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Eric Gets His Panties in a Twist. 19 Veg in Front of the Old Boob Tube with Lisa and Eric. 19 Someone Please Punch Drunk Love! 22 Features Laughing at the Jackass. 24 Sick, Sad World! SEB Bets There’s Nothing You Won’t Do R. ERIC THOMAS edition, entitled, I Bet You Won’t, Wednesday’s show, hosted warmed up by the lively masters Next came the peanut butter Retriever Weekly Staff Writer took the same shape and premise by SEBers Angela Fitzgerald, of ceremony. When Contestant facial, then an act called “Doggie of the college-based cable hit: Brandon Bell, Vicki Wu, and Madie was offered five dollars to Style” where two contestants College students are filthy, wise-cracking hosts offer money- Sabrina Turner, though slightly eat hot peppers, those seated raced to see who could eat a bowl disgusting animals that will do hungry contestants big bucks to tamer than the televised version, heckled the hosts up to ten. Madie of Kibbles and Bits the fastest. anything for money. Anyone who do debasing and disgusting still retained all essential ele- sat down, bravely downed the “This really is school spirit,” argues this point has obviously things in front of a live audience. ments: gross stuff, money and the two veggies, neatly collected her Turner cracked as two guys on all never actually met a college stu- The genius of a “game show” finest young minds the nation’s cash and returned to her perch on fours tore into their huge por- dent. SGA and SEB did their like I Bet You Will is that no mat- educational system has to offer. the steps. Unlike that satiated tions. After a good five minutes, darnedest to reinforce this notion ter how repulsive the stunt—hav- The audience that packed contestant, however, the audience the competition was ruled a draw on Wednesday with a campus ing dog poo thrown at one’s face, both levels of the Cabaret, the was still hungry for big winnings, and gum was quickly distributed. version of the popular MTV licking a plate of one’s own nose stairwell and spilled outside, was, even crazier stunts and, if they show, I Bet You Will. UMBC’s hair—the price is always right. at first reticent but was quickly got lucky, some vomit. see SEGA, page 21 Ajooba: SASA’s Night of Dance, Fashion, and Cultural Attitude LISA HAMMETT gliding walks with attitude, and a Retriever Weekly Staff Writer fashion show. The shimmering outfits adorned the models as Streaming lights, sparkly they swayed down the stage, dis- outfits, and blaring music rang playing the fashion of their cul- inside of the UC Ballroom during ture. the sold out show/dance party, Several different styles of Ajooba, sponsored by the South dance were performed for an Asian Student Association excited crowd. The theme was (SASA). “fusion,” and was achieved Before the main event of through the blending of dance the evening, the dance and fash- styles to techno and rave music. A ion performances, there were blend of classical Indian dance over two hours of a club-style and Garba represented the Indian dance party as people waited in state of Gujarat. There was also a anticipation for the show to Persian dance, which added rave begin. The room was bursting into the mix as the four girls with liveliness for about the whipped out glow sticks and did first hour, after which some a light show. The show also people began to look around, included a variety of hip-hop wondering when the delayed dances. Many of the performers show would begin. Around begin preparation about a month 10:30, a half hour past schedule, ahead of Ajooba, practicing for perfection in maneuvering the Alex Czisny / Retriever Weekly Staff the one-hour show kicked off Skeleton Crew: A party-happy guest enjoys the Halloween fun at ASA’s Nubian with the beat to the Bhangra. steps in dances and walks. Masquerade, which was held in the UC Ballroom on Oct. 31. The event included classical “I enjoyed the show more and modern dance performances with the essence of South Asia, see AJOOBA, page 23 Doing the Monster Mash at Paint it Black RICHARD MCNEY Better Side of Chaos, incorporated her costume into the him on stage. By this time Walls had restrung his bass, Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Compulsive Behavior, Swath, performance by pulling candy and several DJ’s spinning a mix from her basket and throwing it but still had troubles with the On the night before of dance and hip-hop music in into the crowd between songs. tuning of it. Walls worked Halloween, what’s better than a between performances. After the first song, the through the problems and little rock and roll? Organizers The majority, if not all those skeleton bass player had to bor- put on a good show. Just probably had this in mind when who attended either knew the row another bass because one of before starting, Walls they planned Paint it Black, a bands personally or at least had his strings broke. Fortunately, all removed his skeleton mask Halloween-eve rock concert already experienced their music. the bands knew each other and only to reveal a creepier sponsored by the Society of As a result, the costume-clad another bass was donated to the glued on skeleton mask Recording Technology Students. crowd knew what to expect, and skeleton’s misfortune. Better beneath.“You want to see Unfortunately, the turnout was thoroughly enjoyed the perform- Side of Chaos’ set consisted of an something really sick,” said less than impressive with only ances. hour of music, a mix of original Walls, as he ripped off his about 50 people attending the Better Side of Chaos per- material and a cover of Pink’s glued on mask prior to per- soiree held in the University formed their punk rock blend first “Don’t Let Me Get Me,” and a forming his last song of the Center Ballroom. to the sparse crowd gathered in fun version of Eminem’s night. In addition, the band’s While the turnout was a let- front of the stage. The band fea- “Without Me.” drummer, a big man well Christie Richards/ Retriever Weekly Staff down, the people that did show tured little red riding hood on When Compulsive Behavior over six feet tall, was dressed Little Red Rocking Hood: Mandy were treated to a night of candy, lead vocals and rhythm guitar and took the stage, the bass playing as possibly the largest Buttrum, lead singer of Better Side costumes, and loud music for $5. a skeleton on bass. Mandy skeleton, Mike Walls, moved to Playboy bunny of all time. of Chaos, gets her funky groove on The loud music came courtesy of Buttrum, the band’s lead singer, lead vocals, and his band joined see BLACK, page 23 at Paint it Black.