MUSIC: makes listeners warm and fuzzy Full MOVIE: ‘Ring 2’ familiarly eerie, brings back gore from original

FASHION: Style Scout searches through spring break baggage EFFECTTitan Entertainment Guide

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Contents 02 News Briefs-The Buzz 03 Book- Getting by on minimum wage BY NIYAZ PIRANI Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Movies—Disney princess hits ice, Nine Inch Nails fans can get a little “closer” to falls flat With Teeth in the upcoming weeks. The band will be hosting listening parties across the U.S. to launch its 04 Feature—Eclectic tastes savor new album that is scheduled to drop on May 3. Guests indie music stores who preorder the album at the party will receive a limited edition vinyl of “The Hand That Feeds.” Lis- Nine Inc Nails 05 Movies—’Graduate’ ignites tening parties in California will be March 26 in Los late April or early May…Star Wars creator George Angeles at The Music Box and March 30 in San Fran- Lucas has decided to release all six fi lms in 3-D after a classic affair cisco at Slim’s…The Notorious KIM, Lil’ Kim, has “Revenge of the Sith” hits theaters on May 19. A re- ‘Ring 2’, a successful scare been convicted on charges of perjury and conspiracy lease date for the new versions of the fi lms has yet to for lying to investigators after a shooting at New be announced but will be in a galaxy near you soon… 06 Food—Chinese food for cheap York’s Hot 97. The rapper now faces up to 20 years in “The Butterfl y Effect 2” has been given the green prison…In other legal battles, G-Unit’s Young Buck light by New Line Cinema. The sequel, which should 07 Style Scout—Forget the baggage has had his court date postponed until April 18. The be in theaters sometime next year, will be trucker hat- during spring break rapper is under fi re for a stabbing that took place at less, as Ashton Kutcher will not be in the fi lm…“The last year’s Vive Awards…American Idol Fantasia Incredibles” smashed the record books last week to 08 Music—Creativity key on debut Barrino will return to the show that started her career. take the top spot on the DVD charts. The fi lm sold 5 The winner of last year’s competition will perform million copies in one day…“The Ring Three” is in album her new single “Baby Mama” on the show on April the early stages of development by DreamWorks Pic- 6…At the Drive-In will make its return to CD on tures. Director Hideo Nakata may once again take the May 24. The band that disintegrated into Sparta and reigns and produce the prequel for the series. Nakata The Mars Volta will be releasing This Station is Non- previously directed “Ring Zero” in Japan before tak- ON THE COVER: Music lovers Operational. The album will feature rarities, b-sides ing his work stateside…Naomi Watts, her creepy son and live performances from the now defunct El Paso and a girl in a well took the top spot at the box offi ce help support, allow independent band…Hot Hot Heat will be celebrating the release this weekend. “The Ring2” made approximately $36 music stores survive. of Elevator by playing acoustic sets in music stores million and toppled “Robots” and “The Pacifi er” in throughout the country. The band will be making their the process…CD releases for March 29 will be Gue- Los Angeles stop at Amoeba Records on April 7… ro by Beck, The Bravery by The Bravery and Lost T.I. will meet up with Ryan Atwood and Seth Cohen and Found by Will “The Fresh Prince” Smith…DVD while they are on spring break in Miami. The Rub- releases for March 29 will be “After the Sunset,” ber Band Man is currently shooting a pool-side per- “Closer: Superbit Edition” and “Orgazmo: Unrated formance for an episode of The O.C. that will air in Special Edition.” Full Effect FULL EFFECT EDITOR KYM PARSONS

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2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan March 24, 2005 REVIEW ETC Getting by on mimimum wage Disney

