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Considered the center of cultural activity at Xavier University, the Department of Music has long been a driving force for cam-pus- wide enrichment. The department features a close-knit staff of talented professionals and students: instrumentalists, musicians, singers, dancers, and composers. At the helm is Dr. Timothy R. Turner, the department chair and director of bands. A musician’s intellect has allowed Turner to advise, advocate for, and perform with many of America’s greatest artists. Some of these legendary names include Lena Horn, the Temptations, Gladys Knight, Nancy Wilson, Rosemary Clooney, the O’Jay’s, and Barbara Eden. As a musician, Dr. Turner plays a slew of instruments ranging from a variety of brass horns to the heartbeat of the drums. As director of bands, he has an ear for both orchestral and jazz styles of composition.

Why music as a profession?My interest started at age 12 when I heard my mother sing at church. From that I began to play the trumpet and my interest grew more and more daily. Throughout the years it not only became what I wanted to do in the future but all I ever did.

How do you define Xavier’s music program?Our program is very strong and viable but we wish to grow into unexpected areas. As of now, the department is in a major recruitment/ retention campaign to expand the promise of the Department of Music.

What’s in the department’s future?Well, we are looking into other programs such as recording engineering, jazz studies, commercial music, music technology, and other various areas throughout the music business.

What does your love of music mean?To me, it means being able to express myself. Music is what I do, and because of that I have the opportunity to express my true emotions and share myself in a manner that makes me feel complete.

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Brittanae VealMovie Review“The Social Network”

On Oct. 1, “The Social Network” will hit movie theaters nationwide. The docu-drama is set at Harvard University in 2002 where we find the brilliant but socially-awkward Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) drinking away his sorrows after being dumped by his girlfriend, Erica Albright (Rooney Mara). Unable to comprehend the break-up, Zuckerberg feels scorned and launches on his blog a tirade against Albright and the entire female species. The blog gets him thinking, and with the help of his best friend Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), Facebook, an online networking platform, is born. In this film version of “what happened,” as Facebook becomes unbeliev-ably popular and astonishingly profitable, Zuckerberg is portrayed as a double-crosser who betrays the people who helped him, including Saverin, whom Zuckerberg allegedly swindled out of millions of dollars.This movie is entertaining and offers an insightful look into Facebook’s early years. It seems to be an honest depiction of Zuckerberg, and may even affect how some people use—or drop—Facebook. Check it out if you’re curious about how the most popular social network was founded.

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Originally from the South Side of Chicago, Def Jam singer, Jeremih, emerged into the music industry in 2009 with the release of his number one hit “Birthday Sex.” His debut album “Jeremih” sold more than 50,000 copies in the first week and he was nominated for several awards in 2009. With the success of his first album, Jeremih looks forward to feedback from his sophomore album, “All About You.” Jeremih began playing musical instruments as a child his passion for music has grown since. In 2008, Jeremih transferred from University of Illinois to Colombia College, which specializes in performing arts, to focus on his music. There, he began producing, songwriting, and eventually performing.

Jeremih doesn’t consider himself as just an R&B artist because he makes all types of music to transpire across all genres. He believes part of this is because of his musical background, which is one thing that sets him apart from other artists. “I’m a musician first,” said Jeremih.In 2009, Jeremih was signed by recording label Def Jam and his career took off. In the past year, Jeremih has traveled the world and has worked with notorious artists such as 50 Cent and Ludacris. Jeremih’s new single “I Like” featuring Ludacris is now playing on the radio and is climbing R&B charts. Jeremih hopes fans enjoy his new album because he wants each of them to know it’s “All About You.”“All About You” hits shelves today.

