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IN THIS ISSUE AGRONOMY DAY

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ACES hosts the 56th annual Ag Day

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A tribute

THE WATCH

Movie review

CALENDAR

Your guide to this week’s events in CU

LOLLA RECAP 4 ON READBUZZ.COM COMMUNITY Watch out for new columnists in the Life section of readbuzz.com to cause column-ity in the world of opinion writing!

FOOD & DRINK School’s starting soon, and so is some great new food & drink content. Stay tuned online!

MOVIES Last week we listed the Best Film of 2012 (So Far). Visit readbuzz.com for full reviews of the films featured on the list.

MUSIC

Come check out our review of Coed Pageant’s latest EP, The Seasons EPs Vol. 3: Sundry Summer.

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EDITOR’S NOTE SAMANTHA BAKALL

Reading the news lately has been a real downer. Between the blips of positivity from the Olympics and the super-sweet Mars landing, our day-to-day events have taken a significant turn for the negative, and it’s incomprehensible to me why that is. At this point in our evolution and what appears to be our “modern” thought process, blatant hatred and racism still seem to permeate our society quite freely. The shooter in Colorado, the personal and racial attacks on both presidential candidates, the shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, the entire Chik-Fil-A fiasco, immigrant statuses — all are unfortunate examples of just how horrible people can be to one another. And for what end? Does hating people make us feel better? Does it help us progress in any way? Not really. And yet, we continue to do it under the guise of race, religion, revenge or just what we think is “right.” And as American citizens, we are more than welcome to do so. That’s the beauty of the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law abridging ... the freedom of speech or of the press.” But at what point does it become okay for personal opinions to become public controversy? We are constantly fighting for what we think is best for the greater good, whether that be pro-life or pro-choice, same-sex or traditional marriage, or just equal or non-equal rights. Except, how can we make decisions on what is best for 300 million other people? There are millions of people we will never meet who are struggling through crises that we will never know. It doesn’t make them better or worse than us — simply different. I think that’s what makes CU so great — that everyone is so different. Sure, we can all have similar hobbies and interests here and there, but hearing about someone growing up across the state, country or world is fascinating. We don’t have to agree with their opinions or their world-view — everyone is entitled to that — and we should embrace that notion instead of taking differences as something that needs to be suppressed. We will never be able to get rid of all the hatred that we deal with every day, but we can try to learn from our differences instead of using them as a vehicle for malice.

LEFT-HANDERS DAY

by Avani Chhaya and Thomas Thoren To all the pencil smearers out there, Monday, Aug. 13, marks Left-Handers Day, a day to celebrate all that is not right, but left. In an overly right-handed world, the left-handers out there will get to boast about their special attribute. Lefties may be on edge after trying to use standard scissors, so if you see a lefty struggling with a computer mouse, don’t point and stare. It wouldn’t be cord-ial. A character-building quality, this official holiday is the 23rd annual celebration of being left-handed, according to the seemingly authentic “Happy Left-Handers Day” website. Crumple those pencil smudge-filled notebook papers, throw that righthanded desk out the window (watch out below!) or boycott the purchase of mechanical pencils in honor of left-handed hullabaloo. Or bypass the national scale and go global, because this international holiday was first commemorated in 1976 to raise awareness about the plight left-handers must go through. Parents forcing their children to write with one particular hand or customizing school supplies for only right-handed users, along with the right/wrong mentality about this simple difference stigmatizes left-handedness as inferior or less worthy than its counterpart. But here is a secret about us right-handers to commemorate those brave left-handed souls who face the cruel right-handed world every morning: When we see a lefty gracefully using that limb that more or less just hangs there for us, we get a little ambidextrous-curious. It’s true; we itch to flip the strings on our guitars and live out our Jimi Hendrix fantasies, which are really just thinly veiled left-handed fantasies. On this day, south paws will no longer have to sit on the side lines for their turn to be called out of the bullpen to face another left-handed batter in the MLB’s sick game of lefty treason. So embrace those pencil smudges, lefty, and be proud of who you are!

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My body’s sayin’ “let’s go,” but my heart is saying “no.”

» Mail: Coming home and finding mail is one of the great joys in life. It doesn’t get much better than rifling through a new stack of letters, magazines, subscription offers, politicians’ “personal” messages — Michelle Obama and I are on a first-name basis — and correspondences with friends via good old snail mail. But what’s even more fun than receiving mail is sending those correspondences. This summer I’ve amassed a collection of envelopes “upcycled” from old maps, atlases, calendars and children’s books; stamps that are meant for collecting, but look so much better in the upper right-hand corner of an envelope; address labels; scrapbooking tape for the underside of the back flap and stickers for the top; an assortment of stationary ranging from tiny notecardsized paper to full 8.5 x 11 sheets; and twine to tie all of the letters’ contents together. I have pens of every kind and even use a letter opener for incoming mail for that extra touch of class. Combining all of these to create a one-of-a-kind

JASMINE LEE FOOD & DRINK EDITOR

YIKES

» I’m not really sure if this categorizes as a like, yike or gripe, but since it’s currently all consuming, I’ll say it’s a gripe: JEREMY RENNER: That beautiful badass man who has his own entry on Urban Dictionary (seriously, look up “Renner”) and has proven time and time again that he’s basically perfect and the greatest specimen of a man. He’s reported to have done 85% of his own stunts for Bourne Legacy, and he is so effing humble and adorable all of my tumblr tags for him go the rote of #I CAN’T DEAL WITH YOU RIGHT NOW. But yup, back to the life consuming part: I am slowly watching all the movies and TV shows/episodes he’s ever starred in. And that includes Dahmer, and while I haven’t gotten up the nerve yet to watch it, anyone who knows me and my paralyzing fear of horror and serial killer movies will realize this is a big deal. But yes. Back to Renner. Take a gander at my tumblr, and it is a shrine to his face and his ass. As one does.

