2010-04-15

Jayplay
life. and how to have one.

April 15th, 2010
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THERAPY IS FOR EVERYONE
How to overcome the fear of the couch
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Is it weird that I think Justin Bieber is sexy?
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April 15th, 2010 // volume 7, issue 29
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Political correctness in modern society
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CALENDAR
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thursday, april 15th friday, april 16th saturday, april 17th sunday, april 18th monday, april 19th tuesday, april 13th
Theology on Tap
Henrys on Eighth,
5:30 p.m., free, all
ages
The Junkyard Jazz
Band
The American Legion,
7 p.m., free, all ages
ku Saxophone
QuarTeTS
The Swarthout Recital
Hall, 7:30 p.m., free,
all ages
BliThe SpiriT
The Lawrence
Community Theatre,
7:30 p.m., $14-$20,
all ages
From hepcaT To
reBel To heroin
Fiend: The Jazz Trope
in The popular
imaginaTion
Spooner Hall, The
Commons, 7:30 p.m.,
free, all ages
Bingo
The Eagles Lodge,
high WaTer STring
Band
The Gaslight Tavern,
7 p.m., 21+
FeSTival oF naTionS
The Kansas Union,
ku TrumpeT
enSemBle
The Swarthout
Recital Hall,
7:30 p.m., all ages
BliThe SpiriT
The Lawrence
Community Theatre,
7:30 p.m., $14-$20,
all ages
pnuma Trio
The Granada, 9 p.m.,
$15, 18+
griSly hand/
coyoTe TeeTh
7 p.m., 21+
BliThe SpiriT
The Lawrence
Community Theatre,
7:30 p.m., $14-$20,
all ages
STeve kauFman
Mass. St. Music,
7:30 p.m., $15, all
ages
The houSe oF
aTreuS
The Lawrence Arts
Center, 7:30 p.m.,
free, 17+
open Jam
Duffys, 9 p.m., free,
21+
True norTh
The Jazzhaus,
10 p.m., $5, 21+
The calamiTy cuBeS/
lydia loveleSS/
adam lee and The
dead horSe Sound
co.
The Replay Lounge,
6 p.m., $3, 21+
SmaShdoWn!
The Bottleneck,
7:30 p.m., free-$5,
18+
FaculTy reciTal
SerieS: ed lauT,
cello
The Swarthout
Recital Hall,
ages
TellerS Family
nighT
Tellers, 8 p.m., free,
18+
BlueS TueSday WiTh
Bryan neuBerry
7 p.m., free, 18+
lecTure By
Filmmaker kevin
WilmoTT
Woodruff Auditorium,
ages
TueSday niTe SWing
The Kansas Union, 8
p.m., free, all ages
Scary larry kanSaS
Bike polo
Veterans Park, 8
p.m., free, all ages
Brainville Trivia
Johnnys Tavern
West, 8 p.m., free,
all ages
Shpongle/
promeTheuS
The Granada, 9 p.m.,
$20, all ages
Billy SpearS
& Beer BellieS
Johnnys Tavern,
6 p.m., free, 21+
dinner and a movie:
Big nighT
Pachamamas,
6 p.m., $25, all ages
live acTion puB
Trivia ShoW
Conroys Pub, 7 p.m.,
$5, 21+
peace corpS
inFormaTion
meeTing
The Lawrence Public
Library, 7 p.m., free,
all ages
The americana
muSic academy Jam
Signs of Life,
ages
pride nighT
Wildes Chateau 24,
9 p.m., $5, 18+
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The Bottleneck
737 New Hampshire St.
The Jackpot Music Hall
943 Massachusetts St.
The Jazzhaus
926 1/2 Massachusetts St.
The Replay Lounge
The Eighth St. Taproom
Lawrence Arts Center
The Granada
The Pool Room
925 Iowa St.
Wildes Chateau 24
2412 Iowa St.
Duffys
2222 W. 6th St.
Conroys Pub
3115 W. 6th St., Ste. D
The Bottleneck
venues //
wednesday, april 14th
editors note //
My hand shook as I flled out the paperwork
on the translucent, neon green clipboard. Upon
completion, I sat in nervous anticipation,
scouting out the other patrons in the building.
I wondered why they were here. Im sure they
wondered why I, a 21-year-old college student,
would be sitting on the same stif waiting room
chairs in the Lincoln Pediatric Groups family
therapy ofce.
Tey didnt know that Id been here before. I
had been in one-hour sessions twice a week from
age 3 to 6, dealing with the repercussions of a
childhood trauma.
It had been 15 years since I had last been in that
ofce. With every turn of a door handle my heart
stopped. I didnt know if I would remember the
man who documented my words and progress
before I even entered kindergarten.
I saw him before he saw me. His hair had a few
more shades of grey and he had a gap between his
teeth I didnt recall, but his laugh and big kid-at-
heart demeanor was eerily familiar. He was the
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same Dr. George I had played tiddlywinks with
on the carpet, and who made coins disappear
behind my ear. It had all really happened, I
thought.
His ofce seemed completely diferent and
larger than I remembered, but one detail struck
me. Sitting on top of the wide desk amidst
patient fles and miscellaneous scraps of paper
was a green glass baton. I was obsessed with it as
a little girl. Id run it through my fngers, sending
a rush of navy and purple half-moon and star
sequins from one end to the other. He smiled at
my recognition, and handed it to me.
I glanced above the chair where he was sitting,
noting the numerous certifcates and diplomas
framed neatly in rows, and held it together
through the introductory small talk. Hows
school going? Hows your mom? Whats your
major? But when he asked me Whats going
on? I fell apart.
I had left the reason for appointment space
blank on the paperwork, not quite knowing how
to say why I was here, but knowing that I needed
to be. It had taken a year and a half to schedule
the session. I saw it as a sign of weakness and
defeat. I thought I could handle things on my
own. But the disappointment, rejection and
insecurity that mounted after freshman year of
college weighed me down like gravity. I fnally
admitted to needing help.
I calculated my answers carefully as I gave him
the short and sweet summary of my life from age
6 to 21, flling in the blanks since we had last
talked. It felt weird to be spilling my guts to a
guy who was still a little faded in my memory.
But the great thing about my therapist is he
doesnt make it feel like therapy. It felt like a
normal conversation with a close friend, with
a bit more interrogation. Talking about my
experiences wasnt easy by any means, but I
wanted to give myself a chance to move on
and stop feeling trapped.
Often, fnding the courage to schedule an
appointment is harder than the therapy session
itself. I admit I was hesitant to write about it
because I know it can scare people of. But I
have the opportunity to be a voice for others
who may not be willing to talk about it. Ive
learned to disregard people who dont support
me, and be hopeful about fnding those who
will. Check out Annas story on page 8 to read
about the actual, not stigmatized, process of
therapy.
After one hour and 43 minutes, I peeled
myself of of Dr. Georges enveloping couch.
I was about to leave, but not before receiving
a giant bear hug from a man who I had barely
recognized hours before. Itll be okay, kid,
he said. And for once, I actually thought it
would be.
CONTACT
Excitement is in the air. Spring is here and with
it the chance for romance. Tis spring, try some
alternative dates to get the most out of the good
weather.
relationship researcher Mike Anderson tackles the sticky world of
relationship advice, one weekly Jayplay column at a time.
Mike Anderson, Dellwood, Minn., graduate stu-
dent, is the host of Kansas in Heat, a talk show
about sex and relationships that airs Thursdays at
7 p.m. on KJHK, 90.7fm and at kjhk.org.
kansas in heat // GET SOME SPRING-TIME DATES
Spring allows us the opportunity to have more
novel dates ditching the boring dinner and a
movie for a fun date outdoors can breed romance
a lot quicker than youd think.
Te outdoor date is an important one. I dont
need to tell you how much more enjoyable they
can be. But I think the outdoor day-time date
has lost popularity in recent years, and thats a
shame.
Te constant complaint about dates is that
people dont know what to say or do. Outdoor
dates help combat those problems. Focusing on
the activity will take of the pressure you feel to
constantly be communicating.
Besides the obvious walking up and down
Mass Street, eating outside, or enjoying live music
outside, there are a lot of great opportunities for
dates in Lawrence.
Im a big fan of going to Clinton Lake. You
could enjoy the beach or you could go boating.
Tere is also a golf course nearby where you
could hit range balls and have fun. Who cares if
you dont play golf, it would be fun and cheap
to do your best Tiger impression (non-sexual
reference).
*THE OPINIONS OF THIS COLUMNIST DO NOT NECESSAR-
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NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFES-
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Tere is also a great lookout tower on the
south side of town. You could be really romantic
and have a picnic at any of the many parks
Lawrence has to ofer. I recommend going to
World Market to get your supplies. Tey have
many items that would work perfectly for a
picnic.
You could even play Frisbee golf of of 9th
and Iowa. Purchase a couple disks at Sunfower
Bike Shop and be on your way. You could enjoy
a baseball game at Hogland Ball Park. You
could easily go biking on many of the trails in
Lawrence including the trail right along the
river.
Sometimes Lawrence shows outdoor movies.
If you enjoy your produce you could go to
the farmers market or a produce farm and get
supplies for the meal you cook later. You could
give an outdoor massage (sexual reference).
Whatever you decide, outdoor dates are a
great way to reduce nerves and build attraction.
Besides the endless outdoor dates Lawrence,
Kansas City also provides a lot of great
opportunities to enjoy the weather.
Keep your eye out for opportunities around
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attractions. If you worry about making a good
frst impression or building attraction, outdoor
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two people. fve questions. see how they stack up. // KATY SAUNDERS
JAKE SHARP
Salina senior, KU running back 2006-2009
I would have told my grade school teacher what she could do with her statis-
tics when I told her I was gonna play division one football and she shot my
idea down.
I would have been a hunting or fshing guide, or had my own outdoor ad-
ventures show. Id like to get into that line of work when my playing days are
over. Watch Ted Nugents Spirit of the Wild on Versus and you will want that
job, too.
Im a big fan of the guitar. I dropped a couple of scholarship checks through-
out my career on amps and gear thinking it would make me sound better, but
my playing never really seemed to take of. My friends got tired of hearing the
intro to Crazy Train.
Im a big fan of 80s rock hair-band music. I dont know if I should feel guilty,
though, considering Axle Rose and David Lee Roth are the biggest BAs of all
time!
Im just looking forward to visiting Lawrence and having some beers and
watching the Hawks with fellow alums in the coming years.
DEANGELO HALL
Corner back for the Washington Redskins
What sticks out is the situation with Bobby Petrino in 2007. When I was
down in Atlanta that was the situation at a Sunday football game where he said
something to me and I said something to him and things just got heated.
I would defnitely try to be involved with the sports world.
DJing. I took a few lessons and I love when I have the time to spin for a little
while.
Im not really a sweets person, but I love McDonalds. Ever since college its
been a hard thing to break just going there and grabbing something real
quick.
Defnitely. Any time you have a guy like Mike Shanahan involved with an
organization things are going to change for the best. Ive seen a lot of players
in the locker room show him respect and thats what its all about- working
towards what you need.
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our weekly peek at a fsh in the KU sea.
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Ideal date: McDonalds and laser tag? Im
actually pretty spontaneous, so we can start
with dinner and some talking and then just do
whatever well both have fun with.

