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Instrumental band, Drums and Tuba, kills vinyl with new label

Instrumental band, Drums and Tuba, kills vinyl with new label

Drums and Tuba is exactly what it sounds like ? except for the guitar.The band, with its instrumental sound is a mixture of electronic, jazz, marching band and hints of country, will play Terrace Club tonight at 11 p.m.This band is different from anything else that you're likely to hear at the 'Street', and it's not just because one of their instruments is a tuba, which is cool enough by itself.Instead of "Back that Thang Up" or that annoying Discovery Channel song, you'll hear poignant melodies that just won't quit.

NEWS | 10/03/2001

Finding the great escape in Swedish independent film

Some films can take your breath away. You forget your life, your work and your worries; they grab hold of you and refuse to let you go until the closing credits role.We go to the movies for many different reasons.

NEWS | 10/03/2001

The play that was never meant to be

There's a "true legend," says Katie Flynn '02, that "if you ever see a woman in black playing with your children, they will die."Intrigued by the legend, Flynn proposed last spring that Theatre~Intime include the haunting play, "Woman in Black," by Stephen Mallatratt, in its fall lineup.

NEWS | 10/03/2001

French teen queen breaks the mold

"Sixteen-year-old Aliz

NEWS | 09/26/2001

Before the arch, rivals compete for newcomers

Despite its rich sense of tradition, the faces and sounds of Princeton a capella change each fall.The exhausting process of selecting new members started last Monday, when about 45 men auditioned for each of the three all-male a cappella groups on campus.About 14 singers for each group were called back for second auditions Friday evening, after which members spent all night agonizing over which candidates would make the best additions to their group.Early Saturday morning, new members were extended invitations to sing with the groups, some of the most established collegiate musical ensembles in the country. NassoonsEstablished in 1941, the Nassoons recently welcomed three new members to their group.The 15 men arrange all their own songs, which range from 40s jazz numbers to 'N Sync's "I Want You Back," and they also feature original compositions, such as "The Wonder."One tradition they have upheld since their start is a concert with the Whiffenpoofs, the oldest a cappella group at Yale University.

NEWS | 09/26/2001

The effect of 'Marigolds' has diminished in shock value over time

Tillie Hunsdorfer is cowering in the corner, dreaming of mutant marigolds.Her teenage sister, Ruth, tramps about in "Devil's Kiss" lipstick and the kind of tight, bare-all denim shorts that would make Daisy Duke blush.And Beatrice, their alcoholic mother, has taken an account of her life and turned up a big "zero." Not to mention, she's threatening to kill her daughters' pet rabbit with chloroform.No, this isn't another episode of Jerry Springer.

NEWS | 09/26/2001

UVA student takes Verona by storm in first professional performance

While Princeton seniors are worrying about their classes and theses topics this fall, one of our contemporaries from the University of Virginia, Sarah Drew, is starring as Juliet in McCarter Theatre's production of "Romeo and Juliet" until Sept.

NEWS | 09/26/2001

Young actress masters Juliet in debut performance

If it is possible to escape high school without having read or seen "Romeo and Juliet," it certainly is impossible to escape Princeton without paying dues to the Bard's classic tragedy.Despite the certain appeal of recent film versions to the teenage viewer's appetite, there is no replacement for seeing this classic text performed live ? especially at a Tony award-winning theater that is a few minutes away.McCarter Theater's season-opener is a slimmed-down version of the play that eschews superfluous distractions in favor of the dramatic conflict between youthful lovers blossoming in a society driven by hatred.It marks the Shakespearean debut of director Emily Mann, who is now in her 11th season as McCarter's artistic director.Mann distilled the script, leaving almost a third of Shakespeare's poetry on the cutting room floor.Her staging and choreography similarly lack excess extravagance, as does Neil Patel's minimalist unit-set design.The white, open playing area effectively adapts to the myriad locations the play demands.

