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life. and how to have one.

October 29, 2009
One writer takes to the
town for 24 hours
cult fiction
the birth of lawrences cult film
staple, midnight movie madness
this old house
discovering the hidden history
of your home
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Jayplay
October 29, 2009 // volume 7, issue 10
Cover photo by Ryan Waggoner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TOC
Screaming at the dawn
How Liberty Halls Midnight Movie Madness
became a monthly happening
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24 hours of Lawrence
Out on the scene,
all day and all night
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Sibling support
One writer discovers her safety net in
her two much-older brothers
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Living among history
One students discovery
puts the history of student
houses into perspective
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Conroys Pub, 6 p.m. &
9 p.m., free, all ages
OCTOBERS LEAVES
Spencer Museum of Art, 6
p.m., free, all ages
THE JUNKYARD JAZZ BAND
The American Legion,
7 p.m., free, all ages
HALLELUJAH THE HILLS
The Replay Lounge,
10 p.m., $2, 21+
MINGLE!
The Eighth St. Taproom,
10 p.m., $3, 21+
THE FLOOZIES QUARTET
The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $3,
21+
NEON DANCE PARTY
The Jackpot Music Hall,
10 p.m., $1-$5, 18+
PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
The Gaslight Tavern, 7 p.m.,
free, 18+
LUBRIPHONIC / GARRETT
NORDSTROM SITUATION
The Bottleneck, 9 p.m.,
all ages
I LOVE THE 90S
The Granada, 9 p.m., $3-$5,
all ages
LEVEE TOWN
The Gaslight Tavern, 7 p.m.,
$5, 18+
KU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Lied Center, 7:30 p.m.,
$5-$7, all ages
JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT
/ NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE
WHEEL / JOHN HENRY & THE
ENGINE
The Bottleneck, 8 p.m.,
$14.50-$15, all ages
YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING
BAND
Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., $22.50,
all ages
DAVE BAZAN / SAY HI
The Jackpot Music Hall,
10 p.m., $10-$12, 18+
RETRO DANCE PARTY
Wildes Chateau 24, 9 p.m.,
$3-$5, 18+
FOURTH OF JULY
The Eighth St. Taproom,
10 p.m., $3, 21+
SELLOUT
The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $6,
21+
HAMMERLORD / TROGLODYTE
The Replay Lounge, 10
p.m., $3, 21+
HORRORSHOW IIID
Lawrence Arts Center, 8
p.m., $6, all ages
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
The Gaslight Tavern, 7 p.m.,
$5, 18+
YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING
BAND
Liberty Hall, 8:30 p.m.,
$22.50, all ages
HALLOWEEN BASH
Wildes Chateau 24, 9 p.m.,
$5, 18+
HAULIN OATS / THE NINETIES
SOUND / ADVENTUREBAND
The Replay Lounge,
10 p.m., $3, 21+
HALLOWEEN NIGHT WITH THE
JET SET BACHELOR
The Eighth St. Taproom,
10 p.m., $3, 21+
BLACK CHRISTMAS / THE
SPOOK LIGHTS / THIS IS MY
CONDITION / WITCH AND
HARE
The Jackpot Music Hall,
10 p.m., $6-$8, 18+
HORRORSHOW IIID
Lawrence Arts Center,
8 p.m., $6, all ages
SELLOUT
The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $6,
21+
CICADA RHYTHM ANNUAL
COSTUME BALL WITH EOTO /
EZ BROS / JOHNNY C
The Granada, 8 p.m., $20,
all ages
POKER PUB
Conroys Pub, 6 p.m. &
9 p.m., free, all ages
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN
DANCE LIVE TOUR 2009
The Sprint Center, 7:30
p.m., $38.50-$56, all ages
SMACKDOWN TRIVIA
The Bottleneck, 7:30 p.m.,
free-$5, 18+
WILD WEST FILM FESTIVAL:
SCARE FACTOR EDITION
Liberty Hall, 7:30 p.m.,
$5-$7
GROCERY BINGO
The Kansas Union, 8 p.m.,
free, all ages
FU MANCHU / ASG / ITS
CASUAL
The Jackpot Music Hall,
8 p.m., $15, 18+
ORIGINAL MUSIC MONDAYS
The Bottleneck, 9 p.m.,
all ages
ELECTRIC TICKLE MACHINE
The Replay Lounge,
10 p.m., $2, 21+
KARAOKE
The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $1
EVERGREEN TERRACE / FOR
THE FALLEN DREAMS /ASK-
ING ALEXANDRIA / UNHOLY
The Granada, 7 p.m.,
$12-$14, all ages
SCOTT TICHENOR & BILL
CRAHAN
Signs of Life, 8 p.m., free,
all ages
WHITE DENIM / BRAZOS /
HOSPITAL SHIPS
The Jackpot Music Hall,
10 p.m., $8-$10, 18+
TUESDAY NITE SWING
Kansas Union, 8 p.m., free,
all ages
LOLLIPOP FACTORY
The Replay Lounge,
10 p.m., $2-$3, 21+
NEWT GINGRICH
Dole Institute of Politics,
7:30 p.m., free, all ages
POKER PUB
The Pool Room, 7 p.m. &
10 p.m., free, 21+
THE AMERICANA MUSIC
ACADEMY JAM
Signs of Life, 7:30 p.m.,
free, all ages
DOLLAR BOWLING
Royal Crest Bowling Lanes,
9 p.m., $1, all ages
EMILIE AUTUMN
The Granada, 8 p.m., $15,
all ages
AIREOKE: AIR GUITAR MEETS
KARAOKE
The Jackpot Music Hall,
10 p.m., $2-$3, 18+
ACOUSTIC OPEN JAM
The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.,
$2, 21+
SUPER FRESH SOUNDS WITH
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Harbour Lights, 10 p.m.,
$2, 21+
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Conroys Pub
3115 W. 6th St. Ste D.
The Bottleneck
737 New Hampshire St.
The Jackpot Music Hall
943 Massachusetts St.
The Jazzhaus
926 1/2 Massachusetts St.
The Gaslight Tavern
317 N. 2nd St.
Lawrence Arts Center
940 New Hampshire St.
Wildes Chateau 24
2412 Iowa St.
The Granada
1020 Massachusetts St.
The Eighth St. Taproom
801 New Hampshire St.
The Replay Lounge
946 Massachusetts St.
The Pool Room
925 Iowa St.
Duffys
2222 W. 6th St.
venues //
wednesday, nov. 4th
editors note //
When I was a kid, I had the tendency to get
really attached to certain movies. I watched Te
Goonies so many times that my sister threw my
copy away and told me the VCR ate it, and I
continued watching Te Monster Squad sever-
al times a week even after it started giving me
nightmares.
