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Music Review V 2.002
Flaw
Through the Eyes
Universal Records and Republic
Flaw is back with a new album, and this time, the band has a
record deal. Flaw's debut album with Universal Records and
Republic, Through the Eyes, is an intense blend of hard rock
and soft melodies. The mixture produces an energetic record
that has a message. Throughout the entire CD, the band's mes
sage is that you only have yourself, and you have to find your
own way; no one else can do it for you. The lyrics may be the
most impressive aspect of this album, and more so because the
band wrote all of them.
"Payback," the first single, embodies the musical style
expressed throughout the album. The music starts out hard,
the lyrics soft and the two contrasting sounds switch off
throughout the rest of the song. If you have ever seen Flaw in
concert, you may be surprised that lead singer Chris Volz has a
staggering voice. Although his scaling becomes a little redun
dant in some of the songs, listeners can appreciate his vocal tal
ent.
Two renditions of "Only the Strong," the song that most
exemplifies the album's theme, is an appreciated bonus. The
first version is harder, while the second is its polar opposite,
inviting a slower and softer sound. This just proves Flaw's ver
satility, even with one song.
If Through the Eyes is any indication, Flaw is well on its way.
-Elizabeth Webb
Music Review V 2.002
Third Day
Come Together
Essential Records
True to its title, everything comes together on Third Day's latest
release.
The instrumentals blend traditional uses of guitars as loud,
straightforward tones with more contemporary turntable scratch
es and rock-country-praise rhythms. Lead singer Mac Powell's
vocals come booming from his gut or trembling from his soul,
depending on the particular song.
"Still Listening" glues a rollicking rock beat to Powell's vocals as
he professes the quiet, mysterious ways of God.
The first half dozen or so tracks of the collection ring out in
more pop and rock beats, and the final few songs slide into more
of a praise song mindset with easy-flowing verses and choruses.
"I Got You" showcases the quieter side of Third Day with a con
templative narrative. This is where the band fuses its modern
sounds best — drums, turntables, soft and hard guitars.
Which is a better song, "I Got You" or "Still Listening?" Like com
paring gold to platinum, you can't go wrong.
This disc of Christian music, no matter what one's beliefs, is one
of the most refreshing, creative and well-performed CDs in recent
memory.
-Thomas Phillips
Music Review V 2.002
Dixie Chicks
Home
Open Wide/Columbia Records
The Dixie Chicks walked the line between country and pop
charts with the albums Wide Open Spaces and Fly. Home, its
new album, will walk yet another line - the line between
country and bluegrass.
In the three years since its last album, Texas natives Natalie
Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire have undergone
both personal and professional changes. Their experiences have
resulted in an acoustic album certain to turn more than a few
heads.
Released on the Chicks' new label. Wide Open Records, and
recorded in Austin, Home boasts songs that will make listeners
ache for the simpler days of sitting on the front porch with
friends and family.
The music ranges from sad ballads like "Godspeed" (Sweet
Dreams), "Travelin' Soldier," and a cover of Stevie Nicks'
"Landslide" (the album's upcoming single) to the rocking "Long
Time Gone" and "Tortured, Tangled Hearts." With such a mix of
sounds, there is a little something for everyone.
Four of the 12 songs cut on the album were co-written by the
Chicks, including the rowdy instrumental "Lit' Jack Slade." All the
songs are woven together with the instrumental talents of
Robison and Maguire and the unmistakable vocal stylings of
Maines. The sound may have changed slightly, but the immense
talent that carried the women from singing on the streets of
Dallas to Grammy-winning success remains.
Arriving at a time when bluegrass has become the new big
thing, Home is not an album to be ignored.
-Denise Schoppe
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NEWS IN BRIEF
University of Minnesota football player killed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A University of Minnesota football player
was shot to death early Sunday, hours after playing in his first
college football game.
School officials announced the death of Brandon Hall, a 19-
year-old freshman.
"To the best of my knowledge, Brandon Hall was an innocent
victim,” coach Glen Mason said during a news conference.
Minneapolis police did not identify Hall. They reported that a
man was shot to death about 2 a.m. A handgun was recovered,
and three men were arrested, but they have not been charged.
Hall, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive lineman from Detroit,
made one tackle in the Golden Gophers' 42-0 season-opening
victory over Southwest Texas State on Saturday night.
California wildfire sends campers fleeing
AZUSA, Calif. (AP) - A wildfire spread rapidly across 10,000
acres of national forest Sunday, sending thousands of holiday
campers fleeing.
The fire was burning in the Azusa Canyon area of the Angeles
National Forest about 30 miles east of Los Angeles.
About 8,000 campers were told to evacuate campgrounds.
"This was a holiday weekend and the canyon was full of peo
ple," state Department of Forestry dispatcher James Arthur said.
About 11,420 acres of brush were aflame across California.
