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4-The Daily Collegian Review November 13,1984 Duran Duran LP hits new low • * . ^ Arena proves silence is golden I . . .. _ , tt. .„,..„ r.mrii is also straieht from the arena rock of this "live" album was recorded in i In the past couple of years radio and studio, record companies have defended them- even » selves against their reactionary business r-n,,nr practices by pointing to the proliferation of new bands washing ashore from Eng- , land. Groups like Culture Club, Flock of Seagulls. Human League and Duran Duran have been offered up as the future of pop music. A chic, fashionable step forward from the old guard of arena rockers with long hair and redundant guitar solos. The latest album by the undisputed kings of this genre (ai least as far as record sales are concerned), Duran Duran, ulti¬ mately reveals these alleged 'new wave pioneers' for what they really are — modern day dinosaurs with less hair, more make up and hair spray, and redundant synthesizer solos. if Duran Duran are so ultra-modern and innovative, why even bother with a live album? Live recordings are notoriously boring affairs for even the most exciting 11 a i^r, notable excep- record is also straight from the a like Duran Duran, so school of thought; take the hit singles, ixuries of the recording combine them with a few album favorites ly stand to come across (probably chosen by the official D.D. fan -v„. live I.p. The answer, of club) and for the heck of it toss in a new e, is obvious, the Christmas season is studio track for added buying i ind practically every 14-year-old girl Pack the whole thing " The title is symbolic. The word arena links Duran Duran with equally deplorable bands like Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon... recorded in the Arena is a success on one major point; it represents an almost perfect recreation of the spirit that has always surrounded this band. The cold, calculated, computer programmed sounds are all re-createdjust as lifelessly as the day they were first conceived. The new studio track, "Wild Boys,"ij somewhat of an accomplishment. It ■-ui-, | lall-ti a band that has ventured in icrrciu America already owns the last Duran an album, it's time to employ some rt marketing techniques and make e money. Thus we have Arena, pos- / one of the worst LP's of this or any he title of this record is symbolic. The n with other alone. . cheesecake photos and video shots, throw in a picture booklet and you i a classic worthless teen treasure. i so much of the area muck that an Duran, and others like them, claim ie a reaction to. this group's music ie propelled by greed and greed ly deplorable I < and REO Speed¬ ing logic behind this -lurky depths. A silly shout along chorus is augmented by some stupid sounding synth sound effects and utterly ridiculous lyrics. "You get sirens for a welcome, there's bloodstains for your pain/ And your telephone's been ringing while your dancing in the rain." These are the lyrics world premiere videos are made of. U nfor- tunately they aren't lyrics that merit trie "next Beatles" label all too many people are trying to heap on this band. The next Bay City Rollers, maybe. Perhaps someone should suggest to Ithi We are a full service salon serving all Ethnic groups. Relaxers, curls, cuts, colors, and nail care. Call now_ for your appointment' TUESDA Y ONL Y $6.00 Haircuts 1722 Fulton, Downtown 442-9181 The one thing that separates Arena these guys they spend less from other live albums is the surprising drying their hair and more time evaluating lack of crowd noise. As rabid as Duran the quality of the music they've been Duran fans have been known to be, it's putting oul. Maybe then they'd realise almost eerie hearing the silence during how lightweight and inconsequential their quiet parts and in between songs. If 1 work really is. Until this happens, how- didnt'know better ( and I don't think I ever, my best advice is to avoid this band do), I'd be tempted to suggest a majority at all costs. Silence •Holguin Continued from page 1 can help needy people—hospital, clinic or whatever—is what 1 want to do, but I'd like to specialize in family practice or maybe internal medicine." Holguin feels that beign a Hispanic doctor will be a role model to younger "I think a doctor needs to be sensitive to the culture of their patients by under¬ standing cultural values such as the impor- of families and the beliefs people and not disrespecting them." she was looking for. The organization is made up of Hispanics and they saw the definite need for the care ofthe Hispanic people- But despite her busy schedule, Holguin has time for other activities, "such u working," she said. "Basically, 1 support myself through school." She is a math and chemistry tutor for the College Assistance for'Migrants Pro¬ gram (CAMP). "If I can encourage them [her students) through-my achievements, then I'd be glad lo share. Anyone can do what I've done, they just need a goal, a dream and support from their family.friends and God." "One thing IVe learned is that you have things, reali 1. Justgi it there and try your that's one thing the scholarship with that you'll be o STUDENT BASKETBALL TICKETS Lottery applications are now/ available in the A.S. Office, Joqal Administration Cashier, or Buldog Stadium Ticket Office. STUDENTS MUST TAKE: -Lotteru. application -Cashier Check or money, order payable to FSU Ticket Office (no cash or personal check) -Self-addressed stomped envelope Joual Adm. Cashier 8-5 or fSU Ticket Office 8-7 Drawing will take place Friday, Nov. 16 at 9 AM Satellite CU ;*.