff Writer Evidence shows that women's someone at the market rate. Whether pedestri­ salaries are approximately 4.4% the person is male or female, they an traffic lower than men's, after taking into both will make the same amount of earlier The word inequity is associated account years since degree, rank and money," Mushaben said. this with words such as unfairness, · dis­ field of specialization. Also, exc1ud- "But after six years, their salaries month. crimination and injustice. Every citi­ become subjective. At the ten-year zen of Ame,rica has the right to his or mark, when the same person applies her own equal opportunity, guaran­ --"-- for a promotion, it is up to the dean, teed under the United States Evidence shows that the chair of the department and the Constitution, pertaining to certain full professors to review the annual issues. women's salaries are report and decide upon a salary A topic that has been hovering approximately 4.4% increase. The increase is based on the around this campus since the 1970s lower than men's, after money the department has to distrib­ is gender inequity in professor ute," Mushaben said. salaries, particularly female profes­ taking into account "Before tenure, there is a bit of a sors getting paid less than male pro­ - years since degree, gap," Mushaben claims. "There is a fessors. rank and field of spe­ history on this campus of women A gender equity report was pro­ taking much longer to become full duced in 2001 by several female pro­ cialization. professors than men because it is up fessors in many various departments to the other full professors who of the campus. The report shows --,,-- decide when to put you up for pro­ numerous statistics indicating motion." inequity in pay in many different ing faculty members in the depart­ Marty Rochester, professor, polit­ departments. Also, the statistics ments of the College of Fine Arts and ical science, takes a different point (if break down different positions and Communications, women's salaries view. Rochester said, ''historically rank among faculty showing any dis­ are on average 6% lower than men's. there has been discrimination in the crepancy. One person who is concerned past, but it has been corrected. If Taken from a gender equity with this issue is Joyce Mushaben, there is discrimination; they should report, the mean salaries for all professor of political science and use the courts. But this issue was female faculty in the College of Arts director of the Center for Women's taken care of in the '80s." and Sciences were about $9,500 less and Gender Studies. . "In my department, there is no than for male faculty, and median According to Mushaben, "when a discrimination. We have a balance of salaries were about $8,500 less, with department hires someone at the full female professors and full male the largest discrepancies at the rank assistant level, those salaries tend to professors," Rochester said.

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If the infraction is really bad, Isaacs ingrounds. "There is no routine," Russo said of Escalator problems cause headaches exp~ained , the matter goes directly to .. Harris said, 'The UMSL police do the fire procedure. "I've never experi­ his supervisor. The Chancellor or Vice patrol throughout the day. Other local enced a drill, but I did experience the Chancellor could get involved in seri­ departments, Normandy usually, real thing," she said, referring to the BY KATE DROLET from Canada - - _ ., ,_... _.. .- ous cases like sexual assault, theft or sometimes make a friendly round." poster-burning incident. "We've been Staff Writer "There aren't a whole lot of escalator companies, so possession of a weapon. The Community Policies for the informed that if we stay in oUr dorms that part was only available through the Canada Jennifer Russo, nursing, freshman, University Meadows says "the during the fire alarms, we'd be fined." branch," Diggs explained. says she feels safe living in the resi­ University Police Department pro­ Russo went on to say that "tornado Your arms are loaded with winter weather wear, your Students are tired of trelddng up and down on the dential hall. "I feel a lot better this vides police services in me Project procedures haven't been discussed." book bag is full of heavy books, and you're late for broken machinery_ Velony Jack, senior, commented, semester than last semester. We got from time to time at their sole discre­ The RAs and Hall Assistants do class. You hurry toward the escalator, onI y to find your­ "[The broken escalator is] a big inconvenience and also new locks, and there are cops making tion." their best to inform me residents of self faced with a steep, unmoving staircase. As you potentially dangerous, especially if you're wearing more-rounds," Russo said. UM-St. Louis police will give park­ both the halls and the Meadows of the stumble upward, people going downward bump into dress shoes or carrying heavy books. I've actually seen Addressing the major problem area ing tickets to overnight guests not hav­ policies and procedures. you, making you lose both balance and time. peDple fall before, and I've tripped a few times myself." of escorting guests Russo said, 'They ing parking passes. According to "We are always working with our Most students have faced a similar scene at least Is there anything we can do to keep our escalators get checked in, but they don't follow Harris, the Meadows set the parking residents and trying to be role models," once this year. The escalators running between the first functioning properly? them around. I've seen unescorted stickers policy to try to reserve space Kerford said. and second floors seem to break down constantly_ "Don't ride the handrails," Diggs advised. 'The guests, and r d report it to an RA." for the UM-St Louis residents. The Meadows' policy booklet also Benard Diggs, Manager of Operations at the escalators have built-in safety features, so sudden jolts The Meadows tries to deter guests In light of the recent fire in a resi­ provides its residents with security tips. Millennium Student Center, explained that the escalator can shut them dO\l,TI. I have noticed students stornping· with limited entry and perimeter fenc­ dential hall, the dorms have had to While inside the apartment, the book­ breakdowns have been caused by a number of small down [the escalators] on several occasions, and that can ing, but' according to Pam Warner, address some key issues. let suggests to "lock your doors and mechanical problems, not one recurring flaw. trigger a shut down." busln~s , junior. Ibe gate ID:a!y not be 'There's not a sprinkling system_ windows. Use 'me deadbolt locks." The escalators are only rwo-and-a-half years old, and Each Friday, all of the--escalatpr,s ]lIldq-go ,,:entive that effective. We had a discussion and talked about While outside your apartment, "lock just need the bugs "tweaked out of them," according to maintenance. Until all of the,bugs are worked out, stu­ '1 think [it is] a big waste of money, the issue" following the recent fire, your doors, leave a radio orTY playing Diggs. Students, faculty and staff have been inconve­ dents should take extra care \~hen traveling up and especially if they aren't going to use Kerford said. softly while you're gone, tell your nienced many times, often being forced to use one side down. Be patient when dealing with broken,escalators. it," Warner said. According to Warner, According to the Campus roommate where you're going and for days. Last semester, the escalator served as a stair­ Most importantly, tread carefully and be aware of those the gate has been broken for a while. Residential Housing Guide, "Each when you'll be back and don't hide a case for several weeks while a part was special ordered around you. ''The gate is pretty useless, even when semester there v.'ill be a fire drill in key under the doormat or nearby flow­ it works. People can easily get in wben each ball for the purpose of familiariz­ erpol These are the first places a bur­ residents s\vipe their cards to get ing the residents with the emergency glar will look." The booklet also sug­ CRIMINOLOGY, from page 1 ------=------=---,~------.. .-- .._ -_ ._ -----_. __.. _ ---_.._ --- access. It doesn't prevent people from evacuation procedures." However, nei­ gested having your keys in hand when coming in." ther Kerford nor Russo have experi­ approaching your apartment or car ''There is a lot of underreporting, crime data in general more useful and at Georgia State." Wamer said she did like to see the enced these drills or knew anything door. ''You are more vulnerable when agencies who do not report full data to use [it] to make decisions." The two universities work with presence of UM-Sl Louis police mak- about them_ looking for your keys at the door." for the entire year, and some agencies One of the challenges is to fully police agencies, as well as criminal do not even report at all." grasp the differences between agen­ justice and community organizations, diM BRADY, from page 1 One example of a specific cies and to gather more uniformity to find out what they would like by improvement is that it would be ll,eful between these agencies. How things way of assistance in producing crime around, a real speciaJ person," Brady this doesn't last forever. Guys that are to know what fractions of violent are done and the capabilities of the indicators, and to design better ones. said. ''Those kids out there at Lafayette good, mey're going to be wanted. As crimes are associated with illicit bureaus are some of these problems The project coordinators would like to love him. We were quite the tandem, long as we stay togemer. the sky is the drugs. It is also important to produce they plan to overcome. try and provide assistance to local and there's not a day that goes by that I limit for us. He's a pretty special indi­ crime indicators on a more frequent Georgia State and UM- St. Louis agencies interested in the improve­ don't think about Gary. He's one of vidual, and we just made a great pair." basis. are two of the 19 schools in the Great ment and timeliness of the crime indi­ those guys that all of us aspire to Of the utmost importance now is The project will look in detail at Cities' Universities consortium affili­ cators. By working with these agen­ be--great with people. He's going to Brady's current squad, which he feels the characteristics of the agencies that ated with the endeavor. Both universi­ cies, they may be able to get informa­ battle this thing, and hopefully, if has the ability to make a championship decide to report and those that do not ties have very active criminology and tion out to the public in a timelier there's a guy that's capable of kicking run this season. report. They will look at the neighbor­ criminal justice departments. They manner. it, he's the one. I think he's going to go ''They've got il I could just feel it," hood, environment, location, size and communicate by telephone, e-mail The recognition that the project ahead and proceed with the high school Brady said. "If we can stay injury-free, many other factors of those agencies and trips. will bring to UM-Sl Louis will be season, and he's an inspiration to all of we're going to definitely go out and who do and do not report their crime Making reliable information avail­ first-class and will also provide many us." make a statemenl If everything faIls data.. The ideal for agencies and the able to the public will belp people in exciting opportunities to students who Brady feels very confident in his into place and we have a little luck, public would be to have complete data deciding where they want to live and are interested in criminology and current assistant coach Deron Spink, because it's also about having a little for crime in order to improve the what sorts of neighborhoods they will criminal justice and the reporting of Mike Sherwin! The Cu,'T!'111 who graduated from UM-Sl Louis in luck at the right time, then we could bureaus around the U.S. and decrease be moving into. crime in general. R-men Head Coach Jim Brady 1995. find ourselves in postseason play and rates of crime. "Both St. Louis and Atlanta are the "We're very excited now that the According to Brady, Donahue may "He's one of the finest college beyond and going to the World Series '1 think that it's important for any two main pilot areas for the project," project has finally begun," Rosenfeld continue to coach this season. coaches in the USA," Brady said. and playing for a national champi­ democratic society to have reliable Rosenfeld said. "My work in St. Louis said. ''We look forward to working "He was probably one of the most "You kind of cherish every day that onship. It's very possible with this crime data," Baumer said. "A broader is pretty much like the work in AUanta with Georgia State on the project" inspirational guys I've ever been you're together because something like club." objective of the project is to make done by my co-principle investigator

