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WHAT’Sinside April 25 - May 8, 2013 Vol. 23 Issue 8

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4 Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 Film | Music | Culture MUSIC: INTERVIEW

FONSECA: A MUSIC GEM

This Latin singer/songwriter is getting more and more attention as he makes his way across the U.S. on tour.

BY MARVIN VASQUEZ

Fonseca will be performing at Club Nokia on May 9.

Pablo Garcia

Three-time Latin GRAMMY winner singer and songwriter take on it being such a popular tune? F: Well while on tour, my mind’s always on the task at hand: on Fonseca blends tropical genres like no one else within the F: It’s been great. Also, to sing about someone being your dream what’s the next show going to be like and what we might need industry. The 33-year-old Colombia-born music gem was is very important as a singer. I’m happy because we’re about to to improve. That’s very important. That said, we do try to relax honored for that in 2012 when he earned the Latin GRAMMY go on tour, and our aim is for people to get to know the songs. when we can. Last year, on our way from Dallas to Las Vegas, we Award for Ilusión in Best Tropical Fusion Album. stopped by the Grand Canyon and took a helicopter ride and Currently on tour in the U.S., Fonseca spoke with Campus CC: The video for this track was filmed in the Guajira, north other things like that. We try to enjoy the cities we visit as much Circle about his GRAMMY experiences, time as a student at of Colombia. Why did you choose that location, and what can as possible; that’s part of what it’s all about. Berklee College of Music and more. you tell us about the concept for the video? F: The concept of the video came from the song (which is very CC: Overall, your repertoire is full of romantic themes. Where Campus Circle: In 2012, you won a Latin GRAMMY Award for melancholy), and we thought about a place that would invoke is it that this romanticism comes from? Ilusión. How did that feel? that melancholy feeling – that nostalgia. So we decided a desert F: It comes from life experiences, and it might give people the Fonseca: It was very exciting because it was a year full of hard could achieve that. The Cabo de la Vela is a magical place in wrong idea about me being like this every single day. But music work, especially arranging the album’s release in the U.S. and all Colombia because it hosts all sort of landscapes, and it’s a place has always been a way of escape, a way of expressing things I of Latin America. We had a great team with Sony Music helping full of contrasts. Also, I like to use video to show the world the don’t necessarily express in my daily life. us out…this Grammy represented a lot of different things. beauty Colombia has to offer, so it was a bit of all these factors. I would say the best thing about it was the category we won CC: You attended Berklee College of Music. Can you discuss in because it was the best description for the album: tropical CC: Your U.S. tour (“Ilusión World Tour”) is soon coming to that experience, and why you left when you did to focus on fusion. And I’m glad people accepted it that way. Los Angeles. Particularly pertaining to your performance here your career? (Club Nokia, May 9), what will the show entail? F: I took a course for singers there, and my experience there was CC: This year, you were also nominated for a GRAMMY F: We’ve been very selective of the material we’ll be using on incredible. It’s a great place that’s very open to what you have for Best Latin Pop Album. What does it mean to you to be this tour. For us, the U.S. tour is very important, and we look to offer. It’s a place where you can arrive with whatever form of recognized in that market? forward to visiting some of those cities again. The last tour musical expression and they have people there ready and waiting F: It was equally exciting as the Latin nomination, and in ways, included 17 cities, and this time around it’s going to be about to help you develop. Many music schools are specialized, whether more unexpected. I didn’t even know when the nominations the same…We’ve been preparing for a long time and so we’ll all it be classical, jazz, etc. But Berklee is open to any genre, and it was would be announced, and it made me very happy. be having a great time. perfect for me because I was able to focus on what it’s actually like to be a singer and be on stage. It was an incredible experience. CC: For several weeks now, the song “Desde Que No Estás” has CC: When you’re on tour, do you have any techniques to help been on the Billboard Top 10 in tropical music. What’s your you relax? To read the full interview with Fonseca, visit campuscircle.com. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 5 MUSIC: FEATURE

GROWING UP GRRRL WITH KATE NASH The British songstress takes “girl

power” to a different level with her new

album and upcoming show.

BY MELISSA BOBBITT

Expect to see a powerful, enraged, edgy Kate Nash at her L.A. show in May.

