The Daily Collegian Campus tour to benefit Asian schools, new artists By Ashley Smalls FOR THE COLLEGIAN A school will be built in Southeast Asia because two up-and-coming artists will play at Penn State this weekend, Tonight, the Student Programming Association will bring the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour featuring J.Cole and We The Kings to HUB-Alumni Hall. For every school the tour visits, Jake Sasseville, host of TV talk show “Late Night Republic,” will build one school in Southeast Asia, he said. This effort is organized in conjunction with Room to Read a nonprofit organization that pro motes worldwide literacy by establishing schools and libraries. The tour will visit 15 campuses across the country to raise money, according to the “Late Night Republic" website. We The Kings singer Travis Clark said the fundraising for Southeast Asia was a deciding factor when his band choose this tour. “We felt that this was a good way to do our part in helping to make the world a bet ter place," Clark said. Pringles donated $20,000 to the cause in Asia, said Caitlin Engel. Sasseville's publi cist. “It’s not a fundraiser, but I think the fact that we are also doing something good is an added bonus." Sasseville said. “This also gives campuses a chance to give back to education." Artists were chosen for the tour through surveys given to college students. Alumnus makes cut to finals By Madeline Fitzgerald FOR THE COLLEGIAN Jason Olcese is about to find out what it takes for a Penn State student to survive in Hollywood. Olcese. Class of 2006, is headed to Los Angeles tomorrow for the BOSS Loop Station National Finals. He will compete against five other final ists from across the country at the Musician's Institute Concert Hall. A panel of six celebrity judges including a for mer band member of The Police will determine a winner who will go on to the Loop Station World Championship. For the contest, Olcese submitted three videos of himself “looping" when a sin gle musician records the various compo nents of a song, like vocals, guitar and drum, and then meshes them together so they sound like one cohesive song. 'lt's a totally different kind of record ing." Olcese said. "It's a vehicle to make shows more interesting. I get bored play ing the same songs over and over again." Known by his stage name Jason O, Olcese began producing music during his senior year at Penn State. His first album titled "Back to the Beat" was com posed for his senior project for the Schreyer Honors College. Olcese said he wrote the album in the laundry room of Simmons Hall as a part of his thesis, which related the songs to his degree in psychology. His second album. "Sink or Swim”, was released in 2008. He is currently working on a third album, but put it on hold for the contest. "This contest is an amazing opportuni ty." Olcese said. "I didn't want to go in unprepared." SHC Dean Christian Brady knew Olcese as a student and said he isn't surprised by Olcese’s success. "His music is excellent," Brady said. "It has a good energy’ to it. He manages to combine compelling lyrics and great music." Olcese performs frequently around the Concert to benefit homeless By Courtney Warner FOR THE COLLEGIAN Four musicians, each with a different sound, have at least two things in common: a connection to Penn State and a desire to help others through song. Brian Walker. Lia Menaker, Stacv Glen Tibbetts and Paul Barsom will perform a charitable concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the University Club. This is the fifth "Singing a New l\ine" charity. Since the first, $2,000 has been raised and donated to multiple organiza tions. This is the second year the show will benefit the United Way's Bridge of Hope Centre County which provide education and money for housing for homeless and at risk families. The organization currently aids two families with the funds they receive. This money goes to rent assistance and forming 18- to 24-month plans for the families. Pam FUller, board chairwoman for Bridge of Hope, said fundraisers like “Singing a New TUne" not only provide funding but also raise awareness and pro vide emotional support for the charity, which is the most critical part of Bridge of Hope. FUller said she praises "anyone willing to stand up for the homeless, because although it is not such a serious problem in Centre County, it still exists and these peo ple acknowledge that.” Tibbetts, an English lecturer and co-pro ducer of the event, describes his music as a mix of classic folk rock with elements of swing that is influenced by musicians from the ‘6os and 70s, specifically Paul Simon. Tibbetts said he’s eager to introduce the talents of Menaker and Walker. “They are young and they are talented, which gives people a role model to follow in ARTS & ENT “We work with a bunch of colleges to bring who they want,” said Bill Cottom, president of Next Step Productions, anoth er organizer of the tour. “The selection we choose is always a mixed genre this way students can get a little taste of music they may not usually listen to.” J.Cole is a new rapper and was the first artist to be signed to Jay-Z’s new Roc Nation label. We The Kings is a pop-rock band that recently had an album on the No. 1 Billboard’s New Alternative Album Sales Chart. And Clark said he can’t wait to come to Penn State. “We all missed college life, so it’s good to get a taste. We want to interact with the