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Art Director / Food Editor Sean Michael Beyer food.editor@campuscircle.net Film Editor film.editor@campuscircle.net Music Editor music.editor@campuscircle.net Calendar Editor Frederick Mintchell Sports Editor Marvin Vasquez sports.editor@campuscircle.net Editorial Interns Ann Au, Aviel Chang, Susan Deng, Kathy Le, Nicki Spencer, Olivia Stiglich

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NEWS 04 The Latest from L.A. and Beyond SPORTS 05 A History in USC and UCLA Sports FILM 06 Keira Knightley Shines in Anna Karenina 06 DVD Dish 07 Korea Invades U.S. in Re-Hash Movie, Red Dawn 08 New Twilight Actors Interview TV TIME 08 Steve-O to Host “Killer Karaoke” MUSIC 10 Scarlett Rabe: Sheltered Girl Turned Pop Singer 10 Blues/Hip-Hop Starlet, ZZ Ward 15 Show to See: Spatial Music Series

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Common on the streets of downtown Los Angeles, Orange County is seeing a rise in homeless children.

THE LATEST FROM LOS ANGELES AND BEYOND

THE CDPH OFFERS FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR HOLIDAY FEASTS The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that about 48 million illnesses in the United States were related to foodborne diseases. Thus, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas cooking, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued out guidelines when it comes to preparing feasts. The CDPH designed these guidelines to help prevent illnesses from “insufficient cooking, inadequate cooking and improper food handling practices.” Tips include the right temperature to cook turkey, beef and other meats; how to properly cook leftovers; thawing and refrigerating; and how to avoid cross contamination. More tips on safe holiday cooking can be viewed at cdph.ca.gov. LAPD AND CELEBRITIES TEAM UP AGAINST JUVENILE DELINQUENCY The LAPD Hollenbeck PAL program is including celebrities in its quest to raise $250,000 to serve 1,000 underprivileged children. The donations will go to resources, services and support to youths and parents living in the Hollenbeck Area. Ultimately, the “1-Cup” campaign is striving to raise awareness of juvenile delinquency in addition to educating people how they can help impact the community in a positive way.

Celebrities such as Marc McGrath, gold medalist Bryan Clay and Ken Baker from E! News will all participate in videos to aid the campaign against juvenile delinquency. There will be a series of public service announcements on CBS, ABC and PBS over the course of three months, encouraging viewers to donate money to the campaign. THE 40th ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Make sure you tune into ABC on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. to catch some standout performances from your favorite music artists. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the American Music Awards, so you know the lineup will be nothing short of spectacular. Usher, Justin Bieber, Ke$ha, No Doubt, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, P!nk and Taylor Swift are all expected to perform at the star-studded event. With four each (these ladies are both nominated for Favorite Female Artist-Pop/Rock, among others), Nicki Minaj and Rihanna lead with the most nominations, while Drake, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, One Direction and Usher each have three. Other artists who received nominations include Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood, Gotye, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson and more. What makes this show unique is that for the sixth consecutive year, online voters will be able to decide the winners. Fans can vote at amavote.com or AMA.abc.com.

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Film | Music | Culture

SPORTS

AND THE COMPETITION GOES ON… A look at how UCLA and USC Courtesy of UCLA Athletics

fare in athletics. BY MARVIN VASQUEZ Courtesy of USC Athletics

With regards to sports, both the UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans have had much to show. Over the years, UCLA and USC each battled – and continue to do so – one another not only for respective victories, but for Los Angeles bragging rights (though neither would admit to it), national acclaim, competitive nature, future athletic recruits and perhaps even sponsors. UCLA is a public school in West L.A. USC is a private institution in South L.A. UCLA’s apparel is granted by Adidas; it tends to be the colors of true blue, gold and white. On the other hand, USC’s athletic attire derives from Nike; it carries cardinal, gold and white colors. Currently at UCLA, there are 22 varsity teams. USC sports 21 total programs… Do you see where I am going with this? If not, let me tell you. In terms of sports, both UCLA and USC carry one of the most engaging rivalries in the nation for many reasons: Division I representation, Pac-12 members, same city locations, etc., etc. If you live in L.A. and follow sports actively, you’re aware of both departments and some of their famous athletic faces and programs. If you reside here but aren’t aware of familiar athletes and teams at either school, you still have heard the stories, prolific glories, records, particular wins and the back-and-forth media coverage UCLA and USC each earn yearly. Here’s a look at some of the most prominent men and women’s programs at UCLA and USC.

recent title came in 2010 when head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez (a former player and assistant coach at UCLA) guided the unit. USC has zero national titles. Water Polo – The women’s water polo sure knows how to swim competitively under water. In the 2000s, UCLA grabbed seven titles, including their latest coming 2009. USC has three national titles.

biggest name. In 1981, he won the Heisman Trophy. The football program has cultivated 473 players taken in the NFL Draft, most by any university nationwide. They also have won the Victory Bell, an annual trophy given to the USC-UCLA football winner, more times than UCLA with a record of 46-28-7. UCLA has one (UPI) national title. Outdoor Track & Field – With 26 titles, this program has reigned supreme for USC although their last national title came in 1976. History shows us that it’s been the most successful. UCLA has eight national titles.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, seen here with head coach John Wooden, played basketball at UCLA.

Marcus Allen won the 1981 Heisman Trophy as a running back at USC.

UCLA Bruins In all, the Bruins have won a total of 108 NCAA Division I championships, including men’s basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and diving, outdoor track and field, tennis, volleyball and water polo, and in women’s for golf, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, tennis, volleyball and water polo. Men’s Basketball – The men’s basketball squad has earned 11 National championships, 17 Final Four appearances, 30 conference titles and four undefeated seasons. They’ve sent more than 82 players to the NBA, including one of the best centers in league history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. While at UCLA, he – along with head coach John Wooden – led the team to three titles and earned the award for best college player three different times. USC has zero national titles. Volleyball – Men’s volleyball at UCLA has been the most productive program. They’ve captured a whopping total of 19 championships, dating back to the first in 1970 and last in 2006. USC has six national titles. Women’s Softball – In softball, the Bruins tend to be strong year in, year out. A total of 11 championships have been attained. The most

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USC Trojans The USC Trojans have been more flourishing in terms of national championships. Overall, they have 117 titles, but 95 of those are NCAA related. Groups that have won championships features men’s football, baseball, gymnastics, swimming & diving, tennis, outdoor track & field, indoor track and field, volleyball and water polo and women’s in basketball, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, outdoor track and field, volleyball and water polo. Football titles are non-NCAA championships. Men’s Football – This sport has been dominated by the Trojans. With a total of 11 titles, it really doesn’t compare to anything. USC has been regarded as a powerhouse almost the majority of the time in each decade since the 1930s. Without a doubt, star running back Marcus Allen is easily the program and department’s

Women’s Basketball – Despite only having two championships under its belt, this program has seen some very interesting results. Their titles came back-to-back during 1983-1984. Three of its biggest names that have played include Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper-Dyke. UCLA has zero national titles. Volleyball – Six titles have been achieved for this program; the most recent arrived in 2003. To date, women’s volleyball continues to grow at USC. They’re typically atop of the national rankings every season. UCLA has four national titles. This is a brief look at some of the most prominent sports programs at UCLA and USC. As always, who is better and/or bigger, etc., will always be up for debate. For now, let’s continue enjoying what the Bruins and Trojans produce every year. Campus Circle 11.15.12 - 11.28.12

FILM: REVIEWS

, A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY IN 1874 IMPERIAL RUSSIA

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Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield star in Columbia Pictures’ The Amazing Spider-Man.

