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July 11-31, 2013 Vol. 23 Issue 13

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SPORTS 04 L.A. Dodgers Mid-Season Re-cap MUSIC 05 Chanel West Coast: From TV Star to Rap Star 06 Jay Sean’s Neon Album Coming Soon FILM 07 DVD Dish 08 Michael Cera & Gaby Hoffmann Discuss Crystal Fairy 10 Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim is One-of-a-Kind

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BOOKS 09 Review: Naughty Girl’s Guide to Los Angeles TELEVSION 16 Meet David Lambert from “The Fosters”

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THE DODGERS’ SO-SO SEASON: WHY THEY FAILED THE FIRST HALF

The L.A. Dodgers have been off to a rocky start despite having the potential to be on top.

BY ANTIONE BOWMAN When a group that included Peter Gruber, Stan Kasten, Guggenheim Partners and Magic Johnson won the bid to purchase the L.A. Dodgers from troubled owner Frank McCourt, it seemed like all the problems the franchise faced over the last few years would fly out the door. After all, that disappointing era saw only three playoff berths that all ended the same way: a loss. However, that is the past, and this is a new team with new issues. And while the boys in blue have struggled, limped and in some cases clawed their way to a mediocre 39-43 record, the unfamiliarity of the situation and team for many of the players, coaches and executives is not an excuse for their so-far awful season. By looking at the Dodgers’ timeline over the past couple of years, we can see how the team has been in a state of flux. First, the McCourt divorce saw hundreds of millions of dollars being tossed around, which led to Frank McCourt and the Dodgers filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy even after commissioner Bud Selig assigned Tom Schieffer to oversee the Dodgers’ finances. After all of these events and others, the Dodgers as a franchise were finally able to separate from the “drama” when the team and the Chavez Ravine were sold to their current owners. Then, the Dodgers began to spend money. They made huge trades for Hanley Ramirez in July 2012, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford (among others) in August. The team finished the season 10 games over .500 but missed the playoffs. The Dodgers then made one of the biggest signings of the off-season when

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they secured Zack Greinke for six years. These results are understandable given the unrest in both the front office and the lineup. But coming into this season, the Dodgers had a full training camp together and ample time to figure the chemistry out. Sure, they’ve been riddled by injuries at times—including losing Chad Billingsley in April for the rest of the season for Tommy John surgery—but every team goes through this, and Clayton Kershaw and Greinke (a couple of former Cy Young award winners) should’ve been enough to keep the Dodgers winning. Consider the highlights of the Dodger season thus far: the emergence of the rookie Yasiel Puig as a legitimate threat in a lineup that was already filled with all-stars, a bench-clearing brawl against the Padres in early April and another, much uglier, brawl against the Diamondbacks in early June. It’s easy to see that L.A. has had a tough go at it at times, but their real problems (besides all the injuries and inconsistency off the field) is a lack of chemistry. When Johnson and all his co-owners started throwing money at the roster, they either ignored chemistry as an issue altogether or hoped that their manager, Don Mattingly, would be able to patch up that end. After all, their job is to manage the franchise and Mattingly is supposed to produce wins with the pieces on the field, right? But what happens when the pieces he’s handed don’t fit well together? Putting the bad puzzle metaphors aside, it’s obvious that the team is filled with great players that are simply underperforming. Take Matt Kemp, for example. In the 2011 season, he had career highs in runs, hits, RBI,

homeruns, and he almost won the National League’s most valuable player. In 2012, he regressed due to injuries. This year, in 52 games—the exact same amount he played in his rookie season —he has resembled his rookie self. In 41 at bats he has seven less runs and a lower OPS. To be fair, most of his stats are slightly higher, but Kemp isn’t a rookie anymore. When the best player on a team isn’t playing the way he should, that’s not a good sign. With the players the Dodgers have, this team should have more than 333 runs, which is good for 27th in the majors. An interesting contrast to the way the Dodgers have been spending and playing is the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals haven’t had nearly as much upturn as the Dodgers in recent years, but the team did lose one of this generation’s best hitters, Albert Pujols, to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (who are also struggling this season) in December 2011. The signing has left Matt Holliday, Adam Wainwright and Carlos Beltran as the biggest names on the roster this season. These are formidable players in their own right, but the Dodgers theoretically have more quality starters. St. Louis is tied for the best record in the majors, and LA is the team sub .500. McCourt is out. Bankruptcy is out. All the changes have been made, and all that remains is a team full of talent that has yet to show up in Los Angeles. Blame can be handed down to anyone in the franchise—the manager, upper management, any player on the roster—but the entire team deserves it. The St. Louis Cardinals have overcome adversity, so what’s stopping the Dodgers from doing the same?

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MUSIC: FEATURE

CHANEL WEST COAST: NOT YOUR AVERAGE BLONDE The lyricist is looking to take her rap game to new heights.

Chanel West Coast is going from TV star to rap star.

Chanel West Coast, popularly known for her roles on Rob Dyrdek’s “Fantasy Factory” and “Ridiculousness,” is moving past her reality TV days and pursuing rap full time. To get the ball rolling, she signed with Lil Wayne’s label Young Money Entertainment and released her debut music video for “I Love Money.” Not a bad way to start, right? The gorgeous, petite blonde’s rap career officially began when she was 12. It started to take off in 2009 when she got a great opportunity to become a regular face of MTV. “A lot of people don’t know that music has been in my life since I was 2. They just know me from TV, but Rob [Dyrdek] actually found me for my rapping,” she said. Since joining MTV, Chanel has collaborated with female artists Tiffanie Anderson (Girlicious) and Somaya Reece on various singles and signed with Polow da Don’s label. She finally joined Young Money in early May. Although grateful for her time on TV, Chanel’s ready to show the world that behind her pretty face and charming personality, there lie musical roots that extend a lot further than people realize. The child of a heavy metal rock chick from Los Angeles and a DJ from New York, Chanel is certainly unique. She strives to capture rap and hip-hop’s modern style while mixing in the poetic essence of her biggest influence: late 90s rap legend Tupac Shakur. When she releases her first mix tape Now You Know early this summer, we will find out if Chanel West Coast is for real. To make her new mix tape official, Young Money pulled out all the stops for the Chanel West Coast #NowYouKnow release party earlier in June. The house reeked Young Money attitude as guests were greeted by a long laser-lit staircase, leading into a towering white house decked out in all white leather and black marble. The words on one man’s sweater captured the party’s

