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IN THIS ISSUE THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE BEES 4 Curtis Orchard hosts apple and honey tastings

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Your guide to this week’s events

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Parkland College is hosting a lecture from artist Melinda McIntosh. buzz is going to have all the goods about it for you on Saturday.

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FOOD & DRINK If you like pirates, grapefruit juice or just salt-rimmed glasses, the salty dog might be the cocktail for you. “Ellen’s Fancy Drinks,” online Friday, is all about this classic cocktail. Don’t be scared off by its absurd name!

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MOVIES & TV Hey, Robert Rodriguez! Quit making stupid pet projects and get to work on Sin City 2, damnit! I’m sorry, that was inappropriate. We’ll have a review of Machete up on Saturday.

COMMUNITY Want to have a night out that will also help furry friends like yours? Learn about a fur ball you’ll actually enjoy in “Species Speak,” up on Friday.

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Trampled by Turtles rocked the house last Thursday at the Highdive. In case you missed out, Sabrina can catch you up on the show. Find her review online today!

EDITOR’S NOTE BRAD THORP

There is an event of great social importance happening in our culture right now. Its fingers reach into the very depths of your being, tug at your heartstrings and move you in ways you didn’t know you could. If you are aware of it, you know its importance already and have probably tried to spread the word to your friends. The message may sometimes fall on deaf ears, but every now and again it will be received well, and a new member will join in the movement. This event is, of course, the magnificent creation known as, Jersey Shore. Affectionately referred to as The Shore by those who know it best, this show secretly crept up on us, and before we knew it, we had been sucked in. For me, it started out very passive. Friends would be watching and I would casually sit down, stating that I was in no way, shape or form a fan, but moreso just killing time with some friends. This quickly turned into me watching last week’s episode when I stumbled upon it channel surfing, all the while telling myself, “I am only watching so that I know what is going on the next time I happen to see it.” Just like that, I was hooked. Shore viewing parties, talking about the characters, watching past episodes On Demand (maybe even multiple times) and heated debates over choices made on the show are now a staple. How it happened, I’m not exactly sure. How a show can be that good and that bad all at one time is something I will never understand. All I know is I have seen the light and can’t, for the life of me, look away. I can’t argue that this show is legitimately good. I don’t know that it is, but they are doing something right. Created or not, these characters are hard to ignore. Loveable, hateable and everything in between, these people are just fun to watch. They take themselves so seriously, you can’t help but enjoy their antics. The editing choices are priceless. Episodes show characters saying one thing with editing cuts to when they were saying or doing the complete opposite. Combined with the fact that these people are so adamant about their views and that they are telling the “truth,” and you have gold — pure gold. I know, its not the coolest thing in the world to admit you have been sucked into something as trashy as Jersey Shore, but admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. Consider this my confession.

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All around CU, we see the familiar signs of summer turning to fall. Students are back on campus, Halloween decorations are popping up in the seasonal aisle at Walmart and, best of all, football season has started. But, even though school is now in session, there is still one fun end-of-summer tradition left: the harvest. This Saturday, the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve invites kids of all ages to lend a hand harvesting their Discovery Garden. For $5, children can help pick the last of the garden’s crop and even take extras home. They will also learn to make spaghetti sauce and polish off the afternoon with their own plate of pasta. The Kids Garden Club is a great way for families without backyard gardens to expose their children to agriculture and the fun of gardening with their children. According to Drew Davis, a customer service representative from the nursery department of Lowe’s, another great way to get kids involved is to “have them around while you’re doing a project, so you can show them the ropes that way. Even if they aren’t big enough to really help you, they still feel like they are.” Haven Maple, a precocious 5-year old and CU resident, loves gardening with her mom and younger sister. “I love sunflowers and roses and daisies,” said Maple. “I like to put seeds in the ground and help in the garden where the vegetables are.” Given her enthusiasm, Maple seemed like the perfect candidate for the Kids Garden Club until asked if she’d like to learn to how to make spaghetti, to which she responded, “No. I’d rather eat it!” Cover Design  Annaka Olsen Editor in Chief  Brad Thorp Managing Editor & Copy Chief  Claire Keating Art Director  Annaka Olsen Photography & image Editor  Annie Goold Photographers  Jess Easter Designers  Will Wyssn Music Editor  Eli Chen Food Editor  Jeanine Russell ArtS & entertainment Editor  Matt Carey Community Editor  Lauren Hise CU Calendar  Elisia Phua Copy Editors  Erin Dittmer Sales Manager  Carolyn Gilbert Marketing/Distribution  Brandi Willis Publisher  Mary Cory

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» Babies: What can I say? I have a soft spot. They’re cute. They’re cuddly. They make cute noises. I mean, sure, they drool, and sometimes they stink — actually, a lot of the time they stink — but none of that really matters to me, because I get to give them back to their parents once the fun times end. » The Return of the Green Street population: Oh, Green Street. In my four years here, you have provided me with endless amounts of entertainment. Oh, Green Street drunks. Yes, I am laughing. No, it’s not with you. » Seeing Old Friends: Sometimes, all you need to get you ready for the new is a small dose of the old. A night spent swapping stories and remembering good times just makes you want to find some new ones to add to the collection. Time to get to work on that senior bucket list.

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s autumn approaches, student groups by the dozen head over to Curtis Orchard to pick apples and pumpkins and weave through the maze of corn. Sinai Temple, a Reform Jewish congregation in Champaign, joins the fall festivities at the orchard this year with Taste of Honey, a free apple and honey tasting event to celebrate the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. Education director of Sinai Temple, Stephanie Pregent, explained that the tradition of

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eating apples and honey around Rosh Hashanah is endowed with a two—fold meaning. The apples symbolize a celebration of the harvest, while the honey they are paired with symbolizes a sweet new year. Curtis Orchard offers over 25 varieties of apples. According to Office Manager Chris Curtis, Taste of Honey will feature the apple varieties in season, including favorites such as red delicious and honeycrisp. Curtis also recommended the jonagold, a sweet and tart apple that is usually offered in late September, although the orchard is harvesting apples earlier than usual this year. “Pretty soon we’re going to be swimming in apples,� he said. The orchard also has 10 beehives and features comb honey, honey sticks and raw honey in various sizes. “We like being that place that has the local honey,� Curtis said. “You can’t go just anywhere for that.� Pregent said that someone from Curtis Orchard will speak about honey production at the event. There will also be craft projects for children and adults to wish their friends a happy new year and learn more about the holiday. “I think it will provide an opportunity for Jewish families and other Jewish people [in the community] to learn a little bit about the holiday,� Pregent said.

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Nutmeg, similar to last week’s allspice, is a spice that can be used in either sweet or savory foods. Nutmeg is great for those spiced items such as chai and pumpkin pie, but it is also used in curries, pickling and many potato dishes. Nutmeg’s slightly sweet, mildly nutty and overall useful flavor gives it flexibility and can be added to almost any dish for an extra kick of spice. Nutmeg is used in many drinks such as eggnog, ciders, chai and mulled wines. It’s a popular addition to drinks associated with fall, and its warm quality makes it especially delicious in warm drinks. The nutmeg plant is an evergreen tree that produces two different spices: nutmeg and mace. Mace is often used for its orange color in dishes. It is the lacy covering of the nutmeg seed, and they are usually sold separately. Nutmeg itself is sold whole or ground. Buying it whole and freshly grating or grinding it is the best way to serve nutmeg, offering the highest quality and most potent flavor.

