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Contents BY NIYAZ PIRANI Daily Titan Asst. News Editor 02 News Briefs 03 Comedy- John Lovitz takes a 04 Movies- "Hitch wins with witty After 14 years of playing with Korn, guitarist Brian one-liners “Head” Welch has decided to leave the band. Headʼs decision came after weeks of speculation that he was "Constantine' worth the cash unhappy with the direction the band is taking and has Flashback Favorite-Saved By cited his moral obligations to Christianity as the main the Bell reason he is departing. In more possible breakup news, Blink-182 have confi rmed that the band will be going 05 Oscar predictions on an “indefi nite hiatus” so they can take the time to 06 Music-Chingy and Warren G enjoy family life. Prepping for an April 12 release, Mudvayne recently announced a U.S. tour with Life rap to their own beat of Agony, American Head Charge and Bloodsimple. CD Review-Rebels songs similar West coast dates for the trek have yet to be revealed. If youʼve ever wanted to talk to Usher, Lindsay Lo- in style han or Fred Durst, all you had to do was call. This Comeback Kid evokes emotion past weekend, a hacker tapped in to Paris Hiltonʼs T-Mobile Sidekick and posted pictures, schedules and 07 Fashion- Designer bags, a sign of celebrity phone numbers on the Web. Although most status celebrities have either turned off or changed their cell 08 Food- Shabu Offers unique dining numbers by now, one can always thank Hilton with a “Paris Made Me Change My Number” t-shirt be- Blink 182.com ing sold online. Fans of the animated band Gorillaz donʼt have to wait much longer for the bandʼs second fans on March 1. House of Blues, Anaheim will fea- album. Danger Mouse has fi nished production on the ture Dead Kennedys on Feb. 24. Duran Duran will untitled disc which has been slated for a March 24 be at Staples Center on Feb. 26. Writers Guild of release. The O.C.ʼs fourth mixtape installment will America announced the winners of its annual prizes be on shelves April 5. The compilation will include a over the weekend. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless cover of “Champagne Supernova” by Matt Pond PA, Mind won best original screenplay and Super Size Me sons) “The View” by Modest Mouse and “Scarecrow” from took best documentary honors. With Constantine as Beckʼs upcoming album, Guero. DJ John Digweed its only competition, Hitch has taken the top spot at has set March 8 as the date to drop his album Fabric the box offi ce for the second week in a row. DVD re- 20. The DJ will follow up the release with a string of leases for March 1 are Brady Bunch: The First Sea- US dates in March to support the effort. Judas Priest son, Exorcist: The Beginning and The Spongebob has rejoined with Rob Halford and will release their Squarepants Movie. CD releases for March 1 are In fi rst album with him in 14 years. The band is gearing Between Dreams by Jack Johnson, Rebirth by Jenni- up to deliver Angel of Retribution to their masses of fer Lopez and Frances the Mute by the Mars Volta. Full Effect Top 10 Pop Singles 6. Motley Crue new entry “Red, FULL EFFECT EDITOR This Week Last Week White & Crue” (Hip-O/Motley) KYM PARSONS 1. Mario No. 1 “Let Me Love 7. Eminem No. 5 “Encore” You” (3rd Street/J) (Shady/Aftermath) 2. Ciara feat. Missy Elliott No. 8. Various Artists new en- EXECUTIVE EDITOR 2 “1, 2 Step” (Shoʼnuff/LaFace) try “Grammy Nominees 2005” MARTI LONGWORTH 3. Green Day No. 4 “Boulevard (Grammy) of Broken Dreams” (Reprise) 9. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR 4. The Game feat. 50 Cent No. No. 7 “Crunk Juice” (BME) 6 “How We Do” (Aftermath/G- 10. Usher No. 9 “Confessions” KEVIN COOK Unit) (LaFace) 5. 50 Cent No. 7 “Disco Infer- PRODUCTION no” (Shady/Aftermath) Top 10 Hot Country Singles KYM PARSONS 6. Lil John & The Eastside 1. 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2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan February 24, 2005 INTERVIEW COMEDY John Lovitz takes a stab at stand-up BY DESDEMONA BANDINI Daily Titan Staff went on to become neurosurgeons Bob Doyle did. and lawyers, he knew he wanted to He laments about the horrors of his profession to involve the love going bald and fi nding grey pubic of laughter that his family shared. hairs comparing aging to decay- He has an unmistakable face He studied theater at UC Irvine, ing. that draws you in. It feels famil- was member of the Groundlings With that unmistakable face, he iar and approachable and just his comedy troupe and not long after- is able to manipulate his audience name alone creates an anticipation wards found his way to New York into fi nding the humor in his point of laughter. and "Saturday Night Live" where of view. He is John Lovitz, the man he excelled and established his ca- Lovitz has often played the part who created characters like Mas- reer as a professional funnyman. of lecherous lothario, though he ter Thespian and Hanukkah Harry Stand up comedy, however, is