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Friday, Dec. 10, 2004
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All cereal all the time The 80s make a comeback LATISHA JOHNSON STAFF WRITER LCJ722@CABRINI.EDU
ANGELINA WAGNER A&E EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI.EDU Ever wanted Pop Rocks or malted milk balls on top of your cereal? How about changing your milk to whatever color you want? Not a problem. Just go to Cereality, the cereal bar and cafe, that just opened last Wednesday on Walnut Street in Philadelphia. With pajama-clad servers, Cereality opened near the University of Pennsylvania unveiling 30 brand-name cold cereals, 36 toppings and other specialities. “50 percent of our sales are cold cereals. We just opened last Wednesday. We haven’t even been opened for a week,” Nelson Diaz, the general manager of Philadelphia’s Cereality, said. Their menu has an infinite amount of choices, including, smoothies (Slurrealities), baked goods (Cereality Bars and Cereality Bites) and parfaits. Also, on the menu is a combo called “Your Cereal. Your Way” where you can create your own cereal mix with two scoops of cereal, one topping of your choice and milk all for a great price. Not only are you creating an artistic concotion but your cereal comes in a bowl shaped like a Chinese takeout container.
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Pajama-clad employees serve various cereals to a busy morning crowd with a smile.
Another combination of cereal on the menu is called “The Devil Made Me Do It.” This sweet treat will satisfy any chocolate lover’s taste. The combo includes Coco Puffs, Lucky Charms, malt balls and chocolate milk crystals. Another combination satisfies the peanut butter lover and another is for those who are health conscious. The company started at Arizona State University last year by co-founders David Rothe and Rick Bacher. According to cnn.com, the company wants to open more than a dozen Cerealities next year on campuses, hospital lobbies, airports and office buildings. In the Philadelphia Cereality,
customers and “cerealogists” can watch cartoons on a flatscreen television, lounge on a couch or check e-mail with the free Wi-Fi access. Cereality is a healthy fast food alternative because according to the American Dietetic Association, cereal is full of fibers and plenty of vitamins and minerals. So, whether you’re watching your diet or just have a hankering sweet tooth, head down to 3631 Walnut Street to get some cereal any time or day of the week.
For more information check out www.cereality.com.
Ar tists sign to digital-only label ANGELINA WAGNER A&E EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI.EDU Bands that can’t afford the dollars for tour buses and CD production now have a new alternative to promote their music. The Shazam and seven other bands will be able to get the same treatment a major record label can provide, thanks to an experiment through Universal Music Group. The artists will be signed to this digital-only label and be able to make profits off of their CDs through services like iTunes, Rhapsody and MSN Music. Universal’s move is saying a lot for how the record companies out there are dealing with the Internet and illegal file sharing of music. After seeing CD sales lowering
since the past four years, labels have been looking for a way to boost their economy. Now for the first time they’re taking steps to look at digital sales in today’s marketplace. Most record stores are hurting because of this, but have turned to stocking their shelves with more DVDs and video games. Music industry executives are also saying that they can use the Internet to create a fan base and interest before an album is released. Universal Music Enterprises Digital is hoping to sign enough small acts and make a way to market these bands through a low-risk way without making a physical album. The shift to this digital world comes with the consequences of a shaky financial stronghold because fans can still go and
download songs for free. According to Nielsen Sound Scan data, fans buy singles over albums at a ratio of more than 25 to one, even when they’re paying for their music. Warner Music Group is also trying to develop a similar unit to Universal’s to sign artists with potential for later CD releases. The downside for artists though will be that there will be no advance pay or the covering of the cost to produce an album. If an artist’s sales reach to 5,000 songs then they will have the option of sending CDs to record stores. Universal will be paying these artists a 25 percent royalty on the price of downloads. Also artists will be able to retain ownership of master recordings but will license them to Universal for a limited time.
Happy Holidays from the Loquitur!
The ‘80s have become popculture’s most fascinating decade. Its style and essence is taking over main-stream fashion and entertainment; one that has not been tapped in more than a decade. This ‘80s swing has people of all ages dancing to the same drum. From friendship bracelets to fingerless gloves; its flair has had an unprecedented impact on society. Huge name-plated belts and golden-hooped earrings along with furry Kangol hats are signature trademarks of ‘80s fashion. Not to mention the re-emergence of off the shoulder tops, high-top sneakers, and leather and jean jackets. This return has begun not only with the style of the ‘80s from kilted mini-skirts to corduroy pants, but also with the art and essence of what ‘80s life entailed; the culture. “The ‘80s wasn’t just about clothes or music, the culture of the decade was strong; unlike any other decade it had a unique vibe,” Michael Akiko of Morehouse University said. Fashion is not the only aspect of pop culture being warped into this ‘80s swing. From designers to music producers, it seems everyone has something they loved about the ‘80s. Music is jumping in and indulging all that it can of this culture’s revenue. With remakes of ’80s hits and sampling of ‘80s beats, even the clubs have taken this re-mixed trend to the bank. This return has even gone as far as the come back of ‘80s bands and hip hop groups such as the Beastie Boys, who released their latest album earlier this year.
Wall-writing and graffiti are a huge part of ‘80s culture. With big radio boxes and break dancers spinning on tagged cardboard boxes, many will forever remember the culture vividly. “The culture of ‘80s was about being an individual, having your own perception of style and displaying that in the best way you could. Today, being an individual plays a great deal on society as a whole,” freshman Cameron French said. “Even the trends of today promote the individualism that the ’80s portrayed,” French said. Most of us remember Atari, the first video game. “Wow, the ’80s was great. We had all the best toys and games. I remember when Atari came out and playing Pac-man at the corner store,” Diamond Jones of Cabrini women’s track and field said. “Let’s not forget about those amazing transformers that we found so interesting to play with,” Jones said. TV shows like the Smurfs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were some favorites. Toy stores are being filled with ‘80s paraphernalia. From Bratz dolls with roller-skating, visor-wearing divas to Pac-man and pinball joysticks; this incredible decade is resurfacing in almost every way. ‘80s trivia games are also becoming not only very popular but available everywhere you go. Whether or not you’re a fan of the ‘80s, it doesn’t matter. This decade has made a notable comeback and its no telling when it will fall off. “One thing is for sure though, with a style so unique and a culture so wellrespected, this isn’t going to be the last time you see the ‘80s return,” French said.
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