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With what began with only a dream in a 13-year-old’s mind, Dano-von Calhoun-Bettis longed to go on a journey that would put his musical expertise to use.Now, at 20 years old, the music major is able to watch as his dream come to fruition in the form of the six-member band, 3rd Degree. “Everything that I’ve been doing now has been planned from about the age of 13,” Bettis said. “Now everything is starting to manifest.”Bettis took interest in music at the age of seven, but found himself taking it more seriously at 10 years old. While attending St. Augustine High School, Bettis explored his passion for music by becoming a member of St. Augustine’s band, “The Marching 100.” As his sophomore year was interrupted by Hurricane Katrina, Bettis attended West Jefferson High School, but returned to St. Augustine his junior year, and became drum major his senior year.Using musical influences such as the internationally known band,

The Roots, Bettis brought his thoughts to life through his own band.“We want to take that title of being the hottest band across all genres and all different dividing lines,” Bettis said. “We want to make it a household name. We want to be something like The Roots, but take it far beyond that.” The band is made up of bassist Tiffany Morris, trumpet player Noel Freeman, saxophonist Ariane Johnson, key-boardist Merell Burkett, guitarist Nori Hirata, and Bettis, the drummer. The band members are close friends, and Bettis feels that the love and passion for music they share connects them even more.“I have people who actually believe in what I believe in,” Bettis said. “They believe in my dream. No matter what I need, however I need it, I just have to ask and they provide it.”Although the band has been around for only one year, 3rd Degree continues to make a name for itself, specifi-cally around the metro area. They have performed at several events, including the popular “Rhythm And Poetry,” which is held every first and third Monday of each month. The next stop of the “Rhythm And Poetry” College Tour will be Oct. 4 in Milneburg 179, located on the University of New Orleans’s campus.Bettis sees the band going far, and hopes to expand the band by adding another member in the future.“That’s pretty much the vision of the band,” Bettis said. “I just want to take things and the entire music scene of New Orleans to another level.

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pCoffee pots brew aromatic Ethiopian coffee, spoken word tugs on your soul, and live music tempts you into a rhythmic sway—all are elements of Libertation Lounge at Black Star Books and Caffe. Founded by New Orleans native Baakir Tyehimba, Black Star hosts every other Sunday at 7pm. In addition to offering Afrikan-centered entertainment, Tyehimba serves up Ethiopian and Kenyan coffee, smoothies, salads and san’miches [sic]. The Algiers Jerk San’mich featuring ancient Afrikan secret sauce is a favorite that Tyehimba describes as “gangsta-ly.” Black Star was founded on the “desire to see Afrikan people live as opposed to survive. I wanted to create a cultural space that would be a nucleus for change--a space where black folk can build mentally,” Tyehimba said. To foster this intellectual growth, he provides free Wi-fi, tutoring and nuggets of Afrikan wisdom. You can also find books for sale. On Sunday afternoons, Tyehimba invites members of the community to teach workshops on drumming, dance, art to children for $20-$25.

Black Star Books and Caffe is located in the Algiers area of New Orleans, at 3211 Gen. Meyer Ave. and is open from 11 am-8 pm daily.

Black Star Books and Caffeby Brittanae VealA&E Writer

Cline Bailey, a senior art major from New Orleans, takes a minute to reflect on his unique style:

Q: How would you describe your work?A: It has a sculpture-feel. I use a lot of hard lines. I grew up drawing cartoon figures, and that style carried over to my work today.

Q: What is your goal in creating art?A: The most important thing is that I try to make it relevant and contemporary. The audience I want to reach is my generation--especially the urban commu- nity. I’m trying to give them a reason to go to an art gallery. Most art galleries are intimidating and elitist, so my topics have an urban twist that will appeal to everyday people.

Q: Who are your inspirations/role models?A: Everyone in the art department. Also, Terrance Osbourne. My work now is like a mixtape. The same way a new artist may rap over beat that’s already popu- lar, I take a popular painting, and make it relevant to my generation. But, I use techniques from my formal art training to make my work polished.

