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Orange Grove gets summer makeover Monica Duester

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he landmark orange grove located at the southeast corner of campus is in the final stage of an 18-month renovation that included relocating the nearby observatory and pond to the grove. a lighted walkway that would connect the Imagine the arts Center with the D3 parking lot has also been implemented. the renovation allowed tom Brown, executive director of Physical Plant Management to assign staff to maintain the orange grove and it amenities. PPM needed to justify a higher need for care and upgrade to receive funding for upkeep and maintenance, Brown said. “the problem is that PPM has maintained the Orange Grove at a lower priority to other things on campus,” Brown said. “I don’t want to be the bad guy, but our resources go into the primary needs of the institution, and the grove just has not been one of those needs.” Michael Whitener, PPM’s project manager, was given the responsibility of relocating and redesigning the pond

to recreate the wetlands that once covered the San fernando Valley. “I’m proud of how the pond turned out,” Whitener said. “It has been a long project but a meaningful one.” Whitener and his team of workers equipped the pond to be wheelchair accessible with 12-foot-wide walkways. the pond is 18-inches deep, so it does not have to be enclosed by a fence. twenty-seven turtles have made it their home. the Orange Grove, originally planted in 1929, is comprised of mostly Valencia variety. When the campus was built in 1956, it inherited the Orange Grove and the responsibility of its upkeep. In 1972, the associated Students deemed the Orange Grove a historic site, and the school has the sole responsibility of maintaining and funding the grove. Robert Gohstand, retired geography professor and former chair of the Historic Orange Grove Committee of the faculty Senate, said he is glad to see the grove is once again receiving the much-needed attention See orange grove, page 6

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tudents were not allowed to vote as to whether they could afford a new campus fee, which was approved by CSUN President Jolene Koester in-between the spring and summer semesters when they were on break. the “Campus Quality fee” will increase tuition by $100 in total within the course of the next three years. there was not vote because students do not typically turn out to do so, said Vice President for Student affairs terry Piper. Instead, Koester utilized a method called “alternative consultation.” Koester considered feedback from two open forums for the general student body, one open forum for faculty and staff, and input from other campus groups before she decided. In addition, students were con-

sulted during March through a Web-based random survey. Only 15 percent of the students invited to participate in the Webbased survey responded. feedback also came from the Student Union Board of Directors and presidents from student organizations before the decision was made to institute the news campus fee. “the alternative consultation process allowed students to have input,” Piper said. “If they didn’t participate, then they gave up their rights to influence the decision,” Piper said. tuition for the 2008 and 2009 fiscal years will increase by $25. the fee will be reduced to $15 per semester in 2009 and 2010, and it will be reduced again to $10 per semester in 2010 and 2011. Students who pay the new campus fee will no longer have to pay See campus fee, page 6

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Thomas Katenay, maintenance worker for physical plant management (ppm), waters a newly planted orange tree.

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tudents do not know what to make of the CSU Board of trustees decision to increase tuition fees beginning during the fall 2008 semester. the decision marks the sixth tuition increase since 2001. “I’m pissed off,” said Homan Jalalian, a 27-year-old CSUN junior majoring in business administration. “I don’t want to pay more money. Nobody does, especially not when you don’t know what it is used for,” Jalalian said. “It’s probably for construction, but they don’t want to say that so they cover it up.” the 10 percent increase in tuition has students concerned about their economic futures and how they will be able to pay tuition if financial aid does not suffice. “I wouldn’t say the fees are outrageous, but it’s getting there,” said travis Cantero, a CSUN junior. “I’m probably going to have to take out loans to pay for school. It’s frustrating when you See tuition, page 6

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course-specific fees for labs and materials. Their dollars will be spent on course materials, technology, athletics, personal and career counseling. About 70 percent of undergraduate students enroll in at least one course that requires a lab or material fee for which they used to pay more than $25 per semester. Revenue generated from the new campus fee will also help pay for instructionally related activities,

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save money aside and it’s not enough.” The wallets of working students are suffering because of the increasing cost of gas and living expenses. Many students are being forced to ask friends and family for financial help. “It affects people like me because I don’t have my family to pay for everything,” said Juuma Randall, a liberal studies major. “I know they

