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VOL8 NO39

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

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IN THIS ISSUE EVERYTHING KOSHER

Illini Chabad hosts cooking classes

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Big Sean takes over the Highdive

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Creative Genius Writing Group helps you ﬁnd your voice

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Looking for a new book to curl up with? Check out buzz’s latest book reviews, online now.

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COMMUNITY Need a new video game to play? This Sunday, read what our resident video game expert, Basil Aruin, thinks is worth your hard-earned dollars.

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Your guide to this week’s events

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MOVIES & TV The recent vampire fad leaves us angry and disconcerted, but Let Me In is based on the Swedish ﬁlm Let the Right One In, and that movie kicked major ass. A review with be online Saturday.

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Pygmalion Music Festival rocked CU last week. Catch all the festival coverage, online now!

EDITOR’S NOTE BRAD THORP

The ability to speak multiple languages is so impressive to me. Not only does it allow one to converse with people that they may not have otherwise been able to, but it amplifies their use of their native tongue as well. It is hard to actively learn a new language without coming to understand the mechanics of your own in a clearer fashion. For many, it’s sort of a hidden talent. Most students are required to take language courses as a part of their major, but few look to use it as an actual form of communication. When the time arises for you to put this knowledge into play, it can be an eye-opening experience. I am not as well-versed as I would like to be in the language I have studied, but as I have taken each course, diving deeper and deeper into the language itself, I am always excited when I get a chance to use it. I am feeling more confident and comfortable using it, and not feeling like I sound like an amateur. I am finding that I know a little more than I thought I did, and am amazed when I am able to communicate with another human being through this mean. Communication is such an interesting concept. There are thousands of languages, both verbal and nonverbal, which people use to interact. How does that even happen? Fundamentally, the idea that two people, never having met or known another person in their entire existence, could meet and eventually establish a system to communicate thoughts to each other is so incredible! Though this may have started as a survival technique, people working with the language to improve the ways they gather food, avoid predators and the like, it eventually evolved into ways of expressing intangible ideas and opinions that these individuals were experiencing. Something within these beings longed to express themsleves, so much so that they created a medium for it. This is more of what draws me to different languages and the people who speak them. Each person, speaking any language, is simply seeking a way to express themselves and all of their uniqueness in a way that others can understand. Language is just a means of understanding each individual and the way they think about the world. Each language, with their intricacies and individual characteristics, works to remedy the human desire of being understood by another being.

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Dancing out a fairytale by Emily Cleary

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Amara Yoga of Urbana is combining the art of ballet and the narrative of fairytales to create a unique artistic experience for children ages four to 11. Donna Warwick, more commonly known as “Miss Donna” by her students, came up with this idea when she “found that young children often want to put their heart and mind into their dance, and they do so by having a story as the basis of how and why they move.” The class, which costs $80 for a six-week session, uses “basic ballet steps along with creative movement and pantomime” as the children act out Miss Donna’s favorite fairytales, said Kathryn Fitzgerald, art director at Amara Yoga & Arts. In the first part of the classes, Miss Donna teaches the children basic steps that include skipping, chasse, and ballet run and gallop. Therefore, no prior experience in ballet is necessary in order to take the class. The children are given their choice of music to dance to and costumes to wear while in character. By creating all her own, original fairytales for the class, Miss Donna believes that the class is effective for her students because “being someone or something other than themselves is very important to the young imaginative child. Their part in the story/dance helps them become uninhibited, more enthusiastic and ultimately more successful in learning to dance.” Because the class had great success its first time around last June, Amara has added it to its regularly scheduled children’s classes. To experience this artistic, innovative hybrid, visit www.amarayoga.com. Cover Design Bridget Hapner Editor in Chief Brad Thorp Managing Editor & Copy Chief Claire Keating Art Director Annaka Olsen Photography Editor Ramzi Dreessen Image Editor Claire Keating Photographers Eric Kwan Designers Adam Fabianski, Bridget Hapner, Will Wyss Music Editor Dylan Sutcliff Food Editor Jeanine Russell MovieS & TV Editor Matt Carey ArtS & Entertainment Editor Lauren Hise Community Editor Nick Martin CU Calendar Elisia Phua Copy Editors Erin Dittmer Sales Manager Carolyn Gilbert 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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Barbecue sauce

by Amy Harwath

sing barbecue sauce is a great way to add flavor and spice to meals, especially if meats are grilled or smoked. There is no clear history of when or how barbecue sauce came to be. However, some variation on barbecue can be seen virtually anywhere in the world, including South America, Asia, Australia and the United States. Mike Cochran, owner of Black Dog Smoke and Ale House in Urbana, is the local authority on barbecue. His restaurant specializes in beef brisket, pulled pork and other deliciously messy barbecue dishes. Cochran explained that the differences in barbecue stem from regional preferences and traditions. Black Dog uses North Carolina barbecue as its house sauce. “Vinegar is a big key,” Cochran said. Since vinegar is the base, North Carolina style barbecue is a tangy, thin, liquidy sauce. Even in North Carolina, however, there are regional differences. In the West, sauces include tomatoes and ketchup, whereas the East is based on vinegar and spices. “Regions are what distinguish everything,” Cochran said. In Texas barbecue, for example, peppers are often used, making it a spicier sauce that penetrates flavor into the meat. Barbecue in Georgia tends to be sweet; Kansas City barbecue is very thick and sticky, and is made with tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar and spices. This is the barbecue sauce most commonly seen, and can usually be found bottled in stores. Other barbecue sauces are made with mustard, such as in South Carolina, or can be fruit-based. Despite these regional differences, types of barbecue sauce can be broken down into three main bases: vinegar, tomato and mustard. Once you’ve tried out the basic sauce recipes, you can experiment and build off them, according to your flavor preferences. Try adding different herbs to taste for an herbed sauce, or spice it up by adding some bourbon.

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Basic Tomato BBQ Sauce » 1 regular can of tomato sauce » 1 can of tomato paste » 2 tablespoons vinegar » 2 tablespoons olive oil » 2 tablespoons brown sugar » 3 cloves garlic, crushed » 4 tablespoons onion, minced » 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce » 1 teaspoon dry mustard » 1 teaspoon cayenne » fresh ground pepper to taste Cook the garlic and onion until it’s soft, and then add all the rest of the ingredients. Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes. Keep stirring it often so it doesn’t burn, then refrigerate for a few days before you use it. This allows the flavors to blend and mellow.

and heat on low for a few minutes. This is perfect to coat pulled pork, but don’t add so much that it gets soupy.

Basic Vinegar BBQ Sauce » 1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar » 1/2 cup hot water » 2 tablespoons brown sugar » 1 tablespoon paprika » 1 teaspoon cayenne » 1 teaspoon salt » 1 teaspoon black pepper Stir the brown sugar into the hot water. Continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients

Basic Mustard BBQ Sauce » 1 cup prepared yellow mustard » 1/3 cup brown sugar » 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar » 2 tablespoons butter » 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce » 1 tablespoon lemon juice » 1 teaspoon cayenne Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on low for at least thirty minutes. This is great for Southern-style pork barbecue.

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Kosher Cooking Club offers space for observing Shabbat

by Annie Sun Created this year, the Illini Chabad’s Kosher Cooking Club, located at the Illini Chabad on 509 S. Fourth St. in Champaign, serves not only to inform people on campus some essentials of Judaism, but it also provides an opportunity for learning how to cook — kosher style. Shabbat is a day for rest and enrichment, and it is on the seventh day of the Jewish week. Observers of the day are not allowed to do any work during Shabbat, but instead they are meant to contemplate and enjoy life. “Judaism is about being around people you love and celebrating that you are here today, and you are healthy and that you have the support system,” said Samantha Blanks, Kosher Cooking Club leader. The Kosher Cooking Club was created this year by Goldie Tiechtel; she is the teacher for the club and also runs the Illini Chabad with Rabbi Dovid Tiechetel. Every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Illini Chabad, Tiechtel teaches members how to make the many traditional kosher foods, including challah (Jewish egg bread), pasta salad, apple kugel

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(baked pudding or casserole) and their amazing matzo ball soup. The foods are prepared for every Shabbat. The laws of kosher are not based on hygiene. It also does not mean “blessed by a rabbi.” Blanks’ simple explanation for kosher cooking has two basic rules: meat and dairy should never be cooked together, and pork is out of the question. Besides the dietary restrictions, there are also other rules that need to be applied. For example, cooking utensils and dishes need to be stored separately according to three areas: meat, dairy and parve. Parve refers to anything other than meat or dairy. According to Blanks, “I love being [at the Kosher Cooking Club]. It is a safe place to be. It’s a really welcoming place for people of all culture.” So, to all foodies out there, no matter what cultures you belong to, come check out Illini Chabad’s Kosher Cooking Club for their cooking lessons and their open and relaxed atmosphere, or to learn and celebrate the many good qualities of Judaism. The club meets on Thursdays and no membership fee is required.

