After jumping for joy for about 20 minutes, the first research I did was, of course, what to wear.

As many of you are going off to internships and professional careers across the globe, I figured I would share my knowledge.

Even if you aren’t going off to work this summer, this is still good stuff to know for that time in your life when you need to look like a professional.

In most cases, you won’t be wearing a suit and tie to work every day, and no college student has the wallet to back up a suit for every day of the week. However looking professional is pretty important because as the intern, you’re at the bottom of the totem pole.

At the very least, if you have no idea what you’re getting yourself into – much like I am with this marketing internship – at least you’ll look the part.

Let’s start at the bottom. Sneakers will never work with dress pants. Don’t even try it.

Maybe you can sneak a pair of classic Chuck Taylor’s into your outfit every once in a while, but it’s not recommended.

Ladies should wear shoes that both look nice, but are most importantly comfortable.

Do not wear the pointy stiletto heels that you wore to homecoming. Those will not get you through a 9-to-5 work day.

Invest in a pair of Clarks or if you’re a ballerina flat enthusiast, stick a pair of Dr. Scholl’s in there. Wear nylons, unless you’re a guy. But seriously, no matter how hot it is wearing a pair of sheer nude nylons under your skirt is the way to go because it’s going to smooth out all of those unnecessary clothing lines.

Also my mom says it’s tacky if you don’t wear nylons.

Since it’s summer, it’s very appropriate to wear skirts, but they should reach the start of your knee if not longer. Those cotton stretchy skirts that girls wear to parties are not going to cut it.

You also have the option to wear slacks or Bermuda style slacks, but Bermuda shorts went out of style when cell phones stopped having antennas on them.

Options for on top are pretty much limitless. A few things to keep in mind are no plunging necklines.

You don’t want to distract your co-workers and you certainly don’t want to climb the company ladder that way.

Button down shirts give a nice masculine look. Silk and ruffles are a big trend right now.

Depending how lax your bosses are you may be able to wear sleeveless shirts, but I’m certain a halter top will never fly and don’t even try strapless.

For your jewelry you’ll want to stay away from things that are too sparkly; this isn’t prom after all.

Most internship jobs require a lot of work on the computer so bracelets that jingle get pretty annoying very quickly.

Look for costume jewelry that lies along the collar of your shirt. It’s the perfect accent for your work wardrobe.

BRIANNA WOODS

woods012@knights.gannon.edu

Featuring eight main stage performances, three Youtheatre performances and two special events, the season will run from September through August 2014.

Youtheatre is a specialized division of the Erie Playhouse that allows people age 18 and under to earn an educational experience with the performance in question.

Special events are classified as anything that differs from a main stage or Youtheatre performance.

The season begins in September with “Spamalot,” winner of 14 Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2005.

The Erie Playhouse website describes it as “featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits and French people” which means it’ll leave you wanting more (cows).

Next, in October, the Playhouse takes a decidedly darker mode with “Carrie: The Musical.” This show is a musical adaptation of the novel by Stephen King.

The first Youtheatre show, “Freckle Face Strawberry,” opens in November. This show, based on the book by Julianne Moore, shows that everyone is different, but it’s what makes you different that makes you special.

In December and early January, “Mary Poppins” flies into the playhouse as a main stage show. Based on the Disney movie, this musical will allow audiences to relive an old childhood memory.

Speaking of childhood memories, Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” arrives at the playhouse in mid-January as part of their Youtheatre series.

Then it’s back to the main stage performances with the debut of “Once on This Island” in early February.

This musical, which received eight Tony nominations, is set in a tropical island – perfect timing for those cold Erie winters.

“Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” wrote F. Scott Fitzgerald in his classic novel “The Great Gatsby,” which will be premiering on the Erie Playhouse stage on March 7.

In April, Erie audiences will delight in two special events. The first, “Bobby Borgia Light… Camera…. Magic!,”  is a live magic show by Bobby Borgia. The other special event, “Chess in Concert,” is a rock opera set during , oddly enough, a chess championship.

Rounding up the Youtheatre series, “A Little Princess” premieres in May. This show will help to remind audiences that a little imagination can go a long way.

About a year and a month from now, “Jesus Christ Superstar” will hit the stage. This rock opera tells the story of Jesus Christ as interpreted by theater superstars Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Finally, the EP rounds out their season with two comedies: “Mark Twain’s Is He Dead” and “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein.”

The former, which takes place in July 2014, showcases an artist as its main character – Jean-Francois Millet. The latter is well known for the 1974 film by the same name and hits the Erie stage in August 2014.

To find out more information, go to erieplayhouse.com.

