Jayplay

life. and how to have one.

January 21, 2010

CAF WITH CHARACTER a taste of Louisiana in

downtown Lawrence

a family affair
how to deal with a friend request from mom or dad

warm up your wardrobe

working winter sensibility into new spring fashions

* Cover photo and table of contents photo by Tanner Grubbs

Jayplay
TABLE OF CONTENTS
January 21, 2010 // volume 8, issue 2

KANSAS IN HEAT 4 Sex, brought to you by the letter G HOW WE MET 5 Letterjacket love: The meeting of high- school sweethearts PHOTO ESSAY 8-9 Terrebonne: Lawrence couple cooks Cajun

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ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS Crash course: What to do when your computer croaks SPRING INTO STYLE Five spring pieces to warm up your wardrobe STAGE PRESENCE Run for cover: Sellout performs songs you know and love

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thursday, jan. 21st
THEOLOGY ON TAP Henrys on Eighth, 5:30 p.m., free, all ages POKER PUB Conroys Pub, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m., free, all ages THE JUNKYARD JAZZ BAND American Legion, 7 p.m., free, all ages THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Lawrence Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $14-$20, all ages NEON DANCE PARTY The Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $1-$5, 18+ LETTUCE INN The Jazzhaus, 9 p.m., $3, 21+ BOLTH/ JABBERJOSH The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ JOE COLLEGE JAMFEST: BENEFIT SHOW The Granada, 9 p.m., $10, all ages

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friday, jan. 22nd

MIDNIGHT MOVIE MADNESS PRESENTS ALIEN Liberty Hall, 11:30 p.m., $5, all ages SELLOUT The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $6, 21+ THE LEPERS The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ STIK FIGA/ D/WILL/ GREG ENEMY/ DJ MAX JUSTUS The Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $5-$7, 18+ HIDDEN PICTURES/ PET COMFORT/THE CAVES The Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ SONICA SUTRA The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages KU OPERA PRESENTS: THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER Murphy Hall, 7:30 p.m., $5-$10 FUNDRED/PROJECT PAYDIRT RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION WITH MEL CHIN Lawrence Arts Center, 7 p.m., free, all ages

saturday, jan. 23rd

POKER PUB Conroys Pub, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m., free, all ages THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Lawrence Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $14-$20, all ages LEFT ON NORTHWOOD/ VLIPER ROOM DANCE FLOOR/ DALERIA The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages UUVVWWZ/ THE DACTYLS/ BANDIT TEETH/ MUSCLE WORSHIP The Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., 18+ SHANKS AND SIDENER ROCK AND ROLL DJS The Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ RED KATE/ HEIDI PHILLIPS/ ANIMALS WITH ARMOUR The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ SELLOUT The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $6, 21+

sunday, jan. 24th

MLK BANQUET Kansas Union, 6 p.m., $20 POKER PUB The Pool Room, 7 p.m. & 10 p.m., free, 21+ NANA GRIZOL The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ SPENCER AND BRADEN/ HAWLEY SHOFFNER/ BARRIGAN The Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., $3, 21+

monday, jan. 25th

FACULTY RECITAL SERIES: JULIA BROXHOLM, SOPRANO Swarthout Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., free, all ages MENS BASKETBALL: KANSAS VS. MISSOURI Allen Fieldhouse, 8 p.m., all ages BREW AND VIEW MOVIE NIGHT The Jackpot Music Hall, 8 p.m., free, 18+

tuesday, jan. 26th

THE 940 DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS TRANSFORMATIONS Lawrence Arts Center, 7 p.m., $5, all ages SUA STUDENT LECTURE SERIES FEATURING BLAKE MYCOSKIE Lied Center, 7:30 p.m., free, all ages TUESDAY NITE SWING Kansas Union, 8 p.m., free, all ages YO LA TENGO The Granada, 9 p.m., $17-$19, all ages SCIENCE! ON TAP: KAW KINETICS: HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY IN LAWRENCE Free State Brewing Company, 7:30 p.m., free 16+

wednesday, jan. 27th

ENDWELL/GRIZZLY ADAMS/ EMBRACE THIS DAY The Jackpot Music Hall, 6 p.m., all ages POKER PUB The Pool Room, 7 p.m. & 10 p.m., free, 21+ VISITING ARTISTS SERIES: JON LEWIS, TRUMPET Swarthout Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., free, all ages BRANDON JENKINS/ THE DEEDLES The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages GET FOOLISH WITH SPENCE The Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ THE BEARS OF BLUE RIVER/ ANOTHER HOLIDAY The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+

venues //
The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St. The Jackpot Music Hall 943 Massachusetts St. The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. The Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. The Eighth St. Taproom 801 New Hampshire St. Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. The Granada 1020 Massachusetts St. The Pool Room 925 Iowa St. Wildes Chateau 24 2412 Iowa St. Duffys 2222 W. 6th St. Conroys Pub 3115 W. 6th St., Ste. D The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St.

