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There are plenty ASSISTANT the thing with that one of ways to findhappi - BILL RHEIN Irish car bombs, that parks. The famous guy/girl? I thought you'd relationship would be quote about these ness and gratification, COPY EDITOR never live that down! based on the grounds of amusement parks is and Disneyland is cer- TIFFANIE HOANG Now, if only I knew an actual story sex and alcohol. And wouldn't that that they are the "happiest place tainly one ofthem . It is not a matter of LAYOUT EDITOR of how much fun you had so we can just be a fun and fulfilling story to (Mi Earth." materialism and self-indulgence, the RUDYMARTINEZ talk about it, feel free to Facebook tell your friends and family when This is a pretty bold statement important part is to go with friends me. So hopefully whatever you did and families and make memories in DISTRIBUTION MANAGER you get back? "Oh so how did you Waiting in line for The Holly- BILL RHEIN in Cabo, Mexico, Cancun, Palm two meet?" To which to reply, .. wood Tower Hotel ride, I won- aplace where one can do things that Springs, or Temecula (yeah Temec- well, I was enamored by his/her dered if this was true. The parks are impossible anywhere else. BUSINESS MANAGER & ula, that place is crazy!), hopefully SALES REPRESENTATIVE ability to do a keg stand, can you are really clean, and there's rides, Not wanting to sound like a cheesy KRISTINA LAWLER you did it safely and responsibly. imagine that? 128 seconds! Even shows, characters, and I cannot film line, I findi t hard to express the [email protected] So, now that school is back in ses- grandpa can't do that!" think of anywhere on Earth I idea that the happiest place I find sion after a much needed vacation, ADVISOR But you never know, some rela- would rather be. is with loved ones. By innocently JOAN ANDERSON it is time to get back in the groove tionships start on a non-normative Then I wondered if Disney- believing in the magic of Disney, of pencils, book, and teacher's dirty basis and there's no telling how a land is the pinnacle of happiness. there is infinite fun to be had. SENIOR STAFF WRITERS looks (especially if you come to BILL RHEIN relationship can turn out. Just make Considering the park's claim, I I cannot prove or disprove that it SANDRA CHALMERS class hung-over, and that's just not sure you take into account certain pondered if the park or the people is the happiest place, but Disneyland BEN ROFEEE fun either way, so don't do it). factors that can hinder this, like are happy and what is an incredible place to be. Ticket JONATHAN THOMPSON But I digress, this is a sex and distance and part habits. You need defines happi- prices are high, but with a good atti- STAFF WRITERS relationship column, so let's talk someone that is faithful and willing ness. tude and KEVIN CHATHAM about that aspect of spring break. to take the time to make it work. All of a sudden willing- IVAN GARCIA EBON I HARVEY Hopefully you didn't go to a spring Now, let's talk about the sex (yes, I was caught up ness to MATT LEWIS break party spot looking for spring you heard right). There's always the in seri- o u s h a v e GABI MARTINEZ break love. Chances are it'll turn out possibility that things could happen fun, one JAMES SEBRING CONSUELO MARTINEZ as bad as that Kelly Clarkson movie when out in a social situation where can get his JAZMINE LIRA when she was first starting out, people are drinking and losing any orhermoneys BLAINE H. MÖGIL yeah, you remember which one I'm inhibitions. Whether intended or worth. Being CARTOONISTS talking about, the one with Justin not, sexual encounters happen, so there wim friends, JASON GANAVARIS Whatshisface. Well, who cares, the better to be prepared if you intend family, and loved ROBERT KNAUF point is that that movie was terrible for them. And if you don't, you casual, ones is what (see how I made that connection?). know that you have the resources school-free makes All opinions and letters to the Finding love or simply a legitimate to stay safe in light of the situa- day. Happiness is editor, published in The Pride, relationship at a spring break party tion. Make sure to visit the Student so arbitrary that represent the c^plmcms of the location might not work due to its Health & Counseling Center for any it is difficult to author, and do not necessar- basis. Everyone is in Cancun or questions you may have, stay safe & make an argu- ily represent the views of The wherever to party, drink, and have get tested, and prepare yourself with ment Disneyland Pride, or of California St^e Uni- fun. Usually, creating an emotional a plethora of condoms, dental dams, is an escape from ries and veisity San Marcos. Unsigned connection isn't the first thing on and other contraceptive choices. reality; otherwise magic. editorials represent the majority