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Keira Knightley is back in Anna Karenina.

The film is a fresh adaptation of Tolstoy’s novel from the late 1800’s. BY CANDICE WINTERS Film, like literature, is a combination of parts. Characters, themes, setting and tone are vital aspects of both mediums. However, literature relies solely on the writer to develop the story and to draw the reader into a loving embrace of words. With film, it is a bit more complicated. The screenwriter builds the skeleton of the ship, but the director must lead the vessel through the stormy waters of casting, filming and editing. In this voyage of Anna Karenina, Joe Wright (Pride and Prejudice, Atonement) assembles his usual crew to man the deck, except for one major play. New to his team is acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard, who is best known for his existential play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” as well as for co-writing the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love. What Stoppard brings to the feature film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel, Anna Karenina, is his love of abstract storytelling mingled with the ironically simplistic themes of love, family and honor. If you haven’t read the novel, the story is this: Anna (Keira Knightley, another of Wright’s common conspirators) is a young aristocrat, married to a powerful and established government official, Alexei Karenin (Jude Law). They live with their son in St. Petersburg, maintaining the lavish lifestyle befitting the social ranking granted to them by the society of 1874 Imperial Russia. Anna’s brother (Matthew Macfadyen) lives in Moscow with his loyal wife Dolly (Kelly Macdonald) and their ever-growing brood. However, he has a wandering eye, which he too often abides by, causing a scandal in the family. Anna goes to Moscow to bring peace and forgiveness to Dolly’s heart, but it is her heart that is intrigued by a charming cavalry officer, Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). Though she avoids his advances, love overcomes both parties, and Anna finds herself in a full-blown affair. Anna is spiraling out of control in an affair she cannot handle. Or is it society that can’t handle her affair? Unlike his past period pieces that were relatively “by the book,” this film adaptation has been theatrical-ized, confining the characters to the stage and backstage and interweaving story with story with story. This technique is a bit jarring at first, leaving viewers yearning for the stylized shots of the countryside and elaborate interior sets. We are given these images eventually, possibly making it that much sweeter when we are. This choice enables choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui to masterfully play with scenes and characters, and the film takes on the rhythm of an intricate dance, slow at first, but tantalizing throughout. And there can’t be dance without Dario Marianelli’s moving score, which (you can quote me) will win an Oscar come February. Despite its unconventional use of storytelling, Anna Karenina is a film adaptation that will draw you in, have its way with you and, most likely, change you for the better. Grade: B+

BY MIKE SEBASTIAN The Majors: Andrew Garfield is Peter Parker in director Marc Webb’s successful reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. Taking the Marvel franchise back to its comic book roots, the film explores Peter’s teenage angst as he grapples with his newfound powers and villain. Garfield’s chemistry with costar Emma Stone makes the film. Oliver Stone returns to the drug trade with his adaptation of Don Winslow’s crime novel, Savages. Two California pot growers get in over their heads when they wage war against the Mexican cartel in a bid to reclaim the kidnapped third member of their love triangle. Blake Lively, Benicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek and John Travolta star. Funny Business: Ben Stiller leads an all-star ensemble, including Vince Vaughan, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade as a bored group of suburbanites that start a neighborhood watch only to discover an alien invasion plot in The Watch. Stranger Than Fiction: What Happened to Kerouac? is a star-studded documentary on the tragic Beat icon, which draws on Kerouac’s TV appearances along with input from contemporaries. This new edition also includes The Beat Goes On, a feature-length addendum featuring additional input from Timothy Leary, Abbie Hoffman and others. From the Vault: The Javier Bardem 3-Film Collection shows off one of today’s most versatile actors. The collection also highlights his riveting work in his native Spain, with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Biutiful and Mondays in the Sun. Under the Radar: One of the best crime dramas of recent years, Russia’s Elena follows a housewife trapped in a loveless marriage and taking care of her penniless adult son. When her wealthy husband announces his plans to give all his money to his spendthrift daughter, Elena considers desperate measures. Sarah Polley assembles a fine ensemble cast for her latest, Take This Waltz. Michelle Williams stars as a happily married woman who wrestles with her attraction to her charismatic artist neighbor. Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman and Luke Kirby co-star. From the Vault: One of comedy’s all-time greats, Mel Brooks stars in a treasure trove of unearthed material in the 6-disc set, The Incredible Mel Brooks. This collection culls vintage TV appearances, Brooks’s Oscar-winning short, The Critic, documentaries on his life and work, a 60-page book and more. Blu Notes: Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner comes to Blu-ray in a new 30th Anniversary Edition, featuring a production art book, loads of bonus content and five cuts of the film. Harrison Ford stars as a bounty hunter tracking rogue replicants in a dystopian future. Sunset Boulevard is the story of a struggling screenwriter (William Holden) who becomes a kept man to an increasingly delusional silent screen star (Gloria Swanson) plotting her triumphant comeback. Billy Wilder directs this scathing portrait of Hollywood. Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra star in the classic musical Guys & Dolls. Two gamblers make a bet that one of them can’t get an uptight missionary to go to Havana with him, but romance complicates the wager. One of independent cinema’s biggest phenomena, the romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding comes to Blu-ray in a 10th Anniversary Edition. Based on star Nia Vardalos’s autobiographical one-woman show, the film follows a 30-year-old woman struggling to find herself and her true love amidst the pressures of her overbearing Greek family.

Anna Karenina releases in select cities on Nov. 16, expanding to additional cities in later November.

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FILM: FEATURE

RED DAWN: A SUCCESSFUL RE-IMAGINING OF THE 1984 ORIGINAL

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Chris Hemsworth carries the cast as the leader in this action-packed thriller.

The ‘80s remake takes viewers to the present day with North Koreans invading American soil. BY PATRICK MEISSNER It seems with Hollywood nowadays, the endless march of re-hash movies has picked up its pace in recent years. With an economy that doesn’t allow for consumers to spend money on movie tickets, there are myriad reasons for a studio to consider a re-hash as a safe bet for profitability. Unfortunately for viewers, these re-hashes often starve us of original content and can spoil films that we had otherwise considered sacred. So naturally, when viewers got wind of the up coming remake of the 1984 John Milius thriller Red Dawn, the idea was met with apprehension. Yet despite any hype surrounding a potential sullying of the original, this November’s release can stand on its own as a movie that will keep people talking. It’s a nostalgic remake of the ‘80s classic that serves to reignite a sense of American vulnerability that we haven’t felt since the Cold War. Set in today’s volatile geopolitical climate, it replaces the premise of a Soviet takeover of the Pacific Northwest with that of a North Korean invasion, aided by Russians. The visual of North Korean troops parachuting into suburban communities is not only terrifying, but it also seems alarmingly plausible. The idea of a foreign invasion on American soil is backed up by a loose back-story that is sufficient, even though it may not be bulletproof. In all reality, the likelihood of such an invasion, especially by North Korea is still far fetched, but that is the beauty of this film: It makes you believe that this can actually happen. For the producers, the idea was not necessarily to make some sort of political commentary. Rather, the politics of this film are merely the backdrop.

