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Don’t miss Anton Chekhov’s classic work at the Krannert Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $9 to $15.

This Chicago group will be giving an intimate acoustic performance at the Red Herring. Tickets are $12, and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Bring the little ones to Prairie Fields Park in Savoy between 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. for an Easter egg hunt. The event is for kids ages one to eight.

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West African Dance Classes with Djibril Camara

EOTO featuring Michael Travis & Jason Hann from String Cheese Incident with Zmick

Learn new steps at the Channing-Murray Foundation at 6 p.m. The fee is $10 for students and $12 for non-students.

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Art: Do you tweet? Read Drake Baer’s take on how to view the new media outlet better known as Twitter.

Movies: A review of Observe and Report will be up on Saturday.

Music: Check out a preview of EOTO at the Canopy Club on Friday.

Don’t miss this free show featuring Zmick and members of String Cheese Incident at the Canopy Club at 9 p.m.

Community: Want to enjoy some art on your run? Read about Meadowbrook Park’s Wandell Sculpture Garden on Saturday.

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e d i t o r ’ s n o t e by Tommy Trafton I have so many excuses for not exercising and they work so well. Like everyone else, the easiest excuse for me to use is that I simply have no time to set aside for a run or a visit to CRCE. If I go out running, I’d be sacrificing valuable study time. Plus, I have to get gas, write my editor’s note, and clean my room. The excuse works so well, because it still makes you feel productive even though you’re not really doing any physical activity. I have other excuses as well. I’ll go running ... after I get my haircut. It’s too long and pokes me in the eyes all the time, so once I get my www.the217.com

haircut, it’ll make a run so much nicer right? But I won’t get a haircut. I’ll also go running once I get some running shoes. But they’re not worth the money and I don’t want to buy any more shoes. I’ll also go running this summer because I’ll have nothing better to do. But that’s a lie; I know I’ll still be busy. It’s because all of my excuses that anyone that will be running the first annual Illinois Marathon amazes me so much. Not only do they have the motivation to set aside time to get out from work or school or their house, but they have enough of it to last them through 26.2 mile jog. While, of course, I’m not participating in the run (maybe next year when I get all of my excuses out of the

1) Taking things for the road: Are you going somewhere? Bring a pack of Flintstones gummies, eat it, and once your done you’re at your destination. Teleportation with a hint of dinner. 2) Four Square: Cherry bombs, four corners, bus stops. There can be more to this game than World of Warcraft except you don’t even need the Internet. 3) Sneezing: I’ve had a cat for ten years. And I’m allergic to it. That’s how much I like sneezing.

Maria Surawska Photographer Likes way) it should be a fun weekend for CU. There are always certain weekends that bring tons of people from out of town to campus, making Green Street refreshingly crowded with people that aren’t 1822. The marathon should also bring a lot of music to the area and other forms of entertainment. Man, if the streets were lined with music everyday, of course I’d go out and run ... Either way, there’s no excuse for not going outside this Saturday. If the Illinois Marathon isn’t enough to convince you, read through this issue of the buzz, and we’ll back you in a corner with countless other suggestions on how to enjoy the outdoors. Let’s just pray that the weather is wonderful.

1) Homemade Bread: A real workout on the arms but it’s so delicious. 2) Twitter: It’s exploding all over the Internets, and everyone is joining in. Twitter, Tumblr and my giant Google reader list of feeds keep me plenty distracted during tougher work days. 3) Paul Krugman: He’s got a great blog on the NYTimes. It even has charts. And some well-placed dry humor.

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onathan Grim fell in love on a camping trip. He was nine years old, and he tasted his first steak cooked over a wood fire. He was head over heels. Grim and Kyle Klepitch, who started grilling as soon as he was tall enough to reach the grill, are two of the founding members of Grillini, UIUC’s barbecue grilling club. Not everyone is as passionate about grilling as the members of Grillini, but CU features sites that even grilling amateurs can enjoy. Hessel Park is a must-grill. Joe DeLuce, director of recreation for the Champaign Park District, calls it the best park for grilling in Champaign. Plenty of trees, lighted tennis courts, volleyball courts, several shelters and a “water play area” make it a good choice, DeLuce said. Since Grillini just became active this spring semester, the group has not grilled in Champaign-Urbana yet, said Klepitch, but he has grilled there in the past. “They have a covered area and an actual grill there,” Klepitch said. “You just have to bring charcoal for it.” In Urbana, Crystal Lake Park is a griller’s haven. Mike Hodgson, Urbana Park District facility maintenance supervisor, said it is Urbana’s most popular park. On its 90 acres, it includes a lake with fishing, boat rentals and paddleboats, a large pavilion that can be rented out, volleyball, a nature center and “picnic grills scattered throughout the park,” Hodgson said. Klepitch commented on aspects of the lake. “Crystal Lake does have the lake,” said Klepitch. “You don’t want to go in it, but it’s nice to look at.” Klepitch said the size of Crystal Lake Park

adds to the grill-out experience. “There’s plenty of space to play football or do anything you want,” he said. For those who consider grilling a social activity, Jettie Rhodes Day at King Park in Urbana is the place to be on June 27, said Hodgson. “You wouldn’t believe the grills they bring in,” he said, describing the large smokers that some veteran grillers haul in on trailers for the event’s cook-off. For those who prefer their food cooked for them, the Taste of ChampaignUrbana in West Side Park in Champaign is the park district’s “biggest food event of the year,” said DeLuce. The event usually draws between 50,000 and 60,000 people and features 25 to 30 restaurants, DeLuce said. Neighborhood parks are places that even avid grillers might not consider, both DeLuce and Hodgson said. Grillers might not be aware of Zahnd Park in southwest Champaign, said DeLuce, but it features two barbecue grills and a small shelter. Victory Park on Green Street in Urbana was recently renovated, said Hodgson, with a brand new pavilion and grills nearby. Crestview Park in Urbana, another under-theradar choice, has a Japanese garden for picnickers to walk through, said Hodgson. Location and refreshments play a big part in a grill-out’s success, said Klepitch, but not the only part. “You get a bunch of people together, and it’s more of a social event with food than just about the food,” he said. Still, it is partially about the food. Why does Grim enjoy grilling out? The same reason he fell in love all those years ago. “It’s delicious!” Grim said.

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Preparing to pack for a picnic by Andrew Krok The time has once again come for us to turn off the heat, open the windows and go outside for some fresh air. One of the best ways to enjoy a nice day is to head out for a picnic, be it to a park, a forest or anywhere else. However, seeing as you can’t pack an army’s worth of things to take with yourself, here are a few suggestions to get you on your feet and out the door:

1. Picnic Basket + Blanket Tables are for suckers. The best picnics are hosted on a nice patch of land with some sort of tablecloth or blanket to sit on, seeing as how putting your butt on the ground is fine, but I wouldn’t suggest putting your food there. For that decidedly retro picnic feel, bring one of those wicker baskets and a red/white-checkered blanket. Your fellow picnic goers will appreciate your attention to detail.

2. Insect Repellent This item is pretty self-explanatory: Do you not like bugs? Then bring along a spray that gets rid of them! Nobody likes bugs when trying to eat. Hell, most people just tend to dislike bugs regardless of the context. Plus, you don’t kill them but merely repel them; everybody wins!

3. Cheese + Crackers For the light eater, a picnic is best made complete with a collection of cheese and crackers. “I love cheese and crackers for picnics because they’re not very a heavy food,” said Demi Sakoff, freshman in FAA. “They don’t take up a ton of space in your bag either.” They’re also versatile; bring a couple cheeses and a couple types of crackers for a little bit of variety.

4. Wine For those of us lucky enough to no longer possess a vertical driver’s license, wine makes an excellent potable to pack for your picnic. If it’s bright and sunny outside, pair your cheese and crackers with a nice white wine. Personally, red is better if you’re bringing something specific to pair with a red; otherwise, rocking a chardonnay is a perfect way to go.

5. iPod + Speakers Awkward silence can pervade even the most romantic of picnic getaways, or it might pop up in the midst of a ravenous, zoned-in lunchdevouring session, so it’s always best to bring a little white noise with. The type of music

you bring is up to you, although upbeat music is best coupled with a wonderful day outside. Music can enhance the picnic atmosphere surprisingly well, especially if it’s a picnic of the romantic variety.

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6. Sandwiches Once again, light is the key here. Your standard turkey sandwich (turkey, bread, lettuce, mustard) is enough to be considered a lunch food, but it won’t fill you up too much. The feeling of being too full can bring the lively pace of a day in the sun to a grinding halt. Besides, getting too full would negate bringing the next item:

7. Frisbee Perhaps you’re not the type to enjoy solely sitting through a nice day; some of us require some energy be spent. In that case, a Frisbee is the perfect thing to bring. Sakoff agrees: “It’s actually pretty good exercise when you take into account how many errant Frisbees you’ll have to chase down.” It’s a good way to burn off some of the calories from all that delicious food.

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Uncover health traps, learn alternatives of trail mix by Keilin Deahl Trail mix, first developed as an easy and healthy snack to munch on, literally while on the trails, has made its way into mainstream society and into the hands of people on the go. But while the increasing popularity of trail mix has made the snack a classic favorite, its prevalence has led to a decrease in the healthiness of both store-bought and homemade mixes. A blend of carbohydrates, fruit and protein, the raw ingredients of trail mix are what make the snack seemingly healthy. But chemical and sugary additives have brought many storebought mixes to the brink of junk food. Making trail mix at home is easily the most effective way to create a healthy mix. Admittedly, even trail mixes loaded with chocolate pieces and fatty nuts are not the unhealthiest of snacks. However, the sweet and sugary bursts of flavor that these ingredients provide can be replaced by non-processed items without a loss of taste. According to Susan Brewer, a professor in food science at the University, dried fruit is a perfect replacement for sugar additives. Though raisins are a standard trail mix component, a surprising zest can be achieved by the addition of unusual fruits such as dried papaya, pineapple, cranberries, banana chips and apricots while also brightening the mix with their vibrant colors. Dried fruit is also a great source of antioxidants, nutrients and fiber. www.the217.com

In addition to fruit, trail mix would not be complete without its proteins and carbohydrates, usually in the form of cereal and nuts. While nuts are a proven source of protein, antioxidants and omega-3 fats (the good kind) and are a staple in trail mix, adding unusual and natural nuts such as pecans, pistachios, cashews and Brazil nuts help create a unique blend that is healthier than nuts that have been processed and saturated in oils. Seeds such as sunflower also have healthy benefits such as protein. And with Illinois being the largest producer of soybeans, why not add a few of these seeds into the mix? The third component of a true trail mix is, of course, those carbohydrates found often in the form of pretzels or cereal. These are most commonly made with enriched flour, so using items made with whole-wheat flour such as whole-wheat pretzels and crackers would be an excellent choice without compromising flavor. “Granola that is not coated with sugar” is another good addition, Brewer said. All combined, these healthier ingredients create a blend that is far from the typical health food with their vibrant flavor and the necessary “crunch” that trail mix is known for. But if you are still craving that chocolate, dark chocolate, containing antioxidants, is the best way to go.

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Last week, Harvest Moon Drive-In began their season as the most environmentally friendly movie theater in the country. The family-owned and operated theater, located in Gibson City, claims to be the world’s first movie theater to make the leap to wind power. By becoming the first theater to go green in a big way, owner Mike Harroun is hoping to save on the electric bill while also keeping costs down for customers. Helping the environment is pretty good, too. Before installing the wind turbines, Harvest Moon was already taking steps toward becoming environmentally friendly. They started downsizing their vehicles, recycling and using energy efficient lighting. With the new turbines, they have been able to drastically reduce their energy consumption. Everything runs on the electricity produced by the turbines, including the high-powered projectors. The change in energy sources is not visible on screen, though. Everything runs as smoothly as it did before. In addition to helping the environment, installing the turbines was the economically savvy thing to do. Suffering under the strain of an electric bill that recently doubled, the Harrouns decided to look into wind turbines at the suggestion of a regular customer who was installing one in Bloomington.

