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Blocked PHOTO BY: SPENCER GLEASON Freshman guard Norrisia Daniels consoles sophomore guard Kalah Martin after Martin exits the Lady Archers’ regional title game on March 4.
Shot Lady Archers’ chance at districts and a national title slips away Story on page 15
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2014 Meramec Writing Festival March 31–April 2 Monday, March 31
Frederic Rissover Award Winning Student Play Confused Homework by Katie Bourgeret-Caldwell
Fiction Workshop with Novelist and Short Story Writer Paula Champa
2-2:45 p.m. BA 105 Meramec theater students, under the direction of theater professor Keith Oliver, perform the Frederic Rissover award winning play Confused Homework at the Writing Festival’s guest reception.
7-9:45 p.m. BA-105 Novelist and short story writer Paula Champa leads a fiction workshop with Meramec students.
Tuesday, April 1
One Story? Award Winning Nigerian Writer Ngozi Adiche Ted Talks 9:30-10:45 a.m. SC 200 Chimamanda Adichie, an Ijbo writer from Nigeria, “tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice—and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding” (Ted Talks). This interactive session invites participants to challenge the single story in their own lives.
Something Else Driving You: Paula Champa Reads from The Afterlife of Emerson Tang
3-3:45 p.m. SC 200 In Lipstick Jihad, Iranian-American writer Azadeh Moaveni explores how her personal identity has been shaped by the clashing cultures of the US and Iran. When she moved to Tehran she found a secret rebellious world of parties, fashion shows, plastic surgery, and drugs.
Wednesday, April 2
One Candescent Respiration: Poetry Reading and Interpretive Dance by Maria Balogh
9-9:50 a.m. Confluence Room Maria Balogh of Columbia, South America, reads her poetry and performs interpretive dance from her native Columbian culture. Balogh teaches Spanish at UMSL.
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. BA 105 Paula Champa has spent the last decade writing about car culture and sustainable transportation. Her novel, The Afterlife of Emerson Tang, spans two continents as various characters trek the globe hunting down parts of a vintage car.
Transport Yourself to the Caribbean: Poetry Reading and Writing Activity with Lauren Alleyne
In Between Worlds: Q & A Skype Session with Iranian-American Writer Azadeh Moaveni
Our Culture, Our World: Hear from Meramec’s International Students
12:30-1:45 p.m. SC 200 Lauren Alleyne, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, is currently the Poet-in-Residence at the University of Dubuque. Her poems examine cultural displacement, the transport of temporal sensation, the torment of self-destruction and an interior life of dreams which then turns outward in celebration.
10-10:50 a.m. BA 105 International students from countries such as Brazil, Palestine, Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan will talk about their cultures back home and how they have been adjusting to life in America.
Why St. Louis? Patrick McCarthy, Author of After the Fall
11-11:50 a.m. Confluence Room Nearly 20,000 refugees from the horrific war in Bosnia-Herzegovina found refuge and a new home
11333 Big Bend Road St. Louis, MO 63122-5720 stlcc.edu/mc
right here in St. Louis. Author Patrick McCarthy, SLU librarian and founder of the St. Louis Bosnian Student Community, will discuss his book, After the Fall, which explores the impact the war and its aftermath had on the Oric family from Srebrenica. This story provides a window into why so many Bosnians immigrated to St. Louis in the 1990s.
My Favorite Warlord: Poetry Reading by Eugene Gloria
12-12:50 p.m. BA 105 Eugene Gloria teaches creative writing and English literature at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. The technique of his poetry varies from free verse interspersed with formal English features to Japanese hybrids of verse and prose. Gloria establishes himself as a poet of memory, masculinity, and Asian-American political identity.
Performance of Mary Swander’s one-act play Vang
1-1:50 p.m. Confluence Room Mary Swander’s play Vang reveals how legal immigrants attempt to reconstruct their lives in the USA. They end up working in the American agricultural industry, exposing how a significant percentage of farming here is done by immigrants mostly from third world countries. Swander is Iowa’s Poet Laureate.
Currents Reception & Reading featuring Student Award Winners 2-3:15 p.m. BA 105 Join Currents editors and contributors as we celebrate the release of Currents: Volume 48, STLCC-Meramec’s student produced and edited literary journal. The festival’s award winning student writers will read and be honored at this event. Refreshments to be provided by Currents.
