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THRILLERS, CHILLERS &

Buried Treasures:

by Gina Roswell ('Grace')

and takes place during staff writer the end of World War II. When Imagine you're sitting in a dark movie theater all alone, because the person you came with left you to go to the bathroom.

All of a sudden, someone grabs you from behind Trying to stifle a scream, your heart jumps into your throat and falls down to your stomach at the exact same time. All in the same moment you turn around to see who is behind you, and you realize that it's your movie-mate back from the bathroom trying to get a laugh.

three new servants move into the house, strange happenings begin to occur, including Grace's daughter confessing that she sees ghosts. Initially, Grace does not believe her daughter. After a short time, however, she too senses an overwhelming presence in their house. A combination of scary noises and scary music increases the thrill of this movie, not to mention the surprise twist of an ending!

Another movie out in theaters that provides a great thrill for its viewers is "Don't Say a Word."

Although not technically considered a scary movie, this suspensethriller provides the same rush for its viewers, as does a horror film.

After his daughter is kidnapped, psychiatrist, Nathan Conrad (Michael Douglas), must get into the mind of a near catatonic psychiatric patient to find the sixdigit number the she holds in her head With a limited amount of time to accomplish this task, Conrad's daughter's life is on the line. After a great effort to gain her trust, Dr. Conrad finds himself closer to cracking the code and getting his daughter back.

One scary movie out in theaters now is called 'The Others."

This movie stars Nicole Kidman

One drawback to these movies is that they seem somewhat unoriginal. For instance, in the movie, "The Sixth Sense," a by Mike

Paolucci

The lights dimmed as a full house at the spectrum waited in anticipation for Jane's Addiction to take the stage. Everyone looked as if they were ready to explode at the first note struck. Last Wednesday night, Jane's Addiction played in Philadelphia for the first time in four years. Their fans had high expectations and the band did not disappoint After they walked out on stage, Jane's Addiction went right into the song "Kettie Whistle", as dancers pranced around underneath the giant skirt lead singer Perry Farrell was wearing. The stage was decorated with lights and dancers to compliment the bands outlandish sound After being eased into the show with the first song, the crowd stood ready to explode. As the band dove into the second song, "Ocean Size", it young chi 1 d has the ability to see ghosts, but his mother does not believe in his ability. After t h e same types of thrills that are seen in "The Others," the movie ends with an unexpected twist Again, the same kinds of suspenseful thrills that are seen in ''Don't Say a Word". So what does this say about movies today? Perhaps it indicates the movie writers' inability to create their own story ideas. Perhaps it simply indicates the movie writers' perception of what people like, therefore they continue to create the same type of movies to intrigue the viewers. Despite the true reason behind the creation of these types of movies, they do serve their purpose - to entertain their viewers with thrills, chills and excitement c continued f ro111 page 6 > >

"TheCorrections"- JonathanFranzen

,I Remember how out of touch with society the Brady Bunch was in "The Brady Movie"? Well that is how life is like in Jonathan Fram.en's novel, "The Corrections."

"Don't Say A Wo«r, starring Michael Douglas will really keep you on the edge of your seat.

If you lire the Brady Bunch, you'll love "The Con8cfi,ns.•

Franzen's main characters, the Lamberts, find themselves lagging behind a fast-paced world. Being stuck between the past and present signifies a difficult challenge for Alfred Lambert, who suffers from Parldnsoo 's disease, and his wife Enid.who does not face the reality of her family situation. •Even Alfred and Enid's three children are just as delusional as their parents. Gary, Chip, and Denise, all radically different, suffer from their own individual problems, and cannot seem to solve them.

In the midst of the rising society, everything is moving fast and the Lamberts seem to be stuck in slow motion. However,they want a quicksolution to their problems. They come across a new chug. Corecktall,whichappearsto be the answer they are loo.kingfor. Needto say, this pill does not even come close to solving the problems f this family. l

However. with his humorous style, Fram.en eod with each character a "correction" for themselves, a sort of happy ending afta all.

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staff writer was pure mayhem as people began jumping around and screaming the lyrics.

The band's original bassist Eric Avery declined to join Jane's Addiction on their cwrent reunion, so they grabbed bassist Martyn Lenoble from Farrell's other outfit, Pomo For Pyros.

The show consisted of two stage setups and several platforms where topless dancers gyrated to the music. The band was tight and sounded fresh as ever and they played with pure energy.

Jane's Addiction proved last Wednesday night that they are still a vital force in the music world They never cease to be among the strangest group of guys around. They also never cease to put on a spectacular concert d&f/aDDm flii1

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE & MORE··You DON'T WANT TO IIISS IT/

by Eugene A. Iacovelli staff writer

Donna Karan is the chairwoman and chief designer of the international company that bears her name. Wife, mother, artist, and businesswoman are among the many roles for this successful clothing designer. She has made a name for herself in the male dominated clothing design world and has branched out far beyond just designing clothes. Her creative instincts and feminine intuition is what Karan credits to the founding of her company in 1984 with her husband Stephan Weiss.

