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Marc by Joseph Stromski II

“[We] both love EMU so much that it wasn’t about winning. It was about meeting people we’ve never met.” Major: Physical Education Minor: Health Education Year: Senior Favorite periodical: ESPN the Magazine

Favorite movie: “Field of Dreams”

Favorite thing to do in his spare time:

Hang out with friends on campus, spend time outdoors, play any sport

Where do you see yourself in five years:

“Graduated with a job in the physical LK\JH[PVU ÄLSK HUK JVHJOPUN baseball/basketball.”

“I used to be that kid who would just sit in my car and eat lunch by myself,” said Marc Carnacchi, EMU’s 2010 Homecoming King. “I have really developed as a person since then.” That was four years ago, when Carnacchi was a freshman who was commuting at the request of his parents—even though he wanted to be a resident. “My parents didn’t see living on campus as I did. They thought I just

wanted to party,” Carnacchi said. “But I wanted more out of college than the UPUL [V Ä]L L_WLYPLUJL ¹ His parents did, however, tell him that, if he could pay for it, he could move to Eastern—and that’s exactly what he did. After the move, Carnacchi dove head ÄYZ[ PU[V [OL M\SS ,HZ[LYU L_WLYPLUJL HUK has made quite a name for himself. He’s the vice president of both Tau Kappa Epsilon and the Physical Education Organization, the fundraising chair for

EMU Relay for Life and sits on the Greek Judicial Board. “Being so involved has put me in a lot of uncomfortable situations,” Carnacchi said. “But you don’t learn anything about yourself until you’re in that uncomfortable situation—and I’ve learned that if I want something, I can get it—as long as I put in the time, work and effort. I’ve learned the salad cups from The Lobby Shop are really good, and I’ve learned how I can impact lives, whether it’s through Relay continued on pg. 11 ...

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Sarah by Marissa McNees

“Seeing everyone in the stadium erupt after I won was the coolest thing. It’s the perfect cap to my senior year, and I wouldn’t want it to end any differently. Major: Communications Minor: Psychology Year: Senior Favorite book:

“To Kill a Mockingbird” or “My Sister’s Keeper”

Favorite movie:

“10 Things I Hate About You”

Favorite thing to do in his spare time:

Watch movies, hang out at her sorority house

Where do you see yourself in five years: “Hopefully working at a university, with their student affairs program.” If EMU students were looking for a positive role model with tons of school pride for their homecoming queen, they’ve found it in senior Sarah Drabik. Though two hours from her hometown, Portage, Mich., Drabik has found her home-away-from-home at EMU, and she says that winning the title of homecoming queen was the perfect way to top off her experience at Eastern. “Seeing everyone in the stadium erupt after I won was the coolest thing,” Drabik

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said. “It’s the perfect cap to my senior year, and I wouldn’t want it to end any differently. Whatever happens between now and April, I’ll feel happy with how things ended.” However, running for homecoming X\LLU ^HZ UV[ L_HJ[S` [OL ÄYZ[ [OV\NO[ on Drabik’s mind when she started her senior year. “Marc [Carnacchi] sent me a text message one morning saying, ‘Hey, did you want to run with me?’”

“I told him I would get back to him, but he told me it was too late and that he already picked up my application,” Drabik said. “It sounded fun, and Marc is one of my really close friends, so the fact that he approached me about it sort of convinced me to do it.” Once the decision was made, it was all or nothing for Drabik and Carnacchi. )LZPKL [OL \Z\HS Å`LYZ HYV\UK JHTW\Z the pair teamed up for the annual king and queen question and answer session,

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Marc continued ... for Life, holding the door open for someone on campus or A Walk in Her Shoes. Big or small scale, it’s all the same.” More importantly, Carnacchi’s involvement has allowed him to become a very well-rounded individual and has given him the ability to relate to almost everybody. “Having many different layers allows you to relate to so many other people’s different experiences that it can only be a good thing and make you a better person,” he said. And being elected Homecoming King,

in Carnacchi’s eyes, was simply just another experience he has used to form new relationships. “Sarah [Drabik] and I both love EMU so much that it wasn’t about winning. It was about meeting people we’ve never met,” he said. Now that Carcacchi has been crowned king, he plans to spend the rest of his time at Eastern doing what he does best: impacting lives and forming relationships. “That’s my favorite thing about Eastern,” he said. “I love that I can walk

from the Student Center to Halle and see three to four people I know. It’s the relationships students are able to form here that make the university so inviting.” Carnacchi has come a long way since his freshman days of commuting and eating lunch in his car, but his days at Eastern are almost up. After all his experiences, he wanted to leave students with this advice: “Don’t let fear stop you from trying things. Be sure to push past your boundaries, but always have your priorities straight.”

Sarah continued ... worked lobby tables at the Student Center and managed to show off their school pride in every possible way. “We started ‘Go Green! Go White!’ chants in the middle of the library,” Drabik said. “I don’t think the staff was too happy with us.” Winning homecoming queen may not OH]L ILLU [OL ÄYZ[ [OPUN VU OLY ZLUPVY year to-do list, but Drabik’s passion for EMU and campus involvement are what THRL OLY H NYLH[ Ä[ MVY [OL QVI Drabik works in the Admissions Welcome Center and as a major events coordinator for events such as Explore Eastern, Education First Scholars Day and the Presidential Scholarship

competition. Adding campus tour guide, Fast Track group leader, New Student Orientation Assistant, member of Delta Zeta and Vice President of External Affairs for the Panhellenic Council to her list of campus activities, Drabik has made the most of her college experience by getting involved and giving back to her community—something she says is important for all college students. “One of the biggest regrets I hear people talk about is wishing they would’ve gotten involved sooner, if at all,” Drabik said. “You don’t have to join a bunch of JS\IZ Q\Z[ ÄUK ZVTL[OPUN [OH[ `V\»YL interested in and passionate about, and

Q\Z[ Y\U ^P[O P[ 0M H WLYZVU JHU ÄUK ^OH[ I’ve found here, then that’s awesome.” It’s hard for Drabik to hide her passion and love for EMU. After visiting the campus during high school, she knew that this is where she wanted to end up, but didn’t know just how much it would change her life. “I chose Eastern because of my program, but I didn’t realize I would meet some of my best friends here,” she said. ¸0[ Q\Z[ LUKLK \W ILPUN H WLYMLJ[ Ä[ 0[ ^HZ KLÄUP[LS` [OL ILZ[ KLJPZPVU 0»]L L]LY THKL and I wouldn’t take it back for the world.” “I know I’ve found who I am here at Eastern.”

