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March 6, 2008 Issue

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


Updated Thursday, Mar 6, 2008 12:00 AM

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Music reporter sifts through passed-over promos

Every week, our mailbox overflows with unsolicited albums, but we only have so much space on the Arts in Review page on Fridays, and our own interests often take precedence anyway. But some of these bands (or at least some of these bands' publicists) put in a lot of time with this whole publicity thing -- one band even sent us a legitimate vinyl LP -- so it seems only fair to give them a little bit of our time.

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Obama's celebrity fans join for YouTube tribute

In the midst of the 1992 presidential campaign, a young and relatively inexperienced presidential hopeful appeared with a saxophone and sunglasses on The Arsenio Hall Show, playing the melody to "Heartbreak Hotel" and winning over young and minority voters in the process.

Casting Crowns bring faith, popularity to BJC

A group of traveling ministers will be visiting State College next week. They will be bringing a distinct message, a firm conviction, bass, guitars and vocals.

Worth the Trip

With the beginning of spring, the world sheds its icy cocoon and emerges dripping wet and blinking in the sun.

Glee Club packs its bags to spread school spirit

Camaraderie is a word that, in the college setting, is frequently associated with fraternities.

performing arts

Harlem hoopsters to bedazzle BJC

About 15 years ago in the New Haven Coliseum, the Harlem Globetrotters helped to inspire a little boy from Connecticut.

style | read the BLOG

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.

Save vs. Splurge

No need to get embarrassed -- doll-face rouge is a thing of the past. These sheer and natural blush shades will make your face look healthy, your cheekbones defined, and your skin anything but fake.

film / tv

food

PSU alumni set on serving authentic Thai food

With a little bit of a New York City vibe and a whole lot of Thailand taste, Cozy Thai Bistro, 454 E. College Ave., is serving up Thai food as authentic as it comes.

visual arts

Students parlay artistic ability into profits

When students Christopher Fann and John Norman started making customized greek paddles four or five years ago, their friends responded with overwhelming support.

Palmer exhibit seeks accessibility

Loading the Work, a new exhibit at the Palmer Museum of Art, includes paintings that are loaded with personal meaning and literary references.

books

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Don't just lie there: Be productive over break

Spring break is upon us and I'm sure many students are packing their suitcases full of bathing suits and sunglasses and catching planes for tropical destinations. When students think of spring break, most think of the beach and lots of alcohol.

Letter From the Editor

Late February and early March are gloomy times in State College.

Would you rather have your dad see you on 'Girls Gone Wild' or give up your spring break?

other

Real Irish, Catholic holiday falls during break

"State Patty's Day" may have passed for Penn State students, but there's still an international holiday to come.


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