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Inside the front cover of Ernest Hemingway’s novel about the Spanish Civil War, For Whom the Bell Tolls, there is a quotation attributing the title to John Donne’s 1624 poem. It reads:

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No man is an Iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; if a Clod bee washed away by the Sea, Europe is the lesse, as well as if a Promontorie were, as well as if a Mannor of thy friends or of thine owne were; any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankinde; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.

I never understood the title or the quotation until I was reminded of the book after seeing Pan’s Labyrinth last weekend. Hemingway’s novel unfolded in the mountainous forests of Spain, its scenery accented by bridges and ravines. Hemingway’s hero, an American ammunitions expert, arrived to help the country’s rebels destroy a bridge, an action that would aid the guerillas in their struggle against the fascist government forces. Last weekend, Pan’s Labyrinth — the dark fairy tale about 1944 Spain — hit me with the

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imagery that has haunted me for years — of those forests, of those battles and of a bloody, courageous and ultimately unsuccessful struggle of the rebel cause. Years after I f inished the novel, I looked back at the title. I always understood the f irst part, that no man is an island. Interdependence is unmistakable in everyday life; it is in our dependence on our friends and family and in our culture of capitalism. Your boss’s hunger for prof its puts food on your table. But the ring of the church bell, which sounds when someone dies, hit me only now. The bell tolled for everyone in the novel, for the American, for the rebels and for their enemies, the fascists who won the war and ruled Spain. Perhaps the tragic fates of the characters in Pan’s Labyrinth also helped me to understand the meaning of the passage from Donne’s poem. After nearly a decade of fighting, after the civil war was officially over, the rebels in the film were still scattered throughout the forests, defying fascist forces. They were wounded and hurting, and even the fascists feared for their lives. It seems that the war washed away a piece of Europe as it enveloped Spain. Needless to say, Pan’s Labyrinth was one of the most painful movies to watch and For Whom the Bell Tolls a painful novel to read.

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Can you grow out of naps? Saying goodbye to an old friend When I got home in a mildly inebriated state last Saturday evening, technically Sunday morning, I wasn’t quite ready to go to sleep. Actually, I was, but for some reason, I occasionally believe that I’m not. I turned on the television, flipped around the channels for a few minutes, contemplated buying an appliance that can make anything into some sort of jerky and eventually stumbled onto American Beauty on the TCM channel. I made it through a few minutes of that fine film and fell asleep with the TV still in gear. Even then I knew it was trouble. It never works out for me very well if I screw with my sleep pattern. I managed to sleep through a few more movies without waking up. I assume there is some sort of osmosis taking place and though I actually don’t watch the movies I still walk away with at least a little bit of knowledge about them. This is likely not true. I can usually watch some golf while sleeping and awake with a general idea of who’s in the lead, but following the plot of a movie is a different thing. Sometime around eight or nine the next morning, West Side Story came on. It’s very d isconcer t ing to k now there is a musica l playing on your television and you still have no energy to actually shut it off. Eventually, Maria began to sing “I Feel Pretty” and I couldn’t stand it any longer. Honestly, I didn’t feel that pretty at all and each moment her birdlike voice belted out another chorus felt like an ironic eternity. I got up and switched over to ESPN for a few minutes in a desperate attempt to reinstate my masculinity. Around this time, my mother gave me a call. Their cell phone plan has free calling weekends and she will miss no opportunity to screw The Man out of a few uncharged conversations, no matter what hour of the day. She began leaving a message but I couldn’t really help but pick up the phone. There’s a little too much guilt involved with sleeping off a 20-some beer hangover if your mother has a desire to speak with you. When we hung up, I knew it was pretty much over for me and my sleep that morning. I quickly called other people to ruin their day too. At this juncture, I was well aware that the rest of the day would have to consist of naps. It’s strange, I always think of naps as good things and I hear others speak highly of them too but, I gotta say, sometimes they are really a hit

or miss proposition. If I can keep them to 20 or 30 minutes, I think I like them better but occasionally they sort of get away from me and I’m down for a couple of hours. This isn’t ideal and there are always those few creepy seconds where you wake up somewhat unsure whether it is day or night, evening or morning, Sunday or Monday. Should I get up, shower, and go to work or should I just go back to sleep? I also get the feeling that I do a fair amount of twitching and mumbling during these siestas. Many times the dog will even come over and wake me because he believes I am trying to connect with him in some way. This is almost never the case but at least he’s making an effort. On this particular Sunday, I managed to experience several different sorts of naps and truthfully, none of them were especially fulfilling. They did, however, make it impossible for me to fall asleep later that evening. I counted sheep, misused cough syrup, took a shower and eventually woke up for my day remarkably not rested. I know better. When I was younger and stayed up to all hours of the night and morning on a regular basis, the nap was essential. I could sleep three hours, go to work, come home and sleep three more hours, and then hit the town again. I mean really, if you total it all up it’s six hours per night, which probably isn’t all that terrible but the general nature of the process couldn’t have been all that good for me. I actually sort of cringe when I think back on those days. These days, if you need to get in touch with me, you better get that call in before eight in the evening because any time after that I will be sound asleep. I usually get up around five in the morning so that works out perfectly, somewhere around eight hours. This isn’t a gospel rule or anything, but it really does seem to help. I can focus better, though still not well, and I can also fall asleep easily most of the time without any sort of unnatural influences. I would never have imagined this would be the way I’d end up, but I’m becoming one of those people who think they need to sleep on a regular basis. Don’t get me wrong, I’m likely overestimating my need for slumber but the fact that I’m concerned about it in any way leads me to believe it’s more important to me than it’s ever been before. Thusly, I fear that after the Sunday sleep debacle, naps will no longer be part of my program. I’ll miss you, old friend, but probably not all that much.

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wept under the rug of American culture, the diner has never been considered a top-tier American heavyweight like baseball, apple pie or Wheel of Fortune. But unlike many American cultural aspects, everyone seems to enjoy a local diner and it seems like every city has one. What’s so appealing about these restaurants? The often-greasy food? The bottomless coffee? Or just the fact that it’s the only place you can have a Denver omelet at 3 a.m.? From personal experience, the diner is the 1 a.m. destination to discuss politics (ranging from far-left to frighteningly-left theories), predict this year’s college basketball Cinderella (Winthrop), or contemplate the best episode of Full House (any episode where a Beach Boy guest stars). But I’m of the college student demographic (historically bizarre), and that doesn’t explain why seemingly every type of person goes there, regardless of age, social status or race. My roommate, William “Willey” Kurlinkus, and I were willing to spend 24 straight hours in the downtown Champaign Merry Ann’s Diner to find the answer (and also to eat massive amounts of food and document the crazy conspiracy theories you conceive when you’ve been awake for 22 hours). Here was our night: Friday, 7 p.m. — Willey and I slide into our booth, our home for the next 24 hours, accompanied for the next seven hours by friend and fellow adventurer Katie “philosophical juggernaut” Vinkler. The time it takes for her to mention deconstructionist French philosopher Jacques Derrida: Four minutes. Merry Ann’s, unlike most diners, keeps a jukebox in the corner.

“Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent begins blasting as our first song of the night just as a well-dressed couple — the man in a full dress suit, the woman in a cashmere sweater — walks in (almost like they have their own theme song). Current cuisine: Chopped steak, mashed potatoes. 8 p.m. — I make my first jukebox selection of the night, Oasis’ “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The tantalizing sound of hamburgers simmering on the grill is almost as loud as Liam Gallagher’s voice. Almost. Across from the jukebox hangs an enormous recreation of Edward Hopper’s infamous “Nighthawks” painting, depicting a gloomy trio of customers inside a New York diner on an eerie night. The picture halfway resembles the diner at this point. It’s pretty dead quiet and I begin to question if this was a good idea. To salvage the story, Willey asks if he should just start “peeing all over the place.” Probably a better idea for hour 23. Coffee refill count: 4. 10 p.m. — Suddenly, the place is rocking. At least six booths are full of high schoolers, and the jukebox appropriately starts spinning Hilary Duff’s “It’s My Life.” I approach some teens from Urbana High who have squeezed about six people into a booth meant for four and ask “what’s going on?” “This is like … the hangout,” one of them tells me while nibbling on some cheese fries. “This is the first time we’ve came here and not played ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ or ‘Free Bird.’” They tell me they were considering Taco Bell’s “4th meal option,” also apparently a teen late-night favorite. This leads me to think, “How many places other than diners can even stay open 24 hours a day?”

Apparently, somebody keeps coming, remarkable considering that some mega-corporations like Taco Bell can’t pull it off (Not that we all haven’t eaten a delicious beef and bean burrito at 5:15 a.m.). 11 p.m. — Two people leave through an exit marked with a large sign propped on the door that says “NO EXIT” with skulls and the words “no no no no” drawn all over it, triggering off an annoyingly loud siren. “Huge sign!” one of the waiters says. “I dunno, maybe it gets all weird up close. It can’t get any bigger without blocking the door.” He’s our waiter for the next eight hours, the long-haired, highlyentertaining Mark Paislee. “If you guys stay for the bar rush, it gets kinda fun,” he tells us. “By which I mean irritating.” In the booth behind us, a lone man sipping his coffee apparently feels com for table enough w ith Mark to get something off his chest. “I just got dumped,” he says scornfully. “…via text message.” Saturday, 12 a.m. — We have our first drunk sighting! The slurring, the stench, the numerous repetitions of “I love you. I love you so much.” It’s unmistakable. A trio of intoxicated 20-somethings takes the booth behind us. One inebriated woman looks at her menu and asks, “What’s going on?” “You’re at a restaurant. You’re about to order something,” Mark says. This startles the drunk, who despite having difficulties figuring out where she is, insists on addressing Mark by his name, which to her is either “John” or “Marcus John.” Her accompaniers apologize to Mark for her gibberish.

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Will Kurlinkus, a University junior, and Andy Seifert, a senior, spent 24 hours in Merry Ann’s Diner. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY GREGORY HINCHMAN

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“That’s OK, I speak that fluently,” he says as the woman half-turns to me and starts brushing my hair unannounced. Coffee refill count: 7. Cuisine: Strawberry milkshake and hash browns. 1 a.m. — Newcomer to our group: Kristin “Kristy” Taibl, who immediately orders a hamburger. “Lettuce? Tomato?” Mark asks. “Oh wait, here’s the deal with cheeseburgers right now. We’re out of buns.” Apparently the weather has delayed the arrival of the buns trucks, prompting one too many “hot buns” jokes. At some point during this exchange, we miss someone puking all over the floor next to us. When the culprit returns from the bathroom, Mark politely yet forcibly tells him, “We’ve got a mop coming for you,” explaining it’s his policy to make the vomiter it clean up. 3 a.m.— Katie leaves and the drunken rush has just about ended, leaving a mucked-up floor that has seen far too many stumbles into the glass windows. There are only a few people left, so we start to play the classic board game Risk, hoping it will take up about seven hours. “The key to the game is Greenland,” Mark advises. “That’s where Hitler went wrong.” I decide to strike up a conversation with one of the regulars, and Mark recommends Doug Tyler, whom the staff calls “Boomhauer” after the mumbling King of the Hill character whose speech patterns can be called incomprehensible ramblings, at best. I ask Boomhauer why he comes here and he gives a full smile minus the gap left from his front tooth. “Friendly people,” he says. “And well [long pause], let me stick with friendly people.” From there he goes on to a jittery tangent that I can’t quite understand, except for the random phrases of “balls to the wall” and “what you’re writing is going to kick you in the face.” I gather that he’s been snow plowing the past couple of days amidst the blizzard of the decade and intends to stay up till sunrise to plow the extra couple of inches that continue to pile up outside. 4 a.m. — The Mark Paislee storytelling hour. “I’ve had people come in here trying to check themselves into rehab.” “One came in trying to donate a kidney, but he wasn’t speaking any discernable language.” “I had one guy come up to the counter at 4 a.m. … he hands me the money and I realize the money is dripping with fresh blood. And the guy says this, honest to God truth, ‘Oh, don’t worry man. That’s my blood.’”