NATHALIE ROCK DESIGNER

GRIPE

» Course Packets: While packing up my apartment last week, I unearthed a lot of course packets from throughout the year. With one last agonized look at the prices printed right on their covers, I threw them in the recycling bin. Thanks for reminding me that I payed like $30 for a packet of photocopies some professor compiled. I understand there are copyrights to contend with, but can’t there be a better way to do this? The professor is (I’m assuming) scanning all this stuff anyway, so why not put everything in PDFs online? I’d rather pay a smaller fee for access to that than shell out $20-$30 on a giant binder of wasted paper. At least when I’m buying books for class, I can either keep them (yes, I’m that nerd) or sell them back. This gripe is lacking the vitriol of my initial course packet encounter (guess I’m feeling mellow today), but my opinion remains: course packets are super annoying. MICHAEL ZHANG ART DIRECTOR

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» The Chick-fil-A Debacle: Lately all I’ve been hearing on the news is Chick-fil-

A this, Chick-fil-A that, and I’m sick and tired of it. I don’t care whether Chick-fil-A supports anti-gay groups. It’s not my business, and it’s not yours either. People on both sides need to realize that choosing whether or not to eat a chicken sandwich is a far cry from making a real political statement. You are not going to stamp out the gays by eating one, and you are not going to stamp out hate by not eating one. I just want to be able to eat what I want without being labeled a homophobe. Is that too much to ask? BUZZ STAFF

THOMAS THOREN COMMUNITY EDITOR

letter is supremely satisfying and makes dropping it into a blue mailbox bittersweet. So, uh, does anyone want to browse Etsy for more supplies with me? We can help each other plan our next themed letters.

COVER DESIGN Michael Zhang EDITOR IN CHIEF Samantha Bakall MANAGING EDITOR Samantha Bakall ART DIRECTOR Michael Zhang COPY CHIEF Drew Hatcher PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Nathaniel Lash IMAGE EDITOR Nathaniel Lash PHOTOGRAPHERS Nathaniel Lash DESIGNERS Denise Castañeda, Nathalie Rock MUSIC EDITOR Evan Lyman FOOD & DRINK EDITOR Jasmine Lee MOVIES & TV EDITOR Joyce Famakinwa ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Jessica Bourque COMMUNITY EDITOR Tom Thoren CU CALENDAR D.J. Dennis COPY EDITORS Drew Hatcher DISTRIBUTION Brandi and Steve Wills STUDENT SALES MANAGER Kate Russell AD DIRECTOR Travis Truitt PUBLISHER Lilyan J. Levant

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MUSIC crowd could not have been more receptive. James Mercer understands that a festival crowd just wants to have a good time, and his band delivered and then some. The band sounds as great as they ever have, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.

Black Sabbath

LOLLAPALOOZA WRAP-UP by Brett Arnold “DJ Hard Dick will fuck you in your ass” sums up Die Antwoord’s bizzare performance, perhaps best characterized by its song on “rubbing my dick on expensive shit.” Photo by Matt Ellis for Lollapalooza Festival

ollapalooza weekend is always my favorite weekend of the year, and I’m happy to report that day one went swimmingly. The weather was hot, but manageable, the bands were all great, and I only had positive interactions with everybody I encountered at the festival. The press tent was a godsend, providing free drinks, water and food for all media personnel, something I wish Bonnaroo would take into consideration.

Growlers

I decided to start things off with The Growlers... what better way to begin the festival than with some laid-back, twangy surf rock? They were calm, cool, collected and sounded super tight and polished. The lead singer was a riot, making hilarious comments in between songs, commenting that the stage set up reminded him of courses seen on “American Gladiator” and also pointing out how many shirtless dudes were there by pointing out all the “hairy titties.” They ended up playing four extra songs because they miscalculated how long their set would be, and the crowd ate it up. Great show!

Yellow Ostrich

Out of all the sets I saw on Friday, Yellow Ostrich was probably the most underwhelming. I know for a fact that they thrive in a club environment, but something was certainly lost in translation to their festival performance. It wasn’t bad, per se, but it just felt lacking and not as fun as I know it could’ve been. Things livened up for a minute, though, when a bystander from the crowd proposed to his girlfriend on stage. Her saying “yes” was probably the best moment of their set.

The Black Angels

It was a tough call to skip one of my favorites, Dr. Dog, but their incredible set at Lincoln Hall on 4

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Thursday night was enough to tide me over, and I definitely made the right call as the Black Angels absolutely destroyed the Bud Light stage. They didn’t let the fact that they were playing in the afternoon change anything, as they still utilized one of the two giant screens as a visualizer that more than made up for the fact that there was no light show. The distortion heavy riffs sounded great, and they absolutely nailed every note — I really had no idea such effect-heavy material could sound this good in a live setting.