a can count on his two fi ngers his during his fi ve-season run on "Sat- completely new career move and big love scenes, the ones that were urday Night Live" and is the voice something he has never tried be- with Tia Carrere in "High School behind the animated character Jay fore. High" and Kim Basinger in "My Sherman (based on himself) in the His buddy Norm Macdonald Stepmother's an Alien." TV show "The Critic." pitched him on co-headlining some “I am so sick of hearing these He is John Lovitz, the movie star, stand-up gigs and soon Lovitz was stars complaining about doing who has appeared in movies such offered a weekly gig at The Laugh love scenes and sitting in bed all as “The Stepford Wives,” “Dickie Factory in Hollywood. day with beautiful women," Lo- Roberts: Former Child Star,” “Rat Currently, he is leaving his au- vitz said. "Give me a break. I will Race” and “City Slickers II: The dience in stitches with his musi- take that job any day.” Legend of Curlyʼs Gold.” cal piano renditions of Beatles Lovitz was given advice about Now, for the fi rst time ever, he songʼs with lyrics he has replaced stand-up comedy from Johnny is John Lovitz, the stand-up come- to explain how corn can cause odd Carson, Seinfeld and Robin Wil- dian. bowel movements. liams. Lovitz comes from a family of “The thing I like about stand-up “Get to the punch line in the comedy prone doctors where he, is that I can sit around my piano jokes quicker. Try out what you his twin sister and three older sis- (he has been playing piano since think is funny to you," he said. "I ters were raised in Encino, Calif. age 8) and write these lovely fun- am always fi nding humor in things His father was one of the founding ny tunes about pooping and make and then it snowballs from there doctors of Tarzana hospital, and fun of my friends and then share and ends up in my act. It is all who loved to make people laugh them as a gift to the world,” Lovitz about timing and the set-up lead- and make prank phone calls to the Laugh Factory said. ing to the punch line. Cut the fat hospital. During his show he takes jabs and get to the jokes quicker.” Lovitz was a typical Jewish kid John Lovitz makes his stand-up debut at the Laugh Factory in Holly- at Republicans and Democrats and You can catch Lovitz hot new from the San Fernando Valley and wonders out loud if John Kerry routine every Wednesday night though most people in his family wood. His performances are every Wednesday at 8 p.m.. will have shot at a commercial at The Laugh Factory in Holly- future with Viagra like runner-up wood.

Daily Titan February 24, 2005 FULL EFFECT 3 MOVIE REVIEW 'Constantine' worth the cash BY MARK MEYERS doesnʼt sit well. demons are in fact crossing over, Daily Titan Staff Angela seeks out Constantine Constantine and Angela try to link because of his reputation for deal- Isabelleʼs death to a much bigger ing with the supernatural. plan that involves Lucipherʼs son She starts off as the typical cyn- and an ancient relic called the A wager between God and Luci- ic who needs a few meetings with “Spear of Destiny” that grants its pher, one “man” against an army demons and supernatural occur- bearer unequaled power. of demons and a Gavin Rossdale rences to realize what the audience What ensues is a moderately sighting, what more could you has already known. action packed whirl through the want for $9.50? Constantine is in a world of hurt demonic underground with no- Putting aside the consensus says himself, as he is diagnosed with table performances by Djimon that Keanu Reeves has the acting terminal cancer from a smoking Hounsou as Poppa Midnight, skills of a piece of cardboard; habit that isnʼt deterred by his sick- Shia LaBeouf as Constantineʼs "Constantine" is a movie that at ness and fi ghting constant battles young book smart sidekick, and Sony Pictures the very least will not make you to “win” his way into Godʼs good a menacing Gavin Rossdale as Will Smith and Eva Mendes star in the new romantic comedy "Hitch," feel as though you wasted money. graces in an attempt to reverse his Balthazar. now playing in theaters. Based on the D.C. Comics cult already guaranteed trip to hell. There are some mildly surpris- favorite “Hellblazer,” "Constan- The story gets interesting as it ing twists at the end of the movie, tine" introduces the viewer to John becomes more apparent that Isa- with an excellent portrayal of Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a de- belleʼs suicide has much deeper Lucipher by Peter Stormare of 'Hitch' wins with monologist/exorcist who has been implications. Fargo fame. stuck in the battle between heaven Apparently, God and Lucipher "Constantine" can be classifi ed and hell with his own motives at have placed a wager on who can as a fun movie with heavy reli- heart. claim the most souls without any gious overtones. witty one-liners Enter Angela, played effortless- direct action, meaning neither de- So if supernatural thrillers are ly by