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In a recent interview with Campus Circle, director Dan Bradley explained, “The thing that was most important to me was a story about these kids fighting back and figuring out how to deal with this situation. So for me, personally, the specific identity of the invaders wasn’t a driving force…the movie is not political.” For Bradley, the making of Red Dawn was a unique experience. Having established his career in the development of stunts and action sequences, Bradley’s specialty has always been second unit direction. His credits include blockbusters such as Spider Man, Independence Day and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. For the making of Red Dawn, Bradley was allowed the chance to step out from his typical niche and act as the film’s director. When initially taking him on, producers Tripp Vinson and Beau Flynn both understood that this film would be a break from the norm when working with Bradley. All said and done, they were pleasantly surprised by his versatility. “We knew that Dan would bring the ability to shoot a great movie and do great practical action sequences,” said Flynn. “What was really surprising was his development skills and his ability to come in and understand story.” For Bradley, this opportunity was more than just another gig. With added concerns of storyline, character arcs and the building of relationships, this was his first opportunity to exercise creative control over the entire film, rather than just the action sequences. He referred to this experience as, “an opportunity I had been working for my entire professional career.” He added, “I put myself under a lot of pressure.”

For Bradley, the overall goal of his direction was very specific. “My own personal mission on the movie was that… when a character got injured or was killed, I wanted it to mean something,” he said. “I wanted people to feel something in the audience.” From the moment the invasion begins, Red Dawn takes off with a compelling storyline and a visual presentation that knocks you back in your seat. By the end of the film, you have gotten to know these characters. Particularly noticeable are the performances from leads Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki. Hemsworth is adding to his credibility as a rising action star with a cool composure and a strong sense of leadership that really carries the rest of the cast. Palicki and Peck on the other hand, present performances of characters that become completely developed by the end of the film. It’s an impressive feat, accomplished by actors that we will no doubt be seeing more of down the line. Despite its minor flaws, Red Dawn is an entertaining film with a fascinating concept and action sequences that will rattle your bones. With due homage to the original, this current version of Red Dawn is very much its own thing. Re-imagined for the present day and injected with quality drama and development, Bradley, Flynn and Vinson have indeed succeeded in creating something that is both multifaceted and entertaining. But more than anything, it’s well worth a watch. Red Dawn releases in theaters Nov. 21 Campus Circle 11.15.12 - 11.28.12

FILM & TV

MEET TWO ACTRESSES THAT SCORED A KILLER ROLE IN TWILIGHT The long road to stardom for Marisa Quinn and Judith Shekoni has finally paid off now that they both have roles in Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. BY SOLA FASEHUN

Marisa Quinn and Judith Shekoni, two actresses who appear in the upcoming Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (as Huilen and Zafrina), have gone through their share of ups and downs. But now they can celebrate the fact that they are a part of one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Quinn is the first of her family to do many things: the first to go into a career in acting and graduate from an Ivy League School, Brown University. On the other hand, Shekoni was also the only one in her family to pursue acting. But interestingly enough, she was considered a celebrity in England before going to Hollywood. “I got a role on the longest running show in the U.K. (“EastEnders”), and it changed my life,” she said. Even though the road that both Quinn and Shekoni took to get to this point differs, they both admit it was well worth it. Quinn left her family tradition of cheerleading to follow her dreams. “I’m from Texas, and I grew up as a cheerleader,” she said.

“That’s what you do…everyone out there is into cheerleading and sports.” Laughing, Quinn recalled that when she quit the cheerleading team her senior year of high school and joined a theater troupe, everyone thought she had lost her mind. Shekoni went from “EastEnders” to booking a show called the “King of Queens.” But the road to success for this actress wasn’t easy either. “There were a couple of years…where it was hard to book something,” she said. Quinn was in the same boat as Shekoni, but there’s a bit of a twist to this story. As a traveling spokes model, Quinn was making great money and able to pay her bills but she wasn’t able to audition, which was why she had moved out to L.A. after college. “It was scary a decision to quit the job, but it was a sign,” said Quinn. “As soon as I quit, I landed the audition for Twilight.”

Judi Shekoni plays vampire Zafrina in Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.

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Marisa Quinn plays Huilen, a pivotal character in Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.

As for Twilight…well this article can’t end without some words from these actresses about their experience on the set. Shekoni seems to still be in awe of the life changing experience. “Being on the Twilight set was amazing…it felt magical… [it] was so special,” she said. Quinn was blown away by how humble everyone on set was—from the crew to world famous Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. “Rob and Kristen were so down to earth and humble,” she said. “The entire set was cool, and the people were happy. The main stars set a great example for everyone.” If there’s anything that these two actresses have learned, it’s the important lessons of not giving up, not giving in and taking the time to laugh and learn with the various situations that being an actress in Hollywood can put one through. Despite the doubts and fears in the beginning, these cool gals have made big leaps.

Steve-O is going from “Jackass” to hosting truTV’s latest reality show, “Killer Karaoke.”

“KILLER KARAOKE” TO PREMIERE ON TRUTV! This reality show takes singing competitions to a rather unconventional level. BY ARIEL PAREDES AND SYDNEY CHAMPION

Coming in late November TO truTV is a show that is different from any other singing competition (“American Idol,” “The Voice” and “The X Factor”) on television right now. “Killer Karaoke” challenges six contestants per episode to sing a hit song while they are put through unimaginable physical obstacles. The challenges are skin crawling, hilarious and unexpected. For example, in the first challenge a woman is hoisted up in a swing and dunked into freezing, ice-cold water while singing, “Take on Me.” All of a sudden, the tank is filled snakes and small, baby alligators. Screaming, singing and laughing, she is dunked repeatedly in the tank. Other challenges include trying to sing while fending off a dog attack, sticking your head in a container with a wild animal and singing while getting shocked repeatedly. If this were a just a regular karaoke show, most of the

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contestants would stand a chance winning since most of them have vocals that range from decent to good. However, these challenges make karaoke-ing even more funny and embarrassing. Campus Circle got to speak with the “Killer Karaoke” host, who is none other than funny-man Steve-O. The former “Jackass” star turns out to be the perfect fit as the host for this extreme singing competition. “I think [‘Killer Karaoke’] was looking for me for this show,” he said. “Being a Jackass-turned stand-up, I was a pretty good fit. All the ridiculous challenges and my ‘Jackass’ history give me some credibility.” Once contestants get past the first challenge, they will then face-off while standing and singing on an enormous record player, which spins faster and faster as the centrifugal force hurtles them one by one off to the side. The audience will then have the opportunity to help decide who takes home the $10,000 cash prize. “The show pushes people to their limits,” said Steve-O. “I was happy to just observe and not do these challenges.” Before every challenge, Steve-O does try to reassure the contestants. “I can put people at ease with horrible things happening to them,” he said.

For example, Steve-O said to a contestant in an attempt to try to calm him down, “I would never do anything to you that was worse than things I’ve done to myself.” However, the contestant responded with, “That does not set me at ease at all.” What some people might not know about Steve-O is that he’s a 100 percent vegan. Yet, the show also includes challenges with animals (snakes, alligator, dogs, mice, etc.). “I’m an animal activist…and on ‘Killer Karaoke,’ it’s pretty funny stuff,” said Steve-O. “I had to concede that it’s a more entertaining show with the animals and not cruel. I’m conflicted, but I do recognize that it’s a more entertaining show with the animals.” And entertaining it is. Viewers can expect to laugh, cringe or even scream out loud along with the contestants as they’re faced with challenges that we would never consider doing… unless, of course there’s a $10,000 prize at the end. “I’m super excited about ‘Killer Karaoke’ and it’s a f****** blast,” said Steve-O. “I’m grateful I get to work in the capacity as comedian host.” “Killer Karaoke” is slated to premier Friday, Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. (ET/ PT) on truTV.

