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EDITOR’S NOTE SAMANTHA BAKALL
If you’ve ever sat in class and not paid attention (admit it, we’ve all done it), the things that you’re occupying your attention with are usually a million times funnier than they are when you aren’t restrained to an awkward, squeaky, too small desk that’s being kicked by your neighbor. But because you’re attempting to hide your laughter from a) everyone around you and b) your professor, holding in the giggles can become unbearable. I seem to find myself in this position a lot. Take today for example. I was sitting in one of my classes when all of a sudden, this ridiculous conversation between the managing editor, Nick, the music editor, Evan, and I happened on Facebook. What started as a simple conversation about the arrival of Seth Meyers coming to Illinois turned into a Halloween costume contest/Kane/Chyna/DQ/ Blizzaster/Don Quixote conversation that lasted the majority of an hour and probably caused Nick to be late for class (sorry), though I think he stuck around of his own volition, so it really was his fault. How we ever got there, I’m not really sure. All I do know is, as we were supposed to be seriously discussing an article of literature, I was awkwardly smiling in the back of the room, desperately trying to hide my giggles from my professor who was eagerly looking for people to call on for their opinions. “What’s mine?” you ask? That trying to set up interviews with comedians while we attempt to portray comedians is a really funny idea, and that “a-blizza-zing” doesn’t quite have the nuance I’d like it to have in describing confetti cake blizzards from DQ (All the good “blizzard” words were used up when Chicago was left with buckets of snow. And none of those really encompassed how epic confetti cake blizzards were, anyways). I’ve decided to make it my goal for at least the next three months to really pay attention in class. When I can’t, my other goal will be to successfully hide fits of laughter from everyone. One day, I will hopefully join the ranks of those who managed to completely mask all emotions from the people around them, while joyfully crying from laughter inside. Until then, I’ll probably stick to my awkward smiling and coughing fits. They work. Most of the time.
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Early sunsets, shimmering orange, yellow and red leaves, and brisk, sweater weather mark the beginning of fall in CU. After a long, hot summer, CU is ready to celebrate the beginning of cooler weather with seasonal events and foods. Visit the Urbana Farmer’s Market to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables that signify the start of fall: bright orange pumpkins fill the back of trucks (almost) ready to be carved, shiny, crisp apples lie waiting to be made into pies and sticky-sweet caramel corn sits seductively, fit for snacking. Or, if you like to be a little more hands-on, get up close and personal with the season and head to Curtis Orchard where you can pick apples, purchase their delicious apple doughnuts, fritters and cider and peruse the other selection of Illinois and fall garb. Find a bunch of people and sit in that big chair! Don’t forget to see some goats either. They’re real friendly, even if they try to eat your shirt. Once the leaves really start to fall, make sure to bring back the nostalgia and jump in a leaf pile or two. If you can manage, try and go on a leaf pile crawl! Whoever jumps in the most piles wins! If getting your fright on tickles your fancy, the Wesley Foundation hosts a haunted house that’ll be sure to scare your pants off. It runs from Oct. 25-28 from 7-11 p.m. Whatever you do, enjoy the beautiful weather and have a great time! COVER DESIGN Lauren Blackburn EDITOR IN CHIEF Samantha Bakall MANAGING EDITOR Nick Martin ART DIRECTOR Michael Zhang COPY CHIEF Drew Hatcher PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Zach Dalzell IMAGE EDITOR Zach Dalzell PHOTOGRAPHERS Animah Boakye, Constantine Roman,
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» Mean looking dogs: When I was 9, I rode my bike down the block; without provocation, a scary German Shepard barked at me. I threw my bike to the ground and ran all the way home (in reterospect, this doesn’t make sense, but as a nine-year-old, turning around fast was probably hard). I still don’t like being around any dog bigger than a football. » Epilogue: “What a great ending! ... hey, wait a second! Oh no! Extraneous information!” -- What I Say to 90% of Epilogues. Get your shit together, Epilogues! Don’t you understand the power of ambiguous understatement? My imagination could have filled in those gaps! (notable exception: Harry Potter 7 [lol jk]) » Murderous Brides Out for Revenge! I thought I left her for dead at the altar, but I was wrong! She’s back and looking for retribution! Watch as she tries to kill me with swords, kung fu, poisoned champagne, and eventually suffocating me to death as I’m trapped in a crawl space! Damn you, French temptress! I will never escape your cold allure!
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WEEK AHEAD AMPHIBIANS VS REPTILES Sept. 22 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway, U. Can you tell the difference between a lizard and a salamander? I bet you can’t. Not many people can. But that’s okay because Anita Purves Nature Center in Urbana is hosting Amphibians vs Reptiles, an event centered on learning the difference between these classes of creepy crawlers. Start the day inside the Center learning about snakes and turtles and then hit the trails to try and find some real-life salamanders. ecause you’ll be braving the elements, make sure you dress for the weather (and bring some snacks! you might get hungry out there!) Anyone ages three and up can attend for a mere $6. —Arts & Entertainment Editor, Jessica Bourque
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Pilot Report Cards
buzz grades six new fall TV shows.
