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BY ROONHEE KO AND NICKI SPENCER Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/MCT

U.S. STATES AND CITIES SEE A DECREASE IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY problems for the future. For instance, MRI machines rely heavily on helium for functionality, and According to a report put out by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, childhood obesity rates some hospitals may have to limit MRI services to their patients. The issue has also caused many in the United States are on the decline. This phenomenon is occurring in places such as New businesses to decline, especially in the party supply industry. Though helium is actually one of the York, California, Mississippi and Philadelphia where obesity reduction policies (such as limiting most abundant elements in the universe, it’s hard to come by on planet earth, and it takes a long down sugary drinks and stocking healthier snacks at school) were put into action for several years. time to produce. Thus, some researchers are urging governmental bans on using the gas for more The New York Times reported that the number of obese children from 2007 to 2011 declined by frivolous items like parade and party balloons. 5.5 percent in New York City, 5 percent in Philadelphia and 3 percent in Los Angeles. Although the decrease is small, this change indicated that the obesity epidemic might be turning reverse. TSUNAMI DEBRIS DAMAGES U.S. SHORELINES AND SEAFOOD SUPPLY In addition, rather than affecting minority children, the drops mostly occurred within affluent Debris from the tsunami in Japan that happened over a year ago is just now washing up on U.S. white populations (especially in Mississippi and California). Thus, it seems that a child’s race and shores, and it is destroying natural habitats. The largest wave of debris from the tsunami is expected economic status turn out to be two influential factors on whether or not he or she will become to arrive in the coming months, but piles of trash have already invaded beaches, especially on the obese. Hawaiian coastlines. The big island in Hawaii has been the most effected by the arrival of the trash, as its once pristine beaches transform into dumps. The debris threatens the habitats since HELIUM SHORTAGE COULD CAUSE A BAN ON COMMERCIAL USE the animals sometime accidentally consume plastics while searching for food. Tiny fragments of The world’s helium shortage is threatening a lot more than your little sister’s birthday party. Though plastic known as microplastics are even being found inside tuna and salmon, two popular seafood the natural gas has become famous for its ability to transform a human voice into the voice of options for humans. Though the Food and Drug Administration claims there is no reason for Alvin the Chipmunk, it actually plays a more important role in the medical, water manufacturing concern just yet, the issue may negatively impact the seafood supply as research on the effect of and welding businesses. The extreme decrease of helium facing the world today is posing many these microplastics becomes solidified.

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ROCKIE FRESH’S ATTITUDE SAYS IT ALL

With as

his “big brother,”

this rap artist is on

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Rockie Fresh, 21, is a hip-hop sensation on the rise. Provided by Big Hassle Media BY MARVIN VASQUEZ

Born Donald Pullen in Chicago, rapper Rockie Fresh CC: Discuss the process of your latest mixtape, Driving 88, What’s your personal take on social media? has taken his natural rapping gift and made it a music career how long it took you to make it and the selection of songs. RF: I feel it’s a good means of promotion. Rick Ross found out while fusing alternative rock and hip-hop. The 21-year-old RF: It took me a whole year to work on that project. It was just about me via , so I can’t really knock it, you know what sensation received his now artistic name from his friends when me doing a lot of traveling and working with producers, trying I’m saying? At the same time, I feel it shouldn’t be something he engaged in freestyle rap battles in high school. to find individuals to help me deliver the sound that I wanted. that’s taking too seriously. I feel like a lot of people abuse Rockie Fresh sports four total mix tapes (Rockie’s Modern It was very tough getting that done with the resources and the would-be social networks. It’s one of those things that should Life, The Otherside, The Otherside Redux, Driving 88), but time that I had, so I took a little bit longer. The new project be used in moderation – just a way to get in touch with fans. he’s working on the upcoming debut MMG mixtape, Electric I’m working on now is actually coming along a lot quicker, Highway, due out in 2013. Electric Highway includes the new just due to the fact that I have more resources and the ability CC: What do you do with your free time? songs “I’m Wit It” and “Nobody.” to record more. RF: Watch movies and play NBA 2K. That’s really it. A fan of fashion, Rockie Fresh launched his limited Electric Highway clothing line, where he is collaborating with different CC: How is your relationship with Rick Ross? CC: You’re 21 years old with a lot of talent. Did you ever stores across the country for limited drops with each new piece RF: It’s like a big brother, little brother relationship. I have a think of pursuing a different profession, or was it always just of music from the project, in mid-November. The first offering lot of respect for him, but he has a lot of respect for me as well. music? from this line is from Kanye West manager Don C’s Chicago- He definitely sees my vision and trusts the moves I’m making RF: I’m having fun with everything to the point where I based RSVP Gallery and is a limited Electric Highway x RSVP and the types of songs that I’m trying to make, and it’s a very wouldn’t mind acting or things like that. The music came to Gallery T-shirt. supporting thing. He just gives me a lot of big brother advice, me naturally, but it was also something that took a lot of work. Campus Circle had the privilege of conducting an interview and he is always my example. He had me around when he was And I still got a lot of work to do, so I really want to focus on with Rockie Fresh, who touched on various topics, including his doing his promo tour, and I saw the way he interacted with that. But it’s also showed me that a lot more things are possible mixtape Driving 88, Rick Ross, social media and more. different radio personalities and different fans. It just taught when you work hard. So yeah, I’m definitely going to try to get me a lot going into my first tour. That’s definitely my big bro. into some different things. Campus Circle: Tell us about your musical influences growing We talk a lot. up as kid. CC: What are your thoughts on L.A.? Do you like coming Rockie Fresh: Growing up, I listened to a lot of Kanye West, CC: Technology keeps changing every day, and artists have here? of Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, as well as John Mayer – pretty much taken to social media to interact with fans and engage with RF: I’ve performed in L.A. about three to four times, and I whatever was on the radio and other Chicago artists. them via Twitter, Facebook and other social networks. really like it out there. It’s honestly one of my favorite places.