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SCRALETT RABE MEETS POP MUSIC

Scarlett Rabe went from being oblivious of pop music to a pop star on the rise.

The emerging singer bravely exchanges sheltered childhood for pop culture. BY EVA RECINOS Every wannabe singer that comes to Hollywood comes with a story. These young minds come to the city in search of the beginning to a fruitful career - in search of stardom. But few people could probably share a story like Scarlett Rabe’s. The Arizona native grew up in a household with eight kids and no exposure to pop culture. Even though she spent hours playing the piano, she did not grow up with usual pop tracks that Hollywood kids use as the soundtrack to their lives. Writing songs and playing piano from a young age, Rabe eventually came to realize her calling as a mainstream singer, regardless of the disapproval of her family. “I did the expected thing for a while until I felt like I was just rotting inside, and then I just finally couldn’t ignore it anymore…I just up and left one day,” she said. “I came to California and started writing and immersing myself in what everybody called ‘worldly music.’” Rabe’s departure from her family meant freedom to listen to what she wished and to pursue her dreams, but it naturally caused friction with a family that looked down on mainstream musicians. “I’m the first of eight children, so I kind of exploded this very picture-perfect outside appearance,” she said. Her family eventually spoke to her once she proved she didn’t have to follow mainstream music’s more negative image of drinking and partying. Rabe’s songs, such as the sweet and catchy “Never Know,” sound very much like that of a confident singer ready to burst onto the scene. She believes that transitioning into a career as a pop singer doesn’t mean letting go of her identity, which eventually won back her family’s support.

“They were just afraid I wasn’t going to be the same person. As soon as they realized that who you are isn’t what you do, and who I am now is fulfilled and happy...they were okay with it,” she said. So how did she make the change from hearing no mainstream music to suddenly catching up on everything she missed? “It’s kind of weird to experience two decades of musical pop culture all at once,” said Rabe. “There isn’t really context for anything. There’s nothing like, ‘Oh this song was awesome in sixth grade;’ it’s just all at once. It was kind of a cool perspective, but it’s also very frustrating to me.” Nevertheless, Rabe came into the scene with an album ready to present to the music world. Her video for “Never Know” gives viewers just a little hint of the singer’s personality and sound but enough to get them interested and raising her YouTube views. The track talks about love and shyness. As Rabe shares, her songs come from purely personal places, even at a young age. “When I was a little girl, the songs I wrote were about having a friend because I didn’t have any friend relationships,” she said. “I write about when I’m in trouble: If you listen carefully, you’ll know exactly what I’m going through.” She now spends time in the studio with Kuk Harrell (a songwriter, producer and more), who has worked with Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. For now, the music world needs only wait and see what Rabe will deliver next. You ‘never know’ just what the singer might have up her sleeves.

This singer brings her own sound inspired by iconic musicians.

ZZ WARD CHANNELS THE BLUES ZZ Ward is a talented songstress that can fuse together the blues and hip-hop. BY EVA RECINOS

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Etta James. Robert Johnson. Nas. One of these musicians is not like the others. But for ZZ Ward, they all share one thing – they are all similar. The singer’s varied musical tastes come together in her own material, which sounds like a mix of hip-hop’s rhythm, blue’s authentic lyricism and something distinctly ZZ. Her

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new album Til the Casket Drops shows off that sound along with her vocal chops. At the age of 8, she began to show her family her talent and eventually she learned to play the guitar, piano and harmonica in order to write songs. Ward’s use of personal experience might echo that of moody blues tracks but she puts her own brand on the songs. “A lot of the times if I’m writing from a place of hurt, or pain, then I just tend to twist it to empower myself and empower people that listen,” she said. And while she keeps listeners’ reactions in mind, that doesn’t mean she writes her music only to please her audience. There’s no set target audience in mind - just the desire to write. “I don’t think like that. People that work in the industry, they think about things like that. I don’t. I’m a creator; I’m an artist. I made this record because it felt right to me. I think that’s all you can really do,” she said. Ward’s sound first started garnering attention with her mix tape 11 Roses, which includes “Better Off Dead,” a song about a boy and justifying your sanity - with Tyler the Creator’s “Yonkers” musical workings as the accompanying sound. Tyler’s sound takes on a new quality with Ward’s smoky voice layered and harmonized as she croons about a

straight jacket and a man “better off dead.” “I was writing for my record, and I just sat down one day and was listening to music and I just started coming up with a chorus over Tyler’s ‘Yonkers.’ I didn’t think about it very much but I started writing over his song,” said Ward. In many of the songs, Ward manages to capture the haunting feeling of blues songs with the infectious beats of hip-hop. Her parents loved the blues, but she snuck listens of her brother’s hip-hop CDs and eventually ended up writing choruses for hip-hop songs. Tracks from 11 Roses and Til the Casket Drops bridge the contemporary with the classic and show Ward’s respect for music icons and history. “I was actually inspired by a lot of Alan Lomax recordings,” she said. “He would record prison and railroad songs and all of these historical recordings I started listening to. And the haunting-ness of it and simplicity of it really inspired a lot of this record.” Ward continues to tour and at each show lets the audience in on some of the stories behind the tracks. Her sound presents something new to the current music climate, and the idea that to make good music today, it helps to look back at some of the best in music history. ZZ Ward’s album Til the Casket Drops is available on iTunes.

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INDIE-CLASSICAL AT THE HAMMER BY JAMES GREER

The 24-member chamber orchestra performs at the Hammer.

The new vanguard of “indie-classical” is currently in residence at the Hammer Museum, playing a ton of free shows, winning fans and having a blast doing it. L.A.’s own wild Up is proving to be an exciting and imp ortant voice in the world of new music. wild Up is an ambitious group that is interested in providing experiences powerful enough to reshape the way you hear music and sound. A tall order by any measure, wild Up is already proving capable of filling it, especially as it presents its Spatial Music Series at the Hammer through Dec. 8. According to wild Up director Chris Rountree, “wild Up is an adventurous 24-member chamber orchestra. We’re dedicated to creating emotionally moving music, and we believe in bringing our music to interesting locations.” The Hammer is a location both interesting and complex; it provides endless fodder for sonic experimentation and contextual reinterpretation -- a fitting locale for the Spatial Music Series. According to Rountree, “We have a keen interest in the place of music performance… so we’ve made the Spatial Music Series a part of our Hammer residency.” Generally speaking, a composer who writes spatial music exploits a performance space to create new sonic effect; sound may seem to bounce from one side of the room to the other or change volume suddenly. The composer invites the listener to experience pure sound. According to Spatial Music Series curator and wild Up member, Chris Kallmyer, “When you change the context of a performance, you change the rules… Changing the context from a concert hall to the Hammer’s courtyard changes the performance.” Kallmyer’s site-specific work, Familiar Architectures, a pastiche of the J.S. Bach cello suites, was presented as part of the Spatial Music Series on Oct. 13 to a small but appreciative crowd, many of whom basked in the glow of sound like so many bathers on a day at the beach. As luxuriant timbres issued brightly from the instruments of the five cellists presenting