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EDITORIAL ... AND TJ.1E MAN SA1D J-1E WAS Go ahead, drink up; BOARD G-AD TO PA Y FOR JiIS STANFORD GRIFFITH GORCERIES 'W1TJi EXACT CJ4ANGE - \VEJVE JUST I'll bring the Advll ANNE BAUER In general, college students are understand \\-'by I wouldn't enjoy alter­ RECEIVED AN UPDATE ON ou<. stereotyped as individuals who, overall, ing my consciousness on a regular basis. JASON GRANGER TOP STORY, I'M TOLD THE spend a lot of time socially drinking. Research shows that alcohol is the More often than not, alcohol is a key ele­ most socially excepted legal drug that is CATHERINE KITIEN IS NOW OUT OF TJiE ment when coordinating plans for used by individuals, and it also has the MARQUiS-HOMEYER TREE, TAANKS TO TJiE BRAVE Friday and Saturday evenings and even most user loyalty. How many times do EFFORTS OF LOCAL F1REMEN ... sometimes weekdays. you tum on the TV and see commercials HANK BURNS Now.. there is noth­ for Michelob or Busch ing wrong with alcohol or Budweiser? And let's "Our Opinion" reflects playing a small or even face it, everybody has the majority opinion a large part in a per­ their drink of choice, and of the Editorial Board. son's social life, ·but their loyalty to that drink what about those who is unwaveling. Why? It don't drink? I have gets them drunk well. recently evolved from a Honestly, why else do ETT · RS drinker to a non-drinker people drink? They can and often J:lnd myself in claim it's for taste, but MAIL situations where others that's a lie. Itgets them The Current expect me to explain drunk. 388 Millennium Student Center my reasons for refrain­ ANNE BAUER Regardless of what ing from alcohol. Why people think, what it 8001 Natural Bridge Road Managing Editor St. Louis, MO 63121 do I have to expkUn comes down to is a mat­ myself? ter of choice. If I choose not to drink; so FAX Personally, I feel that I drank enough be it Let it go at that I am getting some­ (314) 516-6811 in high school to where I have already what tired of people constantly blinging had my fill. While being underage, me drinks and expecting me to "chug" E-MAIL drinking can make a minor feel older, them down just to get wasted. I don't [email protected] What defines "news" more comfortable with their surround­ know what the fascination is behind the How do you feel about the • ings and more confident about them­ whole thing. I mean, it's okay for a . ), • Others' reactions to The Current selves. endless reasons why Letters to the editor should be 1bere are teenager who doesn't know what it's all people choose to drink. Moreover, there brief, and those not exceeding toptCS we ve wntten about? • Drinking about and wants to find out what the fas­ are endless reasons why people choose 200 words will be given prefer­ cination is. But for someone who has not to ence. We edit letters for clarity drink lived through the teenage doldrums, I I may have a sip here or there just to and length, not for dialect, cor- • Submit a Letter to the Editor kind of look at the drunken people and rectness or intent. All letters You can make your voice try something, but getting "trashed" is laugh. Because in the morning when must be signed and must • Write a Guest Commentary out of the question. you wake up praying to the porcelain include a daytime phone num; heard in a variety of ways! • Visit the Online Forums at I have come upon a decent amount god and complaining about a headache, :>er. Students must include their of people that, after realizing that I am I'll be ready to start my day. student ID numbers. TheCurrentOnline.com not a drinker, tell me, "well, that is So drink up, and I'll bring you the . Faculty and staff must include respectable," while others just can't Advil. :heir title(s) and department(s).

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At penises that penetrate the tissues of the ence the progress of humankind, or is it other times, most notably during World body and control the body. more specifically the progress of War n, 'Yomen were actively recruited Pert has spent a great deal of her mankind, often ignorant of the contri­ into scientific academics. career developing a theory of emotion butions of f~male scientists? Schiebinger notes that many of the and mind that moves away from the Ram nnoo s norms of science were developed in the neuron-controlled model towards a . absence of female influence simply more body-wide theory of mental because they were historiclilly exclud­ activity. ed from involvement in the field. As we fu the modern scientific community, have moved into the modem area, this many female scientists still feel 'that history of exclusion has made it diffi­ they are not taken seriously by estab­ t cult for women to become involved in lished scientific organizations or by some areas of scIentific study. many of their male colleagues. fu addi­ BY STANFORD A. GRIFFITH 1 can mushrooms, drained Also examined ' in Schiebinger's tion, 'some female scientists have Editor~in- Chie/ . 1 can sliced black olives, drained book is the current participation of I;eported being conflicted with a duality 114 c. Real Bacon bacon bits (yes. the brand matters) women in certain scientific disciplines. of influence from their cultural Although I probably shouldn't admit this, I use Ramen 1 c. cooked green peas Many women have become involv~d · upbringing, tel.liIig them that they must noodles all the time. Yes, those spirally, cheap-as-can-be 1 can cream of mushroom soup in disciplines like primatology and attempt to be mothers and Wives before noodles that come in the little plastic pouch. It's that 1/2 c. water sociobiology .because these are relative­ they can be professionals. weird soup-like dish your. mom probably served you as a 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce ly young fields, providing reseru:chers Well-known biologist Lynn kid, and you loved it. Now, in adult society, we're sup­ Parmesan cheese, grated BY MICAH L. ISSITT ----_ ... _ ... ------with the ability to work alone. This is Margulis has written about the difficul- . posed to snub our nose at such trivial matters. Science Columnist important because women often find ' ty of trying to fulfill all ()f the tradition­ In a saucepan, boil 1 quart water. Add the noodles an, themselves as outsiders of the scientific al female roles while attempting to Ramen actually means either boil for three minutes. Drain. 'The history of science has been community. By cOntrast, physics is a maintain an active and successful intel­ 1. Asian instant­ Heat a heavy skillet, melt the better over low heat, ad. overwhelmingly dominated by the con­ field that is still overwhelmingly-domi­ lectual career. In an essay published in style deep-fried noo­ garlic, salt and pepper. Toss in the noodles, mushroom tributions of male scientists. The histo­ nated by men. Each year, women earn her book "Slanted Truths," Margulis dles that are usually' olives, bacon bits and green peas. ry and contributions of female scien­ only.13 percent of doctoral degrees in concludes that it is impossible for any sold in cellophane Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and water. Ad· tists, with some notable exceptions like physics, and many academic physics person to meet all pf the conflicting packages, sometimes the dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Marie Curie and Jane Goodall, have departments have no worrien faculty. roles imposed by society and brought with bits of dehydrat­ Heat thoroughly. remained largely unknown to the pub­ Over the years, some historians forth from his or her oWn desires. In her ed vegetables and Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese. lic and eVen to scientific professionals. have made the bold claim that women own life, Margulis says she chose the broth mix. The question is whether there is some stay away from some fields like professional life and the role of mother 2. A Japariese dish sort of implicit sexism that keeps physics because they are very "hard" while her role as wife suffered, leading of noodles, small BEEF STRIPS WITH ORANGE AND GINGER women scientists from making an sciences, meaning· that they require a · her through three marriages. pieces of meat, veg­ equal contribution, or whether the dise­ great deal of difficult computational All in all, female scientists have etables and broth: 1 lb. lean rump, fillet or sirloin steak, cut ibto thi; quilibria is an unintentional conse­ competence and abstract thinking. made very significant and important strips quence of scientific sociology or some Schiebinger attacks this argument intel­ contributions to .the history of science, Well, I don't Use the package of noodles to make soup, 1 orange, rind and juice, divided other benign feature of history. lectually, demonstrating that the biolog­ but for many it has been an arduous but I douse it with other foods. I TBSP soy sauce A recent book by science historian ical sciences can often be as "hard" as . road. Today, many fields enjoy active I start out by boiling them as instructed, excepf for 1 tsp. cornflour Londa Schiebinger, "Has Feminism and much more complex than physics and important contributions from adding in the package of·flavored salt. 1 in. fresh ginger root, fmely chopped Changed ScienceT explores the histo­ or mathematics. female scientists,' although the demo­ They are perfect to mix with leftover Chinese food. 2 tsp. sesame oil ry of science and tries to determine why It has been suggested by some graphics of science are still largely Try mixing them with some chunked up ham and 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick strips such a small number of women have philosophers of science that some dis­ skewed towards male professionals. It sprinkling them with cheese. 2 spring onions, thinly sliced managed to achieve scientific promi- . ciplines are simply unattractive to is interesting to imagine the intellectual Add broccoli and cooked chicken to the noodles in a 1 pkg. Ramen noodles nence and why women have success in women because of differences in the transformations that might arise from a skillet. . some scientific fields and not in others. ways males and females view the more complete integration of women Toss them with Italian dressing as a bed for grilled Place steak strips in bowl and sprinkle half of th Schiebinger says that feminism has world and the accumulation of knowl­ into mainstream scientific culture. The chicken or pork. orange rind and juice over the meat. Marinate for 30 min brought remarkable changes to science. edge. Modern science, it has been ,sug­ full acceptance of the historical and Chill and use them in pasta salads or as a topping for utes. She. explores the history of science, gested, works tQward an intellectual modem roles of women scientists regular salads. Drain the liquid from the steak and reserve. Mi both as a profession and as a body of control and physical domination of nat­ might be as large a step toward scien­ together steak, soy sauce, cornflour and ginger. knowledge, and the relationship ural phenomena. Some philosophers tific progress as any discovery of the One of my favorite ways to prepare Ramen noodles is Heat oil in preheated wok or large frying pan. Ad between gender and the content of sci­ have speculated that the desire to dom- last century. Female scientists may be to make them into a quick dinner with lots of flavor and steak and stir-fry for one minute, until lightly colore( ence. . inate and control nature is an innate fea­ able to bring a different and refreshing little time. Add carrot and stir-fry for two to three more minutes . Over the course of history, ture of the male psyche, less ' appealing perspective to scientific debate, Stir in spring onions and remaining orange juice an Schiebinger says numerous factors to the female mind. enlivening the next period of scientific QUICK CHICKEN CARBONARA rind. Cook, stirring constantly, until boiling and thid have contributed to the level of accep­ Neuroscientist Candace Pert has development Today is not the day to ened. tance and exclusion of women in sci­ been an outstanding Critic of the intel­ celebrate such an idealized vision of 1 pkg. Top Ramen noodles Serve hot over prepared Ramen noodles or boiled riC( ence. The conditions of political cli- . lectual domination of males in science. our intellectual world, but by bringing 1 TBSP butter 1 boneless-skinless chicken breast Serves 4 mate and the role of Ithe family in rela­ She claims_ that the male• psycheu .s these issues into debate. and into the tion to the economy have played cru­ prone to certain underlying assump- &nSci~ness J of an' those' wIlo lo ~e • L 1 12~TBSP ' garlic, 'minced cial roles in the history of female scien­ tions that have led to biases in modern and fonow science, someday that cele­ In. TBSP salt I hope this inspires you to bring back an old favorit tists. scientific theories. For instance, Pert bration might come. 112 tsp. ground black pepper from childhood and reinvent it. Point I Counterpoint Village Idiots need to go . . ----- . --- . .. .. Edito, . =;;r:g,:!~g~~~';'~~ Does the filIbuster of the JudlC1al nommatlon of I was already on edge Monday night while riding the Metrolink home. Tho weeks ago I was sexually :JF~~u~:ge:~dB~~ Miguel Estrada set a bad precedent? assaulted in the elevator at the Grand Metrolink station coming home from Spanish class. I was pinned in the cor­ ner; a man grabbed by breasts and directly to the objectification of and P•. _ pinched my nipples, a total stranger. ~~~~:~~~~~:.::: rom the left From the right Monday night was an attempt to violence towards women. "The deal with my fears, my anger and ride Village Idiots" have written for The By The College Democrats By The College Republicans home alone. I read The Cllrrent to Current long enough; I believe they There is . great debate about or whether they like him or not. Tills The question that is now before comes to the floor of the Senate he 0 keep myself company. The article should no longer contribute to the pub- Miguel Estrada's nomination to the position supports Affumative Action us is whether or not the filibuster of she is approved. Lest we forget tha '''The Village Idiots" sexually assault­ lication. The Current must stop con- D.C. circuit, the second highest court in that it will tear dovm racial barri- the judicial nomination of Miguel there was even a threat of filibuste ed me again. tribllting to violence, objectification in the country. If Estrada is con- ers, provide minority role models and sets a bad precedent. As we look at by the Democrats in the Senate wheJ Sexually assaulted in this month of and the assault of women. If The firmed, he will be the first Hispanic to cure past discrimination. On the other the history of our nation, no appeals John Ashcroft was up for Attome: women's history. Sexually assaulted CUfTent's editors cannot take this serve on that court. His academic and hand, groups like the Labor Council court nomination has been blocked General. by thinly veiled jokes about the use of stance, then the university, which pays professional accomplishments place for Latin American Advancement, in this. way. The Founding Fathers Whatever happened to the tfadi '''magic pills," "roofies" drugs used to for the paper, should. him with the elite attorneys in the the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and debated whether or not to have a siIn- tion of deference going to thl . rape and assault women. Assaulted by United States; however, these are not Education Fund and the pIe majority or to have a super President? In a body that is steepe( the objectification, the disrespectful Jamie Smith enough to qualifying him for an Congressional Hispanic Caucus majority in regards to judicial in tradition, why have we stepped s( · appointment to the bench. Estrada oppose Estrada's nomination. Their approval of nominations. Well, all far away from the traditions of thl falls short in that he has. not expressed opposition rises from the fact tbat that is needed is a simple majority. Senate? Why is it that when we haVi his views on controversial matters. Estrada has not done anything to help All this filibuster does is set a very a conservative up for a nomination His nomination seems to have caused young Hispanics, such as internships dangerous precedent, with the the minority must object to the nom Jamie Smith, which pays for the paper, should." The everyone to criticize everyone else. or mentorship programs. Anotherrea- President's nominations not sitting ination in this way? The Democrat University does not pay for the news­ This is a depressing view of politics son they oppose him is that he does on the bench for a very long time. say that Miguel Estrada is not iJ Since the above letter to the editor paper; advertiSing does. Much of that in action. not associate with the Hispanic com- One of the main complaints during touch with the mainstream of thl by Jamie Smith was diretted to the advertising revenue (approximately 66 President Bush nominated Estrada munity. The Congressional Hispanic the Clinton Administration is that country, but how do we define wha Village Idiots. I let them answer the percent or more, depending on the because he is Hispanic, because race Caucus said that "Estrada has not there were so many judicial openings is mainstream? Apparently, with the accusations in their column on page 14 week) is from off-campus companies. matters for his re-election, yet he shown a dedication to defending the and that the Republicans were block- precedents that may very well be se of this issue. Again, the University does not pay for opposes affIrmative action. That rights of Hispanics through his career ing the nominations in committee. forth here, anybody who agrees wit! . I will, however, address t\\'o irnpor­ the publication of The Current Also, it seems to be hypocritical. Republicans or volunteer activities; be has not But if we think that filibustering a the viewpoints of the Democrati( tant issues in the letter: does not edit 1Q.e Current in any way; are accusing Democrats of being anti- shown that he will expand the nomination on the floor of the Senate Party is who is in the mainstream doing so would be unconstitutional Hispanic because the Democrats are progress on civil rights and liberties is going to get more nominations But really, should the minOlity havt 1.) "I believe they [Jason Granger and create several legal problems for opposing Estrada's opportunity, even or advance opportunities for passed, we are mistaken. All that we this power to block the nomination: and Adam Bodendieckl should IlQ the entire UM System. though Estrada's confirmation would Hispanics in the legal arena. Estrada have heard from the Democrats in of the President on the floor? If ym longer contribute to the publication." end the racial barrier on the bench. has also said that his race will be irrel- . regards to the current situation of are going to bl ock a nomination This is a managerial decision; those Sincerely, For Democrats, the concern is that, at evant as a judge. This type of think- Miguel Estrada is that they do not block it in committee and not with l are never discussed outside of the this moment, the D.C. Circuit is made ing takes away from the only justifi- "know enough." But during the time filibuster on the floor of the Senate. office in any manner. Stanford A. Griffith up of four conservative and four lib- cation that counts for Affinnative after the fonnal questioning before We can see that the filibuster o' 2.) "If The Current's editors cannot Editor-in-Chief eral judges, and Estrada's confirma- Action in reference to the law, which committee and the vote of the com- the nomination of Miguel Estrada or take this stance, then the [U]niversity, The Current tion will tilt the balance to the right: is that racial preferences produce a mitree, only ·two Senators gave him the floor of the Senate is very wronf Even Hispanics are arguing about diversity of experience. If being written questions. It appears that they and should not be going on. Th( whether Estrada is Hispanic enough Hispanic is irrelevant to him, then are not exactly making an eff0l1 to precedent that is apparently bein~ Have an opinion? to represent them on the bench. Affirmative Action is also irrelevant get to know Miguel Estrada. set, that of anyone party being abh Groups such as the Hispanic National concerning the argument that The problem with the aforemen- to block nominations, is wrong. Thi: Bar Association, the U.S. Hispanic 'Hispanics supporting Estrada make. tioned actions is that the Democratic will just be the first in a long line 0: Chamber of Commerce and the There is a definite division Party is taking a very dangerous things that the minority will be doinf Love us? Hispanic Business Roundtable are all between race and ideology - which path. If we look at the language of to block any conservative from get Estrada supporters. Their position on one matters more? Hispanics who are the Constitution, nominations are ting on any court. This is very wron~ . this is that Bush will nominate a con- Democrats probably have it the worst brought before the Senate for advice for the minority to do. Hate us? serirative person no matter what in this issue because, as a Hispanic and consent. The way in which the ' hislher race is, so America might as person, you would want to see some- Democrats are now saying is the Comment on this and well have a person with brown skin in one who looks like you on the bench, advice and approval of the Senate. power rather than having a person but as a Democrat you want someone This filibuster of a judicial nomina- more by writing Write us who is white. Such groups believe with the same ideology as yours. tion is just another instance, in a long that Estrada will represent Hispanics Even though Hispanics claim they . line of instances, of obstruction of The Current at whether they agree with him or not, support or oppose Estrada, deep tlie business to be done of and for the [email protected] whether he is conservative or liberal, inside they have to be tOID. people. Usually when a nomination current:@.j imcumsLeal1 age 6

