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Daring Artistic Venture in Smalltown USA

Remember when Retroactive was still on North Anthony? You might have gone there when you needed a costume, or if you were really into vintage clothes. As you sorted through the piles, you noticed it may have been like going through your own closet: the stacks and stacks of clothes were thrown every which way and you found things later you didn’t even know you had.

While there may not be any local vintage stores left, a new business opened just an hour and a half Northwest of Fort Wayne, in Elkhart.

Elkhart, Indiana is the RV manufacturing capitol of the world and, just a few years ago, it had the highest unemployment rate in the country. Elkhart’s economy was so bad the city got national attention from the press and then-Senator Barack Obama. But let me be honest: Elkhart has never had a good track record when it comes to retail. Growing up, it was common place for your favorite restaurant to shut down without notice, and you got used to the idea that you never get too attached to a particular store because it would likely be gone in a week or two. Elkhart is retail poison, and I honestly believe that it boils down to the fact that no one wants to spend money there. Or maybe it is because they don’t really have it.

Bottom line, opening a new business there is risky. Actually, it is like playing Russian roulette with your finances, especially for a store that caters to such a niche market as a vintage clothing store.

Ryan Lawrence and Doni Funkhouser are either insanely confident or simply crazy, because they are doing just that.

Lawrence and Funkhouser’s Mod Closet is a lower-level shop in the basement of an old print shop on Main Street in downtown Elkhart. I paid Lawrence a visit to talk about the shop and see his perspective on maintaining a vintage boutique in Elkhart. He was sitting at his desk with eyes locked on an art piece he was finishing, surrounded in all colors and sizes of Sharpie markers. I am royally greeted as all Mod Closet customers are, and immediately welcomed into whatever conversation was going on before my arrival.

“Let me finish green,” he tells me.

There’s no mistaking Lawrence and Funkhouser are artists first.

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Mod Closet is immaculately designed and cozy, yet you don’t feel you’re in northern Indiana anymore.

Retro furnishings line the floor and walls - every inch is made to feel like a 1960s New York boutique. Being in Mod Closet is akin to being in Disney World, as you never feel any disconnect from the atmosphere while you’re there. I sit down with Lawrence and begin to talk about his business.

Lawrence moved to Elkhart from San Francisco and began to get involved acting in local films and meeting local artists. This is where he met Doni Funkhouser. After hanging out at 24-hour diners and making art together, Lawrence and Funkhouser moved in together. The pair were both working day jobs, and making art at night under the pseudonym “Dr. Funlaw,” a combination of the couple’s last names.

Mod Closet was originally planned to be an art gallery.

“We wanted something that was more relatable to the community,” Lawrence recalled.

The fact that Funkhouser had a growing collection of vintage clothing made it a clear decision to start a vintage clothing store. Mod Closet’s goal was never to make a lot of money. Lawrence and Funkhouser wanted Mod Closet to be a place where people could hang out for a couple of hours and make art, as well as find vintage wear.

The first thing you notice when you try on clothing from Mod Closet is the smell of rather the lack thereof - Mod Closet’s clothes are virtually free of any offensive odors that plague many other vintage and used clothing stores. Lawrence says that everything Mod Closet sells is individually hand washed and cleaned to the specifications of the materials that the item is made of, which ensures cleanliness and longevity.

In the back of Mod Closet is a long room entirely devoted to creating art, where anyone who is so inclined can go and create. Mod Closet is the couple’s creative love child, and it is their passion to bring some culture to Elkhart, and provide a place for everyone to feel welcome and make creativity arise.

These two chose a difficult spot to open shop, but they’re not in it to make a killing - they want art to flourish in Elkhart, that is Mod Closet’s true mission. They care enough about the city they live in to withstand its terrible economy and grace its residents with their presence. It’s people like this that make changes, it just takes a bit of ambition and a whole lot of courage.

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IPFW freshman Nick Tash will face off against nine other candidates on Tuesday, May 3, for Fort Wayne City Council At-Large. Tash, who is majoring in theater, spoke to The Communicator by e-mail about his plans.

Kelly McLendon (KM): What made you want to run for City Council At-Large?

Nick Tash (NT): I’ve always wanted to do some sort of public service. I knew I always wanted to try to make a difference in the community and by doing so, make a larger impact on the world. I felt that seeking public office was the best way to make a difference.

I also feel very strongly that the voice of my generation and the youth of this community isn’t accurately represented at the council table and in decision-making processes in general. I want to redress this disparity. There is certainly a gap between the hopes and prospects of younger citizens and what the powers that be are interested in. We’ve always been told that we are the future but no one seems to be interested in taking us seriously. I think it’s time to change that.

KM: How did your experience in high school, serving as class president, bridge the gap for your interest in running for elected office?

NT: Being president of the class was something I always wanted to do, and by God, I did it, and against all expectations. This was also out of a desire to make a valuable contribution, which I hope my administration achieved.

I think the thing it prepared me most for was a rigorous campaign process, as the person I went up against was thought to be a shoo-in. I think it also taught me some valuable lessons about organization and the subtle art of getting people to help you out.

