2008 Woodie Awards
the incredible shrinking manWhether athlete, gay, or just health-conscious, new research shows that in today's culture, it's the male studentsamong us who want to be skinny
Usually, James Kohlberg eats "an orange for breakfast, soup for a snack, a salad for lunch, an apple and banana for an afternoon snack and a sandwich for dinner." At, 5'6", the Communication junior weighs 125 pounds. As a Northwestern varsity wrestler, he practices one and a half to two hours per day during the season and wrestles for about an hour a day when it's off-season.…
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Culture Feature: that's a wrapThanks to independent theaters, top-notch schools and big-name personalities, Chicago's film industry is about to explode
The typical showbiz story begins with a cue to exit: Young, aspiring producers move to Los Angeles or New York City, hoping to see their films go up in the country's biggest lights. But as high-profile industry players, film schools and independent filmmakers thrive locally, Chicago's scene is rewriting the script.…
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The Weekly Memo
It's a week of instant nostalgia: my last Weekly, my last Dillo Day, my last collegiate Memorial Day barbecue (that's a stretch) and my last week of classes as an undergrad (not much nostalgia there). Anyway, it's been fun. And to prepare for the weekend, our front-of-book is filled with everything you'll need to be an anti-academic.…
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What If: Dillo DutySome students have to stay sober enough for the Saturday shift
Although most of us will be too drunk to function on Dillo Day, a number of our peers will not only be sober, but on the job during the festivities. While you may be too intoxicated to even keep track of your out-of-town friends crashing the concerts, these students will be stuck at work.…
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Anticipation Index: indie-hip-hop-'90s-rock |
Social Diary |
Zeitgeist: dillo day undressedFor this Saturday's adventures, practicality trumps fashion. Take care to dress appropriately.
The Dillo Day countdown commences: You know when your band is playing, you've stocked up at EV-1 and put in an order with your guy for special-occasion mood enhancers. Just one more consideration: what to wear.
It's easy enough to toss on another ubiquitous babydoll dress to throw back pre-Deuce shots.…
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Confirmed and Denied
PRESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE
When Weinberg senior Matthew Braslow sent an e-mail to Henry Bienen complaining about the choice of Richard Daley as commencement speaker, he didn't expect the university president to respond. But he did get something back: "You sound like a very unhappy person," Bienen wrote.…
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Taste Test: Jungle Fever |
Life/Style: excuse meYou know finals are coming, but just in case, here are some last-ditch attempts to escape
Even if the syllabus declares "no late assignments accepted" in bold capital letters, or a professor insists there is only one date to take the exam, students know a good excuse can be the golden ticket to an "A."
One McCormick sophomore entered a science exam in the fall already feeling queasy.…
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Answers: rebel with a causeA Chicago native reclaims his title as the fastest-rapping emcee in the world
Name: Seandale Price
Stage Name: Rebel XD
Age: 34
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Achievement: This Chicago native and three-time Guinness World Record holder took back his title last year as the fastest-rapping emcee in the world by rapping 852 syllables in 42 seconds, or more than 20 syllables per second, at Regiment Studios
I rap and I produce, and I've worked out of a studio since 1987.…
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Head First: barre examA writer rediscovers ballet 18 years after her first recital
"Five, six, seven, eight," Sarah counted as Ty played the song's vamp on the piano. Sarah, the ballet instructor at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, articulated each number as if she were teaching a baby to speak. She counted in a way that was soft, soothing and Zen.…
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Man on the Beat: 'sing along like a dork'Diana Isabel Richter, director of concerts for Mayfest
Richter's job for the past year has been to book the bands that will perform on Dillo Day, which is this Saturday.
First of all, how did you get the job?
I worked for Mayfest and A&O Productions, and I was able to prove myself. My hard work paid off as a freshman and sophomore.…
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Music Reviews
Low Brow
Cyndi Lauper
Bring Ya To The Brink
Cyndi's 1984 debut, She's So Unusual, spawned a million side-pony-tailed technicolor dance parties and, a quarter-century later, Brink will probably set off a million more. Teaming up with artists like Basement Jaxx and Dragonette, Lauper returns to her dance roots with electro-pop updated for the new millennium.…
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