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Historically, nutmeg is extremely valuable, as it was thought to ward off the plague and was used to preserve foods. Nutmeg once had as much value as currency, and it is still one of the world’s most highly produced spices. The essential oil made from nutmeg is often used in perfumes, toothpastes and soaps because it contains some of the scents and tastes of nutmeg without the actual particles. With fall fast approaching, reach for a warm, spiced drink and thank nutmeg for being so versatile and amazing.

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Sustainable sustenance UIUC’s Student Sustainable Farm provides local produce for dorms by Annie Sun ne year has passed since the Student Sustainable Farm, located on the Southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Windsor Road, was issued three acres of land for students to farm organically. The farm has already made a huge impact on its surroundings. Last year, it produced 25,000 pounds of produce using sustainable production methods. The term “sustainable production” refers

to the growing of food using processes that are economically efficient, safe for people both directly and indirectly related to the farms, rewarding for workers, and are not harmful to the environment. The Sustainable Student Farm uses very few, if any, pesticides on their farm. It primarily produces vegetable crops like tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, sweet peppers, hot peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, melons, muskmelon, watermelon, squashes, some sweet corn, beet, broccoli, basil, oregano and cilantro. They also grew apples last year and are working to increase their vegetable and fruit varieties, such as peach, pear and root crops. The farm plans to expand and will develop into a 10-acre farm by the summer of 2011. One of their goals is not necessarily to increase the yields, but the variety, of the foods produced. “You have to expand what you are willing to eat sometimes. There’s a lot more choices out there. And again, when they’re fresher, they actually taste different,” said Dr. Bruce Branham, department head of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES). The foods mostly go to the UIUC dining halls, which lowers the carbon footprint due to the minimal transportation. Part of the farm’s efforts, other than growing local food, is teaching the community about why it’s a good choice. “Everybody knows that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but one of the reasons that it is hard to do is because a lot of the vegetables we get do not taste very good,” Branham said. “When you get stuff that’s fresh and local, it tastes so much better and makes you actually want to have it.” A lot of the vegetables and fruits we see at the grocery stores are being shipped from somewhere far away, such as Texas, California, Mexico, New Zealand and other locations, which has a larger impact on the environment and takes away opportunities for local labor. Besides the high value of the local foods, there is also the benefit of job creation. “One of the things we have to realize is [that] as a society, if we’re going to eat more locally, the cost of our foods is going to go up somewhat. In a way that’s kind of a good thing because it will also help create jobs in the economy here locally instead of shipping all of our food dollars to other countries or other states. So, there is kind of an economic balance there between the higher cost and the fact that we also need to be able to create jobs and opportunities for our own citizens,” said Branham. This past May, the University approved the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP), which holds that that by 2015, 30 percent of the food used on campus should be produced from within 100 miles of the university. The Sustainable Student Farm’s long-term goal

is to be able to produce a third of the local foods requirement mentioned. Ultimately, as the farm matures, Branham hopes to become an educational resource for the community. “We want to devote more [time to] teaching and outreach on this sort of small farm system because what we do here at the U of I — we’re not here to just solely produce food,” Branham said. To help accommodate these goals, with the help of volunteers and student interns, the Sustainable Student Farm was able to build three high tunnels — a type of industrial greenhouse — last winter. One of the downfalls for the farm is that the peak of production is in July, August and September. Students are only here for half of that time. The high tunnels help extend the season both in the fall and the spring, allowing them to produce more food when school is in session and students are actually here. Their next step is to have a root cellar, which will help preserve root vegetables — especially during the winter time. Student volunteers are a valuable part of the farm’s production, and it has high payoff for those who work there. “My favorite thing about [working at the Sustainable Student Farm] is the connection with the food. I love to cook, I love to eat vegetables. Just to be able to be Behind these common link fences lies one of the university’s greatest sources of around them and their cultivastudent-grown produce. Photo by Jess Easter. tion and growing and harvesting, and to be able to bring it to other people and spread that information sustainable student and knowledge is probably my favorite thing about farm open house the farm,” said farm manager Zachary Grant. just south of windor road on lincoln avenue There are ways to help without working, though, when: Thursday, Sept. 2, 3-6 p.m. and one is simply enjoying the farm’s local vegwhat: Tour the farm; dining hall chefs will be pregies. This fall, The Sustainable Student Farm will paring fresh food be having a farm stand on the Quad every Thursmore info: Provided shuttles will run from FAR day from 11:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. The produce sold to the farm will be freshly picked that very same morning. For those who are interested in working on the farm, there is ample opportunity. In the next five to seven weeks, volunteers are needed for harvesting on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30a.m. until noon. Visit their website at www.thefarm.illinois.edu to learn more. To help teach the community about the work the farm does, they will be having an open house Thursday, Sept. 2, 3-6 p.m. at the farm. Shuttles will be provided, going to and from the farm from the Florida Avenue Residence Hall (FAR) continuously. Creations from the farm prepared by chefs from the dining halls will also be provided. Go taste it yourself to learn what it takes to produce food and discover the benefits of growing local.

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by Nick Martin Have you gotten any tiny, purple bottles of laundry detergent lately? It’s called Berry Plus and they’ve been handing it out in the dorms, on the quad, at Illini Union Bookstore, and generally all over campus to any student willing to try it. Perhaps you’re wondering what soap has to do with berries and how such a tiny bottle can clean your clothes: well we were too. So, buzz talked to Jamie Gold, one of the creators of Berry Plus to find out more about it. » buzz: In one sentence, what is Berry Plus? Jamie Gold: Berry Plus is a 95 percent berry-based laundry soap that grows on trees; it works, and it’s available in a convenient micro-dose. » buzz: Why berries? JG: We use a soap berry, one that comes from a soap berry tree. They’ve been around for thousands of years to clean clothes, jewelry and a host of other purposes. We’re simply taking the cleaning power of the soap berry and making it available in a convenient and more mainstream way. We take the berry, put it in water and shake it up. That makes it produce soap, or saponin. Saponin is the cleaning agent in the berry. These berries are grown all over the world, but we use a specific type from India — our berry produces the most saponin of any other berry. » buzz: How’d you guys get the idea to make an organic laundry detergent? JG: Jason [Goldenburg] and I are buddies from high school. We stumbled across the soap berry and started to play around with ideas about how to use it. We found a way to use the least amount of ingredients for a more efficient product. We wanted to make something that’s sustainable for the environment. Our product works with a miniscule eco-footprint. We’re talking about half a teaspoon.