Donna Karan became interested in style when she was in high school, where she created her first collection of clothing for a fashion show. In her second year at Parson's School of Design, Karan was hired by Anne Klein. The job with Anne Klein was to last only the summer, but turned into what would be the beginning of her career in the fashion industry. She has come up with a different way to view one's wardrobe. What Karan has offered the fashion world is a method of dressing that is new and innovative. How you ask?

Karan's concept of style and design is based on seven easy pieces, where a few garments can be mixed and matched to create a complete wardrobe. "I'm designing for the international man and woman. A creative person that never knows where a day is going to take them," says Karan. The Donna KaranMenswear was founded in 1991, which was not surprising to her, considering that her father was a custom tailor. Since then she has been busy at work creating and designing so much more for the fashion world.

Donna Karan has designed everything from the right bra, eyewear, hosiery, and sleepwear. The list goes on to include belts, shoes and even a new line of baby wear. Her clothing can be as professional as a suit and as laid back as a pair of jeans and a tee shirt. The Donna Karan New York logo, DKNY, can be seen all over. For the true lovers of her fashion talents there was the release of the Donna Karan Home Furnishings. The furnishings cover everything from aroma therapeutic scented candles, cashmere pillows and throws, as well as a line of bath and body products.

Donna Karan is also dedicated to many social causes, in which her company's visibility and resources come in handy. Her soul may be in design, but her heart is definitely into helping others. She has donated her time and service to events such as, Pediatric AIDS Foundation and hosted a Super Saturday flee market and barbecue with Liz Tilberis to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. This successful businesswoman has only just begun her long-standing career with fashion and design. --_,,, ii 11 on-campus~bannersanda.,. to pride; Yodr: •

Ft.P-FLOPS: A TREATFOROURTOES

"tatami" style woven suaw.Today.rup:tlopsme itilfiiiiile ofi staff writer straw, but more commonly made of rubberwith plaslic or nylon straps.

It's time to put away your flip-flops. That's right, fall is hae and now we arc back to wearingregularshoes.

Flip-flopsarevery common among people today, especially among college students. You often see and hear them going to and coming from classes. However, what many don't know is the how the flip-flop originated. Let me give you a little b~kground on those fascinating sandals.

Invented in Japan, flip-flops are known as Zori. They arc a very traditional type of :Japanese footwear. Originally Zori were designed so that they were easy to slip on and off. In the Japanese culture the footwear is always removed before entering a house.'Ibey can either have a thick sole or a thin sole with a V-shaped thong that comes between the big toe and the rest of

They give your feet that extra space so they can breathewhile conservative shoes make your feet cramped. trapmoistureinto your shoe and leave your feet with very un-. healthy conditions and sometimes sore. Some agree that Zori, or flip-flops, are the most versatile, convenient, and comfortable shoes around.

People love the ease of flip-flops, whether it be slipping them on to run to the store, going outside to get the mail or the newspaper, or even taking a leisurely walk. I think they serve an important purpose of relieving pressure on your feet and toes. After a long winter, I look forward to getting out my flip-flops every spring. It makes me happy and keeps my toes happy too. Even though we still might see some

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Bones and blood outline the doorway. ;¥ou.enter the house in pitch darkness, despite seeing people screaming for the exits. ;¥ou begin to walk and feel your way gore and guts. Turning the comer, you get tangled in spider webs and someone grabs you from the shadows. You escape from the evil clutches and from a corner in the next room, a low eerie voice asks you to hang around for a little while. Be careful how you answer, they may mean forever.

With Halloween only 20 days away, thousands of haunted houses, hayrides and ibeaters across the country are creaking open their doors promising spine-tingling adventures that you will never forget. The Philadelphiaareais no exception. With so p,any interesting places close by, there will be plenty to do at the witching hour.

About 20 minutes from campus lies the S-S. Maeeland HauntedHayride at ArasFauns on:Rt. 352.in Oradyville, PA. mm:l this year includes high tech special dfacls., digital sound track and compa.zimffigbting meant to scareyou withm an inch of your life. A giant fire-breath• g dragon welcomes you into the haunted abomdtbe hayride. 1be ride should last about 20 minutes and has 26 all

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new terrifying scenes with over 30 zombies, vampires and ghosts who will fly over you, grab you or maybe just come along for the ride. If that is not enough of a scare for you, there is also a maze through a cornfield with demons and goblins lurking in the turns.

Frightened enough? It is time to relax around a bonfire and enjoy some hot apple cider and a caramel apple. The fright fest is in full swing and runs until Oct. 31. There are also special nights including a live Q102 broadcast and live bands pn stage. On Oct 13, dueling electric chairs and Zombie Paintball will begin at 3 pm. Tickets to everything can be purchased from Ticketmaster to avoid long lines.