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Saint Motel’s “Benny Goodman” video is available for download.

The Bourne Legacy introduces us to a new hero (Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films. Mary Cybulski Liz Madelup The Bourne Legacy, “The Simpsons”: Season 15 and the original Broadway and London Les Miserables casts. A remix contest, Nate Dogg’s last and Saint Motel’s BY MIKE SEBASTIAN “Benny Goodman” video. By Kevin Wierzbicki The Majors: Jeremy Renner takes over the Bourne franchise as agent Aaron Cross in The Bourne Legacy. The CIA is eliminating all traces of its secret programs, and now Cross is the last agent alive. But he’s also reliant on the government’s performance-enhancing “BEYOND THE LIMIT” REMIX CONTEST pharmaceuticals, and he’s running out. Pharmacy Music is having a remix contest to celebrate the ongoing popularity of the 2008 John Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a long-married couple trying to find the OO Fleming & Christopher Lawrence single “Beyond the Limit,” the very first single the label ever spark again in Hope Springs. Streep and Jones are at the top of their game in this heartfelt released. If you think you can give the tune a fresh sound with your remix, download the remix at: dramedy. http://christopherlawrence.com/temp/beyond_the_limit_remix_pack.zip Then work your magic and send a download link to [email protected] by Jan. 31. The Horror! The Horror! A rare anthology film with an ingenious framing device, Your remix should be in MP3 format at 320 kbps, and your name should be included in the title V/H/S gives much-needed life to the “found footage” genre. Some of today’s best up- of the track. If your remix wins, it’ll be released on the Pharmacy Music label with its own unique and-coming horror directors contribute, including Ti West (The Inkeepers) and David cover art. You’ll also be placed on Pharmacy’s promo list for the year. Pharmacy is an underground Bruckner (The Signal). label fond of hard trance, techno, progressive house, psy trance and down tempo, so remixers are encouraged to “get in touch with their dark side.” The Idiotbox: Get a double dose of Matt Groening. “The Simpsons:” Season 15 includes: a musical episode where Lisa is elected student president, the Simpsons’ adventures in FREE 2012 SAMPLER FROM CMT EDGE London and Homer’s foray into a Battle-bot tournament. Then, “Futurama” is as strong CMT Edge is offering fans of Americana, roots, bluegrass and classic country a free 16-track as ever following its Comedy Central rebirth. Volume 7 continues the universe-spanning sampler. Contributing artists include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Trampled by Turtles, Charlie adventures of a one-time pizza boy and the off kilter crew of Planet Express. Mars, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, Turnpike Troubadours and more. Download your Writer-director-actor Lena Dunham became an indie sensation with Tiny Furniture. copy at www.amazon.com Now, she’s brought us one of TV’s best new shows, “Girls:” Season 1. Dunham plays an aspiring writer recently cut off by her parents as she juggles the loss of a job, her oddball NATE DOGG’S FINAL ALBUM non-committal boyfriend and her diverse group of girlfriends. Seven Arts Music has announced the release of the final album from late Long Beach rapper, Nate Revisit the town of Kingsbridge in “World Without End,” the epic historical Dogg. Scheduled to drop in late spring 2013, It’s a Wonderful Life will feature previously unreleased follow-up to Ken Follett’s “The Pillars of the Earth.” Set 200 years after the and re-mastered performances, including collaborations with Dr. Dre, Snoop Lion (formerly first series, the Black Death is spreading through Europe and the country is on the brink known as “Snoop Dogg”), , Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z. Nate Dogg, who sold more than 200 of the Hundred Years’ War. Cynthia Nixon, Miranda Richardson and Ben Chaplin star. million over the course of his 25-year career, died last year of complications from multiple is a comedic chameleon on par with Peter Sellers. In “Angry Boys,” Lilley strokes. embodies a diverse cast of boys and men as they deal with their masculinity. “We Can Be Heroes” follows Australians from all walks of life, vying for the title of Australian of SAINT MOTEL’S “BENNY GOODMAN” the Year. L.A.-based indie rockers Saint Motel shot a video for the song “Benny Goodman,” a cut from The funniest man with a mullet, Danny McBride, returns as washed-up major its debut album Voyeur. The video features 7-year-old dance sensation Miles “Baby Boogaloo” leaguer Kenny Powers in “Eastbound & Down:” Season 3. Following Kenny’s retreat to Brown, who has appeared in countless commercials and videos for , Aloe Blacc and Mexico, the one-time fast baller now finds himself back in the minor leagues with a Stereotypes. “The concept for the video is inspired, like the song itself, by the late Benny Goodman’s resurrected career and a new baby. struggle for success,” said Saint Motel’s AJ Jackson. “As Benny learned at the Palomar Ballroom in 1935, when no one else believes in you, when you can’t go on, when the end is near…don’t give up Blu Notes: See how Anne Hathaway compares to the original Broadway and London because that just might be your time to shine.” Fans can download the song for free at Soundcloud. casts of Les Misérables with the 10th Anniversary Concert, a stunning production at the Royal Albert Hall. Then check out the sumptuous 1998 adaptation of Victor Hugo’s BLAAK HEAT SHUJAA classic novel, starring Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush and Uma Thurman. Los Angeles heavy psych rockers Blaak Heat Shujaa have just released The Storm Generation, a Ken Kesey’s other great novel, Sometimes a Great Notion, made it to the big screen six-song EP; its full LP drops in March. “We spent all summer in our L.A. studio working on the guided by director-star Paul Newman. Newman is the leader of an ornery family of new record,” said BHS singer Thomas Bellier. “The creative vibe was unbelievable, and the music Oregon loggers, taking over from patriarch Henry Fonda. The arrival of the black sheep, just kept flowing until we had more than we needed for a full-length record.” The extra cuts, Leeland (Michael Sarrazin), sets off a powder keg within the family and with their town. featuring hints of surf rock, massive basses, psych solos and shades of metal, are available now from Tee Pee Records. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 12.20.12 - 1.16.13 7 FILM: FEATURE THE GUILT TRIP:

A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE STORY Sam Emerson

The Guilt Trip stars Seth Rogen and as mother and son.

Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand portray the ultimate mother-son relationship in this quirky, family comedy.

BY PATRICK MEISSNER

Being stuck in a car for days on end is enough to “They can actually speak and listen at the exact same time. So it the things I relate to most in the script was just that dynamic drive just about any person insane. Stick your own mother in the was always my goal to have that on screen as much as possible where your mother’s trying, and the more she tries, the more passenger seat, and that trip, for many, would turn into a journey because I think it’s magic… These two have a very unique ability it bugs you; and the more it bugs you, the more she tries. And bordering on nerve-racking torture. that I really loved and wanted the world to see.” you, like, see her trying to say the thing that won’t annoy you, Paramount Pictures captures the essence of that unpleasant Writer and executive producer Dan Fogelman added, “I’d and she can’t…all that is very, at times, real to my relationship scenario with its newest comedy, The Guilt Trip. say the 10 biggest laughs in the film are all stuff Seth and Barbra with my mother.” The Guilt Trip is the story of a struggling product developer came up with.” Streisand admitted to having a similar perspective on her named Andy Brewster (Seth Rogen). Andy has just returned from Rogen commented on the chemistry between himself and character. As the mother in the story, she is playing a role that is Los Angeles to visit his home in New Jersey as he prepares for Streisand, explaining how the dialogue of certain scenes was the close to her heart. Her passion for being a mom shows on screen a cross-country sales tour to pitch his new cleaning formula. result of a genuine friendship between the two of them. as her emotions and reactions are all very real. Amidst the bombardment of affection from his over-enthusiastic, “The way we talk in real life is not entirely different than When asked about what she wants viewers to take away widowed mother, Joyce Brewster (Barbra Streisand), Andy our rapport in the movie,” he said. “It’s a lot of me trying to from the film, Streisand listed, “I want them to be moved. I want falls into a situation where he is left with only one, seemingly explain things to her about modern times, and her trying to feed them to identify. I want them to see themselves in the movie. I regrettable option: He has to take his mom on the tour with him. me sh** I don’t want to eat.” want them to get closer to their children.” Packed with upbeat and relatable humor, the film is a Apart from the comedic rapport between Rogen and The movie itself is a lot of fun. Rogen presents a character bouncing journey from state to state; it is as heart-warming as it Streisand, one of the most appealing facets of this movie is the that is refreshingly deep, with a good range of emotion, and is funny. Employing a variety of different angles of humor, there fact that it is relatable. While Streisand does play an over-the-top, Streisand comes off as goofy and loveable. It’s a movie with a are uncomfortable scenes that make you cringe in your seat, along arguably exaggerated New Jersey mother, her core idiosyncrasies quirky storyline and funny relationship. with a slew of tasteful one-liners that catch you off guard. are indicative of the kind of things that any mother would do. The Guilt Trip is not meant to be a “Seth Rogen classic” or a Many of the jokes in this film are delivered with a lot of She collects frog memorabilia, she obsessively shops at The Gap, “Barbra Streisand classic.” Rather, it’s just a cute, family-friendly authenticity because they were made up on the spot. Director and most importantly, she loves her son, maybe even a little too movie releasing just in time for the holidays. Anne Fletcher commented on the encouragement of improvised much. It’s the type of motherly affection that so many of us find Streisand summed it up more elegantly and said, “It’s about scenes in the development of this film in a recent interview with irritating, even though none of us can knock it. love; it’s a different kind of love story.” Campus Circle. Rogen admitted to having a similar experience and Rogen quickly added, “To me, [that] sounds gross.” “I’ve been around improv a long time in my life, and these relationship with his mom. two people [Rogen and Streisand] are insane with it,” said Fletcher. “My mom drives me crazy sometimes,” he said. “One of The Guilt Trip is currently playing in theaters.

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Jessica Chastain is at the center of the Oscar-worthy film.

The film depicts the story behind the capture of Osama bin Laden as well as the CIA’s methods for interrogation.