NEWS | 09/19/2001

New Indian restaurant Kalluri Corner curries favor with University community

Though several restaurants have come and gone from the same space ? most recently Alma Mater, which was open for less than a year ? Kalluri Corner has been thriving since it opened at 235 Nassau St.

NEWS | 09/19/2001

Summer Theater play continues to radiate at Intime

The name Paul Zindel takes many of us back in time to our junior high school reading syllabi, specifically Zindel's "The Pigman."Yet Zindel's audience extends beyond the teeny bopper sector thanks largely to the success of his earlier play: "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds."This play transformed Zindel from a high school science teacher, who wrote as a hobby, to a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright.

NEWS | 09/19/2001

A cappella groups hope to strike a chord with freshmen

Arriving on campus as a freshman, one is inundated by the myriad fliers and sign-up sheets for all the extracurricular activities at Princeton.The overflow of information is enough to make one's head spin as those most recent additions to the Princeton community search desperately to find their niche here.For many, a cappella groups are the way to go, as they offer much more than merely a musical outlet.

NEWS | 09/19/2001

'sLAUGHTERhouse '05'

The Princeton Triangle Club provided some comic relief to recent events with its annual frosh week show, entitled "sLAUGHTERhouse '05," last Friday night in Richardson Auditorium.As in past years, the show was a collection of scenes from previous Triangle productions.This Septemeber, two scenes from last year's fall production, "Puns of Steel," and two scenes from the spring show, "Rude Olympics III," were added.Showtimes were another change this year.

NEWS | 09/19/2001

Third World Center supports multicultural community

Prospect Avenue offers a lot more to Princeton students than just eating clubs. It boasts the Third World Center ? a social and cultural center founded by the University to promote multiculturalism.The TWC sponsors intellectual and social programs for the entire campus community ? regardless of affiliation or background ? to foster discussion of minority issues, TWC director Heddye Ducree said."I've benefited so much from the things they do there," said Andria Boateng '02, chair of the center's governance board.

NEWS | 07/15/2001

A place to call home

Princeton instituted its residential college system 17 years ago to provide students with a friendly, personal environment to help smooth the transition to University life.The residential colleges ? Butler, Forbes, Mathey, Rockefeller and Wilson ? supply students with dining options, places for studying and relaxing and opportunities to pursue athletic, artistic and political interests.Students pay a social fee to their colleges along with their tuition, enabling the colleges to provide special events such as study breaks and trips to Broadway shows and sporting events at discounted prices.

NEWS | 07/15/2001

The Masters and Their Plans

Edward Champlin / Butler CollegeClassics professor Edward Champlin will begin his sixth year as master of Butler college this September.Champlin has expressed enthusiasm about becoming deeply involved with the issues that are important to students."I was educated in colleges that were parts of universities, such as Oxford, and I really enjoyed that college life," he said early in his tenure.

NEWS | 07/15/2001

Off the beaten path: Exploring alternative dining options

Of the University's dining halls, the Center for Jewish Life is rumored to serve the best food. Conveniently located on Washington Road near Ivy Lane, the CJL serves kosher meals and is open to all students.Jonathan Slutzman '01 said he chose to buy a meal contract at the CJL for two reasons.

NEWS | 07/15/2001

Touring the campus epicenter: The new Frist Campus Center

Nearly four years ago when the University Board of Trustees voted to build the now nearly completed Frist Campus Center, the University hoped to construct a facility that would cater to all groups in the University community.The facility ? which was fashioned out of the historic Palmer Hall ? includes several new classrooms built to alleviate space concerns that have plagued the University in recent years.

NEWS | 07/15/2001

Food and frolic: Prospect Avenue from dusk 'til dawn

With most area bars off limits to those under 21, students can turn to the New York-Philadelphia circuit for kicks, but most opt to take the short walk out to the 'Street.'Officially named Prospect Avenue ? but too many syllables become confusing around 3 a.m.

NEWS | 07/15/2001

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