Watching movies helped fuel my imagina-
tion and sense of adventure, and after watching
I would often go outside and reenact them with
myself in the lead role.
Te Neverending Story was one of these movies.
I always found myself identifying with the war-
rior Atreyu. I would jump around in excitement
as he rode the luckdragon through the skies of
Fantasia, sit tense and frightened as he fought
Gmork, the evil wolf, and cry when his beloved
horse drowned in the Swamp of Sadness.
So last year when I saw that Te Neverending
Story was showing at Liberty Hall for Midnight
Movie Madness, I got more than a little excited.
I hadnt seen it in more than 10 years, and I was
interested to see if I would still love the flm the
way I did as a child.
Tough I didnt have the privacy of my par-
ents living room to run and jump around during
Atreyus action scenes, the hilarious banter from
the crowd especially during the now-creepy
dialogue between Atreyu and the luckdragon
made watching the movie just as enjoyable as it
was back then.
As an adult, I was able to understand the more
mature themes in the flm, such as the dangers of
apathy and the loss of imagination. And, to my
surprise, I still remembered a lot of the dialogue.
Sure, the special efects looked really cheesy and
// SEAN ROSNER, EDITOR
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CONTACT // Mia Iverson, Hailey Osterhaus
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MANUAL // Francesca Chambers,
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NOTICE // Hannah DeClerk, Kelci Shipley,
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PLAY // Sarah Bluvas, Zach Getz,
Jake Lerman
CONTRIBUTORS // Mike Anderson, Taylor
Brown, Amber Jackson, Chelsea Johnson,
KJHK music staff, Sasha Lund, Landon Mc-
Donald, Abby Olcese, Brett Phillippe, Nicolas
Roesler, Amanda Sorell
CREATIVE CONSULTANT // Carol Holstead
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Atreyu came of as a melodramatic teenager,
but I appreciated the fact that as a child these
things didnt matter to me.
Read Jakes story on page 4 about how
Midnight Movie Madness got its start at Lib-
erty Hall, and how it ofers a movie-watching
experience that cant be found at many other
venues.
Even if the event cant give you the chance
to revisit part of your childhood, its still an
opportunity to take in great cult flms in a way
you couldnt otherwise.
PLAY
Dead devotees: Movie-lovers, including Malcolm Miller, one of the events coordinators (middle), dress up for Midnight
Movie Madness, a monthly event showing of cult flms such as Evil Dead 2.
Photo by Jake Lerman
// JAKE LERMAN
A trip to the movie theater is usually an
exercise in taciturnity. Every motion is executed
with calculated fnesse. From deadening the
sound of sneakers peeling of a syrupy foor, to
the art of delicately mufing the crunches and
slurps of concessions in attempts to avoid spoiling
suspense. In the dark of the theater we all do
our best to behave like mice. But once a month
Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., invites you
to cast of the meek attitude and go mad.
Midnight Movie Madness is the brainchild of
Lawrence residents Malcolm Miller and Jeremiah
Johnson, the creators and self-proclaimed
grand pubahs of Midnight Movie Madness.
Te monthly event celebrates beloved (cult)
flms that rarely grace the big screen after their
original cinema debuts. Since Midnight Movie
Madness inception in 2007, Miller and Johnson
have shown 19 flms, and the screenings have
become eagerly awaited events for movie-minded
Lawrencians. But its more than the flms that
keep the audiences coming in by the droves. At
each showing, enthusiasts adorn themselves in
the garb of the iconic characters they are going
to see. Depending on the flm, costumes can get
SCREAMING
HOW LIBERTY HALLS MIDNIGHT MOVIE MADNESS
BECAME A MONTHLY HAPPENING.
at the
Dawn
outrageous. At a showing of Te Big Lebowski in
June, there were more than a handful of bathrobe-
clad moviegoers waiting in a seemingly endless
line for White Russians.
Te energy of the crowd rarely wares of
come show time. Tere are often complaints
of noise during the screening but with a name
like Midnight Movie Madness, the hosts expect
nothing less. Te noise hasnt deterred anyone
from turning up, though; in fact, its probably
attracted more people.
Last Saturday, in the spirit of Halloween,
Miller and Johnson chose to screen the hilariously
terrifying Evil Dead II. Te claymation gore was
repeatedly punctuated by bursts of wild laughter
and witty taglines shouted from the audience.
Some patrons thought enough of the movie to
arrive in full regalia, most notably a pair of bloody
chainsaw-clad moviegoers in the guise of the flms
hero, Ash Williams.
For Miller and Johnson, Midnight Movie
Madness is more than a chance to turn a proft.
In fact, the pair pay out of pocket for the theaters
rental fee and say they havent done much better
than break even on most showings. Were not
in it for the money, but without it we couldnt
do what we do, Miller says. Tey have taken to
selling T-shirts advertising the event, which has
helped the duo make enough money to keep
putting it on. But its not enough to let them quit
their day jobs.
During the daylight hours, Johnson is a mild-
mannered projectionist at the theater, which suits
him fne seeing as he has an admitted obsession
with flms. Tis infatuation began when he frst
saw the movie Aliens as an 8-year-old. Te flm
sparked his passion and led him to start counting
all the movies he saw. He says he lost count at
1,500, but since then, his enthusiasm for flm
hasnt waned.
Miller cuts hair at Amyx Barbershop, 842 1/2
Massachusetts St., and is often recognized by his
unmistakable haircut, which is best matched in
cinema by Danny Zuko from Grease. Although
he doesnt work at Liberty Hall, his fascination
for movies made him just the person Johnson
needed to turn his fantasy into a reality.
It was Liberty Hall video clerk Nesta Wilson
who frst united the dynamic duo. Wilson, a
long time friend of Miller, overheard the two
independently yearning for a place to
see all the old movies they loved. From
there it was only a matter of time before
they made the connection and found the
funds for the frst screening.
Regardless of the pairs ambition,
Midnight Movie Madness couldnt exist
without Rob Fitzgerald. As manager
of Liberty Hall, he was the gatekeeper
for Miller and Johnson. Te idea to
have monthly midnight showings had
come up before but hed dismissed the
notion, fearing lack of interest. But
when approached by the pair, he decided
to let them rent it out, and even helped
them by making it a bit more afordable.
