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Show 01.18.2010 Wear it now: warrior look exemplifies confidence LINDSEYLliMGESI Culture writer Imagine being in some kind of twisted time warp. An Aztec woman is working as a knight of the Middle Ages sometime in the year 3000. No, this is not the plot of a summer blockbuster attempt - it's a fashion statement nicknamed the "future warrior." This trend is about details, details, details. For instance, envision intricate tribal patterns set in metal on a shirt that has a futuristic silhouette. Black, white and cream, along with gold, silver and bronze as the dominant colors. Search for non-tacky shades of metal. Venetian gold is a good pick and any silver should be either dark or distressed. Look like the real deal, not like the clothes were made by stealing craft kits from kids. Be an international grave robber instead. The continual love of leggings and tights has been updated to fit this movement. Metal detailing, especially on the knees, is the new cool. This style can be replicated at home using some plain leggings and metal bits. Go to a craft store and browse for things that can be sewn on, such as antique metal buttons or maybe even studs. Even bottle caps could be used if applied securely. Add intricate patterns, or just make wide anklets. The same process can be used to spice up the collars of Combining the best of the old with the best of the new •JOHNNY POOLE Culture writer It's very probable that anyone reading this article has at some point in their life played a Super Mario game. The tale of the portly Italian plumber and his never-ending quest to save the princess of a fungal kingdom from a marauding dragon-turtle and his army of flying turtles and fire- shirts or to make shoulders more fun. It's essential check out the runway to get a feel for how the trend works. Search for Sass & Bide's Futuregrand collection to get to the heart of the style. Balenciaga's spring/summer 2010 show featured a more urban version and includes examples of warpaint like makeup that would be fun to try on a night culture A day in the life of Trevor Tooke out. Rodarte's spring 2010 show features torn fabrics, fringing and leather details, all of which can be incorporated to get the look. DAY IN CLASS: Tunics are a staple of the future warrior. A jacket or shrug can also be worn with plainer clothes for a school-appropriate look. Forever 21 has a plethora of options. Go to their Web site and look up their studded knit top ($22.80), embellished tunic ($34.80), antique metal trim top ($15.80) and embellished shoulder shrug ($19.80) for inspiration as to how to make this look casually wearable. ANDREA LINDGREN Assl, Culture editor NIGHT ON TOWN: This is when the more edgy pieces can be tried out. Confidence is the key to pulling off this look. Remember: Be the knight AND the maiden. Pair the sharpness of metal with flowy pieces to avoid looking like something straight off a movie set. The Aztec inspired metallic threaded dress from Forever 21 ($34.80) is fierce and a perfect example of what to look for when making a statement. The studded floral dress from Charlotte Russe ($28.99) is a softer option, with flowery details on the skirt. If using something very patterned, stick to solids for the rest of the outfit. spitting piranha plants is... well...it's weird. But it's also a part of our cultural heritage. Playing a Mario game is the equivalent of watching a Spielberg movie or listening to a Beatles song and the newest offering. New Super Mario Bros. Wii, is like listening to Hey Jude and watching Raiders of the Lost Ark all rolled into one. Yes, it's htefrishipfrOorenztFck Jen 26 2*ak of Workshops just that damn good. While most recent Mario games have either involved the third dimension or revolved around diverse sporting events, NSMBWii returns the series to its sidescrolling 2D roots for the first time on a home console since Yoshis Island in 1995. The end result is that NSMBWii plays and feels like a sequel to Super Mario World, which is in no way a bad thing. This time around, Princess Peach is abducted by . Bowser Jr. and the rest of the Koopa Kids during a birthday party and subsequently stowed aboard an Many students at UVU roll out of bed at around 10 a.m. and lethargically amble into class. While this is sometimes the case for Student Body President, Trevor Tooke, the typical morning for him begins a little before 6 a.m. "Although I may not seem like a morning person, sometimes I do enjoy getting an early start on the day ... 1 have also been known to sleep in until 9 or 10 a.m. some mornings," says Tooke. After picking up a hot chocolate and breakfast sandwich at the Wolverine airship. Mario and the gang give chase, of course, following said airship through eight wonderfully varied worlds until they finally arrive at Bowser's enormously intimidating castle. While this is all something we've done before, NSMBWii still manages to feel fresh.. Maybe it's the expert level design or the addition of the new Ice Flower and Penguin Suit power-ups, but whatever it is NSMBWii is charming, occasionally frustrating and undeniably fun. The pacing is excellent, the secrets are plentiful, the soundtrack is genuinely Cafe, he is off to a day of classes, studying and meetings. "Some days I go to four to five hours of meetings," he says. He also has the opportunity to plan events • with the student leaders. Displaying great concern for the students of UVU, he participates in many planning sessions that address student interests, which, according to him, "help us create successful events that meet the needs of the students." While Tooke is a student just like the rest of us, his schedule is probably more packed than most of ours, with a day ending See TOOKE* B4 delightful and the gameplay is spot-on as always. Throw in a local cooperative mode where up to four players can play simultaneously and you've got a recipe for one of the most frantic, fun and downright infuriating multiplayer experiences to come along in years. If you feel the need to take a trip to the halcyon days of 2D platforming glory (And who doesn't?), throw some batteries in the ol' Wii remote, invite some friends over and pop in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. You won't be disappointed. Orem's "Night of Broadway" ANDREA LINDGREN Asst. Culture editor For many in Utah, the opportunity to experience a Broadway-quality production seems out of reach, but for those in the area, the SCERA Center for the Arts has brought many quality performances to local audiences. The SCERA will be combining the American tradition of Broadway and the quality performances for which the theater is known to bring a "Night of Broadway" to Utah Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. This one-night event will be filled with dazzling song and dance from favorite Broadway classics, performed by many talented local performers. "We will have selections from Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beauty and the Beast and Wicked? said Shawn Mortensen, SCERA's production and programs manager. The evening's performers are not new faces to the SCERA. This performance will bring back community favorites Emily Smith, Rebekah Osmond, Shoni Winkel, Stephanie Lewis and Korianne Johnson. "People know there's good talent in Utah County, but it's fun to present it at the SCERA," said Mortensen. "This show also highlights the fact that we have Broadway-style performers right next door and this is an opportunity for us to highlight the exceptional talent of our community." Urging the community not to pass up this amazing opportunity, Mortensen noted further incentive to attend the performance. "You see these performers in different shows, but rarely do you see them together on one stage," Mortensen said. The performance will also include a tap number performed by Center Stage dancers. "We love working with these great people, we love having them in our shows and on our stage. With a "Night of Broadway," you've got to bring in your heavy hitters, those that can really hit it home, and that's what we've done," Mortenson said. Between all of life's obligations, you'd do well to make time for this Broadway-esque production. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID and $8 for children. |