Tame Impala

Tame Impala blew my mind right off the bat – they sounded just as incredible as they do on the album, which I thought would be impossible given how effects-heavy their sound is. Just like the Black Angels right before, the production quality was insane with their intricately produced sounds somehow translating perfectly to the stage. The amped-up guitar solos hit hard, and the energy was high throughout the entire performance. Commenting on the heat, the lead singer noted that one song may have sounded weird because “one of my pedals may have melted.”

shit.” Yolandi’s creepy sclera lens contacts were scary enough on their own, but when combined with her distinctively high-pitched vocals, she became a terrifying, yet oddly attractive sex symbol. I thought they might have peaked early on, but Yolandi and Ninja managed to keep the energy of the “rap-rave” show up for the entire hour. Asses were flashed and great times were had.

The Shins

After missing their set at Bonnaroo, there was no way I was going to do that again, no matter who they were up against. They did not disappoint. The band decided to shift focus from their more recent effort “Port of Morrow” and instead play more favorites from albums past, and the

I got to the stage about 45 minutes early and secured an incredible spot along the right side, right up at the front. At 8 o’clock sharp, a video highlighting the band’s extensive and prolific career started playing on the screen. I could literally feel the excitement building around me. As the curtain dropped to reveal Ozzy, Iommi and the rest of the band, the crowd roared and cheered in sheer amazement that Black Sabbath were actually standing before us. The show was everything a full-fledged rock ‘n roll show should be – loud, in your face and high energy. Ozzy was giving it his all, head-banging to the best of his ability at every chance he got. I will admit that I was pretty annoyed with his repeated efforts to pander to the crowd, shouting “Ay! Ay!” during literally every song. It became repetitive and unnecessary; the crowd was already singing along and enjoying themselves regardless. Highlights of the show, of course, included “Iron Man” and “War Pigs,” and as they closed with “Paranoid,” I couldn’t help but have a huge smile on my face. It was an epic show, and I couldn’t be happier I got to experience it. I didn’t make it to the festival until about 2:30 on Saturday, and within 30 minutes of arriving the entire park was being evacuated. While I assumed that chaos would ensue, everybody did as they were told and filed out in a fairly orderly fashion. As the sky grew darker and the crazy storm finally hit, it became clear that the staff made the right call. I was really bummed that Alabama Shakes got screwed over by the storm, but this sort of stuff is unpredictable. Luckily the festival re-opened a few hours later at 6:00, and I got to see a few great shows, so the day was far from a bust.

Die Antwoord

“DJ Hard Dick will fuck you in your ass” was the first phrase uttered at their show, and it certainly set the tone for the rest of their performance right from the get-go. This show was one of the most bizarre experiences I’ve ever had at a festival — I went solely for the shock value and to see what the fuss was all about, but ended up having an incredible time in spite of myself. The word “fuck” was used at least 200 times in their 60-minute set, and the crowd loved every second. Referring to Dom Perignon, Ninja remarked, “It’s like an angel pissed in my mouth.” There was another entire song about “rubbing my dick on expensive

The Black Angels. Photo by Dave Mead for Lollapalooza Festival

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and those who stuck it out despite the conditions were treated to a charming and energetic performance. My friend caught them at Bottom Lounge at their aftershow last night and confirmed that the band really thrives in a club scene, and I can totally see that being the case. Not to say their Lolla set was bad... it was actually quite good, but I feel like it could have been incredible had the crowd been more into it.

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The Tallest Man on Earth

Wow. I knew this show would be beautiful, but I was still moved by just how perfect it ended up being. Kristian was on point, hitting every note, and his voice sounds just as enchanting, if not more, than it does on his studio releases. I was surprised by how playful he was with the crowd in between songs – he interacted with various audience members throughout, even stopping the show to take a lei offered to him by a woman in the front row. As he ended his set, the crowd began chanting, “One more song! One more song!” and for the first time in my life I saw a legitimate, unplanned encore. “King of Spain” was the high point of the set for me — the entire crowd crooning along gave me chills. He could not have been more gracious and thanked the crowd for coming back to see him after the evacuation. One of the best shows of the festival by a long shot.

Franz Ferdinand

As Franz Ferdinand took the stage, I was worried I wouldn’t have a good time. I haven’t sat down and actually listened to an album of theirs since 2005’s You Could Have It So Much Better, so I wasn’t sure I’d be that into it. As soon as they opened their set with “Dark of the Matinee,” a song from their 2004 debut, all my trepidations fell by the wayside. The show was an absolute blast right from the start, and the set was full of all the old gems I wanted to hear. I only stayed for a little over half of their performance, as I didn’t want to miss Bloc Party, but it was really hard for me to leave this one when it was such a great time. I really can’t stress how much fun it was, and I was particularly impressed with how well their old songs held up. I hope I get to see them again soon!

Bloc Party

Bloc Party truly lived up to their name and brought the house down with ease from the very second they took the stage. Whether they were playing older tracks off Silent Alarm or fairly newer cuts off Intimacy, Kele and the rest of the group brought their A-game and had complete control of the sizeable

Tallest Man on Earth. Photo by Dave Mead for Lollapalooza Festival

crowd at the Sony stage. The place went especially nuts during “Banquet” and “Helicopter,” of course, and those moments were definitely a highlight of the day. Literally every single person in the crowd was dancing throughout this entire set, and that made for a truly unforgettable show.

Frank Ocean

Between the two main stages, something magical and amazing happened at the tiny Google Play stage, and his name was Frank Ocean. His set was as compelling as it was beautiful, and I could not believe just how great his voice sounded outside of the studio. His vocal prowess showed through, bringing myself and hundreds of others to goosebumps — some were even moved to tears. You’ll be hard pressed finding another performance this personal and emotionally charged at a major festival ever again. Whether performing tracks off the fantastic Channel Orange or covering a wellknown Coldplay or Kanye West/Jay-Z track, he nailed it every step of the way.

