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Titan Entertainment Guide
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News Briefs Movies-Hide and Seek Boogeyman Alone in the Dark Music-Jimmy Chamberlin Denver Harbor Olivia Pepper Fashion- Style Scout
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Although details are sketchy, R&B singer Houston gouged his own eye out in a London Hotel, but an explanation for the incident has yet to surface...The lineup for the Coachella Valley Music Festival was announced this weekThe festival, which will take place April 30 and May 1, features the returns of Coldplay, Weezer and Nine Inch Nails as well as performances by the Chemical Brothers, Wilco, Keane, Snow Patrol, Bright Eyes, Prodigy and more…Speaking of Weezer, emo kids finally have something to shrug about. Rivers Cuomo recently announced
that Weezer’s fifth studio album is almost finished and hopes to have it ready for a May release. The album’s first single, “Beverly Hills,” will hit the airwaves sometime in March…Beck’s new album, “Guero,” will hit the streets with three different versions on March 29…Lamb of God have been banned from playing the churchowned Great Western Forum as an opener for Slipknot because the band was formerly known as “Burn the Priest”…Kenny Chesney knocked The Game off the top of the charts as he sold 310,000 copies of “Be As You Are”...Although Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have been tied up with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “The Corpse Bride,”
Depp will soon again jump into the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man’s Chest” which has been slated for a 2006 release…In the next three years, superheroes will be all over the silver screen. 2005 brings Batman, Constantine and the Fantastic Four to theaters, 2006 marks the return of Superman as well as the X-Men and Ghostrider and Spiderman 3 is scheduled for a May 2007 release…Justin Timberlake met up with LL Cool J one last time this week to shoot the final scenes of his movie debut “Edison”. —Compiled by Niyaz Pirani
Top 10 Albums 1. The Game new entry “The Documentary” (Aftermath/GUnit) 2. Green Day No. 1 “American Idiot” (Reprise) 3. Eminem No. 2 “Encore” (Shady/Aftermath) 4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz No. 5 “Crunk Juice” (BME) 5. John Legend No. 4 “Get Lifted” (Good Music/Columbia) 6. Kelly Clarkson No. 6 “Breakaway” (RCA) 7. Usher No. 7 “Confessions” (LaFace) 8. Ludacris No. 9 “The Red Light District” (Disturbing The Peace/Def Jam South) 9. Various Artists No. 10 “Now 17” (EMI/Universal/Sony BMG/Zomba) 10. Destiny’s Child No. 11 “Destiny Fulfilled” (Columbia)
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REVIEW MOVIE
‘Hide and Seek’ is scary yet predictable By ANNA LOUSTAUNAU For the Titan
“One one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand … come out, come out, wherever you are…” Twentieth Century Fox’s “Hide and Seek” soars with darkly talented actors and spooky surprise deaths, but ends in a bloodbath of predictability and some confusion for more inquisitive viewers. Starring the infamously sinister Robert De Niro and the dazzling young Dakota Fanning, along with Famke Janssen and Elizabeth Shue, “Hide and Seek” is already undeniably full of flair and star power; however the film leads predictable path of expected crime and unoriginal unveiling as it nears its climax. The story unfolds as psychologist David Calloway (De Niro) and his young daughter Emily (Fanning) moving to a quiet upstate home after his wife’s sudden death, which she happened to tragically witness. Things start looking better when Emily claims to have made a new friend named Charlie, but since David has never seen him, he, along with fellow doctor Katherine (Janssen), believe that Charlie is invisible but may be a positive influence for his gloomy daughter.
Soon enough, this maniac “act” takes a dangerous and violent route towards some gruesome events, involving David’s almost-romantic interest Elizabeth (Shue) and other innocent creatures, in what Emily believes to simply be a child’s game of “Hide and Seek.” Although De Niro was excellent at portraying the loyal father role, it was really 10 year-old Fanning who stole the show with her shadowy performance as murky Emily, using her ability to pull both physical and emotional strength to become the charming, yet treacherous child. There were times when the audience was even chilled by the small gleam of evil in Fanning’s eye as she plotted her next move on the “game board of life” behind her father’s trusting back. While Janssen showed serious potential as the supportive doctor for Emily, she did not have enough lines to bloom fully and therefore appeared to be a small character in the story. Shue was in the same boat as well, only getting a small amount of screen time to display her sweet side before literally falling into the background. Nevertheless, both women were great assets to the film with their bright spirits and refreshing senses of innocence among immorality; literally adding color to the ordi-
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David Callaway (Robert De Niro ) tries to get the truth from his daughter’s (Dakota Fanning) new friend. nary pallet of a typical scary story. Though “Hide and Seek” was a bit unsurprising at times and a little slow as well, the story displayed various shocking twists and a final sad revelation that left viewers
breathless and asking questions long after the flick has ended. In short, whilst “Hide and Seek” is exploding with astounding acting, maniacal mind games and a small dose of anticipated interac-
tions, it is not the new “Exorcist” or “Carrie” that viewers are hoping it will be. It is purely a freaky flick for people to indulge their fears in for the weekend.