Spotlight on Artist: Cline Baileyby Brittanae VealA&E Writer

Study Area Tyehimba with daughters, Ayou and Ori

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Get Ready for HalloweenBy Holle L. FordStaff Writer

Trick-or-Treat! It’ s that time of year when college students dress to impress, disgust or just to have fun.Every year there are costume ideas that are popular for Halloween celebrations. For the undecided who haven’ t settled on what to wear, an online search produced a list of this Halloween’ s hottest costumes:1 . Seven Deadly Sins—Choose from lust, sloth, greed, pride, poison, glutton and envy.2 . Couples—Memorable couples from the past and present, such as Adam and Eve, Barbie and Ken, Bonnie and Clyde, bride and groom or President Barack and Michelle Obama.3 . Pin up girls—The 1950s and ‘ 60s beauties. This look requires a one-piece, fairly modest bathing suit, a wig, and high heels to match.4 . Nightmare before Christmas—Choose from the characters Jack Skellington, Sally or OogieBoogie.5 . Nerd—Nerds never go out of style. A nerd costume is easy to create. Thick-lenses on black-framed glasses, tie-up dress shoes, button down shirt, pocket protector, tie and khaki pants.6 . Chucky—is back . To complete the Chucky costume, wear a blue and red, long-sleeved shirt and blue cover-alls, makeup, wash-out hair dye and fake blood.7 . Lady Gaga—is all the rage. The Costume Craze online store has Lady Gaga’ s black and whitesequin dresses, star dresses, blonde and yellow wigs and other materials that will complete theperfect Lady Gaga costume.

Celebrants still looking for hot ideas—many that are inexpensive—can go to costumzee.com.

A common perception of the music industry today is that there are two type of rap artists. On one side there are those artists who are commercial and mainstream, and on the other are artists who get back to the true lyrical roots of hip-hop. With Wale’s new mixtape “More About Nothing,” he displays this true lyricism while still showing that he can have mainstream appeal. Coming off low record sales for his debut album, “Attention Deficit,” Wale promptly answers his critics and fans who thought he would become a flop. The majority of the project is hip-hop driven with stories of broken relationships, uplifting ambitious women, as well as lyrically depicting Tiger Wood’s fall from grace in the record cleverly titled “Eye of The Tiger.”

He also adds some mainstream flare by remixing an overseas hit, “Black and Gold” by Sam Sparro, and by teaming up with Atlanta’s chief club rockers Waka Flocka Flame and Roscoe Dash on their radio hit “No Hands.” Overall, the project is beautifully produced, welcomes a wide variety of topics and is sequenced well for a smooth listening experience. “More About Nothing” is available now for free download on RapRadar.Com.

Wale’s “Mixtape About Nothing”By Matthew BakerContributing Writer

Just out in time for the Halloween season comes the highly anticipated psychologi-cal thriller film Paranormal Activity 2. Directed by Todd Williams, Paranormal Activ-ity 2 is a follow up to Paranormal Activity, which came out last fall and received rave reviews from critics. Set in Carlsbad, Calif. a Kristi ( Kate Featherson) and Dan (Brian Boland) bring home their new baby boy Hunter.

One evening the family returns to their home to find that someone had broken in but didn’t take anything. Fearing for his family’s safety Dan decides to install cam-eras throughout the home. A few days pass and Kristi notices suspicious sounds around the house. Oddly enough, the family dog attacks Kristie and that is when things start to get a bit sinister in this film.

In one particular scene, Kristi is dragged down the stairs by an unknown force that is after baby Hunter. Paranormal Activity 2 is a psychological thriller that is better than the first. Paranormal Activity 2 is a simple film that will cause you to lose sleep; definitely a must see for this season. c

Movie ReviewBy P. Sequoia StormsStaff Writer

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By Brooke AdamsStaff Writer

Homecoming will begin with the kick-off event “Zulu meets Xula Fest.” SGA members have worked hard coming up with special activities that will transform Xavier’s campus into a replica of New Orleans and its culture. The kick-off event relates directly to this year’s homecom-ing theme, “The Spirit of New Orleans Makes Xavier Home.” These activities are centered on New Orleans music and food, which essentially make up the culture of the city. The event will take place outside of the University Center on Nov 15, at 11a.m.—2 p.m. Four tents and activi-ties will be based on local festivals—Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, French Quarter Fest and Stawberry Fest. Each tent will have food, desserts, mu-sic, face painting, and arts and crafts related to each festival. Homecoming Queen Jade Young specifically chose different festivals to recreate New Orleans at Xavier. For more information on this event you can stop by the SGA office on the 2nd floor of the UC.