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elevision pilots have a reputation for being universally awful. In the past, shows such as Glee, Breaking Bad, Twin Peaks and The Wire have been able to rise above the standard and produce a window into what the viewers are in for. A successful pilot should set up the show’s premise or mythology, gracefully introduce the characters and give us a taste of what’s to come next. In the film Pulp Fiction, Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent (John Travolta) have a discussion about pilots, saying some get made into shows while others become nothing. It might be too early to tell which shows will find a long-term place in your weekly schedule or space on your DVR queue. For now, we took out our red pen and examined six new shows that will be premiering during the fall television season. The Mindy Project Premise: Mindy Kaling, best known as Kelly on The Office, stars as a hopelessly romantic ob-gyn. Once an introvert, finding solace in Julia Roberts rom-coms, she is now 31, and not in a fairytale relationship. So of course, delivering uninsured babies and dates with Ed Helms seem like the path to righteousness. What We Like: The show was completely unafraid to have the male lead tell Mindy that she needs to lose 15 pounds. Or moments like when Mindy says, “Maybe I’ll do one of those ‘Eat Pray Love’ things? Ugh, I don’t want to pray... forget it. I’ll just die alone.” BUZZ Call it self-deprecating, THURSDAY or too Bridesmaids-like — it simply works. SEPTEMBER 20 What Wecorp Don’t: note...keep this same size always It’s difficult to discern if this show is just meant 1 X 5.417of Mindy Kaling’s already to be a hyperbole super-popular 1/8thTwitter page feed and memoir book. Sure, it’s okay to draw from experience, but, hello, the main character is named Mindy, too! Hey, Seinfeld and 30 Rock made it work. Final Grade: A Elementary Premise: Sherlock Holmes (Johnny Lee Miller) is an addict and former consultant to the Scotland Yard. Ex-surgeon Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) is hired by Holmes’ father as his sober companion. Together they form an unlikely team that solves mysteries in New York City. What We Like: The show has a very distinct American vibe that’ll clearly separate it from the BBC Sherlock series. Lucy Liu as Joan Watson is excellent and makes it clear that she won’t stand for any of Sherlock’s nonsense. Johnny Lee Miller as Sherlock plays the asshole with a heart of gold adeptly and with much more heart than asshole. What We Don’t: I don’t know if this is the result of being on CBS, but it felt a little too much like their other crime procedurals. I’m hoping in the upcoming weeks that the show really steps its game up regarding the mystery of the week. Final Grade: B+
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Revolution Premise: Revolution is a sci-fi drama produced by Hollywood big shot J.J. Abrams. Electronic technology as a whole has been wiped out, and the world falls out of order and into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Set 15 years after the mysterious power outage, the world has slipped into an anarchy where militia rule and people are equipped with crossbows. Ignore the fact that the whole plot sounds a bit too familiar. What We Like: Chicago seems to play a pretty central role in the show’s plot, so yes, getting to see Mother Nature smother itself over the downtown area is pretty great. My favorite character so far would have to be Uncle Miles with his oneman-army combat skills. A troubled past and nonchalant attitude goes a long way. What We Don’t: Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos) is a little too melodramatic for my liking. Personally, I prefer to see Jennifer Lawrence shooting arrows at people. Also, I wasn’t a huge fan of the love angle between Nate and Charlie. I mean, there’s better ways to attract a pre-teen market, NBC — right? Final Grade: B+ Go On Premise: Ryan King (Matthew Perry) is a radio sportscaster whose wife has recently passed away. Although Ryan is eager to get back to work as a snarky commentator, Ryan’s boss fears he has not properly dealt with his grief. He forces Ryan to attend group therapy sessions where he joins a circle of oddball characters. What We Like:
Matthew Perry has a remarkable ability to charm while playing characters that are complete jerks. The show hinges upon his performance, and he delivers in just the right way. The show’s premise nicely allows for sincerity when drama is needed to give kooky characters a little more weight. What We Don’t: Group therapy has been the stage for comedy a thousand times over, reflected in some of the pilot’s completely tired jokes. That — plus having to tiptoe the dangerous line between joking about grief and just being mean — proves that Go On has a bit of a rough road ahead. Final Grade: B Ben and Kate Premise: Ben and Kate is a feel good comedy about two siblings. Kate is a single mom, and Ben is a free spirit who comes and goes as he pleases. While Kate works at a bar and raises her daughter, Ben’s colorful personality is constantly creating chaos and excitement for everyone around him. What We Like: Nat Faxon’s character, Ben Fox, is rather amusing. Faxon recently won an Academy Award for cowriting the screenplay for The Descendants. He is no stranger to good entertainment and proves to audiences he can make you laugh with his acting ability as well as his writing. What We Don’t: I had to try to find something I didn’t enjoy. If I have to pick, I will say Dakota Johnson’s character, Kate. There are some instances where her attempt at being humorous falls into the category of reaching. However, I am anxious to see if she can prove me wrong. Final Grade: B
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September 20 - 26, 2012
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Global Lens Film Series comes to Champaign
by Jessica Bourque
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hampaign and Urbanaites can explore the world without leaving city limits thanks to this year’s installment of the Global Lens Film Series being held at both the University YMCA on Wright Street and Parkland College. Champaign is one of 35 cities nationwide participating in the series. Global Lens is organized by the Global Film Initiative, a group devoted to promoting cross-cultural understanding through the medium of film. Each of these narrative feature films is selected from a different country of origin; this year’s films hail from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Rwanda and Turkey. “You are really seeing some of the best cinema these countries have to offer,” said Ann Rasmus, program director for Art at the Y. This is the fourth year that the University YMCA has hosted the Global Lens Series thanks to funding secured by the Center for Global Studies. All films will be shown on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the University YMCA. Though you have missed the series’ first three films, here’s a look at the upcoming seven yet to be screened. Sept. 26 | THE FINGER (El Dedo) Director: Sergio Teubal | Argentina | 2011| 93 minutes | Spanish, with subtitles in English This dramatic comedy opens in a remote Argentinian village that has officially become a town after the birth of its 501st citizen, and subsequently, the race for town mayor becomes heated. A rivalry begins between Hidalgo, a charming local scion who is overly ambitious for the position, and Baldomero, the town’s adored leader who thinks Hidalgo is up to no good. But when Baldomero turns up dead, his brother vows revenge, saving his severed finger in a jar as a remembrance. But the finger becomes a symbol of justice, motivating the people to fight corrupt politics and strive for a true democracy. The film is based on real life events and directed by Sergio Teubal, a native of Buenos Aires. The Finger is Teubal’s first feature length film, preceded by a few short films including a critically acclaimed short, “To Daddy.” Oct. 3| GREY MATTER (Matière Grise) Director: Kivu Ruhorahoza | Rwanda | 2011 | 100 minutes | Kinyarwanda and French, with subtitles in English Director Kivu Ruhorahoza writes a movie within a movie for this metafictional drama. Ruhorahoza’s film parallels his own life as it centers on Balthazar, a determined young Rwandan filmmaker in the process of making his first feature film, “The Cycle of the Cockroach.” The film within this film is about a brother and sister grappling with the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Yvan, the brother, is suffering from severe posttraumatic stress disorder and copes by working as a wind chime artist. Balthazar cannot secure funding for his film and begins rashly borrowing money from questionable lenders to continue its production. Grey Matter floats between the realities of each of its characters to show how art can breathe meaning and salvation into the lives of those devastated by extreme political violence.