-*. o applications acceptecj ifter 7 PM Thursday. Nov. 15 November 13,1984 The Daily CoOcguia-5 Soldier: mystery with a message By Danny Chacon : ^' ' ^ - ^^ Contributing Writer A Soldier's Story is an adaptation of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer prize-winning -lav, "A Soldier's Play." It is set at Fort Seal, La., in 1944. One night while walk¬ ing back to the barracks frorrpthe local mcht club, Sgt. Vernon Watefs, the black MCO of the all-black 221/t/unit, is fnur- dered. It seems everyone had a motive to kill ,hc old sergeant; his men, who despised him; the KKK, who hated to see a black nun in a uniform; and even the white officers (there were no black officers at Fori Neal). With'a stalemate in the investigation, Washington sends over special investi-- gator Capt. Richard Davenport, an at¬ torney from Howard University. And much to the surprise of everyone, Daven- pon is a black man. None ofthe men have evet seen a black officer, and the white officers are unpleasantly surprised. Given an unreasonable three days to complete his investigation, Capt. Daven- puri (Howard Rollins Jr., who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Ragtime) scis out to question all the men who might ha\e been involved. In a series of flashbacks, we learn about events leading up to the death of Sgt. Sgt. Waters (played brilliantly by AdolphCaescr)wasablacksocialDarwin- , ho felt any ignorant or weak black Tough army sergeant Adolph Caewr (right) disciplines Larry Riley (center) is Art Evans (left) looks on In Columbia Plcutrt'j A k: "" Soldier's Story, directed by Norman Jewlson and written by Charles Fuller, based on bis Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The movie h integrate himself of white society had currently being shown at the Fig Garden Cinemas. no purpose in life and was oJ.no use to the black race. Sgt. Waters believed that if a sarge for taking them away, but always achieve their goals. man is worth anything he will overcome hung around him hoping to get them It was nice to se ail odds against him. He was hard on his back. men. to the point of ruthlessness, in order Private Petterson held the seageant in w safeguard the race against the "ignorant open contempt. He was a strong man who negro." At one point, he demoted a ser- would never compromise his integrity and ccani back to private for being drunk, and felt a deep compassion for his people, even drove another man to suicide. Danzel Washington's interpretation of His relationship with his troops vafled, Petterson was flawless. He hated the ser- bul all of them contained the common geant for treating his own pcoplelike the clement of hate. Private Wilkie, the one white men do. and didn't think -Waters demoted from sergeant, followed Waters was fit to be a negro. around like a puppy-dog, laughing at his In many ways, Petterson and Waters jokes and obeying his every command, resembled each other. But where as Sgt. His best moment in the film is when he is Waters believed in the purification ofthe firs; introduced and tells why those stripes black race, Petterson stood for its preser- were so important to him. He hated the vation. Each would employ any means to scenes, sans dielogue photographed from a with a large helicopter, enjoyable. Patti Labelle as Big black involvement — on both sides ofthe Mary, the owner of the local nightclub, camera — without stereotyping orexploi- sings a few terrific songs, tation. There were no pimps or junkies. Currently playing at the Fig Garden just American soldiers wailing for their Cinemas, A Soldier's Story is a movie chance to fight Hitler. The cast was young everyone should see. And if Hollywood is and energetic and wejl disciplined in their truly color-blind, it will get the_recog- art. nition it deserves al this year's Academy The music by Herbie Hancock is a Awards. A Soldier's Story is what movies pleasure to hear. It makes even those were meant to be. the Varsity Sport of the Mind *College Bowl is a game of knowledge emphazising quick recall *If you enjoy trivial pursuit than College Bowl is the game for YOU! *CaIl Residence Life 294-2377 or Student Activities .294-2741 for more information. IS COMING TO. CAL STATE, FRESNO NA TIONAL CHAMPS — 1980 NA TIONAL FINALISTS — 1982 feESIDENCF HALL TOURN AMF.Nt] |N 0 VEMBER 8 Commons Lounge - 7.-00 PM ENTRIES DUE NOVEMBER 6 INDEPENDENT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 15 College Union -10:30 AM ENTRIES DUE NOVEMBER 12 it"tsored by Student Aciivlies, the Residence Halls, and the College Union. SPECIAL! COLOR ENLARGEMENTS H •m Remember a loved one with a beautiful enlargement... 5x7 79<t $1.99 8x10 fcfc color py TCTHicaoM^ AT SUPPLY COUNTER ON MAIN LEVEL KENNEL BOOKSTORE
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4-The Daily Collegian
Review
November 13,1984
Duran Duran LP hits new low • * . ^
Arena proves silence is golden
I . . .. _ , tt. .„,..„ r.mrii is also straieht from the arena rock of this "live" album was recorded in i
In the past couple of years radio and studio,
record companies have defended them- even »
selves against their reactionary business r-n,,nr
practices by pointing to the proliferation
of new bands washing ashore from Eng- ,
land. Groups like Culture Club, Flock of
Seagulls. Human League and Duran
Duran have been offered up as the future
of pop music. A chic, fashionable step
forward from the old guard of arena
rockers with long hair and redundant
guitar solos.