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It had been “one of those years” for Kate Nash. to-the-wind number “I Just Love You More.” But even still, Nash my whole life,” she said. “I’ll definitely never forget it. It was She split from her long-term boyfriend, and her emotions sent feels removed from that version of herself. really amazing.” her into survivalist mode. Where she’d once sang primly about “Your early 20s, you still feel like a teenager…I don’t feel Another unforgettable experience she’s recently had was getting over a bloke by watching “CSI” marathons, she now like a teenager anymore. I feel like a grownup,” she said. “And I traveling to Africa to support Because I Am a Girl, a charity called upon self-reliance and a hearty dose of feminism. She feel like it’s hard being a grownup sometimes. And there’s a lot devoted to bettering the lives of oppressed females. As she became like a heroine in a Tarantino film; she became death- of challenges you have to face.” shouts of sisterhood solidarity and “action, action!” on “All proof— an enraged, empowered woman. But this artist is not one to balk in the face of uncertainty. Talk,” she saw it fitting to join up with the NGO to bring hope to Twenty-five-year-old Nash’s metamorphosis comes to life For one, she picked up the bass for the first time on this album, the monetarily and rights-impoverished population. on Girl Talk, out on her own Have 10p Records. There are traces an instrument she considers as powerful as a weapon. The four- She recalled the scene with awe and respect: “Ghana was of the English musician’s original piano-pop vibes (the bubbly string assault ax found a home with her a few years prior when amazing. It was totally crazy…new sights and sounds, like “Are You There Sweetheart” and the lissome “OMYGOD!”). But she did a punky side project called the Receeders with a couple pigpens, like a guy walking down the street with a machete, to on the whole, Girl Talk has a snarl to it. “Sister,” for example, of good mates. Nash said that her lack of formal training freed a woman carrying a box on her head selling goods like sugar seethes like it should have been on Hole’s classic, Live Through her up from rigid expectations and eventually led to Girl Talk’s cane.” There are photos of Nash’s journey to Ghana where she is This. decidedly brash sound. among young natives with fists in the sky, a nod to One Billion After treating a fan to a day at the nail salon via her Pledge The album was recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller, Rising, a movement to end violence against women. Music drive, Nash hopped on the phone with Campus Circle. who’s worked with Kanye West and Fiona Apple. He and Nash Aristotle and Rage Against the Machine agree that “anger She discussed her musical and emotional evolution, as well as intended to meet for a friendly coffee one day last year but ended is a gift,” and Nash is utilizing this concept for good. Girl Talk her charitable efforts in honor of females around the world. up hanging out for six hours in his studio, their heads brimming could be the 20-teens’ answer to Jagged Little Pill in its refusal She noted that “a lot has changed” since the last record, with ideas for her release. He went on to produce, while Nash to play nice and keep quiet. The anger translates into a stronger 2010’s transitional My Best Friend Is You (Geffen/Fiction). That shacked up with an all-women band in Echo Park. It was the appreciation for her fellow woman (she encourages fans to form release served as a bridge from her successful, perky debut – ideal situation for her to embrace her feminism and purge her girl “gangs” to combat sexism). Her anger means survival. 2007’s Made of Bricks – to the grit of Girl Talk. It hinted at her wounded feelings after breaking up with Ryan Jarman of the desire to break free of the pop princess mold, with the bawdy Cribs. Kate Nash performs at the Troubadour on May 10 and the Echo on spoken word of “Mansion Song” and the sultry, throw-caution- “It was fucking one of the most incredible experiences of May 21. Follow Kate on Twitter @katenash.

6 Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 Film | Music | Culture MUSIC: REPORT Van’s Warped Tour, Queen Mary Dance Party and New CD Releases.