‘Boogeyman’ lacks thrills, suspense BY SHANNON HEWKIN Daily Titan Staff
“Boogeyman,” which opened Friday makes it perfectly clear that whatever is hiding in the closet or under the bed is neither scary nor disturbing—it’s mind-numbingly boring. In fact, the only thing frightening about the boogeyman is that Ghost House Pictures spent money to make such a movie. Director Stephen T. Kay’s “Boogeyman” follows Tim Jensen (7th Heaven’s Barry Watson), a man in his 20’s terrorized by memories of his father being dragged into the closet of his childhood bedroom by the boogeyman and never coming out. But when he visits a children’s psychiatric hospital and speaks to the doctor that has been treating him since his father disappeared, it becomes clear that Tim might be using the boogeyman story as an alternative to the possibility that Tim’s father simply left the family, as others believe. As Tim faces his fears, he finds a house full of memories he must confront and demons he must fight
off. Tim’s exploration of the house lacks the feeling of suspense created by better horror flicks and instead relies on carefully-timed music designed, by the sheer volume of it, to make the heart beat frantically and the body jump involuntarily. The closet scenes, which should have been some of the most imaginative and haunting parts of the movie, were the equivalent of a scarecrow in a field being mistaken for a person. The confrontation scene is where “Boogeyman” really falters. As Tim and Kate (Emily Deschanel), a childhood friend, cling to furniture to avoid getting sucked into the windstorm coming from the closet, Tim faces the boogeyman. The whole encounter is more amusing than terrifying and leaves more questions than answers. At the end of the movie, however, the biggest question that most people in the theater had was how they could get back the hour and a half they spent watching “Boogeyman.”
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MOVIE REVIEW
Video game adaption falters on screen BY JAMEELA T. ABDULLAH For the Titan
“Alone in the Dark,” is a chaotic piece of handiwork with horrible acting and sloppily stitched together thematic cliches. Newbie director Uwe Boll, whose 2003 effort, the marginally less bad, “The House of the Dead,” also took its cue from the game industry. That’s 0 for 2. Wouldn’t you think he would get a clue and stop making bad game to movie adaptation flops? The movie starts with an impenetrable back story that is slowly scrolled across the screen while a solemn narrator reads the portentous text that establishes a mood of instant confusion. Much of it babbles on about the ill fate of an ancient culture called Abskani, who foolishly opened the portal to another dimension, letting in some very evil creatures. Once freed, the creatures destroy the Abskani race completely. The movie’s opening scene flashes back 22 years to a sinister mad scientist, Professor Hudgens’ (Mathew Walker) terrible experiments on a group of orphan children, merging them into mon-
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Christian Slater stars as Edward Carnby in “Alone in the Dark.” sters. The next scene fast forwards to the present day. The orphans have all grown up and remain sleepers waiting to be reawakened by the return of the evil creatures. Christian Slater plays Edward Carnby, a paranormal investigator
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with a sordid past. It turns out that Carnby is one of twenty orphans who disappeared after being implanted with a spinal-shaped parasite two decades earlier. He’s also is a former agent for the mysterious paranormal inves-
tigation Bureau 713; all of the agents have been contaminated with the alien life-form. Lucky for Carnby, a childhood brush with near electrocution has neutralized the alien within, leaving him free to save the world from the fate that befell the Abskani Culture. For answers, Carnby turns to ex-girlfriend, Aline Cedrac, (Tara Reid) an accomplished (she has a hair bun and brainy glasses to prove it) anthropologist specializing in Abskani artifacts. Unfortunately, Reid doesn’t play smart very well. Eventually, the two join forces with Stephen Dorff’s over heated, tough guy government agent Richard Burke, solving the mystery of an ancient artifact, fending off nasty, superimposed creatures and keeping the world (or at least Vancouver) safe from evil. “Alone in the Dark” does have an original plot, a completely incomprehensible grab bag of tricks from “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Dawn of the Dead” and “Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan.” At one point, Boll gives up on telling the story and lunches along into a bloody music-video sequence in which Slater, Reid and a posse of cops blow away
monsters to the sound of weird crunching heavy metal. I was really looking forward to seeing a Christian Slater movie again, but this was less than a triumphant return. He runs through most of the film in 80’s retro gear: a black ribbed tank top and brown leather trench coat, frequently uttering cryptic lines about his fear of the dark. Being afraid of the dark is what keeps must of us alive. The plot struggles to unfold on several levels. Thanks to the magic of Hollywood, the script uses every possible device to keep its audience informed. In addition to its exposition of off-screen events through dialogue, voiceovers offer background information on the baffling scenes being played out before our bewildered eyes. Sadly, it’s all done in vain, as no amount of explanation can givecoherence to such a disorganized mess. There’s nothing exciting or particularly scary about this movie, except the conceptual horror of the acting. What can you honestly expect from a movie based on the Atari video game? This one should have gone straight to video.