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Marty Shichtman By Adrienne Ziegler

Department: English Courses taught at EMU:

Introduction to Literature, Culture and the Holocaust, Medieval Literature

Schools attended:

State University of New York at Binghamton, University of Iowa

Favorite book:

“I have many, and they’re all very different.”

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Favorite movie:

“I don’t have a favorite movie, although there are movies I adore.”

Favorite music:

Bluegrass, rock and roll, folk, some jazz, R & B

Favorite thing to do in spare time:

“I’m not aware that I have much spare time. I read books, I watch movies, I write, and I like to travel a lot.”

Describe yourself in 3 words:

“No.”

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

“Teaching English literature at Eastern Michigan University. I really do expect to do that until the day I fall over and die. I also hope to have a fully functioning Jewish Studies program.”

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Despite his parents’ objections, Shichtman pursued his love of books. His upbringing in a tough Queens neighborhood (the very same neighborhood where 50 Cent grew up), made the idea of being a high school teacher really unattractive. He wanted to spend his time immersed in teaching and literature, not dealing with discipline issues. The answer was teaching at the university level. Shichtman did his post-graduate studies at the University of Iowa before landing his first teaching job at the University of Oklahoma. After three years there, he got an offer from Eastern in 1984, and has taught here ever since.

“The goal that I’m most excited about is the creation of Jewish studies at EMU— creating a program that faculty and students are both interested in...” “It was a job that excited me. I liked the department. I liked the university. I liked the opportunities that were being offered here. At the time, I was teaching at the University of Oklahoma, and I’m not a very Southwestern kind of guy,” he said in his booming New York accent. “Eastern made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.” Shichtman calls his lecture and discussion style of teaching “old school,” but there is nothing out-oftouch or inaccessible about it. His love of culture keeps things fresh for students. During the Last Lecture Series at Eastern (conveniently available on YouTube), Shichtman plays scenes from “Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail” to address the history of medieval literature and punctuates one of

his points by singing a verse from alternative rock band Brand New. “I don’t think about connecting with my students,” he said. “I just enjoy what I’m doing, and that may help. They may get a sense that I get real pleasure out of doing what I’m doing.” But it’s the ideas in literature that really get his gears turning, and students do connect with that. “I love playing with ideas. I love synthesizing ideas,” he said. “I love culture—all kinds of culture, high and low culture,” he said, noting his appreciation for the cinematic work of Adam Sandler. In his last book, Shichtman even called on the medieval themes in Capital One commercials to illustrate one of his conclusions. Shichtman has co-written several books during his EMU tenure, including “Cinematic Illuminations: The Middle Ages on Film,” and “King Arthur and the Myth of History,” both of which delve into his original interests in medieval history. Shichtman’s next project is building the Jewish Studies program at EMU and developing a minor for students. Eastern has a diverse student population, with at least a thousand Jewish students. “The goal that I’m most excited about is the creation of Jewish studies at EMU—creating a program that faculty and students are both interested in and creating a program that the community can participate in,” he said. “It’s something that’s been percolating for quite a while. There are a lot of people at the university that have been very, very, very helpful, and extraordinarily supportive. This is a very PUÅ\LU[PHS TPUVYP[` LZWLJPHSS` PU [OPZ part of the country, but there’s really no representation of that in the curriculum.” Shichtman, who is Jewish, hopes the program will take a global view on Judaism in an interdisciplinary way that includes faculty from many departments. In the short term, Shichtman is excited to be traveling for his work, attending conferences in Great Britain and co-teaching a study abroad class called “Representing the Holocaust” next summer with German professor Carla Damiano that will take students to Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland.

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“I’ve found that giving back is really one of the best, most rewarding ways to live life.”

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David Palmer Local Politician and EMU Grad by Amanda Slater

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David Palmer is an EMU grad who loves music, local sports, trying new restaurants and travelling. And, 54rd district state representative this year as an independent, he is also a politician who thinks that it’s important to get involved in public discourse and make a positive contribution to society. Palmer says that he has always had an interest in politics. “I’m a strong believer in utilizing selfLMÄJHJ` HZ H ^H` [V THRL H WVZP[P]L contribution to society. If you have something to contribute, and don’t see other people with the same or better knowledge, skills and abilities trying to do something about it, then I think it’s your job to do something about it,” he says. It was this very philosophy that brought him into the 2010 race. Feeling that many important issues have been and will continue to be ignored unless a non- status quo politician brings them into the spotlight, 7HSTLY KLJPKLK [V Y\U MVY VMÄJL Palmer is a graduate of South Lyon High School who decided to enroll at EMU due to its close proximity to his home. “I grew up in Washtenaw County, and Ypsilanti just felt like the place I needed to be,” he says. During his time at EMU, Palmer earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, minoring in business, then went on to YLJLP]L H NYHK\H[L JLY[PÄJH[L PU UVU WYVÄ[ management. He says that what he enjoyed most about EMU was the political science professors and that he would recommend EMU to prospective college students. “I think that President Martin and her administration has really invigorated the campus and provided a platform where

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students are taking more pride in their institution than they did under the previous three presidential administrations,” he says. Palmer’s credentials come in part from his education and in part from his experience in both the business and political spheres. He spent the last several years of his life working for LaVisio, which he describes as a “very successful, high-tech small business” in downtown Ypsilanti. He has also spent 10 years consulting for independent, third party candidates. Palmer is passionate about ensuring that Eastern Michigan University is properly represented at the state level. He is also passionate about education funding, small business development and ensuring that local organizations such as foodbanks and local churches are given resources to help them positively impact the community. Part of the reason that Palmer places so much value on giving back to the community is due to his struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. “I was diagnosed with MS in October of 1998, and by December of 1998, I couldn’t walk,” he says. “One of the reasons I was in school for so long was because I had to work full time to maintain health insurance and couldn’t take more than two or three classes at a time. I physically couldn’t do things that other students could do, such as stay up all night or until 4 a.m. cramming for a test or quiz. However, having MS has helped give me a perspective on life that many people don’t have, which is, on any given day, I could wake up and not be able to walk anymore. That gives me the drive to make every moment of every day as positive and fruitful as possible. 0 [OPUR H SV[ VM WLVWSL [LUK [V Q\Z[ ÅVH[ MYVT KH` [V KH` HUK do whatever feels good or is convenient in the moment, but I’ve found that giving back is really one of the best, most rewarding ways to live life.” Palmer says that students can make a positive contribution by being educated and getting involved in politics and by working ^P[O UVU WYVÄ[ VYNHUPaH[PVUZ PU [OL Z\YYV\UKPUN JVTT\UP[` “If you don’t understand politics, politics is always going to