Kallmyer’s work, the “familiar architecture” of Bach’s music realized a noticeable warming effect on the Hammer’s chillingly staid post-modern architecture. Artistic intersection, for instance between music and architecture, is nothing so unusual for a group like wild Up, which is committed to crossing stylistic boundaries in order to produce music people can enjoy. According to Rountree, “I finished an advanced degree in orchestral conducting a couple of years ago. I was inspired by New York classical groups, many of whom were merging traditional classical music, avant-garde music and pop music. They were basically playing whatever music excited them, regardless of style or category… I thought there were plenty of L.A. musicians who would want to join me in doing something similar, in blurring the lines between new music, classical music and pop.” Blurring those lines is exactly what the group has been doing. Go to a wild Up show, and you’re equally likely to hear compositions by indie-rock melody-man Andrew Bird, jazz giant Charlie Parker, American populist composer Aaron Copland or baroque wizard Bach. “Some people call wild Up chamber music, some people call it new music, and some people call it indie-classical,” said Rountree. “Who cares what you call it? We’ll play anything as long as we love it.” In wild Up’s playing, you’ll hear bees and bulldozers, silos and skyscrapers; it will give you chills – then it’ll make you chuckle. In residence at the Hammer Museum until the end of the year, don’t miss your chance to hear wild Up’s unique and eclectic take on new music. There is one remaining Spatial Music Series performances on Dec. 8.

“DEATH OF A SALESGIRL,” A TRAGICOMEDY FOR THE SEASON

“Death of a Salesgirl” will be playing at the Bootleg Theater.

The play follows a salesgirl on her mission to break new territory. Justin Zsebe

Life isn’t easy for some people. While some follow the traditional route and make it to the mainstream, others are thrown off track. There are ghosts, cobwebs and moss that tend to cloud the view down the road to success. It isn’t always obvious why or how to move forward. The compelling, intense and brilliantly acted tragicomedy, “Death of a Salesgirl,” is about one woman’s struggle to free herself from that sort of inertia. What begins as a monologue by writer/actor Patricia Scanlon, in her best Willy Loman moment of how she plans to “make it,” soon turns into a psychodrama about a woman and the man who holds her back. Their relationship is intelligently left vague for most of the 70 minutes until it becomes painfully obvious why this grown up Girl Scout is emotionally and professionally stunted and not quite fitting into the norm. “Death of a Salesgirl” follows Cat (Scanlon), a struggling salesgirl on her mission to break in new territory. Sales aren›t what they used to be, and Cat longs for the satisfaction she once found in “a mutually beneficial, yet heartfelt exchange between two consenting human beings.” Alone in a seedy motel, Cat succumbs to a suffocating nostalgia that invites in a mysterious visitor, Frank (Paul Dillon). Cat finds herself caught in a surreal world that threatens to suck her backwards unless she can decide to pull away. Director Matthew McCray incorporated ethereal and haunting video by Adam Flemming and animation by Dan Lund to bring breath and life to a uniquely shifting set by Francois-Pierre

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BY KELLY HARGRAVES Couture. All of this added to a sonar landscape by John Zalewski contributed to the Hitchcockian cinematic sensibilities of each scene. Essentially, this is a two-man play; Scanlon and costar Dillon are the heart and soul of the small stage. The interaction is a choreographed roller coaster ride through the emotions of codependence. Quick-paced movements and vocal dialogues literally have them bouncing off one another and the walls. I can only imagine how cathartic this work must be for Scanlon. Her intense and bold portrayal is visceral to watch. Catching you off guard after so many humorous lines are spoken, Scanlon’s face resonates with years of frustration and deep hidden pain. Scanlon’s career has rightfully garnered rave reviews and a following in New York and Los Angeles. She is the creator of Hildy Hildy, the theater serial that has attracted fans and talented costars, including John C. Reilly, Laurie Metcalf, Jane Lynch, Kevin Corrigan, Elizabeth Berridge, Joanna Cassidy, Blue Man Group, and many others. Show times are at 7:30pm, Thursdays through Saturdays until Nov. 17. General admission tickets cost $25; students and seniors are $18; preview tickets are $15. Tickets will be available online and at the door. Bootleg Theater is located at 2220 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. For venue and ticket information, please call 213-389-3856. Campus Circle 11.15.12 - 11.28.12

EXPLORING KOREATOWN

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT IN KOREATOWN BY ROONHEE KO photos: Roonhee Ko

Seongbukdong is the perfect restaurant to have dinner when you start your girls’ night out.

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Leave the boys at home, and have a girls’ night exploring 6th Street. “Girls’ night out tonight – obvious boys just go home. Your sneakers are out – tonight is a girls’ night!” Just like the famous K-pop band Wonder Girls’ song called “G.N.O.,” plan a girls’ night out in Koreatown. Fill your weekend with phenomenal steamed short ribs, delicious caramel bread, glittering gel nails and up-to-date karaoke songs. Koreatown has so many restaurants, cafes, nail shops and karaoke joints that it is sometimes overwhelming to arrange a day to visit only the best places. This issue, Campus Circle introduces a perfect girls’ night out schedule to relieve your stress and make your weekend rock with a taste of Korean culture on 6th Street:

The owner also recommends seafood pancake, which is made with squid, sliced meats and vegetables mixed with flour batter and pan-fried with oil. If you are a fish person, definitely give the grilled mackerel with sweet soy sauce and a bowl of brown rice a try. Other decent dishes include bean taste soup, which is full of seafood, tofu, potato, mushroom and bi bim bab. Side dishes are $6-7, and these are also homemade and healthy. This place does not take reservations, but you can write your name down outside the door and order in advance; your meal is ready to go as soon as you sit down.

7:00 p.m. It’s time to indulge in the finest steamed short rib with special marinated sauce that melts in your mouth at Seongbukdong. A tiny but famous restaurant, Seongbukdong is known for its homemade-style menu. Unlike other restaurants, this place reminds us of our mothers’ style of cooking with healthy seasonings. Because this place maintains its originality, the owner did not renovate or expand despite its popularity, don’t expect a fancy interior. But do expect the most flavorful, authentic grandma’s home cooking traditional dishes. One of the most popular items is Galbi Jim, braised short ribs with delicious sweet marinade. Its soft texture and juicy meat goes well with special purple boiled rice and cereals. Tender meat naturally falls off the bone as you take a bite, and its sweet taste lingers in your mouth.

9:00 p.m. Time for colorful shining nail art! Doing nail art is one of the smartest ways to spice up your look. Sugar Nail (located on 3407 W. 6th Street) is just a block away from Seongbukdong. Cool restaurants and cafes surround Sugar Nail, which is famous for beautiful, gradient nail designs. Also, its clean and modern interior design attracts many customers. Sugar Nail not only provides many pictures of trendy nail designs for customers to choose from, but the staff will change the design according to one’s taste. The designers are very flexible and try their best to accommodate clients’ requests. Sugar Nail’s owner pointed how they use high tech nail supplies and provide coupon systems for customer discounts. Gel nails, which are thin and flexible with a shining appearance, are popular among women in their ‘20s.

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Seongbukdong is located at 3303 W. 6th Street in Los Angeles. For more information, call (213) 738-8977.

A favorite item on the menu, Galbi Jim is a sweet marinated braised short rib.