editors note //
Long live local business. As two people who do not own cars, Kelci and I have a special appreciation for the pedestrian culture of small, centrally located shops that exists though it always seems threatened by incoming franchise in downtown Lawrence. From groceries to books to entertainment, were able to get almost everything we need and want within a few miles of campus and home. Lawrences walkability grants us an independence from automobiles thats a privilege not present in many American cities. Sure, it sucks sometimes (mainly on rainy days), but, given circumstances, we consider ourselves lucky to live where we do. But the appeal of downtown businesses isnt just the convenience. No, the real charm of restaurants such as Terrebonne, 805 Vermont St., and the myriad other local businesses in Lawrence is their character. Check out Tanners photo essay on Terrebonne, a little corner of Cajun flavor and personality, on page 8. Perhaps youll find a homey new hangout of your own among the shops, eateries and venues that populate downtown or at least an appreciation for the characters who make them great.

// ALEX GARRISON, EDITOR

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kansas in heat (print edition) // FINDING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE G-SPOT
Relationship researcher Mike Anderson tackles the sticky world of relationship advice, one weekly Jayplay column at a time
Lately there has been a lot of press and discussion about the potential absence of the much talked about, little understood G-spot. In our last episode of Kansas in Heat, my cohost, Michelle, and I attempted to dispel the rumors that women do not have G-spots. Allow me to take this opportunity to let you know the truth about the mythical G-spot and dispel any rumors that both sexes may have about it. The G-spot is named after Ernst Grfenberg, a German gynecologist who located and identified it. The G-spot is a sensitive erogenous area located two-thirds up the front wall of the vagina, though many women think it is located about two inches up on the front wall. It is basically an elevated bump that could vary in size between that of a dime or a quarter. But heres the catch: The G-spot is not some magical button that is guaranteed to cause an extreme orgasm for women every time its stimulated. Both the experience and the nature of the G-spot can be very different depending on the woman. Many women say they cant feel anything in this area. This may happen for several reasons. First, you may have difficulty experiencing G-spot stimulation because you need to be really aroused to feel it. Second, it is difficult for a lot of women to angle their finger in such a position to stimulate it. It also may be very small. I recommend getting a partner to stimulate and find your G-spot. For many women, constant pressure on the G-spot will feel better than the typical stroking or rubbing that takes place in masturbation. Many sexual experts and researchers agree that the G-spot exists and can be thought of as any other potentially erogenous zone, like behind your elbow or near your neck. I once got an e-mail from a listener claiming that by saying women have a G-spot that can cause orgasms I am putting undo pressure on women to climax for their partners. Not at all; I am just saying that the G-spot is real and is another potential erogenous zone on the human body. For some women the stimulation of the G-spot can create a very intense orgasm that sometimes can actually cause female ejaculation. For others, this may not be the case. My advice to women who would like to discover if the G-spot is an erogenous zone for them is to find a partner to help locate and stimulate it. Not all women are sensitive in this area, but for others it is a major turn on. For partners looking for something new or different in their sexual activity, G-spot stimulation could be your answer. Stimulation of the G-spot could happen with a longer finger that is curved upward at the end. The best position for intercourse to stimulate the G-spot is vaginal rear entry, or doggy style, because it then becomes easier for a penis or dildo to stimulate the front wall of the vagina. Men may also have a G-spot equivalent. The female G-spot is actually believed to be similar to the prostate gland in men. So, go do some exploring of your body and see what you find.

Mike Anderson, Dellwood, Minn., graduate student, is the host of Kansas in Heat, a talk show about sex and relationships that airs Thursdays at 7 p.m. on KJHK, 90.7fm and at kjhk.org. *THE OPINIONS OF THIS COLUMNIST DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF JAYPLAY. KANSAS IN HEAT IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP.

// MIKE ANDERSON
Do you have a question for Kansas in Heat? Send it in to kansasinheat@yahoo.com.

five questions // PAZ LENCHANTIN AND MAVIS MEYER

two people. five questions. see how they stack up. // LESLIE KINSMAN
PAZ LENCHANTIN
Paz Lenchantin was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Throughout her musical career, she has worked with the likes of Billy Corgan, Maynard James Keenan of Tool, Jenny Lewis and Queens of the Stone Age. Today, she is the bass player for The Entrance Band.

MAVIS MEYER
Mavis Meyer is a Lawrence senior majoring in philosophy and classics.

The nicest thing someone has done for me is given me a place to sleep when I really needed one. I cant own a pet being a musician. I would have to give my computer away if I had to. Pee.

WHATS THE NICEST THING SOMEONE HAS EVER DONE FOR YOU?