MICHAEL HAAS

haas009@knights.gannon.edu

“And the World Goes ‘Round” showcases the talent of Gannon University students, a professor and a student from Mercyhurst University.

The show is described as a musical revue. However, don’t confuse it with a musical, because that does not describe it at all.

“And the World Goes ‘Round” is designed more like a choral concert of Fred Ebb and John Kander’s songs. The show features songs from different musicals such as “Chicago” and “Cabaret.”

One of the biggest aspects of the show is the musical numbers. Most of the show consists of songs performed by the cast members, so the ability to sing and sing well is a key component.

The songs in the show are a mix of cute, silly and powerful. Each song is performed on par to the type of mood that it embodies.

The cast members each have a different vocal range, which affects which song and part they sing.

The cast members puts their hearts into every song they sing, even if the microphone doesn’t work well with them.

The show goes on and the actors make the songs they sing their own.

Acting can be incredibly difficult to judge in a show such as this.

“And the World Goes ‘Round” is mostly sung, so the script has very little dialogue or distinct storyline.

That being said, the cast members of this show still manage to give a distinct character to themselves while singing the songs in the show’s set list.

Each person has a specific personality without having to say what it is outright.

To make this musical revue into a triple threat, the last thing it contains is dancing.

Some of the choreography in “And the World Goes ‘Round” is very complex and can only be performed by someone who has dance training.

Other dance numbers are not quite as complex. Either way, the choreography is executed almost flawlessly by the cast members.

Some of the choreography is performed while on roller skates, which can be quite difficult.

Despite this, the cast members seemed to either know how to dance in roller skates, or made themselves look like they weren’t supposed to be able to dance in them.

With regard to the more difficult dance numbers that required more complex choreographers, the cast members not only find a way to perform these numbers well, but they also sing while remembering the dance moves.

Add character work without dialogue to the package and the show becomes quite a triple threat.

Lastly, the show would not be nearly as spectacular without the technical aspects.

One of the most notable aspects of this show is the lighting. Not only are there several spotlights to draw attention to different cast members, a variety of the lighting work gives depth and added to each performance.

As the show is a musical revue, sound also plays an incredibly large part in the show.

The pit band on stage not only adds to the authenticity of attending a musical, but the band keeps a steady tempo and does not clash at all with the cast members’ timing.

While on the subject of sound, the cast members also have microphones in order to be able to sing for two hours audibly without frying their vocal chords.

Even when technical difficulties occur and microphones don’t work well, the cast members show they understand the concept of projecting their voices.

When it’s performed well, it’s a must-see at least once, if not twice.

The Schuster Theatre more than accomplishes this.

“And the World Goes ‘Round” continues to run at the Schuster Theatre at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Admission to the show is free with a Gannon student ID and $5 for the general public. For reservations, call the Schuster Theatre’s box office at 871-7494.

For more information, check out the Schuster Theatre’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/SchusterTheatre.

KHADIJA DJELLOULI

djellouli001@knights.gannon.edu

WERG – which stands for “We are Gannon” – got its start in 1972, when a group of engineering students decided to establish an educational radio station for the purpose of training future broadcasters.

At 10 watts, “the little station that could” signed on 89.1 FM from its location in the basement of Zurn Science Center. Listeners enjoyed artists such as Jethro Tull, The Who and Led Zeppelin.

“WERG since its inception has been an alternative to what exists in commercial radio,” said Chet LaPrice, operations manager.

Today’s weekday audience tunes in to The Black Keys, Neon Trees, Passion Pit and other alternative rock bands. The weekend format is mix of polka, jazz and soul music as well as community programming.

But the lineup isn’t all that’s changed. From turntables to a digital sound board, the equipment has undergone a drastic evolution over the last four decades.

“What we have now is industry-standard,” LaPrice said. “What you see here is what you’d see next door at Connoisseur Media or up the road at Cumulus. So you’re learning with what you’ll actually be expected to work with in the field.”

LaPrice, who joined the staff as a Gannon student in 1988, said WERG does its best to stay up-to-date.

“The technology has changed, and the equipment we’ve used has gotten much better, but the spirit of the station remains the same.”

In its 40th year, WERG had a lighter staff, but the group accomplished quite a bit, hosting more on-air giveaways than ever before.

Several managers attended the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference in New York City, where more than 150 speakers and 1,000 students gathered to share ideas.

“It’s always rewarding to see all of the hard work pay off,” LaPrice said. “It’s preparation for a career in broadcasting, but it’s also fun.”

Cristianne Johnson, a junior journalism communications major and next year’s general manager, said she’s honored to be part of the organization.