Hobbies: I try to write whenever I can, but I
slack a bit during the school year. I like messing
around on diferent instruments but Im most
comfortable on guitar. I watch a lot of movies
and I keep track of St. Louis Rams football and
KU basketball as much as possible.

Favorite quote: Try to learn to let what is unfair
teach you. David Foster Wallace

Favorite food: I have a certain love for chicken
wings, but I try not to eat them too often so they
dont get ruined for me and I dont get fat.

Major turn ofs: Too much makeup can ruin
a girl for me. I also like a little bit of crazy,
just not enough to suck all the joy out of the
relationship.

Major turn ons: Sense of humor, confdence
and a healthy knowledge of 80s music and Harry
Potter. Potter nerdery isnt vital though, since it
might be better if one of us is at least a little hip.

Notices frst in a potential partner: Overall
demeanor if she doesnt really get me, is
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really quiet, or just seems like an unhappy person,
thats a red fag. Im shy at frst too, but if I talk
to you and get nothing I usually try to take
a hint.

Ideal getaway: Anywhere thats warm, such
as Arizona or California. Id also love to travel
through Europe someday because I really like
French and British culture.

Dream job: Writing and/or acting in TV and
movies, making enough money to support my
love of music and try to write professionally, too.
Unfortunately the success rates in all of those jobs
are pretty low, so Id just be happy to be involved
with them in some way and still be able to eke
out a living.
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// LesLie kinsman
lli Butler, Overland Park junior,
sighed with relief as she watched
her boyfriend, Justin Berry, Kansas
City senior, chase his fve-month old
golden retriever, Shadow, down a
sunshine-lit trail at Clinton Lake. Butler says she
recalls the couples frst visit to Clinton Lake and
remembers feeling a sense of relaxation knowing
she was spending time with her boyfriend alone,
without her cell phone vibrating in her pocket.
Butler and Berry are one of many couples
who enjoy using the accommodations ofered by
Lawrence Parks & Recreation. Although there
are 53 parks in Lawrence, Roger Steinbrock, of
the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department,
says several of the parks are used more than
others because of location and amenities. He says
Centennial Park is used frequently, because it
features a disc-golf course and skate park. Mutt
Run Of-Leash Dog Park is another well-attended
area by canine owners and couples.
Outdoor activities can ofer couples alone time
away from their everyday hectic schedules. Parks
can also present an opportunity for them to bond
in an alternative setting, potentially helping the
relationship to blossom and grow stronger.
Butler says she saw a positive efect of
the outdoors during a bumpy time in their
relationship.
We were defnitely hitting a rough spot in our
relationship and I think it was from constantly
being surrounded by other people or things that
needed to be done, Butler says. Now we make
time to get out of the house and away from the
rest of the world to enjoy some sun and each
others company.
Allison Mason, Overland Park junior, and
her boyfriend, Martin Swank, say they crave the
challenge of fnding outdoor activities to enjoy
together.
Being outside is so much more exciting than
being indoors. We have a change of pace, scenery
and we dont have to use our 6-inch voices,
Mason says. Martin has a knack for picking
good trees to sit under and peel oranges.
Mason and Swank agree that being outside
gives them the opportunity to see each other in
a way they wouldnt normally if they were inside
all the time. Mason says the experience can be
more exotic and mysterious because the natural
world almost seems unnatural in todays tech-
savvy world.
Teres something extremely sexy about
spending time with interesting, creative people
without limitations of walls, distractions or
electronics, he says. Te best part is its free!
Take IT
Couples can enjoy another partner in their relationship
the great outdoors
Steinbrock says physical activity and exercise
can be vital for a relationship. He says taking
a walk together can reduce stress and burn
calories. Connecting with nature also builds an
understanding with the environment and, more
importantly, physical activities outside help keep
us in shape and create many wonderful memories
of shared experiences and activities with family
and friends.
Outdoor activities can ofer not only an
alternative way to keep in shape, but the sunshine
emits Vitamin D, a key component to a healthier
mind and relationship. Vlad Zachary, CEO
of CareerConceptZ.com and author of several
Ebooks on healthy lifestyles and psychology,
says scientists have agreed that the sun is the best
source of Vitamin D, which helps our immune
system fght of a large number of diseases,
including the common cold and some forms of
cancer. So healthier bodies can be a critical beneft
to relationships.
Zachary says a simple picnic in the park with
sandwiches and dominoes, extreme Frisbee,
biking, water-sports or even jogging could all be
fun activities that beneft relationships. Te sun
allows couples to share new endeavors that in
most cases prove benefcial to the relationship.
Steinbrock says theres something for all
couples ofered through the Lawrence Parks and
Recreation centers. Students can enroll in any
of the 450 activities and programs every season,
which range from ftness to dance classes, and
from kickball leagues to guitar lessons. Aquatic
centers, both indoor and outdoor, nature trails,
hiking and biking trails, sand volleyball and adult
sports are also available to Lawrence citizens and
couples.
Alisa Vaysfigel, Lenexa graduate student and
Peter Lippert, Tulsa, Okla., senior, have visited the
parks within Lawrence, whether it be taking a trip
to the dog park at Clinton Lake or biking together
downtown. Vaysfigel decided to take the outdoor
experience to the next level by getting Lippert a
certifcate to go skydiving for his birthday. After
some persuasion, Lippert and Vaysfigel are
planning on redeeming the certifcate together
along with a ski trip later on in the year.
It will be a new and exhilarating experience
for both of us to try for the frst time together,
Vaysfigel says. Te ski trip will also be a lot of
fun for the both of us. Not only is it a vacation
from our day to day lives, but we will get to do
fun, active things in a whole new setting.
Outside
A walk in the park: Alli Butler and her boyfriend, Justin Berry, walk their dogs Mang (left) and Shadow. Couples
can get away from typical dinner and a movie dates by going on a walk, playing sports or just soaking up the sun
outside.
Photo illustration by Valerie Skubal
SunShine SoundS
Here are a few sunshine-inspired songs to turn up and brighten your day on the way to you and your
lovers outdoor activity destination:
Everybody Loves the Sunshine Roy AyeRs
Good Day Sunshine The BeATles
Sunshine of Your Love CReAm
Sunshine In A Bag GoRillAz
Hello Sunshine supeR FuRRy AnimAls
Sunshine Sunshine JAmes TAyloR
You Are The Sunshine of My Life sTevie
WondeR
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In The FiFTh
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Post-everything: Japandroids, made up of gutarist and vocalist Brian King (right) and drummer/vocalist Dave Prowse, say theyre not restricted by the
fact theres just two of them their sound is big and energetic.
Contributed photo
Japandroids has a bit of a punk sensibility
in its directness, but is also really catchy
and smart. Where does your sound come
from?
Brian and I met in university and went to
a lot of shows together and talked about
certain bands, but for a long time, doing
our own thing wasnt something we really
got involved in. When we decided to go for
it, we thought direct, simple music should
be what we go for. Its defnitely kind of
punk-ish, but not punk at the same time.
We like a lot of really aggressive music but
theres still a lot of melody in ours.
When youre writing songs, are you able
to produce that simplicity easily or do
you have to go back and cut things out
to make it more direct?
Its hard to say because its not like theres
a set formula for how we write every song.
As time as has gone on, weve gotten better
at making the music we want to write
something thats really heartfelt and has
a lot of energy, something really direct.
Sometimes, well have a really straight-
forward song thatll just come together
and thatll be great, but most of the time,
it does require some editing, some work to
trim the of some of the fat.
Whats the most important goal you have
for your music?
One of the basic goals we had was to always
play with a lot of energy. We love those
bands who play really passionately and put
on a good show and the kind of records
where you can hear people are playing hard
and putting everything into it. If were not
playing hard, were not playing. Its just
how weve always rolled.
Two-piece bands arent unheard of,
but are a bit rare. How do you think it
changes how you do things, it being just
the two of you?
Teres a lot of advantages to being in a two-
piece, but one of the things that naturally
happens when youre in a two-piece is that
everyone wants to compare you with other
two-piece bands, even if they have nothing
to do with you. Everyone tries to compare
us to bands like the White Stripes and No
Age, but were not at all similar to those
bands. We both really enjoy this format,
though, because it gives us the space to play
our hearts out in a way you cant really do
when you have more members and have to
NOTICE
balance diferent instruments. We can both
go for broke, which is a fun way to play,
especially when youre playing drums.
Another word that gets thrown around
about your style is angst. Are you
particularly angsty guys?
No, I dont think were all that angsty. I
think were pretty all-around happy guys.
Its so funny because Brian will write these
angsty things on our MySpace half as a
joke and you dont really realize how many
people are going to see it and how theyll
react to it.
How is the Canadian music scene diferent
than the American music business?
Te Canadian music world is a strange kind
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of thing. Vancouver is a really hard place
to get known because the next big city is
a fve-hour plane ride away. Teres just a
huge distance and its hard, as well, because
its really hard to get into the music scene in
the States till youve already generated a lot
of buzz. Its a weird place because American
culture is so dominate and youre living just
north of the biggest music market in the
world by far, but if youre unknown, you
cant really get your music to those people.
Now, were touring a lot more in the states
and selling more records in the states than
in Canada.
Post-Nothing was placed highly on a lot
of best-of lists, including Pitchfork and
Spin, and last year. How does that feel?
Its obviously very fattering to make it onto
these lists with lost of other really great
records. Its been a pretty strange year for
us really exciting and fun, but really
absurd. Its hard to describe how weird it is
to see yourself in a magazine. Its strange and
wonderful.
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Vancouver-reared indie two-piece Japandroids, made up of Dave Prowse and Brian King, received great critical acclaim for their 2009 debut, Post-
Nothing. Te band began in 2006 as an outlet for the pairs post-teenage angst following their college graduation, King says. In songs such as Young
Hearts Spark Fire and Wet Hair, Prowse and guitarist and vocalist King energetically lament the frustrations of youth. Prowse spoke with Jayplay about
simplicity, angst and the weirdness of magazines before the bands Lawrence show last Tuesday.
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Although you might not recognize his name, Tyler Hilton has accomplished a lot in his career. Hes acted alongside Robert
Downey, Jr. in Charlie Bartlett and Reese Witherspoon in Walk the Line, written songs with Lady Antebellum, and played One Tree
Hills bad boy, Chris Keller. Now, hes set to go on tour with Spill Canvas, supporting his new EP, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming
out next Tuesday, April 20.