My friend actually crocheted me a penis pillow. She worked on it for a year. Its one of my favorite things ever given to me. For practicalitys sake Id have to give up my pet. If I ever want to graduate, Ill need my computer for school. I would probably go carousing booze, sex and drugs. No one would care because Id be a dude. I couldnt get away with that being a girl. My favorite band is Nine Inch Nails. I think Id be too nervous to meet them. I wouldnt want to break the illusion by meeting them though. You have idols and I wouldnt want to ruin it. Id have to pick The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails. I could listen to it for the rest of my life.

WOULD YOU RATHER GIVE UP YOUR COMPUTER OR YOUR PET?

WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR 24 HOURS IF YOU WOKE UP AS THE OPPOSITE SEX?

I would just ask them politely.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO HANG OUT BACKSTAGE WITH YOUR FAVORITE BAND?

Im trying to write that one currently.

WHAT ALBUM WOULD REPRESENT YOUR LIFE SOUNDTRACK?

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catch of the week // RYAN HALL

our weekly peek at a fish in the KU sea.
Favorite Lawrence hangout: The Sandbar. Favorite quote: In Church they say to forgive. Forgiveness is between them and God. Im here to arrange the meeting. Man On Fire Major turn off(s): Smoking, drama. Major turn on(s): Easy-going, likes sports. Notices first in a potential partner: Her chest. Attractive personality traits: Sarcastic, but in a funny way.
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how we met // VALERIE GUNN & BLAKE KASSELMAN

all great relationships had to start somewhere.
A romantic relationship was a long time coming for Valerie Gunn, Basehor senior, and Blake Kasselman, Bonner Springs senior. The two met when they both attended the Basehor High School versus Bonner Springs High School rivalry basketball game their junior year of high school. Kasselman told Gunn that he looked like her current boyfriend and that she should dump him to date Kasselman instead not the smoothest move, by any means. I not only was caught off guard, but I was completely turned off by his lame attempt at a pick up line, Gunn says. After four years and persistence on Kasselmans part, the two now KU students began casually hanging out. Two weeks before Gunn left for a semester abroad in Spain, she told Kasselman she was in love with him. They spent the next five months apart, but kept in constant communication through e-mail and video chat. The time apart put a strain on their young relationship, and upon her return to the United States, Kasselman and Gunn went through an adjustment period. I was adjusting to being back home and he was adjusting to having a serious girlfriend around, Gunn says. They started out as high-school rivals, but grew into friends and even made it through the stress of a long-distance relationship. Theres just something different about falling in love with your best friend, Gunn says.

hometown: Overland Park year: Senior major: Business interested in: Women Ideal date: Something out of the norm like rock climbing or bowling. Main hobbies: Snowboarding, working out, watching KU games.

Why Im a catch: I have a good sense of humor and Im a pretty chill guy.

// KATY SAUNDERS

Contributed photo Rivalry turned romance: Blake Kasselman (left), Bonner Springs senior and Valerie Gunn, Basehor senior, met at a high school basketball game while cheering for opposing teams.

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Facebook + family = DISASTER?

// LINDSAY CLEEK When Lisa Son, Wichita senior, logged onto her Facebook account last October, she never expected what was to come. On the familiar blue and white screen she noticed a new friend request. When she clicked on the link she was shocked to see who wanted to be her newest Facebook friend her dad. Lisas father, Thomas, joins a growing number of adults older than 50 who have signed up for Facebook. According to a March 2009 U.S. Census Bureau and www.bookofodds.com survey, the odds a person 55 or older has a Facebook or Myspace account are 1 in 4.17. Many members of this new generation of Facebook users have teenage or college-aged children like Lisa and her sister Lily, who is also a KU senior. This presents a unique challenge for parents, who must balance a Facebook friendship and a real life relationship with their children. Susan Smith Kuczmarski, author of The Sacred Flight of the Teenager: A Parents Guide to Stepping Back and Letting Go, says although a close relationship between parent and child is important, clear boundaries should be set on the relationship. The bottom line is that parents should never try to be their teens best friend, Kuczmarski says. Vickie Hull, Lawrence marriage and family therapist, agrees with Kuczmarski, saying that parents need to make it clear to their children that friend is a Facebook term and they are still their parents and not their friends. Hull recommends that before signing up for Facebook, parents have a discussion with their children to set guidelines about how they will use the account. Hull says this kind of open communication can help to avoid Facebookrelated conflict. Make some rules, like no embarrassing toddler photos or airing the familys business for all the world to see, Hull says. If the thought of being Facebook friends with your parents is enough to send you into a cold sweat, youre not alone. Lisa and Lily both admit that when they received their dads friend request they were immediately struck with a sense of panic. Lily deleted or untagged herself in any pictures she feared her conservative parents would disapprove of. Im pretty sure most parents wouldnt want to see their kids out partying and drinking when the whole purpose of college is to go to school, she says. Now the sisters have changed the privacy settings on their profiles so they control what their dad can see. Although startling at first, their dads presence on Facebook may end up benefiting the sisters in the long run. Lisa says it made her learn to not be so open on her profile. Wes Crenshaw, licensed psychologist at the Family Therapy Institute Midwest, thinks more young people should take Lisas advice. He says that people are kidding themselves if they think that anything they post on Facebook is actually