In Fairmount. Philadelphia stands a Gothic castle-like strUcture that use to be the home of famous gangster criminals such as Al Capone and Willie Sutton. Eastern State Penitentiary is scary enough on an ordinary day, but this year experts from around the country are preparing a hairraising Halloween tour. Program Director Sean Kelley says, "Certainly two acres of rusted and crumbling prison is unnerving on its own, but for the new year we wanted to learn what professional effects designers could do in these massive corridors." "Terror Behind the Walls" invites visitors to in a witch trial andruns from now until Halloween. Last year31,000vis- itors toured the site that The New York Times calls "perfect for Halloween." Reservations are recommended and are available at Ticketmaster.

The "Festival of Fear" in Feasterville, Pa, is open every weekend until Halloween and has a haunted house, a trail of terror and a haunted mini golf course. Fear Factor on the Fifth Floor is located at 23rd and Allegheny Avenues in Philadelphia and will feature celebrity appearances and live broadcasts from Philly 103.9. Jason's Woods in Lancaster, PA, attempts to give us goose bumps with a horrifying hayride, barn of terror and a new 3D carnival of fear.

Grisly Gothic Gables in West Conshohocken tells visitors of the tormented souls of the family that once lived in this mansion. The family had much turmoil in its existence and some family members are still seeking revenge on each other. Be careful at this one, the living dead may try to get you involved. This event runs from 7-10 pm every weekend beginning today.

If you arelookingfor somethingoncampus, Cabrini'shauntedtail is being held from 8-11 pm in the GraceHall woods Oct. 19 and 20. The tourleaves&omtheGraceHall Atriwn and is free to students. Beware of the Camni gbosls,however. They tml to show up this timeofyc:m-!

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Arasapba Farms

Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride www.batesmotel.com

(610) 497-0647

Hayride $10

Bates Motel & Com Maze $7 each Combo ticket $20

(Available also at Ticketmaster)

Eastern State Penitentiary

Terror Behind the Walls www.eastemstate.com

$15-$20

Student nights Oct. 24 & 29

(Available also at Ticketmaster)

Festival of Fear

Haunted House$8, Trail of Terror $5

Combo $10

(215) 407-FEAR

Fear Factor

$ 10 Admission

(215) 227-2710

Jason's Woods

Editor In Chief

On the clock outside of the Great American Pub is a sign that reads "Consby 'fyme." It doesn't seem to matter where the hands are resting when you look at it. You should, for a brief moment, forget about time and immerse yourself in the small neon lights that brighten the rows of windows on Fayette Street in Conshohocken.

The Great American Pub is the kind of bar that is pulled out of the pages of a novel describing the transition between leaving college life behind while trying to bold on to every last piece you can get your hands on.

One of the key factors to what makes or breaks a bar are the strangers who decide to make it their home for a night "It's a bit of a yuppieish crowd," said Ed O'Brien of Drexel Hill, "but that's OK, yuppies usually have some pretty good looking singles strolling around." But for every "yuppie" at the Great American Pub, there was a complete opposite to be found. Some were dressed in tattoos while others looked as if they had just strolled out of bed. There was a disproportionate mix of meil and women. The men came in groups of four or more in hopes of scouting some unattached women. The women, however, were scattered only in a few small handfuls around the bar, leaving some men to hash over last weeks sports scores for the thousandth time.

www.jasonswoods.com

(717) 872-5768

Hayride $10, Barn of Terror $8, 3D Carnival of Fear $9

Grisly Gothic Gables home.att.net/ ~allistair/Grisly

$10 Admission

Cabrini's

The atmosphere is, as Stephanie Herr of Media says, "Like a really nice frat house." It has that certain over-ambitious attitude about it that tries to please everyone that walks through the door and fights their way in out the crowd in pursuit of the bar. Each of the four floors that the "Pub" houses is its own separate entity. The first touched for the majority of the evening.

If you are able to arrive at Fayette Street a couple of hours before midnight rolls around, there are plenty of other areas to be explored. The Great American Pub falls into the same category as most bars that you will run into at one point or another. Unfortunately you cant always forget about the time, so if you find yourself standing outside of the bar be sure to keep an eye on "Conshy Tyme" because even there, last call is at 2 am.

Haunted Trail FREE Oct. 19, 20 floor, after working yourself through the entrance, is set up like your typical run-of-the-mill bar. There is shortage of about 100 bar stools and every so often you can feel the warm splash of some wobbly patron's beer smack you in the neck and trickle down your back. The second floor is pretty much the same deal as the first with the exception of a few tables here and there. The next two floors seem to be forgotten or just missed by most people. Pool tables are stashed away on the fourth floor and the handful of people up there ,.,,.,look at you as if you're intruding their personal space, .•..

Check the Websites or call for directions and more information. Some websites contain coupons or informa'tion on discounted nights. For other haunted events check www.hauntworld.com.