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OLA PODRIDA Ghosts Go Blind (Western Vinyl) – This Spotify Stage showcasing EDM and hip-hop acts, including Austin, Texas-based band is led by singer/guitarist David Crizzly, Outasight, Wallpaper and Stephen Jacobs. There CDS NEW AND NOTABLE Wingo. The band’s name is based on when Wingo was a kid will not be an Orange County show this year; Irvine is being DEVON ALLMAN Turquoise (Ruf) – Allman is the son of and he had a gig (dressed as a mouse) at the Olla Podrida bypassed in favor of two days at the Pomona Fairplex June fabled southern rock icon Gregg Allman, but here he puts Mexican market in Dallas. His latest gig playing gentle, rock- 20 and 21. Other SoCal stops are San Diego on June 19 and his soulful voice to work on a set of self-penned R&B-tinged tinged folk/pop is a lot better. Ventura on June 23. www.vanswarpedtour.com rockers that show he takes after his late uncle Duane as well. PALENKE SOULTRIBE Mar (Soultribe) – The latest from CAYUCAS Bigfoot (Secretly Canadian) – Cayucas leader this Colombia-born duo features lots of songs done in MAYHEM FESTIVAL INDEPENDENT ARTIST Zach Yudin is from the California coastal town of Cayucos, traditional Colombian style and sung in Spanish but also an SCHOLARSHIP so it shouldn’t be any surprise that his lo-fi pop tunes conjure assortment of dubby numbers sung in English, all geared to Students considering attending the Musicians Institute images of fun on the beach and boardwalk. packing dance floors. College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood can enter DAWES Stories Don’t End (HUB) – These L.A. favorites are ADRIENNE PIERCE My Heavens (Insectgirl) – Pierce’s a contest to win a scholarship that fully covers tuition and currently on the road with Bob Dylan, but they’ll be starting husband Ari Shine plays most of the instruments on My material fees for a two-quarter IAP certificate. The costs of their own tour soon and highlighting new songs, including Heavens and is careful to never bury Pierce’s Susanna Hoffs- room, boarding and travel to the institute are not included. the ode to life-on-an-airplane “From a Window Seat.” like vocals on charming pop/rockers like “Hand Headed Entrants should be independent artists working with HANDS Synesthesia (Kill Rock Stars) – These synth-poppers Heart.” original material and have a desire to improve their skills are at their best when channeling the dance-oriented British SOFT MACHINE LEGACY Burden of Proof (Moonjune) – in songwriting and recording, and enhance their knowledge New Wave acts like they do on “The Game is Changing Us” Soft Machine was one of the highly influential bands of the of the music business. 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Winehouse, informed by a decade-long (now over) struggle VONDELPARK Seabed (R&S) – This album of lush downbeat THE POSEIDON DANCE PARTY with drugs and alcohol, Hart is now reaping rewards as one and music is perfectly titled; a listen evokes the feeling you The Poseidon Dance Party, a highlight of the Long Beach of the hottest new soul singers. might get while exploring an undersea world full of sublime LGBT Pride Weekend, will take place aboard the Queen Mary KITSUNÉ AMERICA 2 (Kitsuné) – The latest various artists activity that’s normally unseen. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 7 FILM: REVIEWS AT ANy PRICE SOMETHING IN THE AIR Matt Dinerstein, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Zac Efron as Dean and Dennis Quaid as Henry Christine (Lola Créton) and Gilles (Clément Métayer) in Olivier Assayas’ Something in the Air. © Carole Bethuel; photo courtesy of MK2. © Carole Zac Efron, Dennis Quaid give standout performances. Olivier Assayas’ film explores youth culture during a BY NEHA SHAIDA historical, political and chaotic time period. Set in southern Iowa, Ramin Bahrani’s At Any Price captures a family’s struggle to overcome a crisis in the modern world of agriculture. The film has undertones of a longing for the simplicity of the past but serves to always remind the audience the past is gone, and adapting is the only way BY PATRICK MEISSNER to succeed in the future. Henry Whipple, played by Dennis Quaid, is a go-getter farmer who wants to expand his From filmmaker Olivier Assayas comes a vibrant portrait of a time etched in seemingly business “at any price,” so to speak. However, his sons see it a little differently. recent history. Something in the Air is the story of a young, French filmmaker and artist named His eldest son leaves home, and his youngest son Dean (Zac Efron) wants to become a Gilles, who is learning to find himself amidst France’s political chaos in the late 1960s. Traveling and professional racecar driver, halting Henry’s plans to pass on his farming legacy to his boys. But this campaigning with the likes of anarchists and communists, Gilles must decide his path artistically, becomes a minor problem when their business gets investigated, threatening the end to the entire professionally and emotionally. legacy. There’s a lot going on in this film. It’s heavy; it’s raw and authentic. Every detail bears some The problem originally arises in this small town after modern and industrialized business sort of significance as a commentary on the political climate of the time period. It is a nostalgic trip replaces traditional seed farming, adding enormous competition to the world of farming and through a vivid moment in youth culture, seeking to inspire those too young to relate. completely wiping out old practices. Assayas is deeply connected with the film’s concept. In a recent interview with Campus Circle, Henry, who inherited the family farm after four generations, follows the new business model of he said, “It all starts with autobiography…there’s very little in this film that is not based on real-life “expand or die” at any cost, even if it means taking other people down in the process. In competing memory.” with rival famer Jim Johnson (Clancy Brown) for seed sales, the Whipples push moral and ethical He uses this film to specifically reference his background with a young protagonist that is not boundaries, making the audience question the people they are. too different from him. Gilles is conflicted with many of the same struggles that Assayas faced when When the Whipples’ seed selling operation is put under investigation, Dean finally steps up to he was growing up. But what is particularly relevant to Assayas, in this film, is the artistic backdrop the family plate. However, this produces dyer consequences, challenging the family to face moral that contains both art and music. issues. “This is music I was listening to obsessively at that age,” he said of the politically charged folk Bahrani uses the farming world as a major backdrop for the film, but the film’s various layers and psychedelic rock featured in Something in the Air. share a perspective of a much more broader scale. As the characters are tested, their faults and The film’s humor and commentary is based primarily on references to the artistic culture that morals are also exposed. No one in this film is perfect or easy to figure out, but rather they are particularly influenced Assayas. Music from Syd Barrett, Dr. Strangely Strange and Nick Drake sets various shades of grey. the stage and allows for a political context. The story moves through the soundtrack, just as much You’ll find yourself asking while watching the film: How “good” is the protagonist, and how as it does through the interaction of characters. It adds a whole new element of depth and is truly “bad” is the antagonist? While this makes for a much more complex film, it was hard to empathize a beautiful method of storytelling. As Assayas put it, “To me, those songs are like time capsules.” with any one character. This is not simply because the characters made mistakes, but because of Using his personal experiences, political beliefs and artistic background, Assayas tells the story how severe the mistakes are. of those whom he grew up with. Aesthetically and ideologically, he sought to capture the period’s Efron and Quaid both gave standout performances. Efron easily slipped into the rebellious essence. son role, playing a character far from any character he has previously played. He was 100 percent “I needed to have a sense that I was dealing with a period, that I was dealing with a generation, believable as a son wanting nothing more than to get away from his family. and I was ending up telling the collective story of my generation,” he explained. Quaid also gave a memorable performance as the obnoxious farmer who would do anything While this film is indeed rich with substance and perspective, the story itself seems to wind to make his farm No. 1. through time and space with only a vague sense of direction. Despite his trials and tribulations, Heather Graham, who played Henry’s mistress Meredith, and Kim Dickens who played Gilles overcomes very little other than a few minor emotional shortcomings by the end of the film. Henry’s wife Irene, made for a good ensemble cast. Each portrayed women on opposite ends of the In addition, a lot of the dialogue is based on stilted humor and blatant obscurity that some viewers coin and complemented Quaid’s character, revealing his two conflicting sides. might not be able to relate to. As good as At Any Price is, however, it does not give the audience the emotional pay off usually Yet, despite the barrage of intellectualism afforded by this film, what really stands out is a expected at the end of a film like this. But it does succeed in stirring up emotions and ethical general sense of authenticity. Something in the Air captures a vivid moment in history from a questions. perspective of introspection. Assayas has done a spectacular job painting an image of the distinct At Any Price sets a goal of illustrating the imperfection within people and the line between background that he comes from. right and wrong. The cinematography in the film is stunning, and Iowa provides the perfect scenery For those who can hold the film’s political themes closer to heart, Aassayas’ perspective is for the drama accompanied in the film; the characters’ emotions do not get lost in the scenes. enlightening. For those looking to simply escape to a more impassioned period in political history, If there is one thing At Any Price does successfully, it’s creating a world you can easily get lost in. you’ll find this film appealing as well.

