UNIVERSITY NEWS UMKC’s Independent Student Newspaper
Volume 81, Issue 17
Monday January 27, 2014
WHEN TUITION FREEZES OVER UM President fights against tuition spike
MIssouri Governer Jay Nixon. Photo// Roze Brooks Roze Brooks Editor-in-Chief
University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe told the St. Louis Post Dispatch that he will be recommending tuition at all four UM system schools be frozen in the 2014-15 school year. This recommendation to the Board of Trustees aligns with Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s proposal that the state of Missouri ensure more than $80 million is funneled into higher education. In Nixon’s State of State address on Tuesday, he encouraged universities to resist raising tuition. “Together, we’ve made great strides to make sure that a quality, affordable college education is an option for every family,” Nixon said. “In fact, over the past five years, Missouri’s public universities have led the nation in holding down tuition.” With the governor leading the way, Wolfe has jumped on board with rallying the four UM system schools in staving off higher tuition for its students. He has high hopes that the Missouri Legislature will find merit in the governor’s suggestion as well. “We feel good that they are going to work to support what the governor has in mind,” Wolfe said. If all goes according to Nixon’s budget proposal vision, approximately $21.3 million would be brought into the UM system. Though these are ideal figures, Wolfe still anticipates resistance to the proposed plan. Currently, Nixon is conceptually at odds with Republican representatives of the Missouri Legislature who have different opinions about how to increase economic growth. Additionally, Wolfe expressed concern about the general facility and building maintenance needs of all four campuses. According to University of Missouri- Saint Louis Chancellor Tom George, his campus has not benefitted from core appropriations in higher education buildings since 2003. With the pending necessity to update campus buildings, holding Nixon’s spending plan in good faith could be a risk.
Nixon’s insistence that core funding be awarded based on performance and how well each institution meets specific goals could restrict the entire UM system from being up-to-date with the latest equipment and facilities. “And in the high-tech global economy, we need to make sure the degrees students pursue match the skills that businesses need,” Nixon said. “Over the next decade, the jobs that are in highest demand will require at least some background in science, technology, engineering or math—the socalled STEM fields.” However, of the most prominent facility needs Wolfe mentioned, a lack of science lab space was one of them. He said this caused a hindrance in producing more STEM graduates. It seems Nixon has considered this in his spending plan as well. “With an initial investment of $22 million, this initiative will help our universities purchase state-ofthe-art equipment, expand lab space a n d — m o s t importantly— produce more graduates in these fast-growing fields,” Nixon said. In February 2012, the UM Board of Curators voted to increase in-state tuition by 1.7 percent—the rate of inflation for Missouri resident undergraduate students. This was at a time when the governor was
UM System President Tim Wolfe. proposing a decrease in higher education core appropriations. With the optimism that more than $80 million could be funneled into the state’s higher education, the need for another tuition increase seems less necessary. Wolfe vouched the he would send
his recommendation to trustees with the intent of the proposal being discussed at an upcoming meeting. “Our growing economy, combined with our sound budget management, affords us this unique opportunity to invest in
Photo// Roze Brooks our student’s future—our state’s future,” Nixon said. “It’s our responsibility to do it.” rbrooks@unews.com
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National Drug Facts Week: Pharmacy students lead drug abuse education program Kate Baxendale Managing Editor
Generation Rx is an educational program about prescription drug abuse and misuse that began in 2010 at Ohio State University School of Pharmacy. Second-year pharmacy students Cindy Tang and TJ Pham have taken on the initiative at UMKC. “First semester we go and present to our first-years [pharmacy students] just like the upperclassmen did for us,” Tang said. “We show them presentations of what Generation Rx is all about, which is educating the public on prescription drug abuse. Right now this is an epidemic.” Tang and Pham have presented at various events such as the Wholistic Health Fair, the Hallmark health fair and the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mo. “Most of the time whenever we talk about medication safety and prescription drug abuse many people say, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that.’ Prescription drug abuse is the second leading cause of accidental death in America,” Pham said. “Something that we use every day.” The students want to make an impact on their listeners, so they created an engaging presentation. “We set up kind of a health booth, but it’s a little more interactive than
that because we want our audience to interact with us,” Tang said. “For example, at one health fair at City Market I showed people the difference between drugs and candy and it was really hard for them to discern the two. We try to make the public more aware that sometimes even kids can have problems with drugs even though it’s unintentional. It looks like candy to them.” Tang works at Children’s Mercy Hospital outpatient pharmacy, where she gets hands-on professional experience, she said. “Right now I take prescriptions, fill them, do the normal pharmacy role and at the window we can counsel and tell the patients or the parents how to take the medication, how often, what they should look out for, any interactions…so that’s what I do at my job,” Tang said. Pham works at the University of Kansas Hospital outpatient program. “…A lot of people are on IV drugs, they will be on three medications so I compound them,” Pham said. “Then, depending on the shift, I also deliver medication from the pharmacy in the basement up to the nursing unit. I also do admission history, so I ask new patients what other medicines they are taking.” Compounding drugs means the medication, or a specific strength or dosage, is not commercially available, so the pharmacy makes it
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Tang (left) shares information at the City Market health fair. Photo // TJ Pham
Police properly disposing of old prescription medication. from scratch. Photo // TJ Pham “So take a capsule. A kid wouldn’t undesirables such as coffee grounds be able to swallow it,” Tang said. or kitty litter, Tang said. “So we take a capsule, open it “I love putting that information and suspend it into some sort of out there so people are aware of vehicle so the patient can drink the these problems,” Pham said. “I like medication.” making an impact in society. I’m Generation Rx also caters to able to inspire younger students to people living in rural Missouri. go out and make an impact in our Tang and Pham will present at the community.” National Western Farm Show in Pham and Tang will present on February. the educational program in order “We even teach people how to to recruit students to join the throw away prescription drugs,” Generation Rx efforts. Tang said. “When I work at the “We are trying to reach out to pharmacy, people want to return campus this semester more than just their unused prescriptions, but by the public. We’re planning to target law we aren’t supposed to take back the pre-pharmacy society and get drugs that we dispensed from the them involved even before they’re in pharmacy. The only recommendation pharmacy school,” Tang said. I can give our patients now is to wait Although Generation Rx is a for drug take back day or police fledgling program, its message has station drop off boxes.” reached many people so far. Patients can even grind up old prescriptions and mix them with kbaxendale@unews.com
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Introducing science to girls through imagination and innovation Alekhya Boyapati Staff Writer
Science Pioneers’ Expanding your Horizons, a one-day science and math experience for girls in grades 6-8 , took place at Union Station on Friday. Science Pioneers aims to stimulate interest and encourage innovation in girls through interactive projects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to cultivate awareness about the opportunities in the STEM fields. They want the students to use science in their everyday lives and encourage them by giving some examples of female
Students craft ecosystems in bottles.
scientists as role models. Twenty-two workshops were held during the event. UMKC students and alumnae presented Mysterious Mixology. Students had a great time watching how liquids turned into solids in no time. Seven alumnae and current biology students lead two breakout sessions where students were taught to prepare Oobleck and Silly Putty. Corn starch, water, a mixing bowl and a plastic cup were provided to the students for the preparation of Oobleck. Students were asked to feel the texture of the cornstarch and then mix it slowly with a half cup of water at a time until the mixture
Photo // Alekhya Boyapati
TAASU hosts 24th annual Freedom Breakfast Jake Newstrom
A&E Editor
The African American Student Union (TAASU), held its Freedom Breakfast on Wednesday to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work as a civil rights leader and to call young people to continue the fight for freedom. This year was especially important for TAASU, as they recognized the 50th anniversary of King’s Aug. 28, 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. The breakfast began with a video of the speech in its entirety, after which Aurielle Young, TAASU president, took the stage. “It is important that we do not take the words of Dr. King and others for granted,” Young said. This was the theme for the event, and it was emphasized by keynote speaker Gwendolyn Grant of the Kansas City Urban League. “I believe far more young people are on the right path than those who are not,” Grant said. “But you have to step up. You have to step up your game.” Grant urged students to rise to the call of leadership. “Find your passion and get involved in something that is greater than yourself,” Grant said. Tara Johnson spoke on behalf of
the Herman Johnson Scholarship Fund. Her parents, Herman and Dorothy, created the scholarship to help black youth in Kansas City pursue a college education. Johnson stressed the amount of time youth have to change their world. “There are 525,600 minutes in a year,” Johnson said. “What part of that are you using to make [yourself] a better neighbor in your community?” UMKC Renewed Spirit Ministries presented a modern dance piece, John Lewis a.k.a. “Hypocrace” did an original spoken word act and student Jessica Mitchell sang the Black National Anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” during which much of the audience sang along. Dr. Lynette Sparkman-Barnes was presented with the Dr. Joseph Seabrooks Jr. Award, an award given each year by the TAASU board to recognize a staff or faculty member for the leadership and support they lend to African American students. Sparkman-Barnes is the associate director of counseling services. Sparkman-Barnes graciously accepted the award, encouraging students to continue their hard work. jnewstrom@unews.com
could be rolled into a ball. The girls enjoyed watching the mixture melt once they stopped mixing it. Finally they were asked to observe the Oobleck properties. To make Silly Putty, the students were instructed to mix one teaspoon Borax in one cup of water until the solution became saturated. Then each girl prepared the Elmer’s glue solution by mixing five teaspoons of water, five teaspoons of Elmer’s AllPurpose Glue and two drops of food coloring. Later students added one teaspoon of Borax solution at a time to the glue dilution until they could easily lift the resulting mix out of the cup. Then they kept this silly putty on their hand to flatten and fold it until dry. These two experiments really made students excited to watch their liquids become solids. Other workshops like Eco-to-Go (Closed Ecosystems) gave students a chance to create an encircled ecosystem under the guidance of Chery Turlin and her assistant Justin Jensen , which helped the students understand how a balanced environment should be. Students also developed glowing wrist bands with the help of some LEDs and connection units in the workshop Light Up Bling. They experienced the power of magnetism by trickling a magnet along a coil of wire to generate electric current in the circuit. The girls also designed art robots that can draw patterns. The Kansas City Zoo presented a workshop about animal conservation. An engineering workshop was held to introduce the girls to the real world of engineering, where professionals must consider the cost of a project along with its potential benefit to a community. Kansas Medical Center students helped the participants listen to both abnormal and normal heart and lung sounds with the help of baby simulators. Students had an opportunity to study fossils under a microscope, test cell respiration and photosynthesis with the help of aquatic plants and household chemicals and make a simple hot air balloon. Students looked at various
Students make glowing wrist bands. weather conditions and drove a small solar-powered motor. They scanned water quality in Kansas City streams and learned to purify drinking water by management practices. Students built and tested the simple electric circuits and explored animal habitats.
