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IN THIS ISSUE DOIN’ IT WELL

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ON THE217.COM MOVIES & TV Reviews of Surrogates and Fame up on Saturday. Surrogates is the latest Bruce Willis action movie, in which he lives in a futuristic world where humans use robot surrogates to go through their daily routine. Fame is an update of the musical from the ’80s, which follows the lives of students at the New York Academy of Performing Arts. ARTS The late and legendary American post-modern dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham’s dance company will be gracing CU with its performance Sept. 25. Columnist Alyssa Schoeneman explains why it’s imperative you catch this performance.

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Your guide to this week’s events Style extends into the edible world as well.

COMMUNITY With a never-ending stream of promises, new legislature and pundits going back and forth on both, politics can become so convoluted even the brightest of minds would have trouble getting everyone’s opinion straight. That’s why buzz is starting a new online politics column. Check out the inaugural post, online Tuesday. BoUtiQUe

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MUSIC On Thursday, check the site for a preview of the latest show to hit Assembly Hall, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. The show features set and costume changes, as well as multiple screens with interactive coverage.

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I’m irritated because I’ve been flicking aphids out of my arm hair all day long. I don’t know what the deal is, but an aphid plague has hit CU and it’s really getting in my way of enjoying the otherwise temperate and gorgeous last days of summer. I noticed the first swarm a couple weeks ago on the corner of Wright Street. I just assumed something died around the intersection and the bugs were out feasting. If that were the case, though, then a lot of things have been dying around town since these bugs are now everywhere you go. Kids are shielding their eyes as they walk to class to keep the clouds of aphids from getting all up in their face. Bikers are literally getting force fed the little bugs. I even made the mistake of spraying my car window with washer fluid the other day while I was on the road, accidentally caking my window with a swarm. Apparently, these soybean aphids are relatively new to the area, migrating for the change of season. They may have been growing in large numbers around Central Illinois due to the mild summer weather and have been feeding off of the soybean crops, but now that the summer season is ending, they are preparing to lay their eggs. What’s most unfortunate though, is that this is something I would care less about if it weren’t something that got in my way. It seems like I — and a lot of people around me — only become concerned with nature when we lose control of it. I don’t usually have to think about what the mild summer means for our food prices, how the change in seasons will affect the businesses around town or how an insect invasion will change the balance of our ecosystem. I guess it makes sense — I work indoors, I study indoors, and I live online, and when it takes a strange aphid plague to get me to even think once about the natural world, clearly, I need to get out more. But I know I’m not the only one, and while it is a privilege to not have to live in the mercy of nature day to day, maybe we’re being a little ridiculous acting like it’s the end of the world when a swarm of aphids come to town.

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What is your favorite article of clothing? tim anderson

“Well, I would have to go with my hoodie, because i love jeans and sweatshirt weather. Plus, it’s comfortable.” elizabeth solomon

cu folk & roots festival by Amanda Shively

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On Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 downtown Urbana will play host to the first annual CU Folk and Roots Festival. The weekend will primarily be focused around events at Race and Elm Streets with musical activities held at the Rose Bowl, Iron Post, Independent Media Center and Community Center for the Arts among others. Festival activities will include such art workshops as fiber arts and folk art sculptures, musical workshops including a community drum circle, intro to harmonica, guitar styles and banjo styles, and dancing workshops on Irish step dancing, clogging and Yiddish dancing. Performance artists for the festival range from the local sounds of the Duke of Uke & His Novelty Orchestra and the Hathaways, to the Big Bluestem String Band, Bow-Dacious String Band and the High Cross Road Band. As stated by the mission statement outlined at the festival web site, the event aims to not only “support and promote local artists, musicians and folk arts organizations,” but also “expose and involve residents to varied and exciting forms of music, dance and art.” Primarily organized by a six-person steering committee of community members with a vested interest in the art, the CU Folk and Roots Festival is a participatory event in celebration of traditional musical presentations. An all-event wristband can be purchased for $15, and individual events will range from $3$10 with a number of free events. Cover Design Tanya Boonroueng Editor in Chief Tommy Trafton Managing Editor & Copy Chief Mark Grabowski Art Director Claire Keating Photography Editor Wallo Villacorta Image Editor Rebekah Nelson Photographers Molly Durham, James Kyung, Paul Habeeb,

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Designers Kamil Kecki, Louis Lee, Jillian Rahn Music Editor Amanda Shively Food Editor Maggie Carrigan MovieS Editor Matt Carey ArtS Editor Jean Kim Community Editor Michell Eloy CU Calendar Bonnie Stiernberg Copy Editors Danielle Perlin, Jean Kim Sales Manager Sarah Gleason Marketing/Distribution Brandi Willis Publisher Mary Cory On the Web www.the217.com Email buzz@readbuzz.com Write 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 CALL 217.337.3801

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“Definitely my PJ pants that has been passed down to me. It’s batman boxers from the ’80s and it is old and torn up.” sarah genis

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» Backspacer: That’s right everyone; it’s finally here. Pearl Jam’s latest album is much more optimistic then their previous work, and kicks more ass than any other band you listen to. Fact. » Paul Simon: His self-titled album is among my favorites of all time. It will put you in the calmest and happiest mood, so listen to it before you go to sleep. Good times. » Toy Story: I honestly can’t wait until the rerelease of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in theaters on October 2nd. What’s even better is that it’s going to be in 3D. I might run through the aisles like a little kid out of excitement.

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» Gnats: Today I walked half a mile to work and my shirt somehow looked like the windshield of a car that had been on the road for hours. Go away gnats! » Long hair: I’m too lazy and/or scared to get a hair cut, but I don’t enjoy spending large amounts of time on my hair, which ends in me looking like I don’t shower ... which I do. I promise. » Noise Bros: Dear Sirs that live on First and John in the building with the built in speakers. For the love of God, no one wants to hear Miley Cyrus at four a.m. Thank you and good day.

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STAY STYLISH You may notice, if you are the noticing type, a subtle undertone of something lurking beneath the surface of many of the articles in this week’s buzz. An X factor, a treatment effect, a seven degrees of Kevin Bacon, that ties them together, making this issue more than the sum of their parts. Style is more than just fashion, more than just a look, more than the “it” girl — it encompasses all elements of life, from food to movies, from home decor to hair dos. Look for the special glyph next to the headline at the top of every style article. Welcome to the buzz Style Issue, we hope you enjoy it.

COMMUNITY OTHER THAN OUR OWN Film Series at European Union Center by Alexandra Morgan This November marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. In honor of this historic moment, the European Union Center has created a film series on campus to bring a little more history to campus. The event, which kicked off on Sept. 17 with the Czech Republic Film Up and Down, takes place in the Lucy Ellis Lounge of the Foreign Languages Building. The second film, Three Colors: White, is a French and Polish film and will be shown on Oct. 8. The series continues with No Place to Go, a German film, on Nov. 9, and wraps up with another German film, Lives of the Others on Nov. 11. This last film will include an introduction and discussion by faculty member Anke Pinkert. “We wanted to commemorate the post-20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall,” said

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Sebnem Ozkan, the outreach coordinator at the European Union Center. Ozkan explained that each of these films relates somehow to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the societies affected by this event. “The over-arching theme is that these Eastern and Central Eastern societies have been in transition since 1989 and these films explore the changes in these societies,” said Ozkan. “They are all telling stories about Europe and people in Europe and how the eastern European countries have changed after the Berlin Wall came down.” For Ozkan, cultural events such as this film series are very important in a university setting. “These films, for example, are a chance for them [the students] to see a piece of history that they were not exposed to,” said Ozkan, who pointed out that many undergrads currently on campus weren’t even alive for the fall of the Berlin Wall. “It was a different world.” Ozkan explained that students can relate these movies and to what is currently going on in the world. “Some of the themes are very relevant [to what’s going on now]” said Ozkan. “It might be helpful to compare and contrast how people in other parts of the world were dealing with similar issues,” noted Ozkan. In fact, an aim of the event was that “students get more exposure to international events and an idea of what’s going on with the rest of the world,” said Ozkan. But the series strives to do more than purely offer more exposure to international events and history. According to Ozkan, an important aspect of the series is that it offers a chance for students to socialize with a broader, more diverse group of students. “We have a very sizable international student population on campus,” said Onken. “Learning something about these students, and their countries should also help American students to better understand their friends or forge new friendships and relationships.”

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ON OBAMA’S EDUCATION POLICY On Sept. 8, President Obama spoke to a school in Arlington, Va. encouraging them about the new school year, new possibilities and stressing the importance for students to “work hard and stay in school.” President Obama also gave students his background and how he chose to rise above some of his mistakes. Failures, Obama said, were lessons to be learned from and it’s imperative to strive for improvement. Obama also gave students the responsibility to discover their individual talents, while understanding that not every class will be interesting. The future of America would rest on their efforts and revolutionary ideas and perhaps future presidents would talk of these accomplishments. buzz took to the streets to hear what students and community members think of Obama and his efforts on education thus far. » Eric Stein, senior in the College of Engineering: “I think that No Child Left Behind, while nice in principle, is impossible in practice. This policy needs to change. Education should be run on the state and local levels, there is very little that can be mandated on a national level that can be effectively implemented for every school in the nation.”

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» Lizzie Swinderman Junior in LAS: “I would like to see Obama make higher education more accessible and affordable for youth.” » CU Resident Brian Cudianmat: “I know he [President Obama] supports education and appreciates and understands the value of it. So, to that end, if he can implore not just the young but all people to value education, I think that it would be great for everyone.”

Brian Cudianmat. Photo by Lu Huang

STYLIN’ SENIORS Senior citizens hit the runway in an annual fashion show by Kelsey Rankin Get ready for a whole new kind of Project Runway to hit Champaign this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 27. We’ll be getting a unique taste of fashion right here at home during the 35th annual senior fashion show entitled, “Seniors Styling and Smiling.” Put on by the Douglass Community Center and the Champaign Park District, the senior style show is sure to be a hit. The show participants range from 50 years old and up, and they will be showing off various styles — everything from formal wear to more casual outﬁts, and even sports attire. “This event is fun for the seniors because it provides them with the opportunity to dress up in their formal gowns,” said Charles Burton, Douglass program facility manager. A unique feature of this event is that it’s put on almost entirely by the seniors themselves. Burton explained the seniors are in charge of everything, including decorations, music, hosting, food, tickets and, of course, the modeling. “Everything is left up to them,” said Burton. “They’re in charge of rehearsals and all of the decorations and the setup.” Approximately 25 senior models are scheduled to strut their stuff in front of the audience down a runway that will be set at ﬂoor level. The cost for the event is $5 per person and salads will be served during the

show. All proceeds from the event will go back to beneﬁt the senior community program. The show is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Douglass Community Center, located at 512 E. Grove St., Champaign. Tickets for the show can be ordered by phone or in person at the Virginia Theatre. So instead of sulking at home alone this Sunday evening dreading the inevitable approach of Monday, grab a few friends and ﬁnish out your weekend in style at the senior fashion show.

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by Jo Sanger and Ross Wantland

Strong, Indigenous Sexuality An interview with Jessica Yee Last week “Doin’ It Well” had the opportunity to interview international sex educator and activist Jessica Yee. Jessica is the founder and director of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network, a North America-wide organization working on issues of healthy sexuality, youth empowerment, reproductive justice, and sex positivity by and for Native youth.

