Neon Vibe 5K

Neon Vibe 5K at Campbell’s Field and Riverwalk in Camden N.J. will be happening on Aug. 31.

Neon Vibe 5K is an “after-dark, fluorescent glow light fun run” open to all ages. Pets are excluded. In a similar fashion to the popular ’color runs,’ participants will be doused with paint at checkpoints throughout the race. The difference is, these ‘glow zones’ are equipped with UV lights and dance music to invoke a party vibe and energize runners as they pass through. Once they have crossed the finish line, runners are invited to stay and celebrate at the “Aftervibe” post-race dance party.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network affiliate in each of the race’s locations nationwide. Funds from the Philadelphia-area race will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Race registration is currently open and costs $45 in advance or $50 on the day of the race, and includes a Neon Vibe t-shirt, glow paint powder and a runner’s bib. More information can be found on the official website at theneonvibe.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/TheNeonVibe/

WWE SummerSlam Results

Despite the controversial conclusion to the 26th annual SummerSlam, held on Aug. 18, Daniel Bryan dethroned John Cena for the WWE Championship.

Although fans were expecting one of his signature moves such as the ‘Yes Lock’ or ‘Small Package,” the technician affectionately known as “Goatface” launched a flying ‘Shining Wizard’ to knock out Cena before special guest referee Triple H counted the pin.

As the pyrotechnics exploded and confetti sprinkled throughout Los Angeles’ Staples Center, Randy Orton crashed the party, threatening to cash in his “Money in the Bank” contract, guaranteeing him a shot at the title whenever he chooses.

Daring “the Viper” to strike, Bryan was stabbed in the back by Triple H who Pedigreed the new champion and invited Orton to make the cover for the victory.

In the grudge match of the summer, Brock Lesnar successfully defended the honor of his agent Paul Heyman by pulverizing Heyman’s former friend CM Punk.

Since it was a no disqualification bout, Lesnar smashed Punk with a steel chair, Punk escaped the onslaught with a low blow and Heyman interfered to prevent his associate from tapping out to the Anaconda Vice.

Unfortunately for the evil genius, Punk locked Heyman in the submission before the “Beast Incarnate” hit an F-5 on a chair for the win.

Also on the card, Bray Wyatt and his followers destroyed Kane in a Ring of Fire Match.

Cody Rhodes defeated his former partner Damian Sandow.

Christian gave up to World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio’s armbar.

Natalya forced Brie Bella to submit to the Sharpshooter.

Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn beat Big E. Langston and A.J. Lee.

In the pre-show, U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose retained the title after being disqualified due to The Shield attacking Rob Van Dam.

MCPB confirms Aziz Ansari as this year’s Welcome Week performer

This year’s Welcome Week performer will be Aziz Ansari, according to a tweet by the Main Campus Program Board.

MCPB has been providing hints as to who the performer would be since 1 p.m. on Aug. 10.

According to the organization’s Twitter account, such clues include that the performer is from Columbia, S.C., he or she is “friends with Kanye West,” “it has been a while since this performer has been in a serious relationship,” “the performer’s favorite place to eat is the Shake Shack” and their favorite show is Breaking Bad”.

The final clue was announced today at 1 p.m. stating that he or she “has an alter ego named Randy.”

Ansari appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman” in 2009 and discussed a night out with West that formed a relationship. The comedian has also starred as a character named Randy in a “Funny People,” the 2009 Judd Apatow comedy. He has since referred to the character in stand-up specials.

Ansari was also quoted as saying he missed “eating burgers from Shake Shack” after moving from New York to Los Angeles, Calif., in 2009 in an article by New York Magazine.

Ansari’s IMBD profile also confirms he was born in Columbia, S.C..

The comedian is not scheduled to perform in Philadelphia or the East Coast in late August.

Temple students’ responses on Twitter to the hints were mixed – some excited that Temple may not feature yet another rapper, others remarked they were “disappointed.”

Last year’s performer was popular rapper Wiz Khalifa.

Ansari will perform on Aug. 24 at the Liacouras Center. The show will start at 9 p.m. and doors will open at 7:30 p.m., according to the MCPB’s Twitter account.

Tickets will be available at the Liacouras Center box office 5 p.m. Aug. 24. One general admission ticket per student is available.

For more updates regarding Welcome Week, follow the organization, @TemplesMCPB.

Alum engineers Yeezus, adds to impressive résumé

Former BTMM major and 2006 alum Noah Goldstein has done it again.

Goldstein, now a music engineer who has already worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Coldplay and Arcade Fire, received 21 credits on Kanye West’s newly released album “Yeezus.”

Goldstein is credited with engineering each of the album’s 10 tracks, in addition to various production and mixing credits. West hired Goldstein as his engineer after the two met in 2010. Goldstein also engineered West’s 2010 release “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” in addition to his 2011 collaboration with Jay-Z “Watch the Throne.”

Since graduating in 2006, Goldstein has credits on 84 releases, according to his web site. He helped engineer Arcade Fire’s grammy award winning album “The Suburbs” in 2010, in addition to mixing and engineering work on Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and Big Boi’s “Sir Lucious Left Foot…The Son of Chico Dusty.”

Goldstein was an assistant engineer on Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto,” and engineered Fun.’s “Some Nights.”

West’s “Yeezus” has a score of 87 on the aggregate site Metacritic.com, making it one of the most critically-acclaimed albums of the year.

Film alumnus wins editing award at Oscars

Temple film alumnus William Goldenberg won the Academy Award Sunday, Feb. 24, for Best Achievement in Editing for his work on “Argo,” which also went on to win the night’s most coveted award for Best Motion Picture of the Year. Goldenberg was also nominated in the category for editing “Zero Dark Thirty,” which was nominated for five Academy Awards total and won for Best Achievement in Sound Editing.