All events are FREE and open to the public. Non-Discrimination Statement: St. Louis Community College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities in its admissions, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran and shall take action necessary to ensure non-discrimination. For information or concerns relating to discrimination matters, contact the following: for matters relating to disabilities, contact Section 504/Title II Coordinator Donna Dare at 314-539-5285; for matters relating to sex discrimination, contact Title IX Coordinator Pam McIntyre at 314-984-7763; for any other matters, ontact Acting Vice President, Student Affairs Kim Fitzgerald at 314-984-7609. Accommodations Statement: St. Louis Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you have accommodation needs, please contact Pat Whitworth at 314-984-7543 at least two working days prior to the event. Documentation of disability may be required.
NEWS 3 March 20, 2014
Meramec Morsels Above and beyond
Advisor of the year
The Montage has been recognized as regional finalists for two Mark of Excellence Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. The Montage placed in the General News Reporting category for its series of articles on the 2013 student attack. The series was written by Kavahn Mansouri and Spencer Gleason and placed in the Best All-Around Non-Daily student newspaper category for the spring and fall 2013 issues. The Montage competes in the small school division that includes both two- and four-year college newspapers throughout Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. The first-place winning entries from each region will go on to compete at the national level. The National advancers will be announced April 25-26, 2014 in Overland Park, Kan.
The Advisor of the Year Award will be announced and presented to the recipient at an Advisor Appreciation Day event on April 1, from noon-1 p.m. in SC 201. The event provides the opportunity to meet the academic advisors, learn about the services offered and to help celebrate the nominees and recipient of the award. The nominees for the Advisor of the Year Award are Mysha Clincy, Liz Higgins, Suzzie Huff, Jean Kennedy, Tracy Lampkins and Michelle Savage. For more information, contact Julie Massey at 314-984-7592.
International Festival The 25th International Festival will take place in the Meramec Gym on Saturday, April 5 starting at 6 p.m. The band FanFare will be playing and further entertainment will include dancers from the Philippines, Japan, India, Mexico, Viva Flamenco and the Middle East from 7:30-10 p.m. The first two tickets for students and staff are $5; additional tickets are $10. For the general public tickets are $10, children’s tickets are $5 for ages 4-12. The event asks that no children under 4 should attend. Tickets must be purchased by March 28. Meramec International Club and Campus Life are sponsoring the event. For more information contact Marco Romero at 314984-7839, Vidyullata Waghulde at 314-984-7690 or the Campus Life office at 314-984-7641.
Community garden Students have established a Campus Garden Initiative Club. The club’s focus is to have a community garden on campus for faculty and student use. The club is lead by Lillian Pride, Meramec student, and PTK Honors in Action. The garden will be in raised beds located between the continuing education center and campus police building. The club needs student interest to prove to administration that a campus garden is feasible. Until student interest increases, the club does not have a set meeting time.
Transfer Fair STLCC-Meramec’s Advising office is hosting a Transfer Fair on Wednesday, March 26 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Center Cafeteria. The event allows students to meet with representatives from 37 four-year transfer schools in attendance. Students can learn about the programs, admissions process of the transfer schools, requirements for transferring and scholarship opportunities.
E-cig update Paula Savarino, Chairwoman of the College Institutional Affairs Council (CIAC), was to attend the College Academic Council (CAC) meeting to discuss the fate of e-cigarettes on campus. Savarino said, “The CAC voted to cancel the meeting on March 3, so the CIAC did the same.” The March 3 meeting was canceled due to the weather, and was rescheduled for April 14.
Spring cleaning Students who need service for a class, or just want to donate their time, will have a chance with upcoming spring service events. Students can join a Country Park Trail Crew from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 29 at Rock Hollow Trail (Wildwood) and April 12 at Greensfelder Park (Eureka) to help with build trails, clean up limbs and general maintenance. Students must register at least one week before the event. For more information or to register for an event contact Debbie Corson at dcorson2@stlcc.edu.
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NEWS 5 March 20, 2014
With early registration for summer 2014 classes starting March 26 and fall 2014 classes starting April 9, STLCC Interim Chancellor Dennis Michaelis, Ph. D., encourages students to sign up as soon as possible.
“It’s to the students advantage because you can nail down the times you want and the teachers you want,” Michaelis said. “What we know from the research that we do is that students who enroll early do better than students who enroll the last week.”
PLAN options
Here are some tips of the trade for planning ahead.
St. Louis Community College offers a simple, secure and easy way to spread your maintenance fees (tuition) over a period of time with STLCC’s automatic payment plan, e-Cashier. The payment plan is available for fall and spring semesters. The plan is offered by Nelnet Business Solutions.
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DATES Summer 2014 registration begins March 26, 2014 Fall 2014 priority registration begins March 31, 2014
Watch your my.stlcc.edu email for more information on priority registration.