catch one of these mischievous crea­ BY KATE DROLET tuTes, the leprechaun must grant him Staff' Writer three wishes. However, if the captor glances away from the leprechaun, it St. Patrick. patron saint of Ireland, will escape. regarded himself as a pagan until he Another possible origin of the lep­ was sixteen years old. Since his influ­ rechaun relates back to the Euro­ ential missionary work in Ireland Celtic sun god, Lugh (pronounced approximately 1600 years ago, coun­ "Luck"). Lugh was an extremely tries around the world have celebrated important figure to the Eum-Celts, St. Patrick's Day. and many European cities were St. Patrick, whose birth nrmle was named after him, including London, Maewyn, was born in Scotland Leon and Lyons. around AD 385. When he was sixteen, "My favorite thing to do on St a group of Irish raiders invaded his Patrick's Day is pinch people [who village and sold him into slavery. aren't wearing green]," said Carissa During the six years Maewyn was Butler, sophomore, communications. held captive in Ireland. his spirituality The tradition of pinching those thrived, and he found himself closer who forget to wear green came about to God. long ago. Irish people would wear After he escaped. he studied with green on the holiday to pay tribute to St. Germain, the bishop of Auxcrrc, their nati ve country. The Irish children for twelve years. During his insmlc­ began the playful custom of pinching tion in the monastery. 'Ie changed his those who didn't don the green. name from Maev,;yn to the Chri~tian The Irish citizens have celebrated name of Patrick. Once Patrick com­ St. Patrick's Day since the saint's pleted his studies, he felt called to death in their land. On March 17, convert Irish pagans into Christians. families go to church in the morning He returned to Ireland and \\'as and celebrate the holiday in the after­ appointed as the second bishop of the noon and evening. Since St. Patrick's Lishu QuI The CUJ1'1mt country. After thirty years of mission Day falls during Lent, the religious UM-St. Louis participated in the annual downtown St. Patrick's Day'parade Saturday with a float work, Patrick died on March 17, AD ban on meat is put aside, and the Irish (ferried by an UMSL shuttle) and a contingent of UMSL students and faculty. Fifteen marching 461. people eat a tr'aditional dish of Irish bands, 120 floats, and 5000 marchers took part in this year's parade. Thousands of excited parade­ A common symbol of St. Patrick's bacon and cabbage. goers crowded along the parade route, which began at Broadway and Market Street and ended just Day is the shamrock, which is the Today, St. Patrick's Day parades past Union Station at 23rd Street. plant that Patrick supposedly u. ed to are held all over the world. The fIrst explain the Christian concept of the ,vas when Irish soldiers marched In 1995, the Irish government celts, outdoor theatre productions and paints their main street shamrock Trinity to pagans. Another familiar through New York in 1762 to cele­ decided to take advantage of the fireworks displays. green, symbol of the holiday is the lep­ brate the holiday and embrace their tourism opportunities presented by The University of Missouri-Rolla 'Tm going to Rolla with a few rechaun. which Oliginates ti-om the heritage. The United States, Canada this holiday. In 2002, over one million holds the largest St. Patrick's Day cel­ friends for St. Patrick's Day. We're old Irish word "lurchorpan" meaning and Australia, along with Ireland, people flocked to Ireland to take part ebration in MissoUli with a week-long going to go down on Saturday and "little man." The legend behind the geuerally host the largest celebrations. in the ,mnual St. Patlick's festival in celebration that literally turns the spend the day celebrating the holi­ little man reveals that each one has a Countries such as Japan and Russia Dublin. The festival, which lasts for town green. In addition to the events day," said Lizzie Abraham, sopho­ pot of gold. If a person manages to also celebrate St. Patrick's Day. several days, features parades, con- put on by UM-Rolla, the city spray more, communications. UMSL joins in St. Patrick's day parade

BY KATE DROLET Street People showed th~ir Irish spir­ . Staff \Vriter it by holding up signs saying ''Erin go braugh'" which means "Ireland forev- er." "Varm weather and sunshine UM-St. Louis participated in the graced St. Louis on Saturday, March pm'3.de with a derby-themed . float IS. 2003. This year. the city celebrat­ complete with a giant plastic horse, a ed the 34th annual parade with over slanted platform witb small horses on Tnsh an& Arriencan flags. A 500}) maIJ:hep;, ~ m.atdh1n g bands, roitfu~ri , ,. ::t ~';: '" It ~ ...... 120 flo ats and enOlmous helium bal­ s uttle DUS decoratea ill t. atrick' loons. St. Louis also held the 25th Day signs, beads and tinsel pulled the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Run. float dmvn the fifteen-block parade. Over 6,000 pmticipants were expect­ Student~, faculty and staff accompa­ ed, including competitive and non­ nied the float dressed in green UM-St. competitive runners, walkers and Louis shirt.~, beads, feather boas, wheelchair racers. An Irish feast was derby hats, green hair and other green also held in honor of Batt O'Keefe, a accessories. They walked along side visiting member. of the Irish parlia­ of the moving display and danced ment. along \vith the Irish music emanating EDITOR Justin Kimble, sophomore, crimi­ from the float. nology, joined crowds in downtown UM-St. Louis' Homecoming King NICHOLE LECLAIR St. Louis for St. Patrick's Day. "I and Queen joined a few costumed stu­ Features Editor walked in the parade with the lJ1vlSL dents and staff, including Blanche float and enjoyed the nice weather," Touhill, former chancellor, on the he said. float. . phone: 516-4886 This year's parade began at noon "I felt' a great sense of pride and fax: 516-6811 and featured a variety of floats, school spirit," said Homecoming marching bands and other Irish enter­ King Jonas Zakour, sophomore, eco­ tainrnent. Thuusands . of excited nomics. "I had a really fun time in parade-goers crowded along the general." Lishu Qui parade route, which began at This was the eighth year UM-St. JM-St. louis A young attendee to the annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade wears a green head- Broadway and Market Street and Louis participated in the St. Patrick's piece with dangling Shamrocks Saturday afternoon. ' ended just past Union Station at 23rd Day parade. alutes feminist ioneers, legends Guerrilla Girls bring feminist message to UM-St. Louis