KM: How have your studies as a theater major at IPFW impacted your political interests?

NT: Theater is the perfect school for the person wanting to make a difference and engender any sort of change, in that theater is intensely interested in the human condition and all that entails.

As a student of theater, you also become a student of humanity, and if you want to be any good at it, you’ve got to have a pretty keen sense and compassion for humanity. You sort of fine tune your

receptors. I honestly think more theater people should be more actively engaged in civic life because they have this rich knowledge.

Not only that but the theater teaches you a lot about personal responsibility. You are responsible for learning your lines, you are responsible for showing up to rehearsal on time, etc. But it also forces you to look at the bigger picture because you’re not only responsible for yourself but you are also intrinsically responsible for the success of the production.

KM: One of your interests includes making Fort Wayne more environmentally friendly. What ways do you think this can be accomplished?

NT: Increasingly, the environment has become a big concern in our public discourse. My interest in building a more environmentally-conscious city comes from a very selfish place: I want to continue to live on a health planet, and I want my children and their children to be able to share that same gift.

I share the same sentiment that the great astronomer and philosopher Carl Sagan expressed when he said that we had a responsibility to preserve and cherish the only home we’ve ever known. It’s true. For the moment we’ve got nowhere else to go if we royally screw up this place.

I’m of the opinion that the green revolution begins at the local level. If we’re going to do anything about combating or mitigating climate issues, it has to start here at home. So, that’s why I feel that Fort Wayne has sort of lagged behind on this issue.

Back during his final term in office, [former mayor] Graham Richard signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Agreement, which was signed by 500 other American mayors, which pledge to do the three following things: “- Strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol targets in their own communities, through actions ranging from anti-sprawl land-use policies to urban forest restoration projects to public information campaigns; - Urge their state governments, and the federal government, to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the greenhouse gas emission reduction target suggested for the United States in the Kyoto Protocol - 7% reduction from 1990 levels by 2012; and

- Urge the U.S. Congress to pass the bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation, which would establish a national emission trading system,” [according to usmayors.org].

Aside from converting a number of Citilink buses to hybrid technology and greater availability of larger recycling bins, we haven’t seen a tremendous amount of headway on these issues.

NT: Now, the question is: what sort of things can be done to better accomplish these goals?

I think it may be worth our while to look into converting all municipal buildings to solar power or wind power or some such alternative resource within, say, five years.

I also think we should consider beefing up and really promoting our public transportation system - make it a truly viable option for commuters, which could be a difficult thing for a city of such sprawl. We truly are a city of cars, and a lot of that is because of the city’s layout. But I think we need to work on getting transportation out to more places that we have right now. I think much can be done with promoting green building practices within the city limits.

KM: What else should voters know about you?

NT: They should know that I’m not interested in empty promises and spouting buzzwords. I’m interested in making a real and tangible difference.

I’m interested in action.

I’m also interested in reinvigorating and re-energizing the youth population. I know better than anybody how alienated and apathetic they feel because in a certain sense, they have become alienated in the process. I want to be able to speak for them at the council table.

The Communicator does not endorse any candidate for the election of City Council AtLarge or any other election. The other candidates running for City Council At-Large include: Ivan Hood--R, Marty Bender--R, John Crawford--R, E.K. Newman III--R, John H. Shoaff--D, Thomas J. Freistroffer--R, Gordon Anthony--D, George Guido--D and Tommy Schrader--D.

Senate stalls same-sex marriage vote

Colleen Sikorski

Indiana Daily Student

The Indiana Senate delayed voting on House Joint Resolution 6 on Wednesday, which would amend Indiana’s constitution to ban same-sex marriage.

The Senate will vote on the amendment, sponsored by Rep. Eric Turner, R-Cicero, this week. Several Indiana residents testified at the Tuesday hearing.

IU associate law professor Deborah Widiss and representatives from Indiana companies Eli Lilly and Co. and Cummins, Inc., testified against the amendment.

Representatives from the Alliance Defense Fund and the American Family Association of Indiana testified in favor of the amendment.

Consideration of the bill also sparked a Monday rally against the adoption of the constitutional amendment. Widiss testified that “HJR-6, as drafted, is vague, and may therefore have unintended consequences.” She named the ban of benefits for domestic partners and the recognition of civil unions as possible effects. “Even individuals who are firmly opposed to same-sex marriage should not vote for the amendment because it is unnecessary and could have unintended and unfortunate consequences,” Widiss said.

She said the amendment is unnecessary because Indiana law already prohibits same-sex marriage. In 1997, Indiana passed a Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between one man and one woman. The act also prohibits Indiana from recognizing same-sex marriages that are legal in other states.

In 2005, an Indiana court of appeals declared DOMA constitutional.

This is not the first time Indiana has attempted to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.

The General Assembly voted for this amendment in 2005. However, the amendment was not passed the following year.

The Indiana House of Representatives passed the amendment last month.

If the Senate passes the amendment, it will have to be approved by the next General Assembly in 2013 and 2014. Hoosiers would then vote on the amendment in a 2014 referendum.

