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VOLUME XXXI • NUMBER 20 FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2007 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LoNDON, CT Community Mourns Virginia Tech Victims In Candlelight Vigil

BY SOPHIE MATHEWSON prior to the shooting . he said. "These goals must be con- .. Preceding a moment of silence, sistent and not just for the next week News Editor - the names of all the victims were or so." Following last fall's string of read aloud, a list that seemed to take In a recent e-mail to the college scbool shootings, tragedy bas struck a disturbingly long time to get community, President Higdon again-this time on a college cam- through, and whicb made many in wrote: "In the face of such a tragedy, pus. The worst shooting rampage in the Chapel visibly emotional. I am reminded of the unpredictabili- US history, the April 16th massacre Despite the somber tone, ty of life. But I am also reminded of at Virginia Tech left 32 dead and Claudia Highbaugh, Conn's Dean of the importance of our mission here many others injured. On Wednesday, Religious and Spiritual life, empha- at Connecticut College. This is one April 18th, over 200 members of the sized the importance of another one of too many incidents, at home and Conn community came together in a of Lapointe's four-letter words: abroad, that reminds me how much candlelight vigil to commemorate love. we need the mutual respect, under- the victims, among them Daniel Said Lapointe, "We are told in standing and tolerance that is the O'Neill, the son of Conn's Director the sacred writings that love cast out foundation of liberal education." of Major Gifts Bill O'Neil. fear. May the stone we cast today SGA President Evan Piekara , Students met in front of Cro and cause a ripple effect of love that will '07, who helped plan the vigil, noted walked in silence to Harkness help heal us." the huge turn out, which included Chapel, where each held a candle. Highbaugh also encouraged reporters and cameramen from sev- College Chaplain Larry Lapointe individuals to speak up from their eral local TV stations and newspa- was the first to speak; he cited sever- seats and make affirmations regard- pers. al four letter words, including rage, ing their commitments to make a "Seeing students, faculty, staff, love, and fear, as reasons that the positive change in the world. Many and administrators come together as community came together. Fear, in ~mbers of the Conn community gather outside Cro before proceeding to Harkness Chapel on Wednesday (Mitchell!] of the affirmations involved person- an entire community to grieve, com- particular, is one that has resonated al commitments to greater tolerance fort each other, and offer our love within the community and across the Diversity and Equity, wbo also in media attention from the Virginia Daniel O'Neill, 22, was a gradu- of others, a theme which Harris also and support for the extended country. ''The fear that this tragedy spoke at the vigil. "We must contin- Tech community to the gunman. ate student in engineering at Virginia stressed when he spoke. Virginia Tech family" said Piekara, has brought upon us is that our safe- ue to support one another so the fear "We must keep our focus on the vic- Tech, and it was announced at the "We must continue to increase was "one of my proudest moments ty has been tainted," said Zakaree can decrease," tims and continue to give our sup- vigil that he had visited his father on our awareness and understand each at Connecticut College." M. Harris '07, SGA Chair of Harris also spoke about the shift port to them," he said. Conn's campus just several weeks other's differences on this campus," ( Website Overhaul Focuses On New Visitors Conn Tuition Climbing

BYSTEVE STRAUSS

editor-in-chief Costs Rise Nationwide For Private

Conn students who have visited And Public Institutions the school website (www.conncoll.edu) in recent weeks BY REBEKAH KOHAN have been taken aback by its new various initiatives sponsored by the look. Beyond cosmetic, the renova- contributing writer money from tuition. The high tuition tions have completely overhauled allows the College to seek excellent the form and function of the main professors in order to maintain a low page. The new design project, in High school graduation is a mon- student-teacher ratio. The college production for years, was undertak- umental time in every student's life; also uses the high tuition to set aside en by dozens of staff, students, fac- it is the end of one chapter and the money for financial aid for its stu- ulty and administrators. These indi- beginning of another: the college dents. viduals comprise the Connecticut experience. For most, the transition Said Maroni: "A Connecticut College Web Site Renewal Project from a high school student to a col- College education is a very people- intensive experience as reflected in Steering Committee. lege student comes with a price; a A chief goal of the project was large price. the cost distribution of our budget creating a site that communicates The price of college tuition has with 47% of our budget spent on better with the world beyond the hit an all time high in 2007. compensation, and the remainder spent on operations as follows: 17% campus community. Patricia Carey, According to the College Board, the on academic and student life; 17% Vice President for College average tuition at a public university on fmancial aid; 14% on facilities; Relations, and Committee is $12,796 and the average tuition at Chairperson, noted that "the home A Dodge Neon outside ofwrrabee suffered damage in the recent storm that knocked out power across the Northeast (Cry~ a private university is $30,367. With page and upper level pages have tuitions escalating at such a fast rate, been reconfigured with the primary important means of communication definitely looks better. I haven't yet the college. Prospective students a great concern is the capability of goal of making it easier for prospec- with the world beyond campus," adjusted to the new format, but the will benefit from these changes, as students to afford a college educa- tive students and other visitors to get noted Carey. "It connects alumni to aesthetics are much better. The well as the addition of a global nav- tion. a better sense of the college even in the college, enhances the college's change is definitely positive." igation link to campus life. Why is the cost of college so a quick visit and more easily find the reputation, and belps us attract the Looks and brevity were key The web site has undergone pos- high? Is a first rate education really Information they are looking for!' best possible faculty, staff and stu- focuses of the new design. The itive change below the surface as worth the hefty price tag? With the ··Il. Project participants have been dents." page's web content is now shorter well. Conncoll.edu is now compliant record-breaking number of college """""".... driven by the knowledge that our Most students, even seniors who and less formally written. Pboto with Americans with Disabilities applications for fall 2007, most "" web site is the greatest potential have operated througb the old web images are now displayed in higher Act (ADA). Furthermore, would conclude the benefits of a col- quality resolution. The "Conn Information Services has imple- lege education outweigh the rise in asset for spreading information site for their entire college careers, Breaking Down COlli''s Budget about the school. have been receptive to the changes. Difference" feature shows various mented ~ new infrastructure that will price. Connecticut College is no excep- "The Web site is our single most Jed Dederick '07 said, "The web site blurbs that sum up key attributes of allow for greater ease and efficiency in updating the site. tion when it comes to the continual- and 5% on administration of the col- Photo Contest Upcoming Campus Events: This quality will be invaluable to ly rising rate of college tuition. lege." the school as it undergoes a period Connecticut College charges 45,000 President Higdon recently sent - Spotlight Human Rights: of sharp transition. Lisa Brownell, dollars annually, which is slightly letters to parents of current Conn Continues! Director of College Publications, below the annual average income of students regarding the tuition price An Expression of Activism and Project Manager of the site an American household. tag. Last week's overhaul, reflected "Launching the Connecticut College was recently "The comprehensive fee is the . April 20th, 8:00 p.m., Oliva Hall new site is a major milestone. But featured in ABC News World News most substantial portion of winner: I'm learning that a project like this is report on the rapidly rising rate of Connecticut College's operating rev- never really finished. The college is college tuition. enue," he wrote. "We have worked Yeslan Hernandez always evolving, and the Web site According to Paul Maroni, Vice diligently over the academic year to - Earth Day/Community Day has to change right along with it." President of Finance, student fees expand our fundraising efforts and, Having an online infrastructure cover about 79% of the costs of run- as a result, our fundraising is up this April 21st, 11:00 a.m., Campus wide that is adaptable to change will be ning the college. Revenue from other year and our endowment continues This Week's priceless even in the immediate sources covers the remainder as fol- to grow in value. Additional funding future. Currently, not all pages lows: 7% from endowment spend- from gifts and the endowment Theme: accessible through tbe conncoll.edu ing; 5% from gifts and grants; 4% allows us to continue improving the - Reading by Poet and Pulitzer web site have been translated to the from the annual fund; 2% from cap- educational experience while Animals new design template. The system ital gifts; and 3% from various other absorbing significant cost increases Prize nominee Lucille Clifton sources. in such areas as energy, technology Here at Conn, the high fee April 24th, 4:30 p.m., Charles Chu See WeBSITe See TUITION Turn To Page Seven enables the college to raise its aca- Continued Oil page si» demic profile and credibility through Continued 011 page six NEWS SPORTS A&E

Iurn to page 6 to read about the most Thm to pages 9&10to read about the MOTHER MaTHE Flip to pages 4&5 to read about AndrewBird, MotherMother, recent senior donors, as well as campus Conn men's lacross victory,the European Grindbouse, reactionsto tile VirginiaTechtragedy. player of the year awards and the men's Company, KingsofLeon,BrightEyes,Tbe and women'stennis teams. WhiteStripes,Battles,and hip hop.

