The University News

Shaw art fair sells itself short

Bonnie Rosenberg • October 9, 2008

On Oct. 4 and 5 the picturesque Historical Shaw neighborhood hosted its 16th annual art fair. The weekend event exhibited work from 135 artists from across the United States. The fair was an open-air exhibit displaying various artistic genres and styles.

Windmills of My Mind

Christiopher Lyons • October 9, 2008

People are often affected by the subject matter of a play or film that they see. I was affected by the play "The Laramie Project" when I was 15, but I didn't see it. I was in it. During my freshman year at San Ysidro High School, I heard about auditions for a production of "The Laramie Project" presented by Involving Minds in Peaceful Actions to Bring Communities Together.

‘Blue Leaves’ is worth seeing

Carly Doenges • October 9, 2008

Last Friday was opening night for Saint Louis University Theatre's first production of the year, "House of Blue Leaves." The play tells the story of Artie Shaughnessy, played by junior Christian Vieira, an aspiring songwriter who can't seem to catch a break.

Around the religious world in 80 days

Landon Burris • October 9, 2008

From director Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation Kazakhstan) comes the next great comedic documentary, Religulous (Lionsgate). Religulous is a documentary of sorts featuring Bill Maher (TV's "Real Time with Bill Maher" and "Politically Incorrect") that follows the comedian around the world for a scathing look at religion and the religious fanatics who promote their agendas.

Movie celebrates one crazy night

Christiopher Lyons • October 9, 2008

For those who have spent an unforgettable night with a group of friends only to find yourself reflecting on the very next day, comes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. The film is a romantic comedy about a set of high school students who spend a night hooking up and partying against the backdrop of New York's indie rock scene.

Cable network gives KSLU, others a chance for a ‘Woodie’

Will Holston • October 9, 2008

KSLU, Saint Louis University's on-campus radio station, is getting noticed on the national stage. TV network mtvU, MTV's college-centered channel seen on more than 700 college campuses, recently announced the nominees for its fifth annual Woodie Awards, special tributes honoring the best in music as voted on by college students from across the country.

Jack’s Mannequin, others fully deliver

Carly Doenges • October 2, 2008

On the night of Friday, Sep. 26, Chaifetz Arena was filled with excited students flashing their IDs to gain free entry into this year's Homecoming concert featuring Treaty of Paris, Eve 6 and headliner Jack's Mannequin. Treaty of Paris started the night off well, playing an energetic, albeit only half-hour long, set with songs from their album Sweet Dreams, Sucker.

New album shows newer group of listeners some old tricks

Matt Wilhelm • October 2, 2008

With Death Magnetic's release last month, Metallica attempts to recapture the thunderous sound that made them the pinnacle of 1980s thrash metal. This album may succeed in capturing the feel of their earlier work, but it doesn't capture the substance. Metallica was once the master of its genre and has high expectations to meet.

Book adaptation doesn’t Choke

Landon Burris • October 2, 2008

For the first time since 1999's Fight Club, the world is given a film adaptation of a controversial Chuck Palahniuk novel, this time in the form of Choke (Fox Searchlight), the directorial debut of actor Clark Gregg (Iron Man). Victor Mancini, played by The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford's Sam Rockwell, is a sex-addicted, medical school dropout who works as a historical re-enactor in a colonial Williamsburg village.

Windmills of My Mind

Landon Burris • October 2, 2008

"Suntan lotion is good for me, you protect me, tee hee hee. Oh the sun tries to burn me, but you won't let it, will ya? Ultraviolet rays bad! Lotion good!" These are words to live by, and I will never go out in the sun without my suntan lotion thanks to Adam Sandler's little ditty in the opening credits of his 1995 film, Billy Madison.

Professional traveler offers tips for students

Drew Thomas • October 2, 2008

Fulfilling the dreams of many college students, Leon Logothetis backpacks across America and Europe as the host of Fox's reality TV show, "Amazing Adventures of a Nobody." And he does it on $5 a day. In 1957, author Arthur Frommer published Europe on Five Dollars a Day, a book that had a large impact on Americans traveling abroad.

‘Cab’ rocks student vote

Laura Casey • October 2, 2008

There is an election fast approaching. In addition to the large groups of students armed with clipboards, eight organizations (MTV, Headcount and Rock the Vote, among others) have come together with sponsors like "Guitar Hero" and "Volt" to offer incentives for students to register to vote.

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