2 I nr ([urrrnt I APRil 26, 2010 HEWS~ St. Louis Public Radio breaks revenue record ~ JOE SCHAFFNER ment to in-depch news re­ EDITORIAL Asst A&E Editor porting as a source ofthe sta­ Editor-in-Ch ief ......... " ....... .... ." .. .. ....... .... .............. ... .......... Jessica Keil tions com inued professional Managing Editor ..... .............. .. .................. ... .......... .. ....... Matthew Hill The St. Louis Public Radio and economical success. News Editor. ................ ..................... ........ ...... .... ............ Andy Phipps (90.7 KWMU) spring mem­ "I think people really like Features Editor............ .. .................. ... ............................ Sequita Bean bership drive raised $437,000 the fact that it's fair and bal­ BusinessfTech Editor.................. .. ........ ... .... .................... .Andrew Seal anced coverage and that it's Sports Editor... ... ..... .................... .. ....... ..................... .Cedric Williams from upwards of 3500 pledg­ A&E Editor.. ........... ..... ................................................... Cate Marquis es, bom record numbers. The in-depth coverage of news Assistant A&E Editor.... ..... ..................................... .... .. ... Joe Schaffner station recently underwent stories or issues mat are per­ Copy Editors............ .................. .Stacy Beckenholdt, Rebecca Nuckolls a change in irs fundraising tinent not only locally but Proofreaders .. .................. .. ......... ....... ..... Grace Searle, CassyTrammel model, decreasing irs on-air nationally and throughout Staff Writers ..... ...... ..... .................. .... .Samuel Abraha, Ashley Atkins, drives from three-per-year to the world," Donato said. Pat Canoy, Michael fredrick, Jen O'Hara, Matthew Poposky, two-per-year, and yet com­ "'It's more than just quick Amanda Roach, Janaca Scherer, Chris Stewart bined with the fall 2009 sound bytes of the who, membership drive ~1U ""vhat, when, where, and why; revenue has grown 12 per­ it's more fully discussed and DESIGN cent. people will provide opinions Design Editor. ................ .... ............................... ........... .. ... Gene Doyel Photo Editor.. ............................................................Jennifer Meahan The station has received and perspectives that can't be Page Designers ............................... Zachary James Kraft, Phil Freeman regional as well as national done in other media forms." Staff Photographers ............................... Ahmad Aljuryyed, Riki Tanaka awards in the past. The internet has changed Sofi Seck, Leanna Bales Most recently, KWMU the way many people con­ Web Editor...... ... .............. ... ..................... .......... Zachary James Kraft was given two 2010 regional sume news. IIlustrators ............. ......... Jeffery Grossman, Paul Maguire, Cody Perkins Edward Murrow awards~ KWMU is aware of the which honor achievements in importance and advantages electronic journalism; one for of catering to an online-lit­ BUSINESS the KWMU website and one erate community. Program­ Business Manager.................................................................. Oric Bui for an audio sports reponing ming is provided on the sta­ Advertising Director. ....................................................... Tommy Bach article. tion website, sclpublicradio. Distribution Manager.. .......... ................ ..... ...... .. .. .... ..... Erin Sturguess Adviser. .............. .... ............ ...... .. ............... ........... ..... .. Charlotte Petty KWMU marketing and org. events manager, Phil Donato, credits the station's commit- See KWMU, page 3 www.thecurrent-online.com MCMA Anew chief of police may be named soon ~ The Current is the student newspaper at the University of Missouri-St ~ MAnHEW B. POPOSKY Assuming me inrerview this week is not dation of me new Chief. "I would say Louis, printing weekly through the fall and spring semesters on Mon­ Staff Writer canceled, we should have a new chief getting [0 know the campus community days. Advertising rates are available upon request; terms, conditions, picked soon." is one of the key points our new director and restrictions apply. The Current, financed in part by student activi­ Last monm, the University of Mis­ As cited in previous articles, there will need to address," Krueger said_ "He ties fees, is not an official publication of UM-St. Louis. The University souri-St. Louis began the final rounds are several issues and qualifications sur­ should get involved with Residential is not responsible for the content of The Current and/or its pol ides. All of irs search for a new Director of In­ rounding who will be picked as the new Life, organizations on campus, and be materials contained in each printed and