This year’s Xavier University of Louisiana’s homecoming will include the star-studded “Bayou Blowout” on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 9 p.m. The event is a concert that showcases New Orleans’s own music artists Rantz and Kourtney Heart and popular hip-hop newcomer artist Wale.As a born Hollygrove resident, Rantz-The Playboy of R&B, career began when he moved to Atlanta after Hurricane Gustav in 2008 and encountered some of the music industries heavyweights. All is history after he signed with Extreme Entertainment and started to record music. Rantz’s most recent song includes “That girl right there.” Singer/songwriter Kourtney Heart began her career by opening up for singers Trey Songz and Kelly Price. As the “Heart” of New Orleans, R&B singer Kourtney Heart is on the road of stardom with her captivating vocals and youth appeal. Her music includes the hitsingle “My Boy.” Hip-hop artists Wale began his career as underground artist in Washington, D.C. building a name for himself. His break came with the release of his song “Nike Boot.” Last year, he received his big break with the release of his first studio album titled Attention Deficit, which includes the hit single “Pretty Girls.” “Bayou Blowout” will be held in Xavier’s University’s Barn on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the lobby of the UC. Advance tickets for Xavier students are $10 and $15 at the door. Advance tickets for non-Xavier students are $15 and $18 at the door. For more information on this event visit the SGA office located in the UC or the event flyers across Xavier’s campus.

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November 9-November 22, 2010 Page 7Alumni: In Good Company

By Brooke AdamsStaff Writer

Boutte released this song in 2003 and had no idea that seven years later his song would become the theme of an HBO hit show, “Treme.” Despite the recogni-tion that has come with his success as an art-ist, Boutte manages to maintain an ordinary lifestyle and still lives in the same neighbor-

hood he grew up in.“I’d like people to see me as a good neighbor,

While most students celebrate homecoming with the elegant riverboat ride and coronation ball, a campus festival, con-certs, parade, and riveting Gold Nuggets/Gold Rush basketball games, there are other people who are literally celebrating coming home to their alma ma-ter: Xavier alumni.Homecoming week is a time for these alumni to reconnect with each other and current students at the university through a host

When singing on stage, Xavi-er alumnaWanda Rouzan gives her audience a taste of New Orleans. Rouzan is a beautiful Creole jazz singer. Her voice is very soulful and listeners can feel the spirit of New Orleans. She sings with passion and uses her whole body, saying “chore-ography is my thing.” “I’m from the 7th ward and a staunch New Orleanian and part of the Who Dat Nation. I even went to support my team in Mi-

of activities. Some of this year’s activities include: a “Distin-guished Alumni Concert Series: The Art of Gospel”; a “Celebra-tion on the Yard’; an alumni mixer; a “1925 Legacy Society Brunch”; the Norman C. Fran-cis Endowed Scholarship Ben-efit Gala and many other inter-esting activities.A major goal of the Office of Alumni Relations is engag-ing with Xavier students, said Kimberly Reese, a member of the Class of 1995 and director of Alumni Relations. Its stu-dent-focused programs include the Young Alumni Leadership

Committee, which is designed to encourage alumni who gradu-ated within the last 15 years to engage with the University.The alumni office also launched the newly orchestrated “Plump the Pig” project, which is geared towards the Class of 2014, Reese said. Students were given Gold Rush piggy banks, the icon for the voluntary stu-dent-giving initiative. Students are encouraged to fill the banks with their spare change, with monies collected to be used to support programs and activities selected by the freshman class. Reese said recent and prospec-

tive graduates who participate with the various alumni associ-ations nationwide will join the ranks of notable alumni: local music icons John Boutte (’80) and Wanda Rouzan (’69), fea-tured in this issue of the Herald; U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Re-gina Benjamin (’79); Admiral Stephen Rochon (’84), Direc-tor of the Executive Residence and White House Chief Usher; former U.S. Secretary of State Alexis Herman (’69); and Hol-lywood animator Lyndon Bar-rios (’90), just to name a few. With a contribution of $10 or more to the Annual Fund,