“It happened by chance,� said Ben Harroun, the owner’s son. “It was the best option after how much the electric bill went up from January 2007. It saves money, and it’s good for the environment.� A turbine by Southwest Windpower was installed first, and then Mariah Energy offered them the second one. The two turbines convert wind power into electricity and work in conjunction with the utility grid, so there’s always a backup in case there is not enough power stored up. That seems unlikely in a place as windy as central Illinois. “The other day, it was really windy, and the meter actually started spinning backwards,� said Harroun. That gives them credits with the utility company, meaning they pay less when it gets really windy. While the actual installation of the turbines wasn’t cheap, the long-term effect is well worth the cost. Their energy expenses are approximately 30% less, and the wind energy generated during the six months of the year when the theater is closed can be stored up and used later. The turbines also help the customers save money. The recent economic free-fall has caused many businesses to raise their prices, but Harvest Moon’s price of admission is still $6.00, one of the lowest in the country.

“We want to pass off the cost on ourselves rather than the customers,� Harroun said. The wind turbines are Harvest Moon’s way of keeping ticket prices down. “Where else can you take a family of four, get popcorn and a pop, and only spend about $30?� added Mike Harroun, who is proud of what he calls the “magical� quality of the drive-in theater experience. “It’s one of the few places in America where you can come and enjoy your life without being bothered.� The new season just began, so it’s hard to tell whether or not the turbines will help generate business. Harroun is hopeful, though. “I hope people come see it out of curiosity. I would,� he said. By saving energy and the owners’ and the customers’ money, the wind turbines will allow Harvest Moon to remain a customer-centered theater, something which Harroun values greatly. “There’s a lot of socialization,� said Harroun. “The thing I love the most is that we get so many families. I love to see the moms and dads playing with their kids in front of the screens. You don’t see that anymore.� Harvest Moon Drive-In may be the first movie theater to use the technology of the future, but it still allows people to experience a little bit of the past.

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by Allyson Kloster Is it fair to say that America’s most famous matchmaker, Patti Stanger, is really just a glorified pimp? If it is, perhaps her show, Millionaire Matchmaker, should be renamed Millionaire Pimp or Pimp My Millionaire. Af ter all, Stanger’s main job is fixing wannabe trophy wives with rich men who like the idea of marrying one woman but like the lifestyle of a wannabe lothario. Her clients are the types of men who drive through Los Angeles in expensive cars with tinted windows, hoping people will mistake them for movie stars. They’re men who want Used weith permission from Bravo. to go to strip clubs but think they’re too rich and classy to admit going to them. Perhaps that partly explains why Stanger’s Millionaire’s Club is so popular — it sounds like a strip club but is exclusive enough to make its sleazy patrons feel special. That said, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to go into the business of finding

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Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and The Beast. All classic Disney animated films from the 1990s, and everyone knows it. These three behemoth Disney classics are all wonderful, but their success overshadowed another great Disney animated gem that came out during the glorious 1990s animation years: A Goofy Movie. The tale of a cross-country road trip between Goofy and his son Max, A Goofy Movie is funny, heartwarming and full of awesome music. As Goofy and Max travel to their ultimate destination, prime fishing spot Lake Destiny, they encounter Bigfoot, visit Lester’s Possum Park, and ultimately become much closer as a father and son, while Max learns that an outdoor adventure with dad isn’t the worst thing in the

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them love. Sure, Stanger is a third-generation matchmaker, but how interested in the people’s lives can she really be? Whatever her intentions are (I’m betting that money and high-rolling friends might’ve influenced her), Stanger is a pro. She realizes but will never admit that she’s running a business that won’t operate unless she tosses any scrap of feminism out the window. For example, her clients won’t spread good word-of-mouth if she gives them plain-looking dates. That’s not unheard of. Rock of Love, Tila Tequila and every other dating show have good looks as the premiere prerequisite (good looks according to Bret Michaels and Tequila, that is). But by choosing someone based on attractiveness, regardless of the client’s attractiveness, Patti is not only tolerating the male fantasy but fueling it. Sure, she gives them a mouthful every so often, feigning exasperation with clients who demand the Holy Grail. And sure, she often makes hilarious wisecracks under her breath (one guy says, “I need a girl who also likes lots of girls,” to which Stanger mutters, “Charlie Sheen”), but the men are so delusional that they don’t realize she’s

A Goofy Movie by Andy Herren world. The trip culminates with the duo going to see Max’s favorite band, PowerLine, in L.A., and some really catchy music accompanies. Kevin Lima, director of Enchanted, crafts a film that defies stereotypical conventions of animated films, road trip comedies, and outdoor adventures, ultimately leaving viewers with a supremely satisfying experience. It’s nice to see Goofy take the spotlight for once, seeing as how that boring square Mickey Mouse seems to get all of the attention. As opposed to other, more well-known Disney classics, A Goofy Movie does not take itself too seriously, which is a breath of fresh air for animation lovers. Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back, laugh, and have a Goofy time.

making fun of them. And if they do, they know full well that she’ll still attempt to get them what they want, Holy Grail and all. If Stanger’s millionaire matchmaking service was created as she said it was — so smart, accomplished men could find beautiful, intelligent wives — why doesn’t Stanger hand the women a standardized test before she considers them for the date? Rather than saying, “Pick me the hot ones; don’t pick me the dogs,” she should give the woman with the Hannah Montana-like wig a chance to get selected. If the girl knows her ABCs and doesn’t check off Scientology as her religion, then she should move on to the next selection process, whatever the heck that is. That way, the dumb blond Scientologist who doesn’t realize that smiling non-stop makes her look like a creeper won’t have a chance to grace television. In turn, she won’t be able to make Jimmy, her backward-cap-wearing millionaire hunkaroo, feel as if he truly is better than everyone. And viewers won’t start thinking that the whole matchmaking concept is a joke. Still, the show has a couple of things going for it: 1. A striking similarity to Dollhouse — Both shows display wealthy clients who dish out boatloads of money to a middleman who arranges their dates in LA. The only difference is that the women of Matchmaker are willingly auditioning to become trophy wives to men they’ve never met, whereas Dollhouse’s suitors are human slaves. I don’t know which is sadder… 2. The Matchmaker’s lexicon — Some people try to learn a new word they read from the dictionary every day. That’s weak sauce. Try using a new word made up by a reality star every day. Examples include “wackadoo” or “bragasaurus.” For definitions, watch Matchmaker. Wait … don’t do that.

by Tiffany Champion It all starts out with a bang of suicidal proportions, appropriately setting the stage for Sunshine Cleaning. When two sisters decide to clean up after dead bodies, you know some epiphanies are bound to occur. Surprisingly enough, none of them include getting out of the dead-bodyclean-up job. Rose is a single parent and stuck. She’s stuck in a dead-end job, she’s stuck in an affair with her now-married high school sweet heart, and she’s stuck with the mindset that she’s inadequate. Nora, little sister to Rose, is having troubles accepting adulthood. She can’t hold a job, she still lives with her dad, and she maintains an attitude similar to that of a 16-year-old. Rose decides to turn her life around and start her own business and drags her sister out of bed to help. And so, they land in the business of cleaning up blood and bodily fluids. Amy Adams (Enchanted) and Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) work wonderfully together as Rose and Norah, who are tough and resilient out of necessity. While they do have one cliché sisterly moment, their relationship is genuine. Running along the side lines is a sub-plot with Norah’s son and her father. Obsessed with get rich quick schemes, grandpa, played by Alan Arkin, brings little Oscar along on his ventures. Both old and young try to find their place in a world that they’ve found to be judgmental and fast-paced. Following Oscar’s story can get a little muddled and isn’t entirely relevant to the main theme. The movie keeps a light pace throughout and is held together by the strength of the main actors. Even Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe from 24) fits in well. Rajskub plays Lynn, the daughter of one of Sunshine Cleaning’s clients that Norah gets a little too attached to. Though she plays the same monotone and unremarkable person, she fits well in the story. It’s her character that opens Norah up to the viewer, where we can see just what it is that she’s struggling with. Don’t be fooled by the advertisements, though. This isn’t much of a comedy. Blunt’s character is good for some sarcastic quips, but the laughs aren’t throughout. Remember Little Miss Sunshine? It’s close. Also, if you don’t like when movies are perfectly tied up at the end, you’ll probably be frustrated with this one. The lights coming up in the theater caught me off guard and, at first, I was a little put off. But this movie isn’t a fairytale ending type of movie. Everything isn’t neatly resolved because that’s not how life goes and, to be honest, it’s pretty frustrating to see movies that spell everything out for the viewer. So instead of worrying about the plot, focus on the intricacies of the beautifully crafted characters because they’re what this movie is really about.

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Four Festivals You Should Hit the Road for This Summer by Josh Fisher

Rothbury Music Festival 2008 in Rothbury, Michigan. Photo by ouvyt. Used under the Creative Commons license.

Every music fan’s dream vacation over the past decade has been to visit one of the many fast-growing music festivals that take place annually during the summer. The choice for the most serious festival goers usually lies with those that offer on-site camping, while the urban-dwelling music fan might prefer to reserve a room in the city for their stay. Listed below are four excellent choices to either get your feet wet on the festival circuit or pretend it’s your first outing all over again this summer.

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Rothbury Festival Rothbury, Mich. — July 2-5, 2009

Summer Camp Music Festival Chillicothe, Ill. — May 22-24, 2009

With the inaugural Rothbury Festival still fresh in many fans’ heads from last summer, arguably no other music festival is quite as anticipated. Rothbury, Mich., lies on the west side of the state, only three hours (depending on traffic) from Chicago. This idyllic location for a music festival boasts expansive camping lots just outside the stage grounds, filled with trees and beautiful trails. The festival features The Dead, Bob Dylan and String Cheese Incident as headliners, along with diverse supporting acts including STS9, Broken Social Scene, The Hold Steady, Railroad Earth, Les Claypool, Girl Talk, Lotus, Guster, Ani DiFranco and Flogging Molly. The climate is ideal for camping in July, and this is included in the four-day pass, which is going for $249.50.

Started by jamband moe. in 2001, this festival has grown from 15 bands on two stages over two days to more than 60 bands on five stages over three days. If you are a fan of either moe. or Umphrey’s McGee, this festival is a can’t-miss experience as each band will play three sets during the weekend. As one of the smaller music festivals, Summer Camp has a reputation for a relaxed atmosphere and accessible grounds. The festival never feels too crowded, and there is always something to do. One aspect of camping at Summer Camp is that the cars are parked in a separate lot rather than next to each party’s camp. The lineup also includes Willie Nelson, Keller Williams, Cornmeal, Family Groove Company, EOTO and Girl Talk. Tickets are on sale now for $140 with camping included.

Lollapalooza Music Festival Chicago, Ill. — August 7-9, 2009

Bonnaroo Music Festival Manchester, Tenn. — June 11-14, 2009

The lineup for Lollapalooza doesn’t even have to be announced to generate excitement. Past headliners and lineups alone give Lolla the guff to bully its way to No. 2 on this list. Ticket prices last year were $180, and seeing big-name bands like Radiohead or Rage Against the Machine in concert would cost a significant fraction of a three-day pass, so you know you’ll get a great deal when you see dozens of solid bands throughout the weekend. Rumored headliners for 2009 include festival creator Perry Farrell’s band Jane’s Addiction, Depeche Mode and Kings of Leon. With camping prohibited in Grant Park, this festival is the ideal location for those who love the outdoors during the day but long to sleep in a cozy bed (rather than tent) at night.

