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SLU comedians show stuff in student center

Kelley Dunn February 29, 2008
Knock, knock. Who's there? The Student Activities Board. SAB who? You would be a sorry SAB to not attend the National College Comedy Competition on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. The comedy competition is part of a larger nationwide competition that covers 32 campuses across the country, pitting the winning Saint Louis University comedy team against the likes of Columbia University, Duke University and the University of Missouri.

On the Inside: Planes, trains and teapots

Kelley Dunn February 29, 2008
Simply put, I'm the least-cultured person in the history of mankind. No, seriously. I should be happy that, growing up in Kansas City, Mo., I lived about three blocks away from the state line. I really wouldn't have gone anywhere if it weren't for the convenience of it.

There will be no Oscars for old films

Kelley Dunn February 22, 2008
In a year highlighted by a greedy oil man, some long-lost lovers, a pregnant teen with an unparalleled vocabulary, George Clooney kicking ass and taking names and a chilling, unprecedented performance by Spanish actor Javier Bardem, this season's awards features a number of worthy winners.

Metro maestros get ready to energize student center

Sarah Hale February 22, 2008
The halls of the Busch Student Center are alive with the sound of ambient dobro melodies, swinging jazz standards and rowdy New Orleans funk. Since November 2007, a variety of musical acts has entertained diners during lunchtime outside of Au Bon Pain. This unnamed series is part of BSC Building Manager Chris Grabau's vision to build an energetic atmosphere in the BSC.

The King of Pop re-releases thrilling album

KATIE LEWIS February 22, 2008
There is no doubt that Michael Jackson is a hit-making machine. Despite the dismal sales of 2001's Invincible (Sony), Jackson's classic tunes from the 1982 smash hit Thriller continue to kick ass, two-and-a-half decades after the album's debut. Feb. 12's release of Thriller 25 (Sony Music Distribution), which was the world's best-selling album of all time, includes all of the original songs, in addition to new tracks starring hot artists Fergie, will.i.am, Akon and Kanye West.

Cartoon Peanuts gang hits stage

Olivia Cooper February 22, 2008
The University Theatre is kicking off its spring semester with the musical comedy "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," originally written by Clark Gesner. The production showcases an ordinary day in the life of the beloved Peanuts gang: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder and Snoopy.

Webster Film Series highlights classics

Will Holston February 22, 2008
The Webster Film Series, now a classic St. Louis event, was created over frustration with the city's theaters. In 1979, The Webster University Film Society decided to respond to the slim selection of films offered in local theaters. A small group of professors and students in the society began the Webster Film Series as a way to screen classic, foreign and independent films that would otherwise not be seen in greater St.

Let Me Explain: You gotta have faith

KATIE LEWIS February 22, 2008
My faith needs to be re-evaluated. Let me explain. Loads of religious folks have difficulty adapting their religious practices to college. It doesn't help that 10 p.m. Mass in St. Francis Xavier College Church can sometimes seem more like a noisy fashion show than a reverent worship service-which is about as spiritually beneficial as Lean Pockets with whole-grain crust.

New center offers art opportunities for SLU students

Matt Wilhelm February 22, 2008
St. Louis' Craft Alliance will bring a new brand of cultural attraction within walking distance of the Saint Louis University campus this fall when it opens a satellite center at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Olive Street. The not-for-profit Craft Alliance (currently at 6640 Delmar Ave.

Jupiter One is a tragic band

[email protected] February 22, 2008
When it comes to stories about how bands meet, New York jam-band Jupiter One has everyone beat. "Zac [Colwell, keyboard] and K [Ishibashi, vocals and guitar] were playing in a traveling circus together," said drummer Dave Heilmen. "That's how they met and moved to Austin, Texas, where Zac is from, where they started making music together.

Q&A with soul-pop-punk band The Cab

Matt Wilhelm February 22, 2008
College is the obvious answer for many graduating high school seniors. The members of soul-pop-punk band The Cab, however, decided to pursue fame and fortune. After writing their first single "I'll Run" during their first practice session and two years of dedication they signed a record contract at the same time that their peers received acceptance letters.

‘Avenue Q’ drives right up the profane collegiate alley

KATIE LEWIS February 15, 2008
Puppets can teach lessons to adults, too, as a group of plush creatures sings about finding purpose and making sweet love in "Avenue Q." The Tony Award-winning musical by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty opened Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre to a raucous crowd of adults.
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