Fall 2014 regular registration begins April 9, 2014
FINANCIAL AID deadlines
Submit required information to the Financial Aid office as soon as possible, preferably six weeks before the semester begins. Consult with your campus Financial Aid office if you have any questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each academic year. JANUARY 1 File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 JANUARY 8 Last day to submit as appeal for a spring semester APRIL 1 FAFSA filing date for State Grant Programs
ADVANTAGES • Easy online enrollment • Flexible payment options (the sooner you sign up, the more months you have to pay.) • No interest or finance charges assessed (the automatic payment plan is not a loan program.) • No credit check
PAYMENT METHODS • Automatic Bank Payment (ACH) Option
ACH payments are those payments you have authorized NBS to process directly with your financial institution. It is simply a bank-to-bank transfer of funds that you have pre-approved for your maintenance fees at St. Louis Community College. Payments may be made from either your checking or savings account.
• Credit Card Option
Paying with your credit card gives you the option of taking advantage of any bonus programs that may be offered by your credit card company. Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the credit card you designate.
APRIL 16 Final day to submit required financial aid documentation for spring semester APRIL 30 • Preferred for completion of FAFSA • Board of Trustees Academic Scholarships • All financial aid paperwork must be complete to determine if pending aid will be adequate to cover tuition and fees for summer semester.
JUNE 30 All financial aid paperwork must be complete to determine if pending aid will be adequate to cover tuition and fees for fall semester.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
JULY 31 Board of trustees Activity and Athletic Scholarships AUGUST 14 Last day to submit a financial aid appeal NOVEMBER 1 Priority completion of FAFSA for spring semester NOVEMBER 27 Final day to submit required financial aid documentation for fall processing NOVEMBER 30 All financial aid paperwork must be complete to determine if pending aid will be adequate to cover tuition and fees for spring semester.
Academic Advisors are available to assist students with academic planning. Advisors partner with students in planning courses that are consistent with their educational goals as well as clarify the requirements for degree and certificate completion.
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6 OPINIONS March 20, 2014
A NEW PERSPECTIVE
DALILA KAHVEDZIC STAFF WRITER
Bridging the gap Talking to anyone and feeling like she is listening these days seems almost impossible when she has a cell phone or any type of technological device in her hands. What is the point of having a conversation with somebody if she is just going to say “mhm” and nod her head the entire time, or sometimes not even respond because she is too caught up on her phone? Technology has made life easier in some sense, but it has also impaired many peoples’ ability to listen, and to believe they are appreciated. Technology is beginning
KEEPIN’ IT REAL
JAKE HUNN GRAPHICS EDITOR
Kids these days
to destroy communication skills without even realizing so. Everyone at some point has had to tell somebody to “hold on” or “wait a second” while quickly taking a selfie or respond to a text. Sure there are instances where a response is needed immediately, but those seem to be getting more and more rare. Going out to dinner with family or friends is less personal; everyone seems to be using their phone more than actually enjoying time with each other. What ever happened to just sitting and talking, without having to constantly check a phone? Try to imagine the last time a whole hour was spent with somebody without a phone being checked for some useless reason. It is hard. Wanting the latest technological advances … the best phones, the best TV’s, the best laptops is absolutely normal, but that does not mean it should take over our lives to the point others feel unappreciated or let it consume our lives. The world is so beautiful and has many spectacular things going on a daily basis, yet many fail to recognize that because they are too caught up with their mobile devices. So let us give it a rest and try to enjoy the actual world for a while, rather than trying to live it through a glass screen.
“I find it harder and harder to resist the urge to run up to these kids and tell them, ‘nothing you’re doing matters at all, have fun at ACTs”— one of many wisecracks made by a close friend and I while eating at a diner filled with “degenerate high school students” fighting a battle in which the loudest idiot wins the attention of every girl in the building, all seemingly dressed to compete for Julia Roberts’ role in “Pretty Woman.” Here I am at twenty years old already asking myself, “What the hell is wrong with kids these days?” While everyone poses this question at some point in life, there is no denying that kids are becoming shittier and shittier at a younger age. Perhaps the question should be, why are kids turning out in such a way?