. \ -. 2 • ApRIL 20. 2007 • THE COIJ.EGE VOIC' EDITORIAL&OPINION ...... ".. A Little More Love : LEITERS TO rns EDITOR :·············P·raciici~i·Xl~t~ai·Respe·c'i'Ai·coizfi····. As the horrible images of Monday's shootings at reasons, according to such explanations, involve the size Virginia Tech University echoed across our minds and of the school, student to staff ratio. and the isolation of I TV screens, all of us were overwhelmed with questions. the campus. These assumptions do hold water. I Who? Why? How? Many of these questions have since Still, let's add an intangible element to the mix. In a Dear Editor, Tech; nor do we here at Conn. I been answered. The facts have been reported. We know huge city or large institution. people fall through the I write this neither to be dramatic nor to bring about ! who the triggerman was. Various media outlets have cracks. They are ignored, forgotten, even marginalized. Two events have happened in the past weeks that are a worrisome environment, rather to bring to light that all \ been lightening fast to assign blame. At a school as small and campus based as ours. nobody unfortunate - in Windham the words "FAG", "FAG- is conceivablypossible. Conn prides itself on its sense ~f a Some blame. though, must go unassigned. Insanityis should fall through the cracks. It's not too much to ask GOTS", and "HOMOS" were found written throughout conununity; we are a small. and for lack of a bet~r , an infrequent, yet regular occurrence in the world. At a for all of us to check on our neighbors, classmates and the dorm. The second - the VirginiaTech shooting- did word. intimate college. I too doubt that what happened giant university, such behavior can easily get caught up acquaintances every once in a while. Just say hello, and not affect us directly, but nonetheless will undeniably at V-Tech could ever happen here at Conn. Yet, wta:en in the bureaucratic shuffle. and get shoved under the rug don't be afraid to ask for help or report behavior that affect our college experience. (If not forever. than cer- individuals undermine others in our community - as was in day-to-day life. The students. staff, faculty and admin- makes you uneasy. tainly for the coming days). There is a parallel. While the the case in Windham - 1 become somewhat worried. g istrators of Virginia Tech are certainly not to be blamed Such acts of really can make a huge change towards reasoning behind the shooting are not yet public. allow Whether the comment is discriminatory toward ,the I for overlooking oddity. providing a safer and happier learning environment. me to create a plausible story. Let's assume that the LGBTQQIA community. Blacks. Whites. or Jews. Conn r Since this tragedy, Conn students have relentlessly A little love can go a long way. shooter was a male, and part of the college's communi- students should be above this sophomoric behavior. We C provided reason and explanation why such an event ty. One day during freshmen year he comes home (to his are no longer high school students; we are no longer s could never occur at this school. They are right. Chief dorm room) and finds the words: "Peking FAG" writ- going through the motions of learning right and wrqng. ( ten on the entrance to his dorm. The student is gay. It We know right. And we know wrong. What happened at b A Reminder: . continues until his -senior year, and on a rainy emotional V-Techwas a sad event. To put it lightly. it was wrong. ~ day,acting out of anger.he decides that he's had enough. What happened at Windham was a sad event; to put it a And the sound of gunfire is heard throughout.The action lightly it was wrong. Maybe I should have saved all of is not justified, but no justification is needed, the lives these words and simply wrote what I hope comes across The Voice appreciates honest, thoughtful student opinion. are already taken. Because it should happen to no one. through this letter: WeDon't Have To Love Each Other, the truth is, no one ever envisions such an acrimonious but Let's All Respect One Another. However, if possible, please keep Letters to the Editor to event happening to oneself. It is a sad retrogression, but I'm certain the people of Columbine did not think it 300 words or less. could happen to them, nor did the people of Virginia See below policies for additional details. A Tribute To Kurt Vonnegut Thank you.

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-WIlLIAM BALL • VIEWPOINT ALEx FRECON • GET YOUR FRECON Don Imus is an idiot. a racist and ally advance the fight against big- You know what I love most? you ask? Well, the bestest cookie through the swinging doors. u sits you see someone in pain you HELP .misogynist. Two weeks ago, follow- otry? Bakeries. I love bakeries because making machine in the world!! It's there on the !loor of the bakery for a them, not cast them out into the sea mg the NCAA Women's Basketball There are no easy answers to they make cookies, one of my most so big that it takes an entire back- while, until a kid eats it or it is of society. You don't leave others Championship, he called the women these questions, and I want to be favorite foods in the world. There is room just to house it! It is a massive brushed aside by the bakery man. alone to drown, because if you do of the winning Rutgers Basketball clear that none of this should be seen this one bakery down my street that beast of a machine, draped in tan Efficient, yes, but fair? No. [ not all of them are going to go quiet- team "... [a] as a defense of Don Imus. I do, how- I go to every morning in the summer shiny copper speckled with rivets. don't understand how or why this ly, A few will pull innocent people bunch of ever, sympathize with many of those just so I can dip my senses in a Every second of every minute, this comes about, but [ can't help but feel down with them, in a final backlash nappy-headed who seek to defend him, especially crunchy smooth vat of sugar heaven machine pumps out more and more as if we are beginning to prefer effi- against the ones who destroyed t hos ... n This those like Rosie O'Donnell who see before work. I stroll through the big sugar cookies, each one different ciency to compassion. On Monday them. statement mer- the ruckus surrounding this event as glass doors than the first. It's really a wonderful April 16th, thirty-three innocent Life is precious, too pre ious to its the harshest a "free speech" issue. "Free Speech" and the bright thing to watch, the efficacy and ease people had to die all because some- be mutilated by the ravaging effects criticism; in does not mean the ability to speak florescent in which it works. body decided not to fix a cookie. of neglect. It happens all the time, fact it merits free from criticism, just as "freedom lights beam A bright blue swinging door sep- The cookie I'm referring too everywhere, even here at Conn. '1he criticism con- of religion" doesn't mean freedom upon me, lift- arates the rest of the bakery from the went by the name of Cho Seung Hui. comment you make about some- siderably from criticism of your religion. The ing my cheeks backroom, its latest coat of paint He was a tormented and disturbed one's sexuality, the casual joke you 'harsher than that which has been idea of "free speech" does not shield in excitement. glistening as it swings. The whole youth, cast aside by society and all crack about the awkward kid eating "given through the media. Don !mus from the harranging he so There's bakery in fact is spotless. But some- other forms of help due to his awk- alone, the prank you pull against .: In that spirit, let me take a crack richly deserves, nor does it prohibit always a jin- times, through the swinging door, ward, quiet, and dark nature. So your dorky neighbor, each one of , at It: Don Imus is a shriveled, senile CBS or MSNBC from terminating gle, each time, the accidental cookie awkwardly what happened? He went and shot a those actions is as damaging as the redneck, whose profound ignorance him. What it means is that there are and it's the rolls its way into the serene bakery, lot of people. [ don't know if this rest. It is the desertion of common and blatant bigotry make it impossi- certain things we must take into con- best jingle in the world. before it waddles to the ground. tragedy saddens or angers me, courtesy and consideration of others ble for me to care about his fate. sideration, like: does the removal 0 Like I said, this bakery only This cookie was not a great because it was 100% avoidable . that creates the Cho Seung Hui, or .. Right now, that fate is media exile one bigoted voice from the discourse makes cookies, and they only make cookie and did not make it through Why our society chooses to breed the Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold : '(the tenmination of both his radio actually help fight bigotry? Speech one kind, sugar cookies. Now, mind the assembly line. It was deemed kids filled with hate and isolation is People need to face the responsibili "show and its television simulcast for can be restricted, but thoughts are you, there are many kinds of sugar misshapen, or burnt, or perhaps beyond me. This child could have ty of their actions and disregard, or the foreseeable future). The crusade more difficult to pin down. cookies. some with sprinkles that are without sprinkles. For whatever rea- been saved, by his parents, by