BY ASHLEY RICHMOND StaffWn'ter

March celebrates women, but no has helped shape the women . UM-St. Louis? Some University females cele­ 'ate 'their role models in March, 'omen's History Month. Rachel Rader, junior, business !ministration, admits that her other has been her role model. ''It wasn't until I was older that :ealized my mother [had such an lpact]," Rader said. "She went lck to college after three kids ld got a nursing degree." Accomplishing that feat, :cording to Rader, earned her .other a lot of respect. ~veryone loves and respects her. le takes 'care of everyone." This dudes being the primary care­ ver for Rader's grandfather. "Of ;randfather' s] seven kids, she is e only one that takes' care of m," Rader said. Other students admire rela­ ves as well. Stephanye Pitts, ,nior; communications, admires :r aunt. "She has raised two kids while Photos by Lishu Qui The Cummt orking as the executive produc­ The Guerrilla Girls, a New York-based, anonymous group of women artists, writers, per­ . for The Early Show," Pitts said, formers and filmmakers who fight discrimination, delivered a .performance and lecture )ting the incredible career path Friday, March 7, in the Century Rooms of the MSC. The members wear gorilla masks and ~r aunt has taken while over­ use humor and surprise to spread th-eir opinions on feminism and the prevalence of )ming racial obstacles. racism and sexism in society. , . In an interview in their book "Confessions of the Guerrilla Girls," the group states its rea­ son for donning masks: "We joined a long tradition of (mostly male) masked avengers like -ee WOMEN'S MONT". page 7 Robin Hood. Batman, The Lone Ranger and Wonder Womar1.~' 7 1k Current March 17, 20e 'Forging his wray to fame 'Catch me if you Can' subject comes to UMSI Redding. The book was published in crimes," Abagnale said. "Spielberg movie portrayed his relationship with innocent." He was sentenced to 12 years BY SARA PORTER 1978 and has since become a hit film was more curious as to why I did it. his parents as difficult, his home life When Abagnale was 18, he settled prison, of which he served five year Features Associate directed by Steven Spielberg and ' Redding had his version, Spielberg was affectionate and loving. briefly in Atlanta, GA, where he Abagnale says that the mov starring Leonardo DiCaprio. told his version. This is my version of "Our parents were always out­ decided on a new practice: medicine. inaccurately portrayed his life ; The movie "Catch Me if You Though clearly older than the what happened." wardly emotionally and physically "I wrote to the people that owned the glitzy and glanlorous. "Quite often Can" tells the seemingly implausible image of himself on the movie Abagnale said that his reason for expressive," Abagnale said, "Every apartment that I was a doctor that left was lonely," he said. "I was always : story of a young man in the 19608 screens, Abagnale still possesses the turning to crime was initially necessi­ night, our dad would come in and sit my practice from LA and was mov­ hotels, All the people 1 knew we who is able to pose as an airline pilot, wide, friendly smile and relaxed ty and later for the thrilL "I was 16 in bed with us then kiss us on the top ing to Atlanta," he said, "They asked older than me because they thought a doctor, an attorney, an airlinesecu­ demeanor of his youth. He smiles as years old when I ran away," he said, of the head and say, 'I love you, '" me what area of medicine 1 practiced, was older. I spent birthdays ar rity guard and others while forging he recalls moments from his five­ "At first 1 needed to survive because When he was 16, Abagnale's par­ " Christmases alone." millions of dollars in bad checks. year career in crime, from 1965- 1 knew no one would hire a 16-year­ ents announced their plans for Upon his release, Abagna Many people watching the movie 1970, and the subsequent years; old kid. But over time, I became divorce. He still recalls the day he --"-- learned that his father had died whi probably doubted that it was a true which included imprisonment, mar­ reckless, and 1 was an adolescent. was released early from Catholic Our parents were he was in the French prison. "I w; story, but it was. Frank Abagnale Jr., riage and a job with the FBI. When you're young, you never think Brothers in Ireland, a private school, always outwardly very close to him," Abagnale sai former con man turned lecturer for Abagnale was impressed with you'll get caught at anything. It's and sent to a family courthouse. "He wasn't my father, to me he w; the FBI, has the memories to prove it. both the film and the book's treat­ like those kids that drive too fast "The judge :;aw me and stood me emotionally and 'daddy,' Any man could be a fathf Abagnale spoke at UM-St. Louis ment of the story. 'However, he said when I'm on the road, It's all a part of between my parents," Abagnale said, physically expres- but it takes a special man to be on Wednesday, March 12, in the that there were some key differences, being young and adolescent." "Then he announced that they were sive. Every night our daddy," Millennium Student Genter Century and that both Redding and Spielberg Abagnale grew up in Westchester getting divorced and asked me which dad would come in In fact, the concept of being Rooms. took different approaches in relating County, N.Y Unlike the movie, parent I wanted to choose to live "daddy" is what Abagnale attributl Abagnale's story has been made his life. where he was portrayed as an only with. I couldn't do it I ran out of that and sit in bed with to changing his ways, "It would t into a book, "Catch Me if You Can," "[Redding] Was more interested in child, he had two brothers and one courtroom, and I was gone. I didn't us then kiss us on easy to say that I changed because co-written by journalist , Stan the facts, how I accomplished my sister. He recalled· that, though the see my mother for seven years and the top of the head became a born again Christian or th never saw my father again after that." I had left prison," he said, "But tl Abagnale ran to Manhattan, and say 'I love you.'" truth is, I got married and had chi where he tried working as a delivery dren, and I wanted to be a real fath' boy. Barely able to make minimum - Frank Abagnale to them." wage at age 16, he switched his birth All three of Abagnale's sons a date on his driver's license. He made ,,-- adults now, and he is proud to Si himself 10 years older, '1 had gray that they abide by the law. "loll< hair by the time I was 16, so I was and I told them pediatrics, figuring joked that they never got in troub able to pull off telling people I was there wouldn't be much need for it in because they n.ever could can me, b 26," Abagnale said. a hotel of mostly young people." the truth is they knew that it would t Soon after, while looking at a Pan­ Abagnale learned all of the terms an embarrassment They went out I Am airplane, Abagnale saw a career through medical books at the their way to make sure no one sa opportunity before him. '1 thought 1 American Medical Library and from 'like father, like son. ", would pose as a pilot; that way I a doctor neighbor of his, Then his Now Abagnale uses his talents could fly all over the world," he said. neighbor got a call from a hospital lecture at the FBI Academy and is Though he didn't know how to administrator looking for a doctor. consultant/expert on fraud ar pilot a plane, Abagnale learned air­ The neighbor suggested Abagnale, embezzlement cases. He says that l plane terminology from listening to "I never could resist a challenge, plans to stay on the right side of tl the other pilots. Luckily, he was so I told them, 'I'll give it a shot,'" law for good, "Right now, I am sin never called on to actually fly the Abagnale said. "The movie did get ply trying to be a good human bein planes. '1 was in what was called the that right-I couldn't stand blood, so I a good father, a good 'daddy,'" l jump section," he said, '1 was one of avoided surgery," said, the pilots but really nothing more From there, Abagnale moved on Abagnale's lecture was receive than a backup, and I could go from to other false jobs and identities, One warmly by the UM-St. Louis cor one airline to the next." position was as an attorney in munity. .Abagnale was also able to use air­ Louisiana, another as a history pro­ [Abagnale's speech) was ve ~ port banks to create checking fessor, He forged checks all the revealing," said Paiya Rajsheb accounts. He would then hide some while, fmally reaching a total of $2,5 graduate student, communication. of ,the slips and money in safety million before he was arrested in came here with a lot of apprehensic deposit boxes, He said that one rea­ France at the age of 21. about what he was going to ta son it was easy to fool employers was "I had gotten older," Abagnale about since he was a former crimim because it was a more innocent, or said. "I think by then I was tired of it But it was wonderfully told," Mike Sherwin! tbe ClImn! trusting, era, "If you said you were a and really wanted to get caught" He Kristin Williams, junior, criminc Frank Abagnale, the subject of the recent Steven Spielberg film "Catch Me If You Can," speaks doctor or an airline pilot, people was sent to prisons in France and ogy and criminal justice, agreed, "} Wednesday evening at the MSC. His talk recalled details from his life, first as a forger during the believed that you were," Abagnale Sweden, He wa~ then sent back to the didn't romanticize it," she said. "I years 1965-1970 and then working to help catch forgers. Abagnale regaled the audience with the said, "You could walk up to a plane United States, where he was tried as says his life has changed, and he di humorous exploits of his life of crime, but also expressed the loneliness of a criminal on the run. His without any trouble. There was no a minor (reflecting the age he was n't encourage people to act the w; appearance was sponsored by Student Life and the University Program Board. hijacking, no security. It was very when most of his crimes took place). he did,"

WOMEN'S MONTH, from page 6

"She. fum started her career at a celebrities," Mumsell said. Because newspaper in California She worked Wmfrey started out in a lower financial so hard and was neyer home with her bracket and made a name for herself, boys. After a divorce, she got a job Mumseillooks up to her. "I also like her working for the CBS Early Show and philanthropy. She's made a lot, but she now makes sure she dedicates a lot of gives back too," time to her chilclren," Mumsell went on to say she YOUR . According to Pitts. not many admired Rosie O'Donnell for similar African American women hold execu­ reasons. "When people make a lot of tive positions in that business, and to money and give it away. I admire that," accomplish so much is inspiring for heI'. she said, Pitts hopes to work in the same field, Personal mentors can make an CON1ROL Gillian Falkrior, ~bman, history impact as well. Amy Figueroa, education. named her cousin as her role Spanish, identifies with her mentor. model. 'We've been through some of the same WIT/! "My cousin Jenny is the reason 1 troubles and similar pasts," Figueroa started playing volleyball," said said. Falknor, a U:M~St. Louis volleyball According to Figueroa, her mento; player. "She's the sister I never had. had partied a lot and has overcome a Jenny was ahvays encouraging, always troubling past to forge a new life for offering advice, and I've always want­ herself. The mentor's persistence, ed to be like her." courage and strength have inspired Searching for a role model outside Figueroa of her family, Jl:JIliet Mumsell, junior, During Women's History Month, mass communication, chose Oprah many females are taking the time to Wmfrey. thank their women role models and "She.'s one of fue most highly paid leaders.