Micah Clark, spokesperson for the AFAI, said amending the constitution is a crucial step to protect the current same-sex marriage ban. Clark said people, not courts, should decide whether to permit same-sex marriage. “Two-thirds of the states have amended their constitutions because of the legal challenges that have occurred,” Clark said. “For example, Iowa had a law similar to ours (and then) had same-sex marriages forced on them by the courts.”

Rick Sutton, member of the board of directors for Indiana Equality, said opposing this amendment is “front and center” for his organization. “Now the opponents want to grind their boot heels into us until it’s taken out,” Sutton said, referring to the 1997 DOMA law currently on the books. “We vigorously object.”

Busby agrees. “A good education lasts your life expectancy,” he said.

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Heels, Glitter and Beards: The Drag Show

Photos courtesy of: Kristan Mensch

In an effort to raise money and awareness for IPFW’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Resource Center and Fort Wayne Pride, an all-ages drag show was held March 19, in the Walb Student Union Ballroom.

The show cycled through a cast of repeating performers - featuring drag queens including Paige Turner, Della Licious, Latina Garrett and Miss Tekela, as well as some drag kings, who assumed different attire in between lip-syncing sessions.

A plethora of wardrobes crossed the stage during the various performances, ranging from clothing with images of cash printed on them to dresses with collars reminiscent of those donned by Power Rangers in the 1990s.

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“My experience at the drag show was epic. Something that I have never seen done before,” said student Ja’Rika Smith, recalling the energy felt during the show provided by the performers and the audience alike. “The acts were beyond extravagant which lead me to believe the people performing were defiantly passionate about what they were doing.”

“This event also displayed the importance of being who you are and being happy with who you are,” Smith added.

With a hot spotlight and clouds of glitter flickering through the air in trails after some performers, the audience would interact and contribute to the cause by either approaching the stage and offering cash - which was offered as a tip in a fashion comparable to those given to exotic dancers - or the performer would walk through the isles and rows of seating while collecting the cash.

During some points of the performances, the audience interaction with the performers would effectively become a part of the show. One of the children in the audience, a young girl, kissed a performer on the cheek and, with a smile, contributed by donating.

In another occasion, one of the performers approached what appeared to be an elderly woman in the audience and kissed her with all the enthusiasm of a strong performance.

“I think that there should have been a minimum age. Like, high school and up,” commented Cory Waite, an attendee. “I didn’t enjoy seeing the small kids there, and the queens had to censor themselves for them.”

Nevertheless, the event was a two-hour celebration of acceptance and gender identification which presented a chance to raise funds for The Resource Center and Fort Wayne Pride. The atmosphere was welcoming and the pamphlet made available at the event clarified that sentiment, stating that the center aims to “create a campus climate where all community members are encouraged to promote and defend diversity.”

According to Chris Schlarb, one of the event organizers, 208 people attended the drag show. There were program evaluations that were handed out during the show that provide information for The Resource Center, such as demographics, how people had found out about the show and what people may have learned from the experience. The Resource Center ultimately made $520 after splitting admission prices with Fort Wayne Pride.

State Displays ‘Green’ Progress

Officials say environmental initiatives are improving Michael Auslen

Indiana Daily Student

In 2007, Forbes Magazine ranked Indiana 49th on its list of “America’s greenest states.” West Virginia was the only state ranked lower than the Hoosier State.

According the Forbes article, Indiana, along with Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and West Virginia “all suffer from a mix of toxic waste, lots of pollution and consumption and no clear plans to do anything about it. Expect them to remain that way.”

But state officials now say that perception of Indiana is inaccurate.

Keith Baugues, assistant commissioner of the office of air quality at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and Amy Hartsock, public information officer at IDEM, said the Forbes ranking considered statistics other than the numbers used by state agencies and Environmental Protection Agency evaluations.

“What we want to point out is that aesthetics have nothing to do with what a state is doing to protect the environment,” Hartsock said.

Baugues said IDEM uses EPA data to draw its own conclusions about how Indiana compares to other states. Based on this, Indiana is better than the national standards in almost all areas.

Baugues and Hartsock said in recent years IDEM has been cracking down on air and water pollution permits for companies. These permits come with a set of strict requirements.

They also said the state has been working to stop the use of combined sewers, which feed waste water and rain water to the same output without sanitizing the waste water first.

While the state agencies in Indianapolis focus on meeting EPA regulations, the City of Bloomington’s focus has been promoting sustainability, Bloomington Sustainability Coordinator Jacqui Bauer said.

Bauer said Bloomington is one of the few cities in Indiana to have a green building ordinance, which sets environmental standards for city-owned buildings.

“We’re trying to get a handle on where our greatest usage of energy is and where we can improve,” she said.

Bauer also said Bloomington is in a position to be an environmental leader because the community

cares about sustainability initiatives.

“There’s just a huge level of interest in this community in sustainability,” she said. “People really understand the appeal of local food.”

Bloomington is starting to consolidate housing in the downtown area near local businesses that promote sustainable business, as well, Bauer said.