his society will continue to pay for their mounted by Al Sharpton and others Taking Imus off the air doesn't white, others that are pink, and some son, the cookie machine found it not teachers, by the people who were mistakes. So, the choice is yours. has had its intended effect, and my make him less of a bigot. Neither blue. There are so many sugar cook- to be a successful cookie, and eco- supposed to look after him. How many more innocents will it days can be just a little bit brighter would, say, the introduction of dra- ies in fact, that they fill the entire nomically dropped it into a deep and I read an article that said one of take? knowing that my morning TV conian hate speech laws actually room in giant sugar cookie tower cold steel bin. This bin tends to get his professors was scared to work watching will not be tainted by see- reduce the amount of bigotry in the formations. full and overflows from time to time. alone with him. Why didn't that pro- ing the l-Man's face beanaing from country; it would simply remove it What makes all these cookies sending a rotten cooking spiraling fessor DO something about it? If MSNBC. I am, however, still from public speech. Ideas would still uncomfortable. propagate, if more slowly, and be as JOB ADS! ., I am uncomfortable because, in powerful as ever. the space of one sentence in the So, in closing, let me propose a ANDREW MEYER • I HAVE ADD above paragraph, I made myself as thesis. The fight against bigotry is guilty of bigotry as Mr. Imus: I dis- better served by open dialogue than As my job hunt continues. I've noticed that there's no such thing as a Wanted: an individual who takes satisfaction in making life a cleaner, played lookism, ageism, and a sort by restriction. The actualization 0 boring job. Every job recruiting ad I read talks about how great the job is: neater, and more organized place. Applicants should enjoy the process of I -or regional parochialism, perhaps this would mean that we have to sit they're all exciting, educational, stimulating, and "pay competitively", cleaning up their surroundings. Applicants should also enjoy working in a better termed as "elitism." 1 feel no through even more racist nonsense which as far as I can tell, means they pay you the same crappy salary as the situation where thousands of people may be observing them simultaneous- guilt over this and, if asked to apol- and misogynistic backwards think- other companies that are trying to screw you over. It all made me wonder: ly, and thrive under the fact that often times, people all around the world will ogize, I would be unable to offer any ing-have to slog through more like what do ads for some of the less desirable jobs look like? After exhaustive be observing their cleaning efforts. Please visit www.paradepooperscoop- sincere recrimination of my words; I !mus and Limbaugh in our culture- research, also known as "staring at the cool Amare Stoudamire poster on my er.com for more details. mean them. but it would see their full ideas wall for a minute or so", I've figured it all out. The following is a sampling Do you enjoy helping others cope with tragedies, even if said tragedies Perhaps this makes me as worthy exposed to the light of day, under of true ads, except by true, I mean completely fabricated. were caused by these others? Are you a strong and athletic individuaJ who of criticism as Mr. lmus, but I don't which it is doubtful they could stand Do you crave excitement? Are you tired of the can react quickly to events occurring in your surroundings? If you enjoy '"fhink so and I don't think many oth- up. If Don Imus were still on the air, same boring office jobs, full of the same boring repet- helping promote a safe and secure environment, we may have a job for you. ers do, either. I'm neither a racist nor no one would be able to tall:e him itive tasks day in and day out? Does the idea of a life The Association of National Armed League of Security EXperts, or ANAl> a misogynist, but I do hold stereo- seriously after this, after his curtain full of unknown surprises where you never know what SEX for short, is looking for people to act as prison guards in several new types and biases. Based on this fact, has been drawn and he has been will happen each day sound good to you? Do you maximum security prisons. Job benefits include a competitive salary, a 40 Ik should I be banned from writing a exposed for what he truly is. Imus, enjoy working as a team where everyone is viewed as plan, and a full year's supply of lube. Contact 1-800-S0AP-DROP for more newspaper column? Would the situ- in this position, would do more good an equal (not to be confused with everyone being details. ation be different if I were, in fact, a than he will in his current state, a viewed as a true sugar packet)? Do you enjoy hot Are you tired of sitting all day behind a desk? Would you like to get out racist? martyr for the Conservative persecu- weather in sandy places. full of intense sun all day of that chair and start eujoying the great outdoors? If you want to be a part Is there any benefit to discourse tion complex. long? If you answered yes to these questions, we have of something greater and help spread important messages through the com- provided by people like Imus? Does a perfect job for you! The army is now hiring for several positions in Iraq. munity, while also enjoying the beautiful and sunny* weather of Waterford, the firing of someone like Imus actu- Contact your nearest representative today. we have the perfect job for you. Sears is looking for enthusiastic individu- (On a side note, before I continue this column, I'd like to point out that als to stand on the corner and hold signs for their sales. 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Connecticut College has prided saying this hatred and backlash has ~self on its mission of mutual no place in our community, we are respect, tolerance, understanding, setting the example for others long conununity, diversity, and fostering after they leave the confines of our global citizens who have been campus. Not to sound idealistic. but groomed to positively impact the in a world that has been shrunk by world. That inunigration, technology and broad- mISSIOn has er communication, we need to estab- been grievous- 1ish a firm precedent that peaceful Iy breached by coexistence requires tolerance, several stu- respect, understanding, and empa- dents, not just thy. Without this, we shroud our- this past week, selves in ignorance, prejudice and but throughout delusions. my tenure at The venomous nature of these Connecticut recent and past occurrences cannot College. Words are weapons, and be overlooked. Too many people language such as FAGGOT, HOMO have suffered damage from these and the myriad of other derogatory incidents to allow them to be swept terms are razors that cut right to the under the rug [ike specks of dust. heart and soul of our community. When the actions of a few individu- These verbal darts sting members of als adversely affects this campus, our faculty, administtation, staff, and causes pain to our peers, causes our most certainly our peers. Derogatory fellow classmates to consider trans- words hurt to the core; the pain is ferring, and severely undermines the real and it is lasting. It should not college's mission, there must be a take looking into the eyes of one of call to action. The message needs to your fellow classmates, who have ring loud and clear that the college been scarred by these events, to real- as a whole finds these bias incidents ize the pain a single word can cause. reprehensible, unendurable. and will Some people may claim that not condone the actions of a few these incidents happen rather infre- individuals. Corrective action must quently, and that banning them cen- be taken, and it must be done swift- sures freedom of speech and poorly ly and successfully so that it rever- prepares us for the real world where berates throughout the entire cam- we cannot control who says what. To pus. those nay-sayers, I respond by say- Anyone who considers an action ing infrequent use does not heal the like those who wrote those painful emotional scars felt by those who words in the Windham basement this may feel like outcasts, or unsafe in past week should consider these our community. No one on this cam- words: BIGOT, RACIST, IGNO- pus should EVER feel unsafe, RANT. They should consider the unwelcomed, or like they do not hurt felt by those in our community. have a place in our community. They should realize that they are To others who believe we cannot staining the college's calling as it censure these words and by doing so rries to shine through the fog of per- we are creating a bubble that vasive issues of homophobia, improperly prepares us for the real racism. and discrimination reflected world, I believe you are missing the in our greater society. They should point entirely. I think by outlawing know that we as individuals and we these words we are doing exactly the as community will not stand for this. opposite. We ARE preparing people We will not tolerate hatred on this for the real world. We ARE groom- campus. If we have learned anything ing global citizens who recognize during our time at Connecticut that the one thing we should not tol- College, we will not tolerate it in the rate is hatred. ~ standing up and real wP\"ld too.