BY APRIL MILLER people’s lives, took notes and ferent type of job in each state. and after she had washed all the Daily Titan Staff wrote about her life as a minimum The jobs she found paid about dishes. princess paid worker. Her book, “Nickel minimum wage: waitress, maid Wal-Mart offered her $7 an “Nickel and Dimed” gives a and Dimed,” takes a behind-the- and clerk at Wal-Mart. Her wait- hour. Her job was to stock wom- heartbreaking look at people strug- scenes look at employers paying ress job in Florida paid $2.43 an en’s clothing, get cartloads of gling to fi nd a piece of the Ameri- minimum wage and the people hour, plus tips, which she found is rejected clothes from the fi tting hits ice, can Dream. they hire. legal, as long as tips brought her rooms and return them to their The book opens a window into a When interviewing for a job pay up to minimum wage. proper racks. Here, she was not life many of us never think about— and when asked about her past, Besides serving customers, she allowed to talk to other employ- living day to day not knowing if she said she was a divorced home- controlled the number of butter ees or she could get in trouble for falls fl at we will be able to pay the rent at maker trying to fi nd a job. pats given to customers, assembled time theft. the end of the month or buy meat Given her situation, if she failed salads, swept the fl oor and fi lled Ehrenreich found that people BY LAURA GORDON to go with our dinner. to earn enough money to live on, sugar, salt and pepper containers. keep low paying jobs because it Daily Titan Features Editor Getting her hands dirty was the she knew she had a home to go The maid job in Maine paid is better to know the evils of one best way author Barbara Ehren- back to and could quit the inves- $6.65 an hour. To supplement her job than to step into another job, I want to know who decided reich thought she could determine tigation at any time. However, income, on weekends, she worked which could be worse for a little to put Kim Cattrall in a Disney if a minimum wage worker could real minimum wage workers don’t as a dietary aide in a nursing home, more money. After reading this movie straight off the set of “Sex make ends meet. She went under- have that luxury. Ehrenreich lived where she ate meals for free, after book, you may be a little kinder and the City.” No, seriously, who cover worked long hours, invaded in three states and selected a dif- the residents had fi nished eating and tip a little better. made that decision? In Disney’s latest fl ick, “Ice Princess,” Casey Carlyle (Mi- chelle Trachtenberg) and Tina Harwood (Cattrall) work as a skater-coach duo training for an ice skating championship. In the fi lm, Cattrall’s portrayal of a coach is anything but trophy-wor- thy. Trachtenberg, however, defi - nitely earns the gold for playing a math and science smarty who un- dertakes ice skating for a scholar- ship project. Trachtenberg, who also showed up on the big-screen in “Eurotrip” and worked on the television se- ries “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” proves in the fi lm that she can hold her own as a movie’s main face. True, Trachtenberg is no strang- er to the camera; she did her fi rst movie, “Harriet the Spy,” in 1996. But today, at 19, Trachtenberg steals the screen with her teen beauty and loveable character. Now if only “Ice Princess” was as good as its star. The movie is not interesting enough to entice Cal State Fullerton students. Dis- appointingly, the fi lm doesn’t stray past the expected, and the one as- pect that would draw college stu- dents in – Kim Cattrall – fails to impress. Only in one entertaining scene, when Cattrall’s character argues with Casey’s mom (Joan Cusack), does the audience get to see what Cattrall portrays best: bitchiness with a side of sass. Joan Cusack nails the upset mom persona, especially after the argument scene with Cattrall when she feels the need to defend her daughter. Flashback to a friend’s bitter mom in high school. That scene took me back to the old days and made me laugh out loud. Moviegoers who want to leave the theater feeling warm and fuzzy should see “Ice Princess,” but people seeking a movie that offers more than that should save their cash or go rent another Disney movie (“Ladder 49” anyone?). Step by step, Trachtenberg is moving up in Hollywood, but if Cattrall continues to take on these types of fi lms, maybe she really should have considered that “Sex and the City” movie after all.