When asked what he thought about the
event now that its really hit its stride,
Fitzgerald replied, I wish Id done it
earlier Im kicking myself now.
For a town deep in the heart of the
Midwest, its events such as Midnight
Movie Madness that set Lawrence apart.
All it took was two guys with a passion
for flms and a truckload of ambition
to give us all another reason to stop
worrying and just go mad, even if only
for one night. Jp
PAST MAD MIDNIGHT
SHOWINGS
All the flms shown as part of the
event, in chronological order
* THE RETURN OF THE LIVING
DEAD
* GREMLINS
* THE GOONIES
* THE SHINING
* MEET THE FEEBLES
* THE BREAKFAST CLUB
* THE NEVERENDING STORY
* FRIDAY THE 13TH
* DR. STRANGELOVE
* SPACEBALLS
* THE BLUES BROTHERS
* THE EXORCIST
* SAY ANYTHING
* THE BIG LEBOWSKI
* PEE WEES BIG ADVENTURE
* PULP FICTION
* CARNIVAL OF SOULS
* GHOSTBUSTERS
* EVIL DEAD
* You may have missed your
chance for a midnight movie in
full Halloween style, but your
next chance to go midnight-
mad will be next month for
a screening of the critically
acclaimed flm adaptation of
Chuck Palahniuks famous
novel Fight Club.
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this weekend // MINGLE
because those CSI marathons are getting old.
Looking for a place to mingle tonight? Head
to the Eighth St. Taproom for Mingle, a pop-
induced party featuring the musical stylings of
Suede by Perfection, Morris and Potions.
Tis may sound like a typical night of dancing
at the Taproom, but Mingle is billed as something
completely diferent. Were trying to make a
lifestyle, says Phil Canty, Topeka sophomore.
Sponsored by Bear Club, Cantys new record
label, and the Well Fed Artist Society, a local art
collective, Mingle will be promoting new releases
by both groups. Bear Club is launching two EPs,
one by Morris (Canty) and one by Suede by
Perfection (Tyler Waugh, 2008 graduate). Te
Well Fed Artist Society is also debuting its new
winter clothing line.
Paparazzi-like photos will greet partygoers
when they walk through the door, and the frst
30 will receive gift bags with both Bear Club CDs
and other items, creating a red-carpet atmosphere.
Canty encourages you to dress up, whether you
wear your going-out fnest or your Halloween
costume. Come fresh, always foss, he says.
If youre searching for a lifestyle change, or
just in the mood to dance to a mix of electronic
hip-hop and Top 40 hits, check out Mingle at the
Floss is boss: Organizer Phil Canty, Topeka sopho-
more, advises you put the effort in and come ready
for anything to Mingle, a night of partying, art and
hip hop at the Eighth St. Taproom.
Contributed photo
// SARAH BLUVAS
Taproom tonight. Te 21-plus party starts at
10 p.m. Admission is $3.
TONIGHT AT 9PM
I LOVE THE 90s
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THURSDAY, NOV 19TH
LMFAO
W/SHWAYZE, FAR EAST MOVEMENT,
PARADISO GIRLS, & SPACE COWBOY
GRANADA
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
KATE VOEGELE
FRIDAY, NOV. 6
JOSHUA RADIN
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
BLACKOUT
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
MIKE McCLURE, MICKY
& THE MOTORCARS
CASEY DONAHEW
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18
THE KICK-OFF TO YOUR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
FRIDAY, NOV. 20
THE REPUBLIC TIGERS
out & about //
random people. random answers.
What are you going to be for Halloween?
A pirate, because pirates are badass.
Millianna Anzek
Kansas City, Kan., freshman
// ZACH GETZ
Probably a cowgirl because its easy to
fgure out an outft.
Jayne Kauffman
St. Paul, Minn., freshman
Im going to be a K-State hillbilly be-
cause I think theyre interesting.
Ian Tan
Malaysia sophomore
Im going to be a fairy or pirate be-
cause I want the pretty, glittery wings.
Kirsten Moore
Overland Park freshman
Firewoman, because there is something
sexy about fre.
Shannon Thompson
Overland Park freshman
Minnie Mouse because I found an old
costume I wore in elementary school,
and it still fts.
Jessica Neuhedel
Overland Park junior
Im usually a vampire for Halloween,
but I think thats going to be popular
this year, so I think I am going to be a
belly dancer.
Rachel Crist
Elyria non-traditional student
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MANUAL
in the life of ... // A WRITING CENTER ADVISER
living vicariously through others is ok with us.
Its hard enough to write papers required for
class, but try reading and ofering suggestions
to 10 papers per week.
Rachel McMurray, Tulsa, Okla., graduate
student, works at the KU Writing Center
almost every day, helping students get through
writing projects.
McMurray works with students who come
to the center, helping them do everything
from brainstorming ideas to proofreading
assignments. Te frst thing she does is look for
the thesis statement, which she says is the frst
hurdle in writing a paper. Her goal is to point
people in the right direction, and make them
better writers for the future.
Writing advice may be the main part of the
job description, but learning how to deal with
people is just as important. Patience is crucial
when working at the writing center. McMurray
must gauge the students reactions, deciding
how familiar she should act with them. Its also
hard to know when to talk and when to listen,
depending on the individual students needs.
McMurray says the job is fun and rewarding,
but dealing with stressed and emotional
students can be mentally draining. While some
students are confdent and just want a few
Photo by Andrea Olsen
The write stuff: KU Writing Center advisers such as
Rachel McMurray, Tulsa, Okla., graduate student, use
their writing skills (and patience) to help students.
// ANDREA OLSEN
suggestions, others arent quite as prepared.
And the most frustrating thing is when
students put of a paper until the last minute,
McMurray says. She suggests giving yourself a
few days to work.
Dont come in 30 minutes before the paper
is due, McMurray says. We cant wave a magic
wand and fnish it for you.
essential life skills // SAFER DRINKING ON
in case of emergency, read quickly.
Photo illustration by Francesca Chambers
Hannah Stanley didnt plan to get so drunk
on her 21st birthday. She planned to have a few
shots and a couple beers, and call it a night. Her
real party, when she planned to conquer 21 shots,
was the following night.
But almost everything after her 4 p.m. arrival
at the bar is a blur for Stanley, Olathe junior. She
knows her roommate drove her home and that
she vomited, but she only knows this through
stories from friends.