= • • �4:';~~A~P:R1~L~2~0.,2~0~0~7~.~1'HE:'~CO~U~Jl:G:E~V~O~ICE~ ------.- ARrs&ENTERTAINMENT Bird Is Less Flighty, More Cohesive With Armchair "I t sis" one of the stand- - BY CAROLYN SEBASKY whistlin ) makes the track all his own. Next IS nu a '. . out trac;s of the album. It includes a very different and delicate pickbedelec- . dding new elements as a scure a a&e associate editor tnc guitar line as well as the stings again, a I glockenspiel. ." ·,,·th its astound- c Perhaps the catchiest song on the album IS HeretICs WI . ingly catchy strings that mimic high vocals .and prominent drumnung ', The After just one listen of Armchair Apocrypha, released on March 20th, chorus employs one of the catchiest hooks Bud has ever prod~~ed. H:, S1Dg~;·• the success of this band have become extremely clear. What is even better, "And then I hear you say, / Thank god it's fatal, thank god It s fatal 10 an, . though, is that with each play of the album, it becomes better and better. almost bubble-gummy fashion that is sure to be stuck 1o. your head. fer Bird seems to layer each and every track with impressive vocals, varied weeks. "Darkmatter," another standout, begins with hauntingly beautiful. instruments, and his signature whistling. Through all of his wacky experi- mentation, he manages to create a delicately beautiful album. whistling and escalates into a rollercoaster between heavy drumming, heavy Perhaps the most obvious difference between Bird's newest and his pre- strumming, compelling vocals and placid Sufjan-esque fiddling. .: .' vious album, The Mysterious Production of Eggs, is the cohesiveness of Other tracks on the album add synthesizers, cellos, more symphoDlc vio- Armchair. While Mysterious Production is full of many astounding and lins, and even chirping birds (a not-so subtle homage to his name). Birtl original tracks (UFake Palindromes," "Masterfade,' and "A Nervous Tick includes a piano in combination with a whimsical acoustic guitar picking on Motion" for example), the album sounds scattered and is very hit-or-miss. "Scythian Empires," with which his beautiful, almost drone-like voice, On Armchair Apocrypha, each track flows seamlessly into the next, employ- blends perfectly. And, as can be expected of most of the tracks on the album, ing elements of the previous while adding a new instrument or mood to the it employs a tuneful whistle. album overall. Armchair Apocrypha exemplifies Bird's gift for blending musical styles Armchair Apocrypha begins with "Fiery Crash," a medium-paced track and instruments to create an unmistakable sound that identifies his work.' • that gives a good taste of what is to come with the rest of the album. It While his previous work may have been more "creative," with Armchair he . includes strings that are reminiscent of Arcade Fire's Neon Bible, but Bird's solidifies his talent and unique style. The album is both catchy and com- distinct vocals (including a set of superbly placed "bum bum bums" and pletely calming, begging to be listened to again and again. Rising Kings of Leon Move into Spotlight Bright Eyes Kommt Nach Berlin

