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ly have some acting talent, Eminem drew rave reviews for his performance in "8 Mile" and Queen Latifah received an Oscar nod for her supporting role in "Chicago."

"l think he is a very good actor; he is really believable when he acts:' Gina Roswell, senior, said of Eminem's performance in "8 Mile."

Though "8 Mile" was acclaimed by millions some people had their doubts. "He did a good job, but! don't know how well he would do if he were to take a role completely opposite of who he is," Becca Simeone, freshman, said.

There are mixed opinions about the reasons that rappers have taken the plunge into acting. "I think they do it for more money and fame," Ashley Szweda, sophomore, said.

Some rappers are not quite ready for the top-billing in a major motion picture, but they will throw a cameo in to just about any director who asks. Rob Coen, aware of Ja Rule's obsession with fast cars had the rapper cameo in "The Fast and the Furious."

Imagine walking into a bar and the prices of the drinks were similar to that of the dollar menu at McDonalds. Life would be wonderful, bartenders would be rich and college students would forever be drunk. Unfortunately, it does not work that way and most bars cost an arm and six legs to purchase a drink. But we have taken the liberty of searching high and low to find you the best drink specials up and down Route 30 straight though the City of Brotherly Love. Whether your preference is drinking till the sun comes up, throwing a sack of pennies on the bar for a Miller Lite the areas best cover bands all while sipping on $1 Coors Light, Yuengling and Yuengling Lite bottles. Tired of this area yet? Try one of the best party scenes at West Chester University and put your party hat on for 15 North Cafe for $ I Coors Light bottles from 8 p.m. to midnight, $1 Test Tube Shots and $2 Well Drinks including Red Bull from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Try McFadden's for $1 Miller Lite bottles while enjoying open mic night. Corona time anyone? Enjoy as many ice cold Corona's as you can between 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Wild Onion for only $2 a bottle, people life does not get any better.

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''I think rappers in movies are the same as athletes in movies, they're only put in the script so goofy fans will go see their favorite rapper try to act," Will Harmon, sophomore, said. "Most of the rappers in movies end up making the movie an acting joke, but people still go see it which makes it a good marketing ploy." Though some of the rappers in movies actual-

Many rappers have taken the plunge into the acting world, Ice Cube's acting credits are close to being equal to his album catalog, and the same can be said for LL Cool J.Most choose to start with comedies, like Cube in the "Friday" series and Method Man and Redman in "How High."

"They want to see how far their talent will take them," Simeone said. "It's either that or they want to be more famous or prove to people that they can do more than just write music, rap or sing!' .• , " , , or looking for the best margarita on this side of Pennsylvania, we have it all.

Now you have on your best jeans, last night's makeup and you have decided that good start however is Where better to go on a Glam, located off of 2nd and Wednesday night than the Wayne Market Streets. Friday is Ladies Beef & Ale for bar bingo and $2 Night and women can indulge Miller Lite's from 9 p.m. to mid- their tastes in $1 Well Drinks from night. If money is tight and you 9 p.m. to midnight. With having find yourself a designated driver, saved so much during the week Bootleggers on MacDade stops like Coyote Ugly, The 5 Boulevard. is the place to be. Spot, Lucy's Hat Shop, Marmont Present your college ID and get in and Swanky Bubbles should be no for free and enjoy live music and biggie for a thrifty saver like your$.50 drinks from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. self.

Area bars offer college students great deals to go out and have a good time any night of the week. From clubs and open mies to dinners and dancing, there is a place for students looking to release some stress and have a good time.

Saturday are finally rolling around the corner and it is time to see and be seen ladies and gentlemen. The Olde City section of Philadelphia is definitely the place to go for the best bars and the hottest music. You had better bring your credit card though and leave the Levi's at home. While most drinks will cost anywhere from $6.50 to $11.00 a pop, it is worth the money. A on any random night of the week you are ready to go out and party. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, it doesn't matter -any day is a good day.

Find your way down to Christopher's A Neighborhood Place in Wayne for $2 Late Night Happy Hour every Sunday through Thursday from IO p.m. to midnight. Then start your week off right with Fajita Rita Mondays at Chili's where the tequila lover in all of us can enjoy 10 oz. mugs of their original Top Shelf or Caribbean Margaritas for only $2.

Tuesday's can be enjoyed by all starting at 8 p.m. at Brownies 23 East with $1.75 Coors Lights until midnight and can be finished up back at Christopher's for their new college special: $1 drinks and drafts from 11 p.m.lto 1 a.m. • Feeling like the city instead?

No driver? Try Brownies 23 East If you haven't had enough yet for a $5 cover charge, same drink give Tribecca and Palmer Social special from 10 p.m. to midnight. Club a try when looking to arrive Well, Thursday night is finally home shortly after 5 a.m. Be prehere and so are the best specials. pared however to write a check out Chemistry Nightspot in Manyunk for your life savings at the door if runs a little something on you even make it that far. Which "Absolute Thursday's" called $2 ever your choice may be, local or "You Call It" from 9 p.m. to mid- roaming charges, remember to night, you get the point with this always bring a designated driver Qne. Visit Finnigan'~Wake for the ~nd put on you_rsk!*iJi~ q,at!