The latest album by the undisputed
kings of this genre (ai least as far as record
sales are concerned), Duran Duran, ulti¬
mately reveals these alleged 'new wave
pioneers' for what they really are —
modern day dinosaurs with less hair, more
make up and hair spray, and redundant
synthesizer solos.
if Duran Duran are so ultra-modern and
innovative, why even bother with a live
album? Live recordings are notoriously
boring affairs for even the most exciting
11 a i^r, notable excep- record is also straight from the a
like Duran Duran, so school of thought; take the hit singles,
ixuries of the recording combine them with a few album favorites
ly stand to come across (probably chosen by the official D.D. fan
-v„. live I.p. The answer, of club) and for the heck of it toss in a new
e, is obvious, the Christmas season is studio track for added buying i
ind practically every 14-year-old girl Pack the whole thing "
The title is symbolic. The word arena links Duran Duran
with equally deplorable bands like Journey, Styx and
REO Speedwagon...
recorded in the
Arena is a success on one major point;
it represents an almost perfect recreation
of the spirit that has always surrounded
this band. The cold, calculated, computer
programmed sounds are all re-createdjust
as lifelessly as the day they were first
conceived.
The new studio track, "Wild Boys,"ij
somewhat of an accomplishment. It
■-ui-, |
lall-ti
a band that has ventured in
icrrciu
America already owns the last Duran
an album, it's time to employ some
rt marketing techniques and make
e money. Thus we have Arena, pos-
/ one of the worst LP's of this or any
he title of this record is symbolic. The
n with other alone.
. cheesecake photos and video shots,
throw in a picture booklet and you
i a classic worthless teen treasure.
i so much of the area muck that
an Duran, and others like them, claim
ie a reaction to. this group's music
ie propelled by greed and greed
ly deplorable I
< and REO Speed¬
ing logic behind this
-lurky depths. A silly shout along chorus
is augmented by some stupid sounding
synth sound effects and utterly ridiculous
lyrics. "You get sirens for a welcome,
there's bloodstains for your pain/ And
your telephone's been ringing while your
dancing in the rain." These are the lyrics
world premiere videos are made of. U nfor-
tunately they aren't lyrics that merit trie
"next Beatles" label all too many people
are trying to heap on this band. The next
Bay City Rollers, maybe.
Perhaps someone should suggest to
Ithi
We are a full service salon serving all
Ethnic groups. Relaxers, curls, cuts,
colors, and nail care. Call now_
for your appointment'
TUESDA Y ONL Y $6.00 Haircuts
1722 Fulton, Downtown
442-9181
The one thing that separates Arena these guys they spend less
from other live albums is the surprising drying their hair and more time evaluating
lack of crowd noise. As rabid as Duran the quality of the music they've been
Duran fans have been known to be, it's putting oul. Maybe then they'd realise
almost eerie hearing the silence during how lightweight and inconsequential their
quiet parts and in between songs. If 1 work really is. Until this happens, how-
didnt'know better ( and I don't think I ever, my best advice is to avoid this band
do), I'd be tempted to suggest a majority at all costs. Silence
•Holguin
Continued from page 1
can help needy people—hospital, clinic or
whatever—is what 1 want to do, but I'd
like to specialize in family practice or
maybe internal medicine."
Holguin feels that beign a Hispanic
doctor will be a role model to younger
"I think a doctor needs to be sensitive to
the culture of their patients by under¬
standing cultural values such as the impor-
of families and the beliefs people
and not disrespecting them." she
was looking for. The organization is made
up of Hispanics and they saw the definite
need for the care ofthe Hispanic people-
But despite her busy schedule, Holguin
has time for other activities, "such u
working," she said. "Basically, 1 support
myself through school."
She is a math and chemistry tutor for
the College Assistance for'Migrants Pro¬
gram (CAMP).
"If I can encourage them [her students)
through-my achievements, then I'd be glad
lo share. Anyone can do what I've done,
they just need a goal, a dream and support
from their family.friends and God."
"One thing IVe learned is that you have
things, reali
1. Justgi
it there and try your
that's one thing the scholarship
with that you'll be o
STUDENT
BASKETBALL TICKETS
Lottery applications are now/ available
in the A.S. Office, Joqal Administration
Cashier, or Buldog Stadium Ticket Office.