This was one of my most anticipated shows of the festival, and thankfully it not only met but actually exceeded my high expectations. The crowd was extremely receptive as each member of the band had their moment to solo and shine – the banjo solo was particularly mind-blowing and memorable. All the harmonies sounded beautiful live, and watching the band jam out on their respective instruments was an incredible thing to witness. I really got the sense that these guys know exactly what they’re doing and always put on such a tight and impressive show. It was a real treat to hear a lot of songs off their most recent album Stars and Satellites, as it’s one of my favorite albums of the year, and the disparity between the studio and live versions was virtually nonexistent.

Sigur Ros

I had no idea what to expect from this 11-piece Icelandic ensemble, and went to the show with a completely open mind, ready for it to (hopefully) be blown. I can’t fully describe or explain what made this show so special, haunting and just plain lovely, but it was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. The use of bowed guitar was fascinating to say the least and wasn’t the only innovative instrument use; during a song late in their set, the entire bass line was played with a drumstick. The word “powerful” isn’t strong enough to describe the experience of being at this show. It was a calming and unique experience to see an entire crowd of eager fans just swaying wordlessly, but that’s the kind of reaction this band elicits. Although not in the traditional sense, Sigur Ros is still a rock band, and when the songs got heavy, they hit extra hard. A one-of-a-kind, transcendent experience.

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At The Drive-In

If I were in junior high school, I would have had the time of my life at this concert. The crowd was the rowdiest of the entire festival, screaming and jumping along to every song like they’d been waiting to see this band for years. I haven’t listened to anything labeled with the word “hardcore” in a very long time, and truth be told I’m completely okay with that, but I must admit there was something incredibly nostalgic and fun about being front and center for this show. Lead singer Cedric BixlerZavala was a riot, cracking jokes throughout the entire set and dealing with numerous technical difficulties throughout with gusto. As the band came out to Danzig’s “Mother,” he introduced the band as “Latin Danzig.” Not only was he hilarious, but he had more than enough energy to spare as he jumped off of every amp in sight and even climbed atop the bass drum multiple times. Despite my distaste for the genre, I was completely engrossed in the show and had a great time thrashing around up front with the true ATDI fans.

Jack White

This is the show I’ve been waiting for all weekend, and I was perfectly positioned front and center as Jack and his all-male backing band took the stage. Jack opened with “Sixteen Saltines” after a badass instrumental introduction, and then went right into a reworked arrangement of White Stripes favorite “Black Math.” I was incredibly impressed throughout with how Jack and his backing bands took familiar White Stripes, Raconteurs and Dead Weather songs and completely made them their own. A countrier, twangy version of “Hotel Yorba” was another highlight, as well as an incredible piano-style rendition of “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground.” I was beyond elated throughout the entire show, a smile glued to my face from the very opening note to the final guitar solo. The set list was beyond stellar, and it was absolutely amazing to hear one of my favorite White Stripes songs immediately followed by my favorite Raconteurs track. The blue-tinged light rig and stage set-up added an ominous tone to the already incredibly unforgettable performance. Jack was as on point as he’s ever been, nailing every solo and rocking out so hard that he actually slipped and fell during “Freedom at 21.”

Bowerbirds

After missing out on a lot of great stuff in the afternoon yesterday, I made sure to get myself to the festival grounds as early as possible on Sunday. Bowerbirds took the stage at noon, and while the crowd was noticeably tiny, they put on a chill, impeccably performed show. They mentioned that they just arrived at 5 a.m. and hadn’t slept all night, but that they were super gracious to be playing the festival. They played a fantastic brand new song that was unlike anything they’ve released thus far — a dark, brooding yet infectiously catchy tune that I can’t wait to hear again. The soothing sounds of expertly crafted folk music were a perfect way to start the day.

Bombay Bicycle Club

It was unfortunate that Bombay got stuck at the Red Bull stage, as the vast open spaces of mud and muck far outnumbered the amount of people at their show. They gave the set their all, though,

Jack White. Photo by Dave Mead for Lollapalooza Festival

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Taste the Boulevard

Photo by Jasmine Lee.All other images courtesy of Boulevard Brewing Co.

Seven Saints showcases Boulevard Brewery’s limited release beers in a one of a kind tasting and learning experience by Jasmine Lee

Friday, Aug. 10, Champaign’s Seven Saints bar and Boulevard Brewery will come together for the Taste of Boulevard event, where patrons will join the Seven Saints staff and Boulevard’s brewer Neil Witte to sample two new beers. 80 Acre Hoppy Wheat and Collaboration #3 are limited releases from the brewery to be featured on this day alongside regulars Tank 7 and Dry Stout. Anne Clark, general manager of Seven Saints, is taking advantage of this slower time of year. It’s nearing the end of summer, and she wants to entertain the people who remain in town with a really cool and unique event. She describes the event as a night that’s “really all about giving everybody the opportunity to sample, frankly, the wide array of the Boulevard portfolio,” a portfolio that ranges from their approachable drafts to their upper echelon Smoked Stack series. The Taste of Boulevard will serve “to show that Seven Saints is supportive of the conscientious

