feat Music Review "Graceland" mixes tribal funk & rock by Paul Mintzer Collegian Staff Writer "What's a nice guy like Paul Simon doing in a place like South Africa?" Recording most of his new album Graceland, I suppose. In fact, most of the music on Graceland was inspired by the local sounds of South Africa and features a number of South African vocalists. But why the land of Apartheid? , Simon explained in a narrative on the album jacket that he had been inspired by the album "Gum boots: Accordian Jive Hits Volume II," a sort of African tribal rock. He then decided to travel to South Africa and incorporate this sound into his own mellow brand of rock and roll. Although wary of Simon at first, representatives of the coun try's black music community soon felt that he "would be a good vehi- Slithering venomous by Melissa Youkers Collegian Staff Writer Have you ever been face to face with a Gila Monster? How about an Asian Cobra? Ever been hugged by a boa constrictor? If you felt a tinge of excitement or even a shud der of fear at these questions, you may likely be fascinated to make the acquaintance of Michael D. Schwedick . As long as Michael can remember, he has been interested in reptiles. At the age of twelve, he began his collection of reptiles with a boa constrictor. He now has ex panded this collection to one of the largest private reptile collections in the country, called Reptile World, Inc. which is located in Camp Spr ings, Maryland. In the beginning, 'due to various factors, collecting reptiles was a bit tough for Michael. Although his Annual Homecoming arrives by Julie Ksrasinski Collegian Feature Editor The time of year has rolled around for yet another Behrend tradition: the annual Homecoming King and Queen competition. Nominees are couples picked from each Behrend club and organization, and any Penn State- Behrend couple who wishes to Parents' Weekend provides opportunity to experience Behrend life by Lori Beals Collegian Staff Writer Behrend's second annual Parent's Weekend will be held Oct. 11 and 12. The purpose of Parent's Weekend is to let parents and students experience a college weekend together. Everything starts this Saturday, when recep tions will be held in the residence halls to welcome the parents. Then mini -classes, such as Computer Basics, will be held during the mor- Health by M. J. Hamilton, RN Collegian Contributing Writer Perhaps the most common of all foot afflictions is the ingrown toenail, usually occurring on the big toe. The edge of the nail cuts in to the soft toe tissue, causing swell ing, redness, pain, and perhaps infection. They have two causes: tight shoes or stockings that press the nail into the tissue and improper trimming of the toenail. When trimming toenails, follow these directions: 1. Use heavy scissors to cut the nail neatly. 2. Never try to tear away the nail with your fingers. 3. Always trim the nail straight across. So the end of the nail should be a square, not a half moon. Do not trim too close. Finish the end with an emory board or nail file. Clean the grooves with an orange stick. If you have an ingrown toenail, try to eliminate the cause. Soak the L_Ul de" for the expression of South Africa's black musicians operating under the strain of a repressive government. This idea of bringing two music cultures together is not the first, but Simon presents them in a uni que and enjoyable way. Instead of just using the sounds of Africa to emphasize his own music, he places them side by side, with each one working to flatter the other. The song "Crazy Love, Vol. II" is agood example of this. The corn bitcation of Simon's voice with the tribal drums of Isaac Mtshali work together in _bringing the 1970's single backr to life. In addition to the songs recorded in South Africa, two other con tinents are presented on Graceland. The song "Homeless" was recorded at tlje Abbey Road Studios in London, England. On the track. Paul Simon and Joseph parents encouraged him, they wouldn't permit Michael to keep his reptiles in their home. This pro ved only to be a minor setback, however, as Michael's tenth grade biology teacher offered her classroom laboratory in which he Among the live reptiles to be ex could keep as many reptiles as he hibited in the Reptile World liked. presentation will be a rare Michael's first experience with a American Crocodile, alligators, poisonous snake, a juvenile cop- boa constrictors, pythons, pit perhead, left him in the hospital for vipors (rattle snakes and the type of three days. Undaunted by this ex- snake that first bit Michael - cop perience, he continued his study of perheads), various • lizzards, an venomous reptiles. He began cor- .1 Asian cobra and Myra. Myra is a responding with Mr. William South American Yellow Footed Haast, the director of the Miami tortoise who when reaching Serpentarium who taught him rep- adulthood will weigh over 300 tile management and husbandry. pounds! Mr. Haast, through self- In addition to the various reptiles immunization, has lived through being handled, Michael will over one hundred poisonous snake highlight ecological roles and pro bites and has saved twenty one lives blems of reptilian existance in the by donating his blood to snake bite world today. victims. compete Winners will be picked based equally on a combination of the following two things. Each couple is required to write a 1,000 word essay that will be scored by a panel of students and staff. Student voting will comprise the other por tion of the judging procedure. Pic tures of the candidates are on display at the Reed Main Desk until ning. After lunch in Dobbins, or at an Erie restaurant, at 1:00 p.m. parents and students are invited to watch a soccer match between the Behrend Cubs and the St. Vincent College Bearcats. At halftime, Behrend's Hdmecoming King and Queen of 1986 will be crowned. From 4 to 5 p.m., parents can at tend a reception where they will meet the faculty and ad ministrators. Saturday night they can come to the Talent show, or see a movie on campus. Sunday morn- tips nail. Press a few strands of absor bent cotton under the nail to keep it from cutting the skin. Wear open toed shoes, if possible. 