Photo // Alekhya Boyapati ‘The best part of today was to learn how science can affect our daily life.’ ‘Workshops were so interactive and information gaining.’ ‘It’s nice to spend Friday so productively and this is a good start for the weekend.
Students make “oobleck,” a substance generally associated with Dr. Seuss. Photo // Alekhya Boyapati The girls investigated force and motion by developing a design for balloon-powered airplanes to race at the end of the event.
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Supplemental Instruction beneficial to students and leaders alike Hiral Patel
Staff Writer
With UMKC’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, students are offered academic assistance outside the classroom. SI is an extra resource to help students review material taught in classes. Courses that seem to need additional help aside from scheduled lectures offer supplemental instruction. UMKC has been expanding and improving the program for several decades. “It was developed by a UMKC graduate student Deanna Martin in 1973,” said Kathleen Gold, SI coaching coordinator. Martin was given a budget to create a program to help students in classes that are traditionally considered to be difficult. SI is now available in several different countries. “UMKC is the mother ship of the program. So we train various different representatives from other countries,” Gold said. UMKC has six certified trainers for SI. The United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Canada and Sweden all have certified trainers. Foreign countries’ trainers come to UMKC for their final certification. “Most of our international centers are training other people to become certified trainers because they are expanding so rapidly,” Gold said. Currently there are 3,500 schools that offer SI.So far, UMKC offers SI for 23 different courses. “We choose our courses that have high rates of grades of Ds, Fs, and Withdrawals,” Gold said. If the DFW rate is above 25 percent for a class, that class will be targeted for SI sessions. “We are thinking about expanding it to accounting courses, possibly expanding it to language courses,” Gold said. SI is beneficial to all students in many ways. “Data shows us that students that regularly attend SI sessions get half of a letter grade to a letter grade higher,” Gold said, “It also helps students develop peer relationships.” Students have the opportunity to meet the students in their classes. Through SI, they can form study groups and incorporate peer learning. SI is also beneficial to the students
Student Organization Expo Dominique Dirks Staff Writer
The student organization expo was held Jan. 24 at the Student Union and gave attendees an overview of campus student groups. All student organizations were given the opportunity to promote themselves and tell students about upcoming events. “It is very important to get involved,” said David Mosher of the Multicultural Student Affairs office. “When I was in my undergraduate years, I got involved. You make better connections and you make friends .” ddirks@unews.com
who facilitate the sessions. “Our leaders tell us it gives them leadership capabilities, it reinforces their knowledge in the subject area. It [being an SI leader] helps them study for professional exams…” Gold said. Leaders also have the opportunity to develop a better relationship with professors. They can use this advantage for letters of recommendation. Anyone who has taken the course may apply to be an SI leader. “There are requirements: good grades, professor recommendation, and the course must have been taken here,” Gold said. Along with having an overall GPA of 3.0, students must have received a B+ to an A in the course they wish to lead. hpatel@unews.com
KC Streetcar gets moving Matt Melson Staff Writer
The streetcar is finally gaining traction in Kansas City. Construction began recently on the 2-mile-long stretch of line that will connect the River Market area and Union Station. “This is fantastic news for families and businesses in Kansas City,” said US Senator Claire McCaskill in reference to approval by the Department of Transportation of a $20 million TIGER grant to fund the project. “This streetcar project will encourage housing, construction, and business development in the city-and that will mean more jobs across the region.” The journey for this streetcar started back in August 2012 when voters approved the creation of the Kansas City Downtown Transportation Development District. This was the organization that was going to help fund the streetcar project for downtown.
The first lengths of line were initially laid on Nov. 14 2013 with help from materials left over from the Dallas streetcar project. Construction since then has been moving smoothly and has many people in Kansas City excited to see the changes. The rail will consist of two separate lines running parallel along Main Street in downtown Kansas City. The plan is for 18-20 total stops, spaced about two blocks apart, along the 2-mile strip, allowing passengers to get off as close to their destination as possible. Some concern came when the construction made its way to the bridge above I-670. This bridge was reconstructed a few years back but the original design of the bridge did not include room for track installation. The construction company was able to use temporary fill material and the project was able to continue. If all goes as planned, the line is set
to be finished by mid-2015. Several different committees have been meeting since August to discuss the possible expansion of the streetcar to other parts of the metropolitan area. There were eight separate proposals for expansions, all extending the line into distinct parts of the metro but only three of the proposals scored high enough in their impact rating to be considered for expansion. The top three expansions were Main St, 31st Street/ Linwood Boulevard and Independence Avenue. Although these scored high enough to be considered, and the deliberation of possible expansion is still underway, the already approved streetcars are expected to have a positive impact on much of Kansas City. All passengers will ride for free since the streetcar will be run by the Kansas City Streetcar Authority, a not-for-profit organization. mmelson@unews.com
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Many factors determine college choice for international students Most international students are Suma Raganaboina influenced by word of mouth. They Staff Writer may listen to friends or relatives more than social media. Most students go Lakshmi Swetha Valiveru to universities where their friends Staff Writer have studied or are studying. This American universities are may be because they will get to know attractive to international students the pros and cons of the university, because of the high standard but it is helpful to know someone of education, sophisticated from home to keep homesickness at technologies and great professors. bay. Research says that international Studying in the United States is a dream come true for many people students look for places where the from other countries who come in cost of living is comparatively low. Another major factor that search of an education. Some students come to universities with their own international students consider while funds, while some are funded by choosing a university is the flexibility of classes. Some universities allow their respective governments. One of the most important factors students to take classes in subjects students look for while selecting a other than their major, which is university is quality of education. beneficial for students. “I’m a master’s student and my The quality of education that the university offers depends on the major is electrical engineering,” said Anudeep Sharma, an international ranking. “I applied to five different student in the School of Computing universities as advised by my and Engineering. “I wanted to take instructor,” said Prathyusha Dinne, a few classes in computer sciences, an international student from too, so that it makes my work easy the School of Computing and in searching jobs. I’m very happy that Engineering. “I referred to USnews. UMKC allows me to take classes in com to finalize the universities computer sciences.” UMKC requires all international which I was admitted into and finally decided to come to UMKC. I also students to take qualifying exams considered the number of Indians, like GRE or SAT to get into too, in this university while making graduate and undergraduate courses, respectively. All international the choice.” Other important factors students belonging to non-English international students look into speaking countries are required take when deciding on a university are either TOEFL or IELTS, tests which the college fee and scholarships. measure English language skills. The The college fee is comparatively university processes applications lower in state-funded universities based on department requirements than privately-owned universities. and number of seats available. Scholarships might be offered by universities with sufficient funds. sraganaboina@unews.com International students are most likely to choose public universities lvaliveru@unews.com that have adequate funds to offer scholarships.
Robotic Ships: Future for waterways
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Photo // MUNIN
Anuraag Paramkusham Staff Writer
Human crews are inconvenient in the shipping industry. They need places to sleep and take care of bodily functions. They require food and a place to prepare that food. They can only work so many hours a day continuously. Also, crew members and their accommodations have weight, which means increased fuel costs for ocean-going vessels, making it very expensive to operate. If it were possible to move ships to and from ports without human effort, shipping could get a lot cheaper. To overcome the technical challenges of making ships that sail without sailors, a multi-country group under the European Union is working on a project called Maritime
Phi Sigma Tau lecture talks logic
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UMKC’s philosophy honor society, Phi Sigma Tau, hosted a lecture on Thursday by Agustin Rayo at The Diastole to discuss his new book, “The Construction of Logical Space”. The talk was titled “Nominalism, Trivialism, Logicism.” A native of New Mexico, Rayo graduated from MIT in 2001 and became part of the faculty of his alma mater in 2005. “I am hoping this lecture and other events like this will get more people involved in the philosophy department at UMKC,” said Emma Winkler, the newly appointed treasurer of the honor society. Rayo explained that in his new book he was trying to find a way to translate logic into mathematics and vice versa. He added that this piece of work was his “vision of the philosophy world.” He encouraged listeners in the audience to ask questions throughout his speech. He gave a number of analogies to describe his thoughts so that non-philosophy majors could follow along easily. Toward the end of the lecture he surprised audience members, stating that he discovered while
Attendees enjoy refreshments at the Diastole. compiling his book that “You can’t explain math with logic, it cannot be translated.” He continued by saying this book was his plan B. “It was me picking up all of the broken pieces,” he said. Winkler is interested in growing the philosophy honor society as well as the entire department. A Facebook page for Phi Sigma Tau was created in November 2013 and is updated with information on a regular basis.