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BY HENRY FOSTER RUBENSTEIN nature best: “Sex, Drugs and Rap.” The term only seemed fitting as attractive people mixed amongst a haze of rap, alcohol and marijuana. If her skills on the tracks don’t impress you, Chanel’s wardrobe is sure to dazzle. The 24-year-old is able pull off an array of looks, as she’s been seen in music videos and photo shoots dressed in red-carpet glamour and vintage chic. Chanel’s style was on point at her release party. She rocked a black leather dress in which the upper half radiated in vibrant sequences, mimicking the pattern of Wonder Woman’s top. To finish off her outfit, platinum heel-less wedges were strapped to her feet and an all-black leather Chanel hat sat backwards atop her dome. Although she might be little in size, Chanel’s sweet yet serious swagger commanded the room’s attention. I was able to capture a few moments with Chanel before she took the stage for all her guests. I sought to find out the story behind the sexy smile, what exactly the world is about to know. In the effort to make her name as a rapper, Chanel wants her album to reflect “[her] story of the life [she] grew,” one of having less and wanting more. She makes that message clear in her single “I Love Money.” She told reporters, “I’ve always loved money simply because I’ve never had it. It’s a very relatable story that will help fans connect.” Heartedly, she recalled back to some of her childhood moneymaking schemes. “I used to have yard sales on my front lawn and sell my toys,” said Chanel. “I was actually suspended in 3rd grade for selling pencils on the playground. I’d buy a big pack at the store and sell them to kids for a dollar.” As the room laughed on, Chanel politely grinned, then chuckled out, “I’m just out here hustling.” Although she wants her music to be fun, cunning and

provocative, she doesn’t wish to only entertain – she wants to inspire as well. Chanel hopes she can provide something “for little girls to look up to” and believes that “if you have a dream, little girls will want to be you and in turn, dream themselves.” Rapping is her passion, but Chanel doesn’t see it being her only musical outlet. Once she can establish herself on the 1s and 2s, she looks to try her talents in other genres. “After rap I’d like to move in a more pop, bluesy rock direction. I feel my deeper voice suits me well for that. I admire the transition Pink has made during her career,” she said. In the meantime, her plate’s full as she is set to tour with Lil Wayne, T.I., 2 Chainz and the rest of Young Money this summer. “I’m really excited, but really nervous. It could get crazy,” she said. However, Chanel’s summer doesn’t stop there. She said that once her album officially drops, “the next album is coming quicker than the first.” “I’ve got so much music in the bank already,” she said. With the proper guidance, Chanel could become a star in the music industry and maybe even fashion (she’s planning to launch her own line in the future). The rapper knows when to play it cool or sweep you off your feet. She’s also not afraid to tell you that if she could have dinner with one musician, alive or dead, it would be Bob Marley. “I picture us getting really high before and having the craziest munchies,” said Chanel. Clearly, rapper swag is something she’s not lacking. If she can replicate that in her music, Chanel West Coast could be scary good. For more information on Chanel, follow her at @chanelwestcoast. Campus Circle - July 2013

MUSIC: INTERVIEW

JAY SEAN IS READY TO RE-ENTER OUR HEARTS WITH NEON The singer-songwriter tells us about his new upcoming album. BY SYDNEY CHAMPION

Jay Sean’s Neon album features smooth ballads and catchy pop songs. Courtesy of 42 West

Jay Sean first stole our hearts with his debut single “Down” in 2009 and with his hot track “Do You Remember,” which soon followed. Since then, he might have slipped off our radars a bit. However, that will all change once he releases his fourth studio album, Neon, on July 30. “I’m actually going back to my past; I’m going back to my roots, back to the more soulful sound I first came out with,” said Jay Sean about his new album in an interview with Campus Circle. On Neon, the British singer said we should expect some of that same soulful, R&B sound but also up-tempo, pop beats we can dance and smile to. Take Neon’s newest single, “Mars” featuring Rick Ross, for example. The track has a slow, sensual beat, and as Jay Sean seductively croons, “I’m so high/I’m wasted, I don’t wanna come down/Let me take you to Mars, girl/We’ll make love on a star, girl,” you desperately wish he could serenade you in person. Meanwhile, his single “Where You Are” is a light, feel-good track that makes you fondly think about your current summer love (or fling). Find out what else Jay Sean has in store on his album and what he had to say about the songwriting process.

sounding conceited, [the album] has got to be my sound… it can’t be an album that sounds like a Frank Ocean album or whatever…that’s why when we had to write this album, we had to make sure that we didn’t cater it towards anyone or any sound in particular. It has to feel very much like me, and that was what the most beautiful thing about it was. That’s why the album is so adhesive. It just sounds like one piece of work, a body of work.

Campus Circle: When you were coming up with songs and the concept for Neon, what challenges did you face? Jay Sean: When we [he and his writing camp] are sitting there writing this album, we try not to listen. I told them, “I don’t want any of you guys to listen to the radio right now. I don’t want you guys to be listening to any other artist right now,” because, to be honest, what ends up happening is you get people influenced by this stuff. We had to block everyone and everything out. Without

CC: Tell us about Neon’s first single “Where You Are,” which came out this past February. Is it dedicated to a special girl? JS: (laughs) It’s not really dedicated to anyone in particular. It was one of the most challenging songs to write. The reason why I say that is because as we were making the album, I was very aware of the fact that I wanted…my fans and listeners to feel optimistic; I wanted them to smile. I wanted them to cry. I wanted them to reminisce. I wanted them to fall in love – all of

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CC: Why name the album Neon? Where did that title come from? JS: “Neon” [the track] was just staring in my face. It was the name of one of the songs, and I still think it might be one of the best songs I’ve ever written (in my opinion). CC: So “Neon” is your favorite track off the album? JS: Yeah, “Neon” is definitely one of them, without a doubt. It’s a beautiful song. Lyrically, it’s ambiguous. It could be a love song, it could be a introspective song, it could be a song filled with hope, it could be a song that ends up being someone’s soundtrack to their life…it’s one of those really interesting songs that turns out being ambiguous. I’m proud of the fact that we managed to accomplish that.

these different emotions. I wanted them to get up and dance, whatever it was! I wanted to give my listeners that feeling of being able to go through all of the emotions. But this particular song was missing. I was like, “You know what guys, we’re missing that one song that the minute the hook comes in, you cannot help but smile – you just have to smile and sing along…” At the same time, I didn’t want it to feel corny; it’s really easy to write corny songs like that, that can make you smile and lift your spirits. Those kinds of songs, I wanted to stay away from. How do I make something that is still a little bit grown-up but still have a youthful feeling to it and something that just makes you feel good and makes you smile? That’s what the challenge was. I knew that partly it comes from being a romantic, and I am a romantic – that’s who I am. I knew that part would be the challenging part of the song, but how do we make them smile without being corny? It’s very difficult to write a happy love song without it being a cheesy, corny love song. CC: Where did your inspiration for Neon come from? JS: To be honest, in the end it became very easy. I said, “You know what? I’m going to do this album for my fans.” It’s my fourth album, my tenth year as an artist…I didn’t want to make anything based off radio, using any sort of trend in music because I felt like three years from now, it’s going to sound outdated. I didn’t want to do that. I concentrated on literally just making great and beautiful songs that weren’t based on any gimmicks or anything like that. And that’s what this album is. Make sure you grab Jay Sean’s upcoming album Neon, which releases on July 30.