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be looming over you,” he says. “Students have the opportunity to have a dramatic effect on the local, state and national elections—as we saw with the election of Mr. Obama.” 0U YLNHYKZ [V UVU WYVÄ[ VYNHUPaH[PVUZ OL ZH`Z! ¸;OLYL HYL HU H^M\S SV[ VM UVU WYVÄ[ VYNHUPaH[PVUZ in Washtenaw county that constantly need assistance HUK ]VS\U[LLYZ )` ^VYRPUN ^P[O SVJHS UVU WYVÄ[Z whether it’s through taking abandoned dogs for a walk for the local Humane Society or teaching people how to grow food (and learning yourself) at the local community gardens […] you get valuable experience working with organizations that are doing good in the community and you are building relationships that, over time, will help you put your thumb on exactly what it is that you want to do, while helping expand your horizons and build skill sets.” Palmer’s advice to students who are looking for direction in their lives is to listen to themselves. “Take the time to listen to yourself and cut out all the clutter that distracts you on a daily basis. Be quiet and listen to yourself and the world around you.” He says that when people genuinely ask for PUMVYTH[PVU [OL` ^PSS ÄUK [OL HUZ^LYZ [OH[ [OL` HYL SVVRPUN MVY “I’ve never had an instance in which the answers haven’t been provided for me when I was ready to hear them.”

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For many college students, getting hammered the night before Thanksgiving is the real celebration— not so much Thanksgiving itself. In fact, so many choose to imbibe the night before Thanksgiving that it’s become the biggest bar night of the year on a national level—and for good reason. It’s the one night a year when VSK MYPLUKZ HUK ÅHTLZ HYL IHJR PU [V^U and can get together to reminisce over a cocktail or 20 without having to report to work or class the following day. However, let’s dive deeper into the issue and consider the following: Is Thanksgiving even a holiday worth celebrating anymore? Everybody learned from a very `V\UN HNL [OH[ [OL ÄYZ[ ;OHURZNP]PUN was celebrated by Pilgrims and Native Americans to celebrate the end of the growing season and a harvest W WW.EMY OUTHEMAGAZINE . CO M

bountiful enough to last through winter. This tradition was carried on for many years, ultimately working its way into the current American culture and into a federally mandated date of recognition. Today, with the ability to import fresh (and not-so-fresh) food from around the globe, the citizens of the United States are no longer burdened by having to grow enough food to survive through the winter months. Instead, Americans have the option to visit a supermarket anytime they choose and purchase as much food as their hearts desire—and with that being the case, there’s no reason to be any more-or-less thankful for food on any given day. “But what about spending time with family?” you ask. You’ve got Christmas (or whichever winter Holiday you choose to celebrate) for that.

Furthermore, in the retail world, Macy’s seems to be the only shop that still celebrates Thanksgiving—for one day only! For the rest, it’s straight on to Christmas after Halloween. Do not pass go, do not collect $200 and absolutely do not carve any turkeys. Thus, with corporate America having forgotten Thanksgiving and with the need to stock up food for the winter moot, maybe the best way to keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive is taking the time the night before to be thankful for good friends and good times—which should make you feel a whole lot better when you wake up on Thanksgiving morning with such a bad hangover that you have to call Aunt Edna to tell her [OH[ `V\»]L JVTL KV^U ^P[O [OL Å\ HUK aren’t going to be able to make it to this year’s family gathering.

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Annual Native American Fall Feast, 6pm, 310 Student Center

Fusion winter 2011, 1pm, Halle Library Lyric Lounge: Poetry Open Mic, 7pm, Student Center Room 300 The Ghost Inside, 6pm, Magic Stick, Detroit Video Games Lives, 7:30pm, Fox Theatre Detroit

Emerging Leaders Series, 4:30pm Beyond Ramen: Home Cooking, 8pm, John XXIII Campus Center at Holy Trinity Faculty Showcase, 8pm, Pease Auditorium

A ro un d camp us: Shawn Mullins, 8pm The Ark, Ann Arbor

11/2: O n c amp us: No Limit Texas Hold’em, 7pm, Rec/IM

A ro un d camp us: The Richard Thompson Band, 7:30pm, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor The Weepies, 8pm, The Ark, Ann Arbor Nervous but Excited, 9pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

11/3: O n c amp us: Sign-up for Turkey Trot ends Emerging Leaders Series, 4:30pm :63(9 :LTPUHY! *VUÅPJ[ Resolution, 5pm, Student Center 302 Hesburgh Lecture, 5:30pm, 110 Alexander

A ro un d camp us: Motion City Soundtrack, 5:30pm, The Fillmore Detroit

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Dady Mehta piano recital, 4pm, Pease Auditorium

A r ou nd c a m p u s : Five for Fighting, 7pm, The Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac

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EMU athleti cs: Volleyball vs. Ball State, 7pm, Convocation Center

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Jonsi, 7pm, The Fillmore Detroit

William Stewart Concerto Competition, 6pm, Pease Auditorium

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Lifehouse with Kris Allen, 6:30pm, The Fillmore Detroit Azure Ray, 8pm, Magic Stick, Detroit

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No Limit Texas Hold’em, 7pm, Rec/IM American Indians: Stories of Their Experiences in the U.S. Military, 6pm, Student Center room 310

A r ou nd c a mpu s : Bendan Benson with the Posies and Aqueduct, 7pm, Majestic Theatre, Detroit Smile Empty Soul, 8pm, Frankies, Toledo, Ohio Franz Nicolay, 9:30pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

Fusion winter 2011, noon, Halle Library An Evening of Poetry and Readings with Linda Hogan, 6pm, Student Center Auditorium Dorian Leljak piano recital, 8pm, Alexander Recital Hall Indie Lounge, 9pm, Student Center Room 300 Christy Matson, artist, 5:30pm, Student Center Ballroom B

A r ou nd c a m p u s : Mindy Smith, 8pm, The Ark, Ann Arbor

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Movie: The Other Guys, 8pm, Student Center Auditorium

Fusion winter 2011, 9:30am, Halle Library Hunger and Homelessness Week, 6pm, 346 Student Center Star Lecture Series: Global Energy Resources: Physics, Philosophy and Policy, 7pm, Downing Hall Main Floor Lounge Texas Hold’em, 7pm, Rec/IM

EM U a t h l e t ics: Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola-Chicago, 7pm, Convocation Center

Ar o u n d c a m p us: Pretty Lights, 7pm, The Fillmore, Detroit Attack Attack!, 7pm, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit Kate Nash, 8pm, Majestic Theatre, Detroit

A r ou nd c a mpu s : Experience Hendrix, 7:30pm, Fox Theatre, Detroit Gun Lake, 9pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