Photo // Andrew Graff For more information about UMKC’s philosophy department contact Dr. Bruce Bubacz, chair of the department, or visit the UMKC Phi Sigma Tau Facebook page. agraff@unews.com
Unmanned Navigation through Intelligence in Networks (MUNIN). The project’s main aim is to develop autonomous ships that can be controlled from shore when needed. These next generation crewless ships would have multiple fail-safe mechanisms built into all systems. To deal with piracy, the ships would be fitted with a range of countermeasures that could easily disable any unauthorized person from attempting to board the ship. These robot-based ships would be controlled from virtual bridges or from a master bridge on board a single ship. The bridge would be electronically connected to a dozen or more ships each installed with on-board global positioning, sonar, radar, remote navigation and collision detection systems
supported by 360-degree cameras. Removing the human crew wouldn’t just save the costs of keeping the crew alive but it would also reduce accidents caused by human error. Humans are not reliable when performing repetitive tasks, but robots have no problems with it. The real challenge for unmanned shipping similar to commercial drones will come by two ways: development of technology for safe remote operation modernization of laws governing transportation These robotic ships would completely change the way goods are shipped overseas. aparamkusham@unews.com
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Stalking Awareness Month: Know it, name it, stop it.
Michelle Kroner Kaley Patterson
Photo // Lakshmi Triveni Kavuru Staff Writer
A majority of victims knew their stalker personally. 66 percent of women and 44 percent of men Sujitha Onteru Staff Writer were not stalked by someone they considered a stranger. Eleven percent Lakshmi Triveni Kavuru of stalking victims have been stalked Staff Writer for five years or more. January marks the 10th annual The UMKC Women’s Center Stalking Awareness Month, a month received a grant for the Violence dedicated to teaching people how Prevention and Response Project in to recognize, prevent and educate 2005. As part of that initiative, The others about stalking. With cyber- Women’s Center organizes events to stalking becoming more prevalent in call attention to resources offered by addition to face-to-face encounters, the office located at 105 Haag Hall. people are at risk more than ever Michelle Kroner, UMKC Victim before. Services Adjudication Advisor, said According to the National Stalking that the Women’s Center provides Awareness Month’s website, 6.6 campus and community resources, million Americans are stalked each a safe environment on campus and year. One in every six women has safety tips to victims of stalking. experienced a form of stalking Kroner suggested that people in their life. However, stalking is need to be more aware of their not reserved for just gone gender. surroundings. The National Center One out of every 19 men has been for Victims of Crime says there victimized by stalking. are many ways to protect oneself
from stalkers. If one suspects they may have a stalker, keeping a log of any emails or gifts they send is advised. It’s a wise idea to write down incidents or encounters with the person that cause discomfort, including times and locations. This assists with being able to identify the stalker, and offer evidence to police if needed. The National Center for Victims of Crime recommends talking to a trusted friend about an alleged stalker. Be sure not to post personal contact information on social media sites. Stalkers have started to use social networks as a way of closing in on their person of interest. Stalkers have also started to use other types of technology to their advantage. They can use a GPS system to track their victims on their cell phones. There have also been instances of stalkers sending Spyware through emails to the victim that tracks the victim’s
computer history. “Cyber Stalking is one of the most prevalent forms of stalking,” Kroner said. “Updates which say the location of a person could leave stalkers a change to trace the person, thus threatening indivuduals.” As a way of prevention, Kroner suggests people be mindful with the kind of postings they make and their usual privacy settings on their accounts. The National Center for Victims of Crime has made a list of safety tips to follow. Keeping a phone on hand at all times and ensuring the stalker does not know the phone number is one safety tip. It also encourages potential victims not to hesitate in calling 911. Change daily commute routes, especially when on foot and do not travel alone if there is any suspicion of being stalked. Avoiding interaction with a stalker can prevent bigger issues. It is not
rude to ignore a person they cause feelings of discomfort. Also, do not be afraid to seek out a protective order against a person. Above all else, trust instincts. If something feels funny, there is likely a problem. Kroner stressed that every individual should be aware of available resources offered by the university, and should know how to access help in emergency situations. For more information about stalking, check out the Stalking Awareness Month table presented by the UMKC Women’s Center’s from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday Jan. 27 in Royall Hall. kpatterson@unews.com lkavuru@unews.com sonteru@unews.com
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Marijuana legal in Colorado,
making way for change in other states Ashley Lane a manner similar to alcohol would better control the production, Production Assistant distribution and consumption of On Jan. 1, 2014, Colorado became cannabis than the currently not the first state to fully legalize the regulated and ‘criminal’ market recreational use of marijuana and system does. Show-Me Cannabis regulate it in specialty retail stores. worked in 2012 to introduce a petition History was made that foggy and collect signatures supporting full Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. when recreational legalization in Missouri. the first regulated marijuana sales The campaign fell short of its 150,000 were conducted. Colorado residents signature goal, but a solid 70,000 can now purchase up to an ounce signatures were collected. Currently, of marijuana and non-residents can Show-Me Cannabis is working on purchase up to one quarter of an collecting poll numbers to determine ounce at one of 37 specialty stores whether running a signature drive that now exist across the state. for a full legalization bill in 2014 Colorado and Washington were would be worth the effort. the first states to pass laws regarding “Right now we have submitted recreational marijuana in November. petitions to the secretary of states The law regulates marijuana and we got those back and we’re distribution to only licensed retailers basically waiting to get polling and sales to people over the age numbers to see where voters stand on of 21-years. Intoxicated driving is this,” Langston said. “The numbers covered in the law-- drivers found we get back are likely to be less with 5 nanograms or more of THC because it’s not a presidential year so per millimeter in their bloodstream it will be a conservative population will be cited for impaired driving. voting. Once we get those numbers Full legalization in Colorado back we’ll have a good idea whether has already created change in we’ll want to get signatures this year. neighboring states like Kansas and Sixty percent is kinda the golden Missouri, where marijuana is still number. To be honest we could have illegal. The Kansas Highway Patrol 55 percent and still be looking good.” “may see an influx” of marijuana, “but Langston got involved with we are telling our people to operate Mizzou’s NORML chapter and then as normal,” Lt. Josh Kellerman told SSDP, Students for Sensible Drug the Kansas City Star. According to Policy, while in college. She worked the Associated Press, the Kansas as the campaign manager for the Highway Patrol made 468 felony 2004 Columbia Medical Marijuana trafficking arrests and seized nearly Initiate and worked for SSDP in 7,000 pounds of marijuana in 2012. In Washington D.C. on the board of Kansas, a personal baggie will bring directors from 2008-2010. In 2010 a misdemeanor charge, but a larger Langston worked as a media liaison amount suggesting distribution will for Proposition 19 in California. After result in a felony and jail time. that she settled in Kansas City and Marijuana still remains worked as the campaign director for federally illegal and fully illegal for Show-Me Cannabis in 2012. recreational purposes in 48 other “Our goals as always are to states. At the time voters legalized control and regulate marijuana like recreational marijuana in Colorado alcohol. So our goal would be to get and Washington, 18 states had some this on the ballot sort of medical marijuana legislation. in November Since then New Hampshire and regardless, even Illinois have joined. if we don’t have “It’s certainly a step forward. 60 percent,” They’re paving the way for other Langston said. “If states to find a workable model for we convince the regulation,” said Amber Langston, legislature to put it board member of Show-Me on the ballot for us Cannabis. “We’re able to see that the we wouldn’t have sky hasn’t fallen and that they are to gather as many earning tax revenue.” signatures.” Show-Me Cannabis is a Missouri In order to gather the number of organization formed with the belief signatures required to put the bill to that cannabis prohibition is a failed public vote, Langston estimated that policy, and marijuana regulation in half a million dollars would need to
be raised. “We also have two bills in the house. One’s a marijuana decriminalization and one’s medical marijuana,” Langston said. “They have not yet
Colorado in the process. Colorado is setting an example for many states to examine and determine what in the law is working and what is not. During a pre-session panel discussion on Jan. 12 three Kansas lawmakers were asked if they would consider legalizing marijuana this year and they said no. Whether or not lawmakers locally support or oppose the issue, major changes are being made to end prohibition and Richard Nixon’s war on drugs in the United States. Even Barack Obama is speaking
“I don’t think it is more dangerous than alcohol.” — President Barack Obama been assigned to committee and the law reads similarly to Columbia’s decriminalization law. We expect a full legalization bill to be introduced.” Missouri is still steps behind
out about the issue. In an interview published on Jan. 27 with the New Yorker Obama said, “As has been well documented, I smoked pot as a kid, and I view it as a bad habit and a vice, not very different from the cigarettes that I smoked as a young person up through a big chunk of my adult life. I don’t think it is more dangerous than alcohol.” Though the journey may just be beginning in Missouri, the path to the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States has begun at a state level with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and regulation in two states. alane@unews.com
Currently legal marijuana retailers, recreational and medicinal, conduct business almost entirely in cash because it is difficult for them to open business bank accounts because banks are federally controlled and marijuana is still illegal, federally. As of right now all the sales from legal marijuana thus far this year cannot be put in banks and thus are dangerously sitting in piles of cash in Colorado homes and businesses. Thursday, Attorney General Eric Holder said the administration will roll out rgulations soon to allow banks to do business with legal and medicinal marijuana sellers.