» buzz: You started your career working with women who experienced abuse. What led you into the field of sexuality, sex positivity & reproductive justice? Jessica Yee: I’ve been an activist since I was ten years old. Around that time, my mother moved to the big city of Toronto. She was a sex trade worker and had two abortions. I went to Catholic School and heard, as part of my education, anti-choice presentations. All of these influenced my activism. I remember asking my mother about abortion and her saying, “I’ve had two abortions, do you think the creator doesn’t love me?” I also was living in a city, trying to find ways to stand up for my body, my space— to have bodily autonomy. But it wasn’t until I was 18 when I met an Elder who asked me, “Why did you not tell me your Nation when we first met?” I was taught that if we do not talk about our Nations, they begin to die. From then on, I began working to understand my Native identity and feminist activism as entwined. It has been an empowering journey for me. » buzz: What are the top issues that are unique to Indigenous sexualities that you think are important for people to understand? JY: There are not many Native representations in sexual and reproductive health places and organizations, yet we are highly represented in STDs, domestic violence and youth pregnancy. In my work I realized that many circles did not want to intersect race, culture, class and other identities into sexual health education, and yet many things within sexuality and feminism education and dialogue are Indigenous concepts. Do you think we waited around for Christopher Columbus to teach us about sex? » buzz: What specific barriers have you faced doing this work both within Indigenous communities and in general? JY: Most Native-focused campaigns in sexual health education look like mainstream campaigns,, except they might add a feather or change the faces slightly. And ours is the only Native sexual health organization that isn’t focused on disease control. So, it’s been challenging! If we are going to change the tide, it has to be youth led and intergenerational. We currently have eleven projects that we are working on, one of our major focuses being to understand if Indigenous knowledge about sexuality still exists and how we can return it to the community. Through colonization sexuality was

taken away as a way to take away power. Our goal is to protect Indigenous knowledge. » buzz: Currently, you’re also involved in bringing attention to the Highway of Tears — a name given to the murders and disappearances of Aboriginal women in northwestern British Columbia. How do you link this to your sex positive work? JY: I’m an Indigenous feminist and come from a matriarchal society. Women are life-givers, and if life-givers are disproportionately being abused, hurt, and violated, this affects and should affect sexual health education, especially for Indigenous people. Women are being targeted because of their sex and sexuality and there is an attempt to destroy it. So I called the coordinator of this campaign and asked how I could be of help. » buzz: What do you wish you had known when you were just beginning your work? What advice might you give to young sexuality activists and educators? JY: I used to think getting older sucked, but it doesn’t feel that way anymore. I wish I would have known the different forms that activism can take, especially within the context of sexuality. You don’t have to go to a protest to be an activist. The home is one of the toughest places to be an activist. But some of the greatest activists are those who organize at home. » buzz: What do you hope people will take away from your workshops? JY: I hope they like it! One hope I have is that they will see the work I’m doing as important and that’s it’s taken seriously. I’m not faculty, and I also want to reinforce that you do not need to have a PhD or certifications to do this work. I hope I add to conversations that are already taking place. Finally, I hope that when we hear “strong sexuality” we may picture a Native person. Join us next week as we play with BDSM! Send Jo and Ross your ideas and comments to buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com

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With a wide variety of competitive dance shows on the air, it is easy to get wrapped up in lights, sequins and drama, and to overlook the actual dancing. Here is what I’m loathing, loving and looking forward to this season. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

SYTYCD is a show that never fails to deliver. All-star choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, and duo Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo crank out routine after brilliant routine, highlighting the strengths of their dancers while simultaneously challenging them to adapt to new styles. The judges offer intelligent criticism that does not shelter the egos of the dancers onstage. This proponent of the show allows dancers to realize their full potential over the course of 10 short weeks. SYTYCD has also begun to highlight performers from great companies, like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and to bring back Emmy-nominated routines for a second (or third) look on the small screen. For their accurate representation of a dance world that demands constant adaptation and innovation, I love SYTYCD. AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW

ABDC and I have a love-hate relationship. I have previously criticized the show’s overall misrepresentation of hip-hop dance culture as a style that thrives on a formal stage. Born in the underground of New York and California in the 1970s, dance styles such as popping, locking and breaking were not meant to be performed in sequins and booty shorts. Though I applaud the show (now in its fourth season) for finally beginning to showcase a variety of dance styles in its weekly challenges, I still find the overall premise to be lacking. As ABDC is centered more on choreography, it is understandable that performative elements would be emphasized and critiqued by the judges. Yet, I am sick of hearing Judge JC Chasez tell groups to use more of the stage or to incorporate more levels into their performances. Though these critiques are valid, they are product-oriented and do not foster true development of group choreography. Despite all of this, I still find myself tuning in every week. Why? Because as much as I hate to admit it, ABDC knows how to sell a performance. I am fascinated by the precise series of isolations (“isos”), heart-stopping acrobatics and overall performance qualities of the competing crews. Not to mention that I love waiting to hear what Lil’ Mama says next. DANCING WITH THE STARS

Though I have never loyally watched a season of DWTS, I cannot say I care for it. It may stem from the amount of times that I have been asked if modern dance is like what people see on Dancing With The Stars. For those of you unfamiliar with modern dance, do yourself a favor and Google Martha Graham; the rest of you can understand my frustration. DWTS pairs a group of celebrities with professional dance partners and assesses their progress in ballroom dance weekly. My biggest gripe with the show stems from their attempts to adapt current music to ballroom style; I have heard some of the most terrible renditions of my favorite songs while watching couples on DWTS waltz across the stage. I also ﬁnd it hard not to be hypercritical of the celebrities, because many do not even begin to estimate the movement qualities embodied by their professional partners. After being spoiled by shows like SYTYCD, DWTS does nothing for me. I might tune in this season, however, to see Aaron Carter strut his stuff. DANCE YOUR ASS OFF

This reality weight loss show airs on the Oxygen Network. I ﬁnd it ironic that host Marissa Jaret Winnoker always looks like she can barely breathe in her corset yet encourages contestants to lose weight naturally. Speaking to the actual dancing showcased on the show, it is amateur at best. In addition, the couples rarely utilize their space on stage effectively, which minimizes their already small range of movement. Dancing is a full bodied art form; as the contestants are learning as the weeks progress, over-the-top facials and lip synching can not make up for the kinesthetic pitfalls in a routine. Those elements of the show, which are described by the judges as enthusiasm, come off as kitschy and over-the-top to anyone who appreciates authenticity of emotion in dance performance. This show, despite its intriguing title, is not worth your time. 6

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FOUR FALL FLICK PICKS Seek shelter with some silver screen entertainment by Sarah Gorr Where the Wild Things Are â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oct. 16 The beloved book by Maurice Sendak will be coming to the big screen this October with two of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most brilliant artistic minds at the helm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; author (and fellow Illini) Dave Eggers and director Spike Jonze. While many might be scratching their heads at how ten sentences could become a feature length ďŹ lm, the world the two have created promises to be one of pure and beautiful child-like fantasy. With the thumbs up from Sendak himself, Where the Wild Things Are just might prove to be one of those rare and glorious childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ lms to be remembered for years to come. I say let the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild rumpusâ&#x20AC;? begin.

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A Serious Man â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oct. 2 (limited release) The Coen brothers return this fall, still hot off the rampant success of their last drama, No Country For Old Men, with something both familiar and completely different. Abandoning their usual cast of actors (thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be no Frances McDormand this time around), A Serious Man stars unknown actor, Michael Stuhlbarg, as protagonist Larry Gopnik. Set in 1960s suburban Minnesota, Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life begins to crumble as he seeks help and guidance from his local rabbis. The trailer does an outstanding job at setting up the ďŹ lm and suggesting the way Larry is being beaten down by forces out of his control. It seems once again that the Coenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can do#no/ wrong. 50/. /: $2).+

The Men Who Stare at Goats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nov. 6 Based on a shocking and seemingly ludicrous true story, The Men Who Stare at Goats is about an experimental U.S. military unit that is trained to attack not with their weapons, but with their minds. Lyn Cassady (George Clooney) is one such operative on a mission and reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) is determined to follow alongside him and, hopefully, get the story of a lifetime. Clooney seems to ďŹ&#x201A;ourish in quirkier roles (O Brother Where Art Thou?, Burn After Reading) and this ďŹ lm looks to be no exception. If the rest of the cast can keep up, this looks like it might be the go-to dark comedy of the fall.

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The Fantastic Mr. Fox â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nov. 25 Wes Anderson treks new territory with his latest ďŹ lm, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, which uses stop-motion animation to create Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision. Famous for his pseudo-indie fare like Rushmore and most recently, The Darjeeling Limited, Mr. Fox should prove an interesting change in Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repertoire. He does, however, return to some old favorites with his cast of voice actors (most notably, Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman), but whether this ďŹ lm, which is another remake of a childhood classic (Roald Dahlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book of the same name), can stand up against Where the Wild Things Are remains to be seen. Nonetheless, it looks to add a spice of life to the otherwise predictable kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ lm fare.

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This ďŹ lm made the little black dress what it is today. Audrey Hepburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glamorous yet misguided character, Holly Golightly, embodied effortless style. Golightlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance may have been all an act, but her clothes were the real deal. Classic long black gowns, the perfect trench, and simple Chanel bags continue to be in-style. Breakfast and Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assured viewers that Hepburn was a style icon. Who can forget that opening scene where Hepburn eats a deli pastry and coffee while looking at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jewelry all while wearing a beautifully cut, ďŹ&#x201A;oor-length Givenchy gown? She may not have been rich, but timeless pieces and an air of fabulousness make Hepburn and her clothes in this movie unforgettable. (Sidenote: The Givenchy gown sold for $1.2 million in 2006.) SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE

Never has one show or movie done so much for a shoe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Manolo Blahnik. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis). Everyone knows their names and everyone knows how absolutely remarkable their wardrobes are. Towering four-inch heels have become the obsession of Carrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and many episodes, but the entire cast is always impeccably dressed. Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real-life style risks translated to her character, but what this ďŹ lm and countless seasons taught fashionistas around the world is that true style is dressing for yourself. It could be four-inch heels, or it might be traditional pearls, empowering but feminine suits, or form-ďŹ tting dresses. If anyone needs tips on how to portray unique New York style, just Google Carrie Bradshaw. BONNIE AND CLYDE

Bonnie (Faye Dunaway) was the ultimate hipster. Easily two of the best dressed crooks of all time, Bonnie and Clyde (Warren Betty) knew what style was in this 1967 hit. Casual sweaters, three-piece suits, and who could forget those hats. Whether it was the wide array of stylish 1930s caps Dunaway sported, or Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic fedora, the hats are easily one of the best fashion features of this ďŹ lm. Dunawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1930s ďŹ&#x201A;air has re-emerged this season with full skirts, colorful scarves, and classic hats painting the runways. But these simple styles will never go out of fashion, and one can never go wrong with Dunawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indie look or Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masculine suits.

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STYLE YOUR SPACE Art Mart offers variety of ways to decorate your home

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ART MART 27 LINCOLN SQUARE, U. TELEPHONE: 344-7979 HOURS: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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SIGNATURE STYLE STARTS WITH A WELL-GROOMED CANVAS Quick, simple grooming tips for everyone

Star lights, $20 for light, $14 for cord and fixture These hanging stars make a big statement in a room. They definitely draw your attention when you walk into the store, which is a good sign for anyone wanting to spruce up their dingy dorm room or apartment. “These are an easy way to brighten up a dark corner,” said Brian McKay, co-owner of Art Mart. McKay said they look best in odd-numbered groupings, and you can use energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs with them. With several colors available, these detailed lamps provide character to any space.

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Shower curtains, $16-$28 These unique shower curtains are patterned with fish, flowers, rubber duckies and other colorful shapes, providing a quick and easy way to add some life to your bathroom. “They can definitely spruce up a crummy old bathroom,” said McKay. The burst of color they add can also be matched with other lines of bathroom products that Art Mart carries.

Decorative pillows, $28-$42 These pillows, hand made in India, can spice up the blandest of beds or sofas. Both rectangular and circular pillows are available and they’re a quick way to transform a piece of furniture. “It’s great if someone wants to make their bed into a daybed,” said McKay. Their rich colors, detailed threadwork and plush feel all make for a nice addition to any living space.

