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April 17, 2008 Issue

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Updated Thursday, Apr 17, 2008 12:00 AM

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Youngest-ever 'Idol' winner to play BJC

A year ago, when most 17-year-olds were finishing their last days of high school and preparing for college, singer Jordin Sparks was declared the youngest winner of American Idol.

music | read the BLOG

Diddy's R&B projects go head-to-head

Making the Band, the product of Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has become an MTV phenomenon over the years, averaging 2.2 million viewers this past season, according to multichannel.com. Viewers tuned in to see all three Making the Band Acts live under one roof and compete to produce the best album.

Annual concert promotes learning, school spirit

The purpose of the Penn State Glee Club is two-fold.

Cartel returns with wiser outlook, tempered vision

Cartel last played in State College barely two years ago, but concert-goers heading to Tuesday's show at Lulu's might not recognize the band.

All Good Festival fosters wild, wonderful vibes

There are several music festivals to attend in the upcoming summer months, but only one guarantees attendees an "All Good" time.

Eco-Action celebrates Earth Day on HUB Lawn

In 1970, the Beatles released their last album, Let It Be, 18-year-olds were given the right to vote and Penn State celebrated the first Earth Day.

Music, video get together to do what they do best

Artists sidestep record labels, collect donations

For the Kingston Trio, music is an enduring force

George Grove of the Kingston Trio is much more than just the "banjo player."

performing arts

Actress to perform while play's creator watches

Many actors might be nervous when they decide to act in a one-person show, but few people are put in the situation of Penn State student Emily Mathason.

'Feast' satirizes white-collar humanitarian efforts

Even with the best of intentions, napkin rings will not save the world -- that is, unless cows fly downtown this weekend.

Hip-hop production tries to 'demystify' culture

Catholic students struggle with sexuality in 'Bare'

style | read the BLOG

Pick of the Week

Former Vogue editor Edna Chase once opined: "Fashion can be bought. Style, one must possess." Every week, our style reporters will find a chic and affordable look at a local shop.

PSU designer blazes path

Penn State alumna Jamie Phyl Lewin, fashion designer and creator of the high-end clothing line Phyl Couture, has been doing things according to her own rules for a while now.

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

Give your new spring style the 'boot'

film / tv

food

Tips for eating well during Jewish holiday diet

Sundown on April 19 marks the beginning of a new, eight-day diet for practicing members of the Jewish faith.

visual arts

books

'Potter' game thrives at colleges

Quidditch, a game played on broomsticks high above the ground in the Potter series, has caught on at college campuses -- albeit it without the flying.

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Letter from the Editor

It's wasn't supposed to be like this.

No shame in jamming to teen idol trio Hanson

Something told me I needed to check out Hanson's latest offerings to the music scene.

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