Used with permission from Rabbi Dovid Tiechetel

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tastes of tailgating A few side dishes to complement the main course of beer by Jordan Ramos Home football games are a good time; the excitement of each Fighting Illini touchdown, jeering against the opposing team and the Block I card pictures during halftime are just a few of the things that take place about six Saturdays a season at Memorial Stadium. Before and after the game, however, a great deal of the fans find themselves spending hours socializing, eating and drinking. Tailgating, to those who have never had the experience, is essentially indulging in copious amounts of food and drink in stadium parking lots on game days. You can smell the grills from blocks away, but a majority of the food can be brought from home or made in your kitchen beforehand. Besides the obvious chips and cookies, there is an endless amount of finger foods that are fairly effortless to make and will make you the “cool cook” among your fellow tailgaters. Cream Cheese Ham Roll-Ups

A yummy quick fix that’s easily done in a kitchen are these ham roll-ups. To make them, put a thawed 8-ounce package of cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add chopped green onions to your liking. Mix well, then simply spread the cream cheese and onions over a slice of ham (works best with pre-packaged meat), roll the ham up and cut into five equal pieces. Toothpicks are a good idea for this snack. Cream Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos in bacon

For the individuals who like to spice things up, this recipe is ideal. Cut jalapenos the long way in half and clean out all the seeds and innards (careful — the seeds are what make the jalapeno hot!). Stuff the cavity with cream cheese and wrap the jalapeno with either bacon or Buddig beef. Throw them on the grill until the jalapeno is soft, or when the cream cheese gets a brownish tint to it. Toothpicks work best with these, too.

Cocktail Weenies

For this simple recipe, all you need to do is mix one cup of grape jelly and one 12-ounce bottle of chili sauce in a crock pot, then add one package of Lit’l Smokies sausages. Watch out though, these little weenies are very addictive! fruit and veggie Dips

To not feel as guilty about consuming so many carbs and calories, there are many dips you can use with fruits and vegetables. For a sweet fruit dip, soften an 8-ounce brick of cream cheese and mix it with a 7-ounce jar of marshmallow fluff. That’s all! It tastes awesome with sliced apples and strawberries. As for the veggie dip, just mix a 16-ounce jar of sour cream with one package of dry Italian salad dressing mix to dip carrots, broccoli and cauliflower in. Snag a few of these to justify the rest of the junk food that keeps finding its way into your hands throughout the day. Cherry-Cinnamon Apple Cider

For a different style of drink to go along with your finger foods, try cherry-cinnamon apple cider. Place three cinnamon sticks and one gallon of apple cider in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Bring the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 20 minutes before adding two packages of sugar-free cherry flavored drink mix, and just stir until everything is dissolved. It is best served hot, so be sure to transport this fall drink in a thermos.

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World renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman at Krannert Center

by Jeff Nelson Not a lot of classical instrumentalists achieve that magical Shulmait Academy in Tel Aviv. Soon, he was performing with height known as “stardom”, but violinist Itzhak Perlman has the Israel Broadcasting Orchestra. made it to that level. On Oct. 3, he brings his magic to Urbana’s In 1955, at age 10, he made his American professional debut on Krannert Center for the Perradio. By 1958, he had emigrated forming Arts for an evening to the United States. In 1959, he appeared on Ed Sullivan’s Caraof that silken tone that has made him one of the world’s van of Stars and won a scholargreat musicians. ship to Julliard shortly thereafter. By the numbers, his exBy 1963, Perlman had made his traordinary career looks like US concert debut in Carnegie this: 15 Grammy Awards (inHall. Taking off from a victory in cluding a Lifetime Achievethe Leventritt Competition, his ment award), 15 associacareer never had a moment of tions with films and their mediocrity. Yet, it is not easy to scores, 30 available DVDs, discern his special appeal to gen285 recorded appearances eral audiences and near-rockstar and four Emmy Awards. He fame. There were lots of good has performed and recorded classical violinists. violin concertos, solo violin Despite Perlman’s many stunmusic, chamber music and ning recordings of classical special orchestral projects. chamber music and concertos, This all began with a radio he has never turned his back concert in his hometown of on a category known as “crossTel Aviv. Perlman was born over music.” This is a genre in in 1945 in Palestine and which the classical and popular fought polio before the age worlds meet. It has produced of five. These obstacles did some astonishing best-sellers. not deter his studies at the His collaboration with John Used with permission from Itzhak Perlman

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Williams on the Oscar-winning score to Schindler’s List was quickly followed by two volumes of his album Cinema Serenade. He has recorded klezmer music and five jazz CDs, many with Oscar Peterson. His reputation as a teacher is equally great. He holds a longtime teaching position at The Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College, and he holds the Dorothy DeLay violin chair at Julliard. During the summer, you can catch him on Long Island teaching young gifted musicians in the Perlman Music Program. Since his appearances on Sesame Street in the early 1970s, he has always been a violinist of the people. It is perhaps that image — rather than his colossal talent with the strings — that has endeared him to an audience way beyond the normal realm of classical music. His appearance on Oct. 3 will include Sri Lankan pianist Rohan de Silva. Surprises are part of his persona. In 1967, I attended a stop on the farewell concert tour of Igor Stravinsky in Chicago. On the bill was Stravinsky’s violin concerto, with a young, almost unknown soloist: Itzhak Perlman. Halfway through the first movement, he broke a string. Calmly staying in his seat, he produced a new string and signaled the maestro — no less than Stravinsky himself — to stop. He then restrung his violin and asked to begin the movement again from the beginning. The audience was treated to an extra round of that special magic that only two giants of classical music can produce. With Itzhak Perlman, there are many ways for great things to happen. For further information check out: www.krannert center.com, or call the Krannert Box office at 333-6280.

Big Sean heads to the Highdive

by Krithika Rajaraman

apper Big Sean will be taking the stage and gracing the Highdive with his Champaign debut on Oct. 6. Signing to Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music, at the tender age of 20, followed by Island Def Jam a year later, Big Sean is a key forthcoming artist offering vast talent to the current world of hip-hop. Hailing from Detroit, Mich., where he was discovered by West on a local radio station, Sean has since thrust into the world of hip-hop, setting his best foot forward. Heavily known among hip-hop and rap followers, Sean has pleased an abundance of ears that have taken the time to get to know his style. Spitting extremely lyrical rhymes better than some of the most recognized rappers of our day, Sean seems to have a bright future ahead of him with plenty of material under his wing. Within a three year span, not only will Sean have put out a threepart mixtape, but he will have also released his debut album, Finally Famous, slotted to drop this winter. His tracks “Million Dollars” and “Get’cha Some” have already become major sensations on the web. Creating well-received collaborations with artists such as Kanye West, Curren$y, Chip tha Ripper and Mike Posner, Sean’s sound proves to be well-appreciated and well-versed. Sean’s also been a key asset to the cultivation of other artists in the scene. Posner’s musical take off was assisted by Sean’s guidance,

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giving us a glimpse into the kinships Sean finds gratifying. One of Posner’s earlier tracks, “Smoke ‘N’ Drive,” featuring Big Sean, not only gave Posner a stronger repertoire, but indirectly shined more light on Sean as an artist, as well. Sean’s work has style and certainly a uniform personality that shines through in every track. Jovial in delivery, yet sincere underneath, he seems determined and serious about the work he’s indulging in. From his debut album, said to drop on Nov. 16, fans can probably expect a refined Sean, one who steps closer to mastering his delivery and creations. Rapper Mickey Factz, with a handful of years under his belt and a popular name in current day hip-hop, will also take the stage this Wednesday at the Highdive. Often collaborating with The Cool Kids, Mickey Factz is different flavor of hip-hop. Adding a taste of indie rock to his music, Factz is dedicated to his work. Freesol, a hip-hop/rock/soul fusion group will guest star, offering a unique balance of genres many have sought for. Freesol has collaborated with Justin Timberlake and is featured on HBO’s Entourage. Brought to you courtesy of ScoreMore ILL, tickets are $18 and can be purchased at The Highdive website, www.thehighdive.com.

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With Rilo Kiley on an indeﬁnite hiatus, Jenny Lewis and boyfriend Jonathan Rice have been exploring their musical abilities. Lewis and Rice’s musical relationship extends beyond this album together; Rice has toured extensively with Lewis’ solo show and also contributed towards her album Acid Tongue. The album starts off with the single, “Scissor Runner,” a song that sounds almost identical to a song you’d expect off of any of Lewis’ solo albums. The fourth track, “Big Wave,” feels almost refreshing. The sound of the backing band has an almost Rilo-Kiley feel to it. The song “Straight Edge of the Blade” has a shoegaze sensibility, making it a stand-out track. Overall, I’m Having Fun Now has a similar feel to Lewis’ solo albums. Lewis has the same attitude in her voice that she exhibits on both Rabbit Fur Coat and Acid Tongue, but what separates this album from the others is the rock and roll vibe. This album seems less deep than the music Lewis’ solo career displayed. This album is fun and has moments, but as a whole, it’s not anything that we haven’t heard from Lewis before. — Aaron Shults Flamingo- Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers, best known as the frontman of The Killers, recently released his ﬁrst solo album, Flamingo. Because Flowers’ voice is such a main element of The Killers’ sound, Flamingo is pretty much the same exact type of music just thrown under a different name. The style of Flamingo bears a striking resemblance to that of Killers’ album Sam’s Town; the synthesizers mesh well with powerful guitar riffs to form a powerful electro-rock sound. Listening to this album, one can recognize an obvious element of glamour that Flowers tossed into the lyrics of many of the songs. In some songs, such as “Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts” and “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas,” one can hear Flowers’ attempts at using gambling metaphors to describe feelings of love, a choice that could be considered a gamble in itself, although definitely successful in Flowers’ case. Flowers also successfully attempts to sing-talk in the song “Swallow It,” easily one of the best songs on the album. Although he is not really going in a different direction with his sound, Flamingo is the first step for a great solo career. — Kaitlyn HenaghanMathew Dear- Black City