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WACKY SCIENCE
CORY MUEHLEBACH STAFF WRITER
Playing God Interfering with nature is a notorious habit of humanity that should be brought down a few notches. Sure, rescuing Grandma’s cat from the tree is a just decision, but going out of our way to preserve certain endangered species can become a little tricky. Natural selection has worked very well, why should humans involve themselves in the business of other animals? Some would argue that because humans have the power to, they should or that because humans affect the environment, they should. But that is erroneous. Organisms die off for a reason: they are incapable of adapting to existing conditions. The polar bear will naturally die, as the Earth gets warmer; that is with or without human involvement
Let us start with the number one suspect in corrupting America’s youth: the Internet. Who thought that constant and immediate access to virtually any information would be a positive commodity in the lives of developing children? There are some things that kids need to learn on their own or from their parents. Being deprived of certain “rites of passage” can alter a person’s sense of growth. To provide an example, I scowl every time I am subjected to a sitcom “coming of age” montages— primarily because I learned how to shave, tie a tie and use a laundromat from Google. Who else is to blame for the dwindling intelligence of our country’s teenagers? Let us try on downright ignorant parents for size. After all, in most cases careless parents
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in global warming. However, there are certain instances where involving ourselves is acceptable. If humans are the cause behind dams being destroyed and killing beavers or other wildlife, then it is our responsibility to fix that ecosystem. When humans are the cause of the problem then it is acceptable to interfere, otherwise let nature run its course. Humans involving themselves can harm the animals; it can also disrupt the environment. By going out of our way to set up reserves to prolong animal life, we are possibly taking away from the expansion of other species. For instance, if humans were to create a habitat to sustain a certain species of bird, there could very well be a decrease in insect population causing a huge shift in other species population. The circle of life becomes disrupted and we create the chance of endangering another species. If humans continue to attempt and alter nature, certainly it is going to backfire. Nature has worked wonderfully so far, why change it? Sure, aiding animals is a good thing, but when humans create entire ecosystems, change genomes and involve themselves too much, they harm the environment and create an imbalance. Let nature do its thing, only interfere when necessary and stop playing God.
are responsible for kids even having access to information not suitable for children in the first place. The responsibility of limiting what kind of access young people have to the web falls on parents. And of course, how could I forget to point a finger at the media in general for turning the youth into an intellectual cesspool? Today’s youth is constantly being marketed to through methods of self-shame. Teenagers are made to feel as if they are flawed and by consuming they can be fixed. Such deception leads young people to act out in ways that defy the ageold reality that you cannot always get what you want.
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ILLUSTRATION BY CORY MONTERO
Spring fashion faux pas’ Fashion do’s and don’ts for the upcoming season CULLEN MILLER STAFF WRITER Spring is now upon us; the snow has melted, the birds are chirping and the sun is out. It is finally warm and some life is coming back into nature. And just like nature intended it is time to shed the winter coat and the misconception that only gay men and Europeans dress well. Maybe style is not an inherent skill, maybe exceptional style is “too expensive,” or perhaps you just do not care about how you look. Get a clue, shop somewhere more affordable and lose the attitude. For starters do not ever do these style screw ups: socks and sandals, conflicting patterns, age inappropriate clothes, bro shorts and popped collars and fedoras. Socks and sandals should pop up as an automatic fashion no but some people still violate this first-commandment. If you have ugly feet and busted-ass toenails get a pedicure. “Metrosexual” is just a word made up by slobs who wanted to appear more
masculine. And if you still do not like how your feet look I guess it is time to give up and buy a nice pair of closed-toe spring shoes. Next thing to never do is wear conflicting patterns. Some examples would be combining: more than one plaid, stripes, dots, checker board, charlie brown zigzags, flowers, race cars, it does not matter, they do not mix. If they are two different patterns, do not combine them. This isn’t clown college. Instead pick one of the items and find something with a solid color to go with it. The expiration date on those t-shirts with corny jokes about how sarcastic, awesome, annoyed, or whatever you are was definitely some time before community college. Middle school kids probably still get a kick out of how “totes hilar” these stupid shirts are but it is time to grow up and dress like an adult. Do not take that to mean “assimilate” or “conform,” just do not write
yourself off as some dumbass who still thinks target graphic tees are too funny not to buy. Lastly, do not type-cast yourself too much. Just because a person likes sports/videogames doesn’t mean they have to dress like a caricature of a typical “jock/nerd.” Try to keep people guessing about what you’re like instead of just dressing how you want people to think you are. Break out of the pastel colored bro-shorts + polo w/ popped collar box and be more original. How a person dresses says a lot about them and someone who dresses just like everyone does not seem very interesting. Do not fret; there is still hope. Here’s what to do instead: wear more white and color (spring is the time for good vibes and bright colors), sundresses for the ladies, have range of shoes to mix and match (color, hi/low top, brand, etc.,) And own at least one good pair of sunglasses.