Grade: B Grade: B

At Any Price released at select theaters in L.A. and N.Y. on Wednesday, April 24. Something in the Air releases in theaters on Friday, May 3.

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Manu Bennett is on CW’s “Arrow,” which airs on Wednesdays, 8/7c. Juan Mon & Calypso Paoli THINGS KEEP GETTIN’ BETTER FOR “SPARTACUS,” “ARROW” ACTOR MANU BENNETT After breaking out on Starz’s “Spartacus,” Bennett continues to score more roles. BY SOLA FASEHUN

New Zealand actor Manu Bennett is currently on top was my first real show. I finished that and felt that for the first typecast or that it has led you to great casting opportunities? of the world. He just finished a four-year run on Starz network’s time in my life, I graduated. The four years at “Spartacus” felt MB: I’m Maori, and when I first began acting, I started off in highest rated show to date, “Spartacus,” and he has smoothly like the best years at school, and at the end, the last episode I did Australia. I was stereotyped…the first show I did I played a transitioned into an awesome role on the CW’s newest hit, in the final season…that felt like graduation. smart-ass brown haired guy up against a blond hair, blue-eyed “Arrow.” Oh, and let’s not forget Bennett is co-starring in Peter heroic model. There was that social stereotype. I guess…being Jackson’s blockbuster The Hobbit as Azog the Defiler. CC: What are you working on now? labeled “indigenous”…there are ideas people have that speak On the phone with Manu, I expected to encounter a fiery MB: “Arrow”! (laughs). Just to give you a bit…I play Slade about our culture, but that also shows the problem with making personality similar to many of the strong characters he has Wilson who might become DeathStroke next season. If this goes assumptions on whole nations. On the plus side, film today has portrayed. Imagine my pleasant surprise when a humble and through, then I’ll feel as if that’s a new chapter in my career. a lot of smart people trying to head down the road of tackling down-to-earth guy presented some of the most inspiring words Now I’m in Vancouver because of “Arrow.” Thank goodness it that. Artists are good at making social commentary. I’ve heard in a long time. stopped raining! Bennett is someone who has dealt with loss but uses that CC: Do you have advice for anyone who wants to become an experience to motivate and move forward. It goes without CC: What was it like working on “Spartacus” with Andy actor? saying that things keep getting better and better for the Whitfield? MB: I think that you’re a product of your environment. The successful actor. MB: Andy Whitfield stands out. He made so many understand relationships you choose are going to help you progress with that it’s important to realize how short life is and to make sure whatever your goals are in life. Campus Circle: How did you get into acting? you don’t have regrets. Andy’s campaign is: “Be Here Now” Before the show “Spartacus,” I worked with Rob Tapert Manu Bennett: During my last couple of years of school, there in relation to his cancer. His message is so important now. (“Spartacus” producer) on “Xena: Warrior Princess,” ironically were two car accidents that affected my life. One where my Sometimes as individuals, we get consumed by material things. with Lucy Lawless. Then 10 years later, I’m cast on “Spartacus,” mother died, and then two weeks later my brother died. I was Part of the thing that Andy was known for (internationally) and I’m working with Lucy again. In 2007, Rob casted me again a good student at school, but the impact was something that was his ability to show his positive spirit and gentle nature. He on 30 Days of Night, a Sony Pictures horror film, which Sam affected my scholarly mind. I lost my ability to concentrate on didn’t play egotistical. Andy made a Spartacus that can never be Raimi was involved with. math and science. I geared toward the artistic pursuits; they repeated. He set an example with our show in the first season that This goes to show that it’s important to be professional and spoke to me more loudly. I chose the arts over the academics resonated throughout the world. “Spartacus” is about human forge positive relationships with people in the industry. If I had at that difficult time in my life, and it helped me pull through. beings treated as slaves and then being uplifted by Spartacus gone on set of “Xena: Warrior Princess” with a bad attitude or with the powerful message that “we are one.” The success of the awful work ethic, I might have blown the opportunities that I CC: What are some projects you’ve done that you see as huge show just goes to show that’s the way the world feels as well. was lucky enough to eventually have come my way. stepping stones? MB: Without a doubt, when I landed “Spartacus.” “Spartacus” CC: You have an amazing look. Do you think that you have been For more on Manu Bennett go to: https://twitter.com/manubennett

10 Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 Film | Music | Culture NIGHTLIFE: ROUNDUP got game? these bars do. BY SYDNEY CHAMPION

Arcade games, ping-pong and bowling – join in on the fun at these L.A. bars!