Xavier graduates can become members of the National Alum-ni Association, Reese said. They can also join local Xavier alum-ni chapters across the country, which will provide them with networking and socializing op-portunities. The dues for these chapters range from $25-$75. For more information on Xavi-er’s alumni and their current involvement on campus, visit http://alumni.xula.edu or call the Office of Alumni Relations at (504) 520-7575.

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someone who cares about the person next door,” Boutte said. Boutte grew up in the 7th Ward in New Orleans. He at-tended Joseph S. Clark High School, where he graduated in 1976. He later attended Xavier, where he graduated in 1980 with a degree in business and minor in economics. “I loved Xavier, I loved the liberal arts curriculum,” Boutte said. At Xavier, Boutte took music courses, but never majored in it. One course in particular he re-membered taking was a piano class, which he enjoyed. Boutte is not your typical art-ist: he plays cornet and trumpet, piano, composes music, and sings.

“My most recent work I would say would be a compi-lation for the” Treme” show soundtrack, in which I worked with Dr. John, Kermit Ruffins, and more,” Boutte said. His most recent individual work was, “Good Neighbor,” which was released in 2008. Boutte starting pursuing a music career after having an encounter with Stevie Wonder, who was in town to receive an honorary doctoral degree from Xavier. “I was a manager at Corpus Christi Credit Union” Boutte said, and Wonder came in. “My friend John Fishback came and asked to borrow my piano so he could let Stevie Wonder use it. So, Stevie, John Fishback, THE

John Scott, who was an art pro-fessor at Xavier, and me were all with Stevie that day. “Stevie told me that I had a special voice, then he said a sig-nature voice, and I asked what is that. Stevie said, ‘John, your voice is different.’ I said, well, take me with you! Stevie said, ‘No, I can’t do that. Just have patience and determination’. “The following day, I went to work but didn't shave, and said I need to go home and shave. I went home and never went back again. I quit,” Boutte said.To this day, John Boutte contin-ues to sing and play music, and calls “Treme” home.

ami for the Superbowl. How New Orleans is that?” Rouzan laughed. Rouzan graduated from Xavi-er in 1969 with a bachelor’s de-gree in speech pathology and a minor in theatre and psycholo-gy. She worked at Xavier in the speech lab with Dr. Joe Melcher, who is a speech pathology and audiology professor and chair of the Department of Communica-tions. She later went on to Penn State and earned her master’s degree. Rouzan started performing at the age of 4 and professionally at the age of 13. She performed

in musical theatrical plays, which played a huge part in her career. Rouzan performed for the band “A Taste of New Orleans,” which she later took over when the owner died. She has toured around the world, in-cluding Australia, Europe, Bra-zil, and Japan. Rouzan teaches theatre arts in the gifted and talented pro-gram at Audubon Charter, a local public school. To show her love and support for New Orleans, she volunteers and per-forms at many different festivals and concerts citywide. Rouzan has released three albums and is

working on her fourth, “Mama Roux, Come on Down to my New Orleans,” which will be released in December.

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Class of '80: John Boutte

Class of '69: Wanda Rouzan

Down in the TremeJust me and my babyWe’re all going crazyBuck jumping and having fun”

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ARTS & EN T E R TA I NMEN TVerbal Graffiti

Spotlight on….Orlando Floyd Jr., a.k.a. ScoopAs the inaugural lyricist of Verbal Graffiti, Scoop shares his passions for music in this moment.