Listening to Matthew Dear’s latest album Black City is a little like exploring the darker and seedier sideshow attractions in a red light district. It conjures up feelings of apprehension, touches upon sinful pleasures you’re afraid to let others know you have and begs that all your beautiful nightmares be untied and let loose and examined with a magnifying glass. This is an electronica that gives goose bumps. Some songs may take a couple of listens to wrap your head around, as they lack the cleanliness and smoothness of other electronic sounds (pick any Daft Punk song), but the album quickly rewards the patient. Dear’s dreary and sometimes ﬂat-sounding vocals eventually seep into your senses, soaking your mood with a murky brackish water you won’t want to wring out. It is undeniably fun to listen to. The album’s opening track, “Honey,” begins smoothly and leisurely, a slow but necessary introduction before unfolding into harsher and knottier tracks. The last song on the album, “Gem,” is a slight tonal shift from the darkness that dominates the rest of the album, but it’s not without plenty of melancholy, making it a nice departure from the shady adventure that precedes it. Even if your musical taste buds don’t usually bubble over scary electronica, this album is a rabbit hole you won’t want to escape. — Peter Wensel

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Blitzen Trapper at canopy by Dylan Sutcliff With the release of their second album since signing to Sub Pop, Destroyer of the Void, Blitzen Trapper is bringing their show to Urbana’s Canopy Club on Thursday, Sept. 30. Destroyer of the Void dropped last June and, according to The A.V. Club, Blitzen Trapper is “further refining the indie Americana and ’70s classic rock of 2008’s Furr.” Blitzen Trapper aren’t strangers to Urbana; their most recent visit was in October of 2009. At the show, the band played songs off of their last two albums, in addition to their EP Black River Killer. Blitzen Trapper puts on a rough, southern rock show that was only rivaled last year by The Avett Brothers for best rock show I’ve seen here. Last year’s crowd was definitely one of the most responsive and encouraging I’ve been a part of. Canopy was filled with a diverse crowd of people all singing along and enjoying the show. Blitzen Trapper has always been well-received by critics — both Wild Mountain Nation and Furr appeared in Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the Year list and many other top ten lists in differ-

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ent publications. They also played Lollapalooza this past year, where I saw them play their new material — it was very well done. Destroyer of the Void doesn’t have the same level of energy that some tracks on Furr had, but the band has definitely succeeded in taking a more serious direction. Blitzen Trapper took a step forward in their songwriting; that is, Destroyer is much more lyrically and tonally mature. Blitzen Trapper will be performing at The Canopy Club Thursday, Sept. 30, and, if they play as they have before, they are sure to come close to blowing off the roof.

Kid Cudi at assembly hall by Nick Martin Touring on the success of his debut LP Man on the Moon: The End of The Day, Kid Cudi will be playing with Jay Electronic at Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Kid Cudi is arguably one of the hottest touring acts in hip-hop. His music is catchy, rhythmic and danceable, but what sets him apart from his peers is his thoughtful attention to lyrics and storytelling. While few rappers would write about insomnia, depression, guilt and nostalgia over the loss of a father, Cudi is able to rap about all these things in the same song (he’ll talk a lot about smoking pot, too). Cudi’s rise to fame is just as interesting as his critically-acclaimed music. Born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Cudi grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. At age 11, Cudi’s father died; this traumatic event has become a resounding theme in Cudi’s music. Like his mentor Kanye West, Cudi also dropped out of college; afterwards, he moved to New York in pursuit of a music career. After making a mixtape (A Kid Named Cudi) with streetware brand 10.Deep, Cudi managed to get an opportunity for which every musician hopes. Allegedly, Cudi walked up to Kanye West and told him to listen to the mixtape, telling him, “If you like music, you’ll like this album.” While Cudi must have had confidence when he handed West

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his tape, I doubt he knew how popular he would soon become. Besides music, Cudi is also active with acting and fashion. He is starring in the upcoming, Mark Wahlberg-produced HBO series How to Make it in America. He has also been named “Most Stylish New Yorker” by Time Out New York. Like West, Cudi is taking advantage of multiple media outlets to transcend the label “rapper” and become a pop culture icon.

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Wall street: Money never sleeps

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oney may never sleep, but I certainly did during this film. All the elements were there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf and even a cameo by none other than Charlie Sheen. Yet somehow this movie fell short of the masterpiece that the original was. For one, the story seemed to lack focus. We have LaBeoufâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budding career coinciding with Gordon Geckoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Michael Douglas) new release from prison. While these two events seem to compliment each other, Oliver Stone fails at truly creating a link between Buff and Gecko. This is in part because Gecko is very rarely in the movie. In fact, most of the movie features a montage of phone calls occurring between different Wall Street employees talking shop in a very unentertaining way. Then, we have the battle between LaBeouf and Bretton, Gekkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archnemesis. This part of the story seems almost arbitrary to everything else that is going on, except that it does motivate LaBeouf to do some pretty questionable things. The backbone of the story, the 2008 financial crisis, is weak in its own right. Unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been living under a rock for the past two years, Stone has nothing new to say about financial institutions that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already been said by several news or-

ganizations. The head CEOs are evil and unethical, but at the same time not breaking any laws. They hold all the power, while the rest of us are left footing the bill. I get it, and quite frankly watching this play out is simply depressing. I would have really liked to see Stone put his own spin on this; instead he defers to CNN. The final piece of the puzzle is the back story between Gekko and his daughter. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure whether it was because Carey Mulligan, the actress who plays his daughter, was not convincing enough or whether it was because the entire subplot was simply forced, but everything about this felt insincere. The emotions seemed to fluctuate from overtly happy to hysterically upset with little in between. Couple this with the fact that there is already entirely too much going on in the film, and we are left with a halfhearted attempt to humanize Gordon Gekko, which fails miserably. Overall, I appreciate Stone trying to create a piece about recent events while giving a throwback to one of his previous films, however, the result is a cluster of undeveloped plots that make this film seem dated. If you were a die-hard fan of the original then you might want to give this one a shot, but keep your expectations low.

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by Matt Carey I can have a wildly immature sense of humor when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so inclined. I offer to the court the evidence that I think Baseketball is hilarious. It is quite possibly the most immature R-rated movie ever made, but manages to feature great jokes throughout. Co-written and directed by David Zucker (of Airplane! and Naked Gun fame), Baseketball is knowingly stupid, but a terrific comedy. Trey Parker and Matt Stone star as Cooper and Remer, two unemployed slackers who live together. At a party inhabited by former high school classmates who have all gone on to success, Cooper and Remer are challenged to a game of basketball by jocks. Knowing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lose a straight up game, they instead make up a game that fuses basketball and baseball that they eventually end up winning. Realizing they have a goldmine on their hands, the duo eventu-

ally turn baseketball into a professional sport, but with rules that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow teams to switch cities or become too corporate. Unfortunately, one owner wants baseketball to become like all other sports and starts to play Cooper and Remer against each other to get his way. Like the rest of the movie, the plot is extremely silly. The mood of characters often swings radically all for the sake of a punchline. But it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. With a comedy of this nature, the only thing that matters is that it brings the chuckles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what it accomplishes. There are certainly a bevy of bits that fall completely flat, but, like Airplane!, there are so many jokes on display that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter too much. # /it 5 0/. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really dumb movie, but so was The Curi $2).+ WITH PURCHASE ous Case of Benjamin Button, and that was nomiOF OZ BAG OF BUTTERY POPCORN nated for Oscars. /:

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Shot in a pseudo-documentary style, this film chronicles the wildly dangerous experiences of American journalist Richard Boyle, who covered the military dictatorship of El Salvador in 1980-1981. James Woods is wonderful as Boyle, and James Belushi was never better as his sidekick, Doctor Rock. Boyle mingles with locals, covering the oppressive regimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brutalities, including the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The film becomes a powerful indictment of the Reagan administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith and support for the right-wing leadership against Cuban-backed fighters. Woods captures the frantic paranoia of a journalist on the edge so well he received an Oscar nomination for best actor. This film is often overshadowed by Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Platoon, which was released in the same year and won the Oscar for best picture, but I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great film.

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Based on the book by Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic, Oliver Stone won his second Academy Award as Best Director for this heart-wrenching tale of a gung-ho Marine who is paralyzed in battle. After his injury, he evolves into an antiwar activist and human rights advocate. As Kovic, Tom Cruise proves what an incredible actor he is capable of being once he lets down the â&#x20AC;&#x153;starâ&#x20AC;? image. From the horrors of battle to adjusting to civilian life and rehabilitation, this film presents the life of a patriot who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the policies of government taint the great country he believed in. JFK (1991):

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expectations for the display, saying she wants “all our events to do well,” she added that giving Badger and artists like him a chance at greater exposure motivates her. “I hope that Jeff Badger gets a lot of coverage and interest,” said Loving. “It’s a great experience to be able to give him this opportunity.” As for Badger, he said this exhibit could be the first of many he produces. “Last year we went to Italy, and that was inspired by the work in Tucson,” Badger said. “It has very similar qualities — lots of different colors and shades — so I enjoyed shooting there as well.” Make sure to check out this exhibit as well as future ones from this colorful artist.