$30-$60
retail price for 1/8 of an Colorado expects ounce marijuana to collect
$70
$5,000,000 50-60 made the first week of legal recreational sales in Colorado.
MILLION
in tax revenue from recreational marijuana sales annulay
POUNDS OF MARIJUANA
were sold during the first week of sales at the larger shops in Colorado. The smaller shops sold around 20-30
$600 million projected combined wholesale and retail sales annualy
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Disclaimer: The views of individual writers expressed below in this section do not represent the official stance of U-News. U-News welcomes participation from all UMKC students. Letters to the editor may be submitted to Editor-in-Chief Roze Brooks, editor@unews.com.
KCI changes things up Faculty response Kaley Patterson Staff Writer
coming to Kansas City and going out. If a student cannot find a way to get a ticket, they will have to find When I heard that the Kansas City other ways of getting home or back International Airport was planning to Kansas City. Driving and taking on going under construction, all I trains take a long time. Personally, I could think was how stupid of an would not want to spend more time idea that was. But, the Kansas City traveling on the road, or waiting Counsel’s transportation committee another day for a different plane. believes that their initiative is well I want to know I will have the thought out and that KCI is in option of going home if I need to. I desperate need of a remodel. do not want the airport to restrict I know many students who have me from seeing my family or getting to travel to go back home for breaks, back to school on time. What if a not to mention the much needed student has a family emergency and beach trip during spring break. cannot get home in time because they With the airport planning on going cannot get a plane ticket? Not only under construction, it will be harder will it be a strain to students from for students to get tickets to go home. the states, but it will definitely be a The airport is planning on closing strain for those who are international Terminals B and C, and bringing the students. airport closer together. They say this Traveling is a hassle already. Why transformation will bring the Kansas does Kansas City feel like they need City International Airport into the to complicate things? Not only is it future. When the airport is under going to be a hassle for us students, construction, which will take six but it will also be hard for businesses years, there will be a high demand that travel to and from Kansas City. for plane tickets but fewer planes When Kansas City International
to Purdue shooting makes my blood boil
Roze Brooks Editor-in-Chief Kaley Patterson makes the change, there will only be 37 gates compared to the 90 there are now. The only up side to this change is that there is a better chance that luggage will not get lost in the system and that there will be roughly 1,800 new construction jobs. But, this still does not help the traveling student or businessman. It is difficult enough for students to travel, and now the changes will make things tougher. kpatterson@unews.com
Leave Chris Christie alone Matt Melson Staff Writer
being referred to as “Bridgegate.” There are now allegations surfacing regarding misuse of Hurricane Sandy If anyone has turned on the news aid but so far Bridgegate is the only in the past few weeks, you probably ongoing scandal involving Christie have seen a story about New Jersey that has gained any traction. Governor Chris Christie and his If the other allegations prove to be bridge scandal. For those of you who false, then the media owes Christie haven’t, the story is pretty simple. an apology. If the worst thing this Back in September of last year man did while in office was shut there were some lane closures on down two lanes of traffic on a bridge the George Washington Bridge, for a day, then the American public supposedly for a traffic study. This has gotten off easy. bridge connects New York City The media should give Christie and Fort Lee. As a result of the lane an apology for one reason: there closures there were massive traffic have been sex scandals, affairs and jams in Fort Lee, N.J. government corruption that received The Wall Street Journal stated less scrutiny than Christie did for after the traffic jams that there was this alleged retaliation. probably something more to these I am not condoning the actions of lane closures. It turns out that the governor but the media needs to officials from Christie’s reelection stop attacking Christie as if he just campaign wanted to shut down declared war on Fort Lee and released the lanes of traffic to “punish” the his plans to invade. He. Closed. Two. mayor of Fort Lee for not supporting Lanes. Of. Traffic. That’s it. Christie. Christie’s approval ratings The scandal gained more public dropped nearly 20 percent after this attention after e-mails and texts scandal broke. That 20 percent is incriminating staffers of the a result of a media blitz criticizing campaign were released. There is Christie. Should Christie’s number still debate on whether Christie was have dropped? That is debatable, but aware of the lane closures but in an losing such a significant amount of attempt to distance himself from the support on an almost miniscule act scandal Christie fired anyone from of revenge is almost comical. his campaign. The scandal is now I feel like the citizens of those areas
Matt Melson should be reminded that the mayor of Toronto admitted to smoking crack and has ritualistic drunken rants on a monthly basis. Again, they should consider themselves lucky. Your opinion of Christie is irrelevant. The point is that that this man is truly getting the wrong end of a media massacre. Yes, his apology speech was incredibly long-- about 107 minutes-- but when you have been slandered all day long by every media outlet in the nation, there is a lot of explaining that needs to be done. mmelson@unews.com
A targeted shooting occurred on Purdue University’s campus on Tuesday. Student Cody Cousins, 23, entered the Electrical Engineering building on the West Lafayette, In., campus and fired shots at Teaching Assistant Andrew Boldt. The TA died 40 minutes after the attack. While this school shooting has added more fuel to the age-old gun control debate, a larger concern for universities across the country is how students, faculty and administrators have prepared for instances of gunrelated violence on campuses. Soon after Cousins’ ’ initial gunfire, a mass media alert went out to the entire campus announcing a lockdown and that students should remain in their buildings and classrooms. However, many professors ignored the severity of the alert. Several instances of professors continuing with lesson plans were reported to the Purdue Review. One voice audio recording featured a professor reacting to shouts heard from the building in which the shooting occurred. She was heard cracking jokes to the class, continuing the lecture, and didn’t react until an overhead speaker was heard stating to evacuate the building. One student told the Purdue Review that his professor joked with his class after the text-alert saying, “I’ll have the TA tackle him if he comes in.” The student said the professor took no precautions— doors were left unlocked and lights remained on while she continued to lecture. Numerous accounts of faculty disregard were reported. Administration also sent mixed messages about the unfolding events, sending a follow-up text alert informing everyone to “resume normal operations” less than an hour after Cousins attacked Boldt. During a mid-day press conference with Purdue’s Chief of Police and Provost, it was confirmed that classes would not be cancelled for the day. This decision was later rescinded, and the university also cancelled classes for the day following the shooting. Purdue’s president was out of the country for a scheduled trip on the day of the shooting. Though it is respectable that professors did not panic after the alert, there seems to be a consensus that their lack of concern created unnecessary anxiety for students in an already dire situation. The apathy of faculty and the inconsistence with administration is a concern that can be projected
Roze Brooks on every campus across the country. With the number of school shootings increasing, what are universities doing to ensure that all instances of violence are taken seriously? It’s unimaginable that Purdue’s administration would expect any member of the Boilermaker community to step foot on campus immediately after Cousins was taken into custody. Even after a few days, emotions are high and safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Certainly there isn’t a single campus that anticipates ever being impacted by a school shooting. This does not mean we can’t be having ongoing conversations about how to react in these tragic situations. For a commuter campus like UMKC, sending out immediate textalerts may not help students who are en-route to class in their car. They could easily drive head-on into a dangerous situation. Consideration of campus facilities also reveals some flaws. According to the UMKC Emergency Response Guide, if it is not safe to exit a building that contains an active shooter, those at risk are advised to enter the nearest room or office, lock the door and create a barricade. This proposed barricade does not work in classrooms such as those in Royall and other lecture halls in the quad whose doors open outward toward the hallway. My thoughts and positive vibes go out to anyone impacted by this tragedy, and I commend Purdue University on its seemingly united grieving over the loss of their fellow Boilermaker. Violence like this should not happen, but in this reality and this moment it takes a strong university to get through this and take active measures to prevent it from happening in the future—in West Lafayette or elsewhere. rbrooks@unews.com
Monday January 27, 2014 | Issue 17
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Player Profile:
Kris Leverette, UMKC’s Ironman