Although some have complained that Bonnaroo hasn’t stayed true to its jam roots over the past couple of years, no one can argue that they don’t always gather a very diverse lineup to attract road trippers from across the country to Tennessee in mid-June. This year, Phish’s reunion tour includes a stop for two headlining sets at ’Roo, and they are backed by The Boss and the Beastie Boys. The main draw of the festival is all of the different bands you could possibly see: MGMT, Andrew Bird, The Mars Volta, Ben Harper, Coheed and Cambria, Galactic, Gov’t Mule and Wilco, just to name a few. With ticket prices at $249.50 for the four -day fest with camping, the tiebreaker with Rothbury is the drive length (from Illinois). In the end, it all comes down to personal preference. To camp or not to camp? Who is playing? How much will it cost? In the end, the decision is yours. come and get it

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Copeland brings contrasting lyrical melodies to the Canopy Club

Used with permission from Copeland

Sunshine and Grey

by Emily Carlson Time has a tendency of either making or breaking bands. As artists mature, it is sometimes hard to hold on to what captured their audience’s attention in first place, all the while still striving to avoid redundancy. “The more you define yourself, the harder it is to get away from that and try new things and have people accept it,” explained Aaron Marsh, Copeland frontman. Copeland, who has been playing music together since 2000, has found that as they grow, their music is continuously evolving as they experiment with different elements and explore different approaches to music while maintaining their identity as a group. “I think we still place the same emphasis on melody that we always have, but we just do it better now,” said Marsh. “We have a little bit more subtle way of approaching a song, especially lyrically.” The band’s latest full-length album, You Are My

Sunshine, released in October 2008, was another step forward for the pretty-rock/alternative band. “Our inspiration was a lot of old Twilight Zone episodes and some Woody Allen films,” said Marsh. The juxtaposition of the artfully creepy liner images of the album and the arguably pretty sound that is Copeland — Marsh’s soothing vocals, the streamlined production of the album and emotive, provoking content — results in an album that teeters between the two vibes, both lyrically and musically. “I think the contrast between lyrics and music is another way to achieve that affect,” Marsh said. “The differences that you can play with [in] lyrics and music really helped achieve the effect of that line.” In February, the band released an EP entitled The Grey Man, which consists mostly of songs

that weren’t finished in time to make it on You Are My Sunshine. Up next for the men of Copeland is a Midwest/ East Coast tour with This Providence, Paper Route and Brooke Waggoner, and CU is a vital part of that atmosphere. Just as UI students thrive off fast food and late-night pizza delivery, Marsh takes advantage of the college culture when the band makes stops in college towns. “All towns are exactly the same, and all towns are completely different,” Marsh said. “In college towns, we usually get Jimmy John’s or Chipotle, where we wouldn’t in a big city.” Copeland and aforementioned tour mates This Providence, Paper Route and Brooke Waggoner will perform at the Canopy Club Monday, April 13 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

c u s o u n d r e v i e w by Mike Ingram

LM5 is here — let’s see how it goes LM5 is the big news of the week, and I think for good reason this year. The changes that have been made to make the event less of a competition and more of a celebration seem to be good moves. The fact of the matter is that, regardless of any squabbling or bitching, there are a lot of great things about this scene — bands and people. Steps being taken to show some of those strengths to (hopefully) lots of new people is certainly nice to see. If you know little or nothing about the music that is being made right here in your neck of the woods, LM5 would be a great place to start. Not only will you get to hear clips and samples from tons of locals but you’ll also get to see performances from several acts. Longtime local fans who recognize some of the acts slated to perform will also be in for a treat as several acts are combining forces to offer one-timeonly performances. Santa will lock together with Curb Service to form a Voltronesque powerhouse group, hopefully involving some turntable/scratch work from Larry Gates. Robots Counterfeiting Money will rekindle their relationship with Post Historic that lasted for one night of this year’s Great Cover-Up, during which the two bands partied hard as Andrew W.K. Sunset Stallion will be joined by Jonathon Childers, a lover of Bob Dylan and the excellent Web comic “Married to the Sea.” Other acts scheduled include Zmick, World’s First Flying Machine and recent CPD www.the217.com

Teen Battle of the Bands winners the Jips. The lineup will likely see an addition or two and maybe some more collaboration, but the confirmed acts should be plenty to get you out. There will be offcolor tidbits from hosts Mike Coulter and Dawna Nelson, two of the funniest people in town, and with so much stuff happening onstage there’s sure to be at least one song that turns into a Mongolian clusterfuck. But that’s what makes it fun, people. So put down the iPod and skip out on the pissy smell of campus bars for the night by heading to the Highdive. Hopefully you’ll find some little local thing to love. Doors open at 8 p.m., and there is no cover. I’ve made it pretty clear over the years that I think Gentleman Auction House is one of the best indie bands out there right now. Having watched them play one of their first shows outside of their hometown of St. Louis and having subsequently watched them get better and better with each new show, I was incredibly delighted to find that their first full-length, Alphabet Graveyard (released last year), was able to catch much of their onstage energy. If you’ve managed to have never seen them in the many times they’ve played in CU, Friday is the day for you. They’ll headline a show at Cowboy Monkey, kicking off a tour out to New York City. This will be the first appearance in Champaign with the new, leaner lineup, following the departure of guitarist/percussionist/screamer Mike Tomko. I’m not entirely sure how I’m supposed to go on living knowing that he’s not up there singing every word to every song even though there is no mic in front of him ... but the band plays on. Check them

out at myspace.com/gentlemanauctionhouse or on iTunes. They’ll be joined Friday by Sangamon, now a more experimental, piano-driven trio (in the middle slot) and Sunset Stallion (opening up at 10 p.m.). Cover is $7. Also on Friday, Bentley’s is set to host two whipsmart indie-pop bands, Lucky Mulholland and Backyard Shark. This show is only $3 (starting at 10 p.m.), and Bentley’s is a pretty swell place to spend a night drinking. I haven’t been able to make it in during a show featuring full bands, so I’m interested to see how it all works. Either way, it’s always great to see new venues taking interest in local music. WEFT Sessions this week will feature Decatur singer/songwriter Jessica Jolly, who has been making the drive to CU more frequently lately to play open mics and other gigs. She has a fantastic voice (quiet but strong, not unlike Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek) and writes solid songs based around a hard finger-strum. Tune in to 90.1FM on Monday from 10-11 p.m. to hear her live, or stop by the studio at 113 N. Market in Champaign (just north of Mike ‘n’ Molly’s). You can find her on the Web at myspace. com/jessicasingshersongs, which features great vintage photos of what I’m guessing are her very awesome and musical parents and other relatives. WEFT Sessions is a live, local radio show that is hosted weekly by Todd Hunter. If you’re in a band and are interested in performing, contact weftsessions@gmail.com (booked by the guy that writes this column).

Get Pumped Ten songs to motivate your workout desires by Morgan Bonges The time between spring break and summer vacation is the perfect opportunity to get back on track with workout plans. As the sun (finally) emerges and jackets are tossed aside, take the opportunity to move your exercise needs into the great outdoors. The following 10 songs are a suggestion to accompany the addition of running shoes and shorts. 1. “Stronger” — Kanye West No, it’s not his workout plan, but this remake of Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” will still help you “get right for the summer.” 2. “Born to Run” — Bruce Springsteen Even if you weren’t born to run, this classic should probably be on your iPod anyway. 3. “Clothes Off” — Gym Class Heroes Here’s the thing: We have to take our clothes off to have a good time (good time) ... well, you get the picture. This bouncy beat will help you get there. 4. “I’m on a boat” — The Lonely Island feat. T-Pain Dolphins, swim trunks and flippie-floppies; yep, it’s a boat, and that means summertime and time to get that bod in shape. When this song comes on, try focusing on the lyrics. It’s a good distraction from that monotonous mile. 5. “Break Stuff” — Limp Bizkit There’s no explanation needed for this song; it speaks for itself. 6. “Poker Face” — Lady Gaga I’m pretty sure every time this song comes on, people start bouncing their heads or moving some appendage. It might be impossible to listen to this song and not want to move. 7. “I Love College” — Asher Roth If this song reminds you of yourself, then you should probably work out. You know last night’s keg stand and 2 a.m. pizza didn’t help anything, and chances are you want to look good for tonight. Do yourself a favor and go for a run in-between. 8. “See You Again” — Miley Cyrus Alright, I do not like Miley. She is 16 years old, richer than God and it makes me angry. When I hear Miley, the reaction I get is equivalent to No. 5 — which is enough motivation on its own. But damnit, this song is catchy. 9. “Obsessed with You” — The Orion Experience Listen to this fairly unknown ditty and you’ll feel like you’re on an endorphin high even before working out. 10. “It’s My Life” — Bon Jovi Finals and (for seniors) graduation are on the horizon. When you are hit with the inevitable stress of studying or trying to figure out postcollege life, go hit the sidewalk and turn on this song for four minutes of cheap therapy.

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Finding Walden in CU

Matthew Strong finds Thoreau’s serenity in the least expected spots by Matthew Strong In winter, the creek is dead, covered in ice and Nature crops up in the wildest places. The University campus is full of spots of unex- edged with frozen mud. Even then, though, there’s pected tranquility. While we think of the school a tranquility to it. The eddies in the creek throw as a collection of red-brick buildings, the campus up small islands. Those islands, like little Zen garenvironment is much more than that. dens, are worlds in themselves — little prairies Last spring, with snowdrifts I was lucky and lonely tufts enough to of grass. Occasionally, a take a class in Engineering crow or grackle Hall, one of will come down the Universiand forage on ty’s great old the bank, stark buildings. black against Boneyard the snow. Creek runs Slowly, imbehind Enperceptibly, the gineering days get longer, Hall, through and the weather the Bardeen The small patch of prairie land behind the Thomas Paine School is another begins to warm Quad. Spring “walden” found in the CU area. Photo by Tanmay Chowdhary up. When the semester takes you from the coldest part of winter weather’s nice enough, I eat my lunch by the creek to the beginning of summer; watching Boneyard and watch it come back to life. Ducks start to come Creek through that time was amazing. back, and the banks begin to turn green. Muskrats

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The boneyard creek behind the engineering hall is one of the “waldens” found in the CU area. Photo by Tanmay Chowdhary.

Moving Art Outdoors The importance of engaging with our environment by Daryl McCurdy

the Process of Progress by Erik Johnson Electrons taunt the nucleus By running ’round in space The body stays salubrious By circling out the waste Our planet rotates ’round itself While orbiting the sun The trophies on the human shelf Are for the laps we’ve run

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build their nests just a few feet away from me. As the semester gets tougher, I have a chance to gather my thoughts and find a measure of serenity in my day. Other places around campus and CU exist that have that same feeling of serenity. Off of the Main Quad, there are dozens of little quiet spots. The small plaza between the Main Library and the Art and Design Building is carefully cultured but shaded by very old, graceful trees. The Education Building is like that, too. It’s a strange place — like a spaceship surrounded by a walled garden. Off campus, my favorite wild place is behind Thomas Paine Elementary School in Urbana, where I worked as an after-school aide. A scrap of restored prairie is there, past the playground and the Frisbee golf course. The prairie is also a great place to watch the seasons progress. It goes from brilliant green to stately gold between spring and summer, and then it dies and is burned to provide fuel for the next year. One of the things I love most about CU is how new wonders pop up in the most unexpected places; sometimes, they can be surprisingly peaceful.