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brewing that Boulevard has really demonstrated in the past few years. They’re doing all the right things to show that they’re being creative with the things they have available and to show that they’re interested in continuing the craft beer movement. And so, we can showcase the beer in several ways; the tasting is one way, by allowing them to provide knowledge to support what you are tasting. Seven Saints, we’re big fans of that. When we sell whiskey, we don’t just say, ‘Hey, this is a $75 shot so it’s probably really good,’ we give you all the knowledge to make the decision yourself. All of the Seven Saints staff is well-versed in the knowledge of our products, so that each individual who comes into Seven Saints is getting what they as an individual may want on any given day.” Clark and her staff “are great beer enthusiasts” and are very aware that the craft beer culture is a movement that has pressed beyond the so-called beer geek cohort and into the public eye. She explains that “frankly, the market is just exponentially growing, so it’s really beneficial for all companies now, I think, to get in on it. And you see it everywhere, from even chain restaurants not just having Sam Adams, but having Sam Adams seasonal. This movement towards, ‘We’re not just giving you stouts and ambers. We’re moving towards beer having much more detailed flavor profiles, beers that have more alcohol content, and beers that are a reflection of brewers really taking time and a lot of energy into providing something distinctive.’” Accordingly, Clark’s goal for Seven Saints is to “really kick our beer selection up a notch, to fit in with our whiskey selection, with our spirits in general,” a selection that spans over 250 different offerings, as represented by the intimidating sprawl of spirits that line the back bar. Boulevard Brewery is not an unfamiliar brand of beer for Seven Saints; the bar regularly stocks Tank 7, both in the bottle and on draft, as well as the Dry Stout. In addition, Seven Saints has previously gotten hands on other Boulevard limited releases, most notably their Rye-on-Rye, a rye ale that has been aged in Templeton Whiskey barrels. “But the Boulevard story is cool,” Clark says, “because the event came to fruition as a result of a relationship that Seven Saints, and I personally, have been growing with Laura Swanson, who is the district sales rep for Boulevard Brewing. Laura’s young, smart, well-educated, and great to build

“The Taste of Boulevard will also offer the bar a chance to reinvigorate its beer clientele as well as to go back to its dinner-andbeer events that were of the norm when Seven Saints opened five years ago.” ideas with. So this idea came into fruition because she and Neil Witte, who also works for (as a brewer with) Boulevard, were going to be in town.” The two new beers that will be featured at the Taste is the 80 Acre Hoppy Wheat and Collaboration #3, both of which will be exclusively available for the bar and for this event. Clark explains that “Boulevard has always had a very consistent main portfolio, but in the past few years, they’ve developed their Smoked Stack series. The Smoked Stack series is kind of like the upper echelon of their portfolio. It’s geared towards more these beer geeks, frankly, who are looking for very big flavors, very delicate at once but also very bold. Boulevard is doing nothing but getting their products better and better.” Clark gets very excited when she talks about Collaboration #3, an English stingo. “This is a collaboration with Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project, a husband and wife pair who are from Massachusetts, but are actually what is called a tenant brewery. So they don’t have a brew house, but they actually go to different breweries and do collaborations or kind of rent their space in a way, which is really interesting in so many ways, because you’re brewing out ideas and putting them into drinkable form, which is such a cool thing. And so it was awesome, I heard about this six, seven months ago, they did their brewing at the end of May, so over time you get it bottled and whatnot, and it’s just recently getting available. So we’ll be one of the first, if not the first, to have this particular style.” Now onto the specifics of the night’s activities: “In addition, Laura and Neil are going to do a tasting for us, from 5:30 to 6:30, which will be the pinnacle of the night. Kinda like a Happy Hour event, where you’ll get some folks coming out of work on

Friday or hoping the school year never starts again or whatever it may be, so at 5:30, they’ll do a little tasting class. We’re going to have a little appetizer with that; actually, it’s a pretty cool appetizer, we’re doing a soft pretzel, and Boulevard Brewing actually makes a Pale Ale Mustard, so we’re going to pair those two together, like a one-two punch, and then, you know, do a couple other pairings, with some of the Tank 7 farmhouse and then another one of the bigger beers.” The Taste of Boulevard will also offer the bar a chance to reinvigorate its beer clientele as well as to go back to its dinner-and-beer events that were of the norm when Seven Saints opened five years ago, events that were unfortunately sidelined when the bar’s kitchen underwent a revamp in order to provide a more consistent and rapid system of operations. The event opens at 5:30, and the guided tasting will run until 6:30. Seven Saints will offer a carefully selected menu of appetizers to go alongside beers. The bar is selling tickets in advance, for $10 apiece. The Taste will be held in the bar’s back room, which seats forty guests “bursting at the seams”; however, should you be without a ticket and still be itching to go, check in with Seven Saints and if there are still seats available the day of, they will be more than happy to “accommodate anyone who wants to partake. The idea is to have a full room, definitely the more the merrier.” Patrons will then have the rest of the night to enjoy the beers on their own, as well as the other drafts the bar regularly has on tap.

