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Our favorite CDs of 1998
So, of the thousands of new titles that poured into the record stores last year, which ones did Penn students like best? Our small sample suggests that there's no clear favorite, though the Dave Matthews Band appears to have some wide appeal. Our sample also suggests that Penn students don't always choose the most popular or the most commercial in their musical tastes. But then again, who defines "commercial" better than the Material Girl herself, still putting out after all these years?
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The miseducation of John Stephens
As John Stephens sang the last word of "Baby" during the Dec. 5 concert of one of Penn's classiest a cappella groups, Counterparts, someone muttered, "He has an unbelievable voice; he'll be famous someday." When asked what he thinks of that prediction, Stephens, a senior English major, said through an embarrassed laugh, "I hope so." But Stephens, who plays piano on Lauryn Hill's acclaimed new CD, has already become well known to a cappella followers.
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"If we're dealing with two or three generations of problems, how can you strip it away in 18 months?"
Tom Henry (right) with one of his "commitments," Winford Hayes, a lab animal technician at Penn. Photo by Dwight Luckey
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Honoring Martin Luther King with celebration and service
If you're not taking Jan. 18 off to serve your community, how about joining the Penn community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. instead? The week of Martin Luther King Day will once again be filled with programs, cultural activities and other events that celebrate the civil-rights leader and his legacy. Lectures and panel discussions will show how his message moved many others beyond the black community to fight for their rights and how it continues to resonate today.
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Fireworks
Fourth of July fireworks sear an otherwise friendly celebration at a Fire Island beach house in the Quadramics production of "Lips Together, Teeth Apart," by Terrence McNally. Sam Fuchs (C'00) takes the heat from Peter-Mark Verwoerd (C'01) as Kate Willson (C'01) and Vanessa La Franco (C'01) (in background) try to cool things down. The production, directed by Peter Papazoglou, played in December at the Harold Prince Theatre. Photo by Mark Garvin
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Spring into fitness
Registration is now under way for the Penn Recreation Department's Spring 1999 instructional programs. Classes being offered include aerobics, boxing, dance, golf, rowing, scuba, self-defense, squash, tai chi chuan, tennis and yoga. For complete information about spring recreation classes or to register, visit the Recreation Web site or call 898-6100.
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Boston, Austin, Australia - what a trip!
"World Cafe" fans know that host David Dye will go anywhere to seek out fresh new music. But this week, he's taking a trip of a different kind (see Tuesday's listing) in between showcasing performers from Boston and Austin. Here's the complete rundown for the next two weeks: Thursday, Jan. 14 Ellis Paul visits the studio Friday, Jan. 15 A special Boston Day featuring Geoff Muldaur and Peter Wolf Monday, Jan. 18 Martin Sexton performs music from his latest album, "The American"
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Alumni Relations gets director
Martin Rapisarda Martin Rapisarda, Ph.D., was appointed Director of Alumni Relations, succeeding Martha Stachitas, who moved to Florida. A former Philadelphian, he came to Penn in late November from Purdue University's Krannert Graduate School of Management, where he ran the executive master's programs. In alumni relations, he will be using his experience with distance learning and marketing.
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Ceramic bones mend like real ones
The beauty of human bones is that when broken, they fix themselves. But sometimes bones deteriorate in such a way that they can't repair themselves effectively. Bone grafts are currently the preferred solution, but they pose problems of their own. A team of Penn researchers has come up with a better cure: artificial bone with a heart of glass. The artificial bone overcomes instances when patients don't have enough bone suitable for grafting, and instances when grafts fail to attach themselves properly or even become infected.
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Lord of the steppes
For dazzling choreography and eye-popping gymnastic moves, the Moiseyev Dance Company has few peers anywhere on the planet. And neither the 62-year-old troupe nor its 92-year-old artistic director, Igor Moiseyev, show any signs of slowing down soon.