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or the last half-century, folks have been saying to appreciate life by “stopping to smell the roses.” Jeff Badger would rather look at the colors. “The first thing that really interested me was the colors all around me,” said Badger. “I started in photography about nine years ago when I had a tragedy in my life — my son was in an auto accident. It caused me to review my own mortality. There were a lot of things around me that I was missing because I was busy working, so I decided not to ignore the things that I wanted to do and took up art.” The fruit of Badger’s labors is “Colorful Abodes,” a photographic display that will be featured at indi go artist co-op from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. The exhibit will feature stills of homes in Tucson, Ariz., and will emphasize the effects lighting and color have on aesthetic. According to Badger, his love of color and his familiarity with the area made Tucson an easy choice. “In the past 13 years, I’ve traveled repeatedly to Tucson for work — I spent about 25 percent of my time there — and it has a very, very colorful area called the Barrio Historico,” said Badger. “That particular area really comes alive at sunset. The color gets a lot richer.” indi go Gallery Director Casey Loving said that the exhibit, while simple in concept, is more evocative than it might seem. “‘Colorful Abodes’ is pretty clear-cut. It’s photography of beautiful houses in Tucson. I think, though, [Badger] wanted to capture how it made him feel while he was there. At the end of his artist’s statement, he says, ‘Enjoy your walk in my shoes,’ and I think that characterizes what he’s trying to get across.” “Colorful Abodes” will be Badger’s first show, which Loving said makes it a perfect fit for indi go artist co-op. “Our statement is, ‘Visual space has essentially no owner,’ but more exactly, we work to put on shortterm exhibits at the gallery in order to highlight artists,” said Loving. “The artists that we have come in sometimes have never had an exhibit before, or sometimes they just want to do a one-day project. We really try to accommodate so that people can really promote themselves and get out there.” While Loving was hesitant to give any specific

COLORFUL ABODES INDI GO ARTIST CO-OP WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 30, through Wednesday,

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by Lauren Hise Few things can turn up the heat like a hot day in Savannah, except maybe the desire for revenge. At least, that’s what bestselling author of Savannah Breeze, Blue Christmas, Deep Dish, and The Fixer Upper, Mary Kay Andrews, is likely to tell you. Andrews will be in Champaign this Thursday, Sept. 30, to talk about her path from journalist to novelist and, more than likely, some antique gems she has picked up along the way. A bit impatient for her appearance and always eager for more, buzz went directly to the source to find out Andrew’s advice for aspiring authors, as well as her cure for writer’s block. » buzz: When did you first know that you wanted to become a writer? Mary Kay Andrews: Probably from the first moment somebody read me a story. I was reading before first grade, and always loved making up my own stories. » buzz: What was it like working as a journalist in Savannah? MKA: Fascinating. Savannah is a place where history lives — where old and new South collide. People celebrate quirky and eccentric. And if

you’re not from there, which I wasn’t, they make sure you know you’re an outsider, which is perfect for somebody who makes a living by observation and careful listening. » buzz: What made you decide to make the jump to writing books? MKA: I had two young children, three and seven, and I wanted to be home with them. Plus, I was unhappy with the direction journalism was taking. » buzz: How did you get your first book published? MKA: I didn’t get my first book published. It’s still in a box under the bed. I got my second book published after a dear friend at the newspaper where I worked took my manuscript to her editor at HarperCollins. He didn’t like my first book, but he bought the second one, and I went on to write a total of 17 books with Harper. » buzz: What’s your writing process? MKA: I start with just a thread, maybe a character’s name or a title or a premise, and then I worry it, piddle with it, poke it, until I have enough to come up with a proposal. Once I’ve started, I set myself page quotas, usually from five to 10 manuscript pages a day, although I don’t normally write every day. Lots of times I start plotting and drafting on a yellow legal pad, then, once it’s flowing, I move over to my computer.

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» buzz: What’s your cure for a case of writer’s block? MKA: Chocolate! Or a walk, or a little junking, although really, I don’t believe in writer’s block. Laziness, procrastination, frustration — those I believe in. And those you can get over. » buzz: Any plans for future books? MKA: My next book, to be called Summer Rental, will be out in June from St. Martin’s Press, and I’m in the early stages of poking and piddling with a new project. » buzz: From all the books, is there a character you hold especially close to your heart? MKA: Probably Weezie Foley, the antique

picker from my Savannah series. We named our puppy after her. » buzz: What would you recommend to aspiring authors? MKA: I recommend lots of reading, especially in the genre you’re writing. Take your work seriously, and don’t let anybody or anything get between you and your goal of finishing your book. Set aside a definite time each day or week where you do nothing but work on your writing project. Set yourself a deadline, give yourself page quotas. Educate yourself about the business of publishing before you start submitting your manuscript. And, don’t forget to enjoy the journey.

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Changing Perspectives Troutman draws out the individual in new exhibit by Clara Bush

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Imagine a children’s book. Consider the pictures. mer trips to Japan with his wife since they first “You can take something personal away from These illustrations are oftentimes just as impor- went in 2005 and became the first foreigner to it,” said Costello. tant as the text of the story. They communicate be awarded the Grand Prize at the Kagoshima As for Troutman, he said he is always curious information in ways that words cannot. Prefectural Art Exhibition. to see how viewers interpret his work, which he Although Christopher Troutman, a visiting His diverse experiences make him an asset to called “observational drawing.” professor at Eastern Illinois University, does not the area. “We’re excited he’s back in Illinois,” “I see the exhibit as a chance to interact with the illustrate childrens books, this is the analogy he said Costello. public through my artwork, which I hope is a posidraws to explain his work. His drawings are imCurrently teaching drawing and painting at tive experience for us both,” said Troutman. bued with a strong sense of narrative. Parkland Eastern Illinois University as a visiting professor, Thursday, Sept. 30, Troutman will give a gallery College is hosting an exhibit of his work called Troutman also feels fortunate to be back in the talk on his work at 7 p.m., followed by a question “Christopher Troutman: Shifting Perspectives area and near family. and answer period. Music will accompany outand Sensitive Observations.” “I feel very lucky to have the chance to show at side the reception area, provided by the Parkland “I take away a sense of action, but it’s not always Parkland,” said Troutman, who has had five exhibi- Guitar Ensemble. On Monday, Oct. 11, he will give so obvious,” said Lisa Costello, the art gallery di- tions, with two more scheduled for the end of the another artist lecture at 1:15 p.m. rector at Parkland, of Troutman’s drawings. year. “I haven’t had many solo exhibitions, so I’m Stop by to view, listen and gain a new perShip Info: The Illini The Illini Publication: Troutman was one of the few selected out of very thankful and excited.” spective. None None IO #: Troutman’s work focuses on the human figure around 300 applicants to hold an exhibition 2010-09/30 Buzz Issue: at Parkland. in urban environments, showing ordinary people “Christopher Troutman: None, None None HP4CperBuzz “Part of our mission is to have things that from multiple points of viewAdtoType: convey a new Shifting Perspectives and Attn: None Bleed = None The Moderns - 266685 Client: inspire students’ drawing exhibitions,” said spective in an urban backdrop. Sensitive Observations” T: None “It seems really active,” said Costello. “It Costello, who explained that it was2010 Troutman’s Trimtakes = 10.25” x 5.417” Ad Work Project: Parkland Art gallery drawing skills and interesting work 2010 thatBerryplus set him awhile to absorb his work.” E: None Safety = None Campaign: apart to the review board.Creative: None Troutman’s exhibit is all done in black and white, When: Monday, Sept. 27, to Saturday, Nov. 6 PDF/X-1a File Format: address: 2400 W. Bradley Ave., C. Troutman grew up in Peoria, from as he uses mostly charcoalProofs: on paper as 0his meBT AE: graduated artist lectures: Thursday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.; Bradley University in 2003 and received a MFA dium. As a result, Costello explains, the viewer is Monday, Oct. 11, 1:15 p.m. in drawing and painting from California State not distracted by color and can notice all of the T:10.25” University. He has been making annual sum- details, even the eraser marks. Used with permission from Lisa Costello

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R/C plane auction has something to offer for hobbyists and novices alike

he second annual Great Planes Auction is coming to Champaign. Great Planes, a Champaignbased remote controlled airplane distributer, is hosting an auction for model airplanes at the Champaign County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 2. “We have over 150 R/C Planes available for auction,” said the publicity director at Hobbico, Carol Pesch. “This includes electric and gas planes, ones that might have been show models or sample planes that never went to production. It’s really an ideal place for someone looking for R/C planes for a fraction of the price you’d pay at the store.” Hobbyists from all over the Midwest are expected to come to CU this Saturday to buy fully flying model airplanes. “People from Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana came in last year,” said Pesch. “About 500 model clubs from around the Midwest are scheduled to attend.” Great Planes will be auctioning models for all levels of flyer. Planes from a few hundred dollars all the way up to a few thousand will be for sale. Since this is an auction, hobbyists can be sure they’re getting a good deal. “It’s a good deal for people in this economy — everybody’s watching their pennies,” Pesch said. R/C plane flying is a hobby with a rich history and a dedicated following. R/C planes themselves have actually existed since the late 19th century; they were flown in theaters and auditoriums using

flyers seek out the Champaign County R/C Club to learn how to fly from seasoned experts (Check out www.ccrcc.info for more tips). Those involved with model building are well aware of its extended benefits. “I’ve been working [at Slot and Wing] since 1996, but I’ve always been interested in radio control since the ‘70s,” McDaniel said. “My favorite part is helping the kids with school projects, or [helping them learn] how to fix something by themselves.” “Putting together a model is a lot like studying,” McDaniel continued. “It builds patience and confidence. You have to read carefully and work hard, but when you put something together you can be proud of yourself when you’ve finished.” Whether you’re a novice interested in starting up a new hobby or a seasoned R/C veteran, the Great Planes Auction on Saturday, Oct. 2, has something for you. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the auction is free to attend. If you want more information or a listing of the planes for sale, visit www.greatplanes.com. A.J. Bailey, an owner of Slot and Wing Hobby Store in Champaign, displays one of his planes. Photo by Ramzi Dreessen