opinion of Hie Pride editorial boajrd,;;;¡¡¡I gj ¡jjIH-1Sjf§§ I J Inaugural Easter planning committee meeting Letters to the editor should include an address, telephone BY BLAINE H. MOGIL cocker. Responding, the verbally the other. It seemed that the whole them bright and cheery." number, e-mail and identifi- Pride Staff Writer assaulted elder yelled back, "Well meeting was falling to pieces. The group, being tired and cation* Letters may be edited you're no spring chicken either!" Just then, an up and coming hungry came to agreement with for grammar and length. It was a quiet Tuesday in Feb- Who would have thought? advertising executive named everything David proposed and Letters should be under 300 ruary a few years after the cru- The yelling stopped. A spring David jumped up on a table in the so Easter was born and agreed words and submitted via elec- cifixion and resurrection of Jesus chicken! Now we're on to some- center of the group and shouted, that the chicken should be axed, tronic mail to pride@csusm. Christ in 33 A.D. when the meet- thing. Other elders stood in pro- "Stop!" He then proceeded to roasted and eaten. edu, rather than to the indi- ing took place. Good planning was test and wanted to axe the chicken pull out an easel and some papy- Years later, during Easter vidual editors. It is the policy crucial because Easter was being idea. "Chickens aren't cute," they rus and began , to sketch out a celebrations, the kids became of The Pride not to print anony- developed to celebrate the life of proclaimed, "and what kid could complete marketing plan. He was enthralled with the chicken/egg mous letters. Jesus. Easter also needed to incor- relate to a chicken mascot?" In a man possessed. debate, the elders not so much. Display and classified adver- porate traditional spring celebra- the meantime, two of the wiser He recapped the main ceremo- After all, you can only hear "How tising in The Pride should not tions of the day to make the cele- elders began their own side dis- nial points on papyrus (this later come?" so many times. I be construed as the endorse- bration accessible to more people. cussion about which came first became known as a "papyrus So began the tradition of hiding [ ment or investigation of com- A handful of elder event planners the chicken or the egg. point" presentation). the eggs. The elders knew that by •mercial enterprises or ventures. gathered to create this celebration The kids needed something to "First," he declared, "the hiding the eggs, this would get for generations to come. •The Pride reserves the right to I represent the renewal of spring, bunny is the official Easter the kinder out of their hair for a ("reject any advertising. This meeting had gone on something cute, something fer- mascot, and also, the egg stays while and allow them some much The Pride is published weekly I for several days and the elders tile, something fuzzy and cuddly. just not as a mascot. Bunnies will needed Easter rest. onTuesdays during the academic agreed upon the major issues. "Perhaps we should use the be the mascot because they are Postscript: The strangest tradi- yearDistribution includes all of Overtired and worn out from standard bearer of fertility, the cute, cuddly, and best represent tion, which followed much later, CSUSM campus. days of intense negotiations, the bunny," declared one elder. After fertility because they breed like, is the idea that the Easter Bunny elders were trying to tie up a few all, who can argue against bun- well, bunnies. The kids will love would actually deliver the Easter ThePride loose ends and find a way to get nies? A quiet swell of conversa- it. The egg stays not so much for eggs and candies to all the chil- Cal State San Marcos the children involved. tion swept through the group. It 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road the kids, but as a conversation dren on the night before Easter. It was clear that the children became clear that the bunny pro- San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 starter. 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BY EBONI HARVEY able and tested on alcohol and drinker must recognize the differ- Pride Staff Writer drinking. ence between alcohol abuse and Alcohol can be a bittersweet alcoholism. SAMHSA says that If you are having more than topic of discussion. It can be a there is a clear difference between one drink five days a week, then great addition, or an avoidable the two. Alcoholism is "alcohol you really cannot complain about necessity for social gatherings. dependence syndrome." Sufferers being broke. Perhaps you do not However, no one has been cen- crave it. They lose control of their drink as frequently as that, but sored from the terrible conse- alcohol intake and often develop even just drinking twice a week quences due to someone's lack a