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FILM

DISH

Spring Breakers, The Host & Admission Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson get wild with James Franco in Spring Breakers.

BY JEREMY ROSS The Majors: Lifelong graduate student, James Franco, takes on a seedier side of the college experience in Spring Breakers. The film affords Franco and High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens a chance to play against type, and while it may be the trashiest film of either’s career, the movie is a more mainstream work than anyone would think possible from director Harmony Korine (Kids, Gummo). Spring Breakers is slight, but playing a drug dealer with cornrows gives Franco a much-needed chance to shake the self-serious reputation he has developed over the years. Saiorse Ronan stars in The Host, directed by Andrew Niccol from a book by Stephenie Meyer, the author behind the Twilight series. Since her Oscar-nominated performance in Atonement, Ronan has proven herself the most talented child actor since Jodie Foster, but a simplistic teen drama like this hardly requires a performer like Ronan when someone like Kristen Stewart is all that is required. The film is exactly what one should expect from the writer of Twilight, featuring a blank slate as a heroine, attractive but personality-free young suitors (including Max Irons, the son of Jeremy), and a fantasy storyline that ties them together, this time involving aliens instead of vampires. Tina Fey continues a streak of harmless but disposable comedies with Admission, this time co-starring Paul Rudd. Fey plays a successful professional whose personal life is in shambles (a role that she perfected over her six years on 30 Rock) as a college admissions counselor who attempts to bend the rules to get an unconventional student accepted at Princeton. Admission

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has more than enough material to satirize the insanity of the Ivy League admissions process, but it’s really the same story of any number of romantic comedies, set at Princeton. Stranger Than Fiction: For nearly fifty years, British television has produced documentaries about a group of Brits, starting at age seven and producing new documentaries every seven years. The last several of these installments premiered as feature films in the United States. 56 Up, produced by Michael Apted (Gorillas in the Mist, Coal Miner’s Daughter) is the latest installment of the series, and has been released as part of a boxed set with the earlier editions. Like the previous installments, 56 Up is a fascinating portrayal of how people’s lives change over the years, and the series gives an interesting template for the reality television genre that it spawned. The 7-year-old kids filmed in the first installment are now well into middle age, and now more than ever they realize how they can exploit the notoriety that comes from a starring role in a documentary. Nominated for the Best Documentary Film Oscar, The Gatekeepers features six different heads of the Israeli security force discussing their work with the agency, and giving candid assessments of their successes and failures protecting Israel against terrorism. Given America’s recent debate concerning the government’s national security measures, The Gatekeepers is a fascinating look at the compromises a nation makes to keep its people safe.

The Idiot Box: Glenn Close and Rose Byrne face off for the last time in the final season of Damages. The series once again takes a thinly-veiled spin on recent events, this time with Ryan Phillippe as an online activist clearly based on Julian Assange, but the real pleasure of the series, as always, is Close’s turn as the world’s most wicked attorney. Orphan Black, a surprise critical hit in the United States from BBC America, features Tatiana Maslany in one of the most acclaimed television performances of the year. The show may not appeal to Anglophiles who made Downton Abbey a cultural phenomenon in America, but the multiple roles for Maslany provide a great showcase for the actress. Blu Notes: The classic Mel Brooks comedy The Producers gets the Blu-Ray treatment, featuring a documentary about the making of the film plus a retrospective on its director’s career. Even after forty-five years, The Producers is still one of the most audacious comedies ever made, and even if some of the late sixties material seems a bit stale, the performance of “Springtime for Hitler” is one of the funniest scenes ever committed to film. Brooks himself gave the most accurate review of the film when he proudly proclaimed, in response to charges that the film was vulgar, that the film “rose below vulgarity.” While Brooks may be known for his lowbrow jokes, The Producers is astonishing for its range of humor, veering from fat jokes to referencing Dostoyevsky within a single scene. Campus Circle - July 2013

FILM: FEATURE Crystal Fairy is based on the director’s experience in San Pedro.

Sofía Subercaseaux. Courtesy Sundance Selects.

MICHAEL CERA, GABY HOFFMANN FLY HIGH IN CRYSTAL FAIRY

The actors go on a magical journey in Sebastián Silva’s new film. Taking drugs with Michael Cera would be weird. I mean he’s kind of a weird guy, isn’t he? Super nice and gentle but just a little bit awkward. At least, this is the way he has been type casted in most of his prominent roles—Superbad, Juno, Arrested Development and recently This is the End. He just seems like he would induce a bad trip or something. But things are starting to change. 2013 has revealed Cera’s versatility as an actor. Surprisingly, Cera is no longer a sensitive Sally with his new mold-breaking role in Crystal Fairy. Crystal Fairy is one of two films by Chilean director Sebastián Silva that have appeared in the Sundance film festival this year. It was also featured in the Los Angeles Film Festival. At Sundance, the film won Silva the Best Director in World Cinema award. This is a feat in its own for the young director, artist and musician. However, it is even more astonishing considering the film was shot over a two-week period in the Chilean desert and was almost entirely improvised. When Silva ran into funding trouble for Magic Magic—a film in which he cast another uncannily raucous role for the typically tame Cera—he moved onto Plan B. Cera recalled a conversation with Silva Crystal Fairy, “‘Yeah, we’ll do this movie with no crew, no script. We’ll just make a movie together.’ He told me the whole story, and it just sounded like a great adventure - which it was.” In Crystal Fairy, Cera plays Jamie, an irritatingly persistent American in Chile. Jamie is hell bent on ingesting a dose of the San Pedro cactus, or mescaline. His road to hallucination takes a strange turn when, in a drunken haze, he invites a free spirit named Crystal Fairy. When Crystal Fairy runs into trouble with a pack of gypsies, Jamie and his Chilean buddies (who

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happen to be played by Silva’s three brothers) end up having to develop compassion and as Silva put it, “adopt a fairy.” The film was actually adapted from a real experience in Silva’s life. “Twelve years ago, my best friend and I were planning on going to the desert to take mescaline,” said Silva. At a Wailers concert in Chile, Silva met the real Crystal Fairy—a mythical hippie from San Francisco complete with hairy armpits and carefree openness. “We became instant friends--we were really high. I invited her to join us on this trip to the desert, but then I regretted inviting her so we left without her. She waited for us in that square, and she got robbed by a gypsy.” Just like Cera’s close-minded role in the movie, Silva eventually rescued Crystal Fairy from the gypsies and brought her on the hallucinogenic journey. Gaby Hoffmann convincingly plays the role of Crystal Fairy. Having grown up in the iconic Chelsea Hotel in New York, Hoffmann is mostly known for her roles as a child star. She starred alongside big names in films such as Uncle Buck and Volcano. After a 10-year hiatus, Hoffmann returned to acting after being inspired by Silva’s award-winning Sundance film, The Maid. “I had seen The Maid at Sundance a few years ago and it was a really important moment for me because I was very ambivalent about wanting to work for many years,” said Hoffmann. “I was at a very low point. Six months ago, I couldn’t pay my rent. I was literally about to become a bartender.” After working with Silva on a HBO series, “The Boring Life of Jacqueline,” Hoffmann was invigorated. “Having worked with Sebastian twice now, I have blind faith and will do anything he asks me to,” she said.