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it deserves. “I assume they are cleaning up the Orange Grove because they need to make a nice pathway for visitors walking from the new parking lot to the new visual arts center,” Gohstand

which include music performance groups, engineering projects, the Daily Sundial newspaper and various cinema projects. Faculty senators supported approval of the new campus fee because the Instructionally Related Activities fee has not increased for about 30 years, “resulting in acceptance of less than one half of the student project proposals,” one of their past resolutions shows. Approximately 14 percent of the new fee revenue will be utilized to keep up with the latest technology advancements in the classrooms and

library. Students will have more access to Web-based services, which will allow them to utilize more digital

resources. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Harry Hellenbrand said, “The more

new campus fee will pay for athletics scholarships. Another 14 percent of the new campus fee revenue will be used

to support “campus spirit athletics,” which is intended to boost student attendance at sports events. Stephanie Haibloom, president of the Blues Project, was against the increase but says she was not aware of any forums or methods to receive student input. “I received a very vague e-mail asking for my opinion on a fee increase in 2009,” Haibloom said. “It didn’t say what it was for. There was no detail. From what I can see, most of the increase is going to the athletics program.” Results of the Web-based

would be there if I needed it, but I don’t want to have to ask them.” Full-time students who receive little or no financial aid and commute to campus are facing the toughest financial burdens. “I’m pissed and already broke and have no money so this doesn’t help,” said Amy Aviv, an educational leadership graduate student. “I’m a teacher so this really makes me mad.” Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president for

academic affairs for CSUN, said there does not seem to be any other way to obtain money for the campus. “It’s understandable that people don’t want to pay more money,” Hellenbrand said. “But on the other hand, if they (students) want to have classes available, we need more money for it.” Hellenbrand also said the campus have received several complaints about the lack of available classes in the last couple of years. “The student loan has

gone up, and we’re trying to make classes more available,” Hellenbrand said. “It’s a busy campus. We have to schedule around the clock.” “It was a huge problem four years ago, and we chased that away,” Hellenbrand said. “We don’t want that to return again.” In response to students’ concerns about their ability to pay for the increased tuition, Teresa Ruiz, public affairs communications specialist for the CSU Chancellor’s

Office, said via e-mail that the university understands the increase is not easy for many students. “The difference between a high school graduate and a college graduate in lifetime earnings is more than two million dollars,” Ruiz’ e-mail message shows. “Their education is an investment that can never be taken away from them,” Ruiz’ e-mail message shows. “In the end, it will be worth it in every way because their investment in education will

said. “But we have to take what we can get.” Gohstand has battled to maintain the Orange Grove for more than 20 years. When he came to CSUN in the late 1960s, Gohstand said there were a lot of orange groves in the Valley. Throughout the years, the

orange groves were destroyed for land development. CSUN is home to one of the last standing orange groves in the Valley, and the school must maintain it, Gohstand says. Gohstand says his concern is that once the renovation is complete, the campus will once again forget

about the grove. No money is being put aside for the maintenance and upkeep of the grove. It is also not clear how it will be maintained after the renovation is complete because there is nothing in writing that states how it will be funded, Gohstand said.

Gohstand suggests placing a secure box along the walkway in which people can deposit money to support the grove. Mia Wibow, 25, a senior biochemistry major, said, “Its nice to be in nature instead of being cooped up in a cement block.” Wibow comes to the Orange Grove when taking a break

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be paid back many, many times over.” Lisa Hauck, who majors in biology, said, “If it improves the quality of the campus, then I’m for it. It doesn’t do much damage, $100 over 3 years is fine if it makes a significant difference.” Michael Goluza, who majors in financial services, said, “I’m for it. Why not, if it’s a small increase and its good? It’s a small increase, as long as they don’t start to abuse that power year after year.” from the lab, which is almost everyday during the summer. “It’s nice to have a garden to go to and see the squirrels and turtles,” Wibow said. Hilda Loomis, a campus custodian for seven years who takes her breaks in the Orange Grove, said, “The people did an amazing job.”

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survey revealed that 76.8 percent of the 992 respondents said they were not interested in attending sports events. Shannon Novikoff, the student assistant for the Blues Project, said that $25 fee increase will not adequately support services that the majority of students need. “The fee is supposed to support student services, but how far can they stretch $25 from each student? Programs that are affordable and needed are being cut,” said Novikoff. “Campus Quality Fee is a nice name but it is still just another fee.”