physical dependence and an will leave, at least, a $200 void in of responsibility when throwing increase in tolerance. On the other your bank account annually. How back cold ones or curing Monday hand, when alcohol causes some- is that for some alcohol awareness blues with margaritas. one to fail in fulfilling responsi- during a time when everyone is According to the Substance bilities, drinking in what could lacking green in their pockets? Abuse and Mental Health Ser- turn into a dangerous situation, April is Alcohol Awareness vices Administration (SAMHSA), and having reoccurring problems Month. It is the perfect time to a branch of the US Department of related to the consumption of reflect, especially as college stu- Health Services, "one 12 ounce of alcohol, that is alcohol abuse. dents, on the responsibilities sur- beer has about as much alcohol as Whether you label yourself or Photo by Eboni Harvey rounding alcohol consumption. It a 1.5 ounce shot of liquor, a 5 ounce someone else as an alcoholic,www. takes a sound mind to maintain glass of wine, or wine cooler." collegedrinkingprevention.gov, from alcohol and choose another ties, which for the college student awareness of any responsibil- Too often people believe that created by the National Institute drink of choice. goes without question. Live the ity, the biggest of responsibili- a swig from a can or bottle will On Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol- The college experience does not experience without allowing alco- ties being the well-being of your- somehow relieve the stress of life ism, lists some steps to help cut go without incidents. The key to hol to damage your wallet, your self and others. Alcohol aware- and they do not realize their need down on drinking. Some of these alcohol awareness is simple: stay friendships, your education, and ness is such an important issue for intoxicating liquids. Knowl- steps include writing down the aware of the presence of alcohol most importantly your life. for Cal State San Marcos that it edge about alcohol is crucial at reasons for cutting down or stop- and be responsible when you or Visit any of the above websites is a requirement. Freshmen are any age, any academic level, and ping, set a safe drinking goal, keep others choose to drink. Be aware or stop by CSUSM Health Ser- required, within their first two any socioeconomic status because a journal or diary of your drink- when it interrupts your ability to vices for more information on semesters, to become knowledge- the casual, beginning, or veteran ing, drink slower, or take a break deal with life's many responsibili- alcohol awareness. Feed your head Steps toward a stress-free semester's end
BY GABRIELA MARTINEZ Meditation • • . "!. . - - 58 women shows sexual behav- g-Jtoa't jHX^astinate^Jigjg^ ^ wfa^erJteut Pride Staff Writer Elizabeth Scott, a San Diego State ior with ai partner lowers negative, ^We Jiear it all tfie tme, But pro- responsibuity, or even social stress. University graduate with a B.A in mood and stress. It also provides crastination really does lead to Knowing how to deal with stress or With spring break over, summer Psychology and a Master's of Sci- a higher occurrence of a positive stress. Waiting until the last minute reduce it is important. But what is is left to look forward to. But with ence in Counseling, said, "Medita- mood for the following day. The promotes a rushed feeling directly most important is next time stress is presentations, papers, and preparing tion builds on deep breathing, and study mentions stress levels only related to stressful emotions. taking over remember to use these for final exams, lying under the sun takes it a step forward." Scott added lower when the women orgasm Instead of finding reasons not to steps the grasp control and take without any worries can seem like that when one meditates, the brain with a partner. start your work, try looking at the charge of your life once again. an eternity away. Instead of pulling enters an area of functioning that is Laughter task differently your hair out, there are several ways similar to sleep. Meditation prevents Laughing reduces the levels of so that it does not to keep your wits through this last the mind fromworkin g overtime. stress hormones like Cortisol and seem overwhelm- month of classes. Journaling epinephrine and increases health- ing. If it is a larger Breathe Scott suggested keeping a jour- enhancing hormones like endor- project, break it up Taking deep breaths can benefit nal where feelings and cognition phins and neurotransmitters. into smaller parts the body and the mind. It allows related to stressful events can be Music and try setting more oxygen to enter the blood. As logged. Keeping a journal can sim- Listening to music can be a great your own dead- a result, About.com said it "wakes plify thoughts