Needless to say, her second party did not occur
the following day. Stanley was too hungover. She
thought she had avoided all the pitfalls of novice
binge drinking, but as it turns out, conventional
wisdom is dead wrong about the properties of
alcohol.
Te worst drink choices for your 21st birthday,
when you are still what Tama Sawyer, director
of KU Medical Centers Poison Control Center,
calls a nave drinker, are water, carbonated
cocktails and diluted shots. Your body does not
absorb hard alcohol as easily as other types of
beverages.
Te average 120-pound female could be
lethally drunk after three hours and eight shots,
and the average 170-pound male could die after
10, Sawyer says. At 21 shots, the blood alcohol
Too much: 21 shots on your 21st birthday is the
craziest thing anyone would want to do, says
Tama Sawyer, director of KU Meds Poison Control
Center.
// FRANCESCA CHAMBERS
content level for either sex would be in a zone
Sawyer labels as incompatible with life.
Tis has to be the craziest thing anyone
would want to do, she says.
If you still plan to drink 21 shots, make sure
you eat a lot of sugary foods, allow yourself to
vomit if you need to and above all, do not let
yourself pass out, she says. Alcohol makes it
more difcult for oxygen to reach our brain,
and we naturally breathe less deeply when
asleep. Te two combined can result in death.
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12:00 P.M., LOCAL BURGER, 714 VERMONT ST.
Im sitting in Local Burger chewing my elk
burger and washing it down with organic wine
while I think of the day ahead of me.
Its the Friday of fall break, and I am trying to go
out in Lawrence for 24 hours straight. Ive spent
many long nights out and have had many all-
nighters, but I want to push the limits of my body
and see if I can go out for a whole day straight.
I fnish the burger. Very little favor, but it
defnitely tastes healthy. Te wine is good, though.
I sit at a window seat to get a good view of outside
while I fnish my wine. Im a little self-conscience
because I am wearing a grey hoody and a beanie. I
dont look the type to be sipping wine at noon at a
burger joint. I get over it quickly.
Its now very cloudy, threatening to rain. Funny
because it was sunny at 11:59 a.m. Te moment I
start my little experiment the clouds roll in. I take
it as a bad omen and am overcome with fear that
this day will suck. I continue anyway.
12:30 P.M., ARIZONA TRADING CO.,
736 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
Ive been wanting a vintage-style coat, so I try
my luck at Arizona Trading Co. Im quickly taken
with a brown corduroy peacoat with lining like
a crappy 1970s couch. Its a good price, too
$17.50.
I sift the stores collection of T-shirts but fnd
nothing I like, so I go back to the jacket and model
it again in the mirror. Still unsure, I ask some girls
who are shopping. Tey say it doesnt accentuate
my ass. I decide my ass doesnt need accentuating
and buy the coat anyway.
1:05 P.M., SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART,
1301 MISSISSIPPI ST.
Its still early and theres not much to do, so I
go to take a gander at some of the exhibits at the
Spencer. I walk in to see the Graphic Imperative
exhibit in the central court, which is displaying
propaganda-like posters.
Te exhibit has posters about rape, war, religion
and the Holocaust. I fnd it a little disturbing that
theyve set up a place where children can draw
their own propaganda posters. One child draws
a no symbol around what looks like a penis, but
maybe its just a hot dog. I quickly turn away from
whatever it is and move on.
// WORDS BY ZACH GETZ
// PHOTOS BY RYAN WAGGONER
Jabbering at the Jackpot: Jayplay writer Zach Getz (left) chats with Marty Hillard of local band Cowboy Indian
Bear. The band played the Jackpot Music Hall the night of Getz 24-hour run through Lawrence.
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A JOURNEY THROUGH THE TOWN AT ALL HOURS
24 HOURS OF LAWRENCE
2:03 P.M., NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM,
1345 JAYHAWK BLVD.
I used to walk past Dyche Hall all the time never
knowing there was a museum inside. Tough the
museum is small, it has a few interesting things;
dinosaurs bones found in Kansas come to mind.
Im crushed to discover that my favorite exhibit
one that shows the inside of a beehive is
closed because all the bees died of nosema apis,
some sort of horrible bee parasite. I make my way
through the museum and have a stare-down with
a rattlesnake. Luckily the snake is behind glass.
2:53 P.M., SOUTH PARK,
11TH AND MASSACHUSETTS STREETS
Needing to burn a little time before my
girlfriend, Laura, gets of work, I head to South
Park. I get some entertainment from a few gothy
high school kids playing with a pink sombrero in
the gazebo while I sit and read Kurt Vonneguts
Slaughterhouse-Five to past the time.
3:56 P.M., THE REPLAY LOUNGE,
946 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
Getting cold, I start walking to fnd a cofee
shop. I get detoured on the way when I remember
the Replay has free pinball going on. I duck inside
and grab a can of PBR and play Indiana Jones and
Ripleys Believe it or Not pinball.
Its been a while since Ive last played, and Ive
forgotten how great it is to properly navigate a
multi-ball, when fve balls start coming at you at
once. I leave after what seems like 15 games.
5:03 P.M., LA PARRILLA,
814 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
I pick up Laura and we go to La Parrilla to get
some grub. I get the enchilada ranchera and Laura
gets the enchilada suiza. Mine is good but hers has
some sort of white sauce and is much better. Te
grass is always greener with me, though.
We also order a pitcher of lime margaritas that
never seems to end. We have a window seat and
relax and people watch while we drink.
6:56 P.M., THE WHEEL, 507 W. 14TH ST.
Laura and I try to rock out Jaybowl, the bowling
alley on campus, but its closed for the break. Lame.
I also toy with the idea of a tattoo, but Laura puts
her foot down. We go to Te Wheel instead to try
and catch Late Night in the Phog on TV.
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students gone for fall break and a class reunion of
1985 or something going on, its wall-to-wall old
guys trying to relive their youth. Tere are only two
women other than my girlfriend there, making me
wonder where all these guys wives are.
We each order a way-too-expensive can of beer,
and to my dismay, Te Wheel is airing baseball.
We fnish our beers and get the hell out of there.
7:47 P.M., HENRYS ON EIGHTH,
11 E. EIGHTH ST.
We go to Henrys to grab a drink and hopefully
some cofee later on. I order a double whiskey and
diet and Laura gets a double vodka and cranberry.
Drinks are too strong and almost painful to take
sips from.
We sit by the window again while nursing our
drinks. I love being a voyeur from the comfort of
10:32 P.M., JACKPOT MUSIC HALL,
943 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
Yes! A crowd. I easily see more people here
then I have all night. Its a nice change. I grab
a couple of whatevers cheapests from the bar
and relax on a bench up front.