Mom

Hi sweetie! Cant wait to be your facebook friend LOL. :) I just wanted to make sure that youre eating all of your veggies, and remember to do your laundry!!! Hope youre having a great week. Ill call later this week to talk. Love you, pookie!
Photo illustration by Jerry Wang and Laura Fisk Parental control: It is important to set boundaries when it comes to posting family pictures or potentially embarrassing wall posts. Vickie Hull, Lawrence marriage and family therapist, says parents need to understand that being Facebook friends doesnt mean they can become their son or daughters best bud.

private. According to Crenshaw, Facebook users often dont realize that things they post on Facebook may come back to haunt them someday. Employers have a stack of resumes a mile high now and Facebook is a neat tool to skim off the applicants by the ton, Crenshaw says. If there are a lot of things on Facebook that you wouldnt want your mom to see, then its likely an employer is going to be unimpressed too. Your Facebook life doesnt have to be over if you receive a friend request from mom or dad. If you utilize the advanced privacy settings, theres no reason why you cant continue your Facebook life as usual. Lily says by changing some of your settings, you can be friends with your parents but still be yourself. You may even learn to like being Facebook friends with them. Lisa says her parents and relatives use Facebook to share pictures with each other, and she admits she enjoys posting things on her dads wall. Besides, you can always untag those naked baby pictures your Aunt Sally thought were too adorable for words. Jp

OH, CRAP. MY PARENTS JOINED FACEBOOK. Jeanne Leitenberg and Erika Brooks Adickman created www.myparentsjoinedfacebook. com in February 2009 after Leitenbergs father created a Facebook account. It was especially weird when my dad changed his relationship status to married. It was like, Well, I guess even though you and mom have been married for 26 years its not really official until its on Facebook, Leitenberg says. The site was created so that people like Leitenberg could have a place to cope with all the embarrassing things their relatives do on Facebook. After receiving thousands of submissions in the past year, the girls never cease to be entertained. JEANNE: Im a big fan of the submissions where parents overshare. One of our very early posts included a mother putting as her status update that she was hot and flushy. Im sure when Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook he never thought people would be discussing menopause on there. ERIKA: My personal favorites are the ones that point out a generation gap. A mom will be upset by something her son posts only to find out that its a movie or TV quote. Readers are invited to submit their relatives embarrassing wall posts, status updates and everything in between to myparentsjoinedfacebook@gmail.com.

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Twitter musings of the rich and/or famous.

celebritweets // KE$HA (keshasuxx)

Men I try to date suck ass * corrected
6:25AM Jan. 12th 6:25 AM Jan 12th

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GIRL:
Im not a jersey chaser Im a jersey catcher.

Men suck ass i need a parrot.

10:40 AM Jan 11th

GUY 1 : GUY 2 : GIRL :

She, like, has to feed cows and stuff and Im like, Come on, live like a real person please.

My friend sent me a text saying she was going to stalk me. Thats a scary text to wake up to.

And the fart was left unclaimed. Little did he know that I saw him commit the crime.
9:00 PM Jan 9th

i just got a teenage mutant ninja turtles snuggie. this is not a test. this is real life shit.
2:37 PM Jan 9th

GIRL :

Oh my god, Im out of the loop. What is he talking about on Twitter?

boner.

GIRL :

I cant help myself. I really love those 70-year-olds.

3:00 PM Jan 8th

GIRL :

I got my first sex-related injury!

Id like to challenge Susan Boyle to a televised glitter gun duel...

11:38 AM Jan 7th

// TAKEN FROM TWITTER.COM BY ANNA SOBERING

GUY :

My cats name is Baby Princess Face ... what?

GUY : GIRL :

He gave it up. He dominated. Who knew sports could be so dirty?

GIRL :

Twitter musings of the rich and/or famous.

celebritweets // LADY GAGA (ladygaga)

pretty genius, big huge man banging on the car window outside the arena, trying to sell me scalped tickets to my own show. yoouuu skalliwag
6:32 PM Jan 12th

GUY : GIRL : GUY :

My friend has a thing for girls named Morgan. Captain Morgan? No, just Morgan. Thats boring.

GUY :

Ive been meaning to pay my respects to Billy Mays.

GIRL:

Just spent the morning at kumas, judas priest burger and cheap beer, denim +leather, brought us all together.
3:11 PM Jan 9th

Its my job to role-play and he kept asking me to switch roles. It was an interesting experience.

GIRL : GUY :

I only have five minutes. What are you going to do with the other four?

time to drink a bottle of wine and sketch for the new tour. st.louis was brilliant. theres eyeliner on my knee, and blood on my elbow.shady
11:18 PM Jan 7th

thank you to all my fans for voting for me! we won 2 peoples choice awards little monsters!
11:17 PM Jan 7th

GIRL 1 : GIRL 2 :

I hope I get As on all three tests. Aids?

