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Roaming with Robel

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If Champaign is feeling a little too claustrophobic for your taste, then take a trip with Robel Arega and his column “Roaming with Robel."

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Get in touch with the artistic side of CU! Read our preview of the next exhibition to arrive at indi go Artist Co-op, “Healing Works,” featuring the artwork of Stephanie Ames.

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So Many Party Leftovers

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by Anwen Parrott

Grab those nearly empty bottles and crumpled up bags of snacks, and prepare to feast! Find out some of the top ways to make the most of your party’s leftover food and drinks.

MOVIES & TV

Giant humanoid monsters assault a walled city, and the land's defenders swoop through trees and towers on grappling hooks doing battle with razor-sharp blades in this mercilessly brutal anime.

Ty Segall: Manipulator

Preview: "Healing Works"

TV Review: Attack on Titan

by Ash Valentine

Ty Segall is no stranger to releasing records at a rapid-fire pace. See how his newest release Manipulator holds up to his last (super recent) effort.

More than a few students have taken the opportunity to scale the cranes dotting the Campustown skyline.

The climb offers a bird’seye view of campus but also comes with some serious risk: fines, trespassing charges, even jail time. But there is another adventure buried below campus: The steam tunnels.

Connected at one point to the University power plant, the underground tunnels stretch across campus and heat to the oldest campus buildings. Supposedly, they were open to students at one point.

Whether or not it is true, they are now closed—but not very well-protected.

I made it down into the tunnels last spring. The key is finding an open entrance during the day then returning to the spot at night . My chance came while maintenance crews were working in the tunnels just below the intersection of Goodwin Avenue and Illinois Street. The opening was secured only by a large piece of plywood, which was moved aside with ease.

We descended down a narrow ladder and found ourselves in a large, concrete room. One tunnel extended directly off this room, east beneath Illinois. We followed this for a bit before coming to a locked door. We returned to our point of entry and explored in the opposite direction. Eventually, we were faced with a choice to follow Goodwin north towards Green or south towards Oregon.

We decided to follow the tunnels north first, and discovered a room beneath Loomis containing a ton of CITES equipment. Resisting the urge to flip the huge switch marked “Campus Cable Network,” we returned to the tunnels and made our way back south. We formed a plan: make our way to the quad and get out.

A tunnel west off Goodwin carried us in the dark for a while. Then we came to another entrance. A ladder extended up. We could hear voices of passersby, unaware of our presence. Climbing to the top of the ladder, we realized we were on the Quad, just in front of the Union. We followed the tunnels a little while longer, coming across more entrances and climbing up ladders to watch ankles pass. We finally emerged in front of the Main Library and made our way back home, unscathed and with a bit more street cred.

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BY HALIMI CASTELLANOS On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, the very first Labor Day holiday celebration took place in New York City. Organized by the Central Labor Union, the celebration of the holiday consisted of parades, festivals and speeches. Rapidly, Labor Day became recognized as a popular American holiday that annually honors the workers throughout the United States. Workers across the nation have dedicated their lives and have worked diligently in order for the country to continue to prosper and grow. Therefore, the intention of Labor Day is to rightfully recognize the contributions that American laborers make to the country as a whole. The holiday always falls on the first Monday in September, right near the end of the summer season. On this day many, schools and workers are given the holiday off, allowing for a longer and more relaxing weekend.

Labor Day weekend tends to be filled with parades, festivals and an array of other enjoyable festivities, specifically providing people with the opportunity to have a pleasurable and entertaining weekend before returning to work. Many perceive Labor Day as a final opportunity for some summer fun, so why not fire up the grill with some family and friends and celebrate? Additionally, for some other Labor Day weekend fun, hit up a festival, parade, picnic, pool or even tailgates to also celebrate the opening day for Illini football!