She said the state will begin to be seen as an environmental leader when cities start to put more focus on sustainability.

“Cities are in a really great position to be models of what sustainability can look like,” she said. “I think a lot of cities are getting it.”

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Rebecca Black: Internet’s Biggest Troll?

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By now, we’ve all heard it: the pop-driven new tune by 13-year-old Rebecca Black entitled “Friday.” Some are calling her the female equivalent to Justin Beiber - they both originated on YouTube - while others are simply calling her rubbish. Whatever the stance, Black is making waves within the music industry at the moment.

“Friday” was recently uploaded onto YouTube, and it’s garnered quite a bit of attention. Not just from teenage music fans, but also from celebrities such as Steven Cowell, Daniel Tosh and Jay Sean. Simply put, Black has managed to create a song and music video so absolutely terrible that it’s … good.

That said, the song is nothing short of complete stupidity. The Dan Mohr

lyrics are mind-numbingly bad, the beat is repetitive and obnoxious and Black’s vocals are the epitome of awful. The entire song sounds like nothing but a four year old’s jump rope tune.

The video opens with a sketchbook of sorts doing some sort of magical number. Not the greatest way to start a music video, but it gets worse. Black wakes up and looks at her alarm clock, her hair a complete travesty. Then the words start shooting at your brain like a bullet full of idiocy.

“7 a.m., waking up in the morning. Gotta be fresh, gotta go downstairs. Gotta have my bowl, gotta have cereal,” Black sings.

She really just incorporated her morning routine into her song - even mentioning her choice of breakfast. Surprisingly she didn’t start singing about her preference for Lucky Charms over Apple Jacks.

“Partyin’, partyin’ (yeah!). Partyin’, partyin’ (yeah!) Fun, fun, fun, fun. Lookin’ forward to the weekend,” Black continues.

For three whole lines, she says a total of three words. Okay. And what kind of party is a 13 year old going to be attending? A pizza party?

Certainly not a house party. Oh wait, it turns out it is a house party.

Here’s the best part of the whole song: “Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday. Today is Friday, Friday (partyin’). We-we-we so excited. We so excited. We gonna have a ball today. Tomorrow is Saturday. And Sunday comes afterwards. I don’t want this weekend to end.”

Black gave her audience a lesson on the sequence of the weekdays - and a lesson in terrible grammar to boot.

Just those three parts listed make up the majority of “Friday.”

Black repeats these lyrics over and over again, somehow creating a story about going to a party on the weekend with all her friends - many of which have braces if that tells anything.

After analyzing the lyrics, it becomes incredibly apparent why this song is getting so much attention: it’s so terrible that it’s awesome. People love to poke fun at awful things, and the nay-sayers are the ones giving Black the attention that she is getting so quickly.

“Friday” has gained headline attention recently, and for good reason. Some are saying that she’s merely a joke - an Internet “troll.”

If that’s the case, Black has managed to top some of the Internet’s best memes in a quick amount of time. And again, only time will tell how well Black does with her career. Here’s hoping that we don’t get a song dedicated to the horrors of the beginning of the week entitled “Monday.”

“Friday” can be heard on its origin Web site, YouTube, streamed from last.fm or downloaded from the iTunes store.

This week’s

Trichotillomania An estimated 4 percent of the population has the urge to pull their own hair out. Not even just from the scalp - eyebrows, eyelashes and arms are all included. According to mayoclinic.com, some chew, eat, play with or even rub the pulled-out hair over their lips afterward.

With complex disorders there are usually complex names.

This time, it is trichotillomania.

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The Communicator | March 23, 2011

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Correction

The Red Door EP Ensures Success Lovebettie, a four member on this EP. And for those who aren’t persuaded band known primarily for by their talent, try this on for size: Lovebettie has their sultry, flame-headed relentlessly toured from New York to Chicago and lead singer, may not be too well-known in the scene back again for years. In 2010, the group was invited to just yet, but their musical debut is nothing to scoff at. perform the after-party for Lady Gaga’s Monsters Ball

One of the fastestgrowing regional success stories on the east coast, Lovebettie has managed to captivate audiences all around the country with their smooth, almost blues-inspired rock sounds. All four members consisting of founding members, Alexandra Naples (lead vocals/ piano) and C.T. Fields (guitar/ vocals), and newer members, Dan Mulkeen (bass) and Larry Shotter (drums/percussion) - all lend their talent to this group effort that has gained them popularity and fame in their regional success so far.

Lovebettie’s newest EP, entitled “The Red Door,” is a musical joy ride of eclectic varieties. By combining Photo Courtesy Of : Lipulse.com harmonic melodies with feverish rhythms, the band has managed to create something Tour. That same year, they released two music videos that almost anyone can rave about. for MTV, VH1 and Fuse. Also, they have made it to

Fans of Paramore, Augustana and the top three finalists to play alongside Bon Jovi in an OneRepublic will certainly find something worthwhile upcoming concert tour. To top it all off, Lovebettie is Dan Mohr

The Communicator failed to recognize the artists Andres Montenegro and Allen Etter, of the Dreamscapes and the Subconscious: An Interactive Experience exhibit in the previous issue. They are both professors at IPFW.