INTERVIEW MUSIC
Jimmy Chamberlin smashes out solo album BY MELISSA BOBBITT For the Titan
Keith Moon, Neil Peart, Lars Ulrich and Jimmy Chamberlin— arguably four of the best drummers of all time. But Chamberlin, formerly of the alternative behemoth Smashing Pumpkins and the short-lived Zwan, has something the other legends don’t: a solo album. Life Begins Again, his sprawling and kicky jazz-fusion album, combines Chamberlin’s powerhouse pounding with languid guitars reminiscent of early Pumpkins material. Throw in a few notable cameos by old buddies Billy Corgan, Rob Dickinson of Catherine Wheel and Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and you’ve got the recipe for some seriously smooth ear candy. Chamberlin said he didn’t want his solo album to be just him hammering away on the skins. “I kind of look at it less of a drummer record than a music record,” he said. But he also wasn’t keen on providing vocals himself. “I’m not that great of a singer,” he said with a chuckle, citing his sole singing stint on one song on the 1995 Pumpkins album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Hence, he enlisted the help of Billy Mohler, an associate he met in 2001 when Mohler auditioned for Zwan. He didn’t get the gig then, but Chamberlin vowed to work with him in the future. Together, they crafted surreal, surging melodies under the guise of the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex. Mohler attended to most of the song structuring and guitars but left most of the lyrics to Chamberlin (nix the ode to the drummer’s daughter AudreyElla, “Lullabye,”
sung huskily by Medley. The former Pumpkin said Medley signed on because “he’s actually Billy Mohler’s godfather. It speaks volumes about Bill’s character to branch out and do something that’s really not his style.”) As a fledgling lyricist, Chamberlin drew influences from “everything from my cat, my daughter, my mother, my world experience” to tell dreamy pop tales of positive energy. He said the album’s themes are “freedom of spirit, adventure, passion for what you do.” Especially close to his heart is “Loki Cat,” an ethereal track featuring Corgan on vocals. “Loki was my cat who died of lymphoma,” Chamberlin said. “The song is basically about loss and physical gain in a spiritual sense.” Whatever Chamberlin does when it comes to music, reflects just how full of love he is. The Complex played two nights in January at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles and the drummer’s smile practically illuminated the dark club. The live act, consisting of Chamberlin, Mohler, Sean Woolstenhulme of Abandoned Pools on guitar and Adam Benjamin on keyboards, brought a more sonic and commanding flavor to the lush sounds of Life Begins Again. The wickedly raw pulse of “Cranes of Prey” incited an ocean of bobbing heads in the audience and the jovial groove “Newerwaves” showcased Mohler’s agility on bass and his sensitive vocals. But the concerts belonged to Chamberlin, one usually accustomed to churning out furious beats in the background. He finally took center stage to thank the fans, sign autographs and pose for pictures as bewildered gawkers hailed him as the
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best drummer ever. Life has truly begun again for Chamberlin, 40. He kicked a heroin habit that got him fired from the Pumpkins in 1996 and survived the swift rise and fall of his other band with Corgan, the giddy guitar-laden Zwan. He recently relocated from his native Chicago to Los Angeles because “besides working with Billy [Corgan], I felt my music was stagnating. The music community
[in L.A.] is great. And it’s certainly a lot warmer.” Chamberlin said the SoCal atmosphere is more accommodating for raising his daughter with wife Lori and for the type of unique music he longed to create. “I just don’t think they [the public] realize there is honest music out there in this world of prepackaged sound bites,” he said. Jam master Jimmy had such a great time recording the album and
working with his new cohorts that he hopes to return to the studio as soon as possible to make a sequel to Life. He said that he never intends on retiring from the music biz. “I don’t really envy people who look forward to retirement because that means they’re doing something they don’t like.” Chamberlin picked up the sticks at a young age and immediately felt liberated. “I retired at age 8,” he said.