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in days are the the bane of my existence. Overbooked at work because of new hires, all-day orientation as an LAS 101 intern, running all over town for errands and forgetting everything, just when I have an hour to spare to pick up my keys and start to move my stuff into my apartment... it won't fit in the lock. So I scramble to JSM only to find that someone else in my building is complaining about the construction. She's working up an impassioned rant about being woken up at 7 AM (and I didn't even think about this fun little caveat) and demanding a lower rent... which would be nice, but probably impossible, and the new hire behind the counter knows it. By this time, I'm exhausted and I just want to put my stuff down and I know how much it sucks to have people demanding stuff from you all day. So when that girl storms out, as much as I'd like to agree with her, the JSM people see I am a reasonable human being, we give a collective sigh of relief, and I get a new key that works in 10 minutes after the storm has passed.

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FIRST LOOK: DOCTOR WHO BUZZ FRIDAY AUGUST 29

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BY ASH VALENTINE “No, sir! All thirteen!”

Peter Capaldi’s delivery of this line as his trademark eyes intensified was the first glimpse of the new regeneration that Doctor Who fans saw until the fabled regeneration sequence. As Matt Smith’s classic bow tie fell to the ground and his head lurched back, alit with the fiery glow of Time Lord regeneration energy, fans rallied themselves for a new chapter in the classic sci-fi show.

Every Doctor’s first episode is a chance for the entire show’s audience to instantly form a judgment on the character and, if they haven’t seen him before, on the actor. Sometimes this impression sticks, as it did when I first laid eyes on David Tennant and was instantly bewitched, to the point where I still follow his career with baited breath. Sometimes, it’s more of a phenomenon that must be overcome; Matt Smith strode forth from the TARDIS, demanding fish fingers and custard, and it was immediately evident that his oddball charm would take some getting used to. It’s also a chance for the new Doctor’s characteristics to be defined and the overall tone of the coming season to be laid.

The first shot of the episode, in which a Tyrannosaurus Rex prowls the streets of Victorian London, led me into thinking this first outing would be utterly ludicrous and fanciful, and I was about to walk away when events took a delightful turn for the sinister: The T-Rex was mercilessly burned alive, and the hunt for her killer began.

Be advised: From here, spoilers come with the territory. As the hunt progresses, the Doctor separates from the group in pursuit of the killer, who is soon revealed to be a return of the crazed clockwork robots from one of the best written episodes “The Lady in the Fireplace,” who, when they ran out of spare parts to fix a spaceship, started killing the crew and using their body parts keep the station functioning.

As with every return of the show’s monsters, however, something is different this time. Rather than just cannibalizing (some puns are impossible to resist) the crew for the ship’s spare parts for the ship, this incarnation of the clockwork robots has integrated human parts into their own bodies, and as such begin to develop human flaws as the robot parts are replaced with human ones. Becoming more human, they aren’t pragmatic and are subject to the human weakness for emotion, and the Doctor doesn’t hesitate to use this against them in their inevitable confrontation.

The episode, while bringing back old foes in an intriguing new light, also reunites the Doctor and Clara with old buddies: Strax the Sontaran, the enigmatic, reptilian Madame Vastra and the cockney maid-come swordswoman Jenny. The Doctor’s friends are an incredibly creatively designed bunch, and Vastra and Jenny’s combined fighting abilities are a treat to watch while Strax provides his trademark comic relief.

Though the Doctor’s friends haven’t changed, from the very beginning it is evident that Capaldi’s interpretation of the Doctor is much more subdued and brooding. Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor was barmy and flamboyant, swinging himself around on a merry dance across time and space. Capaldi, staying true to the raw acting power that fans of the show credit him for with the “Capaldi intensifies” meme, stays stoic. He exerts the economy of movement that comes with someone who’s tired of wild gestures and flamboyant theatrics, and has dispensed with his enthusiasm for a measured projection of both jaded knowledge and unstoppable drive. At the same time, he retains the Doctor’s flair for adventure and spontaneity, changing moods like a toddler changes diapers and pursuing his demands with ruthless tenacity. Capaldi’s increased age also sets his Doctor apart as viewers see the lines on his face and the gray in his hair, but this makes him more believable as a character. Madame Vastra argues that the 11th Doctor wore a mask of youth, but ultimately, “The Doctor is 2,000 years old. He has walked this universe for centuries untold. He has seen stars fall to dust.” Given this history, why wouldn’t the new Doctor look a little weary?

