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Ah, Thanksgiving. It feels good, doesn’t it? Whether you’re a student with a week off of classes or just a working man or woman getting a few days off from the daily grind, it’s good to get a little break from everything.

I think I person-ally am looking forward to the break a little bit more than the holiday itself. I’ve never been a HUGE fan of Thanksgiving because in a lot of ways it’s like Christmas without the presents. It’s perhaps the most American holiday, given that it celebrates so many of the things that made this country what it is today: football, colonialism, insane amounts of food. But beg-gars can’t be choosers, and I’ll take a holiday whenever I can get one, especially if it means I get a good, home-cooked meal. Turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes — it’s all gravy, baby! And then comes the inevitable post-meal nap. Your eyes become impossibly heavy as that gravy creeps into your bloodstream, rendering you completely powerless. The monotonous hum of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman’s NFL com-mentary is the best lullaby you’ve ever heard, and before you know it, you’re on your way back home, wondering how it all went by so quickly. You won’t hear me complaining about a holiday with a built-in nap.

Sidenote: what is cranberry sauce for exactly? My roommates and I had a pre-Thanksgiving potluck recently, and the cranberry sauce just sat there, in its unneveringly cylindrical shape with the ridges of the can still plainly visible. I know that there’s homemade cranberry sauce that’s not nearly as odd, but I couldn’t even tell you what it tastes like. I feel like it’s one of those holiday foods that nobody actually uses, but it gets made anyway because it’s expected to be at the table. It seems more like a decoration than anything. No offense to all the cranberry sauce enthusiasts out there; I’m sure one day I’ll learn the nuances of the jiggly red stuff.

For all of you out there sprinting to the stands for a new buzz every Friday morning, there will be no new issue printed for November 29. I know, it sucks, but this issue is gonna have to hold you over for twice as long as usual. We will continue to post articles on readbuzz.com, so hit us up there if you find yourself going through buzz withdrawal. That’s something to be thank-ful for, right?

So to all our readers, have a happy Thanksgiv-ing. Make sure your family knows you love them. We’ll see you when we get back on December 6.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Take it back to your childhood days with Aaliyah Gibson in her “Sh*ts & Giggles” column to read about some of everyone’s favorite childhood cartoons!

FOOD & DRINK: Head over to our website for some Thanksgiving-inspired recipes that you’ll for sure want to bring to your dinner table.

MOVIES & TV: Head to readbuzz.com to check out the latest movie reviews from the buzz Movies & TV staff!

COMMUNITY: This week follow Leah Parekh’s bucket list adventure as she attends a dance performance at Krannert.

MUSIC: Music writer Sean Neumann celebrated his 20th birthday this week! Check out his thoughts on the albums that shaped his time as a cool teen in this week’s Music Mentalist.

» When dickbags steal my blue holiday lights from right off of my porch: After a crappy week, I like to sit on my porch and enjoy doing absolutely nothing. I’ll light candles. And then, after all this preparation,

I will stare at the holiday lights that I have carefully hung atop my porch. Those lights took a lot of god-damn effort to put up. I’m 5 feet 2 inches tall! Then, Halloween weekend, some assholes decide to take the time and effort to take a third of these lights down: the ambient blue lights, no less. They had to walk onto my porch, unstring the lights, unplug them from the others and take them. And the kicker? I was up all night, working on coursework. Fuck that noise. Take this as a warning, holiday light-nappers. I hope you have diarrhea for a week and my blue lights burn out on you. Namaste, motherfuckers.

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» When people don’t acknowl-edge you on the street: What the heck happened to common cour-tesy?! I can’t tell you how many times during the past few weeks I have smiled at someone pass-

ing me on the sidewalk, just trying to be polite and friendly, only to get a blank stare or a quick turn of the head. I mean, we are sharing a very narrow strip of concrete ... I KNOW YOU SEE ME! I’m not trying to be weird or check you out. I grew up being taught that the simplest of interactions with someone can make or break their day, so why not spread the joy by sharing a simple smile with someone? I think our generation fi nds it easier to shut out the world than embrace what makes us “uncomfortable,” which is really sad, considering smiles aren’t supposed to make us feel that way. Whatever, though. I’m gonna keep smiling at the people I pass because I would rather try and be pleasantly surprised when I fi nally get that smile in return.