On any given day when dressing casually, maybe skip the black t-shirt and go with something light colored or white. Wearing lighter-colored clothes actually makes you feel better and have a better attitude .Don’t get me wrong, black is still the new black, but try and mix it up every now and then. Something else to consider are all-over printed clothes. If you do not know what i’m talking about, these are articles of clothing with the design printed over the entire shirt/ sweatshirt. These are going to be hugely popular this year. Also, mix it up and buy something from an independent clothing brand instead of putting more money in some millionaire’s pocket. It will make their day and you will be 100 times more original than everyone else. Shoes are like a man’s wingman. Their sole purpose is to protect you and show women what kind of man you are, and
a guy cannot have too many wingmen. Remember: “the shoe makes the man” and if an outfit says a lot about a person it is the shoes that pull it all together. The internet is a great place to shop. If you could not pick quality footwear to save your life ask your most stylish friend for help (girls, gay men, and Europeans know what iss up.) Ladies, do not feel left out, some advice for the fairer gender would be to break out the sundresses. Also every guy loves a girl in vans, and damnnear everyone looks badass in sunglasses. Always double check in the mirror. If anything looks like it might be wrong it probably is. And never forget: we do live in Saint Louis, people, so always check the weather before getting dressed.
What is your biggest fashion pet peeve?
“I don’t like it when “When shorts are too people sag their pants.” tight and revealing.” Sir Brian Barlay
Kristie Koloj
“When clothes are too tight or too small.” Shakira Crawford
“Mankinis. I see them more than I’d like to” Austin Somogyi PHOTOS BY DARLA STORM
8 INDEPTH March 20, 2014
NOW PRESENTING
A Guide to Transferring REBECCA BIUNDO INDEPTH EDITOR
Northwest Missouri State University
There ate 46 colleges and universities in the state of Missouri. Finding the perfect college can be tricky but using personal preferences, you can narrow down the search for the right fit.
Truman University
Planning a student’s educational career starts at the first semester.
University of Missouri- Mizzou University of Central Missouri
Lindenwood University Webster University University of Missouri- St. Louis
Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
Transfer To-Do-List
Make visits to potential schools to get a feel for the campus.
Set up an appointment with an advisor about transferring. Make the most of the appointment by picking an advisor with knowlege of your specific program.
Rate several colleges by cost, financial aid, personal prefrences, size and accomadations to narrow searches to finding the perfect school.
Visit college fairs or scheduled campus presentations to get more information about the schools in your search. Ask specific questions to get comfortable with schools.
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Transfer Tip You can request a transcript to be sent to colleges at Clark Hall for $5.
Meramec’s Transfer Fair
Tips & Tricks for Schools After Meramec
Attend the College transfer fair for an oppurtunity to help with the transferring process from Meramec.
Q: How do I know if my major is offered at a college?
Q: How do I know when schools visit the campus?
Simply ask an advisor to find out. Many times this crucial information can be overlooked due to other qualities that peak a student’s interest. However asking first can be key to the search.
There is a schedule posted around school and online with schools, dates and where they will be located around campus. Nearby schools make frequent visits throughout the year.
Q: Can I get financial aid as a transfer student?
Q: How can Meramec help the transfer process?
Yes. By filing your federal student aid and filling out scholarships, financial aid can be awarded. Also, speak with an advisor at Meramec to get information on any specific scholarships.
Setting up an appointment with an advisor, here at Meramec, can assist students with finding the schools, scholarships and any other questions students may have about transferring.
When: Wednesday, March 26 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Student Commons
At the fair, you can: Talk with schools of interest Learn about schools with represenatives Ask specific questions about programs Develop and narrow list of transfer schools Find out about scholarships and grants
Q: How do I know if my credits will transfer?
Q: Should I live in a dorm or an apartment?
By visiting your specific schools’ websites, you can check on your credits from Mermaec and how they will transfer over. Each school has their own link to the transfer guide.
They both have certain pros and cons and is a completely personal choice. Living in an apartment can be expensive but freeing and dorms can be a good place to meet people but there is less freedom.
Track deadlines for applications, scholarships and financial aid.
Contact Tracy Lampkins at 314-984-7588 or MC-Advise@stlcc.edu for more information.
Set up a calendar to track important dates, visits and deadlines.
File your FAFSA electronically at www.pin.ed.gov
Apply to your schools of choice and find out how your credits will transfer.
Wait for college acceptance and award letters to arrive.
Make sure you have completed all paperwork and are set for the next school year. Register for classes and finalize housing.
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ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MERAMEC PRESENTS:
COLLEGE TRANSFER FAIR 2014 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. STUDENT CENTER COMMONS FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT, PLEASE CALL
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The following schools will be participating in the Spring 2014 College Transfer Fair: Bradley University Central Missouri Methodist Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbia University Concordia University Culver Stockton College Devry University Fontbonne University
Goldfarb School of Nursing Harris-Stowe State Universit Lindenwood University Logan University Maryville University McKendree University Missouri Baptist University Missouri Southern State Univ.