While Capaldi’s Doctor is incredibly well fleshedout even in the show’s first episode, Clara’s character still needs some work; compared to companions like Donna Noble, she isn’t nearly as well-developed and has spent most of the last season falling into the trap of the ever-implied sexual tension between the Doctor and his companions (a situation many find creepy, given that the Doctor is thousands of years old).

Indeed, much of the show’s fan base is critical of Moffat’s inability to write female characters, and the argument is not without merit. While Moffat’s cast features a number of highly adept female characters that can handle themselves in a fight, for the most part, they still don’t function independently.

River Song, for instance, outwardly appears strong

and independent. However, all of her actions are either to protect the Doctor or to pursue him. Furthermore, she never questions the Doctor’s authority. Indeed, when anyone attempts to question his orders, River Song usually shoots criticism down, arguing that all of the doctors’ friends must do as they are told. A Brigham Young University study that compared Moffat’s episodes to those written by his predecessor Russell T. Davies also found Moffat to consistently give fewer speaking parts to female characters compared to Davies. The study also found the female characters Moffat writes talk for much less time and that the show’s episodes fail the Bechdel test much more consistently.

It’s discouraging that Moffat, a writer who has shown great talent in standalone arcs such as “Blink” and “Silence in the Library,” has such a significant Achilles' heel, and these poorly written characters are a niggle that will stay with me.

However, the side character duo of Vastra and Jenny are a notable exception to the criticism and are featured heavily in the first episode of the new series, leading me to hope that Moffat has taken the show’s criticism to heart and will write his women better in the coming episodes.

Overall, the Doctor’s reincarnation hasn’t been perfect, and his first outing does suffer from some of the same problems of past series. However, despite my annoyance at these flaws, the show’s new season has made like the clockwork robots by sneaking its paws into my chest cavity, stealing my heart and whisking it away to times and spaces utterly unknown. Since I don’t have two hearts like a Time Lord, I’ll just have to settle for tagging along and hoping that the show will see fit to give it back.

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MUSIC

EMILY’S EVOLUTION Emily Otnes grows with new band Tara Terra’s album, Daughter

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mily Otnes doesn’t want to be recognized by her own name any longer.

The singer-songwriter has been releasing music under her own name for years and has been playing with her backing band, The Weekdays, since 2013, but now she’s making the transition both in performance and name.

Tara Terra—Otnes’ new band—will be releasing its debut album Daughter on Saturday at indi go in downtown Champaign, at a record release show with Elsinore. The production alone on Otnes’ new work elevates the album to the top in the CU realm, but what’s most striking is the impact a full-band setting brings to the Urbana native’s sound.

With Daughter, the songwriting takes a noticeable step into collaboration. It becomes clear it’s no longer “The Emily Otnes Show,” as the band comes in early on the opening track, “Smoke.” The backing band, formerly known as The Weekdays, are now sharing the spotlight with the frontwoman and are making their impression felt. We caught up with Otnes and her bandmates, Colin Althaus and Alleya Weibel, on this week’s buzz Talks podcast to talk about the band’s transition from support to spotlight. ªbuzz: Why the change in name? ªEmily Otnes: We used to be Emily Otnes and the Weekdays because it was extremely soloistic in how we performed as a group. It was me as a frontwoman and then a backing band, but then as we played more and more together, we have a sound that is not quite clearly a solo artist anymore, and everybody’s extremely important, so we decided to change our name. ªbuzz: Do you feel like you found that sound when the backing band began playing as “The Weekdays”? ªEO: At first it was mostly my vision, but then as time went on it became more of a collective vision. ªColin Althaus: The Weekdays has always been a kind of modular back-up band in that we would always just swap out members, so I think we’ve found something now that’s more permanent in terms of a lineup and also in the different musical instruments that work together real well—and the players, of course. ªbuzz: Did you write these songs for Emily Otnes and the Weekdays or are these all new tracks for Tara Terra? ªEO: I had been working on an album, or trying to record one for a while, and the sound just wasn’t what I wanted it to be like. So, as the band became more solid, it was very evident that we could have an album and it would be

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“our album,” so just because I wrote the songs doesn’t mean that that’s not clear now. ªbuzz: Is it more important to share these songs as a full band? ªAlleya Weibel: I think it develops her original songs a lot, especially in the way we see them and have taken them on as a band as our own, so I think it’s definitely changed.