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» Seeing people on the street: I always walk really fast because if I’m walking, I’m almost always trying to get somewhere. Having to stop to acknowledge the exis-tence of people I barely know is

just going to slow me down. And for what? A fake smile? A wave of my hand, a hand that would rather stay warm in my jacket pocket? I’ve taken to looking down most of the time and continuing my charge to the class I’m probably late for, and it’s worked out for me. It’s not that I’ve forgotten how to greet people or that I walk with my face in my phone, but I’d rather save my hellos for when I actually mean them. However, though I don’t recall my path ever randomly crossing Andrea’s, her cheeriness would probably be enough to garner at least a little smile. :)

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Millions are gearing up for a celebration of adven-ture, family fun and culinary tradition this week: Jelly Babies, fi sh fi ngers and custard! Oh, were you thinking of Thanksgiving? That’s this week too, and turkey will have its spotlight back after fans around the world celebrate the 50th anniversary of the longest-running science fi ction series on the planet.

Doctor Who has come a long way since Novem-ber 23, 1963. What started out as a low-budget children’s educational program with a playful-yet-crotchety old man piloting a bigger-on-the-inside phone box has become a thriving cultural icon. The show has received nods and references throughout pop culture, from The Simpsons to CSI.

The 50th anniversary will be celebrated with a movie-length 3-D special simulcast in cinemas and on televisions around the world. Current stars Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman will be joined by John Hurt and Joanna Page, as well as returning Doc-tor David Tennant and companion Billie Piper. The special will also see the return of the Daleks and the Zygons, David Tennant’s favorite classic villain, according to an interview during his tenure. Rumors are running wild about a possible appearance of Fifth Doctor Peter Davison. Steven Moffat, Doctor Who’s head writer and executive producer, said that the special celebrates Doctor Who’s 50-year history while continuing to move the show forward.

Straighten your bow tie and keep your sonic screw-driver handy. The Day of the Doctor is almost here!

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CELEBRATING T. HANKSGIVINGEnjoy the holiday with a cornucopia of Tom Hanks filmsBY MOVIES & TV STAFF

We all know Tom Hanks from something. Be it as the voice of one of our favorite cartoons,

in a rom-com with Meg Ryan, or as a women’s baseball coach, if there’s something good out there – he’s in it. So, just in time for a holiday of thankful-ness, we decided to give our thanks. Let us all hold hands and praise our cinematic savior, Tom Hanks, and say grace. We have much to be T. Hanksful for, as life is like a box of chocolates.

Captain Phillips: It may have just been released to theaters on October 11, but Captain Phillips is on its way to becoming the next Tom Hanks clas-sic. A pulse-raising story, skilled direction from Paul Greengrass and a powerhouse performance from good ol’ Hanks make for a thrilling journey through the seas around Africa. The movie is about an American cargo ship that is hijacked by a band of Somali pirates. Upping the tension is that fact that it’s a (mostly) true, recent story. Even with such gripping subject matter, the movie would not be what it is without Hanks. Captain Phillips is his show. He commands the screen, similar to his work in Cast Away or The Da Vinci Code. And after watch-ing interviews with the real-life Captain Phillips, I must say that Hanks seems to have nailed the part. With a 94 percent “fresh” rating on Rotten Toma-toes and a strong box office haul, Captain Phillips is bound for some Academy Awards and should soon join the canon of Tom Hanks’ best films.

— by David Robertson

Volunteers: One of Tom Hanks’ most inspired comedic roles, before he was known as a “serious” actor and two-time Oscar winner, was in director

Nicholas Meyer’s 1985 kooky comedy Volunteers. Hanks plays a rich recent Yale graduate named Lawrence Bourne III, a man in so much gambling debt even his wealthy father, played by George Plimpton, won’t help him out anymore.

So, Hanks’ Lawrence decides to join the Peace Corps to outrun his creditors and gets swiftly as-signed to Southeast Asia, where his team is set to build a bridge for a group of Thai villagers. The Corps workers soon find themselves in conflict with a group of Communist guerillas and a local black market drug lord.