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11/13: On campus: Saturday Sampler: A Recipe for Magical Storytelling, 8:30am, Alexander Orchestra Room Fusion winter 2011, 10am, Halle Library International Film Series, 8pm, Student Center Auditorium

Men’s Basketball vs. Madonna, noon, Convocation Center

Around campus: Atreyu with Chiodos, 5:30pm, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit

Fast-for-Ward, 11:30am, Student Center Room 352

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Ar o u n d c a m p us: Neon Trees, 8pm, Magic Stick, Detroit

Holiday Sharing Trees begins Meeting of Minds, 7pm, Student Center Ballroom

11/20: On c a mpu s : ,SKLYX\LZ[ ÄST ZLYPLZ! *OPSKYLU of Heaven, 11am, Student Center Auditorium Movie: Documentary on Children’s Writers, “Library of the Early Mind,” 2pm, Student Center Auditorium 0U[LYUH[PVUHS ÄST ZLYPLZ WT Student Center Auditorium

Th a n k sg i v in g 11/26: E MU a th l e tic s : Football vs. Northern Illinois, noon, Rynearson Stadium Women’s Basketball vs. Cornell, 5:30pm, Convocation Center

A r ou nd c a mpu s : Black Veil Brides, 4pm, Harpos, Detroit

11/27: A r ou nd c a mpu s : Mike Epps, 8pm, Fox Theatre, Detroit

11/29: A r ou nd c a mpu s : Carrie Underwood, 7:30pm, The Palace of Auburn Hills

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Circa Survive, 6:30pm, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit Hinder, 7pm, Eagle Theater, Pontiac My Dear Disco, 7 and 10pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

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Josh Ritter, 8pm, Majestic Theatre, Detroit Ben Kweller, 8pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

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Ultimate Thanksgiving PreParty and Whirleyball with Hillel, 9pm, Novi Shinedown, 7:30pm, Dow Event Center, Saginaw George Wallace, 8pm, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit The Macpodz with the Ragbirds, 10pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

Greg Laswell, 9pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

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Emerging Leaders Series, 4:30pm SOLAR Seminar: Recruitment, 5pm, Student Center 3rd Floor Breakout Area 2010 AMPlifying the Arts Festival, 7pm, Pease Auditorium Documentary: Rape on the Reservation, 6pm, Student Center room 352

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11/18: On campus: McAndless Lecture Series: Rethink Higher Education, 6pm, Student Center Auditorium Korean Folk Art/Song Festival Concert, 7:30pm, Pease Auditorium Sky Lounge, 9pm, Student Center Room 300 Frank Pahl and Paul Bancell performance art, Ford Gallery, 5:30—6:30pm Art Masters Association Studio Walk, 5:30—8:30pm

Fast-for-Ward: The Power of Your Story, 11:30am, Student Center Room 352

A r ou nd c a mpu s : Shawn Colvin, 7:30pm, The Ark, Ann Arbor Tim Kasher, 9pm, The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

11/23: On c a mpu s : No Limit Texas Hold’em, 7pm, Rec/IM

A r ou nd c a mpu s : Sam Adams with LA Riots, 7pm, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit

11/30: On c a mpu s : No Limit Texas Hold’em, 7pm, Rec/IM

A r ou nd c a mpu s : Meg & Dia, 6:30pm, The Pike Room, Pontiac

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Sure, you can get to the store on Black Friday morning and attack those bargains without spending a November night in Michigan in a tent. But if you know of one particular item that you’ve just got to have – and there are very few of them to be had – it might not be a bad idea to park your butt right in front of the door the night ILMVYL 0M `V\ KV JHTW V\[ KLÄUP[LS` [HRL more warm clothes than you think you’ll need. If you’re too frozen and miserable by sunrise to move, you’re not going to win the in-store race to the best bargains. If you do camp out, you won’t have to worry about the inevitable morning WHYRPUN IH[[SL LP[OLY ¶ H KLÄUP[L IVU\Z

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that young lady. Her leadership, her toughness, her ability to score and do so many things. There’s no question that she’s the heart and soul of our team,â€? Tate said. “I think Cassie Schrock will be playing to prove to people that after having a year where she nearly averaged WVPU[Z HUK ULHYS` Ă„]L HZZPZ[Z H NHTL a year ago, that she should have some looks as a possible all-conference player.â€? 1HTLZ HU HSS JVUMLYLUJL Ă„YZ[ [LHT player last year and one of the NCAA’s TVZ[ WYVSPĂ„J ZJVYLYZ SHZ[ ZLHZVU H[ WVPU[Z WLY NHTL Ă„YZ[ PU [OL JVUMLYLUJL ZOV\SK ZLL TVZ[ VM [OL ILULĂ„[ VM [OL team’s offensive depth. “I don’t know if she’ll have to score as many points, but I know that she’s capable of scoring as many points,â€? Tate said. ;H[L ^HZ Ă„NO[PUN H Ă…\ I\N ^OLU she spoke, another obstacle in the team’s tumultuous offseason. Just a few weeks ago, the athletic department announced self-imposed sanctions resulting from NCAA rules violations regarding excessive practice. Coach Anne-Marie Gilbert was suspended 30 days and assistant coach Darin Thrun PZ Z\ZWLUKLK PUKLĂ„UP[LS` HTVUN V[OLY penalties handed down to the whole

coaching staff. A few days after that, Leonard Drake, an assistant coach the past three seasons who’d resigned in June to become a high school athletic director in Evansville, Ind., died at the age of 56. Nevertheless, the team is positioned well to perhaps end Bowling Green’s run of six consecutive MAC regular-season titles (none of them shared). It’s not a coincidence that the Falcons are the only MAC team Gilbert has not beaten in her time at Eastern. BG comes to the Convocation Center on Feb. 12 this season. 0UJS\KPUN )V^SPUN .YLLU Ă„]L VM [OL 12 teams in the conference made the postseason last season. And many of those teams return the cores of their squads from last year. It’s a combination that could make the MAC one of the premier mid-major conferences in the country this season. The Eagles’ regular season begins Nov. 12 against Loyola-Chicago. Two days later, the team travels to ranked Ohio State. “It’s going to be a tough year,â€? Tate admits. “But it was a fun year last year; we look forward to competing and hopefully winning,MAC West and MAC championships.â€? WWW. E M Y O UT H EM A GA Z I N E.C OM