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“ We’ve h a d t wo a c t u a l s t r e a ke r s i n he r e . O ne g u y w a s s t r e a k i n g p a s t t he cor ner and took a lady out. I found one g uy a sleep w ith h is head i n the ur i na l.” I’ve conquered Europe and the game is mine. 5 a.m. — Boomhauer is asleep, though his ominous $6.66 bill makes me think that perhaps he is dead. His glasses are just barely hanging on to his face. “Excuse me a minute. I have to go wake up Boomhauer,” Mark says, heading over to the Jukebox. Moments later, the piercing feedback of Metallica’s “Blackened” starts blasting out of the speakers, louder than any other song of the night, the pulsing guitar apparently just enough to wake up Boomhauer after 64 bars of mayhem and brutality. Coffee refill count: 12. 7 a.m. – Mark and Boomhauer leave, and there is much mourning. Fatigue is also starting to become a factor. Our new waitress asks if we’d like loaves of bread to sleep on. It takes us 10 minutes to realize that this is a ludicrous idea. We search for alternative inspirations to continue the journey. “Ben Franklin only got three hours of sleep a night,” Willey tells me. “Yeah, and look what he did,” I say. “Right. Invented electricity.” 8 a.m. — Customers are back, except this group

doesn’t appear interested in singing along to Mr. Big’s “Just to Be the Next to Be With You.” This group is quiet, calm, considerably older and very interested in current events. Everybody has a newspaper, including an elderly black man who walks in with a mink hat and a camouflage air force jacket. I overhear that his name is Fred Freeman and he seems to know every member of the staff. He immediately jokes with the waitress that Ford stands for “Found On the Road Dead.” Outside, the snow keeps swirling, almost like a snow globe, but inside it’s eerily hushed, and the floors are now spotless. Civility has been restored. 10 a.m. — Fred is still here, and I muster the nerve to talk to him. He’s chatting with another man who introduces himself as Candy Foster, lead singer for the rhythm and blues band “Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue.” He’s here visiting Fred, apparently a Merry Ann’s favorite. “We come in here and harass the hell out of him,” he says. I ask why he comes to diners, and he says, “We come here to talk the facts of life, to enjoy life. Keeps the things alive when we were young. It’s like a blues man once told me, ‘If a person hasn’t been drunk at least once [he] hasn’t lived.’”

Once Candy departs, Fred starts talking about his life without me even asking. He’s 83 years old. He was an upright bass player and drummer for one of four military black bands during the 1940s before being shipped out to fight in the Korean conflict. He mentions playing for military funerals, saying they’re “about the saddest thing you’ll ever see.” He stops talking and stares ahead while his light blue eyes welled up. “Can’t talk about it no more,” he says. The contrast in the mood of conversation from earlier to now blows me away. Somebody threw up right next to this booth nine hours ago. 11 a.m. — “I just want to take my pants off,” Willey says. Coffee refill count: 15? 2 p.m. — Not a lot of people left, and we’re forced to resort to a “why we need to get rid of the Electoral College” conversation and to creating our own card games, most of which ends in a shouting match. Song of the hour: “H ighway to Hel l ” – AC/DC Current cuisine: Roast beef sandwich and the best cheese fries of my life. 5 p.m. — My journalistic skills are starting to fade. At this point, my notes consist almost entirely of one-phrase scribbles, including “we’re the loudest people here,” “joints hurt,” “dizzy,” “insides are burning,” “tired of losing” and “bladder issues.” A return visit from Katie Vinkler makes me think that perhaps she’ll stay for the duration, but she quickly runs off, probably because the rest of us appear to be beasts of the underworld at this point. 7 p.m. — Victory. The f inal coffee ref ill count is 21, although I may have been drinking someone else’s cup at one point. After gladly paying our four bills totaling $65.58, we start tiredly pondering. By the 15th hour or so (recollection of the night is understandably hazy), it seemed evident what role the diner has in American society. It’s simply a place to talk, to confess secrets, recollect on the past or just to slow down over some coffee. We would find out that in any given 24-hour span, likely diner banters would include a group of high schoolers agonizing over losing the “big game,” the elderly war veterans reliving the old days and the intoxicated 20somethings expressing feelings for each other that will predictably end up being forgotten the next day. Even those sitting alone inevitably start talking it up with the waiters by the second cup of coffee. America likes to talk. And it likes waffles.

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sacred monuments and medieval architecture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just love sharing the culture I experienced â&#x20AC;Ś Talking about it gives me enjoyment,â&#x20AC;? explains Chandler. In the fall of 2004, she opened Celticscapes, a home-based gallery of photos, paintings and other Celtic artwork inspired by her travels. The following year she opened and took part in a short-term cooperative gallery along with nine other local artists and craftspeople, called Artisans Gallery. However, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sabbatical that Chandler truly got to explore her favorite l a n d s c a p e f o r s i x mont h s , t r avel i n g to 32 cou nt ie s of bot h the Republ ic of Irel a nd a nd Nor ther n I rel a nd . Her u lt i mate v ision wa s rea l ized on S e p . 2 7, 2 0 0 6 , w h e n t h e H e a r t l a n d G a l ler y opened it s door s; m ade po s sible th roug h a g ra nt received f rom the Urba na G a l ler y D i st r ic t I ncent ive P rog r a m a nd the encouragement from fr iend and n e i g h b o r C a r o l y n B a x l e y, o w n e r o f Ci nem a G a l ler y. A f ter spea k i ng to Cha nd ler about her ambitions, Baxley connected the dots, and offered her one of the spaces she owned next to her own Cinema Gallery. Cha nd ler is cur rent ly a member of 40 North/88 West and the Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council. Her photos have been exhibited at numerous venues around the area. Chandler shows art that she finds compelling to provide her patrons with artwork that will inspire, stimulate and move. This month, Chandler will be featuring a group exhibition of watercolors by eight artists. Along with Chandler, all the artists are students from Parkland Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watercolor Course section D17 and will be celebrating their work as well as the retirement of their beloved professor Don Lake. Anyone who steps into this unique space will find beauty, color and a new appreciation for art. From the vast stunning Celtic lands to our local Main Street, this gallery captures a world of splendor beyond our borders. If you want to explore the glorious lands abroad, cross the doors into the Heartland Gallery and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there. The opening reception for Watercolors from D17 is Saturday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and the exhibit runs through April 7.

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Actually, windshield breaks itself, mocks owners nationwide FIRST SNIFF Nothing like the Chief to br ing out the best and worst in people via e-ma i ls la st week. I knew going in that you all would probably break records for responses to this column, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it would be this much fun! So, thanks to the people who lent their words in agreement with my own. It always feels nice to be vindicated by others, especially by such anti-Chief luminaries like Steven Kaufman, who has fronted the movement for some time in the press. He gave me the e-mail addresses of a lot of the upper brass at UIUC, and perhaps I will send them an e-mail here soon. Who knows? It was also nice to get the death threats. More empty promises. I appreciate that type of sincerity, especially over something this important. Hey. If there is one thing you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accuse the pro-Chief movement for being inconsistent. They spread their stupidity in a nice even layer across all parts of life. And I respect that. DORM ROOM CENSORSHIP Word got back to me that an RA took down my column from a dorm hallway after it was posted up. I heard that it was taken down for the use of â&#x20AC;&#x153;hatefulâ&#x20AC;? language. I find it mildly ironic that the young minds at UIUC are being carefully watched in case they see the sarcastic use of the word FUCK in print, yet it takes a generation and NCAA regulations to take down a racist icon. Can we move on now? RUMORS ARE SWIRLING IN DOWNTOWN URBANAâ&#x20AC;Ś So, I catch wind this week of the Mayor of Urbana telling businesses in downtown that they might not be suited for that area of town? I mean, at this point, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all unsubstantiated and certainly, before I would name any names, I would need to do a little fact checking but, last time that I was in downtown Urbana, I remember thinking to

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myself just how lucky they are to have any businesses at all! More to comeâ&#x20AC;Ś SCION WOES Now hear this! Buying a Scion xB is a smart thing to do if you have a couple of things handy. 1) Tough Skin â&#x20AC;&#x201D; They look like toasters and for whatever reason, people feel the need to mention it when talking about your car 2) A fund for new windshields â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bottom line is this: I have driven well over 250,000 miles in my day in all different types of vehicles. I have never seen a windshield shatter from a piece of gravel or rock salt being kicked up at it. Buyer beware. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m out $250 a pop each time it happens. Good. I like it. WPGU/BUZZ AWARDS COMING YOUR WAYâ&#x20AC;Ś So, you should vote. Because we all know that a healthy music scene is only possible when the hosts of the event ignore the community the entire year and then try to capitalize on it by pitting bands that are friends with each other against each other. Happy times! MY EDITORâ&#x20AC;Ś Toughest one I have had yet, and thank God, as my foot would have been so far in my throat by now, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be able to see my discount Diesel every time I bent over to pick up my dignity. FIVE BANDS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW, PT. IVâ&#x20AC;Ś We all know who Steve Ucherek is from his inimitable stage presence and howls as the front person from The Living Blue. But, did you know that he has a softer, more pristine side as well? I knew that. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been drinkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; before. This side of Steve will show when he premiers Tunnels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a new side project that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working on with a number of local guests. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard this yet, but my guess is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be great if talent has anything to say about it.

ESCOBAR Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the new restaurant in north downtown brought to you by the people who gave us Miloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Snifferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite restaurant in Urbana, hands down. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been to it yet, but the word on the street is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packed all the time and that the food has been either â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazing,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;really goodâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;interestingâ&#x20AC;?. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty damn good considering that they are less than a month old. I am looking forward to taking the fiancĂŠe there some time this spring. Though, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but think of Pablo when I hear the name. And I think that does it for me for some odd reason. SNIFFER RECOMMENDS: One Punk Under God is a six-part Sundance Channel documentary about Jay Bakker, son of shamed televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker from the 1980s. The premise focuses around Jay and his wife, Amanda, as they deal with a very new chapter in their lives as Jay comes out at his church and defends gay marriage as being without sin, Amanda as she applies for grad school at NYU, and both of them coming to terms with the failing health of Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s makeupobsessed mother, Tammy Faye. This is what real Christianity looks like. At least, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it should look like. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an inspiration to me. Perhaps Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start a church someday too. FINAL WHIFF Wanted to write about a bunch of different things this week, as last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column was devoted to just one topic and that is generally against the rules that I have set for myself. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to hear some of your thoughts on gay marriage and how it fits in with the Bible and Scripture if some of you can take a moment. Hope to hear from you. Seth Fein is from Urbana. He can be reached at sethfein1@gmail.com. He is deliberately biting his tongue this week.

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Welcome to buzz’s coverage of the WPGU/ buzz Local Music Awards 2007! Voting has already begun at www.cumusicawards. com, and it ends March 16. Don’t fret if you’re unfamiliar with some of the nominees — over the next three weeks, the lovely music staff here at buzz will be letting you know who they are, what they sound like, and where you can hear their tunes online. So, read up, log on, vote for your favorites, and get yourself ready for the Local Music Awards Thursday, April 5 at the Highdive. You wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun, now would you? See you there!

Inspired by almost all genres of music, DJ Tim Williams uses his influences to entertain crowds all around the ChampaignUrbana area. From the Highdive to Red Rock, and even some Greek houses, Williams is often employed to show off his skills and give everyone a good time. Getting into the business by just “walking into it” has paid off for Williams, as he currently works between three and six times per week. To check him out, head over to Red Rock on Fridays, or the Highdive on Saturdays, where his show starts at 10 p.m.

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DJ Mertz will be the fi rst one to tell you that his music is hard to describe. With musical influences ranging from classic soul to indie rock, his occasional four-hour-plus sets can be a little hard to place. Mertz, a U of I graduate, has four years of DJing under his belt to complement his four years of education. Similar to most house music, DJ Mertz’s tracks feature a funky bass line grounded in a pounding bass drum rhythm. However, what is unique about DJ Mertz’s tracks is their utilization of various soulful melodies coupled with fidgety electronic beeps and swirls. If you want to catch DJ Mertz live in action, he is at Boltini Lounge in downtown Champaign every Friday night, but if you’d rather listen through the comfort of your own headphones, I recommend his “Night” mix, which is available for download at myspace.com/djmertz. Two other mixes are also featured there, guaranteeing that you will end up with some of the most danceable music available for free.