I see Marty Hillard and Beau Bruns of
Cowboy Indian Bear and give them a quick,
Hey, hows it going? I try to convince Marty
to let me introduce the band on stage, but he
would have none of that.
Cowboy Indian Bear comes on and plays
their usual good set of poppy music. Tey have
a guest singer on a few songs, which is a nice
addition.
Around the time the band comes on I decide
to cut myself of. When I need to lean against a
speaker to keep my balance, I fgure its time to
stop. I still have 12 hours to go, and Ive been
drunk-texting random people. Cell phones
should have breathalyzers.
indoors. We fnish our drinks and I buy a cofee
to-go because I can tell its going to be a long
night.
9:27 P.M., I-BAR, 945 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
Te plan is to see Cowboy Indian Bear, one of
my favorite local bands, at the Jackpot. Because its
still a little early, we head next door to I-Bar. Ive
never been here before, but it is pretty nice. We
are the only customers in the bar, but it may be
closing for the night soon.
I order a couple of bottles of Boulevard Wheat
and the bartender doesnt take my tip. I ofer again
and he refuses. I fnd it a little strange but I dont
argue.
We walk toward the plush leather couches in
the back, and I spill beer all over myself as I plop
down way too hard. I have an inebriated laugh at
myself while Laura rolls her eyes.
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The mourning after: About 20 hours into his experiment, Getz takes some time to collect himself at the
Japanese Friendship Garden, 1045 Massachusetts St.
1:45 A.M., HOOKAH HOUSE,
730 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
Tired of drinking and knowing last call is on
its way anyway, we stop by Hookah House. Te
interior is as smoky as ever and there is a decent
amount of people there. I plop onto a modifed
couch cushion on the foor and order strawberry-
kiwi shisha.
I knew a few people, but keep my distance
in order to prevent any embarrassing drunken
moments. We smoke hookah and drink large
quantities of water to help hydrate, but we need a
quick late-night snack.
2:40 A.M., JIMMY JOHNS,
922 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
We smell very smoky now with smoke
soaking into our hair and clothes. We head to
Jimmy Johns because its about the only thing
open. I order a turkey and provolone. Ive never
been there before, and not to sound like an
advertisement, but they are freaky fast. I have my
sandwich before I get my change. We sit down to
devour our sandwiches.
I reach in my pocket and fnd a strange hat.
How the hell did that get in there? Te brown,
beige and orange striped hat matches perfectly
with my new jacket, and I switch hats without
thinking the hat could be infected with lice.
3:23 A.M., JAVA BREAK, 17 E. SEVENTH ST.
Java Break is empty. I get biscuits and gravy
and a chai latte and we claim the grafti room as
our own. I grab a few games and get my ass kicked
in Battleship, yet I reclaim a little of my manhood
while playing Hungry Hungry Hippos.
After the food and drink, we lie around talking
half-asleep bullshit, until a balding man of about
350 pounds comes in and sits next to us. He has
the entire place to choose a seat, why does he sit
next to us at 4:30 in the morning? I dont want to
fnd out; we leave quickly.
4:44 A.M., MUNCHERS BAKERY, 925 IOWA ST.
We get to Munchers and my energy is at an
all-time low. Te place is deserted, but its nice
to have some silence. We each get a cream cheese
donut and work on a crossword puzzle together.
Other than softly speaking answers to the puzzle,
we dont say a word to each other. I feel bad for
dragging Laura on this expedition.
We almost fnish the crossword puzzle, but I
can tell Laura wants to go home, so we leave.
5:32 A.M., GO HOME
Im not doing well at all. Ive had too much
cafeine and its catching up with me. Or maybe
its just the strange mixture of foods and drinks
Ive been consuming all night. Either way, my
stomach is cramping up big time.
I decide I need to fnish the experiment early.
I lie down, but cant sleep. I am way too jittery
and cant keep still. Finally around 6:30 a.m., I
nod of.
7:51 A.M., AWAKEN
I wake up to a text message from the
photographer assigned to capture evidence of this
madness. After peeling my face from my pillow,
I try to focus my eyes and read the message. I
sloppily reply that I failed and Im not going to
be able to fnish my mission.
I drop my phone and my face slams back to the
mattress. I shut my eyes for a few seconds, then
realize I need to try to fnish the day. Still in my
clothes from last night, I put my contacts back in
and head out the door.
8:47 A.M., FARMERS MARKET,
NINTH AND NEW HAMPSHIRE STREETS
My next stop is the farmers market to
see if I can fnd some fresh fruits or veggies.
To my surprise most of the vendors are
gone, and the ones who are there have very
limited supplies of stuf I dont want, such
as gourds and honey.
I toy with the idea of emu meat, but
decide against it. I grab a cup of spiced
cider, take one last quick look and leave.
Recharging the batteries: Getz stops by the
Lawrence Farmers Market to pick up some
fuel for the last few hours of his full day on
the town.
continued on page 10
8:03 A.M., JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN,
1045 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
Its pleasantly sunny, although still a little
cold. I walk downtown and take a rest in the
Japanese Friendship Garden. With about 90
minutes of sleep in me, Im still not 100-percent
recovered from the incidents of last night. Im
still jittery and my stomach is killing me.
I review my notes and see what Ive done
so far. Sometime about 10:30 p.m., my notes
become mostly illegible, yet they snap back
into legibility at about 3 a.m. I look at my
watch and see I need to survive for just four
more hours.
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ORGANIC RED WINE
REPLAY LOUNGE
THREE CANS OF PABST BLUE RIBBON
LA PARRILLA
ENCHILADA RANCHERA
TWO-THIRDS A PITCHER OF MARGARITAS
THE WHEEL
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HENRYS ON EIGHTH
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I-BAR
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JACKPOT
THREE PINTS OF WHATEVERS CHEAPEST
JIMMY JOHNS
TURKEY PROVOLONE SLIM SANDWICH
JAVA BREAK
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// HAILEY OSTERHAUS
catch of the week // JAMRY JONES
our weekly peek at a fsh in the KU sea.
Ideal date: We go to lunch and go shopping
and she gets one thing.
Main hobbies: I people watch from my roof
when its nice outside. I like to write. I love
music and movies, and kickin it old school.
hometown: Atlanta
year: Junior
major: Journalism
interested in: Women
Contributed photo
Favorite quote: Amor vincit omnia. Latin
proverb meaning love conquers all.