A man of many talents: Tyler Hilton not only writes his own songs, but performs them on guitar, and has collaborated with Lady Antebellum. Hes even delved a bit into
the world of acting, starring as Chris Keller on One Tree Hill. Hilton has played a show in Lawrence before, and enjoys interacting with the college crowd.
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Jayplay: Why did you decide to put out a
fve-song EP instead of a whole album?
Tyler Hilton: Im going to put out the whole
album, Te Storms We Share, sometime in
the late summer. But instead of putting
all the songs out together, I want to give
each song its day. Ive been working on this
record for so long that it feels weird to just
to put them all out at once. I put out the
frst song, Keep On, and Ill probably
put another one out in the next couple of
months.
You played in Lawrence in 2005 on the
One Tree Hill tour with Te Wreckers. Do
you remember your time in Lawrence?
Lawrence is like Vegas to me. Every time
Im in Lawrence, I party so hard [laughs]
I just cant remember. Im sure if I drive
through there again, Ill be like oh yeah.

How do you plan to market your music
to the college crowd?
I have people who help me at the label and
have diferent things they think would be
really cool, like certain blogs that would
be great to post my music on or certain
interviews at diferent colleges like this.
But my main thing is that I love touring.
I think the reason my music connects with
college kids is because live music seems to
be really important. I think college kids
would rather I play a show than come do a
signing or come do an interview. For some
reason, college kids are the most interesting
musical audience to me. Teyre the most
questioning, the most ambitious and
the biggest risk takers music-wise. I feel
honored to have them come to my show.
Who has been your favorite collaborator
so far?
It has to be Lady Antebellum. We were all
friends and we lived together in Nashville
a few years ago. Tey were just kind of
hanging out and writing songs. Tey were
cool enough to let me record a song I wrote
with them called Aint A Ting, and they
came in and sang on it. Its so funny that
my friends are doing so well.
You write a lot of songs about girls. Has
anyone written a song about you?
I had some girls write some songs about
me, which is pretty cool because Im always
writing songs about other people. Its super
fattering. Its like youre immortalized. I
wouldnt mind having a song written about
me in a bad way either, like youre an
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asshole. Tats cool. I guess I was such an
important asshole in their life that they
wrote a song about me. I think girls should
feel the same way when Ive written songs
about them.
If you hit random on your iPod, what
comes up frst?
Ill do it right now. I hope its not something
embarrassing, but if it is, whatever, were just
going to go with it. Well let everyone in
Kansas know who I really am. Its Vampire
Weekends Horchata. Killer song.
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Whats your favorite Robert Downey, Jr.
movie?
I need to refresh my brain on Robert
Downey, Jr. movies, because Im going to
make the answer a little more interesting
than his best movie hes ever done, Charlie
Bartlett. Tats so far ahead of every movie
hes ever done that we wont count that as an
actual movie. Its more of a piece of art. You
know what my favorite movie hes ever done
is? Bar None.
Anything else you would like to add?
I have a very special message for the kids at
the University of Kansas. Lets be Twitter
friends. Its @tylerhilton. Lets put all the
diferences aside and be Twitter friends.
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lol.
// By AnnA SoBering And the JAyplAy StAff
GIRL: Is it weird that I think Justin
Bieber is sexy?
GIRL:
Whats pamplemousse? It sounds
like something youd put in your
hair.
Its a French grapefruit.
GUY:

GUY 1: It smells like dog food in here.
I think its just your breath. GUY 2:
GIRL: Arent there, like, 1,500 feet in a
mile?
Well, it has defnitely dropped
below 65 degrees.
How can you tell?
My nipples are like
thermometers.
GIRL 1 : I just got so many dirty looks
from girls walking over here.
Girl, I experience that on a daily
basis. Theyre just jealous of how
hot we are.
GIRL 2 :
Have you overheard any Wescoe witticisms? Send em to us at jayplay10@gmail.com.
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GIRL: Last weekend I was driving with
my cat in the car when he started
making that horrible meow Im-
going-to-puke noise and he barfed
in the back seat.
What did you do?
The smell was so bad I pulled over
and puked on the side of the road.
GIRL:
GUY 1: I got nutted on by a fsh today.
Getting some action!
Yeah, I was taking the hook
out and white stuff started
coming out; it fapped its tail
and gave me a facial, too.
GIRL: In order to fgure out the Rubiks
Cube, you must be on cocaine.
GIRL: I got bitten by a squirrel and now I
think I have rabies.
Oh yeah, uh huh. GUY:
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GIRL:
Look at the quilt my aunt made
me!
I love that you get excited about
quilts.
GUY:
GUY 2:
GUY 1:
GIRL 1:
GIRL 2:
GIRL 1:
GUY: I just saw up the drag queens
skirt.
And?
You dont want to know.
GIRL:
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GIRL: There are few joys in my life like
riding down 14th Street.
celebritweets // Melody ThornTon
@Iamwill got me in tears talkin bout I got a feelin. Im ampted I gotta do this shit!!
U can do it too if u have a dream! Lets do it!!!
11:53 PM Mar 30th
Im fnally feeling better today. I didnt let my cold slow me up tho I have stayed
busy! Hope for nice weather la :)
11:43 AM Mar 30th
Dwts today was great! Nicole did a fantastic job and got the highest score as she
should!!! Two 10s!!! So much fun :)
2:01 AM Mar 30th
Gettin some complimentary Fatburger thanks to @PerezHilton and his fantastic
bday gift bag :) thanks homie yum yum ;)
10:06 PM Mar 28th
My sister just told me that mtv diary is back!!! Aaaahh yes omg my fav mtv show!!!
Yes!!!
9:40 PM Mar 28th
My friend is in labor! Aaaah we r having a baby! Lorenzo is on his way!!! Woooo
2:43 PM Mar 28th
My throat is on fre! Wooo. I feel like shit but Perezs party was the beez neez!
Fun times
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Singer, Pussycat Dolls
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tomorrows news //
just call us Cleo.
// AnnA SoBering
Zit zapper: Zenos Hot Spot uses heat to clear up
the bacteria that can cause pimples. It is available
in local pharmacies and online for $40.
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Te worst way to wake up in the morning
is with a big red zit on your face. To get rid of
these annoying problem pimples, the new and
afordable Zeno Hot Spot could do the trick.
Instead of using messy topical creams or trying
to cover it up with makeup, the Zeno Hot Spot
clears up skin by using sustained heat for two and
a half minutes to destroy the bacteria that causes
pimples. First released by Zeno in 2005, the
FDA approved and dermatologist recommended
product was expensive, selling for about $225.
In January, the company released the much more
afordable product, the Zeno Hot Spot, which
retails at $40 and can be found online and at local
pharmacies.
Zenos board certifed dermatologist, Dr.
Gervaise Gerstner, says the Zeno Hot Spot is the
most efective way to treat emerging pimples.
In the past I probably wouldve recommended a
strong topical treatment and perhaps an ice cube
or hot pack, she says. Now there is a way to kill
the bacteria at its source, which stops the pimple
from growing. Te Zeno Hot Spot delivers enough
heat to kill the bacteria that causes blemishes to
surface and worsen. Simply put, its an extremely
efective over-the-counter way to treat blemishes
at the frst sign of a breakout.
Te Zeno Hot Spot will perform about 80
Zap ZiTs wiTh Zeno
hoT spoT
treatments and indicator lights on the device
show how many uses it has left. For best results,
Myzeno.com recommends using the Zeno Hot
Spot on a newly emerging pimple two or three
times during a period of 24 hours.
n the frst day of class, a young
woman sits at the back of the
room within the grid of chairs,
desks and attentive students
that surround her. She raises
her hand and the teacher points to the back,
indicating her turn to speak.
My boyfriend and his friends called me half-
dyke because Im taking this womens studies
class, she says.
Her friend, sitting beside her, clarifes. Shes
dating a frat-boy, she says, and chuckles under
her breath.
Tis situation, a perfect example of politically
incorrect humor, may be ofensive, however,
it continues to be a form of joking used every
day. In the past 20 years, a movement to include
politically correct speech and prohibit politically
incorrect jokes has become popular, but many
people have yet to catch on.
Society has obviously changed as an emphasis
to be politically correct, or PC, becomes more
prevalent. Edward Johnson, associate professor of
Watch your mouth: When it comes to being politically correct, the most important thing is to consider other peoples feelings. Topics such as race, religion and sexual orientation may be touchy for some people, so keep your
opinions to yourself if they could be considered offensive.
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communication studies at Campbell University,
says the change is an indication we are moving
from a modern to a postmodern society where
the fear of ofending, rather than the search of
truth, becomes paramount. Tis change in
society results in what we call culture wars, he
says. Te postmodern person uses politically
correct terms in an attempt not to be judgmental
or ofensive.
Many times, people today fall short of the
expectation to do no harm. Ofensive words
such as fag and whore are still frequently
used. Jenn Hunt, Wichita senior, says speech such
as this is stupid and ignorant. People need to use
fair language and use it with discretion, she says.
You have to think about what you say before you
say it. Its not always easy, but its essential.
Speech, however, should be controlled by no
one else but the person speaking, Hunt says. In
the 90s, the PC boom brought speech codes
and restrictive policies to many college campuses.
Since then, legal challenges have deemed many
of these rules unconstitutional because they
act as infringements on freedom of speech and
expression.
Francine Ward, attorney and former diversity
trainer, agrees that speech codes legally violate
freedom of speech. Ethically, however, she says
she believes people should use politically correct
speech. Tere is a need for rules and structure
in how we behave and communicate with one
another, she says. Because we live in a world
where diversity is a reality, with it comes human
concerns which need to be addressed and often
tempered.
On the spectrum of political incorrectness,
humor is the stickiest issue. Its just a joke, right?
When it speaks to your core and brings up years
of discrimination somehow it doesnt seem so
funny, Ward says.
Ofensive jokes probably wont go away anytime
soon. So use discretion. To be more politically
correct, Ward says to take the time to ask before
using a word or phrase that might be ofensive.
Check in with people to see how they feel, she
says. Ask how they would like to be referred to.
For example, some folks dont mind being called
Black, others prefer African American. Some
prefer Latino and others, Hispanic. It doesnt take
much if you are in conversation with a person to
ask whats appropriate for them.
Whitney Lampier, Barrington, Ill., senior, says
it all depends on the people and the situation.
If its just a group of friends or people you
dont know making jokes, how others perceive
them is based on their background and in what
context these jokes are being told, she says. My
friends and I joke around about my ethnicity
but I know they dont really mean it. But I tell
them to stop when there are other Asians around
because they could take it the wrong way.
Ultimately, the issue of being politically
correct comes down to balance, discretion and
thoughtfulness, Hunt says. Te best way to do
this is to think about the feelings of others and
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therapy
acing the end of a four-and-a-half
year relationship, Caroline Howard,
Pittsburg junior, felt she needed
guidance to help solve problematic
issues in her life. Instead of going to
her family or friends for help, she
wanted to speak to a neutral party
who could give her objective advice. For about
eight months during her freshman year, Howard
saw a therapist.
Initially I was hesitant because I was afraid of
the answers I might hear, she says. But I needed
a solution. It was hard to speak so openly about
some of the most private parts of my life, but
I knew if I didnt I wouldnt get the help that I
needed.
With guidance from her therapist, Howard
realized that she needed to end her long-term
relationship. I realized I couldnt do anything to
fx it, she says. I also learned to have a healthier
outlook on future relationships and not to make
the same mistakes.
Although therapy greatly helps people like
Howard deal with issues that seem stressful and
overwhelming, there continues to be a notion
that therapy doesnt work or that its only for weak
people who cant handle their own problems.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STIGMA

Looking back on her initial anxiety about
seeing a therapist, Howard wishes she hadnt
been embarrassed to seek treatment. Its sad
that therapy has such a stigma because its really
a helpful thing, she says. Its very common to
think like this because its hard to admit you need
help from others. Its weird because people are
comfortable going to get tutoring for classes and
learning from books, but not necessarily learning
something new about themselves.
Danya Goodman, a doctoral student in
clinical psychology and therapist at the KU
Psychological Clinic, says mental health is widely
misunderstood. Its seen as this big and scary
thing, but its not, she says. One in four people
are going to be depressed at some point in their
lives. Tats 25 percent the population. So getting
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is for everybody
De-stigmatizing negative assumptions about counseling and psychotherapy
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therapy cant be that weird.
Susan E. Lawrence, M.D, is the founder and
executive director of the Catalyst Foundation, a
southern California-based nonproft that focuses
on childhood abuse and trauma. She says the
world needs to know that there is nothing wrong
with getting therapy. It needs to be promoted
that having emotional issues is just another part
of the human experience, she says. Tere is
nothing shameful about that. Some things we just
cant heal on our own.
Although the stigma has decreased somewhat
through the years, the belief that therapy is a
sign of weakness remains. John Wade, licensed
psychologist and outreach coordinator at the
Universitys Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS), says this couldnt be further
from the truth. It is actually a sign of courage,
he says. It takes a lot of strength to admit that
you need to work on yourself.