Daily Titan March 24, 2005 FULL EFFECT 3 MUSIC FEATURE Eclectic tastes savor indie music stores BY KARI HAMANAKA specialized as how a store’s em- For the Daily Titan ployees categorize music can be the telling mark of a specialty re- When Radiation Records stor- cord store. eowner Nat Hall talks about the Walking into the La Habra Bor- “network,” he is not referring to a ders Books and Music, customers businessperson’s Rolodex of im- will fi nd the music of Agent Or- portant names and phone numbers. ange and Bikini Kill mixed with He is talking about something far Britney Spears and Jessica Simp- more obscure, which is the life- son under the “pop rock” genre. blood of many independently op- To some, this fi ling system is of erated stores throughout Orange little signifi cance. County. However, walk into Bionic Re- “The network can be anything: cords in Fullerton and an Agent underground labels, underground Orange album is under the “punk” distribution, underground press- section, Bikini Kill is in the “indie” ings—everything the corporations section and the music of Spears don’t even know exist,” Hall said and Simpson is nowhere in sight. as he placed stickers on the piles of “Top 40 stuff like Britney Spears new inventory stacked atop a yel- and Ashlee Simpson doesn’t sell low counter. [at Bionic]. We try to specialize in For Hall, his Anaheim record music that’s not carried at Tower store stemmed from his interest or Sam Goody,” Bionic night man- in record collecting and love for ager Shane Oakley said. music. Hall is in various bands, Bionic, like Radiation Records, runs a mail order catalog and label offers music fans an alternative under the name Puke ‘n Vomit and source for buying vinyl or the LAUREN HARGROVE/Daily Titan prints shirts for local bands. works of local bands that a larger Rob M. of Fullerton searches through Bionic Records’ bins of CDs in search of just the right one. So, as he put it, opening a record store may not carry for fear the al- store that housed local, national bum will not sell. sary in June. stores] and the chains is that they expanding inventory is already and imported punk music just “They always have everything Adding to the eclectic feel of do it for the love of it. Everyone growing out of the space Hall made sense. that I’m looking for here. There’s Greene, its staff is made up of tries to make money, but it’s a moved into a little over a year The devotion of those who work just something good about sup- people who are in bands them- question of to what extent you’ll ago. at or own small record stores is porting your local indie store,” selves. do it for,” said Toole, who works Bondage pants hang from the what separates large music retailers Bionic customer Paul Betancourt Hale, who plays the guitar for for Machine, a goth-industrial club walls. A stack of posters leans from smaller shops. Something as said. Kelly Osbourne, said being in in Huntington Beach. against the counter. Some might While some argue that small a decent band is part of what it “When you’re content with call the store cluttered; it does stores offer cheaper prices, chain takes to work at Greene. store sales, you lose touch with not have the fancy display bins stores are becoming competi- However, like his counterparts the scene so you’re not keeping or signs behind plastic cases that tive. For example, Borders sells at other small record stores, a up with the new bands. You’ve got can be found in larger music Rancid’s “…And Out Come the love for music rather than money to know what’s going on with the stores. Wolves” for $11.99 while Bionic is what it takes to work at such kids. You don’t just stop selling “The corporate world is tak- sells the album for $12.99. shops. stuff just because a trend stops,” ing over,” Hall said, as he leaned “Loyal music fans will still shop “The money’s going back into said Hall, as he helped a customer back on a stool, “but as long as here. Our biggest fear is people not the music,” Hale said. “You don’t with questions about a silver-plat- those people [in the network] being interested in the music any- open an indie store to make mon- ed, bullet belt. continue to distribute, the net- more,” Oakley said. ey. I’d defi nitely rather shop at a As fanzines and fl iers advertis- work will continue; it will never Jeff Hale, of Greene Records small business just because I know ing local bands and shows are to stop. It’s the independent store’s shares Oakley’s optimism; Greene where the money’s coming from.” the left of the doorway, looking job to buy those records so that will celebrate its 10-year anniver- “The difference between [indie around Radiation, the store’s ever- the network will survive.”