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» buzz: Why is Berry Plus better for the environment over traditional detergents? JG: Typically, it takes warm or hot water to release the saponin in the berries, but we figured out a way to make the soap activate in cold water. The cost to heat the water is the largest cost of doing laundry; it costs about 1020 cents to heat the water per load. We also make some of the product with solar power in our own production centers. Our product uses less packaging on a per load basis than other detergents, and our containers are 100 percent recyclable. » buzz: What’s up with the single dose? How did that idea come about and why is it better than buying in bulk? JG: Per load [Berry Plus] is way less packaging, as people have a tendency to think more is more. As a result, they tend to pour in more detergent than they need. There’s reason to believe that the environmental footprint after we take it home from the store is as great as the footprint to make the clothes in the first place. The soap builds up, making a goop or residue in the machine, until eventually that stuff is getting in your clothes and on your skin. The micro-dose is the right amount all the time. You don’t have to measure or guess. » buzz: How did you guys get hooked up with different US universities? JG: We pick students because we know they have a sensibility for going green that their parents may not have. The colleges themselves are also working hard to achieve a more sustainable vision. While laundry detergent might sound like a small decision, if everyone at a university is using a more eco-friendly product it really adds up. » buzz: How do UI students get Berry Plus? Can you still get some if you’re not in a dorm? Where can you buy it? JG: If you live in dorm, you get 10 loads free. If you live off campus can get it at the Illini Union Bookstore. If you don’t attend UIUC you can buy it online at www.berryplus.com

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MCGOWAN PHOTOGRAPHY HOSTS A CALL TO ARTS Event gives constructive criticism to local artists by Matt Carey

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s an artist, it can sometimes be hard to judge your own work. You can either be too emotionally attached to be objective, or you are too down on your product to give it fair criticism. Fortunately, A Call to Arts offers feedback for community artists, and is happening Tuesday, Sept. 7, at McGown Photography, located at 5801 W. SpringďŹ eld Ave. “Jenny Southlynn, who started the whole thing, knew I had a studio in west Champaign and wanted to utilize it,â€? said Lawrence McGown, owner of McGown Photography. “I had heard about it often, but never participated until now.â€? Originated by Southlynn about ďŹ ve years ago, A Call to Arts gives artists from any background (painters, photographers, performance artists, writers and musicians are all welcome) a chance to see what others think of their pieces with no risk of vitriol being spewed at them. The event only goes on for a few hours, but it features vigorous and genuine interaction. “We have what we call rules of engagement, and one of them is that there are no lethal critiques,â€?

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Call to Arts used to happen once a month, but now it is a couple of times a semester. When asked what the general attendance level is, Southlynn said that it depends. “Certain times of the year we will have ďŹ ve artists, other times we will have 25,â€? said Southlynn. “But the ones with ďŹ ve artists can be better because we spend more time on each other’s work.â€? The setup for the affair is simple; at the door, there is a sign-in sheet, and you write down your name. It’s ďŹ rst come, ďŹ rst served, so whoever arrives ďŹ rst gets their work critiqued earliest. Then, once everyone has been given feedback, it is over. Artists of all ages and from any genre are welcome to attend. According to Southlynn, they had an engineering student who brought in a lamp he created in the past, and a 90-year-old man who played a piano piece that he composed. If you need some help with a story or painting you have been working on, or if you merely need some inspiration, A Call to Arts might be the perfect event for you.

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(premieres Oct. 27 on DirecTV, 7 p.m.) My brother told me to start watching this show. I told him to shove it. Eventually, I realized how incredibly wrong I was and apologized. The premise makes it sound like a hackneyed soap opera akin to The OC, but it honestly is so much more than that. The writing is surprisingly subdued, the characters are handled with subtlety and the performances from mostly unknowns is perfect. It’s a hard show to find on TV, but it is available on instant play on Netflix. This sort of show wouldn’t usually be my bag, but you’ll be surprised how effective it is. Catch up and watch the final season this October.

(premieres Sept. 21 on Fox, 8:30 p.m.) I’ll be the first to say that Mitchell Hurwitz’s follow up to Arrested Development, the animated Sit Down "5:: and Shut Up, was a resounding failure. But since the 4(523$!9 man created Arrested, I’m still willing to give what3%04%-"%2 ever he is working on a shot. Once again working CORP NOTE KEEP THIS SAME SIZE ALWAYS with Will Arnett and David Cross, Hurwitz’s latest is about a spoiled millionaire (Arnett), who recon 8 nects with a former flame (Keri Russell), determined TH PAGE to show him the error of his ways. It sounds like a corny concept, but we can be sure that it will have some sharply written dialogue. And if it doesn’t, I’ve made a huge mistake.

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(premieres Sept. 19 on HBO, 8 p.m.): Created by a man who wrote 25 episodes of The Sopranos, executive producer Martin Scorsese and a dynamite cast make Boardwalk Empire one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the fall. Steve Buscemi, Michael Shannon and Michael K. Williams (aka Omar Little) give this show an impressive acting pedigree. The show follows the life of Nucky Thompson (Buscemi), a mobster who ruled Atlantic City in the 1920s as a rum runner. With Treme, True Blood and now this, it would appear HBO is having quite a resurgence in quality. Running Wilde

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ith all the stress of classes and various other organizations students are involved in, what better way to relax than sitting in front of the idiot box? We’ve been in something of a television golden age as of late, and there are some great shows returning and some promising shows premiering. These are the shows buzz recommends you give a try, of course with the prerequisite that you watch The Wire immediately. I’m sorry, I just think it should be universally be seen by all Americans.

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(premieres Sept. 23 on NBC, 7 p.m.) Barring my unconditional loyalty to any 1970s Saturday Night Live cast member, Community is hysterical even for those who don’t share my belief that Chevy Chase is awesome. With last year’s sea-

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by Syd Slobodnik In the early ‘70s, before Jack Nicholson became an institution by carbon copying his “crazy man� roles, he delivered exceptional characterizations, such as his womanizing Jonathan in Mike Nichols’ controversial 1971 drama Carnal Knowledge. Based on what was originally conceived as a stage play by writer Jules Feiffer, Carnal Knowledge details the two-decade friendship between Jonathan and Sandy (Art Garfunkel), two college pals who in the late 1940s dreamed of conquering women like trophies on a mantelpiece. When Sandy, the more sensitive one, quickly settles for a smart pre-law student, Susan (Candice Bergen), she trains him to go slow with her sexually. Once Jonathan hears that she seems like an easy catch, despite his best friend’s feelings, he seduces Susan with his prowess and charm to satisfy his carnal lusts. Nichols and Feiffer’s tale treats Jonathan’s macho bravado and rather juvenile understanding of women with a sense of lost, disenchantment and

(premieres Oct. 31 on AMC, 9 p.m.) It’s kind of amazing that no television show has been dedicated to a zombie apocalypse before. And really, what better person to make this a reality than the The Mist and The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont? Based on the comic book series of the same name, The Walking Dead follows small-town police officer Rick Grimes and his family, along with a group of strangers, who have banded together in an attempt to stay alive. With the extended running time of a television season, expect this to be a lot more characterdriven then usual zombie affairs.

melancholy, yet Nicholson’s performance makes you feel a good deal of pity for his foolish ways. This is especially true in a relationship he develops with a beautiful model named Bobbie (Ann-Margret). Their relationship ignites like fire, but settles into pure agony as she quits her job and becomes bored with the domestic realm at home. Ann-Margret, known for mostly her roles in ‘60s musicals and comedies, was so convincing she earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination. Nichols’ Carnal Knowledge is one of the few films in history to be the subject of a Supreme Court case. Due to its sexually explicit content, an Albany, Ga., movie theater manager was arrested on local obscenity charges for showing the film at his venue. In the famous Jenkins v. Georgia Supreme Court decision of 1974, the court decided Nichols’ film was not obscene. Nearly 40 years later, Carnal Knowledge remains a frank, realistic treatment of sexual relationships.