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a rudimentary form of radio signal. As the century progressed, government funded programs were able to make bigger, more sophisticated planes for radio controlled flight. It wasn’t until the 1960s when America saw a boom in the model building industry. Once the technology became cheap enough for average consumers, Americans became immediately hooked on R/C planes. The 21st century has seen major improvements in construction of R/C planes. Randy McDaniel, co-owner of Champaign hobby shop Slot and Wing, explained that new technologies have made R/C plane flying easier than ever. Remote controls are utilizing the same sophisticated systems as cell phones; planes themselves are being made from material that is both lighter, stronger and easier to repair; batteries and other parts are smaller, lighter and less expensive. Pesch explained what to look for if you’re buying a beginners plane: “Start with a basic plane. One that is smaller with a higher wing. You want to be able to learn slowly at first to get a feel for it.” Pesch also suggested novice

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by Kelsey Shannon Is there an artistic prodigy inside you that’s bursting to get out? Then the 2010 Creative Genius Writing Group is something you should look into. The group is going to be held in the Rantoul Public Library on Monday nights from Oct. 4 through Oct. 25. This week, buzz sat down with Rosalie Zachary, facilitator of this group, as she talked about her own experiences and the advantages of creative writing seminars. » buzz: How did you begin leading creative writing groups? Do you enjoy it? Rosalie Zachary: I was inspired by a published poet of Kingston, Mass., Bill Alberti, when I took one of his creative writing workshops that was held at the Kingston Library. Near the close of these writing sessions, I felt led to return to my homeland of Urbana-Champaign. Upon returning, I couldn’t locate another such writing group, and then during a telephone conversation with my poet friend, Bill, he suggested I start one myself. So I did. I offered the ﬁrst writing workshop at the Danville Public Library in the fall of 2008 and it was so successful that I offered it again during the month of January 2009. Yes, I very much enjoy inspiring writers to write from hearts of creativity and passion. » buzz: What do you think that people will gain from joining this group? RZ: Everyone who engages in the writing group will discover or rediscover their passion to communicate through the strokes of a pen. All of us have stories ﬁlled with nuggets of gold that, when shared, enlarge the treasures of our jour-

neys. Some writers will be inspired to write their memoirs. Others will discover a passion to write poetry, plays, novels, essays, etc. Friendships will be built and that is one of the greatest gifts of the creative writing sessions. Mentors encourage and inspire creativity, and every writer needs at least one trusted friend who will give constructive feedback — especially during writing blocks. Those who engage in the writing prompts will receive a new thirst for writing creatively. » buzz: What do you gain from leading this group? RZ: I gain the pleasure of watching and hearing writers share their stories and experiences of life. I am always delighted by ﬁrst-time writers discovering their own writing genius. And whenever each writer becomes inspired to continue the art of writing, I too am inspired to reach out and share life through the rhythm of my pen. » buzz: How do you plan to facilitate the discovery of creative genius in your group members? RZ: Facilitating the discovery of creative genius is accomplished through a variety of writing prompts like incorporating humor, storytelling, rhyme and rhythm, artifacts and interpretation of other artworks. Often a writer of specialty (say a novelist) will participate and discover a new passion to write poetry or news reporting like yourself! » buzz: Who should participate in this group? RZ: Anyone who desires to put on paper what is in her heart, his mind, or in their dreams! Register — you will have fun writing!

REFINERY BUSINESS EXPO by Nick Martin Looking for a way to network with local businesses while dancing and drinking with professionallyminded strangers? Then come out to the second annual Refinery Business Expo! Businesses from around the CU community are showcasing their products and services at Refinery Health Club in Champaign. “It’s a business afterhours mixer to promote businesses in the community,” said Paris Seloover, Refinery’s development manager. “Basically, anyone in the community is welcome to come!” So why is a health club holding a business mixer? Seloover explained that Refinery used to hold a Happy Hour every month. They realized 14

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that they could help other businesses promote their events, as well as promote their own space through hosting these annual showcases; they decided to combine a place for people to drink with a way for people to network. Refinery will be providing a DJ, free food and a bar for anyone interested in networking with local business. “Anywhere from jewelry to purses, chiropractors, a radio station ... all kinds of businesses are participating,” Seloover said. If you’re looking for a place to network and find business contacts in the CU community, head over to Refinery Health Club at 2302 W John St. in Champaign this Friday, Oct. 1.

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I would never date a girl who doesn’t like ugly lamps.

CU Sound off

by Dan Korenevsky

What’s up with this weird weather? The ingredients of Fat Sandwich, what time your parents will wake you up on Sunday and the weather — these things are all unpredict-

able. Many students hail from Chicago and are used to ever-changing weather patterns, while others are proponents of the global warming

theory. So, as small-talkers all over the world have been wondering for years, what do the citizens of Chambana think about the weather?

Beth Grosky

Daniel Krause

Jacob Bikshorn

Kristina Loy

Sophomore in LAS

Junior in Food Science

Freshman in Psychology

Freshmen in Acting

“Weather is some scary shit. Last week, I woke up at 7:30 a.m. for one of my classes. I looked out the window and heard thunder. You know what? I didn’t go to class. Oh, the weather outside is weather!“

“My wardrobe has been really confused. Pants and a sweatshirt in the morning, and shorts and a t-shirt in the afternoon. Make up your damn mind.“

“It’s really frustrating that it’s either too hot or too cold; it’s always either too hot or too cold. It’s never a pleasant temperature.“

“It’s like I have ESPN or something. My breasts can always tell when it’s going to rain.“

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THURSDAY 30 live music Jazz in the Courtyard Illini Union, U, noon Wiz Khalifa Canopy Club, U, 6:30pm, $18 Doors open at 6pm U of I Jazz Combos (Wilson/Bridgewater) Iron Post, U, 7pm TwoYou Duo The Clark Bar, C, 7pm

Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr AnSun, C, 7pm Sudden Sound Concert: Trio X Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 7:30pm Mike Ingram Emerald City Lounge, C, 8pm Jessi Torrisi and The Please, Please Me with Special Guest Don’t Ask Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 8pm

Blitzen Trapper Canopy Club, U, 10:30pm, $12 Doors open at 10pm

dj Milk and Cookies at Klub Kam’s Kam’s, C, 8pm Here Come the Regulars Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Stitches at The Clark Bar The Clark Bar, C, 10pm REMIXXX Thursdays

with DJ Bob Bass Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Open Deck Night Radio Maria, C, 10pm DJ Belly Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Ritmo Thursdays V. Picasso, U, 10pm DJ A-Ron Highdive, C, 10pm, $5

dance music Swing Dance Activities and Recreation

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Su Oct 3

7:30pm

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Itzhak Perlman, violin, and Rohan De Silva, piano // Marquee

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UI Harding Symphonic Band and UI Hindsley Symphonic Band // School of Music

5pm

Krannert Uncorked with artists TBA

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The Bald Soprano and The Lesson

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Beyond the Chief: Closed to the Public karaoke Levis Faculty Center/VisiDJ Bange tor’s Center, U, 4pm Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Civil(ly) Disobedient: 8:30pm Social Entrepreneurs and CG Productions Presents: Change-makers RockStar Karaoke Allen Hall, U, 7pm Fireside Bar and Grill, C, literary 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke My Fixer-Upper Life: AuMemphis on Main, C, thor Mary Kay Andrews 9pm, $5 Champaign Public Library, CG Productions Presents: C, 7pm RockStar Karaoke volunteer Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm UC Books to Prisoners CG Productions Presents: Work Session RockStar Karaoke Urbana-Champaign InBentley’s Pub, C, 10pm dependent Media Center, U, 2pm Center (ARC), C, 9pm

40 North and Krannert Center —working together to put Champaign County’s culture on the map.

Global Lens: Adrift University YMCA, C, 5:30pm OBOC Movie Screening: Trouble the Water Illini Union, U, 6:30pm Die weiße Massai Foreign Languages Building, U, 7pm

kids & families

Preschool Story Time Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 10am Lego Dropoff Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 10am Baby Time Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am stage Lunch on the Lawn Comedy Night Rantoul Public Library, Jupiter’s II, C, 7pm Rantoul, 12:15pm Free Land: Hip Hop TheArtsFusion Level I ater featuring Ariel Luckey Class Act, C, 2pm, $72 Student Dining and ResiARTfusion dential Programs Building, Douglass Branch Library, C, 7pm C, 4pm Duck Hunter Shoots Angel Parkland College Theatre, seniors C, 7:30pm, $3-$6 Continuing Asana for Circle Mirror TransforSeniors mation BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute The Station Theatre, U, of C-U, U, 8:30am, $14 8pm, $8-$15 Prerequisite: Asana for Seniors

Continuing Asana/Introduction to Pranayama BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 5:15pm, $14 Prerequisite: Introduction to Asana Experienced Beginner BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 5:45pm, $14 Prerequisite: Introduction to Asana Meditation for Finding Peace — In Drumming: Not Your Typical Drum Circle Carle Forum, U, 6pm Get Fit and Flexible at the Yoga Institute BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7:30pm, $14

classes & workshops Upward Bound Program McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, noon Kosher Cooking Club Chabad Center for Jewish Life, C, 3pm Beginning Swing Dance Lessons University Place Christian Church, C, 6pm, $25 Restorative Circles Presentation and Practice Group Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm

FRIDAY 1 live music

Andy Moreillon Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 5pm The Prairie Dogs Iron Post, U, 5pm Philadelphia Phil Aroma Cafe, C, 7pm art opening Live Jazz community “Christopher Troutman: Jim Gould Restaurant, C, Shifting Perspectives and Downtown Plan Open 7pm Sensitive Observations” Mic Forum Sudden Sound Concert: Parkland Art Gallery, C, Urbana City Building Coun- Marc Ribot 6pm cil Chambers, U, 6pm Krannert Art Museum IMC Shows Group Meet- and Kinkead Pavilion, C, art exhibit ing: Community Booking 7:30pm Reclamation Collective The Delta Kings Indi Go Artist Co-op, C Urbana-Champaign InMike ‘n Molly’s, C, 8pm Colorful Abodes dependent Media Center, Bossa Nuevo Debut CD Indi Go Artist Co-op, C U, 7pm Release Performance/Reception art fundraisers V. Picasso, U, 8pm, $3 Japanese Tea Ceremony Ninth Annual World’s Guitar Festival Japan House, U, 2pm, $6 Largest Ice-cream Social Illini Union, U, 8pm, $2-$4 Call 244-9934 to reColdstone Creamery, C, Lubriphonic serve 5pm 88 Broadway, U, 8pm Impalas lectures mind/body/spirit Huber’s West End Store, Lecture Series: GrassHot Yoga C, 8pm roots Political ParEvolve Fitness Club, C, Honky Tonk Trio ticipation in Bolivarian noon, $10 Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Venezuela Yoga for Wellness 9pm International Studies Build- BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Decadents ing, C, noon of C-U, U, 2:30pm, $14 Iron Post, U, 9pm, $3

Feudin’ Hillbillys Memphis on Main, C, 9:30pm, $5 Missing the Point Cowboy Monkey, C, 9:30pm, $5 Nugget: A Tribute to Cake Canopy Club, U, 10pm, $8 Doors opens at 9:30pm

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

dance music Urbana Country Dancers Contra Dance Kalyx Center, Monticello, 8pm, $4-$5 Salsa Night V. Picasso, U, 9pm Salsa Night The Clark Bar, C, 9pm

karaoke CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm Karaoke at Po’ Boys Po’ Boys, U, 9pm SuperStar Karaoke AnSun, C, 9pm

stage Breakbeat Poetics Allen Hall, U, 7pm Duck Hunter Shoots Angel Parkland College Theatre, C, 7:30pm, $6-$12 Circle Mirror Transformation The Station Theatre, U, 8pm, $8-$15 Dracula: The Undead The Rantoul Theater Group, Rantoul, 8pm, $7-$10

art opening Reclamation and Colorful Abodes Reception Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 6pm

art exhibit “Reclamation” Indi Go Artist Co-op, C “Colorful Abodes” Indi Go Artist Co-op, C

museum exhibit Violent Universe William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 8pm

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lectures Krannert Art Museum: A Vision for the Future Urbana Golf and Country Club, U, 12pm Call 244-0516 to register Friday Forum: Reading the Illinois Economy University YMCA, C, noon How the Islamic Past Figures in Spain’s Modern National Identity Foreign Languages Building, U, noon World of Science: Near Earth Asteroids William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 7pm, $1

campus activities Indian Graduate Student Association Freshers’ Night Illini Union, U, 7:30pm

kids & families ArtsFusion Level I Class Act, C, 10am, $72 Drawing Dinosaurs: Paleo Rendering for 7-9-yearolds — Registration Deadline Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, $155$175 Register online or at the museum Music and Motion Class Act, C, 9:30am, $48 Tales for Twos Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am Yoga for Teens BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 4:30pm, $6 Lego Contest Event Opening Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 6pm

Wye Oak Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $10 Doors open at 8pm Matt Poss: Pickup Truck World Tour 2010 Memphis on Main, C, 9:30pm, $5

dj Request Night DJ Boomerang, U, 8pm Mainstream on Main Street V. Picasso, U, 9pm In the Mix Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 Hip Hop at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 Synergy Saturdays Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 Firehaus Saturdays Firehaus, C, 10pm DJ and Dancing Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Let the Bass Kick Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $5

dance music Urbana Country Dancers Contra Dance Kalyx Center, Monticello, 7pm, $4-$5 Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Radio Maria, C, 10pm

art exhibit Reclamation Indi Go Artist Co-op, C Colorful Abodes Indi Go Artist Co-op, C

museum exhibit Violent Universe William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 8pm In My Backyard William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 7pm

environmental issues

Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 11:30am, $53 Fairytale Ballet Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12:15pm, $72 DIY Weekend Wizard Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 1pm CUAS Starwatch Homer Lake Forest Preserve Environmental Education Center, Homer, 7pm

community

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

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

kids & families

Kids Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 10:30am, $72 Kids Arts and Crafts Playshop Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 11:15am, $96 karaoke ArtsFusion/Music and CG Productions Presents: Motion RockStar Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm Karaoke with DJ Hollywood It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm

Japan House Fall Open House Japan House, U, 10am

mind/body/spirit Experienced Beginner BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 9:45am, $14 Improve Your Balance and Posture at the Yoga Institute BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 11:30am, $14

miscellaneous Great Planes R/C Airplane Auction Champaign County Fairgrounds, U, 8am FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 1:30pm

classes & workshops Art of Tarot Workshop with Debbie Stewart Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 3pm, $80-$99

SUNDAY 3 live music Live Irish Music with Emerald Rum The Blind Pig Co., C, 5:30pm Kilborn Alley Blues Band Po’ Boys, U, 6pm Tom and Matt Turino Iron Post, U, 7pm Surreal Deal Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 8:30pm

concert Itzhak Perlman and Rohan de Silva Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $10-$46

movies Pizza, Pitcher and Movie Canopy Club, U, 6pm

stage

The Station Theatre, U, 8pm, $8-$15 Dracula: The Undead The Rantoul Theater Group, Rantoul, 2pm, $7$10 Open Stage at Red Herring Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm Drag Show Chester Street, C, 10pm, $4

art exhibit Reclamation Indi Go Artist Co-op, C Colorful Abodes Indi Go Artist Co-op, C

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social issues Coffee with The East Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center Champaign Public Library, C, 3pm AWARE Meeting McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 5:15pm

live music

Fritz Miericke Memorial Ride White Heath Community Center, White Heath, 10am, $10-$20

Jesse Johnson Illini Union, U, 12pm Bossa Nuevo Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 5pm One Dollar Wild Mondays Canopy Club, U, 9pm

miscellaneous

Freestyle Ice Arena, C, 4:20pm, $3

campus activities

classes & workshops

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Open House Vet Med Basic Sciences Building, U, 10am

Upward Bound Program McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 6:20pm Black Ink Workshop Japan House, U, 1pm, $25$30 Call 244-9934 to register JoJo Girl No-Sew Tutu Making Class University Place Building, U, 3pm, $20

game-playing

Trivia Night at The Blind Duck Hunter Shoots Angel Pig Brewery Parkland College Theatre, The Blind Pig Brewery, C, C, 7:30pm, $6-$12 7pm Circle Mirror Transforma- Trivia Night tion Cowboy Monkey, C, 7pm

MONDAY 4

community

FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 1:30pm

recreation

Salsa Dance Lessons: Beginners Capoeira Academy, C, 6pm, $5 Salsa Dance Lessons: Intermediate/Advanced Capoeira Academy, C, 7:30pm, $5

dj ‘80s Night with DJ Mingram Highdive, C, 10pm

karaoke CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 10pm

movies Turn Left at the End of the World The Hillel Foundation ‚Äî The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 7:30pm

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

stage

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel Parkland College Theatre, lgbt C, 7:30pm, $6-$12 LGBT Friday Films: Outlet Circle Mirror TransformaLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and tion Transgender Resources, The Station Theatre, U, U, 2pm 8pm, $8-$15 Dracula: The Undead mind/body/spirit The Rantoul Theater Yoga Classes Group, Rantoul, 8pm, Krannert Art Museum and $7-$10 Kinkead Pavilion, C, noon Second Annual Early Halloween Stand Up Comedy SATURDAY 2 Party Memphis on Main, C, live music 7pm, $5 Live Jazz The Titanic Players OctoJim Gould Restaurant, C, ber Show 7pm Illini Union, U, 8pm, $1-$2 Sandunga festivals Iron Post, U, 6pm Banjar Music Among the Vines Kalyx Center, Monticello, Alto Vineyards, C, 7:30pm 8pm markets David Howie Huber’s West End Store, Market at the Square C, 8pm Downtown Urbana, U, 7am

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stage Monday Night Comedy Illini Union, U, 7pm Abe Froman Project Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm

art exhibit Reclamation Indi Go Artist Co-op, C Colorful Abodes Indi Go Artist Co-op, C

lectures When I Hear the Word “Culture,” I Reach for My Source Code Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 5:30pm

game-playing Madden Night Football It’ll Do 2, C, 6pm Trivia with Evan and Monte Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Duplicate Bridge Game Ginger Creek Shops, C, 7pm Bingo Night Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

literary 2010 Creative Genius Writing Group Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 6pm, $10

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social issues Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Speak-out Alice Campbell Alumni Center, U, 8pm

kids & families O Baby! Main Library, U, 9:45am Interactive Music for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Class Act, C, 11:30am, 12:10pm, 12:50pm, $50 Rookie Cooks Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm

Introduction to Asana BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 6pm, $14 Meditation Instruction Urbana-Champaign Friends Meeting, U, 6:30pm Yoga St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center, C, 7pm Prana Flow Yoga Living Yoga Center, U, 7:15pm, $15

classes & workshops Poetry Workshop Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm Bring 10 copies of your poem

Tuesday 5

lgbt

live music

Quench! Liquid Courage: LGBT and the Campus Drinking Culture Illini Union, U, noon

Andy Moreillon Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 7pm Traditional Jazz Orchestra Iron Post, U, 5pm Portugal, The Man Canopy Club, U, 6:30pm, $14 Doors open at 6pm Rebecca Williams Aroma Cafe, C, 7pm Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

mind/body/spirit Continuing Asana/Introduction to Pranayama BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 3:45pm, $14 Prerequisite: Introduction to Asana

stage

seniors

8th Grade Dance Joe’s Brewery, C, 11pm

Diavolo Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $10-$36 Carnivale Debauche Presents: Fishnet and Feathers Memphis on Main, C, 9pm, $5

Continuing Asana for Seniors BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 8:30am, $14 Prerequisite: Asana for Seniors Asana for Seniors BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 10:30am, $14

karaoke

art exhibit

lgbt

CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke The Corner Tavern, Monticello, 8pm Dragon Karaoke The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Boltini Lounge, C, 9:30pm

Reclamation Indi Go Artist Co-op, C Colorful Abodes Indi Go Artist Co-op, C

Rainbow Coffeehouse Etc. Coffee House, U, 6pm eQuality Champaign-Urbana meeting Wesley-United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation, U, 7pm

Lisa Cerezo and Steve Meadows Memphis on Main, C, 9pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm

dance music

open mic This Iz US Tuesday The Stop, U, 9pm, $5 Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Ingram Cowboy Monkey, C, 11pm

movies AsiaLENS Screening: 1428 Spurlock Museum, U, 7pm

List of Specials M: 1/2 price burgers, sandwiches. $2.75 domestic drafts, $3.50 premium/ specialty drafts.