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Director Kathryn Bigelow’s next picture, Zero Dark Thirty, is grabbing headlines; of this hunt.” Oscar buzz has already begun circulating around this dramatization of the endless hunt for Osama Following the duo’s true-to-life depiction of the lives of the men and women behind Army bin Laden. The film spans over the course of 10 years, beginning from the 9/11 attacks to bin bomb squads in Iraq in The Hurt Locker, Bigelow and Boal created a similar vision and approach; Laden’s death at the hands of Navy SEAL Team Six and the tight knit team of CIA operatives on they were the perfect team to bring light to a subject the public knows very little about. May 2, 2011. “What struck me about the screenplay was how inheritably dramatic the story is and was,” The Oscar-winning director takes audiences on a suspenseful ride that oozes with a very said Bigelow. “That 10 year-long journey was a very riveting, galvanizing story that gave us a skilled and calculated approach to filmmaking – the same approach that grabbed the world’s real glimpse at the intelligence hunt on the ground through the eyes of the character that Jessica attention with The Hurt Locker in 2008. [Chastain] and Jason [Clarke] play…of what it would be like to hunt one of the most dangerous The film was written based on first-hand accounts taken from people directly involved in the men – the dedication, the courage, the sacrifice and the price that they pay.” mission. At the center of it is Maya, played by Academy Award-nominated actress, Jessica Chastain With the recent release of films depicting political events in U.S history, such asArgo and (The Tree of Life, The Help), a young CIA officer whose sole job is finding terrorists. Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty is sure to stand out as an “unsentimental, unsparing and unsettling raw Highly intelligent but innocent to the job’s grim conviction to stop terrorism, Maya is an account.” incredible driving force. She’s an inspiring individual trying to make a difference in a very large However, the film has received some negative attention and has opened a debate on the and complex scheme. CIA’s method of interrogation, according to the New York Times. Zero Dark Thirty shows brutal “Playing the character, I grew so much compassion for this woman, who really sacrificed so treatment; some of it is based on real information, and some of it is not. Despite drawing criticism much for this mission. She became almost a stranger to herself at the end of the film, and I just and controversy for showing enhanced interrogation, it was important for Boal to show that aspect loved her from the moment I read her. Mark [Boal, writer] got the dry facts of the greatest manhunt of interrogation and to also show audiences that despite torture, it didn’t stop terrorism from in history and created an arc, and [he] really put the light on the people that worked so hard and occurring. never got the acknowledgment,” said Chastain. “I understand those scenes are graphic, unsparing and unsentimental, but what the film does With three months of preparation prior to shooting, Chastain immersed herself in the script over the course of two hours is show the complexity of the debate and the number of different ways and spent hours asking all the important questions (Chastain was unable to meet the real woman that information came to the CIA,” said Boal. her character is based on because she is now an undercover agent). She used her imagination to fill “I wish it wasn’t part of our history, but it was,” added Bigelow. in the blanks and to create a character that is surrounded in secrecy of her own. Bigelow (who has Zero Dark Thirty is a perfect combination of action-film and investigative reporting, and it is a reputation to direct films that happen to take place in “male-dominated worlds”) was excited to visualized in a way that allows the viewer to feel like it’s unfolding around him or her in real time. direct Zero Dark Thirty with Maya as the main character. “I’m very excited that people are now seeing the film and realizing it’s not a propaganda film, “What was important to me was that this was a very strong character at the center of this and it doesn’t have an agenda; it just tries to show a moment in history as accurately as possible,” hunt,” said Bigelow. “The movie doesn’t engage in gender politics about that character. She is not said Chastain. defined by a man, she’s not defined by a love interest; she’s defined by her actions. I will say that I was surprised and excited that it was a woman and to find out that there were women at the center Zero Dark Thirty is now playing in theaters.

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14 Campus Circle 12.20.12 - 1.16.13 Film | Music | Culture HOLIDAYGIFTIDEAS WIFI SOUND UNDER THE TREE Pioneer accomplishes great sound with its Wireless Sound System.

BY CAMPUS CIRCLE STAFF WRITER

I appreciate the simplicity of technology. That is, to be able to turn a new device on and get it to work with minimal effort. I also appreciate the sleekness of that device, its portability and its capabilities. Pioneer accomplishes all of this with its line of Wireless Sound System Speakers, the XW-SMA1, XW-SMA3 and the XW-SMA4. Each Wi-Fi Speaker System offers similar functions with added features. The A1 features dual 3-inch speakers and a ¾-inch soft dome tweeter and uses a tuned bass reflex port to enhance bass response. The A3 uses identical audio components as the A1, but this model version adds a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and a tough exterior for added convenience and portability. The A4 features five speakers, including dual 3-inch speakers, a dedicated 4-inch subwoofer and dual ¾-inch soft dome tweeters. I focused on the A3 for the rechargeable battery option and love its portability. You don’t have to plug it in and can pick it up and move it from room to room. I’m a minimalist and can’t stand seeing wires coming off tables. With the A3, you have a clean presentation on your end table or nightstand. It’s slick, not too large and offers a great sound. It will blend in well with your apartment or dorm room. When you want to move it from one room to another, you can pick it up from a recessed handle in the back of the speaker. The weight of the speaker (7lbs) also makes transition from room to room a smooth process. Another nice feature of the recessed handle is that it can serve as a storage area for the small remote control that comes with the speaker. Next, let’s talk about connectability. I’m an Apple loyalist. I use my iPhone and iPad religiously in my household. My biggest pet peeve with both devices though has been the sound quality. One can only get so much volume out of his iPad, and I don’t like using headphones with my iPhone when I listen to music. Thus, I’m either listening to music on my iMac or tapping into my roommate’s music box. With the A3, I can connect three different ways, (1) Through a wireless network in my household using my Airport Extreme (2) A direct wireless connect to the speaker or (3) A hardwire connection to the speaker. I tested all three connection methods. The hardwire connection where you can use your iPhone/iPad charger chord and connect directly through a port in the back of the speaker is a very quick and easy solution. The problem is, you are dealing with wires again and if you are not big on wires (like me), it is not the best option. With a little more effort, you can make a direct Wi-fi connection between your device and the speaker. This method works out perfectly. The connectivity is a gem for your device. However, if you have a direct device to speaker connection, you must first download a movie onto your Ipad in order to utilize the speaker. If you are on the Mac side, such as myself, I found networking with my airport extreme to be a bit challenging. However, once I made the connection, watching a film or Youtube video off my iPhone and iPad was quite enjoyable. The speaker performed perfectly. The sound quality was amazing and the movie viewing experience was very much enhanced by this Pioneer product. All three speaker models were specially tuned by renowned Pioneer sound engineer Andrew Jones to provide high volume output with excellent sound quality, and it shows. For a college student, the price of these speakers is a serious commitment, but if you want quality and connectivity, you got to pay for it. The A1 will set you back at $299.00. While the A3 and A4 each costs $399.00. Divide the A3 or A4 cost by 12 months, and you are looking at $33.25/ month (that’s about 8 lattes at the coffee house per month) to pay for an investment in your future. That is, excellent sound for your dorm room or apartment.