GIRL :

God! Why does everyone have a Twitter? I guess I need to get one.

On the 5th day of the new decade, Bad Romance became my fifth US #1 record! Little monsters free yourselves and celebrate! I love u baby
4:08 PM Jan 5th

GIRL 1 : GIRL 2 :

To my little monsters! May your only pains in 2010 be champagnes! I love u. New years resolution: to enjoy life/warhol electroblond xgagaloo
9:49 PM Jan 1st from TwitterBerry

You have to understand what Im saying. Like, how can you not understand what Im saying? I dont understand what youre saying.

GUY : GIRL :

Oh, sandwich where have you been all my life? Is that a pen in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Two shows, about 13 outfits, 15,000 little monsters, and sticky champagne, and I dont care if its miami Im still wearing leather
9:24 AM Dec 31st, 2009 from TwitterBerry

// ERIN DEKOSTER AND MARY HENDERSON

// TAKEN FROM TWITTER.COM BY MARY HENDERSON

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// WORDS AND PHOTOS BY TANNER GRUBBS Carl Latham was not born in Louisiana, nor has he ever lived in the southern state. Yet one might easily reach the conclusion that this amicable, bearded man lives ubiquitously. Hes a Lawrencian body fixed inside the tiny restaurant known as Terrebonne, 805 Vermont St., with a soul that inexorably flows through the veins of Louisianas Cajun country. West of the Atchafalaya Basin in southern Louisiana is where the real Cajun food can be found, Latham says, which sure enough is where he learned to cook. Id end up at the cookoffs, soaking up everything that theyd tell me and everything Id see, he says. Not knowing how a Cajun restaurant would fare in a city like Lawrence, starting the business more than two years ago was a bit of a gamble for Latham and his wife, Carol, who helps manage

TERREBONNE
Terrebonne. We thought it would be fun to have our own ma and pa type of place, but we just didnt know how much work it was going to be, Carol says. The couple hit a rough patch just two weeks after they opened the restaurant when Carol came down with a brain aneurysm, nearly taking her life as she spent nine days in intensive care in a Kansas City hospital. Carol was absent for two months, but Carl kept the business going after receiving help from friends and family. Through the ups and downs, the small restaurant has endured the seasons, and will always carry a touch of the interesting for the couple. Its brought us close in a lot of ways, and then some days we go home not talking, Carol says. Jp
A customer chows down on an andouille po-boy sandwich for lunch. Terrebonnes andouille sausage carries a bit more spice and Cajun flavoring than its more mild, French counterpart.

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Clockwise starting top left:

Jenna West helps prepare orders for hungry customers. West has helped the Lathams for more than two years. Carl enjoys a momentary lull in business by catching up on some news. His reading would be cut short, however, as a customer enters the restaurant. Closing time: Carol begins sweeping the floor as 3 p.m. nears. Terrebonne originally included dinner hours as well, but a lack of business led them to limit hours to lunch only. Carol places a batch of freshly-baked brownies for sale. Brownies are just one variety of desserts offered daily.

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dude. gross.

thats disgusting // SHARING DRINKS

jayplay says // CHECK OUT FRATMUSIC.COM

like simon says. but cooler.
Throwing a frat party is as simple as following the Three Bs rule. All you need is booze, babes and beats. The first two come in various forms of class, age and accessibility, and now the last is conveniently available in the form of Fratmusic. com, a music playlist web site dedicated to showing all the polo-wearing pledge brothers a grand ole time. Fratmusic.com wants you to party with the best, and avoid any occasional blunders with the usual iPod DJ-ing from a freshmans sound system. Current popular playlists satisfy any guys priorities on a given Friday night. Want to reel in a few underage and overdressed girls? Try the For the Ladies mix. Need some quality bonding with the dudes? Bro-ing Out has you covered. And just in case you like to keep it classy, Study Mix is filled of Tchaikovsky, Bach and Mozart to classically whisk those beat-blasting hangovers away. Fratmusic.com is also sure to satisfy plenty of different tastes for a great frat playlist. Theres techno for the guys that prefer bopping in darkened, black light rooms, country for the beer-guzzling folks, and a power hour playlist if you really want to get down to business. Not only can playlists be streamed, but they can also be uploaded and rated. The Phi Kappa Psi chapter at Purdue University currently sits atop the best-rated playlists with their eclectic collection of Miley Cyrus, Pitbull and Madonna. Fratmusic.com alleviates any anxiety about keeping the music fresh, leaving you to tend to the jungle juice and drinking games.