Rachel Weisz, a Los Angeles mons nor angels can cross over to your thing, you will not be disap- BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU detective who is investigating the the mortal realm to infl uence the pointed, if they arenʼt, you will at For the Daily Titan tentially negative message dis- apparent suicide of her identical human population. the very least not feel like a bored played in “Hitchʼs” dialogue. twin sister Isabelle; a suicide that When it becomes obvious that spectator. Resembling past fi lms “Two Hitch…the cure for the com- Can Play that Game” and “How mon man. And woman? to Be a Player,” “Hitch” fi rst Flashback Favorite Columbia Pictures “Hitch” is exhibits “game-playing” to be a sweet success with witty one- effective in dating, like when liners and comical mishaps long- men use certain techniques to School was never so cool remembered after the ending fl irt with women and lure them credits have rolled. past fi rst base; but luckily, BY MAHSA KHALILIFAR The funny fl ick, starring siz- Smith saves the day in the end, Daily Titan Staff zling Will Smith and sassy Eva teaching men new knowledge Mendes, is one of the most re- that “games should not defi ne a freshing and truthful stories dis- personʼs character.” When I wake up in the morning and the alarm playing “every day life” since As always, Smith is simply gives out a warning, I don't think I'll ever make it teen-angst sensation “Mean charming as “ladies man” bach- on time. By the time I grab my books and I give Girls,” its contents full of raw elor Hitch, giving viewers remi- myself a look, I'm at the corner just in time to see sentiment and humiliating hilar- niscences of his “Fresh Prince of the bus fl y by. It's all right, cuz I'm Saved By the ity. Bel Air” days, but adding more Bell. Taking place in New York, sophistication and maturity to Come on admit it, that catchy tune still plays in “Hitch” starts off with suave his universally fl irty role. most of our minds from time to time, and the show professional “date doctor,” Alex In fact, itʼs Smith and (Kev- that accompanied it gave us many years of laughs Hitchens, helping his latest cli- in James) James together that and memories that we still recall today. ent, clumsy Albert (James), woo are the triumphs of the fi lm, as Saturday mornings haven't quite been the same famous actress Allegra Cole Smith was perfect for playing since "Saved By the Bell," a show about six high (Amber Valleta) through clever the “Date Doctor”, while James school students and their principal came on the conversation and dating games. added a unique fl air of attraction scene in the early '90s and gave teens something to Of all the characters Kelly was among the fa- Intending for his occupation to his character Albert, reveal- look forward to each week. vorites. What girl did not want to be Kelly for her to be legendary, yet anonymous, ing tenderness through his awk- Now, I am not talking about the fi rst episodes great style and what guy did not want to date the Hitch lets his guard down when ward actions. with Ms. Bliss or "Saved By the Bell: The New beautiful brunette? She was the popular cheer- he comes across gossip column But Mendes was a wonder- Class" (anybody else think that was a horrible de- leader that for some reason you could not help but sweetie Sara (Eva Mendes), fully spicy addition to the cast cision?) or even "Saved By the Bell: The College like. falling hard for her feisty char- as well, by her exotic appeal and Years," (although those were decent), I am talking Lisa Turtle, the fashionista of the group (any- acter and literally making a fool mischievous mind. about the original one where you still remember all one else think her fashion sense was a little bit of himself. There was never a time where the episodes and every cast member's name. wacky?) stirred things up as well. It was just cool When Sara discovers a smash- one could predict what her next Zack, Kelly, Lisa, Slater, Screech, Jessie and to see what she would wear next and how her re- ing story opportunity, Hitch re- actions would be or whether she Mr. Belding all became a mainstay in many of lationship with Screech would falter. alizes that honesty, not games, would chuckle or sob. our lives and for those that had yet to reach what Jessie Spano, the intelligent feminist of the can be the best way to a wom- Valleta was also unforgetta- seemed like the fun world of higher education group made us yearn for her smarts rather than for anʼs heart and vows to be more ble, with her ability to disclose craved walking the hallways of Bayside High with her stance on life, yet brought us entertaining mo- open-minded about his clientsʼ a secret shy side to her usual the gang. Each character had their own quirks and ments and her relationship with Slater (although quirky qualities than he had pre- spunky onscreen self, perhaps common characteristics, so that each viewer found dysfunctional many of times) had a