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BY SARA PORTER with fun and spirit. And the spirit is "what a dirty old man:'· As Lady almost exemplified by the perfor­ Broc.khurst, Clemens brings her char- ' Features Associate mances, the dancing and the cos­ acter the usually haughtiness and In this time of constant anxiety and tume·s. imposingness of stereotypical worry over war, terrorism and other The two leads, Polly and Tony, are Englishwomen. She has the role right issues, it might be nice to see a musi­ a charming couple fuU of the typical as she orders her wayward husband cal that is nothing but lighthearted and innocence and naivete of the boy-hero back in place, scolding him as if he silly. Some people may not agree, but and girl-ingenue of musicals before were a cbilci I am not one of those people. "The and since. Mosier and Quimby sing Less interesting are the gaggle of . Boyfriend," a musical composed by very well and compliment each other young men and ladies, including Sandy Wilson, directed by Milton extremely well in their solos "1 Could Bobby, Maisie and their female and Zoth and performed by the UM-St. .BeHappyWith You" and "A Room in male friends (Tiara Rooks, Sarah Louis departments of theater, dance Bloomsbury." They make a particu­ Campbell, Kristy~ Borus, Brijul and music, provides all of the silliness larly cute couple, especially at the end Bhateka, Christopher Page and Aaron and lightheadedness of musicals from in Tony's harlequin costume and Charles Eliot-Kaufman). Though they the early 1900s and is performed with Polly's angelic ballerina costume. give the play much spirit and fun \vith such energy that the audience cannot Fiouro and Piourette are perfect for their lively acting and dancing, the help but smile at the absurdity of it all. this type of musical. script gives them very little to do but The plot of 'The Boyfriend" In every musical, the leads are have the girls act giggly and airheady seems heavily borrowed from PG only as good as their supporting char­ and the men act flirtatious and at Wodehouse's Jeeves stories, with acters, and 'The Boyfriend" is no times lecherous. Though to their cred­ foolish Englishmen, silly young exception. In fact, ''The Boyfriend" it, the eight actors do give their limit­ women, trips abroad, mistaken identi­ features supporting actors who are ed roles the carefree spirit and joie de ties, smart aleck servants, older cou­ able to steal the scene from the leads vivre of that time period, especially in ples with secret romances and randy every chance they get numbers like 'The Plage" and "TIle old men, in which everything is In this musical, the scenes were Charleston" as if their whole Iives EDITOR played for laughs; people say or completely stolen by the two older existed around nothing but dances, assume the wrong thing at the wrong couples, Dubonnet and Percival and fun and falling in love. CATHERINE time, and of course, everybody turns the Brockhursts. As Kiki DubOimet, Equally interesting but underde­ IIIARQUIS-HOMEYER out all right at the end with a mauiage Vie is the symbol of propriety to the veloped is Hortense (Charlotte A&E Editor proposal or two (or in this case, six). girls, a surrogate mother figure to Bergstrom) who is the school's prop­ Set primarily in Madame Polly and a bubbly, flirtatious woman er maici Her limited assignment is to phone: 516-4886 Dubortnet's Finishing School for Fine in frDnt of Percival. She is hilarious as be the confidante of all of the charac­ Young Ladies in the 1920s, Polly she chases Percival around trying to ters, to know things before everyone fax: 516-6811 Browne (Belinda Quimby), an get him to remember 'The Night We else does, but Bergstrom does it with Englishwoman, longs for a boyfriend Fell in Love," As the continuously such propriety and shock that she like all of her other girlfriends have, flustered and embarrassed Percival, makes the most of her role. but her pompous, foolish father, Blanke is the stereotypical The dancing and costumes were Percival (Kit Blanke), won't hear of Englishman, all throat clearing and excellent, as they captured the flair of A&E it. He thinks any man who gets close "harrumphs." Hard to believe, Blanke the 1920s perfectly. The performers to her only wants her for the money is very young. Percival and Kiki stand danced soft-shoes and Charlestons as Calendar., she will inherit. So she keeps her pre­ out, and some of the best scenes in the though they were still regular dances, sumed romances secret, only confid­ musical are when they are alone, and all because of choreographer Candy ing in Madame Kiki Dubonnet the amorous Kiki is trying to get the Duggan's well thought-out choreog­ (Jennifer Vie), the schoolmistress, straight-laced Percival's guard down. raphy. Theresa Dqggett's costumes ' Movies who has had an earlier affair of her The spotlight is equally grabbed were a delight, too, especially dur­ own with Percival. On the day of the by Love's Lord Broc.khurst. With his ing-what else?-the costume party, ilm openings are subject to school's costume ball, Polly meets the small mustache and randy attitude when each couple is dressed in simi­ Mike Sherwin! Clln m l lange towards the younger girls, he almost lar styles, such as couples dressed in possible man of her dreams in Tony Belinda Quimby performs the role of "Polly" in the light-hearted reminds the theatergoer of John Arabian style" Renaissance style, (Joe Mosier), a delivery boy with the musical production of "The Boyfriend" Thursday evening at the Cleese of Monty Python fame. He is Medieval style and Pre-French local costuming shop. The two fall in J.C. Penney Building. MARCH 14 love at first sight and become very especially humorous as he sings Revolutionary style. They are very intimate with e.ach other. In the mean­ boyfriend, Bobby Van Housen resolved while a lot of singing and "Never Too Old to Fall in Love" to a detailed and beautiful to look at. time, Lmd Brockhurst (Gerry Love), (Andrew Londel), who wants to dancing is going on. It's fairly ea~y to girl half his age. He chases girls with 'The Boyfriend" may not be the ' pen Heart - Israeli tale of a womanizer, and his nagging wife, dance and hopefully propose to the guess what is going to happen and no shame but is held back by his wife. most serious play, but in a time of lmance that travels from Lady Brockhurst (Cora Clemen ), lli rtati ous girl. doesn' t lead to much suspense, but it Although his thoughts are impure, he real-life drama it's nice to just sit rael to India; in Hebrew appear looking for their missing son, The plot really isn't much. It's one doesn't matter. What "The is so COTIllC that it is hard to take his back, relax and laugb like nothing else and Polly's friend Maisie (Angela of those storie where things are Boyfriend" lacks in suspense and seri­ pursuits seriously, so the audience is expected of you. And with this play Stehlick) plays hard-to-get with her quickly brought forward and quickly ousness, it more than makes up for laughs \-\lith him instead of thinking nothing else is. I • - i. qe. "Si;lfety of Al;>iects - rama about the tensions elow the placid surface of Jburbia; from the best-sell­ Ig book; one of the films 'om last year's film fest 'Bat Boy' he Hunted - action/drama bout special-forces assassin Dne renegade; starring )mmy Lee Jones and enicio Del Toro; directed by lilLiam Friedkin (The scores hit xorcist) BY STANFORD A. GRIFFITH live with Dr. Thomas Parker (Jason ..._ _.- . ._. -. ._ _.. . Cannon), his wife, SheUy Parker Editor-in-Chiej March 21 (April Lindsey), and their daughter, Meredith Parker (April Lindsey). The \orvern Callar - indie film family, which has been falling apart for tarring Samantha Morton Combining comedy and tragedy is many years, takes care of Edward­ Viinority Report) as a 21- seemingly impossible, just as the exis­ each member with IllS and her own ear-old aimless supermar­ tence of a half-bat, half-boy creature is. motives. et clerk in a small Scottish New Line Theater, however, has suc­ Adding to the comedy of the musi­ Dwn whose life is trans­ cessfully managed both especially cal, many cast members-both male :)rmed by a found ATM card well. and female-dress in drag in parts of nd 'an unpublished novel; Based on a "true" story first report­ the play. The cast is fairly small, but irected by Lynne Ramsay ed in the Weekly World News in 1992, this allows them to add several vivid Ratcatcher) "Bat Boy" is the life tale of Edward, characters who help move along the aka Bat Boy, played by Todd Schaefer, plot. Ie Loves Me He Loves Me The musical has imexpected .twists lot; French tale of deceit and the too-far-down-to-earth West that lead to a somewhat Bat Boy Edward (Todd Schaefer) attacks Dr. Thomas Parker (Jason Cannon) in the musical "Bat nd innocence in a relation­ VIrginia townsfolk where he lives. His life is sad and repressed, but at the Shakespearean ending. The plot Boy" at the Art Loft Theater. The musical runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through the hip between a young end of March. (oman and an older man; same time, it is hilarious. Several moves along at a good pace; I didn't tars Audrey Tautou of scenes had the audience members get bored once or even glance at my My only negative comment about for regular admission or $12 for stu­ (314) 534-1111 or online at \melie' almost falling out of their seats with watch, yet I still felt like I got much this outstanding work is that Pruett dent admission, be sure to catch this www.metrotix.com. It runs every laughter, more than the price of admission. It's a was about 114 step off key during a New Line Theatre production at the Thursday, Friday and Saturday loat Trip - comedy starring Rick Taylor (Jeffery Pruett), his sis­ musical requiring some . use of the couple of the earlier songs. Once that Art Loft Theatre on 1529 Washington through the end of March. This is a "do :uba Gooding, Jr. about two ter Ruthie (Angela Shultz) and his viewer's imagination, which only was fixed, however, everything else St. Even if you hate musicals, you will not miss" one; I was more satisfied by luddies whose love lives brother Roy (Nicholas Kelly) discover makes the story pop off the stage even was at the top of excellence. not be disappointed by this one. "Bat Boy" than by most of the produc­ lave hit rock bottom and Edward in a cave. Edward comes to more. If you have the .two hours and $15 Tickets are available from Metrotix at tions I have seen at The Fox. lecide to book a vacation .ruise, unaware that it is a omantic cruise for gay men

'iew From the Top- come­ ly starring Gwyneth Paltrow, :hristina Applegate and Mike 'Bringing Down the House' brings down'careers ~yers about a woman Paltrow) who dreams of BY CATHERINE in a computer chat room. While he has arranged to leing a first-class interna­ MARQUiS-HOMEYER finally meet her face to face, he also has to win a ional flight attendant _.-- -- -..: A&EEditor new clierit, Mrs. Amess (Joan Plowright), ~ con­ servative tobacco heiress, to soliclify his spot in the Queen Latifah is marvelous in the movie law finn. Of course, the online lawyer tUrns out to March 28 "Chicago." ' Unfortunate~y, "Bringing Down the be ex-con Charlene (Queen Latifah), who now that House" is no repeat of that experience. she's there doesn't want to leave. While Sanderson ,II the Real Girls - indie film Likewise, Steve Martin is a talented, even intel­ is horrified by Charlene, his law partner Howie Ibout the trouble a local tomeo finds in a small town ligent, man, He's written books and plays and has a Rottman (Eugene Levy) is smitten, turning sud­ vhen he falls for his best degree in philosophy. Despite his brains, Steve denly into a jive-talking Romeo. The story is the riend's younger sister. Martin's work is hit and miss. The man who perfect combination of trite, tired, old ideas and brought us countless excellent dramatic roles, the ,completely unbelievable situations, Of course, they -he Core -Action / Adventure ahead-of-its-time "Pennies fr_om Heaven" and the are going to throw in two kids for Charlene to cor­ tarring Hilary Swank about darkly comic "Novocaine" was also responsible for rupt, an ex-wife to bring up embarrassing situations I trip to the center of the "The Man with 1\'10 Brains" and "The Jerk." Oh, and his ex-wife's gold-digging sister for that snob ~arth to save the planet my. Although Martin plays a restrained, straight­ ~ffect to enrage Charlene_ laced, type-A lawyer whose online romance has What is going on with this movie? Queen lasic surprising consequences in this movie. "Bringing Latifah js listed as a producer on this movie, which Military / suspense/thriller, Down the House" has more in common with the is beavy on white-guys-can't-dance humor and has tarring John Travolta and brainless "Two Brains" than his better work. a surprising amount of what can only be called ;amuel L. Jackson about a Here's the story: Steve Martin fllays Peter racial, maybe even racist, humor. !roup of elite forces; direct­ Steve Martin, Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy in Touchstone Picture's 'Bringing Sanderson, a recently divorced, successful lawyer ~d by John McTiernan (Die Down the House.' see LATIFAH, page 12 'lArcH . . who seems to be falling for another lawyer he met " March 17, 2003 Page 11