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renowned and eclectic Lollapalooza, among others in the area, the festival brings a group of artists to the stage that is sure to please music lovers of many kinds. The lineup features such diverse bands, featuring everything from Maps and Atlases to Lupe Fiasco. Created by the North Coast Music Group, the festival is put together by independent promoters who have been serving the area for over 50 years now. Pat Grumley, a key promoter of the festival, kindly offered members of the group access to the festival in exchange for heavy promotion. And ever since, the group has been hitting the streets, blowing up social networks and circulating around local communities to spread the word. “It doesn’t take a genius to recognize how dope that lineup is!,� said Thomas Cullen, junior in advertising and president and founder of the BCEC Champaign-Urbana. Cullen was introduced to the club by friends involved with the BCEC at Indiana University. The club has its origins at the Hoosier home, and was created in 2002 as an affiliate of the Business Careers in Entertainment Association. Noticing a low level of involvement in Champaign-Urbana regarding the entertainment scene, Cullen sought after the very enticing, hands-on experience that BCEC would have to offer. “Obviously Champaign-Urbana is no Maps and Atlases will be taking over the stage at The North Coast Music Hollywood,� Cullen said. “There is not Festival. Used with permission from Maps and Atlases

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much to get involved in as far as entertainment is concerned, which is what I wanted to change.� With the help of presidents from both the Montana and Indiana chapters of the club, movements really picked up in order to register the club at the University. From there, the Indiana branch’s music director, Aaron Mojica, offered Cullen his ideas and plans to get the CU chapter’s upcoming events in motion. Although BCEC’s initial efforts have heavily regarded the music industry, their networking doesn’t end there. Involvement with sports, film and more of the entertainment business is what the club prides itself on and further encourages in order to create diversity and to guide those who could use a sense of direction. The main idea of the club is to cultivate student involvement amongst the entertainment scene. So many students on this campus heavily prioritize entertainment into their everyday lives, it would be a shame to let such passion slip away. Ideas for events or artists can be suggested via social networking, such as Facebook and Twitter, and can be brought to life through active participation in the group. “We want to tap into the students’ veins,� Cullen explains. “We are a team; this is our club, and the possibilities are endless.� Although the club has thus far been self-funded and somewhat self-propelled, you can expect charity events and plenty of fundraising this year in order to bring events of the highest caliber to campus.

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 buzz: What are the crowds like on Halloween? BM: Rowdy. Extremely rowdy. Everyone’s dressed up, obviously. And all of our friends from Chicago come down for it, and the room’s all packed — it’s really the best feeling for us as a band that hasn’t quite made it but is trying to make it. buzz: Were you guys in costume? BM: (laughs) Yes, we were the Village People last year.  buzz: What has Zmick done with recording so far? BM: We’re in the studio right now, and we’ll probably get an album out by October or Novemberish. We’ve been pushing back, but we’re trying. We’re recording at the I.V. Lab Studios in Chicago and depending on funding, we might record at DePaul University Studio.  buzz: What sort of influences do you draw into the music? BM: I think actually what makes us unique is that each of us has such different influences. Our drummer’s into progressive stuff; our bass player is into metal. I myself am a Phish fan, and I’m also really into Grateful Dead. Our keyboardist is a big hip-hop guy.

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The hip-hop duo OutKast is often praised as being one of the greatest musical duos of our time. Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, the debut solo album by OutKast member Big Boi, reinforces the truth behind the praise. The album was originally set to debut in 2008, but creative differences between Big Boi and his former label Jive Records delayed progress and forced him to take his work to Def Jam Recordings. Released this past July, Sir Lucious fulfills many expectations and offers a few surprises as well. As predicted, Big Boi’s rhymes put many well-established MCs to shame, not only in their impressive, fast-paced tempo, but also in their cleverness and overall intelligence. Many of Sir Lucious’ beats manage to simultaneously exude futuristic and old school sounds. The music utilizes heavy bass, as well as elements pulling from funk, soul and electronic music, demonstrating Big Boi’s eclectic musical knowledge. These components bring an unexpected, quirky and fast-paced tone to the album. Sir Lucious is distinct from the music of Big Boi’s OutKast partner, Andre 3000, and features collaborations with B.o.B., Janelle Monáe, T.I. and Jamie Foxx. These come together with the beats to form a great, unique record. — Candice Norwood Artist: Sufjan

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Since the debut of Illinois in 2005, Sufjan Stevens has put out four different releases: an outtakes album, a compilation of Christmas songs, a reworking of a past album and a symphony, but until now we haven’t really gotten a new “album.” And while this is only an EP, All Delighted People is almost the perfect follow-up to his previous works, and also acts as a preview of what is to come. At a run time of nearly an hour, the EP has two versions of the title track “All Delighted People,” the original being one of the more breathtaking songs Stevens has ever released. Listening to this EP, it is easy to simultaneously understand and be shocked by Stevens’ ability to drastically change direction while still holding on to his past work. All Delighted People is exactly what Stevens needed to do, and I am very excited for his upcoming October full-length release. — Dylan Sutcliff

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Sometimes, an artist’s second album is just a rushed hodgepodge of poorly written songs, released for the sole purpose of riding on the coattails of their one big hit. For Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream, this is definitely not the case. But, regardless of how good the songs are, this does not make up for the album’s major lack of originality. Sure, Teenage Dream has spawned two big hits, “California Gurls” and “Teenage Dream,” but this does not negate the fact that all of the songs are just so gosh darn unoriginal. Whether it be the guitar-driven “Circle the Drain” or the moody “E.T.,” it all comes down to Katy Perry’s velvety voice layered on top of a stereotypical pop beat. The one song that stands out besides the two singles is “The One That Got Away.” To answer the long-asked question, yes: there can be too much of a good thing. So much that the good and the mediocre get blurred. — Jeremy Lin Artist: The

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Green grass, cloudless blue sky and the sun endlessly shining have a habit of making me forget myself and smile stupidly as I’m walking to class. I can’t help it when the weather is this beautiful. It makes me feel like I’m in an awesome (albeit cheesy) summer montage in a movie. And without a doubt, the soundtrack playing would be the album Be My Thrill by The Weepies. The fourth album by the married duo, it definitely delivers the same lovely pop folk of their previous albums. The songs are upbeat, peppy and filled with mostly hopeful lyrics about love and making the best out of life. “I Was Made for Sunny Days” is easily my favorite track, and while its message isn’t exactly the deepest, its bouncy happiness has an addictive quality about it. This echoes throughout the rest of the album. There aren’t many incredibly important, lifealtering messages, but it doesn’t need any. Any of the songs will easily put a smile on your face without trying very hard. The Weepies have a delightful quality that makes it extremely hard to find anything about them to criticize. Be My Thrill continues to do what The Weepies do best: deliver lighthearted, life-loving music at it’s finest. — Bridgette Ruhland