STUDENTS MUST TAKE:
-Lotteru. application
-Cashier Check or money, order
payable to FSU Ticket Office
(no cash or personal check)
-Self-addressed stomped envelope
Joual Adm. Cashier 8-5
or fSU Ticket Office 8-7
Drawing will take place
Friday, Nov. 16 at 9 AM
Satellite CU ;*.-*.
o applications acceptecj
ifter 7 PM Thursday. Nov. 15
November 13,1984
The Daily CoOcguia-5
Soldier: mystery with a message
By Danny Chacon : ^' ' ^ - ^^
Contributing Writer
A Soldier's Story is an adaptation of
Charles Fuller's Pulitzer prize-winning
-lav, "A Soldier's Play." It is set at Fort
Seal, La., in 1944. One night while walk¬
ing back to the barracks frorrpthe local
mcht club, Sgt. Vernon Watefs, the black
MCO of the all-black 221/t/unit, is fnur-
dered.
It seems everyone had a motive to kill
,hc old sergeant; his men, who despised
him; the KKK, who hated to see a black
nun in a uniform; and even the white
officers (there were no black officers at
Fori Neal).
With'a stalemate in the investigation,
Washington sends over special investi--
gator Capt. Richard Davenport, an at¬
torney from Howard University. And
much to the surprise of everyone, Daven-
pon is a black man. None ofthe men have
evet seen a black officer, and the white
officers are unpleasantly surprised.
Given an unreasonable three days to
complete his investigation, Capt. Daven-
puri (Howard Rollins Jr., who earned an
Oscar nomination for his role in Ragtime)
scis out to question all the men who might
ha\e been involved.
In a series of flashbacks, we learn about
events leading up to the death of Sgt.
Sgt. Waters (played brilliantly by
AdolphCaescr)wasablacksocialDarwin- ,
ho felt any ignorant or weak black Tough army sergeant Adolph Caewr (right) disciplines Larry Riley (center) is Art Evans (left) looks on In Columbia Plcutrt'j A
k: "" Soldier's Story, directed by Norman Jewlson and written by Charles Fuller, based on bis Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The movie h
integrate himself
of white society had currently being shown at the Fig Garden Cinemas.
no purpose in life and was oJ.no use to the
black race. Sgt. Waters believed that if a sarge for taking them away, but always achieve their goals.
man is worth anything he will overcome hung around him hoping to get them It was nice to se
ail odds against him. He was hard on his back.
men. to the point of ruthlessness, in order Private Petterson held the seageant in
w safeguard the race against the "ignorant open contempt. He was a strong man who
negro." At one point, he demoted a ser- would never compromise his integrity and
ccani back to private for being drunk, and felt a deep compassion for his people,
even drove another man to suicide. Danzel Washington's interpretation of
His relationship with his troops vafled, Petterson was flawless. He hated the ser-
bul all of them contained the common geant for treating his own pcoplelike the
clement of hate. Private Wilkie, the one white men do. and didn't think -Waters
demoted from sergeant, followed Waters was fit to be a negro.
around like a puppy-dog, laughing at his In many ways, Petterson and Waters
jokes and obeying his every command, resembled each other. But where as Sgt.
His best moment in the film is when he is Waters believed in the purification ofthe
firs; introduced and tells why those stripes black race, Petterson stood for its preser-
were so important to him. He hated the vation. Each would employ any means to
scenes, sans dielogue photographed from a
with a large helicopter, enjoyable. Patti Labelle as Big
black involvement — on both sides ofthe Mary, the owner of the local nightclub,
camera — without stereotyping orexploi- sings a few terrific songs,
tation. There were no pimps or junkies. Currently playing at the Fig Garden
just American soldiers wailing for their Cinemas, A Soldier's Story is a movie
chance to fight Hitler. The cast was young everyone should see. And if Hollywood is
and energetic and wejl disciplined in their truly color-blind, it will get the_recog-
art. nition it deserves al this year's Academy
The music by Herbie Hancock is a Awards. A Soldier's Story is what movies
pleasure to hear. It makes even those were meant to be.
the Varsity Sport of the Mind
*College Bowl is a game of knowledge
emphazising quick recall
*If you enjoy trivial pursuit than College
Bowl is the game for YOU!
*CaIl Residence Life 294-2377 or Student
Activities .294-2741 for more information.
IS COMING TO.
CAL STATE, FRESNO
NA TIONAL CHAMPS — 1980
NA TIONAL FINALISTS — 1982
feESIDENCF HALL TOURN AMF.Nt]
|N 0 VEMBER 8 Commons Lounge - 7.-00 PM
ENTRIES DUE NOVEMBER 6
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER 15 College Union -10:30 AM
ENTRIES DUE NOVEMBER 12
it"tsored by Student Aciivlies, the Residence Halls, and the College Union.
SPECIAL!
COLOR
ENLARGEMENTS H
•m
Remember
a loved one
with a
beautiful
enlargement...
5x7
79 |