BY JOHN LANSING BY NICK SULLIVAN may have been the reason why. Overall David Dondero's set was good and held everyone's attention, but it does- staff writer contributing writer n't compare at all to Bright Eyes' set. The stage set was turned over quickly since Dondero In my search for new Great Britain. The band is Before going abroad the last thing I was thinking didn't have any other musicians performing with him, music I lind myself always comprised of three broth- about was seeing any sort of concert, but being in Bright Eyes came out and opened with "Four Winds" off looking towards the alter- ers and a cousin who all Europe I've had some great opportunities to see some of the new album Cassadaga. They then rolled off between native/iodie rock section share the same last name: my favorite bands perform, the latest being Bright Eyes. old and new songs and performed them beautifully, my of Best Buy. It seems that Followill. They derived I took a weekend trip to see Berlin for the fast time favorite being a new version of "First Day of My Life." withitl the last ten years their band name from their and had planned going to the show in advance, which Bright Eyes is an unbelievable show and their son~ the most explosive and father and grandfather was a good move. When we arrived 45 minutes early at sound as great live as they do on their albums. progressive music has who were both named the Columbia Club there was already a line stretching Oberst is also one of the best solo performers I've come from this genre. So Leon. Growing up with half way down the block. Once inside everyone waited ever seen. Their new songs Ienjoyed, but they defiantly far 2007 has been one of their father, who was an awkwardly for the opening act, which was David more of a country feel to them then their older material. those years where multiple Evangelical minister, they Dondero. The concert ended with two encores, one song from their alternative/indie bands were exposed to music David Dondero was one of Conor Oberst's good last album and a jam session where they called Dondero have resurged into the from a very young age. friends from home. His set was very mellow. It was just out to perform with them. J think they picked up on how spotlight. Beginning with The Kings of Leon have Kings of Leon have begun lent, making them a close him and his guitar. Folky and using a lot of metaphors, uncomfortable Dondero felt on stage and played off it, The Shins in January, fol- toured with U2 and The to use more electric guitar associate of The Rolling Doridero had a bit of a political feel to his set. It would which was pretty funny. Oberst was making up lyrics for lowed by Bloc Party, Strokes, and with their to emphasize this upbeat Stones. In fact the lead have been really great at a cafe, but in such a large club the song and having a conversation with Dondero in the Arcade Fire, and Modest third album, they are now style of music. The very singer, Caleb Followill is it seemed to lack some energy. He also didn't help with process where he would have to call back. It was very Mouse, and with expected ready to make it on their first song of their new quoted in their website as his stage presence. He was noticeably uncomfortable entertaining to watch. releases from Radiohead own. album, "Knocked Up," being closely identified onstage. It was his first time performing in Europe and and Smashing Pumpkins Because of the Times is shows the depth of their with the band: "Our kind later in the year, 2007 a further progression by emotional lyrics as Caleb of gospel music, it sounds looks to be a promising the band to make them- Followill belts out croon- like the Rolling Stones Album Release Calendar for April year for alternative/indie selves one of the top alter- ing lyrics about his preg- with a different lead singer rock. However, in the mid- native bands around. The nant girlfriend and their every time" 04.17-07 Carolyn Recommends: dle of these well known Kings of Leon are an uncertain future. (http://www.kingsofleon.c Waking Ashland - The Well Dumb Luck bands are a few unknowns. upbeat band with striking Their music has been am). This band is a very The Wedding - Polarity Dntel is Jimmy Tamborello (of the Postal Service) in One o"r these bands, The similarities to that of most closely associated good listen and should be 1997 - A Better View Of The Rising Moon conjunction with various heroes of the indie world, Kings of Leon, has been Arcade Fire. Lyrics are with indie rock, giving getting more attention as Avril Lavigne: The Best Damn Thing including Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Rilo Kiley's around for a while and is laced with personal feel- their similarity to Arcade these young men make Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero Jenny Lewis. relatively unheralded in ings and events that echo Fire. However, the Kings their way up in the alterna- the.United States. ideas of love and family. of Leon use their southern tivelindie rock world. 04.24.07 Stars Oil The Wall The Kings of Leon Though the lyrics are per- influence to incorporate Look for them to release Arctic Monkeys- Favourite Worst Nightmare The Go Find's Stars Oil The Wall is more upbeat and quartet hail from the sona] , the music in each other musical genres another album shortly as Dntel- Dumb Luck indie-pop, proving to be an all-around enjoyable and fun southern state of song carries along the including southern rock, they will be writing new The Go Find- Stars On The Wall album. Both provide excellent ambient electronica sans Tennessee and have album at an upbeat and blues, and garage rock. material while on the road The Nightwatchman- One Man Revolution club-heavy bass lines and are accompanied by engaging enjoyed major success relatively happy tone. On Their mastery of 1970s touring. Yoko Ono- Open Yoltr Box [remixes] yet delicate vocals. overseas in Europe and in Because of the Times, The rock and roll is also preva- Patti Smith- 7\velve

and tagged trains from the early '80s tered with paint as artists decorated THUMP LIKE AN ELEPHANT White Stripes knowingly work with- Jack White becomes a man pos- GIRLS TAGGING BACK in these confines to produce remark- sessed, and you can see the passion until 1985. She says tagging was the recreated subway car that is trav- 'f. able, sophisticated music that has he feels for music burning in his part of "trying to figure out what to eling the globe. evolved with each record. Some eyes. Plus, his guitar solos make me do when we grew up. not knowing "Siloette was chosen on the people might say, "They are so weak in the knees. Watch their 2003 that it was right there in front of us." merit of her work. Her talent added 2001," referencing the band's break- live DVD Under Blackpool Lights i Graffiti art is a legitimate medium of another dimension to the project;' out single "Fell In Love With A you don't believe me. expression, and may provide oppor- says Liad Krispin, head of Adidas' Girl," which had infiltrated the radio Although Jack is a powerhouse, tunities for artists a way to improve trend and lifestyle marketing in the and MTY. Some people might see we cannot forget about Meg White. their lifestyles and endorsements. US. A Phoenix native, Siloeue col- the White Stripes' minimalist sound She gets slammed for her percussion This matters because a highly ors the West Coast with the Smiths] ' as precisely minimal and lacking a skills, but it is her childish, primitive regarded institution, the Museum of as her soundtrack. Her bold womenl certain something like bass. But playing that enhances the appeal 0 Modem Art, purchased three pieces echo old photos and fashion maga- these two people, Jack and Meg The White Stripes. Sbe bangs the from the contemporary art gallery, zines of the Art Nouveau style. White, make albums that are full and shit out of her drums and cymbals, Deitch, for their 2006 exhibit Since Upon completing one-of-a-kind versatile, incorporating layered gui- and her thumping beats propel and 2000: Printmaking Now. Florida pieces for the Adidas Original tars (some tuned to sound like a inspire the songs. She is Jack's other BY ARETI A, SAKELLARIS native and Pratt Institute graduate, Collection, Fafi, a tagger from bass), piano, harmonica, and most half, his sister, and without her, The Swoon, has the distinction of being France, tests her hand at recently, the marimba. How are they White Stripes would simply not be. the only female graffiti artist to have LeSportsac's spring handbags. a&eco-editor a&e co-editor lacking when The White Stripes With the band reunited, Jack and a solo exhibit at the Deitch. According to Style.com, her signa- The White Stripes are back! It have managed to create a sound that Meg went to record Icky Thump in a American history professor at "Democratizing public spaces" ture Fafincnes is a "cast of sultry has been 2 whole years since their is so much greater than two individ- Nashville, Tennessee studio. This is Spelman College, William Jelani through artistic expression, Swoon sexpots-flirtatious, doll-like last release Get Behind Me Satan uals? the first time the band has ever used Cobb, told USA Today that creates prints by etching outlines in women with pouty lips, large (June 2005) hit the record store Jack White's talent is astound- a studio, for, previously, they pre- American pop culture's tenacious wood or linoleum and then applies almond-shaped eyes, and come-hith- shelves, and this coming June, their ing. Going through his repertoire, he ferred the intimacy of home grip on hip bop fashion is a co-opted ink. Not only are her so-called er stares." For LeSportsac, Fafi sixth full-length album Icky Thump can write blues, punk, metal, and (whether that be in Detroit or colonization by the white majority "paste-ups" on display in cities as offers a more inspired and heartfelt will be released. l, for one, have bluegrass songs; he has produced England), recording on an analog romanticizing the lifestyles of distinct and distant as Brooklyn and rendition of Gwen Stefani.$ been missing them desperately. Yes, Loretta Lynn's 2004 album Van Lear four track. The band's records have minority rappers who attain a level Bangkok, but they also feature ordi- Harajuko Lovers obsession. there was The Raconteurs' first Rose and revived her waning career; always had that warm sound of an of financial success unknown to nary people in their ordinary lives Enjoying graffiti and using it as a album Broken Boy Soldiers last year. he had a role in the Oscar-nominat- analog recording, and it seems tbat their roots. Others like professor of and find ways to own the scene. Her vehicle to broaden her opportunities, but it's just not t.hesame! Jack White ed film Cold Mountain and wrote Elephant and De Stijl's natural habi- theology at Covenant Theological whole project is an analysis of expe- Claw is fashion director at uber-cut- had to share vocal, song-writing, several songs for its rustic, tat would be on vinyl rather than Seminary, Anthony Bradley, lament riences collected across a cityscape. ting edge magazine Swindle, and she and guitar duties with someone else. Appalachia-influenced soundtrack; CD. This was also the longest time the loss of our generation's morals Well schooled, she cites German designs handmade sunglasses and That just doesn't feel right. While he has entered the realm of super the band has spent recording an as it absorbs hip hop, or as USA Expressionist prints to Indonesian line of silk bombers made from vin- The Raconteurs are a great band in group and embraced seventies-style album ... an astonishing three weeks! Today calls it, the "Ghetto-ization" shadow puppets as inspiration for tage fabrics for her line their own right, with the incredible arena rock with The Raconteurs; he Most bands record for months at a of America. her approach, and she has a prolific CLAWMoney. ' "Blue Veins" and "Broken Boy has managed to enhance his prestige time, but let's hope these technolog- But art, like fashion, is a lan- list of collaborators, including Despite the poor regard main- Soldier", the band veered a little and creditability by doing every- ical advancements do not negatively guage of expression. Taken out of its Brooklyn based art collectives, stream rap music harbors towards towards the corny side of the world thing well. He was awarded the impact the band's sound. I think that historical context, hip hop culture Glowlab, Black Label, Change women, hip hop provides an avenue place as 17th greatest guitarist of all is almost impossible after hearing seems to be the product of ailments (due to Brendan Benson's singer- Agent, the Madagascar Institute and for women to promote themselves. songwriter sensibilities). time in Rolling Stone, and critics such declarations as "heavy", "slide- plaguing the underclass and it the Barnstormers. squeal over everything he has done. guitar-dominated", and "insane". There is nothing silly or trite tlrreatens mainstream culture. Wake Art collides with the world of Sources: about The White Stripes. They are He can sing, he can play, he can Just the way I like it. up! The lifestyle kids and rappers' fashion in Adidas' recently launched "Ths is not a black thillg," USA inarguably one of the best bands of write, and, my god, he can perform, idealize is the product of American international End-to-End Project. Today, 17 April 2007 the millennium, if not the best, and I After seeing both The White Stripes Quotation Source: socialization, notions of masculinity, Supporting seven graffiti maestros- Style. Com . . stand by that statement. Tbe concept and The Raconteurs, I maintain that Rolling Stone Issue 1023 and power struggles. not rappers, not moguls-to hook ** of the two-person band, the "garage there are not many musicians who Endtoendproject.com : .. ; Ecuadorian Lady Pink is New kids up with cutting edge sneakers, rock" tag. is a dated ea, but The have such a mesmerizing presence. Lesportsac.com York City's first female graffrli artist NYC's Houston Street ~ splat- Deitchgalle4.org It : ------Tus COLLEGEVOICE' APRIL 20, 2007 • 5

.- ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT 'YJASo~A!rofoundlyMeticulous Company Mom: More Than a Nickname BY STEVEN BLOOM Moshell. Gaby Eisenman '09, the stage manager, declares that Professor quickly," an apt title as the band had Moshell "has an incredible aptitude for musical theater." not yet seen its second birthday. staff writer staff writer Professor Moshell is the acting director as well as the musical director. When Mother Mother returned The cast feels that their experiences in {Company! have been rather unique "Everyone is lookin 0 This past Thursday, I was intro- to Canada after a short touring stint he," says Raja Kell 'og ut for each other to make the show the best it can because it is uncommon for one director to handle both the acting and musi- duced to one of the most entertaining in 2006, they received an offer from cal Company Ea hY , ch?reographer of the upcoming MainStage musi- cal components of a show. Oedel believes that Professor Moshell's back- bands ever. Mother Mother is a Last Gang Records, wh has discov- , . c person tho f diligently on the producu ill IS ourteen-member cast has been working ground in musical theater enhances his ability to direct the acting because weird and wonderful band originally ered indie stars Metric and Death ro uctlOn stnce elM h' . their. first rehears l i ~. ar y arc, and this Saturday will mark "he combines staging with detailed acting notes," from Qudra Island, and now based From Above 1979. Quickly, the band a m ,anSlll Theater Professor Moshell will play piano during the performance, and Sam Vancouver, Canada. signed a four-year deal and re- Since Tansill has been '1' Harkness Dinin Hall" unava, able, they have held their practices in the Garner '07 will accompany hiro on saxophone, Brenna Muller '07 on syn- In early 2005, lead singer and released their first album with new a lot of setbacks," . If the cast weren't so dedicated, we would have hit thesizer, Kyle Olsen '07 on percussion, Chris Reilly '07 on bass, and guitarist Ryan Guldemond asked his recordings, full art work and over- themselves to ho reveals Andrew Oedel '10. They have truly committed Amanda Rowell '07 on flute. Last semester, he taught a musical theater class older sister, Molly, and her college dubs, and gave it the fitting name of s ow and to each other as well. "Everyone lifts each other up " called "The Ensemble Musical From Hair to Assassins: Analysis and roommate to sing harmonies on thir- Touch Up. Oed e I says. ' Performance" which added a wonderful dimension to the theater depart- ty of his original songs. Impressed On Touch Up, Mother Mother ."A lot of things will co t h , I d Ch me oget er, but a lot of things will change" says ment. with the sound of the material, the displays a collection of modern rnaI e- ea eo Bourn '08 h ' ew en asked about the transition into Tansill Both he and Kelly decided, after a class together last semester, that three friends began performing music with very unique sounds. Theater.AI toughh Bourne d . th . '. a rruts at the Idea of change "is a little scary," Kelly's background as a dance major and his interest in musical theater acoustically at local clubs and ven- Unlike most bands, Ryan, who " the cast ~oes ~ot VIew this change of location as a setback. would make him a perfect fit for the show. "I've grown as a dancer and [aJ ues. Each member brought a unique sounds a lot like Isaac Brock from Company IS an ensemble . al . ,mUSiC comedy revolving around a thirty-five choreographer ... I found a lot of ways to filter my modem dance experience sound to the trio, and the songs were Modest Mouse and Molly, who has a year" old bachelor' Bobby (Cheo B oume, )w hase married .. Friends urge him. to to make the choreographing process more interesting for myself and [the] catchier (than the rye). Fiona Apple twist, share the lead ttnd.a. WIfe and settle down. St ep h en S oun dhei elm wrote the musrc, and the actors," explains Kelly. He describes the atmosphere that surrounds this pro- As time went on and their fan singing duties, and combine their tyncs, and George 'Furth wrote the book for the play in 1970. Company is duction as "more inclusive [because] they ask[ed] someone in the school to base grew, the group recruited dry and poppy sounds. consTdere~ to be one of the earliest "non-linear 'concept' musicals" choreograph it." Kenton Loewen and Jeremy Page to "Polynesia," the first single off of (Soundhelm.com-Putting it together since 1994), Due to the casts' diligent work ethic during long rehearsals, they feel pre- join the band as a drummer and a the album, combines goofy lyrics, a The ,majority of .the cast is theater majors. and the others have a passion pared for opening night on Thursday A handful of weekend rehearsals that bassist, respectively, and strange melody, and a little bit of the for ~uslcal productions, The entire cast agrees that they gravitated towards last for nearly twelve hours, and Oedel stresses that they are "absolutely nec- Guldemond began strumming on his French horn. It is guaranteed to C011l'pany because they wanted to work with the director, Professor Gerald essary ... you can't do [a show] without them." Because of this extraordinar- guitar. In the fall of 2005, Mother make you fall in love with the band. ily dedicated and productive cast and crew, Company will be nothing short Mother independently recorded and My other favorite songs are "Love s of spectacular. released a self titled CD with a little and Truth", which features Molly's General Information: help from New Pornographers mem- vocal talent, and "Oh Ana." If your Times: show opens at 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 26th ber Howard Redekopp. name is Ana, or if you are a fan of Friday at 6:00 PM While the album didn't sell well, the name, this will be your new Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM it garnered fantastic feedback from favorite song. ,> Sunday at 2:00 PM those who discovered the band, and Mother Mother is a mix of the Vancou ver Press gave the band Metric's instrumental sound, They Tansill Theater an A+ in its review. Might Be Giants' childlike lyrics, General $12, Students $8 In the summer of 2006 they Modest Mouse's vocals, and they Show runs for about two and half hours with an intermission played to a sold out Commodore can expect Arctic Monkeys like Ballroom as part of the Vancouver booming popularity by the end of For More Information: International Jazz Festival opening 2007. Keep your eyes and ear open Donna Holman for Australia's The Cat Empire. A for this sensational band and be sure [email protected] full page article was printed in the to warn your mother. x 2605 Toronto Star about the band with the Cast-afCompany during rehearsal in Harkness Dining Hall (Mitchef{). http://www.sOluiheim.com/showsicompany/ headline, "This Mother grows up math rock. My worries compen- "Atlas", was low-tom bounce that had the crowd like beats, think they are wanted on the That was fun, right? killing their careers. There was once sated for my excitement as I wondered if being at this horses kicking their hind legs with a passion, something vocal tracks. Really, though, we'd So here's what I did. I know that a time, before Cam'ron and Jim certain point in the line outside the venue, 1 would lose I find fewer and fewer indie rock crowds displaying much rather just have him behind some of these teams already exist; I Jones decided to call Jay-Z a bad my chance to get into the show of such limited space. I these days. What made Battles so gravitating in the first the board, making songs for the real just want them to make it official. rapper, when Just Blaze was making was also worried for my other peers who were arriving place was the sheer dynamic between Ian Williams and rappers out there. But I've got a few groups in mind beats for them. They were part of later then me to get a spot in the line that would ulti- Tyondai Braxton on guitarslvocalslkeyhoards, while the , Just recently an interview with that would be great for music. Roc-a-fella, and everyone was mately allow them to enter the venue without being cut- drummer consistently pounded away at the skins with- Little Brother was posted on xxl- Without further ado: happy. If you need any more con- off because the place was sold out. Though when they out a beat missed. It was maddening and metronomic. It mag.com. They guys in the group, Kanye West, Common, John vincing just look up the song "I arrived with the work of the Devil's hands and through a was on point to meticulous perfection and precise with Phonte and Pooh, have been work- Mayer and John Legend Really Mean It," a Dipset classic. bit of finagling, we slid them discreetly in front of my every note replicated from the recording to a live set- ing really hard recently to put out Think about that for a second. Timbaland and Justin place in the line and we waited. We were set yet the wait ting ... and made for great dancing. their newest album, The Getback. Kanye makes the beats, Common Timberlake was thickening with expectations: "Why was it taking so Seeing Battles brought me to the conclusion that the This album, their third, will be the takes the raps, John Legend sings the I know, Timberlake is hardly hip- long to let people in? It was past 9:00, shouldn't we be dance rock scene has yet a shining star of hope. They first album they've released without hooks, and John Mayer comes along hop, but have you heard in already? I hope the sound is good and everything is weren't necessarily the dance troupe you would find former band mate and producer, 9th for the ride with Team Gap. Mayer's FuturesexILoveSounds? It's really mixed well. I hope these opening acts are too much of a assembled at an LCD Soundsystem show, but they facil- Wonder. According to the two rap- a good guitarist; he should be able to good. Really good. No one wants to bore." itated the crowd into a frenzy with charging rhythmic pers, the split with 9th was the result figure something out, and while he's hear a guy like Timberlake singing We get in with our wrists banded and set out for a lit- structure and oddly placed time signatures. Their use a of creative differences, both on the doing that we could be listening to over cheesy beats, but set him up tle pre-show drink and meal. The burrito deluxe was arpeggiation is not unlike the use of building arpeggios with one of the best producers alive cheap, but the Narragansetts were cheaper. Flavors of that pulse through compositions such as more tradition- I, ~. album and in the direction of the Common rapping over "All Falls band. Down" instead of Kanye. Be was and he'll have a great career. Plus, the night filled my mouth in a way that the day could al dance numbers or LCD Soundsystern's "Get The way it looks to me is that 9th great. Let's get more of that! think about the names for this group. not. I was prepping for an expectedly excellent show Innocuous". In both cases, Battles and LCD Wonder wanted a little more credit DJ Premier and Nas Timberlake, Timbaland. Tim. Tim. ahead of me and there was no better way to do this then Soundsystem display a certain knack for cyclic compo- than he was getting. It's no question DJ Premier already had a great Tim. This could go on forever. eating and drinking a bit. It all fell together for me like a sition, where beats swell and retreat or gradually inten- that 9th is one of the top producers thing going with Guru in Gangstarr, Dr. Dre and Auyone balanced diet before a sprint or tennis match or any other sify from one proceeding crash of the cymbal to the next. The beat becomes translucent and secondhand in of our time, a perfect mix of Pete but it was time for both to move on, I'm serious. Snoop, Jay, Pusha- event that was 20% physical and 80% in the mind. I had nature, as the embodiment of a simple pulse makes the Rock and DJ Premier. He's pro- and they've spent years apart now, T. He could make anyone better than a hint within me that the night would be a push and crowd go wild in foot stutters and perspiration. Both duced tracks for Jay-Z, Destiny's not releasing an album since The he is. And that's not to say those shove enterprise to great heights. The mixture of good bands add a musical phrase to each preceding phrase as Chiid, De La Soul, and Sean Price, Ownerz in 2003. Well, he's had a lot guys aren't talented; Pusha and Jay people and good food had the tone set for a stellar expe- the groove becomes tighter and their protrusions begin among others. His sound is clear, of success with Nas hefore, getting are two of the best around and rience. The only qualm that I had going for me was that to show. They become a skeletal mass of skin and bone defined, and established-which is together for ,"N.Y. State of Mind", Snoop is, well he's Snoop, but if you the crowd would not be bustling with movement when Battles let loose their post-rock looping fury. To this I built on the charge of the beat. Flexing and extending something that the two remaining "Nas is Like" and "Represent." The put Dre with Jesse Taylor-Waldman, can only attest to my own faulty intuition of how the percussive patterns, the songs are consistent throughout. members of Little Brother cannot public wants more, or at least I do. I'm sure you could sell out Toad's Nas is a great rapper, one of the best Place. Rhode Island crowd would respond. yet ever-changing on the surface of its ebb and flow. say;-I I settled into the melee at the end portion of Denim With Battles and LCD Soundsystem leading the fray Venom's guitar theatrics and prog-metal outbursts and of dance-rock outfits set, having the crowd move with Grindhouse Is Two For the Price of One had high hopes for Mahi Mahi to set the bar even high- every rhythm and click, I can see a bright future for the er for well-placed opening acts. To my surprise, they did indie rock that performs in small and medium-sized ven- BY ANDY PALLADINO not present themselves to be anything spectacular, but ues across the country. A scene attempting to bind they tried ever so hard to get people moving. They made together in dance and revelry, hell bent on making it staff writer a few brows wet from foot stomping to their disco-rock somewhere though the destination is never clear in the hi-hat jive but failed to interest the bulk of the attending beginning. As the lead-in to the summer season, April is typi- in between the movies are gag trail- cally a lousy month for movies. Fortunately, not only is Naveen Andrews, Quentin he goes after include Rosario ers for fake movies that are styled in Grindhouse good but it's a terrific value as it is two Tarantino, Michael Biehn, and Dawson, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Zoe Bell (a real-life stunt performer), a similar vein. Before each movie, movies for the price of one; by getting Planet Terror/and Bruce Willis. This movie is by far and McGowan in a different role. there's also a brief animation with a Death Proof, this movie is tbe most one can get for their the better of the two, capturing the spirit of the zombie genre. With dia- Written by Tarantino, the dialogue is cougar that serves as a warning as to money these days. not terrible as it is in Pulp Fiction the R rating. In the movies them- Planet Terror, directed by Robert Rodriguez (Sin logue filled with cheesy puns and and Reservoir Dogs. Fortunately, it selves, the images are dirtied up and City), is the first shown and is a good display of Romero- unrelenting super violent action, its actually relates to the some of the the scenes sometimes are cut jumpi- like zombie horror. With the leak of a mysterious green primary function is to be a fun. matter at hand (although his obses- Iy or are missing altogether. Though gas, people in its vicinity begin to mutate and develop a Death Proof (Quentin sion with the n-word is disappoint- funny, it gets old and quickly annoy- craving for human flesh. We follow many characters and Tarantino), has less emphasis on ingly present). The problem with ing. their struggles to survive. The film focuses on Cherry immediate action but more on build- this movie is that unlike Planet Rumor has it that the two movies (Rose McGowan), a go-go dancer who has her right leg up. Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) is, given the name, a professional stunt Terror, it takes itself far too serious- will be re-released separately, which ripped off by zombies, and Wray (Freddy Rodngu.ez), an ly; it's less of homage to and more of in my opinion would be an absolute arms expert and Cherry's ex-boyfriend. There salsa double and driver. The title refers to his car, in which the driver can sur- an imitation of these kinds of travesty; nonetheless, it is your best Dakota (Marley Shelton) and abusive husband Bill vive any accident, no matter how movies. As such, it doesn't feel as interest to see Grindhouse as Soon Block (Josh Brolin), both of whom are doctors III the severe, and he's out for the blood of fun as the other film you can. It's a movie experience and local hospital, who witness firsthand the terror of the young wome'ii. The roster of ladies But that's hot all there is. Added value unlike a~ other. undead. Also in the cast are' Stacy Ferguson (Fergie),