Favorite food: Watermelon.
Major turn of: High-school games. I hate when
girls play games with me. Either you like me or
you dont. Im too smart to get played. Come real
or dont come at all.
Major turn on: Humor. Im attracted to a girl
who can make me laugh. She doesnt have to be
hilarious, but a good story every once in a while
is kosher.
Notices frst in a potential partner: Eyes. I love
eyes. Pretty, pretty eyes.
Dream job: Public relations for National
Geographic. National Geographic is that ish.
Getaway: My bicycle. I like to ride my bike
because on a bike Im at peace and in control.
FEATURE
9:58 A.M., WATSON PARK,
SEVENTH AND KENTUCKY STREETS
My stomach is cramping up again. My now-
22-hour festival of food and drink is catching up
with me.
I go to the park to get some air but its not
helping. My head is spinning and I feel like Im
going to faint. I sit on a bench and hold my head
between my legs while taking deep breaths.
Finally my stomach cant take it anymore. I fall
of the bench to my knees and throw up a rainbow
of colors that have been collecting in my stomach
for the last 24 hours. Red, yellow, green, purple.
Its all there. I know its time to quit.
Te rest of Saturday is ruined for me. I can
hardly eat or drink anything including bread
and water. I lie on the couch all day clutching
my stomach, feeling as though I could faint at
any moment.
LOOKING BACK
All-nighters are nothing new to me, but the
fact that I was out-and-about for an entire day
and constantly eating, drinking and expending
energy took its toll on me. Ive defnitely
had better nights on the town, but it was an
interesting experiment to see how long I could
last on the Lawrence scene. Jp
continued from page 9
9:00 A.M., JET LAG LOUNGE, 610 FLORIDA ST.
I get to Jet Lag just as the doors are opening.
First customer in the bar, lucky me. I sit down
and order a Bloody Mary. I fgure it may settle
my stomach a bit, but yikes, way too spicy. It
tastes like I am sucking on a pepper shaker.
I request ESPN so I can catch Gameday, but
they forget to put the sound on. Bummer. I leave
half my pepper and vodka drink behind as I walk
out the door. Its not worth the burning lips.
The last leg: After 21 hours of hangin around
Lawrence, Getz is a little, well, hungover. He
attempts to alleviate his ails with a Bloody Mary at
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Relationship researcher Mike Anderson tackles the sticky world
of relationship advice, one weekly Jayplay column at a time
kansas in heat (print edition) // STRESS AND SEX
*THE OPINIONS OF THIS COLUMNIST DO NOT NECESSAR-
ILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF JAYPLAY. KANSAS IN HEAT IS
NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFES-
SIONAL HELP.
Mike Anderson, Dellwood, Minn., graduate stu-
dent, is the host of Kansas in Heat, a talk show
about sex and relationships that airs Wednes-
days at 8 p.m. on KJHK, 90.7fm and at kjhk.org.
Q: Lately Ive found that my sexual desire is not
the same. I still have erections but I fnd that I
cannot maintain them as long as Ive had in
the past. It is not that I dont fnd my girlfriend
attractive and sexy; I just have a tougher time
getting in the mood.
A: Any good sexual expert will tell you that the
most powerful sexual organ in the human body is
the brain. Tis is the reason why stress is the No.
1 killer of a libido.
Stress can be a major hindrance to great sex.
Te more stressed and tense you are the less you
are going to enjoy sex. Te problem you speak
of is a surprisingly common one. Try to identify
what has been causing you stress lately and then
deal with those issues.
Besides making an efort to reduce your stress,
try slowing down your sex and changing your
sexual scenery.
For guys, tension in the muscles that
accompany stress is a major component to
premature ejaculation and balky erections.
Slowing down your sex will help you relieve the
tension. It will also help you focus on your deep
breathing. Deep breathing will relax the entire
body and is an extremely helpful tool to avoiding
premature ejaculation and maintain an erection.
If you are worried about the performance of your
penis, the best sex is slow sex.
Id also look into changing your sexual scenery
so that you are not reminded of all the stresses of
your life. Dr. Marty Klein, a relationship expert
I often refer to, recommends that couples check
themselves into a hotel room every now and again
for some of the best sex of their lives.
Te reason for this, according to Klein, is that
hotels dont remind you of the past or future and
have no associations. Terefore the everyday stress
that you might feel could evaporate.
Getaways are very relaxing and sex almost
always feels hotter in a hotel room. Try using
this time in the hotel room to really build erotic
anticipation.
If you have the funds, taking a vacation can
really jump start your libido. If you dont have the
funds then take a day trip to a nearby destination
and stay the night. Wineries, hiking/biking trails
and bed and breakfast establishments are just a
day ride away from us.
Im sure at the moment a lot of you might be
saying that a change in sexual scenery is only a
temporary solution, and when someone returns
home he or she will run into the same challenges
once again. But I believe jump starting your libido
can create confdence and momentum that can be
carried over to your own bedroom.
When you return, make an efort to reduce
as much stress in your life as you can. Let your
partner know what is stressing you. Perhaps he
or she can help. Stress can have many negative
efects on your body, and your sex drive is near
the top of the list.

Have a sex or relationship question?
Send it to kansasinheat@yahoo.com.
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// KELCI SHIPLEY
That makes me so excited I saw Cole
Aldrich. I didnt really see him, I just
saw his butt.
Thats all that really counts.
Sherron Collins almost ran me over, so
I kinda met him, too.
GIRL:
I had to go home because I had a
meeting this morning.
With who?
My probation offcer.
lol.
GIRL 1:
GIRL 2:
tomorrows news // TXT BLOCKER
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your cell phone.
For $9.99 per month, it can be set up so you
are unable to use your phone while driving, in
class or any other designated area. Parents can
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Time to text? Txt Blocker is a monthly subscription ser-
vice that prevents a phone from sending and receiving
messages at designated times such as when youre
driving or when youre in class.
Photo illustration by Valerie Skubal
Employers can program company phones to
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GPS tracking, Txt Blocker knows where you
are and limits your cell phone activity while
saving all of your messages for when you get
out of the designated area.
Te program works on all BlackBerries and
Windows mobile phones, but not all phones.
Other cell phones will be added based on
consumer demand.
Developed by United Efciency Inc., in
central Florida, Txt Blocker is the companys
solution to dangerous cell phone use.
According to Liberty Mutual Insurance
Group, 37 percent of drivers admit to texting
while driving, which is also the leading cause
of distraction and accidents on the roads.
