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Show Arts & Entertainment Ghostly '‘‘A study in fashion work is 4 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011 THE SIGNPOST 1970s and '80s have heavy influence on this fall's trends not easy Haunting work: More than just yelling "boo!" By Briana Drandakis columnist I The Signpost PHOTO BY CRYSTAL CHARRIERE I THE SIGNPOST WSU student Tiffany Borie displays some of fall's fashions. The Introduction to Fashion class is focusing on trends influenced by the 1970s and '80s. By Jessica Klemm a&e reporter I The Signpost The 1970s and '80s are influencing this season's styles, generating a ubiquitous bohemian theme that can be seen in everything from small handbags to wide-leg trouser jeans. Weber State University fashion students are focusing on these "new" trends. Students in the Introduction to Fashion course are always focused on what's new, but the students, along with Kristen Samuels, owner of local fashion stop Ume Boutique, said they see a lot of the 1970s and '80s in today's trends. One of the major trends that both the students and Samuels identified was layering. 'Anything that's like a vest or a shrug . . . something that's like a layering piece that you can put over everything never seems to go out," Samuels said. "Whenever I find a vest .. . whether it be a cotton-type jacket, like three-quarter sleeve, kind of cropped, I buy them (for my store), because it's just a great layering piece." According to Samuels, the "in" colors for fall are jewel tones, like "mustard, eggplant purple and red." Desiree Cooper-Larsen, professor of sales and ser- Romeo and Juliet: Wherefore art thou? vice technology and the instructor for the Introduction to Fashion course, said these colors could be seen in this fall's trendy sweeper-chandelier earrings. Feather earrings and hair extensions, which were seen everywhere during the summer months, are predicted to stay around for fall. "It's died down a little bit, but I don't think it will completely go away," Sam- uels said. "I still think that's something that will be a trend. I think it will ease up a bit . . . but I don't see it completely going." Samuels said the bohemian, artsy look can be seen in the retro floppy hats, wide-leg trouser jeans and pants, and cropped, belly-baring sweaters. The fashion students also are seeing a lot of peasant blouses, smaller handSee Fashion page 8 Recently, I volunteered for a night at the latest addition to the Castle of Chaos franchise, the Carnival of Chaos in Riverdale, and through my experience I got a bird's-eye view of the behind-thescenes process. First of all, some might ask, "Where do they find these people?" And although insane asylums and back alleys might seem like a possible answer, they obviously host auditions. When I worked in Carnival of Chaos, it was on an open-volunteer basis, but you usually have to audition if you want a spot in the season. A lot of the auditions for most haunted houses usually take place during the late summer months, and the spots in the attractions fill up quickly. They want you to be realistically scary, so just being able to jump out at people and having a really good scream are not qualities that can guarantee you a spot. See Haunting page 8 Faculty prep for fall recitals Professors work side-by-side for yearly concerts By Christine Merkley a&e reporter I The Signpost PHOTOS BY AIMEE SMITH I THE SIGNPOST Romeo puts off Juliet plays first L.A. for Weber non-singing role By Kaylee Connors correspondent I The Signpost By Kaylee Connors correspondent I The Signpost Jesse Pepe, the actor who played Romeo in Weber State University's production of Romeo and Juliet, could have graduated last spring and moved to Los Angeles, but he chose to attend school an extra semester. "Tracy (the director) told me she was doing the play Romeo See Romeo page 8 Kalyn West recently starred as Juliet in Weber State University's production of the Shakespearean tragedy, but her theatrical history began years ago, when she auditioned with her best friend for the school musical, The Music Man, back in the seventh grade. West's friend raised her hand to See Juliet page 8 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts will soon present two faculty recital concerts. One will be performed by Thom Priest, chair of the performing arts and bassoon teacher. The other performance will be by Michael Palumbo, director of orchestral studies and viola teacher. To Priest, 11-year professor at WSU, the bassoon has been the instrument of choice since the young age of 11. For the last 40 years, Priest has both performed with and taught the bassoon. "I think people will really enjoy the music I picked," Priest said. As a musician, Priest said he realizes the importance of music in connecting different societies. "Music is found in all cultures, and is something we are constantly turning to," Priest said. "Music communicates things that are important but that we do not have words to say." Priest will be accompanied by Palumbo during his recital. "Dr. Palumbo and the other music staff are great musicians," he said. "Working with them is like getting a music lesson for myself. We learn from each other." The two musicians will collaborate on the same piece, "Three Short Stories," in both of their respective recitals. Palumbo will also be joined in his recital by PHOTO BY BRYAN BUTTERFIELD I THE SIGNPOST Michael Palumbo, director of the WSU Orchestra, prepares for a fall faculty recital. Palumbo, a viola player, puts on one recital every year. Shi-HwaWang, aWSU violin professor. Faculty members, according to Palumbo, try to collaborate whenever possible because of their shared skill levels. "They're both really good players and good musicians," said Palumbo of Priest and Wang. "They're a lot of fun to work with, and it's always nice to work with high-quality performers." Though Palumbo plays most string instruments and instructs the university orchestra, he primarily plays the viola, an instrument he said he is "most familiar with." "I started as a violinist as a See Recital page 8 |