and feelings and can stress reliever because you can lines for them. up the brain." This will relax the help gain valuable self-knowledge. listen to it while you're doing your Being stressed muscles. Breathing exercises are Sex regular activities like eating, clean- causes one to lose also convenient because they can As if anyone needs an excuse. ing, paying bills (this can be stress- their ability to be done anywhere! Combine deep Not only does it take the mind off ful). Waking up to your favorite think, and every- breathing with a short walk with a worries for a period of time, but an song can also set the tone for a stress one stresses at one friend to maximize the effect. Arizona State University study of free day. point or another Photo courtesy oflivebreatheyoga.com UniversityVoice Photos by Diana Valdiviä/Pride StàffWrìter •••••••ni "What is your favorite part about spring?" ••••I
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BY MATT LEWIS in 1993. To some, he is a spiritual having this vigil now, but I think dent of M.E.Ch.A. at CSUSM, also this past month on campus put on Pride Staff Writer figure and was an advocate for if the actual holiday took place had some words to say regarding to commemorate the memory of non-violent change in the fashion during regular school hours, stu- the ceremony. César Chávez and the legacy of On Tbesday, April 07, mem- of Gandhi. He also was an envi- dents and teachers could focus on it "The people that attended were the California Farm Worker Move- bers of the CSUSM community a ronmentalist and outspoken com- a lot more. But because it happens students, faculty, staff, and most ment. An upcoming event is a lec- candlelight vigil for César Chávez munity leader in California and during spring break, César Chávez importantly community. This is an ture by Dr. Richard Griswold Del at his commemorative statue in other states. He began work with day itself doesn't seem like it's get- event that M.E.Ch.A. does every Castillo, "The Triumph of Spirit," Chávez Plaza. The CSUSM branch the Community Service Organi- ting proper recognition." year in honor of César Chávez and which will take place Tuesday, of M.E.Ch.A. sponsored the vigil. zation, a Látino civil rightsgroup , Lindsey Hernandez, who is a this year we included and made April 7 at 7:30pm at the Clarke The event was also sponsored by in the early fifties and went on to member of the CSUSM chapter of Dolores Huerta a part of it as well Field House. For more informa- the Arts & Lectures Department, form the National Farm Workers M.E.Ch*.A., agreed with Elorza for by having a keynote speaker spe- tion on M.E.Ch.A., you can visit The Clarke, College Assistance Association with Dolores Huerta, the most part. cifically talk about her as another the campus branch at www.csusm. Migrant Program, National Latino which would become the United "I do think (the holiday) would speaker spoke about César edu/student_orgs/mecha or the Research Center, Oaxaca Student Farm Workers in 1962. He led boy- get more recognition during regu- Chávez." official national website at www. Organization, Educational Oppor- cotts, hunger strikes, and protests lar hours, but it's not as if no one's There have been several events nationalmecha.org. tunity Program, Latino Commu- and is credited with making great doing any- nity Organization, and Espiritu strides in the fieldso f immigration, thing," Her- de Nuestro Futuro. Candles were education, workers reform, and nandez said. placed at the base of the statue and Mexican-American rights. "This vigil the Mexican flag was flown from Several states including Cali- today and the adjacent light post in memory fornia observe March 31 as César the events we of the leader. The students who Chávez day, in which most govern- have planned wished to say a few words were ment institutions excluding K-12 in the next allowed to speak about how César schools are closed. Because this few weeks are Chávez and his life inspired their day happens to fall in the middle in honor of his own lives. A raffle immediately of spring break for CSUSM, it was memory, and followed the event, which included decided that a candlelight vigil I think these prizes that M.E.Ch.A. donated. honoring the man would be held events get a According to www.chavezfoun- the week before. lot of recog- dation.org, César Estrada Chávez "I really wish the holiday was nition from was a civil rights activist and labor happening this week," said Leo other people." leader throughout the fifties, six- Elorza, a member of the Oaxaca Maria ties, seventies and until his death Students Organization. "We are Rocha, Presi-