Hanks is reunited with Splash co-star John Candy, who plays the hilarious Tom Tuttle from Takoma, and future wife Rita Wilson. This crazy screenplay was written by David Issacs and Ken Levine, the team who penned many scripts for television’s M*A*S*H and Cheers, and high-lights the incredible Hanks at his most arrogant, cockiest, silliest and goofiest, all trademarks of his early career.

— by Syd Slobodnik

Cast Away: There are plenty of actors that can create the most beautiful scenes with a living, breathing co-star by their side. But every so of-ten, an actor comes along who can master the art of starring all on his lonesome. Something as inanimate as, let’s say, a volleyball can suddenly be the whipped to the cream of their talent.

All hail Tom Hanks for making the ridiculous a Golden Globe-winning reality. Let’s not forget Wilson the volleyball, winner of Best Inanimate Object at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Watching the film Cast Away can make one spiral

from feelings of complete desperation to heights of pure glee. But most importantly, Tom Hanks does an amazing job of making you feel as if you are the one stranded on an island with no one left to talk to. After his plane crashes while on a FedEx business trip, Hank’s character, Chuck Noland, washes up on an island where he spends the next four years becoming an island expert with his best friend, Wilson — a volleyball that has a bloodied handprint of Chuck’s that resembles a face.

Besides the fact that, in the span of his career, Tom Hanks has managed to be a toy cowboy, mobster, army general and astronaut, Cast Away shows us that a bearded islander deserves his place among Hanks' great roles.

— by Aaliyah Gibson

Toy Story: Well, howdy partner. There’s a snake in my boot! Though only the voice actor of the well-known cartoon cowboy, Woody, Tom Hanks manages to create an inimitable character with his voice. Known as the film that put Pixar on the map, Toy Story’s success in undoubtedly owed in part to Hanks’ voice. With Hanks’ wit and humor expressed through the cowboy’s vigor and friend Tim Allen as Woody’s counterpart, Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story makes for a tasty viewing. With the ani-mation on point for a mid-’90s cartoon, it offers something unique in multiple aspects. As director John Lasseter said about Hanks, “he has the ability to take emotions and make them appealing.” True to Lasseter’s word, the film does not disappoint in viewers finding Woody the cowboy a staple of their many of their own childhoods.

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CAMPUS GOES UP IN SMOKEInformation about the upcoming smoking ban on campusBY KATRINA HALFAKER

This year’s winter break brings with it the promise of a full month’s vacation, but

also a hopeful end to campus smoking. The ban will go into effect as of January 1, 2014. The goal of this motion is to: promote a healthy environment (for non-smokers and smok-ers alike); reduce litter caused by cigarettes, cigars, etc.; and ensure ways for those who partake in using tobacco products to quit or decrease use.

There has been some confusion on campus as to what the boundaries will be. Smoking will not be allowed on University owned proper-ties. The University will not provide areas for smoking, with the belief that to do so would be counterintuitive.

In order to make known where smoking will not be permitted, the University will deploy a series of flyers, handouts, emails and infor-mative events open to the public; signs will be posted on University buildings indicating ‘smoke free’ status.

Something important to note is that while e-cigarettes do not cause tangible litter, they will also remain part of the ban, primarily for being tobacco based and because the Federal Drug

Administration has not approved their use as a means to wean individuals off of conventional tobacco products. E-cigarettes contain two kinds of verifiable carcinogens and a chemi-cal frequently found in antifreeze solutions. The vapor produced by e-cigarette smokers also poses unknown health risks to the general public.

An online-only map will be provided illustrat-ing University property boundaries. Those who do want to smoke can consult the map and relocate for that purpose. According to the new policy, smoking in cars, whether or not they are University owned, will not be permitted if said cars are within University perimeters.

Those who do not comply do not face a po-tential fine, but there is an employment risk. Those who have University-related jobs can be subject to being reprimanded if found smoking on campus properties, and any student who is found smoking in general will be referred to the Office of Student Conflict Resolution. Those interested in reporting a breach of policy may do so by calling the OSCR as well.

The University has taken measures to help smokers make the transition. Anyone interest-

ed in enrolling in a free program to quit tobacco use may do so through the UI Wellness Center, online or over the phone. For those enrolling online who would prefer a free program, use clinic code 7387 for filling out the following form: http://callcenterforms.lungum.org/. For a program sponsored by the CU Public Health Department, call 1-866-784-8937, but note: there is a fee required, which includes the cost of a supply of nicotine patches.