For more information, visit Pioneer online at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 12.20.12 - 1.16.13 15 EXPLORING KOREATOWN 3 UNIQUE CAFES IN KOREATOWN

Boba is a sweet, creamy drink with chewy tapioca balls on the bottom of each cup. photos: Roonhee Ko

Cafe Mak’s cakes and pastries are definitely worth a try.

Unbeknownst to many, K-town has various cafes that fit every occasion. Here are three that you must visit!

The macaroons at Caffé Concerto come in BY ROONHEE KO different colors and flavors.

Hanging out at cafés is almost a trendy ritual for young people in L.A. In Koreatown, there are tons many separate rooms for a group of people to sit down and talk in a private setting, discuss a of cafés providing coffee and a place to chat. However, most places have similar ambiences and group project or have a conference while enjoying their drinks. Besides the calmness and quietness, serve bland drinks or desserts. This issue, Campus Circle introduces you to three unique cafés in another characteristic of Cafe Mak is its beautiful antique interior design; this café was even used Koreatown that have authentic beverages and food. for classic and vintage settings in various films. And don’t forget to taste the fabulous cakes and rich-flavored drinks here. Famous pastries include sweet potato cakes and Mochachino. Unlike Boba Time other cafés, they refill cups of Americanos, and it has its own cake bakers (the cakes are never pre- When you crave for a sweet cup of boba with chewy tapioca balls, Boba Time is where you need made). Press the button on your table whenever you need something: a refill of your Americano, to visit. Because of its popularity, there’s always a line of people waiting, but it’s definitely worth an extra piece of N.Y cheesecake or green tea tiramisu. In addition to drinks and cakes, Cafe Mak the wait. Boba Time’s drink menu includes typical tapioca milk teas and also shaved ice cups, also serves actual food such as pork cutlets, noodles and sandwiches. smoothies, slushies and various frappes. People frequently try Tapioca Milk tea, Cookies n’ Cream with boba, Boba Coffee and Mocha Frappe. Cafe Mak is located on 612 Shatto Place Los Angeles, CA 90005. For more information, call 213-252-9898. “People who come here come again and say our boba tastes different from others. This definitely attracts people,” said the manager. Caffé Concerto Although it’s not a typical hangout joint (there are only two or three small tables inside the Looking for an elegant European-style café in Koreatown that serves more than 20 different types café), the store is always packed with people waiting for creamy drinks. However, the service is of delicious, freshly baked macaroons? Caffé Concerto is a gorgeous place that can work as a quick and the staff members are very friendly and open to answering questions about a particular romantic date spot or a fancy dessert place for a girls’ night out. It serves coffee, various decorated drink. On Fridays, you can call Boba Time to pre-order your drinks for pick up. Don’t forget to get pastries made daily by French chefs, high-quality Italian brunch and dinner menus, wine and even a frequent customer card when you visit; you’ll get a free drink when you’ve purchased 10! cocktails. On the second-floor dining area, you can experience a great selection of authentic Italian food, including fresh seafood such as squid ink crust pizza and mussel aglio olio. Leave room for Boba Time is located on 701 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005. For more information, call 213- dessert because the Tahitian vanilla crème brulee, affogato (espresso served with ice cream) and 386-2622. valrhona chocolate soufflé are flavorful, rich and not too heavy. The staff members are very friendly and would love to answer your questions about the cake of the day or how long a dessert will take. Cafe Mak People in the early 20s come here particularly to sit down at the classy bar (the Concerto Cocktail Are you preparing for finals and need a new place to study besides the libraries on campus? Come with lychee, vodka and vanilla syrup is popular with young people). On the first floor, there is a to Koreatown and visit Cafe Mak. This place isn’t a typical Koreatown café where people sit down, display of all the desserts where you can decide what to get or even try samples of macaroons; chat, eat and leave in an hour or two. Students come here not only because of its friendly service definitely get vanilla bean, matcha, milk and early grey flavored macaroons! or delicious cakes and pastries, but also because of its unique atmosphere. It’s not weird to sit down and study for hours and hours at Cafe Mak until your work is done, because everyone does! Caffé Concerto is located 610 S. Serrano Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005. For more information, call 213- Its spacious, free-WiFi studying environment with plenty of outlets attracts everyone. There are 738-0909.