Customers can also enjoy sugar scrubs and mini foot massages. Appointments are required and they can be easily made on the phone. For more information, call (213) 389-3235. 11:00 p.m. Let’s play in Gangnam style! “Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style. Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh.” Now who doesn’t love Psy’s Gangnam style? Who doesn’t love singing and dancing to latest K-POP music? There are many karaoke places in Koreatown, but it is hard to find both clean and cheap places for college students. However, in Young Dong Nohrehbang, you and your friends can be in a nice and spacious room where you can practice your dance moves. Also, it provides music for both Koreans and foreigners; the music selection is up-to-date and has plenty of pop songs, which you can enjoy with music videos on the screen. The price is definitely cheap compared to other karaoke plcaes. On weekdays it is $20 per hour before 11:30 p.m. and $15 after 11:30 p.m. On weekends, it is $20 per hour before 11:30 p.m. and $25 after 11:30 p.m. The service is friendly, and the staff is willing to help you in every way like changing the microphones and teaching you how to use the remote controls. Young Dong Nohrehbang is located on 3607 W. 6th Street in Los Angeles. For more information, call 213-739-0322.

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FOOD: THANKSGIVING

WHERE CAN A COLLEGE STUDENT GET THANKSGIVING DINNER AROUND HERE? For those who can’t go home for the holidays, we’ve come up with ways you can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at college. Sean Michael Beyer

HELPFUL HINT CHICKEN GOT COLD? NOT TO WORRY!

Say NO to the microwave and put some low-sodium chicken broth or even your gravy into a pan on low heat. Once hot, add your sliced chicken and after a few minutes it’ll be heated, still tender and ready to eat!

Frozen dinners? Yes, that’s one option. But there are other ways to get a more home-style Thanksgiving dinner.

Rotisserie Chicken is an affordable and tasty substitute for turkey; available hot and ready-to-eat at most grocery stores.

BY NITA GANDHI

As a former college student I remember what it was like during Thanksgiving. Some students from out-of-state couldn’t afford the plane ticket home and back, so they stayed in the dorm during break. We’ve come up with different ways college students that are stuck on campus for the holidays can celebrate Thanksgiving and eat a proper meal. Check out the tips below: RESTAURANTS There are a number of restaurants that serve Thanksgiving dinner. The question is: Where are they? If you’re a student at UCLA, there are three places close by that are open and serving Thanksgiving dinner. 1. Palomino, open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 10877 Wilshire Blvd. for $27 a person 2. Napa Valley Grille, open from 12 to 8 p.m. at 1100 Glendon Ave. for $60 a person. 3. Jerry’s Famous Deli, open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 10925 Weyburn Ave for $18.95 a person For USC students, the majority of the restaurants will be closed or open for part of the day on Thanksgiving. You can check Yelp or other websites to see if any restaurants near USC will be open. COOKING IN THE DORM/APARTMENTS For those students that are staying in the dorm and have access to a kitchen, go to the nearest grocery store and buy the following items to make an easy Thanksgiving dinner: • • • • • •

Rotisserie chicken as your turkey Instant mashed potatoes Canned corn Canned peas Canned cranberries Box of stuffing

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Bread, biscuits or croissants Canned or Bottled Gravy Pre-made pumpkin pie

It would be best if there were more students involved to help pitch in for the food. Each person can volunteer to bring a food item or utensil – the more people helping, the better. Here are directions to cook the meal once you have everything: • • • • •

Slice the chicken into and serve on plates. Put the corn and peas into the saucepan and add a low amount of water and cover with a lid to steam the vegetables. For the box of stuffing, read the label and follow directions. Place the canned cranberry into a dish and keep cold. The end result will be a great meal that you all helped make and enjoy away from home.

COOKING WITHOUT A KITCHEN Now, for students that do not have access to a kitchen but have access to a microwave, there are always frozen dinners. You can get these in a grocery store close to campus. Three are not that expensive, they each equal a large meal. Try Hungry Man Dinner, Banquet and Marie Calendars frozen dinners. All three have a traditional Thanksgiving dishes of turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetables and cranberry sauce. Just make sure you see the back or side of the box for cooking times. GO TO A FRIEND’S HOUSE Students stuck on campus can always go to a friend’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. If you ask nicely, it most likely will not be a problem for your friend. Campus Circle 11.15.12 - 11.28.12

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Ski Dazzle: Ski & Snowboard Expo L.A. Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles skidazzle.com

The 49th Anniversary expo features more than 375 exhibitor and sponsor booths showcasing a world of skiing and snowboarding under one roof.

When Thursday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 18 Times Thurs. & Fri., 4-11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Prices $20

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Film Bram Stoker’s Dracula Samuel Goldwyn Theater 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2012/11/ dracula.html A 20th anniversary screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-winning film with members of the crew. When Thursday, Nov. 15 Times 7:30 p.m. Prices $5, $3 w/ student ID Sports Downtown on Ice Pershing Square 532 South Olive, Los Angeles laparks.org/pershingsquare The tradition continues with the largest outdoor skating rink in Los Angeles with the lowest admission price - an icy oasis escape nestled between treetops and skyscrapers in the heart of the city. When Thursday, Nov. 15-Monday, Jan. 21 Times Mon-Thurs, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sun, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Prices $6, $2 skate rental Sports The Rink Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City centuryplaza.hyatt.com Skate, spin and jump your way through the holidays at this 3,000 –square-foot ecofriendly synthetic hybrid skating rink. When Thursday, Nov. 15-Thursday, Jan. 3 Times Monday - Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Prices $10 an hour or $20 per day Film The Twilight Saga Marathon arclightcinemas.com Not only can you see all five Twilight movies back-to-back at the ArcLight theaters, but your ticket also includes exclusive, neverbefore-seen footage, a free lanyard, drink and popcorn and a chance to win Twilight prizes. When Thursday, Nov. 15 Times 12:00 p.m. Prices $45 Theatre Young Frankenstein the Musical

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Hudson Theatres 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles plays411.net With music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, this is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece - his 1974 film, Young Frankenstein. When Thursday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 18 Times Thurs & Fri: 8 p.m., Sat: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Prices $12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Theatre The Santaland Diaries Stella Adler Conservatory 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles theblank.com David Sedaris has a outrageously funny oneman play about the author’s experiences as an unemployed writer taking a job as an elf at Macy’s. At first, the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle weary and bitter, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike. For those who like a little spice with their Christmas sugar, this tale of mass marketing, stressed out sales clerks, drunk Santas, screaming kids and the general insanity of the holidays is hilarious, witty, sardonic and unpredictable. It mercilessly cutting through the Christmas spirit to point out what crazy things we do as human beings during the holidays. When Friday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Dec. 16 Times Tues.-Sat. @ 8 p.m., Sundays @ 2 p.m. Prices $30 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Festivals Chill Queen Mary 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach queenmary.com/chill Enjoy The Ice Kingdom, which features a 13,000-square-foot Igloo, the Ice Cave, and more. There is also ice tubing on a 100-feet long slide made completely of ice, ice skating and a Holiday Zone where you can decorate gingerbread houses, visit Santa, listen to holiday carolers and enjoy the decorations along Candy Lane.