Missouri State University Missouri U—Science & Tech Missouri Western State Univ. Murray Sate University RankenTechnical College Saint Louis University Southeast MO State Southern Ill-Carbondale
Southern Ill-Edwardsville Truman State University Univ. of Central Missouri Univ. of MO-Columbia Univ. of MO-Kansas City Univ. of MO-St. Louis Washington University Webster University Westminister College William Woods University
St. Louis Community College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities in its admissions, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran and shall take action necessary to ensure non-discrimination. For information or concerns relating to discrimination matters, contact the following: for matters relating to disabilities, contact Section 504/Title II Coordinator Donna Dare at 314-539-5285; for matters relating to sex discrimination, contact Title IX Coordinator Pam McIntyre at 314-984-7763; for any other matters, contact Acting Vice President, Student Affairs Kim Fitzgerald at 314-984-7609. Accommodations statement: St. Louis Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you have accommodation needs, please contact Tracy Lampkins at 314-984-7588 at least two working days prior to the event. Documentation of disability may be required.
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NOW TAKE IT TO A NATIONALLY RANKED
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You’ve worked hard. And Southern Illinois University Carbondale has all the resources, faculty, and support you need to take your initiative further. Our admissions counselors will help make the transfer process as easy as possible. You can even visit our transfer page to see exactly which of your classes transfer, so there’s no confusion about where you stand—or our support. Start here: siu.edu/transfer. siu.edu/transfer
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ART&LIFE 11 March 20, 2014
Women’s History Month
Meramec hosts variety of events this month to bring awareness REBECCA BIUNDO INDEPTH EDITOR
3/24
3/25
3/27
Screening of The Invisible War” and discussion
Take Back the Night March and Lecture 6:30- 9 p.m. BA 105
Women’s Clothesline Project
3/26
Women’s Clothesline Project A visual depiction of violence against women on display
A visual depiction of violence against women on display
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library Quad
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library Quad
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6 p.m. SC 200/201 Women’s Clothesline Project A visual depiction of violence against women on display 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library Quad
Women’s Clothesline Project A visual depiction of violence against women on display 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library Quad
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The Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery presents:
COLLEAGUES
UMSL and STLCC Art Faculty Exhibit // Feb. 27-March 28 CASSIE KIBENS PRODUCTION MANAGER
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TLCC-Meramec is currently hosting the semi-regular “Colleagues” exhibit featuring full-time faculty from STLCC locations and University of Missouri-St. Louis. The exhibit features approximately 35 faculty members in different types of mediums. Some mediums include; printmaking, sculpture, drawing and photography. “We want to show as a district our collaboration with the University of Missouri-St. Louis, [which] is the school that we have an articulation agreement with, that all the faculty are really involved in the mediums [and] that they explore and teach,” David Hanlon, professor and co-curator of the event, said. “It’s an opportunity for us to see the new work that people are doing and students being able to know something about what their instructors projects are.” The exhibit has been semi-regular for about 15 years. It is an exhibit that focuses on showing the works of faculty across the district as opposed to just Meramec faculty and students, according to Hanlon. “It’s just a terrific opportunity to have a place to show the work from really talented artists that are teachers that work with students every day in different parts of the county and city,” Hanlon
said. “We are honored to be able to host the exhibit this year and we’ll look forward to having another exhibit probably in another couple years when we’ll probably show it in the other venues, at one of the other schools.” Margaret Keller, professor of art, also helped organize the event. Keller and Hanlon run the gallery. “I think [I enjoy] just seeing the work that the other faculty have done lately and also there are faculty I don’t know because they’re newer and I’ve actually never seen their work or met them,” Keller said. “This is a good show to come to, both for me and students because you can kind of see what other faculty do. We do have a lot of students that transfer to UMSL and this way they can kind of look at the professors.” According to Hanlon, the show reflects what new things instructors are doing as well. “The instructors that they work with every day are really excited about exploring new ideas, the materials they have been working with for a long time and also trying new ideas they are showing the work that they are presently engaged in,” Hanlon said.
GALLERY Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
HOURS PHOTOS BY: CASSIE KIBENS
The Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery is located in the Humanities East building on the Meramec campus.
Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
*closed Sundays
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OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Kate Belyaeva, Meramec art student, looks at Ken Wood’s piece called “Mullion Diptych.” Belyaeva is origionally from Russia and came to the U.S. to study art. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Alexis Behrle, Meramec student studying fine arts looks at a piece in the “Colleagues” exhibit. TOP LEFT: Jordan Francis, left, and Krystina Drago, right, spend time at the exhibit while waiting for their friend to get out of class. TOP RIGHT: Ashley Green, alumna and now part-time temp office staff, slices cake for the opening night reception of the “Colleagues” exhibit. Green graduated from the graphic design program. MIDDLE LEFT: Karlo Barner, graphic communications student, looks at a piece called “Momento Mori” by Janice Nesser. MIDDLE RIGHT: Margaret Keller, professor of art, left, and Eric Shultis, Floissant Valley instructor, middle, talk during the “Colleagues” exhibit. Keller and David Hanlon co-curated the event. BOTTOM: Jeff Sippel, professor of art at UMSL, shows how he created his piece called “Dark Cloud”.
