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ISSllE 12l):; INSIDE System President 213 Green Committee Elson HB to Curators approve Floyd looks at recycling (front) and • Board efforts on campus Chairman mcrease Don The SGA Green Walsworth Committee met last week listen on intellectual to discuss ways to make $13 fee increase, at the the campus more Board of Curators environmentally friendly. meeting. diversity at See page 3 newmedi a degree llniversities By JASON GRANGER News Editor Perceived liberalism on Missouri's college campuses has prompted Rep. Jane Cunningham, R-86 district, to introduce legislation designed to promote intellectual "diversity." House Bill 213, also known as the Q&A with Curator "Emily Brooker Intellectual Diversity Act," is co-sponsored by David Wasinger Marilyn Ruestman, R-131 district. The bill calls for Missouri's universi­ The Currentspoke with ties and colleges to try and balance Curator David Wasinger their political, ideological and reli­ last week to get a better gious perspectives by hiring more idea of who he really is. conservative voices. The bill also calls for an administrative position to See page 6 be created to oversee this "diversity." The bill also calls for Quick Read each public Trumpeter university to House Bill 213, also Chris Botti report to the known as the "Emily coordinating Brooker Intellectual perfonns board for Diversity Act," would higher edu­ require all Missouri at the PAC cation each colleges and universi­ year to detail ties to try to hire steps they more conselVative are taking to voices on campus to better balance the ensure intel­ l ectua l perceived liberal politi­ cal, ideological and di versi ty and See relig ious perspectives • the "free pageS on college campuses. exchange of ideas." UM-St. Louis Chancellor Thomas George brought up the bill at last week's Faculty Senate meet­ Check out our new Board Chairman Don Walsworth (center) presents a pin to Warren Erdman, one of three new curators appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt, as Maria Kerford, student representative to the Board of Curators, looks on. ing. ~ comic ''Shakeia's During the meeting, George said the University is in the process of Hair Salon" and the further reviewing the bill to deter­ rest of our comic UMSL welcomes three new curators to board nline how it will impact UM-St. Louis. mips. Before the recent Board of See page 13 By JASON GRANGER be paying attention to where the Curators meetings at UM-St. Louis, Quick Read money is going," Helton said . "I think George said one the first issue that he News Editor The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $13.08 per credit hour fee there needs to be strict oversight of had with the bill was the creation of increase for UM-St. Louis students starting in the fall semester of 2008. The fee these fees." an administrator to oversee intellec­ ON THE WEB UM-St. Louis students will notice a increase would ra ise tuition from $404.88 per credit hour to $4 17.96 per credit The problem Helton said he saw tual di versi ty. slight increase in their tuition next hour. Compared to the other campuses in the UM system, UM-St. Louis received was the University has a habit of shift­ "We are actively trying to trim 1ChtO:u tnt semester, after the UM System Board the highest increase in student fees. ing fees when they become obsolete, administration at this point," George ctUIf, of Curators approved a $13.0S per rather than losing them. said. "So creating a new administra­ credit hour fee increase. Nick Koechig, senior, political sci­ Koechig said. "Hopefully, this will "It needs to be watched," Helton tor to oversee this doesn't make a lot Web poll results: This fee includes a $1 per credit ence, and Student Government raise participation levels." said. "The professors here want to of sense to me. I spoke to RIiP· What is your favorite hour fee increase toward the Student Association president said he views Thomas Helton, junior, political make sure college isn't the one thing Cunningham, and she agreed that music? Activity fee, which was originally pro­ the increase as a positive for the cam­ science and SGA vice president, dis­ you feel you aren't getting your that may not be reasonable. She said, type of posed as a $2 fee increase at the Nov. pus. agreed. He said he does not like seeing . money's worth." 'That's in there? Well, .let's et that 10,2006 SGA meeting. '1 think it's needed," Koechig said. students pay more than they already Koechig said he urges students to out.'" . The board met at UM-St. Louis on "It's going to help stUdent organiza­ do. remember that the fee increase is a rel­ George said he d Jan. IS and 19 to discuss the fee tions." "I think it's unfortunate that we atively small $1. towards liberalism on increase and other matters facing the Koechig said he hopes this will ever need to increase fees," Helton 'The chancellor dropped the pro­ puses, and feels the system. It did not discuss the matter motivate those not involved to partici­ said. posed fee increase from $2 to $1, so appeals to liberals. further when members voted on the pate, despite objections to the fee The one positive aspect, Helton it's not as high as it could have been," Thomas Helton, jurlior, political increase at the board meeting the fol­ raised by students who do not partici­ said, is the increase will enhance his Koechig said. science, agreeS lowing Friday. pate in student groups. desire to keep close tabs on how the "It's more f just the essence of The increase will go into place dur­ 'There's a lot of things students pay money is spent. the universi ," Helton said. "I don't ing the Fall 200S semester. that they don't take advantage of," "I know this year and next year, I'll See CURATORS, page 14 think [Cunningham] is wrong. It seems like most universities come off as more liberal. Country .• (s like if you went to a busi­ ness, it's going to be more conserva­ DJ/Danceffechno tive," Helton said. "You don't have New UMSL identity may headline Homecoming 2007 the legislature telling businesses to be more liberal." Hip-Hop/R&B ----_. ------ - ----; By RACHAEL YAMNITZ business was naming its student See HB 213, page 14 Rock Staff \Vriter chairs. Last year's Homecoming Queen Cadence Rippeto, junior, com ­ munication and Mark King, junior, Music? Whatever. .. ~~ : BI1l213 Summary The glitz and glamour of last business admin.istration. volunteered hippie year's homecoIILing left many stu­ to co-chair the committee. King was This bill establishes the" Emily dents with stars in their eyes. Can the athletics chair of last year's com­ Brooker Intellectual Diversity Act, " This week's question: Homecoming 2007 top it? IILittee. which defines intellectual diversity Who is going to win the Student Government Association After the co-chairs were named, a for reporting purposes at public Super Bowl? Vice President Thomas Helton said budget increase for the 2007 extrava­ last year's homecoIILing, "Gateway to ganza was disGussed. This year they higher education institutions. The Coordinating Board for Higher INDEX Destiny," was "defmitely a success." are trying to alloca te a $60,000 budg­ , A record 870 tickets were sold to the et, which would exceed last year\ Education will require, as of DeC.: ' What's Current 2 dance. funds by approximately $20,000. 2008, an annua'l report descri Helton said he and the Th.': committee is planning to ask steps taken by each instituti Cam~us Crimeline 2 HomecoIILing ComIILittee members for this amount because it is closer to ensure intellectual diversity, O~inions 4-5 are now looking to build on that suc­ the total cost of last year's homecom­ will be posted on the ins( 6-7 cess. The 2007 committee met for the ing. Web site. Students must Features ----- first time on Jan. 25 to begin planning Chase Park Plaza, where the event that measures are in pi A&E 8-9 this year's bash. The week long cele­ - Adam D. WISeman • Editar-in-CbieJ took place las t year, has alreadv been mote intellectual div • r bration will take place Oct. 8 to Oct. S~orts 10-11 re-booked for the festivities this year to report alleged viol Amy Berry, freshman, social work, listens in during the Homecoming 13, with the dance that Saturday at a cost of $49,000. Comics 13 Committee meeting this past Thursday in the SGA chambers. evening, as it was in 2006. tutional policy. The committee's first order of of Representatives " ---Maximo_ ._-_Predicts.. __ ._ --13 See HOMECOMING, page 1 i Page 2 1:or (i:urrcnt January 29,2007 L CAMPUS LATE NIGHT PATROL 'aChe [urran I The University of Missouri-St.