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Dormitory construction under way for Fall ’09 Dessiraee Eleby

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emand for housing for college students is on the rise. CSUN housing aims to ease the demand by adding 396 more bed spaces for Fall 2009 semester students. Two new dormitories and a recreation center will be built behind Lindley Avenue and north of the Track and Field, said Tim Trevan, director of housing. “The $31.2 million construction project is on time and on budget at this point,” Trevan said. Funding for the construction of the three buildings comes from a state bond and housing cash reserves. Construction for the new dorms, building 16 and 17, are in the fifth of the eight stages, said Michael Runza, the project manager. The rectangularshaped building 16 and the Lshape building 17 will be four stories high. Three levels of the dorms are complete. The framing of the recreation center will start in June. Complete framing of the three buildings is scheduled to be finished by the middle of August. Runza’s goal is to complete the framing by the end of July or the beginning of August. “If there was not any problems, I wouldn’t have a job,” said Runza, who manages 30 to 40 companies for the construction site. Other than normal construction problems, everything has been pretty good, Runza said. “Students have respected the construction site, and housing and the university has been very accommodating,” Runza said.

The interior walls, exterior walls, and the electric, heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) will be the last three stages of the construction before the contract ends in April 2009, Runza said. Housing staffers will later equip each of the buildings with furniture. The first stage of demolition started in December when housing fenced off the pool, basketball, volleyball courts and a portion of a parking lot near buildings 3, 4 and 5. The construction workers leveled the surface of the parking lot, the basketball and volleyball courts, Runza said. Trevan said parking is not an issue. The parking structure near lot G9 has two floors of parking that are not being used on the busiest day. There is also additional parking behind building 14 and across Lassen Street in lot F10. For the upcoming academic years, the price of the dorms will increase by 5 percent, Trevan said. The most expensive dorms will be the apartment-style with a kitchen that cost $5,684 for the 2008-09 academic year. The new dorms will be less expensive, but the apartment-style without a kitchen will be the least expensive, Trevan said. The dorms will be built in four clusters for 32 students, Trevan said. There will be semi-private bathrooms and no kitchens. Students will have to purchase a meal plan. New dormitories are being built differently from the apartment-style dormitories, Trevan said. The dorms will be better suited for first-year students because there is more community involvement.

“I think its cool, but it doesn’t really affect me,” said Danielle Robinson, a sophomore psychology major at CSUN. Robinson said she does not agree with the dormitory style because the apartment-style dorms are “cooler.” Housing officials may find there is not a demand for new dorm style. If this occurs, the campus will revert to the old apartment-style, Trevan said about the future dorm buildings. Adrianna Robinson, a freshman, deaf studies major did not meet the April 10 deadline to apply for housing because she was considering her college options. “I was unsure of what college I wanted to go to,” said Robinson, who later decided on CSUN because of its deaf studies program. Robinson was number 290 on the waitlist for housing during the 2007-08 academic year. She spent almost two months at CSUN without a dorm. “The hardest part of not having my own dorm was being in someone else’s dorm and being silenced,” Robinson said. “I had to play by their rules.” If not, Robinson would have had to commute from Compton. “I would have to get up early and waste more of my parents’ gas because I don’t have a license,” Robinson said. As of May 27, the waitlist for housing is 555 students for the fall 2008 semester, Trevan said. Most of the 400-plus students on the waitlist during the 2007-08 academic year were first-time freshmen. “Most of the returnee remember the date and get it taken care of. There might be 50 stragglers who don’t remem-

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The new dormitories will be smaller in size and have a restroom for the entire floor. This design is meant to make the dormitory environment “friendlier” by creating interaction between all residents.

ber the date,” Trevan said. Maria Baltazar, a senior psychology major, was a returnee who missed the first payment, so her name was included on the waitlist. Baltazar commuted 35 miles from Pasadena to CSUN everyday. “The commute was too much

gas, and I was a taxi service to my siblings,” said Baltazar, who lived at home for the beginning of the semester. “I was so pissed,” said Baltazar, who was offered a bed space during late October. “My friend had an empty bed space for six weeks and hous-

ing said there was no space available.” Travan said, “There isn’t a huge demand from returnees. Most of the demand is freshmen that want to live on campus. As more housing becomes available, more returnees may increase.”