HOW THERAPY HELPS

Students can beneft from therapy because its
likely to help with academic success, Wade says.
Most students drop out of school not because
of academia, but because of other emotional
issues such as homesickness and problems in
relationships or with roommates. Because therapy
helps people control their emotions, it can also
help students stay in school.
Tina B. Tessina, psychotherapist and author of
Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Tree
Tings Tat Can Ruin Your Marriage, says therapy
helps people learn more about themselves,
manage their emotions and change behavior. By
overcoming your autophobia, fear of yourself,
and getting comfortable with your feelings, you
can turn them from ugly emotions into useful
ones.
Among the many ways therapy can be
benefcial to those who seek it out, Tessina says
getting control of your impulses is key to living
a balanced life. When youre in control of your
impulses, you dont have temper tantrums, drink
too much or let your other animal impulses take
over, she says. Learning to manage your feelings
and act responsibly will get you more of what you
want from life.
WHEN TO LOOK FOR A THERAPIST
People go to therapy for many diferent
reasons. Whether its because of problems with
anxiety, anger or relationships, seeking the help
of a therapist is a positive step toward improving
yourself and feeling better. For me, anxiety was
my motivation to see a therapist.
As a child, I was always the kid who cried
when my parents left. When I went to camp in
grade school I would spend most of my time with
the nurse begging her to let me go home. After
years of my parents picking me up in the middle
of the night at sleepovers, I began to compare
myself to other kids who seemed perfectly happy
in their lives, acting independently and having
fun. I thought something was wrong with me.
After dealing with years of separation anxiety, my
parents and I decided it was time for me to go see
a therapist when I was 14.
Its been seven years since I began seeing my
therapist and I have built an open and truthful
relationship with her. I have gone through
times when everything is good and I dont see
her as much. But in the times when my life
has been overwhelmingly difcult, she has been
instrumental in helping me work through my
problems.
Issues that frequently cause students to see a
therapist include:
If you are having trouble adjusting to life in
college. For example, you may be overwhelmed
by the freedom and independence you have.
If you are having difculty managing your time,
balancing school and your social life.
If you are partying more than you go to classes,
drinking frequently on weeknights, or becoming
sick because of alcohol or drug intake.
If you have a hostile attitude when you get angry,
which sometimes turns into violent behavior.
If you are having a hard time making friends,
avoiding social situations because of nervousness
or are having problems with anxiety or panic
attacks.
If you feel sad so frequently that you fnd yourself
sleeping too much or not sleeping enough.
If you feel pressure about the way you look. If
you fnd yourself not eating enough food, making
yourself sick or eating too much.
If you are having a hard time dealing with family
issues such as communication, infdelity, divorce,
illness or death.
If you are in a relationship where you are
fghting a lot, dealing with trust issues, sexual
issues or break-ups.
If you are having trouble in your living situation,
with roommates or friends.
If you are having fnancial issues such as debt,
not being able to pay for school or rent.
HOW TO FIND A THERAPIST WHOS RIGHT
FOR YOU

Finding a therapist is easy. Licensed counselors
of every sort exist everywhere, and they can be
found in the phone book or online, Tessina says.
Finding the right counselor is harder, but critically
important to your success in counseling.
Te best way to fnd this person is through
It was hard to
speak so openly
about some of the
most private parts
of my life, but I
knew if I didnt I
wouldnt get the
help I needed.
Caroline Howard, Pittsburg junior
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Talking it out: Telling a complete stranger about the most personal experiences of your life may seem weird at frst, but therapy can be benefcial to your health. Alleviating problems can allow you to regain focus on academics,
relationships and other commitments. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to is key and will hopefully give you the best chance for a positive experience.
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people you know. Lawrence says you should get
a referral from someone who has benefted under
the therapists care. Howard found her counselor
on recommendation from a family member who
had seen him in the past.
You should know several things about a
therapist before you see one, Tessina says. Be
sure to fnd out about credentials, expertise, how
much its going to cost and if the therapists ofce
takes your insurance.
If you dont feel comfortable asking for referrals
from other people, go online and research a
therapist before making an appointment. Doing
research and covering all your bases should leave
you feeling confdent in the competency and
expertise of the therapist you have chosen. But
you have to remember, someone who is good for
one person might not be a good ft for another.
So dont get discouraged if the frst therapist you
see doesnt work out.
Goodman says the relationship between you
and your therapist is unique. Its a diferent type
of relationship, she says. It takes time to build
up trust. Its all about the chemistry between the
two of you. If it doesnt work out, its not a big
deal. You dont have to feel bad about it. Your
therapist isnt going to be mad or hurt if you
want to see someone else.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THERAPY

Initially, your therapist will want to know
about your background, your family and what
motivated you to seek therapy, Goodman says.
During this time, there is no reason for you to be
nervous or self-conscious. Te therapist is there
not to judge you, but to help work out problems.
It doesnt need to be this huge psychological
examination, Goodman says. You dont have to
be really depressed to go to therapy. Everyone can
beneft from it by exploring and talking about
whats important. Its a good place to talk things
out in a positive and supportive way.
In addition to the typical individual talk-
therapy sessions that most people choose as
their preferred method of counseling, there are
many diverse techniques and approaches to
therapy that are available. Whether its through
individual or group therapy, Lawrence says the
best way to approach your problems is by fnding
the root cause of your sufering. Its excellent if
the therapist you see is skilled at getting down to
cause of peoples issues, she says.

KEEPING AN OPEN MIND

Even if you dont go to therapy, you should
realize it can be benefcial for many people.
So keep an open mind about it. Its entirely
possible that we could have less abuse, violence,
hatred and sadness in this world if more people
were in therapy. Because emotional issues are a
normal part of life, therapy will always be a good
source for people to address their issues and
positively work toward self improvement. Jp
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
For students seeking counseling or therapy,
the University ofers Counseling and Psycho-
logical Services (CAPS), located on the second
foor of Watkins Health Center, and the KU
Psychological Clinic, located on the third foor
of Fraser Hall .
CAPS provides students with a variety of
diferent services including individual,
couples, group and psychiatric therapy on
a scale of reasonable prices. John Wade, li-
censed psychologist and outreach coordina-
tor at CAPS says the centers goal is to help
students function in college by discussing
their concerns and helping them deal with
their emotions.
For more information about CAPS visit
http://www.caps.ku.edu/
Te KU Psychological Clinic is a train-
ing, teaching and research facility available
to anyone in the greater Lawrence area. Te
clinic is stafed by licensed clinical psycholo-
gists and graduate students working toward
their doctorate degree in clinical psychol-
ogy. Te clinic ofers individual adult, cou-
ples, child and adolescent therapy, psycho-
logical assessments and group therapy. Te
clinic is currently running a mindfulness
training group and a group treatment of
depression, which incorporates therapeutic
lifestyle changes (TLC). For more informa-
tion about the KU Psychological Clinic visit
http://www.psych.ku.edu/psych_clinic/
PLAY
stage presence // the dACtYLS
local musicians. feel free to swoon.
When your friends are talented musicians,
you kind of have to start a band. Tats what
happened to the Dactyls. John Bergwell knew his
brother, Nick, and friend, Brendan Costello, were
the best guitarists he knew. Nicks the kind of
guy who will sit and play for hours just because
he really enjoys playing, Bergwell says. So four
years ago, they started a band. With drummer
John Momberg, they recorded two 7-inch singles
and released an EP.
Mombeg left the band late last year to play
with the Appleseed Cast and Old Cane, and was
replaced by Dan Benson.
Te Dactyls played South by Southwest in
2009 and while in Austin recorded a full length
LP that was produced and mixed for free by
producer Jim Vollentine, who has worked with
bands such as And You Will Know Us By the
Trail of Dead and Spoon. Tey spent two weeks
at Jack Rocks Tree Fort Studios, which is home
to a huge collection of classic gear, including tube
mics and old amps. Te band used the retro gear
and recorded analog, on 2-inch tapes, to achieve
their characteristic sound.
Its loud, Bergwell says. Its rock music.
Bergwell, who plays bass, says they use alternative
tuning and inverted phrasing to make their music
more textured. Te tuning defnes their sound
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because not many bands do it.
Te band is in the process of looking for a
label to release their LP. But they love being
productive and writing new music. Tey have
already fnished writing another album. Tey
will go back to Austin in late spring and record
it with Vollentine producing again.
this weekend // Stomp the hiLL
because those CSI marathons are getting old.
Get ready to witness ground-breaking
performances that are sure to rock the campus
hills.
Historically African-American fraternities and
sororities from the University are competing in
the second annual step contest, Stomp the Hill.
Stepping, which has its roots in African
tradition, is a form of dance where the participant
uses hand gestures, footsteps and chanting
to create syncopated rhythms. Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc. Omega Teta chapter is stepping
in the competition and has rehearsed since
February. Carynn Smith, Leavenworth senior
and chapter president, says stepping is one of
the characteristics the sorority is recognized for.
Using your body to make rhythms and beats is
really entertaining, Smith says. She says despite
grueling three hour practices, shes created a close
bond with her sorority members.
Brianna Berkley, Wichita junior and chapter
vice president, says the performers want the
audience to be involved in the show by shouting
words of encouragement and clapping. She says
the audience involvement creates an intense and
lively atmosphere.
Although the stepping competition is the main
event, the line-up also includes a variety of other
performances such as a drill team comprised of
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In step: Sorority members of Zeta Phi Beta will com-
pete in the second annual step contest Stomp the Hill
this Saturday at the Lied Center.
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young children, Unity dance troupe and a DJ.
First place receives a cash prize and second and
third place winners receive a trophy. Te National
Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., an organization
composed of nine international and historically
African-American fraternities and sororities, is in
charge of the competition.
Come scope out the competition at 6:30 p.m.
this Saturday at the Lied Center, 1600 Stewart
Avenue. Te event is open to the public and
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mong a pile of handbags
in a vintage store, a gold
clutch from the 80s caught
Becca Harschs attention.
Harsch, Lyndon senior, was
instantly mesmerized by
the chain-strap detailing and the large elephant
pendant adorned on the clutch. If you get
something from a vintage store you know nobody
else is going to have it around here, Harsch says.
You know its one-of-a-kind. Although its been
two years, that clutch remains a staple in her
wardrobe and is her favorite piece in her closet.
Harsch wasnt expecting to discover such a rare
fnd, but she educated herself about all things
vintage. Vintage items date back to about 20 years
or older and relate to a specifc era. Shopping for
vintages pieces can be intimidating because youre
scouring through piles and racks of diferent
items. When buying vintage clothing shoppers
should consider the age, condition and size of
the item, the stores return policy, as well as allow
enough time to shop and do research on other
vintage stores. Ten you can make a properly
informed decision when entering a vintage store.
RETURN POLICY

Harsch has been shopping vintage since high
school when she started buying dresses. She
turned to vintage shopping as an alternative to
still be fashionable, but remain within her budget.
Harsch says the frst rule to consider is that you
shouldnt buy vintage pieces on impulse. She says
vintage stores arent trying to fool consumers and
sell everything in its current condition. Although
vintage stores check the condition of each piece,
they might miss an item that has a small defect.
Some vintage stores dont allow returns, so its
important to ask the employees what the return
policy is. If youre willing to spend the money,
however much it costs, the item should be
something you wont regret buying.