Tough she says she texts while driving, Lauren
Timmons, San Antonio, Texas senior, says shell
pull over to fnish a text message but she doesnt
want anyone controlling her cell phone use.
I would be very angry if something stopped
me from texting, she says.
But like it or not, Txt Blocker could be the
solution to keep you safer on the roads.
GUY:
GIRL:
My family is so redneck, I have an
uncle named Bubba. Thats his legit
name.
GIRL:
Hes so hot. Maybe Ill see him
naked! But he has, like, nothing
going on up there, you know?
GIRL:
What are you going to do tonight?
Study for o-chem and then maybe
swing dance. Who knows?
GUY 1:
GUY 2:
GIRL 1:
I dont really get that hungover lately
Its because youre always drunk.

GIRL 1:
GIRL 2:
I saw a guy get Tazered and the cop
took his alcohol.
Really?
Well, it was a rent-a-cop kind of thing.
GUY 1:
GUY 2:
GUY 1:
Its not the Red Cross. Its the
Community Blood Center.
Yeah, thats a lot sketchier.

GIRL 1:
GIRL 2:
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NOTICE
In July, Josh Schoenfelder, 2008 graduate,
moved out of his house at 1146 Ohio St. Making
a fnal sweep over the house, he spotted a small
cabinet door in the back of his laundry room.
Double-checking to see if there was anything
left behind, he discovered a box that had been
hidden there more than 50 years ago.
Schoenfelder and his roommates sat for hours
digging through the box, which contained
items dating from the early 1900s to the 1950s
including hundreds of love letters, musical
concert fiers from various events across the
country, bank statements and a copy of a
Lawrence Journal-World.
Schoenfelder discovered the box belonged to
Emil Schumann, a former owner of the house.
Schumann and his family moved into the house
in 1919, when he was in his early 20s. He kept
the house in his family until 1977.
Te streets that make up a core section of
where students live today Ohio, Tennessee,
Kentucky, etc. were built on in the 1850s.
Many of these houses were present during
// VALERIE SKUBAL
Historic housing: When Josh Schoenfelder, 2008 graduate, moved out of this house in July, he found a box of artifacts dating back to the early 1900s, including love let-
ters and bank statements. The items belonged to a former owner of the house, who moved there in 1919.
Photo by Alex Bonham-Carter
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William Quantrils famous raid of Lawrence, and
eight areas on Tennessee Street alone are listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. But
students often disregard the historic value of the
century-old houses they live in.
Te Watkins Community Museum, 1047
Massachusetts St., contains archives of the
history of Lawrence. Curator Helen Krische is
concerned that students dont appreciate their
homes. She says students and landlords dont
take an interest in the history of their homes and
therefore neglect them. Its a shame to see them
deteriorate, Krische says.
On the National Register of Historic Places
is a house at 923 Tennessee St., which is still
used as a rental property. Known as the Benedict
House, it was one of the frst Lawrence homes
with a stick architectural style, characterized
by exposed beams and trusses. Jamie Ferris,
Shawnee senior, lived in the house last year. Te
home was split up the middle to accommodate
renters, modifying its original state. Ferris lived
on the side that her landlord believed to be the
LIVING
One students discovery puts the history of student houses into perspective
AMONG HISTORY
original servants quarters, evidenced by the steep
staircase and the servants bedroom converted
to the bathroom. Ferris could tell it wasnt as
nice as the other side of the house, which her
landlord assumed to be the owners quarters.
Ferris enjoyed knowing that her home had some
history. It wasnt a typical college apartment. It
was cool to be a part of something that was that
substantial for Lawrence, Ferris says.
Tough many students live in historic
homes, its rare that someone makes a fnd like
Schoenfelder did. Rita Napier, associate professor
of history, values unexpected discoveries such
as this. She says they tell the story of what was
important to the owner and refect the values of
the time.
Te houses themselves can also lend a snapshot
of the artistic tastes and lifestyles, though Napier
has concern for the care of the homes. Historic
memory is built into the houses. Students might
be excited about that but (the homes) arent being
taken care of as they should, Napier says.
Schoenfelder knew that his house was old, but
fnding the box of items put it into perspective.
Te age of the house appealed to him and his
roommates along with the location for
tailgate parties and fnding the box was a
great moment for them. It was icing on the cake
before we moved out. We all loved that house
and we appreciated the history and the good
times we had there, Schoenfelder says.
In Schoenfelders eyes, he and his roommates
didnt erase the history at 1146 Ohio; they added
to it. I dont think people should stop having
parties and enjoying their houses, he says. I just
think they should appreciate it more.
Open your eyes to the history
that Lawrence has to offer.
Heres a list of a few of the many
sites and where to find them.
THE BELL HOUSE: 1008 Ohio St.
Built in 1863 and owned by Captain George
and Annie Bell and damaged by Quantrils
Raid in August 1863. George Bell was killed
during the raid defending his family. Te
house was added to the National Register of
Historic Places in 1983 for the historical event
and for the houses architecture.
THE MILLER HOUSE: 1111 W. 19th St.
Built in 1858 and owned by Robert H. Miller,
who reportedly used the home during the
Civil War as a hideout for the Underground
Railroad. Te house was added to the NRHP
in 1984 for the signifcance of the person and
the architecture.
THE JOHN N. ROBERTS HOUSE:
1307 Massachusetts St.
Built in 1894, the house is now known as
the Castle Tea Room, it hosts tea parties and
various gatherings. Te building was added
in 1974 to the NRHP for its architecture and
engineering.
THE USHER HOUSE: 1425 Tennessee St.
Built in 1872 and owned by John Palmer
Usher, the Secretary of the Interior during
Abraham Lincolns presidency and former
mayor of Lawrence. Converted int o Beta Teta
Pi Fraternity in 1912. Added to the NRHP in
1975 for the historic person who lived there
and the Italianate architecture.
Jp
music review //
Churning out his frst release in two years,
Bassnectar steps back onto the scene and
musically asserts that hes one of the best in
the game.
For those who are unfamiliar, Bassnectar
is roughly categorized as hip-hop-tinged
electronica. More than anything, his music
is loud and crammed with as much energy as
possible.
For example, he kicks of the title track with
electro arpeggios before laying down a head-
knocking hip hop drum pattern. Following
that we launch into the Mega-Bass Remix,
which is a slightly darker, drum-and-bass-
infused reprise.
Just when youve got this album pinned
down as a double shot of espresso in your
day, Bassnectar throws in some chilled-out,
ambient vocals into the mix as he does on the
remix of Mr. Projectiles Love Here.