BY DASHEL PIERSON PLESA And as the role of Crystal Fairy, it appears that Hoffmann did embrace whatever Silva wanted, including gratuitous nude scenes. “Being naked for me is not a big deal,” said Hoffmann who authentically portrayed the hippie nature of Crystal Fairy, clothed and naked. After walking into a room stark naked, Crystal Fairy is cruelly yet accurately dubbed Crystal “Hairy” by Cera’s character. “Developing a character through improvisation, that was the hard part,” said Hoffmann. Silva brought the characters into the film with a loose outline of what he wanted to transpire, but he wanted the dialogue to be real. And it is. The characters come across with such familiarity that by the end, the audience might think they are real-life acquaintances. They were actually camping out, humbly eating and really living the work. “It was totally immersive,” recalled Cera. In fact, Hoffmann didn’t just bare it all for a real portrayal of Crystal Fairy; she also actually took mescaline while filming. In the end, after an eye-opening experience with the magical cactus, Crystal Fairy and Jamie help each other realize that hiding from their true identities is wrong. The entire time, they had erected facades about themselves, and dodged reality with them. It was only until the hallucinogens in the cactus opened their minds to this false reality, that they were able to become aware of their unnecessary hiding. Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus and 2012 (the film’s official title) is an achievement for all involved. Silva has once again reminded the industry about his powerful storytelling prowess; Hoffmann has regained faith in an industry that once bewildered her; and Cera has evolved his acting repertoire. Crystal Fairy releases in theaters on Friday, July 12.

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BOOK: REVIEW

PERHAPS L.A. IS THE REAL SIN CITY?

BY VANESSA WILKINS I think that we all can agree that while useful, some travel guides are just plain boring. However, this is not the case for the Naughty Girl’s Guide to Los Angeles. In this guide, sex coach Sienna Sinclaire wants to show you the City of Angel’s most devilish parts. She blends travel information with beautiful photos and historical tidbits to create a travel guide that every girl will want to pick up before heading to L.A. The guide has won both IPPY and Indie Book Awards and is sure to add a sexy twist to your travels. A certified relationship and career coach, as well as a former adult entertainer, Sinclaire is more than qualified to be your tour guide through L.A.’s naughty side. She speaks to the audience, making readers feel comfortable and trusting of her knowledge of L.A.’s sexy parts. The Naughty Girl’s Guide serves two main purposes. First, it gives readers a history of sex and scandal in Los Angeles, from movies and shows to books and starlets. Second, it serves as a travel guide for all of Los Angeles’ sexiest secrets. Sinclaire focuses on three demographics for her travel guide: single ladies, couples and girlfriends. For single girls taking on the city solo, Sinclaire makes sure to find the safest spots in L.A. to embrace your inner naughty girl, including downtown bars to get your flirt on, as well as the best beaches to work on your summer glow. For couples, she provides resources to help you and your lover find sexy activities such as the most exclusive restaurants and the top hotels for a steamy getaway. Sinclaire also gives you advice to help spice up your relationship. And lastly, for girlfriends looking for the most scandalous ways to enjoy a girl’s night out, Sinclaire discloses the best shopping centers, nightclubs and adult stores to run wild in. If you’re worried that you might not be “naughty” enough to find use for a guide like this, don’t be. When I first picked up the Naughty Girl’s Guide, I didn’t think there would be anything practical in it for me - I don’t consider myself as “naughty” as Sinclaire. However, the best part about the Naughty Girl’s Guide is that Sinclaire understands that every girl has a different comfort level regarding embracing her “naughty girl,” and to accommodate all girls, she provides activities for every level of comfort. For example, Sinclaire recommends things such as going to a taping of “Chelsea Lately” or having dinner and a show at the medieval times. For more advanced naughty girls, she shows you the best strip clubs and sex toy stores. She even has a section dedicated to women trying to get into the adult industry business. Sinclaire really has covered all of the bases in her book, and there is definitely something for everyone in the Naughty Girl’s Guide. I, for one, plan on checking out some of the dance classes and themed dinners. But no matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to have a naughty adventure using this guide.

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FILM: FEATURE Idris Elba, from left, Rob Kazinksy and director Guillermo del Toro are shown on the set of Pacific Rim.

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LOS ANGELES — Guillermo del Toro had just come from a darkened Burbank auditorium when he arrived at the Warner Bros. lot to lead a conference call of visual-effects technicians finalizing the extensive CG sequences for his new film Pacific Rim. He’d spent the first hour of a winter afternoon using a red laser pointer to indicate precisely where he’d like the 3-D effects to be amplified in specific scenes as towering robots known as Jaegers soldiered silently across the ocean floor on the big screen. Now, seated in front of a computer monitor, it was time to perfect some of the hand-to-hand combat sequences between the movie’s lumbering giants and the alien beasties known as kaiju that serve as the bad guys in the ambitious, $180-million film. In one shot, he requested that the otherworldly creature adopt more of a boxer’s stance; in another, he wanted the monster to convulse as it shot a death ray out of its maw. “Can we have him coughing up like acid reflux?” Del Toro asked. Clad in a faded black hoodie, Del Toro provided his own sound effects as the heroic Jaeger Gipsy Danger smashed a kaiju’s head with two metal fists — monosyllables straight out of the old Adam West “Batman” TV show, “Bam. Boosh. Oof.” — seeming far more like a gleeful 10-year-old boy playing an expensive game of “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots” than a 48-year-old bilingual Oscar nominee laboring over a project that could propel him to an entirely new level of success. Opening July 12, Pacific Rim is set in a near future in which a shifting of tectonic plates has unlocked the portal to another world. Kaiju — the name and the genre come from the strain of Japanese B-movie cinema sired by Toho’soriginal Godzilla — pour through the rift, and before long coastal cities have been destroyed. To fight back, the military creates the Jaeger program, which entails the construction of 25-story robots operated by two pilots who control the machine through a psychic bond. It’s the closest thing to live-action anime Hollywood has produced. “I really wanted to make a movie that had an incredibly airy and light feel,” Del Toro said, reflecting on the film he had just finished. “This is not a super-brooding, super-dark, cynical summer movie. I wanted very much to do a movie that is aiming for a young audience. Adults can be, God willing, entertained by the big, beautiful, sophisticated visuals and the action and all that, but my real hope is that this movie allows for a new generation of kaiju and robot kids that fall in love with giant monsters.” Pacific Rim might be many things — the most expensive movie Del Toro has ever made, a glorious homage to the Japanese pop culture he adored as a child in Guadalajara, Mexico, the first film in what Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. are hoping