“WE HAVE A SOUND THAT IS NOT QUITE CLEARLY A SOLO ARTIST ANYMORE, AND EVERYBODY’S EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.” - EMILY OTNES ªbuzz: You can definitely hear the band fill out the sound throughout the album, especially on “Revivial”; there’s a sweet guitar solo that pops up. ªEO: Yeah! Every time it comes on, I do a little dance to it (laughs). ªCA: The weird thing about it was that there were certain songs on the album that we recorded live as a band in the same room—that being “Smoke” and “The Way Back”—the other songs were overdubbed. I hope it sounds like I was enjoying myself because I was having a bad time (laughs). I was

stressed. It was literally the last day of mixing that I recorded that one little part. ªAW: Actually, during that solo I had to record without any guitar because he had hadn’t recorded yet. Every time he was like, “You should play more, you should play more!” and I was like, “I don’t even know what I’m playing to!” ªEO: There was supposed to be a lot of energy in that section, but without the guitar solo it’s just like, “What is happening?” ªbuzz: How many times did it take you to track it? ªCA: I think the first one took about twenty. It happens twice and the first one was about 20, and the next one I was like, “OK, I’m going to get it this time,” and I got it in live five or whatever. It’s more that I’m just extremely picky when I’m recording myself. ªbuzz: Colin, you recorded and engineered the whole album at just 17 years-old. How did you start learning all this stuff? ªCA: I don’t know; I’m very much a perfectionist, and Emily knows that because this album took a lot longer than we anticipated because I wanted to make it perfect—or at least as good as we could do it. A lot of it is just getting better over a pretty short amount of time. I’m never satisfied with the work I do, so I may have to go back and make it better, sometimes just working on a project that I accept and knowing I can do better on the next project. I’ve done a few projects in the past year—I did one with Alleya’s band An Evening With Your Mother. I kind of got into recording with my dad, who played in his church’s band. I learned from a guy who is a professional audio engineer here who

was also working at the church. He actually taught me how to use a legit recording program. I kind of always did it, but I enjoy doing it. It’s frustrating, but it’s rewarding at the same time. ªbuzz: Emily, you mentioned “Bare Feet” and “Daughter” as some of your favorite tracks off the album. What makes them stick out? ªEO: “Daughter” is the title track of the album, and it kind of encompasses this angst of being in between a young woman and a teenager and kind of that transition period. I like that one because of the identity of the lyrical content and also because it’s just really catchy. It’s really fun, and it always gets stuck in my head.

Alleya’s parts are beautiful—she has like five parts at once—so it’s really cool to hear it all come together. I also really like Joey’s percussion because he plays a lot of things he doesn’t do in the other songs. I like “Bare Feet” because it’s extremely experimental compared to the other tracks. It’s not structured in a way that you would label “pop rock song” or whatever. It’s just got the beginning where it’s just a shaker and an acoustic guitar, and some weird vocal effects. Later in the song, Ryan Groff from Elsinore sings harmony with me and comes out of nowhere.

To catch the full interview, listen to Episode 2 of the buzz Talks podcast on readbuzz.com. Catch Tara Terra this Saturday at indi go in downtown Champaign with Elsinore. The show starts at 7 p.m. and costs $5.