A ‘scenic’ look at San Diego band Denver Harbor BY BRIAN TAYLOR Daily Titan Staff
If you were to ask most aspiring musicians if they would be satisfied with a 7-year career, two trips out on the Vans Warped Tour, a video on MTV, substantial radio play and the sale of more than 400,000 albums, chances are they would say yes. But that is not the case for former Fenix*TX front man Will Salazar. The 2002 break-up of Fenix*TX left Salazar and bandmate Chris Lewis with some newly written music and the urge to find a new band to play them. While working on album artwork for the band F.o.N. graphic artist Shauna Salazar (Will’s Wife), introduced the talented brothers Aaron and Ilan Ruben to her husband.
With the addition of Aaron (bass) and Ilan (drums), Will (vocals/guitar) and Chris (guitar) now had a band with no shortage of talent. At just 16-years-old Ilan holds claim to the title of “Best Undiscovered Drummer Under 18” by Modern Drummer magazine. And under the tutelage of Blink 182’s Travis Barker, landed himself in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest musician ever to play at Woodstock, 12. But the kid dubbed as a “schizophrenic musical genius” by his bandmates isn’t weighed down by his early success. “There’s no pressure when you know you’re good at what you do” Ilan said. “But I’m always trying to get better.” With all the musical pieces in place the band still didn’t have a
name. After compiling a list of potential monikers, Salazar posted them on an Internet forum frequented by former Fenix*TX fans and asked them to chose. Denver Harbor was the name chosen by fans, although Salazar admitted he was partial to the runner-up Dirty Sanchez. The San Diego based rock group has been hard at work since their first show in March of 2003. After releasing their independent album “Extended Play” in April of 2004, Universal Records signed them to a contract in June. “We got signed on a Friday, went in the studio for pre-production on Monday and started recording the following Monday,” Aaron said. “The day after mastering [the album] we went on tour. It’s been non-stop for the last couple months.”
In their short existence, Denver Harbor has toured with Sugarcult, Story Of The Year, Flogging Molly and most recently Lit. Ideally they’d like to be out on the road with the Foo Fighters and The Mars Volta, more out of respect for their creativity and open-minded fans rather than the similarity of their music. “Really though, I’d just like to tour and get out on the road with anyone,” said Will. While out on tour their fulllength debut “Scenic” hit the shelves in October. The release of “Scenic” has garnered mixed reviews claiming that the songs are too different from one another. But that was the intention according to Aaron. “No matter how distinct the sound may be, it just gets boring when a bands’ songs sound the
same,” he said. “Obviously all of are songs have a link, but I can’t say there are two songs on the album that sound the same,” added Ilan. “And I’m proud of that. The album is a fusion of hardcore punk, ska, and rock. Case in point is their ability to bang out the fast paced pit starter “Xenophobia,” slow it down with “All I Want” and then take the crowd on the musical roller coaster that is “The Ride.” Denver Harbor hopes to sell albums while on tour in the near future. But the guys are enjoying their recent time off by kicking back at home, playing video games, bowling, and just trying to live the dream. For more information on Denver Harbor visit their website at www. denverharbor.net.