When Saturday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Jan. 6 Times Daily, noon-10 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $12.95 Sports UCLA Football vs. USC Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/ucla-mfootbl-body.html Not only are both teams playing for city supremacy, but both are playing for good bowl berths too. When Saturday, Nov. 17 Prices 12 or 5 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Bars/Clubs Skanksgiving Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood viperroom.com Karaoke + Pole Dancing competition with Joanna Angel and Saved by the Bell’s Dennis Haskins. When Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Times 7:30 p.m. Prices $15 advance, $20 at the door WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Parties Steve Aoki’s Birthday Bash Shrine Auditorium 700 W. 32nd Street, Los Angeles insomniac.com/eventDetails.php?event=791 Steve Aoki is one of the most exciting performers in dance music, keeping audiences on their toes with everything from champagne showers to stage dives. Plus special guests Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Dirtyphonics. When Wednesday, Nov. 21 Times 9:00 p.m. Prices $50 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Food Free Thanksgiving Day Feast Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles laughfactory.com/content/thanksgiving.html Top comedians, including Dane Cook, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Nealon, Larry Miller, Maz Jobrani, Paul Mooney, Paul Rodriguez, Tim

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WHAT’SHAPPENING11/15/12-11/28/12 Allen, Tom Arnold and Tom Dreesen will greet and help serve guests, as well as perform live shows following each of four meals served throughout the day. Also on hand to welcome guests and join in the festivities will be owner Jamie Masada, who commented, “Spending the holidays alone is no laughing matter. We welcome anyone to take a seat at our table and celebrate with our family of comedians and friends.” When Thursday, Nov. 22 Times 1, 3, 5 & 7 p.m. Nature Thanksgiving at the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/ thanksgiving_lunch/ Discover over 11,000 animals and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet in the Aquarium’s Café Scuba with turkey, yams, pumpkin pie and all the fixins’. When Thursday, Nov. 22 Times 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices $35 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Parades Hollywood Christmas Parade thehollywoodchristmasparade.com This annual tradition for more than 80 years will include celebrities from film, television and stage; award winning bands; colorful equestrians; ornate floats and specialty characters. The parade will start on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange, the U-shaped parade route will travel east to Vine, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard and west on Sunset, back to Orange. When Sunday, Nov. 25 Times 5:30 p.m. Prices Free MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Film Robert Zemeckis Double Feature Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica americancinemathequecalendar.com Romancing the Stone with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner followed by Used Cars with Kurt Russell.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Film An Evening with Paul Thomas Anderson LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles lacma.org/series/film-independent-lacma He will discuss his films, Hard Eight (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), There Will Be Blood (2007) and The Master (2012) before a screening of The Master. When Tuesday, Nov. 27 Times 7:30 p.m. Prices $20, $14 w/ student ID Comedy Henry Rollins Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega, Los Angeles http://largo.laughstub.com/show. cfm?id=186786& The spoken word artist, writer, journalist, publisher, actor, radio DJ, activist and former singer-songwriter for Black Flag has hosted numerous radio shows and television shows. He had a recurring dramatic role in the second season of Sons of Anarchy and has also had roles in several films. Rollins has also campaigned for various political including promoting LGBT rights, World Hunger Relief, and an end to war in particular, and tours overseas with the United Service Organizations to entertain American troops. When Tuesday, Nov. 27-Saturday, Dec. 1 Times 8:00 p.m. Prices $25 Theatre Nothing to Hide Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles geffenplayhouse.com An unlikely series of events has led two of the world’s most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 Close-Up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 Parlour Magician of the Year), to share a stage. Fresh from sold-out performances at the Magic Castle, DelGaudio and Guimarães have joined forces with director Neil Patrick Harris to present “Nothing to Hide,” a unique and unprecedented theatrical event. Abandoning the antiquated notions of a traditional magic show, “Nothing to Hide” takes the audience on an imaginary journey through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes brought to life solely from the words and hands of the two masterful magicians. When Tuesday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Jan. 6 Times Tues.-Thurs. @ 8 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 & 10:30 p.m., Sundays @ 7 p.m. Prices Check website for prices Networking Social Media Breakfast Coupa Café 419 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills smblanov27-es2.eventbrite.com Enjoy a Venezuelan-inspired breakfast, free parking and free WiFi while Rob Grier, managing director of the Munchie Machine Food Truck, discusses “Brand IdentityBecoming the Voice of your Brand.” When Tuesday, Nov. 27 Times 7:30- 9 a.m. Prices $15

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Theatre A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City centertheatregroup.org/tickets/ChristmasCarol With its trademark humor, irreverence and originality, The Second City, in a creative collaboration with Center Theatre Group, is taking the classic Charles Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption and giving it a hearty twist. In addition to Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the fat, plucked goose and glum ghosts, those famous Victorian streets will spring to life with scheming politicians, sunbathing Santas, shop-lifting celebrities and hilarious improvs, all performed by a talented group of Second City alums and an ever-changing stable of starry, drop-in special guests. When Saturday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 30 Times Tuesday-Saturday @ 8 p.m., Sundays @ 3 & 6:30 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $20

When Monday, Nov. 26 Times 7:30 p.m. Prices $11, $9 w/ student ID

Bodies and Shadows: Caravaggio and His Legacy LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles lacma.org

Bodies and Shadows: Caravaggio and His Legacy introduces the work of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), one of the most popular artists of the past, rivaling in fame both Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. The stories of Caravaggio’s life are legend, and he revolutionized painting in Rome at the end of the 16th and beginning of the 17th century. The exhibition, made up of 56 works in all, covers the evolution of his style.

When Daily except Wednesdays and holidays through Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 Prices $15, $10 w/ student ID

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FASHION The beautiful LisaRaye has taken it upon herself to design jeans that benefit curvaceous women.

LISARAYE, DESIGNING JEANS FOR THE CURVY WOMAN

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The television and movie actress tells Campus Circle about her upcoming, revamped jean line. BY SYDNEY CHAMPION You might recognize her from movies (The Players Club, Beauty Shop), television shows (“Single Ladies” and “LisaRaye: The Real McCoy”) and even her work with the Barack Obama campaign, where she posed with a painted photo of the president on her back during this past election season. But what you might not know is that this actress/advocate has a project up her sleeve that is coming out soon: a jean line made specifically for curvy women. McCoy launched the line back in 2011 in a partnership with PZI Jeans (a brand that also specializes in jeans for curvy women). However, McCoy is no longer partnering with the company and is instead “revamping” the jean line to make it her own. “The jeans won’t be different,” said McCoy. “It will just be me doing it on my own and still catering to the curvaceous woman.” It’s no secret that curvaceous women have a hard time finding jeans in the current market. Most jean lines hide women’s curves instead of flattering them or they make curves look outright unattractive. According to a ShopSmart poll in 2010, the top biggest complaints women had when shopping for jeans included: 1) My thighs look big, 2) My butt looks too big, 3) My butt look too flat, 4) My hips look too wide and 5) I look too lumpy or too large overall. McCoy experienced these jean-shopping dilemmas herself,

and it inspired her. Frustrated by the fact that most jeans seem to be made for model, stick-figure types, she took matters into her own hands. “I was having problems finding jeans myself,” said McCoy. “I have a small waist and a ‘kadonka donk’! And there are so many jeans out there for the ‘average’ woman. But women (who have curves) are coming up all over the place - it’s no longer just a ‘black girl’ thing.” McCoy’s jeans will be made out of materials that will flatter curves and at the same time be comfortable. “It’s all about the material, fabric, stretch and design of the jeans,” said McCoy. “That’s what I’m capturing in my line.” Not only is McCoy capturing and highlighting women’s curves in her line, she is also not excluding thinner girls. According to her, every woman (thick or thin) has curves that can be accentuated. “[The line] is for the women who have a fuller rear end,” said McCoy. “But every woman has an unique shape. Because of the stretch and material, the jeans will accentuate every woman’s curves.” As a former college student who went to school in Los Angeles, I know from personal experience that showing off your curves in a pool of stick-thin, Hollywood-esque, model-types is a little (okay, very) nerve-wracking. However, McCoy gave

advice on how curvy girls can feel more comfortable. “Here’s the thing,” she said. “Even if you don’t feel like showing off your curves, it’s about the fashion statement.” McCoy’s line will not only include jeans, but also other fashion pieces so women can combine jackets, tops, etc. with her jeans to express their creativity and fashion sense. Even though McCoy loves her own curves and curves on women, she has decided to partake in the ViSalus, Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. In this challenge, she drinks protein shakes, eats healthy snacks, takes supplements and exercises. “I’m interested in leaning out, toning up and getting rid of cellulite,” said McCoy. But…what about her curves? When asked if she was going to shrink or lose her curves, McCoy had two things to say: “Hell, no!” LisaRaye’s jean line is expected to release soon.