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FOOD & DRINK

A SCRUMPTIOUS SUMMER

The F&D staff share their favorite bites from the past three months

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don’t know exactly when or where that Korean and Japanese chefs decided to make American fried chicken in their respective styles, but any trip to the Colonel or Popeye’s or even a more boutique American establishment has paled in comparison since I’ve tasted their work. The jidori karaage (crispy fried chicken with shishito pepper paste) I had at Sumi Robata Bar in Chicago stands as the shining star of this movement and the very tastiest morsel I’ve had all summer. Crunchy without being hard to the teeth and moist with glistening juices, the four pieces needed nothing more than a squirt of lemon to illicit moans of pleasure from my entire table. The dollop of dark green shishito pepper paste provided a subtle note of spice for those who wanted it, a perfectly executed combination that took nothing away from how the

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chicken already tasted. The dish was an absolute carnivore’s dream that I’ll be craving well into the fall. -Paul Angelillo The first time I went to the Urbana Market at the Square, Pandamonium Doughnuts was already sold out of every flavor! I’d heard so much about their amazing doughnuts and had been so excited to try one. So the next week, my friends and I were ready! We got up at 6:30 a.m., coffee in hand, and went right to the farmers’ market. We got our doughnuts and, sure enough, they were incredible! I fell in love with both the maple bacon apple fritter, which has real bacon crumbled on top, and the saigon cinnamon sugar (pictured). Pandamonium also had both vegan and gluten-free options, both of which customers rave about! It’s definitely worth waking up early and standing in line for. - Lindsay Goldstein

As much as I love the dining options in Champaign-Urbana, nothing makes me more excited to go home than knowing I’ll be constantly indulging in some good eats. Double Yolk Pancake House is my go-to place for breakfasts when visiting with my family. I could eat their crab cake Benedict for every meal for the rest of my life.

When it comes to lunches, Mago Grill and Cantina in Bolingbrook is where you’ll find me. I have yet to be disappointed by any of their authentic Mexican dishes. Finally, to end the day right, I head over to Bulldog Ale House in New Lenox.

The restaurant in this location has changed names many times, but I’m hoping this one is here to stay. My favorite dish is their shrimp tacos that feature perfectly breaded shrimp with some phenomenal chipotle aioli sauce. With their menu options ranging from your classic

burger to chicken pot pie, you’d think each dish would end up being mediocre, but I am always impressed. At the end of the day as I sit in my food-induced coma, I smile and think to myself: “There’s no place like home.”- Leila Shinn Being Nigerian, I love all types of cultural dishes that wouldn’t be available at your local market or favorite fast food place. That said, for the first time in the beginning of the summer, I had the opportunity to sample Caribbean Grill, which is right here in our very own Champaign. It all started when I asked my roommate for a quick bite of her jerk chicken and a spoonful of her coconut rice. From the moment I started chewing, my mouth exploded with pleasure. The food automatically made me think of Jamaica and Nigeria. I decided then that my typical trip to McDonald’s might have to stop for some true,

A delicious doughnut from Pandamonium Doughuts. Photo by Lindsay Goldstein.

close to home, cultural dishes right here on my own campus. - Yele Ajayi I have to say that choosing the best bite of food that I’ve had this summer was incredibly difficult.

Though Champaign-Urbana and my own hometown offer some great tastes, I was won over by something a little closer to my Indian heritage. That is, I experienced my favorite food this summer at a tiny restaurant in New Delhi, India called Laseez Affaire. Located off of a bustling main road, Laseez Affaire was certainly a hidden gem, serving some of the most scrumptious Mughlai and North Indian cuisine I’ve ever eaten. While there I went with the classic chicken tikka masala with naan bread, and I have to admit that I was blown away. The chicken tikka was delectably rich and creamy and had that signature bright orange color to mirror its equally vivacious spice. As for the naan, let’s just say it was to die for. It was perfectly soft, flaky and slathered generously with butter, making it the ideal vehicle to sop up all that left over chicken tikka sauce. Overall, the Chicken tikka and naan at Laseez Affaire strikes a nostalgic cord for me and consequentially takes the cake for my best bite this summer! - Sruti Srikumar It’s hard to pinpoint an amazing dish that I’ve had this summer. One, because I was home most of the time in Sterling, Ill., and two, the places here are great but something I’ve had many times. If I were to take someone to a place with an amazing dish, I’d take them to Candlelight, where an abundance of chicken