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will be an outsized franchise. What it isn’t, though, is a sure thing. At a time when the major studios continue to rely on sequels and superheroes, Pacific Rim thunders into a crowded season as a wholly original big-budget sci-fi spectacle movie. If it works, the movie holds the potential to chart a new career path for Del Toro, who in the last two decades has cultivated an ardent following making uncompromising movies in English and Spanish that embrace genre strictures and simultaneously rise above them. He’s probably one of the few people working in cinema today who can hold forth with equal authority on comic books and Kierkegaard. “He’s got this unbelievable facility to have really, really big ideas pouring out of him at all times,” said actor Ron Perlman, who first worked with Del Toro on his 1993 debut Cronos. “He’s an incredibly special man.” Written by Del Toro and Travis Beacham, Pacific Rim features an ensemble cast led by Charlie Hunnam (“Sons of Anarchy”), Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Rinko Kikuchi, Robert Kazinsky, Max Martini and Burn Gorman, with Perlman showing up in a smaller turn as the outrageously monikered Hannibal Chau, a black-market dealer of kaiju anatomy who resembles a futuristic glam-rock pimp. Yet it’s Pacific Rim’s concept and director that stand out as its biggest stars. “Guillermo absolutely lives and breathes this stuff,” Hunnam said. “I knew that it was going to be so much more than just giant robots and monsters — what he’s interested in is the world they inhabit. That’s what excited me, the prospect of this multidimensional, gritty, nuanced world that he was going to create around this very large premise.” Moviegoers familiar with Del Toro’s body of work know that it does exist in a world of its own, with the 2006 fairy tale Pan’s Labyrinth perhaps best exemplifying his wild and devious imagination. The film, which won three of the six Academy Awards it was nominated for, centers on a young girl in Fascist Spain who escapes from everyday life with her mother and her brutal stepfather into a fantastic but dangerous realm populated by unusual-looking monsters and rendered in moody blue and gold tones. It’s one of three Spanish-language movies Del Toro has made: Cronos located the classic vampire mythology to a modern middle-class home in Mexico, and The Devil’s Backbone set a ghost story in a remote orphanage in rural Spain. His Englishlanguage resume includes 1997’s giant insect movie Mimic — a famously fraught production — and three comic-book adapta-

tions: the vampire sequel Blade II, Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. What the films share is an affection for idiosyncrasy often expressed with humor and a singular, painterly palette. Even in his most commercial projects, there’s always a trace of the art house (Del Toro has long-standing relationships with such auteurs as Pedro Almodovar, Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu). “I always love to take things that are very popular and treat them in a way that is very different than they are treated normally,” Del Toro said. “Like Hellboy. Say what you may, but it’s a very, very strange superhero movie. Not every superhero movie has a fish guy and a demon guy drinking a six-pack and singing Barry Manilow. In the same way, I think Pacific Rim brings a stable of characters — the scientist, the leader, the pilot, the black-market guy — but gives it its own slightly deranged twist.” He came to direct Pacific Rim only after two other efforts fell apart. First, he had set out to direct a two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, which ultimately became a trilogy helmed by Peter Jackson. Then there was his long-held passion project, a big-budget adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft. The story of a scientific expedition to Antarctica that uncovers ancient life-forms collapsed after Universal declined to finance the film, a $150-million R-rated 3-D horror epic. “When it happened, this has never happened to me, but I actually cried that weekend a lot,” Del Toro said. “I don’t want to sound like a puny soul, but I really was devastated. I was weeping for the movie.” Within days, he’d signed on to direct Pacific Rim, which he’d previously agreed to produce and co-write. He shot the film almost entirely on eight soundstages at Pinewood Toronto Studios; the scale of the production was massive. “We built parts of the robots, and the only thing that would fit in the largest stage in North America was the feet,” he said. For a portion of the 103-day shoot, Del Toro worked six-day weeks, acting as his own second-unit director. “I wanted Pacific Rim to be on budget and on time because it was basically for me a big moment to show myself that I didn’t get rusty, I didn’t get complacent,” he said. The pace he maintained impressed Hunnam, who plays gifted Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket. “I work incredibly hard and truly never felt like I had come across anybody who was as obsessive as I am about trying to get it right,” Hunnam said. “Then I met Guillermo and he just exceeded me I would say threefold.”

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TV: INTERVIEW

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DAVID LAMBERT FOUND THE SILVER LINING The star from ABC Family’s “The Fosters” tells us how his acting career has led him to become a member of one of summer TV’s biggest hits.

David Lambert plays Brandon Foster in “The Fosters.”

BY SOLA FASEHUN David Lambert is a young actor with some inspiring words. He’s used these words and turned them into action, which has led to a pretty good career. During our interview, there was the impression that this was just the beginning of more good things to come. Campus Circle: How did you get into acting? David Lambert: I have been acting since elementary school. I started in theater and it was just for fun. This was way before my career in L.A. It was a social outlet for me. When I was in middle school, I lived in Atlanta, Georgia. I went to an open call for an agent then started working locally in Atlanta and next began working in L.A. CC: What are some projects you’ve done that you see as huge stepping-stones? DL: I think the first stepping-stone would be the show called “Aaron Stone” for Disney XD. It was one of the first original shows for that channel. I played Jason Landers. I was around 14 years old when I did that, and I came away with a new understanding of acting. It became a game changer. Last year, I did a small indie called, Lifeguard, which starred Kristen Bell, and it went to Sundance. I played one of the leads and we shot for a month in Pittsburgh. Those two jobs were very important because of how much I learned. CC: Is there a special moment during your career that you can share? DL: I think one of the most special things was Lifeguard and

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getting to meet Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer (the daughter of Meryl Streep) and Martin Starr. The whole experience was intimate, and it was great. The scenes were intense scenes for me, and I had to step up. I was 18 at the time so working with someone like Kristen was intimidating but that stuck with me, and I had to make it work. It’s one of the greatest experiences I’ve had to date. CC: What are you working on now? DL: Right now I’m working on “The Fosters,” which is an hour drama for ABC Family. We are almost at the end of Season 1. This is a different project that centers [on] a same sex couple raising different children. I play the role of Brandon. It’s a great show that’s grounded in drama with realistic situations, and it’s a great thing to be a part of. CC: What was it like working with Jennifer Lopez? DL: Jennifer Lopez is an executive producer on “The Fosters.” I’ve met her a couple of times. She came and did the press with us, and we were hanging out with her. Jennifer has come on set to see what’s going on with the show. She seems to want to be involved as much as possible. Jennifer is a very nice lady. She was very down to earth when I met her, and we talked for a while. CC: Any cool behind-the-scenes stuff that you can share with Campus Circle readers about “The Fosters” and “Aaron Stone”? DL: “The Fosters” has been one of the best casts I’ve ever worked with. We have so much fun on set. We’re a tight knit group. It got that way very quickly and stayed that way. It shows on camera