lot of us envi- viously been. for the fi rst time in her fi lm ca- someone to relate to. ous. With comedic seafood se- reer. Zack, the hot guy in school, was the one who was Although other series spun off from "Saved By quences, sappy predictable lines “Hitch” was a vivacious vic- a big class clown, but was charismatic andgave us the Bell," nothing beat out the chemestry of the and beautifully talented actors, tory for singles, couples, friends many laughs (do you remember that cell phone?!). original six. “Hitch” has all the makings of and family in its ability to cause For people who did not prefer the blonde cutie, Luckily, we never have to say goodbye to them a winning romantic comedy viewers to choke with laughter there was A.C. Slater- the dimple-faced muscular and many of our other "Saved By The Bell" that teaches a positive message: and shed a tear in minutes of wrestler. Slater's adorable smile and great body memories. Now, with "Saved By the Bell" DVD's “When it comes to dating, itʼs al- each other. Purely, it was the made many adolescent girls swoon. and cable reruns we can take a moment to walk ways better to just be yourself… modern fairy tale that we have Then there was Screech. Are you smiling…even through the halls of Bayside in the comfort of our your true bad dancing, stutter- been seeking since “The Note- a little? That is because you remember how much homes. ing, klutzy self. Thatʼs what will book,” complete through humor, we were all annoyed by the nerdy and scrawny guy, Many of us are thankful for that and know we're win them over in the end.” love and aptitude all tied up into yet we still loved him for his good intentions. alright, because we're "Saved by the Bell." However, there was one po- one big red bow.

4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan February 24, 2005 OSCARS FILM OSCAR PICKS BY REINA V. SLUTSKE those women will win, it Daily Titan Staff will be Annette, but donʼt be surprised about an up- The Oscars are said to be the ultimate salute set. I think out of all those to last year in movies. A tribute to the graces women for a potential up- of cinema, this little golden statue has been set, Winslet will steal it the symbol of great achievement in the media away from them. of fi lm. WHO SHOULD WIN: Some of the best actors Winslet. She has four out there have not gotten nominations under her their statues yet, and some belt at the age of 30, and havenʼt even been nomi- her performance in this movie was stellar. She nated for one. And some should already have one by now. of the most provocative and strong fi lms from last year BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Alan Alda arenʼt even nominated. (Aviator), Jamie Foxx (Collateral), Morgan Here are our Oscar picks Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Thomas Haden in the top six categories, Church (Sideways), Clive Owen (Closer) specially for your offi ce WHO WILL WIN: Thatʼs a great question. pool: Other than Foxx, itʼs anyoneʼs game right now. BEST PICTURE: Aviator, Finding Never- Each has gotten their own recognition and each land, Million Dollar Baby, Ray, Sideways. is incredibly talented. But my money is going WHO WILL WIN: Tough call. Usually, on either Alan Alda or Morgan Freeman. Both the safest bet is for the movie with the most have been jipped, but my favor is heading more nominations (Aviator, the Howard Hughes bi- towards Freeman. opic, with 11), but Million Dollar Baby, about WHO SHOULD WIN: Freeman. a boxer and her trainer, has been raising the stakes. Sideways is a quirky movie, but the BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Cate Academy hate quirks. Ray, the Ray Charlesʼ Blanchett (Aviator), Laura Linney (Kinsey), biopic. is all about Jamie Foxx, and Finding Virginia Madsen (Sideways), Sophie Okenedo Neverland, the J.M. Barrie biopic, is just too (Hotel Rwanda), Natalie Portman (Closer) sentimental. But I expect that Aviator will WHO WILL WIN: Enough buzz hasnʼt risen pull through in the end. for Okenedo to come above, and Sideways was WHO SHOULD WIN: Aviator. Just give a boyʼs movie. Linney, although consistently Scorcese his Oscar already. good, just isnʼt high profi le enough in this cat- egory. Portman and Blanch- BEST DIRECTOR: Martin Scorcese ett will go neck and neck, (Aviator), Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar but Blanchett will probably Baby), Taylor Hackford (Ray), Alexander get the edge. Although donʼt Payne (Sideways), Mike Leigh (Vera Drake) underestimate Portman: her WHO WILL WIN: Expect a split be- character is a stripper, and tween Scorcese and Eastwood. In this case, the Academy has a fetish Eastwood will take the cake, and will give for women in the role of sex Scorcese the best picture Oscar. Eastwoodʼs workers. only been getting better, and this will prove WHO SHOULD WIN: his worth. Blanchett. Sheʼs wise be- WHO SHOULD WIN: Martin Scorcese, if yond her years, her performance was excep- only for the fact