i 6B THE CLARKSON INTEGRATOR fl MONDAY, OCTOBER 13,2003 ^Jtim,*&K*ti*, Nickelback It is One Sweet World after all The Long Road HEIDI PAZAMICKAS StaffWriter BEN MORROW StaffWriter How do you follow an album that went platinum nine times and boosts you to the top of the rock industry? You make another record of the same caliber and keep writing with a formula that works, all the while still trying to stay fresh and appealing. This is exactly what Nickelback has done for their third major-label studio album, which debuted at six on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and two on the Billboard Rock chart upon it's release on September 23. Following 2000's The State and 200l's Silver Side Up, The Long Road is the newest installment of Nickelback's "road" to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. The album, which was partly recorded and singer/guitarist Chad Kroeger's home studio, was produced entirely by the band itself. This proved to be an excellent task for Kroeger who coproduced the debut album for Theor) of a Deadman, another Vancouver-based band that is signed to 604 Records, Kroeger's label. The Canadian quartet, which also features Ryan Peake on guitar and backing vocals, Mike Kroeger on bass, and drummer Ryan Vikedal, has built a tremendous fan base through relentless touring and an exceptional work ethic. This album may be classified by some as "mainstream," but there is nothing wrong with a nice polished sound. The guitar riffs take on the classic heavy crunch when Chad's Paul Reed Smith and Ryan's Gibson transmit through Vox Valvetronix amps and MesaBoogie Triple Rectifier Heads. This metal-esque sound is more prominent on songs "Throw Yourself Away" and "Because of You," among others. However, like most decent bands can do, Nickelback breaks out the wood for a more acoustic based sound on "Should've Listened." Perhaps, the best songs on the album would be the first release "Someday" and "Believe It Or Not." "Someday," like any Nickelback song has a deep meaning that if not related directly to songwriter Kroeger's life, it has an inherent feeling that most people can relate to. The song is about broken promises and questioning the love for the promise-(heart) breaker. The acoustic verses give the listener a feeling of sedation or that nothing's wrong. Then the heavier chorus kicks in with power chords and louder vocals that give the feeling of release of that aggression. That "bigger guitar" sound is used throughout the next song, "Believe It Or Not." The unmistakable crunching really drives the song and is complemented perfectly by the gravelthroated vocals. The acoustic bridge and small, but tasteful, solo add texture in the middle of the pain that can be felt through the words of secrets and lies. Kroeger explains in the November issue of Guitar World how he goes about writing a song and his method is obviously a hit, just as each of the songs are on this future-classic album. Friday night the IRC Fitness Center became a hot spot for live music, dancing, food and fun starting at 9:00 PM. This event was a continuation of the Clarkson's festivities celebrating the dedication of its School of Engineering, in the name of the late scientist and humanitarian Wallace H. Coulter. Aramark provided food, including sub sandwiches, soda, chips and a vegetarian platter. One Sweet World, a Dave Matthew's tribute band, performed for a large turnout of the campus com- StaffWriter When a band is trying to come up with a name, at what point does "The String Cheese Incident" become an option? Formerly "The Keller Williams Incident," the band has gained international recognition. Known as a jam-band, the Coloradobased String Cheese Incident (SCI) is more melodic than most. Touring the country several times since their last visit to the "north country," SCI made a stop at the University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium on Wednesday, October 8. Their first show in the area in almost three years has shown the band to grow more musically and physically, as both drummer Michael Travis and guitarist munity. The bands renditions of the DMB's hits like, "Crash" and "Everyday" aroused the crowd and maintained a high level of energy throughout the night. The music inspired students, professors and even Deans to get out on the dance floor and boogie. The event atmosphere encouraged the mixed crowd, from freshmen to faculty, to interact smoothly as if there were no class divisions at all. Cheering and Laughter resonated from the packed IRC indicating that this was one campus party that was far from lame. With the formality of the other dedication ceremonies, it was nice to see an outlet for people to loosen up and enjoy themselves. *m OF CLARKSON UNIVERSITY SINCE 1920 ¥:•>• Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699 Monday, October 20,2003 Volume LXXXV, Number 8 Scientists gather for international conference PRESS RELEASE Some of the top scientists in the world gathered at the Lake Placid Resort Holiday Inn for the 4th Annual International Conference on Mechanics of Time Dependant Materials held October 7-10. The conference discussed the time dependent behavior of materials under cyclic pressure, gravity, and other forces. A major topic this year was the movement of glaciers and other materials that continually occurs yet is so microscopic it is only observable over a long period of time. The conference also dis- cussed new