Voters to decide fate of rent control on Tuesday

Coloring inside the lines

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Marie Tahanian from the Career Center promotes the “Recent Graduate and Alumni Fair” in front of the Oviatt Library on May 28.

alifornia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to restrict the government’s ability to seize private property and whether to abolish rent control when they vote on propositions 98 and 99. Though Proposition 98 attempts to limit the reasons by which the state government can take someone’s land, it also eliminates rent control, which is not mentioned in TV commercials. For this reason, more than 300 individuals and groups, including local, city and state officials, as well as organizations, associations and newspapers are supporting Proposition 99, which imposes limits on land seizure, also known as eminent domain, but only for owner-occupied land, not commercial land. Assemblyman Lloyd Levi-

ne (D-Van Nuys) said, “Proposition 98 is terrible and I don’t want to see it become law.” “I know what it’s like to be a renter, and I understand the importance the protection of rent control provides,” Levine said. “It helps people on fixed incomes like senior citizens or students who don’t have a lot of money.” Levine says he supports Proposition 99 because of the way in which it is written. As long as it garners more votes than Proposition 98, the measure cannot be passed into law. Rep. Brad Sherman (DSherman Oaks) said Proposition 98 is “a sneaky, underhanded attempt to abolish rent control in the State of California.” Sherman more or less agrees with Levine in that See Prop 98, page 3

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Retired professor continues charity hike through Valley SUSaNNAH REYNOLDS

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Geology professor and friends hike near the unpaved portion of Mulholland Drive on May 26.

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Continued from page 2 supporting Proposition 99 is another way to vote against Proposition 98. Students expressed similar concerns about the dueling propositions. “People should vote no on Proposition 98. It would put a lot of people with low earnings out of a home, and

that’s not good for the city,” said Thanos Karasikis, 25, a sociology major. Karasikis says some of his friends at CSUN live in rentcontrolled apartments, and he is concerned for them. Kristen Berry, 22, a child development major, says she is looking for a rent-controlled apartment in Santa Monica and wouldn’t be able to afford living there any

other way. Andrea Lobos, 22, a business major, says every city should ensure affordable housing is available. “It’s only fair. People want fast food restaurants in their neighborhoods, so they need to have housing available for the workers who are in service jobs,” Lobos said. “Now that housing is so expensive, we need to give

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und raising has begun for the Gene and Sue Fritsche Scholarship Fund with the start of GeoTrek III, a 134.8-mile hike around the five San Fernando Valley mountain ranges. Retired CSUN Geology Emeritus Professor A. Eugene Fritsche,71, is hiking his way through five mountain ranges to raise money for his scholarship for geology students. Fritsche wanted to help out Geology students after he retired in 2000, as well as help build up the scholarship funds available for them. The idea of GeoTrek came to him a few years after he retired with the first trek of the mountains from Griffith Park to Oxnard, a 75-mile hike in 2004.

students help too.” Others, including Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, oppose Proposition 98 because of the eminent domain issue, but they do not support Proposition 99. Brendan Huffman, president and CEO of Valley Industry and Commerce Association, says his organization opposes both propositions.

Fritsche wanted to “take a geology-oriented hike of significant length” so alumni could go with him and possible give money to the scholarship fund. “It was a way to get students out into the field, so it was a natural process to hike,” Fritsche said. The hike through the San Fernando Mountains will take a total of 12 days, with a day off in-between to rest. The first day of the hike begins on May 12 and end on June 14 at the Rocky Peak area of the Santa Susana Mountains. They started at the Southern Verdugo Mountains south of Interstate 210 and La Tuna Canyon Road, ending at the trailhead on the south side of Zoo Drive near Griffith Park.

Huffman said very few voters can make an informed choice because eminent domain is a complicated issue. “Proposition 98 goes too far and Proposition 99 doesn’t go far enough,” Huffman said. “The number of lawsuits that will occur if Proposition 98 goes into effect because of infrastructure projects

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will be very large,” Huffman said. “Issues as complicated as (eminent domain) need to be done at the legislative level. This is what we elected legislators do to solve complicated issues.” To learn more about Proposition 98 and Proposition 99 before voting in the primary election tomorrow, visit California’s Official Voter Information Guide Web site.

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A time for every purpose under CSUN

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A student shows her excitment as she makes her way to her seat during the Vanessa Suarez and Theresa Martinez, Chicana/o studies majors, share a few College of Humanities graduation on May 20. laughs before the graduation ceremony begins.

geotrek

Continued from page 3 On most days, Fritsche and his wife Sue, 71, hike alone, but on the first day they were joined by CSUN professors Doug Yule and Jorge Vazquez of the Department of Geological Sciences. “The thing about Dr. Fritsche is that he loves looking at rocks and hiking,” Yule said. “He likes to be with his friends and family (so) this a

way to do both.” The first day took a total of six hours with an hour for lunch. Yule said that they had the trail to themselves and there were plenty of rocks at which to look. Yule said every rock tells a story, so it was interesting to talk about them. This summer Fritsche is expected to raise between $7,000 to $8,000. Most donations come from alumni and faculty. This year, the largest pledge has been $1,000. Most

pledges are for the overall hike, though some were for $1 per mile that is hiked, Fritsche said. The longest part of the total hike was 13.5 miles, the Santa Monica Mountains, from Tarzana to Calabasas. This hike took about eight and a half hours. “Someone who has never hiked before woudn’t be able to this,” Fritsche said as to the long distances he is hiking. Fritsche and his wife hike

on a pretty regular basis. Though Fritsche said he does not have a favorite place, the most interesting for Fritsche are those with canyons and streams. Fritsche has set up a Web site through the Department of Geology Sciences, which is updated with photos of every hike and information on how to donate money for the scholarship fund. Students are eligible for the Gene and Sue Fritsche

