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Piecing together the school year

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This past school year has been a year of news covering everything from foreign policy to identity crises to the reassignment of administrators plus so much more. Here is a look back at what made headlines over the last year.

The school year opened up with confusion as to who we at UM-St.

SGA wraps up year with a Wii

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students at the last Student Government Association meeting of the semester received an update on the emergency alert system, South Campus construction and got a chance to win a Wii.

In his report, Bryan Goers, SGA president, talked about lack of student participation and various problems in the 3N emergency contact system.

SABC budgets fall short of expectations

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is that time of year again when the money trees shed their leaves both in tax rebates and Student Activity Budget Committee allocations.

While most Americans will be getting a tax rebate, meaning more money than just what they receive from their tax returns, many student organizations at UM-St.

Math education lecture gets off to a rocky start

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A funny thing happened on the way to the Annual Spencer and Spencer Systems Mathematics Lecture: the topic got lost, but then it was found.

Award-winning mathematician Hyman Bass gave this year's annual Spencer and Spencer Systems Mathematics Lecture for 2008, "Improving U.

UMSL concert for Kirkwood honors the community hit by tragedy

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UM-St. Louis presented a concert for Kirkwood to honor those affected by recent tragic events, on Tuesday at the Kirkwood United Methodist Church, at 201 W. Adams, in Kirkwood.

The University Orchestra and University Singers performed compositions by Barbara Harbach and Johannes Brahms in front of a nearly full, ethnically diverse and appreciative audience.

Express Scripts falls three spots on Fortune 500 listing

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Express Scripts, Inc. fell three spots on the Fortune 500 list to number 135 in 2008, according to the latest issue of Fortune magazine. The ranking are based on revenue. The pharmaceutical company, located on the UM-St. Louis campus, earned $567.8 million in profits in 2007.

Forsee speaks out against anti-affirmative petition

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During a speech by UM system President Gary Forsee about diversity and inclusion at the MU Hispanic celebration, Cambio de Colores, Forsee said he did not agree with the anti-affirmative action petition that has been introduced in Missouri.

The petition calls for an end to racial and gender preferences in public higher education and state and local government.

Gov. Matt Blunt honors UMSL nursing professor

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Judith Maserang, clinical professor of nursing at UM-St Louis, was one of four University of Missouri system recipients of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Maserang, who was the first faculty member from the College of Nursing to be honored with the award, received the award April 9 from Missouri Gov.

Melissa S. Hayden named next year's editor-in-chief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Current, along with the Student Publication Committee, has named Melissa S. Hayden, junior, communication, the new editor-in-chief of The Current for the 2008-2009 school year.

Hayden plans to focus on updating The Current's Web site, http://www.thecurrentonline.

Don't waste away your summer vacation

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and the stress is building up.

These three signs signify that summer is almost here and they have shown up all over the UM-St. Louis campus.

Soon enough summer will be here. While the official start date of summer, or summer solstice, is not until June 21, for UM-St.

One final look at UMSL athletics

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Whoever takes on any task to improve the UM-St. Louis athletic department has got quite a job on their hands. That sounds like a pessimistic outlook, but the only way to get anywhere is to face the truth.

The truth is that this was once a program in which the entire area took pride.

Summer time, and the living's easy

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ahh, summer, the most treasured time of the year for any student. Three minuscule months filled with chirping birds, warm air, tans, swimming, baseball, softball and best of all, pure relaxation.

Whether you are 3 years old or 23 years old, summer provides individuals with so many opportunities to enjoy life that they are otherwise restricted from due to school obligations.

New UMSL athletic director grants Tritons a more competitive edge

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Located on the north side of campus is where you will find the Mark Twain Building, which has been home to UM-St. Louis's men's and women's sports teams for the past 37 years.

While walking through the building, you will get to see the Tritons' full size basketball court, two half courts, the sports director's office, the full size swimming pool, locker rooms and an inside track that wraps around the core of the building.

Earth Day is every day on campus

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Before we talk about some environmental events on campus, I am going to pat myself on the back a little bit, by pointing out that this column discussed the health concerns over plastics and the chemical bisphenol A on Sept. 4, 2007. The topic was then being ignored by the media, which has recently started to report on it.

Notes from Nanjing

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One of China's most popular tourist attractions, the Yellow Mountain, continues to endure an overwhelming level of development.

Both the Western and Eastern steps are lined with small concession stands and cheap souvenir shops, and luxury hotels line the mountains' slopes in all directions.

Corrections

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Current regrets that sometimes in our making of this publication, we make mistakes. What we do no regret is correcting our mistakes. Please let us know of any corrections that need to be made. To report any corrections that need to be made, please contact The Current at 314-516-5174 or by e-mail at thecurrent@umsl.