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MUSIC REVIEW
Pepper loves its fans and weed
Punk band lacks talent, orginality BY RENA SLUTSKE Daily Titan Staff
On its self-titled debut, it is clear that Olivia the Band likes Jesus. These bleach-toothed, wannabe Hollister models prove they are nothing more than a Blink-182 knockoff, with none of the energy or integrity of their idols. Although the band's message is, for the most part, positive, this group has no talent and will not be able to stand up to their punk rivals or stronger Christian bands. The band members may be inspired by groups such as Pen-
nywise and Sprung Monkey, but their washed-out melodies cannot bring the energy of listening to either of those bands. Unlike Blink-182, there are no catchy riffs, nothing that would make you want to bob your head and listen on to what the band has to say. And what they have to say is… well, they like Jesus. A lot. They are being marketed as a mainstream band, and yet, they are isolating any secular listener who comes across their album. The song “Heaven” is pretty much about Jesus coming, taking vengence on the heathens, and be-
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ing declared king once more. The song “39” is about the 39 lashes that Jesus took before the crucifixion. Although the messages of their songs are positive, the isolation they create for listeners is enough to make them not want to listen. But they should look on the bright side: they always have futures in either becoming preachers or Ambercrombie and Fitch models.
An 80-minute concert release is a tricky proposition for a relatively young band. Flaws tend to be exposed as discerning consumers get a chance to take a more critical look at the shows that seem like shining displays of perfect disorder when experienced in the flesh. For Hawaiian-surf-bums Pepper, it’s a mixed bag of strengths and weaknesses on display in “Pepper Live,” a 18-song career spanning DVD shot over two nights at The Troubadour in Los Angeles last November. Three albums into their young career, Costa Mesa-based Volcom Records obviously believes Pepper has the fans to justify the ultimate in rock and roll excess: releasing live material. From the looks of the Pepper faithful on these two nights, the label’s faith looks well founded. In fact, the band seems to inspire an almost Grateful Dead-esque loyalty in its female-surfer-stoner fan base. Musically, Pepper lays down self-described “Kona-dub” rock,
and it's danceable, throbbing and occasionally psychedelic. Sort of the ultimate party music for fans of Sublime’s genre-defying reggae. What sounds like the ultimate strength though, becomes a weakness. It’s almost too much of a good thing. Eventually, halfway through, one starts to suspect that drummer Yesod Williams is playing the exact same drum beats and fills in EVERY DAMN SONG. Also, every song seems to be about getting high, having sex or getting high and having sex at the same time. Also weak are the songs themselves, they don t have consistently strong melodies, especially the pre- In With The Old material. However, two songs from their latest album bode well for future songwriting efforts. During “Ashes” and “Love Affair,” the band finally finds songs worthy of its abundant attitude. If anything, this release is a sign that Pepper’s best days are not yet here. However, if one can look past the constant and annoying references to punami (some kind of slang for female genitalia) then this might still be an enjoyable time-killer DVD.
Difranco tells tales of truth on new CD BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU For the Titan
Ani DiFranco shines in her effort to transform painful childhood memories and tales of lost-loves into a collaboration of intimate songs for her newest release “Knuckle Down. DiFranco’s refreshing attitude is what has labeled her as the “candy apple in a stable of hungry horses” (in a musician’s sense), for she has already racked up an album appearance with Prince, had her tunes covered by Dave Matthews and Chuck D, recorded duets with John Gorka, composed 20 previously liberating CD’s, compiled two DVD’s, and produced her own “self-sufficiency” record label Righteous Babe Records, within the last fifteen years. DiFranco is possibly best known for her independent sound of “folk punk” mixed with jazzy funk undertones. DiFranco’s latest collection “Knuckle Down,” consists of twelve heart-wrenching lyrical tales of truth and mortification, explicitly displaying her personal struggles of acceptance, her mature path of self-righteousness,
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and her heart, all beneath the surface of engaging guitar tunes. Incorporating pieces of her acknowledged bisexual identity and tidbits of her private sorrows, Difranco has managed to nail another successful album into her discography. Though the tunes tend to be a bit repetitive on occasion, “Knuckle Down” hits the spot for comforting women in times of need, cleansing biased individuals, or as just a friendly fireside companion. With fancy packaging, a booklet of lyrics, and an inspiriting CD, Difranco’s “Knuckle Down” is an excellent folk addition to successes Beth Orton and Bonnie Raitt and a great gift idea for free-thinking females.