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BvAuvQONWA wimlrim"h".. g."]won"voryone nom 'peiling wim the guy, Predicting the Oscars Music Critic in the crowd to feel the music and sing before the show, i was taken aback by along-whether there are two people or the respect for the relationships that For those look­ matters if the flaw is The Creepy Crawl was bursting twenty people," Richie explained to music can provide. "We have all ing for a night of reflected in their with electrifying flavor from the me. grown together as musicians, " the escapism, as a break work. Polanski moment the New Jersey-grown band I would have to say from what I drummer told me, and after seven from the news and deserves some Knuckle Sandwich took the stage. saw at the show and heard on their years of playing. music together, there world events, there recognition; Leni There was something electrifying debut release, "Nice," that the key to is no doubt that they have had some are the upcoming Riefenstahl (the about how the band grabbed the entire Knuckle Sandwich's success is their great times together. And this binding Academy Awards. Nazi propaganda crowd by the ears and sucked them in. catchy lyrics, laid out over a fury of strength is evident in the power behind Predicting the win­ filmmaker) does The Sunday, March 9, 2003 show was sound. People like to go to shows the music that Knuckle Sandwich is n~rs of the Oscars not. one full of faced-paced, raging bril­ where they can dance around and feel producing. Their sounds force the lis­ should be easy, Best Director liance. like a part of the musical production, tener into reflection and inspiration. shouldn't it? The Nominees: Rob The four diverse musicians' that and these guys have devised a way to "It's sad that it takes a tragedy to best film of the year Marshall for compose Knuckle Sandwich have capitalize on this: They really connect-restore faith in humanity" is a line in or the best actor or Chicago, Martin successfully combined th~ir individ­ ed with the crowd that night--tbey "American Song" that is nothing less actress of the year Scorsese for Gangs ual talents by some in-your-face lyrics stirred everyone with their opening than eye-opening. The band explained should be obvious, of New York, and crazy beats to produce a sound tunes and then shook us some more as' to me. that this ballad was a reaction to or at least the leader Stephen Daldry for that is revolutionary. Their enraging the show rolled on. Also, what makes September 11, as each member had a in the races should '------''-'-'''---'-'''-'-~-'-'1....4L.--=..---'-~.-c:...... ,,~'--'''::...:::..::P'-ho~t-o-''c'-ou-rt-e-'S''-y-M-ira-m-axiC.F..;.;i.... 1m- s The Hours, Roman and engaging stage presence was them strong is that they are made up of personal relationship with the tragedy. be fairly apparent to Nicole Kidman as Virginia Woolf and Stephen Dillane as Leonard Polanski for The topped with a lead vocalist who is individu;illy gifted and driven music- The song was composed on those who , have Woolf in "The Hours:" Pianist, and Pedro bursting with stardom. Richie filled playing machines. The looks on September 12; 2001 by Richie in five seen the' nominated Almodovar for Talk the room with red-hot, blazing energy . Richie's, Jay's, Mike's and Bobby's minutes. 'The whole thing hit me real­ films. Just find out which films most people liked or which to Her as he jumped in and out of the crowd faces said it all- they have achieved ly hard," Richie said. films the critics rated highest. Maybe check all those top ten Most Likely Wrnner: Martin Scorsese during songs. A number of fans had musical unity as individuals and as a The musical undertones of lists of last year's fllms. But no, nothing that simple would Should Wm: Roman Polanski

the opportunity to wail into the mic group. Knuckle Sandwich are a blending of work with the Academy Awards, which are scheduled to C The Scoop: Really, film is a director's medium, and the hardcore punk rock and eighties .take place on Sunday, March 23. director is the author of the film, so Best Picture and Best metal. The band looks to groups such Despit~ the consensus of your friends or film critics, the Director should agree. But often that's not how the as Bad Religion for their inspiration Academy Awards . Academy sees but keeps a strong hold on their idea are often. it-sometimes the that music is embodied in enjoyment .iriscrutable. They films and directors Guitarist Jason explained to me that aren't a popuh¢ty nominated don't "The only message I have is to have contest (although even agree. There is fun; that is what music is all about!" big success at the only one mismatch As the show rolled on, that is exactly box office helps); this year, where what the whole place was doing, they aren't an evalu- ''Talk to Her" was exploding in a wild experience. It was ation of artistic not included in the a crazy, defined mess of loud musical quality (although Best Picture catego- emotion at its best. critical acclaim IY, although it is a The St Louis show was Knuckle helps too). No, stronger film than Sandwich's seventeenth stop·on their instead they are a 'The TWo Towers." New York to California tour, which is weird sort of bal- However, the "mak- the band's first exposure to the touring anced equation by ing up for past over- scene. Their trip has proved to be a Hollywood insiders sights" factor may success so far, and they plan to contin­ - the Academy - be the strongest ele- ue writing, recording, touring and tear­ bas,ed on past ment here, with the ing out. tunes. The Creepy Crawl was awards and perfor- Photo courtesy Miramax Films revered but greatly pleased with their p.erfor­ mances or on if one Daniel Day-Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's Oscarless Scorsese mance, and I am sure that they gained of your friends is "Gangs of New York." taking horne the several fans 'With their raging stage among the nominees. And how does one get into the prize. He deserves recognition, but realJy Polanski's film Photo courtesy www.resurrection-ad.com presence. So don't be the last one to' Academy? WID an Oscar. It is the ultimate insider voting, was stronger and deserves the win. Knuckle Sandwich, hailing from the Garden State" performed last know all about Knuckle Sandwich. often by people who haven't even seen the nominated films Best Actor Sunday at the Creepy Crawl. You have got to check these guys out! (Reill.J.y, they aren't required to see them) but who may per- Nominees: Adrien Brody for The Pianist, Daniel Day­ soually know the people who made the filin. Wmning the Lewis for Gangs of New York, Nicholas Cage for award means real money at the box office or later in rentals. Adaptation, Michael Caine for The Quiet American, and There is great temptation to vote for your friends, for the Jack Nicholson for About Schmidt direCtor whose films of previous years were overlooked or Most Likely Wmner: Daniel Day-Lev.1.s for that actor who should have won last year (even if this Should Will: Adrien Brody, Daniel Day-Lewis, Michael year's film wasn't so good}-all things unknowable to the Caine or Jack Nicholson. rest of us. In 2002, an

BY AMY GONWA from a recent anti-war protest (Band could hardly be said any better than amazing crop of actors and actresses! members are frequent marche.rs). "We that. It is not as though these are hell­ outstanding, lale- This was a year Music Critic have gone from our beginning, when raising characters; they are actUally season films made when, whether the . we wrote about girls and stuff, to very nice guys, but their music is up for a year that film was one of the Hyphen-O is one local band that today where we write about politics unearthly tormenting. seemed to offer few great ones or not, you must check into. Their music is a and society," lead vocalist Joe Grove' I picked up the band's newest likely candidates the performances defiant blend of raging punk rock and told me. Grove went on to explain, demo release at" their show, which for Oscars. were incredible. All gut-wrenching ska rhythm. Hyphen- " "And all of us like all kinds of music seems to outline Hyphen-O's poten­ Hopefully this isn't these nominated o laughs in the face of the popular from Neil Young to the Suicide tial. Most demos do not impress me, a new trend, or actors are deserving passive music scene while defining its Machines." Hypben-O eloquently but their CD did not leave my car we'll have to wait of this award. I own sound. combines each member's interests and stereo for two days straight. With all year, every year, inclined slightly to These four high-school seniors are talent to create their riveting musical songs like "Protest Song" and for good big-budget Brody, but I .listed on an earth-shaking mission to pro­ noise. "Arrogance and Ignorance," the com­ films. Unlike some the rest, in descend- voke change. Carrying a high regard Hyphen-O is blazing with inner­ pilation is sure to catch the ear of a years, this year's ing rank order. I for mjlSical technicality, Hyphen-O band connections- these crazy dudes producer. Grove enlightened me to nominees are all favored Brody crosses all the boundaries to create a compliment each other very effective­ the fact that guitarist Chris Brown worthy of the because so much of renovated punk movement. It is not ly. Maybe it is because Chris Brown does the majority of the lyrical writing awards, so now we Photo courtesy Columbia Pictures the film rested on only the music that moves them but (guitar), Joe Grove (vocal.s), Jesse process on his own, as he is the have a legitimately him and it was a tight race, along When screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) tries to skillful, under- McCollum (bass) and Justin "brains of the group." The demo is full also the several issues that'they take adapt The Orchid Thief to the screen, he develops a serious , Turigilatto (drums) all emerged from of guitar riffs . that will make your with the usual mys- played, and strong stands on, supporting causes case of writer's block in Columbia Pictures' "Adaptation." such as animal rights, public educa­ within the boundaries of small town heart pound and dangerous vocal terious aspect of nuanced but power- tion and peace with Iraq. Hyphen-O Staunton, IL. Or maybe they just had . introductions that will catch anyone's predicting Osc.ars. , ful performance. This may be the performance of a lifetime feels so strongly about their humani­ a shining streak ' of luck in coming attention. Who would have thought Nonetheless, we will try to predict the Oscars. And as for him. Often the Academy overlooks a younger per­ tarian issues that they even went so far together at the right time and rising to 'that something like this would spring has become the tradition, we v.rill also tell you who we former in a stellar role, thinking there will be others. The' as to donate proceeds from their first the opportunity. Either way, this only . out of two high school kids, Joe and think should win the gold statue. However, in order to problem is that sometimes there aren't. Still, it is hard to demo to support AIDS research. The marks the beginning of these four Jesse, playing covers in a living ·room avoid being as long as the Oscar ceremony itself, we will argue with supporters of Day-Lewis for his riveting turn. band gathered over two-hundred dol­ guys' road to stardom. with a dream of the future? limit om educated guesses to just the most popular cate- Likewise, Caine and Nicholson give spectacular perfor­ lars for the cause, and this is only the The quartet plans to stay together Hyphen-O is off to a g:reat start, gories: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting mances, arnong their best ever. Cage is good but not quite beginning of their road to innovation. forever and to begin touring this sum­ and they are regulars of the. St Louis Actor, Supporting Actress, plus two more - Documentary on the same plane. The Academy will honor Day-Lewis not "We don't oppose the war, we mer-traveling from Seattle to as far as punk rock scene, so they are easy to and Foreign Film. just for his work but oppose the state," read the sign . their talent takes them. Hyphen-O has fmd. You can catch Hyphen-O's Best Picture as another recogni- propped up on a speaker when I saw all of the netessary elements essential musical stylings at the Lemp Art Nom i nee s:tion for Scorsese's Hyphen-O perform at the Creepy for musical fame: loads of energy, Center on March 29, where they will Chicago, Gangs of mm. It's a shame Crawl on March 9. I was instantly moving lyrics, precise instrumentals be joined by local band Nineteen. New York, The they can't all win. blown away by the powerful message and enigmatic vocals. STL Punk Don't miss out--these guys are electri­ Hours, The Pianist, Best Actress accompanied by a dazzling perfor­ describes the group as "a walk fyingly bardcore and maniacally and Lord of the Nom i nee s : mance. The band retrieved the sign through hell willi no shoes," and it amazingl Rings: Fellowship Salma Hayek for of the Rings. Frida, Nicole Most Likely Kidman for The Wrnner: Chicago Hours, Diane Lane Should Wm: The for Unfaithful, Pianist Julianne Moore for The Scoop: Far From Heaven, Chicago is sweep- and Renee ing all the pre-Oscar ZeUweger for awards, is a hit with Chicago a broad audience Most Likely and did okay criti- Winner: Renee cally. It is a straight- Zellweger out entertaining Should Win: film. In some years, Photo courtesy Focus Features Nicole Kidman" that would be Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid star in Todd Hayne's "Far The Scoop: Hard enough, but this From Heaven." to call. Like the best year has. a lot of actor category, these serious heavy-hitters, films with both box office and criti- are all remarkable perfonnances, nearly every one worthy cal success. The literary The Hours has a lot going for it. All of winning. But to me, Kidman was by far the most star­ the films have fine performances, although The Two tling and remar'kable, and her performance was part of why Towers is the weakest one in the crowd, and Gangs of New her film worked so well. Julianne Moore turns in a perfect York has some flaws in areas where it doesn't look like the recreation of a fifties melodramatic actress in "Far from great Scorsese was jn charge (despite his denials that any- ' Heaven," but I could never warm up to this academic exer­ one tampered with his film). Scorsese is one of two mod- cise that was the darling of some critics. Hayek was great em giants of filmmaking in this field of nominees, the other in a visual treat of a biopic, as was Lane in a well-done, old­ being Roman Polanski. The Pianist is a Polanski master- fashioned noir film. If anything, Zellweger, as good as she piece, one of his best films, and on strictly artistic merits, it is, was not as remarkable in her role as the other nominees. deserves to win. It wou't because of Polanski's unsavory I think the Academy will throw another winner to the prof­ personal history-many years ago, he was convicted of itable "Chicago," but there is a cbance it will go to Kidr:n.aD. statutory rape and fled the country to avoid jail. The now- or even Moore. grown teen forgave him, but the U.S. govermnent did not. Chris Brown (left), Grove (middle) and Jesse McCallum, three of the four members of Some people feel it is wrong to recognize an artistic work ..-.-.------.-- ...------.------.---.--.- if the artist is a seriously flawed person, but I that only see AWARDS, page 12 Hyphen-O, are all high school seniors from Illinois. think