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f Easy Medium~ Hard Back-tl!-Back Winsfor Women's Lacrosse 9 • APRIL 20, 2007 • 'Ill1l COLLIlGE vOla BY BEN EAGLE 7\. TD ,4 Sports Writer cutting Colby Tallman '08 to notch 7. In the second half, the Camels 1"D./"J. Playoffs Fresh off a win against Mt the go-ahead score. The roles were only mustered nine shots, relying Holyoke College, the Connecticu; reversed WIth 12:45 remaining, as heavily on their defense, while the continued from page 10 balance on the offensive side and too favorite series of the first round. Will C II Linds.ey Coit '08 found Miner on a visitors managed only eight defen- a ege worn.en's lacrosse team kept ing champion Heat. In tum, this is much talent on their bench. I think the powerful and experienced Spurs th b II II one-timer to make the score 5-3. sive ground balls. Both teams could going to be another great first round e. a ro mg with a 13-9 victory C . ff Dallas will win this series in five learn continue their playoff domi- appmg a the rally was tri-captain only muster one goal apiece in the series. Many analysts pick the Heat games allhough Golden State will nance? Or will Allen Iverson and agamst Eastern Connecticut State Sarah Chandler '07 with a spin final 22 minutes of the contest, and to return to the Championship this fight to the end, Carmela Anthony prove that they University. The Warriors came in move scoop right in the front of the as the final buzzer rang the Camel year; although much of this is predi- Phoenix Suns(2) v. Los Angeles are a terrific tandem? In the end, riding a seven-game winning streak, net. This play wouldn't have been women were on the winning side of cated on the play of superstar Lakers(7): This is a series that fea- Tim Duncan of the Spurs will be tOO but It wasn't enough to beat the possible without a beautiful field- a 13-9 score. Dwayne Wade who is returning tures the best offense in the NBA much for the Nugs. Spurs clinch at heavy rain or attackman Sarah length toss by Coit. Notable performances registered from a serious shoulder injury. The against the best offensive player in Denver in six games. Miner '08. Miner lead the Blue and Before intermission, the by the Blue and White were tri-cap- Bulls have an excellent young team the NBA, Phoenix boasts one of the Utah Jazz(4) v. Houston White with two goals and three Warriors mounted a comeback with lain Tallman and Faber who each with a bright future ahead of them. most potent offenses in NBA history Rockets(5): Similar to the Heat- assists. bringing the Camels' own three unanswered goals of their contributed two goals. In the net, The question is whether or not they while Kobe Bryant of the Lakers is Bulls series, the Rocket will have winning streak to two games. own. With 2:44 left, Eastern Sara Christopher ' 10 stopped six can overtake this veteran Heat one of the most prolific scorers of home-court advantage despite being Early on, the Warriors showed Connecticut State's Kara Bradley shots in 24:30 of play, while Jenna squad. Despite the fact that the Heat our time, I don't think Kobe has the lower seed in this match-up, The the caliber of team with a seven- took an unassisted goal to the rack, Ross' 10 had five saves in relief of have the higher seed, Chicago had enough fire-power to compete with a Jazz have been a pleasant surprise game winning streak they took an 2- bringing the Warriors within three, Christopher. the better regular season record, so Suns team that can score on you in this season, as they have truly I lead. However, Conn and attack- 9-6. Attempting to squash a The women look to continue they have garnered home-court every possible way. Steve Nash is exceeded expectations. However, man Ashley Faber '08 were not to Warriors uprising, Miner dished out their winning streak at home against advantage in this series. Due to this truly a great point guard, not to men- the Rockets have a perennial super- be denied, and after the junior her third assist with 46 seconds Colorado College on Thursday. pivotal edge, I think Chicago will tion that fact that he has Amare star in Tracy McGrady and a 7'6" scored two straight tallies, the remaining to lead the Camels to a They will then travel to Colby win in seven games. Stoudarnire, Shawn Marion, Raja center who has improved vastly Camels held a brief 3-2 lead. But 10-6 advantage at the half. College to play the Mules on Dallas Mavericks( I) v. Golden Bell, and Boris Diaw to help him since joining the league in 2002. Yao brief it was, as the Warrior's Taylor In the second half, the Blue and Saturday morning. To wrap up the State Warriors(8): Considering how out. Kobe will get his points, but Ming is now a dominant force and McDonald found the back of the net White effectively worked the clock week's schedule they will return good the Mavericks have been this Phoenix will get the series win. the Jazz will witness his impact and tied the score at three. to maintain its lead. They were able home to Connecticut to host season, this series will be highly Phoenix in five. first-hand, I like this Rockets team The rain certainly didn't help to hold on to possessions by sue- NESCAC power-house Middlebury contested by the Warriors, This San Antonio Spurs(3) v. Denver and I see them winning this series either team, but the Camels were cess fully clearing nine of ten College on Sunday morning. The Golden State team is appearing in Nuggets(6): Yet another intriguing fairly easily in five games. noticeably slow 10 start. Once they attempts. Three minutes into the team will be looking for support the playoffs for the first time since first round match-up. A month ago I There is no doubt that the NBA were able to settle into their motion half, Emily Constant scored the first down at Silfen Field so all Camel 1994, Moreover, the Warriors are may have picked the Spurs to sweep playoffs are an exciting time of year offense though, they scored six goal of the half for the Warriors on a fans should try their best to go and coached by Don Nelson, who used the Nuggets; however, Denver has for basketball fans, With so many unanswered goals to build a 9-3 breakaway. But, the Camels cheer them on. to coach Dallas before Avery been playing great basketball over great first-round match-ups, this lead. With 16: 18 left, Miner was at responded quickly with two goals of Johnson took over. Thus, Nelson is the last four weeks of the regular year will almost surely live up to the the' center of the action finding a their own, bringing the score to 12- highly familiar with the Mavs' phi- season. On the other hand, it could standard of excellence and excite- losophy and style of play, be argued that San Antonio has been ment that has been set in past years. Unfortunately for the Warriors, this the best team in the whole advantage can only go so far against Association since the all-star break. Tennis a 67 win team, Dallas has too much Nonetheless, this is probably my continued from page 10 Pl-ay-e-r-o~if"""'ithe ye,..;..a.....;,r~--- number three doubles, many of their singles losses were they sailed to a 9-0 victory against visiting Post by a significant margin. University on Saturday, Sherman set the example for a Things did not get much better on Wednesday when youthful Conn team when he won 6-0, 6-1 at first sin- CC visited Wesleyan University for their second to last continued from page 10 crept out of his shell and exploded been unstoppable and the support he gles, Also winning at singles play were Larsen, Will match of the year. Wesleyan coasted to an 8-1 victory of the season. onto the English scene with monu- receives from players, analysts and Moger' 10, Thomas Winstanley' 10, Jason Sprung' 10, over a weary Camels team, The only Conn player to Furthermore, not only are play- mental consequences for other clubs the general public is phenomenal. and Samuel "Stinky" Stelk ' 10. The teams of McAusher score a victory was McAusher at'number two singles. ers praising Ronaldo for his on-field and especially their defenders. A Oh... 1 forgot to mention that he just and Dave Kellogg '09, Sherman and Ned Minevitz '07, The men's team finishes off their season this adventures, Gordon Taylor, chief player who relies on instinct and signed a new five year deal with and.Watts and Meyer were all victorious during doubles Saturday when they host Bates College. The women will executive of the Professional pure power to score goals unknown Manchester United keeping him at play, also host Bates this Saturday; however, they have two Footballers Association (PFA), to the English Folk has had a season the club until 2012, He will be earn- Although, the Camel men were on the wrong side of more matches next week. The Lady Camels will travel to agreed with Terry, saying in a recent in which he has racked up 30 plus ing a staggering £120,OOO-a-week, the shutout when they welcomed Williams College to both Middlebury and Brandeis hefore wrapping up their interview, "Cristiano is the most goals. He has also been a menace for making him the highest-paid player New London the very next day. Williams, who is cur- season at the NESCAC Championships. exciting player in the country at the defenders and assisted his team- in United's history. rently #6 in the country, won easily by a score of 9-0, moment - the quickness of his feet mates in creating and scoring goals. So we will have to wait and see While Conn did come close to wins at number two and and the skills he possesses make you The complete package one could who wins the award. I don't know think, at times, that he is from call it. But is it enough to challenge about you, but I'm excited! another planet." the twenty-two-year-old Portuguese Men's Lacrosse Over the past season Drogba has winger? I doubt it. Ronaldo has just