BEST DJ DJ ASIATIC

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DJ Asiatic, aka Alan Smith, is a hip-hop/R&B turntablist. Upanotch Records, an independent record label he belongs to that is based in Illinois describes him as, “the most popular DJ in Champaign,” while 3D Nightlife calls DJ Asiatic’s spin effects “mind-numbing.” Check out “The Beatdown,” a mastermix by DJ Asiatic on 3Dnightlife.com. Or, see DJ Asiatic live on March 21, when he is set to play at the Canopy Club’s “Spring Jump Off.” Doors open at 9 p.m.

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“I can’t pick a favorite place, I play everywhere!” DJ Delaney responded when asked to choose his preferred CU venue. Everywhere he goes, audiences can expect a great show fueled by fierce hip-hop beats, as well as a variety of other music styles. “I defi nitely love hip-hop. Non-mainstream [hip-hop] is my favorite to listen to and play, but I like to play everything — my show’s got soul music, house [and] reggae,” he said. Though established, this power ‘n soul DJ started out by following his brother around, “He used to be a DJ, and my father is a music lover. After a while, I picked up on it, how to use the turntables, how to DJ.” His childhood passion has expanded into a heartpounding show, and he DJs nearly three times a week at various bars around CU. You can catch him at Cowboy Monkey and the Highdive in the coming weeks.

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Head on over to 6 Taylor Street with some friends on Sunday nights, and you’ll all enjoy the sweet Latin beats of DJ Bris Mueller. An exciting addition to the CU DJ scene, he hosts an event for Cowboy Monkey each week called “Salsa Sundays.” Bris has taken his Latin-infused act all around the area, including engagements at Soma Ultralounge and the Highdive. But be sure to check him out at the Monkey on Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., to see for yourself what the buzz is all about, and to experience how DJ Bris’ brand of electrified salsa livens up Champaign-Urbana. INTRO | A ROUND TOWN | L ISTEN, H EAR | CU CALENDAR | STAGE, S CREEN &

Since graduating high school, DJ Bozak has known that DJing is something he has to do. His initial interest in scratching and hip-hop production techniques has led to a consuming passion that has brought him much success, including the ability to live off his DJing work, and the opportunity last year to participate as one of 60 musicians chosen out of 4,000 applicants in the Redbull Music Academy held in Melbourne, Australia. This experience, as well as the work of local DJs like Beats By Otter and DJ Espionage, and national DJs such as DJ Qbert, Afrika Bambaataa and DJ Shadow, have inspired DJ Bozak to continue to explore many genres of music in order to weave together various sounds and create eclectic, interesting mixes. His favorite spot to DJ is Soma Ultralounge in downtown Champaign where he DJs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Here, he can be seen throwing out funk, hip-hop, ’80s and house while recreating an “intricate, multi–genre mixtape live,” and making sure everyone is having a good time. To check out more about DJ Bozak, including his Redbull Music Academy application mix, visit his Web site at www.djbozak.com.

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After the loss of two drummers and the completion of 40 live shows, Seth Hubbard (guitar, vocals, sleigh bells), Rachel Hubbard (keyboards, vocals) and Shane Cochran (bass, melodica, foot-burine, tiny accordion) have solidified the Watery Domestic lineup with the recent addition of Joseph Burress (drums, bells, percussion). In 2005, Rachel Hubbard joined the three founding members of Colonel Rhodes, and together they debuted Watery Domestic’s dreamy, rock-pop sound to the world nearly one year ago. While Seth Hubbard credits Elliott Smith, Radiohead and Neutral Milk Hotel as some of their influences, he adds, “I don’t think we really sound like any of those bands. We just love a lot of music.” Seth loves more than just music though — he recently married keyboardist Rachel. “Playing in a band with your wife is one of the coolest things I have done since I got married,” he said via an e-mail. “Being creative with the person you love is a pretty amazing thing to get to do.” Experience their love-inspired, lackadaisical tunes March 1 at the Canopy Club, or listen to the sleepy vocals and keyboard-driven electronic sounds of “Gates of Nowhere” at myspace.com/waterydomestic.

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With arguably the most thought-provoking band name of the Best New Artist category, Archives of the Future, comprised of Spencer Vonderheide, Matt Filippo, Mark Baldwin and Johnny Chancellor live by a motto — “The Children are our Future.” Because of all the references to time, it seems the only way to correctly sum up the band is by dabbling into all aspects of time — past, present and future. Their self-described heavy rock and heavy nylon sound is influenced by past music such as early heavy metal, ’70s punk and ’80s death reggae. Currently, they play together as Archives of the Future, yet they each have plans to release individual full-length recordings under pseudonyms. Although they currently have no shows scheduled, make sure to keep an eye out for Archives of the Future in the ... well, future. sounds from the scene

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STEVE PLOCK • STAFF WRITER

In central Illinois, a tornado of metal is bearing down on parents, priests and policemen. The three-pronged, savage attack that is Tritone stormed through Cowboy Monkey on Feb. 22nd, and left behind a path of satanic destruction. If you are a die-hard fan of Tritone, I’m sure that you noticed a bit more effort last Thursday — in fact, an ass-load more effort. I contacted the band, and asked them what they did differently. The response: “We gave 666% out there tonight.” Tritone’s fine attention to detail at this performance is also what separates them from the pack. The amplifiers were lofted for extra juiciness, and the vast assortment of pedals would make any guitarist’s mouth water. For Adam, Joe and David, the most important objective is to maintain their status of third most evil band on the planet. So, if you’re an Evilhead, or just love to hear throbbing double bass drum pedals, get out there and see Tritone. Make sure to visit myspace.com/tritonerocks, a nd wh i le you’re there, check out thei r new recordings.

Comprised of married couple Nic and Heather Dillon, Casados is a two-piece indie-folk outfit creating music that is both relatable and interesting. While other members, including Johnmark Hatfield and brothers Phil and Jonathon Damery float in and out of the band, Nic and Heather are the only consistent members of Casados. Their music sounds like a more indie version of Damien Rice, but without the whispery melodrama that he sometimes employs. The dual vocalization of Nic and Heather gives Casados’ songs a sense of meaning, as if the couple was singing directly to each other, which provides an intimate setting that truly makes the music feel special. If you’re interested in checking them out, I recommend the song “Panama” featured on myspace.com/ casadosmusic. With an EP being released this month and a current tour across the nation, you can expect to catch Casados live in the CU area in early April.

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Coco Coca is a one man band consisting of electric guitar, synthesizers and vocals. The music is high in energy and doesn’t have to struggle to hold your attention. His songs often have many synthesized elements backed by electric guitar going on at once, while the vocals drift along through the beats and loops, calling to mind Thom Yorke in some cases. If you’re looking for a taste of this electronic flurry, head over to myspace.com/cocococa. Four songs are available for streaming, three of which are downloadable. Make sure to check out “Fit” — the synthesized loop is irresistible, and might be just fast enough to make you start working out on the spot. Also, if you like what you hear, watch the man himself recreate it all live at the Iron Post on March 9. If you still haven’t had your fill, you can see Coco Coca open for The Faint at the Canopy Club on March 13.

Santa members Stan McConnel l, Mack McConnell, Otto Stuparitz, Chad Warner and Marty O’Donnell combine the elements of their favorite music to create something that is truly their own. When it comes down to it, they have a very unique ability to create music. They are able to take the quirkiness of indie music and combine it with the earthy lyrics of psychedelic music to create something that feels very natural — so natural that it could be pulled from the ground or plucked from the branch of a tree. Songs at a Santa concert can range stylistically from a funky folk jam to a tropical island groove, while including everything in-between and leaving nothing to be desired. The variation in their songwriting keeps their music feeling fresh and new, providing for a very diverse and entertaining live show. Be sure to catch Santa at the Canopy Club in Urbana on Unofficial, March 2. If you can’t wait until then, be sure to check them out online at myspace.com/santamusic, and treat your ears to the groovy “Poles.”

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CARLYE WISEL • MUSIC EDITOR

Coco Coca’s Nine-track CD starts off with a heavy electronic beat that sets the tone for the rest of the disc. The vocals, swimming just below the surface, are often secondary to what is going on instrumentally. Fast paced, multi-layered songs that will still manage to get stuck in your head are offered alongside busy beats that are an especially impressive effort for a one-man band. “Fit” is easily the most exciting track on the album, with a synthesized beat that rockets forward over one of the disc’s most striking vocal deliveries. “Alive” centers around a catchy little high pitched loop, and builds up towards a fun instrumental commotion around it by the end. The CD rarely slows down, but when it does the music is still intriguing. After “Alive” comes a song with acoustic guitar and vocals that startle, and whose simple beginning becomes overtaken by spiraling, synthesized mayhem. All in all, Coco Coca put together a fun, energetic set of songs worth listening to more than once.

Whenever I see Santa live, I feel as though I’m going to my first concert all over again. I get giddy, become self-conscious that people may stare if I burst into a dance, and repeatedly say, “Oh my gosh, I love this song!” just loud enough where everyone around me can hear. Thankfully, now I can be awkward in the comfort of my own home. Santa’s self-titled, seventrack EP truly captures the energetic, “super-pop with a side of rock” stylings that come standard in their phenomenal live performances. Stan McConnell croons with rock star-like vocals on “Is What Sweet You So?”, while “Spine of the Curve” highlights the band’s collective instrumentals. However, my personal favorite is “Poles,” due to its addictive guitar melodies and impressive singing. Santa’s disc is one that I don’t mind leaving on repeat during a long car ride, or blasting extremely loud from my bedroom. But, if you see me unable to stop myself from crazily dancing to it, don’t blame me — blame Santa’s infectious tunes.

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BEST HEAVY BOOTS AND BRACELETS KEITH HOLLENKAMP • STAFF WRITER

Boots and Bracelets is a balls-to-the-wall, tattoo-covered punk band that isn’t afraid to kick some ass. Frontwoman Michelle Razor sings about sex, drinking and just having a good time while simultaneously being backed by heavy DIY punk stylings. With distorted guitars and commanding bass lines, Boots and Bracelets is trademarked by a sound that brings a solid amount of fist-pumping rock to your eardrums. Check out their song “Loti” at myspace.com/bootsandbracelets for a perfect example of their style, or see them live on March 5 in McHenry, Ill.

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BOOTS AND BRACELETS KEITH A HOLLENKAMP • STAFF WRITER

With their CD xoxo, Boots and Bracelets show off their shocking lyrics and punk sound in a quick, in-your-face manner. Power chords and bass riffs provide the soundtrack to lyrics filled with sex, drinking, and kicking ass. These tracks come quick, with most songs averaging less than two minutes, but every second brings fist-pumping, head-banging rock. Front woman Michelle Razor’s raspy voice speeds through her shock-and-awe lyrics leaving the listener to think, “Did she really just say that?” This is especially true in their song “Munch,” which is definitely not about food (think more sexual). Boots and Bracelets seem to be the type of band where their true personality comes out on stage, but xoxo provides a good look into the style of this upand-coming local band.

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ESP, who got their start in 1994, have been around for a while and been through a lot. Their CD Eclipse features remixed and re-mastered songs from their 2000 EP, in addition to some unreleased and live tracks. More importantly, though, is the meaning behind Eclipse — it serves as a tribute to the late Gary Strater, who played bass with ESP from 1996 until 2003, when he was diagnosed with cancer. Strater passed away in 2004. Self-proclaimed as “Downstate Illinois’ Best Rock n’ Roll Band,” ESP channels classic rock like only they can — after all, they have roots in other bands and projects from the ’70s. The group is now comprised of guitarist/vocalist Lou DiBello and vocalist Kelly Hazel, who are also joined by bassist Josh Walden and drummer Jeff Magby. Stop by www.esprocks.com for more information, or myspace.com/espillinois to listen to the heavily guitar-driven, addictive classic rock stylings of “Deep in the Night.” Be on the lookout for their regular gigs around the CU area, and for the band’s upcoming CD release.

