THE BEHREND BEACON
Veterans release new efforts
by Douglas Smith
features co-editor
The new year of music has big
expectations along with it. The past
year was a very good year for the
music industry despite the tragedy at
Woodstock 1999. Rap-rock took over
the charts in forms from Kid Rock to
Limp Bizkit. This was just one of the
fads from the past year, and because
of many fads having much success,
the year 2000 is eagerly awaited by
many music fanatics. Let me just say
that it isn't starting out too well.
A few artists that most of us are
familiar with are releasing new
efforts. Flava Flay, Tina Turner, and
Snoop Dogg will all have new
projects out in the next couple weeks.
That lineup isn't exactly one to catch
the eye of most college students, but
you have to give them the benefit of
the doubt for the effort.
Flava Flay of Public Enemy fame
is releasing an album entitled It's
About Time on the Omega record
label. This album only contains
eleven tracks, so its appeal is already
suffering. The first track off the album
by Flava, whose real name is William
Chill
local
by Christine Kleck
Staff writer
The weather outside may be fright
ful, but the ice at Erie's public skat
ing rinks is delightful. If you can't
get enough of that white stuff, wrap
up that scarf, zip up that parka, and
lace up those skates, because the win
ter ice-skating season is here in full
force.
Contrary to popular belief, you can
do more on the ice than just slip, slide,
and fall. Two rinks in the Erie area
can help you get started with skating,
or provide you with plenty of rink
time to practice and perfect your cur
rent ice-skating skills.
The Igloo Ice Arena, conveniently
located at 3515 McClelland Avenue,
is open for public skating sessions on
The Igloo Ice Arena on
Dear Jane,
A friend of mine gets pelvic exams
even though she's never had sex.
What's the point?
Doctor Avoid-ee
Dear DA,
When your body goes through
puberty it is like kick-starting your
sexual organs into gear. They begin
revving up to reproduce and get a
lot more hormonal stimulation.
Because so much is going on down
there, many doctors suggest getting
an annual exam and pap smear to
make sure everything is
"developing" the way it should. The
Drayton, is called "Git on Down."
This sounds like the title for any Flava
Flay song. It is just what you would
expect from this artist for those of you
who are familiar with Public Enemy.
Those of you wondering where Flava
Flay has been hiding should just listen
to "The Hot 1" from the album as Flay
exclaims, "Flava Flay, back from the
grave."
The amazing thing about this album
is that Flava Flay is on the verge of
turning 41 years old and he is still
jamming with the funk of prime
Public Enemy days. Most fans of
Public Enemy remember Flay as the
light-hearted sidekick to the more
eccentric Chuck D. Chuck D. has
gone on to be a respected speaker on
violence and politics. Most recall
"Fight the Power" as the most popular
and powerful single from the group.
If you relate to Public Enemy you may
want to pick up It's About Time simply
out of principle, but I suggest a test
drive if possible.
Scheduled for release on February
1, 2000, is the album entitled Twenty-
Four Seven by the ageless wonder
Tina Turner. You may have seen her
out at Erie's
ice arenas
the weekends. Join in on the fun Fri
day nights from 8:30-10:30. The Sat
urday afternoon sessions last from
3:15-5:15. From 4 pm to 6 pm on
Sunday afternoons, you can also take
part in a public ice-skating session.
A low price of $4.00 gets you in, and
a reasonable cost of $2.00 gets you a
pair of skates to rent. For more infor
mation contact Ron Schiarrilli at the
Igloo at 899-0808.
For those of you closer to the
Glenwood area on the west side of
town, the JMC Ice Arena is the place
to ice-skate. This rink, located at 423
West 38th Street, offers many public
skating sessions at various times dur
ing the week and a few on the week
end as well. Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday afternoons, the rink is open
to the public from noon to 2 pm. The
Friday and Saturday night sessions
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exam should not hurt, although it may
be a little uncomfortable. The pap
smear (a sampling of the cells on your
cervix) looks for abnormal cell growth
that could be a precursor of cancer.
