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April 3, 2008 Issue

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Updated Thursday, Apr 3, 2008 12:00 AM

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Bands get down and dirty to fight for a spot in Movin' On

Movin' On, the 12-hour outdoor music festival scheduled to take place on April 26 on the HUB lawn, predominantly features national acts of varying genres. On the side-stage, however, five local bands will share the spotlight.

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Jazz bands join up for big festival

Unlike the Penn State football team, which battles other major state universities on the field, this weekend will see a union of schools on more friendly terrain: the stage.

Two Pennsylvania artists meet to jam for the first time

Pennsylvania songwriters Mark DeRose and Mike Mizwinski aren't childhood friends, but they've known each other long enough to want to play together.

Electro artist Pfunkt to leave it all on the stage

Pfunkt, the one-man show from Pittsburgh, is worth waiting for.

Vocalist tries mightily to mobilize Obama voters

Scarlett Johansson, Common and Kate Walsh, who are all featured in Will.I.Am.'s popular YouTube video supporting Barack Obama, are just a few celebrities who have gotten involved in the upcoming presidential election.

Oriana Singers take on new styles, conductor

The Oriana Singers may perform in matching formal attire, but their upcoming spring concert won't be quite as uniform.

Downtown music shops merge into larger store

For many musicians, equipment is one of the most important parts of crafting a musical identity.

Kellogg, Sixers to jam at Chronic

When Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers take the stage at 8 p.m. today at Chronic Town, 224 W. College Ave., don't expect the band's sound to resemble its albums.

performing arts

Comedians join forces for theater

Father Time, James Bond and a pantless stoner will take the stage tonight in 111 Forum during this year's No Refund Theatre (NRT) and Phroth collaborative effort, Phroth Phest.

Two Penn State grads help bring 'Evita' to their old haunt

Next week, the timeless rags-to-riches tale of a charismatic young woman from Argentina will live on at University Park with help from two Penn State alumnae.

State Theatre hosts benefit show for second year

More than 100 dancers will take the stage at the State Theatre this weekend, performing not just for the audience, but especially for women with breast cancer.

Thespians mark 110 years with showing of 'macabre' play

Students in the sciences be warned: No matter how virtuous your intentions -- avoid experimenting on yourself.

Junie B. Jones brings her imperfect charm to Eisenhower

Keeping in touch with the joys of childhood can be difficult. With all the stresses of classes and jobs, it's easy for students to lose touch with their imaginative past.

International ballet company drops by Penn State

Most people are familiar with the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. The star-crossed lovers are hard to escape in a literature curriculum, although it's a safe bet that most students would get lost in the archaic language without the help of www.sparknotes.com's No Fear Shakespeare.

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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

The worst kind of day is a bad hair day. For those of us plagued with unruly curls, it may seem at times there is no way to tame the mane. However, no need to fret.

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visual arts

books

New magazine promotes positive female image

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Facebook gives insight into peer preferences

Working as a delivery driver in State College is tough business: dealing with drunks on Calder Way, having to park on Beaver Avenue any time after 11 p.m., walking over landfills of trash in the Meridian III (sometimes II, but never I) and, my personal favorite, delivering in the snow and getting tipped 19 cents.

Letter from the Editor

The "Battle of the Bands" idea is probably as old as the universe's second band.

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