In El Dorado County east of Sacramento, a fire destroyed one
house and threatened about 100 others. It had consumed 770
acres Sunday and was 30 percent contained.
A 15-year-old boy was in the county's juvenile hall in connection
with the fire. A second boy, also 15, was questioned then released
to his family, sheriff's Lt. Kevin House said.
One boy was playing with matches when the fire started Saturday
between the cities of El Dorado Hills and Rescue, House said.
In San Bernardino County, a 554-acre fire was 61 percent con
tained Sunday. Investigators were trying to determine whether a
burned body and an incendiary device were connected to the
blaze that started Thursday.
The device was discovered Sunday morning, said U.S. Forest
Service spokeswoman Ruth Wenstrom. She had no further details.
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Anxiety Group
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM
An interpersonal group for students
who suffer from general or social
anxieties. Students will work on
the impact of anxieties in their
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I | of anxiety symptoms.
Facilitators:
Carlos Orozco
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Thesis/ Dissertation Support
Group
Wednesdays 5:00 -6:30 PM
This group is for graduate students
struggling with the process ofwriting
a thesis or dissertation. Group topics
include issues of competence, pro
crastination, anxiety, goal
setting, and bureaucratic
struggles.
Facilitators:
Brian Williams
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Older Than Traditional
Age Group
Academics Anonymous
Fating Concerns & Body Image Issues Group
Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Provides information and support for those trying to
overcome an eating disorder. We will discuss topics
related to eating concerns such as the development of
trusting relationships, expression of feelings, and man
agement of stress.
(An individual meeting with a group leader prior to attendance at
group is required.)
Facilitators: Amanda Samson & Kristin
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Women’s Issues Group
Mondays 1:30-3:00PM
Come together with other women and work on be
coming the woman you’ve always wanted to be.
Improve your self-confidence, assertiveness, and
relationships by sharing and processing with other
women with similar issues.
Facilitators: Nancy Welch & Erin Collins
Conflict & Foss in Relationships Group
Mondays
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Motivated to improve your academic performace
but find it difficult to be consistent in your ef
forts? Join this 9 week support group on
Wednesdays from 4-S:30pm beginning Sept
18th and ending Nov 13th Learn effective study
strategies, and get support from others. Topics
may include procrastination and building aca-
deniic confidence.
Screening before Sept 16th is required for participation.
Facilitators: Patti Collins & Carla Hilland
Part of the Dtvtsian of Sttdent Afeiis
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Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Group participants are typically 25 years
old and above. Through regular atten
dance and active participation this group
works to create a safe environment deal
ing with such issues as anxiety, depres
sion, motivation, and isolation.
Facilitator: Carlos Orozco
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commitment to the principle of divetsity in all
areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M
University and any of its sponsored programs is
open to all qualified individuals without regard t
any subgroup classification or stereotype.
This group is for students who are
currently or have previously experi
enced conflict in interpersonal or ro
mantic relationships, or who have
recently experienced a loss of mean
ingful relationship.
Facilitators: Brian Williams
& David Sandrow
Non-Traditional Women’s
Group
Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:45 PM
For women 23-r allows each member
to enter the group with her own
unique issues, within a group context. Helps
women who are wanting to de
velop healthier ways of dealing
with the stress of school, work,
relationships, personal problems
and family issues.
Career Exploration Group
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM
This is a 5 week group beginning on
Oct 17th. Designed to teach par
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Groups will identify interests, skills,
work values and personality charac
teristics; research the job market
and occupation.
An initial appointment with a career counselor
is required.
Facilitators: Carla Hilland
& David Sandrow
Facilitators: Amanda Samson
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Bipolar Support Group
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Tuesdays
3:30- 4:30 PM
Provides support and
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diagnosed with a bipolar
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weekly and is led by a
psychiatrist. Potential
topics include diagnosis, symptoms,
medications, and lifestyle issues/
relapse prevention.
Interpersonal Growth & Exploration
Group
Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
This psychotherapy group is for students desiring to live
more authentically with themselves and relate more genu
inely with others. Explore self-limiting life patterns and
share with others through honest self-disclosure in a safe,
supportive atmosphere.
Biofeedback Workshop
Tuesdays
4:00 - 6:00 PM
One-session workshops that give an introduc
tion to relaxation techniques, including how
biofeedback aids in relaxation. Individual fol
low-up consultation is available.
Exploring Self-Hypnosis
10:00 - 11:30
Tuesdays
This eight week workshop will teach
participants to use techniques of self
hypnosis to enhance well-being and
improve self-mastery .
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Facilitators: Ron Lutz
& Nancy Welch
Academic SURVIVOR Series
Tuesdays 3:45-5:15 PM
Need some help surviving the academic transi
tion from high school to college? Before the
“tribal council votes you ofT,’’ attend this Tues
day series beginning Oct 8th and ending Dec
3rd
Screening before Oct 7th required for participation.
Facilitators: Patti Collins & Nancy Welch