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The ten- No one in the Pascal you slow down to gawk selves to each other, perhaps fearing O'Hara and Eugene Levy, as well as dency to forget performers in for- family has a strong at car accidents, this the. repercussions and the potential Jennifer Coolidge, Larry Miller, Fred gettable productions is just the way connection with film is for you. What to loss of their friends. Ironically, this Willard and more. The film follows it is. True luck is to rediscoverthes e reality. The family See** (for Posey) need for privacy that they each trea- five Mayflower Kennel Club Dog forgotten actors. It was pure seren- rarely ventures out "Clockwatchers" sure so much becomes the reason Show contenders and their quirky dipity that the first two films I picked of their home, which This is a film selected that their friendshipsdissolve . owners. There is a very nice mix of up this week both featured Posey. keeps the madness Image courtesy of not for Posey but for When Cleo joins the office mid characters, a well-assembled story, What I saw was a beautiful actress contained. Goldcrest Films Int. Toni Collete who is way through the film, and things and a few very comedic moments who clearly hid, and at times flashed, Marty, played slickly by Josh among my favorite actors. She has begin to vanish fromth e office, Mar- such as when Eugene Levy as Gerry a dark side. She is an enchanting Hamilton, is the one person in the proven her abilities to handle any- garet is quick to point the fingera t Fleck explains that he doesn't dance performer who really hits the mark family that is at least in orbit around thing, in assignment thrown at her, Cleo. The three other friends ques- because he has two left feet. The when she unleashes her dark side sanity while everyone else is in with ease. This film chronicles the tion whether Cleo is truly guilty, or is camera then pans down to show that on an audience. She proves that the deep space. When he brings home lives of four office temps who collec- Margaret casting aspersions to clear he means it; he in feet has two left only thing she likes about rules is his girlfriend Lesly, played by Tori tively don't have enough combined herself. feet. I don't care who you are, that's breaking them. She Spelling, home for self-esteem for one person. Here The story ¡days out nicely and funny! Thanksgiving dinner, there is a strong con- The whole cast will connect with, Posey plays Margaret, a rebel look- Xoomedy from the doctor ot Wamg hr Guffmsi. ] or awaken, that dark the belly of the insane ing to shake things up who secretly nection between the does a great job with side in anyone who e beast of a family is wants appreciation from a company characters and with DESTIN the material, but the watches her on screen slowly sliced opened where no one even knows her name. the viewer. This Indy S other memorable performances. and exposed. Coilete stars as Iris and is the one film is endearing and performance was "TheHouseofYes" The story itself person who grows in the film, as worth the view, but do Jennifer Coolidge as This is a dark comedy, pushes all the bound- over time her self-confidence slowly plan to watch closely Sherri Ann Cabot In a twisted and perverse aries it can, but in the begins to blossom. Spiced into the for the nuances, and a support role she is story on many levels. process loses parts of mix are some intriguing support you will be rewarded. unforgettably good, In this film, Posey the potential for shock, characters including Jamie Ken- What to See*** and you know that stars and portrays laughter and darkness. nedy as Art the Marks-a-lot sniffing "Best in Show" she will be a comic Jackie 'O' Pascal, a Image courtesy of Posey is the reason to mail boy, and Helen Fitzgerald as The film stars Posey presence for years Banderia Entertainment young woman with watch this film. Every- the mousy kleptomaniac executive as Meg Swan married Image courtesy of Castle to come. If you are serious mental health problems, not thing else about this filmjus t doesn't assistant to fellow DINK (dual Rock Entertainment looking for a film the least of which is her fascination quite work and by the end of the film The four main women in this income no kids), Michael Hitchcock "pick me up" this may not be the best with Jackie Kennedy and her inces- the thing holding a strong interest is film, Margaret, Iris, Lisa Kudrow as Hamilton Swan. In her perfor- in the video store, it does make for a tuous relationship with her brother. my dark side wanting to see what as Paula, and Alanna Ubach as Jane mance here, Posey is maniacal and fun show. What to See ***
The Sounds