Leverette moved to Kansas City to join UMKC’s Track & Field team. Courtesy // UMKC Athletics Dan Moreno Senior Staff Writer have that Kangaroo on my chest and Ever since senior Kris Leverette compete leaves me with a feeling of moved to Kansas City from his blessing.” Three years ago, Leverette received hometown of Marietta, Ga., three an email from the UMKC track and years ago to join the UMKC track and field team, success in both field coaching staff with an invitation he could not decline. athletics and academics has ensued. “After receiving that email I came Leverette was once again the here and I knew I was going to stay headliner for the Kangaroos Holiday Inn Invitational at Lincoln, Neb., here even before several visits after where he placed second in the men’s the first one,” Leverette said. “I love weight throw with a distance of 58- this school. I like both the academics and the athletic side of it.” 0.25 (17.68m) on Jan. 17. It was back in high school where During the meet, Leverette Leverette’s strength and talent were competed against his longtime discovered by his coach Mike Judge. best friend Jalen Fooster, who now “He [Judge] had so much represents the Air Force Falcons. “It is the first time I have ever confidence in me to be a thrower and thrown 58 in two consecutive he really pushed me to be the best meets,” Leverette said. “It was also a thrower I could be, so I have to thank special day because I got to compete him for doing that and getting me here,” Leverette said. against my best friend.” Being a thrower is no easy task. Being a part of the Kangaroo family Leverette and his teammates have a is something that Leverette has tough practice routine that consists valued from the first day he set foot of three to four days a week of lifting on campus. “I’m truly blessed,” Leverette said. and multiple types of stretching “I’m the first person to go to college exercises. “We work really hard,” Leverette in my family so I’m definitively proud to be here at UMKC and just to said. “I am a smaller thrower. Nine times out of 10 I am the smallest
Simple works out the outer balls of the feet. Advance Lindsay Nelson the exercise by working one leg at a Staff Writer time. Stand up, get great calves. Regardless of the fact that the Tip: Avoid pointing/turning the Swinney Recreation Center sits right toes/feet in or out as this adds stress in the middle of campus, negotiating on the knees. time in the gym with class schedules Wall push-ups is difficult for a good percentage of Wall push-ups can tone just as students. There are plenty of simple well as standard floor push-ups. exercises that can be done outside of Beyond that, more dimensions can be the gym that still promise noticeable added to a wall push-up. The further results. the stance from the wall, the greater Jumping jacks the workout. For a beginner, stand Jumping jacks are an excellent 12-18 inches away, hands placed at source of cardio and work several shoulder height about six inches different muscles at a time, including out on each side. Move farther from the shoulders, back, thighs and the wall to advance the exercise, or calves. A modification of this switch it up by using one arm at a exercise is called a half-jack. A half- time. jack is a jumping jack where the Tip: Keep the back straight. arms only go halfway above the head Squats and are brought all the way into the Squats are brutal, but they can’t be hips to tighten the jump. Doing a beat. Squats quickly build muscle and minute of jumping jacks burns about burn fat as well as promote overall 10 calories. One minute correlates to mobility. To do a proper squat, place a rep of 50. Three reps of jacks, 30 feet just beyond shoulder width calories burned. Jump on it. apart. Keep the back neutral and the Tip: Keep abdominal muscles knees centered. Bend the hips, knees flexed and weight on the balls of the and ankles to form a 90 degree angle. feet. Don’t forget to breathe—inhale with Standing calf raises the squat, exhale to stand. Go on, be Calf raises can be done just about a squatter. anywhere. They are a subtle yet Tip: Keep the head up, back significant exercise. Calf raises can straight and abs tight. be done in a number of ways. To work the inside of the calves, take a lnelson@unews.com wider stance and rise up on the inner balls of the feet. To work the outside, keep a narrow stance and rise up on
Leverette still has one year of NCAA eligibility. thrower in the competition, which is honors while playing multiple sports the reason I have to be at the top of and being active in several student organizations during high school. my game.” “It’s just how life is, you have to As a senior, Leverette still has one more year of NCAA eligibility after work hard and good things will come to you,” Leverette said. “I pray redshirting last season. With graduation approaching, and believe in myself. I got that from Leverette has already started my parents because I don’t come thinking about future plans, which from a rich family and one of the include going back home after main things we stress is work ethic.” When school and athletics allow earning his health sciences degree. “I want to move back to Georgia Leverette to relax, he enjoys his to be closer to my family,” Leverette favorite thing in the world, Ironman. “Kris is an Ironman fanatic,” said. “I want to continue my studies and go for a master’s at UGA and later Leverette said. “If you go to my room you’ll notice Ironman everywhere. become a hospital administrator.” Academic excellence has been When I study I’m watching Ironman, important to Leverette throughout when I’m eating I’m watching his education. He graduated with Ironman.”
Courtesy // UMKC Athletics With four long months of a busy season for the track and field team, Leverette does not focus on individual goals. “I don’t necessarily put feet and meters on my goals, I just go out there and strive to be the best athlete I can be,” Leverette said. “I know record settings are one of the things we are here for but me personally I try to help the team as much as possible to have a great season.” Next up for the track and field team is the Adidas Invitational on Feb. 7 at Lincoln, Neb. dmoreno@unews.com
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Photos // UMKC Athletics
‘Roos fail to follow O’Connor’s lead Roze Brooks Editor-in-Chief
CHATMON
HARRISON
PLAYER
PTS
FG-FGA REB
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Nelson Kirksey 13 5-6 5 3 1 Martez Harrison 19 6-12 6 5 1 Frank Williams 12 5-13 1 1 3 Fred Chatmon 9 3-5 8 0 2
Despite a career-high 11 baskets by senior Eilise O’Connor, the women’s basketball team lost 80-87 to Bakersfield on Saturday at Swinney Recreation Center. “I’m disappointed that we didn’t follow through with our scouting report,” said Head Coach Marsha Frese. Senior Kim Nezianya and sophomore Kelsey Barnwell contributed a total of 27 points between the two of them, while O’Connor finished with 31 points. The Roos ebbed in and out of 14 lead changes and 10 ties but were not able to close the gap in the final minutes. “We have a week to prepare for Grand Canyon and all we can do is keep coming back and hope for better results,” Frese said. The women’s basketball team will be heading to Phoenix, Ariz., to take on Grand Canyon in WAC play at 2 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 27. rbrooks@unews.com
Trinity Hall 7 2-8 4 2 2 John Burke 0 0-3 0 0 0 Caleb Johnson 6 1-4 7 0 0 Kirk Korver
2
1-2
1
0
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Isaac Kreuer 2 1-2 2 0 0 TOTAL
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70
PTS
24-55 37
FG-FGA REB
12
A
12
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Stefon Johnson 2 0-7 6 3 0 Corbin Tyrell 2 1-5 2 0 1 Javonte Maynor 16 7-10 2 0 0 Zach Lamb 7 3-8 2 3 0 Aly Ahmed 12 4-11 11 1 0 Matt Ratto 0 0-1 0 0 0 Issiah Grayson 16 4-9 2 3 6 Corety Hal
0
0-1
1
0
1
Abdul Ahmed 0 0-2 1 0 0 Erik Kinney 2 1-1 1 2 1 Brandon Barnes 12 4-9 6 3 1 Zech Smith 0 0-0 2 0 1 TOTAL 69 24-64 39 7 6
Men’s Basketball snags win in final seconds
Roze Brooks Editor-in-Chief
O’CONNOR
PLAYER
NEZIANYA
PTS
FG-FGA REB
A
TO
Kim Nezianya 9 4-8 5 0 2 Taylor Leathers 0 0-2 2 0 0 Grace Mitchell 0 0-1 0 0 0 Eilise O’Connor 18 7-11 1 4 2 Calli White 5 2-3 0 0 2 Kelsey Barnwell 5 2-2 3 1 1 Justice Collins 0 0-0 0 0 0 Taylor Strickland 0 0-0 0 0 0 Hailey Houser 0 0-0 0 0 0 Jordan Evans 2 1-1 0 0 1 TOTAL 39 16-28 13 5 8
Junior Frank Williams made a three-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining, securing a 70-69 win against Cal. StateThe Roos (7-12, 4-3 WAC) trailed the Cal State Roadrunners (8-12, 1-5 WAC) for most of the game, but scored eight points in the final 1:18 to get the win. Starting with Nelson Kirksey hitting a three-pointer and a layup by Martez Harrison, the Roos tied it up. Brandon Barnes gave the lead back to CSUB but was avenged by Williams’ game-winning shot. The Roadrunners almost made a comeback, but missed the half-court shot at the buzzer. Harrison led the stats board with 19 points, five rebounds and three steals. Kirksey trailed with 13 points and Williams finished with 12. The Roos will play at Southeast Missouri State on Wednesday in their last non-conference game of the season at 7 p.m.
PLAYER
PTS
FG-FGA REB
A
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Batabe Zempare 4 0-2 5 0 2 Alyssa Shannon 9 0-1 2 0 0 Melissa Sweat 4 0-0 0 0 0 Dajy Vines 9 2-2 1 4 2 Tyonna Outland 15 1-2 0 0 2 Brittany Sims 0 1-1 3 1 1 Shaquita Smith 0 0-0 0 0 0 Brooklynn Hinkens
4
0-0
0
0
0
Erika Williams 0 0-0 0 0 Marilyn Naderhoff 0 0-0 0 0 1 TOTAL
39 16-28
13
5
8
rbrooks@unews.com
Graphic and Statistics // Ashley Lane
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Health Recipe: Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Health Journal: Tips for exercising in the cold
Lindsay Adams Senior Beat Writer
and luxurious hot chocolate that Lindsay Adams won’t break the scale. Snuggle up Senior Beat Writer for a cold winter night with this hot Eating healthy doesn’t mean drink. This recipe makes 3 cups of always eating quinoa and munching hot cocoa, at only 147 calories per on celery sticks. Sometimes having cup. a treat can be extremely healthy, physically and mentally. Nothing in Ingredients the world can replace the warmth 2 Tbsp. Dark Chocolate Chips and joy of sipping on a hot chocolate 1 Tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa in the winter. Giving up that feeling Powder can be hard, and luckily no one has to 2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk just to be healthy. Here is a delicious
1 Cup Light Coconut Milk 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp. Sugar Small pinch of Cayenne Pepper, Sea Salt, and Cinnamon to taste (optional)
Preparation
First, heat the Almond and Coconut Milk in a saucepan until hot. Be sure the milk is not boiling, if it is turn down the heat immediately.