BUSBY’S (EAST) BLIPSY BARCADE SPiN LA at The Standard Los Angeles Koreatown Downtown L.A. 5364 Wilshire Blvd. 369 N. Western Ave. 550 S. Flower Street 323.525.2615 323.461.7067 213.439.3065 busbysla.com Facebook.com/blipsy.barcade losangeles.spingalactic.com Busby’s has been considered a hot sports bar in L.A. for quite Judging by its name, most would assume that this joint is a mash- Almost every young, hip college student knows about downtown a while now, but for the non-sports fanatics (like me), this bar up of a bar and an arcade – and they’re right. Blipsy Barcade L.A.’s popular rooftop bar, The Standard. However, how many offers much more than game viewing – they offer game playing. has 22 retro arcade games, four bartenders and hundreds of toys know about its ping-pong club: SPiN LA? When you walk up the stairs and pass the bar, on the left are (seriously, hundreds). When you walk in, you’ll see the bar on SPiN is a ping-pong social club where you and your friends fun arcade/bar style games that you’ll want to get your hands on! the right loaded with liquor bottles, glasses and toys. There are can reserve a ping-pong table (or just walk in) and get a game on They have pool, billiards, ping-pong, shuffle board, darts and a few stuffed animals, dolls and a model of Blipsy Barcade made while sipping on cocktails, eating some street food and meeting foosball. Their arcade games include basketball, Buck Hunter, out of Legos. new people. Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, Stacker and Pin Ball. Plus, they offer Wii and board games. Trust And of course, there are the classic, vintage (and modern) Andrew Gordon, Jonathan Bricklin, Franck Raharinosy created me, there’s nothing more fun than taking a few tequila shots and arcade games: Stellar Wars, Gauntlet, Twilight Zone, Spy Hunter, and own SPiN, and there are other clubs in New York, Milwaukee then challenging your friends (or one of the hot guys by the pool Galaga, Donkey Kong, Punch Out, Paper Boy, Defender, WWF and Toronto. table) to a lightning round game of basketball. Superstar and so much more! For those who are nostalgic of the This space is ultra sexy with its sleek, red ping-pong tables The crowd at Busby’s is a good mix of people ranging days you spent hours playing Pac Man and Nintendo, this is your and slightly dim lighting. There are small bleachers next to one from young 20-something-year-olds to those in their mid-to- bar. Make sure you bring friends who match your enthusiasm of the ping-pong tables for spectators, giving the space a small late-30s; expect to find people of different ethnicities. Patrons for arcade games or else they might not have the patience for it. competitive, game-like atmosphere. There are even large and spread themselves out evenly throughout the space; most of the But if they don’t, Blipsy offers more delights. Besides small photos in black and white of people playing ping-pong. men take over the game section, groups of people sit at the back gaming, the bar also a DJ booth where DJ Randy J spins reggae, One of them is a wall-size photo of our very own President tables, small groups of girls like to sit near the front of the bar funk, hip-hop, boogie, disco and new wave tunes. Every third Obama wearing a dress shirt and tie, his eyes focused on hitting where flat screen TVs play psychedelic videos of old and new Friday, you can catch BodyHeat (a group that plays a mixture of the ping-pong back to his opponent who we can imagine is on music videos, and the rest grab stools at the bar. Italo disco, new wave, synthpop and more) for free. the other side of the table. The bartenders are friendly and talkative, and they make a The only downside to this place: it’s a cash-only bar. The great thing about SPiN is that the club occasionally strong Long Island Iced Tea. After having a few rounds, I suggest Upside? They have an ATM machine towards the back so you hosts open tournaments, “Glow in the Dark Tuesdays” and even you head over to the nightclub part of the bar and dance off don’t to go on a wild goose chase looking for the nearest BOA. an “Under 30 Ping Pong Party,” which includes $4 PBRS, $5 drop those guilty calories. The music includes an eclectic range of Plus, there is no cover to get in! Also, make sure you drop by on shots and more! And, of course, its location at The Standard popular Top 40’s music, rap, EDM and more; there’s something Sundays between noon and 8 p.m. – they serve $3 handmade makes it easy for you to just go up to the roof and enjoy the for everybody. margaritas (wink, wink). other bar and breathtaking views of downtown L.A. When I first visited Busby’s, there was some serious Latin ballroom dancing going on. Couples and partners danced the Salsa and a little bit of Cha-Cha – their energy was contagious. 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Tom Lew FROM UCLA TO USC, NANA MERIWETHER HOLDS THE MISS USA CROWN Nana Meriwether competed in the Miss USA 2012 pageant. She was born in South Africa and raised in Potomac, Maryland. The former Bruin/Trojan opens about her life as a college student and as a beauty queen. Courtesy of UCLA Athletics