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By Derek Beigh Each August, Craigslist’s “free stuff” page for CU transforms from a trickling stream to a burgeoning waterfall as the beginning of a new school year sees tenants shift and pieces shuffle. Unfortunately, a huge variety of furnishings and other belongings go to waste because of how difficult it is to transport items people wish to keep, sell or give away. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore outlet provides an alternative to this waste — one that not only keeps things in use, but also funds new homes for the underprivileged in the community. This not-for-profit organization sells lightly used items, donated by the community, to fund its home-building efforts. Patti Darr, director of the ReStore, took time from the busy startof-the-semester-shuffle last week to explain the store’s concept, talk about its success and persuade those in a position to donate to take the time to make others’ lives better. » buzz: How did you get involved with the ReStore? Patti Darr: I was looking for a job, and there was an opening at Habitat at the ReStore. I didn’t know anything about it. I came to start part-time as a cashier, and now, years later, I’m the ReStore director. I personally got involved because my husband and I both had said that, when we retired, maybe Habitat was an organization we’d want to get involved with. I thought this was a good opportunity to learn about Habitat and their mission and see if it was in line with what we were looking to accomplish. That’s how I got started. I wanted to change someone’s life. People want a hand up, not a handout. Here we get to give people a home for the first time in their life. » buzz: What is the ReStore, and how does it help the community? PD: ReStore’s main purpose is to support our build program, [which constructs new homes for needy families in the community]. The store accepts donations of new and gently used — just about ev-

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erything. I always tell people we accept everything except clothing and mattresses. We then resell to the general public in an effort to reinforce the build program. We put the money right back into Champaign county through that program. » buzz: How else does the ReStore help the community? PD: A goal of the ReStore is to keep things out of landfills. There are many, many things that are thrown away in this community that still have a lot of life left in them. Since we’ve opened our doors, everything we’ve sold has been donated. We don’t purchase anything. We’re given things to turn around and sell to the general public. For every dollar that’s spent at the ReStore, 1.3 pounds are diverted from the landfill. We sold $600,000 last year, so that’s a whole lot of garbage. If you do the math, that means over 390 tons of stuff were diverted from the landfill. Another goal is to keep things turned over. If we can get it out, I bet there’s somebody around who needs it. » buzz: How would you persuade people to volunteer at the Patti Darr makes it possible for those in the community to get things they need to make their ReStore? houses into homes. Used with permission from Patti Darr PD: I would say come on in; we have a lot of hard work to do. It’s moving furniture; it’s hot; it’s dirty — it’s not for having fun, on with Habitat right around the move. I’d say that since we but we’re doing a great thing here. I try to remind people when they have expanded — we have a much bigger building than we had get stressed out, “Don’t stress. Look at what we’re doing. It’s just before — we have more space for sales opportunities, and we furniture. It’s going to be okay.” And yeah, we get some crappy stuff can serve more families. some days. But because of that dedication, we get to realize the » buzz: What are some of your goals for the ReStore’s future? PD: We’re always looking at how to improve. We’re always reimpact we can have on someone. ceptive to what our market is and what we have demand for. If » buzz: How long has the ReStore existed, and how has it evolved? PD: We’ve been at our current location going on four years. we need desks, I’ll try to find desks, especially now as students We were down the street for three years before that. I came come back into town. It’s a constant work-in-progress.

Mandala Project brings artists new and old together

by Dan Korenevsky ew things bring a community together like working toward a common goal. This Saturday, The Mandala Project invites the people of CU to come together and do something beautiful. Artists and non-artists — kids, adults and anyone in between — are welcome to help design and paint Mandalas this Saturday during Market at the Square in downtown Urbana. Even better, thanks to the Urbana Business Association and an Urbana Arts Grant, this opportunity is also completely free. “The circle is just a simple, beautiful symbol that lends itself to many interpretations,” said Kathryn Fitzgerald, Art Director at Amara Yoga and Arts. Fitzgerald is organizer for this year’s Community Art Collaboration, The Mandala Project. Sanskrit for “circle,” mandalas are sacred to the Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions and have been created for thousands of years across the globe by people of all different ethnicities and beliefs. “They are used in decorating, but also in religious things,” said Shiv Kapoor, president of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society in Champaign. “People use different symbols to represent different things.” The meaning of a symbol can change depending on its place of origin, each symbol having its “own identity with the region it comes from.” Mandalas can also tell stories. Some believe the colors and shapes you choose to use in your own mandala can be a good indicator of your mood. Spiritually, they can express the beliefs of a culture. “It’s more like a meditative thing that you can just focus on,” said Kapoor’s wife Rashmi Kapoor. “[When creating them,] Buddhist monks follow a very religious, elaborate process, symbolizing the creat[ion] of the world.”

These popular and expressive symbols can be found in other cultures as well. Aztec calendars, Celtic spirals, stained glass windows found in European churches and even crop circles are all essentially different manifestations of the mandala. “They are meditative to make and to view,” said Fitzgerald when explaining the reason the mandalas were chosen as this year’s project. Though circular in shape and varied in design, mandalas are generally adorned with a repeating pattern and color scheme. The intricate and repetitive patterns are relatively simple for a participant of any skill level to design. Over 30 participants arrived to help paint six mandalas on the first Saturday gathering of the project. “There were little kids, lots of students and artists from the community,” said Fitzgerald when commenting on the diverse crowd. The final goal of the project will be to create 10 large-scale mandalas; three of which are three to five square feet, six to eight of which will be on a small-

er scale. The completed pieces will be displayed at Amara in November and then in Lincoln Square Mall “as a celebration of community and creativity.” Make sure to stop by Amara Yoga and Arts this Saturday to make your mark in Urbana’s latest symbol of community.

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Should seatbelt laws extend to the backseat? When you get behind the wheel, what’s the ďŹ rst thing you do? Put the pedal to the metal or crank up the music? Or, do you buckle up? Some states are now hoping to pass a law that extends the current seatbelt laws to include backseat passengers. What this means is that police ofďŹ cers would have the right to stop you if they spot

your friend unbuckled in the backseat. This means a potentially safer ride for yourself and those you love. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 25 states currently require all passengers to buckle up, though Illinois is not currently among them. The movement seems to be gaining momentum, however,

with six of those states putting the law into effect within the last three years. Some drivers argue that this new law is reasonable because it promotes the well-being of those on the road. Others, however, ďŹ nd it bothersome and pointless. Do you believe that this law would be a good thing?

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Farmer’s Market Historic First North Street, C, 3pm

Upward Bound Program McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, noon Restorative Circles Presentation and Practice Group Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm

TwoYou Duo The Clark Bar, C, 7pm Dave Easley Aroma Cafe, C, 7pm Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr AnSun, C, 7pm U of I Jazz Combo (Carillo) Iron Post, U, 7pm Roberta Sparrow Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 8pm Jookabox Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $7 Gypsy Collabo Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $5

dj DJ Dustin Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm DJ A-Ron Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 Stitches at The Clark Bar The Clark Bar, C, 10pm REMIXXX Thursdays with DJ Bob Bass Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Open Deck Night Radio Maria, C, 10pm Ritmo Thursdays V. Picasso, U, 10pm

karaoke DJ Bange Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 8:30pm CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Fireside Bar and Grill, C, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm, $5 CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm

stage The Little Mermaid The Little Theatre on the Square, Sullivan, 10:30am, $9 Call 728-7375 for tickets Comedy Night Jupiter’s II, C, 7pm U of I’s Got Talent Illini Union, U, 8pm,$2-$4

recreation Lunch Time Skates Ice Arena, C, 11:15am, $4-$5

volunteer UC Books to Prisoners Work Session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm

FRIDAY 3 live music

The Prairie Dogs Iron Post, U, 5pm Kay Kay and His Weathkids & families ered Underground Preschool Story Time Highdive, C, 6pm Rantoul Public Library, Daja vu’ Rantoul, 10am Memphis on Main, C, 6pm Baby Time Rustbelt Road Show feaDouglass Branch Library, C, turing Matt Stewart 10:30am The Clark Bar, C, 7pm Lunch on the Lawn Live Jazz Rantoul Public Library, Jim Gould Restaurant, C, Rantoul, 12:15pm 7pm Rookie Cooks Los Guapos Champaign Public Library, Cowboy Monkey, C, 7:30pm C, 3pm Zmick For middle and high Canopy Club, U, 8pm, $7 school students 90s Daughter ARTfusion Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm Douglass Branch Library, Cattle Bandits C, 4pm Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Bengali Storytime 9pm Champaign Public Library, Jonesful, Boomslang and C, 6:30pm Spawn of Discord For 3 to 5-year-olds Memphis on Main, C, 9:30pm, $5

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IMC Shows Group Meeting: Community Booking Collective Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 7pm

mind/body/spirit Core Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, noon, $12 Iyengar Yoga Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 4pm, $14 Ashtanga Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12 Yin Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12

miscellaneous The Bike Project: Open Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

dj DJ Mella D Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm DJ Tommy Williams Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 DJ Tim Williams Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm DJs Ian Procell and Reflex Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Bass Music Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $3 Grown KidZ Funk Radio Maria, C, 10pm

Salsa Night V. Picasso, U, 9pm Salsa Night The Clark Bar, C, 9pm

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Request Night DJ Boomerang, U, 8pm Hip Hop at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 karaoke Mainstream on Main CG Productions Presents: Street RockStar Karaoke V. Picasso, U, 9pm Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaSynergy Saturdays voy, 9pm Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 Karaoke at Po’Boys Firehaus Saturdays Po’ Boys, U, 9pm Firehaus, C, 10pm SuperStar Karaoke DJ Mertz AnSun, C, 9pm Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm DJ and Dancing stage Soma Ultralounge, C, The Little Mermaid 10pm The Little Theatre on the DJ Luniks Square, Sullivan, 10:30am, The Clybourne, C, 10pm $9 Jett Rokk CD Release Call 728-7375 for tickets Red Star Liquors, U, 10pm

recreation

dance music

Lunch Time Skates Ice Arena, C, 11:15am, $4-$5

Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Radio Maria, C, 10pm

Karaoke with DJ Hollywood It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm

open mic Event Popular presents: Saturday Nite Mic The Clark Bar, C, 9pm, $5

stage The Little Mermaid The Little Theatre on the Square, Sullivan, 10:30am, $9 Call 728-7375 for tickets

festivals Music Among the Vines Alto Vineyards, C, 7:30pm

markets Market at the Square Downtown Urbana, U, 7am

environmental issues Environmental Education Center Open House Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Homer, 10am

volunteer UC Books to Prisoners Work Session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm

kids & families Kids Garden Club: Garden Harvest Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet, 11am, $5 Call 586-2612 to register

mind/body/spirit

Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, karaoke art 9am, $12 kids & families CG Productions Presents: The Mandala Project: A Collective Meditation Tales for Twos RockStar Karaoke Community Collaboration Ananda Liina Yoga & Douglass Branch Library, C, Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaAmara Yoga & Arts, U, Meditation Center, U, 10:30am voy, 9pm 10am 5pm For 2-year-old

Candlelight Yoga with Luna Pierson Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 6pm, $12

miscellaneous The Bike Project: Open Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 1:30pm

SUNDAY 5 live music Renegade Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 12am GTO and the Glasspaks Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, noon Live Irish Music with Emerald Rum The Blind Pig Co., C, 5:30pm Steak Out with Tom and Matt Turino Iron Post, U, 7pm

mind/body/spirit Power Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Happy Hour Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12 Partner Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7:15pm, $12

miscellaneous TGIF at Refinery The Refinery, C, 5:30pm Observatory Open House University of Illinois Observatory, U, 9pm

SATURDAY 4 live music

Live Jazz Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm Canopy Club, U, 8pm, $5 dance music Withnail Chai-Town and BollyMike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm wood/Banghra Night Blue Collar Bastards Illini Union, U, 7pm, $2-$4 Memphis on Main, C, Urbana Country Dancers 9:30pm, $5 Contra Dance Corn Desert Ramblers Phillips Recreation Center, Iron Post, U, 9:30pm U, 8pm, $4-$5 Crane and Badger New dancer orientation at Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, 7.30pm $5

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Hit It Run Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

Hatha Flow Yoga with Maggie Taylor Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 movies Prenatal Yoga Pizza, Pitcher and a Movie Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Canopy Club, U, 6pm 5:30pm, $12

stage

miscellaneous

Open Stage at Red Herring Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm Drag Show Chester Street, C, 10pm, $4

The Bike Project: Open Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 1:30pm

recreation Sunday Morning Bird Walks Crystal Lake Park, U, 7:30am

game-playing Trivia Night at The Blind Pig Brewery The Blind Pig Brewery, C, 7pm

community A Touch of Honey Curtis Orchard, C, 11am

classes & workshops Upward Bound Program McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 6:20pm

Monday 6 dj Industrial Dance Night Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 ‘80s Night with DJ Mingram Highdive, C, 10pm

karaoke

Hatha Flow Yoga with CG Productions Presents: Grace Giorgio RockStar Karaoke Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 10pm 4pm, $12 Hatha Yoga open mic Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Open Stage for Bands 5:30pm, $12 and Musicians Intro classes at the Yoga Memphis on Main, C, 8pm Institute Yoga Institute of C-U, U, stage 6pm, $14 Monday Night Comedy Restorative Yoga Illini Union, U, 8pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Abe Froman Project 7pm, $12 Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm

miscellaneous

recreation

The Bike Project: Open Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 5:30pm

Lunch Time Skates Ice Arena, C, 11:15am, $4-$5

game-playing Trivia with Evan and Monte Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Duplicate Bridge Game Ginger Creek Shops, C, 7pm Bingo Night Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

mind/body/spirit Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12

Tuesday 7 live music Traditional Jazz Orchestra Iron Post, U, 5pm Grass Roots Revival Kickapoo State Park, Oakwood, 5:30pm Lara Driscoll V. Picasso, U, 6pm

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buz z ’s WEEK AHEAD Jookabox Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave., U. Thursday, Sept. 2 9 p.m. - midnight $7 Anytime someone says the word “psychedelic,” I immediately think of tie-dye shirts and “Incense and Peppermints” by Strawberry Alarm Clock. And no, I’m not on any hallucinogens whenever I hear the word. But I’ve always had a fondness for psychedelic rock, one of Jookabox’s specialties, mainly because it emerged in the 1960s, and I love that decade more than Dion loved Runaround Sue. — Matt Carey, Arts & Entertainment Editor

A Touch of Honey Curtis Orchard 3902 S. Duncan Rd., C. Sunday, Sept. 5 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free Red delicious, granny smiths, fuji, golden ... I love them all! Except for the ones I had in back in the dorms that tasted like cardboard. Those weren’t so cool at all. But if there is anything that can make apples more perfect than they are, it’s honey. I’ll be sure to enjoy this awesome Curtis Orchard event, as I’ve never even been there. (As a senior, even I find that ridiculous.) — Eli Chen, Music Editor

From Chaos: Tribute to 311 Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave., U. Saturday, Sept. 4 8 - 10 p.m. $5 One of my good friends is actually obsessed with 311, so going to this is pretty much obligatory. Not only that, but I appreciate a tribute band for a band that’s still active. That seems like it might create some tension. I can’t wait to see how they compare. — Jeanine Russell, Food & Drink Editor

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AsiaLENS Screening: Journey of a Red Fridge

Knight Auditorium 600 S. Gregory St., U. Tuesday, Sept. 7

7 - 9 p.m.