Dedicating time to a program may be too much of a commitment, and if that is the case, know that the University will be offering prod-ucts in the campus-sphere to enable smokers to quit. Stations will be set up at the Illini Union, the ARC (Activities and Recreation Center), CRCE (Campus Recreation Center East), the State Farm Center and certain dormitories to be determined later. Nicotine gum, lozenges and other items can be purchased at those locations.

The Counseling Center is open to students who would prefer one-on-one consultation about how to proceed and cope. To make an initial appointment, call 217-333-3704.For the rest of the article, go to readbuzz.com!

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... for a multicultural Thanksgiving BY FOOD & DRINK STAFF

W hile brainstorming our favorite Thanks-giving dishes, our staff realized that our

family traditions reach far beyond the U.S. staples of turkey, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Even if your Disney Channel Days are over, Pass the Plate de-serves a spot at your Thanksgiving table this year.

Cassava bibingkaBibingka is a traditional Filipino rice cake typically made during the holiday season along with puto bumbong, a purple, sticky rice staple. Like any oth-er dessert, bibingka is sweet. However, it isn’t as sweet as the typical American dessert. It has about the same sweetness as rice pudding with a hint of coconut. Typically, bibingka is cooked in a banana leaf-lined pan and has a chewy, spongy texture. The following recipe can be altered by changing out the topping with a variety of ingredients.Serves: 12Preparation: 10 minutes Ingredients:

»2 packs grated cassava, defrosted (sold in the frozen section of Asian food stores)»1 can coconut milk»1 egg»1 stick butter, softened»1 can sweetened condensed milk

-Heat the oven to 350 F-Mix together all ingredients and pour into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan-Optional: Spread 1/2 - 3/4 jar macapuno strings on top-Bake for an hourSource: family recipe — Leila ShinnTandoori chickenThis Thanksgiving, if you really want to spice things up, consider serving the popular Indian dish, tan-doori chicken. Tandoori chicken features an ar-ray of pungent, aromatic spices that include, but are not limited to: clove, cardamom, cumin and, of course, a generous teaspoon of chili powder. Together, these spices combine in a creamy yogurt marinade to form a truly complex and unusually savory flavor that is delightfully appetizing. Typi-cally, chicken is served in pieces with lemon slices; however, for Thanksgiving, you could try basting the marinade over a whole chicken or turkey. Below is a traditional tandoori chicken recipe. Serves: 4Preparation: 8 hours 45 minutesIngredients:

»1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces, skinned and trimmed of all visible fat»1/2 cup plain yogurt»2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or malt vinegar»1 tablespoon minced garlic»1 tablespoon peeled and grated or crushed »ginger root»1 tablespoon ground cumin»1 teaspoon ground coriander»1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder»1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom»1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

»1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper»2 teaspoons salt, or to taste»Vegetable oil for brushing»Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish»Slices of cucumber, red (Spanish) onion, tomato and lemon, for garnish

-Prick chicken all over with a fork. Then, using a sharp knife, cut slashes in the flesh to allow the marinade to penetrate. Place the chicken in a non-reactive, large, shallow dish.-In a nonreactive bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic, ginger, cumin, ground cori-ander, cayenne pepper, cardamom, cloves, black pepper and salt. Stir until well-mixed, then pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it into the flesh, turning the chicken several times. -Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. (Do not marinate for longer than 2 days.) Remove the chicken from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.-The chicken may be grilled or roasted. If using a charcoal grill, prepare a fire for direct-heat cook-ing. Position the grill rack 5 inches from the fire. Allow the coals to burn until white ash covers them and the heat is moderate.-Remove the chicken from the marinade, pressing lightly to extract excess marinade, and brush with oil. Place the chicken pieces on a well-oiled grill rack and grill, covered, with the vents open, turning 3 or 4 times, 45 minutes or until the juices run clear.Source: Savoring India: Recipes and Reflections on Indian Cooking by Julie Sahni — Shruti SrikumarYuan family pork & napa dumplingsComfort food often manifests in different forms across cultures. Regardless, this much is certain about its criteria — comfort food for Thanksgiving must be tasty, warm and satisfying to the soul. My family recipe for Chinese dumplings fulfills all of those requirements. When you feed your loved ones this stuffed pasta dish filled with pork and seasoned with ginger, green onion and sesame oil, I guarantee you will have no leftovers. Though the dish takes a while to prepare, you can take the time to bond and catch up with your family during this season of Thanksgiving.Serves: 6-8 peoplePreparation: 2-3 hoursIngredients:For the filling:

»2 pounds ground pork

»2 pounds Napa cabbage, diced»2 eggs»1-2 cups soy sauce, to taste»1-1 1/2 cups sesame oil, to taste»2 sprigs green onion, diced»1 thumb of ginger, minced»2-3 cloves of garlic, minced»White pepper, to taste»Fish sauce, to tasteFor the wrapper or dumpling skin: (If you’re

short on time, consider buying these from a local Asian grocer.)

»4-5 cups flour»1-2 cups water

-Combine pork and Napa in a large mixing bowl. Add the 2 eggs and all seasonings, to taste. Set aside and begin on the homemade wrappers. -Combine flour with small doses of water until pliable but not sticky. Knead profusely. Roll out the dough into a long rope and cut into 1 inch by 1 inch sections. Flatten with a bit of flour and use a rolling pin to roll into sturdy but thin circles. This should yield 30-40 wrappers depending on technique and experience. -Set aside a pot of water to boil. -Begin doling out one small spoonful of filling into each wrapper. Seal the dumplings securely with a bit of egg yolk or water. -Once you accumulate 10-15 dumplings, place them gently into the boiling water. As all the dumplings rise to the top, ladle in 1/2 cup of water and reboil. Once the dumplings rise again, you can commence the taste extravaganza. Alternatively, try pan-frying the dumplings for a crispy kick. Heat up a well-oiled pan and fry dumpling bottoms on high heat. Once you achieve a golden brown crust, turn to low head and pour in 1/2 cup or less of water. Cover the pan and cook until dumpling skins look translu-cent and meat is a bit springy to the touch.To store, simply freeze the raw dumplings. Source: based on Mama Yuan’s recipe, but adapt-ed by her daughter— Sherry YuanJollof riceIf you’re looking for a spicy side dish to serve this Thanksgiving and you’re running out of options, Jollof rice is a popular dish originating from West Africa. This once-African cultural dish has now spread into different cultures and regions and has become very popular. You and your family

can enjoy this spicy rice by itself or with cut-up shrimp or chicken. This rice consists of tomatoes, onions, spices and peppers. Jollof takes on an orange color from the mixture itself. Those from West Africa usually eat Jollof with plantain, goat meat or fish. Serves: 6-8 Preparation: 45-50 minutesIngredients:

»1 can whole tomatoes»1 small sliced onion»1 whole red bell pepper»2-3 red habanero peppers»2 tablespoons of tomato paste»3-4 cups Uncle Ben’s Original Converted Brand Rice»4 cubes beef bouillon beef cubes»1/2 stick margarine»1 teaspoon thyme»1 teaspoon salt

-To start off, you have to make the tomato sauce. First grab the following ingredients: 1 can of whole tomatoes, 1 small sliced onion, 1 whole red pep-per, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and the 2 or 3 habanero red-hot peppers. -Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to a pureed state.-Start pot for making the tomato base. Pour your vegetable oil to cover the base of the pot. Turn the stove top on low.-Next, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the oil, then add 4 beef-flavored bouillon cubes, 1/2 stick of margarine, and 1 teaspoon of thyme to oil and tomato paste. Allow the tomato base to simmer for about 5 minutes.-Now take your content from the bender, the to-mato sauce, and pour it into the tomato base. Allow the two to simmer in the pot for 10 minutes. -After 10 minutes, rinse off the rice in a separate bowl, then pour rinsed rice into the pot. Right after you put the rice inside, place the lid of the pot on top and allow to cook for about 30 minutes. While cooking, it is important you are constantly checking for the texture of the rice. You should frequently fold over the rice to check for comple-tion. Add small amounts water if the rice is still hard and begins to stick. Also add salt to taste. When the rice appears fluffy and all excess water has disappeared, the Jollof rice is complete.Source: family Recipe — Yele AjayFor the rest of the article, go to readbuzz.com!