It’s 8:48 a.m. Your eyes jolt open. Crap — class starts in 12 minutes. The average college student would throw on some sweats and call it a day. However, you are not the average college student. You are a buzz Weekly reader, a trendsetting superstar. A lot can be done in the 12 minutes before class. Here are some tips to keep you looking fresh.

» Skin: UK’s Esquire Magazine interviewed skin specialist Asim Akhtar for the September issue, who suggests adopting a skincare routine. “It is imperative that you never neglect your skincare routine, no matter how busy you are at work or how hectic your social life,” he said. Exfoliating your skin two to three times a week ensures it is clean down to the pores. After washing your face, it is absolutely crucial to moisturize your skin. “Dry skin suffers a loss of collagen and the connective tissues that provide elasticity and ﬁrmness are damaged,” said Akhtar. Drinking water and applying moisturizer at least once a day is the best way to keep skin hydrated.

» Make-up: For a quick and natural-looking face, try mixing one part concealer with one part face moisturizer. Desi Gallegos from Seventeen Magazine suggests topping this off with a quick coat of mascara and some blush. “This entire routine should take you less than ﬁve minutes.”

» Nails: Clean, polished, and ﬁled nails make Rosti ﬂatware, $4.25-$5.25 For the apartment dweller’s kitchen, these utensils in an array of colors could add some life to a plain kitchen. “They’re really handy and last a really long time, you can mix and match all the colors and it can really pop, especially in a small, dark kitchen,” said McKay. They’re also good for non-stick pans because they won’t scratch them.

the best impression. Allure Magazine suggests women opt for a rounder shaped nail, because smoother edges help prevent cracks and tears. Allure interviewed London Fashion Week’s nail technician Roxanna Valinoti, who suggests women wear natural, sheer colors, like nude nail polish. “The ﬁnal result will have ‘a lengthening effect on hands and ﬁngers,’” she said. Men should steer clear of nail polishes, even if they are clear, according to GQ Magazine. “If the manicurist suggests a polish, suggest a buff instead,” said GQ’s style guy, Glenn O’Brien.

» Hair: In the 12 minutes before class, the best Stackable mixing bowls, $49.95 This set includes a large mixing bowl, colander, strainer, small mixing bowl and measuring cups, all conveniently packed into a small space. “In a smaller kitchen space, this is of the essence,” McKay said. Space-savers like this are perfect for the smaller kitchens often encountered on campus.

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thing to do is rub a couple drops of hair shine serum into your locks. Maura Lynch from Elle Magazine said that shinier hair, whether in a pony tail or down “always looks smoother.” Smooth hair polishes your entire look. GQ Magazine advises men to avoid hard gels and greasy hair products and go for pomade instead. It coats hair evenly and invisibly, while adding a healthy shine.

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SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2009

Ippatsu Salon stylists dish about the latest hair trends

by Mary Russell buzz sat down with Ippatsu stylists Doug Denton and Jake Nelson to talk about popular hairstyles. Nelson explains that trends today are not as “must-have” as they were in the past (think perms in the ‘80s), and said that “we are at a stage in hair where there are so many options.” Nevertheless, new and old looks are always evolving, and fall is a time when many of these looks are on display. “Fall is the best season for us to do hair, in my opinion,” said Nelson. “Fall is just a big time for change in general and everybody wants that change at a new season.” Check out some of the popular trends and enduring looks at Ippatsu at 122 N. Neil Street, downtown Champaign according to Denton and Nelson: THE BOB

MEN

Both Denton and Nelson agree that the bob is here to stay. “The bob is classic and always current,” explained Denton. “It can be edgy or very conservative.” Once a straightforward and rather plain look, the bob has surely evolved. “There are so many different ways of layering and conﬁguring it,” said Nelson.

Men’s hairstyles have become more reﬁned and personalized. “In this salon, razor cuts are very popular for men because it’s difﬁcult to do and not many salons do it,” said Nelson.

BANGS

Nelson said that it is rare for a female client to leave the salon without some kind of bang. The side-swept bang has been popular for a long time, and while it is still in style, new varieties are emerging. Denton explained that we tend to base a lot of our styles off of popular UK trends, and said that “full-on bangs are very in right now.” PANELS

A panel is a section of colored hair that is hidden underneath top hair layers. Nelson remarked that panels are very popular with bobs and are, “awesome because you don’t have to touch them up.” Although any color can be used, Nelson explained that most people like a big contrast from their overall hair color.

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Ippatsu stocks hair, “The UK’s bestselling hair magazine,” which claims that everyone is wearing big hair. The magazine suggests putting Velcro rollers into damp hair. “We’ve developed a huge curly clientele,” said Nelson. “We have a curly girl line here called DevaCurl.” COLOR

Sun-kissed summer hair probably is not an appropriate look for fall. “In fall we like to do more low lights and allover darker colors,” said Nelson. “Warm colors like chocolate and taupe. Blondes tend to go from platinum to beige.”

Illustration by Maureen Walrath

DANCE STUDIO MEETS STREET FASHION Are leggings and leotards acceptable outside of the dance studio? by Alyssa Schoeneman If there is one lesson in this entire article, it is that leggings are not pants. Over the past century, retailers such as American Apparel have created a fantasy world where ‘80s dancewear-inspired clothing is fit to wear on 21st century city streets. Unless the dancewear is integrated into an already stable look, it most certainly is not. Despite the appeal of a good leotard and pair of spandex pants, they are simply not flattering on the majority of bodies. The two styles were created to facilitate maximum exposure of any and all lines of the body, an obviously desirable aesthetic for those refining their dance technique. When worn on the street without a long tunic or top leggings create a drastic imbalance; the torso hulks over an awkward streamlined shape in the lower body. In addition, the design’s bodyhugging nature creates a level of intimacy that is neither desirable nor flattering. Rompers can also be overly intimate, depending on which manufacturer you choose; the definition

of this one-piece garment can vary drastically. To some designers, rompers are a one-piece garment with a shortened pant length. To others, rompers are tight, leotard-like lingerie. This tighter style is often referred to as a bodysuit and can be found at retailers like American Apparel. If you are next in line to try the bodysuit trend, here is to hoping that you do not frequent the ladies’ room. The inconvenience speaks for itself. Yet, in dance fashion, it is not about convenience. Take, for example, the ballet flat. Ballet flats, a fashion trend with roots in the late 1950s, came back in style more recently with the return of skinny jeans. These shoes resemble the soft ballet slipper and feature a string tie that adjusts and tightens the shoe. Flats have a small heel or no heel at all and offer little orthopedic support. Ballet flats are often uncomfortable and ill-fitting, yet they remain popular due to their simple design and their low cost. So what is it that makes dancers so influential on the fashion world? Many people idolize the

dancer’s body — often deﬁned as slender and toned, with a sexy overall quality — and therefore wish to approximate its allure. Since most people cannot hit the (ballet) barre every day, dressing like a dancer is the next best thing. While this concept makes sense in theory, it is often poorly executed. Another area of poor execution exists in the realm of marketing dance-inspired fashion. American Apparel’s website features a slideshow of model Hyunha, a Spanish gymnast, in a slew of Playboy-esque pinup shots demonstrating the ﬂexibility of both the leggings she is wearing, and more notably, of her own two legs. “Sex sells” is a cliché that all have heard, but who knew that soft core pornography was now being used as a marketing tactic for danceinspired fashion? It seems that the fashion industry has a long way to go when it comes to a seamless integration of dancewear into the mainstream. In the world of

hip-hop, however, broad strides have been made toward producing designs that are both fashionable and functional. The most important accessory a hip-hop dancer can have is a pair of funky kicks, and brands such as Lugz, Baby Phat and Nike have created lines of brightly-colored, highly-embellished shoes that are guaranteed to make a statement. Hip-hop crews may use their shoes, in addition to other articles of clothing, to display a logo or symbol that represents their style. Famed hip-hop choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo have even created their own clothing line, Nappytabs. The line offers sweats, tanks, tees, hoodies, shorts, couture and accessories that cater to the dance audience. The next time you dress like a dancer, think about your own audience. Think about what statement you are making with your clothing, and, most importantly, remember that leggings are not pants. buzz

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Sufjan Stevens brings sold-out show to the Highdive

by Dylan Sutclif I’m going to come right out and say it; I have been obsessed with Sufjan Stevens for the better part of the past four years. But, I’m perfectly content with this fact, because I know that I am not the only one, nor am I the worst (at least I hope not). Like myself, there is a very large group of people out there who have an overwhelming and probably unhealthy obsession with Sufjan made evident by the fact that his Sept. 26 show at the Highdive in downtown Champaign sold out in a matter of less than two hours. Stevens began making music while he was attending Hope College in Holland, Michigan when he started writing songs in an attempt to learn how to play guitar and banjo. He has said that he used to stuff pillows into his air vents so that no one would hear him singing. However, it is to be assumed that he got over that shortly with the release of his first album A Sun Came two years later in 2000. Over the next four years, Stevens released three more albums, Enjoy Your Rabbit, Michigan, and Seven Swans. None of these albums would make much of an impact on mainstream media or the record charts despite receiving good, and in the case of Seven Swans, overwhelmingly positive reviews. However, all of that changed after Stevens decided to record another album for his “50 States Project,” Illinois. Up until the point Stevens released Illinois in 2005, he had been on tour opening for and playing with his longtime friend Daniel Smith in the band Danielson. With a barrage of positive review, Sufjan was placed in the spotlight of every music publication and his live shows began to sell out weeks ahead of time. Later that year, Illinois

reached number one on Billboard’s “Heatseekers Chart” and was the overall highest reviewed album of 2005 by receiving the most “Album of the Year” awards. Since the release of Illinois, Stevens has also put out an outtakes album called The Avalanche and a Christmas box set in which he sings old favorites and several holiday songs of his own. He also composed a 30-minute orchestrated piece called The BQE (British Queens Expressway) to accompany his original film about the famed expressway. The BQE will be released later this year along with Run Rabbit Run, an orchestrated version of his older work Enjoy Your Rabbit, played by the Osso String Quartet. Sufjan and his large accompanying band, the Illinoismakers, will play the Highdive on Sept. 26 for what is sure to be an intimate, surreal experience.

top 5 tracks “The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is out to Get Us!”

» My favorite Sufjan song from one of my favorite albums of all time, Illinois; “Predatory Wasp” has a miraculous build throughout the whole piece and beautiful vocals. “Seven Swans”

» The title track from Stevens’ third album begins with a lonesome banjo and eventually comes to a climax that has consistently put shivers down my spine every time I hear it. » The song that sent Stevens’ out of the gate and led Illinois to the success that it became. A list without “Chicago” is a list not worth having. I mean come on, even Abigail Breslin knows it. “Casmir Pulaski Day”

» Slow and beautiful, the perfect song for basically any situation ever, “Casmir Pulaski Day” is a song anyone can enjoy. “Vito’s Ordination Song”

» The last song from Stevens’ second album Michigan, “Vito’s Ordination Song” features great harmonies and an extremely slow build that will force you to sing along.

The Resistance

1372 Overton Park, the sixth studio album and major label debut from Tennessee rockers Lucero is an interesting departure from their previous work. For lack of better terms, the country-rock act has been venturing further and further away from the country label and into straight rock and roll with their last two releases, and 1372 Overton Park is no change from that. While I don’t tend to align myself with the country label often (or ever), I found myself missing the Southern elements that have begun to disappear from Lucero’s recent work.

