The University News

Holidays bring race for jobs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Holiday hopes for extra cash are dwindling for some as the search for a part-time job becomes harder this year.

Unlike in years past, most retail stores are not clamoring at the same rate for seasonal help.

To make matters worse, the demand for lower-level retail jobs increases as the unemployment rate goes up.

Food choice left to democracy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The people's voices have been heard thanks to democracy at work.

With the aid of surveys, the Student Union Steering Committee has determined a list of four restaurants to be housed in the new Student Union, set to open in August 2010.

The list includes Chick-fil-A, SubConnection, Jazzman's Cafe and Baja Fresh Mexican Grill.

Leading with passion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A panel discussion last Thursday featuring local women leaders focused on how to take passion, ignite a fire and get to work advocating beliefs.

The UMKC Starr Women Leaders Program, in association with the Women's Center, hosted the event titled "Active Citizenship: Having a Voice on Issues You Care About.

Landmark decision frees us all

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Whether inciting violence or just speaking one's mind, free speech and the First Amendment have played a key role in developing the visionary, democratic America.

Thirty years ago in the case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, a landmark lawsuit was decided by the Supreme Court, ruling in favor of the plaintiffs, John Tinker, Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhardt.

Debate confronts national issues

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The event, sponsored by the U-News and moderated by Dr. Robert Worley, visiting professor of Political Science, drew a modest crowd of about 25 students and faculty.

Bloch School student body president Roger Moore attended in hopes of learning more about CR.

Chancellor's house takes on new life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The chancellor's residence is not quite a residence anymore.

Located at 5106 Cherry St. right next to the location for the new Student Union, the house has been without a tenant since Chancellor Leo Morton came to UMKC in 2008.

Morton and his wife decided to stay at their residence in Leawood, Kan.

Treasures archived for discovery: Kansas City Jazz

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine more than 30 of arguably the greatest jazz musicians of all time coming together on one record with one goal.

That goal is to capture the essence of Kansas City Jazz.

Unbelievably, such a record exists.

Stored away for posterity in the Marr Sound Archives is a record called Kansas City Jazz, a recording of a group of dance compositions played in Kansas City style by the men and women who originated and popularized the style.

Day in the life: Evolutionary molecular biologist

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Digging for answers within the human genome is not only Gerald Wyckoff's work - it is his passion.

Wyckoff, associate professor at UMKC's School of Biological Sciences, instructs two evolution classes and advises his student team in the lab.

His interest in the specialty areas of molecular and evolutionary biology started when he enrolled in an AP Biology course in high school.

Administrators prepare for budget challenges

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As the end of the calendar year draws closer, budget concerns have become the center of attention for University of Missouri (UM) System administrators.

In an e-mail sent Nov. 6 titled "Budget Challenges Ahead," UM President Gary Forsee outlined some of the challenges he sees in the future.

SIFE Financial Corner

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Note from the editor: Each week the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team from the Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, with assistance from a group of respected business people, will answer your financial questions.

Lauren Sieck, a junior studying?Mathematics, wants to know what a money market account is.

Protesters march for equality at P&L

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Reminiscent of the march on Selma in 1965, nearly 200 citizens marched downtown Saturday to protest the alleged racism in the Power and Light District (P&L).

Dr. Vern Howard, pastor at Second Baptist Church, gave an impassioned speech at City Hall about equality as black Kansas City residents gathered with signs before the march.

Briefly Mentioned

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Law students shine at competition

The School of Law Negotiating Team (NT) continued a 23-year tradition of placing in competition earlier this month.

The team took first and third at the Region 5 (Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri law schools) American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Competition in Champaign-Urbana, Ill.

Police Blotter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Nov. 6

8:02 a.m. Larceny -
A staff member returned to his vehicle parked in the University Center parking lot to find his walkie-talkie missing.

1:11 p.m. Illness -
A student had a seizure in Grant Hall.

4:44 p.m. Larceny -
A reporting party saw three people take a student's property in Johnson Hall.

Seward steals lead role for comeback performance

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The hit television series "Bewitched" popularized the idea of humans living a typical life with immortals.

"Bell, Book and Candle" was the inspiration for this phenomenon.

"The show 'Bewitched' is based off this play," said Jennifer Seward, a UMKC student and the play's female lead.

Halestorm and Chevelle storm the Uptown

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Thousands packed into the vibrant Uptown Theater Wednesday night to get an up-close glimpse at new rock band Halestorm and the show's headliner, Chevelle.

Doors opened at 7 p.m. and by the time After Midnight Project, the opening band, took the stage, it was a full house.

Off the Shelf: 'New Moon'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Members of both Team Edward and Team Jacob are prepped and ready for the release of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which hits theaters Nov. 20.

However, if you aren't a Twi-hard fanpire, you might still have time to pick up and read the book before you head into the crowds of tween girls - already on their second or third screening, no doubt - to see the film.

UMKC partners with Unicorn Theatre for 'Farragut North'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

UMKC's Theatre Department teamed up with the Unicorn Theatre for three plays this year, kicking off the season with "Farragut North," which opened Nov. 13 and runs through Dec. 13.