Last weekend when you took a drink from your friends cup you shared more than just a tasty beverage. Sharing cups transfers saliva between people, which could result in contracting flu or cold-like viruses and bacteria. Not to mention you could also get meningitis or mononucleosis. Barbara Schnitker, director of clinic services at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, says that contracting different diseases depends on whether or not youve been exposed to it. You may be receiving something youve never had. If someones gums are bleeding there is a chance you could contract Hepatitis B or C, Schnitker says. Sharing cups is discouraged. College kids are more vulnerable to different diseases because of close living quarters she says. Peoples immune systems react differently to a variety of viruses or bacteria, which is why you may be violently ill whereas your roommate may experience little-to-no symptoms. Bottom line dont share cups. Its disgusting.

// KELCI SHIPLEY

// MEGAN MORRISS

Photo illustration by Megan Morriss Spit-swap: Sharing drink cups can result in serious diseases such as meningitis or mononucleosis. Sharing saliva allows germs to be transferred and affects students who live in close proximity.

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jayplay says // GET A TWITTER ACCOUNT

like simon says. but cooler.
Go on, follow me. We here at Jayplay like to think were grounded enough to not become the kind of social media snobs who pass final judgement on peoples interconnectivity. In fact, we urge you to disconnect from the book from time to time to chill out here in the real world. But we think the future of social networking lies in Twitter. Twitter is a useful and important tool that connects friends, but can also connect you with your favorite celebrities, news outlets, scientists, bloggers, causes, companies, et cetera, in a way no other social networking site allows you to. Twitter, with its 140-character post limit, may seem overly simple or silly, but, when used well, opens up a pool of important, interesting and entertaining information for its users. Other than my personal friends, some of my favorite tweeters include several of my beloved English comedians (Stephen Fry, Graham

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in the life of ... // A CANDLEMAKER

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Bob Werd likes to see his creativity go down invest in your passions, he says. Committing to in flames. what you enjoy can bring a life of fulfillment. Werd, a candle maker and the proprietor // BEN SULLIVAN of Waxman Candles, 609 Massachusetts St., has been making candles for 40 years. He says that what started out as an interesting hobby eventually turned into a business and ultimately, a lifestyle. Werd says he spends an average of six days a week in the shop, tending to all the aspects of his business. A portion of the day is spent doing paperwork and a portion is spent managing the 40,000 pounds of wax and the plethora of other materials used to craft the candles that he keeps on hand. The rest of the day is spent working on the candles. Werd heats and prepares each kind of wax, pours and tends to candles as well as carves and styles each design. Werd serves as an excellent Photo by Ben Sullivan example of an interest turned Pouring to perfection: Bob Werd, candle maker at Waxman Candles, livelihood. Dont be afraid to carefully crafts candles. Werd has made candles for 40 years.

get some culture // BROADWAY AT THE LIED

its not all about fast food and beer pong

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A taste of Broadway is heading to Lawrence with the Lied Center hosting The Drowsy Chaperone, a raving romp of a musical that won five Tony Awards in 2006. The show is currently on tour throughout North America. The show is set in the living room of the Man in Chair, who decides to cure his blues by throwing on his favorite record, a flashy musical from the 20s called The Drowsy Chaperone. As the record spins around, the set and cast flood the small living room of the man as the world of the show is brought to life around him via a phonograph.

What follows is the story of a love-struck starlet trying to leave show business to get married and her producer, who is being muscled by two mobsters disguised as pastry chefs, doing everything he can to destroy their relationship to save himself from excruciating physical pain. Madness ensues, tricks are pulled and deception reigns supreme. The musical is set to hit Lawrence at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Tickets are available through the Lied Center box office and are $18 for students.

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essential life skills // RECOVERING FROM A PC

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Your computer breaks down. You scream with all that you have and lose strands of hair with every strenuous stroke across the top of your head. You collapse and wonder, Well, what do I do now? There are many things that can cause your computer to crash. Mat Wehner, sales manager for UNI Computers, 1403 W. 23rd St., says that many computer help services run diagnostics for more than 20 possible causes of a crash. Windows offers you a couple of options to try on your PC to help restore your system. Begin by restarting your computer. As soon as your computer goes from power off to power on, start tapping the F8 key about once every second. It is natural for your computer to beep at you during this process, so dont worry if it does. Once a black screen with some text comes up, choose Repair Your Computer. Click Next when it asks you to select a keyboard input method, keeping it on U.S. It will then ask you for a username and password. Fill this out with the administrative username and password, or the main one that you use to log in to Windows. You will then have a couple of options. Choose Startup Repair if your computer will not start. Choose Re-image your computer if you have created a backup of your computer and you want to restore it to that. Choose System Restore if you want to set your computer back to a previous

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configuration. If you are uncomfortable performing these actions or they do not fix your problem, there are several resources available. The Burge Union and Kansas Union tech shops are able to help repair your computer, as well as several computer service businesses in Lawrence including UNI Computers and Best Buy, 2020 W. 31st St. Computers can be frustrating and cause problems for everyone. But once you run into a problem though it may feel like it its hardly the end of the world.