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Monday, tuesday, wednesday, agronomy day University displays the year’s crop sciences research by Thomas Thoren

roughts and climate change are large-scale problems with many unknown solutions, but researchers and agronomists at the University of Illinois are working to find out how Midwestern farmers can adjust to them. The University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, along with its Crop Sciences Research and Education Center are hosting the 56th annual Agronomy Day this year. Beginning in 1957, the day has served to inform other scientists, researchers and farmers of the past 12 months’ worth of work. “It is an opportunity for the scientists in our college and in our department to disseminate information about our research and the things we’re doing at the University,” said Robert Dunker, agronomist and superintendent for the Crop Science Research and Education Center. This year’s Agronomy Day, held Thursday, Aug. 16, “won’t be much different” from previous years, Dunker said, but there will be different speakers and subjects for what he expects to be 1,000 visitors. There will be four “wide-ranging” field tours, Dunker said, beginning at 7 a.m. and running

until noon. They will cover topics such as plant pathology, corn hybrids, crop nutrient control, soil fertilization and plant nutrition. There will be talks on weeds in crops — “not the smoking kind,” Dunker noted — and how to control them as well as entomology and how insects affect crops. Because this has been a drier year than most, certain insects are more harmful this year than they typically are in the more moist years, Dunker said. As might be expec ted from the University’s location within the U.S., two of the most notable research advances in the past year deal with soybeans. One of the field tours will display edible soybeans, “a niche crop” that small farms can specialize in, Dunker said. These are a major part of some diets in the world, and have grown to be a larger part of Chinese diets in recent years, but remain absent from most American diets. The soybeans currently grown are usually used for their protein in foods, or for soybean oil, animal feed or a number of other uses. With this new edible soybean product, they would be more like a fresh green product just like any other bean that could be grown in a home garden. They could be

eaten immediately after washing them or could be sold to fresh produce markets. Another notable part of the tours are the University’s SoyFACE experiments. Standing for Soybean Free Air Concentration Enrichment, the experiments work to see how a field of soybeans responds when it is treated with enhanced CO2. Researchers are keen to find out how these soybeans react to a high amount of CO2 in the atmosphere to see how changes in Earth’s atmosphere might affect Midwestern agriculture, and what can be done to adapt to this. Dunker said there are about six FACE experiments in the world, but the University’s experiment is unique because it is the only one to study corn and soybeans. Other experiments test rice, cereal, wheat and other crops. Dunker said there will also be a large exhibit tent with credits available for those looking to get certified as a Certified Crop Advisor. Due to construction on St. Mary’s Road, the only entrance to Agronomy Day is off of Lincoln Avenue. The University will also play host to the inaugural International Agronomy Day on August 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A drought resistant crop of soybeans. Photo by Nathaniel Lash

Heaven’s highway Enjoy the I-57 journey from the suburbs back to campus by Thomas Thoren

Apartment leases are beginning to start over anew, which means many students will soon begin the slow, then heavy migration of residents from the greater Chicago area. While it isn’t true that all University students hail from Chicago or its suburbs, it is true that they form a large percentage of the student body. Therefore, many of these students will make their ways back to campus by way of I-57, the interstate that spans the landscape of downstate Illinois. Perhaps this interstate even gave some students their first taste of cornfields as far as the eye can see. As beautiful as it can be at times, any enthusiasm for sight-seeing opportunities will of course diminish on a drive lasting over two hours. So to entertain yourself, and the fellow riders you hopefully brought along, you may need to get a little creative. If you are driving a car, and have been a good friend and conscientious driver by transporting at least one other person with you, then

you have an endless array of fun-filled road trip opportunities. There are tiny, magnetized board games to play in the back seat. These mini pieces can be frustrating to handle, so feel free to flip that board over whenever you feel the other players have broken the rules. It won’t matter because the pieces will remain exactly where they were before you lost your temper — that’s the beauty of magnets. You could play the license plate game, but don’t expect to see more than a few of the states that surround Illinois. Instead, try to count as many license plates of any kind as possible. Bonus points for any expired tags you may see. Even though the drive is short enough that you really have no reason to stop along the way, you may as well embrace the spirit of road trips and stock up on a mountain of gas station junk food. Filling your stomach on nothing but shriveled hot dogs, 128-ounce fountain drinks and Sno Balls is a great way to ditch the real world your

summer jobs and internships hinted at and announce your return to the nurturing, sheltered college lifestyle. If you are driving the car, you can even demand that the person in the passenger seat hand feed you your snacks. Can’t find a car to hop a ride with? Then you could make your way back to C-U by any of the many bus services that are somehow a downgrade from the yellow school buses you may have ridden back in your K-12 years. Lincolnland Express, Suburban Express, Megabus, Peoria Charter and whichever other bus companies now in the foray all compete every year for the honor of worst bus to take to and from the suburbs. Not once will you hear riders argue the merits of each bus line and how their services stack up in a positive manner; it is always a one-upmanship game of terrible experiences. Even if you do find yourself on one of these, you can make the most of your experience with a good attitude and a willingness to pretend

like fun is a possibility during your roughly fivehour trip. Begin by asking your LEX bus driver, what gives with the uniforms? Does anybody actually want this? Are you proud to wear this outfit to bus driver gatherings? Are there bus driver gatherings at the Illinois Terminal? What happens at these get-togethers? Do you all hate driving late buses as much as we hate riding on them because they make you tardy to the bus driver parties? After securing your invite to the bus barn bash, look around and pay special attention to the looks on other riders’ faces. Look for the one with the least amount of contempt and regret for having booked this bus trip, and strike up a conversation. With a scowl so relatively absent, you may have just found your new best friend. With your new best friend, or your old faithful friends, you can rest assured that C-U will offer plenty of much better ways to entertain yourselves in the coming year. buzz