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CARLYE WISEL • MUSIC EDITOR

KATE KROGER • STAFF WRITER

Dropsixx, a five-piece band formed in 1999, is most identif ied by their loud, passionate, caustic sound and their rage-filled songs that are similar to bands they’ve toured with in the past (Sevendust, Future Leaders of the World). But, it is their unique edge and personality that has made them a contender for Best Heavy Artist. The band’s most recent material takes a bold step in a new direction, according to Scott, a member of the band. He remarked, “Lyrically, it’s the most personal I’ve ever gotten ... There’s a song called, ‘Forget Me Not’ which is written from a left suicide note ... asking for forgiveness for the final act. This is taken from a real incident in my life.” The sound of their work is also changing a bit as well. The new EP is “being recorded completely differently than our 2 CDs [The Order of Things and Faith in Pain],” said Scott. “We’re keeping it more clean sounding, without lots of effects or equalizations.” Be sure to check out Dropsixx at their upcoming concerts: March 24 in Bloomington, Ill. and March 30 in Charleston, Ill. For additional band info, log on to www.dropsixx.com, or listen to the “Forget Me Not demo” at myspace.com/dropsixx.

As a newbie to this genre, I tend to exert a stereotypical view that heavy music consists of two things — loud instrumentals, and even louder screaming. While Dropsixx dabbles a bit into both of these, they effectively compliment their heavy guitar riffs with catchy drum beats and melodic guitar solos throughout each song on their CD, The Order of Things. For a group comprised of a drummer, bassist and three — yep, three — guitarists, Dropsixx does an impressive job of balancing heavy, pounding choruses with light, vocally intriguing verses. This interesting combination between melodious rock and heavy metal marks them with a stamp of versatility and genre-wide appeal. “Slave” provides their stylistic balance amidst quick, repetitive guitar riffs and striking vocals, while “Haunted” resembles a sound similar to a darker, deeper incubus, proving to be my favorite track on the album. The Order of Things is a great starting point for anyone wishing to get a taste of this genre, or even those who have a deep love for hardcore rock.

Local industrial rock quartet I:Scintilla, has had quite a fast-paced and impressive journey. Formed in 2003, the group, which consists of Brittany Bindrim (vocals), Jim Cookas (guitar/ programming), Vince Grech (drums) and Chad Mines (guitar/bass), quickly wrote and recorded the songs for their debut album, Approach, which they self-released in the summer of 2004. The unique fusion of electronic, rock and pop elements the group provided was reminiscent of what a heavier, darker Garbage or Evanescence would sound like, and thus attracted the attention of many critics and fans. Soon after, I:Scintilla was receiving record deals from around the world. After some consideration, the group signed under Alfa Matrix, a Belgian electronic music label, and released their latest album, Havestar, in the summer of 2006. I:Scintilla’s EP is also nominated for Best Local Album of the Year, and includes club remixes of previously recorded songs like “Havestar Combichrist” and some impressive new ones such as “The Bells.” Currently, I:Scintilla is recording a new album that is scheduled for release this spring. To check out more about the band and hear both “Havestar Combichrist” and “The Bells,” visit their Web site, www.iscintilla. com, or myspace.com/iscintilla.

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Terminus Victor is an alternative, indie-rock trio, who combines vocals comparable to Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters with dynamic drum beats, deep lyrics and aggressive guitar and bass solos. Their album Under Surveillance [Innocent Words Records], was released in late September of last year. Terminus Victor, formerly a duo made up of Scott Kimble (vocals, bass and drum programming), and Don King (guitars, technical support), has become a trio, with newly added drummer Terry Wathen. Terminus Victor claims to have many influences, some of which include Poster Children, Jane’s Addiction and Johnny Cash. Check out their songs “A Scream in the Park” and “The Mechanical Eye” on their Web site, www.TerminusVictor.com, or their MySpace page (myspace.com/terminusvictor). Come see them live at Cowboy Monkey on March 11 at 9 p.m., when they play with Mad Science Fair and Team Rockit.

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With a name reminiscent of Grandma Death in Donnie Darko, you knew they have to be good. Roberta Sparrow is a hardcore punk metal band that emerged from two former local bands, the Vice Dolls and Decimation. The metal band union occurred during 2004 in Champaign, the same town in which the Great Western Recording Studio they recorded at is located. Greg Jaeger sings lead vocals and steps it up to also pound on the drums, Cody Pruitt plays bass and sings vocals, and Justin Scoffield plays guitar. The vocals are incredible, with a mix of screaming and the occasional heartfelt croon. Rober ta Spar row recorded new music in November that is set to come out in the spring, but they have a show on April 29 in Mansfield, Ohio, for those who are looking for ward to seeing them live. I recommend “Take My Last Breath” on their MySpace account at myspace.com/robertasparrow.

MIKE INGRAM SPEAKS: I think it’s Terminus Victor’s to lose, though I:Scintilla might give them a run for their money. Each band has strengths, though. Terminus, to me, is just the most consistently excellent hard band in the area.

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Between mapping out barcrawls, ordering T-shirts and e-mailing incredulous amounts of Facebook invites to “Kegs and eggs” parties, everyone seems to have their Unofficial planned out. But, how can you rock out without the perfect soundtrack? Whether you plan to dress the part, rock out with your cock out and/or stay ‘till closing time, we’ve got the tunes to carry you through morning, noon and night. Just be careful — public singing may allude to public intoxication. Happy Unofficial!

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01. “Shout!” – The Isley Brothers Shout!

[RCA] 4:22 02 . “American Pie” – Don McLean American

Pie [United Artists] 8:27 03. “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi Slippery

When Wet [Mercury Records] 4:09 04. “Friends in Low Places” – Garth Brooks

No Fences [Capitol Nashville] 4:18 05. “Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey Escape

[Columbia] 4:12 06. “Sweet Home Alabama” – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Second Helping [MCA Records] 4:45 07. “867-5309/Jenny” – Tommy Tutone Tommy

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Proclaimers Sunshine at Leith [Chrysalis] 3:36 09. “Paradise City” – Guns and Roses Appetite

for Destruction [Geffen] 6:46 10. “Free Fallin’” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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01. “Irish Drinking Song” – Buck-O-Nine

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Courtney Love, the always newsworthy head case songstress has honored the late Kurt Cobain by immortalizing him and his music ... through a video game. Yes, the iconic American rock of Nirvana will be teaming up with America’s greatest pastimes, baseball video games. MLB 2k7 will be the first to license a Nirvana song with its release later this year. Using acclaimed and revered music in commercials and promotions isn’t totally new — take every Rolling Stones song, for example — but there have been some interesting developments in the field recently. Jimi Hendrix has been featured in advertisements of late, and The Beatles have been featured in Macy’s and Target ads. This week, Carlye and Brian ponder: Cobain and video games, The Beatles and department stores — what’s next for music licensing? Check out what songs they think should be exploited next.

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Brian: Neutral Milk Hotel’s “Holland, 1945”

Picture this: you finally get up the courage to chat with that cute, sweaty mess of a guy who always exercises on the Stairmaster next to you. Or, you actually get that pointy-nosed barista with the tortoiserimmed glasses (who must be intellectual because she’s wearing tortoise-rimmed glasses) to go on a date with you. One thing leads to another, and you wake up in their apartment the next morning, slightly disoriented and questionably satisfied. A month later, their memory is still lingering, and it’s not because they finally called you back after “losing your number.” You’ve got it bad. Real bad. You’ve got herpes. And it fucking sucks. But, do you know who could soften the blow of needing to participate in “the STD talk” with every future sexual partner and having to take daily medication? Robert Plant, that’s who. Think of how good a Valtrex commercial could be if his orgasmic vocals from “Whole Lotta Love” were dubbed in between phrases such as, “Talk to your doctor before starting any new medications,” and “Not safe for children or pregnant women.” Instead of inappropriately laughing at an awkward couple camping or rock climbing in these horribly boring advertisements, Led Zeppelin’s classic track would encourage even those who are crazy-abstinent to get off the couch and rock the fuck out for herpes’ sake. Valtrex shouldn’t portray genital herpes as a problem that super-smiley couples have grown to overcome — it’s instead the result of a hot and sweaty night full of, well, a whole lotta loving. Giving you every inch of their love for years to come doesn’t mean you should regret the times you’ve had. Let Led Zeppelin aid you in embracing that feeling from “way down inside” ... after all, it’s gonna be there for a while.

Oh yes, it is time. Since the release of NMH’s revered Aeroplane over the Sea, referred to by the intelligent as the greatest album ever, the band’s music has exponentially grown in popularity and esteem. Books have been written on the album, cult followings revolve around it and matt pond PA’s atrocious cover of the title track was featured on The OC (R.I.P.). The next logical step for the legendary band to continue to grow their fan base, despite their tragic breakup long ago, is to license their music out to advertisements. Imagine, if you will, the intro of “Holland” playing over a bunch of excited, multi-ethnic 12year-olds. Mangum’s crooning of “1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4” would signal the start of the craziest, most carefree game of rollerblade hockey ever! The fuzz bass, the driving beat and the Anne Frank references would all channel the fun these kids can have while exercising ... and wearing matching mesh jerseys! After the game, the kids would run giddily into a house where a busty housewife would have Gogurt waiting for the tired collection of preteens. The horn arrangement near the end of the song would perfectly keep the pace while a necessary voice-over would describe the nutritional benefit that new and improved “Watermelon Blast” and “Banana Bonanza” flavored Go-gurt offers. The music would quickly cut out in time to hear one of the kids scream, “Let’s do it again.” The intro countdown would repeat, the mom would roll her eyes and smile, and it would cut to a title screen: Go-gurt rocks. Not only will that piss off anyone who has ever heard a Neutral Milk Hotel song, but maybe it could cause the band to reunite and go on a Go-gurt and verb-sponsored school tour. Or, maybe they’ll be featured on a third-rate pseudoindie film, become as popular as North Faces, get lazy and write a disappointing joke of a third album ... oh, that’s The Shins. Sorry.

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green BEER means green PEE The best karaoke in the land turns three years old tonight at Cowboy Monkey. Live K a raoke Ba nd (a band consisting of members from the Brat Pack and X-Krush) is actually a real band that you can get up and sing with. No more crappy recordings, bouncy balls over words on a screen, or annoying karaoke DJs who sing for half the night. At this karaoke night, you can actually get up in front of a real band. For their third anniversary, band members are planning special festivities and possible contests. Check out livekaraokeband.com for more info and a song list. The show will start at 10 p.m., and you’ll want to get there early to sign up. Elsewhere tonight, there are other good shows to hit up. At the Canopy Club, an early show (7 p.m.) will consist of Watery Domestic, along with The August and Dan Hubbard. Then later (10 p.m.), popular band Treologic will take the stage along with the J. Davis Trio. The weekly jazz night at Zorba’s will feature the Damon Short Quintet, and over at Bar Louie, Larry Gates (of Lorenzo Goetz) will mix some originals into three sets of cover tunes. Friday is Unofficial, which means there will be a ridiculous amount of stupid shit happening all over campus. For instance, Kayla Brown and I will be playing not one, but two different shows at Bar Louie (the f irst starting at an amazing 11 a.m.). Will people be able to skirt all of the new restrictions put into place in order to get completely wasted? Somehow, I think they will. Oh, and I know absolutely no Irish music. Sorry.