that everyone involved has a lot of trust and respect for each other. All of us are very grateful for each other. CC: Do you have advice for anyone who wants to become an actor? DL: Yeah, I would say that dedication is all I have to thank for where I am. I sacrificed a lot of things and turned down a lot of things to focus on acting. I was a freshman and sophomore in high school while working on “Aaron Stone,” so I was homeschooled both of those years. I missed out on a lot of experiences. I think if I were having a conversation with someone who wants to take acting seriously, one thing I would say (that I wish I’d been told more of) is that you can’t have it all. There will be sacrifices that you need to make to get to where you want to be. It requires a lot of hard work until you get to a place where you can see the silver lining, but it’s definitely worth it. CC: Any crazy, funny stories that made you realize how much you love the industry? DL: I did a job for a show where I was tied to a tree! (laughs) It was a night shoot, out in middle of nowhere by a lake. In between takes I was tied to a tree, and they would check in on me to make sure I was comfortable. I kept having these flashes of…this is my life. I’m tied to a tree in the dark in New Mexico; this is my life. It was one of those things that I was laughing about. It was a funny moment that showed me how much I love the industry. I love how unpredictable this industry is. You never know where you will find yourself. For more on David Lambert, go to: https://twitter.com/dglambert

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CLOWNIN’ AROUND WITH RINGLING BROS.’ PERFORMER, GENEVIEVE FLATI

This clown gives us the 411 on Ringling Bros.’ “Built to Amaze!” show. Round up your friends and family, and get ready: The circus is coming to town! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily announced their 90-city North American tour, “Built to Amaze!”, last year and the tour is finally making its way to Staples Center from July 10-16 as well as Citizens Business Bank Arena from July 19-23 and the Honda Center from July 26-Aug. 4. This spectacle promises to take “a child’s curiosity of how things all around us work by showcasing the very best performers from around the world, both human and animal,” said producer Nicole Field. There will be big cats, a Human Cannon Ball, hand-balancers, acrobats, magic and more. And of course, be prepared to laugh at the hilarious clowns. Campus Circle had the chance to talk to one of the Ringling Bros. clowns: Genevieve Flati. The SoCal native tells us what she and the circus team have in store for us! Campus Circle: How’s the tour back in the East and in the Midwest? Genevieve Flati: It’s going really good. ‘Built to Amaze’ goes for two years, and I think everyone is enjoying it because it’s a very modernized circus. It’s really contemporary with the songs, show and pre-show music. So I think people are just really having a good time, both the audience and cast. CC: Talk to me about your specific role/character you portray in this show? GF: When you go to clown college, they explain to you that a clown is essentially an extension of yourself, so it’s totally not something that’s made up. It’s really about who you are. When I came to the circus, I noticed so many beautiful girls all dressed up. But I really wanted to be the clown where little girls see that I have braces and glasses and say, ‘I look like that one.’ This is so they can relate to somebody in the show…I really wanted to reach out to those kids who are a little bit of outcasts. So I have glasses, I wear a schoolgirl outfit, and I trip by myself. I’m really awkward the whole show. But it’s really just kind of who I am.

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CC: What else can you tell me about the show and the other characters? How fun is it? GF: We have 111 performers that are all from at least 15 different countries. It’s really fun. CC: This is pretty much a show for the entire family, right? GF: This is for anyone: moms, dads, and kids especially. The best part of the show, in my opinion, is the pre-show. It’s an hour before every single show. You can come down to the floor to meet us, to take pictures and to get autographs. We answer questions that anyone may have, the clowns especially. We like just to hang out to make it a pre-show party essentially. It’s really great for anyone. CC: How does it feel to perform in SoCal (L.A., Anaheim, Ontario)? GF: Oh my gosh, I’m so excited because I’m from Anaheim actually. I’m very, very excited to come perform in my hometown and see my old high school, my old college. I’m looking to be a representative of Southern California. It’s really cool to be coming to see friends, family and old acquaintances that I used to do theatre with. It’s cool to come back a few years later and say, ‘Hey, I’m part of this huge thing.’ I’m just ecstatic about it. CC: How important is it for you to be an entertainer and please the audience? GF: For me, my favorite thing is to make kids laugh. I really connect with kids. And I really enjoy watching the parents let go of any problems they may have in order to watch their kids have fun and laugh…it’s an incredible feeling. CC: Anything else that you want to add about yourself or the show? GF: Everyone who lives in Southern California should definitely come out and see us. It’s a great time for anybody, especially college students. All the acts in the show are incredibly amazing. There are acrobatic tricks, fireworks, dancing and a lot of modernized music. Marvin Vasquez contributed to this article. Campus Circle - July 2013

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Film Mean Girls Poinsettia Park 7341 Willoughby Ave., Los Angeles streetfoodcinema.com Did you know that Amy Poehler, who plays Mrs. George, is only seven years older than her on-screen daughter Rachel McAdams (Regina George). There will also be a Mean Girls look-alike contest, live music, food trucks and more. When Saturday, July 20, 2013 Times Gates @ 5:30 PM Prices $10 Sports U.S. Open of Surfing Huntington Beach Pier 400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach usopenofsurfing.com See the world’s best surfers compete at the world’s largest professional surfing competition along with skating and BMX competitions, live music and a festival village with all things surfing. When Saturday, July 20, 2013-Sunday, July 28, 2013 TUESDAY, JULY 23 Music American Idols Live Nokia Theatre 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles americanidol.com Now’s your chance to see this year’s finalists live with Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Curtis Finch Jr, Devin Velez, Janelle Arthur, Kree Harrison, Lazaro Arbos, and Paul Jolley. Plus, Aubrey Cleland joins the Tour as the 11th Idol finalist thanks to the AT&T American Idol® Live! Tour Fan Save. When Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Time 7:30 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $36.50

Los Angeles World Guitar Show Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale txshows.com/NewLAAug.htm Buy, sell, trade guitars, amps, banjos, sound equipment, new, used, old, rare items. Includes manufacturers, builders, dealers, buyers, authors, collectors, stars, appraisers, retail stores.