Every once in a while, it is healthy to catch a glimpse of a life other than yours. Looking at child labor laws, Journey of a Red Fridge tells the story of a young boy who must carry large loads across the mountains so that he can stay in school. It’s just the type of movie that puts things in perspective, makes you thankful for the life you have and leaves you wanting to help. — Lauren Hise, Community Editor

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Whose to say that my theory about beer being good for you is wrong? Oh right, doctors.

Family Concert featuring Jose Luis Orozco Urbana Middle School, U, 6pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm Lisa Cerezo and Steve Meadows Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Kinetix Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $7

T-N-T Tuesday Night Trivia with Cara and Tanino Boltini Lounge, C, 7pm

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Puzzle Exchange Rantoul Public Library, Cherry Jam Rantoul, Urbana Free Library, U, 2pm 11:30am Pokémon Fan Club literary Donnie Heitler: Solo Rantoul Public Library, Red Herring Fiction Piano Rantoul, Workshop Great Impasta, U, 6pm 5:30pm Channing-Murray Founda- Prairie Breezes Presents: CU64 Chess Club tion, U, 7:30pm Big Bluestem McKinley Presbyterian Urbana Free Library, U, Church and Foundation, volunteer 6:30pm C, 7pm UC Books to Prisoners Live Irish Music Euchre Tournament Work Session Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Po’Boys, U, 7:30pm dance music Urbana-Champaign InAndrew Dixon Group Bingo 8th Grade Dance dependent Media Center, Iron Post, U, 7pm Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, Joe’s Brewery, C, 11pm U, 7pm Dave Cooper, Joni Dreyer, 9:30pm and Brad Hendricks karaoke kids & families volunteer Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaCG Productions Presents: Tuesday Twos voy, 7:30pm Community Connections RockStar Karaoke Champaign Public Library, The Sugar Prophets and Outreach Group Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm C, 9:45am, 10:15am, Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 8pm Urbana-Champaign InCG Productions Presents: 10:45am Kilborn Alley Blues Band dependent Media Center, RockStar Karaoke For 2-year-olds with a D.R. Diggers, Champaign,, U, 6pm The Corner Tavern, Monti- parent or grandparent 9pm kids & families cello, 8pm Wave Club Readers Caleb Cook Dragon Karaoke Rantoul Public Library, Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Storyshop The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Rantoul, 4pm 10pm Champaign Public Library, Liquid Courage Karaoke For Junior high kids C, 9:45am, 10:30am dj Boltini Lounge, C, 9:30pm Goodnight Storyshop community Champaign Public Library, Wild West Wednesday open mic C, 6:30pm It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm Girls’ Night Open Microphone For children ages 2 to 5 Boys Night Out with DJ Chabad Center for Jewish Espresso Royale, U, 8pm Randall Ellison Life, C, 8pm lgbt Open Mic Night hosted Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm mind/body/spirit by Mike Ingram Rainbow Coffeehouse DJ Tommy Williams Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Etc. Coffee House, U, Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 Core Yoga 6pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, movies eQuality Champaign-Ur- dance music noon, $12 AsiaLENS Screening: bana meeting Salsa and Tango Yoga Fundamentals Journey of a Red Fridge Wesley-United Methodist Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Spurlock Museum, U, 7pm Church & Wesley Founda- Discotech: Dance Night 4pm, $12 tion, U, 7pm Canopy Club, U, 10pm Improve Your Balance stage Doors open at 9pm and Posture at the Yoga mind/body/spirit The Little Mermaid Institute karaoke The Little Theatre on the Ashtanga Yoga Yoga Institute of C-U, U, Square, Sullivan, 10:30am, Amara Yoga & Arts, U, SuperStar Karaoke 3:45pm, $14 $9 7pm, $12 AnSun, C, 9pm Yoga Class Every Call 728-7375 for tickets Hatha Flow Yoga with Wednesday markets Zoo Improv Maggie Taylor Ananda Liina Yoga & MedIndi Go Artist Co-op, C, Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Mahomet Farmers itation Center, U, 5:30pm 9pm, $2 noon, $12 Market Hatha Flow Sunrise Yoga Market Street, Mahomet, Amara Yoga & Arts, U, art Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 3pm 5:45pm, $12 A Call to Arts: Open 6:45am, $12 Candlelight Yoga lectures Critiques for Community Slow Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Artists Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Lifelong Learners at the 7pm, $12 McGown Photography, 5:30pm, $12 Library: Happiness C, 7pm Get Fit and Flexible at the Champaign Public Library, miscellaneous Yoga Institute C, 10am The Bike Project: Open recreation Yoga Institute of C-U, U, BI Directors Seminar: Hours Lunch Time Skates 7:30 pm, $14 Sequencing a DNA Mol- Urbana-Champaign IndeIce Arena, C, 11:15am, ecule Using a Nanopore pendent Media Center, U, classes & workshops Beckman Institute, U, 12pm 6:30pm $4-$5 Adult Pottery Class game-playing classes & workshops Boneyard Pottery, C, 9:00 recreation Puzzle Exchange am, 6:30 pm, $25 Lunch Time Skates Dreams Workshop Rantoul Public Library , Call 355-5610 to regIce Arena, C, 11:15am, School of Metaphysics, U, Rantoul, 5pm ister $4-$5 7:30pm, $15

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You know what I’ve had enough of? The current SNL cast. They (and all the writers) should all be fired so we can start fresh. The only ones who should be spared are Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. Everyone else needs to go. This used to be a tentpole for young comedians to find their voice, now it’s a place to see ‘80s pop culture references and time-wasters.

Bruce Springsteen is one of the greatest musicians America has ever produced. If you don’t think so, you obviously haven’t listened. Start off with Born to Run, then move into Greetings From Ashbury Park. If you like those two, Nebraska is a must. It’s one of the those minimalist albums that will make you depressed, but that’s why it’s good.

I hate any form of Jeopardy that isn’t regular Jeopardy. Kids, Teen, College and Celebrity Jeopardy are all wastes of time. The questions (err ... answers) are far too easy, and Trebek clearly is pissed that he is asking such crap. Please, people who run Jeopardy, stop making these publicity stunts and give America what it wants.

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Maybe I am a total nerd, or maybe I am just trying to cling to my childhood, but I absolutely love school supplies shopping! My kids are going to hate me someday when back-to-school shopping rolls around. I will be way too happy about it.

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I love having random classes that actually count towards my degree. A semester long course on how vampires are portrayed in movies? Yes, please.

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My dog unsuccessfully tried to pee on a pine tree. I told him he barked up the wrong tree. I haven’t seen him since.