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A gentle version of “Coyote Scream” kicked off the set, tempered by the crackle of technical difficulties and explosive drumming by Zach Benkowski at the end. Once comfortable, Post Historic alternated between leisurely introduction and total immersion in four-to-six-minute soundscapes. 2. Delugeons

The set was heavy on material from the album Memory Banks of Blue, starting with “Delugeons” and seeing singer-guitarist Jesse Johnson make more use of the stage. 3. Jennifer Green

Post Historic specialized in story songs such as “Jennifer Green,” a never released violin rocker about a 1930s cyanide murderess and “the silent art of saying goodbye.” Johnson’s vocals rose and fell with piston precision here, and acoustics were kind. 4. Burned by the Sea

Next was “Serotonin,” the standout track from the album at almost seven minutes long. This was a lively version, closer to six minutes and identified as the first song Johnson and Kim had played together. 6. Dark Passenger

A collection of rare tracks previously only available on vinyl, Passages, the latest from Athen’s Maserati is a worthy offering for both die-hard and new fans alike. While the album doesn’t tread any phenomenally new ground for those already familiar with the group’s instrumental post-rock, Passages is sprinkled with the addition of remastered tracks and remixes, as well as a bonus live track on the enhanced edition of the CD. After catching the act live, it’s hard to return to listening to them on CD, but it’s certainly worth the effort. SKIP OR STICK WITH: STICK WITH

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Sorry kids, there is only so much Muse I can take in one sitting. While I enjoyed the band’s previous release, Black Holes And Revelations, it wasn’t an album I found myself spinning more than once or twice every few months, which isn’t much. On The Resistance, Muse takes the grandiose vocals and guitar to an even wider scale, one to which I simply cannot get behind. The album isn’t without its catchy, radio-friendly singles, but even those wore on me after more than one or two listens.

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Post Historic, a campus mainstay for the past two years, played an intimate farewell show last week on Thursday, Sept. 17 at The Red Herring. After many late nights headlining in the cave-like Canopy Club lobby, going out at twilight in a brightly-lit basement with cafeteria-style seating was surreal, but the band rose to the occasion. The surprise appearance of sometimes bassist Patrick Mangan rearranged the set list but enriched the overall sound.

Violinist Yoo Soo Kim then took over as singer-guitarist for “Burned by the Sea,” a Scottish-sounding song with a meat-andpotatoes bridge.

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Even better was “Dark Passenger,” another never released song again with Kim on lead. It interspersed falsetto singing like tightrope walking with a nitroglycerin refrain. 7. Memory Banks of Blue

The set ended with the strident harmonies of the title track from Memory Banks of Blue, not initially included on the set list. Post Historic is kaput, at least for now, but Johnson and Mangan soldier on with a new band — Jet W. Lee, which debuts locally Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Courtyard Café.

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The Burninators

by Leslie Goldberg

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comes to basement shows and places like the McKinley Foundation. » buzz: Which do you prefer, the bars or the allages shows? MR: I personally like the bars because you can hang out and party, but there is an energy at allages shows that you don’t get at bar shows. That [energy] makes it a lot of fun. » buzz: Tell us about your upcoming shows. MR: Well, we have two shows this coming weekend. The first is on Friday [Sept.] 25 at Memphis on Main with Jason and the Punknecks. They’re a rock and roll band with an old country feel mixed in, kind of like Johnny Cash. That’s at 8 p.m. The show on Saturday [Sept.] 26 is with Koffin Kats at Cowboy Monkey at 9 p.m. and costs $8. They’re a rockabilly band from Detroit. I saw them up there once and they put on a really energetic show. I’m excited to play with them. » buzz: Do you have a website where our readers can find out more about your band? MR: We have a MySpace page at http://www. myspace.com/theburninatorsrock. If you just search “The Burninators,” you tend to get a lot of gaming guilds. We also have a Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/pages/The-Burninators.

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After the wave of Pygmalion Music Festival shows finishes sweeping through ChampaignUrbana, it will be nice to sit down at a bar and take in a local show with familiar faces. One such local act is punk rockers The Burninators. I recently spoke with singer/guitarist Michelle Razor about the band’s upcoming shows at Memphis on Main and Cowboy Monkey. » buzz: Tell us a little about The Burninators and what you do in the band. Michelle Razor: We’re a punk rock band. We do a pretty old school style of punk rock. It’s just me on guitar and vocals, The Rad Baron on bass, and Hurricane Andrew on the drums. We’ve been together for about a year, but we all played with other bands before that. » buzz: Who do you take inspiration from musically? MR: Wow, if you asked each of us [the same question] we’d each give you a different answer. I listen to a lot of bands like The Ramones and the Lunachicks out of New York. The Rad Baron listens to a lot of power metal. He’s really into Iron Savior right now. Andrew listens to music like 88 Fingers Louie, Macabre, and The Misfits. » buzz: How do you feel about the CU music scene? MR: We really like [the scene]. It’s a good scene with lots of different places to perform at in a good-sized town with a lot of people who support local music. I mean, there’s a great bar scene, but there’s also a really good all-ages crowd that

THe Burninators cowboy monkey, C. Opening band: Koffin Kats when: Saturday, September 26, 9 p.m. Cost: $8

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Fall Preview

8 events to check out this fall

by Abby Wilson and Rebecca Rosman

Fall in CU is an exciting time. There is never a shortage of sporting events, concerts and festivals to take advantage of, and this year is no exception. In honor of the changing of the leaves, we’ve compiled a list of 10 upcoming, exciting events.

Global Lens 2009 Film Series, YMCA

“Under Control,” Krannert Art Museum

Now until Oct. 29

Late October

Enjoy the Global Lens 2009 Film Series from now until Oct. 29. The film festival will feature films every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Latzer Hall at the University YMCA. Admission to the film showing is free and offers a wonderful variety of films from many different parts of the world, consisting of a variety of content and directed by eclectic and intellectual directors.

“Under Control” is a cutting-edge, political and raw look at the “endless stream of news [which] underscores the manipulation of power and resources.” The politically themed subject matter will present a view of control in our society. The exhibition will feature around 30 works, consisting of a variety of media, which have been created in the past 10 years by artists from all over the world. The exhibition is free and will run from Oct. 23, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010.

Sept. 25-26, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. The first annual CU folk and roots festival will feature a variety music and entertainment including such styles as old-time, bluegrass, blues, conjunto, Cajun and Creole, Irish music, storytelling and more. The all-volunteer-run festival will feature over 70 artists and performers. Music acts include country singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks, Irish fiddler Liz Carroll, Los T-Birds Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, Tango Nero, the Prairie Dogs, New Orleans Jazz Machine, Illinois Rail bluegrass band, Kilborn Alley and the Corn Desert Ramblers. All-event wristbands are available online or at the door for $15, and kids 12 and under get in free.

Michigan vs. Illinois Football

So You Think You’ve Heard Ghost Stories, Spurlock Museum Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Warning: These aren’t your mother’s ghost stories. In fact, these aren’t even your grandmother’s ghost stories. For ages 16 and up, the Spurlock Museum is inviting you to come hear haunting stories from local storytellers Dan Keding, Kathe Brinkman and Kim Sheahan. Students from the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) will also be telling terrorizing tales. Refreshments will be served to satiate the Halloween candy hunger. A $5 admission fee will go to the Spurlock Museum foundation.

Jay-Z, Assembly Hall Nov. 12, doors open at 8 p.m.

Oct. 31, 2:30 p.m. You don’t have to be a football fan to know that this game is a big deal. Students proudly display their “Muck Fichigan” T-shirts year round, all in preparation for the big day. Sure, the Illinois-Michigan rivalry isn’t quite up to par with the Ohio State-Michigan game, possibly the most anticipated match up in the Big Ten, but don’t tell an Illinois fan that. “Anytime we can beat them it’s just a good season,” Champaign resident Jeremy Holladay said. While that hasn’t happened for two years, this year might just be the ultimate Wolverine smack down.

The U of I campus will be partying to the sounds of the Jay-Z concert come early November. The multiple Grammy winner will be busting out his 99 Problems at Assembly Hall. This concert is certainly a hip hop highlight of the fall semester and can’t be missed. His highly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 was released Sept. 11. Tickets are now on sale and going fast. Snatch your ticket soon to the raging concert of the semester.

Used with permission from Jay-Z

Roots Festival, Downtown Urbana

November Dance SFX, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 12-14, Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

October 4, 2008 game at Ann Arbor. Photo by Wesley Fane, The Daily Illini

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Experience the innovative U of I Dance department at November Dance SFX. This year, the dance concert will consist of a student and faculty exchange where faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, guest artists and alums will come together to create a multi-style infused performance. “It is guaranteed to be an upbeat, exciting, and engaging show,” said dance major Elise Moore. This show is full of creative and energetic movement and can’t be missed.

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SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2009

The Urbana Free Library celebrates Banned Book Week

by Abby Wilson

BRIEFBOX

e may live in a country that supports free speech, but some of the greatest books of our time have been banned and challenged; sometimes we forget that this is not only upsetting but is an injustice. The Urbana Free Library is celebrating the 28th annual celebration of Banned Book Week. The American Library Association started celebrating banned books since 1982, and libraries around the U.S., such as the Urbana Free Library, are participating in this educational and cultural week of awareness. Banned Book Week will start Sept. 26 and run until Oct. 3. The Urbana Free Library is excited to participate in the event and incorporate the community in this fascinating week dedicated to challenged and banned books. Urbana Free Library will be featuring a display of banned and challenged books from the 2008–2009 banned and challenged books list while also offering books on freedom of speech, copyright and other First Amendmentrelated texts. The UFL hopes to not only promote reading for all age groups, but the reading of books that have been challenged by society so they can show readers the wide range of literary texts that their community library has to offer. In honor of Banned Book Week the Urbana Free Library will be hosting a book discussion during their Sunday Book Club on My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult, a challenged book from the 2008–2009 challenged books list. Mary Wilkes Towner, an Adult Services Librarian, is in charge of UFL’s banned book week. Towner said she chose to feature My Sisters Keeper as the UFL Book Club discussion for Banned Book Week because of its relevancy. “There is a movie coming out about the book, and it talks about serious issues, like organ donation,” she explained. Though Banned Book Week will only last a week, the UFL Book Club will feature two other

URBANA LIBRARY 210 W GREEN ST, U WHEN: Sept. 26 to Oct. 3 UFL HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.;

Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHY: The Urbana Library celebrates Banned Book Week with some controversial texts.

banned book discussions of The Bookseller of Kabul by Seierstad on Oct. 25 and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie on Nov. 22. UFL is also featuring a children’s display of banned and challenged books during the week. “This week brings attention to the most challenged books from the previous year, which tend to be a lot of children title books and young adult books,” said Adult Services Librarian, Brian Looker. The children’s display is cleverly surrounded with yellow caution tape and features such controversial texts such as The Giving Tree, Harriet the Spy, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. UFL is happy they can participate in this years Banned Book Week. UFL hasn’t always had the necessary programming every year. Towner hopes to get enough programming involved in the future so that they can celebrate Banned Book week each year. Though the week is currently more of a low-key event, it is an exciting time for all the librarians and readers. The message the week holds for any and all Americans and the conversation and awareness it stimulates is an exciting element of Banned Book Week. Lynn Harmon, a Children’s Librarian, said that she thought Banned Book Week was important because it is necessary for people to have the ability to ﬁnd books they want to read and read as wide of a range of books as they possibly can. “Just because it’s controversial doesn’t mean you have to read them, but you shouldn’t tell other people you can’t read them,” Harmon said. Towner described that it is important to think of the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech, and that as a librarian it’s important to be able to advise readers and provide them with what they want to read because “everyone has different reading tastes based on their experiences and background.” Not all books that are challenged are necessarily banned, but bringing up awareness of both kinds are essential. “UIUC has one of the largest academic libraries and is a University that celebrates books, but there’s still people that truly don’t approve of all books,” she said. “They have issues with them.” According to Towner, books are normally targeted as challenged or banned because of content such as religion, sex, ethics and sexual orientation.