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taking part in a full United States tour, which headed down to the South by Southwest music festival over the weekend.

With a total of five new songs to add to the band’s repertoire, “The Red Door” is definitely worth checking out. The EP starts off quick and easy with “Red Roses,” an excellent rock-inspired ballad that could be considered foreshadowing for the rest of the album. “Not Quite Right” is number two on the EP, and is a typical pop/rock song. Following in the footprints comes “Are You Out There,” a beautiful and haunting song about unrequited love.

“The Other Side” follows and brings with it a new “twang” feeling that has yet to be experienced until now. And finishing up the album is “Monsters,” a fantastic, purely rock tune that shouldn’t be missed.

The beautiful, red-headed singer, Alexandra Naples, doesn’t fall short in her deliverance - serenading the listener with perfect vocals while the rest of the band members follow suit by arranging beautiful compositions to fit. Everything falls into place quite nicely when it comes to Lovebettie.

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Explosions In The Sky - Trembling Hands This is the first song they are releasing for their new album. These guys have a very original sound and because they are instrumental, the music takes on many different shades all in just one song..

The Strokes - Machu Picchu ►This song is very weird for The Strokes - it sounds like it belongs in the 1980s. The chorus is very much classic Strokes though. Their new album is shaping up to be a very odd one. There is no doubt that they will gain a lot more fans with this new album, but whether the old fans are ready for this change is another question.

Funeral Party - Finale ►This band is very lively and youthful.

They remind me of an even younger, Young The Giant. The lead singer’s voice is very assertive, and they have a pretty epic crowd chant at the end which made me fall in love

Icona Pop - Manners ►Computer beat with children singing in the chorus. It’s like robot Muppet Babies. The singer’s voice is faint but lovely. That’s probably the best description for this song - It’s weird.

Jessie Ware & Sampha - Valentine This is just a cute little duet. The girl’s voice is very modest and the guy’s voice is very 1990s R&B. Good mix. The song is pretty short and subtle, but it gets the job done.

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Childish Gambino - Lights Turned On ►Troy from “Community” strikes again. This song is pretty dope because it starts off as sort of a band orchestra style beat, then moves into more of a techno build up at the very end. Those two sounds should not go together, but he makes it work.

Other than that, he is rapping with pretty high energy about life, women and being cooler than what people give him credit for.

Grizzly Bear - I Love With You This song is great - it kind of starts off quiet and bluesy, then gets pretty epic throughout.

Arts&Entertainment

Music Movies

The Communicator | March 23, 2011

6-7

Theater

Correction

The Red Door EP Ensures Success Lovebettie, a four member on this EP. And for those who aren’t persuaded band known primarily for by their talent, try this on for size: Lovebettie has their sultry, flame-headed relentlessly toured from New York to Chicago and lead singer, may not be too well-known in the scene back again for years. In 2010, the group was invited to just yet, but their musical debut is nothing to scoff at. perform the after-party for Lady Gaga’s Monsters Ball

One of the fastestgrowing regional success stories on the east coast, Lovebettie has managed to captivate audiences all around the country with their smooth, almost blues-inspired rock sounds. All four members consisting of founding members, Alexandra Naples (lead vocals/ piano) and C.T. Fields (guitar/ vocals), and newer members, Dan Mulkeen (bass) and Larry Shotter (drums/percussion) - all lend their talent to this group effort that has gained them popularity and fame in their regional success so far.

Lovebettie’s newest EP, entitled “The Red Door,” is a musical joy ride of eclectic varieties. By combining Photo Courtesy Of : Lipulse.com harmonic melodies with feverish rhythms, the band has managed to create something Tour. That same year, they released two music videos that almost anyone can rave about. for MTV, VH1 and Fuse. Also, they have made it to

Fans of Paramore, Augustana and the top three finalists to play alongside Bon Jovi in an OneRepublic will certainly find something worthwhile upcoming concert tour. To top it all off, Lovebettie is Dan Mohr

The Communicator failed to recognize the artists Andres Montenegro and Allen Etter, of the Dreamscapes and the Subconscious: An Interactive Experience exhibit in the previous issue. They are both professors at IPFW.

Rave Motion Pictures is proud to present a NEW IMAX theater at:

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taking part in a full United States tour, which headed down to the South by Southwest music festival over the weekend.

With a total of five new songs to add to the band’s repertoire, “The Red Door” is definitely worth checking out. The EP starts off quick and easy with “Red Roses,” an excellent rock-inspired ballad that could be considered foreshadowing for the rest of the album. “Not Quite Right” is number two on the EP, and is a typical pop/rock song. Following in the footprints comes “Are You Out There,” a beautiful and haunting song about unrequited love.

“The Other Side” follows and brings with it a new “twang” feeling that has yet to be experienced until now. And finishing up the album is “Monsters,” a fantastic, purely rock tune that shouldn’t be missed.