UC Books to Prisoners Work Session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 7pm

kids & families

F: $0.99 BBQ ribs. $3.00 Capitol Island Wheat drafts and Corona bottles. (Karaoke at 9 p.m.) Sat: $0.75 jumbo wings. $3.00 Capitol Island Wheat drafts and Landshark bottles.

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

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Th: $0.99 chicken tenders. $2.00 Domestic bottles of beer. (Live music from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

game-playing

mind/body/spirit Hot Yoga Evolve Fitness Club, C, noon, $10 Experienced Beginner BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7:30pm, $14 Prerequisite: Introduction to Asana Advanced Asana/ Pranayama BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 5:15pm, $14 Prerequisite: Continuing Asana Get Fit and Flexible at the Yoga Institute BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7:30pm, $14

faith

Islam, Hinduism and Red Herring Fiction Christianity in Pakistan: Workshop An Insider’s Perspective Channing-Murray Founda- University YMCA, C, 7pm tion, U, 7:30pm

W: $2.50 Classic Burgers. All liquor (including top shelf) only $3.50 per drink. (Karaoke at 9 p.m.)

$12 buckets of beer $2 Miller High Life Drafts EVERYDAY

Student Efforts for a Sustainable Campus University YMCA, C, noon Food for Thought Asian American Cultural Center, U, noon Changing Communities, Shifting Indexicalities in Modern Greek Foreign Languages Building, U, noon Chinese Cinema from the Fifth Generation to the d-Generation Spurlock Museum, U, 3:30pm

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T: $0.50 boneless wings. $2.75 domestic drafts, $3.50 premium/specialty drafts.

Sun: All entrees 15% off regular menu price. $4.00 glasses of wine (any wine).

lectures

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Interactive Music for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Class Act, C, 12:10pm, 12:50pm, 11pm, $50 Tuesday Twos Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:15am, 10:45am Walk-in Storytime and Creative Play Class Act, C, 2pm, $2 Early Childhood Drama Class Act, C, 3pm, $66 Wave Club Readers Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 4pm Story Drama Class Act, C, 4pm, $66 Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm

classes & workshops Beginning Swing Dance Lessons University Place Christian Church, C, 8:30 pm, $25 for 6 week session, Learn to swing dance! No prior dance experience, partner, or special shoes required. Adult Pottery Class Boneyard Pottery, C, 9am, 6:30pm, $25 Call 355-5610 to register Cookbook Club Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), C, 12:15pm, $7 Volunteer Orientation American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter, C, 5:30pm

Wednesday 6 live music Donnie Heitler: Solo Piano Great Impasta, U, 6pm Live Irish Music Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm

Dave Cooper, Joni Dreyer and Brad Hendricks Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 7:30pm The Sugar Prophets Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 8pm Big Sean with Mickey Factz and Freesol Highdive, C, 8pm, $18-$35 Kilborn Alley Blues Band D.R. Diggers, Champaign,, 9pm Caleb Cook Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 10pm

dj Old School Night Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Wild West Wednesday It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm Rockstar DJ Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm

Four Pathways Through Chaos: Regularity and Crisis in Technopolitical Society Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 5:30pm

game-playing Pokémon Fan Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 5:30pm CU64 Chess Club McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 7pm Euchre Tournament Po’ Boys, U, 7:30pm Bingo Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9:30pm

volunteer Community Connections and Outreach Group Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

dance music

kids & families

Retro ‘80s for the Ladies Emerald City Lounge, C, 4pm Salsa and Tango Cowboy Monkey, C, 7:30pm

Around the World Wednesdays Spurlock Museum, U, 9:30am, $2 Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am

concert

community

UI Harding Symphonic and UI Hindsley Symphonic Bands Foellinger Auditorium, U, 7:30pm, $4-$10

Girls’ Night Chabad Center for Jewish Life, C, 8pm

karaoke SuperStar Karaoke AnSun, C, 9pm

open mic Writ ‘n Rhymed Poetry Open Mic Nights Women’s Resources Center, C, 8pm

stage Circle Mirror Transformation The Station Theatre, U, 8pm, $8-$15

markets Mahomet Farmers Market Market Street, Mahomet, 3pm

art exhibit Reclamation Indi Go Artist Co-op, C Colorful Abodes Indi Go Artist Co-op, C

lectures Food for the Soul Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, U, noon

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classes & workshops National Health Reform Educational Workshops — Health Insurance Changes: What You Need to Know Champaign Public Library, C, 6pm Makerspace Urbana Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 7pm

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ften in the world of reproductive health we focus so much on preventing pregnancy that we overlook those teens that already are pregnant or are currently parenting. There are often inadequate resources for these young people to stay in school, achieve academic success and go to college. Supporting and advocating for reproductive freedoms includes honoring the choices of all people to prevent STDs and pregnancy, access information, terminate a pregnancy, or get pregnant and carry a pregnancy to term and parent. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only 70 percent of teen mothers complete high school, which leads to an increased risk for poverty. At the same time, surveys conducted in Chicago reveal that teen mothers are often encouraged to â&#x20AC;&#x153;drop out,â&#x20AC;? especially if they are younger teens, due to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad exampleâ&#x20AC;? a pregnant student might set for others (even though research does not support the claim that being in school with a pregnant classmate increases pregnancy rates). Teen parents face challenges that other students do not, including pregnancy, delivery, absence from school, providing care for their children, academic success, parenting responsibilities (mothers and fathers), extra-curricular involvement and navigating their own adolescence. Often, school policies affect pregnant and parenting teens more drastically and detrimentally than non-parenting students, such as not being able to eat a snack or

Supporting pregnant and parenting teens

drink water during class or school absences due to doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments or child illnesses. In the state of Illinois, it is not surprising that the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) has taken a leadership role on this issue. Their Young Parent Alliance, a group of pregnant and parenting youth and their allies (all under 20 years old), was busy this summer working with Chicago Public Schools to help young parents continue their education. This week, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It Wellâ&#x20AC;? wants to highlight the awesome work of these young people working with ICAH to change the way we address teen pregnancy and parenting. Although young parents are extremely resilient, they also face stigma and discrimination at a time when increased support from family, friends, the school system and the larger community is what they need most. The Young Parent Alliance developed the following bill of rights to empower teen parents to receive an education and be successful both inside and outside of the classroom. We print it here in support of the teenage parents in our own community. Young Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bill of Rights

All pregnant and parenting youth have the right to: Âť Receive the same educational opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability and aptitude.

Âť Attend a safe and supportive school environment that promotes school retention, prevention of unintended subsequent pregnancies and completion of secondary education. Âť Equal access to school programs and services that address their academic and social needs, such as financial services for young parents wishing to re-enroll and on-site child care. Âť Re-enroll at their respective schools if their attendance is disrupted by pregnancy or parenting. Âť Voluntarily decide whether to continue their academic studies at their respective school or to be referred to an alternative school. Âť Access school facilities and/or spaces, if available, that accommodate to individual needs and circumstances such as childcare and breastfeeding, etc. Âť Know school policies regarding re-enrollment, maternity leave, child care and parental consent for their child(ren). Âť Ensure continued communication with school administrators or teachers at critical moments during or after pregnancy in the event of a parent or childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness and while absent for other reasons throughout the academic school year. Âť Create flexible, but reasonable, arrangements with school administrators or teachers regarding attendance, school work, test preparation, doctor visits and examinations. Âť Foster a healthy pregnancy through proper diet (eating between/during classes, drinking plenty of

fluids), emotional health (talking to psychologists/ counselors about depression symptoms, isolation) and pre- and post-natal exercise. Âť Homebound instruction within each school district where a staff of homebound instructors can provide the delivery of education at home or a hospital setting due to a temporary disability or displacement away from school. Âť Address their grievances to a specific school staff member when any or all of the aforementioned rights are violated. We all have a responsibility to advocate for the rights of pregnant and parenting youth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are just a few examples how. Check us out next week as we explore what youth need to know about porn. Jo and Ross enjoy your questions and suggestions. E-mail them at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com

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Âť Sign a letter of endorsement for the Chicago Public School system to adopt the Pregnant & Parenting Bill of Rights and encourage them to make changes to their school policies to further support young parents at www.icah.org/content/parenting. Âť Use the awesome resources developed by ICAH to work with your school district to ensure the rights of young parents in your own community!