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heres still snow on the ground, and its unthinkable to go outside without your coat and gloves, but skirts are showing up in stores and swimsuit season looms ahead like the mountain of clothes it takes to keep you warm in the cold. Buying spring and summer clothes is one of the only bright spots in this icy season, and even though its not always practical, there are some pieces that you shouldnt wait to buy. Mixing those summer pieces into your winter wardrobe is easier than it may seem. Marilyn Haines, Salina junior, hasnt started her spring shopping yet, but she has certainly started thinking about warmer weather. Haines says shed like to give her wardrobe a muchneeded injection of color this spring. I always get excited about floral prints when the weather starts to warm, mostly in the shape of mini-dresses, she says. Bauhaus, 11 W. 9th St., is preparing for the new season. Owner Natasha Kastl decides what pieces the store will sell each season. Crocheted clothes was one of the most popular trends at Market, Kastl says. Market is the event where designers present their pieces for stores to decide what to carry. BCBG, Ella Moss and Free People were some of the brands who carried crocheted pieces. Before things get too heated, Alyssa Thiel, Lawrence junior, says shell use layering to work spring items into her wardrobe. She plans on wearing fall blazers over her new spring tops and dresses. Aimee Lippencott, eastern fashion manager for Nordstrom, says that not only are blazers a good way to make the transition from seasons, but that the boyfriend blazer look will still be popular this spring in softer fabrics than the structured fall version. Haines is also on the blazer bandwagon, especially over a floral dress. I like to put delicate spring items with harderedged things, she says. Theres a consensus among all four women that tights and leggings are the best way to make a winter/spring hybrid outfit cohesive. Leggings and tights automatically make anything wintery, Thiel says. Kastl and Lippencott both agree that tights work under shorter hemlines for spring and using colored tights is an easy way to bring interesting hues into an outfit. Thiel uses her unhealthy obsession with boots to her advantage as the weather begins to

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A guide to working spring fashions into your winter wardrobe as the snow melts and stores change their collections
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This little yellow summer dress is too sweet for the slush of January, but it cant stay hanging up in your closet unworn for much longer. A leather jacket, $372 from Sanctuary Clothing, available at Bauhaus, takes the dress from saccharine to suitable.

Mix and match winter and spring pieces for a fresh look.
slowly warm up. She says boots can be worn with almost anything and theyre practical in the snow. Both Thiel and Haines use outerwear to keep their winter outfits from going too drab. Haines prefers vintage coats in fun colors and styles. Chubby faux furs, bracelet-length sleeves and swing coats also make her list for fun outerwear.

Thiel uses different jackets and coats to change up an outfit. When you need to shed that jacket or coat, Kastl advises reaching for the lightweight scarf youve already got in your closet. She says that it has become just as important an accessory as the bracelet or necklace. Women use them to finish their outfit now, not just for warmth, she says. Stacked bangles are on Kastl and Lippencotts radar. Not just the run-of-the-mill gold bangle, but raffia, plastic and silver bracelets are becoming popular. Lippencott says that you can mix these materials for a more eclectic look. If you find yourself buying a bright summer dress or perfect skirt to show off your tanned legs while the thermometer still sits well below 40 degrees, youre not alone. If I see something I like, Ill probably buy it, even if its a pair of flats or a summer dress and its snowy out, Thiel says. Im not the most practical shopper. Practicality be damned. Spring is just around the corner. Jp

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You cant say no to that tropical blue T-shirt, and a layered crochet top helps you stay warm on your walk between classes. Crocheted top by Free People, $108; T-shirt by Splendid, $49; both available at Bauhaus.

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five spring trends

according to Aimee Lippencott, eastern fashion manager for Nordstrom

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SHORT SKIRTS. Think a soft silhouette rather than the body-tight skirt, part of falls 90s redux.

YELLOW, IN ANY FORM. A bright yellow piece can be mixed in to give a drab outfit a pop of color.

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A HARDWARE HANDBAG. Instead of studded bags seen in the fall, look for more functional hardware like zippers. Bag, $75; top by Ella Moss, $95; both available at Bauhaus. THE BOYFRIEND JACKET. Buy one in the womens section or go rogue and swipe an authentic piece from a boys closet. Blazer by La Rok, $297; dress by 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, $138; boots by Jessica Simpson, $137; all available at Bauhaus.

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THE CAGED SHOE. Hold on to falls gladiator shoe and look out for the new shoe for spring.