Scholarship must first be a geology student with 2.5 GPA or better, show they have financial need and evidence of contributions to the department or the profession. The scholarship is either given to one student for $1,000 or to two students for $500 each. Fritsche said the students can use the money for whatever they need, such as research and tuition. Fritsche said he has meet students who have received

the scholarship and that they are grateful for the show. Since 2004 Fritsche has raised almost $25,000 for scholarships. Where is Gene Fritsche on his hike today? Follow him along on his hiking journey at: http://www.csun. edu/GeologicalSciences/ csungeotrek3index.htm

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Orange Grove

California State University, Northridge is notorious for its orange trees. Most are located on the southeast corner of campus. Students, faculty, staff and community members have passed by the trees without much notice, that is, until now. The Orange Grove has gone through a major transformation, from a newly built pond to the addition of new orange trees and animals, the Orange Grove is the perfect oasis for all to enjoy.

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1. The Orange Grove pond at sunset. 2. This new entrance to the Orange Grove is one of many paths that take you along the pond and trees, perfect for a jog or walk.

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3. View of the pond from Nordhoff Street. 4. Another view of the pond. In this picture you can see the fountain that is located toward the middle of the pond. 5. Water runs from a man-made creek to the main pond.

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6. The new pond is home to turtles and tadpoles, both of which are part of the habitat created at the Orange Grove. 7. Another view of the creek that flows into the pond. 8. A community member stops from her jog to pick an orange.

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9. Apart from being a home to animals, the pond is home to a variety of plants and flowers. 10. The creek's small waterfalls create a peaceful environment.

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arts & entertainment Carrie and her gal pals are back

sex still good after four years, just as fabulous saLena barcenas

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kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia nixon and kim Cattrall in new line Cinema’s upcoming release of the movie version of “Sex and the City.”

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris noth in new line Cinema’s upcoming release, “Sex and the City: The Movie.”

abrielle “Coco” Chanel once said, “fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. fashion is in the sky, in the street. fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” the decades-old quote accurately describes this summer’s ultimate chick flick, “Sex and the City: the Movie.” Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) are back four years after the series finale in which Carrie and Mr. Big (Chris Noth) seemingly lived happily ever after. the introduction of the film catches everyone up to speed with their favorite characters and is done in true “SatC” fashion, with the leading lady Carrie narrating the story, a golden touch and helps hold the movie together during its run of two hours, 15 minutes. While Carrie dishes the 411 on her gal pals, the audience takes a trip down Candy Cane Lane. that is what it likely feels like for fans who were obsessed with the show’s fashion. the four best friends are dressed to the nines throughout the film clad in their Manolo Blahniks, Jimmy Choos, prada and

Gucci. the colors are vibrant and lively, and the clothes could have a movie all their own. It is the who’s who of top world designers. a few over-the-top purses could have been left out of the movie. advice from Coco Chanel should have been taken: “Simplicity is elegance.” In Carrie’s case, she should take this cue and only wear a particular belt once. It’s a three-inch black shiny belt with adorned with studs. It looked like a fancy version of a belt a punk rocker kid would buy at Hot topic. It is fine, even looks great the first time she wears it. Yet it is the bug that just will not die. the movie is longer than expected, which was a good thing for fans. It feels like watching four or five episode and not being able to pull away from the tV set. there must have been two post production teams working on the music, or that’s how it seems. taking a beloved tV show and bringing it to life on the big screen is no easy challenge. It is very noticeable that the minds behind the movie want the audience to know they are not sitting at home in front of their tVs, but sitting in a large movie theater. the music in the first part of the movie is trying to hard to impress. In one scene, the four ladies are in Carrie’s apartment and what would be