When Saturday, July 13, 2013-Sunday, July 14, 2013

THURSDAY, JULY 25

Times Saturday: 10-5, Sunday: 10-4

Sports Vin Scully Bobblehead Night Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com Get a free Vin Scully bobblehead when L.A. takes on Cincinnati. When Thursday, July 25, 2013 Time 7:10 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $10

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SATURDAY, JULY 27 Expos Downtown Burbank Car Classic downtownburbankcarclassic.com An exciting showcase for restored and pre-1974 sports cars, exotics and hot rods, the show will feature hundreds of vintage and renovated vehicles stretched along San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia Boulevard to Angeleno Avenue as well as on adjacent streets in Downtown Burbank. Included will be plenty of family entertainment, music and automotive-related vendor-booths. In tune with Downtown Burbank’s connection with the entertainment industry, vehicles with a “Hollywood” twist will be in the spotlight -- those appearing in film or television, or having a distinguished history of celebrity ownership. When Saturday, July 27, 2013 Times 3:00 p.m. Prices Free Drink Ultimate BeerFest L.A. Convention Center

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Concerts The Package Tour Honda Center 2695 East Katella Ave., Anaheim thepackage-tour.com The multi-platinum selling New Kids on the Block return with multi-platinum-selling artists 98 Degrees and Grammy Award-winning Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time. When Saturday, July 13, 2013 Time 7:30 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $29.50

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Exposition Park 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles streetfoodcinema.com After the food trucks are there at 5:30, live music starts at 6:30 followed by the double feature of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. When Saturday, July 13, 2013 Time Gates @ 5:30 PM Price $10

1201 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles ultimatebeerfest.com This celebration of craft beer is THE place to meet your local craft brewers, sample what they’ve got brewing and find out what they’re doing next. When Saturday, July 27, 2013 Times 1-4 p.m. & 7-10 p.m. Festivals Venice Beach Summer Fest fx3events.com Over 60 bands & performers, over 200 arts and crafts vendors, community organizations, music & entertainment and a Youth and Family Courtyard with rock climbing, as well as food and drinks. When Saturday, July 27, 2013-Sunday, July 28, 2013 Times 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Prices Free SUNDAY, JULY 28 Concerts Justin Timberlake and Jay Z Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena livenation.com/artists/92237/jay-z-and-justin-timberlake Together, they have more than 23 Grammy Awards, 67 million albums sold and two Emmys combined. When 7:00 p.m. Prices Tix start @ $39.50 Campus Circle - July 2013

NIGHTLIFE: BEACHES Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times/MCT

THE BATTLE OF THE BEACHES:

SANTA MONICA VS. HERMOSA BEACH Which one has the best nightlife? BY DASHEL PIERSON PLESA Some may argue that Hermosa Beach is the best because of its relaxed atmosphere.

Amidst the coastal communes of Los Angeles County, a raging debate concerning young debauch-seekers is heating up. Where is the best place to go out? Where are the best bars, bestlooking people and most satisfying vibes? After a long week of work or school, the vibrant youth hunt for festive havens to host their late-night romps and revelry. In order for the young recruits to maintain sanity during the arduous workweek, the vice of the weekend must be adequate sustenance to guide them through. So, where can this crucial dose of fun be administered? Two of the most prominent nighttime playgrounds on the Westside are Santa Monica and Hermosa Beach. Each locale provides a different ambiance. Preserve your mental health through workweek toils by unveiling which one is right for you. SANTA MONICA Pros Quality of Nightlife: In Santa Monica, the people, the bars and the overall experiences to be had are not humble. People go out here to see and be seen. That applies to the standard of garb people sport and the attitudes as well. It is a tad higher class than most areas. You’re not dressing for Hollywood’s hottest clubs or the dive bar down the street; it’s a happy medium in the middle. First Fridays: Now, First Fridays is primarily a Venice Beach event, but the crowds often seep north into Santa Monica. Every first Friday of the month, masses flock to Venice for food, art and booze. Many also herd towards Santa Monica for the exceptional bars during this time. Dancing: More so than most coastal watering holes, Santa Monica features numerous spots to get your groove on. Dance the night away with old friends, new friends, random strangers

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or whatever floats your boat. Cons $$$: The drinks are often not cheap, deals are scarce, and savings accounts are damned. If you don’t mind spending that cheddar, then this shouldn’t be a problem. Crowds: Many of the bars are fairly small. They often get packed to capacity on a weekend night, making it difficult to order a drink, let alone move. Claustrophobics be advised. Walking: The majority of the bars are spread out, so if you like to barhop, consider good shoes. The classy character beckons stilettos for women and dress shoes for men, but after a long night, a salty soak for those tender soles might be necessary. HERMOSA BEACH Pros Simplicity: Just like 2Pac says, in Hermosa, you “don’t gotta get all dressed up and be Hollywood.” In Hermosa, you don’t have to wear a three-piece suit or a flowing, floor-length dress. Nobody will mock you for wearing just a plain old tee or even cargo shorts, if that’s your style. Concentrated Bar Scene: Most of the bars are located within a mile, or probably even less, of each other. Pier Avenue is a thriving central location with a variety of places for social lubrication. While the bars are close together, the layout of most Hermosa Beach bars offers plenty of room for mingling, including outdoor patios. The walls won’t be caving in on you here.

$: Since the scene at Hermosa is a little less swanky than Santa Monica, you can find reasonably priced drinks. Average prices for average folk. Your eyes won’t boggle out of their sockets upon viewing your bar tab in Hermosa, at least not noticeably. Cons Crowd: With lower obligation for swagger, comes, well, lower levels of swagger. Hermosa can attract a less-desirable crowd than that of Santa Monica. A night out in Hermosa can be fueled with sloppy inebriation whereas Santa Monica might be tasteful tipsiness. Location: For most who work or study in the epicenters of Los Angeles, the South Bay can be a trek. It isn’t as centrally located as Santa Monica. And God forbid hopping on the 405. Standing and Drinking Atmosphere: Dancing isn’t as prevalent in Hermosa, but don’t be fooled, it is there. You can bust your moves in a few places, but most of the bars have a stagnant milieu of standing, mingling and heavy consumption. Weekend warriors rejoice! A remedy of your choosing can medicate the hearty troubles of a weeklong struggle. From Santa Monica to Hermosa Beach, there are suitable destinations for us all. Whether you’re attracted to high-class dance frenzies, or good ol’ cheap drinks and cheap fun, Los Angeles’ coastal region has an assortment of options. Nighttime on the Westside is like a choose-your-own-adventure but with dance floors and booze—now go fill in the blanks.

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LIFESTYLE: SUN SAFETY

ENJOY THE SUNSHINE BUT BE SMART BY HELENA OLIVIERO

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution MCT

It’s extremely important to remember to apply sufficient sunscreen while at the beach.

