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Show «->-•'i-V1*••*•"••••"(..«•,-•**••'' Life The College Times Bl MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 Top Ten Criticisms of The College Times' content 10. Too liberal 9. Too conservative 8. Too much church influence 7. Not enough church influence 6. Too PC 5. Not PC enough 4. Too fluffy 3. Too cynical 2. Too much institutional PR JAMESROLLINS Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Map of Bones just another attempt to copy the success o/The Da Vinci Code Jason Adkins Ufe writer Amazon.com Rollins' rides heavily on The Da Vinci Coc/e. Hooded monks enter the Dome of Cologne in Germany and are after the bones of the Magi, the three wise men who foretold the birth of Jesus Christ. Suddenly, those who took communion have mysteriously died and the others in the cathedral are shot dead. Outside Washington, D.C., at the same moment, Grayson Pierce is fighting for his life against one of the sinister Guild. Pierce is part of the super-secretive Sigma force. Pierce, of course, lives another day to take on his toughest assignment of all in James Rollins' 2005 thriller Map of Bones. At the onset of Map of Bones, the Vatican calls in a favor and Sigma Force is 'Map of Bones tries to do too much in too iittie space.' on the case trying to sort out what happened in Germany. At the same time, Rachel Verona of Rome's The beginnings of a fashion club Mel Sundquist Life writer More lineup changes for Neon Trees Guest Life writer Two members of the infamous local band Neon Trees separated from the group on Sept. 1, immediately following a concert at Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo. Jason Gibbons and Mike Liechty left the band on what the remaining members considered good terms, but within days, the situation became tense. Tyler Glenn, lead singer of the band, said, "It was peaceable at first, but I think when they found out we were going to continue under the same name and in the same town, even for a little while, I think they've kind of turned against us a little bit." According to Glenn, he and guitarist Chris Allen (the two remaining members) were much more serious about making the band successful than Gibbons and Leichty. Glenn said that it seemed the departed musicians were faltering in . their commitment and not able to put in the time and effort necessary for a permanent music career. "It finally came time to just settle it and say, 'If you can't completely devote yourself to it, then we should just go our separate ways,'" Glenn said. For fans that have watched Neon Trees for the past couple of years, this turn of events isn't surprising. A similar breakdown occurred last year with former keyboardist Nate Evans. Glenn said that he and Evans haven't spoken since that day. Friends of the band say Nate left suddenly after a band discussion. The discontent of Gibbons, Leichty and their fans is apparent in a new Facebook group called "The New Neon Trees Suck," dedicated to tearing down the remaining members of the band. Despite the disquiet, the members of Neon Trees are pressing forward. They have contracted with a fill-in drummer and bassist tofinishup their scheduled shows in Utah. As soon as those commitments are fulfilled, Glenn and Allen plan to move to Temecula, Calif, to find new members and develop their fan base from there. See ROLLINS • B2 Style comes to campus 1. Not representative of the views of the institution Kellen Holgate police force is also called out to help the Church. Rollins' approach isn't new. Dan Brown illustrated the IHuminati and the Priory of Sion's conflict with the Vatican in Angels And Demons and The Da Vinci Code. Brown also dabbled in secret U.S. government organizations in Deception Point and Digital Fortress. With the help of a Big Read grant, Orem Public Library will be celebrating literature throughout the month of October by exploring American author Willa Gather's novel My Antonia, set in the prairie lands of the United States. Courtesy of: Orem City Library Orem celebrates love of literature Justin Ritter Life writer The Orem Public Library is sponsoring a month-long celebration of literature and encouraging local residents to crack open a book and join in the festivities. The celebration, known as the "Big Read," was designed to "revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the ... power of literature into the lives of its citizens," according to a press release from the library. As part of this effort, the library is encouraging Orem residents to read My Antonia, a classic novel by Willa Cather. The book tells the story of an immigrant Bohemian family that settles in Nebraska, and is considered Cather's greatest work. "We have already had an amazing response in the community," said library Division Manager Lori Stevenson, in a press release. "Over a thousand college, high school and junior high students will be participating in classrooms; hundreds of Orem Library patrons will be involved through their book discussion groups, and countless families and individuals of all ages have expressed interest in the book." Copies of My Antonia are available through the Orem Pub- lic Library. The library has also made downloadable and audio versions of the book available, as well as free reader's guides. Free copies of My Antonia are available at each Big Read event. The Big Read began, on Thursday, Sept. 27 and will continue through Oct. 27. Throughout the . celebration, there will be a variety of events, including film screenings, live music, readers' theater and book discussions. The Big Read is a program created by the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. UVSC has never quite been the place for fashion designers or fanatics to practice their passion. Emily Maria Smith, who noticed the lack of opportunities for those who are invested in the rag trade, is creating a new club called "The Fashion Designers and Leaders of Tomorrow" (FDLT). Before now, students could only learn about the industry by taking Marketingclasses, which sometimes focuses on Fashion Illustration in advertising. "There is a unique lead for (this club) in Utah Valley," Smith said. "The people here are fashionable, and they need an outlet forthat." Fashion in the county is usually focused on the LDS market, which keeps companies like ModBod and ModestbyDesignafloat.FDLT, however, is not solely focused on this aspect of the industry. The club is new this year, and open to any who are interested. According to the FDLT's constitution, club members will be given opportunities for leadership and networking in the fashion industry through service projects, activities, and events, preparing them for couture careers. Ultimately, Smith hopes to expand the club into an area of study at UVSC. As the college transitions to university status, perhaps degrees related to fashion will become available to students. Ifyouareinterestedxnjoining the club, you can reach Smith at powerchick801 ©hotmail.com A poet, a pirate, a country superstar Kenny Chesney's newest release details just who he is Wade Mantle Guest Ufe writer The long anticipated release of Just Who I Am: Poets And Pirates has fi- latest release is sure to nally arrived. The latest al- increase that number. bum from multi-platinum This album is true to country superstar Kenny Chesney's style, with a Chesney is sure to be a hit. serious Caribbean flavor; With more than 25 but it also expands to inmillion copies sold from clude a duet with the leg13 albums, including endary George Strait, as greatest hits, live and well as a cover of Dwight Christmas albums, the Yokam's "Wild Ride." » NEW IN THEATERS Chesney won America's heart as a fun-loving country boy, the guy who jams with the likes of Jimmy buffet and' Uncle Kracker for island-hopping party hits. See COUNTRY • B2 » This week THE SEEKER Amazon.com FEELTHE NOISE Cover of Just Who / am; Poets & Pirates NEW ON CD This week Amazon.com .mazon.com Amazon.com Amazon.com Amazon.com THE HEARTBREAK KID DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL The Shade of Poison Trees BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Magic |