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A WARDS. from page 1.1 D REVIEW .. -....------..------... ~-.-- - . -- - - .. .~ ---- ~.------. --- ..--- .- Best Supporting Actor doesn't seem to be too popular with Nominees : . Chris Cooper for ilie insiders, although I thought she Adaptation, Ed Harris for The Hours, was better in Chicago than het co-star Rejects or rock stars? ! Paul Newman for Road to Perdition, Zellweger. But it was Queen Latifah John C. Reilly for Chicago, and who re.a1ly stole iliat show, and the BY MELISSA MCCRARY Christopher Walken for Catch Me If Academy may realize that she's ....__ . . .._ _.. . You Can . unlikely to get another juicy, vampy Staff Writer Most Likely Wrnner: Chris role like this again and just give her Cooper that statue. I thought Bates deserved The All-American Rejects are Should Win: . Ed Harris, it, not so much for the hot tub nude )ving to be an "American rock Christopher Wa!ken, or Paul scene but for her dead-on, eccentric ld" by being favored among many Newman, character. I've met women like this p-rock alternative listeners. The Scoop: Really tough to and she nailed it. The Rejects began their career in call-not just to guess which way Best Documentary : small, quiet town of Stillwater, Oscar will blow but also to say who Nominees: Bowling For lahoma. Tyson Ritter and Nick Columbine, Daughter From Danang, b.eeler formed different bands of Prisoner of Paradise, Spellbound, :ir own while still in junior high. It --"-- Wmged Migration LSn't until later, at a high school In 2002, an amazing Most Likely Wmner: Bowling for rty, that the two met and formed Columbine :ir own band together. crop of outstanding, Should Wm: Bowling for The group proved that in order to late-season films made Columbine t somewhere in life, a person must up for a year that The Scoop: Too easy. A pair of the :pare early and at a very young age. oilier docs had a run at the St. Louis Once the two graduated from high . seemed to offer few International Film Festival last year 1001, they skipped the ordinary rou­ likely candidates for (Daughter From Danang and e of going to college to pursue their Oscars. Spellbound), but only Bowling for !aIDS further. While many of their Columbine had a wide release and ends and former band members has been a popular hit, too, something :nt on with their schooling, Ritter documentaries rarely achieve. The d Wheeler began producing their ,,-- other docs are good, but Bowling for m music and searching for gigs. Columbine was terrific, both enter­ Growing up in the '80s, the boys ought to win. They are all worthy of taining and significant. It would be tened to ACfDC, Def Leppard, Bon the award. They are all so good, all so more than surprising if it did not win. vi and Poison. The Rejects' sound, clliferent, and all nearly made their Best Foreign Film ,wever, is more similar to recent film. Again, I wish they aU could win, Nominees: El Crimen Del Padre nds like Blink-182 and Good but I leaned a bit toward Ed Harris Amaro (Mexico), Hero (China), The larlotte, with a touch of emotion who gave the performance of his life, Man Without a Past (Finland), nilar to Dashboard Confessional. and against all iliose muscular Nowhere in Africa (Germany), and The duo says that, despite some of women's performances too. Walken Zus and ZD (Neilieriands) ~ir old favorite sounds, they are their and Newman stole ilie show in their Most Likely W1llller:Nowhere in vn inspiration. Some of the very fIrst films, and John C. Reilly was won­ Africa . ngs they created, like "Don't Leave Photo courtesy Dreamworks Records derful, as he was in the other two Should· Wm: Nowhere in Africa e" and "One More Sad Song," The All American Rejects may have started out playing in basements, but they now tour all over the Oscar-nominated films he was in this (but should have been Talk to Her) lined great popularity right from the Midwest. Find their latest tour information at www.allamericanrejects.com. year (Gangs of New York and The ,The Scoop: What's this? Yes , in Il1d's beginning. Other favorite songs Hours). Is there an Oscar for appear­ fact two of the best foreign fJ.lms of l their self-titled album include "My The band's debut album was that can happen in a relationship," The Rejects are ecstatic about their ing in ilie most Oscar nominated last year were not even nominated­ tper Heart," "Time Stands Still" and released to music stores all across the Ritter said careers in the music business and are films in a single year? Talk to Her and Y Tu Mama :wing Swing." country on Feb. 4, 2003, by The group has already received living life to its fullest one day at a Best Supporting Actress Tambien. Both are Spanish language The song "My Paper Heart" is DrearnWorks Records. After listening many great reviews from rock web­ time. They want to prove [0 rock and Nominees: Kathy Bates for About flims- 'Talk to Her" from Spain and lout the infatuation between one of to every track on the album, I was eas­ sites and magazines like tbe alternative lovers that iliey will gain Schmidt, Juliarme Moore for The "Y Tu Marna Tambien" from e artists and his ex-girlfriend. The ily able to come to the conclusion ilia! Altem.ative Press, YM and Rolling lasting farne and that they won't bejust Hours, Queen Latifah for Chicago, Mexico. There were convoluted com­ rics "Moving on is easiest when I am there is not one song on the album that Stone. In January, Rolling Stone a'eat­ some one-hit wonder. Meryl Streep for Adaptation, and edy-of-errors tales about how these ound you. So bottle up old love and doesn't deal with love. However, their ed a hot list of ilieir favorite new and Moving on in their careers beyond Catherine Zeta-Jones for Chicago sad omissions. came about, but what row it out to sea," illustrates how old love tunes have a happy-go-lucky upcoming albums, singles and videos. playing in each other's basements, par­ Most Likely Wmner: Kailiy Bates matters is that two of ilie year's best vers can move on and still be friends. melody, and some don't even sound TheAll-American Rejects ranked high ties or at local bars. they are eniliusias­ or Queen Latifah films weren't nominated. Talk to The song "Swing, Swing" is their like love songs. in the charts at number five. tic about finally being able to tOllI Should Wm: Kathy Bates Her's director, Pedro Almodovar, 1>t song to gain popularity over the It seems as though much of today's Not only can listeners get a feel for nationally, Their upcoming tours will The Scoop: Once again, all of was nominated in the Best Director dio. The song is full of hope with an music is derived from love that doesn't the band's fun attitude towards life take place all oyer the Midwest, New them deserve the award. The atten­ category, but the film was over­ /erpowering beal The catchy lyrics, always last, but Ritter believes that from the music but also by reading the York City, England and Scotland, In ' tion seems most focused on Bates looked. Boili films were among the ;wing, swing, swing from the tangles there is more to their music than sappy back of the album cover. The dedica­ February, St. Louis got th~ chance' to and Latifab, so it is hard to guess year's best, in any language, so failing : my heart is crushed by a former love. tion and iliank you note on the CD experience the duo when they per­ which way the academy voters will to honor these two is the major mis­ ve. Can you help me find a way to "It all comes from my ex-girl­ cover lists the band's appreciation for formed at jylississippi Nights. If is only finally lean. Streep is popular but step of this year's Oscars. Of the films lITY on again?" describe a young man friends. All my songs are about simple . their parents; ilien, their spontaneous a matter of time before the group will already has an award, and Julianne actually nominated, "Nowhere in ho is looking to his friends for com­ relationship bullshil There are differ­ personalities corne out when they go be back in St. Louis. People can check Moore is up-and-coming, and they Africa,' a ,"VWIT tale of a Jewish Irt from the troubles of moving on in ent scenarios to each song; so, you've on to thank many of their hometown out tour dates at www.allamericanre­ may let her wait until next time. For family hiding in Africa, deserves the fe after a bad breakup. got pretty much every f* **ed-up thing college bars. jects.com. some reason, Catherine Zeta-Jones win.

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BY CHARLIE BRIGHT cheeky as it comes. Rex Chance head. The only complaint in this .Senior Writer (Wrecks chance, get it?) and Lucy department is that your hench-voice Willing (Is she really?) are the protag- will alert you to the fact that the "crit- You are Rex Chance, cheeky onists of the single-player caD1paign, ters are under attack" every ten sec­ jventurer of the 19308 seeking your which spans a iliousand-rnile-long onds or so. The solution is clear: kill mg-Iost father, the destruction of the island chain, and more than fifty crea- everything that can attack your critters. vii Upton Julius and a little The multiplayer game is ookle on the side. To help astoundingly original, hav- ou achieve these ing solved ilie problem of lIee,noble goals, you must mechanical players doing a ombine skunks' and croco- harvest-build-destroy-repeat j]es, wolves and homets, routine that plagues so many nd dozens of other critters other RTS games *cough- 1 an attempt to save the Age of Mythology-cough* {Orld from the bad guys. and keeping the game fun .besehybrid monsters will for newbs and experts alike. :>rm the bulk of your army Add to this the fact that the s you try to rule, er, save developer, Relic le world. Entertainment, plans on Without a doubt, releasing yet more creatures Impossible Creatures" is into the mix (available for Ile only RTS game that will free online); and you've got oake you foam at the mouth a solid investment of forty rom the thought of acquir- bucks that will occupy more ng scorpion DNA. Real- time ilian your family, job' irne strategy has always and friends put together. ufferedfrom the dileI1l111a It would be fair to say ,f unit balance, and units E~'-1~_~~~====3b._----",=':::~:::?:==::::J that there are certlln things lad boring powers with Photo courtesy Microsoft Game Studios in this world that are addic- :ven more boring counterat- This real-time strategy combat game from tive, with cigarettes, heroin acks. This made units Microsoft puts the player against the hybrid min- and "Impossible Creatures" nonotonous and kept differ- ions of a powerful t!,!chnology company. topping the list. I don't have :nt factions from being truly brown teeth or bloody tracks lifferent from one another. tures. Their quest is to uncover the on my arm, but there is a huge purple 'Impossible Creatures" lets players truths behind the death of Rex's father bruise on my posterior, and I dream of ;hatter this time-honored tradition by and the wickedness of Upton Julius, shrieking rats with wings. I barely eat; )uilding hybrid units in an every-man- destroying cheesy sub-villains in the this game is ruining my life. It is a 'or-himself orgy of destruction. process. The graphics are top-notch, Herculean effort to type this review The music is catchy, '30s-style and the sound effects make the critters rather than play the game. Save your­ ;wing, and the voice acting is as corne to life based on the species of the self.