BY AMY SALISBURY ists with the prospect of broad- Geico gecko has had his fair band formed in the late 90s. Lead across the nation. The track, Faces & Places Editor casting their music through* share of fame, but the real stars singer Maja Ivarsson founded heavy with new-wave styling commercials. The prospect of are the cavemen. Sprung from the band with Felix Rodriguez, and punchy synth, turns a pop- Television is a powerful being associated with a prod- Geico's slogan, "So easy a cave- Johan Bengtsson, Jesper Ander- tinged hook into the perfect medium. 99% of American uct might seem unattractive, man could do it," the cavemen berg, and Fredrik Nilsson. In commercial backdrop. I don't households have one TV. The but when the public receives the appeared in several of Geico's 2002, they released their debut know how "cool" it is to be majority have two or more. advertisement well, the artists recent campaigns. album, "Living in America." known as "that band from that Anyone desiring maximum could propel their way toward A personal favorite of mine The album didn't break into commercial," but I wouldn't exposure can take comfort in stardom. Case in point: The features the cavemen selling the US charts, but their 2006 have known of The Sounds knowing that television will Sounds. motorcycle insurance. Granted, release, "Dying to Say This to without Geico. put you in the homes of mil- You'd be hard-pressed to the advertisements haven't You," became number 1 on the As a result of this exposure, lions. find anyone who isn't familiar swayed me from my current US Heatseeker chart, and 107 The Sounds are now touring Musicians would naturally with the Geico commercials. vehicle insurance provider, but on the Billboard 200. as a support act with No Doubt consider this when trying to This car insurance company they have exposed me to a band "Hurt You," off "Dying to across America. Their third break into the industry. Count- certainly has some brilliant ad I wouldn't know otherwise. Say This to You," propels The studio album, "Crossing the less companies approach art- writers at their disposal. The The Sounds are a Swedish Sounds' music into homes Rubicon," comes out June 2. THE PRIDE Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, Apr// 07, 2009 / Kristina Wong: Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Prominent Asian American performer visits CSUSM
BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ the audience absorbed and on an Wong's character is a patient in a (www.bigbadchinesemama.com). Pride Staff Writer emotional rollercoaster during the mental institution. The evening's The site serves as a lesson web- entire performance. The evening performance closed with an open site for men looking to order Asian One of the fall highlights of included moments of silence and Q&A session with the artist. brides and uses sarcastic humor CSUSM's Arts and Lecture Series extreme laughter as Wong shifted In addition to being a performer, in its content. The site's web page includes the recent visit by Kris- the mood of her performance and Wong is also a community activ- reads, "Yeah, you've seen mail tina Wong. The March 24 visit by storytelling. One minute the audi- ist and educator. The organization order bride sites before, you may Wong included a lecture to stu- ence would be seriously engaged in Speak Out outlines Wong's previ- have even surfed over to an Asian dents in the day followed by an complete silence as they the listened ous work to include conducting porn site, but never in your wild- evening condensed performance to the emotional pleas of Wong's writing workshops for women of est culturally commodifying sick of her latest award-winning theat- character seeking help from knit- color, and her previous work as sexual desires, have you been rical piece, "Wong Flew Over the ted rags representing people. Min- former artistic director of the Asian schooled by women (womyn) like Cuckoo's Nest." Wong, a promi- utes later, laughter burst from the American Teen Theater Company, this!" nent Asian American writer and audience when Wong's character where she created educational the- Whether Wong is doing a solo solo performer, uses sharp humor would scream and cuss at them. ater on teen issues such as HIV/ performance, lecturing, or help- and psychology in her interactive The audience also participated AIDS with youth. ing with youth and community Image courtesy ofManja.org performance based on the high with assigned responses to Wong's Wong uses unapologetic humor theatre, she is definitely someone Cuckoo's Nest" as she makes her rates of mental illness and suicide queues as they held up funny to address serious, and at times, worth paying attention to. Wong next stops in Chicago, New York among Asian American women. photos of her. The performance taboo issues affecting women of will continue to tour the United and Minnesota. For more informa- Wong plays the role of vari- ended with a powerful and unex- color. In 2000, Wong created a States with her intriguing perfor- tion on Kristina Wong, visit www. ous fictional personas that keeps pected twist when revealed that mock mail order bride website mance of "Wong Flew Over the kristinawong.com.