4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan March 24, 2005 REVIEW MOVIE Flashback Favorite ‘Graduate’ ignites a classic affair BY NOURA AL ANBAR Robinson (Murray Hamilton), Daily Titan Staff Benjamin takes Elaine out for the night and realizes his love As a timeless refl ection of af- for the young and vibrant Miss fl uent and aristocratic society, Robinson. When Elaine fi nds the 1967 fi lm, “The Graduate,” out from her mother a warped starring Dustin Hoffman, takes version of their dirty secret, she you through the story of a con- escapes to graduate school to fused young man growing into forget about Benjamin. an adult. Heartbroken, Benjamin drives Based on a novel by Charles in circles in hopes of fi nding his Webb, it is a brilliant tale of a lover and marrying her despite world fi lled with fast cars, hot Mrs. Robinson’s threats. girls and cocktails. The humor- Benjamin fi nally fi nds the ous and fascinating fi lm tech- location of the wedding and in Dreamworks niques helped launch Dustin screams awaits his lover’s re- Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) tries to protect her son Aidan (David Dorfman from the vengeful Samara in Hoffman’s career and shape an ply. entire generation. The uniquely funny classic DreamWorks Pictures’ horror thriller “The Ring 2.” The movie features a young with its awkward form of sat- graduate named Benjamin Brad- ire has humored generations for dock (Hoffman) who struggles more than 30 years. ‘Ring 2’, a successful scare to fi nd himself and what he val- The confused young boy in ues most in life. “The Graduate” represents the BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU Nevertheless, “Ring 2” is a fan- Aidan (Dorfman) moving away He is swept into a fi ery affair confused, anxious and experi- For the Titan tastic scary story to indulge in for from Seattle to the small coastal involving a family friend by the mental attitude some people ex- the chilling fi nale of the story of town of Astoria, Ore. for a fresh name of Mrs. Robinson (Anne hibit on the road to adulthood. “No one could escape the power Samara’s life. start. Bancroft). The movie took its audience of the ring.” Rachel Keller thought Horror-fl ick icon Sissy Spacek Too soon after their arrival, The affair soon turns sour through the eyes of a young boy it was over, but little did she know and Simon Baker add to the al- Rachel discovers a few peculiar after Benjamin is introduced walking the road to manhood, that the worst horror was yet to ready talented cast of Naomi clues about how a local young to Mrs. Robinson’s daughter love and self-discovery. come. Watts, young David Dorfman and teen’s death in front of his tele- Elaine (Katharine Ross). Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. DreamWorks’ “Ring 2” fright- the wicked one herself, Daveigh vision very closely resembles Out of jealousy, Mrs. Robin- Robinson” continues to be a ened numerous audiences this past Chase. her own haunting experiences of son threatens to reveal their af- classic hit coupled to the excep- weekend with its familiar eerie Although the plot is quite in- the young girl in the well. fair to her husband and daugh- tional movie that was meant to television fuzz effects, an in-depth telligent and unique in its own She does the only thing she ter. After being forced by his portray the changing American look into Samara’s well, a shock- perspective of horror, director should not do: she burns the parents, and pressured by Mr. values, “The Graduate.” ing reindeer scene, more grotesque Hideo Nakata’s (also director tape. deaths and a large identity crisis of the original Japanese film Shortly afterward, Aidan be- transforming good into pure evil. “Ringu”) filming techniques as- gins to adopt bizarre tempera- But in truth, it does not quite sume more of a Japanese artis- ments and unexplainable symp- compare to the imaginative and tic point of view rather than the toms that can only be Samara’s fearful quality of the fi rst fl ick. American version we all know way of telling Rachel she wants For example, there is only one and fear. to live again, and that she has introductory scene involving the In short, “Ring 2” was confus- chosen Aidan’s body for her well-known nightmarish video ing and a bit choppy at times, but merciless commands. that kills within seven days. not bad for Nakata’s American It’s up to Rachel to save the The rest of the fi lm follows an film debut. day (again) and to see if it is tru- entirely new path of family trauma, The film takes place just six ly possible to stop Samara from adoption, possibilities of abuse short months after the tragic returning from beyond the grave and Samara’s early background. consequences of Samara’s tape, once and for all. Any further discussion of the tape with investigative reporter Ra- Though Watts gives yet another is nonexistent to the audience. chel Keller (Watts) and her son excellent performance as the - tional mother/reporter, it’s Dorf- man who shines in the fi lm with his ability to transform from one character to another in the blink of an eye, and talented Spacek who sets the stage for a night of uncan- ny coincidence and terror. “Ring 2” is guaranteed to scare the hell out of you with its new eye-popping action, shocking twists, jittery jumping scenes, loud music and the classic favorite: Sa- mara climbing out of her well to get you. (A side note: Her climbing techniques may leave you wishing to have a nightlight in your room for the next two weeks). “Ring 2” is a great source of fun for any day of the week, perhaps better to be seen in broad daylight by some, but overall, it is a great sequel of electrifying spookiness and much intelligence.