George is ready to be served to you by the pound or half. You can’t just have these fried chicken tenders alone, they need their special Jan sauce: a tangy, sweet and creamy sauce that cannot be resisted. If you’re feeling Mexican, then I’d most definitely have to take you to brunch at a little Mexican restaurant called El Jacalito, where a buffet of traditional Mexican dishes awaits you. Eggs and potatoes, menudo, carnitas and so many others I cannot pronounce or name. If you don’t know what it is, eat anyways because it’s sure to be good. If you ask around town, there is a 100 percent chance Angelo’s Pizza will be mentioned. The pizza is pretty good, but what you really want is their loaf of bread and the giant cup of meat sauce to go with it. Ask for extra meat, and you’ll literally want to just by the sauce itself and eat it by the spoon. - Mari Lopez I usually stay in Champaign for the summer, but this year I was able to spend a little over a month in Chicago. Chicago has various delicious restaurants and foods, but I would have to say the tastiest thing I have eaten all summer was Portillo’s. Portillo’s serves Chicago-style dishes, such as Italian beef, hot dogs, Polish sausages and several other dishes. My favorite menu item has to be an Italian beef, which is made with thin slices of roast beef and served on an Italian roll. I like to get my sandwich dipped in the juice they make the meat in, which gives the meat and bread so much more flavor! So, if you’re ever in Chicago and you have never had Portillo’s, it is definitely worth trying. - Monique Archer August 29-September 4, 2014 buzz 7

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

RESTORING STORIES AND VALUING VOICES: AN INTERVIEW WITH NATHAN WESTERMAN Local artist invites viewers to explore untold histories and experiences in newest Art at the Y exhibition

BY MELISA PUTHENMADOM

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his fall, the University YMCA is welcoming local artist Nathan Westerman’s exhibition “RECLAIM,” which explores the perceived histories of materials in a simultaneously subtle and resounding manner. Westerman’s passion for the communicative ability of objects (as well as his desire to have their stories explored and experienced) does more than simply guide his most recent exhibition; it also supports the YMCA’s mission to facilitate an understanding and appreciation of other cultures and experiences, while further exploring a few environmentally tinged ideas, such as the societal production of waste and the concept of “trash."

Westerman was educated locally at the University of Illinois, where he received his MFA in 2004.

Since his graduation from the program a decade ago, Westerman has exhibited his work at the Houston Contemporary Art Museum and helped to curate shows at the Krannert Art Museum.

He was more than willing to share his inspiration behind “RECLAIM” with buzz. ªbuzz: How would you describe the style of your work, particularly the work featured in this exhibit?

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ªNathan Westerman: I would describe my style as Minimal/Post Minimal. I use reclaimed materials to produce color fields, stripes and patterns. I draw inspiration from the visual composition of language, repetition of music and the rhythms of machines. ªbuzz: What sort of materials do you use in your work? How do you find or come across these materials? ªNW: All of the materials used come from past or current job sites. These materials are considered trash or unusable in the intuition: torn down walls from the Krannert Art Museum, old display materials from Urban Outfitters, scrap wood or unused paint that is going to be thrown away. I sometimes use the wood as it is, letting its natural state be apparent, but I often sand and paint the wood, transforming the “trash” into something new again in the process. ªbuzz: Where did the idea for “RECLAIM” come from? ªNW: The title of the exhibition is obviously referencing the recycling of materials used to produce the work, but I also like to think about it in other ways such as gaining ownership of

things lost, passed over or forgotten. ªbuzz: Why do you think the histories of materials and objects are worth emphasizing? ªNW: In this exhibition, I am working with wood and paint. The paint is taken from a pervious source: a museum, a retail store, a remodeled bathroom, etc. In a way, the colors are already chosen for me. I decide whether to use it or what other colors to combine with it. The colors and combinations of color may invoke something in the viewer; their perception and experience create the history. ªbuzz: Is there a particular reason why many of the featured works are circular? ªNW: A few reasons. One reason why the works are circular is out of practicality. When collecting the wood, I don’t always find square pieces; cutting circles allows me to get more out of an oddly shaped scrap. I have also used circles in my work in the past, and it just made sense to me. Also, the circular paintings feel a little more like objects or have a sculptural quality to them being round. ªbuzz: How many pieces will be exhibited? Of these pieces, do you have a favorite or are there