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STYLE SCOUT
SALOME’S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your natural Arian leadership qualities make you the person others will follow in tackling that important project. But don’t get so involved in the work that you neglect your personal life. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor sorting through your possessions, both at work and at home, to start giving away what you don’t use, don’t need or don’t like. Relax later with someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The issues are not quite as clear as they should be. That’s why you need to avoid getting involved in disputes between colleagues at work or between relatives or personal friends CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll get lots of support from others if you own up to your mistake quickly and include a full and honest explanation. Learn from this experience so that you don’t repeat it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be some early confusion over a major
move, whether it’s at work or at home. But once you get a full breakdown of what it entails, it should be easier to deal with. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Creating order out of chaos, even in the most untidy spaces, should be no problem for organized Virgos. So go ahead and do it, and then accept praise from impressed colleagues. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Whether it’s for business purposes or just for leisure, a trip might be just what you need right now. You would benefit both from a change of scenery and from meeting new people. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While things generally go well this week, a romantic situation seems to have stalled. But you can restart it if you want to. Then again, maybe this is a chance to reassess the situation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A meeting that was promised quite a while back could finally happen. So be sure you’re prepared with every-
thing you’ll need to make your case sound convincing and doable. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace blunder could create a problem down the line unless you deal with it right now to see how and why it happened. Don’t be surprised at what you might learn. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjustments are called for. Be honest with yourself as you decide what to keep, what to discard and what to change. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Letting yourself be bathed in the outpouring of love and support from those who care for you will help you get through a difficult period sooner rather than later. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an uncanny gift for reaching out to all people and creating bridges of understanding among them. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GOVERNMENT: When did the U.S. Supreme Court become a ninemember body? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The term “Rosie the Riveter” came out of which war? 3. HISTORY: The Jacobins were a radical group of which movement? 4. MOVIES: When was “The Muppet Movie” released? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What two nations does the 38th parallel divide? 6. BUSINESS: What large company has its headquarters in Golden, Colo.? 7. PRESIDENTS: Which former vice president wrote a novel called “The Canfield Decision”? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which creature’s diet consists solely of eucalyptus leaves? 9. LANGUAGE: What does “expound” mean?
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10. FOOD: What type of food is ricotta? Answers 1. 1869 , 2. World War II, 3. French Revolution, 4. 1979, 5. North and South Korea, 6. Coors, 7. Spiro T. Agnew wrote the novel about the downfall of a vice president. 8. Koala bear 9. To explain in detail 10. Cheese
Fashion reflects a sporty society BY KELLY HICKMAN Daily Titan columnist
It’s hard to imagine a world where we’d be seen walking around campus, more or less playing baseball or tennis, in three-piece suits or wide hoop skirts with tight-fitting bodices; but in the wake of the 20th century, that was the case. Because of the conservative times, women's swimming attire for example, consisted of onepiece swimsuits equipped with leggings and a skirt covering the suit itself (can you imagine what those people would think of the thong bikini?) By the 1920s, sports became an essential part of life, and the uncomfortable uniforms of yesteryear weren’t. Designers began constructing clothing that was wearable and comfortable. Baseball hats and visors were created to block out the sun during games and are now worn as fashion statements or for some, to cover up a bad hair day. The original tennis ankle-length skirts shrank to a knee-length for easier movement and now have evolved into mini barelythere skirts to show off great legs. Today, the Nike swoosh logo is just as recognizable as the monogram LV letters on a Louis Vuitton bag. The casual athletic look has become a fashion staple in our everyday lives. Take a look around, you won’t find people wearing Prada pumps but rather Puma sneakers. Much of what we wear today is an indication of our sportsdriven society. Adidas track jackets were originally worn for sport, but are now worn for style. Carefully constructed skate shoes like DVS and Adio were made for skateboarding and are now adorned for comfort. Team jerseys are seen sported more off the court than on. Yesterday’s basketball and football throwbacks are just as coveted as vintage Valentino cocktail dresses. The runway’s fashion elite have also delved into this trendy stock. Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs and Chanel have all launched sports-driven collections. Sean P. Diddy Combs recently debuted his Sean John designed alternate jersey uniform for the NBA s Dallas Mavericks. In turn, the sports industry itself is getting more fashion-savvy. This year, Adidas celebrated the 35th year anniversary of the Superstar shoe and has released the Superstar 35 Collection. Adidas invited fashion folk as well as other names in the music and art industries such as Upper Playground and Disney to each design a Superstar signature piece as part of the limited-edition collection. There’s even an Andy Warhol-inspired sneaker up for grabs. With the ever-evolving wave of style getting sporty, this is one trend that I hope doesn’t get played out. Kelly Hickman is a senior journalism major. Catch her column every Thursday in Full Effect.
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