DOIN’ IT WELL

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Better Living Through Sexual Chemistry M

ost of us have heard any one of several phrases about relationships: “There just wasn’t any chemistry,” “The chemistry was there right away,” or even, “The sexual chemistry was great, but that was all we had.” While people can usually identify if they have sexual chemistry with someone or they don’t, actually defining it is more difficult. Whatever “sexual chemistry” means, it’s clear that sometimes it develops, and sometimes it doesn’t. This week, “Doin’ It Well” decided to examine the concoction to cook up passion. The Reaction

What some call “sexual chemistry” is probably a combination of attraction, connection, being “in sync” and communication. It’s the dynamic between two (or more) people that make the sparks fly. While it may seem mysterious, any missing element can interrupt the chemistry. You could be in sync with someone and have great communication — such as eye contact and a wonderful conversation — but not be attracted to them. You might be extremely attracted to someone, share looks from across the room that make sparks fly, only to have the flame fizzle after talking to them for five minutes. Another aspect of being in sync may be the type of relationship we are currently seeking

(one night, short term, NSA (no strings attached), long-term) and the dynamic between us and another who is looking for the same thing. In addition, the sexual chemistry between two people can develop when it wasn’t there before, like between two long-term friends who one day realize they are both really attracted to each other. Beakers in the Bedroom

When things are hot, passionate and fluid, sex feels wonderful. This immediate “connection” might add to feelings of attraction or increase the chemistry. But when things don’t go as smoothly and sex feels awkward or “blah,” it doesn’t have to mean it won’t get better. As there are so many factors that influence the chemistry, examining any one of them might be helpful, depending on if a person is interested in making the couple’s sex life better (versus finding another partner). One thing we think has a big influence is communication between partners. Simple things like making eye contact with a partner can change the whole dynamic of a sexual experience. It increases connection. Even if no words are spoken, eye contact can add a deep intensity to a sexual scene. But, just like with other non-verbal communication, we can’t just make

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eye contact, but also have to receive and return our partner’s gaze. In a similar sense, the chemistry increases when we are able to pick up on our partner’s body language and nuances that might be non-verbal. This allows us to subtly determine if our partner isn’t “into it” and make changes to our approach or ask them what they want. A huge part of communication that leads to connection is feeling heard, whether we’re speaking verbally or with our bodies. Finding someone who listens — who is attuned to us — can turn “just sex” into an experience filled with passion, fun, excitement and extreme pleasure. Back to the Lab

Depending on the relationship, like in a one night stand, the immediate sexual chemistry might be everything. If it’s not there, you might decide to give it one more try, or just move on. In longer-term relationships, the chemistry might be there immediately, it might wax and wane, or take longer to develop initially. Determining how important the sexual chemistry is for the relationship varies from person to person and relationship to relationship. Other relationship factors such as passion, attraction, eroticism, level of commitment, love and intimacy will

influence whether we want to turn up the heat or let things fizzle out. If both partners are only interested in a short-term sexual relationship and there’s no chemistry, chances are it’ll be a deal breaker. But, if both partners are interested in commitment and other aspects of the relationship feel satisfying, they might decide to give their sex life more time to develop and grow. After the initial stages of sexual attraction and infatuation-type love, the chemistry might decrease, but then months or years later reappear hotter than before! While we can’t make sexual chemistry happen spontaneously, understanding it can help us make decisions about our sexual and romantic relationships. Sometimes sexual chemistry is important, other times we may decide it’s not the biggest factor in our relationship and feel perfectly fine with that. It can take us by surprise; our advice is simply to enjoy it when you experience it! Check us out next week as we explore the art of the cunning linguists. Listen up Thursday night as we talk sex on WPGU 107.1! Tune in at 10 p.m. If you’re new to campus, then Jo & Ross haven’t heard from you yet. Send them your sex questions to buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com.

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AND ANOTHER THING ...

by MICHAEL COULTER

Sweeter than expected Reevaluating the art of festival-going I’m generally not much of a festival guy. Even on the rare occasions that I am sort of festive, it’s not really because of a festival. Festivals are usually hot and crowded, and there’s virtually no way I can wrap my mind around the concept of actually participating in a festival, let alone enjoying one. Each year, I toy with the idea of going to the Taste of Champaign or the Champaign County Fair, but each year I never really seriously consider it. By the time the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival rolls around, I figure it’s best to go 3-for-3 in missing local gatherings. This past Saturday, I sucked it up and headed to Urbana, and I have to say, as much as it pains me to admit it, I had a really good time. A few years ago I wrote a column pointing out that I wouldn’t attend the Sweetcorn Festival until they changed the named to the Sweet Porn Festival and focused primarily on adult entertainment. Apparently this concept never took off, but I was still determined to stand my ground. This year seemed like it was going to be yet another chapter in my silent, ineffective protest.

we could walk to downtown Urbana. When it was getting close to 9 o’clock and plenty dark, we decided to begin making our way to the concert. Walking through the streets of Urbana made me feel like I was in high school again, possibly doing something I wasn’t supposed to be doing. I can’t remember many other instances where I was in a pack of people after dark on a city street. We weren’t dangerous, but I sort of felt that way. Soul Asylum began their first song just as we were approaching the back of the stage. I actually jogged a little bit to get there quicker. It’s amazing how a few beers and loud music will inspire someone like me to get excited. The stage was pretty big and there were all kinds of folks packed in there. I have to say though, it wasn’t just shoulder-to-shoulder and there was plenty of room to move around. It sounded really good, and it turns out I know a hell of a lot more Soul Asylum songs than I thought I did. It was tough to tell if everyone was into it, but most people seemed to be having a pretty good time. After a few songs, we really felt it was time to go ahead and get some more beer. This initially seemed like a fairly easy proposition. All we had to do was follow just about anyone who was leaving the stage and they would A few years ago I wrote a column pointing lead us to the Promised Land. We found a beer truck right out that I wouldn’t attend the Sweetcorn off the bat, but when we approached the table we were Festival until they changed the named informed we needed to buy to the Sweet Porn Festival and focused tickets, which we could then exchange for beer. This is the primarily on adult entertainment. kind of thing that usually rubs Apparently this concept never took off, me the wrong way, but I’ve proven many times that I will but I was still determined to stand my go to great lengths for a beer, ground. This year seemed like it was going so I continued on. We stood in line for tickets, and then stood to be yet another chapter in my silent, in another line for a wristband that was also required to purineffective protest. chase an adult beverage. People were talking about it more this year though, This quest made that Lord of the Rings movie seem and I realized I might be about ready to crack. “Hey, sort of candyass in comparison, but I have to say evyou should go. It’s the Sweetcorn Festival and Soul eryone taking care of us was pretty nice and happy. Asylum is playing.” I wasn’t super excited about the And we eventually got the beers, so it’s hard to be concept of smearing salt and butter on my face on a critical of the process. I will say, though, that I would hot summer day, but I was assured I wouldn’t have have preferred a simpler exchange. We made it back to actually eat corn if I attended. For some reason I to our previous spot without much problem, and we just assumed it was some sort of rule. Still, I always were pretty set up for the rest of the show. sort of liked Soul Asylum, so that part was intriguing When the last song had played, I felt really good enough to make me consider it. “Hey, they got beer about the evening. I felt this way right up to the there, too.” That was really the only other thing I point when I walked into a portable toilet. Those needed to hear. Having beer available makes just things are like hot, stinky ovens, and they make about anything I can imagine tolerable, so I decided peeing your pants seem like an almost viable opI was in for the festival. tion. I know they’re necessary and functional, but Even though there was beer available at the fes- I also have to say I’ve never seen anyone walk out tival, we felt it was a sound idea to go ahead and of one with a big smile on their face. We walked back to the house and sat around in have a few beers ahead of time, just to be safe. We sat around in my buddy’s backyard for the the backyard for a while. There was a little breeze pre-party, and I was possibly excited about the and I could tell I had a good time. I was as surprised upcoming evening. He lived close enough that as anyone. It’s nice to be festive every so often. 20

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