Artists constantly engage in social engagement and interaction. As I have heard many of my art history professors say, “Gone are the days of the artist toiling away alone in the studio!” While this seems tinged with modernist bravado, this statement begins to touch upon the condition of artistic collaboration that has today exploded into multitudinous forms. Through the recognition and acceptance of art’s importance within the social sphere, the stage for art expands. As artists internalize and act upon the potential impact of their work, it becomes possible and necessary to move beyond the prescribed exhibition arena of the museum, gallery or stage. Making art public opens up and breaks down perceived boundaries. Art is not an elitist entity that exists only for a specific club. It is a powerful way of working and of seeing that nurtures creative thought and problem solving. Moving art outdoors also provides a unique opportunity for artists to comment specifically on certain places. You may have heard of site-specific art in which artists make work that is conceptually and physically reliant on a certain place. Another tradition that has emerged from this expanded stage is environmental art. Artists create projects that use the earth as material for both form and

content. In this type of work, our relationship to nature is questioned, explored and exposed. With this context in mind, it becomes clear that art can be incredibly instrumental in dealing with social issues, specifically that of human impact on the environment. Indeed, artists and performers have adopted many of these strategies, and they are working collaboratively and unconventionally to address and hopefully impact ecological concerns. Jennifer Monson, UIUC professor of dance, creates incredibly compelling and innovative projects that address the human body and its connection to the wilderness. Monson does not see herself as an activist necessarily. “Art never works when its dictating, in my opinion,” Monson said. Rather, she stated, “I am a real advocate for embodied experience.” Through dance and movement, Monson hopes to create a kinetic empathy and deeper understanding of our physical presence and bodily relationship to the earth. Monson said, “The body is where we hold experience, and [it’s] important that we bring that awareness into these issues.” Monson is interested in phenomenon and systems, which she explores in projects such as “Bird Brain.” According to the project’s Web site, Monson created “a multi-year navigational dance project that investigates migratory patterns and habits of

birds and other animals, as well as their biophysical and metaphorical relationships to humans as fellow travelers in the world.” The project included an introductory workshop, a performance and then panel discussion where local experts talk about migration and navigation and conservation issues. In these performances, Monson sees “being super aware as a way of sustaining resilient forms ... because the world is going to change radically in the next 50 or 100 years, I hope that the projects that I do give the audience a moment of pause or a way of re-experiencing, reframing or re-engaging their experiences.” Monson assumes a multi-disciplinary approach, citing the importance of creative collaboration in addressing environmental issues. I think that Monson’s work points to the powerful potential of creative thought and sensory experience in sustaining our environment. “I think many people are beginning to see the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of the body, dancing and choreographic thought,” Monson said. “It is fluid and flexible, and it has some of the tools that we need right now.” For more information on Monson’s work visit http://www.ilandart.org and http://www.birdbraindance.org.

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Despite some 30 degree weather that lingered into April, it’s finally springtime in CU, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to get outside! In this special Outdoors & Recreation issue of buzz you’ll find everything you need to know to fully enjoy the outdoors in CU. From celebrating Earth Day by cleaning up the Boneyard Creek and to finding out everything you need to know about the Illinois Marathon and preparing for your own run, this issue of buzz is here to remind you of all the great things there are to do in the community once the sun starts shining. So whether you hit the trails, go to the drive-in movie theater, or just enjoy grilling out in your own backyard for the first time of the year, remember: spring’s begun and it’s time to take advantage of all the season has to offer.

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Knowing Your Sole

Body n’ Sole gives buzz tips on finding the perfect shoe by Elyse Schmidt People are just particular about their feet. And rightfully so. When you have issues with your feet — blisters, calluses, heel pain, ankle soreness, toe problems — the rest of your body can be just as uncomfortable. But really, people should be particular about their shoes. Just ask Randy Stearns. “The biggest mistake people make is choosing the wrong shoe for their foot,” he said. But who knows anything about what their foot really needs in a shoe? An avid runner for more than 35 years and an employee at Body n’ Sole for seven years, Stearns is qualified and trained to know. As is everyone who works at Body n’ Sole, a store that specializes in athletic footwear and running equipment, located in Savoy. Although

Mike Tysor, customer service representative at Body N’ Sole, demonstrates the treadmill used for helping their customers find the right pair of shoes. Photo by Rebekah Nelson

Tips for

your toes by Elyse Schmidt

the store does sell apparel and other athletic gear, here it’s mainly all about feet. And don’t mind the running shoe stuck under the front door — just their idea of a door stopper. The store is now twice the size as it used to be — originally located on campus near Sixth and Green, slightly smaller than the size of GameDay Sports — and the only one of its kind (although in its 30-year existence, there has been one other store opened for a short time). So the store has history. So it has a cool name. What makes it different? Simple. Its employees, its mission and its operation. Body n’ Sole just knows shoes. “Almost all of our employees come from a running background. We train our employees about specific shoes, but what is most important is to listen and observe,” said Stearns. “We aren’t trying to just talk about what we know, we are trying to find solutions from what our customers tell us.” Stearns has learned his shoe and foot knowledge from years of running experience, years of injury and years of trial and error. “I did a lot of reading and have had almost every injury you can think of,” he said. It is not surprising that a new wave of customers — originally patients — are being referred to Body n’ Sole from doctors, podiatrists and chiropractors in order to find the right shoes to help alleviate their pains. So what is all this about the right shoe? “I guess you could call it a science,” said Stearns. “I would say it’s more an observation and feel for the shoes and the people.” At Body n’ Sole, their method of finding the “perfect match” may as well be an art — the data analysis. It’s a simple idea and completely free — a camera at the base of a treadmill that captures your feet, sans shoes, at a walking and running

pace. The employees then play the tape back in slow motion, freeze-framing the scenes that show concerns — pressure to the inside of the foot, flat-footedness, unstable heel-to-toe motion. The film helps the Body n’ Sole employees pinpoint the problems of the customer and then find a solution — the perfect shoe for their foot. This data analysis also shows the customer exactly why they feel pain and exactly how they run or walk in a certain shoe. And despite how particular people can be about their feet and their shoes, when it comes down to it, they just really don’t know much about either. “Usually people are wearing a shoe that is too big or too small for them,” said Stearns. “Or they may be in a great shoe, but it’s already lost its life.” Check out the sidebar for shoe pointers from the experts themselves. These tips are the most common advice Randy Stearns and the rest of the employees at Body n’ Sole give their customers. And with the upcoming marathon — one of the owners was one of the first members of the marathon committee — their business has been better than ever. “We have had a record year this year,” said Stearns, who notes that the marathon has brought the running community in the area closer together and brought more runners to Body n’ Sole. Throughout the winter, the store was a meeting place for marathon training groups every Saturday and is proud to say that all of its employees are either volunteering for or running in the marathon. Running the half marathon, Stearns believes more than ever in his store’s mission: “Running shoes will always be a necessity. And we just want our customers to be knowledgeable about what they need no matter where they go.”

1. Running shoes should be one-half to one size bigger than the size of your everyday shoe. 2. There should be a finger’s width from your biggest toe to the end of the shoe. 3. If your heel slips out of the back of the shoe, try a different lacing technique. (Just ask.) 4. Most people have two different-sized feet — always fit the larger foot. 5. The widest part of your foot should fit right in the widest part of the shoe. 6. A running shoe has a life of six months or 300-500 miles. 7. If you run more on the inside of your feet, you need a denser support of the inside of your shoe. Look for moderate or maximum support. 8. Don’t buy an insert just because you are buying a new shoe. Test out the shoe first. You can always come back. 9. Shoes are almost all flat — they do not come with good arches. Inserts solve arch problems. 10. And one for all the people who think Nike Shox give you more cushion or a better bounce in your step — they are not that stable or that cushioned. Body n’ Sole doesn’t even sell them.

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buzz suggests a few good places for your daily jog by Austin Lee Spring is right around the corner, and outdoor activities are slowly coming back after a long, cold winter. In the past few weeks, we’ve already sensed the warmer, albeit moody, weather. Playing catch and Frisbee on the Quad is finally in fashion again. Yes, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors once more. In preparation for celebrating the warmer weather, buzz has gathered some information about the best places to run in Champaign-Urbana from some very experienced and enthusiastic runners in the community, all suitable for outdoorsies everywhere. So get your shorts and iPods on, and here we go. If you live on-campus and don’t like to travel too much to get in a good run, the southwest end of campus is a great start. Nancy McCarty, experienced runner and a member of the Second apr 09 – apr 15 09

Wind Running Club, suggested her usual run: She starts her run on the west side of campus, near Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium because there is a lot of open space and less traffic. The loop will roughly go through the Quad, Green Street, the engineering campus, then back to the point of origin. It’s a nice and enjoyable run because there are many things to look at — the beautiful scenery, buildings and other things you don’t have the chance to see every day. Also, this is not a particularly difficult route. It’s suitable for any runner. For those who really want to get outside into the woods, Meadowbrook Park in Urbana is an excellent choice. It’s one of the most popular places for runners. Many athletic as well as recreational events are often held there. Tracy Thomas, owner

of Body Mechanic Fitness, LLC, told buzz that Meadowbrook Park is one of the few places in the area that is well-maintained year-round. “A lot of people use that to get their mileage in,” she said. “If you don’t mind running in a circle, it is also nice to see the prairies, trees and many of the sculptures out there. It’s really a beautiful place to be.” For people who just want to exercise and stay fit, the two places we just described are great choices. But for serious runners who are training for marathons and races, Thomas suggests heading out to the country or run in town. Running closer to more populated residential areas is a good idea, especially in early morning, because help is more readily available in case of emergencies. In residential subdivisions such

as Cherry Hills, runners are able to run through the curvy and winding streets and don’t have to stop for stoplights. Another challenging place to run would be Orchard Downs in Urbana, which is known for its hilly terrain. If you want to get more involved in the running community, Second Wind, a considerable running club with both expert and amateur runners here in our community, is an excellent resource. It holds numerous activities. Among these are Fun Runs on Tuesday nights that take place right in Meadowbrook Park. Now that you know about some of the best places to run in CU and ways to get more involved, it’s time to get out of the house and get some real outdoor exercise. It’s “goodbye, treadmill” and “hello, sunshine!” come and get it

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Marathon Madness Comes to CU

The first ever Illinois Marathon runs through the twin cities by Danielle Perlin Waking up before 8 a.m. can be an effortful, difficult task on a Saturday morning. However, several months ago, more than 8,500 runners made the decision to do so this Saturday, April 11, when CU will hold the first Illinois Marathon. The idea of the Illinois Marathon in ChampaignUrbana originated in July 2007, when executive director Mark Knutson from Fargo, N.D., wanted to have a race somewhere in the Midwest. “[Knutson] knew Jan Seeley, owner and publisher of Marathon and Beyond, which is located here in Champaign ... they were talking and thought that maybe this area would be a good place to see if we could have a marathon,” said race director Joe Bails, who has been the race director for the Mahomet half marathon for the past five years. The directors had meetings with the University and each city about the idea of holding a marathon in the vicinity. “The draw of having a marathon in this area is the fact that we’re two hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis,” said Bails. “That two-hour radius has millions of people and tons of runners.” Bails said about 85 percent of the signed-up participants are Illinois residents, and the other 15 percent are from various states in the U.S., making for representations of about 45 states, Canada and a few other countries. “That’s our goal, is to get it [to be] a national event that we can bring in people from all over,” said Bails. The Illinois Marathon includes a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 5K race, a marathon relay (6-7 miles per leg) and a youth event (1K).

Though the Christie Clinic in Champaign is the main sponsor of the event, it has more than 20 other sponsors as well, according to its Web site, http://www.illinoismarathon.com. A concern with the event was the date, considering it is a holiday weekend. “[There were] lots of considerations to take into account,” said Mary Anderson, the volunteer coordinator for the marathon. “We wanted it to be opposite of the Chicago Marathon ... which is in October. April is around the time we were looking at. Then the University schedule was also taken into consideration. It wasn’t until the day after it was finalized in print that [we realized] it was Easter weekend and part of Passover. Because Easter changes every year, this will not be the case in the future.” Though some students are going home that weekend, about 8,700 people have signed up to take part in one of the events on April 11. Some are running their first marathon, and others have been running marathons for years. Andrew Meyer, a third-year PhD student in kinesiology from Boston, has run a few marathons within the past two or three years and has also run about five triathlons, April through August, annually since 2001. He will run the full marathon on April 11. Meyer commented on how his training schedule differed from previous ones, mainly due to time restrictions since he is also working on his dissertation. His schedule was consistent with that of The Refinery in Champaign, which is one of the two gyms that offered training for the Illinois Marathon. “I want to run the whole thing. I don’t want to have to walk; that’s a goal of mine,” said Meyer.

