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Arts & Life Editors Nicole Lopez-Isa Arts & Life Michelle D’Souza Whitney Houston: Life and death Download

BY Shannon gioello six other albums and three movie of the Staff Writer soundtracks, all of which have dia- mond, multi-platinum, platinum or Week Last week, the world lost one gold certifications. As for her sin- of the greatest voices it has ever gles, she is the only artist to chart known. Singer, artist, actress, pro- seven consecutive number ones in ducer and model Whitney Hous- the Billboard Hot 100. “Beekeeper’s ton was found dead in her Bev- Houston’s acting career began erly Hills hotel suite Saturday. The in the ‘90s, when she starred in the Daughter” cause of her death is still unknown film “The Bodyguard.” Although it and the tragedy has elicited doz- recieved mixed reviews, the movie ens of statements and tributes, in- still grossed a significant amount by cluding one performed by Jennifer at the box office. Around that time, Hudson at the Grammys Sunday, she also dated R&B singer Bobby The All- extolling the fallen star’s career Brown. They eventually married achievements and passionate out- and had a child, a daughter named American Rejects look on life. Bobbi. The couple would later di- vorce in 2007. Whitney Houston was born Three years after their last During her lifetime, Whitney Aug. 9, 1963 in Newark, N.J., to release, the Oklahoma natives Houston was given a staggering Army serviceman and entertain- responsible for top 40 hits such total of 415 awards, the most no- ment executive John Russell Hous- as “Move Along” and “Gives You table being two Emmy awards, ton, Jr., and Grammy-winning Hell” finally began gearing up six Grammy awards and thirty gospel/soul singer Cissy Houston. to unleash their fourth studio Billboard Music awards. She was Houston began her journey to album: “Kids in the Street.” called the “Queen of Pop” and fame by following in her mother’s The All-American Rejects broke down barriers for black fe- footsteps and singing with her has released a preview song male artists in the music world. church’s choir. Eventually, she was from the album, now available Countless artists, including Be- made a soloist. Houston would on iTunes, called “Beekeeper’s yoncé, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hud- also emulate her mother by per- Daughter.” The song is similar son and Leona Lewis have singled forming in various nightclubs and to the Rejects’ past contribu- her out as one of their biggest in- occasionally performing with her. tions to the musical world; it spirations. Houston’s career really began has a catchy pop and old rock myspace photo Although she is gone, her influ- when she recorded backing vocals ‘n’ roll sound, represented in WHITNEY HOUSTON was the only artist to chart seven consec- ence and talent will be fondly re- on songs such as “Life’s a Party” by the guitar solo, and a cheerful utive number ones in the Billboard Hot 100. membered long after her death. In Michael Zager Band and “I’m Ev- “la da da da da” thrown in for ery Woman” by Chaka Khan. She the words of yet another great art- good measure. The song is sure and featured in fashion spreads in spent the early ‘80s working as a tled debut album in 1985, which ist, Mariah Carey, “[Whitney Hous- to create an anticipatory buzz cosmopolitan and Glamour. fashion model and was the first reached number three on the ton] will never be forgotten as one for the official release, which is Her first taste of fame came woman of color to be placed on U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Through- of the greatest voices to ever grace scheduled for March 26. the cover of Seventeen magazine when she released her self-ti- out her career, Houston released the earth.”

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“The Vow” lures 244 students to midnight showing

Working together with all the to the list of participants. by nicole Lopez-isa RA’s was so fun. The residents “I could only offer her 34 seats Arts & Life Editor were so thankful, which made on one of our five school buses at- the work all the more worth it,” tending the event, but Fizzano said. she quickly was able to fill all Valentine’s Day came a little When she thought about put- 34,” Fizzano said. early to residents of Gannon, La- ting a program together for “The “It was crazy; we had practical- vis, McCormick, Hannan, Nevils Vow,” Fizzano had no idea it would ly the whole theater to ourselves,” and Redington Halls. At approxi- gain such widespread popularity. Jennie Hofmann, a McCormick mately 11:15 p.m. last Thursday “I decided to inquire about the RA, said. night, five school buses came to program after a few of my resi- Having a theater to yourself the Linden Circle to pick up 210 dents showed interest in seeing is equivalent to having a house freshman, 34 sophomores, 1 pro- the movie. I spoke to a few RAs to yourself for a weekend: chaos. fessional staff member and, sur- in my region [Region 1] and they Many females in attendance inev- prisingly, three boyfriends. were all excited. I then attached itably screamed every time Chan- The exodus was, of course, to with Region 2 through Melissa ning Tatum graced the screen. see the much-hyped movie, “The Hannen, an RA in another Fresh- The movie itself, however, was the aquinas photo/peter portanova Vow,” starring Rachel McAdams man region,” Fizzano said. “Our not as exciting as the trip to the THE FACES behind “The Vow” program (L-R): Chandel Rispin and Channing Tatum. The movie number skyrocketed…the inter- Dickson City Great Escape The- (RA), Jessica Lloyd (RA), Jennie Hofmann (RA), Allegra Indeli- premiered that night at midnight, est level was out the roof. I was ater. cato (RA), Camille Velasco (RA), Alicia Garbade (RA), Daniella and excitement filled the Scran- so excited about the interest and “I thought the movie was ‘cute,’ Cataldo (RA), Melissa Hannen (RA), Liz Ali (AC), Amy Fizzano (RA) and Moira McGinn (RA). ton air. success,” Fizzano said. but it did not live up to my expec- “This truly was one of the most Shortly thereafter, Jessica tations, and it was a bit predict- wanting to see more,” Hofmann dence Life program at The Univer- fun things I have done in the RA Lloyd, a Nevils RA, hopped on able. I had in my mind that it was said. sity. Congratulations to Amy and job,” Amy Fizzano, the RA master- board. Kathryn Rigby, an RA in going to be ‘Notebook-worthy’ All in all, this was perhaps the all the RAs involved who made mind behind the event, said. Redington, added 34 sophomores and it was not. The ending left me largest and most successful Resi- Feb. 9 a night to remember. Campus Comment: Where do you want to live next year?

“Any on-campus apartment.” “The new apartments.” “In a van down by the river.” “Pilarz Hall, corner window, “Pilarz Hall, corner window, with my friend Colleen.” with my friend Emily.”

Caroline Dress Dan Herrick Tom Foti Emily Gianelli Colleen Bennett Sophomore, Willow Grove Sophomore, Lehman Sophomore, Springfield Sophomore, Wyckoff, N.J. Junior, Monroe, N.Y.