, , " The nation of Haiti has snuggled for survival since its independence was claimed in 1803, in the United States Navy; will be aiding the relief efforts in Haiti as of this week. "The relief ef­ bur the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on January 12 brought the country to forts are formed mostly of civilian organizations," Sampa said when asked for her feelings on the its knees. "At least 52 aftershocks have hit Haiti, all measuring 4.5 or greater," Jean-Germain efforts made by the American Red Cross, and regarding the benefit concert. "The military helps, Gros, associate professor of political science and public policy, said. "[The earthquake] killed but what you guys are doing here is very important. Be it medicine, food, or funds, whatever hundreds of thousands, and left over 1 million withour shelter." Since, the American Red Cross can be given will help get Haiti back on its feet in a timely fashion." has called for donations to support rescue and relief efforts in Haiti, and the students and orga­ Students from many organizations on campus helped organb..e the concert, including the nizations at the University ofMissouri-St. Louis have rallied together to raise money and collect Office of Student Life, the Student Government Association, and members of the Inter Varsity donations in order to aid those left with nothing in our neighboring nation. Christian Fellowship. "Finding Hope for Haiti," UM-St. Louis' benefit concert for the country, took place Thurs­ Each of the artists had their own opinions regarding the effOrtS put forth. "I have a lot of day in the Millennium Student Center's Pilot House. Refreshments were served, and three friends in the military in Haiti," Jaclyn Pierce said. '~I\nyrhing we can do to support their efforts bands were present to provide music and their own insight into the situation in Haiti through­ is great." our the evening. Professor Gros, who is from Haiti, gave a speech concerning the history of the "Hopefully this will make people live life in the moment and share more love around the country, the present conditions and the severe need for aid there. world,'" Monties Gillespie, leader of Soul Era, said. Students present had strong feelings concerning the rescue and relief efforts currently being "Haiti's gonna need a lot oflove: not just today or tomorrow, but for years to come," Raspa conducted. "Quite a few students either had a personal reason to help Haiti or thought it was Johnson of Massive Hi-Fi, said a good idea, and thought this would be a great way to raise funds and awareness," Brittany "Everyone's presence here tonight shows that they care, and for such a good cause," Gros Holmes, graduate, higher education, said. said. "For me, it's good to see some idealism in the new generation. People in my generation "I found our about it from a fellow member ofInter Varsity here on campus," Eboni Sampa, feel it's generally in short supply, so it's nice to see students working so hard." freshman, accounting, said. "Many members are present, and I invited my mom because it The money raised at "Finding Hope for Haiti" will be donated to the American Red Cross' sounded like a great project to support." Her mother, Charleese Sampa, Liurenant Commander Haiti Relief and Development fund. 2 I U£ tDlrrrnt I FEBRUARY 15, 2010 Tuition freeze leaves colleges in the cold EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief. .... ..... ... .. .. ..... ...... ..... ........ ....... ................ .. .Jessica Keil SGA approved fee increases not approved by Forsee Managing Editor. .... ... .... ...... ... .. .. ................... .. .. .......... .. .Matthew Hill News Ed itor. ... ....... ........... ...... .. .. .. .. ...... .. ...... .. .... .. 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Cate Marquis advisors, student fees will not be in­ He said to hold ruition and fees fiat, so Additionally, UM-St. Louis Provost Asst. A&E Editor ...... .. .. ....... ................................ ........ ... Joe Schaffner creased to pay for it. The Student Gov­ we're going to do it," George said. Glen Cope said that the same chain of Opinions Editor. ... .... ..... ...... .. ............... ................... ... ... .. Andrew Sea l ernment Association approved ali four While some fees unrelated to aca­ events might take place next year. Copy Editors ..... ...... .. ........... ....... Stacy Beckenholdt, Rebecca Nuckolls of the proposed student fee increases demia, such as residence hall fees, ,,,,ill be "We are probably going to do it again Proofreaders. .... ............ ..... ... Chera Meyer,Cassandra Tramme!,Sejin Lim at their last meeting, but the assembly increased to make up for the $2.5 mil­ this spring in anticipation of next year, Staff Writers .. .... .. ..... Samue l Abraha, Ashley Atkins, Aaron Holdmeyer, learned Friday that none of the fees were lion Cut UM-SL Louis will face because and that may also be futile because we Kevin Korinek. Jen O'Hara, approved by the administration. of the freeze, George said all educational don't know what agreements will be next Amanda Roach, Chris Stewart, Edward Thornton After taking the time to research the fees would stay Rat. Because the gover­ year" Cope said. validity of the fees, listen to three con­ nor's proposal has not yet been passed as The idea behind this echoes Chancel­ DESIGN sec utive deans appeal for their votes and a part of the state budget by the Mis­ lor George's idea that students should be Design Editor. .... .. ..... ...... .... .... .. ......... ... ..... .... .. .. ...... ......... Gene Doyel involved regardless of the outcome. Photo Editor... .. ............ ... ...... ..... ... ...... ... .. .. .. ... .. .... .Mic helle Ka ufman debate the increases for several hours, souri legislature, it was also important Assistant Photo Editor.... ........ ... ...... .................... .. .. .Jennifer Meaha n the assembly's recommendation could not to make any fee increases that could "\Ve still think it's bener ro talk about Page Designers ............................... Zachary James Kraft, Phil Freeman not be approved by the chancellor and be consuued as tuition increases. it with the students because if the stu­ Staff Photographers ........ .Ahmad Aljuryyed, Erin Sturguess, Ri ki Tan aka provost, even if they had wanted to ap­ George did, however, speak: out in fa­ dents had said, 'No, we don't want these Web Editor. ........ ...... .. .. .. ........... .. ........... ............ Zacha ry James Kraft prove it. vor of the proposed fees. fees,' then that would have made a dif­ Illustrators ............ .. ...... ... Jeffery Grossman, Pau l Maguire, Cody Pe rkins This is because the offer from Gover­ "[The proposals were] all good stuff; ference in our thinking and we would nor Nixon, which assures 95 percent of this isn't stuffing somebody's pocket­ have been able (0 understand where they BUSINESS funding to all of Missouri's public uni­ book with extra money," George said. were coming from," Cope said. Business Manager..... .... .. .. .. ... ..... ........ .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .... .... ..... Dan Pryor versities, came with the stipulation that "It's ali for delivering better programs to Ritter said that the discussion of the Advertising Director... ................ .. ... ............... .... ... ..... ......... Dan Pryor any institUtion benefiting from the deal the students." fees by the students in SGA was one of Advertising Representative .. ......... ............. .. ... ............. ....... Kyle Bates could not raise tuition. George also said that he believed that the most active and informed she had Distribution Manager........ .... ,......... .. ............ ,.... ,.. ....... .Erin Sturguess Training Director.. ... .... ........ .... ....... ., .. ... .... .. ,... ..... .. ... ... ... Andy Phipps Before SGA voted to increase the taking the proposed fees to the students witnessed by the assembly. Adviser ... .. ....... ,. .... ....... ,. " ..... ., .... ., . ..... .. .. .. .. ., .. ,. ...... " .. Cha rlotte Petty fees by an overwhelming majority, the for their input, regardless of the out­ "The fact .that they actually put the Council of Public Higher Education had come, was the right thing to do. work into it, and we debated and debat­ debated \-vhether or not the addition of SGA President GraceMarie Ritter, ed and debated, was great," Ritter said. www.t hecurrent-online.com new student fees would be blocked by despite being frustrated when the fees Nevertheless, it is the colleges that the freeze . However, no decision was were not approved, agreed that bring­ proposed the fee increases (nursing, fine MCMA made until UM-System President Gary ing the fees to a vore in the assembly