Daily Titan March 24, 2005 FULL EFFECT 5 FOOD REVIEW Chinese food for cheap BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU style dinners is available for people chow mein, brown fried rice and For the Daily Titan to try, such as time-honored soups, topped off with crunchy fortune appetizers and entrees personally cookies and tasty almond cookies Wing’s Chinese Restaurant is chosen by the chef, with the op- for dessert. the perfect setting for people an- tion of vegetarian dishes for those Along with dinner specialties, ticipating a romantic date, fam- wanting to avoid meat. Wing’s offers a lunch menu with ily dinner or relaxing meal with One of the family style dinners enjoyable mini-meals resem- affordable prices and excellent (and a special recommendation of bling the family-style, including food. mine), designed for two people the Business Person’s Special for For the past 29 years Wing’s has at $8.25 per person, is called the $5.29 a piece and the Wing-Ding represented the true classicism of Phoenix, which provides a vari- Lunch Works platter for a one-per- an authentic delectable meal in a ety of different foods for a small son feast. peaceful atmosphere. price. Wing’s atmosphere is truly Wing’s is obtainable to any- Included in the Phoenix meal lovely with its variety of cultural one, whether they are anticipating are an endless supply of tea, fan- Chinese foods produced by im- a quick bite in the afternoon or a tastic egg fl ower soup, a plateful of peccable chefs, service by friend- nourishing nighttime feast. egg rolls, Bar-B-Q ribs and fried ly waiters and adorable Chinese Wing’s offers a wide array of wonton appetizers. decoration to gaze at while eat- entrees, from moo shu pork and The Phoenix dinner consists ing. Mongolian beef to pineapple of three full platters piled with It’s a wonderful place to kick chicken and barbeque roast duck. yummy sweet and sour pork (my back and pig out, all for the under Gabriel Alonso A large assortment of family- personal favorite), great chicken $10.

El Pus leaves some listeners craving more

BY KRISTINA RIDENOUR “Monday Morning” and “Suburb Daily Titan Staff Thuggin.” The fi rst song fi ts the mold of a The rock-rap outfi t of El Pus party anthem, while the latter song didn’t know that on one fateful shares the band’s dislike for peo- day an act of thievery of its sam- ple who try to be something they pler would ultimately change the are not. fate of the band’s sound. Switching it up on “Days of the The sound that manifested it- BK’s (I Remember),” the band self in this fi ve-piece band is like reminisces about its childhoods something you have heard before, where “British Knights and neigh- but has been mixed up and blended borhood fi ghts” were what they into a whole new punk/rap hybrid. knew and “summer nights, it all El Pus is a band that does not fi t felt right” was their mantra. into a mold, and with its new CD This song shows the diverse Hoodlum Rock: Vol.1, they com- style of the band, bringing it down bine their mentors of N.W.A and a notch into more melodic tunes. Led Zeppelin. El Pus has been around since The band’s infl uences have the late ‘90s, but is just now helped this eclectic band fuse rap showing its capacity to get out and rock seamlessly. there in the mainstream, with The 13 songs in the collection the band being shown on MTV/ have a strong energy and good MTV2’s Advance Warning spe- hooks that get you singing along cial in April. even if you can’t rap. The rap/rock genre has had The party vibe that is echoed short-lived popularity in the past, on the majority of tracks, gives a with bands such as Korn and Cy- sense of how captivating the band press Hill, but El Pus seems to would be playing live. have a fresh outlook on the scene Two songs that capture this and they therefore should not be live, raw energy are showcased on overlooked.

6 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan March 24, 2005 FASHION PITSTOP