a great scene alone is paired with “Walk this Way” by Run DMC and aerosmith, music not typical of the show. It is like watching a great episode and trying to ignore being interrupted by annoying loud sounds in the background. post production also included violin music to try and heighten the intensity of scenes. the natural sounds of New York streets would suffice. once passed the first part of the movie, the music and action are in sync. the first song to truly enhance the moment the writers are trying convey isn’t even in english. the actors are true to their characters. the ladies and their leading men slip back into their roles with ease. at the beginning of the film, it is noticeable during a few scenes with Davis’s character that she was happy to be at breakfast again with her friends. Giving her lines of happiness to Carrie’s big news, she has tears in her eyes and sheer delight on her face. It is clear she has been waiting and is ecstatic to be working on the film. Ladies and gents with a flare for fashion and a love for “Sex and the City,” this movie is a must-see. even if you never watched the show, it is ultimtately a big love story. Who doesn’t like to watch a movie where the guy gets the girl? or does he?

Key Club’s Carnival event has cure for dance fever Libby Johnson

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he faint smell of booze and smoke lingers in the air, easily intoxicating anyone who is sober. Seconds before showtime, the music fades and the feedback of the microphone is increased as Carey Ysais, host and director, greets the audience with his usual, “are you ready for some Carnivvvvvvvvvvvaaaaaaaaaaaaal?” Hoots and hollers from the Hollywood crowd lets Yasis know they are ready to get the show started. In almost no time, he replies that they are in for a good time, and without further ado he lets the black velvet curtains open and a small set of women, dressed in what appears to be a different color sundress, walk to the front of the stage to begin their act. a dance routine nowadays will often feature a variety of sounds and moves. During this particular night at the Key Club, loud drums that blend with psychedelic vocals are quickly interrupted by vibrant bass bumps and silky rhymes, thus providing a continuous, fresh sound that a music lover

can appreciate. the heads bob in the crowd, shoulders “pop” with the funky beat and denimpainted booties sway with the noise. a sea of onlookers tighten together within the venue as a mix of cheers and “whoas” encourage the performer to step up the act. as the song goes, “I’ve got the music in me,” and the intensity in the dancers’ eyes prove that statement. times sure have changed since the high school days of break dancing on a flat cardboard box between class and lunch. Nowadays, dance is an ever-growing phenomenon invading all sorts of social aspects from popular to posh couture. Bravo’s “Step It Up & Dance,” along with fox’s “So You think You Can Dance?” not to mention the show that would spawn more to come, aBC’s “Dancing With the Stars” are the latest dance competition reality series infiltrating the airwaves for millions of loyal viewers. teen-filled movies such as “Stump the Yard,” “Step Up” and “Save the Last Dance,” which often followed the “I’m rich, you’re poor, but who

cares when we dance?” fommula entertained enough of a fan base to keep this perpetual momentum of dance fever. Not that this fever hasn’t been evident in previous generations. “Saturday Night fever,” anyone? But it seems modern times will naturally have modern routines, as all kinds of new advancements, such as technology and body physics, have given the dance community an opportunity to become body poets. entertainment and fashion have dance- inspired garnishes to be mixed with everyday apparel. Shoes, known to be one of a lady’s best friends, have found a new purpose for ballet flats, the perfect accessory if she decides to dress up, yet stay casual and more comfortable. and entertainers such as Justin timberlake and Usher helped men give new life to the fedora since Indiana Jones. Video streaming on the Internet has vastly increased the exposure of performers, thanks in part to popular uploadable sites, not to mention the increased exposure of dance competitions held worldwide. It has been home

for the past nine years to dancers that have torn up the Key Club’s stage thousands times, if not millions. Several groups that have put on shows have even ventured off for their 15 minutes of fame, some competing for MtV’s “america’s Best Dance Crew.” It is also no secret that many celebrities go to Carnival to be entertained, such as Raven-Symoné hanging out in one of the VIp booths with her entourage or Janet Jackson upstairs in the shadows. What began as a small choreographers’ showcase developed into a big success that has a reputation throughout the world. Carnival is held twice a year in London and in New York City, as well as the last Wednesday of every month,except for holidays in La. each show has a different line-up of choreographed dances from many parts of the globe: Ballet, modern, jazz, burlesque, old school and hip-hop, just to list the various body interruptions performed by people who are just as diverse. the mutual love for those who want to be wowed and those who want to do the wowing feeds the soul and

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knicole haggins from MSa Dance agency performs a routine by choreographer Janet langer.

psyche of all who participate. Dance, after all, is a universal language that knows no boundaries or discrimination. Such a power of dance and

music harmonizing together will continue to grow deeper and infect more individuals so long as there will always be a place to lay out cardboard.