Meriwether was the captain of UCLA’s volleyball team. BY MARVIN VASQUEZ

At 27 years old, Nana Meriwether has accomplished a lot: she attended Duke, UCLA and USC, medical work. That really inspired me so I changed my mind and decided to try out for med school. became a two-time All-American in volleyball and reached the Final Four while at UCLA, and is There are post-graduate programs for med school, and I volunteered at Cedars-Sinai, which is one now the current Miss USA titleholder. of the best hospitals on the west coast. UCLA did not offer the program I wanted, so I was forced to go to USC. I was admitted, and I went. My brother was also at USC for pre-med, and he was a year Campus Circle: What led you to transfer from Duke to UCLA? ahead of me. So he would give me all his notes from classes, and my younger brother would tutor Nana Meriwether: I went to Duke my freshman year, first semester and I played volleyball there. me in science. USC was great, but a very different experience from UCLA. My dad went there and I decided to follow in his footsteps; it was similar to my upbringing. It was very private and in the middle of nowhere, but it’s such a prestigious school and even just that one CC: You’re very gifted, both athletically and intelligently. How did that help you prepare for the semester, I got so much out of it academically…I was just looking for more of a life experience… Miss USA pageant? and [transferring to UCLA] was one of the best decisions of my life. NM: I believe I’ve worked hard. If I want something, I will go for it. I’ve been blessed with that ambition. Also, pageants and sports are very similar. You have a goal, you work physically and mentally CC: While you were at UCLA, what were some of the places you enjoyed hanging out? to achieve it…a lot of people focus on the physical, but 80 percent is mental, and I don’t think many NM: I unfortunately didn’t hang out much on campus, but I used to hang out in the peripheral girls focus on that. I think one of the reasons I won was because I was very mentally tough. neighborhoods like Hollywood and Beverly Hills. And because I was an athlete, a lot of my friends were on the football team and basketball team, so my social life was built around athletics and CC: What do you have on your agenda for the next few months? athletes. I used to hang out at Maloney’s – they’ve now changed the name; I would also go to a lot NM: …Your days as Miss USA are all planned. You get an email around 6 p.m. telling you what of house parties. It was a good time. you’ll do the next day. You work 9-to-5, and then you have events at night and on the weekends. It’s more than a full-time job. You’re on 24/7. It’s quite tiring, but the upside is that you have an CC: You were a two-time All-American at UCLA with the volleyball team and went to the Final experience that no one else has. Four. Tell us about your experience with the athletic program. NM: Well first of all, UCLA is the most accomplished athletic school in the nation, if not the world. CC: How often do you work out to stay fit, and what does your diet consist of? To be part of that tradition was such an honor. I learned so much from sports: discipline, work NM: I usually start my day off with a vegetable juice or fruits. Then I will have a light sandwich or ethic, time management, (and) leadership skills. I just learned so much that has carried out into yogurt. In New York City, dinners are very big and Italian. I really let myself enjoy New York City my life afterwards… food, but I work out four-to-five times a week – usually hour-long workouts. I love doing yoga, cardio and runs around Central Park. CC: You have completed your pre-med studies at USC, correct? NM: Yes. CC: What’s next for you? NM: Well I was born in South Africa but if I had been born here, I would have my sights on CC: What made you choose USC, and how was that experience? becoming president one day. I have med school as an option. I also have offers in entertainment NM: Being a Bruin, it was very tough; UCLA and USC are rivals. I was a political science major at that I might pursue or I might pursue something in politics. We’ll see. UCLA with a focus on international studies. Then I took my LSAT for law school. Then I took a trip to Africa with my parents, and I would watch my father, who’s a doctor, donate his time and do his For the complete interview with Miss USA, visit campuscircle.com.

18 Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 Film | Music | Culture FASHION: FEATURE FIVE WAYS TO WEAR YOUR LITTLE BLACK DRESS photos: Arthur Badalian two four three one five Utilize your little black dress for different occasions and styles!

BY CAROLINE AGHAJANIAN

In every woman’s closet, there should be a go-to little outfit can be worn to dinner, a club or a party. All you need FOUR – RETRO: black dress (LBD). This dress should be simple, form fitting is a bright leather jacket in a standout color. My favorite: red. You can make your LBD retro with this look. Layer a sheer black, and the savior of all outfit disasters. However, how many times You need to be confident to wear this color because all eyes are polka dot shirt over your dress. The shirt’s color and sheerness can you wear that dress until you are called an outfit repeater? going to be on you. You can find colored leather jackets like blend in with your LBD, making it look like one full dress. You The answer isn’t how many times you wear it, but how many these at stores such as Bebe, BCBG and Guess. The best shoes can stop there or add a thick black belt to highlight your curves. ways you wear the dress. to wear with this outfit are basic black pumps. Feel free to wear Take this look to the next level by adding a floppy sun hat. The great thing about a little black dress is that you can different heels, however, do not let the heels distract attention Since this outfit is mainly black, your bag should be a popping dress it up and dress it down regularly. What you wear to the away from the jacket and dress. To add a bit more edge to the highlighter color, like a lime green Steve Madden purse. This office can easily be worn that same night to the club. The look, accessorize with a short thick necklace and two other look shouldn’t be too casual or too dressed up. Therefore, wear key to these changes combines layering, colored jackets and jewelry pieces of your choice. knee-high leather boots. accessories. Here are five ways you can wear your LBD! THREE – CASUAL: FIVE – EDGY: ONE – PROFESSIONAL: You’ve dressed it up, now it’s time to take off the heels and Last but not least, you can give your LBD some edge by pairing You can wear your LBD to work or to an interview. However, dress it down. This casual LBD look can be worn to school, it with a rugged jacket. This jacket can be camouflage, studded you definitely need to wear it with a form-fitting blazer. This lunch or while shopping with your gals! First, pair it with a or both. The jacket in the photo is camouflage on the body and can be a short blazer or a longer one. If the time and place calls light cardigan like this floral ivory one with pink flowers. The leather on the arms, with stud detailing on the shoulders. The for it, you can wear a colored blazer or just stick with a simple floral and lighter colors ease the tone of the black dress, making best shoes for this outfit are ankle black booties (Steve Madden) neutral color like black or navy. You will need to cover up your it appear more casual. Next, wear a scarf that is light in both and knee-high black socks. Combined, these items give this legs with pantyhose or stockings to appear more professional. texture and color. Some colors you can go for are: light pink, outfit a “rocker” vibe – no one would want to mess with you For shoes, you can never go wrong with a simple pair of flats, lilac, baby blue and yellow. All of these will pop out against the when you have this on! preferably black or gray. However, appropriate pumps and black dress. Along with the scarf, accessorize with a headband It’s amazing how a simple little black dress can turn into wedges give this professional look a bit of an edgy vibe. to pull your hair back for a nice, natural hairdo. For shoes, pair a good investment. You have a minimum of fives ways to wear your LBD with sparkly ballerina flats. With this look, you can this dress, but don’t be afraid to mix and match to create your TWo – NIGHT OUT: carry your everyday, casual bag such as a cloth Louis Vuitton own styles. Make the most out of your LBD by constantly Wear your LBD the next time you go out on the town! This bag or something similar. reinventing it! www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 19 MOTHER’S DAY

COOK’S FAMOUS VANILLA IS PUT TO THE COOKING TEST

It’s recommended to double the amount of vanilla you use while baking because the heat from the oven causes the vanilla to evaporate.