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lagued by an ordinary sci-fi scenario, conventional and formulaic characters, and overt vulgarity masked as jokes, The Watch fails to surprise, impress, or make anybody consistently laugh. Helmed by Akiva Schaffer, a member of The Lonely Island (look out for a brief, yet funny Lonely Island cameo), and starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and British comedian Richard Ayoade, The Watch follows four suburban Ohio men who form a neighborhood watch in order to find the killer in a gruesome murder at the local Costco managed by the Watch’s leader, Evan (Stiller). In the process, they discover that the perpetrator is an alien and then spend the rest of the film trying to stop it and

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a long list of hit-or-misses and they both have succeeded in creating great comedic characters. Nonetheless, as is a common occurrence with Vaughn and Stiller’s respective recent releases, they fail to raise the comedic quality of a recycled and simply uninteresting story. Instead, they both fall flat and vanish into babbling one-dimensional characters. Hill, on the other hand, creates some of the rare funny moments in the film as a wannabe cop with a penchant for firearms. Hill does nothing special here. The dude just has a funny face and great timing (even for dick jokes, as he has infamously shown in the past). It is a shame that Hill very nearly missed out on a role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film, Django Unchained, because of scheduling conflicts with The Watch. Despite its many faults, The Watch has potential, particularly in the gross-out film genre. The human vs. alien sequences are quite gruesome and animated, which signal a direction the film could have gone and possibly succeeded in. However, The Watch takes itself way too seriously by misplacing dramatic family themes, such as the father-daughter relationship and a married couple’s inability to conceive. These themes fit into the suburban landscape of the film, but simply don’t mesh properly with its gross-out nature. Though The Watch boasts an impressive cast and talented writers (Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg), it fails in its inability to curb its given dynamics into a more suitable realm. The film tries to be too many things when it’s just not equipped to do so.

Collin Farrell stars as Douglas Quaid (“Quaaaaiiiid... Open your mind...”) in this underwhelming Earthbound sequel. Photo from Columbia Pictures.

Director Len Wiseman’s remake of the 1990 Paul Verhoeven sci-fi thriller, Total Recall, is seemingly a completely unnecessary retelling of Philip K. Dick’s dystopian short story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.” Verhoeven’s original version, which starred action mega-star Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone, was a dark, futuristic tale, rather like the visual world created in his 1987 RoboCop with the grim touches of other adaptations of Dick’s writings, like Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, and, later, Spielberg’s The Minority Report. This time, replacing Arnold’s musclebound hero is a diminutive Colin Farrell as protagonist Douglas Quaid and sometimes-terrorist Carl Hauser.

Quaid is a late 21st century factory worker who has a seemingly normal life with his beautiful wife Lori, played by Kate Beckinsale, but needs to escape his mundane world. He becomes intrigued by the promises of the Rekall Corporation that implants artificial memories into its clients. After a Rekall session goes wrong, Quaid discovers he is wanted by the police as a terrorist who works for Matthias, the head of the Colony’s terrorist opposition to the United Federation of Britain, led by Chancellor Cohaagen. But is it real, or is it all paranoid delusion? So this innocent man-on-the-run tale might have been more appealing if it were handled by Alfred Hitchcock, Brian De Palma or one of the

Bourne trilogy directors, but Wiseman’s credentials as a writer/director have been associated mostly with the Underworld films, and he previously worked with art departments on blockbusters, such as Independence Day and Men in Black. His concern is mostly on the visuals and lots of action. With screenwriters Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback, most character development and empathy is clearly supplanted by special effects, explosions, endless shootouts and handto-hand mortal combat all cluttered in a video game-edited flash pace. Whereas the classic dystopic sci-fi hero usually inspires audiences with dazzling heroics and high ideals of fighting for individuality and freedom against an oppressive government and a controlling society (see any ‘60s or ‘70s Charlton Heston sci-fi film), this Total Recall is void of care for the characters’ plight. Farrell lacks the physical presence and charisma of a take-charge action hero. Beckinsale, too, is minus in the believability quotient as an action lead. The cast’s one performer truly in tune with the thematic tone is Jessica Biel’s spunky Melina. Otherwise, the older Bryan Cranston’s Cohaagen and Bill Nighy’s Matthias are lackluster and dull. You long for the effectiveness of the original villains, Ronny Cox and Michael Ironside. If you are a filmgoer with your own clear ‘total recall,’ you’ll remember how the original film was a pretty inspired action film; so don’t waste good time on this remake.

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INSANE CLOWN POSSE, THE MIGHTY DEATH POP! August 14 “Miracles” really do happen! I know you’ve all been pumped for this album to drop ever since its lead single, “Chris Benoit,” came out. Juggalos and juggalettes have been clamoring for a new ICP record since 2009’s Bang! Pow! Boom!, and thank magic, it’s finally here. As a bonus to fans, these dudes are releasing the album in three separate packages at world-famous Gathering of the Juggalos. Much like the aforementioned miracles, “this shit’ll blow your fucking mind.” — Evan Lyman, Music Editor