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The film has received positive reviews from both The New Yorker and The New York Times. Oct. 10 | MOURNING (Soog) Director: Morteza Farshbaf | Iran | 2011 | 85 minutes | Persian, with subtitles in English Subtitles are a necessity for this Iranian film, not only because of the Persian language barrier, but also because the two main characters, Kamran and Sharareh, are deaf. The film takes place almost entirely in the couple’s SUV while they drive their nephew, Arshia, to his parents’ funeral (who died in a car accident the night before). The couple is waiting to tell Arshia the terrible news and spend the trip debating whether or not to adopt their now-orphaned nephew. Little do they know, Arshia can read their lips and precisely understands the scope of the situation. The cinematography of Mourning is absolutely stunning, and while the film doesn’t delve very deep into Iranian cultural practices, it does give viewers a realistic peak at Iran’s breathtaking landscape. Like many of the other filmmakers in this series, this is Farshbaf’s first feature film. Oct. 17 | PEGASUS (Pegase) Director: Mohamed Mouftakir | Morocco | 2010 | 104 minutes | Arabic, with subtitles in English Pegasus is the story of Rihanna, a seemingly deranged woman found rambling the streets, who is assigned to Zineb, an overworked and emotionally drained psychiatrist. We hear Rihanna mumble unintelligibly about “The Lord of the Horse,” which we later find out, via flashback, refers to her tyrannical father who was the chief horseman of his tribe. We also see that he raised Rihanna as a son to keep alive his legacy. As more details
about Rihanna’s past unfold, Zineb is reminded of his own repressed emotions, sending him down a delusional path filled with fear and denial. This amazing psychological thriller sheds light on the complex reality for women of the Maghreb. It won the Golden Stallion at the 2011 Panafrican Film and Television Festival and has received much critical acclaim. Oct. 24 | THE PRIZE (El Premio) Director: Paula Markovitch | Argentina | 2011 | 99 minutes | Spanish, with subtitles in English A fascist regime threatens to take control of Argentina in this autobiographical drama. Lucia, a mother living with her daughter, 7-year-old Cecilia, in Buenos Aires, fears the takeover and flees the city to hide in a dilapidated cottage on the desolate dunes of an Argentine beach. Life at the cottage is slow and stoic with Cecilia’s mother glued to the radio, listening for news about the violent takeover and waiting for word about Cecilia’s missing father. Cecilia, bored by her drab new life, joins a nearby school. But even her idyllic school is corrupted by the impending political crisis when her teacher volunteers the class for a nationalist writing contest sponsored by the army — the group very likely responsible for Cecilia’s father’s disappearance and the death of her cousin. The film features mesmerizing performances by both Lucia and Cecilia and offers an engrossing commentary on children’s innocence in bleak times. Oct. 31 | QARANTINA Director: Oday Rasheed | Iraq | 2010 | 90 minutes | Arabic, with subtitles in English Qarantina tells the story of a broken Iraqi family who is hard up for money and resorts to renting out the upstairs of their Baghdad
home to a hired assassin. The family’s patriarch, Salih, is a curmudgeon thanks to the stresses of the Iraqi War and occupation. When his daughter Meriam becomes pregnant, she hides the trauma from her father and refuses to speak, only furthering his anger. Meriam finds solace in her stepmother Kerima, Salih’s second wife, who tries to help Meriam with her sensitive predicament. Kerima is also tangled up in an affair with the nameless hitman living in their house, taking the familial tension to another level. Qarantina beautifully shows the shocked and moody atmosphere of a war-torn Iraq through the trials of this family. Nov. 7 | TOLL BOOTH (Gise Memuru) Director: Tolga Karaçelik | Turkey | 2010 | 96 minutes | Turkish, with subtitles in English No job could be quite as monotonous as that of a toll booth worker; viewers see the banality of one such worker play out on screen in Tolga Karacelik’s debut film, Toll Booth. The film centers on Kenan, a toll booth worker who has earned the nickname “The Robot” for his machine-like approach to his job, moving cars through his gate faster than all of his coworkers. But Kenan is on the verge of malfunction. Between caring for his ailing father every night and working a new booth on a tired, deserted country road, Kenan is unsatisfied with his life and headed for a nervous breakdown. A flirtatious fling with a woman who drives past his booth everyday could either be Kenan’s salvation or the final push to send him over the edge. Toll Booth is a tragic tribute to lost dreams with searing sadness piercing a majority of the frames. buzz
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An agnostic goes to church
One buzz writer explores her town’s religious offerings
by Maggie Su
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esley United Methodist Church is a landmark. Located in the heart of campus on the corner of Green Street and Mathews Avenue, it is impossible to miss the church spire rising high above the campus buildings and telephone poles. For many students lost in text messages or dancing to “Gangnam Style,” it gets passed by easily. But for me, the church’s presence was indispensable. As a freshman walking from Grainger Library back to the dorms at 3 a.m., I used the light of the tall tower as a compass to guide me to safety and a warm bed. That being said, I was close to peeing my pants when I walked up the steps of Wesley on a recent rainy Sunday morning. As I was embarrassingly ignorant of all the major religions, I was walking into a completely different world when I decided to explore this town’s religious aspects. The fog added to the illusion, accentuating the beautiful, dark details of the church’s Neo-Gothic stone architecture. I walked through the glass doors feeling nervous, sleepy and slightly like a hipster version of Minnie Mouse in my collared polka dot dress. Immediately, a smiling woman eager to welcome new visitors gave me a name tag. Despite her friendliness and the warmth of the airy chapel space, I remained anxious. I looked about me, wondering if anyone could smell the stench of my skepticism. When the service began, the pews were full and the room dead silent. From the first note of the
organ, I knew I was in the presence of something powerful. As I sang off-key, repeated prayers and simply listened to the pastor’s impassioned sermon, I felt an overwhelming reverence. Based on faith and love, people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds had gathered to think about God at 9 a.m. This was not a random collection of people, but rather, a community. For a natural loner, the idea of participating as a group in religious thought had always seemed counter-intuitive to me. Yet there was no discomfort felt in sharing time and space with each other for a very personal examination of their relationship with God. Indeed, there was a portion of the service dedicated to greeting those seated close to you. As soon as I had risen from my seat, a middle-aged woman with a large smile came over to introduce herself, shook my hand and complimented my dress. It was a simple kindness, yet it stuck with me long after the hour of worship. After attending this thought-provoking service, I had to ask myself: Why have I never done this before? Heading into my third year at the University, I had never set foot in a campus church before my adventure at Wesley United Methodist. And I’m not the only one. In a comprehensive UCLA study, 52 percent of students reported going to church regularly before college, but by their junior year, this statistic had dropped to 29 percent. Yet in that same study, 76 percent of undergraduate students reported that they
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want a spiritual life. Why does there exist such a large disconnect between student’s desires and their reality? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. But with the polarization of politics, it can be easy to forget that religion is not just a symbol, weapon or threat. The rich complexity of major religions cannot be boiled down into catchphrases. The number of misrepresentations and oftentimes blatant lies in the media are astounding. The only way to avoid perpetuating stereotypes is to educate yourself. What you discover may surprise you.
For all you skeptics wincing over this article, do not worry. I am not trying to shove religion down your throats or assert that spirituality holds all the answers. I certainly do not disown the secular values I was brought up with and live by today. But if college is truly the most experimental phase in our lives, religion should play a role in our exploration, whether it is Christianity, Islam, Judaism or any other religious or spiritual teaching. For in its purest form, religion possesses the ability to touch something deeper than the mind. It is a fundamental examining of the human soul. And that is nothing to scoff at.