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-($'!-$(/$-($*(F+ by Jason Idalski While it might seem like losing two valuable starters (each of whom averaged double-digits in scoring) would mean a rebuilding year for Eastern Michigan’s men’s basketball team, coach Charles Ramsey doesn’t see it that way. His energy and optimism radiates from his Twitter account (@cramse1) and from how he talks to anybody about this year’s team. “I like the energy, I like the skill level,” Ramsey said. “Athleticism, by far the most athletic team we’ve had in our tenure. We’re deep. […] I like the guys. I like everything about them.” The graduation of star point guard Carlos Medlock (“We lost, not a good one, a great one,” Ramsey said) has allowed the team to become three deep at that position, including Ypsilanti High’s L.J. Frazier, a senior. Junior Darrell Lampley spent his freshman year starting at a mid-major Division I school, St. Peter’s, and spent last year at a community college. Adrian Burton, a sophomore, spent his freshman year at a community college in Illinois. “Dunks the ball any way you want to dunk it,” Ramsey said of Burton. “And he’s 5-8, maybe.” W WW.EMY OUTHEMAGAZINE . CO M

In the post, the team is led by senior Brandon Bowdry, namesake of the Convo Crazies’ “B-Bow Row.” Bowdry’s talent can’t be questioned (he averaged 16.3 points and 10.0 rebounds last season). “I’ve seen him mature from the end of last season to now, which is a very good thing,” Ramsey said. “I don’t think he’s ever been in better shape.” Coming into the school year needing nine credits to graduate, Bowdry should keep Ramsey’s record intact. Ramsey said he has graduated 15 of 15 seniors as coach of the Eagles. Jay Higgins and Will Cooper are the team’s other seniors and, as Ramsey said: “You tend to go how your seniors go.” “The only thing we haven’t done is win a championship. We’re close,” Ramsey said. ;OL WHYP[` PU [OL SLHN\L PZ YLÅLJ[LK PU a statistic Ramsey learned recently: Ball State (1989, 1990) is the only repeat MidAmerican Conference tournament winner in the past 50 years. “It’s a conference where the parity is unlike any conference in the country,” Ramsey said. “You don’t get a night off.” Evidence of that can be found from last year. Ohio University, a team that lost to Eastern during the regular season, was

the ninth seed of 12 MAC teams. Four wins later (two of them in overtime), the Bobcats were in the NCAA Tournament, where as a 14 seed, they upset No. 3 ZLLK .LVYNL[V^U PU [OL ÄYZ[ YV\UK 4LHU^OPSL PU [OL X\HY[LYÄUHSZ VM the MAC tournament, EMU led Akron by three with a few seconds to go in overtime when Akron hit what Ramsey described as a “Hail Mary” shot. EMU lost in double overtime. The Eagles open their regular season Nov. 12 at Michigan State against the Spartans and coach Tom Izzo, whom Ramsey described as a friend and mentor. Ramsey, while saying he hopes the team is JVTWL[P[P]L KV^UWSH`LK [OL ZPNUPÄJHUJL of the match-up—although he said he hopes to use the game as a barometer “It’s just another game. […] It’s one of 30,” he said. “If we win it, it’s not going to be a national championship. If we lose it, it’s not going to be the end of the world.” Although Ramsey said he wouldn‘t give any predictions for the year, he offered one anyway. “It’s going to be a fun, interesting year,” he said. “We’re going to be competitive as always and maybe get the ball bouncing our way a few times—we’ll be okay.” NOVEMBER 2010

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Talk

by Joey Brandt

Remember that one time when you gave your man a 15 yard penalty for forgetting to buy you a Valentine’s day card? 15 yards away from you, 15 yards away from your bed. He was probably upset for a moment, but forgot a year later when he didn’t buy you a card again. Well, in football, there is no forgetting, and if one player screws up, the team, the coaches, and the fans get very upset. When someone does something that is against the rules, there are consequences. Okay, okay, I’m sure you’re wondering what the hell am I talking about, right? In this edition of Girl Talk, we’re going to take a look at football penalties. In the game of football, when men do something wrong, they are penalized— sweet justice. (There is a God!) There are many different kinds of penalties in football, and the consequences usually result in the entire team being penalized a certain amount of yards. In October’s article, I explained how the offense has

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MV\Y [YPLZ [V NL[ H ÄYZ[ HUK [LU PM [OL team is penalized. However, they may have to move farther away from their ten yard goal, making the task more KPMÄJ\S[ 0M [OL KLMLUZL PZ WLUHSPaLK [OLU the offense may gain a couple of yards. There are a million and nine penalties, but, for the sake of being brief, this month I will go over some of the basic penalties for my loyal readers. There are some penalties that are called more often than others and some that go unnoticed more often than others. Referees make the ultimate decision on what to call (signaling this I` [OYV^PUN H `LSSV^ ÅHN VU [OL ÄLSK and how many yards a team will gain or lose. The most common penalties, and the easiest ones to identify for those who are “penalty-challenged” like me, are the ones that are most noticeable— such as when a defense or offense member passes the line of scrimmage prematurely. (Doing so usually equals a Ä]L `HYK WLUHS[` ;OLYL HYL H JV\WSL VM technical names for these penalties:

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occurs when a defensive player is on the opposite line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped and touches an opposing player. If the player does not touch the opposing player and moves back to his position before the ball is snapped, there will be no penalty.

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the line of scrimmage moves forward before the ball is snapped. Players that are lined up at least one yard behind the line of scrimmage can move backwards and side to side but must be motionless for at least one second before the ball is snapped. Only one player can move at a time. I used to think these players just had ants in their pants, but it’s actually a strategic move which sometimes tricks the opposing team into thinking the ball was snapped—causing them to move and creating a penalty. Now, for the sake of being brief, I will discuss and explain some other common penalties. Please note there are several more, so, if you’re interested, Google that shit yourself.

FACE-MASK: When a player grabs another player’s face mask. Personally, if I was on any football team, I’d be grabbing a whole lot more than face masks. (Hardy har.)

PASS-INTERFERENCE is normally called when a defensive player interferes with the offensive player who is trying to catch the ball—although an offensive player can also be called for pass interference. HOLDING would be the penalty I get called for—groping, errr, I mean grasping or pulling an opponent other than the ball carrier, while attempting to ward off a block or cover a receiver. DELAY OF GAME: This is any action that delays the next play. For instance, if the center (guy with his ass in the air) fails to snap the ball before the play clock (40 seconds in between each play for the offense to get a play off) reaches zero, it would result in a delay of game. Now that you know a couple of basic penalties, feel free to jump in on the heated debates about whether the referee’s (guy wearing stripes) call was good or not. Finally, it’d be absolutely un-Eaglican if I did not say congrats to our EAGLES before this article ends—so, CONGRATS ,(.3,: VU `V\Y ÄYZ[ ^PU PU NHTLZ And, if you are unaware, we did win V\Y ]LY` ÄYZ[ NHTL HNHPUZ[ )HSS :[H[L on October 16th, in overtime. Wait? Overtime? What’s that? Stay tuned for next month’s article, where I will discuss the old fashioned coin toss and all of the rage of overtime. WWW. E M Y O UT H EM A GA Z I N E.C OM

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Cheer on Your Eagles

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$$$$$$$ It’s a great time to be a broke college student at EMU—if you attend EMU sporting events. Whereas most students have to pay to attend their university’s sporting events, not only do EMU students get into EMU games for free, but they also get to take advantage of a ton of amazing giveaways. Here are some of the best ones:

Jeep Wrangler Attend the Nov. 26 EMU football game at Rynearson Stadium and you just might win a three-year Jeep Wrangler lease (a $13,500 value), courtesy of Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dealership on Washtenaw Ave. in Ypsilanti. You must be present to win.