Tis album, and all of Bassnectars music,
is about surprises. Te faw of this record, as
with his past projects, is the caliber of the
featured rappers. Which is to say, fairly low.
Just imagine if artists such as Dizzee Rascal,
Te Cool Kids, or Roots Manuva linked up
with this guy.
Bottom line, this album isnt for everyone,
REVIEW
but fans of electronic music, jumping around or
the way bass makes the pennies in your change
cup rattle will be in heaven.
BASSNECTAR COZZA FRENZY
KJHKs weekly guide to sonic consumption.
//DANNY J. SPENCE,
KJHK ROTATION DJ
movie review //
// LANDON MCDONALD
Dont believe the hype.
Paranormal Activity is a shifty little thriller
that would have you believe suspense without
pay-of is the only trick the horror genre has
left. But the flm ends up being a casualty of
its own inspired marketing, which promised
audiences the scariest movie since Te Exor-
cist and further enticed them with a genuinely
terrifying trailer that seemed to back up this
wild claim.
But as it turns out, that grainy, handheld
footage of the trailer was nothing more than a
glorifed highlight reel. If youve seen the trail-
er, youve seen the movie. Even the admittedly
intense ending, which provides the only real
scares in the entire flm, is completely spoiled
in the previews fnal seconds.
Te movie explores the increasingly strained
marriage of yuppie newlyweds Micah (Micah
Sloat) and Katie (Katie Featherston). After en-
during several nights of grotesque nightmares
and disembodied moaning coming from the
attic, Katie becomes convinced that a demon-
ic presence has invaded their home.
Hoping to ease his wifes hysteria, Micah
sets up recording equipment in the couples
Hollywood hits, indie ficks and everything in between.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
bedroom to document any supernatural phe-
nomena. Katie protests, saying the interference
will only enrage the spirit. Shes right of course,
and each nights haunting seems more unsettling
and aggressive than the last.
Unfortunately, these unsettling and aggressive
occurrences mostly consist of doors suddenly
slamming, chandeliers swaying slightly and lots
of creepy shadows. Not exactly my defnition of
heart-stopping entertainment.
Yes, its great that Paranormal Activity, which
was made two years ago for the micro-budget of
$11,000, manages to do so much with so little.
But, even though the claustrophobic atmosphere,
mounting tension and efortlessly naturalistic
performances seem masterful at frst, the efect
wears of fast when the viewer fnally realizes that
nothing frightening is actually going to happen.
Monotony is the kiss of death for a movie such
as this. If you want minimalist horror done right,
Id point you to Te Blair Witch Project, Cannibal
Holocaust and the original, 1963 version of Te
Haunting.

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// SARAH BLUVAS
As the bugler played Taps, I stood in front of
my grandfathers casket, trembling. My knees felt
as if they would give at any moment. Just before
I thought I couldnt stand up straight any longer,
my two older brothers each grabbed an arm and
held me steady.
Te horn player fnished his sad melody, and,
as we paid our last respects to our mothers father,
all three of us turned around and walked away
from the cemetery, together.
I am fortunate in that I grew up the youngest
of three and the only girl in my family. While
many of my friends may have wanted an older
sister to look up to, I was content with Matt and
Andy, who are nine and six years older than I
am, respectively. My childhood was flled with
comic books and video games, action flms and
adventures and the constant reminder that if
you want to hang with the boys, you have to act
like one of the boys.
Te things they loved became the things I loved,
too. Andy taught me to live and breathe Metallica.
Matt introduced me to late-night cartoons on
Cartoon Network. And they both slipped me
alcohol at football tailgates and Fourth of July
celebrations when I was underage. Together, we
navigated creeks behind our house in Georgia
and beat the top levels in Perfect Dark.
Our family moved around a lot when we were
young because of our dads job, so we formed a
wall to the outside world that few people could
break down.
Despite our close bond, though, my
relationship with my brothers is anything but
perfect. Like most siblings, we fght, and we used
to fght a lot.
When I was about 11 and Andy was 17, we
got into a screaming match about something
pointless, and it ended with me spitting in his
face and him pouring a giant glass of water all
over my bed. Matt got so mad at me when I was
a high school junior that he decided not to talk
to me for a month. I caved after about a week and
taped an apology note on his bedroom door.
We also have diferent interests and diferent
goals for the future. Matt and Andy are both
engineers. I study journalism, English and art
history. Andy is already married and a father.
Matt and I are a bit less traditional and probably
wont settle down for years.
In reality, the three of us sort of leave each
other to our own defenses. Andy and his wife
Erin spent the last year living in Germany, and
I only talked to my brother on the phone three
times while he was gone. Matt and I barely call,
too, except for a drunken text message every now
and then. Te three of us lead completely separate
Contributed photo
Brotherly love: Sarah Bluvas and her brothers Andy (left) and Matt (right) are able to stay close even though they dont see each other often. The 2006 death of their
grandfather showed Sarah how much her brothers are there to support her when she needs them.
SIBLING
How my relationship with my brothers reminds me that everything will be OK
lives, and, at times, it seems like we would be just
fne without each other.
My grandfathers funeral in October 2006,
though, was one of the rare instances in which
Matt, Andy and I relied on each other for
support. After the viewing the night before the
funeral, my brothers and I went to Piccolos, a
favorite Omaha restaurant that we often ate at
with Grandpa.
Sitting in the disco-ball-lit room, we reminisced
about our grandfather a bit, but avoided the real
issue at hand: his death meant that our family
dynamic would change drastically. Who would
be responsible for our grandmother? And, more
SUPPORT
importantly, how would our mom cope with her
dearly loved fathers death?
However, when the waitress came to take our
orders, a feeling of comfort returned. She turned
to each of us and received the same order: chicken
parmesan with French fries, pasta and salad. And
then Andy looked up at her and said, One more
thing. When you bring the chicken parmesan out,
can you leave it in the little tins you cook it in?
We like all of the extra cheese and sauce.
Something as simple as the three of us ordering
the exact same meal made me realize that maybe
things havent changed so much, or, at least,
maybe everything would turn out all right.
I had the same feeling the following morning,
when we stood, arms locked, in Evergreen
Cemetery. True, as the years have gone by, Matt,
Andy and I have grown apart. As our lives head in
three diferent directions, though, weve reached a
mutual understanding. If one of us ever truly needs
support, the other two will be there, grabbing an
arm and holding the other steady.