One buzz writer’s experience at the 2012 Pride Fest
by Jagie Daya
Two Fridays ago I was among the massive crowd of people attending Urbana’s third annual Pride Fest, which took place in and around Lincoln Square Mall. If you were among that crowd of people, then you already know what I am about to say: It was simply fabulous. The crowd was enthusiastic, the food was delicious and the performances and events that took place were electrifying, to say the least. With performances ranging from The Mourning After, a local band that combines indie, rock and acoustic to make their own hybrid sound, to Jariko, a musician who mixes pop and techno to attract and excite a crowd, the attendees seemed more than pleased to have been exposed to these different music stylings. Venus Kuo, a sophomore studying integrative biology at the University, had nothing but positive things to say about Jariko. “I thought it was very lively and he was really good and was good at pumping everyone up,” Kuo said. Toward the end of the night was the drag show, which was by far my favorite part of the entire festival aside from the outrageous drunk man in skintight, ripped black jeans and a muscle shirt who came up, wrapped his arm around me, whispered “I love tacos and glitter” and proceeded to dance around crazily while laughing (if you’re reading this, thank you for making my night so much better). 6
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But I digress. The drag show was amazing. All of the participants, drag queens and kings, lip-synced to popular artists like Katy Perry and Beyonce while dancing around the stage and wearing the most frilly and fantastic costumes. A very sassy Leiloni Stars, who was the host, introduced performers such as Freddie Fahrenheit, who exuded dominance and definitely electrified the crowd, and Aurora LamontCarrington, who lip-synced to Katy Perry’s “Firework” and delivered a very uplifting performance. Some people in the audience, a number of men surprisingly, were even teary-eyed while she worked the stage. The drag show was interrupted when I found myself being pushed outside by a few of my friends, only to be thrown into the adult foam party that was taking place in the parking lot. Excuse my ignorance, but I was under the impression that a foam party consisted of just foam, and I wouldn’t be soaked after. Well, imagine my surprise when I dragged myself out of the pile of suds only to find my pants weighed down with soapy water and my phone glitching slightly. Either way, I was way too excited in the meantime because that was my very first foam party, and what better way to spend it than with the pride community who, in my opinion, always throws the most amazing events.
Drag king Freddie Fahrenheit performs in Urbana's Lincoln Square Mall during the CU Pride Fest Photo by Nathalie Rock.
All in all, CU Pride Fest was amazing, but not just because of the foam party and the entertainment. It was that much better because of the fact that everyone was included and everyone was so friendly with one another. I felt that, compared to other festivals I’d been to like Pride Parade in Chicago this past summer, I could actually participate instead of standing on the side watching people wave at me from floats. The best thing about Pride Fest was that you are actually involved, and they really made that much effort to make you feel
wanted and included instead of being a bystander, which is the whole point of the LGBT community to begin with. CU Pride Fest, in my opinion, definitely had another successful year and from what some of my upperclassman friends have told me about the previous Pride Fests, they’re just getting better and better. All I can say is that I can’t wait until next year, and hopefully CU Pride Fest just becomes more and more popular as the years go on and more people make the effort to go to such an amazing festival.
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The Red report
September 20 - 26, 2012
Freshmen finding their fashion sense on campus
by Johnny Red
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University of Illinois can be stylish, depending on the time of day,” said Kyle Deininger, senior in business, about his experience at Illinois. This statement truly captures the essence of the casual and comfortable style that is worn by most students during the day and the more fashion-forward looks sported during the night. The culture on campus promotes practicality during the day because of the demanding weekday. But the truly fashionable moments come later in the evening when students want to look good just in case they “accidentally bump” into their hot lab partner on Green Street. Peter Carey, freshman in mechanical engineering, gladly spoke about his experience. “We had to wear uniforms every day at school, so personal style was never a big issue. There was nothing out of the ordinary,” Carey said. “Most people I have seen look put together for class, but comfortable. As for nightlife, it seems as if Ralph Lauren is a staple in most closets.” Bobby Yarmahmoudi, freshman in economics, agreed with Carey’s statement. “I come from a pretty diverse school in that many different nationalities and cultures were represented and many of them wore cultural related items,” Yarmahmoudi said. “The school also housed skaters and the people forever in
workout clothes, but no one was preppy and here it seems that the look is popular.” Erick Ontiveros, freshman in the DGS, has been impressed with the style he has seen on campus. “People seem to have a ‘cool casual style’ during the day — very laid back and comfortable,” Ontiveros said. “Then at night, brands and labels tend to make an appearance.” All of the guys agreed that they would like to imitate some of the trends themselves while avoiding becoming a walking street sign for Ralph. “I like to thrift and play with style,” Ontiveros said. “I think I have enjoyed buying clothes and dressing myself because I am an artist. I think the influences from the city have had an effect on my personal style.” In contrast to the others, Carey mentioned that because he had to wear a uniform, he never developed a personal aesthetic. “When out to parties outside of school, nothing was out of the normal; no one had tremendous style,” he said. “But I hope to change that for myself soon.” Owen Blythe, sophomore in chemical engineering, provided perspective after a year at Illinois. “My school was similar in that everyone dressed well,” Blythe said. “But I think since starting here, I have started to dress up more
and put forth more of an effort. I have started to thrift, because it’s cheap, and I have found some good steals.” As guys enter college, they put more effort into appearances because they’re exposed to others who follow trends and look put together — when need be. Campus fashion walks a thin line between conservative, yet preppy or more hipster-influenced by Urban Outfitters. Deininger described his experience coming from high school. “I didn’t have much style. I wore just American Eagle, and after people-watching on the Quad, I started to develop my style. As I became more involved on campus...a gradual upgrade in my clothing happened, especially when I started internships.” There are many different ways a guy can express his style. From guys who only wear shirts they get for free at events to the stylish elite who have 10 different memberships to online sample outlets, the new freshmen are a great representation because of the wide range of style worn by these fresh faces. The atmosphere on campus allows for students to thrive and grow, and hopefully their fashion sense changes during the years here as well because it’s nice to stand out in a crowd of 40,000.