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What does your love of Rhythm and Poetry (Hip Hop) mean?“I can express my feelings. A lot of the time I write I’m able to communicate my thoughts over a beat.”

Who was your childhood inspiration and why?“It’s not just one source, but if anybody I’d say my grandfather. He pushed me to become the man that I am today.”

Who is your current inspiration and why?“Based solely on rap, J. Cole……He brought more interest to my state, North Carolina, aside from peety Pablo. He tells the ev-eryday struggle that people go through and I understand where he’s coming from even in my own neighborhood.”

What do you see your music doing for people? “As much as I hate to say it, sometimes I feel my music isn’t the best to listen to but I’m being real. Things I see every day and what people go through. It might not always be about the struggle, but it’s my thoughts, my life, and my sincerity to music.”

Here at the Herald, we’ve been working hard to uncover the disconnection that has often separated the words written on paper from many students’ eyes. It is true, we’ve heard the hush-hush stories passed by word of mouth that simply say, “Why read this paper, it can do nothing for me?” Articles written to glorify people not known to our generation with only a handful capitalizing on the rich talent and culture of students on and off campus, it is our duty and responsibility to serve you, the students. So, within the arts & entertainment section we have designed a segment solely purposed to connect those words to your eyes. It is a simple segment entitled “verbal graffiti” that highlights artists, alumni, and current students with spoken word and rhythm and poetry talents. Not bound by unnecessary constraints, verbal graffiti will lyrically tell a story that gives hope to students, heals a broken heart, and be there as a friend in the time of need. This is your VERBAL Graffiti.

Scoop, born Orlando Floyd Jr., is the inaugural lyricist of “Verbal Graffiti.” Juggling between his major in chemistry and a promising future in music, he somehow found the time to compose this poem for all to enjoy. Ladies and entlemen, Reassurance.

College, an institution with tools to succeed yet you can failTell me...with all of these distractions, will I even prevailIf I open up my sail to this boat can I coastWill I serve as a float to keep my peers and I afloatI work hard, I play hard but this is not a floatBecause I don’t mix the two like ice cream and a CokeA joke never, if I can count the times I’ve been broke...severalFriends can never tell for in the face of problems mine are but a freckleI smell success around the corner for even my nose knowsTrying to acquire the finer things but it seems the times frozePerfectly fine with me, I can’t rush life is shortIts hard to digest, but here’s a knife and a forkA simple concept; you get out what you put inTrying to do everything that people told me I couldn’tSo with that I put forth my best effort with enduranceYes I can do it...I just needed reassuranceTo hear more of this artist or receive information please visit: www.unsigned.com/scoop

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How did you find yourself in the Trill Ent. family? “I started off rapping as a young dude coming up, listening to them and so I just tried it. I just started doing it and now I’m on the newest project coming up.”

What is the name of your upcoming album? It’s a Trill compilation album entitled, ‘Trill Fam: All or Nothing.’ Basically, it’s the soundtrack for the movie, “Ghetto Stories.”

What is the story behind ‘Ghetto Stories’? “Ghetto Stories was the album with Boosie and Webbie, and it’s based off of that. It’s actu-ally about them coming from the hood and rags, to riches.”

How long did the production of your studio album take? “It was a compilation between all of us that took about three or four months to get it right.”

What do you feel the future of your career is? “I want to do movies but rapping will always be here. I also have a mixtape coming out later on in November. I’m not sure what I’ll call it yet, maybe ‘Black Card Youngin’.”

What advice would you offer up-and-coming artists? “Just don’t stop doing it. You can’t one day make a song, and the next be on BET. You just have to keep doing what you’re doing and be confident about your music.”How is the Trill Ent. holding up (regarding Boosie’s jail time)? “We’ll hold it down for him until he comes home. He’ll be home soon. Just look for the Trill takeover when he does come home.”

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By Leonard ClayMaya JonesStaff Writer

Spotlight on….Lil TrillUp and coming artist, Lil Trill stops by to answer a few questions about himself and the industry of being a Trill Ent. artist.