RESEARCH

Phil Chiles, owner of Wild Man Vintage,
SHOPPING
A guide to buying fashion from another era
vintage
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a vintage store with high expectations. With
vintage stuf its totally unpredictable what youre
going to fnd, Chiles says. He suggests doing
research beforehand. If theres a particular item
or era of style youre interested in, check out other
vintage stores or online to see how common or
rare the piece is. You can also research what labels
and designers were popular during a specifc era,
which can reveal whether an item is vintage or
not. Chiles says by researching you can compare
the pricing among other businesses. He says
larger cities sell vintage at a much higher price
compared to smaller cities.
TIME

When you shop at the mall or department
stores theres a certain amount of predictability
for consumers you expect there will be
multiple sizes and colors of each item. But when
you shop at a vintage store each item is unique
and typically theres only one of its kind. Erin
Houston, Wichita junior, has been shopping
Fashion forward: Vintage shopping can boost your style on the cheap.
To get the most of your vintage shopping experience, try doing a little
research about pieces and styles youre interested in before you leave
the house.
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of its kind. Erin Houston, Wichita junior, has
been shopping in vintage stores since she was in
high school. She suggests allowing enough time
to rummage through a variety of items in the
store. Its kind of like a treasure chest, Houston
says. You have no idea what youre going to fnd
in there. Being patient is the key to shopping
vintage because it can be time consuming.

AGE AND CONDITION

Michael Palladino, adjunct professor of the
fashion department at Laboratory Institute of
Management College in New York, says shoppers
should consider the age and condition of the
piece. If I were looking for vintage now, I would
look inside of the garment just as much as Id
look on the outside, Palladino says. He suggests
examining the stylistic features and fabrics that
were unique to that era. Te 50s were known for
full skirts and scarves, while the 80s were famous
for neon colors and stonewashed denim. Since
vintage clothing dates back to 20 years ago and
older, the life span of the fabric depends on how
well the previous owner took care of it. Inspect
the clothing and texture for any holes or defects
in the garment. If its an accessory such as jewelry
or a belt make sure the stones or buckles arent
missing. It might be more difcult and expensive
to fnd a replacement piece for the accessory.

SIZE

Palladino says the sizes and shapes of people
have evolved throughout the decades, so size is
an important factor. For example, he says during
the 40s and 50s a majority of American women
had a more ample fgure with wider hips and a
larger bust whereas women of today strive for a
slimmer fgure. Sizes vary from each decade and
the number on the label might actually be a size
smaller. Today, what used to be a size 10 is now a
size 8. Dont be afraid to try on the garment at the
store and ignore the size.
Vintage clothing can allow you to experiment
with your current wardrobe and transport you
to a diferent time and place. Fashion is like a
pendulum and vintage is everything that has
happened before us, Palladino says. For the
college student thats looking for a unique way
of expressing him or herself, vintage could be the
solution.
Arizona Trading Company:
736 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence Antique Mall:
Wild Man Vintage:
nakedvintage.etsy.com
somelikeitvintage.com
vintage shops
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out & about //
random people. random answers.
If you were stranded on a deserted island whats the one
thing you would take with you?
An umbrella because I wouldnt get sun burnt.
Jessica White
Laclede freshman
A lighter to make a fre.
Joe Chavez
Lawrence freshman
My cat, Otto. It might be selfsh, but hed keep
me company.
Alyson Fuller
Ottawa junior
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My Bible because it comforts me.
Brittany Jones
Kansas City, Kan., sophomore
Allen Fieldhouse so I could always have KU
basketball to keep me in good spirits.
Elizabeth Rap
Arlington, Texas freshman
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My Netbook computer. It has everything I need
to pass the time until the battery runs out.
Eric Hood
Detroit graduate
A good book and read it over and over again
until I get sick of it.
Ashley Zung
Lawrence graduate
My Zune so I can be occupied for 2.7 hours
until the battery life runs out.
Jared Gatson
Lansing senior
A volleyball named Wilson just like Tom Hanks
in the movie Cast Away.
Don Tran
Wichita senior
jayplay says // jump on the musical
like simon says, only cooler.
It doesnt seem like it now, but your favorite
TV show is about to get a makeover.
With the success of Glee, musical episodes of
shows are popping up all over the place. What
frst began with the musical episode of Bufy the
Vampire Slayer has now turned into other shows
becoming musical.
Before Glee became a hit, musical television
shows had yet to conquer the airwaves. Some
shows would have one or two episodes where
characters broke out into song. Te frst time this
worked better than expected was the 2001 episode
of Bufy entitled Once More, with Feeling. Not
only was it one of the best rated episodes of the
series, but it also spawned a CD of the music
from the episode.
Since then, shows have steered clear of musical
episodes. Shows such as Viva Laughlin have tried
and failed at achieving success as a musical show.
Tat is, until last years break out success, Glee.
Te hour-long sitcom revolves around high
school glee club members who tend to break out
in song during everyday events.
Tis has sparked other programs going with the
Glee formula. Recent episodes of How I Met Your
Mother have had its stars singing and dancing on
occasion. One of the shows stars, Neil Patrick
Harris, is also making a cameo on Glee under the
direction of Joss Whedon, who directed Once
More, with Feeling. Given this formula, it is
only a matter of time before CSI gets a musical
makeover.
// MAry henderson
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its not all about fast food and beer pong
You only need 18 minutes and a computer
to connect to hundreds of the worlds most
fascinating ideas worth spreading. TED.
com, the internet home of the Technology,
Entertainment and Design conference, hosts the
presentations of the worlds greatest minds who
are invited to the biannual, four-day meeting to
give a talk on any subject they fnd to be worth
presenting.
Te conference invites the worlds leading
thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Teir
talks are then made available, free, at TED.com,
says Laura Galloway, head of media relations for
the TED conferences.
Te website has more than 630 talks translated
into 80 languages. A new talk is put up each
weekday. Te talks could be anything from
mental magic shows to illustrated population
data trends. Videos are rated under categories
such as courageous, inspiring, beautiful or jaw-
dropping. At the 2007 TED conference, Dean
Kamen, the man behind the Segway, premiered
a new prosthetic arm for amputees.
Others among the hundreds who have presented
during the years are Malcolm Gladwell, who gave
a speech on spaghetti sauce and happiness, and
comedian John Hodgeman, who spoke on alien
life. Bill Gates gave a presentation on energy
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consumption and Bill Clinton presented on
providing healthcare around the world.
Te original TED talk was founded 25
years ago and has expanded over time. Te
conference has spread far beyond these
[original] three themes to include virtually any
idea worth spreading, be it science, the arts,
global development and beyond, Galloway
says.