“Just because it’s controversial doesn’t mean you have to read them, but you shouldn’t tell other people you can’t read them” — LYNN HARMON

Towner also said that ﬁction that involves any of these topics can sometimes be the biggest target “because it’s such a subjective thing.” “A lot of books with images are challenged, but we are talking about books with strictly just text,” Towner described. Join UFL for Banned Book Week, learn about some of the greatest banned and challenged texts of the past, and celebrate your right to read.

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THURSDAY 24 live music Road Song El Toro Bravo Restaurante Mexicano, C, 12pm U of I Jazz Combo (Carrillo) Iron Post, U, 7pm, $2 Curb Service Canopy Club, U, 8pm, $7 With special guest Todd Savies from MTV’s Starmaker. CU Jazz Crusaders Zorba’s, C, 10pm, $3 Geovanti’s Live Band Geovanti’s, C, 10pm

“G”-Force Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm “Guido” hosts Karaoke Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring Karaoke Opie Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring DJ Switch Rock’s, C, 10pm

Global Lens 2009 Film Series: The Photograph University YMCA, C, 7pm A prostitute struggling to support her family forms a bond with the reclusive portrait photographer from whom she rents a room.

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My Perspective of Busey Woods Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 8am A photography exhibit of all things Busey Woods, including the changing open mic seasons and native plants. dj Innovators Improv Annual Parkland Art and Country Night with DJ Krannert Center for the Design Faculty Exhibition Halfdead and Free Line Performing Arts, U, 5pm Parkland Art Gallery, C, Dance Lessons from Be prepared for an eve10am Scotty Van Zant ning of exciting converAmong the faculty particiRadmaker’s Rock & Roll sation as you take to the pating in this year’s show Tavern, Tolono, 8pm stage for a lightning round are Louis Ballard, Chris No cover before 8pm. of enterprising ideas foBerti, John Bonadies, Lisa DJ Belly cused on what communi- Costello, Marsha Daniels, Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm cation means to you. Jennifer Davis and Larry Stitches Goth Night with Open Blues Jam featuring Ecker. DJ Rickbats, DJ Kannibal The Sugar Prophets “Metamorphosis” The Clark Bar, C, 10pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 9pm Heartland Gallery, U, 10am karaoke movies This special exhibition DJ Hollywood Karaoke Selling Democracy: Films features the work of two It’ll Do 2, C, 8pm of the Marshall Plan, artists who capture the DJ Bange 1948-1953 often-hidden and forever Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Krannert Art Museum changing elements of 8:30pm and Kinkead Pavilion, C, nature — turned wood CG Productions presents 5:15pm vessels by Joe Landon of RockStar Karaoke featur- Introduction and postBloomington, and acrylic ing Crazy Craig screening question and paintings by Heather Senator’s Bar & Grill, Saanswer session with San- Westfall of Big Lake, Minvoy, 9pm dra Schulberg. nesota.

Art Exhibit: Cheryl Frances Cameron and Rachel Drum Madeline’s Confectionary Arts Studio & Gallery, U, 10:30am Featuring mixed media, paintings, silks and 3D.

recreation IYA Park Tour: Star-gazing in the parks Hallbeck Park, C, 8pm

literary VOICE Reading Series Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 7:30pm

The Illini Union Board and LGBT Resource Center present this event for LGBT students, advocates and allies, featuring a free night of bowling, billiards and pizza.

Top 40s Dance with DJ Substitute Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 No cover before 10pm mind/body/spirit with U of I or Parkland ID. Free Acupuncture Clinic DJ LEGTWO and DJ Belly For Veterans and Families Radio Maria, C, 10pm Urbana-Champaign DJs Ian Procell and Reﬂex Friends Meeting, U, 6am Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm

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Belly Dance 101 Springer Cultural Center, Heyokas with Kilroy C, 5:30pm, $30 Bentley’s Pub, C, 10am, $5 Solo Salsa 101 volunteer Appy Hour & Live Music Springer Cultural Center, UC Books to Prisoners at Silvercreek C, 6:30pm, $30 work session Silvercreek, U, 5:30pm Salsa Night at Cafe Luna Urbana-Champaign InJoe Asselin Acoustic and Cafe Luna, C, 8:30pm, $5 dependent Media Center, Alone U, 2pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 6pm karaoke Dave Cooper and Lisa CG Productions presents kids & families Cerezo RockStar Karaoke featurARTfusion Bentley’s Pub, C, 6pm ing Crazy Craig Douglass Branch Library, Scathe with Fer De Lance Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaC, 4pm and TBA voy, 9pm Children of all ages are Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Hollywood Karaoke welcome to come out and Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Po’ Boys, U, 9pm make a craft. Jason & The Punknecks, movies The Night Brigade, The lgbt Burninators Selling Democracy: Films Live and Let Live GLBT Memphis on Main, C, of the Marshall Plan, Alcoholics Anonymous 9pm 1948-1953 Meeting Eclipse: A Tribute to Pink Krannert Art Museum McKinley Presbyterian Floyd and Kinkead Pavilion, C, Church and Foundation, Canopy Club, U, 10pm, 5:15pm C, 6:30pm $10 Introduction and postLGBT Welcome Back Mhondoro screening question and Event Cowboy Monkey, C, answer session with SanIllini Union, U, 9:30pm 10pm, $5 dra Schulberg.

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RANTS AND RAVES “Rants & Raves” is taking a week off to make room for other content (and deal with the large number of postings we’ve gotten about the aphid problem), but rest assured, it will return next week. “Rants and Raves” is an anonymous space for your words, not ours. Post (anonymously) on the217.com’s Rants & Raves forum (available by clicking on the forums link on the right of the home page) and we will put your scribblings in an upcoming issue. We reserve the right to refuse to publish any material on the basis of content.

festivals Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival Various locations, U, $15, children 12 and under free The CU Folk and Roots Festival will combine performances, street-dances, jam sessions, and workshops with national, regional, and local artists in a variety of genres such as Cajun, bluegrass, blues, old-time, Mexican conjunto, salsa, and jazz.

art exhibit “My Perspective of Busey Woods” Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 8am A photography exhibit of all things Busey Woods, including the changing seasons and native plants. Annual Parkland Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Parkland Art Gallery, C, 10am “Metamorphosis” Heartland Gallery, U, 10am Art Exhibit: Cheryl Frances Cameron and Rachel Drum Madeline’s Confectionary Arts Studio & Gallery, U, 10:30am

museum exhibit opening Exhibit Opening Celebration: “The Transform-

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ing Arts of Papua New Guinea” Spurlock Museum, U, 7pm Join the Museum staff for gallery explorations, refreshments, and an introductory gallery talk by exhibit curator Professor Janet Keller.

lectures Luncheon and Lecture — “Art Without Category: British and Irish Art from the Anthony Petullo Collection” Champaign Country Club, C, 12pm Talk by Anthony Petullo. Friday Forum: “More of the Same: Arne Duncan, Barack Obama and the Conundrum of National Education Reform” University YMCA, C, 12pm

SATURDAY 26 live music Grass Roots Revival Strawberry Fields (Deli), U, 10am Dinner with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 5pm One 2 Many Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Big Boss Twang

Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Boomslang, Level C, & Fluwid Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Koffin Kats Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $8

dj Dance Pop Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 107.9 Rehab Jams Party It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm Saturday Night Throwdown featuring DJ Mertz Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Kosmo at Soma Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm DJ Tim Williams Highdive, C, 10pm No cover for students before 11pm, $5 cover after.

Patrons can choose from a variety of madein-Illinois goods at the Market, including fresh produce, meat and dairy products, prepared foods, plants, and flowers to jewelry, pottery, wood workings, candles, bodycare products, garden decor and clothing.

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sunday 27 live music Dinner with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 5pm Brunch with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 10am Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 5pm Live music at Carmon’s Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm

Drum Madeline’s Confectionary Arts Studio & Gallery, U, 10:30am

buz z ’s WEEK AHEAD Board Game Night with DJ Casanova

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Monday, Sept. 28 Radio Maria 10:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. free

UFL Reads Controversial Books — My Sister’s Keeper Urbana Free Library, U, 2pm

Board games become much more fun when you add booze and a DJ to the mix. I’m not sure which games Radio Maria will have on hand, but all I can say is best of luck to the poor soul who challenges me to a game of “Guess Who?” You’ll be needing it.

classes & workshops

West African Drum “My Perspective of Busey Classes dj Woods” Capoeira Academy, C, Anita Purves Nature Cen- Patio Party 4pm, $15 adult, $12 stuter, U, 8am Cowboy Monkey, C, 5pm dents A photography exhibit of Sunday Night at D.R. Taught by Bolokada all things Busey Woods, Diggers Conde. including the changD.R. Diggers, C, 9pm West African Dance ing seasons and native Classes with Djibril dance music plants. Camara Annual Parkland Art and Country Western Dance Channing-Murray FounDesign Faculty ExhibiIndependent Order of dation, U, 6pm, $10-12 tion Odd Fellows Arthur Lodge Guests can attend reguParkland Art Gallery, C, 742, U, 5pm, $2 larly or drop in for single 10am Casual dress. sessions. “Metamorphosis” karaoke karaoke Heartland Gallery, U, monday 28 Dragon Karaoke with 10am Dragon Karaoke with live music Paul Faber Art Exhibit: Cheryl Fran- Paul Faber CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm ces Cameron and Rachel CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm Cory Chisel & The WanCG Productions presents Drum Rock Band Sundays dering Sons RockStar Karaoke featur- Madeline’s Confectionary Hosted by MC Remy Canopy Club, U, 6:30pm, ing Matt Fear Arts Studio & Gallery, U, Bentley’s Pub, C, 8pm $7 Senator’s Bar & Grill, Sa10:30am Free Show with The Gold open mic voy, 9pm Tops volunteer Anything Goes Open Mic Memphis on Main, C, movies UC Books to Prisoners Night with Jeremy Harper 10pm Selling Democracy: Films work session Memphis on Main, C, $2 Too Wild Mondays of the Marshall Plan, Urbana-Champaign In8:30pm with Jobu 1948-1953 dependent Media Center, Hosted by Jeremy Harper. Canopy Club, U, 10pm Krannert Art Museum U, 2pm Monday Night Live movies and Kinkead Pavilion, C, Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm kids & families 2pm Pizza, Pitcher & A Movie dj Introduction by Sandra Kids’ Garden Club — Gar- Canopy Club, U, 7pm Schulberg followed by den Harvest Industrial Night: DJ panel discussion. Lake of the Woods Forest art exhibit SorceryKid presents Preserve, Mahomet, 1pm, “My Perspective of Busey Nekromancy festivals $5 per child Woods” Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 Champaign-Urbana Folk Children and grownups Anita Purves Nature Cen- ‘80s Night and Roots Festival can celebrate the harvest ter, U, 8am Highdive, C, 10pm Various locations, U, $15, season with crafts, stories A photography exhibit of dance music children 12 and under free and harvesting. all things Busey Woods, The CU Folk and Roots including the changing Maniac Mondays fundraisers Festival will combine seasons and native plants. Cowboy Monkey, C, 4pm performances, streetHowl at the Harvest “Metamorphosis” Solo Salsa 101 dances, jam sessions, Moon Movie Night Heartland Gallery, U, Phillips Recreation Center, and workshops with Harvest Moon Drive-In, 10am U, 6pm, $22 national, regional, and Gibson City, 6:20pm This special exhibition karaoke local artists in a variety Proceeds benefit the Uni- features the work of two of genres such as Cajun, versity of Illinois Wildlife artists who capture the MCJS Karaoke bluegrass, blues, oldMedical Clinic. often-hidden and forever American Legion Post 24, time, Mexican conjunto, changing elements of C, 7:30pm classes & workshops nature — turned wood salsa, and jazz. CG Productions presents Food Not Bombs Talk and Meditation in vessels by Joe Landon of RockStar Karaoke featurWest Side Park, C, 5pm Champaign Bloomington, and acrylic ing Matt Fear McKinley Presbyterian paintings by Heather Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 10pm markets Church and Foundation, Westfall of Big Lake, Minopen mic Market at the Square C, 2pm, $10 nesota. Lincoln Square Village, Topic is “Freeing Our Art Exhibit: Cheryl Fran- Open Stage for Bands/ U, 7am Mind from Stress.” ces Cameron and Rachel Musicians

Eclipse: A Tribute to Pink Floyd Canopy Club Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 p.m. $10 Ah, the cover band. What better way to show off your appreciation and fandom then by covering another group’s material. The thing about cover bands is that when they’re bad, it’s an unbearable experience. But when they’re good, it quickly becomes an enjoyable sing along. Hopefully, Eclipse doesn’t let me down.