any particular pieces that encapsulate the intention that drives this exhibition? ªNW: There will be 16 works. When laying out an exhibit, often there may be some editing or last minute additions if the space needs it. So that could change, but let’s say sixteen. I don’t know if I have a favorite, but I am working with white on white or variations of white, which is something I’ve wanted to explore with these paintings. I like how the colors vibrate or feel awkward in some of the works, and I’m interested in what happens when the colors are muted and softer. ªbuzz: What messages or emotional responses would you like viewers to take with them after viewing "RECLAIM"? ªNW: I want some of the viewers to be aware of themselves and others to fall in love with someone.

The University YMCA will host the opening for Nathan Westerman’s “RECLAIM” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 28 in the Y’s Murphy Gallery. “RECLAIM” will be on display from August 28 through October 19 and is entirely free.

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Escape the fall craziness at local favorites

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With a four-star Yelp review, Crystal Lake Park is known for its peaceful jogging landscape within its 1.5-mile loop for running and dog-walking galore.

You can explore the zen vibes of Urbana through a walk in Busey Woods, (where Saline Branch runs through) and enjoy the tranquility that comes with going to a park that’s away from the everyday madness.

Instructional yoga classes for beginners are also held in the early mornings of Saturdays in Meadowbrook Park; these are free and open to the public by the Urbana Park District.

-Jenny Sophia Nunez

e know things can get a little hectic when fall comes around. University students are back in town, and local schools are back in session. It inevitably makes things busier and crowded—on top of all the construction that’s been going on! Don’t worry, though; our Community staff suggests some local places where you can find the remains of your summer sanity.

Zen away in Urbana’s Crystal Lake Park After a hectic week of searching for a practical ritual to stay in shape for this fall, your options to break a sweat can seem overwhelming. With topnotch recreational facilities in town, you know you’ll eventually confine your sweat and tears indoors for the upcoming months.

Crystal Lake Park, located on Park and Broadway, is Urbana’s oldest and historic park, hosting an array of sportive activities, including tracks, a lake house, a family aquatic center and the option of renting canoes and rowboats for a few bucks an hour (if you’re feeling like reenacting the scenes of The Notebook with a significant other).

Espresso Yourself It is nearly impossible to escape the overwhelming traffic and construction, dazed and confused freshmen students and the mess that was once a peaceful Green Street.

In these trying times, all anyone can hope for is a good cup of coffee. Espresso Royale is one coffee shop that never fails to deliver excellent coffee.

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Looking down Green Street. Photo by Carly Gubbins.

the middle of all of this chaos. The best way to avoid the madhouse on campus is to get off campus. 1411 S. Neil St. is the answer to every one of your prayers.

At this Espresso Royale location, you will find all of the coffee or tea beverages that you’ve been craving, but without the crowds or mess. Everyone loves coffee, but nobody loves waiting to get it. Now, you can look forward to Espresso Royale, it might just take some of the stress out of your week.

-Natalie Durst MMM, Pizza M Over the summer, I lived close to downtown Urbana. The shops at Lincoln Square—Strawberry Fields, the Urbana Library and Pizza M—were a few of the places I’d go to escape the heat and construction on campus, but my favorite of these was inarguably Pizza M. A pizza place and a coffee shop co-op made a surprising amount of sense; I loved that I’d be able

to sit down with a pot of tea and browse the internet or read a book, then order a pear and brie pizza for dinner. The large, bright open space was a welcome difference from more homey, “hole in the wall” coffee shops. I found myself finishing more summer school work than I normally do at on-campus coffee shops during the school year.

Pizza M is always featuring beautiful works by local artists and often play EPs from local bands, which just contributes to their unique and contemporary atmosphere. They’ve even had open mics and fundraiser events in their back room, which itself has an amazing mural worth checking out.

They don’t pop out at first—their big, ornate green door doesn’t quite allow you to peak inside—but I encourage you to follow your nose and the unusually complimentary mix of freshly baked pizza and expertly brewed coffee.