Viral knowledge: TED talks frst began 25 years
ago and feature speakers who discuss a variety of
subjects online.
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Br a nd Ne w Bus i ne s s e s
Sleeping through
hen going into a class, Andrew
Sigler knows what to expect.
His mind starts to wander,
his eyelids grow heavy and he
fnds himself nodding of in
the middle of a lecture. He
leaves class with half-hearted notes and a foggy
idea of what the professor was talking about.
Te basics of health sleep, exercise and
a balanced diet are what keep our bodies
going through classes, tests and extracurricular
activities. Te average college student needs eight
to nine hours of sleep a night. A balanced diet
doesnt consist of beer, pizza and Ramen noodles.
Regular exercise should consist of more than a
pub crawl on Mass Street. When any (or usually
the case, all) of the factors of health take a hit, so
do our GPAs. Getting those extra hours of shut-
eye might seem impossible, but eating better and
ftting ftness into your schedule is easier than you
might think.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Before his classes in the afternoon, Sigler,
Lawrence junior, will usually have a bowl of cereal
or a small snack for lunch. Often, this is his frst
meal of the day.
Cereals are high in simple sugars, which cause
your body to quickly produce insulin followed
by a crash in energy level, says Matt Goodmote,
physical therapist and health writer. Protein is
Goodmotes best bet on a consistent energy level.
Protein takes longer for the body to digest, so
the sugar is slowly released into the bloodstream,
keeping your energy up longer than simple sugars
found in oft-eaten foods such as chips, cookies
and crackers.
Trying to ft a meal into a busy schedule by
hurridly scarfng down food can also cause
fatigue. If youre eating too fast, your body
becomes focused on your stomach and digesting
the food, not your brain and registering how full
you are, says Elaine Wilkes, author of Natures
Secret Messages: Hidden in Plain Sight.
Food can be a sedative too much will make
you tired, Wilkes says.
Foods that give other people energy might
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HEALTH
Crash and burn: Not getting enough sleep can cause drowsiness during the day. Passing out during a lecture doesnt help you ace that test, so consider boosting your
energy with either more sleep or a nutritional snack during the day. Trail mix, for example, is easy to make and pack for the trek to campus. Next time your eyelids are
feeling heavy, just reach for a healthy pick-me-up.
Photo illustration by Mia Iverson
// AdAm Vossen
Siestas in sociology? Napping in neurobiology? Keeping up your
energy for class is more than just chugging Red Bull every morning
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not always have the same efect for you, she says.
Wilkes encourages people to play detective,
taking note of what they eat and when they feel
tired. Tis will lead you to make a connection
between the two so you can avoid the foods that
dont do your body good.
Having snacks throughout the day is a good
way to keep energy up as well as stimulate your
metabolism, but not all snacks are helpful. Stay
away from soda, which is not only acidic for your
body but is also high in sugar and causes the crash
mentioned above, Wilkes says. Matt Nahrstedt,
St. Charles, Mo., junior, usually has a citrus fruit
before a class he knows will make him tired, but
this strategy isnt always efective. Fresh fruit is
good for you, but doesnt pack the energy punch
needed to make it through a PowerPoint lecture.
Besides providing an energy boost, snacks can
also be made easily and cheaply, Goodmote says.
A Ziploc baggy of trail mix, heavy on the nuts
and short on the M&Ms, is an easily-made treat
for your mid-afternoon slump. Yogurt or peanut
butter and bananas are also healthy and cheap
choices.
WHen yOUR meTabOlism
GOes missinG
In high school, Nahrstedt was on the swim and
water polo team. He went to practices four to fve
days a week for the majority of the school year.
Although he is involved in the swim and water
polo club teams at the University, he usually
only attends practices two days a week. He says
practices arent as vigorous as they were in high
school.
Im eating healthier than I did in high school,
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but the weeks where I dont work out I see the
weight come back easier, Nahrstedt says.
Nahrstedt also has difculty staying awake
in class. Even though exercise can be a tiring
experience, when done regularly it can provide
your body with energy as well as better sleep.
Te transition from high school to college
coincides with the transition from the teens to
the 20s, when most peoples metabolism begin to
stabilize, says Becky Wenner, personal trainer and
founder of Beckys Fitness Company. Wenner
says there are factors that have an impact on a
An apple a day: Eating healthy food keeps your body in good shape, but so does getting enough sleep a night.
College students face obstacles such as tests, stress, and social events, all of which can interfere with having
enough time to snooze. Allocating enough hours a night for sleep can keep you physically and mentally awake.
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persons energy level.
A person who is ft tends to exercise, get
proper rest, eat a decent diet and consequently
has less weight to carry around with them all
day.
Finding the time for exercise doesnt mean
setting aside an hour a day at the gym. Both
Wenner and Goodmote say that simply walking
or riding your bike to class can help. A cardio
workout in the morning is also a good way to
increase energy levels as well as help with sleep at
night, they say. Over-exercising can attribute to
fatigue. Wenner says more than four or fve one
hour workouts in a week may be overdoing it.
Whatever it is, be sure that you eat
appropriately for your workout for that day, she
says.
Its past your bedtIme

For 20 semesters, Paulyn Cartwright has taught
Biology 100, one of the most widely taken classes
on campus. Cartwright used to have that class at
8 a.m., but has moved the class to the afternoon
because as many as 100 out of the 800 students
in class would be sleeping or dozing of.
According to Dr. Carl Johnson, most students
only get around six hours of sleep during the week
and as much as 10 or 12 hours of sleep a night on
the weekends. Tis disrupts the bodys circadian
rhythm, Johnson says. Circadian rhythm is the
pattern your body goes through each day and is
why you may feel tired at the same time each
night or wake up at a certain time in the morning
without an alarm. When youre going to bed or
waking up at times that dont mesh with your
circadian rhythm drowsiness is a side efect.
Johnson is currently doing research on sleep
at Central Michigan University and says sleep
deprivation has a terrible efect not only on a
students ability to stay awake in class, but also
on the absorption of material.
Johnson says most people feel fatigued mid-
afternoon, which is why so many cultures have
naps at this time. If you do take a nap, it should
be no longer than 20 or 30 minutes, he says. Any
longer and your nap could be another factor that
throws of your circadian rhythm.
Johnson also encourages students to be aware
of what times of the day are the worst for them
and what classes put them to sleep the fastest.
Make sure you schedule class around times
when you know you wont be tired or make time
in your schedule for a quick nap, he says.
How engaging a professor is in class greatly
afects Nahrstedts ability to stay. Johnson, who is
also a professor, agrees with Nahrstedt and aims
to be charismatic when lecturing by involving
students and doing more than just stand behind
the podium or click through a PowerPoint
presentation.
a whole new you?