Goldenberg graduated in 1982 from Temple with a radio, TV and film bachelor’s degree. A Northeast High School graduate, Goldenberg picked up his first Academy Award last night after having been previously nominated for Best Film Editing for “Seabiscuit” in 2004 and “The Insider” in 2000.

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Friday night poetry at PhilaMOCA

Eleven poets stepped up to the stage, one by one, in front of five judges and more than 100 spectators to perform spoken word at a small and intimate setting, only illuminated by a disco ball hanging on the ceiling.

The Philadelphia Poetry Slam is an ongoing event occurring every First Friday at PhilaMOCA, a gallery space located on 531 North 12th Street, from Oct. 2012 to May 2013.

Organized by Jacob Winterstein and Alyesha Wise, the poetry slam’s main intent is to give the writers a platform to display their work and improve their writing, hopefully opening more doors and opportunities to come.

Winterstein and Wise met as competitors back in 2008 at the Fuze’s Grand Poetry Slam. Wise finished first and Winterstein, a Temple graduate, finished right behind her. After forming a close bond through poetry, they decided to create a stage that will bring poetry to a wider audience in Philadelphia.

The night began with a quick writing workshop at 7:30 p.m. Sign-ups were at 8:30 p.m. followed by the main event beginning promptly at 9 p.m.

The slam is divided into three sections, with each writer getting three minutes each to perform. At the end of each performance, the judges, who are random members of the audience, hold up their scorecards ranging from numbers one through ten. Since the judges are not professional, the poets must appeal to their tastes.

Various boos amongst the crowd were made when one poet was given a four instead of a higher score, which the audience though was unfair. The score, Winterstein said, isn’t as important as being given instant feedback on your work. The odds may not always work on your favor, but the poetry competition is always a good outlet to for writers to work on their craft.

Eleven members compete in the first round, followed by the five best for the second. The last round concludes with the top three from the preceding round.

When asked what he loved most about poetry, Winterstein replied “I love the simplicity. There’s no instruments or research involved. Just words. It speaks to everyone”.

Slam poetry relies heavily on powerful vocal delivery and thematic presentation. This means that music or any other stage prop used to dramatize the performance is forbidden; just words and the rhythm of the poet’s voice are used.

An attendee, who called himself El Poeta, did not perform but basked in the scenery while selling his own line of jewelry during breaks near the entrance.

“Variety – I like to hear all the subjects the poets talk about,” he said.

Health, racism, women’s rights and love were just a few of the topics written by the poets among others.

The winner of the competition was given the title of the “Philadelphia Poetry Slam Champion” and a chance to compete in the Grand Slam Finals in May.

The next Philadelphia Poetry Slam will take place on Friday, March 1 at PhilaMOCA.

Naveed Ahsan can be reached at naveed.ahsan@temple.edu.

 

Modern Baseball sign to Run for Cover records

Modern Baseball, a Philadelphia-based band, has been signed to Run for Cover Records. The band announced the news via their Facebook page today, Jan. 29.

Along with the record deal, the band also announced that it will be issuing a second pressing of its album “Sports” on vinyl, available for pre-order now through Lame-O Records.

To read more about Modern Baseball, read The Temple News’ Street Sounds on the band here.

Top 10 songs to listen to during Hurricane Sandy

Instead of Instagramming the raindrops on your window and hashtagging  “#sandy,” some of us at The Temple News suggests you utilize the two days of cancelled classes to enjoy music most fitting for rainy weather.

With a little help from Fear of Music Columnist Kevin Stairiker, here’s the ideal Hurricane Sandy playlist:

“Blame it on the Rain” – Milli Vanilli

“I Hear the Rain” – Violent Femmes

“Purple Rain”  – Prince

“Sunday Morning” – Maroon 5

“I Feel the Earth Move” – Carole King

“The Kind of Boy You Can’t Forget” – The Raindrops

“I Think It’s Going to Rain Today” – Nina Simone

“Train Under Water” – Bright Eyes

“Raining Blood” – Slayer

“Raining in my Heart” – Buddy Holly

Honorable Mention: “Sandy” – John Travolta

Philly native Ruben returns to World Cafe Live

Philadelphia native Jesse Ruben played tonight, Oct. 24, at World Cafe Live.

The show celebrated the release of his newest EP, “Thoughts I’ve Never Had Before Part 2,” which debuted Oct. 19. Other acts on the bill were Alexis Babini and Ron Pope.

His new EP peaked at No. 5 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart, said Ruben.

The show was undoubtedly a family affair for the singer-songwriter. His usual and funny stage banter was brightened by comments to his parents and other family members.

“I can’t hear you, Dad,” Ruben said, as he encouraged the audience to sing along to one of his songs.

Read The Temple News’s full interview with Jesse Ruben here.

Architecture alumnae host DesignPhilly exhibit

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Temple’s design landscape architecture studio of Spring 2012 presents its designs for Philadelphia’s Reading Viaduct in an exhibit called “above l below l beyond” at Next American City on Girard Avenue. Tonight was the opening night for the exhibition of student work.

The exhibit, held as part of DesignPhilly, is meant to open a dialogue about the possible uses for the three-mile unused railroad corridor. University of Pennsylvania students collaborated on the exhibit, which will remain at Next American City through December. Amy Syverson and Diana Fernandez, both landscape architecture alumnae, helped put together the exhibition.

Check out The Temple News on Tuesday, Oct. 16 for an article on “above l below l beyond” in Arts & Entertainment.