If your mother loves to bake, this Cook’s Vanilla has a list of recipes available on their website and on the back of the vanilla might be the perfect bottles. This one is a Vanilla Cake. Mother’s Day gift!

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Vanilla isn’t something you usually think of as CC: What made you decide to keep it in the family? JL: It’s sweeter, richer and has more depth. We don’t add any the most important ingredient when baking, but the right vanilla JL: The business is a member of the family. I grew up traveling additives or sugars. Most sugarhouses make it from concentrate, makes all the difference. with my dad and learning about it, and then I graduated with but we don’t. “[Vanilla] blends the ingredients and adds a wonderful sweet a degree in food science. My husband has a degree in dairy touch. The University of Oregon has actually done studies that have science, and then it just became natural that it continues as a CC: How important is location in growing vanilla beans? shown that we have a special receptor in our brain for vanilla, so family business. JL: Well, it has to be grown in a tropical climate, and Madagascar there’s no one that doesn’t like vanilla,” said Josephine Lochhead, has the best vanilla beans. But if you harvest the beans correctly, president of Cook’s Vanilla. CC: How has the company grown since it began? it doesn’t matter where they’re grown. A good bean is a good Cook’s Vanilla, a vanilla manufacturer that has been around JL: In 1980, Cook, who was president of Dreyer at the time, bean. for almost 100 years, is a leading company in incredible vanilla. came to us to manufacture a premium vanilla because he knew I decided to put this to the test and use Cook’s Vanilla Extract we were the best in vanilla. Then he passed away, and we bought CC: What are your favorite Cook’s Vanilla products? while baking a cake. I baked it just as I usually would and added two the retail aspect of it. Retail is new to us and now we have new JL: The puree vanilla extract is the best vanilla. There’s no sugar spoons of the vanilla extract as instructed. products that are geared toward the American consumer. or additives added, and it’s made from the finest vanilla beans. The outcome? A delicious and uniquely rich cake. Almond extract is probably the second favorite, and maple is I might just be a great baker (doubtful) or vanilla really does CC: What makes Cooks Vanilla unique? also a really popular flavor. We also have the orange and lemon make a difference. Cook’s Vanilla produced a hint of sweetness that JL: We grow our own vanilla beans and control everything from lime extracts, which stay fresh for years and are great. really added to the texture of the cake. If you’re going to use vanilla, the ground up. The secret to good vanilla is good beans. Most quality is recommended, and Cook’s makes quality vanilla from beans are picked before they are ripe because the farmers want CC: What’s your favorite recipe to use the vanilla in? what I can taste. to get paid sooner and in most countries where vanilla beans are JL: Cookies are where I use it the most and an old-fashioned white Lochhead answered a few questions for us about Cook’s grown, there is a theft problem. We do it ourselves. We have our cake or crème brûlée. I literally go through a gallon a month. Vanilla and vanilla manufacturing in general. own farms. We give the farmers a premium and only pick ripe vanilla beans. Our goal is to make the best vanilla. We also cure CC: Do you have tips for using the vanilla? Campus Circle: How did your vanilla business begin? our beans in the sun over a three-month period and don’t use JL: Double up if you can! If it calls for one teaspoon, use two. Josephine Lochhead: My grandfather started his own vanilla any pesticides or fertilizers. A lot of the time while baking, we lose a little bit of that flavor company 96 years ago and then his son, my father, became a so it’s good to add a little extra. When baking with hot items, it chemist and specialized in the flavoring and chemical aspects of it, CC: What does your vanilla taste like compared to the average causes the vanilla to evaporate, so I recommend doubling the which helped it grow. It’s been a family business ever since. vanilla? amount when baking.

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MOTHER’S DAY BEAUTY & BOOK GIFT GUIDE

Find the perfect gift for your mom! BY ANGELA MATANO

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24 Campus Circle 4.25.13 - 5.8.13 Film | Music | Culture PLACES HIKING IN LOS ANGELES: FIND THE BEST TRAIL FOR YOU If you’re in the SoCal area, make sure you try some of the amazing hikes this region has to offer.