The beautiful, red-headed singer, Alexandra Naples, doesn’t fall short in her deliverance - serenading the listener with perfect vocals while the rest of the band members follow suit by arranging beautiful compositions to fit. Everything falls into place quite nicely when it comes to Lovebettie.

“The Red Door” and all prior music by Lovebettie can be listened to on YouTube, streamed from last.fm or purchased from the iTunes store.

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Explosions In The Sky - Trembling Hands This is the first song they are releasing for their new album. These guys have a very original sound and because they are instrumental, the music takes on many different shades all in just one song..

The Strokes - Machu Picchu ►This song is very weird for The Strokes - it sounds like it belongs in the 1980s. The chorus is very much classic Strokes though. Their new album is shaping up to be a very odd one. There is no doubt that they will gain a lot more fans with this new album, but whether the old fans are ready for this change is another question.

Funeral Party - Finale ►This band is very lively and youthful.

They remind me of an even younger, Young The Giant. The lead singer’s voice is very assertive, and they have a pretty epic crowd chant at the end which made me fall in love

Icona Pop - Manners ►Computer beat with children singing in the chorus. It’s like robot Muppet Babies. The singer’s voice is faint but lovely. That’s probably the best description for this song - It’s weird.

Jessie Ware & Sampha - Valentine This is just a cute little duet. The girl’s voice is very modest and the guy’s voice is very 1990s R&B. Good mix. The song is pretty short and subtle, but it gets the job done.

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Childish Gambino - Lights Turned On ►Troy from “Community” strikes again. This song is pretty dope because it starts off as sort of a band orchestra style beat, then moves into more of a techno build up at the very end. Those two sounds should not go together, but he makes it work.

Other than that, he is rapping with pretty high energy about life, women and being cooler than what people give him credit for.

Grizzly Bear - I Love With You This song is great - it kind of starts off quiet and bluesy, then gets pretty epic throughout.

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Interview with a Serial Killer:

IPFW senior pursues dreams in the theater

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Several weeks ago, the studio theater in Kettler Hall was host to a packed house at both performances of the controversial play, “Down the Road.”

The play peeks in on the lives of a husband and wife journalism team as they interview a coldblooded serial killer for a true crime biography. While interviewing the killer, William Reach, they must tackle their own demons as they hear in detail about the senseless and violent murders of innocent victims one after another. What’s more, Reach - a spooky and manipulative character delights in delving into their psyches to provoke and confuse the couple.

This play was the senior project of IPFW theater major, Adam Hamilton, who played the starring role of the despicable Reach while also taking on the task of set and prop design.

Hamilton pointed out that challenging himself wasn’t the only goal he had in mind.

“I wanted to do something that wasn’t expected,” he said. “You have to respect your audience and push them, not necessarily cater to them all the time,“My only concern was that at times it was difficult to Lindsay Sprunger

become this serial killer every night.

It was disturbing and frightening at times, but the result was gratifying.”

The transformation into a murderer was a success. In real life, Hamilton comes off as well-mannered and very friendly - a far cry from the intimidating monster he created in his interpretation of Reach.

Hamilton is certainly an old hand when it comes to the department of theater, having been involved in countless productions at IPFW both on and off stage. Some of his more memorable roles have been Eddy in “The Yellow Boat,” Wreck in “Wonderful Town” and a particularly endearing embodiment of the sympathetic Dr. Rank in Ibsen’s classic, “A Doll’s House.”

He can also be seen in IPFW’s upcoming production of “King Lear.”

The dream and passion for acting are pushing him on past graduation and into the future which, holds the ambition for further development of his skills in graduate school. Hamilton said that if it weren’t for his love of acting, he would likely pursue a job with more financial security.

He added, however, “I know that I can’t be happy unless I am doing theater.”

“Down the Road” explores the relationship of a husband and wife journalist team as they interview a serial killer for their break-through book. Through their interactions with the unrepentant murder, they find their own sense of morality compromised and their identities thrown in question. “Down the Road” is a taut provocative and darkhumored journey into our fascination with violence and the celebrity that follows.

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Otherworldly designs hit the runway in Dior show

W h e n we think of Haute Couture, we think of glamorous gowns that have us wistfully sighing and daydreaming about that perfect Cinderella dream: a gorgeous Valentino dress and a pair of sky-high Louboutins.

Another thought that crosses many a mind is closer in description to out-of-thisworld rather than dreamy - it is those bizarre outfits that not even Picasso himself could d e c i p h e r.

This spring, Haute Couture collections had a healthy dose of both - they were otherworldly beautiful or simply otherworldly.

The two best representatives of each of those attributes this year would be Christian Dior and Armani.

John Galliano, the designer behind this year’s Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011 collection, did a fabulous job designing the kind of creations that will be the talk of the town for quite some time. As his tribute to French illustrator René Gruau, this couture collection was a true breath of spring in all its dazzling colors.

An enormous bow created the focal point in one chamoisee sculpture of a dress, while several layers of ice blue and light caramel tulle swished under a floral corset top. A taupe pencilSelena Jankulovska

shaped number thrilled with bright embroidery down one side, paired with the elegant hair and bright red lips, created an air of mystery. It’s been a while since such creative vision has been sent down the catwalk - Galliano’s imagination exceeds all boundaries.