“[Another goal] is to break four hours. ... Unless you do the exact same marathon every year, the terrain is different. ... It’ll be interesting to see what my time will be.” Though Meyer said he does not particularly like running, he runs marathons in order to pursue a future goal. “This is training for potentially what I want to do, which is the Ironman,” he said. Others running the race have different goals and reasons as to why they decided to partake in the Illinois Marathon. Christine Griffith, junior in environmental science, ran a full marathon in fall 2008 and a half marathon during fall 2007; she will participate in the Illinois Marathon as a half marathon runner. “I find that I can’t work out unless I have a goal or something to look forward to, so by training for a marathon, I have motivation to be healthier,” said Griffith. Griffith also wants to improve her time from her last half marathon. “I ran my first half in an hour and 50 minutes, and I’d like to drop that to an hour and 45 minutes,” she said. Griffith added her thoughts on the greatness of running marathons. “One great aspect about running marathons and half marathons [is that you] see yourself accomplish something you never thought you could do before,” she said. Unlike Meyer and Griffith, Tony Nicosia, senior in political science, has never participated in a marathon run before; he will run in the half marathon. “[I’m running] for the sense of accomplishment,” said Nicosia. “I would be an occasional runner

before I started planning for this. All those factors put together created the motivation to get out, exercise, get into shape. ... This is set in stone, [I] have to keep a rigid schedule ... I’ve been on an eight-week training program.” Nicosia’s main goal is to finish the race. “I think a general rule for beginners it seems like is to be comfortable with your pace,” he said. “A lot of people see exercise as stress relieving, but to keep up a routine is kind of stressful sometimes ... probably about 2 and a half hours would be [an] ideal [time].” Another concern with the race was the number of volunteers. Anderson said they had a “big media push” within the CU community asking for volunteers. “Within 24 hours of that big push, we had met our need,” said Anderson. “We have over 2,000 volunteers now ... Everyone has been so supportive. Everyone wants to be a part of it; even if you aren’t a runner, it’s something you want to share.” Both Meyer and Nicosia are looking forward to race day, partially because of the community aspect. “I’m looking forward to ... seeing the town get behind it and get into the whole spirit of marathons,” said Meyer. Nicosia spoke of the importance of this community event as well. “The course is through campus, through all of Urbana, through a lot of Champaign ... for a senior too, wrapping up college down here, just to be able to do something on a big scale ... It’s really cool to be a part of a big-scale community event like this,” he said.

Remember Mother Earth Celebrating Earth Day in CU by Maggie Puniewska April 22 is a very important date in history: It’s Earth Day. Don’t tell me you forgot about Earth Day. You surely remember the times in grade school when it was Earth Day and you got to plant a little seed in an empty milk carton, only to forget about it and come back two weeks later to see a mess of wilted leaves. Shame on you. Now that you are grown and wiser, it would be nice of you to pay thanks to Mother Earth in a less sadistic way. Thanks to many Earthconscious organizations in the CU area, you can do so without leaving campus. If getting down and dirty is your fancy, check out Boneyard Creek’s Community Day on April 18. Students and residents can help clean debris and garbage that accumulate in and around the Boneyard Creek. “In the past, we’ve found some pretty interesting things in the creek,” said Debby Auble, the sponsorship chair for the event. “There was a

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microwave, a doll house, a car bumper, just to name a few.” You can also help with attaching medallions to storm drains to remind people to be cautious with what they are throwing in the drains. Both these activities give students the opportunity to make a difference locally. “A lot of people don’t know the creek exists,” said Cecily Smith, a member of the organizing committee. “This gives them the chance to connect to the creek and appreciate it.” You can register to volunteer online at http:// www.boneyardcreek.org. The event begins at 9 a.m. on the Engineering Quad, between Green Street and Springfield Avenue on campus. Afterward, there is a free lunch for all volunteers. Feeling crafty after the cleanup? The Planeteers, a Registered Student Organization (RSO) on campus that promotes environmental concerns,

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will be hosting an Earth Day event on April 22. The club will have several tables set up with different eco-friendly activities to partake in. Students will be able to participate in an organic food tasting, update their wardrobe at a clothes stenciling station, decorate their bike and score some new décor at the plant giveaway. “We wanted to do this to remind everyone of Earth Day,” said Megan McDermott, a junior in LAS and co-captain of the Planeteers.

The festivities will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Allen Hall front porch and are open to anyone. “It’s a nice way to enjoy a day that’s really positive,” said McDermott. “It’s outside, you can do whatever you would like; it’ll be a fun way to spend the afternoon.” So whether you decide to gather garbage or bedazzle your bike, you will surely be making a difference. Bonus: It will definitely make up for the grade school plant massacre. Now go out there

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by Kerry Doyle Having grown up and lived in CU for the last 21 years, I feel pretty confident in saying I’m familiar with many of the local parks. I love spending a nice afternoon outside at a park, just hanging out with a few friends or enjoying some time alone with a good book. As a kid, going to

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West Side Park : best activities

Trevett Finch Park : best tree

West Side hosts the best activities out of all the CU parks. With the Parade of Lights, the Taste of Champaign, Easter egg hunts and the Gus Macker basketball tournament, just to name a few events, there’s always something fun going on at West Side. It’s a great, central location within walking distance of several local schools and the downtown area of Champaign make West Side very accessible. Visually, the park has added several improvements over the last few years, including an art piece on the west end and the new gazebo. Even when there’s nothing going on at West Side, it’s still a great place for a relaxing afternoon outside.

It may be pretty silly to try to pick out the best tree in CU, but the tree at Trevett Finch really does deserve the title. The park itself is tiny, and there’s nothing in particular to do there other than enjoy the sight (while ignoring the traffic of Prospect and University), but the tree is just a beautiful, low-hanging mess of thick branches. Perfect for a family photo or to just enjoy the outdoors for a bit and sit in the tree’s branches, Trevett Finch Park has been a personal favorite of mine for years.

Busey Woods : best outdoor getaway

Hessel Park : best park overall

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For a quick, calming getaway, Busey Woods has one of the best, easily accessible natural areas in CU. With a boardwalk to keep you from getting too muddy and trails that lead off it for those who don’t mind, Busey Woods offers 59 acres of nature preserve. It’s a serene place to enjoy during any season, and for those who like to learn, the Anita Purves Center is adjacent to the entrance and offers a wealth of interesting programs throughout the year. It’s also extremely close to Urbana’s Crystal Lake Park, so if you’d rather enjoy the outdoors on the open grass with the geese than among the woods with the birds and the salamanders, then the option is right around the corner. Either way, a trip to Busey Woods is a refreshing way to forget about the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day life and just enjoy a bit of nature. apr 09 – apr 15 09

the park (since I’ve always lived near one) was a highlight to a summer day, and I still find them enjoyable now, even though I no longer fit in the miniature swing sets. Here is a look a my personal favorites that I’ve come to love over the years and what I love about them.

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A couple takes a walk through Meadowbrook Park on Wednesday, April 3rd. Photo by Maria Surawska

Meadowbrook Park (Prairie Play) best playground Windsor Road & Race Street, Urbana

As a kid, when you still love to play the many variations of tag and you can still fit into the tire swings, playgrounds like Prairie Play are the best. Prairie Play, part of Meadowbrook Park, is Urbana’s largest playground and definitely the best in the area. Although it’s not the safest (wooden, with plenty of pointy edges), Prairie Play is a unique park in CU and has none of the cookie-cutter plastic play structures you’ll find at other parks. It’s a great place to bring your kids or little siblings or for just an afternoon of childhood nostalgia.

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Hessel Park takes the cake. With everything from tennis courts and baseball fields to a playground and barbecues set up for grilling, Hessel has it all. The park district also takes advantage of the pavilion and all the open space to put on plays and free music concerts during the summer months. The park, located in a quiet residential neighborhood, is great for throwing any kind of outdoor party, and it has the bonus of being within walking distance of several food places, including Custard Cup. The park replaced its old playground equipment years ago (including a large slide and merrygo-round — both incredibly fun to play on as a kid but not exactly safe) and now has several play structures that include a mini water park section that turns on in the summer.

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Gearing Up for the Summer Champaign Surplus brings knowledge and experience to your outdoor adventures by Amanda Cornish You’re flipping through the pages of this week’s Outdoor/Recreation issue, and, for some of you, excitement starts to creep over your whole body as you realize it’s finally nice enough to be outside! Many of the activities that people turn to as they shed their winter coats don’t need much preparation — a Frisbee, skateboard or just a blanket to spend a day on the Quad. However, some more intensive activities require more preparation, and that’s where Champaign Surplus on Neil Street comes into play. “Enjoyment of any activity is paramount ... whatever we endeavor to do, we need the best equipment we can get in order to do it and in order to have the experience be pleasurable,” said Ira Wachel, who owns Champaign Surplus with his wife, Lynn. Champaign Surplus, which features army surplus goods, camping, backpacking and other outdoor gear, has been open since 1947, when Lynn’s parents, Leo and Ann Weisel, opened it as an army surplus store. Since then, the store has evolved while still keeping in touch with its origins. “I felt from the beginning that we needed to maintain our roots. So it was important to me to keep our name, Champaign Surplus, and it was important to me to continue to sell that category of merchandise,” said Wachel. Around the 1960s, camping and backpacking equipment were becoming popular among student groups, cuing the store to expand its camping equipment section. Into the ’70s, military fashion was en vogue, and most of the surplus goods sold were to students. Because

of heightened security, it has become harder to get surplus supplies from the army. The store currently carries some foreign surplus goods and gear that are up to army specifications, though it might not have been ordered through the army. You could, of course, decide to go to larger chain stores to find the gear you’ll need for your next outdoor excursion. But Wachel said although he can’t always compete with chain-store prices, Champaign Surplus can offer something better. “When a customer comes in Champaign Surplus, it’s not self-service, [although] it can be if they want it to be,” said Wachel. “Basically, we feel we have an obligation to contact the customer, find out what brought them into the shop and do the best job we can of answering their questions and guiding them in making a good decision.” Wachel commented on Champaign Surplus’s customer-friendliness. “When a customer is uncertain of what it is they want, they know they can come here, look over the category, learn about the category and have a lot of choices,” he said. Each staff member is highly trained in assisting customers with getting exactly what they will need for their outdoor adventure. Champaign Surplus’ business plan allows the customer to find the best choice for their needs: No products are ever promoted above others because of promotions or sales — the staff will always recommend the absolute best product for the customer’s specific needs, and the store’s selection is kept to offer a diverse number of choices.

Finding a Bit of Tranquility

The University Arboretum offers CU residents peace and quiet by Corrin Behm Spring is here, the robins have arrived, the temperatures are getting warmer and everyone is itching to get outside. Need a great place to go that’s actually right in Urbana? Go to the University of Illinois Arboretum. It is 60 acres of grass, trees, gardens, ponds and trails on the www.the217.com

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corner of Florida and Lincoln, on the south side of the University. Need a quiet place to study or a place to get away for awhile? Like to run on grass, or are you looking for a place to kick around the soccer ball? The arboretum is a little bit of nature and seclusion close by.