Te crash diets or foot-long subs, drinking
Nyquil to fall asleep or taking eight espresso
shots for the big midterm there are some crazy
health trends you might pick up on the Beach.
Sometimes its not that difcult.
Your body tries to tell you whats good for it.
You just have to listen, Wilkes says.
So, thats just what you have to do to improve
your health, and your grades listen to your
body. Just not while your trying to pay attention
in class.
Physical therapist Matt
Goodmotes recommended
sources of protein
* Lean meats
* Unsalted nuts
* Avocadoes
* Healthy trail mix
Personal trainer Becky Wenners
fuel for exercise
Eating something light that contains
carbs and proteins are Wenners
recommended pre-workout foods.
* Half of a turkey
sandwich
* Egg whites with fresh
vegetables
* Vegetables and
hummus
* A piece of fruit and
yogurt
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REVIEW
movie review //
One is the discomfted king of situational
comedy. Te other is its snarky, horn-rimmed
queen. Yes, Steve Carell and Tina Fey have f-
nally joined forces for an onscreen fing of epic
proportions. So why is their Date Night such a
clumsy miss-fre?
Te movie sufers from its too familiar set-up,
which begins with yet another case of mistaken
identity. Phil Foster (Carell) and his wife, Claire
(Fey), are an innocuous couple from upper-mid-
dle class New Jersey suburbia, hoping to rekindle
their lackluster marriage with an impromptu
night on the town. While trying to fnd a table
at the swankiest of New York bistros, the Fosters
unwisely impersonate another couple to claim
their reservations.
Tey barely have time to order an over-priced
trufe risotto before being accosted by armed
hoodlums in the employ of local mobster Joe
Miletto (Ray Liotta). Te goons are convinced
that the Fosters are in fact the Tripplehorns, a
husband and wife team of blackmailers that have
stolen a fash-drive full of compromising secrets.
After an improbable escape, Phil and Claire
try to clear their names by tracking down the
real Tripplehorns. Aiding them on their quest is
Holbrooke (Mark Wahlberg), a perpetually shirt-
Hollywood hits, indie ficks and everything in between.
// landon mcdonald
DATE NIGHT
less security expert who Claire knows from
her work in real estate. Te rest of Date Night
mostly consists of the Fosters running from
the thugs, intercut with distracting diatribes
about how to make modern marriage work in
the long run. Maybe thats why many of the
jokes fall fat. Te performers barely have time
to catch their breath.
Tats a shame, because casting is the flms
only defnite strength. Wahlberg, shrugging
of a recent slump at the box ofce, is becom-
ing very adept at self-deprecation. James Fran-
co and Mila Kunis are both uproarious as the
actual Tripplehorns. And Carell and Fey are
such an obvious pairing that their chemistry
together is almost a foregone conclusion.
But their inspired lunacy is hindered at ev-
ery turn by insipid dialogue and uninspired
direction by genre workhorse Shawn Levy. By
the time Date Night ended, I felt like Id just
been stood up by two of the funniest people
in Hollywood.
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movie review //
Hot Tub Time Machine is a movie you want
to rent dont waste your money to see it
at the theater. Yes, its funny, and yes it has a
somewhat star-studded cast, but, just rent it.
Anticipated as the next Te Hangover, Hot
Tub Time Machine fails to deliver. Instead,
you are greeted with a time-traveling spoof
that harbors good intentions and moral
lessons on life and friendship, but is severely
buried in the ridiculously and inappropriately
obscene character of Lou (Rob Corddry) also
known as Te Violator. After walking out
of the theater, I actually felt violated by his
character. Lou is accompanied by Adam (John
Cusack), the recently single middle-aged man
who doesnt know what his next move is,
Nick Webber (Craig Robinson, Te Ofce),
the has-been rock star who is whole-heartedly
dedicated to his wife, and Jacob (Clark Duke),
the twenty-something loner who is Adams
nephew and housemate.
Like all time-traveling movies, TV shows,
books, etc., the story begins in the present.
Te characters are established, and after an
incident involving Lou, the three friends (and
awkward nephew) reunite to relive a weekend
in Kodiak Valley the hallmark place of their
hollywood hits, indie ficks and everything in between.
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE
youth. Much to their dismay, the once booming
mountain town is in economic ruin. Nonetheless,
they plan to make the most out of it.
Ten they fnd the seemingly normal hot tub.
Tey drink, get wasted, freaky music and fashes
of the past race across the screen, and bam!,
welcome to 1986.
Deciding that the repercussions of the butterfy
efect far outweigh their immediate desires to
change history and themselves, the three friends
set out to relive one epic weekend exactly as it
has happened before. Of course that would be
boring to watch, and so, misadventures and
shenanigans ensue.
Guys may enjoy the topless girls, crass
language, and excessive vomit, but girls, if you
really want to see this movie, Im telling you,
youre not going to like it. I will admit there were
the occasional witty lines and nostalgia for 80s
music, but like I said before, this movie is a rental
at best.
// mIa IVERSon
music review //
If havent heard of Bonnie Prince Billy be-
fore, Will Oldham is the mastermind behind
the name and the music. He is as strong as ever
on this his 13th album under the Billy moniker,
and the frst to credit his recent backing band the
Cairo Gang.
Similar to Townes Van Zandt or Bill Callahan
of Smog, Oldham is all about creating songs that
channel a sentiment or feeling through the care-
fully written characters depicted in his songs.
Some are ballads, and most all paint very person-
al pictures of those characters. Te opening lines
of Troublesome Houses very clearly outline the
rift between two former lovers.
Just as much on display as Oldhams songwrit-
ing and lyricism is guitarist/leader of Cairo Gang,
Emmett Kelly. He keeps the songs moving and
provides a nice counterpoint to Oldhams subtle
picking (see Teach Me to Bear You and Merci-
less and Great).
Te production is very simple and pure.
Nothing complicated added in post. Nice har-
monies too; the Cairo Gang balances nicely with
Oldhams voice and style. Everything is laid out
in the open, from the musicianship to the feel-
ings of the subjects in each song. Tis album will
give any Billy fan what they want, and will please
anyone with a contemplative sense about them.
Finally, a lyric from Te Wonder Show of the World
that Will Oldham probably lives by: Without
us, song is nothing.
KJHKs weekly guide to sonic consumption.
// mIlES WhEtSEl
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music review //
Te frontman for the Icelandic group Sigur
Rs, Jn Tor Birgisson, better known as Jnsi,
is out with his frst solo album after leading Sigur
Rs for more than a decade.
Go is basically all of Jnsis compositions that
didnt quite ft the Sigur Rs vibe. All these tracks
are pretty joyous and uplifting. Ive never heard
such a heavenly and spiritual voice from a male
singer before.
Jnsis voice is defnitely one-of-a-kind,
but theres more to him than just vocals. His
compositions are pretty epic and just remind
of nature in general. To get a sense of it, picture
Jnsi standing and singing in a big, open feld
with his arms spread wide, surrounded by a
whole bunch of birds, leaves, fower petals, and
other random things fying around him. I could
also see this kind of music playing as the ending
credits roll in a movie.
Visual associations aside, the drums are loaded
with reverb as if theyre playing in a large hall
and are pretty tribal and marchy. Teres also lots
of deep and rich string patches. Tere are some
high-pitched dancy wind instruments in Go
Do.
Grow Till Tall is the most incredible track
on Go. As the title suggests, it grows very tall
with Jnsis voice melodically leading the growth
of the track while strings and drums join in and
build things up.
KJHKs weekly guide to sonic consumption.
// adam RydEll
jNSI GO (XL)
m sitting on the couch, legs pulled up
to my chest, chin resting on my knees.
My eyes are glued to the screen. My
friends and I are watching Te Mist.
In the movie, a group of people is
entering an abandoned drugstore. Everything is
dark and dusty. Te characters have just discovered
a man, covered in cobwebs, suspended from the
ceiling. Tey pull him down and he starts to shake.
Blood squirts from his face. His chest bubbles up.
He falls forward and his back ruptures as hundreds
of freaky little spider-like creatures emerge and
scamper over the foor. A shiver runs down my
spine. I giggle, shuddering from my shoulders to
my toes with a mixture of discomfort, shock and
glee. Mostly glee.
Ive been in love with horror movies since high
school. Its a relationship that has required a lot
of explaining over the years, particularly to my
parents. I tell them horror movies send messages
about the way people relate to each other or touch
on social issues such as consumerism. I tell them
these things partly because I think theyre true,
and partly because its impossible for me to explain
the giddy feeling I get when I see a zombie take a
bite out of someones shoulder. Talking about the
practical aspects of horror movies is as close as I
come to justifying my love for them.
I think horror movies really do have a lot of
lessons people can beneft from. Because so many
of these movies ft the same formula, these lessons
keep getting repeated, and eventually applying
them to daily life just feels natural.
Here are just some of the life lessons Ive learned
from horror movies.

Your problems are never really over when you
think theyre over.
As a writer and a student, revisions are a
necessary evil. Even after the last word of the last
sentence of the last paragraph is written, the work
isnt done. Its like dealing with Michael Myers or
Freddy Krueger. No matter how many times they
get slaughtered, they always resurrect for another
movie. Whenever I turn in a project, Im reminded
of that scene in Halloween when everyone thinks
Lauries killed Michael Myers with a hanger in
his eye. As she breathes a sigh of relief, he quietly
sits up behind her, wire hanger protruding from
the eyehole in his mask. Later, he gets shot six
times in the chest, and somehow still comes back
for Halloween II. In this respect, horror movies
have taught me that even if it feels like the job is
fnished, you always have to be prepared for round
two. Or, sometimes, round 20.

You should always embrace diversity.
Everyones got something to offer.
Remember in kindergarten, when your teacher
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// Abby Olcese
Photo illustration by Jerry Wang
Scream: Abby Olceses love of horror movies began in high school. She says the movies can give people life lessons
about diversity and curiosity. Dont shy away from scary movies, you may just get more than just a thrill out of it.
Jp
THE WAY OF THE MONSTER
For me, horror movies are more than just a good scare theyre full of life lessons
taught you that everyone is good at something? In
horror movies, this lesson proves to be absolutely
essential for survival. In Shaun of the Dead, for
example, one of the characters is an actress. By
showing her friends how to imitate a zombie, the
group is able to make its way through a massive
crowd of the undead relatively undetected.
What this has taught me is that when youre
in a tight spot, its important to consider whos
around you to help you out. I live in a scholarship
hall with roughly 50 other women. Tis means
Ive got people around who can help me with just
about anything, including proofreading, math
or physics. In zombie movie terms, thats like
having an explosives expert, an army strategist
and an expert marksman on my side. Never
underestimate your friends abilities. Tey might
help you out on a tough assignment, or save you
from certain destruction.

Dont let your curiosity take over your sense of
self-preservation.
I cant count the number of horror movies with
plots that start because someone starts messing
around with stuf they shouldnt. Te technical,
movie-biz term for this is Pandoras Box, but
I call it the Alien rule. In Alien, the problems
start when John Hurts character explores an
abandoned spaceship, and sticks his head into a
nest of suspicious-looking alien eggs. Wouldnt
you know it, an egg opens up, a face-hugging
alien latches itself onto Hurts noggin and
implants him with spawn. Later on, the crew is
enjoying dinner when Hurt starts coughing. He
cant stop. He starts choking. He throws himself
onto the table, writhing and seizing up. Suddenly,
his chest explodes open, and the baby alien thats
been incubating inside him this whole time rears
its little head and skitters out of the room like a
toy racecar. Tat baby grows into a nasty sucker
that ofs nearly the whole crew.
Te lesson here is if something looks like its no
good, then it probably is no good. Sometimes, this
means not eating food that looks potentially fatal.
Maybe if Id watched Alien before my high school
student exchange trip to Russia, I might not have
eaten a slice of pizza that made me so sick I ended
up in the hospital. Other times, it means keeping
an objective distance in an argument that could
damage my relationships with the people involved
if I take sides. Horror movies have taught me that
if something looks like it shouldnt be touched, I
should probably leave it alone.
You have to fnd the hidden meaning in
everything. Tere are loads of other morals to
be learned from horror movies. Lessons such as
always doing research when planning secluded
cabin vacations, or never picking up a hitchhiker
spring to mind. Ive also learned not to mess
with the occult, because that never ends well for
anyone.
Ive always felt that its important to fgure out
what messages a movie is sending to its audience.
Take what you can from that message.
I
Horror movies, in addition to being a lot of
fun, can ofer a lot if viewers pay attention. In
my case, theyre a manual for survival not just
against the supernatural, but against situations I
face every day.
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