Armani Privé: two little words that conjure up images of a Bond girl in a breathtaking gown, perfectly blending in with the glitterati crowd as she’s sipping her champagne and smiling like she knows all of their secrets.

The Armani made-to-wear label this year was a complete reinvention of the traditional style, and that would be an understatement. The clothes looked tailor-made for fashion-forward inhabitants all right - of the Star Wars world. Unexpected metallics and sharp lines characterized the outfits, the smooth silk materials reflecting the light as some kind of body-molded alien armor.

Cutouts in perfectly dark tops or reflective gray dresses caught the eye in shockingly bright colors, and the helmet-like headgear was something that topped the drama of the evening.

Overall, the show was sensationally futuristic. We can expect great things from Privé in the future - at least we know that creativity and vision are there, as wild as it may seem in this century.

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Q: Is drinking coffee healthy?

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Oh, how a warm mug of coffee can be just the way to perk up the day for many of us. Mainly because it gives us caffeine, which is a nerve and muscle stimulant. The daily dose does help jump start the day and assist us hour-by-hour to be alert and ready for action. Heart rate, breathing rate and thinking abilities all increase.

Caffeine is the most popular drug in the U.S. One in three citizens consume 200 milligrams of caffeine daily - the amount of caffeine in 1.5 to 2 cups of coffee depending on how it is brewed. Research indicates that coffee does offer benefits like decreased risk for heart disease, stroke, certain forms of cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. This all sounds wonderful, yet like other food choices in life, too much of a good thing can cause negative results. Too much coffee with caffeine will make us overly anxious, nervous, tense and hyper to the point where it’s difficult or impossible to function.

Also, be careful not to over do the additives. Coffee by itself is zero calories. Calories can easily rise to 250-500 per cup when cream and sugar or other ingredients are added.

Keep in mind that coffee is not the only source of caffeine.

Tea, soda, energy drinks and chocolate also contain caffeine.

So, black coffee is health in moderation. Aim to stay at a couple servings daily so the total caffeine per day is 200-300 mgs. Learn what amount is best for you - you may feel better and less anxious with less than 200 mgs daily.

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Volleyball Goes Dons Tennis Team Crushes Oakland 1-1 over Weekend

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The Mastodons beat the St. Francis Red Flash in four games, 25-19, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, but lost to No. 9 Penn State in three, 25-19, 25-23, 25-22.

The Dons made quick work of St. Francis in the first set, gradually building a lead that only ballooned toward the end of the game. Set two was a different story for the Red Flash. The two teams remained tied up to 10-10, but then a huge block by St. Francis sparked a run that would eventually give them a five point lead at 18-13. The Dons were just not able to recover from this deficit, although freshman Eddie Rivera and junior Ivan Matos tried with a combined five kills in the endgame.

IPFW came out with a vengeance for the last two sets of the night. After taking an early five-point lead in set three, they never let the Red Flash get closer than three points behind - thanks largely to a combined .343 hitting percentage. Matos was the closer of the game when he smashed junior Dan Mader’s set to finish the game at 25-21. The last set was a point closer for the Red Flash, but the story was very similar: they hit a meager .100 and just couldn’t handle Shank, who destroyed the ball for the final kill of the night in captain-like fashion to finish it all,

25-22. The real challenge for the Dons though, was against the nationally-ranked No. 9, Penn State Nittany Lions. The first set looked promising for IPFW, who took an early four-point lead that they did not relinquish until a kill from Lion superstar, Joe Sunder, knotted it at 14-14. The Dons continued to fight, but a late five-point run that gave Penn State a 21-16 lead took the air out of the blue and white, and Sunder expectedly nailed the last kill at 25-19.

The next set proved to be a thriller that had 11 tie scores and four lead changes. The Dons fought back from a three-point deficit to tie the score at 15-15. The two teams remained neck-and-neck for the remainder of the game, as sophomore Anthony Randolph contributed four kills to the tight set. Unfortunately, the Lions proved to be too much to handle and an IPFW attack error ended it at 25-23.

The final set was very tight throughout the beginning and middle game, as IPFW showed remarkable mental toughness in not getting down on themselves.

However, they were not able to maintain the pace in the final moments, and were finally beaten at 25-22.

Coach Ball with try for his 500th win at home this weekend against Loyola at 7 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center.

In Las Vegas, NV, the IPFW’s women’s tennis team dominated Oakland University, 7-0. This victory allows the Dons to move 4-0 against Oakland. With this triumph, the Dons improve their overall record to 20-3.

On the double competition, IPFW had no problem in winning the three spots. Spot No. 1 was won by Dons duo, Amy Recht and Ingrid Ballus, who crushed Caitlin Young and Jackie Dinicu, 8-1.

IPFW’s teammates Alexandra Forsyth and Caterina Kiefer had no problem in overcoming Oakland’s Karen Karoub and Demi Georgakopoulos in spot No. 2, 8-3. The last spot, No. 3, was won by Raquel Vescovi and teammate Yuka Kobayashi, who defeated Gace Keating and Amanda Pettey, 8-3.