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Includes mediums: Printmaking Drawing Ceramics Painting Sculpture Photography Digital Arts
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SPORTS15 March 20, 2014
Lady Archers’ season comes to an end
Women’s basketball team falls short in regional title game, 77-64
SPENCER GLEASON EDITOR IN CHIEF With eight minutes left in the second half of the Lady Archers’ Region XVI Championship game, sophomore guard Kalah Martin could see the writing on the wall. Their season was nearing the end. With less than two minutes to play, Head Coach Shelly Ethridge and Assistant Coach Melaine Marcy took their team captain out of the game. Reality set in. Emotion poured out. “I realized what was going on — that it was the end,” Martin said. “I was really frustrated. I was angry. We weren’t playing well. We didn’t make shots. We didn’t get stops. But I was angry because as a freshman, we went to nationals. And you want to repeat that as a sophomore. I was upset.” When the buzzer rang, the Lady Archers were on the short end of a 77-64 final against the North Central Missouri College Lady Pirates. “Everyone’s disappointed and pretty upset,” Ethridge said
after the game. “The goal early in the season that they set, we didn’t reach. So, everybody’s disappointed. But I told them, ‘This is a great year.’ We were 17-7 going into tonight. And you get to the fight where if you don’t make it to the national tournament, everybody thinks it was a bad year and this was a great year for us.” The 2013-14 Lady Archers were two wins away from appearing in their third straight NJCAA National Tournament. The season spanned across eight months, but fell just shy of the ultimate goal that Martin and her teammates set — a national tournament playoff berth and a top-ten finish. With a 17-8 overall record, the Lady Archers finished with a silver medal in the Region XVI Tournament. “We had a good season. We came up short tonight, but I thought North Central played an excellent game and deserved to win the game,” Ethridge said. “We missed a lot of free throws, a lot of easy baskets. We didn’t
shoot well from the field. They outplayed us.” Although the loss was the way the season ended, Ethridge gave her team credit. “The girls have worked hard all year,” Ethridge said. “They deserve all of the accolades that they’ve received this year.” Martin was the only returning player from last year’s Region XVI Championship team. This season, the 12-girl roster saw fresh faces. Over the course of the year, Ethridge and Marcy created team chemistry in practice. “From day one, they say this is your family for the next x-amount of months, however long the season is. They’ll try to break us down in practice by having a hard practice,” Martin said. “If we run a lot in practice and everybody is exhausted, that allows us to come together. People lean on their teammates [when they] go through tough times in practice. That’s how they create a family.” That family atmosphere is one that the Lady Archers’ coaching duo tries to implement.
PHOTO BY: SPENCER GLEASON The Lady Archers huddle during a timeout at their regional title game on March 4.
“If everybody is dying during practice, at least you know that you’re not alone dying that day in practice. At least you have 11 other girls that are feeling the same pain you are,” Martin said. “So, it’s kind of a relief to know that they’re going through the same thing that you are. That helps.” The season saw the Lady Archers go on winning streaks of seven games and three games. And only once did the Lady Archers lose back-to-back games. Looking back on the season,
Martin realizes how far they came and recognizes how far that was. “In the beginning of the season it was whole new team. No one really knew each other. We had to really work on team chemistry and we to do that throughout the whole entire season,” Martin said. “I think we came a long way, not playing with each other at all. I think we had an okay season. Of course you want to always go to nationals, but for not playing with anybody previously, I think we did an okay job.”