BY NEHA SHAIDA Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/MCT Wally

Whether joining the celebrities at Runyon canyon, meeting the is no way you won’t be satisfied with this hike after seeing ESCONDIDO CANYON/FALLS tourists at Griffith Park or enjoying the endless view of the sweeping views of L.A. Accessed through a drive down Pacific Coast Highway towards ocean in Malibu, there is a hike for you! Pros: Malibu, Escondido Canyon is extremely scenic. However, after -A view of pretty much everything Los Angeles has to offer the first waterfall, this hike can get a bit tough and dirty; be ready RUNYON CANYON – from the Griffith Observatory and L.A. skyline to the for a real hike. Runyon Canyon is one of the most popular hiking destinations. Hollywood Sign. Pros: If you are looking for a good workout and some nice views, -Dogs are welcome on leashes. -The waterfall at the end of the hike! It’s so tranquil and beautiful this hike is perfect for you. -Open 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (although the trails start closing – the perfect reward for a strenuous workout. Pros: at sunset). Cons: -Located in the Hollywood hills. With a view that makes you -Can park in the Griffith Observatory -Prepare to get your feet wet (it’s muddy) feel like you’re in paradise, it’s the perfect L.A. hike. Cons: -The hike is 4.2 miles, so be prepared -Celebrity watering hole. On any given day, there’s a good -About one hour to 90 minutes (2.5-3 miles). Make sure you -The trail is rough and not maintained depending on the season. chance you’ll catch an A-lister on their workout. have a good amount of time for this hike. (Best time to go is during the spring) -Dogs are welcome off leash at the dog park. You almost feel -Very dusty and rocky, especially during the summer. *To get to the trail: Head northwest on PCH from Santa Monica. left out if you don’t have a dog here. *To get to the trail: From the 101 in Los Angeles, take the N. You’ll see the entrance of Escondido Canyon Park marked at the -Free street parking available; however, many reviews online Vermont exit and go straight until you reach the end of the end of the pavement. have complained that street parking is hard to find (con). road in Griffith Park. -30-60 minutes (1.5 miles). If you only have a small gap of free EATON CANYON time away from school or work, this is great! The average time MALIBU-CORRAL CANYON Eaton Canyon Falls Trail is located in Pasadena. The combination it takes to hike Runyon Canyon is roughly 45 minutes. As the only coastal canyon in Los Angeles County, Corral of its moderate trail and beauty make it a very popular and Cons: Canyon has the best of California: the mountains and the crowded trail. -Closes at dusk. According to reviews on Yelp, you might get ocean. Pros: locked in the canyon and get a ticket for your car. Pros: -Dogs welcome on leash -If you’re not in a workout mode, exercise enthusiasts might -A near-perfect view of the ocean throughout your hike. -Waterfall in the canyon outnumber you. Look out for trainers, runners and hardcore -Dogs are welcomed on leashes. -Beautiful scenery throughout hike athletes who take up most of the trail. Cons: Cons: -There’s a treacherous steep section. However, if you’re looking -$5 to park in the lot at the trail -Hard to find parking in the lot; however, street parking can be for a tough workout, this could be considered a pro. -60-90 minutes plentiful *To get to the trail: From Hollywood Boulevard, head north -Closes at dusk -A lot of rocks to step on and streams to walk through during on North Fuller Avenue. Head across Franklin Avenue. The -Occasional lizard (eek!) the hike entrance to Runyon Canyon Park is at the top of Fuller. *To get to the trail: Drive west on Pacific Coast Highway, and -Crowded on weekends pull into the parking lot on the north side of the highway *To get to the trail: Take the N. Altadena exit off the 210 Freeway GRIFFITH PARK before Corral Canyon Road. in Pasadena. Head north on Altadena Drive. The Eaton Canyon Once you get to the top of Mount Hollywood Summit, there Nature Area is a couple of miles up the road.

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Will Rogers State Historic Park is open daily, including holidays, from 8 a.m. to sunset. RUNNING IN L.A. Get outside of the gym, and explore trail running!

BY ANGELA MATANO Angela Matano

Getting Started the tennies looked a lot different than I had imagined (chunky, for song ideas. Since everything for me begins with a book, I started my quest brown): Lighter, smaller options decorated like neon cupcakes, for physical fitness by reading. I know, oxymoron. iced hot pink, electric blue and lime green. Locations Jerry Schad’s Top Trails: Los Angeles: Must-Do Hikes The WO80 Minimus Multisport Hiking Shoe from New With all the mountains surrounding L.A., there are a lot of For Everyone covers a lot of territory, from the Santa Monica Balance seemed to have enough protection while still giving a options for trail running. As a newbie, I prefer fire roads, which Mountains to the Cleveland National Forest (never heard of shout out to the trendy, nearly barefoot option (seems risky for are generally wider, flatter and easier to navigate. As an added that!) and the Angeles National Forest. It’s a great guide for a beginner) – a walk on the wild side, if you will. They also sport bonus, you have an easier time spotting rattlesnakes. The finding nearby, accessible places to explore, as well as places loads of traction for slippery paths. The quite shocking pink California Department of Fish and Wildlife sites April through further afield to encourage all-day adventures. With 57 trails to laces provide a punch and, as my friend Aimee said, “They’ll October as the times “when snakes…are most active outdoors.” choose from and specific details regarding length and use (hike, have no trouble finding you if you fall off the road.” Comforting Don’t let these venomous creatures deter you, however; run, bike), this book acts as a terrific inspirational tome. bonus? snakebites are relatively rare occurrences. Day Hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains, by Robert I also got a Moving Comfort Jubralee sports bra in My favorite spot ended up being in the Santa Monica Stone, also conspires to get you out of the house by listing “ocean” for maximum support while jogging and some super Mountains at Will Rogers State Historic Park. The Will Rogers 138 incredible day hikes. The detailed accounts of waterfalls, lightweight, calf-length sweats from Old Navy in “berrylicious.” Trail through Inspiration Point is a 2-mile loop with a relatively historic sites and overlooks can turn your trail running With my Pura, stainless steel, reusable water bottle in purple, I gentle (300-foot elevation gain) incline. The views of the entire into a mini-vacation if you want it to, and I definitely did may have been trussed up like a rainbow, but I was extremely city, as well as the ocean and mountains, keep me pushing - you never get to see stream-fed canyons inside of a gym. psyched to begin. forward, even when I don’t feel like it. The latter part of the road Oh, one more thing: music. A fully loaded MP3 player swerves through a shady edging of Eucalyptus that has a genteel, What to Wear/Bring tends to make or break my resolve. The right playlist pushes you European feel to it. There is also the possibility of going even Time to get kitted out. I figured, beyond nature’s call, some new to go harder and faster. Apparently songs with 125-140 beats per farther if you feel truly motivated, as the Backbone Trail (to duds might boost my desire to get off the couch. I have to say minute (BPM) are optimal. Runningplaylist.net is a great source Point Magu, Malibu) butts up against the park.

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