Freshmen fashion. Photo by Qi Yu
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Takin’ it Back
Records & records at Go Retro. Photo by Constantin Roman
Go Retro brings forgotten items back to the future by Ross White
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ippies and hipsters rejoice, your deliverance has arrived. Go Retro is open at last. On Aug. 29, four years in the making and ten years into their lives together, Matthew Peckham and Erin Barkley were finally ready to welcome the community into their “time-warp capsule.” Go Retro, located at 118 E. University and open 11-6, Wednesday-Saturday, deals in 60s, 70s and 80s vintage clothing, records, collectibles, jewelry, art, action figures and countless more hip items. The store is tailored for U of I students interested in the unique and funky, but Peckham and Barkley both expressly stated there is something for everyone. “We tried to gear towards students, but we have a lot of art and decorations for all generations to enjoy,” said Peckham. ”You’re always going to appeal to somebody. I want to appeal to everybody.” Although a long and arduous process, the opening of Go Retro was a labor of love. Peckham and Barkley have been together for 10 years, spending nearly all
of them engulfed in the world of retro items. Without hesitation, and nearly in unison, Peckham and Barkley said, “Over the last 10 years, we’ve shopped at every flea market, antique show, junk shop and thrift store within 400 miles.” “It’s been 10 years of inventory development,” Barkley quipped. “Matthew is a shopaholic.” Last August, Go Retro tantalized potential clientele with a sign claiming the store would open later that month. But as August drifted into September, the sign disappeared. Days, then weeks, then months went by with no word from the, at that point, mysterious owners of the coolest store that never was. A year later, and two weeks of business under the belt, Peckham and Barkley can light-heartedly reminisce. With a somewhat sheepish grin, they gave two reasons for the delay. “We’re trying to run a couple businesses,” said Peckham, who continues his work in real estate sales and appraisals outside of Go Retro. “We have to pick our battles. Anymore we only want
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to do complete, nice estate sales and appraisals. We’re juggling three different businesses.” On top of trying to open a brand new store while still appraising and buying estates, they also had to worry about stocking Go Retro. “The past four years, we started to buy our inventory,” Peckham said. “To set it all up and amass inventory — extra inventory, too — is difficult ... Vintage clothing is hard to find. Good records are hard to find. Once we’re open, we won’t have time to go out and find more stuff.” Vintage clothing may be hard to come by, but Barkley, the store manager and self-professed “queen” of Go Retro (her tiara sits behind the counter), brings 20 years of retail experience to the business, and both are everything short of certified experts in the vintage clothing field. “I was a bachelor for so long before I met Erin. My disposable income went to clothes,” said Peckham. “We all wore it in the 70s. I’ve bought and sold it ever since.” Their selection of clothing ranges from 1930sstyle flapper dresses to 70s disco shirts, including men’s and women’s hats, shoes, jackets and overcoats. With little effort, someone could reinvent themselves as a Saturday Night Fever-era John Travolta, but mixing and matching across various decades and genres is strongly encouraged. “There are no fashion rules; blending genres is totally in,” Barkley said. Their expertise stretches across many fields, but Peckham and Barkley needed a little help from their friends to get by. Peckham hired Don Boske, owner of BackBeats Records in Rantoul, to price all of Go Retro’s records, and Barkley, not accustomed to dealing with technology in the vintage and collectible business, asked their friends at the Furniture Lounge to assist them in setting up a system to take credit cards. Peckham is no stranger to the antique business. After moving around as a child, including a stint in England during his “formative years,” his mom decided to open an antique store. From there, it grew to not just consume his life but become it, eventually culminating in the opening of Go Retro. “We had a consignment shop selling partial estates. When my mom retired, we started work-
ing on this about four years ago. We live nearby — my parents own the building. I’ve lived here off and on since I was a teenager. It’s a family business; it’s been my only job. (Working in the shop) is the first time I’ve had an hourly job,” said Peckham. Once his mother retired, Peckham and Barkley were given the store to start work on Go Retro. He began by adding display cases and doing the infrastructure of the store. They then had to switch out the entire inventory, transforming it from the old consignment shop to a place they refer to as a “time capsule, all about nostalgia.” Alternating inventory from the old store to the new appears to have grown on Peckham and Barkley. They hope the switch out is not a oneoff occurrence. “What we want to do is every three months rotate our stock, take out different things and bring in a whole different set of items. We want people to have something new to see,” Peckham said. Gesturing around the room, he added, “A group of stuff here, there, there, over there.” Like any collector worth his salt, Peckham’s goal is to show off the fruit of his years spent hunting and gathering. “I’ve amassed so much stuff over the years,” he said. “I want other people to appreciate it. I would hate for it to sit in a box.” Their blood, sweat and tears have resulted in a store full of the impossibly cool and owners who have a deep knowledge of the how and why behind it all. “We know the most about the inventory; we know the history behind it,” Peckham said. “It’s good to know the historical significance.” The enthusiasm of Go Retro’s owners is not lost in their wealth of knowledge or years of industry experience. They are in the store to have a good time and genuinely enjoy the customers. “A kid came in all in brown, in like a little Harry Potter jacket,” Peckham said. “He bought a Star Wars helmet, and then drove away down the sidewalk on his 3-speed, wearing his new Anakin Skywalker helmet. It looked like something out of Wallace and Gromit.” The joy they got from telling that story was apparent: “This is a place we wanted to be fun.”
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something about that floor!
album review
★★★★★
Grizzly bear - Shields
by Tyler Durgan
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rizzly Bear may have been the biggest break-out band of 2009-2010, thanks to its third full-length Veckatimest. The lead single “Two Weeks” was heard everywhere from commercials to TV shows to sampling for numerous rap tracks. As a result, anticipation for the follow-up, titled Shields, has been swelling since the band’s return to the studio was first announced last spring. The album was leaked in late August, and NPR has been hosting an online stream of the record since earlier this month. This immense wave of public excitement for new Grizzly Bear material has already spurned a definite verdict. Thus, it would simply be irresponsible not to discuss this reaction in my review of the new record. Truly, everyone has heard Shields by now, so why not start with the complaints against the new record: none. That’s right. Grizzly Bear’s Shields just might be perfect, or damn near close to it. Shields will be a shoe-in on everyone’s “Best of the Year” lists, come December. It is a breath-taking musical tour-de-force highlighting the incredible talent of a band that very clearly knows its way around the plethora of sounds they’ve learned to create over the years. The album is all at once expansive yet intimate, powerful yet authentic, careful and absolutely beautiful. Shields opens with the grooving math-blues of “Sleeping Ute.” The massive crashes and toms collide with the swirling guitars to make the experience satisfyingly storm-like and calamitous. With the wandering vocals juxtaposed so sharply against the certainty of the guitar riffing, the imagery of the tossing, turning sea becomes fully, almost Photo used with permission from Grizzly Bear frighteningly apparent. But just before the listener drowns in the track’s layers of swelling guitars and percussion, the
reprieve comes and we move on to the next track. Arriving at the second track on the album, the reluctant ballad “Speak In Rounds,” we are greeted by vague synthesizer buzzing and an ominous bass line that alludes to the grandiose explosion that is to come. However, Grizzly Bear manages to not reach the climax of the song until it’s nearly finished, instead constantly building anticipation within the ever-developing showcase of guitars, keyboards and vocal prowess. The LP continues in a similar fashion of constant surprises and excellence, giving us both the parading introspection of “Yet Again” and the quiet rebuke of “The Hunt” in the same breath. Other highlights include the paranoid foreignness of “Gun-Shy,” a surrendering ode to the supremacy of nature marred by the shortcomings of humanity. Perhaps the epitome of Shields’s beauty, however, is the final seven-minute track “Sun In Your Eyes.” Constructed in very precise movements that alternate between calm self-reflection and aggressive explosions of piano and horns, the track manages to fit the entire essence of Shields within its duration. Much like Teddy Roosevelt famously advised, “Sun In Your Eyes” as well as Shields as a whole seems to “speak softly but carry a big stick” — Grizzly Bear is well-rehearsed, accessible indie pop, yet often critically unleashes its own mastery of angry, anthemic might. If their performance at Pygmalion next week is anywhere near as incredible as their new record, Grizzly Bear is sure to be the highlight of the festival. Grizzly Bear will perform at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Highdive’s Outdoor Annex Stage 1.