for four lost nominations and tional, and should already have an Oscar. a legacy of amazing fi lms. There are always those people overlooked by BEST ACTOR: Don the Academy. Here are some that should have Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda), been nominated: Johnny Depp (Finding Neverland), Leonardo PICTURE: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spot- DiCaprio (Aviator), Clint less Mind.” You see it, and it will stick with Eastwood (Million Dollar you forever. Too daring for the academy, but Baby), Jamie Foxx (Ray) moviegoers will remember this one for a long WHO WILL WIN: Ja- time. mie Foxx. It is possibly DIRECTOR: Zach Braff, “Garden State.” the most buzzed about This fi lm seemed to be the perfect Oscar fi lm, performance of the year. It doesnʼt hurt that the little movie that could. Too bad it was re- the late great Ray Charles won eight Grammy leased during the summer. Zach Braffʼs direc- awards a couple weeks ago just on sentimen- tion is understated, sweet and funny. The fi lm tality, either. This is the only sure thing this of a new generation, this movie didnʼt get a year. single nomination. It could have at least gotten WHO SHOULD WIN: Jamie Foxx. But one for its script. any other year, it would have been Leonardo ACTOR: Jim Carrey, “Eternal Sunshine.” DiCaprio on that stage. Aviator proved to the As his heartbreaking turn as Joel, the lover of world that, yes, the pretty boy can act. bold Clementine, you fall in love with Carrey. He should have already gotten his statue for BEST ACTRESS: Annette Benning (Be- Truman Show. But once again, he has been ing Julia), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria jipped. Full of Grace), Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake), ACTRESS: Uma Thurman, "Kill Bill Vol. Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby), Kate 2." She should never work without Tarantino, Winslet (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless because she does the best work. The Bride was Mind) a full-fl edged, developed character by the end WHO WILL WIN: Itʼs a race between An- of the saga, and she should have at least gotten nette and Hilary again. Iʼm betting if one of a nomination for the effort.

Daily Titan February 24, 2005 FULL EFFECT 5 MUSIC REVIEW Comeback Kid Rebels songs evokes emotion similar in style BY SHANNON HEWKIN For Comeback Kid fans, warm- Daily Titan Staff ing up to Wake the Dead will be BY JASON KEHLER songs sounding very similar to an easy transition. The new al- Daily Titan Staff each other, some songs on the CD Comeback Kid will save hard- bum relies on the same hard, fast, jump out. The song that stands out core music. The Canadian bandʼs rhythm-driven sound as the last, The River City Rebels offer the most is “I Wilt,” where the March 2003 release of Turn It and continues to use group vocals throwback-punk rock with a horns singer describes not being able to Around proved that the latest in- and repetition to emphasize lyrics. from the sound that gained them section and emotional lyrics on live without his love and opens carnation of the hardcore scene Much like Turn It Around, Wake fans the fi rst time around, making the bandʼs latest disc Hate to Be with “Slit my wrist, watch the has the potential to inspire, evoke the Dead is packed with anthems the album even more likeable. With Loved. The 12-song album is a blood run down.” emotion and be more than sim- and sing-alongs. The title track is a hardcore music being touted for quick journey through sex, alcohol The album is book-marked with ply runway music for guys sport- call to action. With lyrics like, “Iʼll the past two years as the “next big and rock ʻnʼ roll. two love ballads about an ex-girl- ing tight jeans, cadet hats and too kick and scream-letʼs break this scene,” many bands in this genre The band stays relatively con- friend, who seems to be the major much eyeliner. hold,” Comeback Kid embodies struggle to fi nd a niche and change sistent with their sound, keeping inspiration for all of the songs. The bandʼs sophomore effort, the “us against them” sentiment their sound to separate themselves it upbeat with punk-rock-rhythms, The fi rst is a slow-paced song Wake the Dead, walks the same used by many bands in the hard- from other similar bands. Come- highlighted with a trombone and with spoken lyrics, and the last an line as Turn It Around, but opts to core scene, but somehow makes it back Kid proves that you donʼt tenor sax. acoustic song with violins. How- turn down the guitar feedback a heartfelt and believable. have to reinvent the wheel or your A couple of songs take on a ʻ50s ever, it is not all sad-emo-lyrics. notch in favor of a slightly more Taking cues from the straight- band in order to stay interesting, rock ʻnʼ roll sound complete with “Her New Man” is a very humor- restrained sound. ahead punk-rooted hardcore of the talented or popular. fast-paced piano. ous revenge song about an ex-girl- '80s and