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For the love of the game
A kick across the river
Meramec athlete Jessica Smugala signs with McKendree University JASON JAMISON STAFF WRITER
SPENCER GLEASON EDITOR IN CHIEF
Archers look to Magic to repeat history It has taken nearly three years to the day, since the last STLCC men’s basketball program entered the NJCAA National Tournament. As the 2013-14 Archers head into the NJCAA Tournament and jump into the history books, previous men’s basketball programs at Meramec have helped played a part in this year’s success. The Archers (20-10), led by Head Coach Randy Reed, have paved their way with a flare, scoring with ally-oops and slamdunks, while averaging 85.6 points per game (p.p.g.). Ten of those 20 wins saw the Archers break the 90-point plateau, with four exceeding 110 points or more. Their predecessor, the now defunct Meramec Magic, managed by NJCAA Hall of Famer Randy Albrecht, battled their way into nationals following the 2010-11 season more workman-like, averaging 76.7 p.p.g. in 32 games leading up to the NJCAA Tournament. Entering the 2011 tournament at 26-5, the Magic only broke 90 points six times, while breaking the 110-point barrier once. Both styles find a way to sink their shots. Not one style is greater than the other. Although, they are two different Randys, both are successful. As the Archers tournament play nears their first game is against three-seeded Des Moines Area Community College. Experience in close scoring games will play a role. The Archers were 6-3 in games decided by 10 points or fewer. In 2011, when Albrecht’s Magic won seventh place in the nation, Meramec went 11-4 in games of 10 points or fewer. The familiarity of close-knit games came in handy, as the difference of all four of Meramec’s NJCAA Tournament games were held within ten points. Although the Reed’s Archers may be flashier around the rim, they only have Albrecht’s family to thank. His uncle’s invention has helped give the Archers that extra bounce. He designed the basketball hoop, which allows players to dunk.
After two years as a Meramec student and soccer player, Archers’ Team Captain Jessica Smugala will begin a new chapter in her life. On Feb. 5, 20-year old Smugala signed a letter of intent to attend McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill. Smugala was awarded a scholarship and will play for the Lady Bearcats soccer team. “I focus on school, soccer and work,” Smugala said. “That is what will make me successful in the long run.” Originally the junior college route was one which Smugala said she wanted to avoid taking. While also working 30 hours a week at Smugala’s Pizza, a family business owned by her uncle, Smugala said that she didnot want to attend community college, but when the soccer coaching staff at STLCC reached out to her, she decided to change her plans. “When I was told that I wouldn’t have to pay for anything, that is when I decided to come to Meramec,” Smugala said. “Initially I wanted to go to Lindenwood University in Saint Charles.” Smugala said that initially she was not prepared for the difference between high school soccer and college soccer. “My freshman year at
PHOTOS BY: DAVID KLOECKENER Lady Archer sophomore Jessica Smugala takes a shot on goal during their game against Northeastern Oklahoma College on Sept. 12, 2013. Smugala signed with McKendree University on Feb. 5.
Meramec, I came in out of shape. I didn’t work out during the summer and I came here to the Archers and was dying,” Smugala said. “That’s when I started pushing myself and the coaches began to notice. I won’t let that happen again. I’m telling myself that at McKendree it is going to be 10 times harder, so it
Jessica Smugala takes a shot on goal during the 2013 season. Smugala scored 20 of the Lady Archers’ 79 total goals this season.
motivates me to push harder.” According to Smugala, Mckendree sort of happened without planning for it, as the coaching staff at the university had been keeping a scouting report on her. “The coaches from McKendree reached out to me after attending our game at Nationals,” Smugala said. Smugala went on to say that she took family into consideration when deciding to accept McKendree’s offer. “I am very family oriented; my family is very important to me,” Smugala said. “So it was very important that I was no more than two hours away from home, just in case I needed to get back quickly, but at the same time I wanted to get that feeling of independence and being on my own.” Smugala said how she has a very big family, and that when they get together for a meal, it resembles a spread worthy of Thanksgiving. Her family has greatly influenced her love for the game of soccer. “I am really close with my Uncle Joe, and have always looked up to him. He played soccer professionally for the Steamers, and is an assistant coach with the Ambush. Looking up to him the way I did played a major role in me becoming a soccer player,” Smugala said. “My dad also loves soccer and he was a major influence on my love for the game as well.” Smugala also credits her select team coach for building her fundamentals, honing her skills and helping to make her into the player that she is today.
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I am very family oriented; my family is very important to me. So it was very important that I was no more than two hours away from home, just in case I needed to get back quickly, but at the same time I wanted to get that feeling of independence and being on my own.”
-Jessica Smugala “My select coach, Tim Allen was most influential in teaching me the game and making me the player I am today. He started coaching me in middle school and had me through high school,” Smugala said. Smugala said that she loves working with a team and pushes her teammates even if she is fatiguing herself. A teammate of Smugala, freshman Sierra Fuchs, said the same thing. “Jess can be really tired but she still pushes herself and us,” Fuchs said. Another teammate of Smugala’s, freshman Kaley Bell says how she is impressed by Smugala’s ability to lead along with her friendly nature. “Jess not only was a good leader who led us to Nationals, she became a great friend to all of us,” Bell said. Smugala said how she is looking forward to attending McKendree in the fall, and has her priorities mapped out. “I like being busy. It keeps me focused,” Smugala said.