Image courtesy of Ira Wachel, owner of Champaign Surplus

Even their Web site, which you can check out at http://www.champaignsurplus.com, offers trip plans, gear lists and other helpful information, all with the goal of making your outdoor experience as enjoyable as possible. Many of the trips found under the “favorite destinations” tab are trips taken by the Wachels, Ira and Lynn, who met on the steps of Folleinger Auditorium while they were students here at the University. Together, they love traveling around the world and experiencing nature. Among their experiences are a dog-sledding trip, hiking in the Swiss Alps, hiking in Peru on the royal Incan trail and canoeing in Ontario. “I find that when I’m in the wilderness and I’m able to shut off technology that I really have an opportunity to, in a sense, personally reboot,” said Wachel. “The brain gets clearer, the pressures

disappear and I get out of the wilderness and I really feel as if I‘m able to face life, family, work, whatever it is I’m engaged in doing with a much clearer head.” Wachel spoke of the importance of being in tune with his surroundings. “We have lots of opportunities to experience different things, but if we’re going to keep our minds sharp and our bodies fit, we need to exercise, we need fresh air, and I think that to be in touch with what our role is in this world, we need to be outdoors more often than we’re indoors.” So next time you’re planning a trip, be it a weekend campout or a month-long backpacking trip, don’t forget to think of Champaign Surplus, where their trained staff can help you find the perfect gear you need.

The arboretum was created in the ’90s to become a living laboratory for teaching, research and public service. If you go, make sure to visit the Hartley Trial Garden. This sunken garden is filled with annual flowers being tested and evaluated by the University. Benches and shade create a great atmosphere for relaxing or studying. There is also an idea garden, which is planted and maintained by the master gardeners. This educational area promotes experimentation with new plants, demonstrates environmentally responsible techniques and showcases a variety of vegetables, ornamentals and roses. The southern end of the arboretum includes ponds and the Japan House with its connected dry and tea gardens. Japanese statues, structures and landscaping surround the house as well as a great number of eastern plant and tree species. Stroll the gardens, relax on a bench or take a tour or class offered at the Japan House. Classes include calligraphy, Japanese art and traditional tea ceremonies. “There is a lot planned for this year at the arboretum,” said Interim Associate Director Bill Kruidenier. A new pollinatarium has been created on the Windsor Road side of the arboretum. This bee museum includes exhibits

and educational information. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is working with the arboretum to improve the current running trails. With the help of a few undergraduate students, the ponds will undergo various restoration projects within the next year. The arboretum staff will also be experimenting with some new “no mow” areas. Would you like to spend some time outside planting seeds, getting dirty and volunteering at the arboretum? Volunteers help with flower planting and care, weeding, mulching, general woody and perennial plant care and pond restoration. “A person interested in volunteering doesn’t need gardening experience to be a big help to us,“ said Diane Anderson, research and education specialist at the arboretum. “On Arbor Day — the last Friday in April in Illinois — we generally have some sort of activity for folks who would like to participate.” If you are interested in volunteering, you can visit the arboretum Web site at http://arboretum. illinois.edu, click on the Get Involved link and fill out a volunteer application. If you are a student, you can volunteer at the arboretum through Volunteer Illini Projects by e-mailing vip.environmental@gmail.com. apr 09 – apr 15 09

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IPRH 11th Annual Conference: “Disciplinarity” Levis Faculty Center/Visitor’s Center, U, 7:30pm A reception will follow the lecture. Free and open to the public.

UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm

Country Dancing at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 DJ LegTwo and DJ Belly Radio Maria, C, 10pm DJs Ian, D.O.M. & ReFLEX Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 Kosmo at C-Street Chester Street, C, 10pm

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kids & families Bilingual Preschool Magic Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 10am, $10 members, $12 nonmembers A program designed for preschoolers to learn science through art and play. Design It! Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 4pm, $42 non-members, $36 members Designed for grades K-2.

lgbt Live and Let Live GLBT Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 6:30pm

classes & workshops Tango: Session II University YMCA, C, 6:30pm, $40 Prerequisite: Beginning Ballroom Dance II or equivalent level course. Knitting for the New and Not So New Klose Knit, U, 7pm, $15 per session Taught by Brigitte Pieke. Merengue, Mambo, and Salsa: Session II University YMCA, C, 7:40pm, $40 Prerequisite: Beginning Ballroom Dancing II or consent of instructor.

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fri, Apr 10 live music Happy Hour and Live Music Silvercreek, U, 6pm The Academy Is...Acoustic Tour Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 6:30pm, $12 Live Dueling Piano Show 88 Broadway, U, 7pm Bill Withering, Larry Frost, and Rick Charmin. Kyle Hallingsworth and Family Groove Company Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $10 GTO & The Glasspaks Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Lucky Mulholland and Backyard Shark Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm, $3

karaoke MCJS Karaoke DJs Mike and Cheryl Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm

stage Three Sisters Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $15, $14 seniors and students, $9 UI and youth The Drowsy Chaperone (part of the News-Gazette Broadway Series) Assembly Hall, C, 7:30pm The tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day. The Miracle Worker Parkland College Theatre, C, 8pm The story of Helen Keller.

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Roadsong El Toro Bravo, C, 9pm Steve Meadows, Rudi, The Dot and Feather, and Jared Roberts Bentley’s Pub, 9pm, $3 Steve Ewing/The Urge with special guests Tune in Tokyo & Caparoon Phoenix, C, 10pm, $5

Live Music at Carmon’s Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm

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Country Western Dance Independent Order of Odd Fellows Arthur Lodge 742, C, 5pm, $2

Kosmo at Soma Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Radio Salsa with DJ Juan Radio Maria, C, 10pm,$3 No cover before 11pm. DJ Tim Williams Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 No cover for students before 11pm.

concert Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Presenting Emily Bear Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $31, $28 seniors, $5 students and youth

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dj Dance Pop Chester Street, C, 7pm, $3 DJ Mertz Boltini Lounge, C, 8pm

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karaoke Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm

open mic Anything Goes Open Mic Night hosted by Acoustic Duo: Jeremy Harper & Jim Kates Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

social issues Anti-War Anti-Racism Effort Meeting Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 5pm

Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm RockStar Karaoke featur- volunteer ing DJ Switch UC Books to Prisoners lectures Geo’s, U, 9pm work session IPRH 11th Annual ConferUrbana-Champaign Instage ence: “Disciplinarity” dependent Media Center, Levis Faculty Center/Visi- Three Sisters U, 12pm tor’s Center, U, 7:30pm Krannert Center for lgbt Friday Forum: “The the Performing Arts, U, Coming Age of Genomic 7:30pm, $15, $14 seniors Mpowerment Biology” and students, $9 UI and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, University YMCA, C, youth and Transgender Resourc12pm The Miracle Worker es, U, 4pm A talk by William Metcalf, Parkland College Theatre, Mpowerment is a comProfessor, Department of C, 8pm munity group for young Microbiology, UIUC. gay/bisexual men.

kids & families The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Presents: Tea With Emily Bear Champaign Country Club, C, 2pm, $10-20

mind/body/spirit Free Acupuncture Clinic For Veterans and Families Urbana-Champaign Friends Meeting, U, 6pm

sat. apr 11 live music Live Dueling Piano Show 88 Broadway, U, 7pm Bill Withering, Larry Frost, and Rick Charmin. Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 5pm Pearl Handle Band Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Trailer Park Moses Memphis on Main, C, 9pm, $5

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Dessert and Conversation Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 6:30pm, $6 Tickets include dessert and a beverage.

kids & families Egg-Travaganza Prairie Fields Park, Savoy, 10am Hunt for eggs full of treats. Find a golden egg and receive a special treat.

sun, apr 12 live music Live Dueling Piano Show 88 Broadway, U, 7pm Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 5pm Sunday Brunch Trio Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 10am Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 5pm

fundraisers FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 1:30pm The Library Friends sell used books for $1 or less, plus CDs, videos, and DVDs for $1.50, along with gift items. All sales benefit the library.

classes & workshops Free Bike Repair Classes, Open Hours, Bike Sales Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm 40 North presents West African Drum Classes Capoeira Academy, C, 4pm, $12 students, $15 adults per class West African Dance Classes with Djibril Camara Channing-Murray Foundation, U, 6pm, $10 students, $12 non-students come and get it

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mon, apr 13 live music Copeland Canopy Club, U, 6:30pm, $12 Jazz Jam Hosted by The MRS Trio Iron Post, U, 7pm Monday Night Miracle hosts EOTO featuring Michael Travis & Jason Hann from String Cheese Incident with Zmick Canopy Club, U, 9pm

dj Industrial Night Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 ‘80s Night with DJ Mingram Highdive, C, 10pm

karaoke MCJS Karaoke American Legion Post 24, C, 7:30pm Dragon Karaoke The Clark Bar, C, 9pm RockStar Karaoke with Matt Fear Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 10pm

open mic Eclectic open mic night Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 6:30pm Open Mic Night 88 Broadway, U, 9pm

stage Monday Night Improv Courtyard Cafe — Illini Union, U, 8pm The Abe Froman Project — Improv Comedy Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9pm

Ballroom II — Session 2 University YMCA, C, 6:30pm, $40 Prerequisite: Beginning Ballroom Dance I or equivalent level course. MELD (Monday Evening Life Drawing) Group Boneyard Pottery, C, 7pm, $7 Beginning Karate for Adults University YMCA, C, 7pm, $30 Taught by Clark Brooks. Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer Parkland College, C, 7pm, $35 Ballroom Dance I — session 3 University YMCA, C, 7pm, $40 Students should wear leather or vinyl-soled shoes. Shuri-Ryu Karate University YMCA, C, 8pm, $20 Taught by Courtney E. Kuhl. Dance Class — Tango Channing-Murray Foundation, U, 9pm, $35, $25 students

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Know Your University: 12 students, 1600 miles, 7 days and 1 mission — Rebuilding New Orleans University YMCA, C, 12pm The Book of English: Intertexuality in the Second-Generation Digital Library IPRH, U, 12pm A talk by Martin Mueller, Professor of English and Classics, Northwestern University.

Tango Night with DJ Joe Grohens Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm

volunteer UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 7pm

kids & families Tuesday Twos Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm

concert Mariza Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $25, $20 seniors, $19 students, $14 UI and youth

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Wax Off Exploring hair removal

Dear Jo & Ross, I really enjoy your column in the buzz and have karaoke an idea — waxing. Whether it be men or women, Karaoke Party at It’ll Do 2 bikini or back, I think it would be a good topic. Country Fair Shopping — Maggie Center, C, 8pm “G” Force Karaoke Wendl’s, U, 9pm The Legendary Karaoke Night with The Outlaw White Horse Inn, C, 9pm Karaoke Bomb Night Geovanti’s, C, 10pm

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Acoustic Tuesday with Jeremy Harper Memphis on Main, C, 7:30pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

Chen-style Taichiquan 24 Forms University YMCA, C, 5:30pm, $60 Taught by Chang-Hua Chen. Tarot Card Readings Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm, $15

Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am Duct Work Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, 5:30pm, $25 residents of Savoy; $32 non-residents Ages five to 12.

Thanks for writing us, Maggie. We agree. There is a lot to say about keeping or cutting pubic hair and almost as many ways to style one’s pubes — from shaggy to Mohawk to bald. We adorn our bodies in a number of ways. We may style our facial and head hair, get a tattoo or pierce our ears, eyebrows, nipples or lips. We all do something on a daily basis to add to or adjust the way our bodies look — and for many different reasons. Waxing our body hair is no different. Removing pubic hair has been around for centuries. In some cultures, hair removal can be traced back as far as 4000 BC. In Western society, as fashion covered less area, women removed more pubic hair. In recent years, bodybuilders and male fashion models have led the trend for men to also remove their body hair. Besides waxing, some people shave, “sugar” (a process using a honeylike substance) or use electrolysis or laser processes to make themselves smooth.