THE NUMBER ONE STORE TO VISIT IN LITTLE TOKYO The boutique is a must-visit for the college and tourist crowd. Kim Burgaard

Number A is as unique as its name. Located on 2nd and Central in Little Tokyo, this clothing boutique is not the typical vintage or hipster shop one will most likely find in the surrounding area. Instead, Number A boasts an impressive selection of brands that are hard to find in the United States, let alone in Los Angeles. “Our store stands out based on the brands that we have,” said owner Alana Vormehr. “We have a lot of international brands. And we also always try to have one brand that is not available in the U.S.” Unlike the vintage boutiques and the famous American Apparel store in Little Tokyo, Number A prides itself on serving Angelenos with clothing rarities from other countries. Women’s skinny jeans and boots from Swedish brand Cheap Monday, playsuits and bodycon skirts from Australia’s Finders Keepers, and even men’s clothing from United Kingdom’s Topman (the male version of the ever popular brand Topshop) can all be found in this little flagship that’s right next to Subway. Shoppers can even find pieces from New Zealand and Finland. And not only does the shop carry these rare international brands; it also provides items that will make any woman (or man) look as if they stepped out of the latest fashion magazines. “Our clothing is fashion forward,” said Vormehr. “We have something for everybody, but we try to stay with what’s trendy, and we try to stay ahead of the curve.” For instance, girly and slimming bodysuits and jumpers, edgy studded shorts and stylish hand chains are available online and in the store. Besides the clothes and accessories, the name itself makes Number A stand out from all other boutiques and stores that litter Little Tokyo. So, how did Vormehr and her husband come up with

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BY SYDNEY CHAMPION the name? “We wanted something that was a little different,” she said. “We wanted something that was old fashioned…like Chanel No. 5, but we wanted to make it more modern.” Number A does not solely belong to Vormehr; she and her husband (Nate who happens to also be a fashion designer that works closely with denim and outwear as well as being a Number A co-owner) teamed up and thought of the idea to open the store three years ago in October 2009. “I opened the store with my husband,” she said. “We were both already in the fashion business, and we decided to open a store.” Since its inception, the store has gained success in attracting a good mix of male and female buyers with a ratio of about 60 percent women and 40 percent men, according to Vormehr. She also stated that being conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles/Little Tokyo has helped Number A attract the college market. “We get a lot of students,” said Vormehr. “We’re close to USC and FIDM.” She added, “We also get a lot of tourists that come by to visit Little Tokyo.” Well, it’s certain that whoever shops at Number A will end up leaving with the trendiest, hippest clothes and accessories from the number one global brands. Without a doubt, this is not a store you’d want to pass up. Number A is located at 374 E. 2nd Street in Los Angeles. For more information, visit number-a.com or call 213-626-6155.

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CAMPUS: FEATURE

A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS:

USC UCLA BY NICKI SPENCER

With the big football game occurring on Nov. 17, we took a look at where this crosstown rivalry began. “Two universities, both alike in dignity, in fair Los Angeles where we lay our scene.” Luckily, the rivalry that exists between USC and UCLA has never caused such a tragedy like the one in “Romeo and Juliet.” However, the Trojans and the Bruins live in the same city only 12 miles away, which means students cross paths often. Because the schools are close, trash talking amongst students and alumni is a daily ritual. When asked about her best trash talk line against the Bruins, Laura Welch, a USC senior said, “If you look at recent history and national championships, our record speaks for itself …As far as schools as a whole, when we passed UCLA in the News Week College Rankings, that was a big trash talking point.” Welch’s best friend from high school, a senior at UCLA named Shan Aggarwal, says, “UCLA ranked higher than SC for the first time in over five years. It looks like Barkley is really going to be regretting his decision from last year.” Though the two friends are on the two opposing sides of this rivalry, Welch ultimately claims, “I think it’s good we are at rival schools. It really is just all in good fun.” Over the years, both schools have played some pretty great offense. And I’m not talking about their football teams. USC’s beloved Tommy Trojan statue has had blue paint splattered all over him and 500 pounds of manure dumped onto him from a helicopter. If that’s not enough, his sword has also been cut many times (and replaced in uncomfortable areas).

But it’s not just Tommy who has gotten hit. In 2010, UCLA students painted their letters on the USC practice field and another year they painted the flagpoles in the Coliseum parking lot blue and gold. However, the Trojans did not simply watch all of this unfold from the sidelines; they had some substantial jabs against the Bruins. For instance, USC students put red dye in three of UCLA’s fountains. Another year, USC students released 20,000 red and gold-painted crickets inside the UCLA library. But the biggest whammy to hit UCLA was in 2009 when USC students covered the Bruin Bear in red and yellow paint, leaving the Bruins with a $20,000 restoration fee. What is the root of all this madness? It began in 1939 when the UCLA Alumni Association gave a 295-pound locomotive bell to UCLA’s student body. The bell became known as the Victory bell, a mark of Bruin pride that rang in the stadium whenever they scored a touchdown. However, the sounds of success were soon muted by a few members of a USC group called the Trojan Knights, an all-male student organization that advertises themselves as the “Guardians of tradition since 1921.” After UCLA won its season-opener against Washington State in 1941, six of the Knights pretended to be UCLA students, loaded the bell into their truck and drove away. After the heist, the Victory bell remained hidden for more than a year. It was not until after photos of the bell appeared in

a USC magazine that the Bruins finally struck back by covering Tommy Trojan with blue paint. Fed up with the pranking, the president of USC threatened to cancel the football game if the madness continued. Thus, the student body presidents from both schools signed the Victory Bell Agreement of 1942, which stated that the winning team of the USC/UCLA game each year would be the bearer of the bell. But the problems involving Tommy Trojan, Bruin Bear and other campus landmarks are still happening today. Both schools have taken great precautionary measures to protect their campuses and their pride. The Facilities Management Systems of USC wraps Tommy Trojan with duct tape to protect him from any harm, while UCLA encases their bear inside a specially designed $5,000 box that is supposedly impossible to open. One member of the Trojan Knights, a senior named Chris Yoshonis, said that most of the Knights physically guard Tommy Trojan unless they are in class. “We make a point to be there as much as we can,” he explained. “Every year, pretty much without fail, some UCLA frat sends their pledges over to get a picture with Tommy. But we never get physical; it’s just a shouting match.” As for any claims that the Knights have pulled pranks on Bruin soil, Yoshonis responds, “I can neither confirm nor deny any accounts.” All that can be confirmed is that this rivalry will be around for many years to come.

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