Raise your glass by Evan Lyman While drinking at The Iron Post, Dylan Heath had an epiphany. Soon after earning his journalism degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Heath realized that two beers was the perfect length of time for an interview. This revelation led to the birth of Two Beers With Dylan Heath, a live talk show at The Iron Post. Though the show has changed slightly (now it’s held at Mike ‘N’ Molly’s), in the two years since Heath’s realization, the basic premise remains the same. Heath features three guests from the community to talk to. The next episode of Two Beers will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. Buzz chatted with both Heath and producer Isaac Arms about the show, its history, and what to expect on Friday. » buzz: Who are some of your favorite guests from the past? Dylan Heath: So far we haven’t had a bad community guest, but last month’s guest was absolutely amazing. Champaign’s mayor, Don Gerard, was great. He laughed at my stupid jokes and answered my halfway intelligent questions. We try to stick with local guests who are doing something interesting, and it doesn’t hurt if we can educate people on new things. A few months ago we had the guys from Triptych Brewing, which is something I want everyone to know about, and something that fits with our show perfectly.
Isaac Arms: I very much enjoyed the mayor’s appearance. » buzz: Who are the guests for this week’s episode? IA: This week we have Pygmalion founder/producer Seth Fein, comedian Andrew Voris (our first repeat guest) and the band Anna Karenina/Anna Karina (who are appearing as a two-piece, though they will be in full three-piece form for Pygmalion). » buzz: Has it ever kind of fallen apart because of the beers and the laid-back nature of the show? DH: I like to have a handle on the community guest interviews, I prepare questions and try to maintain a serious demeanor. Sometimes they get a little goofy and go off the rails, and we have fun with that. The comedian interviews are where we go a little crazy. A good comedian is a lot of fun to interview because you can really ask them anything and they have something to say. It really will go anywhere. A few months ago, somehow, a comedian got me to call my lovely girlfriend a dick on stage. She still hasn’t forgiven me for that. » buzz: Since you guys started about 10 months ago, has anything changed in the set-up or execution of the show? DH: I wouldn’t have been able to start it without my original producer, Jeremiah Stanley. But Isaac has really taken things to the next level. He started helping book bands and comedians on a few shows and took over as head producer on the last show.
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IA: We’re changing a lot, a lot of little things. The main idea is the same: live-action, latenight format. We’ll pay homage to Johnny, try
to keep up with Conan and Craig, and have fun while representing and reflecting what’s happening in our community. buzz
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Pygmalion Interviews: The Henry Clay People by F. Amanda Tugade
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taying young isn’t easy, but wishing you were is. In 2005, while goofing around with his college buddies, Joey Siara got his brother and a couple of his roommates to form a band — The Henry Clay People. Seven years later and a couple months shy of turning 30, buzz got a little sentimental with Siara, who was backstage at Riot Fest, about staying 25 For the Rest of Our Lives and the band’s upcoming Pygmalion show on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Mike ‘N’ Molly’s. » buzz: How did the band get started? Joey Siara: I was in college up in Santa Barbara, and I was bored. I wanted to get my brother playing with me and a couple of my college roommates, and we kind of started a “joke” band. So, we started this kind of band, and eventually we started writing songs. We just kept getting offered to play at shows until it started to become a full time thing for us. That’s about it. » buzz: How did you come up with the name? JS: I was a history major in college, and Henry Clay ran for president several times and was a senator back in the 1800s, and it was just kind of this nerdy, historical reference that we came up with. We had a list of 10 shitty band names, and it was just one from the list of 10, and we just kind of said, OK, guess that’s good enough. It’s definitely not my favorite name. It stuck with us, and I just have to live with it. » buzz: You guys came out with an album called 25 For the Rest of Our Lives. Where did the idea come from? JS: So, I’m 29 right now, and I’m turning 30 in a couple months, but 25 was like the peak of our band for me — like, the peak year for me having fun and loving what I’m doing and, you know, not taking my life seriously, having no responsibilities, getting to go out and play shows whenever I want, you know, and my social life revolved around going to bars, playing rock ‘n’ roll music. 25 was like the purest form of fun for the band — because it was all about having fun and doing that. In the last couple of years, things have gotten heavier, more responsibilities, bills we have to pay, relationships that have kind of fallen apart. And so it’s looking back at what it means to be at that age of fewer responsibilities and how long can we sustain that, and how long should you sustain that before having to deal with the reality and responsibilities. » buzz: You guys have been around since 2005. How has your music evolved as you guys have gotten older? JS: It’s interesting because I feel like right now, 25 For the Rest of Our Lives went back to the music that we were making when we started the band. There was definitely a period, probably around 2009, where we kind of went on a classic rock binge. I was listening to way too much Mott the Hoople, way too much Rolling Stones. And I love those bands, obviously, but they do that kind of form of classic rock that obviously is better than how we can ever do it, but I think for a while I got hung up on that kind of embracing this classic rockness. When in reality, my heart and soul has always been with, you know, indie-rock and 10
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Henry Clay. Photo by Marcela Cussolin and used with permission from Henry Clay
pop-punk shit that I grew up listening to. So, that’s kind of where our band started. My buddies that were in bands were doing stuff that was playing like folkier classic-rock shit and somehow, it seeped into our music because of people we were hanging out with. After awhile, our music got a little boring. Finally, I think I have this thing, like, “screw it.” I want to play music that got me excited in the first place. That’s also what 25 is all about — just getting back and embracing the music that really evokes an emotion. » buzz: How would you describe your sound, then? From the articles that I’ve read, you’re described as indierock, classic rock and/or punk. JS: I still think it falls into indie-rock world. We’re definitely in that world. We sometimes get compared to the band like The Thermals, who also, I think, have that same problem of they’re not a straight up pop-punk band, but it’s definitely an easier term to throw out, kind of a blanket. I guess you could ask any band, and they’ll have a hard time giving you the genre that they belong to. I’ll just go ahead and say guitar-based indie-rock. » buzz: I read on your website that you guys aren’t “too fond” of making music videos. What’s up with that? JS: I think part of it is actually being in L.A. I mean, I can’t tell you how many people are musicians and actors and are so comfortable in front of the camera. The filmmaking aspect of being in a music video and of it being kind of a necessary evil to promote your band — I feel like people in L.A. focus too much attention on that, and I’ve always resisted it. It should be about the music and not about watching a band and their visual interpretation about the music ... And also, I just really hate being in front of the camera. » buzz: You’ve played at big festivals like Lollapalooza, Coachella, SXSW, and you guys went on tour with Silversun Pickups and Against Me! Out of all the shows that you’ve played at, all the festivals, which one has