Illustration // Joey Hill After warming the milk, whisk in vanilla, sugar, cocoa and chocolate. Whisk vigorously until chocolate has melted and the mixture is not lumpy. Serve the hot cocoa immediately. If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, sea salt, and cinnamon to taste, for a more flavorful spicy cocoa. ladams@unews.com
Last week’s health column focused on exercising in cold weather. However, to do that one must be sure to follow some basic safety precautions. Exercising outside is not a good idea if one is unsafe while doing so. Risks include possible strain, injury or overexposure. Here are the most important tips for exercising in the cold. 1. Always wear layers. This way if one gets warm during the workout, the solution is as easy as taking off a layer of clothing. This always tends to stop people from underdressing, because they assume that they will get warmer once they start working out. In general one does heat up during exercise. However, dressing for a future temperature instead of the current one is a bad idea, as it can lead to overexposure. Dressing in layers means that whatever the temperature, one has the right amount of insulation. 2. Don’t forget a hat. Hats are the best friend one can have in the winter. Always keep the head covered in cold temperatures. People lose approximately 30 percent of body heat through their heads, according to the Daily Mail. Make sure that when choosing a hat it covers the ears. Because of the large surface area of the ears and their thinness they can lose a lot of heat very quickly. Fleece hats are also better than wool hats as fleece is an insulator. Wearing a hat will allow one to exercise outside longer and be safer while doing so. 3. Put on some gloves. Always be sure to keep fingers covered while exercising in the cold, as they can lose a disproportionate amount of heat. Gloves help to keep the blood flowing in the hands. Without this blood flow people can get serious tissue damage from the cold. Be smart and make sure the gloves are appropriate for the level of cold. Thin knit gloves are probably not going to be enough in temperatures reaching below 30 degrees. 4. Don’t just guess the temperature. Always check what the actual temperature is, being sure to factor in wind chill. This is the best way to dress for the cold, which can help eliminate underdressing. If the wind chill, which is the temperature and wind combined, is below -20 degrees, any exposed skin is in serious danger of overexposure. 5. Protect from the sun. People don’t often think about needing to protect the skin from rays unless they are somewhere sunny and warm. It is just as important to use sunblock in the winter. The surface of the Earth’s is actually closer to the sun during the winter, making ultraviolet rays more intense and potentially damaging. This is made even worse by the fact that snow and ice can reflect harmful UV rays from the ground, which gives double exposure to the beams of light, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Even in the winter use sunglasses and sunscreen to protect from these UV rays. Be sure to look for 100 percent UV protective sunglasses, especially in places like Kansas City that get a decent amount of snow. ladams@unews.com
Monday January 27, 2014 | Issue 17
John Freeman presents ‘How to Read a Novelist’
Photo // amazon.com Marlee Newman Staff Writer
John Freeman, award-winning writer and literary critic, will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 at John Freeman the downtown branch of the Kansas City Public Library as part of the and situations within them. Because of the connection he Writers at Work series. In “How to Read a Novelist,” felt, Freeman momentarily ignores Freeman compiles an array of the dividing line that separates the interviews he has had with the author from his subjects and novels. world’s most famous and respected There is a beauty in this separation, though, and Freeman flawlessly novelists. The introduction describes an transitions from this anecdote into interview with one of his favorite the reasoning behind “How to Read writers, award-winning novelist a Novelist.” “The only thing an interviewer can John Updike, in which he makes a glaring mistake that he later do to capture what a novelist truly warns everyone should avoid when does it to make them talk and tell conducting an interview. Freeman stories, and think aloud. These are lets his personal life leak into the not meant to be definitive life profiles interview, revealing to Updike that but rather glimpses spied through a he was, at the time, finalizing a moving window,” Freeman said. “How to Read a Novelist” does divorce. This moment is draped in sentimental irony, as earlier in the not police the novels of these great introduction Freeman reveals that writers in search of what makes much of the life he built with his them writers, but simply offers former wife was cultivated through readers the chance to live vicariously his love of John Updike’s novels and through Freeman and to indulge in the thought-provoking characters conversation with the many eloquent
Photo // John Freeman voices and minds around the world. Freeman pulls together a wide range of interviews, most of them written for various newspapers and magazines throughout the years. Toni Morrison, John Irving, Dave Eggers and Mark Z. Danielewski are a few of the well-known names in the book, which included many writers considered “up-and-coming.” Each novelist speaks about a wide array of topics, revealing the various experiences that ignited their passion to write. Because of this wealth of diversity separated only by small chapters, the experience of reading “How to Read a Novelist” is not unlike the curious but slow process of surveying the aisles of a fabulous antique store: with every writer there is a unique discovery, although no two are alike. mnewman@unews.com
Young adult book will win over your ‘Steelheart’
control of Newcago. There Lindsay Adams are a few splintered resistance Senior Beat Writer groups, but they have little “Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson bite against the more powerful is classified as a young adult novel Epics. Steelheart is seemingly but is an entertaining read for those invincible. Only David holds older than its target audience. This the clue to Steelheart’s book is the first installment in the weakness. Due to an encounter Reckoners series. Sanderson is most he had as a little boy with the known for his series Mistborn and Epic, David is out for more than for finishing Robert Jordan’s “The freedom - he wants revenge. Wheel of Time,” a fantasy series left David and a resistance group unfinished when Jordan died. called the Reckoners come up The book is fast paced to a fault, as with a plan that just might be it is extremely difficult to put down the city’s last hope. once one has started reading. The Recognizing the story’s storyline is occasionally formulaic, potential to go horribly wrong, but still told in a fresh way with the author cleverly sidesteps twist upon twist that will smack the many of the normal snares of the reader from behind. genre. He writes his superhero The novel places the reader in a story from the viewpoint of one post-apocalyptic Chicago, called of the “normal” people, which Newcago. The current time is adds a much-needed change of described as a world without heroes. perspective. Suddenly, ordinary citizens begin The author is neither emerging with super powers.But dedicated to rebelling against the Epics, as they are named, do not previous apocalyptic mutant/ become protectors or heroes. Rather special powers stories nor than using their newfound power to does he try to emulate them. help others, the Epics use it to enslave Instead he is creating his own others. A particularly powerful compelling take on the genre. Epic named Steelheart has taken The novel isn’t trying to be
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‘American Gods’ is a perfect winter read Marlee Newman Staff Writer
Neil Gaiman’s most prominent novel“American Gods” is chaotic, intriguing, literary joyride. The story places the reader in a world where nothing is as it seems, not unlike the philosophy behind the coin tricks that his main character, Shadow, has learned in the jail from where he is released at the beginning of the book. Bad news disguised as good news falls on Shadow’s shoulders when, upon his release from prison, he learns that his beloved wife has died in a horrible car crash along with his best friend. The world that he daydreamed about in his little cell is no longer filled with welcoming celebration but is now characterized by dread and loneliness. His journey back home puts him into contact with a mysterious plane passenger who addresses him by his name without ever being told it, offers condolences regarding the death of his wife although there was no discussion about it, and persistently offers Shadow a job. Shadow, annoyed and suspicious, declines. Mr. Wednesday, the quirky old man, does not give up and they meet once again under the dirty fluorescent lights of a bar bathroom 200 miles from where they parted ways after the plane landed. Wednesday once again delivers more information he should have no way of knowing – the job that Shadow insists was promised for him upon his release from jail no longer exists due to the death of his former boss. Overwhelming bad news and little to look forward to places Shadow at dinner with the man he had previously avoided, and Wednesday’s ominous job offer begins to look better and better as Shadow’s life falls apart. Their departure from the bar marks the beginning of a journey to round up the “gods,” forgotten deities that were once brought over to America within the hearts and minds of the people, who, over hundreds of years, left their own countries to make the “new world” their home. Fairytales and folklore, praises to gods of ancient religions and myths did not fare well as America changed and the people forgot the traditions their ancestors held dear in the face of emerging new technologies and values. Due to a lack of worship and no place in the memories of modern Americans, the gods and mythical creatures lay low in society, mostly taking on human form as vagrants or everyday people. They just barely scrape by, pining for
anything more than what it is:a highly entertaining quick read. One of the book’s best features is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It is not a perfect novel by any means. The cartoonish quality of some side characters can work against the story a bit. There is some occasional pandering to the young adult crowd. However, it is also one of the few stories written from the perspective of an 18-year-old guy, David. The depiction of David and his voice is a welcome breath of fresh air. It is a first-person narrative of a younger character that actually seems plausible. Sanderson, unlike many authors, doesn’t sacrifice honesty of voice for ease of narration. The reader views the world through David’s filter; luckily David is an interesting enough character that the reader stays engaged.