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The racial humor is a bit of a new is a mess, with lots of stereotyped when they made this movie, we can twist, but the rest is familiar. A white characters and nothing Temotely . only wonder. In an era of films that are guy trying to sound or act black seems believable anywhere in sight. But it is a profound waste of talent, this one to have become the fallback humor of the racial nature of many of the jokes sets a new level, for also appearing in recent decades. In the '50s and '60s, that is so surprising, especially since this turkey are Eugene Levy and Joan the guy in a dress was the tried and this movie seems to have been Queen Plowright. The level of talent cioes true gag of sagging comedies. In the Latifah's project, with Steve Martin squeeze some laughs out of the '30s and '40s, comedians would lose just along for the toboggan ride down­ scrip,and maybe they were brought in their pants for this sme-fire laugh. In hilL One of the people at the preview to refloat this movie. But nothing can the "20s, it was a pie in the face. Now of the film went S(} far as to call it the keep this titanic mistake from sinking. the surefire gag in the mind of creativ­ most offensive film he'd ever seen. What the title of the film is sup­ ity-challenged comedy writers seems. Because the cast is so talented, they posed to mean, beyond hopes of to be having uptight white guys talk or are able to pull off some scenes, and a uproarious humor, is not clear. More act like African-American men from few of the jokes get a laugh. However, likely, "Bringing Down the House" the 'hood. this is no ilianks to the script or the will crash down around ilie ears of That part of this film is just lame, direction, which sets new standards whoever thought this would make a worn-out humor, but that isn't the most for the terms "dumb" and "pointless." good movie. . objectionable part of the film. The plot 'What iliese people were thinking March 17, 2003 '7Ite.CUrrent Page 13

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First and foremost, we need to what happened to Jamie? Honestly, you must, but it is just the way we lddress the letter to the editor submit­ no. But are we sony that it happened" feel. :ed by Jamie Smith, which appears on In all sincerity, yes. Anyone who feels As for your contention that being ?age five of this issue. If you haven't otherwise should be a'hamed. gay is a "chemical imbalance," quite 'ead it already, please do so now In closing, we just want to say that honestly, no one knows for sure if ))on't worry, we'll wait for you). while it's deplorable that Jamie was homosexuality is genetic or if it is a While the letter is addressed to the sexually assaulted, it was not us who choice, subconscious or otherwise. ~ditor, it directly pertains to us, and assaulted her. Moreover, we don't Neither one of us feels the need to YOU CAN ALMOST Ne felt the need to defend ourselves. agree with the contention that we, take a stand one way or the other on i Okay, so here's our two cents; two guys writing a humor column for that issue, since it really doesn't mat­ . AL WAYS RND ME A SINGlN 'vIost importantly, we're sorry for a college newspaper, are contributing ter. Gay people are just the same as A SONG: 'SLow ME Tf.1E .vhat happened to Jamie at the to "the objectification of and violence you and 1. Your letter illustrates a cer­ WAY TO aow PJ-lONEl' 'vIetrolink station. Unfortunately, towards women." tain intolerance and immaturity that here's a meanness in this world, and If anyone agrees or disagrees with you need to corne to grips with (we t sucks. And if we thought we had the us and wants to weigh in on the sub­ realize we're inviting "pot calling the JOwer to change it, we would - but ject, please drop either us or our edi­ kettle" and "glass houses" comments .ve don't. We seriously doubt that any tors a line. We're always interested in here, but we're serious) before you go ;omments we made led to a normal feedback. making assertions about people. )erson deciding, out of the blue, that There is a well-known axiom that t was okay to sexually assault a Jason and Adam humanity fears what it does not Noman. This seems to be the con­ understand .. .. Well, it's obvious you .ention thatJamie is making. don't understand tolerance and com­ While some of the jokes we' ve Dear Jason and Adam, passion. For those of us who are tol­ nade in the past may have crossed erant of all people, all we can do is he line of good taste, when it comes First of all I would like to compli­ shake our heads in bewilderment that o the issue of causing the objectifica­ ment you on coming out of the shells someone feels they are so above other :ion of and/or violence against your editor put on you earlier, when people as to pass judgment. Nomen, our consciences are clear. the column was new. Seeing your Ali for the frat, we both believe ['his is why we don't agree with responses makes me feel like its they have a moral responsibility to ramie's assertion that we should be something I would do also. Nice remove the offensive statement from ired and the column discontinued. work. the side of the house, no matter the In her letter, Jamie herself admits I would like to make a comment cost. In this day and age, in light of all hat she was "on edge" when she read on one of the articles in the current, the turmoil in the world, we all need he column, which is perfectly under­ and maybe get your opinion on the to be tolerant, of all people. Gay, .tandable given her circumstances. In matter. Last week there was a big shit straight, black, white, Christian, -etrospect, however, we hope that she about the Frat house down the street Muslim (remember this when you are 'ealizes that statements such as "The (whoever they are) saying "No Fags", going after that mosque with a lit gas rrticle in 'The Village Idiots' sexually and then this week that same frats can), we're all human. ISsaulted me again" are simply not president making his comments. My We know that you were probably 'air. Taken literally, it makes it sound problem is with the original writer, just trying to stir s**t up, . and we IS if we assaulted her ourselves, comparing being gay to being a cer­ know that you're going to be all dis­ :vhich is totally not true. For what it's tain race. Is that to imply that people appointed with our response and all :vorth, we have the utmost respect for are so stupid to believe that your "they sold out, wha, wha, wha ... " but :vomen and the privacy of their bod­ genetic code is the same as a chemi­ oh well. That's what we think. If you es. Indeed, we feel that the man who cal imbalance in the brain that causes don't like it, so be it. LSsaulted Jamie is the lowest form of you to think your ass is another body lUmanity. part from another gender? That is Love, Adam and Jason Please understand that we don't probably the most ridiculous analogy 'Iant to paint Jamie in a negative I've ever read. Race is something you ight. We don't know Jamie, and sub­ cant help, its encoded into you. I'm If you have a question, send us an e­ :equently we don't dislike or want to sure there is a doctor out there some­ mail: [email protected] idicule her. Believe it or not, we're where that wouldn't mind giving If you don't like e-mai~ you can Ictually decent guys, even if our per­ some queer a shot of testosterone bring a question to us on the third ,onas corne across as juvenile jerks. to make him realize what he has a floor of the MSC, room 388. We just wantJ amie to understand that penis for though. In any event, either 'Ie can't possibly know what specific the analogy or the frat house, any ,ituations specific people are going to thoughts? (My initial thought was, ~ in when they read our column. For who cares? It's a frat house, but then :xample, if we had known that Jamie the analogy came up, so ... ) !!!DISCLAIMER!!! lad been recently assaulted, maybe Adam Bodendieck and Jason 'Ie wouldn't have written what we Signed, LET ME LEAVEI Granger are by no means qualified to lid (which, for the record, we person­ dispense advice. They are a couple of illy don't feel to be as offensive a~ it's Dear LET ME LEAVE, stupid college guys. Please do not >eing made out to be. Of course, You're not going to like our send them serious questions. It will be hat's just our own opinions). response. Why? Because we whole­ assumed thai if you send them ques­ So what now? Will 'The Village heartedly disagree with you. Indeed, tions, they are in jest and open to diots" continue to run in "The neither one of us has a problem with Adam and Jason's own particular ::urrent"? Yes. Will we consider more gay people in the least. We both have brand of humor. This column is :arefully how our comments might gay friends and, believe it or not, they intended to be read as parody. So >e interpreted in the future? Also yes. are just the same as any other person. there. )0 we feel personally responsible for Call us dirty tree hugging hippies if -The Management CEFORSALE

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Mike Sherwin! The Cumml Joel Goldman speaks to a lunchtime crowd in the Pilot House Wednesday on the danger drinking alcohol can pose to good judgement about safe sex. He says that even though most college stu­ dents understand how to practice safe sex, too often students' good judgement is clouded or com­ promised when under the influence of alcohol. Goldman's appearance was sponsored by the Sigma Pi fraternity, University Health Services, and UPS. , spread, "During the daylight hours, and your date have each had three or BY MIKE SHERWIN you all know how to protect your­ four drinks, what kind of decisions do StaffWn'ter selves. We have alileamed about safe you think you are going to make sex and condom use in order to pre­ together about how the night will pro­ Joel Goldman is no stranger to vent the spread of AIDS. But it's at ceed?" risk. As a college student, Goldman night when prople drink and take "All of us have boundaries, morals partook in the usual revelry of univer­ chances," says Goldman. and standards during those daytime ,ity life: drinking, partying, and casu­ He recounted his own experiences hours, but when night rolls around, it's al sex. He learned the hard way that before he became HIV positive. ''I really easy to forget them." these behaviors can carry grave con­ grew up in your basic upper-rniddle­ Goldman wants students to not fol­ ,equences: Goldman is currently liv­ class family, with very well-educated low in his footsteps and take unneces­ ing with HIV. parents. When I went to college, the ,gary risks. "I just want to caution you: Now Goldman travels around the AIDS epidemic was just beginning, 'spring break is coming up, and you ;ountry speaking to students about the but everyone was saying that it was a have to be prepared." dangers of mixing alcohol and sex. disease that didn't affect the educated Goldman's appearance was spon­ He spoke Wednesday to an audience class." sored by the Sigma Pi fraternity, Jf about 40 prople in the Pilot House, Goldman found that alcohol was Health Services, and the UPB. Dn "Sex Under the Influence." the perfect way to give himself the According to Rob Clarke, a mem­ Goldman is not a teetotaler. He confidence to be social. ''If I had a ber of Sigma Pi, the fraternity wanted recognizes that college students will drink, all of a sudden I could go up and to bring Goldman to UM-St Louis always want to drink in order to have talk to someone I found attractive. "because we wanted to start providing fun. He stresses that "You can have Mer two drinks, r could ask them to more positive programs for the entire fun and still protect yourself." dance. With three drinks, Tactually campus. The issues of risk manage­ Goldman also points out that thought I could dance." ment, particularly with sex and alco­ awareness abolit safe sex is wide- But he warns students, "When you hol, are crucial for 'Students." •

University' ent 1 e of Missouri Your Guide to Cultural, Athletic, Recreational, St.Louis and Social Activities on the UM-St. Louis Campus

, ~ : ; March', 2003 WWE: RAW . 'Women's Expo Monday, March 17th Monday & Tuesday, March 17th and 18th 3:30 p.m. ' ~'- 1 0 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live at the Saavis Center 2nd floor MSC Tickets for this event will be on sale from Part of the Student Life Women's Lecture March 3rd and will cost $20. Series

Gender, Crime & Justice . "With a Song in My Heart" Monday, March 17th Wednesday, March 19th 12 - 1 p.m. 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. 315 MSC 375 MSC Part of the Student Life Women's Lecture Part of the Student Life Women's Lecture Series Series.

Women's Blizzard of Bucks Game Show Thursday, March 20th 11 :30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Nosh Play an interactive game show and win money! Sign up on game day.

If you would like to submit an activity for this calendar, please contact UPB at 516-5531, e-mail us at [email protected] or leave an event . description in our mailbox in the Student Organizations office. We'll need the event title, a brief description and. contact information. -1-