During the pelvic exam, the doctor
looks for unusual color, bumps,
discharge or pain in the abdomen.
Just like a normal check up, it is
important to find any problems as
early as possible. And problems CAN
occur if you are not having sex. Plus,
if you make a habit of getting an
annual, you will feel more
comfortable with your doctor/
practitioner. This will make it easier
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first video from the album for the song
"When the Heartbreak is Over. - She
is still wearing those short skirts and
strutting around on those legs that
have brought pantyhose ads to Turner.
Her 40-year career is well
documented and at the age of 60 she
is considering this as her last album
and tour.
Turner's last tour was in 1998, and
she has begun touring with the
performance from last year's VHI
Divas concert. However, Tina Turner
told Britain's TV Times, "There comes
a point where it is undignified to be a
rock and roll star. I want the tour to
be the biggest and best because it is
going to be the last."
Turner has a major following, but
the majority of it is outside of the
college student community. She will
still sell albums and should be given
credit for the hipper beats she has
incorporated into the first single. Still,
this is another album that should be
carefully investigated before buying.
Snoop Dogg does have a new
project out, but it's not him and it's
not on No Limit Records. Snoop has
opened his own record company
last from 8:15-10:15. On Sunday af
ternoon, you can ice-skate from 1:15-
3:15. The admission prices depend
upon your age. Children under 12 pay
$3.50 to skate, while individuals 12
and older pay $4.00. Add $2.00 onto
the admission price to rent and use
skates for your session. Any ques
tions? Call the JMC Information line
at 864-6044.
Even if you have a low income,
afternoon ice-skating is something
that anyone can afford. Those of you
with two left feet will be happy to
know that statistics show ice-skating
is easier to get used to than roller-skat
ing, in-line skating, and even skiing.
So, chase those winter blues away,
and burn off that leftover Christmas
winter bulge with a trip to one of
Erie's local ice arenas.
to ask questions or to tell them when
(and if) you start having sex.
If you have questions about
relationships or sex (and who
doesn't??) write to Janet at
dickandjane@wildmail.com, or put
your letters/questions in the
Beacon mailbox marked "Dear
Jane." All correspondences are
confidential.
JANUARY 28, 2000
known as Dogghouse Records, and
the first release from the company is
Snoop Dogg Presents Tha Eastsidaz.
Well, I guess the first part was a bit of
a lie because, of course, Snoop will
be rapping on the album, but he is
written as the presenter. The group
consists of a childhood friend of
Snoop Dogg known as Tray Deee and
21-year-old rapper Goldie Loc. Dr.
Dre, Xzibit, Kurupt, Rappin' 4-Tay,
Nate Dogg and Warren G. all have
guest spots on the album. The critics
have mixed feelings about the whole
effort of Dogghouse and the album is
scheduled for release on February 1.
Still, with the credibility of Snoop
Dogg and some of the guests listed
above, the album should show pretty
good sales.
So the initial onsaught of new
releases doesn't possess boy bands or
Latino superstars, but they are
respected artists. The impact of
Public Enemy in the 1980 s was
incredible, and Tina Turner will
forever be an idol to a lot of young
girls. Still, the overall quality of the
albums may be a little lacking in what
you are looking for. Don't worry the
year is still young.
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Aries (March 21-April 19). Beware of
crazy men with barbed wire. Bang-bang
Taurus (April 20-May 20). It's three
weeks into the semester. Try going to
class for the first time.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Share your
problems with Dick and Jane.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Don't wear all
black this week. Try looking alive and be
colorful.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Live dangerously
Buy an emu.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don't eat the
yellow snow.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Do the world a
favor, build a bonfire and torch a Mac.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Papaya.
They're not just for breakfast anymore
(nudge, nudge, wink, wink).
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Travel to
Pittsburgh, take in some culture and go
watch Raw.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Make
Super Bowl Sunday interesting. Watch
something different.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb 18). Get a haircut,
hippie.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Deep thought
if everyone is looking at you and
laughing, maybe you have a sign on your
back.
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respective careers this year.
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