Photo // amazon.com the happiness and wealth they once enjoyed before they were replaced with television, the internet and other modern technologies. Gaiman creates a world in which a battle is brewing, as tensions slowly rise between the thousands of creatures and beings that represent old world mythic traditions and the advance of new ways of life. The internet is portrayed as an “obnoxious fat kid” who contains no social skills but is over-indulgent and over-confident. The opposing side is also composed of Media, a too-tan, generic version of news anchors as well as other personalities from modernized America. Each side is awaiting the storm that is brewing and preparing for battle over the differing ideologies. Throughout Shadow’s journey across America, he is drawn to many “gods” from different continents of the world. One constant that remains amongst all the gods is the mysterious air of importance with which they treat him, a man supposedly chosen to work for Wednesday, later revealed as a god himself, on a whim. “American Gods” is so loaded with folklore references that readers may feel pressed to look up their meanings and the places the gods, deities, demi-gods or mythological creatures once held in ancient society, but it is not necessary. The detail with which Gaiman writes prevents readers from confusion and what’s left are the twists and turns that lead to perfectly tied loose ends at the conclusion of this dense fantasy-scifi playground. mnewman@unews.com
David’s continuous confusion between metaphors and similes, one that might be shared by the author, was quite funny and his constant search for the perfect comparative phrase was clever and added a metafictional angle. David’s nerdy obsession with comparing and classifying the Epics is also pretty fantastic, but when people call him out on it he gets quite defensive. This is another strength of the novel. Sanderson doesn’t waste much time with exposition, but he really goes into depth where he needs to. The most interesting parts of the novel are the ones where the reader starts to learn more about the Epics, including their weaknesses and how their powers pull from different things. This is not highbrow literature; book snobs need not attempt a reading. But it is a great escapist action book that flies by quickly and has an exciting twist ending. ladams@unews.com
Monday January 27, 2014 | Issue 17
Stitch-to-Stitch: Embroidering your way to individuality
Morayo Bakare Staff Writer
Embroidery is a cool way to spice up a dull winter wardrobe and still express your individuality. It has been around for thousands of years, starting in ancient China and working its way into our modern culture and society. Today, many trendy items feature embroidery in various ways. Though never explicitly said, those little logos that appear on popular name brands such as Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie and American Eagle are embroidered onto the clothing. These brand symbols often occupy the left side of a shirt or blouse. Embroidery does not need to be limited to a certain area of clothing, however. Women’s blouses can often be found gently laced with small pink roses or ethnic designs along the sleeves or neckline. Men’s jackets or shirts often have logos stitched on the collar. Any piece of fabric writing or design can be considered embroidery. Embroidery requires time and some money, both of which college students aren’t known to have. Instead of diving into an activity full-on without knowing whether it will be worth the effort, this tutorial found on frecklednest.typepad. com has a cheap and easy way of practicing without breaking the bank or ruining clothes. The article is called “DIY Hand Stitching” and instructs readers on how to stitch the greeting “hi” in their own handwriting. The materials and
steps are as follows: First you need a thin piece of cardboard and a regular sheet of lined paper. One embroidery needle, a pair of scissors, embroidery thread, a scrap piece of paper, a pen and a thumbtack or piercing tool are the other necessary items. 1. On the scrap piece of paper, write the word “hi” about ten times. Make the word somewhere from two to three inches high so that there is ample practice space. Pick the best written word and cut the space around it. 2. Tape the paper on top of the piece of cardboard. The cardboard makes it easier to stitch and hold on to the template at the same time. 3. To create the template, use the thumbtack or chosen piercing tool to poke tiny holes ¼ inch apart along the word. At the tighter curves of the word, like the top of the “h”, put the holes a little closer together so that the stitches are able to curve with your handwriting. If your handwriting creates a loop in the “h” like the one shown, poke a hole where the two lines intersect. 4. If you will transfer the template onto fabric, first poke holes through the template with the piercing tool. Secure the template onto the fabric with tape or straight pins and mark the fabric with a pen or marker through the holes on the template. Do not worry about using a special pen or disappearing ink, as the pen dots will be hidden by the stitches. 5. To knot the first stitch, visit frecklednest.typepad.com/
la/2011/05/start_and_end_stitching to learn the technique. 6. Begin stitching using the “Back Stitch” method, which is basically a continuous straight stitch with no gaps. Stitch the word with the same pattern you used to write it. Do not jump ahead of the pattern. 7. Pull each stitch evenly to create a smooth look. Be gentle with the template. If the thread is pulled too hard or too quickly, the paper will tear. 8. To complete the project, tie the back off with the stitching technique from frecklednest. typepad.com/la/2011/05/start_and_ end_stitching. 9. Attach any preferred embellishments. A button to replace the dot in the “i” was used. 10. If you run out of thread in the middle of the project, do step eight to finish that part and begin again with step five. With a little practice, writing words with thread will become much easier, and more advanced designs can be built upon this skill. If you prove to be very proficient at basic embroidery, turning plain garments into unique and trendy items will not only liven up your wardrobe, but could potentially save you from spending money to personalize items. DIY techniques will always be in style and what better way to start than with simple clothing embroidery. mbakare@unews.com
A fury of might and form:
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Make room for New Politics
Lindsay Nelson Courtesy // Dave Austria Staff Writer to not memorize every second of this song, especially because it is played The up-and-coming band New on multiple radio stations nearly Politics from Copenhagen, Denmark every 10 minutes. undoubtedly revealed a few new “Berlin” politics to the alternative genre with This song takes listeners back the release of its second album “A to the sound of the earlier Panic! Bad Girl in Harlem.” At the Disco albums, specifically “Tonight You’re Perfect” reminiscent of the song “Memories.” A soft, electronic cadence into Boyd sings, “I miss you Berlin, the the steady pulse of a guitar hooks taste still lingers on” but the real listeners within seconds. Lead singer story unveils after the first chorus. David Boyd picks the song up with “Our lips touched beneath the stars. irresistibly luring phrases, pleading, The lights flashed from passing cars. “I don’t know what to believe… Your face melted in my heart, and it Yeah I’m down on my knees…I showed me who you are.” The track need someone to believe in.” The proves just as infectious as those hypnotic percussion pauses and the before it. piano repeats a simple lilt as Boyd “Stuck on You” introduces the chorus, “Tonight Boyd consistently demonstrates you’re perfect. I wanna fall in love his lyrical expertise in many of the with the stars in your eyes.” The song band’s songs, but his poetry is finest continues to build on the established in the fourth track of the album. melody. Boyd’s lyrics fabricate into Boyd opens with a sweet yet raspy bolder statements, asking “Can I serenade paired simply with the speak out my mind in these changing piano. “Put a spell on me. Walk away times?” Obsession takes over before from me. It’s called irony. Got me the song even ends. hypnotized. I am paralyzed. I lost my “Harlem” sanity. What did I do, oh what did The percussive back and forth I do, to get my mind stuck on you?” between the drums and the voices With the addition of a synthesizing cheering in the background drum beat and a few embellishments immediately engulfs listeners with to the original piano, the song the most exhilarating single of 2013, transforms into a brilliant ballad in and of 2014 as of yet. The beat, rhythm every aspect. and melody are more addictive than Go listen to the rest of “A Bad Girl that of “Tonight You’re Perfect.” The in Harlem” and let some New Politics main lines of the song are “Shake govern the playlist for a while. it like a bad girl up in Harlem” and “Light it up yeah smoke um if you got lnelson@unews.com um.” It would be more of a challenge
Panta Rhei Music Collective performs celebration of movement
movements were made fluid and Joey Hill animated, the movements of her Senior Staff Writer cohorts were much less articulate, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of moving only in response to her touch. Art featured the talents of the Panta Gradually the group began to move Rhei Music Collective, a creative as one, reaching high and moving in organization showcasing emerging turn. talent in musical composing, in its The sequence created a false sense debut of Conservatory Connections of normalcy in the performance, the Jan. 25. The Collective, led by Scott dancers using their bodies to convey Steele and with the accompaniment the natural narrative of movement of UMKC conservatory musicians only to completely change direction and dancers, electrified the still in the next dance sequence. The and meditative space of the Bloch second sequence focused on invasion Building’s sculpture gallery. of space and action created by the A handful of dancers stood still on want for avoidance. Dancers once the black tiled floor, facing in various again began static and still with directions as the music began with a lone performer interacting with a simple flute solo. The flute was them, though this time the attempts made to sound piercing and hoarse, at touch were much more forceful. allowing only short hints of melody Arms made slashing and punching and tone that helped guide the motions as the standing dancers dancers’ movements. dodged their advances in a violent The entire concert was presented choreography. The use of violin and with three performances connected cello created a sorrowful atmosphere seamlessly, each seeming to develop and avoided rhythmic interaction meditations on the themes of with the movements of the dancers, interaction, space, dominance and possibly in an effort to create a violence. The first of the three, dichotomy with their physical featuring only the flute and slight disillusionment. percussion, began with a lone dancer The final performance was moving gracefully around the other choreographed by Steele and it static performers. While her own employed the entire troupe of
dancers in a mysterious and contemplative sequence covering themes of dominance and rebellion. The dance was much more aggressive, involving the sole male dancer as a figure of power grabbing dancers and lifting them into the air. The wardrobe was deceptively uniform, appearing first as casual fall attire such as jackets and shirts, but the slight military theme gradually made itself clear as the performance progressed. Each dancer wore modern variations of military Conservatory Connections, hosted by the UMKC Conservatory. clothing with jackets and staring in back at them. Once Photo // Joey Hill and combat boots while draped in muted, earthy colors he reached the window he began The next Conservatory to mouth an unknown message in of grey, green and dark blue. Connections will be held on The dancers came together to stand silence as the other dancers, save for Saturday, Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. with a at attention, staring out one of the one, covered back to the floor, frozen repeat performance at 2:30 p.m. large windows onto the front lawn in place. The performance ended of the Nelson-Atkins at a performer with them staring in silence as he jhill@unews.com walking to the window outside turned and walked away.
