|
40 most frequently challenged books of '90s1. Scary Stories (Series) |
A&E HeadlinesFreedom to read Of the Modern Library's list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century, nearly a third of them have either been challenged or banned in U.S. schools and libraries at some point in time. Reasons range from offensive language to violence and sexual explicitness. continue Madonna's album Music shorts out Madonna is beginning to have some trouble making Music. Her 13th album, Music, released Sept. 19, is what we have seen in Madonna albums of the past - something new, innovative and flat-out funky. continue HIM releases second album of improvised jazz and rock The new HIM record holds some of the smallest instrumental jazz and rock that has debuted all year. It is as progressive as it is spontaneous, consisting of six lengthy tracks most of which were recorded in one take. continue UI professor announces publication of new poems A collection of 86 poems entitled "Stranger in Town," by UI English professor Ron McFarland, will be officially released tonight at a reception and book reading. "Stranger in Town" is McFarland's fifth collection of poems. He describes the book, dedicated to his parents, as a "retrospective of the last 25 years of writings." He added more than 40 new poems he has accumulated for six years to selected poems from previous collections. continue Squeeze TV gives MTV alternative MTV better get on the ball -Seattle based Squeeze TV is coming to town and they promise to bring a new style to music television. Squeeze TV began about four years ago in Seattle and quickly spread to surrounding areas including Tacoma and Portland, said Joe Gingerella, the head man at Squeeze TV. It has been only recently that they are expanding to Moscow. continue Quiet Riot comes to C.J.'s For most of us, Moscow is a pretty good place to live. The atmosphere is easy-going, the crime rate is low and there are a large variety of bands to please those who want to rock out on the weekends. continue
Upcoming Events · September 22: Quiet Riot will be playing at CJ's. Tickets are $15 and available at all G&B Select-a-Seat outlets. · September 22: UI professor Ron McFarland will be signing his new book, "Stranger in Town," at the Lewis-Clark Center for the Arts and History, 415 Main Street in Lewiston. The signing begins at 7:30 p.m., and books can be purchased for $10. · September 26: Cello and Bass Choir will perform in the UI Recital Hall. · September 29 at 7:30 p.m.: "The Best of Pat McManus," a selection of classic tales from all four of McManus' comedies will be performed in the University Auditorium. · October 4 at 7:30 p.m.: UI Theatre Department is presenting "The Chemistry of Change" at the KIVA Theatre. It is a dark and surrealistic comedy in which a quirky family learns what it means to create personal happiness. The play runs through Oct. 8 with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for youth and $3 for UI students. Call the UI ticket office at 885-7212 or 1-88-88-UIDAHO for reservations. CONTACT US | UI | HOME |
|