16 Campus Circle 12.20.12 - 1.16.13 Film | Music | Culture SPORTS: FEATURE SHABAZZ MUHAMMAD: OUTSIDE OF BASKETBALL

Get to know the UCLA star on a more personal level in this Q&A. BY LIZETTE RAMIREZ

Shabazz Muhammad, considered a top NBA draft lottery pick, grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant. WESTWOOD, Calif. – Shabazz Muhammad was the top basketball recruit in the nation while in high school. After graduating, he chose UCLA as the institution to attend and play college ball. But besides basketball, Muhammad is just like everyone else: He enjoys music, video games, NBA games and the city of Los Angeles. He is even someone who believes that a healthy diet and exercise contribute to being successful on the court. Muhammad made it clear that his diet and weight loss are helping him get his explosiveness back. He weighed 245 pounds before the season began and managed to drop approximately 10-12 pounds in a week; he hopes to get down to about 215-220 pounds. Now, Muhammad says he’s focused to get the team back into a winning mode, and he believes UCLA can regain its rich basketball tradition. Campus Circle conducted an exclusive interview with Muhammad, 19, and he talked about his decision to select the Bruins over other programs, academics, the UCLA campus, his favorite NBA basketball player, hobbies and more.

Campus Circle: Ultimately, what made you choose UCLA over other schools? Shabazz Muhammad: I just looked at the campus. I mean it was second to none with the academics and [the] mixture between basketball and the tradition here.

CC: Your father was a USC Trojan. How did he react toward your decision to become a UCLA Bruin? SM: He wanted me to go to SC in the beginning. But when all these schools started recruiting me, he looked at the bigger picture and UCLA…I just liked [UCLA] a little bit more than SC, and he respected that.

CC: How do you manage college basketball and your academics? SM: I mean it’s hard, but you just have to stay focused, you just have to study and after you study it’s all about basketball. It’s a really hectic schedule, but it’s something you have to deal with.

CC: What do you like most about the UCLA campus? SM: I think what I like most is that everything is so close, like Ackerman and the gym. I just like Pauley [Pavilion]. Pauley is such a nice arena to play in…

CC: While in college, is Los Angeles how you imagined it? SM: Yeah. I love L.A. I’m from here, so it’s great. Even in Westwood it’s like our own little village or town, so it’s great.

CC: What do you do in your free time? What are your hobbies? SM: I play video games. I’m a big video game guy, especially since we have practice now; I’m not trying to go out as much. So, I just sit at home and play video games.

CC: What kind of video games do you play? SM: I play 2K12, basketball games, soccer games and Call of Duty. Those are my three main ones.

CC: What kind of music and artists do you have on your iPod? SM: Drake, Jay-Z and Lil’ Wayne - those kind of guys. I’m not into hardcore rap, but [I like] hip-hop that really flows. I like 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G. - those guys, too.

CC: Who was your favorite basketball player growing up? Why? SM: Kobe [Bryant] just because my family [members] are die-hard Lakers fans, and I just got brainwashed.

CC: Besides basketball, what other sports do you like? SM: No other sports; just basketball right now. I think Coach Ben Howland would kill us if he found out that we were doing other sports. But if I could play another sport, it would probably be football. I love watching football; I think I could actually there and catch some passes.

CC: Overall, who will have a better basketball season: Clippers or Lakers? SM: I think the Clippers right now.

CC: What do you think about the Lakers’ season thus far? What are their issues? SM: I think their biggest issue right now is that they’re not jelling as a team yet. They don’t know their guys’ roles. Dwight [Howard] is such a good player, Kobe is such a good player, but I think when they get [Steve] Nash and [Pau] Gasol back, they are really going to start jelling as a team and become a

Courtesy of UCLA Athletics better basketball team.