The message has been loud and clear: lather up with sunscreen before you hit the beach, the park or anywhere the sun shines. But many of us aren’t listening. Only a third of adults usually apply sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet rays and skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Less than half of Americans wear some type of protective clothing. Only a third of adults seek shade. And while survivors of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, are nine times more likely to develop a new cancer than people who have never had the disease, 27 percent of survivors never wear sunscreen — even when outside on a sunny day for more than an hour — according to a study recently presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting. “When I hear that, it makes me cringe: like fingers on a chalkboard,” said Ron Schwartz, a melanoma survivor who lives in Sandy Springs, Ga., and volunteers, spreading the word about the importance of wearing sunscreen and getting regular screenings for skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in his or her lifetime. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the two most common forms of skin cancer but are easily treated if detected early. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are associated with accumulated sun damage over many years. Melanoma is different. It is associated with brief, intense exposure. In fact, one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. Melanoma has a high survival rate if caught early and

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before it spreads to the lymph nodes. It accounts for only 4 percent of skin cancer cases but causes about 79 percent of skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Schwartz’s fight with melanoma goes back to the summer of 1999, when his sister, a physician, noticed a few “angrylooking” moles on her brother’s back during a beach outing. Schwartz’s doctor removed the moles and what appeared to be a cyst from Schwartz’s shoulder. The “cyst” was melanoma, and because the growth was beneath the skin, it was metastatic melanoma (which means it had spread). Dr. Louis Rapkin, an oncologist and melanoma specialist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, said adults in their 30s, 40s and older grew up at a time when sunscreen was not automatic. Getting people to change habits — whether it’s to exercise more or wear sunscreen — can be difficult, he said. At the same time, adults can deeply influence children’s habits by starting early. “Whatever you learn before 21, you will keep with you for the rest of your lives,” he said. Rapkin said the sunscreen is priority No. 1 for protecting ourselves from skin cancer, and he said we should wear sunscreen when outside for “prolonged periods of time.” For him, that means any time exceeding 30 minutes. He also recommends limiting exposure to the most intense rays between 10 a.m. and 2 or p.m. even 4 p.m., if possible. Eight summers ago, Chrissie Gallentine was a 19-yearold lifeguard in Florida when her mother set up a routine appointment with a dermatologist. During the appointment, the dermatologist identified four freckles she wanted to get tested as a precaution. Gallentine suggested the doctor test two more — one on her wrist and another on her thigh. Gallentine, who has fair skin, was not a sun worshipper and burned easily. Going to high school in Florida, she was often outside with her friends — and the sun often had a bright presence.

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The test results from the four freckles the doctor pinpointed came back normal. The two spots Gallentine suggested came back positive for melanoma. Caught very early, Gallentine underwent surgery to remove the freckles and some tissue around them. Her dermatologist continued to keep an eye on her freckles, measuring them and removing about 50 of them. The experience was traumatic, and for years, Gallentine was petrified of the sun. “Anytime I walked outside, I could feel the sun watching me. I wore long sleeves even in the summer, and it was like the mean kid in school watching you across the cafeteria,” said Gallentine, who lives in Atlanta and works in public relations for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Over time, Gallentine grew more relaxed. She tries to be smart about the sun but also enjoy it. “It just kind of happened,” Gallentine said about the melanoma. “I hope people take from my story that the sun is not something to take lightly. … And I also hope that people know healing is possible no matter what you come across, and that it is something you can heal from emotionally and physically.” Schwartz, now 44, is 14 years away from his initial diagnosis. On a recent afternoon, he talked about growing up in Toronto at a time children when lathered up with baby oil, ran outside and soaked up the sun. Today, he takes steps to ensure his daughter, 9-year-old Alex, takes a different approach to going outdoors. “We don’t want to scare her. We just want to educate her,” said Schwartz, who works as certified public accountant doing forensic investigations. “It’s the little things like encouraging her to wear hats, wearing sunscreen, and if we are going to be outside for long periods of time, we try to avoid the peak (sun) hours. If we go on a bike ride, we’ll try to before 10. It’s a more comfortable to be outside when it’s cooler anyway.” Campus Circle - July 2013

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TIRED OF THOSE LAZY SUNDAYS? GET READY TO HAVE THE BEST #SUNDAYFUNDAY EVER!

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LIFESTYLE: FEATURE

BY BREELYN WILLIAMS You’ve seen the hashtag below Instagram photos of your friends brunching or hiking each weekend, and you’ve seen celebrities you follow on Twitter use the hashtag to brag that they are at some cool museum or amusement park. So what is the madness that is #SundayFunday, anyway? Of course, our trusty friend Urban Dictionary has a thought on the matter: “By celebrating the “Sunday Funday” you can extend your weekend festivities just a little longer before hanging up your party pants.” “Sunday Funday” simply is a movement of people reclaiming the last day of their weekend as a time to do something extra, as opposed to the “lazy day” that it has been traditionally. Get ready to be schooled in several of the unique, adventurous, and in no way lazy activities Los Angeles has to offer that will make you the Sunday activity connoisseur of your social circle. Step aside Saturday, because Sunday just got a lot more amazing. Brunch Whether it’s after church or a rough Saturday night out, Sunday brunch is always a good decision. Bloody Marys and Mimosas were designed for days like these! - Tavern- a popular favorite among Yelp users, Tavern offers gourmet brunch selections for the more fancy brunch goers of Los Angeles. - The Four Seasons Hotel- this Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch spot is served buffet style with a twist. Ten stations await you

to place a custom order, along with two drink stations offering fresh juices and Bloody Marys. - Urth Café- With four Los Angeles locations, Urth Café makes a great healthy brunch spot on Sundays or any other day of the week. Pair your brunch craving with one of their gourmet coffee creations or their famous boba drinks. Museums Sunday is the perfect day to get cultured! Impress your friends and co-workers Monday morning by discussing current art and culture exhibits open in LA. All of these have operating hours on Sundays. -LACMA- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has even more programming and tours Sunday than on weekdays. All summer long there are events happening on Sundays such as topical discussions and concerts in addition to all the amazing art exhibits. Added bonus: the iconic light posts outside the museum are the PERFECT spot for a great Sunday Instgram photo. Don’t forget to hashtag #SundayFunday. - The Museum of Jurassic Technology- If the title doesn’t completely confuse you, the exhibits will! A mixture of off-beat inventions and art, this Culver City gem will become a good conversation starter and something you need to see at least once. - Getty Villa- You may have been to the famous Getty museum, but this Malibu offshoot is a great Sunday find. Located on the beach, the Getty Villa not only has a plethora of art and sculptures, but great outdoor exhibits and gardens to peruse in

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Don’t stay stuck in your dorm on Sundays. Make this day your new Saturday by having a “Sunday Funday!”

Nightlife Although Sunday nights are usually spent in despair about the impending Monday doom, the nighttime can be better spent in LA. Besides bars and restaurants, here are some more Sunday night ideas. -Comedy- Clubs like The Groundlings, The Comedy Union, Hollywood Improv and MI Westside all have Sunday night shows! There is no better way to get your mind off the Monday blues than to laugh uncontrollably. While you are there, you can sign up for various classes to find out if you also have a funny bone. - Drive-In movies- While you may already spend Sundays planted on the couch watching films, a drive-in is a simple and easy way to switch up your Sunday night a little. Most LA drivein theaters show movies every night, so there is no excuse to not watch a movie out under the stars instead of indoors. -Griffith Observatory- If you haven’t been to this LA landmark at night, you are really missing out. Open till 10pm on Sundays, the view from the observatory overlooking the Los Angeles horizon is breathtaking. - For people that are homebodies, try a Sunday night culinary experience. Invite friends over for you to cook for them or propose an Iron Chef challenge. By making the dinner preparations the entertainment, it’s not just another night spent at home.

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