Playwright Beau Willimon created "Farragut North" based on his own experience working for political campaigns.

Sable Dame previews fall fashions

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sable Dame Apparel Company offers products for high-class, sophisticated women. They held their Fall Preview Fashion Show Nov. 11 in the University Center.

The room was filled to capacity, packed with everybody waiting in anticipation to see what they had in store.

Jerad Tomasino balances day and night

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jerad Tomasino was waiting for the right sound for the band name, Everyday/Everynight. He found it last January.

"I suggested it to another band I was in and they said no," Tomasino said. "So I wrote a song called that (Everyday/Everynight). Then I heard this music that Evan (Ashby) wrote and I was like, 'That's Everyday/Everynight - that's beautiful.

Dating 101

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Once a month, the motley gang of miscreants more commonly referred to as my friends and I make the 4- minute trek to Lawrence, Kan. to go to a club called Chateau.

This trip is more than just an arduous trek to the nether reaches known as Kansas - it is an event.

Play it by Ear: Everyday/Everynight Moon Phases

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Everyday/Everynight's first album, Moon Phases, is the type of album you hope to stumble across in some small, local record store.

There's an obvious old Bright Eyes influence to their overall sound, but not an imitation (especially in "New Skin"), and also in the lyrics and subject matter.

How to: prepareThanksgiving dinner on a budget

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

When it comes to Thanksgiving, most people enjoy a good meal in the company of family.

But times are tough, and it may be hard for the family to put that bird on the table, much less fly you back home to eat it.

Many students will be stuck in their dorms, apartments or rental houses this year with no clue as to how to prepare a Thanksgiving feast, let alone have the funds to do it.

Movie Review: '2012'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

My dad used to explain to me some movies tell a really great story and some movies are full of awesome special effects. Rarely is a movie able to accomplish both feats.

My dad is a smart man.

"2012," directed by Roland Emmerich, is a classic example of this theory.

Save the Date

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Monday, Nov. 16

Thanksgiving Dinner: The Activities and Programming Council is hosting Thanksgiving dinner from 6-8 p.m. in Pierson Auditorium in the University Center. For more information, call 816-235-1457.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Conservatory: The Conservatory of Music and Dance presents the Composers' Guild at 7:30 p.

Recipe

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

These tiny pies are a delicious Thanksgiving dessert. Each pie is perfectly portioned, which means no messy fights over who gets the biggest piece. And they're an easy way to limit your consumption.

This sweet treat will settle even the most rowdy football-watching families.

What is going on with our water?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Just out of curiosity, has anyone else noticed the extensive and numerous sewage spills into our waterways within just the past few months, let alone the past year?

To put a number to it, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) has reported hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage spilled into Missouri's waterways in the past year.

Healthcare bill hurts youth

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday, after at least four different versions and seemingly endless closed-door negotiations, the House of Representatives finally unveiled the product of its collective genius.

H.R. 3962 is a 2,000 page healthcare "reform" monstrosity. For some perspective, Tolstoy's epic "War and Peace" is only about 1,500 pages, Ayn Rand's classic "Atlas Shrugged" is a tidy 1,000 and most versions of the King James Bible run half the length of this bill.

Let the feasting begin

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's hard to believe another year has come and passed.

Holiday music is playing in my car, I can hardly wait to put up my tree and stores are filled with decorations.

No matter what holidays you celebrate, this is truly a special time of year.

There is something magical about the anticipation in people young and old.

A Grant Snider Illustration

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A Bulldog has nothing on a Kangaroo

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Saturday night the men took a demanding victory, 80-33, over the Truman State University Bulldogs in their season opener after a closing three-pointer from sophomore guard Dustin Dibble.

The men came out strong when junior forward Jay Couisnard won the tip and dropped a quick basket.

Lady Roos defeat Drake

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The UMKC women's basketball team started the season off right by defeating the Drake University Bulldogs in a tight battle, 70-68.

Sophomore guard Dayon Hall-Jones was nothing short of excellence during her first game for the Roos. She scorched the Bulldogs defense for 21 points, going eight of 19 from the field and making four of five free throws.

Seniors say goodbye

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Seniors Jamie Hagerman, Jayme Karlstrom and Kelly Gettinger were honored Nov. 10 during the last home game they will play at Swinney Recreation Center.

Senior Night started the same as any other volleyball game - warm-ups and pep talks with the coaches.

Extra Points

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Larry Johnson (L.J.), as many Kansas City Chiefs fans and NFL enthusiasts know, was recently released from the Chiefs.

The reactions about L.J.'s release have been mixed. Reactions to the news ranged from "Good riddance," to "He was 75 rushing yards away from the franchise record.

Rogues drop final game

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field turned into a rugby pitch Saturday afternoon.

The final game of the Rogues' season ended with a loss to Lincoln-Nebraska, 42-32.

Admission was free for UMKC students and $5 for non-UMKC students. The money made at the gate was donated to the Special Olympics.