Macbook If you aren’t lucky enough to win the Jeep on Nov. 26, you still have a chance to win a 13-inch widescreen 2GB Macbook in a YHUKVT KYH^PUN K\YPUN [OL ÄYZ[ OHSM VM [OL Nov. 26 game.

iPad Join the Eagle Rewards Program, and attend as many EMU sporting events as you can. You could be one of the top 10 points earners who will win an Apple iPad.

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Club Sport Spotlight:

EMU WOMEN’S CLUB SOCCER by Marissa McNees

Sometimes playing a varsity sport in college can be tough. Who am I kidding? It’s extremely tough. But, for those of us who just miss playing the game for the fun of it, playing a club sport is the perfect solution. At least, that’s what the EMU women’s club soccer team thought when they formed their team two years ago. “Most of us played soccer in high school, so we really missed playing it,” said EMU junior and club soccer player, Katie Klohs. “This is a way for us to keep playing but with not as much of a commitment.” With only two losses this season, the girls have been working hard to promote their name around campus and trying to expand their club. “This is our second year, so we are still a very new club,” said Klohs. “We are looking to grow in numbers so we are trying to get our name out there.” Because they are a club and not H ]HYZP[` [LHT [OL NPYSZ OH]L [V ÄUK

ways to fundraise in order to pay for things such as uniforms and transportation. While this seems like it might be a bit of a drag, according to Klohs, it’s actually helped the team spread their word around campus. “We’ve been working concessions with the men’s club team and we actually had a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings,” said Klohs. “We had a good turnout and it was something different that we’ve never done before.” Although the experience can be challenging at times, Klohs said that it’s worth it. She said the best thing about playing a club sport is that it “is a great way to be involved in a sport that I love with my friends.” “We get to travel around to other colleges to play different clubs and we meet a lot of great people,” she said. To cap off the season, the girls will be competing in a tournament on November 6 at Oakland University. If you’re interested in checking out this awesome EMU club, contact the head coach, Lauren Hogan-Snyder at emuclubsoccercoach@yahoo.com.

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When you choose faux fur over real fur, most people automatically assume that you are making a conscious choice to save helpless animals. And, although this may be the case for many of us, in an effort to make a difference in other areas as well, some designers have teamed up with other great causes in order to help raise awareness. When selecting pieces such as Jaclyn Smith’s Faux Fur Vest between 9/20/2010 – 10/31/2010, a $1.00 donation will be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This timeless piece adds style and warmth to any type of look and is complete with an adjustable, removable waistband.

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A piece that has been receiving incredible reviews this season is Rachel Zoe’s Faux Fur vest (available from QVC for $79.80). This vest breaks away from the rest of the pack with its bold style that can be worn on top of any tee for a wildly fashionable look! It is available in multiple different colors, however, my personal favorite would have to be the Red Fox version! 6SK 5H]` TPNO[ UV[ IL [OL ÄYZ[ YL[HPSLY [OH[ WVWZ PU[V `V\Y head as a place that carries faux fur pieces, but this season they have really surprised everyone with their shorter, sleek faux fur vest that is luxuriously thick and comfortable. Old Navy Customers gave this essential Fall/Winter item 4 out of 5 stars. And, if you’re still not convinced, this timeless piece is available in stores for only $25.99! My last recommendation for anyone trying out this new style and/or looking to revamp their wardrobe with an updated piece would have to be Victoria’s Secret’s faux fur vest in Brown Multicolor (available at www.victoriassecret.com for $98). This vest can be mixed and matched with an assortment VM KPMMLYLU[ V\[Ä[Z HUK JVSVYZ·`LZ L]LU ISHJR·HUK JHU [HRL your daytime work ensemble to a girls’ night out affair!

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When it comes to a good soul-searching, melancholy tune, nothing beats a Greg Laswell song. His sound is the perfect blend of catchy, `L[ YLÅLJ[P]L WPHUV (and/or guitar) based choruses, combined with pensive lyrics and Laswell’s always distinct vocals. There is no questioning Laswell’s talent; not only is he a musician (who plays all of the instruments heard on his records), but he is also a recording engineer and producer.

As an artist, Laswell has SHYNLS` ILLU HISL [V Å` \UKLY the radar, despite the fact that he has had tracks featured on several television shows including “Grey’s Anatomy,” “True Blood,” “Castle,” “90210,” Dollhouse” and ¸;OL /PSSZ ¹ HZ ^LSS HZ [OL ÄSTZ “Confessions of a Shopaholic” and “My Sister’s Keeper.” Laswell is currently promoting his fourth full-length studio album, “Take a Bow,” and has recently been on tour with Sara Bareilles. However, he will be the headliner when he visits the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor on Nov. 16. Those who have never seen Laswell perform are in for a pleasant surprise. Not only does he put on a great live show, but, for someone who specializes in sad songs, he has a great sense of humor.

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How did you get started making music? How did you know that it’s what you wanted to do? I can’t remember the exact moment when I knew I wanted to do it. It was kind of always there. My mom has a picture of me pretending to play a guitar when I was three or four years old. I never really had a serious plan B.

A lot of your songs have a sort of distinct melancholy sound. Is there a reason behind this?

At one show, this girl showed me pictures of her and this guy that she had taken earlier that night. She had thought that he was me and asked him if he was—and he said, “Yes, I am.� She then asked to take a few pictures with him, and he agreed. She realized he wasn’t me when I got on stage. I think me and that dude could be really good friends.

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of your live show at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor on November 16? My songs are a bit on the sad side, but the show is not.

What’s next on the horizon for you and your music? I’m going to walk downstairs and get an everything bagel with cream cheese, bacon and tomato. For my music, I’m UV[ Z\YL Q\Z[ `L[ 0 MLLS H ZPNUPÄJHU[ ZOPM[ from the music I have made up to this point, so I am excited to see what the next album will be.

Not that I know of just yet.