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Traditional bikini wax removes the hair on the inner thigh not covered by a bikini bottom. Some women choose to remove some or all hair around kids & families dj mind/body/spirit their anus and labia as well, which sometimes gets wed, apr 15 O Baby! Free Love Tuesday with Qi-Gong for Wellness called a Brazilian wax, Playboy strip or a French live music Champaign Public Library, DJ Motion University YMCA, C, wax (leaving a “landing strip” along the opening C, 9:45am, 10:30am Boltini Lounge, C, 9:30pm Donnie Heitler solo piano 6:30pm, $60 of the labia majora). Men may also get a Brazilian, Children’s Story Time “Dusty Music” — DJ Great Impasta, U, 6pm Taught by Weimo Zhu. Tolono Public Library, To- Delayney Traditional Irish Music Articulating Your Unitar- removing the hair from their scrotum, shaft and anus. For both men and women, hair may be left lono, 10:30am Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, Session ian Universalist Faith Art Lab 10:15pm, $1 Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Channing-Murray Founon the top of the pubic bone, often styled like a Orpheum Children’s SciRocket Science dation, U, 7pm, $10 triangle, rectangle or heart. concert ence Museum, C, 4pm, Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaTaught by Elizabeth There are many reasons why folks choose to $42 non-members, $36 National Philharmonic of voy, 8pm Marsh. remove their hair. Some people believe that remembers Russia dj classes & Designed for grades three Krannert Center for the moving their hair is more sanitary because hair workshops to five. Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, Country Dancing at may hold the body’s odors or secretions. Ironi$50, $45 seniors, $35 stu- Bradley’s II Karate for Kids cally, one of the hypothesized purposes for pubic mind/body/spirit dents, $30 UI and youth Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 University YMCA, C, hair in humans is to help transmit pheromone Qi-Gong for Wellness DJ LEGTWO 6pm, $25 karaoke odors. Others find that their genitals are more University YMCA, C, Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Taught by Clark Brooks. 6:30pm, $60 MCJS Karaoke Jeff Markland’s DJ’s all Kiyojute Ryu Kempo aesthetically pleasing without (or with less) hair, Taught by Weimo Zhu. American Legion Post 24, request University YMCA, C, allowing their partners and themselves a better C, 7:30pm Radmaker’s Rock & Roll 6:30pm, $20 peek at their packages. In fact, some men may classes & RockStar Karaoke featur- Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Taught by Alan Creech. wax because the absence of hair may gain them workshops ing Craig Gaskin Physical Challenge: An Beginning Karate for Karate for Kids Geo’s, U, 9pm Indie Rock Dance Party Adults an “optical inch” in length. For others, waxing inUniversity YMCA, C, Dragon Karaoke Canopy Club, U, 9pm University YMCA, C, creases the sensations in the smooth, sensitive 6pm, $25 The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Weekly Top 40 7pm, $30 skin around their vulva, anus and penis. Taught by Clark Brooks. Chester Street, C, 9pm Taught by Clark Brooks. There are also expectations upon men and open mic Kiyojute Ryu Kempo I Love the ‘90s Night with Shuri-Ryu Karate women to fit certain beauty standards. In Sex University YMCA, C, Original Music Showcase DJ Mingram University YMCA, C, 6:30pm, $20 Espresso Royale, U, 8pm Soma Ultralounge, C, 8pm, $20 and the City, Miranda gets chastised for pubic Taught by Alan Creech. Open Mic Night with 10pm International Student hair peeking out from her bathing suit. In porn, Ballroom Dance II — Ses- Steve & Lovejoy Salsa Night with DJ Juan Seminar Series: How to sion 1 White Horse Inn, C, 10pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Write a Winning Resume most of the actors are hairless. Hair above the waist is also viewed with scorn — mustached or University YMCA, C, Open Mic Night with Reggae Night with DJ University YMCA, C, 6:30pm, $40 Mike Ingram Delayney 12pm, $5 hairy-legged women or men with back hair (for Prerequisite: Beginning Ballroom Dance I or equivalent level course. www.the217.com

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example) become the butt of jokes. Definitely, our own decision to remove, change or maintain our body hair is complex, but we can’t deny that there’s a lot of pressure suggesting that being hairless is “sexier.”

Waxing Down If you decide to wax, here are some important tips. Waxing requires enough hair to grab onto, so do not shave beforehand. You can trim the longer hairs down to 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch before waxing. Shaving beforehand can also irritate the skin, which will make the waxing process more painful. If you’re having a professional perform the waxing, you may want to freshen up beforehand with personal cleaning wipes, but don’t take a shower immediately beforehand. A shower will soften the hairs and skin, making the removal process less effective. There are many at-home kits for hair removal, and many people choose to use these for cost, convenience and privacy. Although professional waxing can be expensive, they are often less painful and faster. When choosing a professional, find out how experienced they are at the process, and make sure you feel comfortable with them.

Is It Right for You? Removing your hair is your personal decision; there are usually no health reasons to either keep or chuck your pubes. At the same time, the way we look may change the way we feel about ourselves, in part because of the ways our peers, our partners and the media say our bodies should look. Getting in touch with how you enjoy your body and what makes you feel sexy will help you decide. The beauty of pubic hair is that no matter how you style it, it always comes back. Most changes that you make (waxing, shaving, etc.) are not permanent, so if you decide you like it better another way, your pubic hair is very forgiving.

Sex 411: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month For a full calendar of events, go to http://studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/women.

Next week, we’ll talk about taking back the night. Jo and Ross want to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com.

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Spotlight on ... by Amanda Shively

HEAVY/PUNK

BLUES

From new albums and cross-country tours to prominent local shows, these five bands have had a standout year in the category of heavy/punk artists. Check out a song, and see what they have in store for the rest of 2009.

While the recent closing of the Embassy was a huge letdown to both blues artists and fans in CU, these five acts look to keep the tradition alive after having a standout 2008.

Verdict

Robots Counterfeiting Money

Blues Deacons

Check Out: “Brand New Sun” at http://www. myspace.com/robotscounterfeitingmoney

Check Out: “Blues n’ Brews” at http://www. bluesdeacons.com/sounds.html

Check Out: “Let’s Stay Together” at http:// www.candyfoster.com/themusic.html

Terminus Victor

Bruiser and the Virtues

The Impalas

Check Out: “A Curse” at http://www. myspace.com/verdictmusic

Roberta Sparrow

In 2008: “2008 for The Sparrow was great. We went on two tours of the States, recorded with one of our favorite local guys, Matt Talbot, and also released an EP (Blood’s Been Shed) ... but [we] also lost a great bass player, Cody Pruitt, and gained a highly talented one right back [in] Chris Meinert. Highlights would definitely be the touring — it’s a great escape from the real world, and everything doesn’t always go your way, but you make the best of it.” — Roberta Sparrow In 2009: “We are in the process of writing a new full-length record, which we are planning on recording with Adam Schmitt at Parasol Recordings. The new material, I’d have to say, is the best we’ve ever done, mixing way more melody and singing and a little less heavy ... We also are in talks for an East Coast tour and always play local and regional shows wherever and whenever we can book them. So log onto iTunes and buy our new EP, or go and support Exile on Main, where you can find all local bands’ CDs (including ours). Also, check out http://www.robertasparrow.com for more info, and like always, check the MySpace page as well.” — Roberta Sparrow

Check Out: “The Mechanical Eye” at http:// www.myspace.com/terminusvictor

Vanattica

In 2008: “This year we were able to play on the East Coast Indie/Playwork Productions stage at Warped Tour in Chicago. We also recorded with Playwork Productions in Philadelphia, Penn., at Big Sky Audio twice — once in May and once in December. Also, this year, we added two new members to the permanent lineup — a lead guitarist and a bassist. We’ve really been trying to develop something new with our music. Currently with this new lineup, we are feeling that we are headed in the right direction musically.” — Jaron Lancaster In 2009: “We will be heading out to Cleveland in June to record four or five more tracks. We are planning on putting out an EP including those four or five new tracks later on in the summer once it has all been mixed and mastered. We are also seeing about jumping on a tour for a bit of time during the summer.” — Jaron Lancaster

In 2008: “Highlights [of the year] were playing music in CU to crowds that dig original music and support bands who do off-kilter yet traditional music. This town has a huge pool of talented, experienced musicians who don’t always get press and acknowledgment, but they are here, and they play out, and some folks really get what a blessing they are to this town and support them with attendance and encouragement.” — Bruiser Rummenie In 2009: “2009 for me, includes recording some songs with my keyboardist/producer Neal Robinson (Rocky Maffit producer); fresh, new, world beat-influenced blues. Neal is producing some original tunes of mine (that are decidedly old school), and we hope the collaboration is hip, happening and yet reverential to our influences. We’re also looking forward to playing a street dance in the summer, a Swing Society dance in April, Hubers and Bentley’s. In sum, continuing to play the music we love, with people we love, to people who love and appreciate our brand of jazz and jump blues ...” — Bruiser Rummenie

Candy Foster and Shades of Blue

In 2008: “As far as 2008, the band (Bruiser Rummenie, Andre Mossotti and I) continued to book and play gigs with a revolving cast of wicked drummers. The highlights for me are the fact that I get to play gigs with such talented people for whom I happen to have a great deal of love and respect.” — Dawna Nelson

In 2009: “I’m hoping that Bruiser, Andre and I will get our feces amalgamated enough to get a decent live recording of the band. We were hoping to do this at the Embassy since the band always sounded great in that room, but sad to say, the Embassy is no more. So, let that be a lesson in procrastination, kiddies ... The Impalas are playing this year’s Urbana Blues Fest (on June 27), and it’s always a lot of fun to play a big outdoor stage with a big p.a. I’d also like to do an Impalas gig with Kathy Harden this year. (Kathy subs Impalas gigs for me when I’m unavailable.) Something to strive for in ’09: Kathy and Dawna, tag-teaming the Impalas for a night ... Mothers, lock up your sons.” — Dawna Nelson

Kilborn Alley

Check Out: “I’ve Seen Crazier Things” at http:// www.myspace.com/thekilbornalleybluesband

UP AND COMING These five acts broke tremendous ground in CU and beyond in 2008 and into 2009. Check out what they have to say about where they have been, where they are going and musical highlights.

Common Loon

Mordechai in the Mirror

In 2008: “For us, 2008 wasn’t terribly eventful, mainly because we spent most of it trying to finish a full-length record that took far too long to make. There were, however, a few notable occurrences: the 7-inch vinyl release of two songs from said record by our friends at Ideal Utopia; an appearance at Schubas (in support of Headlights and The Submarines), during which we were very well received by people who had never heard of us and the opportunity to play at Shipwreck’s last show, which was at once thrilling and saddening.” — Matthew Campbell In 2009: “We finished the album a few weeks ago, and we went to Texas to play at SXSW shortly thereafter. If 2009 progresses the way we wish it to, we’ll find someone willing to release the record, and we’ll find ourselves playing more shows in more bizarre places.” — Matthew Campbell

In 2008: “2008 was the year that we really came together as a band. Mordechai started out playing shows as a duo — just me, David Samuel, on keys/ guitar/loops/beats/vocals and Aaron Emerson Wittrig on cello/loops. We met up with Jonah, who now incorporates his amazing spoken word and rap to our mix. We also incorporated Aaron’s sister, Rachel Wittrig, on violin and vocals. Some of our highlights have been putting on our own Caffe Paradiso shows. We strived to make it more than a music show but rather a multimedia experience, bringing in paintings, projected images, a copy of our album and our music all for free. The turnouts were fantastic, and it was a great way to spread our music around and meet people in a comfortable setting.” — David Samuel In 2009: “This year, we have some great things happening. One project we are working towards is a dance/music collaboration at the IMC. The goal is

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to explore the overlap between Mordechai’s brand of electronic hip-hop and the unique styles of the dancers here at the University. Another project we will be working on is a new album. Since our first free CD, we’ve written and worked on so many new songs that we all feel it’s time to get that recorded and out into people’s hands.” — David Samuel

Post Historic

In 2008: “2008 was very significant for us as artists and people because we released our debut EP (Memory Banks of Blue) and toured the Midwest. It was very, very exciting and a great learning experience on how the music business works. Playing consistently also improved our chemistry greatly, so we’re no longer that Urbana garage band we used to be. I swear. We’ve also started growing a larger fan base here and are being more recognized as a local band, so that’s always cool. Being selected as a spotlighted artist for Illini Media

ain’t so bad either!” — Yoo Soo In 2009: “For 2009, we plan on recording a fulllength album, hopefully by the end of summer. We are currently sitting on 30-some songs to work with, some in more consideration than others, and are still writing. So we’ll see what happens with those. We also plan on touring the Midwest again. Gas is not as expensive as last year, so we won’t be sharing blankets and taking showers together anymore. We’re very thankful for that.” — Yoo Soo