early '90s, the sound on The 11-song album ends much The lyrics in general tell their friend, where the girlfriend con- Wake the Dead separates the band the same as Turn It Around did own story, but the songs, which fesses that her new man just canʼt from the more heavy metal-infl u- fading away, the faint and haunt- range from just over two minutes please her like he can. enced hardcore lumped into the ing squeals of guitar feedback to about four minutes in length, are The CD is hard to like but also same genre. The simplicity in the leaving those who enjoyed this not very in-depth. Many lines are hard to hate. sound and the earnestness of the CD as much as I did marveling at repeated several times which gets River City Rebels do, however, lyrics make this album stand out how much energy and emotion is a little annoying and takes away have a fairly unique sound in a from other bands in the scene. expended listening to a truly pow- from the song. genre where everyone sounds the In fact, the album doesnʼt stray erful album. Despite the majority of the same. Chingy, Warren G rap to their own beat BY MAHSA KHALILIFAR wanted to see their future baby's looked like a gym outfi t, a cup hyper mode and forgot about their Daily Titan Staff daddy, referring to the St. Louis fi lled with what he said was Hen- exhaustion. rapper), while others of us won- nessy and an entourage of men His show looked more like a dered why we had showed up so who were smoking in the back- street performance with a DJ rath- Drinking, smoking, good music, early for what was said to be an 8 ground, Warren G sang all his fa- er than a multi-million dollar pro- half-naked girls shaking their be- p.m. appearance. mous hits and opened the show duction with real dancers as you hinds and a posse of men in the When the show fi nally started up. Giving the crowd tracks they would see at other rap shows. background…no not another MTV a little past 9 p.m., the audience wanted to hear like "I Want it All" As some ladies raised their video, it's a Chingy concert. screamed and hands fl ew. For un- and his '94 hit "Regulate," he ex- hands in hopes of being picked With no set list and no elaborate suspected newbies to the venue, cited many of his fans who waved up to go on stage and "Make That stage show, a drink in one hand and no assigned seating and general their hands up in unison. Ass Talk," as Chingy would put a microphone in the other, Chingy admission meant once the curtain Singing the most recent hit from it, many were questioning the and Warren G lit up the Anaheim opened, you would have to fi ght his group 213 (which includes point of it all. At times the show House of Blues Stage last Friday your way to the front, deal with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dog), looked more like a raunchy, cheap night for a crowd of restless yet the lack of air and plant your feet Groupie Luv, almost everyone in rap video rather than a concert excited hip-hop fans. for dear life. the venue were singing and danc- people had paid to see. When the doors opened at 7 As Warren G came out, screams, ing along with him. As he ended His performances of "Leave Wit p.m., the restless crowd started waving hands and utter respect for his short set of around six or seven Me" (which features R. Kelly on to make their presence known the seasoned rapper roared through songs, the crowd clapped and ev- the album) and the Janet Jackson and chanted in unison "Chingy, the place. eryone looked at each other smil- duet "Don't Worry" brought the Chingy," (as others said they just With nothing more than what ing and pumped up. crowd back into it though and As the curtains on the stage pleased his fans that were there for suddenly closed up again though, the music. the crowd booed and the happi- Trying to score a touch with the ness from Warren G's performance famous rapper or attempting to seemed to quickly fade away like grab one of his few towels thrown the smoke that had fi lled the stage off stage, girls continued to sing to moments earlier. the words of his hits from his fi rst Minutes later, the crowd went album such as "Holidae Inn" and wild again as the lights dimmed "One Call Away" and the 2003 and Mr. Powerballin himself debut single that made Chingy a came out to really start the festivi- household name: "Right Thurr." ties. The show was short and many Chingy looked like he had just were surprised by the amount of stepped out of his CD cover - don- time Chingy actually performed. ning a yellow bandana, baseball The hour and a half show kept hat, and his signature sparkling people waiting around after it was Chingy necklace along with other over and wanting more. blinding bling. Although the show set-up was Singing songs, like "Fall-N," mediocre, the music was decent and 26 's with his signature coun- and to see the rapper up-close try twang, the rapper has made fa- and personal was almost worth the mous, the audience went back into price of admission.