SALOME’S STARS STYLE SCOUT ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An you Leos and Leonas in your best light. your friends, get everyone to set things unexpected problem should be handled A new hairdo and some fashionable new straight and make a fresh start. as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t clothes can help put a fresh glow on your CAPRICORN (December 22 to Janu- cause too much of a delay. Someone who image. ary 19) Although you like things done Forget the baggage knows what you’re facing could provide VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) your way, this is a good time to listen to needed advice. Some stormy, emotional weather can ideas from others. You might even fi nd TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An blow up in the workplace when an irate yourself agreeing with one or more of during spring break unsettling situation seems to be taking co-worker has strong words for you. But their suggestions. forever to be resolved. Fortunately, your if you believe right is on your side, you’ll AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- Bovine aptitude for patience is strong this be able to ride it out. ary 18) Aspects favor positive action to BY KELLY HICKMAN week, so you’ll be more than able to wait LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) reclaim your ideas from someone who Daily Titan Columnist it out. Creating more balance in your life is es- might want the glory without doing any GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking pecially important now so that you’re not of the work. Expect to fi nd many people If I’ve learned anything from a stand against an uncalled-for situation distracted when you get into projects that rallying to support you. my travels, it’s that I pack way involving a friend or co-worker isn’t easy, will make demands on both your physical PISCES (February 19 to March 20) too much. but somehow you’ll rise to the challenge and mental energies. You might feel uneasy about taking that I’m betting most of you are and do it. Rely on advice from someone SCORPIO (October 23 to November step forward at work or in your private like me, and tend to pack a you trust. 21) As much as you enjoy being right life. But who knows better than you that month’s worth of clothing for CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There when others are not, show your generous while treading water keeps you afl oat, it a fi ve-night stay. are still some questions on all sides that side by offering to use what you know to doesn’t get you anywhere. The buzz kill for any long-distance traveler is over-packing need to be dealt with in order to allow everyone’s benefi t. This way, you gain and then lugging around heavy luggage while waiting an hour or hurt feelings to heal. Get your workplace admirers and avoid resentment. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way two for the plane to start boarding. tasks done early so that you can devote SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to De- of creating positive attitudes and making On spring break, the last thing on your mind is carrying all that more time to loved ones. cember 21) This is a good week for the people feel good about themselves. baggage; the following is a list of the real essentials (aside from LEO (July 23 to August 22) Consider Archer to aim at healing relationships. the day and night outfi ts, make-up, shampoo/conditioner, tooth- a new spring makeover that will show all Whether it’s at home, at work or among (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. brush and toothpaste and of course, plenty of underwear) for that week-long getaway. Sunscreen— Most spring break travelers forget to bring sun- TRIVIA TEST screen. It’s one of the most essential items you need in order to By Fifi Rodriquez avoid the sun’s harmful rays (the skin cancer risks you’re taking by not wearing sunscreen is defi nitely a NO). For destinations 1. U.S. STATES: Which with defi nite insect issues, I also recommend bringing sunscreen with insect repellant (sunburns and mosquito bites will ruin your state’s nickname is the “Sil- vacation!) ver State”? 2. THEATER: When did Bathing suits—I always bring three bikinis. I think fi ve is pushing it. All you really need are three varied suits: a basic, a the play “The Odd Couple” fun print and a sexy suit with embellishments and/or animal print debut on Broadway? (which is so hot right now). 3. LANGUAGE: What is a Same goes for guys, just bring three pairs of board shorts. Un- sirocco? less you’re an exhibitionist, STAY AWAY from all-white board shorts. But if you must insist, make sure the short is double- 4. HISTORY: How did lined. American patriot Nathan Hale die? Sunglasses—Try to bring one pair, but if you’re a true partier bring a back-up because you just might lose that one pair (trust 5. GENERAL KNOWL- me, you will). Avoid bringing your expensive designer shades; EDGE: What is viticulture? one of the worst feelings in the world is realizing your pair of 6. MYTHOLOGY: Accord- fairly new Coco Chanel’s has sunk to the bottom of the river ing the Greek myth, who bed. was the blind soothsayer of Flip Flops— All you need is the one pair that will go with all Thebes? of your outfi ts. 7. GEOGRAPHY: The Camera—To capture all of your spring break moments, bring Dolomite Mountains are a a camera. If you’re going on a beach vacation, bring a disposable part of which larger chain? or better yet, a waterproof disposable. 8. U.S. CITIES: In which Bringing your $500 Canon to a beach vacation only runs the risk of losing it, breaking it or getting it stolen. city would one fi nd the Ver- razano-Narrows bridge? ID— Sometimes packers get so excited they forget to pack 9. MEDIA: In which de- their IDs and/or passports. Lugging around heavy luggage is one thing, but missing your fl ight because you left your passport at cade was the fi rst “TV Guide” home is another. Don’t forget to bring these as well as enough magazine published? cash. 10. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Billy The Extras— My beach vacation bag isn’t complete without a sarong or two. The sarong is a pivotal piece; you can wrap it

Budd”? 10. Herman Melville Herman 10. around as a skirt, use it as a shawl, beach blanket, or if you’re re-

9. 1950s 9. ally crafty: tie it into a sexy halter or dress. Answer’s to this York New 8. Also bring one beach towel; some hotels charge a few dollars to rent theirs which resemble hideous oversized bath towels. Bet-

7. Alps 7. ter to bring yours with the fun colors and prints. week’s puzzle Tiresias 6.

For all the sun-worshippers don’t hesitate to bring along a hat.