In the single competitions, the lady Dons had no problem in winning all six spots. Dons Recht overcame Caitlin Young, 6-0, 6-2, in spot No. 1. Spot No. 2 was won by Ballus, who crushed Jackie Dinicu, 6-1, 6-0. Meanwhile, spot No. 3 was won by Vescovi, who defeated Oakland’s Karen Karoub, 6-2, 6-1. IPFW’s Kiefer took the fourth spot as she cruised past Gace Keating, 6-1, 6-1. In spot No. 5, Dons Kobayashi defeated Oakland’s Demi Georgakopoulos, 7-5, 6-2.

The final spot, No. 6, was won by Dons Forsyth, who overpowered Oakland’s Amanda Pettey, 6-1, 6-2.

The women’s tennis team will be back in action on April 14.

They will be heading out to Brookings, SD, for a double-header. The lady Dons will face Western Illinois at 10 a.m., and IUPUI at 3 p.m.

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Photos Courtesy of gomastodons.com IPFW junior Courtney Bowen threw her own record aside this weekend in Cincinnati, tossing the discus 44.39 meters. Bowen’s previous mark, 44.19 was set at the same meet exactly one year ago.

There must be something in the air in Ohio besides flying discuses-but Bowen isn’t sure what it is about the meet.

Bowen still feels that her work isn’t finished.

She still has room to beat her record more this season, then a promising senior season to look forward to.

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“It’s more exciting to break the record for the second time because it shows that this season will be better than the last. The throw really didn’t feel that great so I was shocked when I heard the measurement.

I have a lot to improve on still and that’s a good thing.”

The record toss placed Bowen just 1.48 meters away from take the entire competition as she placed second out of 19 finishers. In a major meet like this, it gives the IPFW hurler much to look forward to. \The Duke transfer has many more shots at her record this season and her next meet will come at the Mike Poehlin Invitational in West Lafayette on April 2.

How sweet is it?

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Four schools from Indiana had a chance to make history.

Now, Indiana who is known for producing the best shooters is down to one lonely school. Indiana State, Purdue and Notre Dame have all fallen in this years NCAA tournament, and even though you may not have had them too far along in your bracket, their chances were better than the stats showed.

Butler is the only remaining team left, and it took a miracle and the call of the year to do it.

Each region has one game that should be kept close watch on. In the Southeast region, if you tune into Butler’s 9:57p.m. tip off time in New Orleans on Thursday night against Wisconsin, you should notice one thing about the two teams- the size difference.

When the two teams take the floor you’ll wonder how this could even be a close match up, but for the Bulldogs, the feeling is all too familiar as they look back to the half court heave that left them tournament runner-ups just one year ago. The Butler vs Wisconsin game will be one of the best match ups in the sweet sixteen.

In the southwest, you have Kansas vs Richmond and VCU vs

FSU. The Spiders from Richmond are coming off a seventeen point win against cinderella Morehead State, but they won’t be any match for the flying Jayhawks. VCU and FSU are both coming off of wins that few saw coming, especially for the Rams. VCU put a hammering on Purdue Sunday night in Chicago in front of thousands of Boilermaker fans who made the four hour trip to watch their team. In the sweet sixteen match up, VCU and Florida State, who held off Notre Dame, will tip off Saturday night at 9:57p.m. in San Antonio, TX. In this region, pay attention to this one as the Rams won’t go quietly.

In the West, Uconn defeated Cincinnati by eleven points to advance to play San Diego State who defeated Temple.

Uconn and SDSU are both coming off wins that shouldn’t be surprising, seeing how Cincinnati was nearly defeated by IPFW early in the season and SDSU had a very sub-par schedule. The other game in the bracket, Duke vs Arizona, has the fixings to be an instant classic, going back to the Arizona’s fantastic tournament runs the past ten years. These two teams earned their spots with grit, reaching the sweet sixteen by three points combined- Duke over Michigan by two and Arizona over Texas by

one. Look for a high scoring game in Anaheim as Duke and Arizona tip off at 9:45p.m. Thursday night.

For the final region, the East, both games should be kept on close watch. Depending on which North Carolina superstars show up Harrison Barnes and Tyler Zeller could carry the Tar Heels into the Elite Eight over Marquette with ease, or could end their remarkable season with a let down loss.

Zeller and Barnes accounted for over half of the Tar Heel’s points in their third round win over Washington. North Carolina and Marquette tip off Friday night at 7:15p.m. in Newark, NJ.

The late game in that region could be the most entertaining game the tournament has seen thus far.

Ohio State, the mildly experienced Buckeyes take the court with the equally experienced Kentucky Wildcats Friday night in Newark at 9:45p.m. These are two of the most impressive teams that have played in the big dance, and with Kentucky coming off an eight point win over Big East powerhouse West Virginia and Ohio State coming off a 32 point thrashing of George Mason, these two teams are flying high, and the young, talented players on both sides could easily rack up the highest point total of the tournament.

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