Sunset Stallion

Check Out: “Leaves” at http://www.myspace. com/sunsetstallion

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Free Will Astrology ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

Your role model for the coming week is George Garratt, a British guy who legally changed his name to Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined. Like him, I hope you will be extravagant as you re-imagine your self-image . . . and be playful as you take serious actions that permanently change things . . . and mess with the status quo in experimental ways that aren’t dangerous but make you feel ecstatic to be alive.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

“Men build too many walls and not enough bridges,” said Isaac Newton. I agree with that assessment in general, but I’m going to amend it a bit for your use. In my astrological opinion, you would benefit from constructing one more wall before embarking on a bridge-building campaign. In fact, it won’t make sense to erect all those new links in May unless you first burn down a bridge and fashion a fresh, fortified boundary. During my daily bicycle jaunts, I have on occasion ridden by a certain construction site, observing as workers took several months to erect a home where once there was dirt. It turned out to be too monstrously big for my tastes, but I admire its craftsmanship, and the landscaping is impeccable, too. Today I saw that the workers had completed one last task: pour the cement for the driveway. But something went awry. The lip of the driveway is a foot above the level of the road. There’s no way a car could make the transition without being damaged. Make sure that nothing similar happens in your sphere, Gemini. Maintain your concentration right to the end of the process you’ve been carrying out. Finish your masterpiece with a precise flourish.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22):

Executives at an Austrian insurance company have taken a novel approach to filling job openings in their sales division: They’re only seeking Capricorns, Tauruses, Leos, Aries, and Aquarians. “A statistical study indicated that almost all of our best employees have one of those five star signs,” they said. I haven’t seen the study, but according to my personal analysis, it’s a mistake to leave Cancerians out of that privileged group -- at least in 2009. The members of your tribe have exceptional powers of persuasion right now, as well as even more than your usual skill at tapping into the subconscious minds of those you’re working with. I believe these advantages will be especially potent in the coming weeks.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22):

French President Sarkozy’s best friend, advertising mogul Jacques Seguela, has an unusual way of measuring success. If you don’t own a Rolex watch by the time you’re 50, he says, you’re a failure. I’m inclined to propose the opposite: If you do have a Rolex watch, no matter what age you are, you’re probably a failure. To be attached to such a conspicuous status symbol is a sign that your values are dominated by the transitory trivialities of materialism. Where do you stand on the matter, Leo? It’s a good time to think about it, because you’re in a phase when clarifying your definitions of high achievement is important.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

You’re in luck, Virgo. Not so much in the sense of winning the lottery or scoring a major award, but in a more spiritual sense. According to my astrological analysis, you’re about to be blessed with glimpses of the beauty that has been hidden from you. Do you know “Auguries of Innocence,” the poem by William Blake? I think you’ll experience what it describes: “To see a world in a grain of sand/ And a heaven in a wild flower,/ Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,/ And eternity in an hour.”

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

I once had a girlfriend who was tormented by her demons. As brilliant an artist as she was, as much good as she did in the world, she couldn’t get those jerks to stop whispering curses like “You’re a fraud” and “You’ll never make any money from doing what you’re good at” and “No one will ever love you for who you really are.” I did my best to silence the voices that plagued her. I tried to sing them to sleep or scare them away or make her feel apr 09 – apr 15 09

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so well-loved they’d die of malnourishment. But nothing worked, and she and I eventually broke up because of those demons. Since then I’ve worked hard to improve my skills as an exorcist. As much as I’m inclined to use those skills to help you chase away the pests that are bugging you, however, that’s not necessary. You now have the power to perform a dramatic do-it-yourself banishing. So get to work!

SCORPIO

by Matt Jones

“A S u s ta i na b l e P u z z l e ”-- a n d r e c yc l e d a f e w c l u e s .

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

If you ever wanted to learn how to do lucid dreams or out-of-body travel or shamanic explorations that help you retrieve lost portions of your soul, this is an excellent time to begin. You’re in an astrological phase when the veil between this world and the other side is thinner than usual, and that means you could make connections that haven’t been possible before. If the things I mentioned in the beginning are too woo-woo or scary for you, there are other ways to take advantage of current conditions. First, you could conduct productive imaginary conversations with the spirits of dead friends and relatives. Second, you could do intense meditations in which you imprint the future with scenarios you’d love to see come to pass. And third, you’ll probably be able to incubate a highly informative dream by asking your unconscious mind a well-formulated question that you’d love to get guidance about.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

At a Buddhist sanctuary in Khun Han, Thailand, monks have used a million beer bottles and soft drink bottles to build their temple. Bottle caps have come in handy, too, serving as the raw material for numerous mosaics portraying the Buddha. Your assignment, Sagittarius, is to draw inspiration from these geniuses. How could you take some profane elements of your life and turn them into a hotbed of sacred inspiration?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Sneezes and yawns rise up in you without your conscious bidding. You can try to stifle them, but they have a will of their own. Just imagine if you were also visited at unexpected moments by the need to howl. Suddenly and without warning, you felt an irrepressible urge to unleash bellowing sounds -- simply because your instinctual nature was moved to forcefully express its joy at being alive, its longing to trumpet its power, and its impulse to shake up the stale vibes it found itself in. If there will ever come a time in your life when this marvel will actually happen, I bet it’ll be in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

It took him 48 hours, but a British soldier has broken the world’s record for number of seats sat upon. Terry Twining warmed his butt, if ever so briefly, on a total of 40,040 chairs in a football stadium last August. I suggest you do something comparable, Aquarius: Be simultaneously well-grounded and energetic. Keep your feet on the ground as you attempt to reach a new personal best. Find ways to derive excitement from repetitive tasks.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

For a few dollars a month, you can have a computer’s synthesized voice utter a prayer for you three times a day. Informationageprayer.com promises to contact the Creator with incantations designed just for you. On the other hand, there’s a prayer warrior on my staff who will pray for you at no cost. Her name’s Grandma Betty, and I can personally attest to her skill and devotion. Send your requests to her in care of me at P.O. Box 150628, San Rafael, CA 94915. (There’s no catch. I won’t use or sell your address. Sorry, no emails.) In the meantime, I’m also going to be sending a series of rowdy solicitations on your behalf to the Divine Wow. Here’s the gist of what I’ll say: Please assist my Piscean readers in finding out exactly what they need to do to promote their financial stability.

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1 Like untweezed eyebrows 6 Sony handheld 9 Cough syrup amts. 13 Total 14 H, in a fraternity 15 “Street-smart kid moves to Newport Beach” series 16 * “These poker items are made from 100% recycled material...” 17 Get past the surface 19 Roe source 20 * “The chickens and pigs are locally raised...” 21 National bank bought by Chase, for short 23 “Addams Family” cousin 24 “___ was saying...” 25 Grand Coulee, for one 27 Shrek, for one 29 * “Use an energy-saving bulb, rather than the old style...” 31 * “The arms of the garment were stitched together from previously worn shirts...” 33 Milne bear 35 Soft on punishment 36 Like cons 40 Modern waltz violinist Andre 41 * “No pesticides were used in growing these habaneros...” 42 * “I got this hat at a thrift store; all I had to do was clean it...” 45 Sped down the street 46 Androgynous “S.N.L.” character 47 The ___ Glove (thermal mitt brand) 48 Sound from a ewe 50 Stuck in ___ 52 * “I grew these in my own garden with composted material...” 56 Wrinkly dogs 59 All riled up 60 * “I only run the Mac as needed, turning it off when not in use...” 61 Cancels 62 Relieving number? 63 Signature at Appomattox 64 Fencing foil 65 ACLU topics: abbr.

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m i c h a e l c o u lt e r And another thing...

Coulter ... Smolter? Britain plays the name game There really is a lot to like about Britain. They’ve given us Dickens, the Faces and the Rolling Stones, Monty Python, Ricky Gervais and penicillin. If that weren’t enough, they also seem more than happy to take Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow off our hands for at least a few months each year. Granted, they shipped a couple of Spice Girls over to our side of the pond just to keep things even, but I feel that was a more than fair trade. Actually, other than a couple of wars a long time ago, we’ve been on pretty good terms. This is why I feel a bit of their pain in regards with what’s happening to them now. It’s not an absolute catastrophe, but it’s sad nonetheless. In the last century, their awesome/funny/really awesome surnames have been making a sharp decline. There are now only 750 poor bastards with the name Cock, down from more than 3,000 in 1981. There are half as few harassed folks with the last name of Balls over the same period of time. Even the name Death, while not nearly as funny as the other two, has decreased significantly. How the hell is a stand-up comedian supposed to interact with the crowd in that poor country if all of these names fall by the wayside? I felt a bit out of touch when I came across the article informing me of this. How the piss did I not know Britain had all these funny-assed names? Here I was in third grade trying to figure out a dirty rhyme for Martin or Smith so I could make fun of my classmates and all I had to do was move to England where the names practically made fun of themselves. Considering how much time I spent on such endeavors, a move across the ocean really could have made me a far better student. Actually, that might not be true. I could have went into stupid comedy overload and never recovered. I am a little jealous, though, because the list of disappearing names actually just keeps getting funnier. Smellie and Daft aren’t nearly as common as before. You can also add Gotobeds, Shufflebottoms and Cockshotts to the list. It’s really too bad those names are disappearing. I would think names such as these would really help the unattractive British man. Sure, he might not be the pick of the litter, but I would imagine most any woman with the last name of Shufflebottom would be more than likely to overlook his shortcomings just to get a different last name. Hell, the guy’s last

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name could be Dipshit and it’s almost a step up. Richard Webber, the fella who came up with this study and who has a pretty airtight name as far as ridicule goes, says the names aren’t going away because of attrition. “If you find the absolute number goes down, it’s either because they changed their names or they emigrated.” I would assume it’s mostly because they’ve changed their names. I mean, who leaves a country with so many Smellies and Dafts? Oh wait, probably people named Smellie and Daft. Oh, I get it now. At least it’s a better situation than having the last name of Hitler in Germany after World War II. I’m sure they all get a ton of ridicule for their names, and I can more than understand the dwindling use of Cockshotts as a last name. Sure, it’d be nice if they kept them just for my benefit, but how can you really blame them? The sad problem is that at one time, their names probably weren’t all that strange. They just became that way as language evolved. Cock probably used to be based on rooster. It was likely a proud name before some smartass along the way decided to make it seem dirty. Somewhere in time, these people had to come up with a last name for themselves, and most people wouldn’t pick something that could be considered foul or something so easily mocked. I’m sure no one has ever said, “Hey, I need a last name to pass down to the generations that will follow. Let’s see, Pukeswallow is pretty offensive, and I’m sure others will make fun of it. Yes, Pukeswallow will be my legacy, the cross my ancestors will have to bear.” No matter how any of these names came about, some folks probably just decided enough was enough. It’s hard to blame them. Hell, if my first name in grade school had been Jerry, I would have probably been pretty close to changing that. I’m sure the immediacy would have been much greater had my last name also been Shufflebottom. There has to be almost infinite possibilities for mockery in such a situation. It has gotta be tough for them. I can’t imagine being so embarrassed by a surname that I felt compelled to change it to be taken seriously. I’ve always sort of liked my last name. It’s something special and unique that I feel keeps me in touch with my ancestors. It’s sort of a point of pride, and I’m not sure I could just walk away from it. I suppose that’s easy to say, though. In the near future, if “Coulter” becomes a slang word for testicles, I may have quite a bit of soul-searching to do. Actually, it might be sort of funny at first, probably not so much after a while.

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