Mastery of Consciousne ss: How to become a stronger force for good in the world School of Metaphysics 1009 E Main St Urbana Wednesday Sept. 30 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. $20 This course offers 13 universal laws to apply to your own life and 10 essential lifeskills that will help you utilize whole-mind thinking. Beyond that, you can somehow learn to erase your past karma, decipher your dreams and imbue yourself with the knowledge that is represented in the star of David. First of all, I should brush up on my universal laws because I’m sure I’ve broken some. If I have, I better shape up and act right if I’m going to erase my past karma. Second of all, I didn’t know the Star of David represented kinds of knowledge, so this is news to me entirely. Thirdly, I have weird dreams all the time, so getting a little Freud action in there is just the cherry on this metaphysical sundae. This may all sound a little strange, but if I can learn this much from one class, I’d say it’s damn well worth it. It’ll be more than I’ve learned in my entire college career in one night. Sign me up.

Sensational Sundays Wine Tasting Sun Singer Wine & Spirits 1115 W. Windsor, C. Saturday, Sept. 26 12-4 p.m. Free Must be 21, of course. Learning about wine is like golf — it’s a lifelong sport that you’ll continually learn from. I love that there are about as many types of wines as there are people on this earth, and that’s why you’ll find me at Sun Singer Wine & Spirits on Saturday. The Wine Bar Cafe even offers lunch!

Koffin Kats at Cowboy Monkey Saturday, September 26 10 p.m. $8 Call it punk. Call it psychobilly. I’ll just call it where I’ll be spending my Saturday night, that’s for certain. The Koffin Kats are coming to town, and I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be than at the Cowboy Monkey taking in the lovely trio with the ridiculously rad hair. Considering the hefty amount of money I’ve spent on concert tickets for shows in Chicago recently, I’ll gladly fork over $8 to catch a solid in-town line-up.

Star-gazing in the Parks Thursday, Sept. 24 Garden Hills Park Monday, Sept. 28 at Centennial Park 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p. m. Free I’ve always had my head in the clouds a bit, which is why I’d like to make it out the Champaign-Urbana’s Star-gazing in the Park series. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on two nights this week (Sept. 24 at Garden Hills Park and Sept. 28 at Centennial Park), and I’m hoping to make it out to one of them. The CU Astronomical Society will provide telescopes for attending star-gazers to check out some neighboring stars and planets. The event is completely free, and what better way to spend a lovely fall night? Plus, I’ve always wanted to take a gander at Jupiter. It’s a pretty sweet planet.

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Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

DJ Casanova Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm

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nature — turned wood Belly Dance 101 vessels by Joe Landon of Phillips Recreation Center, Bloomington, and acrylic stage kids & families U, 5:30pm, $22 paintings by Heather Monday Night Improv O Baby! Westfall of Big Lake, MinCourtyard Cafe — Illini Champaign Public Library, karaoke nesota. Union, U, 8pm C, 9:45am, 10:30am “G”-Force Karaoke Art Exhibit: Cheryl FranDrop in any Monday Memphis on Main, C, ces Cameron and Rachel art exhibit for twenty minutes of 9pm Drum “My Perspective of Busey lap bouncing, nursery MCJS Karaoke Madeline’s Confectionary Woods” rhymes, music activities, American Legion Post 24, Arts Studio & Gallery, U, Anita Purves Nature Cen- easy listening, and play C, 7:30pm 10:30am ter, U, 8am time for the littlest ones. CG Productions presents Featuring mixed media, A photography exhibit of No registration. RockStar Karaoke featur- paintings, silks and 3D. all things Busey Woods, ing Crazy Craig classes & workshops Geo’s, U, 9pm recreation including the changing seasons and native Ashtanga/Mysore Paul Faber hosts Dragon Weekly Red Pin Bowling plants. Classes Karaoke Special “Metamorphosis” Lincoln Square Village, U, The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Illini Union, U, 6pm Heartland Gallery, U, 6am, $12-25 CG Productions presents 10am This class is directed toRockStar Karaoke featur- game-playing This special exhibition wards students who are ing DJ Switch Boltini TNT with Ben features the work of two familiar with the Ashtan- Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm Gorski artists who capture the ga style of yoga practice. Boltini Lounge, C, 7pm often-hidden and forever MELD (Monday Evening open mic WPGU presents Trivia changing elements of Life Drawing) Group Open Mic Night with Diner hosted by Fishing nature — turned wood McGown Studios, C, Mike Ingram With Dynamite vessels by Joe Landon of 7pm, $7 Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Canopy Club, U, 7pm Bloomington, and acrylic An informal and nonart exhibit literary paintings by Heather instructional evening of Westfall of Big Lake, Min- drawing the human form. “My Perspective of Busey Carr Reading Series presnesota. All 2D media are welWoods” ents Lucie Brock-Broido Art Exhibit: Cheryl Fran- come. Anita Purves Nature Cen- Illini Union Bookstore, C, ces Cameron and Rachel ter, U, 8am 4:30pm Drum tuesday 29 A photography exhibit of volunteer Madeline’s Confectionary all things Busey Woods, live music Arts Studio & Gallery, U, including the changing UC Books to Prisoners 10:30am Corn Desert Ramblers seasons and native plants. work session Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., “Metamorphosis” Urbana-Champaign Inrecreation U, 9pm Heartland Gallery, U, dependent Media Center, IYA Park Tour: Star-gaz- The Piano Man 10am U, 7pm ing in the parks Canopy Club, U, 9pm This special exhibition kids & families Hallbeck Park, C, 8pm CG Productions presents features the work of two RockStar Karaoke featur- artists who capture the Tuesday Twos game-playing ing Matt Fear often-hidden and forever Champaign Public Library, C, Board Game Night with Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm changing elements of 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. No registration.

Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm Weekly Top 40 Chester Street, C, 9pm DJ LEGTWO Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm lgbt Physical Challenge Dance Rainbow Coffeehouse Night Wesley-United Methodist Canopy Club, U, 10pm Church & Wesley Founda- I Love the ‘90s tion, U, 6:30pm Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm

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Tarot Card Readings Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm, $15

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Tango Night with DJ Joe Grohens Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm wednesday 30 Swing Dance Illini Union, U, 9:30pm live music Any level of dance experiDonnie Heitler solo piano ence is welcome, from Great Impasta, U, 6pm new beginners to experiJoe Asselin Acoustic and enced dancers. Alone Weekly Salsa Night Rock’s, C, 6pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Rust Belt at Clark Bar concert The Clark Bar, C, 7pm Dave Cooper and Joni RAIN: A Tribute to the Dreyer Beatles Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaAssembly Hall, C, voy, 8pm 7:30pm, $35-$48 Digital Primitives and karaoke Ferrocene3 at the IMC Urbana-Champaign Inde- CG Productions presents pendent Media Center, U, RockStar Karaoke featur8:30pm, $10, $6 students ing DJ Switch Caleb Cook The Corner Tavern, MonRosebowl Tavern, Ltd., ticello, 8pm U, 9pm The Legendary Karaoke Live Karaoke Band Night with The Outlaw Radmaker’s Rock & Roll White Horse Inn, C, 9pm Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Wednesday Night Karaoke with Paul Faber’s dj Dragon Productions Hillbilly Humpday with La Gourmandise Bistro on DJ Halfdead Main, U, 9pm

“G” Force Karaoke/DJ every Wednesday at Fat City Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm

open mic Open mic at Green St. Green St. Cafe, C, 8pm Open Stage Comedy Night Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Open-Mic Night Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm Hosted by Jake Fleischli of Tractor Kings and Jared Roberts of Zero Base.

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Lend Me a Tenor Parkland College Theatre, C, 7:30pm

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My Perspective of Busey Woods Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 8am A photography exhibit of all things Busey Woods, including the changing seasons and native plants. Metamorphosis Heartland Gallery, U, 10am This special exhibition features the work of two artists who capture the

Mastery of Consciousness: How to become a stronger force for good in the world School of Metaphysics, U, 7:30pm, $20 per week

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museum exhibit opening Public Opening Reception Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 4:30pm The exhibition will serve as a focal point for campus-wide lectures and educational events as part of the University’s ongoing celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial.

Lincoln: Prelude to the Presidency Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 6pm

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often-hidden and forever changing elements of nature — turned wood vessels by Joe Landon of Bloomington, and acrylic paintings by Heather Westfall of Big Lake, Minnesota. Art Exhibit: Cheryl Frances Cameron and Rachel Drum Madeline’s Confectionary Arts Studio & Gallery, U, 10:30am Featuring mixed media, paintings, silks and 3D.

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FOOD TRENDS IN THE CU Fall fashion applies to cuisine as much as it does to clothes

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by Annie Koval

op culture took the traditional, cliché meanings of our favorite fall fruit and revamped them to a whole new level. The lonely cougars of Desperate Housewives adopted the apple’s symbol of sin and the famous scene of the ‘90 s flick American Pie put a whole new meaning to your grandma’s famous homemade dessert.

To keep the trend going, local venues in CU are spicing up their menus by adding apples, along with other autumn favorites. Annie Murray, one of the owners and chefs at L.A. Gourmet Catering, said fall is a great season for harvest. Murray runs the business with her sister, Lauren. To outdo the typical catering styles, they serve events with an “interactive stations” option. This allows guests to do essentially what they love most—eat from the time they arrive until the time they leave. These stations include Thai, cheese, fruit and crudites, chocolate, salad, Mexican, carving (all meats, of course), seafood, sushi, pasta and candy. According to Murray, with vegetables currently at a great point in season, their menu is changing, along with the weather. “Right now it’s fun to write the fall menu,” Murray said. “Some options are squashes, pumpkins and apples.” Just to name a few from their long list of fancy hors d’oeuvres, their menu includes a brie, apple and ﬁg quesadilla, grilled pepper bruschetta and asparagus wrapped prosciutto. Their selections can’t help but make you think you are dining with class. Not only that, but, according to Murray, you are eating fresh. L.A. Gourmet receives their produce mostly from local suppliers. “Our cheeses are from local cheese farm — like our goat cheese is from Bloomington,” she said. L.A. Gourmet is not the only venue that has “the fresher, the better” mindset. Jane Anderson, manager at Milo’s, said their ﬁsh is never bought frozen. According to Anderson, suppliers for

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Milo’s, are also seeing a shift from the previous summer-style food. “The colder the weather, the heartier the food,” Anderson said. “In the winter time, we have chicken pot pie.” Anderson said the cold weather chef will be working on adding in more stocky vegetables as well, like potatoes. Anderson explained that their unique list of salads leave the customers who looking for something lighter satisfied and their heavier menu, including lamb, filet mignon and duck, fulfill those who are following the trend of fall temperatures. “We look to have a customer base of a broad range of people,” Anderson added. “There is something for everyone.” Of course, there is a middleman. The pizza salad, a cheese pizza shell with mixed greens, basil vinaigrette and roasted tomatoes, was a summer favorite and remains on the menu. So, what can follow all of this comfort food? The answer is not a Snuggie and a hot chocolate. Radio Maria in Downtown Champaign offers a variety of wines and cocktails that will warm the stomach a little differently than the average cocoa. Jacob Daugherty, the beverage manager, said people are looking for more “old school” cocktails. “A cocktail needs to have four ingredients to be a real cocktail,” he said. One of the popular four-part cocktails on menu is the Sazerac, a whiskey cocktail. Daugherty made it clear, however, that vodka is still “king.” Continuing with the harvest theme cropping up around CU restaurants, wine-grape harvests are in season as well. Tempranillo, an early-ripening red grape (“temprano” means “early” in Spanish), and malbec are top choices among customers,

according to Daugherty. “Malbec has a good reputation with wine spectators and is getting a lot of press,” Daugherty said. When it is time to get really cozy, Daugherty gave a preview of a winter drink — the hot toddy which contains buttered rum. Even though the summer weather has managed to linger in CU, everything else is changing and fall menus are on the rise. So, how do we like dem’ apples? We love them.