students, too,” he said. Clark said his band is also excited for this concert because they understand col lege students’ financial burdens. “We thought it would be good for college students, who probably don't have a lot of money, to be able to go to a big concert," he said. If you go What: Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour fea turing J. Cole and We The Kings When: 10 tonight Where: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center Details: The show is free with a student ID. Couresty of jasonmusic.com Jason Olcese, Class of 2006, will travel to Los Angeles for BOSS Loop Station National Finals tomorrow. State College area with his current band My Hero Zero. Brady also invited Olcese to perform a solo act as Jason O for the 2010 Schreyer Honor Orientation. Students who saw him perform there said they were impressed by his talents. "He was very creative and original, like a one-man acoustic band," Myles Billard (freshman-engineering science) said. "He radiated talent." Carl Schoon (freshman-psychology) said he was impressed with how "cool'' Olcese was. "He's not pretentious," Schoon said. 'And he has a great voice." Olcese admits that he is nervous for the contest in fact, he still feels nervous before any solo performance. "I feel a little anxiety before I go onstage. But once I get a few notes out, I get a feel ing like this is where I'm supposed to be," Olcese said. The majority of his nerves stem from the new material he's producing Olcese said he likes to ta c chances on stage by coming up with m ersions of songs. "When I perform, I feel like a magician doing a new trick that I'm not sure will work," Olcese said. pursuit of their goals," he said. Menaker, Class of 2008. will perform as well and describes her sound as a fusion of slow jazz and storytelling. Walker, president of the Penn State Songwriters Club, said he advocates the event because it's not only an effort to help others, but it gives artists an opportunity to spread their messages through music. "This musical benefit expresses the power of giving. When you give, others give back," Walker (senior-psychology) said. Paul Barsom, an associate music profes sor, will also perform. Tibbetts said the musicians are coordi nating another benefit for the organization because it's small, new and the charity is in need. "Singing a New Tune,' though usually held at Webster's Bookstore Cafe, 121 S. Fraser St., will instead be at the University Club. The living room in which the event is to be held is "intimate and cozy," Tibbetts said. He said not to worry about the change of location because the cafe will still cater the event. “So expect the delicious-as-usual food, Tibbetts said. If you go What: Singing a New Tune performs for charity When: Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: University Club, 331 W. College Ave. Details: Tickets will be sold at the door, all ages welcome. The cost is $lO for adults and $5 with a student ID. UPAC* tarStudertActh^Fee^jjEllSE presents*"^ LATENIGHT BILLIARDS I-9 PM-1 AM, I Corner Pocket I ARHS MOVIE: DINNER I FOR SCHMUCKS - I 7 PM, 9:30 PM & • 1 12 AM, Auditorium I FRIDAY LATENIGHT I FOOD SPECIALS: ? Ground Floor Carts: $1 I Nathan’s Hotdog, $1.29 f Soft Pretzels, David’s | Large Cookies at $1.59, f and 75c Box of Popcorn | - 9 PM-1 AM § Sbarro: $1.99 Meatball | Hero or Pasta Special 1 and $1 slice of Cheese * or Pepperoni Pizza - i 9 PM-2 AM t WHITE BUILDING V ACTIVITIES: Open Recreation - 9 PM start Ballroom Dancing 10 PM start Open Pool Recreation* - 9 PM-12 AM (Closed if no Lifeguard) Fitness Center* - 9 PM-1 AM (‘Requires Fitness Pass/ID) Saturday. Oct. 23 NERF CAPTURE THE FLAG - Everyone welcome (sneakers only)! - 10 PM-1 AM, Alumni Hall (Sponsored by Urban Gaming Club) CREATIVE CRAFTS - Make a Halloween Treat Jar! -9 PM-1 AM, Ground Floor GAPS GAMING - 9:30 PM-1:30 AM, Ground Floor LATENIGHT BILLIARDS - 9 PM-IAM. Corner Pocket ARHS MOVIE: DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS - 7 PM, 9:30 PM & 12 AM, Auditorium SATURDAY LATENIGHT FOOD SPECIALS: Ground Floor Carts: $1.99 Fruit Smoothies, $1.29 Soft Pretzels, David’s Large Cookies at $1.59, and 75c Box of Popcorn - 9 PM-1 AM Nathan’s: 59c Mini- Hamburger, 99c Nachos, $1 Nathan’s Hotdog, and 5 Kenny Rogers Roasters Wings for $1.99 -9 PM-2 AM WHITE BUILDING ACTIVITIES: NTTA Table Tennis Tournament - 9 PM start Open Recreation - 9 PM start The Time is Now... Learn To Lead. Lead To Achieve. Oct. 23 11 -4 PM Heritage Hall - HUB Robeson Center The Office of Union and Student jundav. Oct 24 Activities is proud to sponsor the ARHS MOVIE: DINNER /• 4th annual Fall Leadership Program. FOR SCHMUCKS - 7 PM This year’s theme is: The Time Is Now.. Open Pool Recreation* - 9 PM-12 AM (Closed if no Lifeguard) Fitness Center* - 9 PM-1 AM (*Requires Fitness Pass/ID) Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 I 7 SCHMUCKS Friday & Saturday: 7 PM, The Power of Pink First Annual Race to Save Second Base Oct. 25 11AM IM Building Lawn The Power of Pink is hosting its first annual "Race to Save Second Base" on campus! Join us as we race to fight breast cancer and raise awareness. All students, faculty, locals, and their families are welcome to attend! For more information on how to register, please visit www.powerofpink.weebly.com STUDENTS, PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR Penn State faculty & staff! 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