continued from page 10 Standout on wer Stevenson w tallied seven seconds remaining in the third to bring the score twice on the day including the pivotal third quarter goal, to 7-6. Randall Morrison '08, who continues his strong play in Despite the Warriors tying the game in the fourth the net, and Kevin Nally' 10, who was able to win five- quarter, the hosts were not to be denied, Alter Driscoll of-eight face-off opportunities. scored with 6:16 left, the Camels applied suffocating The Camels look to make it three out of four when defense. This forced the Warriors to make poor decisions they host Colby College Saturday afternoon in a and.when Will Schumann'lO corralled a groundball off NESCAC match-up. '""~'OOWIii_"1ovean Eastern Connecticut State turnover with 1:24 to go, _II

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Playoff BY BEN EAGLE The Year Sports Writer Preview On the heels of a 13-7 victory Awards over Roger Williams University, the One of the highlights of the The NBA regular season finally Connecticut College men's lacrosse Barclay's Premiership Season is came to an end on Wednesday and team visited Beverly, Massachusetts upon us The Professional basketball fans could not be happier last Saturday to play 20th ranked Footballers' Association Player of to see the playoffs arrive. This is Endicott College. Unfortunately, the the Year awards. truly the second, and more impor- momentum from the previous victo- As one could have guessed, tant, season ry was not enough to overcome the Manchester United dominated the on the profes- Gulls(9-2), who won 16-9. awards with three of the six short sional basket- The first half began neck and listed players practicing their profes- ball calendar. neck. Endicott notched the initial sion on the There are goal of the afternoon when Dan Field of some very Ryan's shot found the top right cor- Dreams, Old interesting ner of the net off a hard bounce. Not Trafford. first round to be outdone. the Camel's own Alongside Eric DeBear match-ups to Steve Dachille ' 10, fresh off a four- favorite look forward goal performance, netted back-to- Viewpoint Cristiano to. I am going back scores to tip the lead in the Ronalda, the to try my best to preview all of them Camels' favor, 2-1. fie r y for my loyal readers. Let's start off The momentum quickly swung Portuguese with the Eastern Conference. back in favor of the Gulls as they winger, are Detroit Pistons(l) v. Orlando connected on five unanswered goals veteran mid- Magic(8): This is probably the easi- to grab a 6-2 lead. The Blue and VIer dropping an away contest at nationally-ranked Endicott College, the Conn men's /across team notched a close win agai1lStECSU(File). fielders Paul Scholes, and speedy est to predict and most-lopsided of White refused to go quietly, putting Welsh winger, Ryan Giggs. Joining the first round match-ups. The three in the back of the net in a span game. in regulation, Driscoll scored his came at Silfen Field, the hosts were the three Manchester United team- Pistons are just too strong for this of less than three minutes. This Despite being on the losing side third goal of the afternoon to vault on the losing side of a 4-3 contest. mates are Didier Drogba, Chelsea's Magic team. Detroit boasts an brought the Camels within striking of the box score, there were many the Camels to an 8-7 victory over the The turning point in this game Ivory Coast assassin, nineteen-year- extremely balanced lineup with distance, as they were only down 6- positives for the young Camels. Warriors. This victory also halted came late in the third quarter. Jesse old Spanish teenage sensation and players who can score at every posi- 5. Although, by the time the buzzer Dachi1le proved once again that he Eastern Connecticut State's three Stevenson '09, took a feed from Matt Flanagan '08, and found the Arsenal playmaker Cesc Pabregas, tion. Whether it's Chauncey Billups, rang to end the first half, the hosts was an offensive force to be reck- game winning streak. and Liverpool's inspirational and Tayshawn Prince, Rasheed Wallace, had built a narrow lead of 8-6. oned with as he lead the Conn squad The Blue and White put them- back of the net to even the score at 6-6. This score came on a pivotal hardline skipper, who is trying to or Rip Hamilton, almost any Detroit Endicott effectively put the game with three goals and two assists. He selves on the scoreboard first, com- extra man opportunity with just 2:45 defend his crown, Steven Gerrard. starter can put up 25 points on any away in the third with a 5-0 scoring was not alone either, as Conn's other ing out to an early 2-0 lead. The left in the third quarter. As the time The award will be presented on given night. The Pistons are also run that tipped the score in their superftosh, Sean Driscoll' 10, pro- Warriors, as if taking a page from dwindled down on the scoreboard, Sunday April the 22nd. A United much more experienced than the favor, 13-6. The Camels, who once vided three goals and an assist for the Camels' playbook, would not Driscoll netted another goal with player could win it for the first time Magic in terms of playoff basketball; again showed a fighting spirit, were the Carr-el cause. back down. When the first quarter since Ruud van Nistelrooy was hon- Detroit having won the champi- able to score three times in the Conn returned home Tuesday came to a close, the visitors had oured by his peers in 2002. onship in 2004. Isee the Pistons tak- fourth, but it just wasn't enough to afternoon to host a non-conference evened up the score at 2-2. The SEE MEN'S LACROSSE Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc ing this series in five games. beat the Gulls, who also added three opponent in Eastern Connecticut game would continue to be close Continued Oil page nine Fabregas could be in for a unique Cleveland Cavaliers(2) v, tallies in the final quarter of the State University. With just 6: 16 left throughout and when intermission double as both are nominated for tbe Washington Wizards(7): About two Young Player of the Year award cat- months ago this would have been a Feast or Famine for Men's and Women's Tennis egory as well, alongside Wayne fairly even series. However, the Rooney, the winner for the past two Wizards have come down with sev- But Williams was able to secure thel seasons. eral injuries to key players in the last overall win as they were victorious The other nominees for the high- four to six weeks of the regular sea- at all singles spots except for num-\ ly rated Young Player of the Year son. Most importantly, Gilbert ber one as well as two of three dou- award category are as follows: "Agent Zero" Arenas is out for the bles spots. I Twenty-three-year-old Reading entire playoffs with a knee injury. To cap off a frustrating week, striker Kevin Doyle, who has been With the loss of Arenas, the Wiz Conn lost 6-3 to visiting TUftsl able to score 10 goals and contribute have little chance of over-taking a University. The #19 team in the two assists in his bid to help Reading good Cavs team. What should be country won at the number two'l remain in the Premiership for anoth- interesting is how Lebron James three, four, and six slots in singles er season. Nineteen-year-old does in his first year as a true cham- play. Once again, Remak posted a Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, pionship contender. The rest of the victory at number one singles, with three goals and seven assists. Cavs team is mediocre at best so it defeating the number three player in And eighteen-year-old defender will be fascinating to see if King the regional rankings. Also winning Micab Richards, of Manchester City, James can carry an OK squad to the a singles match was Shanley at thel who managed to win his first championship. He shouldn't have number four position on the ladder. England cap this season. too much trouble in this first round Although, the Lady Camels dropped Like many people, 1 believe that match-up; I see the Cavs sweeping two of three doubles matches, WhiChl the fight for top honors will be ton- the Wizards aside in four games. allowed Tufts the overall win. Poe tested between Chelsea's Drogba and Toronto Raptors(3) v. New and Fallon were able to pull off al flying Portuguese winger RonliJdP Jersey Nets(6): This is one of the win at number two doubles. with the latter the clear favorite .... most intriguing first round match- The Connecticut College men's Ronalda has been in startling ups because these are two of the tennis team had a successful week in form this season, scoring 21 goals most evenly matched teams to meet relation to the women's side. Last from midfield as he has inspired in an opening series. The Raptors are Thursday, the men made the long United to the top of the Premiership, a young up-and-coming team that is trek to the Coast Guard Academy scoring 16 of his goals in the domes- built for success in the future. and defeated their New London tic competition and creating 15 However, they probably don't have rivals 6-3. Despite allowing the assists. Thanks to the moody and the talent level to be a true number hosts to win at number one and often theatrical tendencies of this three seed. They are fortunate to number two singles, the Camels ral- "Boy-Band" hero Manchester reside in the Atlantic Division which lied for the overall victory. Andrew United are on course for a second probably accounted for ten easy Watts '09 pulled off a nail-bitter at treble within a decade. wins throughout the season. While number three singles, winning in Although, it would be foolish to the Nets also reside in this same divi- The Conn women's tennis team, 30th in the fDt Poll, bas suffered several close losses recently, including several to NESCACrivals (File). three sets 6-7, 6-4, 7-6. Benl disregard Drogba, who has already sion, they are a very different team BY ERIC DEBEAR Shanley were able to add a doubles Sherman '07, the European Maestro, passed the 30-goal mark (19 goals in from the Raptors. The Nets have bright spots for the Camels despite win; although the other two Conn added another win at number four the Premiership) for the season as very talented, yet aging, stars such as Sports Editor the overall loss. Beret Remak '07 doubles tearns were not able to reg- singles 6-3, 6-0. Also posting singles Chelsea, who have already won the Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and continued her dominant form this ister wins. victories for the Camels were Reid League Cup, chase an unprecedented Richard Jefferson. If the Nets don't It has been a rough week for the season with a win at number one Unfortunately, when the Camels Larsen '10 at number five andl quadruple with the Premiership, the make it out of the first round, all Connecticut College women's tennis singles. Remak won handily, in returned to New London to host Andrew Meyer '07 at the number six FA Cup and Champions League still three of these players may be on dif- team. After posting consecutive straight sets nonetheless, 6-0, 6-4. Williams College last Sunday the spot. Despite a loss at number onel very much in their reach. ferent teams at the beginning of next wins against Hamilton College and However, the number two and num- home court advantage was of little doubles, Conn rallied once again] In a recent interview Drogba's season. I predict a very competitive Colby College two weeks ago, they ber three players, Amanda Poe '07 benefit. The visiting Ephs, currently with victories at number two and club captain, John Terry backed series with New Jersey winning on have lost their last three contests, all and Elyssa Emsellem ' 10, respec- ranked If] in the country, came away number three doubles. WattslMeyer Ronalda to win the award, stating, "I the road in game seven. to NESCAC rivals. Despite these tively, went down to their Trinity with the 7-2 overall victory. Remak and Larsen/Ted McAusher ' 08 both could watch United just to watch Miami Heat(4) v, Chicago jdefeats, the women's team is slotted counterparts. Sage Shanley '07 was again in the mix, winning at posted doubles wins to secure thej him. He does things no-one else in Bulls(5): Chicago lost on the last day at #30 on the ITA national poll. picked up the slack at number four number one singles and number two overall triumph. the world is doing at the moment." of the season which meant that l Last Wednesday, the Lady on the singles ladder winning her doubles. The senior posted a straight The Camel men continued their Perhaps a few mind games couldn't instead of playing the Wizards in the Camels traveled to Hartford to face match in comeback fashion 0-6, 6-4, l sets victory against Williams' num- winning ways last weekend when harm anyone in the run up to the end first round, they will get the defend- \Trinity College. The Bantams, who 6-1. But Shanley's efforts were not enough to lift her team as they went ber one, 7-5, 6-1. She then teamed boast a 9-3 record, were too much SEE TENNIS SEE PLAYER OF THE YEAR SEE NBA PLAYOFFS for Conn as they posted a 6-3 victo- down at number five and number six up with Jessica Bender' 10 to win singles. The team of Poe and the number two doubles match 8-4. Continued on page nine I Continued on page nine COlltillued Oil page nine Iry. Of course, there were a few Camel Scoreboard

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