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Jiaozi, or Chinese dumplings. Used with permission from the Creative Commons.

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TINY THANK-YOUS Seven everyday things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

A good cryThrough the tears streaming down your face and the red, puffy eyes, it may seem like there is nothing to be grateful for here. However, this not-so-pretty face is a blessing in disguise. After going through a hard time and fi ghting the tears, it feels so good to fi nally let it all out. It can even be the fi nal step in the process of feeling better. Crying is healthy and re-leases things in you that nothing else can. So instead of cringing at the thought of your worst breakdown this year, recognize its importance and be thankful.

MailLetters, cards and packages — who doesn’t love mail? Whether it’s that new item of clothing you’ve been expecting, a postcard from a friend on vacation or an unknown gift from someone, there is an excitement that comes from real, hard mail that you can hold in your hands. It’s personal and takes effort from the person on the other end. So take a moment to be grateful for anyone who took extra time to make your day special by sending you a piece of mail this year.

A much-needed conversationAbsence makes the heart grow fonder. While there is the obvious drawback of not talking to someone for a while, there are advantages as well. If it is a true relationship, it will strengthen your bond. It makes you miss the person and have a lot to talk about. So be thankful for the few but amazing times you got to talk to that person you don’t see as much as you would like to.TechnologyMany people like to point fingers at the ad-vances made in technology. And sure, it is re-sponsible for some negatives, like decreasing the personal sentiment of messages. However, technology and media also have the vast ability to connect people. When your friends and fam-ily are all around different parts of the country, technology is a great thing that can make your connections stronger! Choose to look at the positive ways technology has enhanced your connections this year.A good night’s sleepEveryone looks forward to the weekend, when he or she can fi nally catch up on some sleep. A full eight hours of rest is defi nitely something that’s taken for granted these days. You never really realize how good and refreshed you feel when you sleep until you fi nally get it! Sleep is so

important for well-being. So on the days when you’re lucky enough to feel well rested, be grate-ful for treating your body with what it deserves.SeasonsWe know what some people are thinking: freezing my butt off while walking outside is not something to be thankful for. Yet, if you think about it, it wasn’t too long ago when we were all sick of shorts and wanted to break out the sweaters and scarves. Living in a place with multiple seasons gives people the chance to experience so many more wonderful things in life, from lying on the warm sand in July to mak-ing snow angels in December.Changing into pajamas at the end of the dayAfter spending the day running errands and working hard to finish a project, all while wear-ing fashionable but uncomfortable clothing, nothing feels better than that moment when you first put on your pajamas. The satisfaction of getting into PJs at the end of the day makes wearing skinny jeans or a suit worthwhile. Try to take a moment every night to appreciate the feeling of relief and comfort that you get to experience each time you put on those warm, comfy sweatpants.

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Thanksgiving spread. Photo by Madison Ross-Ryan

BYLEAH PAREKH AND LAUREN EIDEN

ACKER are a nonchalant kind of group. Two band members live in CU, two live else-

where. I interviewed the locally residing guys while video chatting another. They don’t get together in person too often, but when they

do, the powerful sounds that arise from their cool demeanors can perk up the ears of even the most jaded post-rock listener.

Instead of building crescendos out of the cold and empty, the band insulates its recordings

with a rawness and warmth and keep the tracks at an average of four minutes. At least that’s what ACKER did on its first release, EP 1, which popped up on Bandcamp in August.

Made up of two guitars, a cello and drums, ACKER was described by guitarist Michael Kramer as “Godspeed (You! Black Emperor) for people with shorter attention spans.” But it’s not just the shorter nature of the songs that distinguishes the band in the world of post-rock: It’s the variety contained within the songs. ACKER’s EP goes from a spacy drone to a jazzy segment right into the next beautiful crescendo.

“This genre really involves distinct, planned-out composition,” said cellist Dan Walton. “That’s something that the cello fits very well into or is its traditional role in a classical setting.”

Walton said he played in bands ranging from metal to “psychedelic disco,” but each member brings his own style to ACKER's music without much overlap. It helps the band diverge from the conventions of post-rock.

“At least for me, I don’t want to work within those constraints,” guitarist Constantin Ro-man said. “It’s just an effort of bringing in more things to try to avoid that stereotyping.”