“Being part of the radio has taught me so much,” Johnson said. “The whole staff has gained so much knowledge about radio. As general manager for the next school year, I would like to keep the outstanding work going. I’m excited about this new staff, and we are going to have a lot in store for everyone.”

APRIL SHERNISKY

shernisk003@knights.gannon.edu

You know what I’m talking about. That tall, dark and handsome who has stayed just as tall, dark and handsome since you first saw him 10 years ago; not a freckle out of place? That’s Bublé.

Oh, this is supposed to be about his music? Well then it’s a good thing the metaphor applies to his new album, too.

Bublé’s eighth studio album, “To Be Loved,” was released in the United States on Tuesday.

The first single off the album, “It’s a Beautiful Day,” reached as high as No. 12 on some U.S. charts after it was first released in February. The song stands out on the album as one of the less jazzy singles, featuring a strong drum beat and synthesizer. Of course, it wouldn’t be Bublé if there weren’t a strong brass section in the background, but it’s more subtle in this song than many others.

Plus the song sports an overall delightful message, repeating such cheerful lyrics as “I can’t stop myself from smiling” and “if I’m drinking then I’m buying.”

OK, this guy is definitely a keeper.

“It’s a Beautiful Day” is also one of the best songs on the album because it’s one of the few, as per usual for Bublé, that isn’t a cover. He was actually the one to make it famous.Well, at least known in more than four households across the world. Let’s not get crazy.

That’s not to say, though, that Bublé’s covers aren’t good, because they are. He has a somewhat unique ability to make old songs sound good – dare I say, even better than the original – every time. It’s probably why he’s still in business after eight albums.

Notable covers to be found on “To Be Loved” include “Come Dance with Me,” “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” and the ever-classic “You’ve Got A Friend in Me.”

Yeah, you read that right. He’s even delving into the Disney scene now.

Except he isn’t talking about Buzz Lightyear. Bublé takes the innocent “Toy Story” song, originally performed by Randy Newman, and applies it to a more intimate relationship, adding subtle twists to make his intentions clear.

You go, Michael Bublé.

Finally, another notable aspect of this new album is Bublé’s guest stars. Sadly, Randy Newman wasn’t able to make an appearance, but that didn’t stop Reese Witherspoon.

No, that’s not a joke about her recent arrest for disorderly conduct – did you hear about that? – she’s actually singing a duet with Bublé on his new album.

Yet she keeps a steady alto harmony going throughout “Something Stupid,” and her addition makes it one of the better songs on the album. Nothing disorderly about that performance.

Other guest appearances on “To Be Loved” include Bryan Adams and The Puppini Sisters, none of whom have been arrested lately, to my knowledge.

While Bublé pulls out all the same old tricks in this new album, he does so in the classy way only a jazz musician can. If you’ve enjoyed his past albums, you’re sure to like this one too.

KELLY MORELAND

moreland002@knights.gannon.edu

Being the shopaholic that I am, I’ve taken him on a few of my trips to the mall. Nowadays a standard outfit for him is corduroy jeans, button up shirt, vest and a blazer. This is perhaps even more hipster than I had hoped for.

The idea that I’m posing is that maybe guys do care about what they wear –  some just don’t know how to dress.

Here are some helpful hints for guys trying to find their fashion paths or for the kind girlfriends trying to get their boyfriends out of the fashion dark ages.

The most important aspect of looking good is feeling good. Once you feel good in what you wear, the mall becomes a place of limitless possibilities. You may feel good in jeans and a band T-shirt, but trust me, you could feel much better.

Let’s start from the bottom and work our way up. When looking for shoes, you don’t have to necessarily buy new ones, just maybe pull a pair out that you rarely wear.

I’m talking about your dress shoes. They’re going to look much more fly with your jeans than any pair of running shoes would.

Some Nike kicks can look pretty fly with colored jeans, but they’re not the fashion statement of the year. As we’re going into summer you might want to check out some boating style shoes; my preference is the Sperry brand.

You don’t wear socks with those so you might want to also invest in some shoe deodorizer.

If you’re going to wear jeans, I suggest dark, fitted jeans. They have a much more sophisticated look than the light-wash, ripped jeans. While you’re at it, you might as well jump on the colored pants bandwagon as well.

However if you’re looking for something suitable for summer, go shopping for some khaki shorts. These are different from the cargo shorts you wore in high school; these are more of a golf style, with about 20 million less pockets and end a little higher on the knee than other shorts.

Solid colors and stripes are what you should be wearing up top. Camo is also making a comeback. I realize for most of western Pennsylvania the trend never left, but it’s entering back into the fashion world.

I think you can still leave the neon orange vest in the closet for now, but pull out your dad’s old military jacket and look pretty slick.