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Nine-year-old Fatima Santos told the *San Francisco Chronicle* her opinions about the movie *Toy Story*: “If I had to make a movie like this, I would make it funnier. I would make Mr. Potato Head look funnier that he already does. I would put his hair on his legs, his shoes on his head, and his arms on his face. His eyeballs would be on the place where his arms are.” In the coming week, Aries, I advise you to engage in Fatima’s enlightened style of cockeyed thinking. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have the power and the mandate to improve pretty much every scenario you’re in by making it less predictable, more rambunctious, and just plain funnier.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

During one phase of my life, I walked a mile five days a week to get to a bus stop. On the last stretch of the journey, I had to pass a shabby house next to a vacant lot. On the porch was a German shepherd, always unchained and in a state of irritation. After some close calls, when his agitated barking propelled him perilously close to me, I arrived upon a technique that settled him down: I sang nursery rhymes and lullabies. “Three Blind Mice” was his favorite, but there were others that also calmed him sufficiently to allow me safe passage. Something comparable may work for you, Taurus, as you navigate past the crabby wretches and twitchy pests and pathetic demons in the coming days. My advice is to shift the energy with a charming bit of innocuous play. Avoid confrontations.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

According to anthropologist Robin Dunbar, it’s impossible for any of us to have more than 150 friends. The human brain literally can’t process the intimate information required to sustain more than that. But if there were superfreaks who *could* crack that limit, it would be members of the Gemini tribe, especially during the coming weeks. You now have an uncanny ability to cultivate bubbly connections, be extra close to your buddies, and drum up new alliances.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

Let’s say I was the director of a grade school play that included outdoor scenes, and you were a student trying out for a part. My inclination would be to offer you the role of the big oak tree, which would be on stage for much of the show but have no spoken lines to deliver. Would you accept my invitation with enthusiasm, and play the part with panache? I realize that on the surface, it may not seem like your performance would be of central importance. But as director I’d hope to be able to draw out of you a vibrant commitment to being steady and rooted. I’d rely on you to provide the strong, reassuring background that would encourage the actors in the foreground to express themselves freely.

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that demoralize you. There’s still time to launch the project or crusade you’ve been dreaming about.

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You know me: I hate to sound sensationalistic. But in honor of this dramatic moment in your story, I’ll risk it. So be alert! Heads up! Get real! A pivotal moment is upon you! What you do in the coming dayss will ultimately determine how you will interpret the entire past year, shaping the contours of your history for better or worse! I advise maximum integrity! I suggest thorough preparation! I urge timely action! Decisions should come from the roots, not the surface! Climaxes should be mediated by the heart and head together, not just one or the other! You are ever so close to coming all the way home. For months you have been edging toward this welcoming source, and now you’re almost there. I’m not sure about the specific details. Maybe it means you’ll soon be in the place where your potentials will finally ripen. Perhaps you’re ready to make peace with your past or accept your family members exactly as they are. It’s possible you’ve found your ideal tribe or community, and are ready to integrate your uniqueness with its special blend of energies. Who knows? Maybe you’re ready to give yourself completely to the life-changing mission that has been calling and calling and calling you. I have good intuition about fate’s general trends, but I don’t think of myself as psychic when it comes to foreseeing specific events. I’ve never been able to predict winning lottery numbers, for example. But lately I’m wondering if that’s changing. I seem to be developing a knack for prognosticating certain sports events. For example, on three occasions I have hallucinated a golden cup floating in mid-air a short time before Albert Pujols, a Capricorn who plays for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, hits a homerun. So I wonder what it means that right now, as I’m studying your astrological omens and meditating on your future, I’m flashing on an image of three golden cups filled with champagne. It’s 2:15 in the morning, and the Cardinals aren’t playing.

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VIRGO

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

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“In times of change, learners inherit the Earth,” wrote philosopher Eric Hoffer, “while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” Wouldn’t you prefer to put the emphasis on learning rather than on being learned, Leo? This is a good time to get the hang of that; cosmic rhythms will work in your favor if you do. My advice: Take action to intensify your commitment to education. Seek out new teachings. Think hard about the lessons you want to study in the coming years. I was tardy in planting my garden this year -- more than two months late. My batch of seedlings didn’t find their way into my patch of dirt until July 2. I humbly apologized to them for my procrastination, then made amends with a tireless campaign to provide them with extraordinary care -- organic fertilizer, regular watering, impeccable weeding, steady songs of encouragement. And by September the zucchini were booming, the pumpkins were thriving, the watermelons were unstoppable, and the cucumbers were riffing with abandon. Take inspiration from my example, Virgo. Your plans may have gotten delayed, but don’t let

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“Everything is dreamed first,” wrote French poet Gilbert Trolliet. French philosopher Gaston Bachelard agreed, adding, “Creative reverie animates the nerves of the future.” Your task in the coming weeks, Libra, is to act on those clues: Conjure up pictures in your mind that foreshadow the life you want to be living next year. Proceed on the assumption that you now have extraordinary power to generate self-fulfilling prophecies.

The Paws Up resort in Montana offers “glamping,” or glamorous camping. For the right price, you can sleep in a feather bed with fine linens, comfortably ensconced inside a roomy, heated tent that has artwork on the walls. And all the while you’re surrounded by the great outdoors. I’m not specifically suggesting that you go to Paws Up, but I do recommend that you seek an experience that gives you an invigorating dose of raw elegance and untamed sweetness -- some situation that allows you to satisfy your animal longing for wildness while at the same time indulging your human yearning for blissful repose.

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When I urge you to salvage and re-use old stuff, I’m not really suggesting that you find a purpose for the elastic from worn-out underwear or empty prescription bottles. That would be fine, but I’m thinking primarily of less literal, more poetic reclamation projects. Like dusting off faded dreams and refitting them with futuristic replacement parts. Or planting an October garden of earthly delights in the compost of July’s and August’s discarded pleasures. Or retooling a relationship that has lost its way, transforming it into a vibrant connection with a new reason for being.

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by MICHAEL COULTER

indulge your heirs The lengths parents will go to spoil their children I don’t remember much diapers are cool. They will crap constantly and of being a little kid until fashion is the least of their concerns. somewhere around the time If you haven’t tricked out your kids by the time I started school. Sure, I re- they’re walking, don’t fret, because you can still member bits and pieces, but play some catch-up. High heels are apparently most of that is just what I’ve and inexplicably extremely popular for young seen in the posed pictures. girls to wear these days. Of course, this makes In those once-a-year pictures I’m a polite and perfect sense. What proud parents wouldn’t sweatered little man with a fresh haircut and a want men and boys checking out the gams on confused smile. In reality, the other 364 days their super hot three-year-old daughter? If she of the year I was a shirtless mongrel with dirt plays it right, daddy won’t even have to worry if on his face and a poor attitude. I was more than his career hits a speed bump. He can just learn happy with some mud, a couple of dogs and my to pimp his daughter on the streets. It’ll be an imagination. Going by what I read the other day, awesome thing the family can do together. kids these days need way more than that — or Along these lines, the young ones are also at least their parents think they do. getting quite a lot of manicures, pedicures and I came across an article about the myriad of items spa treatments. Just outstanding. The only time available for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. I a parent should show concern for the digit of wasn’t surprised by what was available, but I was a child is if they think the family dog might be very surprised that many parents actually buy all of ingesting one of them. that crap. It’s a market that’s worth about 15 billion Not surprisingly, it gets worse the further you dollars each year. I’ll be the first to admit I buy a ton look. Babies and toddlers now take freaking of junk I don’t need, but the amount of crap these yoga. I’m sure this relaxing activity is perfect privileged kids have makes me look like a pauper. for the hectic lifestyle of suckling and defLet’s take a look at some of these excesses. ecating that little kids have. Trust me, I have Parents buy early never been more flexreading kits, um, for than when I was I suppose a literate baby could ible babies. These are two-years-old. Yoga DVDs and flashcards be handy, though; you could seems like overkill at to help babies get a that age. Holy crap, fat little leg up on their just hang high voltage signs I’ve seen little kids fall competition when it around the house instead of down and accidentally comes to reading. It’s tie their legs together; they are nothing if not nice to be optimistic, baby-proofing all the outlets. but babies aren’t readstunningly flexible. ing shit. First of all, a baby needs reading skills Sure, they may get self-confidence from being like Lindsay Lohan needs enablers. Second of so good at it, but even I’m not fragile enough to all, what the piss kind of books are even going take a class on scotch drinking. to interest a baby. “It’s a spellbinding tale of a If I had to begrudgingly get on board with any hero infant and the mysterious woman who in- of the ridiculous items I saw, I would have to explicably wipes poop from his body 40 times a pick the diaper wipe warmer. It’s fairly self-exday. Look for So That’s a Mother on bookshelves planatory and it seems like a special, private everywhere.” I suppose a literate baby could be way to pamper your heir. I have to say, it sounds handy, though; you could just hang high volt- kind of amazing. I’m considering spoiling myself age signs around the house instead of baby- just a little, even at my age. It could really add a proofing all the outlets. Any reading baby would touch of civility to those cold winter mornings that are just around the corner. surely know what that means. In the end, it’s easy to talk a good game, but If you can’t get on board with trying to teach them how to read, you can at least help out their I’ve never had a kid to spoil, so I might be just fragile baby self-esteem by dressing them up in as bad as some parents. I have spoiled several designer diapers. You can get a madras version, a dogs, so that’s probably far worse. The thing pastel print and a blue jean version. It all sounds is, if you’re going to spoil them, do it with love pretty spiffy right up until you consider that these and attention and not a bunch of crap they diapers are nothing more than a convenient place don’t need. A kiss on top of the head probably to stash a stinking pile of baby crap. It’s like getting doesn’t impress all of the other fancy parents, a really nice coffin to bury a dead opossum you but it probably means quite a lot to your child. found on the side of the road. It’s also important They’re probably gonna hate you down the road to remember that the child isn’t going to limit either way. It might be best not to give them too their crapping to once a week just because their much ammunition.

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