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Greg Laswell will be performing on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the Blind Pig in

What made you decide to cover “Girls Just Want To Have Funâ€?? I was in my car one day, and that song came on the radio. I had heard it a thousand times, but, for some reason, I decided to listen to the lyrics for the Ă„YZ[ [PTL HUK MV\UK [OH[ [OLYL ^HZ H ZHK song lurking under there. When I went home later that day, I recorded a piano only version of it—for my own enjoyment really. I didn’t have any plans for it beyond that.

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You play piano and guitar. Do you play any other instruments? Which instrument is your favorite? [I’m a] player of many, master of none. I think if I stuck to one instrument, I would probably be really good by now. I play everything you hear on my records. Piano is my favorite.

Tell me a little bit about your band. At this moment, my band changes from tour to tour. For the show in Ann Arbor, a band called Harper Blynn (who are also good friends of mine) are opening the show and acting as my band.

What is one of the best stories that you have from being on the road?

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THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Directed by: David Fincher :[HYYPUN! 1LZZL ,PZLUILYN (UKYL^ .HYĂ„LSK Justin Timberlake “New rule: Nobody wants to see a movie about Facebook. What’s the big second-act crisis, a server going down?â€? Such was comedian Bill Maher’s take on “The Social Networkâ€? in September. And I confess, when I heard about a movie about Facebook, I was skeptical. Boy, were we wrong. The movie successfully weaves in the story of the creation of Facebook with two lawsuits being faced by Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, played well as the antihero by Jesse Eisenberg (who also bears a decent resemblance to A\JRLYILYN (UKYL^ .HYĂ„LSK PZ JHWHISL HZ ,K\HYKV :H]LYPU -HJLIVVRÂťZ Ă„YZ[ JOPLM Ă„UHUJPHS VMĂ„JLY HUK VUL VM [OL WLVWSL suing Zuckerberg). It’s got everything you’d want in a movie: NYLH[ ^YP[PUN NYLH[ KYHTH NYLH[ JVUĂ…PJ[ great humor. It was even more entertaining for me, being a junior at EMU in the winter of 2004 when Facebook went viral. Two complaints: First, the movie should be more up front about how it plays fast and loose with the facts. It’s based on Ben Mezrich’s book “The Accidental Billionaires,â€? a book that never consulted Zuckerberg. Even writer Aaron Sorkin OHZ ZHPK! ¸0 KVUÂť[ ^HU[ T` Ă„KLSP[` [V IL [V the truth; I want it to be to storytelling.â€? Instead they put “based on ‘The Accidental Billionaires’â€? on the screen at [OL Z[HY[ HUK WHYHKL Ă„J[PVU HZ MHJ[ I also didn’t like the casting of Justin Timberlake as Facebook investor Sean Parker. Although the two have a resemblance, his performance was decent, but his face too recognizable and too distracting. And he didn’t offer enough of a contrast between his partyboy character and the nerdiness of Zuckerberg and Saverin (which may also be a commentary on that casting). Long story short, although it’s a NVVK Ă„ST P[ÂťZ [OL RPUK VM TV]PL [OH[ should require extracurricular reading 0 YLJVTTLUK [OL =HUP[` -HPY WYVĂ„SL VM Parker and the New Yorker feature on Zuckerberg). But you (and Maher) should see it.

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LOST BOYS: THE THIRST

Directed By: Dario Piana Starring: Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander

In “Lost Boys: The Thirst,â€? Corey Feldman again reprises his role as vampire hunter Edgar Frog –and, better yet, Jamison Newlander is back as Alan Frog, reuniting the Frog Brothers for the Ă„YZ[ [PTL ZPUJL [OL VYPNPUHS J\S[ JSHZZPJ released over 20 years ago. In this actionpacked sequel, Edgar teams up with a local crush, a best-selling author and the stars of a hit reality television show as they hunt down the alpha vampire, who has been creating an army by distributing a new drug called “The Thirstâ€? ‌which is actually vampire blood. When compared to its forerunners, ¸;OL ;OPYZ[š PZ ZPNUPĂ„JHU[S` IL[[LY [OHU “Lost Boys: The Tribe,â€? but doesn’t even come close to the original. It’s chock-full of campy violence and dialogue, vampirekilling weapons of the most extreme variety and emo-goth vampires. )` UV TLHUZ PZ [OPZ H NYLH[ Ă„ST HUK PU no way is it going to succeed in the box VMĂ„JL )\[ ^OH[ [OPZ Ă„ST KVLZ Z\JJLLK PU however, is breathing new life into a 20year-old franchise and, more importantly, Feldman’s career, which has been going downhill since he and Corey Haim starred PU [OLPY SHZ[ Ă„ST [VNL[OLY

Ishpeming, near Munising. Over time, Nev begins to 3 out of 5 towers develop feelings for Megan, as his by Ryan M. Place correspondence with her begins to deepen into somewhat of a longCATFISH distance romance. And, although Directed by: Ariel Shulman viewers get the feeling that things The internet is an ever-evolving nexus between Nev and Angela may not of wormholes to various dimensions, be quite what they seem, few are and sometimes the curiosity of pursuing prepared for the events that unfold your rabbit of choice can lead to when Nev decides to travel to Megan’s dangerous obsession and bizarre drama. hometown to pay her a visit. I will ;OL :\UKHUJL MH]VYP[L ¸*H[Ă„ZO š admit that, although I was secretly is a shaky homemade documentary hoping for the worst in the end, the that tells the story of an online romance horrifically downbeat ending was not between 24-year-old Manhattan quite what I was expecting. photographer Yaniv (Nev) Schulman and ¸*H[Ă„ZOš KPZWSH`Z [OL OVYYVYZ HUK a 19-year-old woman from Michigan uncertainties inherent in internet named Megan. relationships, while blurring the lines The story documents a long-distance IL[^LLU YLHSP[` HUK Ă„J[PVU 0[ÂťZ ^VY[O correspondence between Nev and seeing, and is a decent one-time watch 8-year-old Abby, who admires Nev’s HS[OV\NO UV[ NYLH[ -YVT H Ă„STTHRPUN photography, prompting her to send perspective, the fact that this movie was him one of her own paintings. Over picked up for distribution by Paramount the next eight months, Nev’s brother at Sundance for $1.5 million should (Ariel Shulman) and friend (Henry Joost) NP]L OVWL [V WYVZWLJ[P]L Ă„STTHRLYZ¡ document Nev’s developing (primarily because if these guys got this movie Facebook-based) friendship with Abby PU[V [OLH[LYZ HU` Ă„STTHRLY ^P[O and her family—including Abby’s sister, determination and minimal talent can do Megan, and mother, Angela, who live in the same. a Michigan upper peninsula town called