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will appear in Hanging 4. Advil, for the hangover and headache pains and Midol, for the

3. Warm wind Warm 3. (ahem) other pains!

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Daily Titan March 24, 2005 FULL EFFECT 7 MUSIC REVIEW Creativity key Mae warms hearts with ‘’ on debut album BY BRIAN TAYLOR “We’re So Far Away” is a beautiful Daily Titan Staff ballad to which Giminez is accom- BY KRISTINA RIDENOUR panied by only keyboardist Rob Daily Titan Staff lanta, as does Outkast, which If you’re looking for a CD fi lled Sweitzer. Two tracks later you’ll might bring some comparisons with trunk-rattling bass and lyrics be tapping your foot along to the of the two. about cash, guns and ho’s, go buy rhythm of “Suspension.” The rock-rap outfit of El Pus While they both skew the one of the latest releases from the Mae’s ability to switch tempos didn’t know that on one fate- normal hip-hop mentality with The first song fits the mold G-Unit camp, because this one’s makes The Everglow a very enjoy- ful day an act of thievery of their music, they are not one of a party anthem, while the not for you. able experience. their sampler would ultimately latter song shares the band’s But if you’ve ever been in love But the amiable stories told over change the fate of the band’s “ dislike for people who try to be and experienced the emotional the top of the musical composi- sound. something they are not. highs and lows that go hand-in- tions are even more impressive. The sound that manifested The party vibe Switching it up on “Days hand, then do yourself a favor and One listen through the album itself in this 5-piece band is thatthat iiss eechoedchoed of the BK’s (I Remember).” bask in the warmth that is the The and you’ll fi nd at least one track like something you have heard on the majority the band reminisces about Everglow by Mae. that describes a familiar relation- before, but has been mixed up ofof ttracksracks ggivesives their childhoods where “Brit- Writing songs about romance’s ship scenario. and blended into a whole new a ssenseense ofof howhow ish Knights and neighborhood failures and triumphs are nothing “Someone Else’s Arms” is an punk/ rap hybrid. captivating the fights” were what they knew revolutionary to the music world. anthem for every hopeless roman- Once El Pus’ sampler was bandband wouldwould bebe and “summer nights, it all felt But the Virginia-based group has tic longing to wake up next to a stolen, they decided to use playing live. right” was their mantra. composed more than simply an companion. their musical skills to their This song shows the diverse hour of wasteless notes, chords Some might call it indie or emo advantage and jammed with style of the band, bringing it and lyrics commonly found in but Mae defi nes its musical style instruments in their Virgin Re- down a notch into more me- today’s sound-alike, look-alike era as melodic, energetic rock that is cords debut. ” lodic tunes. of made-for-MTV music. a melding of its childhood favor- El Pus is a band that does not El Pus have been around Everything about the album has ites U2, and Depeche fit into a mold and with their and the same. since the late ‘90s, but is just been carefully planned out, form- Mode. new CD, Hoodlum Rock: Vol.1, El Pus is much more rock- now showing their capacity to ing a melodic journey through the It’s been two years and almost they combined their mentors of driven and would be more at get out there in the mainstream, fairytale land of The Everglow. 70,000 albums sold since their N.W.A and Led Zeppelin. place on KROQ than on Power with the band being shown on Constructed similar to a chil- debut album Destination: Beauti- The band’s influences helped 106. MTV/MTV2’s Advance Warn- dren’s read-a-long book, the CD ful. But The Everglow is worth the this eclectic band fuse rap and The party vibe that is echoed ing special in April. opens with a prologue and fi nishes wait and won’t disappoint those rock seamlessly. on the majority of tracks gives The rap/rock genre has had with epilogue that are of ingenious who already enjoy bands such as The 13 songs in the collec- a sense of how captivating the short-lived popularity in the creativity. Dashboard Confessional or The tion have a strong energy and band would be playing live. past, with bands such as Korn The 13 tracks in between are Ataris. good hooks that get you sing- Two songs that capture this and Cypress Hill, but El Pus guided by the soothing voice of There’s no sophomore jinx for ing along (even if you can’t live, raw energy are showcased seems to have a fresh outlook singer Dave Giminez. the fellas from Virginia Beach, rap). on “Monday Morning” and on the scene and they therefore Mae’s sound is nearly impos- look for The Everglow to start The band comes from At- “Suburb Thuggin.” should not be overlooked. sible to categorize. The lead track, turning heads March 29.

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