Thank You

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The staff of The Current wants to take this time to thank all of the readers who have continued to follow our coverage of this campus over the past year.

We strive every week to bring you the best in writing, photography, design, illustrations and more, and as we continue next year, we hope you will continue to watch us grow as an organization and serve as a voice for the students.

ISA gives students access to Indian culture

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

India is one of the second most populated country in the world, second only to China. It is however, the largest democracy in the world. The country can claim many things, including the invention of the popular yet challenging game of chess, the number zero and the beginnings of algebra and calculus.

Students stream to stargazing

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Stargazers from across the area show up on a regular basis at the Observatory open house, according to Keira Wright, the physics and astronomy student who runs the UM-St. Louis Astronomy Department's program.

"Really, it (attendance) depends on how cold it is.

'The Forbidden Kingdom' joins martial arts legends

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is the dream cast for a martial arts movie: superstars Jet Li and Jackie Chan. The two international stars of Hong Kong martial arts action movies join forces in "The Forbidden Kingdom," a family-friendly, American-made fantasy that takes a modern American kid back to the time of Chinese legends.

Soda Fountain Square is not square at all

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lafayette Square is home to many restaurants and bars to delight the human belly and soul. From chocolate to coffee to comfort food, there is something there for everyone. One place that encompasses all of these is Soda Fountain Square.

At the corner of Park Avenue and 18th Street sits a diner described by its Web site as a "1930s Soda Fountain and Diner.

One-act plays at Touhill close out directing class semester

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, for the first time in UM-St. Louis history, the Touhill PAC held a showcase of student directed one-act plays.

Professor Jason Cannon's directing class performed three one-act plays in the Touhill's Lee Theater. This was the final project for his Directing class, which featured three directors and twelve actors.

End of semester is not the end of arts on campus

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Classes might be ending for the semester but that does not mean an end to the arts or entertainment on campus.

CONCERTS:

Maynard Ferguson Tribute concert, Sunday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Touhill Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Honoring Maynard Ferguson's 80th birthday, one of the greatest jazz trumpeters.

The Current bids farewell to its staffers

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Current is saying goodbye to many of its staff members this spring as graduation approaches.

Paul Hackbarth, editor-in-chief: Paul will graduate with a bachelor of arts in communication. Paul has served as staff writer, news editor, design editor and other roles in previous years working with The Current since 2004.

It's the end of the (college) world as we know it

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I find it ironic that the R.E.M. song "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" says the end starts with an earthquake, and how does the end of my college world begin? With an earthquake, both the one that rumbled last week and the shake-up of my life now.

Can UM-St. Louis athletics achieve Division-I status? Part 5

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The first four parts of the feature series were designed to ask as many questions as it answered. What would UM-St. Louis be like if it had a football team? Would there be new facilities on campus? How would the school pay for it all?

In the final part of the series, we take a look at what the jump to Division-I would mean for UM-St.

Golf: Tritons find the greens

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UM-St. Louis women's golf team continues to improve, turning in a couple of solid performances the last two weeks. The lady linksters finished fourth out of nine teams at the Aviator Classic, hosted by Lewis University, from April 20-21.

They followed that up by making a run at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament championship last weekend.

Softball: Tritons do just enough to reach post season

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A week in which the UM-St. Louis softball team went 2-4 in conference and 4-4 overall would ordinarily be considered a disappointment. But this week, it was just enough to punch their ticket to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament for the first time since 2005.

Baseball: Last minute game leads to loss for Tritons

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A day that started out dreary and then turned hopeful played out the opposite way for the Tritons.

In a last minute scheduling, the Tritons faced the Division I St. Louis University Billikens at The Billiken Sports Center Tuesday night.

The Tritons took a tough loss, losing 7-6.

Tennis: Disappointing end for Triton teams at GLVC Tournament

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Less than one week after the UM-St. Louis men's tennis team reached new heights with their victory over Rockhurst, they came crashing back down at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament in Indianapolis on Friday.

The Hawks avenged last week's loss with a 5-1 win over the second-seeded Tritons in the semifinal match.

Weekend split keeps UMSL baseball alive for GLVC Tourney

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UM-St. Louis baseball team snatched two wins this weekend at #25 Southern Indiana. The first was a 6-3 win in game two of Saturday's doubleheader, followed by a 6-3 victory on Sunday against the Screaming Eagles, who have clinched the Great Lakes Valley Conference West title.

Campus Crimeline

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Monday, April 21Property Damage - Lucas LaneA resident called the UM-St. Louis police and informed them that a suspect threw a brick into his front window and then left the area. Wednesday, April 23Stealing under $500 - Lucas HallSometime between April 16 and April 23, a television was stolen from the common area of a room.

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Crossword Puzzle Answers

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