THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Concert By David Strader and Courtney Warner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Only in the world of mashup could 50 Cent, the Jackson 5 and Journey be heard at the same con cert. Super Mash Bros. played with opener G. Curtis on the Delta Upsilon lawn Friday night. The event, brought to State College as part of the Blitz and Beatz Tour, was a mutual produc tion between Campus Socialite, Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon. Campus Socialite Events Director and the evening's "rock comedian" host Brian Smith said the concert would ben efit both the Interfraternity C ouncil/Panhellenic Dance Marathon and the Interfraternity Council (IFC). Smith is not a Penn State student. `Paranormal' almunus draws large crowd at event By Karina Yncel and Samantha Arcieri COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Paranormal researcher Ryan Buell, Class of 2006, spoke to fans about his new book and the most memorable moments of his career Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 365 Benner Pike. About 150 fans from all over North America showed up to see Buell, who stars in the A&E series "Paranormal State." Of those attendees, about half lis tened to Buell from behind book shelves in the store. Straying from the norms of a typical book signing, Buell start ed with a question-and-answer session with the audience, begin ning with his humble beginnings as a paranormal research fan. When he made the transfer to University Park from a Pittsburgh commonwealth cam pus, his interest in paranormal investigating grew, Buell said. He started the Paranormal Research Society (PRS) when a paranormal club didn't exist, he said. "We started on Sept. 16, 2001, in the HUB-Robeson Center," Buell CCTHE DAILY ollegian ARTS & ENTERT „.:\ mashes up tunes "We want to promote the aware ness of charity through a fantastic and dry event," he said. The organizations running the concert were adamant in ensuring there would be no alcohol at the show. Evin Schwartz, chief operating officer and founding partner co director of Campus Socialite, said the turnout of more than 1,000 people was a testament to the effectiveness of the IFC's alcohol free policies. "Such a good response shows how many people believe that you don't need alcohol to have fun," he said. Super Mash Bros., a Los Angeles-based mashup duo, per formed a number of dance musi cal combinations that attendee Chris Coakley said offered some thing for everyone. "They killed it," Coakley (sopho- said. 'About four people showed up to the first meeting. Our first investigation was in the Schwab Auditorium." Since starting the PRS, Buell has graduated to more frighten ing and intense cases. Buell did not go into details about his research during his talk. "The last case made me think twice about what I was doing," Buell said. "Everyone got sick or suffered from depression." Buell said one of the most frightening cases he has ever worked on was the "Pittsburgh politician case." Buell said a brown substance appeared on the wall after a priest came to bless the politi cian's house when the family complained of a haunting. "A forensics team entered to examine the substance and said it was blood and flesh," Buell said. Kathy Ellenberger, of Bellefonte, was stuck behind a bookshelf while Buell was speak ing. To ask a question, she raised her crutch into the air and yelled from behind the bookshelf. Ellenberger asked Buell if he more-architectural engineering) said. "Their variety of taste appealed to every audience mem ber" The Super Mash Bros. offered a menu of sounds from such artists as Third Eye Blind, Michael Jackson, Lil Jon and dozens more. Rather than trapping them selves behind their equipment, the DJs brought themselves to the audience at one point. During a mashup between Sixpence None The Richer's "Kiss Me" and Bubba Sparxxx's New Booty," the Super Mash Bros. amplified their connection with the audience by handing roses to their fans. Audience member Marissa Caldwell (freshman-engineering) said the rose made for a memo rable gift on her birthday "Best birthday ever," she said. "I felt my heart beat with every Rgan Ulsh Collegian Ryan Buell, creator of Paranormal State, held a book signing of his book "Paranormal State" at Barnes and Noble Saturday afternoon. was able to sense certain entities tell when clients aren't telling me in the house. something. It's kind of second "I don't consider myself sensi- nature." tive to ghosts," Buell said. see Ellenberger said her son looks it more as a job, like a cop. I can up to Buell and wants to hunt is y. areer Services CAREER PLANNING FOR LIFE Bryan Wade Heritage/Collegian Super Mash Bros. perform at Delta Upsilon fraternity house Friday night. The event was held to raise money for a local charity. beat of their sound." he said. "There was no trouble, Delta Upsilon social chairman and everyone was really civil and. Josh Wimble (sophomore-adver- sober. I definitely see us doing Using) said he was pleased with something like this again." the event. "Everything went really well," IBMS PENNSTATE r" Fantastic Location, directly across the street from PSU campus! W. Fully Furnished, Carpeted & Air Conditioned Apartments with GREAT views! CATA Loop Stop at Entrance! W" An Awesome Apartment Conveniently Located in the Midst of illipliaoNllll4 Nightlife, Shopping, nimf entOtaftitSlL Walking Distance to Beaver Stains and the Bryce Jordan Coated W. On-Site Laundry Fabulous Fitness th:Moikel 24 Hour Spacious and Quiet Stuttj Lounge with FREE 1' 200 + Reserved Parking , 106 Roommate Matching Segyiwmilissrsk:l::F . 24 Hour Emergency Maintmontelk On-Site Professional Managemeit that Cares! Novi IS THE TIME TO ENSURE. 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I also like the passion about it, not just Ryan, but every body else," Harris said. "I'm look ing forward to the new season for sure." The fifth season of Paranormal State" premieres at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, on A&E. To e-mail reporter: kzysols@psu.edu 4rtii`
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