CC: What advice can you give the youth who is striving to reach a career in basketball or possibly follow in your footsteps? SM: Never give up. At a time when I was not as tall as everybody, and I wasn’t as good, I just never gave up on the sport and kept on trying. When you try at anything, even school wise, you always learn to succeed. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 12.20.12 - 1.16.13 17 CALENDARCALENDAR Edward Scissorhands and Home Alone Double Feature Drink Along at the Downtown Independent on Friday, December 21st. 20 th Century Fox WHAT’SHAPPENING All the cool places to go and fun things to do. / / - / / THEATER Price $12 MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 TUES • JAN 15 Dance Music The Nutcracker Swings L.A. County Holiday Celebration Wilshire Ebell Theater Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles cityballetofla.org lacountyarts.org/holiday.html City Ballet of Los Angeles (CBLA) continues More than 20 performing groups from its mission to reflect the diversity of its city throughout L.A. County - including choirs, and bringing ballet to new audiences with music ensembles and dance companies - its winter program, The Nutcracker Swings, a represent the diversity of cultures across twist on the holiday favorite set in 1942 Los Southern California. The concert is funded as Angeles during WWII. Dancers swing to the a gift from the Los Angeles County Board of sounds of Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington. In Supervisors to the community at large. The this version of the classic family ballet, Maria, entire three hours is simulcast live on KCET the heroin falls for the leading man, Jim, a public television. WWII hero who gives Maria the nutcracker When Monday, Dec. 24 doll, which kicks off a whirlwind journey of Times 3:00 p.m. Christmas wonder. Prices Free When Friday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 22 Times Friday @ 8 p.m. & Saturday @ 1 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Prices Tix start @ $25 Film SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Indiana Jones Trilogy Egyptian Theatre Film 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles Michael Lamont Elf americancinemathequecalendar.com Aero Theatre If you became of age in the 80s, then you 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica probably wanted to be an archeologist at one americancinemathequecalendar.com time because of these three films. Fun fact: Will Ferrell caused several minor When Sunday, Dec. 30 traffic accidents when walking through the Times 5:00 p.m. Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan Lincoln Tunnel in his costume because people Prices $11, $9 w/ student ID The Pantages were so surprised to see him wearing an elf 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles outfit. Concerts broadwayla.org/production/show.info.asp?ID=81 When Saturday, Dec. 22 Ludacris and Kelly Rowland Times 7:30 p.m. Club Nokia The Tony Award® nominee takes flight in an all-new production Prices $11, $9 w/ student ID 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles clubnokia.com of “Peter,” the two-time Emmy award-winning and two-time Charity Ludacris has won three Grammys while Kelly Tenacious D and Friends has won four. Tony-award nominated production. Largo at the Coronet When Sunday, Dec. 30 366 N. La Cienega, Los Angeles Times 8:00 p.m. largo-la.com Prices Tix start @ $29.50 Tenacious D and Friends will bring together When Tuesday-Sunday, Tuesday, Jan. 15-Sunday, Jan. 27 some of the biggest names in comedy MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 and music for The Pablove Foundation, Prices Tix start @ $25 which funds pediatric cancer research. It Clubs also advances , educates and Bootie LA NYE – New Years Style empowers cancer families and improves Echoplex the quality of life for children living with 1154 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles cancer through hospital play, music and arts bootieLA.com brownpapertickets.com/event/297351 programs. Bootie is taking over the Echoplex and the Film Did you know that Edward Scissorhands was When Saturday, Dec. 22 Echo, with two floors of mash-up dancing, Home Alone / Edward Scissorhands Double Vincent Price’s last screen appearance? Time 8:30 p.m. all night long. Bootie will not only have the Feature Drink Along When Friday, Dec. 21 Price $50 traditional champagne toast at midnight, but Downtown Independent Time 9:00 p.m. also two different balloon drops, so it won’t

18 Campus Circle 12.20.12 - 1.16.13 Film | Music | Culture WHAT’SHAPPENING12/20/12-1/16/13 matter which floor you’re on – you won’t the waterfront. miss out at midnight. The resident DJs will When Monday, Dec. 31 COMEDY be spinning the best mashups from the past Times 6:00 p.m. FRI • DEC 28 - SUN • DEC 31 year, while resident dance crew R.A.I.D. helps Prices Free countdown to 2013, as well as performing a special New Years Eve Midnight Mashup Parties Show. 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Kevin D. Robertson RING IN THE NEW YEAR FOR LESS

This New Year’s Eve, don’t get stuck watching the ball drop on TV – party on a budget at these L.A. hotspots!

BY KEVIN D. ROBERTSON

In L.A., New Year’s Eve presents a stressful Key Club Performance by E-40 theme with an array of performers, showgirls, live acts and problem: Where is the best place to party out of the http://www.keyclub.com confetti canons. The party has developed a following: 1,000 hundreds and very expensive options? Below, you’ll find a list Price: $40 people are expected to show up, as did last year, and three of New Year’s Eve parties that are around $40 or under. Once Time: 7:00 p.m.-2 a.m. rooms will be open with three DJs playing house and hip- you find the party that arouses your inner party monster, buy Age: 18+ hop, bachata, cumbias and tropical merengue. a ticket fast; prices may increase as it gets closer to NYE. On New Year’s Eve, Bay Area rapper E-40 will perform at Key Address: L.A. Live, 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Club. The club is an intimate concert venue that is multi- layered. If you love E-40 and enjoy intimate spaces, then this Geisha House Hollywood Pub Crawl is the party for you. http://www.ticketzone.com http://www.pubcrawls.com Things to expect: A long line, disgusting bathrooms, Price: $30 + fees Price: $20-$30 aggressive security, high-priced drinks and $25 minimal Time: 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Time: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. credit card purchase. Age: 18+ Age: 21+ Address: 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. From outside, Geisha House looks like an average Japanese This event is geared toward people who hate being stuck restaurant. But inside, it resembles a jewel box. The restaurant in one party for more than an hour. You get V.I.P access to Brazilian New Year’s Party on the Queen Mary is a stopping place for party people who want drinks before 10 locations, and you don’t have to pay an additional cover http://www.eventbrite.com going out and attracts the young, hip crowd. On New Year’s charge. You do have to pay for drinks, but your ticket comes Price: General admission is $45 Eve, the party starts at 9:30. The venue will be transformed with reduced drink specials: two premium mixers for $13, Time: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. into a nightclub; most of the tables removed, creating two two champagnes for $13 and $3 selected bottles/draft beer. Age: All large dance floors. Also, the patio area will be open. Four DJs The party starts at Outpost Hollywood (1624 N. Cahuenga In Brazil, it is a tradition for people to wear all white, go to the will be playing house, Top 40 hits and hip-hop. Blvd.). Don’t be late, or you’ll lose your party spot. beach and place floating candles in the water. The color white Address: 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. represents peace and hope in Brazil. The Brazilian-style NYE Universal City Walk Countdown Bash celebration will include authentic Brazilian music and food. http://www.citywalkhollywood.com According to promoters, there will be “dancing non-stop to Noteworthy Event Price: $15 for admission; $55 for self-parking and admission the pulsating rhythms of samba, marcha, samba-reggae” and Zedd and Nicky Romero at Club Nokia Time: Starts at 9 p.m. more. A dazzling fireworks show will go off at midnight. True http://www.ticketmaster.com Age: All to tradition, everyone will receive a colorful floating candle. Price: $46.00 This event is geared toward people who also like party Address: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach. Time: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. hopping but within a confined area, and they want to invite Age: 18+ their family to hangout as well. At Universal City Walk, 10th Annual La Desvelada Masquerade Ball Producers Zedd and Nicky Romero, are coming together to partygoers will have unlimited access to three entertainment http://www.ticketmaster.com create one single brilliant sound. Expect wild behavior on and stages. Price: $40 + fees offstage. Zedd’s new album was released this past October DJ Roonie G will perform at the Universal Globe Stage, Time: 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. and was No. 1 on Billboard’s U.S. Dance Chart. His remixes and Jamar Rogers and Diego Val will perform at 5 Towers Age: 21+ of ’s “Born This Way” and “Marry The Night” Stage. At midnight, fireworks will go off. Sandra Peña, from L.A. 96.3FM, hosts the 10th Annual La appeared on a special edition of Born This Way. Romero is a Recommendations: Parking is a nightmare, so it’s best to take Desvelada Experience, which is billed as the “ultimate Latin house producer who has worked with David Guetta, Calvin the Metro (Red Line to Universal City station) or carpool. NYE celebration.” La Desvelada, meaning “the sleepless Harris and . Address: L.A. Live, 800 West Olympic Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles. night,” attracts a younger Latin crowd due to its Vegas-style Blvd., Los Angeles.