I can’t leave without talking about a well-tailored suit. Every lady reading this knows just how attractive a man can look in a nice suit. They can be pricey, but it’s a good investment, especially if you’re looking for a lady friend.

If you’re not ready to make the commitment to a suit, pick up a blazer. You can even wear it casually with jeans on the bottom, white T underneath, and roll up the blazer sleeves.

Whatever you do, it’s really worth nothing unless you look in the mirror and feel like checking yourself out.

Last but not least, you’ve got to be wearing that confidence, but not cockiness. Just enough to make you look like you don’t care if anyone likes your outfit or not.  Do this and you’ll look great.

BRIANNA WOODS

woods012@knights.gannon.edu

It’s rare in film, let alone any type of fictional work, that a story contains two protagonists. And it’s even rarer to separate those two protagonists into two different story arcs.

That’s exactly the type of bold move that the film “The Place Beyond the Pines” pulls off though. Surprisingly, the ambitious move worked to perfection.

With the exception of a brief scene, lead actors Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper never share the same stage for this brilliantly directed film.

The movie first centers on Luke Glanton (Gosling), a well-known motorcycle stuntman who performs alongside a traveling circus. Glanton catches up with his ex-lover Romina (Eva Mendes). Later, Glanton discovers that he is the father of Romina’s baby boy.

In order to support his son, Glanton quits his job as a stuntman and settles for a day job at a local auto repair shop where he meets Robin Van Der Zee (Ben Mendelsohn). After not making nearly enough money as he had hoped to, he and Robin turn to robbing banks. After a few robberies, however, Glanton finds himself in a police chase after one particular bank robbery gone horribly wrong.

An unfortunate set of events soon happen as a collision course with police officer Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper) affects the two families’ lives for several years to come.

Beneath the surface of what appears to be a crime film, “The Place Beyond the Pines” is much more than what meets the eye. This dramatic, and at certain times, tear-inducing movie explores several themes, including fatherhood and fate.

Director Derek Cianfrance, known for his critically acclaimed film “Blue Valentine” (also starring Gosling), creates another masterpiece in “The Place Beyond the Pines.” The narrative may be unconventional, but the story grips the viewer even after transitioning into a completely new story arc halfway into the film.

Cianfrance’s gripping narrative is also bolstered by a strong cast. Cooper, fresh off his Oscar-nominated year, impresses with his portrayal of a police officer struggling with several personal, moral and familial issues throughout the course of the film.

However, the real star here is Gosling. He only appears in the first half of the film, but his onstage presence is truly gripping to watch.

Many viewers, understandably so, will be put off by the length. This feels like an epic, clocking in at 140 minutes. Some of the pacing is a little slow, but this doesn’t mar the greatness that this powerful narrative possesses. It’s a film that can only be truly appreciated after a thorough viewing and some thought.

JACOB TARR

tarr003@knights.gannon.edu

The show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh sold out and had a line that wrapped around the block almost an hour before doors opened, two hours before the show began. Some people were still in line outside the stage area when You Me at Six began their set list.

You Me at Six, originally from the United Kingdom, did not have as big of a reaction as the rest of the bands at the show; however, they did play a decent opening set. The song that the crowd seemed to recognize the most was the opener “Lover Boy.”

The small crowd for You Me at Six seemed to receive the band well despite being the least recognized group at the concert. The audience cheered between each song and the segue to the following song.

After You Me at Six, the audience had some downtime while the crew set up the stage for the next band, Mayday Parade.

While Mayday Parade was only featured as a special guest, it was more well-recognized across the crowd as opposed to You Me at Six. In the midst of their playlist, the band announced that they would be releasing a new album soon.

The band played some of its more well-known songs, like “Jersey” and “Jamie All Over.” Mayday Parade also performed a cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” which featured Vic Fuentes, one of the members from Pierce the Veil.

The band was definitely a crowd pleaser.

Following Mayday Parade was the first headliner, Pierce the Veil.

Pierce the Veil added a different sound to the tour and had a nice contrast to Mayday Parade and You Me at Six. The band’s set list was composed of a nice mix of songs from their album released last year and the one released before that.

As part of their performance, two cannons shot confetti into the air at the beginning and end of the band’s set list.

Pierce the Veil played some of their singles, such as “King for a Day” and “Bulletproof Love,” as well as other songs from their most recent albums such as “Disasterology” and “Hold on Till May.”

After the audience chanted for an encore, Pierce the Veil returned and played an acoustic version of “I’m Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket.”

All Time Low, the closing band, had each band member introduced individually as if they were all wrestlers entering an arena.