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KoFusion’s Nigel Morgan shares his ideas on culinary style

Nigel Morgan making a sautéd vegetable dish. Photo by Lu Huang

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At night, electric blue lights glow with an aura of modernity around the front of KoFusion. Located at 1 E. Main St. in Champaign, KoFusion is a hip restaurant specializing in contemporary American cuisine and sushi. Soft neon lights lend bold color to the bubbling ﬁsh tanks and bold lines in the ceiling, giving the place a cool, fresh vibe. buzz sat down with head chef Nigel Morgan, who has been a chef for about 10 years. He enlightens us about the art of food presentation, known in the culinary world as “plating.” » buzz: Did you get any particular inspiration from going to culinary school? Nigel Morgan: As much as learning what I did like, I learned what I didn’t like. I tend to like things to be a little more spare, I don’t like clutter or things to be over done ... I like things to be minimal and simple. » buzz: Why is plating important? N M: It does in some sense give you a way of

instructing people of how you intend something to be eaten. Obviously, it has visual appeal, it draws people in, it makes the overall dining experience more appealing. People try to make it into a cerebral contortion of food, but by and large you want to make something appealing. » buzz: How important is it for food to look good on the plate? NM: I think it’s very important. As much as anything, it should look appetizing, not just artistic. I think sometimes it goes too far one way and not the other. Food just fundamentally needs to look appealing — like it’s cooked properly, it’s hot and it tastes good. You want it to look presentable and an aesthetic of your own taste, but ﬁrst and foremost, people should want to eat it. » buzz: What is essential to making a plate look presentable and appealing? NM: From a practical level, it has to be something you can put together and have it stay hot. You

want a balance of color and taste. I don’t like really tall food — you don’t want it to fall over. Just balance and simple. And clean, also. No thumb prints, no splatters along the rim. Clean and looking like everything sort of fell into place. » buzz: What is your personal style for food presentation? NM: The way I approach things tends to be somewhat neutral. It’s about the food itself and what looks good with it rather than trying to meet a certain theme.

Outside of Kofusion. Photo by Lu Huang

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oltini Lounge, located in downtown Champaign, offers fun food, music and, of course, a mouthwatering selection of martinis. With over 30 martinis on the menu, Boltini Lounge shakes up cocktails from the sweet Chocolate Trufﬂe’tini to the spicy Hot ‘N Dirty martini. Carrie Bradshaw isn’t the only one guzzling Cosmos faster than she can say “straight up” — most UI students seem to prefer the trademark Sex and the City drink more than any shaken vodka martini. Despite the diverse menu, assistant manager and eight-year bartender James Holland claimed, “The House Cosmopolitan is just the one we get the most orders for.” This traditional recipe is made with Absolute Vodka, lime juice, Cointreau orange liquor, and a splash of cranberry juice. Unless otherwise specified, all of Boltini’s martinis are served straight up. More adventurous martini lovers might try Stone Cold Blueberries, which are ”hands-down the coolest martini on the menu,” said Holland. This Boltini original recipe is made with Vincent Van Gogh Acai Blueberry Vodka, a fresh squeeze of lemon juice, drunken blueberries (liqeur-soaked blueberries) and a sugar rim. Holland favors this decadent drink “because it comes with a couple blueberries at the bottom of the glass. It’s like a little snack in your drink.” Newest on the menu at Boltini’s is the Black Cherry Manhattan. A twist on the standard Manhattan, the Black Cherry is made with Jim Beam’s new Red Stag bourbon, Vya sweet vermouth and bitters.

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There’s a new invention out there for anyone who has ever said that drip coffee is simply too acidic or has too much of a bite to be agreeably consumed. This statement poses a problem for coffee lovers, because we want everyone to be capable of sipping and savoring every last drop of their morning cup the way we do. Some people who have developed ulcers or other conditions that prevent them from enjoying their beloved sunrise beverage ritual — even the decaffeinated variety — now have a solution. Meet cold brew coffee. The process can take up to 12 hours, but it can be done right in your own home. There are a few brands marketing cold brew technology, but I found the Hourglass Coffee system to be particularly interesting. The Hourglass coffee maker is the brand that boasts the least acidic coffee — 69.6 percent less acidic, to be precise. In addition, the fact that there is less tannic acid resulting from this particular cold-brew process means that Hourglass coffee is less likely to stain your pearly whites. The machine’s plastic parts are BPA-free (another hot topic of the moment), has a built-in steel filter that won’t require replacements and doesn’t use electricity (or batteries or anything but physics). It can also brew tea. The only downfall is that the end result is something the manufacturers call coffee extract, so consumers must boil water and add coffee extract to that. This seems eerily similar to making an Americano, which is an espresso-based cup of coffee. So the process is more complicated, but enjoying coffee usually comes at a small yet existent price, whether it be slowly yellowing teeth, shaky hands, or slight symptoms of caffeine withdrawal. Brewing less acidic coffee while you sleep will cost you $70.

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If you want to seem like a martini connoisseur, there are some terms to get acquainted with before you sidle up to the bar and give Holland your order: Bitters: A bitter additive made from many herbs spices and plants used to ﬂavor cocktails. Dirty: A little bit of olive brine is added to the concoction. Dry: A small amount of vermouth is added. As more vermouth is added, the martini becomes “wetter.” On the Rocks: Served over ice. Straight Up: Also just “up;” this drink has no ice. With a twist: A garnish made from the rind of a lemon or lime. Whether you are in the mood for the old Bradshaw favorite or a sexy new cocktail, Boltini offers a martini to quench any craving.

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Highlights of the Fifth Annual Pygmalion Music Festival by Amanda Shively

Pomegranates Friday evening at the Canopy Club. Photos by Wallo Villacorta

The fifth annual Pygmalion Music Festival came and went without a hitch bringing in a successful four days of music and business to the CU arena. The following four catagories highlight only a tiny spectrum of what the event had to offer.

WORTHWHILE NEWCOMERS

While Japandroids have technically been around since 2006, the newly-signed Polyvinyl Records act properly introduced themselves to the CU music crowd with a raucous Wednesday evening set at the Canopy Club. By far my favorite act of the evening, the men of Japandroids certainly know how to please a crowd. After witnessing their rousing act at Pitchfork Music Festival this summer, I was anxious to see how the sound would translate to a venue like the Canopy Club ... and the answer is very well, very well indeed. There is nothing better than standing back and watching the overall enjoyment of a crowd, and witnessing the excitement level of other is such an energy booster. Taking on a hearty chunk of their latest release, Post-Nothing, the duo pummeled through each track with an intensity reciprocated by the dancing, moshing, crowd-surfing audience. Sure, security wasn’t pleased with this, but there is honestly nothing better than people remembering that music is about having a good time and showing those emotions.

Company of Thieves Thursday evening at Canopy.

MOST DIVERSE CROWD

Lucero brought out the most interesting crowd that I experienced at Pygmalion during their Thursday evening set, in a combination that could only be described as straight-up Southern gentlemen decked in cowboy boots and hats, and a group of punkers that wouldn’t be out a place at a Hot Water Music show. A testament to the style of music Lucero has perfected, the group pummeled through a number of “drinking songs” including one of my favorite moments of the festival, an inviting cover of Jawbreaker’s “Kiss The Bottle.” I can definitely attest to feeding off of the crowd, with a devoted sector of fans drawing everyone around into having as a good of a time as possible with them. Though the band didn’t play a single song I was anticipating (except the “Kiss The Bottle” cover, I only dreamed they would take that on), I was more than pleased with the results and could have gladly listened to Ben Nichols raspy crooning all evening long.

Antlers at the Canopy Club.

MOST DEVOTED AUDIENCE

The band that fueled my excursion to the Canopy Club for Friday evening was none other than Chicago’s own Maps And Atlases. I’ve caught the band several times as openers at other concerts I have attended and each time they’ve not only blown me away, but also surpassed the act I had originally intended to see. Tonight was no exception, as a hearty crowd suddenly appeared filled with anticipation for the act. The four-piece took on a number of tracks spanning their recorded work and showcasing their blend of math and indie rock. No matter how many times I’ve seen the group, I’m always blown away by guitarists Erin Elders and Dave Davison and the insane amount of skill they have on their instruments.

BIGGEST DANCE PARTY

Without naming a specific acts as tops from the night, Saturday evening’s dance party at the Canopy Club was definitely the place to be. My friends and I arrived at the Canopy just in time for the Internet’s latest “it” duo Yacht. The male-female pairing of Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans brought an intricate stage show complete with an overriding theme of triangles and black/white/gray. The packed Canopy Club was definitely feeling the act, bouncing and singing along to the group’s hit “Psychic City (Voodoo City).” While I missed the Hood Internet’s set, it was only because of being entirely drawn in by the Physical Challenge showcase in the Void room. DJ CZO was insanely enthusiastic, pumping up the crowd with his mixes and creating an interaction that was not only enticing, but highly addictive. RJD2 closed out the evening with a solid set of tracks spanning more than an hour and an encore of sorts. Highlighted by a consistent stream of clips from films like Desperado and The Matrix, the DJ/producer showcased his skills via turntable, not laptop and honestly confused this Joliet-native with a ramble about the Illinois city.

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Maps and Atlases Friday evening at the Canopy Club. Background photo: Iron and Wine. Photo By Paul Habeeb

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Now Serving Sushi

This week Kr annert Center for the Performing arts

Dine-in or Carry-out Delivery Available 212 W. Main Street Downtown Urbana, Illinois 61801 (217) 367-THAI (8424) www.siamterrace.com

Th Sep 24

5pm

Krannert Uncorked with Innovators Improv // Marquee

7:30pm

UI Wind Symphony and UI Symphonic Band I // School of Music

7:30pm

Celebrating Navaratri with Subrata and Friends // Marquee

Fr Sep 25

We use vegetable oils and no MSG

7:30pm

UI Symphony Orchestra // School of Music

7:30pm

Merce Cunningham Dance Company: Nearly 902 // Marquee

Sa Sep 26

7:30pm

UI New Music Ensemble //School of Music

Thank you To The following sponsors:

Merce Cunningham Dance Company: Nearly 902 Nancy and Edward Tepper

Funded by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project (NDP), with generous support by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the MetLife Community Connections Fund of the MetLife Foundation

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Free Will Astrology September 24 - September 30 ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

Jonathan Lee Riches is renowned for filing numerous lawsuits in U.S courts. Some of his targets are actual living people, like Martha Stewart, George W. Bush, and Steve Jobs. But he has also gone after defendants like Nostradamus, Che Guevara, the Eiffel Tower, the ex-planet Pluto, the Holy Grail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Garden of Eden. This would be a good time for you to draw inspiration from his example. I don’t mean that you should become a litigious fanatic, but rather that you should seek redress and vindication from those people, places, and things that have not had your highest interests in mind. This could take the form of a humorous message, a compassionate prank, or an odd gift. Remember, too, that old saying: Success is the best revenge.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