Roman said he draws a lot of influence from the early jazz-infused post-rock of Tortoise.

“Those kinds of things are a lot more interest-ing and have a lot more room for experimenta-tion than seeing who can hold a D chord for the longest time,” he said.

ACKER’s brand of post-rock also brings the genre into a more tactile space. You can hear the instruments being played on the EP — the microphone on Walton’s cello was set up to pick up the scratchiness of his bow. ACKER made the most out of the brief recording ses-sion it had, but the band isn't done testing the limits of what its music can do.

“I think post-rock really does have a lot of space to grow,” Walton said. “A lot of the techniques, a lot of the gestures have gotten worked out, but now it's possible to use those gestures with other instruments, drawing from other genres.”

More experimentation may come along this December, when the band can get back together and write more songs. For now, ACKER is playing the ones it has all over CU and in Chicago this weekend: Friday at Shadelite Studios (free show, 7 p.m.), Saturday at The Math Lab (8 p.m.) and Monday at Reggie’s in Chicago (7 p.m.).


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JAZZ TALKSCommunity Center for the Arts to host local jazz musiciansBY JASMYNE MONACO

T hree jazz enthusiasts, musicians and long-time friends will be featured in the first of

Champaign-Urbana's Community Center for the Arts’s (C4A) sponsored series, Jazz Talks, on Sat-urday, November 23 at The Iron Post in Urbana.

Upon graduating from the acclaimed Jazz Studies program at the University of North Texas (UNT), Morgan Powell, Thomas "Shab" Wirtel and Gary Peyton individually graced CU as key contributors to the local jazz scene. In recognizing the value of these stories, C4A’s goal is “to share and archive these rich experiences with the many that comprise the local jazz scene.”

“People love stories, especially about things that interest them," said C4A president Robin Kearton. "Knowing where we came from is one of the keys to appreciating more fully where we are.”

The series will explore and celebrate the deep roots of jazz traditions, reminiscent of the CU jazz scene. According to C4A's website: “Many remember gathering at places such as Trino’s, Red Herring, Nature’s Table and Mabel’s, where music and friends could be found at almost any hour of the day or night. Others remember con-nections to the jazz program at the University of Illinois, with its many jazz bands and their leader, John Garvey.” C4A board member Rex Gaskins said the first event will focus on the panel members’ shared experiences in their early days as students at the UNT.

Powell, Wirtel and Peyton are all contemporary jazz performers in various ensembles on their own, along with one that they are collectively a part of called the Boneyard Jazz Quintet. The group

performs locally and coins itself as “friends who enjoy performing together.” Powell formed the group with Mike Gabriel in 1990.

Powell, an award-winning composer, jazz trom-bonist and former professor emeritus of composi-tion at the University, has graced the jazz genre with his unique approach to improvisation.

“Whether composing or performing jazz (in the form of) intricately composed works or free improvisation, making music continues to be a wonderful life of work and play,” Powell said. Powell applied the avant-gardist music educa-tion he received from UNT to the new music and experimental techniques he absorbed later at the University.

Wirtel, jazz trumpeter, music teacher, conduc-tor of the Parkland Community College “In Your Ear Big Band” and former head of the University’s Jazz Division, began playing with Boneyard Jazz Quintet in 2004. Peyton, a longtime friend from their band days at UNT, joined as the drummer for the group in 2009.

Mediated by local artist and jazz aficionado Tom Faux, Jazz Talks will commence at 6 p.m. at The Iron Post. The event will serve to detail the back-ground of just one element of CU's rich musical culture: the deep roots of jazz traditions.

C4A invites the community to join Powell, Wirtel and Peyton in the conversation and welcomes jazz lovers to simmer in an evening of entertainment fired by respect, love and exploration for the music they so enjoy. The event’s $10 cover charge will support C4A in continuing to enable and foster CU access, education and experiences in the arts.

Morgan Powell, who will be performing at the Iron Post this weekend. Used with permission from Morgan Powell.


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Based on The New York Times No. 1 best-selling book by John Gray, the Virginia Theatre is hosting a series of vignettes that cover the various facets of relationships between men and women including dating, marriage and sex. This show will star actor Peter Story, who has appeared in such shows as CSI, Without a Trace and Ugly Betty.

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Chanute Air Museum, $5

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