No day but today ! Review for Rent BY CHRIS SHAW I continue to claim "Phan- holds that standard on a pedestal nuance or long dramatic note the play itself with responding Pride Staff Writer tom of the Opera" as the best as tall as the Empire State Build- with cheers of "yay," "ooohhs," cheers and cow "moos." musical on the Broadway plat- ing. "Rent" can be held in high and girl screams. A couple of musical numbers Lights, camera, and sing! form, yet "Rent" surpassed my esteem along with Broadways The musical performance allow my brain to dull or tire, but The Broadway musical "Rent" expectations. I can see why such as "The Lion King" and proves to be far superior to the the transitions are smooth. The wowed audiences at the Civic "Rent" won the Tony award for "Phantom of the Opera." The film version. The ringing in the strong voices relay the pace of Theatre in San Diego as the Best Musical in 1996. Adam crowd-pleasing "Rent" adds to ears of "525 thousand six hun- entertainment. The cast hit their traveling show featured perfor- Pascal and Anthony Rapp seem my list of magical music memo- dred minutes" remains short and last notes and bow in a line of mances from March 10 to March to be the strongest singers on ries. The falsetto, runs, and ever- sweet. Some songs bore me, but interlocked hands. The audience 15. This Broadway performance the stage, pleasing the audience lasting crescendos will please other numbers leave memorable and I give a proud standing ova- provides more than just the bliss with booming notes and flawless the taste buds of your ears. impressions. Certain sections tion. of soaring notes from Adam pitch. These two veteran per- Some moments may even make the narrative unclear or Several other Broadway shows Pascal (Roger) and Anthony formers may be aging, but their evoke a few small tears of joy. confusing, but Rent has a coher- such as "Wicked," "Legally Rapp (Mark). The cast tingles youthful passion make their Fans will enjoy the acrobatics ent framework with emphatic Blonde," and "The Lion King" the audience with acrobatics, voices resonate with energy. of Angel's dancing on the table, dance and song. I did not enjoy will be performed at the Civic mile-wide vocal projection, and The electric energy of the audi- the stripper's silky voice melt-» the scene of Maureen's odd pro- Theatre in San Diego for the gut-wrenching emotion. This ence and clapping-before-popu- ing your mind, group dances test stage performance from the remaining 2009-2010 season. If Rent cast boasted two perform- lar scenes make the atmosphere along the second-story staircase, film version but I really enjoy you want to experience the deep ers of the original cast, Adam light and fun. bright spotlights, the colorful that scene in the live show. In pleasure of Broadway musicals Pascal and Anthony Rapp, who Broadway musicals hold onto city stage, and performers risk- this scene, Maureen's eccen- and classic standing ovations also starred in the motion pic- a high standard of musical talent, ing a fall from the upper floor. tric behavior creates a moment in San Diego, visit http://www. ture film of "Rent." presentation, and acting. "Rent" The audience reacts to every when the crowed participates in broadwaysd.com/index.php. CALLING ALL MÌfÈRST^^ - Earn elective credits - Build a portfolio - Get involved on campus - Great for resume - Increase networking opportunities Interested? Come to our weekly meeting Tuesdays at 5pm in Craven 3500 (by the elevator) or email [email protected]
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