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shut up and play the hits

Drew Hatcher

jone sin’

by Matt Jones

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Photo used with permission from Oscilliscope Laboratories

hut Up and Play the Hits, the concert doc that chronicles the events surrounding electronic band LCD Soundsystem’s sold-out final concert at Madison Square Garden, debuted at Sundance in 2012. Following that, a super-exclusive, onenight-only screening at select theaters across the nation was the only way to see it. But at long last, the much-anticipated film has made its way to Champaign-Urbana, courtesy of The Art. Directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, the film is a well-wrought combination of concert footage, candid behind-the-scenes moments, and portions of an interview that LCD frontman James Murphy did with famed author and critic (and buzz interviewee) Chuck Klosterman. Said interview explores the reasons behind Murphy’s decision to disband one of the most popular electronic music groups in the world. And even at the end of the film, the reason is a little unclear — to Murphy and to the audience. Regardless, there’s something to be said for going out on top with three critically acclaimed albums and leaving behind a legacy of success. The concert footage features several LCD favorites, including “Dance Yrself Clean,” “All My Friends,” “Losing My Edge,” and a badass rendition of “45:33” featuring Reggie Watts. Interspersed are several very artfully done crowd shots that capture the full intensity of the show, com-

plete with people crying hysterically, making out, and flailing wildly in general. The concert ends, fittingly, on a down note with “New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down,” an amazing performance, fraught with emotion, that serves as the perfect swan song. It really needs to be seen to be believed. But SUAPTH isn’t just a concert film — it’s James Murphy walking his dog, shaving his face, stressing out, questioning himself, and saying goodbye to all of his LCD touring gear for the last time. It’s a contrast between the everyday life of a seemingly normal person and the hectic world of show business. It’s an attempt to make peace with fans by putting them in Murphy’s shoes. For any LCD Soundsystem fan, however casual, this is not a film to be missed. It is the band’s final gift to its fans, a way of sharing a goodbye with everyone who couldn’t fit into Madison Square. What sets this film apart — and what sets LCD Soundsystem apart — is its ability to tap into simple, universal truths and forge an empathetic connection with the audience. Even the title is a playful understanding of a typical fan’s concert desires. Shut Up and Play the Hits begins showing Friday, August 10, at The Art Theater on 126 W. Church St., Champaign. For a complete list of showtimes, check www.thecuart.com/schedule.cfm.

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Bringing the sounds of broadway home Reviews of recent original-cast CDs by Jeff Nelson

ne of the best ways to keep up with the current trend in Broadway musicals is the original cast CD. Their modest price certainly beats the cost of Broadway or national tour tickets, and, these new recordings have much of the transitional material that makes the songs more meaningful. Stephen Sondheim aficionados have been fortunate over the years, as his shows are frequently revived on Broadway, many of them in high-quality concert versions which have spawned some splendid cast recordings that contain the composer’s updated thoughts. There are six recordings of Follies, plus a DVD, but none better than the recent two-disc set on PS Classics. This label has been Sondheim’s recent label of choice, and the recordings have been supported by splendid orchestral accompaniments, superb singing and clear digital sound. This Eric Schaeffer directed production, which features such fine voices as Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein and Ron Raines, produces a near-definitive recording of Follies. The new recordings of Follies and Merrily We Roll Along have many common elements. Both are two-disc sets with bright digital engineering from PS Classics and are studio recordings of concert version revivals with new material. But no Sondheim musical has evolved more than his 1981 near-failure, Merrily We Roll Along. He has constantly tweaked lyrics and even added a new song, “Growing Up,” for various revivals. His adjustments have paid off, and Merrily We Roll Along has grown with each

revival. This new recording from PS Classics is the best of the four versions currently available on CD, but do not expect that big theater sound even with these fine singers. In both of these well-performed revival disc sets, you get great singing, lead-in vocal cues and transitions, but a compressed digital sound that is pure, but small. The 2011 Tony Award-winning musical, Book of Mormon, is a true rarity among original cast recordings in that it contains a “Parental Advisory” warning label, and with good reason. Created by the iconoclasts who gave us Avenue Q and South Park, this satire on Mormonism, world politics and many other cherished institutions is as funny as it is blasphemous. The bright digital sound of Ghost Light Records’ cast CD preserves every nuance of incivility and the foul-mouthed insults that makes this show such a sensation. Here, on the record and for the record, we can really appreciate how a little disrespect can go a long way. The 2012 Tony Award-winning musical, Once, provides a huge contrast in musical theater and an antidote for those who do not consider entertainment a series of satirical barbs that might embarrass David Mamet. This simple boy meets girl story through the bond of music is a wonderful stage adaptation of the 2007 independent film of the same name. Sony Masterworks Broadway has issued a song-cut-only cast CD with no dialogue. But the superb singing by leads Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti and their back-up ensemble of 11 carries the day. The CD contains all

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of the songs from the film, plus two additions written for the stage musical. This American ensemble performs the Irish music with an infectious energy that makes you appreciate Irish performers without ever feeling you are missing their idiom.

Digital / Print Production Manager Illini Media, the parent company of The Daily Illini, WPGU, the Illio and buzz Magazine is seeking a Digital/Print Production Manager. You will be responsible for creating the digital architecture to bring a traditional media company up-to-date with a fast-evolving group of readers and listeners. Working with a student production and creative staff, you will evaluate our WordPress websites and content management systems to efficiently deliver news, advertising, social, and radio content to our campus community and beyond. Your team will create mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms in order to reach our mobile audience most effectively. In addition, you will lead a team of student designers in the production of all Illini Media printed products and marketing materials.

Responsibilities: •Hire and lead a team of design and web development students who will assist in the development and maintenance of digital platforms, design and produce print and online advertisements; maintain print and online production schedules and deadlines; •Build a robust workflow in order to deliver content in the most efficient, reliable manner •Work closely with other managers and news staff to create a great experience for our staff and our audience

Requirements: •Minimum 2 years of professional design and web development experience •WordPress proficiency at a PHP code level •Knowledge of Adobe products, particularly InDesign & InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash •Self-directed, highly motivated, approachable with excellent communication and leadership skills

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