applications for nano technology (research and development of materials that are very strong yet light in weight). Local attendees included Dr. John Dempsey a professor at Clarkson University and graduate students Elaine Noto and Zong Lei Mu also of Clarkson University. Chad Brinck One Sweet World performs for people of all ages on Friday, October 10. People got up and danced while food was provided for them by Clarkson Universitys food service, Aramark. Dance students attend SUNY Potsdam PRESS RELEASE SUNY Potsdam is being visited this semester by six dance students from York St. John College of the University of Leeds in England who are attending classes and living the lives traditional American students. Kathryn Baughan, Stephanie Daniel, Lisa Fulham, Sarah Gough, Joanne Haggis and Danielle Nicholson are'seniors who will be studying at SUNY Potsdam during the fall 2003 semester through a special program set up between SUNY Potsdam and York St. John College that began about six years ago. Last year, there were four dance students and two drama students from England that attended the College. Dan Borsh, co-chair of the Department of Dance and Drama, said the program has grown a great deal because the students go back to England and spread the word about how great their experiences were. String Cheese Incident at the University of Vermont BEN MORROW GRATOR • •<•»•>*•!• mj,.i,..,''lil»H.j^n. a ^ii , ^pMl>>i.—fc? Bill Nershi got on stage sporting gray hair. If anything, this added to the performance for anyone who had not seen the band before. After the release of their newest studio album, Untying The Not, the band went back on the road again. SCI is also well know for their On The Road... series which is a live recording of every concert that they perform, and with nearly one-hundred concerts under their belt since the inception of the series, fans of the band have plenty to keep busy with. ling in. The powerhouse drum- ready to jam as was espeming of Michael Travis led the cially displayed during the band through the first song song "Up Against The Wall "Mouna Bowa," with a smooth Redneck Mother," a comitransition- into the next song, cal song about being a "Nine Pound Hammer." Not redneck and "kicking hiplong after "Mouna Bowa" had pies asses." The smooth started, Michael Kang gave up flow and intertwined melohis violin for his signature elec- dies made for a great soundtric mandolin. Atfirst,the man- ing "Outside Inside" as the dolin seemed like it might throw jam progressed past the a few people off, but there was "redneck" song and into "It no mistaking it when the air filled Is What It Is." The night with the fluid solos that were ended with an encore of ripped from its strings. One of "Restless Wind," an incredthe bands classics, "MLT," was ible song from the band's also played during thefirstset, 1998 release Round The which was consequently Wheel. The improvisational rounded out with an incredible musicianship combined with The concert itself consisted of version of Led Zeppelin's a touring schedule that puts two sets, approximately an hour "Ramble On." Between the pi- them in front of millions of and a half each, with a fifteen- ano/synthesizer/electric organ people every year is what minute break in the middle. The jam and the mandolin solos, makes The String Cheese turnout at first seemed a little Jimmy Page and company Incident such a great live band. The name is just a small for a band that can easily would have been proud. expectfiveto ten thousand fans The second set found the little something that adds to per concert, butpeople kept trick- band a little more loose and the overall experience. t The English students' alma mater serves more than 5,000 students and is located in the city of York. It is an arts college that focuses mainly on dance, music, drama and art. The main eight acre site is about a five minute walk from city center shops, restaurants, pubs, galleries and numerous historical and tourist attractions. The British agreed that they have enjoyed experiencing the different dance techniques and styles that are taught at SUNY Potsdam. At York St. John College, the focus is more on dance theory than practical experience. "In England, everyone is encouraged to develop their own dance style and work on their strengths. Here dance is very precise. You are trained to be a dancer," saidDanielle Nicholson. Aside from the normal dance student regimen at SUNY Potsdam, the English ladies have to write an 8,000 word dissertation, keep a journal and videotape rehearsals of the performances they are preparing so that York St. John College can track their progress. Socially, SUNY Potsdam was a bit of shock for the students. They used to shopping everyday and going to bars and clubs nightly. Since arriving in Potsdam, they regrettably have gone on only two major shopping trips and because of the higher drinking age, are no longer able to frequent bars. "The student union at York has a bar" that all the students hang out because the drinking age is 18. Here we go to parties or hang out in someone's dorm room," Stephanie Daniel said. Clothing styles were also a big change for the dance students. They are used to dressing up more, rather than wearing jeans and sweatshirts like many American students. "The style here is more laid back," Nicholson said, "For a while, we were known as 'the English girls with pointy shoes.' When we go out at night, we wear dresses