This would be an excellent time for you to learn how to brew your own beer (tinyurl.com/zteca) or build your own telescope (tinyurl.com/2yert5) or teach yourself how to operate a forklift (tinyurl.com/lgoyk5). Your ability to master practical new skills is at a peak, and your need to develop more self-reliance is more pressing than usual. Once you raise your confidence levels, you might even move on to more challenging tasks, like concocting your own home-made flu shot (tinyurl.com/kmchwx) or reconfiguring the way your brain works (tinyurl.com/lxhuap or tinyurl.com/ns5vhv). Novelist James Patterson has signed a deal with a publisher to churn out 17 new books between now and the end of 2012. (By comparison, it took me six years to write my first book, nine years to write my second, and five years for my third.) According to my reading of the astrological omens, you Geminis will have James Patterson-like levels of fecundity for at least the next four weeks. I suggest you employ that good mojo to create a masterpiece or two.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

As I gaze out the window of my home office, I see a vast wetland crossed by a creek that originates in the bay. At high tide, the creek is as wide as a river. At low tide, it’s as narrow as a village street. Sometimes it flows north vigorously, while at other times it surges south with equal force. Now and then it’s perfectly still. Its hues are a constantly mutating blend of grey, green, blue, and brown, and at sundown and sunrise they’re joined by tinges of pink, purple, and orange. As a Cancerian, I find this intimate spectacle to be both comforting and invigorating. It’s a reflection of my own ever-shifting moods, a reminder that I’m a watery creature whose fluidic changeability is natural and healthy. What I wish for you, my fellow Crab, is that in the coming week you will also surround yourself with prompts that help you to be at peace with who you really are.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

What exactly is a “wild goose chase,” anyway? Does it refer to a frenetic and futile hunt for an elusive prey that’s never caught? Or might it also mean the meandering pursuit of a tricky quarry that after many convoluted twists and turns results in success and generates a lot of educational fun along the way? Either definition could apply to your wild goose chase in the next three weeks, Leo. Which one will ultimately win out will probably depend on two things: 1. how well you detect the false leads you get; 2. how determined you are to be amused rather than frustrated by all the twists and turns.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your time is up, Virgo. No further stalling will be allowed. We need your answer now: Will you or will you not take advantage of the messy but useful offer that is on the table? Don’t ask for an extension, because you ain’t getting one. Please take advantage of this chance to prove that you love yourself too much to get hoodwinked and abused by perfectionism. Be brave enough to declare your allegiance to the perspective articulated by the mathematician Henri Poincaré: “There are no solved problems. There are only more-or-less solved problems.”

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is an excellent time to celebrate the pleasures of emptiness . . . to extol the virtues of the blank slate . . . to 22

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be open to endless possibilities but committed to none . . . to bask in the freedom of not having to be anything, anyone, or anywhere. Are you smart enough to need no motto to live by? Are you resourceful enough to rely on nothing but the raw truth of the present moment? If so, you will thrive in the coming days.

SCORPIO

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

During the dialog about health care in the U.S., certain highly relevant facts are never discussed. For example, it’s ludicrous for right-wingers to fear that a government-run health system would freshly infect our capitalist system with the stain of socialism. The truth is, America has long had the biggest socialist enterprise in the world: its sprawling military establishment, which is completely paid for by taxpayer dollars and run by the government! Another unacknowledged fact is this: The single smartest strategy for financing universal health care (as well as dramatically improving the economy) would be to reduce military expenditures. Americans don’t seem to realize that their monstrously huge military empire is a case of supreme overkill: It girdles the globe in ways that are unprecedented in the history of civilization. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, to illustrate the way that a seemingly serious discussion can be thrown off course and rendered unproductive when it ignores critical information. Please make sure nothing like that happens in your personal sphere in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In the coming weeks, your medicinal effect and your power to incite change will be peaking simultaneously. You may heal people by shaking their certainties or you may scare people as you motivate them to shed their lazy approaches. You could be a stringently benevolent force or a disruptive fixer of broken things. My only advice for you is to work hard to stay humble. The potency of your influence might tempt you to get full of yourself, and that would undermine the beauty of your impact.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

I’m embarrassed to confess that when I’m shopping for an herbal supplement I’ve never bought before, my choice is unduly influenced by how much I like the packaging. For example, I might opt for the brassy orange and white bottle with bold black lettering over the brand with the washed-out blue-green color scheme and delicate purple font. I hope you won’t fall victim to any version of my folly, Capricorn. It’s especially important that you make your decisions based on a piercing analysis of the inner contents, not a superficial survey of the outer display.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Study the following facts to derive oracular clues about your upcoming destiny. 1) Some bacteria are inimical to human beings, but others are friendly, like the creatures that inhabit your intestine and help you digest the food you eat. 2) There are snakes whose venom is poisonous in large doses but healing in small amounts. 3) The term “demon” is derived from the ancient Greek term “daimon,” which referred not to an evil supernatural being but to a benevolent guardian spirit that conferred blessings on a person.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

On the website “Yahoo! Answers,” readers pose questions that are answered by other readers who have expertise on the subject. In a recent entry, a young woman asked, “Is there a spell to become a mermaid that actually works?” Of the 50+ replies, most are snarky and mean, ridiculing the asker of the question, and not a single one gives useful information. I encourage you to offer your own insight on the subject sometime soon. (Go to tinyurl.com/mdclt4.) You are now at the peak of your ability to act, think, feel, love, and dream like a mythical sea creature.

Solution in Classifieds.

Across

1 “This is only a test” grp. 4 Mission that figured into “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” 9 “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” author’s monogram 12 Captain Hook’s helper 13 More urgent 14 Radiohead lead singer Yorke 16 Israeli statesman Abba 17 1996 Madonna musical 18 ___ Six (Louisiana group who was the focus of 2007 rallies) 19 Commedia dell’___ 20 Word after Pink or black 21 Punch-to-the-solar-plexus noises 22 Limestone, mostly 24 Panama, for one 26 Arctic, for one 27 Pacer maker 29 ___ a customer 30 Director Anderson 31 Electromagnetic physicist Michael 34 Former San Francisco Giant Robb 35 There’s no helping it 37 At no cost 40 “If Democrats Had Any Brains, ___ Be Republicans” (Ann Coulter book) 41 Ingredient in many soaps 45 ___ Me (Requiem Mass movement) 47 “You got that right” 49 Conjure up 50 Sudoku component 53 Sean of “The Goonies” 54 “You Will Be My ___ True Love” (song from “Cold Mountain”) 55 In a smooth way 58 “___ recherche du temps perdu” (Proust work) 59 Event with an opening on 8/8/08, since 8 is a lucky number 62 Joan’s TV home 63 Give a snotty look to 64 Rubber seals 65 Poultry farm

Down

1 Hug 2 With “The,” band with a remastered box set of albums released 9/9/09 (the date referring to one of their songs) 3 Dramatist who was adviser to Nero 4 Not so klutzy 5 Multi-continent charity concert held on 7/7/07 6 “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess,” e.g. 7 International standardized measurement promotion that may get more attention next year, since it’s held on 10/10/10 8 Unwritten tests 9 He baptized Jesus 10 Horror movie remake officially released on 6/6/06 (at 6:06:06 a.m.) 11 Prove wrong 12 Manatee, e.g. 15 Vintner Paul who would “sell no wine before its time” 23 Poop 25 Movie with Robin Williams and LL Cool J 28 The old ball and chain? 32 “The Thin Man” dog 33 Carmaker headquartered in Bavaria 35 Onion relative 36 Bended pipes 37 Crappy motel 38 Where Tanguy may have got tan? 39 To linguists, it’s African American Vernacular English 42 Rogers’ dance partner 43 It hooks up to an engine 44 Heather Locklear soap 46 Live (in) 48 They understand in simple terms 50 Structures on sitars 51 Prefix meaning “egg” 52 Like the band Manic Street Preachers 56 Centimeter or candela, e.g. 57 “Flashdance” director Adrian 60 ___ and Daxter (video game series) 61 Cause of a pocket stain, perhaps

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Why are you reading this when you can be licking it?

AND ANOTHER THING ...

by MICHAEL COULTER

Product Placement A time and a place ... I really enjoy football Sundays. Many people I know enjoy them also, but it’s often a little different. Some chew their nails and throw things across the room when their team doesn’t play well. Others run back and forth from the TV to the computer to check their fantasy football points. I even know a guy who’s got two big screen TVs beside each other so he doesn’t miss a second of high definition action. For me, I don’t really care all that much and just enjoy watching because its relaxing. Either way though, we all get treated the same when it comes to breaks in the action. It’s not just football, but sports in general. We see lots of commercials every week, and it’s getting to the point where it seems like the same thing over and over and over and ... well, you know, over again. If you simply go by what advertisements are on each week, it would appear most sports fans in general have at least some serious problems and that many could possibly be bordering on being completely dysfunctional. We need to drink enormous quantities of beer. We have to spray huge amounts of chocolate smelling body sprays on ourselves to make women flock to us. We have an amazing amount of trouble with our penises, both trying to make them go pee pee and also trying to keep them erect. We will also buy anything that happens to be “extreme” or is introduced to us by women with large breasts. Actually, when I think about it, most of the folks I know actually are sort of dysfunctional in those ways, but it’s still not as bad as the commercials would make it seem. I read an article about a group called Common Sense Media that is urging television networks and the sports themselves to “clean up their acts” when it comes to all the alcohol and erectile dysfunction because we’re sending the wrong message to children who might be watching the game. “Sorry Timmy, Daddy can’t play catch with you right now. The game’s on, he’s really drunk, and he can’t maintain a chubby.” Well, we may be sending the wrong message to them, but it probably in no way means we are sending the incorrect message to them. If Common Sense Media really wanted to help out, maybe they could do a study to see if there was any correlation between all that beer and all that flaccidity. Of course, the National Football League and Major League Baseball don’t really appear to care about all of this research being presented by Common Sense Media. I think this is probably for two reasons. One, the leagues are making insane amounts of money so what they’re doing must be working, and two, I get the impressions all the little bitchers at Common Sense Media

are probably the sort of people who don’t watch sports to begin with. They mostly just like to complain about other people. Actually, complaining is their sport, it’s just that no one cares to televise it or watch it. It’s not just them though. In May, a politician named Jim Moran introduced a bill that wanted erectile dysfunction ads to only be shown between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Apparently Jim Moran is not a huge fan of the nooner. You’d really think our country was rolling big sevens if a congressman had time to worry about such a thing. “Wow, everyone is employed. There’s no more national debt. We have a functional healthcare system. We don’t have to worry about terrorism anymore. Finally, I have time to go ahead and take up that boner issue.” It’s makes me feel super secure when our representatives are unable to prioritize. The guy probably couldn’t run a freaking lemonade stand, let alone a government.

“Sorry Timmy, Daddy can’t play catch with you right now. The game’s on, he’s really drunk, and he can’t maintain a chubby.” None of the commercials they’re complaining about really bother me — at least, not any more than any commercials bother me. In fact, the erectile dysfunction commercials only confuse me. Do old people like to sit in two side-by-side bathtubs in the middle of a field and hold hands before they have intercourse? Are they really having that much sex still anyway? Most of the old guys I know just worry about their golf game and the goddamned government. I can’t imagine them popping a pill and dancing their wife around the patio every evening like they do in those commercials. I mean, good for them if they still do, but I think most of them would just as soon take a nap. It really seems that some people out there just need to relax a little. Yeah, there are some creepy commercials on during sports, but we’re completely used to it now, so it’s fine. If the people who actually watched these sporting events were offended by any of this, I’m sure you’d see a change, but they just aren’t. They sort of like to be told of the many beer options that are out there. They want to know that there are pills that can firm them up. They want to be told about all the crappy food they could order at halftime. The way the ads are presented may be a little freaky, but the messages are probably exactly what many people would like to hear. The commercials can’t hurt us that much. Most of us get up to pee while they’re on anyway.

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