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S Factor instructors teach moves like the Descending Angel and Firefly on RELEASE THE the pole. WITHIN YOU Pole dancing exercise classes are popping up in L.A. – lose your inhibitions and experience the benefits they have to offer.

BY NICKI SPENCER

For years, pole dancing was only seen as a process of embracing your erotic creature fun and inviting, rather profession for desperate women who could only than awkward and humiliating. The environment is welcoming make enough money by taking off their clothes in front of ogling and is meant to be a place of zero judgment. Every woman in men. However, times have changed, and it’s no longer just an the room is there to give support to the other students and gain activity for strippers; everyday women can learn the art of pole support from them, which is one of the main reasons why these dancing. classes reap such positive results. Women in their 20s to even their 40s have been seen taking Once the mat workout is done, it’s time to try out the pole. pole dancing lessons around L.A., where it’s easy to find more than The instructor gives step-by-step instructions on a certain move, Courtesy of sfactor.com 15 studios that offer classes. College females, workingwomen, stay- and then each woman gives it a try in front of the group. It sounds at-home moms – all are welcomed to experience this thrilling, daunting, but no one expects you to be perfect on the first try. “the sexy, confident, powerful being inside every woman.” Every sensual and fun workout. Overall, it’s a funny experience that you’ll never forget. woman has an “Erotic Creature” within her, and more importantly, If you’re unsure about starting a pole dancing program, Afterwards, you split up into small groups and practice the every woman can release that creature out into the world. the best thing to do is try out the S Factor’s Intro Pole class. pole moves so you can really get the hang of it. You’ll surprise and This creature is embraced and heightened throughout the S During this class, you and about 12-15 other women follow the impress yourself (and eventually someone else) with your new Factor experience. The program is arranged into six levels, each instructor’s movements. It’s similar to other exercise classes except skills. one increasing in skill level, technique and experience as you go that the emphasis is on openly exploring your erotic side. So who is the genius behind this pole-dancing studio? It all up. All the levels require students to attend a two-hour class once a In the class, students arrange in a circle around the three started more than 10 years ago with creator Sheila Kelley. She first week for eight weeks. After that, the students automatically move poles in the center of the room, and the instructor teaches from discovered her appreciation for pole dancing while working on on to the next level; no test or skills assessment is required. the middle so you always have a good view of her movements. a film called Dancing at the Blue Iguana, which featured many The S Factor promotes the concept of its program as being When you start doing the movements, you’ll notice that many of scenes involving exotic dancers. a journey of self-identity and self-worth, as well as an effective the moves resemble exercises you would do for Pilates and yoga; As a graduate in ballet, anatomy and movement physiology fitness regime meant to tone the body. however, they are performed in a sexualized fashion meant to at New York University’s Tish School of Arts, she was instantly Kelley said, “The S Factor is the female body, her sexuality emphasize the natural curves of a woman’s body. For example, fascinated by the variations in movement required for exotic and and all the gorgeous things that come with that.” the instructor encourages you to run your hands over yourself: pole dancing. Once she started to learn the movements herself, The S Factor (and pole dancing, in general) is not just on your breasts, in your hair and under your thighs. This allows she felt like she was moving her body for the first time. a fun fitness activiy; it’s a path of self-discovery and female you to literally get in touch with your sensuality and connect with “It unlocked this dormant part of me that I call the ‘Erotic empowerment every woman (young or old) should try. your body. Creature,’” said Kelley. The S Factor instructors’ humor and enthusiasm make the According to the S Factor website, the “Erotic Creature” is Follow Sheila Kelley on Twitter at @thesheilakelley.

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