tf9(tw3mq February 15, 2010 Is anyone actually enjoying all this snow? The countdown to summer begins ASAP. The Independent Student Newspaper of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 78, issue 3 Hits on The Horizon; 10 Albums To Watch in 2010 Nick Hertzberg releases. Tomboy is said to be Argo Staff Writer -Lil Wayne- The Carter IV. much darker and mood driven 2008s biggest overall selling than 2007's Person Pitch, which Even before the start of the artist might be headed behind received critical acclaim. New Year, plotted releases of new bars soon for weapons possession albums for 2010 began to pop-up charges, but he still plans on -Fleet Foxes- TBA. all over the Internet aind various releasing an album later this year. After gaining much attention other sources. As a musician and Wayne just put out Rebirth, his after the 2008 ftill-length debut, devoted music lover since birth, I "rock" album a few weeks ago, this harmony-fi-iendly folk quin­ always make it my business to and it has seen just a sheer fi-ac- tet hope to have a new album out know exactly which of my tion of the sales that his previous the second half of this year. No favorite bands will be releasing records. Only time will tell what plans are set in stone but the new material soon, not just to will be of Weezy. album is said to be, "less poppy, download it (because that is just less upbeat and more groove- wrong and illegal.) -Broken Social Scene- TBA. based," according to singer Within the confines of this This highly influential, Robin Pecknold. article you will find some infor­ Canadian indie rock collective mation on new albums coming hasn't released a full-band album -Circa Survive- TBA. since their groundbreaking 2005 Mixing just wrapped on the out in 2010 that I deemed worthy Photograph courtesy of www.focusmixtapes.com to know about. I understand some Self-titled, but that will change first of February for this astonish­ of my taste might not be for soon. They have been in the stu­ ing progressive-rock band's fol­ everyone- but even if you have dio lately with a host of guest low up to On Letting Go, of appearing in not only Nick and -Minus The Bear- TBA. never heard of any of the bands musicians and will have yet-to-be 2007. Fans have been very Norah's Infinite Playlist, but var­ This Seattle based band whose listed, I hope that you can poten­ titled album out come May. patient for the follow up, the ious commercials and TV shows- instrumental technical abilities tially expand your horizons and band's first on Atlantic Records. this folk-rock band are suiting up are met only by their pop-sensi­ give a listen to some the well- -Panda Bear- Tomboy. According to lead singer and ex- to release their first album since bilities will be putting out their deserving artists. Noah Lennox, a.k.a. Panda Saosin front man, Anthony 2007. They have been testing out first fijll-length since 2007 soon. Who knows, maybe the next Bear- of avant garde artists Green, the wait will be well some of the new songs in live Still imtitled, the album will fea­ Grarnmy' award winner or your Animal Collective will be releas­ worth it. appearances since last year, and ture the single "Into the Mirror," next favorite band is mentioned ing another solo ambient/experi­ hopefiilly this album lands them which is currently available to right in this column. mental album this September. All -Band of Horses- Night past their previous #35 spot on download online. of this on top of AN-CO's tour Rainbows. the Billboard 200. dates and ambiguous album Gaining much popularity after continued on page 5 Time to Celebrate in New Orleans Mike Mesmer Argo Staff Writer In their first Super Bowl appear­ • fey ance in fi-anchise history. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Colts m's,' • ^ 31-17 and earned their first Super Bowl Title. It was a classic battle fi-om the start, but the Saints pulled out on top and it was a complete team effort that grinded out the vic­ tory. Drew Brees had a great game throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns. He was named MVP of the game and tears of joy were going down his face when the inter­ views began. The Super Bowl began with the Attewtiow all students Interest­ Colts taking a 10-0 lead at the end ef the first quarter and the Saints ed in the l^ike Sharing Program.' looked like they were in a bit of Picture courtesy of www.espn.com trouble. They went on to take con­ I trol in the second quarter and get into game skid to end the regular season. They 1 The next bike pickups are scheduled the half down only 10-6. The Saints opened showed that they had what it took to win it the second half with an imexpected onside all. They seemed to step up whenever it to take place this upcoming kick and it had the Colts completely off was needed this postseason and that was guard. The Saints recovered the fumble and really seen in the NFC Championship and Thursday, February 1S, 2010^ from went on to drive down the field and score a also the Super Bowl. The Saints enjoyed a touchdown to take the lead. The game went party when they got back to New Orleans, back and forth from that point, but the which is just the beginning with mardi gras ^:$Opm to 4:00pm Saints seemed to step up on defense when taking place this week as well. it was needed. The play of the Super Bowl Saints coach Sean Payton said all along at the bike shed next to lakeside. was when Tracy Porter intercepted Peyton the Saints would play very aggressively Manning with three minutes left in the throughout the season and that showed in game and ran it in for a touchdown. This some of the play calls made in the postsea­ gave the Saints a comfortable 31-17 lead son. Payton loves trickery and in the end it to reserve a bike email: with the fourth quarter coming to a close. was just what the Saints needed in order to The Saints had a lot of questions coming make it to the top. into the playoffs because of their three recycle&stockton.edu The Vessel of Truth to the Stockton Community Since 7977 XK'^abiityKt^ jtit 31^1' Page 2 -V, »..*«•-'- February 15, 2010 Chief's Corner "Protectingf serving and educating America *s future "Serving the Stockfon Community Since 1971" G-202 The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Chief Glenn Miller known to cause cancer. Some of vascular systems in ways that Pomona, New Jersey 08240 Email: [email protected] these substances cause heart and increase the risk of having a heart iii Phone (609) 652^60 DANGERS FROM lung diseases, and alt of them can attack. Fax (609) 748^565 TOBACCO:SMOKING AND be deadly. 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