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THE AGE OF ADZ

Artist: Sufjan Stevens

0»]L ÄUHSS` MV\UK [OL HSI\T [OH[ NVPUN [V KLÄUL fall of 2010 for me, and it is Sufjan Stevens’ “The Age of Adz.” Knowing nothing of Stevens’ work in the past, other than it falls into a genre I enjoy, I had not the faintest idea as to what I was getting myself into when I added “The Age of Adz” to my library and Grooveshark.com playlist, but boy am I glad I did! “The Age of Adz” opens with the track “Futile Devices,” which reminds me very much of Simon and Gurfunkel’s earlier work. This album’s tracks transition Stevens’ familiar folk feel into something that would be produced by the offspring of Sufjan Stevens and The Postal Service. It’s an eloquent balance of folk and electronica, with the perfect smidgeon of dark, carnival music and just a hint of horns. By the end of “The Age of Adz,” I was so incredibly mesmerized with what I’d just listened to that I actually went out and purchased a physical copy (yes, they still make CDs) of this HSI\T H[ [OL ÄYZ[ JOHUJL 0 NV[·HUK PM `V\»YL a fan of Stevens, folk, indie, electronica or just damn good music, I encourage you to rush out and purchase it as well. I’ll be listening to this one for quite a while.

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I AM NOT A HUMAN BEING

Artist: Lil Wayne

In short: The couple smash singles on this record aren’t enough to make “I Am Not a Human Being” live up to Weezy’s previous releases. “…Where it was once impossible to predict his next couplet, Wayne and his protégé +YHRL OH]L JHSJPÄLK PU[V H Z[PMM silmile-laden formalism that earned its own Twitter meme earlier this year, with Internet nerds vying to best mimic the Yong Money lyrical style.” – Jeff Weiss, LA Times “We get Wayne spouting classic Weezy-isms—explicit sex, cartoonish gunplay, and allusions to the intricacies of the digestive system abound—over at-least-decent original beats […] but there’s a lingering sense that

the rapper is not in top gear; his ÅV^ PZ VM[LU ZSV^ HUK Z[H[PJ OPZ wordplay lively, yet less energized than what we’re now used to. […] There is one distinct upshot. The ÄULZ[ [OYLL ZVUNZ VU º0 (T 5V[ H Human Being’ all feature the man who has quickly become Wayne’s best-ever counterpart, Drake. The two rappers’ contrasting qualities—Wayne is coarse and random and hoarse while Drake is smooth and exact and clear— bring out surprising sides of each other.” –Ryan Dombal, Pitchfork “When Wayne uses his eighth release […] to spout off over the sawing techno synths of ‘What’s Wrong with Them,’ or ‘Popular,’ P[»Z SPRL ÄUKPUN H UPUL TVU[O VSK cheesecake in the back of the fridge. These songs, gleaned from pre-jail studio sessions, adhere to the since-dispelled notion that commercial rap should be threaded with Lady Gaga’s DNA. Weezy can’t be faulted for being unfashionable, but such are the risks when one passes off last year’s factory seconds as this season’s new collection.” – Ben Detrick, Spin

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from left: Mark Fain, Matt Roney, Max Monson, Ryan O'Reilly Mark is currently the sole songwriter of Ann Arbor-based band Gun Lake. He writes constantly, in addition to playing guitar and singing lead vocals. Earnest in their consistency of three and four part harmonies, all members of Gun Lake sing. The group is comprised of Fain, Max Monson on drums, Matt Roney on bass and Ryan O’Reilly on electric guitar. The original Gun Lake lineup was conceived in early January 2010 with two Lightning Love members, which, due to busy schedules, morphed into the most recent lineup, formed in late August— with Ryan being added in October “All our songs existed before the band. I wrote the songs after graduating from college, and my relationship crumbled. [I was] dealing with the spectrum of emotions,” Fain says. “…But we all work hard,” he adds. Fain attended U of M from 2004—2009, studying the visual arts, music and video production, and has come to love living in Washtenaw County. “I love the diversity here. I feel very at home in Ypsi-Arbor. Our biggest following is [in] Ypsi, which is great—I love Ypsi,” he says. Fain grew up in Gaylord, Michigan. “I NYL^ \W V\[KVVYZ 0 SV]L ÄZOPUN HUK 0»T

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a big ice hockey fan. I went to Catholic school for 12 years, and now I’m an atheist,” he says. Perhaps the early Catholic shock has something to do with the gloomy lyrics? Whatever the case, Gun Lake is on their way up in the Michigan music scene. “In terms of our sound, we’re folk in presentation. Our sound is sort of dark, very British rock inspired. It’s essentially morose pop music,” Fain says, citing T\ZPJHS PUÅ\LUJLZ Z\JO HZ ,SSPV[[ :TP[O Thom Yorke, Kurt Cobain, Simon and Garfunkel and The Beatles—and one JHU KLÄUP[LS` OLHY ]HYPV\Z LSLTLU[Z MYVT [OLZL [HSLU[Z \UPX\LS` YLÅLJ[LK .\U Lake’s sound. “Also, Dookie by Green Day inspired me to be a musician,” he says, laughing. “It hit really hard and of course that led to experiencing and loving the whole grunge tip.” By day, Fain works at a 3D animation studio, creating motion graphics for a commercial ad agency. By afternoon, he’s an ice hockey goalie. By night, Mark Fain’s music is blasting out of speakers and having the odd reverse effect of simultaneously sucking you in. While Fain is the group’s leader, he’s not some wicked control freak.

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“In terms of our sound, we’re folk in presentation. Our sound is sort of dark, very British rock inspired. It’s essentially morose pop music.”

“In our band, there’s no battle of egos, and it’s certainly not a dictatorship. We just enjoy making music. For myself, I’m a creative person. I need to create things. Music is the best way for me to make art, and I love my band mates! We’ve got an awesome new lineup—the best people I’ve ever played with. We’re UV[ ZJLUL ZWLJPÄJ" ^L HWWLHS [V H ^PKL variety of listeners,” he says. The band is named after a town, Gun Lake, on the west side of the state near Grand Rapids. “Two of my good friends got married there. I was instrumental in their coming [VNL[OLY HUK [OL L]LU[ ZPNUPÄLZ HU important transition in my life,” says Fain. Likewise, seeing Gun Lake live should signify an important transition in your life. Go out and see them—now. And stay tuned for “Balfour,” their debut LP dropping in December. Catch local folk rockers Gun Lake live: Friday, November 5, 9pm at the Savoy with The Juliets Thursday, November 18, 9pm at the Blind Pig with Those Eighty Acres and Little Island Lake

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