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‘August: Osage County’ ‘Grounded’ never hits close to home really takes off
Lindsay Nelson Staff Writer Tracy Letts’ play about an unfortunate juncture in the lives of four dysfunctional, Oklahoman women can now be seen by audiences everywhere. Letts and director John Wells adapted the harrowing, nostalgic story into an Academy Award-nominated film. “August: Osage County” opens with father Beverly Weston (Sam Shepard) quoting T.S. Elliot to his new housekeeper Johanna (Misty Upham), a Cheyenne Native American. The two are abruptly joined by Violet Weston (Meryl Streep), Beverly’s wife. Violet— clearly impaired by one too many substances—rants about a goop pile of nothing , berates Beverly and stumbles her way back upstairs. The rest of the family is more or less formally introduced after Violet summons them to the house based on news that Beverly is missing. Violet’s second daughter Ivy (Julianne Nicholson) shows up first. Aunt Mattie Fae (Margo Martindale) and her husband Charlie (Chris Cooper) are the next to arrive, followed shortly thereafter by Violet’s first daughter Barbara (Julia Roberts) with her husband Bill (Ewan McGregor) and their daughter Jean (Abigail Breslin). A day of undesirable family reunions passes before the sheriff arrives with a report on Beverly. Violet’s third daughter Karen (Juliette Lewis) is the last to return home—on the day of Beverly’s funeral. The whirlwind of emotions that spirals throughout the funeral dinner forces nearly everyone’s suppressed problems to the surface. Chaos ensues and the feuding doesn’t cease until Violet and Barbara are torn from each other after wrestling to the living room floor over a pill bottle. The next morning Barbara flushes all of Violet’s pills, sparing a few bottles to throw at the doctor who prescribed them. Ivy and Karen are left with overwhelming doubts and blind hopes regarding the men they love. A life-long secret is spilled. Barbara is faced with an ultimatum. Violet is left with the repercussions of every decision she did and did not make throughout her life. Streep delivers a peerless performance as Violet Weston, as she tends to do in every role she accepts. The scene in which Violet
Photo // IMDB receives news of Beverly’s death was Streep’s most piercing scene. Her performance rang true with the Academy as well. She is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal. Roberts candidly gave just as inimitable a performance as Streep. Roberts’ illustration of Barbara Weston captures all focus from the moment she comes on screen until she drives off into the credits. Every emotion and every mannerism is flawless. One thing is for sure—if she says eat the fish, eat the fish. The Academy also accredited her performance. She is up against Streep for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Roberts just may pull this one out from under Streep. Nicholson, Lewis and Breslin hold their own among the leading women of the film. Breslin nearly outshines Nicholson and Lewis with her overall performance. McGregor is excellent, as usual, and once again Benedict
Cumberbatch takes the cake. Cumberbatch has the least amount of screen time of the top billed cast, yet he still manages to deliver the third strongest performance. The moment Little Charles steps off the bus, Cumberbatch steals the heart of each audience member. He portrays Charles with humility, desperation and ambition. Beyond the astounding efforts of each member of the cast, the film would not be the marvel that it is without the mind of Letts. The Weston family—the people and their struggles—universally festers too close to home. There is a person or situation for every type of audience member to relate to. That is what makes an enduring story, and “August: Osage County” will live on for many, many years to come.
on. Lindsay Adams The play takes the form of a Senior Beat Writer confessional monologue, which filters “Grounded,” a one-woman show everything through the narrating playing at the Unicorn Theatre, lead character. Unfortunately, this follows a fighter pilot who, after show barely acknowledges that the maternity leave, gets moved to the pilot’s perspective might not be so chair force; operating drones on accurate. Many of the plot turns, missions rather than taking to the especially at the beginning, feel very air.While dabbling in a fascinating constructed. Parts of the story feel and timely topic, the script too glossed over and unrealistic; for often eschews its theme for cheap example, the inhuman flexibility laughs. The first part of the show and sensitivity of the never-seen focuses completely on the lead’s husband, Eric. He didn’t feel like a relationships, which ultimately don’t living, breathing person, but merely feel fleshed out and realistic. The first an object for the pilot character to time the relationships start to make negotiate around. sense is when the pilot starts to see The script often relied on shock them in relation to her work on the value to get laughs, and the humor ground as one of the chair force. often felt forced and artificial. The The problem with the show is not best laughs in the show were the in the acting or design. Carla Noack ones that also served to underscore as the pilot holds absolutely nothing the message. back in her performance and makes The Jerome Stage was completely some good consistent choices that transformed, as the show is help make her character feel more performed in the round. The blocking cohesive than she is written. The does become static at times, which is design elements work together fairly a symptom of the writing of the show flawlessly. Ultimately the problem to a certain extent. Unfortunately, with the show is that at 75 minutes that specific stage design doesn’t it runs too long. In trying to depict allow for any missteps. There were a the pilot’s repetitive schedule and few too many times when audience life, the script becomes kind of members lost an entire moment of monotonous. the show. “Grounded” doesn’t even get to The set design was simple, but the drone piloting and the problems worked nicely. The rotating center of it raises about privacy and being the set, when used, was used to good watched until it is too late for effect. The most impressive design them to be properly developed and work is when walls are created explored. The message the show on the empty stage with the most is expressing gets lost at the end insubstantial of elements. The light because of the time it takes to get did a fantastic job of creating texture to anything even resembling that and definition in the space. theme. The show is at its best when it While offering a take on one of finally starts looking at the difficulty the more important issues of recent of punching in and out of war every times, the script gets bogged down day and the strain it puts on one’s by a lack of focus, which even Noack’s sanity and relationships. However, fantastic performance cannot fix. the first third of the show is all about the background of the pilot and her ladams@unews.com intrapersonal relationships. It felt too broad and crassly comic for the dramatic turn the story takes later
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UMKC student artists portray marriage identity in contemporary times like Liz Wagoner’s “Untitled,” built out of sculpting material and paper. Simply a lone hand holding a vibrant red rose surrounded by discarded, wilting roses, it represents the casts of rejected and jilted victims in the competition for love and affection. Beyond the pieces hanging on the Student poses with her piece from “We Now walls and sitting Pronounce you: Redefining Marriage in the 21st atop pedestals floats Century. a mysterious and Photo // Joey Hill shimmering section of fabric. Seemingly Joey Hill appearing to float in the corner of the Senior Staff Writer gallery, graduate student Liz Black’s The UMKC Graduate Art “Presence of Touch” is decorated History Association opened its first with sharp yet vague printings of exhibition, “We Now Pronounce unraveled fabrics and weavings. Liz Black’s “Presence of Touch.” You: Redefining Marriage in the 21st Black’s work is also embossed with Century” at the Gallery of Fine Arts etchings of hands clasped together, connection, like marriage, and those on Jan. 23. which are tied to the silvery length moments creating a large social system that’s very complex and The exhibit began as a call out of fabric. to student artists last semester “I was thinking about the entangled,” Black said. “These are to create works inspired by 15th hands connecting as a moment of just fruit bags that I deconstructed, century Dutch painter Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait,” a wedding portrait of merchant Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and a woman art historians have speculated to be his wife. Known not only for its controversial speculations as to the identity of the woman seen standing with Arnolfini, the painting is also a staple of western art history for the expansive and elective use of iconography throughout the entire work. Objects, colors, fabrics and even animals that van Eyck added to the composition of the work may appear as mere decoration but actually represent the ideas and expectations of marriage and companionship in 15th century society. With this idea in mind, art students went to work creating a diverse collection of art pieces related to the idea of marriage in their generation. Works are hardly limited to painting: sculpture is very prevalent in the exhibition, including deeply expressive works UMKC’s Graduate Art History Association’s first exhibition.
this is an avocado bag, and orange bag, and a lemon bag, and this is a bag that I got in the mail.” The structures are like spidery tangled masses of membrane and
Photo // Joey Hill
Photo // Joey Hill nerves shaded in purples, reds and blues. They create a mysterious image of an empty space either invaded or infested with these unknown specters. Following the opening reception was a lecture by Dr. Burton L. Dunbar, professor of Renaissance and American art. He discussed the reverence and speculation of van Eyck’s painting. The exhibit is only the beginning of the ongoing series of lectures and a film screening on the subject of marriage in the 21stcentury. Every Thursday morning and afternoon, the gallery will host lectures by school organizations including the English department, Latina/Latino Studies, the history department, the Women’s Center and the Conservatory of Music and Dance, among others. A free screening of the film “Bridegroom. A Love Story: Unequal” will be at the Tivoli on Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in an event co-sponsored by the UMKC LGBTQIA and Film and Media Arts. The art exhibit will be open at the UMKC Fine Arts Gallery through the Feb. 20. jhill@unews.com
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