been the most memorable? Your favorite? JS: In terms of shows, there’s a place in L.A. called The Satellite, used to be called Spaceland [that] we’ve played probably more than any other place. Our own bass player proposed to his girlfriend, who is now his wife, at one of our shows. We played like a New Year’s Eve show there, which in the history of my life will always be my most memorable show. Getting to play at Coachella was also super exciting for us because being that we’re from California, a lot of our friends and family were able to come out for that one. Lollapalooza was also amazing and a great experience, but not as many of our close family and friends can make it out to Chicago. » buzz: Earlier, you said that you created this band because you were in college and you were “bored.” Did you have a back-up plan in case this didn’t work out? JS: The whole thing was that I never thought of the band as anything else more than a hobby. So, anything that has happened with the band, I feel totally lucky, and I am very appreciative for everything that’s happened to the band because it is just like a hobby to me. I went to school, and I majored in history. Teaching was something that I’ve always wanted to do. I have a family full of educators. So, my plan was to go and teach history. That’s still my plan, once the wave of the band comes to an end. I will probably just go back and teach history and love it because that’s one of my passions. It’s funny. It’s weird because a part of the success of our band — especially in L.A. where people can be very career-oriented and driven to be in the spotlight — I think people liked our band a lot because they can tell that we were just doing this for fun, that we didn’t have any stars in our eyes. It just felt like, “Shit, this is better than hanging out and watching TV at home on a Wednesday night.” I think people appreciate it that we appreciated it, if that makes sense. When we get off this train or wave or whatever, I’ll be able to look back, I think, and
say that I got very lucky getting to do a hobby that I loved very much for a specific of amount of time, and then I get to move on with my life. » buzz: Do you have any rituals before you go out on stage? JS: No, we’re pretty unsuperstitious. For awhile, we had a tour manager that would make us, like, huddle up, and we would go around in a circle and we would say something that was bugging you that day — like “Aw, man, that taco I ate isn’t sitting well,” or some kind of grievance. That was like a fun and goofy thing, but we haven’t been doing that at all. I’m the least superstitious person. » buzz: You guys were on the road, getting to Chicago for Riot Fest. If you were to put an “on the road” playlist together, what type of music would be on it? JS: Typically, we have like our favorite records that we’ll play. We also listen to a lot of podcasts, but yesterday we were listening to a lot of Tom Wayne. What else was I listening to? I listened to a Fiery Furnaces record that I liked in college and haven’t heard it for probably the last seven years. That was cool. If I was gonna make a playlist though, that everyone in the band could agree on…I don’t know. I guess we can all agree to some Tom Petty. Tom Petty is good open road music. Springsteen is good open road music, but those are all kind of standard, run of the mill, clichés of, “Hey man, let’s drive and think of the horizon,” kind of thing. Typically, when I’m driving, I like to listen to an amount of good records that I haven’t listened to for awhile. » buzz: What are you most looking forward to when you come down to Champaign? JS: I love coming to cities that I’ve never been to before. That’s one of my favorite parts about being on tour. It’s fun talking to people, meeting new folks. It’s funny. My grandpa got his teaching credential from Champaign-Urbana. So, there’s a little bit of family history right there.
Food
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Drink
september 20-26, 2012
sweet tooth bucket list
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A guide to where in the CU to get your sweet tooth on
by Shalayne Pulia
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hocolate Peanut Butter Cup,” “S’mores Deluxe,” “Double Chocolate Mint” — is your mouth watering yet? When classic candies and late night treats meet baked goods, it’s hard to imagine an unhappy customer. Insomnia Cookies, located on East John Street in Champaign, is a favorite hotspot on the UIUC campus for “Baked Right Late Night” treats. Truly living up to their slogan and clever name, Insomnia Cookies is open and ready for delivery until 3 a.m. If warm baked cookies are just not enough, you may want to try the ice cream sandwiches. Insomnia Cookies offers 12 different cookies to choose from and several ice cream flavors along with their brownies and cookie cakes. You can also check out their website to order for delivery or for your next catered event at illinois. insomniacookies.com. In the spirit of friendly rivalries, you may also want to check out The Cookie Jar on South Sixth Street in Champaign. They offer 13 different tasty cookie creations like Jumbo Chocolate Chip with M&Ms, White Chocolate Macadamia and Snickerdoodle. Yelp.com users tend to sing the cookie shop’s praises, hailing it as the best cookie shop they could ever find. Still skeptical? Try it out for yourself. Like Insomnia Cookies, The Cookie Jar has taken to delivering your sweet tooth fix right to your door whether you live on campus or in the surrounding area. While The Cookie Jar is only open until 6 p.m. - a far cry from Insomnia’s 3 a.m. sugar rush – The Cookie Jar main-
tains a four and a half out of five stars on Yelp.com. Insomnia Cookies however, has been rated a mere three out of five stars on the same website. What’s the best way to solve this controversy? Coming from a resident sweet tooth, I vote to try them both, try them often, and test out their delivery features! If your sweet tooth calls for a creamier treat, you may want to try the seasonal, local favorite, Jarling’s Custard Cup. Located on Kirby Avenue in Champaign, the Custard Cup draws townies and visitors alike to their door during the summer months. “It’s a great spot to sit with all your friends outside. I like that it’s really social and surprisingly homey. Anyone who goes there will fall in love,” said Natalie Durst, a Champaign resident. Opened in 1949 by George and Helen Potter, creators of their signature “Cold Fudge,” the Custard Cup originally found its home in Danville, Ill. In 1969, the Potters decided to sell their custard shop to Wilmer and Dorotha Jarling. The Danville Custard Cup is now owned and run by the Jarlings’ children and grandchild. The Champaign location in Kirby Avenue opened in 1983 and continues to renovate and tweak their menu to suit varying customers each season. While opening more locations of Mom and Pop stops tends to have its pitfalls, the Champaign location manages to maintain an 88% approval rating according to urbanspoon.com. Their extensive menu features such traditional favorites like shakes, malts and sundaes accompanied by
mountains of toppings including their specialty “Cold Fudge.” Check out their story and their menu on their website at jarlingscustardcup.com. If custard proves too creamy for you, try out a healthier option like frozen yogurt. Take a break from the student-loved Cocomero craze and try out self-serve frozen yogurt — lovingly nicknamed “fro-yo”— at City Girl Yogurt on University Avenue in Urbana. With more than 12 flavors that are consistently changing throughout the year. and even healthier yogurt options like non-fat, lactose free and no sugar added, this treat is bound to satisfy even the pickiest of customers. For those ice creamloving skeptics out there, consider the nutrition value of fro-yo. The frozen yogurt used at City Girl Yogurt is from a company called YoCream, whose slogan is “Gourmet Frozen Yogurt for Ice Cream Lovers!” YoCream claims to be made with high quality ingredients including live and active yogurt cultures. If you’re still skeptical about the actual health benefits of fro-yo, you are not alone. Many studies have been conducted into this new fad and its health benefits. Most nutrition experts say that is it indeed a healthier option than traditional ice cream; however, they warn against loading up on the multitude of toppings. Unfortunately, holding back on the vast array of toppings offered at City Girl Yogurt may prove too great a challenge for weak-willed sweets lovers. Whether you are joining the fro-yo trend for
the health benefits or simply the unique taste, City Girl Yogurt is a resident hot spot that should make your sweet tooth bucket list. Check out their website for more information at citygirlyogurt.com.