All Time Low’s first song on the set list, “Lost in Stereo,”  set an upbeat mood for the rest of the concert.

The set list continued with several other singles, such as “Damned if I Do Ya (Damned if I Don’t)” and “Weightless,” and other crowd pleasers like “Therapy” and “If These Sheets Were the States.”

In between each song, several  band members would stop to crack a few jokes before introducing the next song.

Right before the closing song, lead singer Alex Gaskarth mentioned they were almost out of time and as opposed to running off, having the audience call for an encore and running back on, the band would just play the final song, the band’s first single “Dear Maria Count Me In.”

Overall, the concert had a good variety of musical styles and left the crowd buzzing as it exited Stage AE.

The Spring Fever Tour continues along the east coast. The tour will play Tuesday in Rochester, N.Y., at Main Street Armory.

KHADIJA DJELLOULI

djelloul001@knights.gannon.edu

Major:

Theatre and Communication Arts

Role in “And the World Goes ‘Round:”

soloist

How you first got involved at the Schuster Theatre:

I came to Gannon as a theatre and communication arts major. I walked in day one and just didn’t leave.

Favorite role you played:

Martha (“The Children’s Hour”)

Favorite line you read:

“Don’t tush me!” (“A Lie of the Mind”) My lines in that show never made any sense and that was frustrating.

What you’ll miss most about the Schuster:

I will miss the atmosphere. I grew attached to the black box theater. I will miss the warmth of the space.

Future plans:

I am moving to Philly to “hit the pavement,” aka audition till I find a job!

Brittnie Knight

Major:

Theatre and Communication Arts

Role in “And the World Goes ‘Round:”

soloist

How you first got involved at the Schuster Theatre:

I changed my major to theater comm, and my big Jess Charlton, Jasse Camacho and Kathleen Cahill told me I was joining APO and I haven’t left since.

Favorite role you played:

Mrs. Tilford (“The Children’s Hour”)

Favorite line you read:

It’s not a line, but my favorite song is “Maybe This Time” because if you would have asked me a year ago I would have never thought I could sing it.

What you’ll miss most about the Schuster:

The Schuster is my family. Every single professor and fellow actor is a part of my everyday life. It’ll be weird not laughing, crying, arguing and hugging them every day. Especially going into Paula and Shawn’s offices for advice and just to catch up. They’re like my second parents.

Future plans:

Allison and I are actually moving to Philadelphia together. I’ll be attending Drexel University for graduate school, studying for a MS in arts administration, and hopefully after this I hope to be back in Europe permanently working for the Edinburgh Fringe Company.

APRIL SHERNISKY

shernisk003@knights.gannon.edu

It also transcended sports and became a spark plug to lead the civil rights movement.

And now that monumental American event is chronicled in the theatrical release, “42,” a biographical drama film written and directed by Brian Helgeland.

The name might not sound familiar, but Helgeland has had experience with working on big-budget films, including 1997’s “L.A. Confidential” – in which he won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay – and 2003’s “Mystic River.”

“42” begins with Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) sitting in his office while discussing with his associates the possibility of bringing a black man into major league baseball, ending the 60-year racial barrier. That black man would eventually be revealed to be none other than Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman).

Robinson’s road to the majors starts in the minor leagues and by 1947 he officially joins the Dodger roster. As Robinson succeeds on the field, distractions mount as he gets hounded by the media and must contend with a whole nation of racial slurs.

Out of all things that went into the work of this film, much has to be praised about its historical accuracy. As a viewer, you almost feel like you’re watching a documentary without the narration because of the filmmaker’s attention to factual detail. For instance, when Robinson first gets called up to play for the Dodgers, his white teammates sign a petition refusing to play alongside him. This along with other historical accuracies deliver a sense of realism to the racial barrier that took place then.

The film also possesses great acting. Boseman, in his first theatrical lead role, impresses with the amount of energy he brings to play the role of the strong-willed and courageous Robinson. And 70-year-old Ford, no stranger to big-budget films, performs nicely in a supporting role as the team executive Branch Rickey.

Although the acting is phenomenal, the same couldn’t be said for the script. It’s not bad, but it’s not great either. In a movie that clocks in over two hours, the script lacks a true climax and any sort of true antagonistic character. Sure, in the grand scheme of things, Robinson is going through adversity in a white-dominated sport. However, Helgeland could have added more punch and a couple of ounces of Hollywood magic to a script that is mostly dry bones.

This flaw, however, doesn’t dismiss the film from being unwatchable. It’s an interesting look into how different American life was like back then. And it paints a pretty good interpretation of a true American legend and hero. So for that reason alone, it’s worth the admission price.

JACOB TARR

tarr003@knights.gannon.edu