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stage presence // SELLOUT

local musicians. feel free to swoon.
Whether theyre singing 70s disco, 80s pop or classic rock, Sellouts cheesy, party-ready renditions of hits have it covered. In 2001, the concept for the band emerged when members Nick Kounas and Steve Ozark were fishing on a boat. Ozark says Sellout is lucky because sometimes cover songs can be more popular than original music. Rather than struggling to book gigs and play empty venues, Ozark suggested to Kounas that they perform songs people already know and love. Their song list includes popular hits from a wide range of eras, from Justin Timberlakes Sexyback to Kiss Rock and Roll All Night. Ozark says they decided to sellout completely and perform the most over-the-top smash hits thus, the name and concept. Members say Sellouts history is interesting because they have performed with nine different singers and seven drummers, four horn players, five guitarists and two keyboardists. Ozark says this change in the line-up is more of a natural progression and they dont want to put pressure on the band. Kounas says people will respond to a song they love, no matter who is on stage performing it. Each member gets to bring out his or her inner rock star by adopting an on-stage persona. Ozark is known as Kiss star Gene Simmons. Other alter egos include Marilyn Monroe, Rick James and Wonder Woman. Ozark says Sellout has gained a loyal fanbase in the Lawrence area. He says its like a big homecoming for them every time they play in front of a Lawrence crowd. Sellout will be playing at 10 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday at the Jazzhaus, 926 Massachusetts St.

out & about //

random people. random answers.

What is your favorite Lawrence restaurant?

Stephen Woodenring
Lisle, Ill., senior

Rudys Pizza Its my favorite spot, largely because Ive been going since my freshman year.

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Ayo Amadi
Parsons junior

Zen Zero I had never had Thai food before I want there and it turns out its really good. I like the calamari.

Jacob Moffit
Wichita junior
Contributed photo Mock rockers: Sellout members starting clockwise from the top: Steve Ozark, Nick Kounas, Jenny Leanne Smith, Dash Williamson, Danny Loental, Nate Holt and Stephanie Anne Kacsir.

Burrito King Its cheap, its good and Ive been going there since I was 15 or 16. Its a Lawrencian tradition.

Laura Weaver
Shawnee freshman

Im a big believer in Wheatfields. I go every week for breakfast after my radio show.

Ben Goodrich
Dallas freshman

Cant go wrong with Chipotle.

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movie review // THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR

Hollywood hits, indie flicks and everything in between.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a movie that doesnt defy comprehension so much as invites it. Its a bright, fanciful whirligig of a movie that harkens back to director Terry Gilliams conceptual glory days, with films such as Time Bandits, Brazil and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Gilliams latest foray into the fantastical introduces audiences to Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer), who runs a traveling show in which audiences can enter into his mind and achieve either salvation or damnation based on the choices they make there. Parnassus is a troubled soul himself. Many years ago, he made a deal with the devil (Tom Waits) to achieve immortality. Now the devil wants to collect his due: Parnassus daughter, Valentina (Lily Cole). Along for the ride is a new, shady addition to the group: the mysterious Tony Shepherd (the late Heath Ledger), who may or may not be the key to saving Valentina from the underworld.

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The way Gilliam handled Ledgers death is quite interesting, and serves to give the film another interesting layer. Every time Tony enters Parnassus mind, his appearance is different. Hes played, at various points, by Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell. Its a movie that gives Tonys already curious character even more intriguing facets. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is the kind of film that perhaps takes two viewings in order to take everything in. As with most of Gilliams other movies, its visually amazing, chock-full of immaculate costumes and sets designed to the last detail. Its full of messages, too good versus evil, selflessness versus greed and personal gain versus integrity. Its a lot for one movie to handle, and perhaps because of this, Parnassus trips over its own feet a couple of times, but its still an admirable feat to attempt.

VARIOUS CASUAL VICTIM KJHKs weekly guide to sonic consumption. PILE: AUSTIN 2010 (MATADOR) Casual Victim Pile, Matadors latest
compilation of Austin, Texas, bands, is, rather cleverly, an anagram of Live Music Capital. Although I have never personally witnessed a live show in Austin, I do know they have an extended history of great music. This compilation only reinforces that theyve still got it. Im delighted to kick off the new year with music as good as this, and theres something for everyone pop, psychedelic, punk and new wave. I thought compilations of unknowns from a specific region were only reserved for 30 to 40-year-old soul, punk, garage and psychedelic artists, but this is not so. Matador provides us with some of the best up-andcoming underground acts from the heart of the Lone Star state.

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STEDDY P. STYLE LIKE MIND

might also recognize vocal samples dropped in from the Scratch documentary, nodding to that late 1990s to early 2000s era. As far as regional hip hop goes, Style Like Mind is quite a speaker-worthy disc that certainly pulls its weight in Midwest hip hop.

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Kansas City emcee Steddy P. didnt drag his feet releasing a second album on the heels of Dear Columbia ... PS, his first album and an homage to his Missouri stomping grounds. Locally, he may be remembered for his solid opening performance at the Talib Kweli show at The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., awhile back and for various other appearances in Lawrence hip hop shows. Somewhere between all the live performances, Steddy P. kept up with production, banging out Style Like Mind in a hash of daily-life rhymes and classic hip hop bravado. In the beats department, there is plenty of funky urban-laced hip hop production, while a few tracks are interestingly jazz-oriented. The album takes an interesting approach in representing classic hip hop without sounding dated. In addition to the scratches by DJ MAHF, the album doesnt go without some good old battle record rap quotes. Hip hop followers

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