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tapping in to tapas
A little bit of history on tapas and where to get them in CU by Auffy Birjandi Tapas. For some, this five-letter word is a nobrainer that often induces salivating, hyperventilation and extreme excitement. Those who are unaware of the awesomeness that is tapas dining, however, do not particularly have the same reaction. What is tapas? The word itself comes from the Spanish word “tapar,” which translates to, “to cover.” Tapas dishes are usually small appetizer dishes or snacks that can be served either hot or cold, depending on the dish in question. Traditionally they are derived from Spanish cuisine. The origins of tapas are debatable. Some say that the first tapas came from nothing but a hunk of bread “covering” a glass to keep flies out. Others, however, trace tapas back to the days of Spanish royalty. While one tale traces the legend of tapas to Alfonso X of Castile (who fell ill and recovered by eating small tapas dishes between glasses of wine), other tales tell a different story. In the case of King Felipe III, small plates of food were ordered to be served during the winter months, when wine was used to “warm up,” due to the cold. The King observed that his subjects were too wasted and rowdy to perform their duties properly, and thus, tapas was born! There are numerous variations of all these
stories, leaving the true origins of tapas a mystery. So where can you hunt down this mystical dining experience in CU? Today, tapas dining is a sociable experience to share with friends over a few drinks. Radio Maria, located in downtown Champaign, and Cafe Luna (a couple blocks over, across from the Illinois Terminal) are two of the main sources to choose from. Café Luna adds “European flare to American cuisine.” Best of all, they use local ingredients while simultaneously offering an array of more than 60 wines from areas across the globe. They also have a vast collection of imported beer and microbrews if wine is not your forte. A dish to look out for at Luna would have to be the Coconut Shrimp with Curry Aioli. While $7 is a little steep for just one tapas dish, the taste and quality of the dish make up for the price. If you’re not fond of meat and seafood, they’ve also got a vegetarian tapas selection. Luna is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as 5-10 p.m. through Sunday. It’s also open on Saturday and Sunday for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Radio Maria offers a more creative and experimental tapas menu than Café Luna. Housing a
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separate dinner menu, tapas menu, brunch menu, dessert menu and late night menu might at first appear overwhelming. Yet the tapas selection paired with their amazing drink variety is definitely something that calls for attention. According to Radio Maria’s resident beer man, Virgil Grider, “Beer with tapas is perfect because we’ve got 27 beers on tap with everything available in a four-ounce serving size. Tapas consists of small plated dishes, so if you pick a tapas, we can pick a beer that goes perfect with that tapas. That’s one of the reasons why I love working here.” Popular on the Radio Maria menu is their tasty Eggplant Frites served with a balsamic honey dipping sauce. Essentially fried eggplant fries, the dish is unique as well as succulent. They are rather sweet though, so if you’re a slave to savory, try the Queso de Cabra Frito (fried goat cheese) or the Arancini, which are fried mozzarella-stuffed
risotto balls topped with a spicy tomato sauce. They’ve also got an Artisanal Cheese Plate. Who doesn’t love excessive amounts of cheese in a great setting? The ambiance at Radio Maria ranges anywhere from trendy, to classy, to intimate and eccentric. The Tapas Lounge and the bar have got a snazzy and comforting glow going on, while the main dining room is adorned with lavish red curtains and hardwood floors. If you’re sitting in this area, be sure to observe the eclectic postcards that are underneath the dining table’s glass. On Oct. 4, Radio Maria will be holding “Taps and Tapas,” a sort of kickoff event in honor of Great Lakes Brewery. Three of their five beers on tap will be exclusively paired with three of Radio Maria’s tapas dishes. Located on 119 N. Walnut St., you can check out their full menu and more at their website www.radiomariarestaurant.com. buzz
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Sex + Gender Film Series September 27, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Women’s Resources Center, 703 S. Wright Street C. Free As a part of the Sex + Gender Film Series The Women’s Resource Center will be screening the documentary Live Nude Girls Unite. The film documents Julia Query’s journey while organizing a union for strippers. Other films in this series include: The Fat Body (In)visible, No Way Out But One and Bajo Juarez. All of these films examine sex, gender, feminism, music, body image and institutions. — Joyce Famakinwa, Movies & TV Editor
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“Two-Card Studs”--pretty pathetic poker pairs.
Which animal do you resemble most?
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hether you’ve been told you look like an animal, think you look like an animal, act like an animal or just own some animal print, everyone has some kind of animal that they can relate to! Personally, my favorites are the people who resemble their dogs, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find any in CU. At any rate, exploring streets around campus and random rooms in my building led me to some pretty funny finds. Considering personality and appearance, University students were asked what animal they thought they resembled most. A few of these responders really showed their inneranimal prowess. Keep an eye out for the brave souls who attempted their animal doppelgänger’s pose! Sam Blanks Senior in English
“I think a koala because I have all of the koala-fications.” Matt bane junior in recreation sports and tourism
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“A seagull, of course. I take everyone’s food and squawk. A lot.”
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