Speaking of Irish music, it really seems to be lacking on Friday. That’s okay, though, as the shows that are happening are still good. The everpopular Desafinado will fill Cowboy Monkey with the gentle sound of Latin Bossa Nova for happy hour. Down at the Savoy Rec Center, a show spearheaded by Mad Mardigan bassist Rory Grennan will attempt to bring original, local music to the underage crowd. The lineup includes Maximo, The Signal, Bastion and Mad Mardigan (a blues-tinged rock trio). The cover is $5-$7, and the event is all ages. Santa is back and headlining a Canopy Club show Friday, sharing the stage with The Squares, Company of Thieves and Carl Hauck. The ladies love Santa, so guys, get out there. Down the road and into downtown Urbana, you’ll f ind the Tractor K i ngs with New Ruins, The Kyle Sowashes and Tunnels. The Tractor Kings have been on fire lately, putting on outstanding live shows and leaving concert goers wondering when a new record will appear. According to band members, it’s not too far off. It better not be. A band that does have a new CD out is New Ruins, and it seems to be a favorite of just about everyone in town. Tunnels is a new project from Steve Ucherek (The Living Blue) and Ben Ucherek (The Beauty Shop). Saturday brings the Red Hot Chili Peppers back to town. I saw them with Foo Fighters and Muse the last time around, and the other two bands were more exciting to me. I have a feeling that this will be the case this time, as well, with Gnarls Barkley in the opening slot. The music from the Chili Peppers sounds great (how could it not with the players involved?), but Anthony’s voice is not something I enjoyed

in a live setting. Cee Lo’s, however, is one of the best in music today, so the Gnarls set should be a treat. Those looking for something a little less expensive on Saturday will find an excellent pair of bands at Cowboy Monkey. Matt Poss and the Wild Bunch have rocked CU on many occasions, and the Big Sky String Band is also very good. Stop in and enjoy some country-ish rocking. The word from Europe is that the members of Headlights (along with Shipwreck’s John Owen) are having a blast. The band will be back soon, and playing an absolutely ridiculous show at the Courtyard Café on March 10 with Margot and the Nuclear So & So’s (one of the best bands in the country, easily), Page France (high on the Seth Fein indie-o-meter), Canada and Gentleman Auction House. More on that show next week. The Prairie Dogs, a favorite country band amongst music fans in the area, will play two gigs this weekend. On Friday they’ll play happy hour at the Iron Post (5 to 7 p.m.), and on Saturday they’ll play a lunch set at Strawberry Fields in Urbana (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). The band specializes in classic country covers and features a banjo, upright bass, acoustic guitar and slide guitar. (Oh, and a coyote with light-up eyes). The CU Local Music Awards Nominees will have been announced by the time this goes to press, meaning it’s time to hit up the Web site to cast your votes. A trip to the WPGU or Buzz site will link you to the right place. The awards ceremony will take place in April at the Highdive, and will feature several performances from nominees. Mike ingram can be reached at forgottenwords@gmail.com

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THU. MAR 01 Live Bands Watery Domestic with the August and Dan Hubbard Canopy Club 6:30pm, $5 Noah Earle, Patrick Mustain Aroma Cafe, 8pm, free Caleb Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm no cover Treologic and J. Davis Trio Canopy Club, 9pm, $6 Damon Short Quintet Zorba’s Restaurant, 9:30pm, $5 Live Karaoke Band [Third anniversary show.] Cowboy Monkey 10pm, cover

Concerts Esther Lamneck, Clarinet [School of Music clarinetist will perform works by Zach Browning, John Melby and Robert Rowe.] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm DJ Wesjile [Hip-hop and party jams.] Boltini Lounge, 10:30pm, no cover Dancing Free Swing Dance McKinley Church and Foundation, 9:30pm Karaoke Karaoke with Randy from RM Entertainment Fat City Saloon, 9pm

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Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class [These classes work well for those whose native language is not English and emphasize beginning and intermediate listening and speaking skills.] Parkland College, 9am “Can the Law Protect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples?” [A lecture by Robert A. Williams, Professor of Law, University of Arizona.] Levis Faculty Center, 4pm Gallery Conversation [Conversation with curator Judith Hoos Fox.] Krannert Art Museum, 5:30pm “One Person Can Make a Difference” [A speech by anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan.] Natural History

Art & Theater “Where Animals Dance” [This exhibit examines the masquerading traditions of West Africa and features masks and other related ceremonial artifacts. It also features discussions on the impact of masquerade in belief, social structure and daily life.] Spurlock Museum through March 4 “Branded and On Display” [Features the work of artists exploring the theme of branding and the significance of marketing in our culture. The exhibit represents a range of media — sculpture, video, installation, sound, painting and photography. The works are compelling and provocative, nudging us to “re-view” our culture with an appraising eye.] Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion through April 1 “Commerce and Consumption: Works from the Permanent Collection” [Photographic works from the museum’s permanent collection that are defined by marketing and advertising actions have been selected for this exhibition, an accompaniment to “Branded and On Display.”] Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion through May 13 “Melodramas of Consumption” [This photo exhibit by Brian Ulrich is an examination of consumerism within our culture. He explores the everyday activities of shopping as well as the economic, cultural, social and political implications of commercialism.] Humanities Lecture Hall, IPRH, through March 2 “A History of New” [Explores what happens when a new technology is co-opted and subverted into a tool, supporting system, or display medium for artists. University students and museum visitors are invited to help build a graphically rich timeline of technological and scientific innovations and the resulting reactions and responses to these innovations. The timeline will be displayed on the wall of the CANVAS Gallery and within the CANVAS itself.] Krannert Art Museum through July 29 “Journeys” [Umeeta Sadaranganiwill’s exhibit features a collection of watercolors, mixed media paintings and photographs.] Asian American Cultural Center through March 16 Paintings by Lucy Synk [The work of local painter Lucy Synk is featured in this show, which includes recent original pieces alongside framed prints of her past work. The paintings are for sale, and they can be purchased by contacting the artist directly.] Pages For All Ages through March 31 “Fly South” [This new exhibit at the Larry Kanfer Gallery features spring-like florals, contemporary abstracts and botanical images.] Larry Kanfer Gallery through March 7 “State of the Art 2007” [Renowned watercolor artists from across the country will display their unique creations.] Parkland Art Gallery through March 28 “A Chorus Line” [This timeless hit musical focuses on the lives of Broadway dancers. The performance is directed by Henson Keys and features the choreography of Angela Fieddermann Miller.] Krannert Center Colwell Playhouse, March 3 through 11 “Visual Dialogue” [A show of recent paintings by St. Louis artists Grace Lin, James Wu and Yingxue Zuo.] Cinema Gallery beginning March 3 through April 7 “Watercolors from D17” [Group exhibition of watercolors by Ann Rund, Gayle Tilford, Barb Johanek, Melissa Lynch, Martha Seif, Cindy Carlson, Barbara Ryan and Ann McDowell.] Heartland Gallery, March 3 through April 7 Dance Arts presents “An Evening of Dance” [Dance Arts students present offerings in classical ballet and Irish dance.] The Virginia Theatre, March 3, 7 p.m. “The Illinois Hillbillies” [An interactive Murder Mystery performed by the Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company.] Round Barn Banquet Centre, March 4, 6 p.m. “Three Sisters” [This play by Anton Chekhov tells the story of three sisters (Irina, Olga and Masha) longing to move back to Moscow on the one-year anniversary of the death of their father, Colonel Prozorov.] The Station Theatre, March 1 through 4, 7, 8 p.m. “The Striker” [A story of love and revenge between two women and a complicated stranger that calls herself the Skriker, a demon from British folklore. Described as “a shape shifter and death portent, ancient and damaged,” Skriker brings along many dangerous figures that could only be from hell itself. As the world becomes more tainted with carnal needs, torture and pity, everyone finds themselves clawing for a way out from under their consequences.] Armory Free Theatre, March 2, 7:30 p.m., March 3, 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

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Building, 7pm “The Most Exciting New Work Projects: In the Past and in the Near Future” [With Frithjof Bergmann, a retired professor of philosophy who devotes his life to showing people how to implement the new vision of freedom he defended in his book “On Being Free.”] Allen Residence Hall, 7pm “Creating Jewish Esthetic Space in the Plastic Arts: 1908-1925” [A slide lecture presenting three attempts by Jewish artists which define the parameters of the emerging Jewish plastic art.] Levis Faculty Center, 7:30pm Student Trustee Debate Illini Union 8pm Film Latin American Film Festival [Five recently released films from five countries in Latin America will be featured. Hailing from Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Cuba, all films have been awarded prestigious national and international prizes and have never been shown in commercial movie theaters in the United States.] Boardman’s Art Theatre, 6pm IDF Human Rights Film Series presents “Hungry for Profit” [The film is an investigation into how the global agribusiness system is turning the world’s food supply into a global supermarket by selling food for profit without concern for the effect on small farmers and local populations.] Illinois Disciples Foundation 7pm Recreation Robert Allerton Park [The “Allerton Legacy” exhibit at the Visitors Center is open until dusk. Also, garden tours can be arranged by calling 333-2127.] Allerton Park, 9am Miscellaneous Living Well Breakfast Series: How to be a Smart Patient [Enjoy a delicious free breakfast while gaining practical tips for getting and staying healthy.] Christie Clinic, 7:30am Japan House [Group tours of the Japan House.] Japan House 1pm Author Signing [Soul singing legend and Chicago politician Jerry Butler, also known as “The Ice Man,” will be signing his book, “Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Singer.”] Follett’s Bookstore, 5pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours [To arrange a concert or Bell Tower visit, e-mail chimes@uiuc.edu or call 333-6068.] Altgeld Hall 12:30pm Meetings French Department: Pause Cafe Espresso Royale, Oregon St. (Urbana), 5pm Champaign County Audobon Society Meeting [A program in Rain Gardening by Michael Davis, University graduate and Americorps volunteer.] Urbana Free Library 7pm

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FRI. MAR 02 Live Bands Billy Galt Sings the Blues Blues restaurant, 11:30am Desafinado Cowboy Monkey 5:50pm, $3 Santa with special guests The Squares, Company of Thieves and Carl Hauck Canopy Club, 8pm, $5 in advance/$7 Velvet Touch Hubers, 8pm, no cover Country Connection Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm, $1 Pencils Down, 2*Sweet, Tony Sorrentino, Hotel Ahead, Snowsera, Easterlings Courtyard Cafe 9pm, $5 Electric Theory, VilleBillies, The Fuz, Dan Beahm and the Invisible Three Highdive, 9pm, $5 Tractor Kings, New Ruins, The Kyle Sowashes, Tunnels [Tunnels is a new combo from Steve and Ben Ucherek of The Living Blue and The Beauty Shop.] $5 in advance/$7, Iron Post, 9pm Jack Straw, Little Big Fat Cowboy Monkey, 9:30pm, $5 Concerts Jazz it Up: The Rebirth of New Orleans [Local artists perform in a benefit concert for New Orleans hurricane victims, proceeds from the concert will help to fund the Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans.] Parkland College, 6:30pm, $5 at the door Grammy Award Winner Vince Gill Assembly Hall, 7:30pm, $32.5048.50 Alfred Brendel, Piano [The respected pianist will present sonatas by Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart, as well as impromptus by Schulbert.] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm DJ DJ JettRokk [Deep House.] Boltini Lounge, 4pm, no cover Elise [Soul, Deep House.] Boltini Lounge, 6:30pm, no cover Mertz [House, Funk, Electro] Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover Deeplicio.us [With DJ Mambo Italiano. House music.] Ko.Fusion 11pm, no cover Dancing Contra Dance [All dances are taught (walked-through) prior to dancing. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wood floor.] Phillips Recreation Center, 8pm Lectures/Discussions “A Network of Influential Conversations among Physicians in a Primary Care Practice” [With Peter V. Marsden, Harvard University.] Wohlers Hall, 10am

“Ideology, Uncertainty, and the Fate of Russian Democracy” Foreign Languages Building, 4pm, free “Landscape 101: The Science of Planning a Landscape” [Heather Miller will review actual issues homeowners face, such as “bad soil,” poor drainage and pest management. The goal is to understand how these environmental factors impact a landscape to aid in plant selection for optimum success.] Parkland College, 7pm, $1 “Sparta and the New Jerusalem: Religion, Violence and American Redemption” [With Jonathan Ebel, Assistant Professor in Religious Studies, Program in the Study of Religion, UIUC.] University YMCA, 12pm Asian American Studies [10th anniversary of Asian American Studies.] Spurlock Museum 12:45pm Recreation Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park, 9am Miscellaneous Community Open House [Open house in honor of Tammy Lemke.] United Way of Champaign County, 1pm “Dark Side of the Moon” [Pink Floyd laser light show.] Parkland College, 9:30pm, $5 Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Family Fun “Happy 50th Birthday Cat in the Hat!” [Children in grades K-2 can help the Cat in the Hat celebrate his 50th birthday.] Urbana Free Library, 4pm, free Seniors Friday Game Day [Small group game day in the newly furnished TV room. To RSVP call 3982580.] Hays Recreation Center 11:30am, free