-Melisa Puthmenmadom

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Across 1 They’re rigged 11 “Nightline” co-anchor Chang 15 It kills with grilled cheese 16 Bellicose Greek god 17 Sea creature named for another sea creature 18 Home of the Sun, Storm and Sky 19 In-your-face types, in a “Seinfeld” episode 21 Former Europe guitarist ___ Marcello 22 Celtic folk singer McKennitt 23 AL stand-ins 26 Cyclops’ pack 28 Let the moon shine through?

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33 Alchemist’s cure-all 36 Neglects to 37 Picks up on 39 Plays for a sucker 40 Drake song that launched “YOLO” 42 Wine’s companion 44 Pitiful 45 Part at the end of your finger 47 Mazatlan Mrs. 50 Plea after “Don’t leave me!”

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNITY

RALLY TO IMPROVE BIRTH Monday, Sept. 1; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meadowbrook Park (Windsor Rd. and Vine St., Urbana), Urbana; free

CU JUNIOR WOMAN'S OPEN HOUSE

INTRO TO HIGH POWER ROCKETRY

Thursday, Sept. 4; 5-7 p.m.

Champaign Public Library, Room C (200 W. Green St.); free

Tuesday, Sept. 2; 7-9 p.m.

Springer Cultural Center (301 N. Randolph, Champaign); free

CUAS FAMILY SKYWATCH

MODERN-DAY SOLUTIONS

KRANNERT UNCORKED Thursday, September 4; 5 p.m.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; free

COSTUME AND PROP SALE Saturday, September 6; 9 a.m. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; free-$3

Join the third annual, international rally where Tuesday, Sept. 2; 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30; 8-10 p.m. community members come together to support 6:30-8 p.m.First Presbyterian We’ve combed through our costume and prop storage areas to make room for items that will be featured in upcoming productions. At this exceptional evidence-based maternity care and women’s rights CUAS Observatory (926 County Church of Champaign (302 sale, hundreds of pieces from costumes and theatre sets will be available. to make informed decisions about how to give birth. Rd. 700 E., Champaign); free W. Church St.); free Arrive early for the best selection!

FOOD & DRINK

Meet at Stage 5 for casual conversation, free wine samples and snacks in an energizing atmosphere.

MOVIES & TV JAPAN HOUSE TEA CEREMONY

URBANA'S MARKET AT THE SQUARE Saturday, August 30; 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Corner of Illinois & Vine; free admission

Returning students and local CU residents alike owe themselves a Saturday morning visit to Urbana’s best offering of all things local. A vibrant selection of fresh produce is joined by an array of butchers, bakeries and local artisans whose wares are constantly changing with the season.

Thursday, September 4; 3-4 p.m. 2000 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana; $8 per person. Reserve in advance.

PRAIRIE FRUITS FARM WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE

THE ROOM The Art Theater Co-Op, Champaign, Friday, August 29 & Saturday, August 30; 11 p.m.

Wednesday, September 3; 4-6:30 p.m.

4410 N. Lincoln Ave.; free admission

The greatest worst movie ever made strikes again at the Art Theater. Enjoy the notoriously poor acting, cheap special effects and awful writing that has turned The Room into a cult classic. The movie’s devotees know it’s truly a film that must be seen to be believed, so you’d better believe it, Friday and Saturday at the Art.

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Cowboy Monkey; $5

ELSINORE, TARA T ERRA Saturday, August 30; 7 p.m. Indi go Art Gallery; $5

Tara Terra (formerly Emily Otnes & The Weekdays) play with local heavyweights Elsinore in celebration of the new band’s debut album.

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Mike ‘N’ Molly’s; $7

CHURCH BOOTY Friday, August 29; 6-7 p.m.

Kappa Delta Rho; free

THE PLEASE & THANK YOU’S, NECTAR , KNIVES Saturday, August 30; 6-9 p.m.

Dingbat Dungeon; $5

JAZZ WALK 2014 Friday, September 5; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Park, Urbana; free Stroll along the path of the Wandell Sculpture Garden and listen to music by local jazz performers.