Volume CXXXIII, Number 1
September 7, 2001
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Temporary art exhibit to grace Quad
By MATT SPOONER, STAFF WRITER
"The natural spring and tension of the branches holds them together," the artist explained. "I begin by placing sticks in the ground, which act as the initial matrix from which I pull branches through, sort of a layering effect..." [read the article]

The Others: a spooky, suspenseful delight
By MONICA GUZMAN, STAFF WRITER
This film makes the viewer want to stay quietly slumped in his movie seat for as long as possible in order to catch the next showing, even if it means avoiding the awkward glances coming from that uniformed guy sweeping the popcorn off the floor. [read the article]

Scarlet Begonias: an Italian gem
By LAUREN MCKEE and KERRY ELSON, STAFF WRITERS
It was once said that one can judge the excellence of a dining institution by the quality of its restrooms. According to this system, Scarlet Begonias scores highly. [read the article]

Bjork's album a lyrically strange journey, but well worth the trip
By TED REINERT, STAFF WRITER
Like the music within, the artwork of Björk's fourth album, Vespertine, is weird. Her name is not found on the outside packaging, the spine is blank white, and the cover is a picture of the Icelandic pop star wearing a swan, reminiscent of her eccentric Oscars attire.[read the article]

This weekend: music movies (not musicals)
By JIM FLANAGAN, COLUMNIST
Each film features one of music's all time great performers: Peter Frampton, the Talking Heads, the Rolling Stones, and Vanilla Ice. [read the article]