SAT. MAR 03 Live Bands Metal Show [With Goretesque, Us Against Them and more.] The Phoenix, 8pm Country Connection Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm, $1 Hotter Than June, Deconstructing Jim Iron Post, 9pm, $5 Matt Post and the Wild Bunch, Big String Sky Band Cowboy Monkey 9:30pm, $5 Concerts Red Hot Chili Peppers with Gnarls Barkley Assembly Hall, 7:30pm $56.50 The Paganini of the Banjo [Featuring Buddy Wachter, master of the four-string banjo with the CU Symphony Orchestra.] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 7:30pm, $31/$28/$12 DJ Mertz [House, funk, electro.] Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover DJ Tim Williams Highdive, 10pm $5 DJ Dance Party Canopy Club 10:30pm, cover Dancing “An Evening of Dance” [Dance Arts students present offerings in classical ballet and Irish dance.] Virginia Theatre, 7pm, $8/$5 Latina/o Formal: Noche de Magia [Masquerade ball will be held by Illini Union Board. Music provided by DJ Delayney and DJ Bris. Awards will be given for outstanding faculty member and

student group.] Illini Union, 7pm $20 dance and dinner/$10 dance Argentine Tango/Latin Dance [Free Beginner Lesson with Melih and Duygu. With DJ Melih.] Channing-Murray Foundation, 8pm

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Lectures/Discussions “Floating Images and Ideas: Arts for Mami Wata and Other Water Spirits in Africa and the Atlantic World” [Talk by Henry Drewal, EvjueBascom professor of Art History at University of Wisconsin-Madison] Krannert Art Museum, 3pm “Heirlooms, Artifacts, and Family Treasures: A Preservation Emporium” [Meet and talk with preservation experts at this informational event. Visitors are welcome to bring in small, hand-held items or images of larger items in order to discuss specific preservation questions with the specialists.] Spurlock Museum 11am

Miscellaneous Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm

Workshops Integrity [One-day workshop investigating personal values and ethics.] Illini Union, 8:30pm free Recreation Trip to River Bend Park [Join the Champaign County Audubon Society members on this trip.] Anita Purves Nature Center 8am, free Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park, 9am Miscellaneous Student Activist Conference [This event hopes to bring together all of the activist groups on campus, whatever their agendas, for a day of workshops, panels and speakers that will address issues important to all students working to make a difference here on campus and beyond.] University YMCA, 9:30am, free Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Illini Folk Dance Society Illini Union, 8pm Volunteer Natural Area Restoration [Help care for Allerton Park’s wild side. Volunteers may be removing honeysuckle or garlic mustard, clearing and marking trails or helping with some other maintenance of the natural areas. All materials and equipment provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them.] Allerton Park, 9am

SUN. MAR 04 Live Bands Crossroads Cafe [Talk. Sip. Listen. Live music and coffee. Jack Marck scheduled to perform.] Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 6:30pm Weapons of Mass DisFunktion Iron Post, 7pm Crystal River Rose Bowl Tavern 9pm, no cover New Sound Sundays with Somme, Flowers For Dorian and Dr. Manhattan [A WPGU presentation.] Canopy Club, 9pm, $1 Recreation Sunday Morning Bird Walks in Busey Woods Anita Purves Nature Center, 7:30am Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park, 9am

Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class Parkland College, 9am “Why History Matters” [A roundtable discussion with Professor Anthony Grafton.] Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, 5pm College Re-entry for Adults: Informational Session [Find out how Parkland can help residents complete their degrees with online and on-campus classes. There is no fee, but reservations are requested at the Web site.] Parkland College, 5:30pm “A Career in Sales: Where to Start and How to Succeed” Illini Union 6pm “Lateral Alignment in Complex Systems: Towards a Theory of Multi-Stakeholder Alignment in the Operation and Transformation of Complex, Engineered Systems” [With Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, UIUC.] Hydrosystems Laboratory, 12pm

Santa, The Squares, Company of Thieves, Carl Hauck March 2, 9 p.m. Canopy Club, $5 in advance/$7

Meetings University Falun Dafa Practice Group Illini Union, 4:10pm Urbana/Champaign Comic Convention [This event will features comics both new and old as well as related collectibles for sale. If you have old comic books you no longer want, dealers will be on hand to buy them.] Eastland Suites Hotel, 10am, free

MON. MAR 05 Live Bands Say Hi To Your Mom with special guest Little Brazil Canopy Club 8pm, $8 in advance

Sporting Events Illinois Women’s Tennis vs. Illinois State Atkins Tennis Center, 5pm Workshops Tractor Trailer Driver Training Certificate Program Business Development Center, 8am

Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class Parkland College, 9am Asian Dissertation Series [A study of knowledge sharing in a corporate knowledge network in China and the United States.] International Studies Building 12pm “Our Dysfunctional Immigration System at a Breaking Point” Illini Union, 12pm

Recreation Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park, 9am

Many of you, I’m sure, have heard of the band Santa and may be wondering what it is that compels so many fans to continually show up at their shows to groove, jump, swish and turn. Well, the solution to your pondering may simply lie in this very show coming up on our very own holy green day.

Workshops Tractor Trailer Driver Training Certificate Program [Prepares participants for the Commercial Driver’s License and an entrylevel position in the trucking industry. Participants will complete the Illinois Secretary of State administered Class A test and receive a certificate after successfully completing the course.] Business Development Center, 8am Resume Critique La Casa Cultural Latina, 3pm, free

Seniors Monday Morning Movie [Relax in the comfortable TV room and enjoy a recent release of an old classic on DVD. Bring friends and please bring a snack to share.] Hays Recreation Center 10am, $1 for residents/$1.50 non-residents

Volunteer Garden Workday [Help maintain the formal gardens surrounding the Visitors Center and the Retreat Center.] Allerton Park 9am

Miscellaneous Champaign-Urbana Herb Society [Dyke Barkley, of Barkley Gardens, will speak on “Ornamental Grasses.”] Parkland College 7pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm

Champaign County YMCA If you love sports, kids and coaching, then this volunteer opportunity is for you! The Champaign County YMCA is looking for a group of energetic and determined volunteers to teach core values like leadership, respect, responsibility and teamwork to youth grades K-8. Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact Derek Gard at 359-9622 or visit www.cuvolunteer.org. — Katie Heika

Santa, who started out playing small gigs at frats and benefit dinners at the end of last year, has rapidly grown into a sensation across campus. They are now playing at venues from St. Louis to Chicago along with all the major venues across Champaign and Urbana. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment when this band stole my heart, but I can say that it was just about a year ago when the band was able to bring me to my feet to groove to their soul, twist to their funk and rock to their jam — I have followed them ever since.

Comedy Monday Comedy Night [Improv comedy every week featuring Spicy Clamato and DeBono.] Courtyard Cafe, 8pm, free

Meetings Champaign-Urbana for Obama Organizational Meeting [This event is an opportunity for all of us who support Barack Obama’s candidacy for president to meet, discuss goals and organize. Fundraising ideas will be discussed, as well as discussion on Obama’s platform and anything else you would like to talk about.] Champaign Public Library, 6pm Italian Table [Engage in Italian conversation.] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 12pm

Family Fun “Around the World Wednesday” [Parents and kids can create, play and learn together through crafts and activities from around the world.] Spurlock Museum 9:30am, $2 donation per family requested

The reason why I say “show up” is because there is no other way in which you can fully understand the band’s charisma, or the energy that transpires with every sound that is emitted from their music, other than to see it for yourself. There is no way for you to fully comprehend any praise I give them, for my words are merely black and white, while their music is full of color and life with lyrics that are smooth, innovative and nothing short of captivating.

Recreation Robert Allerton Park 9am

Miscellaneous Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm

Meetings Deutshe Konversationsgruppe [German conversation group. All levels welcome.] The Bread Company, 1pm Book Collector’s Club: The No. 44 Society Main Library, 4pm Scandinavian Coffee Hour Bread Company, 4pm Illinites Meeting [Do you love coming to Illini Union Board’s Illinites on Friday nights? Are you looking for leadership opportunities and experience, or just like to program? Look no further than the Illinites committee.] Illini Union, 6pm Singles Supper Group [Area adult singles of all ages gather for dinner together.] The Ribeye 6:30pm

Come see for yourself. You, my friend, are in for a treat. — Caitlin Cremer TUE. MAR 06 Live Bands Billy Galt Sings the Blues Blues restaurant, 11:30am Crystal River Rose Bowl Tavern 9pm, no cover The Solars [Rock and reggae.] Iron Post, 10pm, $3 Jason Finleman’s NU-Orbit Ensemble Canopy Club, 11pm, no cover Concerts Vivaldi Project [Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” led by violinist Joel Smirnoff.] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm, $5 DJ Chris O [A blend of downtempo and deep house.] Boltini Lounge, 10:30pm, no cover SubVersion [Weekly industrial, EBM, electro dance night now featuring DJ Vermis and DJ Evily.] Highdive, 10pm, $2

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Karaoke Karaoke with Randy Miller Bentley’s Pub, 9:30pm Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class Parkland College, 9am “Visions of Time in Early Modern Europe” [Anthony Grafton recreates the discipline of chronology in early modern Europe.] Spurlock Museum, 4pm Art + Design Visitors Series Spurlock Museum, 4pm, free “Views of Taj: Figure in the Landscape” With Amita Sinha, Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture. It offers a novel interpretation of how the Taj has been viewed by the Mughals, Europeans and the modern tourist.] University YMCA, 12pm “Mughal and Rajput Palaces: Swapping Forms, Shifting Identities” [D.F.R. Ruggles, Landscape Architecture, will be speaking.] Foreign Languages Building 12pm

Film “Casino Royale” (2006) [This Bond takes us back to the beginning, as James establishes the reckless style that will make him famous.] Virginia Theatre 7pm, $2 Workshops Tractor Trailer Driver Training Certificate Program Business Development Center, 8am Healthy Relationship Workshop Illini Union, 7pm, free Recreation Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park, 9am Miscellaneous Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Illini Folk Dance Society Illini Union, 8pm Family Fun Babies’ Lap Time [Babies and

their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of songs, stories and rhymes for young patrons, birth to 24 months.] Urbana Free Library, 9:45am

WED. MAR 07 Live Bands Irish Traditional Music Session Bentley’s Pub, 7pm Feudin’ Hillbilly’s Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm, no cover The Forecast with We are the Fury, The Graduate and Scenes From A Movie Canopy Club, 9pm, $10 in advance Concerts Choir Concert [Champaign Central High School Choir Concert.] Champaign Central High School 7pm Sherban Lupu, Violin Foellinger Auditorium, 7:30pm, $2 to $8 DJ Bozak [Hip-hop, funk, turntalism.] Boltini Lounge, 10:30pm

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h is yea r, the Nat iona l Bien n ia l Watercolor Invitational at Parkland College assembles 10 professional artists who prove watercolor can be a medium worthy of true respect and not just for finger-painting in kindergarten. The invitational features many magnificent works of art from a variety of artists, all using their own styles and techniques. One artist, Donald Lake, offers realistic work with his use of fiery tones in the paintings Fanfare and Fountainhead, both of which are in his Industry series. His representations of molten metal are anything but light and fluffy. The sharp shadows envelop the viewer in the harsh, metallic factory settings. Similar to Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? theme, but with a different twist to his art, Andrew Wyeth delivers a white, dreary sky and tattered husks of Corn Tassels that evoke a sense of gloom and death that cannot be shaken after viewing. The final realist of the show uses his talent to create a lifelike painting of a child with a bird resting on his finger. This painting can stir emotions you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe even if I told you about them. Just check out Robert Vickreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundling at the art gallery for yourself for more than 67 seconds to see what I mean. Fantasy and reality converge to create a new perspective in the work of artist Brian Paulsen. Paulson is consistently the most intricately detailed artist of the show and his Erasing Travis painting, of a painterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand erasing the head of the subject (which presumably the hand drew), demonstrates his unique gift as an artist. Although through this description the painting may seem complicated, it is actually a simple concept and most importantly, one that is pleasing to the eye. In another piece of art entitled El Tomate 73 by Terry Genesen-Becker, crawling along a stitched tomato is a beetle that looks so real you want to smack it away. The beautiful border painted directly on the canvas wonderfully complements the work within. A broad variety of themes is present in the paintings at the Watercolor Invitational. Regardless of personal interests and hobbies, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a painting for everyone. One painting, Red Arraignment by Warren Taylor, even recreates an unbelievably detailed 1940s Cowboy and Indian pulp comic page. So you still need another reason to go to the Watercolor Invitational? You still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that something will pique your interest? Well, for all you impressionist fans, you will not be disappointed by this show either. The hodge-podge of blue which captures the eye in Harold Gregorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vibrascape: Bulging Sound of Blue is a fantastic portrayal of shadows covering farmland. The sunset in this painting is one of the psychedelic wonders of the show. His warm colors dominate from the sky to the earth tones on the bottom of the picture and create a picture perfect summer evening. One artist from the Watercolor Invitational will make a guest appearance at the event. Carol Carter, whose Nothing Held Back captivates astonishing water splashes, will speak at the College about her work at 1:00 p.m. on March 29. All of the works in this invitational reflect the wide range of possibilities for watercolor as a valid medium and I assure you that you will not be disappointed. The 2007 Biennial Watercolor Invitational will run at the Parkland Art Gallery until March 28. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free, remarkable and well worth your time.