and skirts, not jeans." They were surprised that most students and young people have cars. In many places in England, public transportation is very prevalent and parking is expensive so if students do have cars, they tend not to take them to college. "Most things in the city are within walking distance and if you need a car, you just borrow one from your parents. Most students don't own cars," said Sarah Gough. The ladies' other American favorites include SUNY Potsdam's great food selections, American television shows, sorority and fraternity life (there are no Greek organizations in England) and learning new slang words. They feel like they have been elevated to "celebrity status" because of their accents and their style. "We stuck together a lot at first, but now we are mingling much more about the way we talk," Joanne Haggis said. "People here are very friendly. We all want to come back and wish we could stay longer. It would be nice to be here for a full year. It feels like by the time we get into the swing of things we will have to leave." Photo courtesy of the Lake Placid Holiday Inn Some of the world's top scientists, including local a Clarkson professor, and graduate students, gathered at the Holiday Inn in Lake Placid under blue skies and beautiful fall foliege. Topics discussed covered a wide range of issues from things as huge as glaciers down to the latest in nanotechnology. Ten people died when Staten Island ferry slammed into pier MlCHELE M c P H E E AND CORKY SIEMASZKO New York Daily News An out-of-control Staten Island ferry plowed full-speed into a concrete pier at Saint George terminal Wednesday, tearing the craft stem to stern, killing ten people and horribly mangling many of the injured. As the 1,500 passengers aboard the savaged Andrew J. Barberi screamed amid a nightmarish tangle of twisted metal and torn limbs, the pilot crawled out of the wreckage and ran home, where he tried to kill himself, sources said. "I'm in my bathroom* I slit my wrists," pilot Richard Smith told a 911 dispatcher, sources said. Smith also shot himself twice in the chest with a pellet gun, the sources said. Investigators believe Smith passed out before the crash, but they have not been able to question him. "There are conflicting accounts," one high-ranking city official said. "Did he pass out? Did he fall asleep? Is he just not there? Wejust do not know for sure. "Something went very wrong in there," the source continued. "It appears this man was not in control of the vessel," At least 34 people were injured in the maritime disaster; rattling a city that has endured i Robert Mecea /Newsday The Andrew J. Barberi ferry, the largest ferry in the fleet, is shown at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal after it crashed into the pier on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, killing ten and injuring many more. blackouts, blizzards, plane crashes and terrorist attacks in recent years. Seven people were in critical condition, including some who lost limbs. Some of the dead were found sitting in their seats, one of them still holding a beer cup, sources said. As of 9:00 p.m., 65 people had been reported missing by loved ones. Regulars aboard the 3:00 p.m. ferry out of Manhattan's Whitehall terminal said they began running to the back of the vessel about 3:20 p.m., when they realized the 310foot, 3,335-ton boat was steaming full speed toward the pier. Seconds later, passengers said they heard the sickening, grinding sound of concrete and wood pilings ripping through the side of the ferry. Then came the screams of those who were trapped between the splintered wood and the blood-stained metal, the screams of those whose limbs had been shorn off. "The end of the whole boat was torn out," said Caprice Carthans, 44, of Staten Island, who watched the boat crash from the dock. "We saw them digging for bodies. We saw people drenched in blood. There were people crying. Life jackets were floating in the water." Sources said that the ferry's captain, positioned at the rear of the craft, took lastsecond evasive action, possibly preventing an even greater tragedy. After the crash, which ripped a gash in the side around 250 feet long, he managed to right the craft and guide it to the correct berth. Last night, police harbor units fished one body out of the windswept harbor as firefighters and paramedics combed through the wreckage. "The damage is extensive, huge," Staten Island Firefighter Don Ruland said. "You can walk through the side of the vessel and into the water. It appears the boat was moving and something literally grabbed its side and ripped it out and sheared all the steel columns like butter." "It's a terrible tragedy. People who were on the way home, all of a sudden, taken from us," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. Bloomberg, who raced to the scene from the Yankees playoff game in the Bronx, said all of the crew survived and would be given drug and alcohol tests. Police sources said Smith fled to his Staten Island home after the crash. A veteran captain respected by his peers, Smith was being treated last night at Saint Vincent's Medical Center on Staten Island and has not been charged with a crime. The National Transportation Safety Board will handle the investigation. The Andrew J. Barberi is the biggest ferryboat in the fleet, and the crash reduced Ferrv continued on 2A
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