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ANGELl:-IA WAGNER

STA:FF WRITER/WEB EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI.EDU

Barnes students have used Dr. Albert C. Barne's art collection as a source of their education. Now with the controversy surrounding the move of the Barnes Foundation to Philadelphia from Lower Merion, these students are protesting. Students who have attended Barnes want to be part of the Orphan's Court hearings over this move. The problem is not about the move itself but what is going to happen with the education. Right now, there are three and half days that have been set aside for educational purposes.

The positive side of the whole argument is that by moving the collection to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, it will attract more viewers. This would also help in expanding the art along the Parkway. Many people are scared that if it moves to Philadelphia, the art education aspect will be left behind. Judge Stanley Ott has refused to let the Barnes students sit in on the hearings. Hearings will begin in December, where Barne's attorneys will try to fight their case that the moving of the museum is essential for its survival.

Barnes founded the founda- tion in 1922. He studied psychology, philosophy and art, which began his work on his own theories, which got him interested in the arts. The gallery includes paintings by such artists as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet. Besides viewing the artwork galleries, there is also an arboretum where the museum provides tours of the gardens on the grounds.

There are various events that are coming up at the museum within the next two months.

The Barnes Foundation went on a worldwide tour with over 80 paintings in 1993, where numerous people attended the exhibit. Funds that were raised during this art exhibition helped with restoring the museum. Barnes wanted something that he could be proud of. He wanted to leave something behind that would incorporate his love for the interests of the arts. Some critics argue that with the recent issues on the move, that Barnes would not want the education of his students to be lost.

There are a variety of mixed feelings towards how the court decision will be resolved. However, because of his restrictions, if the gallery does not find ways to make more money, it will go bankrupt and the collection will be sold.

For more information about the Barnes foundation visit www.barnesfoundation.org/

PAUL WILLIAMS GUEST WRITER

The musical explosion that emanated from the stage of Abilene's on Thursday, Oct. 2, could only be described by one word that has no definition, LOVEBOMB.

LOVEBOMB took the stage at 12:30 a.m., and stole the show with a surging high-energy rock performance that capped off the night of rock with a final bang.

"Lightning Rod," the aptly titled opening tune, set the pace for a frenzied set with little time in between songs wasted. Just as "Lightning Rod" was about to lose juice, the band seamlessly kicked into "Love is Alive" and then directly into "Red-blooded American Male," a LOVEBOMB classic.

A blonde hair, bare-chested Art Amici ferociously pounded at the skins of his drums, while Nate Malara smoothly grooved along on bass, rounding out the rhythm section of the band. An intent Andrew Fullerton, LOVEBOMB's chief songwriter, strummed his guitar with conviction and intricate leads, as Matt Robinson powerfully belted out a variety of lyrics throughout the 11-song set.

Seven songs into the set, LOVEBOMB played a song, which is perhaps their most sing-a-long song to date. "More

Than This" features Robinson repeating the chorus line "I can't top thinking there's more than this," which can be interpreted as a statement about where the band is right now.

The next song started to slow things down. "Springsteen Town" featured an entrancing bass line from Malara, and haunting guitar sound perfected by Fullerton and his overdrive pedal. Although the song is somewhat based on Drexel Hill, some of the lyrics could very well depict the streets that surround Abilene's located on South Street next to Fat Tuesday's. "Cops walk the beat, stop signs and one way streets."

Picking up right where they left off before "Springsteen Town," LOVEBOMB took it up several notches playing the song "Revelation," where the band slowly builds starting with drums, then bass, followed by guitar, with Robinson introducing the members of the band to the crowd. After introducing himself, Robinson and LOVEBOMB play the song full throttle, until they reach the next song titled, "Another Week."

This song displayed the thunderous drumming ability of Amici, which was emphasized by Robinson as his lips mouthed the words "barn, barn" each time Amici's stick struck the snare. "Another Week" also features lyrics that are a kind of "day in the life" of the band. "I won't make it far, I'm just an a-hole with a whammy bar!"

The raucous rocker, titled "Not Really" showcased what the band had done all night and was simply a showstopper. "Not Really" was a song that enthralled the audience from beginning to end with its sheer loudness, pounding grove and infectious melody.

As the cigarette smoke spiraled upwards and lights dimmed on South Street, the pounding hearts and ringing left m the ears of the audience that was departing belonged to the explosion that was and is LOVEBOMB.