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pianists as Artur Schnabel. By the 1960s, he was among the most the highly praised concert pianists in the world, had a recording contract with CBS (now Sony) Records and was revered for his teaching as well. The future looked like a series of greater achievements, when his right hand not only stopped functioning properly, but was also often ravaged with nerve spasms. In his generation of pianists, the dreaded carpel tunnel syndrome had devastated many of his contemporaries like Byron Janis and Gar y Graffman. The original diagnosis of Fleisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition was an extreme case of carpel tunnel. However, in 1991, he was accurately diagnosed with dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that is often accompanied by spasms. After four years of intense treatment, he was ready to try playing piano with two hands again. So, what happened during those 30 years, a gap larger than many careers? Between 1965 and 1995, Leon Fleisher added to this teaching schedule, explored the repertoire of piano music for the left hand (more significant than you might think) and took up a great deal of conducting. Then, in 1995, he stunned audiences by playing Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Piano Concerto Number 12, a work for two hands. He arrives here at Krannert on March 31 with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, and he will be perform the same Mozart piano concerto that took him back into world of two hands on the keyboard. Among his 32 available CDs, you should make sure your collection includes the Brahms piano concertos. Listen as well to Alfred Brendelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Variations. But, even better, experience these living legends live. For more information, check out www.krannertcenter.com or call 333-6280. sounds from the scene

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ELYSE RUSSO • STAFF WRITER

A scene from the Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov.

Compared to the Station Theatre’s last production, Woyzeck, an experimental piece of theater which incorporated life-sized puppets, Three Sisters is on the opposite end of the spectrum: a traditional play, done in a traditional style. Karma Ibsen’s production of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters is an enjoyable piece of theater that revolves around an upper-middle class family living at the turn of the 20th century in Russia. The sisters, who nostalgically pine away for the days when they lived in the cosmopolitan city of Moscow, presently live in a small, unnamed town in Russia and are trying to earn a living with different occupations. With the absence of a mother and father, the family living with the three sisters is a hodgepodge of people, including the oafish and avuncular Dr. Chebutykin, their younger brother Andrey, Andrey’s new sinister wife Natasha and a plethora of military gentlemen whose departure to Poland in the final scene is quite saddening. On the whole, I really enjoyed the ensemble of this production. I saw Three Sisters on opening night, Feb. 22, and unfortunately actor Debra Duderstadt, who was cast as the sister Olga, was ill and had to be replaced by her understudy, Lindsey Markel. According to Stage Manager Danny Sullivan, Markel had only “two days notice” before her performance. Markel was quite compelling in her role as Olga — even though she looked a little young to be the eldest sister — and if I hadn’t known beforehand that she was the understudy, I wouldn’t have guessed it.

Despite Markel being an understudy, the three sisters — Olga, Masha and Irina — had such a closeness and chemistry among them that it really made them stand out. Their brother Andrey — played smartly by Gary Ambler — always seemed like the odd man out and the butt of jokes with his sisters, especially toward the end of the play. My only complaint about the production was the space. With an ensemble cast of 17 and an audience of about 30, the small black box space at the Station was quite suffocating. I usually love the intimacy of a black box theater, but I just felt that this play needed more room. Consequently, as Andrey’s wife Natasha continues to take over the house — and let me add that Mindy Manolakes’ performance in this role gave me chills — the space where the sisters lived was figuratively (and literally) becoming smaller. There were also some timing issues and some stuttered lines in Act I which were a bit distracting, but I’m attributing that to “opening night jitters.” Like Chekhov’s other naturalistic plays, Three Sisters explores the simplicity and the meaninglessness of life’s everyday activities: working, playing, sleeping, eating. With this production, the audience discovers that these activities, however trivial, are the essence of living; these activities make us who we are and how we behave. And as a result, we find that the meaninglessness is all too compelling and meaningful.

wish there was a law that required everyone to see films like the ones shown at Boardman’s Art Theatre’s Latin Film Festival this past week. Actually, I take that back: I wish no one was forced to see those movies and instead, everyone would go see them on their own. You can still see Favela Rising tonight at 9:30 p.m., but as for the other four movies that were part of the Latin Film Festival — Blessed by Fire, Sin Amparo, Machuca and Habana Blues — you’ll have to hunt them down yourself. The First Annual Latin Film Festival, which began Feb. 23 and goes until today, was a tribute to five astonishing Latin-American films that have all been analyzed, admired and applauded by numerous producers, directors and viewers. During the festival, each Latin-American film was played at Boardman’s Art Theatre at least four times. All of the films were presented in their intrinsic tongue (and for those of us who are not quite fluent in Spanish, a generous amount of English subtitles inhabited the bottom of the screen throughout the movies). On Saturday, Feb 25, the viewers were surprised with a live performance by the Latin troupe Cordao De Ouro. Contra Mestre Denis, pictured above, and the rest of his company mesmerized the audience with unique instruments, rhythmic dances and beguiling beats.

After the dance, I stayed at the theater to watch Machuca, a film about two boys who become friends despite the drastic differences in their financial statuses, their families prejudice toward each other and the seizure of their country, Chile, by power hungry Augusto Pinochet in the early 1970s. Throughout the movie, the young boys experience poverty first-hand, encounter blatant racism, learn the value of friendship and that some people are just mean, cold-hearted and ruthless. Towards the end of the film, your heart drops and you realize how blessed you are to be a free individual in this country with food, shelter and an indoor toilet. Many people attended the Latin Film Festival; they were gasping through the movies, clapping for the dancers and f illing the f loors with popcorn kernels and candy wrappers. I enjoyed the festival and am already excited for whatever the Boardman’s Art Theatre has in store for next year’s event. I was glad to see that the community is making an attempt at promoting diversity and the teaching of other cultures to its residents. To be honest, I encourage the theater and communit y to make things like this more than just an “annual event” — educational, entertaining and informational movies and performances such as these should not have to wait a year to be seen and appreciated.

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The Number 23 is the latest film by director Joel Schumacher, who once again takes a great film concept and somehow manages to screw it up. To his credit, the first two-thirds of the film were captivating and somewhat thrilling. However, somewhere in the third act, things just fell apart. It changed from a psychological thriller about a man who was slowly losing his mind into a murder mystery. The film was built up well, but it did not go deep enough into the madness of Jim Carrey’s mind as he was reading a book about a man who seems to lose his mind and become a murderer. Schumacher would have been better off ending the film at the end of the second act (sure, that would piss a lot of people off, but at least then you could make up your own, less crappy ending). I think that the real problem behind The Number 23 isn’t the acting; it was actually pretty welldone, given the material the actors had to work with. The screenplay was not the problem either, because that too, if you think about it abstractly, is kind of cool. The real problem lies with the man behind the film — Joel Schumacher. I can only recall two films of his that I’ve actually enjoyed: The Lost Boys (because it was so cheesily ’80s) and Falling Down (a great film that was ruined by Robert Duvall’s terrible acting). The man has a history of making crappy films in various genres that range from The Incredible Shrinking Woman to Batman & Robin. If I’ve learned a single life lesson from watching Schumacher’s films over the years, it’s this: just wait to rent it on DVD.

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Who does writer/director Michael Polish think he’s kidding? His latest film, The Astronaut Farmer, has got to be one of the most implausible, comic book-like yarns in years. It would be different if he was trying to create a nostalgic, 1950s, folksy, Ray Bradbury-like sci-fi tale, but his contemporary story about a Texas man’s personal dreams of flying into space in his own makeshift rocket is the middle-aged equivalent of Rudy, the kid who wanted desperately to play football for Notre Dame. Just because you have the desire and dream doesn’t entitle you to the real chance. Bil ly Bob Thornton is Charles Far mer, a middle-aged father of three, who rides the range of his ranch in an astronaut suit as the film begins. He’s supported by his dutiful, pretty wife (Virginia Madsen) and his father (Bruce Dern). Farmer is sort of the town’s eccentric, but Thornton plays him like a cross between Forrest Gump and one of those wide-eyed idealists from a 1930s Frank Capra film. Miraculously, he has built a functional rocket ship in his threestory barn with minimal supplies, his degree in aerospace engineering and seemingly only the help of his 15-year-old son, whom he frequently pulls from school. When Farmer’s plans seem ready for blast-off, the standard clichéd group of mean bureaucrats INTRO | A ROUND TOWN | L ISTEN, HEAR | CU CALENDAR | STAGE , S CREEN &

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VULVA VS. VAGINA A battle of more than semantics

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Dear Rice and Ruin, I loved your column about vulvas last week. I just have one question.Why is the word “vagina” used interchangeably with “vulva”? The Buzz had an illustration of vulvas along with your column and everyone’s response was “are those vaginas?!” Where did this term for the female outer genitalia originate? Ever since I had my first sex ed class I’ve been baffled by the use of “vagina” or “vag” to describe a woman’s body part. I’ve always known that a vagina is internal, which makes “a shaved vagina” pretty impossible. Even Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues has the improper wording.The feminist in me can’t help but think that calling a woman’s exterior genitalia a “vagina” demeans her to only be that of serving the purpose of men, leaving the most sexually relevant (and most pleasurable) parts, like the clitoris, behind. We don’t find ourselves referring to the scrotum as a penis, so why does society make the similar mistake with vulvas? Signed, Embracing My Vulva Dear EMV, Such good questions you ask! You are very right to point out that “vagina” and “vulva” have two different meanings and shouldn’t be used interchangeably. When your friends see a drawing of a vulva and remark, “Aren’t those vaginas?” go ahead and answer “No.” And let them know, as you wrote in your letter, that the vagina is the internal “canal” that connects a woman’s vulva (outer genitalia) to the cervix, or the bottom part of the uterus. The vulva is the outer area usually covered in pubic hair that includes the mons pubis, outer labia, clitoral hood, clitoris, inner labia, urethral opening, vaginal opening, perineum and anus (in order from top to bottom if you’re looking down at your own body). To refer to the vulva as “vagina” is tantamount to referring to your throat as “mouth.” And what would that do for kissing? It would be like having your partner bypass your lips to cram their tongue down your throat. Which is what I think you were getting at with the part about “leaving the most sexually relevant (and most pleasurable) parts, like the clitoris, behind.” While many women experience varying degrees of pleasure from vaginal penetration, only a very small percent are able to orgasm from vaginal penetration alone, and some women don’t enjoy it at all. Stimulation of the clitoris, which is located in the vulva above the urethral and vaginal openings, is what gets most women off. A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL AS SWEET… So, what’s in a name? Why does it matter if we call a vulva a vagina or anything else for that matter? In her ’98 book Cunt: A Declaration of Independence, Inga Musico wrote that the word vagina, when stripped of its meaning and examined solely

for its phonetic impact, sounds like an economy car or small mammal. “Next on Prairie Safari you’ll see a wily little silver tailed vagina outwit a voracious pair of ospreys!” She goes to on write, “… ‘vagina’ originates from a word meaning sheath for a sword.” The book is about rethinking how we refer to our bodies and reclaiming sexist words that have been used against women for centuries. That is what Eve Ensler did by bringing the taboo word “vagina” into the mainstream.

