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05-09-2008

November 8, 2007 Issue

music | performing arts | style | film/tv | food | visual arts | books | opinion


Updated Thursday, Nov 8, 2007 12:00 AM

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Hip-hop icon Nas wants to take stigma from controversial 'N-word'

This past July the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) buried the N-word by holding a mock funeral for the racial slur during its national convention in Detroit.

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Web site provides access to independent music

A new addition to the ever-popular online social networking scene has arrived with a twist -- IndieMV.com is a Web site specifically created for independent music lovers within the Myspace/Facebook nation.

Koji on the Roof to headline show this weekend

Koji on the Roof has already self-released two EPs and a 7", but Koji (a.k.a. Andrew Shiraki) is taking a different approach this time around.

Double bassists to 'behave badly'

Students interested in witnessing musically inclined professors in drag can head to Bassists Behaving Badly, a bass studio variety Saturday evening beginning at 8 in Esber Recital Hall.

Midwestern orchestra hits Schwab

Students will have a chance to experience music of the 17th century when Apollo's Fire performs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Schwab Auditorium.

performing arts

NRT takes on dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace

Forum's room 111 will taste like poison when No Refund Theatre performs the comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, this weekend.

Theatre's 'round' hosts Next Stage

When Mary Skees and J.D. Shuchter founded The Next Stage 12 years ago, their mission was to bring sophisticated, contemporary performances to the local community.

Thespians play presidential assassins in comedy

Music and dance will help tell the story of the most well known assassins in American history as the Penn State Thespians invite audiences to take a look into the motivations of murderers this weekend.

Boccatango marks last dance for acclaimed Bocca

Passion, sensuality, a 10-foot stepladder and the female form will all be a part of Ballet Argentino's Boccatango during the final tour of an internationally recognized ballet dancer.

Shaolin Warriors go Kung Fu fighting

Buddhist Shaolin Warriors highly skilled in the martial art of Kung Fu are coming to Penn State to stun viewers with their performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Eastern cultures clash in hostage drama Pentecost

Cultures will clash over the rights to a piece of art that has the ability to change history as the Penn State School of Theatre presents Pentecost, beginning at 8 tonight with performances until Nov. 15.

style | read the BLOG

Save vs. Splurge

As the warm weather begins to fade, so are everyone's natural tans.

I AM FASHION

Coco Chanel once said: "I don't do fashion; I AM fashion." Every week, our style reporters will find a person who exemplifies that tenet.

Downtown stores stock up on classic denim styles

This season, warmth prevails with the disappearance of distressed and hole-ridden denim and a return to traditional jean styles.

film / tv

Swardson writes, acts and parties way to comedy CD

Comedian Nick Swardson loves to party. The name of his debut CD with Comedy Central Records released last week alludes to that fact with its simple and to the point title: Party.

food

Philly cheesesteaks not hard to find downtown

How do you order yours, with whiz or without whiz?

visual arts

books

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Letter From the Editor

Philosophers have argued for eons about the definition of the word "home."

Crocs may be unstylish, but they could save lives

I'm just going to come right out and say it: Penn State has a discrimination problem.

Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly?

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