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SALOME’S STARS STYLE SCOUT ARIES (March 21 to July 22) Your sensitive and assess the facts that up. But before you dismiss April 19) Change is still nature helps you deal with have recently emerged to it as unworkable, itʼs worth dominant for Rams and a diffi cult emotional situ- see where they can be used checking out just in case it Designer bags, Ewes, both in the work- ation. Be patient and con- to your advantage. Also, does have some merit after place and their private tinue to show your sincere donʼt hesitate to make all. lives. This is also a good support wherever (and for changes where necessary. AQUARIUS (January time to look at a possible whomever) it is needed. SCORPIO (October 20 to February 18) New relocation if that has been LEO (July 23 to August 23 to November 21) You relationships -- personal a sign of status one of your goals. 22) Youʼre making prog- should begin to experience or work-related -- show TAURUS (April 20 to ress as you move through some support from those mixed signals. Best to as- May 20) Doing things for some unfamiliar territory. who now agree with your sume nothing. Let things others is what you do well. And while there might be point of view. This should play themselves out until But donʼt forget that Bo- a misstep or two along the help counter the remaining you have something sub- vines thrive on the arts, so way, overall youʼre head- objections from die-hard stantive to work with. make some time for your- ing in the right direction. skeptics. PISCES (February 19 self to indulge your pas- Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (No- to March 20) Your ability BY KELLY HICKMAN sion for music and artistic VIRGO (August 23 to vember 22 to December to make needed changes Daily Titan Columnist expressions. September 22) Some good 21) Donʼt let your aim be without causing too much, GEMINI (May 21 to news arrives -- and just in defl ected by trivial matters if any, negative ripple ef- June 20) While the Ro- time to remind you that as you try to resolve a con- fect comes in handy when mantic Twin considers youʼre making progress. fusing situation. Take time dealing with a sensitive where to go for his or her Perhaps things arenʼt mov- to fi nd and thoroughly as- matter either on the job or upcoming vacation, the ing as quickly as youʼd sess the facts before mak- in the family. Practical Twin will start prefer, but theyʼre moving ing any decision. making travel plans now nevertheless. CAPRICORN (Decem- to take advantage of some LIBRA (September 23 ber 22 to January 19) The I have a bag. It s small, cute and made of genuine leather with great bargains. to October 22) This is a possibility of moving to (c) 2005 King Features CANCER (June 21 to good week to step back another location has come Synd., Inc. the letters LV plastered everywhere. Its interior has a red velvety texture and after three years it still smells brand new. My Louis Vuitton bag used to go with me everywhere. I'd bring it to school, work, shopping ventures and usually to nocturnal out- TRIVIATRIVIA ings with friends. Louis and I were inseparable. Like a crazy woman every night I'd tuck it into its original box TEST emblazoned with its name on the exterior only to take it out the By Fifi next morning. Temporarily psychotic, maybe. Rodriguez In late 2003 it seemed almost everyone was seen carrying a designer bag, whether it was Louis, Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Gucci or Prada. It was all the rage. 1. TELEVISION: On TVʼs As I walked through the halls of school I would look at others “M*A*S*H,” what was Radar bags and wonder, Is it real? OʼReillyʼs job? I remember being asked several times if my bag was real to which I would answer yes. And that's what makes me wonder. Why do we live in a society where we're labeled by the labels we 2. ENTERTAINERS: What was the wear? fi rst name of the actor/father of Lynn Why does having a designer bag give a person a sense of status and Vanessa Redgrave? appeal? Only the person who is carrying the bag knows if it s real and how much it costs. 3. SCIENCE: To what do Kirchhoffʼs I have a friend who spent over a grand, (yes, a thousand dollars) Laws apply? on a Balenciaga bag. She spends so much money on designer bags that in fact, the people at Bloomingdale's call her once they've 4. GEOGRAPHY: Vilnius is the received new bags they know she'd love. capital of what country? Apparently you don't have to be Jennifer Lopez to get house calls from lavish department stores. 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the But I also have friends who are just as happy with their cheap imitation bags that look surprisingly close to the real thing. An- classic “Little House on the Prairie”? other friend two years ago went on a trip with her family to China where she came back with an imitation Louis. 6. MUSIC: The composer Tchai- She recalled going into the marketplace with vendors asking, kovsky died and songwriter Cole Do you want a real or fake one? Porter was born in what year? Obviously, all of what they' re offering is fake, but she happily paid for the fake. 7. HISTORY: Who was elected gov- Now, two years later, I unfortunately don't even use my Louis ernor of Louisiana in 1928? anymore. The bag doesn't come out of its box. And I must admit spending hundreds of dollars on a bag and not using it anymore, is 8. MOVIES: Who directed the 1951 a waste of money. It s like buying a car and not driving it. movie “Strangers on a Train”? So, I ve come to the realization that there is nothing wrong with wearing a designer fake. If it makes you feel good about yourself, 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What do then do it. I mean, if you can afford it, more power to you, but if the same you call a group of hens? $700 can be spent on a car payment or college tuition, so be it. Don't get me wrong, I still salivate over designer bags and if the 10. MONEY: What is the basic mon- moment arises and I feel like rewarding myself, I might consider etary unit in Egypt? purchasing another, but for now I tag along with me a metallic hobo bag that resembles a $400 designer original for which I paid Answers a measly $30. 1. Company clerk, 2. Michael, I don' t care if it looks like a knockoff. I'm just happy that once I 3. Electrical circuits, 4. Lithuania eventually get tired of wearing it, I won't have the same guilt I felt 5. Laura Ingalls Wilder, 6. 1893, 7. when I retired my Louis. ANSWER TO CROSSWORD WILL APPEAR Huey Long, 8. Alfred Hitchcock, 9. A brood, IN NEXT WEEK’S FULL EFFECT 10. Piaster Kelly Hickman is a print journalism major. Catch her column every Thursday in Full Effect. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.