To refer to the vulva as “vagina” is tantamount to referring to your throat as “mouth.” And what would that do for kissing? The word vulva, on the other hand, is much more fun. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, “vulva” seems to be an older word than vagina and was always related to “female sexual organs.” It literally meant “wrapper” and comes from the word “volver,” which means to turn, twist, roll, revolve or “turn over in the mind.” The word is interactive and implies that quite a lot can be done with the vulva ... not just using it as covering for something else. Vulva can also be traced back to old-school words that mean “to waltz” or “to roll,” which puts a whole new spin on rock ‘n’ roll.

SEX 411: BEHIND THE FIG LEAF We’ve got to plug teenwire.com because it has an awesome interactive demonstration on what “normal” vulvas and penises look like. The creators of this fun and informative site collected tasteful drawings of male and female parts and the range of “normal” is incredible. See it for yourself! Go to: www.teenwire.com on the “DO” section > Click on “Am I Normal? Behind The Fig Leaf” to unveil the mysteries of the vulva, penis and scrotum >

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Kim Rice and Kate Ruin are professional sex educators. This is Kate Ruin’s last column, but keep an eye out for her future contributions to the column as a guest writer. Kim will be keeping Doin’ it Well alive and well. Send your sex questions, comments and fan mail to her at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com

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SCORPIO

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

As I contemplate the growing wonder of your animal magnetism, my urge to spout poetry is uncontrollable. You’re like a dancing heron or a singing tiger or a snake spelling out words by assuming different letter-shaped poses. You’re a crazy-mirrored funhouse full of tool-using ravens. You’re a convention of laughing hyenas partying at a watering hole on the other side of the tracks from paradise. In short, you’re as impossible to predict as a drunk hummingbird, as dangerously smart as a shape-shifting fox from Japanese mythology.

T A U RU S

April 20 – May 20

S AG I T TA R I U S

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

GEMINI

May 21 – June 20

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

AQUA R I U S

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

March 21 – April 19

“Cosmic giggle” was Terence McKenna’s term for an event in which the inherent benevolence of the universe suddenly bowls you over with a delightful shockwave of synchronicity. He believed you could and should actively court such eruptions. How? Take a vacation from your obsessions. Relax the part of your mind that’s so certain of what it knows. Wander around like an innocent explorer in search of anything that captivates your imagination. Or put on all red clothes, climb to the top of a mobile home, and hurl a doughnut as far as you can as you shout out the name of your beloved. Now is a perfect time to try this strategy, Taurus. If “cosmic giggle” is too cute a term for your tastes, dream up an alternative, like “karmic hiccup” or “universal orgasm” or “infinite belly-laugh.”

Studies show that people in Utah take antidepressant drugs at a rate twice the national average. Why? It may have to do with Mormon culture, which is a dominant influence in the state. The argument goes that church members feel they have to be perfect and act happy no matter what’s bothering them. If this is an accurate assessment, the antidepressant glut in Utah may soon abate. That’s because Geminis living there (and all over the world, for that matter) will just naturally be finding new ways to feel good by acknowledging and dealing with the imperfections in their lives. Remember how Salvador Dali said he didn’t need to take drugs because he *was* a drug? Well, I believe you will, in effect, be a natural antidepressant. You’ll have a talent for seeing interesting beauty in every situation, even difficult ones.

June 21 – July 22

In his article “The Evolution of Culture,” Cliff Bostock says that many Europeans who emigrated to the New World after 1492 believed it was a magical land promising fabulous wealth and the secret to eternal youth. Meanwhile, however, European scientists developed the view that “everything in America -- from the land to the people, animals, and plants -- was biologically inferior to its European ‘originals.’” Some Cancerians have a comparable split about their destinies. On the one hand, they idealize the past, imagining it to be better or happier than the present time. On the other hand, they ache for an idealized future that will be better or happier than today. Does that describe you? If so, this your wake-up call. Right here and right now is where all the interesting stuff is happening.

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You’re facing a classic Aries dilemma: You can either run away from demanding responsibilities towards an illusory freedom that might allow you to cling to a false sense of pride . . . or else you can gleefully embrace interesting responsibilities that will build your self-confidence as you fight for a whole new kind of freedom. The outcome of this choice is uncertain, and won’t be determined by invisible vibrations beaming down on you from the planets. Everything depends on whether you’ll make use of your dormant reserves of willpower.

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Welcome to the Season of the Oxymoron. During this unsettling yet intriguing time, you’ll have a poetic license to celebrate all the paradoxes that drive you half-crazy and teach you how to be vividly alive. Keep in mind that there are relatively negative oxymorons, like “holy war,” “military intelligence,” “boring orgasm,” and “selfish gifts,” while there are also positive varieties, like “lyrical logic,” “reverent rage,” “wild discipline,” and “aggressive sensitivity.” I urge you to avoid the former and embrace the latter.

VIRGO

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

LIBRA

Sept. 23 – Oct.22

“Dear Rob: I was lying in my bed basking in a sunbeam this morning, too comfortable to get up and take my Prozac, when I thought, Hey, what if I’m not, you know, emotionally challenged? What if I’m just lazy? Maybe if I worked harder at cultivating happiness, I’d just sort of outgrow my depression--you know, render it irrelevant. Do you have an opinion about this theory? -Slothful Sagittarius.” Dear Slothful: I’d have to know more about your personal history to evaluate whether laziness is the cause of your depression. I do know this, though: There are currently many Sagittarians who’ve become lax about their pursuit of happiness. But the good news is that it’s a perfect time for your tribe to get very aggressive about mastering the art of feeling really good.

Accountants at an Australian car insurance company have found that Capricorns are the safest drivers. Correlating birth data with crash rates, they found that your sign is the least accident prone. This probably has to do with your renowned patience and carefulness. While I applaud you for that accomplishment and urge you to continue expressing your attention to detail while operating heavy machinery, I also recommend that in the coming week you make room for happier kinds of accidents. You need certain educational blessings that only serendipity can provide.

Oops. I apologize, Aquarius, but this week’s horoscopes for the other signs are so long that I’m left with less than the usual amount of space for you. I think you’ll be fine, though, because you’re extraordinarily resourceful right now. You not only can make do with smaller doses of everything, you can actually thrive and prosper that way. Indeed, you actually *need* less of everything in order to be your best.

PISCES

Feb. 19 – March 20

Native to Africa and Australia, baobab trees are oddly beautiful, with thick, bulbous trunks that can grow partially hollow and thus serve as shelters for people and animals. They have an enormous capacity for storing water, allowing them to survive during draughts. Humans carve and paint their fruits, making them into ornaments, and also use their leaves, fruits, and bark for food and drink. The tree’s large white flowers open only at night, and are pollinated by bats. In all these ways, you remind me of a baobab right now, Pisces. You’re freakishly gorgeous, have enormous staying power and hundreds of uses, are a rich source of nourishment and comfort, and bloom under the moonlight, when you do your best collaborative work. Homework: : What is the best gift you could give your best friend right now? Testify at http://FreeWillAstrology.com.

In May 2005, while floating in a heated, heart-shaped swimming pool in Milan, Italy, Andrea Pedrani and Federica Di Venosa kissed underwater for 87 seconds. That’s got to be a world record, right? If their mark is ever broken, I bet it will involve at least one Virgo and will happen in the next few weeks. By my reckoning, your tribe is in a phase when you’re capable of peak performances in both the erotic arts and oceanic emotions; you’re primed for transcendent acts of sensual pleasure and rich amusements in warm, watery depths.

Russian economist Yevgeny Yasin told the London Guardian that Russia’s ongoing crises were severe, but that there were two possible ways the situation could be salvaged. In the wildly optimistic scenario, he said, the Russian people would correct the problems themselves. In a more realistic scenario, extraterrestrials from outer space would intercede and fix the problems for them. In your personal life, Libra, the situation is exactly reversed. You may be fantasizing about some improbable intervention that will arrive to rescue you from your current dilemma, but the only truly practical approach is to solve it yourself.

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EVANGELINE POLITIS Community Editor GRIPES 1) Black ice: It forces me to walk down the middle of the street just hoping a bus won’t whip around a corner. Can’t people just salt their sidewalks? 2) Friends studying abroad: This weekend after a visit from one of my best friends, I had to say goodbye to her for six months. I will be stuck here with the same old bars and the same boring routine, while she goes gallivanting throughout Germany and the rest of Europe. 3) The Simpson sisters: Jessica stole John Mayer from me and Ashlee took Pete Wentz from my roommate. These guys could have at least picked someone who understands the phrase “chicken of the sea” or doesn’t lip-sync their own songs.

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1) Chocolate-covered apples: I was recently rewarded for a good deed with a giant chocolate-covered apple. One bite and I was on cloud nine. This apple from the gods, which was coated in caramel and chocolate over the soft sweet apple and complete with crunchy peanuts, has made my day. I am ever-so-grateful. 2) Sharpie markers: I just really like to color with markers and Sharpies are awesome. Whether for class notes or using a passedout drunk’s face as a canvas, my work just always looks better with a Sharpie. 3) Bootleg movies: I just think it’s funny when you get these movies for “free 99” and halfway through you see silhouettes in the front row get up and walk out or you hear bonus sound effects of babies crying in the background. Priceless. WHITNEY HARRIS Copy Editor GRIPES 1) The Academy Award s: T he show itself is too long and boring and I usually haven’t heard of most of the movies that the Academy says are award-winning. Who is the Academy anyway? The only worthwhile part of it all is the red carpet, obviously. 2) My winter coat: It’s suffocating me and I’m sick of wearing it. This has been the longest winter of my life and I can’t wait to wear lighter, cuter and more fashionable jackets. Oh and I’m sick of gloves, scarves and boots too. 3) Short spring break: Don’t get me wrong I love Spring Break, but why is it so short? I think I deserve a little longer than a week to relax at this point in my semester. A week is a tease, but either way I’ll take it. KERI CARPENTER Ar ts and Enter tain ment Editor LIKES 1) Going to class: Yeah, you’re darn right I said it: GOING to CLASS. Even if you’re not paying attention or falling asleep, sometimes you do learn something really valuable. Besides, it’s something to do. 2) Being healthy: On Monday, I think I threw up my soul. There’s nothing better than being able to do what you want when you want to without worrying about running for the toilet bowl. 3) My family: They do get on my nerves sometimes, but for the most part they are really helpful and make me laugh a lot. They are pretty much my best friends. Whoa, kind of sappy. I should add that in 10 minutes, my brother will be getting on my nerves again.

NIKITA SOROKIN Art Director GRIPES 1) Waking up to find myself transformed into a monstrous vermin: That was yesterday. Today I am a new man. Thanks be to Allah for pills and elixirs. 2) Finding the thing that I needed last year but couldn’t find last year: Sometimes I dig through all of my useless junk and find something, something that reminds me of something that happened last year and the time when I needed the thing that I just found and couldn’t find it. I can’t think of any one specific thing that I found that I couldn’t find right now, but I will. Next March. 3) Things that look loud that are not loud: I bought a megaphone because it looked like it would be lots of noise I thought W E E E A A A U U U U U W W ! ! ! S T E P A W AY F R O M T H E V E H I C L E !!!! M A A M , YO U H AV E YO U R W H O L E L I F E A H E A D O F YOU TURN AROUND SLOWLY AND STEP BACK THROUGH THE WINDOW!!! WHAT?! ALRIGHT, THEN GO AHEAD AND JUMP!!!! But this lemon only looked loud I don’t think you’d even hear it up on the 25th f lo or over t he blo o d t hir st y p ige o ns. It did play a loop of Yankee Doodle though. Regardless, I returned it to where from I bought it and got my 30 bucks back. I kept the instruction booklet.

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