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On Saturday, October 11, during half-time of the Penn State- Behrend soccer game against the St. Vincent College Bearcats, the King and Queen will be announced and crowned. ing there will be an exumenical bins. Plan on bringing your worship service for those in- parents, and look forward to a fun terested, and then brunch at Dob- weekend! WELCOME PARENTS The Behrend Bookstore will be open Saturday October 11th 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. London, the use of symbolism is a reminder of the present dilemma in South Africa. The New York recorded "You Can Call Me Al" echoes the chaos of street life in New York City while featuring guitar synthesist, Adrian Belew (Talking Heads). The song also has an aecompaning video and recieves a fair amount of airplay on local radio stations. Listening to Graceland on cassette is fantastic, but to ex perience it on comapct disc is close to Nirvana. This is surprising since I do not consider myself a real Paul Simon fan. But the smokey lyrics and tribal funk really work to make Graceland shine while its ethnic diversity will appeal to a wide variety of musical interests. Showing in Rll7 on Oct. 10, 11 at 8:00 p.m. Traveling theatre troupe to perform by Anthony Proviso° Collegian Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 8 Theatre West Virginia will be performing in the Reed Building at 8:00 p.m. Theatre West Virginia is a Beckley based non-profit corporation which offers audiences a diversified schedule of entertainment. Some of their best known dramas and musicals include "Honey in the Rock", "Hatftelds and McCoys", and "Funday Monday Series."' The theatre was founded in 1955 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to present West Virginia's cultural heritage to as wide an au dience as possible. For twenty-five years now, Theatre West Virginia has been a strong force in the West Virginia community producing professional theatre, working with schools, training young talent, and improv ing the economy through tourism. Their outdoor dramas ire per formed in a custom designed am phitheatre at Grandview State Park all summer long. They provide families with a combination of history, drama, dance, and music. :,:•:•:•:•:.:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•::•:•:•::•:•:•:•:•:. "You're going to love " •••••• • • : • •::,.:.•••••.*:•:. :•:. MY DAD ' S PIZZA .;.„ Large Two Item Pizza s 4 9s o us tax :•:. •:.: This is our everyday low pr i ce l 4 Pdas . •,:j .... i:i 4555 Buffalo Rd. ph 99-781 1 "Ono Block East 0, PAST DUMMY 0 Of IcMart" Large 1 Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza $6 00 s Delivered to Behrend For Only 6 Ex . fires October ' v i i . .. with coupork I A A Congratulations to our eighteen new pledges! Gail Brown Chris Prinzi Lynn Byerly Erin Rositer Karen Carlson Maria Seippile Kym Chen Kimberly Stefurak Audrey Henderson Cyndi Thunberg Sonia Holter • Stormy Van Hees Judy Komocsin Kathy Veazey Kimberly Lewis Chris Zola Janet O'Hare Colleen Zurawskl We Love You! The sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha! • - (nmimm . ftllol The productions have brought over one-half million travelers to Sodthern West Virginia, and generated tens of millions of dollars in the state economy. The theatre's touring company, which will be visiting Behrend, is the only professional touring coin= pany in West Virginia capbk of producing a wide variety of shows from Shakespeare to contemporat7 musical comedy and drama. Every aspect of the theatre is KO's sional, from its technical crew to Its set designs and actors. Some of their recent touring productions in clude "Macbeth", "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown", and "Sleuth." Theatre West Virginia travels from Beckley during an eight month season to every cornet of the state, and performs for high school, college, and community theatre audiences. The company also carries its name to other bordering states. Theatre West Virginia performs a variety of shows, and completely exercises its artistic freedom. All students are encouraged Vl.' attend the show, it should be a good one. NOW Showing... Terns of Endearment brings together a stellar cut to explore the complex, honest and joyous, thirty-year involvement of the rela tionship between a mother and daughter. Debra Winger (An Of ficer and a Gentleman) stars as a generous, strong-willed woman who spends most of her life trying not to be her mother's daughter. Shirley MacLaine is her mother who believes happiness can be achieved only if she maintains ab solute control over her life and the lives of those around ha. Their bit tersweet search for fulfillment and happiness is complicated by a series of romantic entanglements that lead to lust, love and pain. Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito and John Lithgow costar in this story about love and friendship, express ed in very unusual terms. PAGIIII
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