Daily Titan February 24, 2005 FULL EFFECT 7 FOOD REVIEW Shabu offers unique dining BY NICK COOPER explained that this was a dif- placed in front of each person the food in the boiling water, Daily Titan Staff ferent concept from the original along with a bowl of steamed swishes it around until it is shabu in Japan, which can run white rice. done (a few seconds for meat, up to $100 a plate. These sauces can be seasoned a few minutes for vegetables), From Genghis Kahn in China He said that when he emi- with Yamasa soy sauce, chili seasons it to taste and then en- to Osaka, Japan and now to Or- grated from Japan 14 years ago, fl akes, green onions, chopped joys it on the plate of rice. ange County, the shabu-shabu he wanted to make it more af- garlic and sweet horseradish. Shabu-Shabu has an amaz- or “hot pot” method of cooking fordable and so he offers lunch- At Shabu, the customer is ingly friendly atmosphere. is offering more diners a deli- es under $20 and dinners rang- given the chance to become the First-time customers are cious way to enjoy their food. ing from $15 to $30. chef, which some fi nd trouble- guided through their meals Shabu-shabu, which liter- This is an excellent deal some and others enjoy because either by Itoyama himself, or ally means “swish, swish,” is a when one considers what that they can easily customize their one of his helpful employees style ofcooking that fi rst came money gets. meals. such as like Heidi Herolde. to Orange County in 1997 After walking into Calif. Next, the customer gets a plate "Itʼs not like a regular res- with the opening of California Shabu-shabu, customers take of vegetables which includes taurant. Everyoneʼs got each Shabu-shabu on the corner of a place at a long bar with pots cabbage, spinach, carrots, noo- otherʼs back and the boss re- Brookhurst St. and Garfi eld St. of boiling water in front of each dles and a choice of meat from ally makes a difference,” Her- in Fountain Valley. seat. beef, chicken, shrimp, mussels, olde said. Taka Itoyama, the owner of The meal is started with an scallops or kobe beef (when it Shabu-Shabuʼs unique expe- the restaurant (and the owner of appetizer of Japanese pickles. is in season). rience, tasty and healthy food the second ever shabu restau- Also, two sauces, one for All of the food is served raw and exceptiona staff make it a rant in Los Angeles County), meat and one for vegetables, are and the customer then puts great place to eat! GABRIEL ALONSO/ Daily Titan Book sheds new light on college BY NICK COOPER Daily Titan Staff and Musical Theater.” about the fi ctional personalities. It is hard to describe the zany Shortly after his father remar- antics of “How I Paid for College,” ries, Edwardʼs “wicked” step- We all have our stories and our but to put it bluntly it is the fl am- mother takes control and ruins his hardships while we search to fi nd boyant ranting of a humor colum- plans to go to Julliard. He has no ourselves. And that is no exception nist turned author. If you take one choice but to steal the money from for Edward Zanni, the 17-year-old defi led Buddha lawn ornament, his father in an elaborate scheme main character of Marc Acitoʼs de- add in a pinch of clergymen im- involving his many conspiratorial but book, “How I Paid for College: personation, a dash of fraud and friends. His search for misappro- A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship, embezzlement, you will have the priated funds brings Edward and ingredients of Acitoʼs novel and his friends to impersonate clergy, the funniest books I have read all establish a false scholarship, and year. nearly blackmail the son of a poli- Edward is a semi-popular kid tician. in his high school. He has an at- Add in the twists and turns of tractive girlfriend, a loud-mouthed some three way relationships and best friend and all the other cliché the nostalgia of some early ʻ80s stuff that high school coming of references and you have “How I age stories include. What sepa- Paid for College.” Acitoʼs color- rates this book from other coming ful and wacky writing style is an of age stories is the humor and enjoyment for a quick easy read unique attitudinal characters that for the busy college student look- retain the warm fuzzy feelings that ing for a fun book to procrastinate make the reader genuinely care over.

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