online issue are property of stitutional Safety, better known as chief Chief at UM-St. Louis. aware of all the history of the campus." The Current and may not be reprinted, reused, or reproduced without of police. First is leadership skilL "Leadership In addition, Krueger stated that any­ the prior, expressed and written consent of The Current As UM-St. Louis finishes off its selec­ in a previous position is a key character­ body wanting [0 be UM-S[. Louis' new The Current accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be brief, and tion process with three final candidates, istic we're looking for," James Krueger, chief needs [0 be aware of changes the those not exceeding 250 words will be given preference. The Current the qualifications being used to select vice-chancellor for managerial and campus plans for the future. Lastly, edits letters for clarity and length, not for dialect, correctness, intent or said officer has become an interest to technological services, said. "Certainly, Krueger believed that awareness of me grammar. All letters must be Signed and must include a daytime phone those involved. we're looking for a background in Police crime statistics in the area, specifically at number and, where applicable, student number. The Editor-in-Chief "We might've actually picked a new work, as well." UM-St. Louis, was an important task for reserves the right to respond to and to deny any letters. chief by this time, but we're actually in Other qualifications were brought up the new chief to undertake' upon being CONTACT US the second round of interviews right as well. Experience with budget issues, hired, if not beforehand. now," Glen Cope, provost and Vice­ communication with the public and vis­ Students have been represented upon Address 388 MSC, 1 University Blvd chancellor for Academic Affairs, said. ibility to the public were all necessities this search for a new chief of police, as Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 "One of those interviews had to be re­ cited by Cope. well. - Newsroom 314-516-5174 scheduled due to the candidate having There are also critical issues which Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 an emergency where he currently works. ought to be attended swiftly upon ini- See POLICE, page 3 Fax 314-516-6811 E-mail (General) [email protected] WEATHER E-mail (Advertising) [email protected] ----------- -~~~--~~----- E-mail (Employment Inquiries) [email protected] MON. 66 lUES. 67 THURS. 80 74 SUN. 74 E-mail (Tips) [email protected] Twitter umslcurrent 48 47 64 60 58 • NEWS APRIL 26, 2010 nr Q':nrrmt 3 CCJ department ranked fourth in nation NATIONAL NEWS ~ RYAN KRUll es a.<; well-a selling point for incoming than UM-St. Louis' Criminology and Obama eu ogizes miners Staff Writer freshmen. Criminal Justice doctoral program. Speaking at a memorial seM~ · on Su. ~ideftt Esbensen says that his colleagues from With approximatdy 25 PhD students Obama said that the 29 coal miners Wha died iA a accident Later this week, U.S. News & World around the world assume that UM-St. and 40 currently enrolled in the master's ~ a WestVirginfa coarmine on@nl Sth tired -J:)efSuing e Report will release its 2011 College Louis is a major research university and program, UM-St. Louis is smaller than American dream." JJbama~ along with Vlc~ President·Biden Rankings and University of Missouri-St. the flagship college of the state based all the other programs in US News and and West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefell@r, attMded th Louis' Criminology and Criminal Jus­ on the strength of its Criminology and World Report's top five. event and while memorJaJjzing the deadJ made p statement tice doctoral degree program ha.<; been Criminal Justice program. All this recognition and acclaim is not about a greater need for mine safety., The deaths of the named the fourth-best in the nation. Esbensen admits he has to "cheer­ without it downsides. minersT which was caused by a collapse is:the worst rm ing This marks another milestone for UM­ lead" for the department bur the inter­ The program's strength and notoriety disaster in the United States in nearly 40 ~TS. St. Louis, after its international business national name recognition is no joke. give it a strong corporate rating, mean­ program wa.<; given high rankings by the Hyon Namgung, a second year doc­ ing other universities seeking to establish Goldman Sachs director charged publication last year. toral student, wanted to study criminol­ their Criminology or Criminal Justice A director with investment bank Goldman S~ has been Success is nothing new for this pro­ ogy here because he heard it wa.<; one of programs are always trying to hire fac­ tied to an ongoing fnsider trading scandal. The Wan .Street gram. the best in America. Namgung is from