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The Word: Chronicle’s guide to the SLC music scene

By By Makena Walsh • November 9, 2007

Nov. 9 De La Soul 23rd Floor of the Wells Fargo Building (299 S. Main Street) 7 p.m. $40 The influence of this seminal hip-hop group can be witnessed everywhere from the rock 'n' roll sampling on a Trick Daddy song, to a vignette-heavy Eminem album. Its debut record, 3 Feet High and Rising, fundamentally changed the nature of hip-hop after its release.

Comic Mania

By By Adam Fifield • November 9, 2007

Given 24 hours to produce 24 pages of comics, with plenty of caffeine and a troupe of comic-book aficionados crammed into the same room, some bizarre things are sure to happen. For example, take the following premise: two young boys owe more than $200 in quarters -- to whom remains a mystery -- but following their run-in with "Bearclaw" and other members of the Pirate Club (and, inexplicably, a giant, mechanical worm), the boys meet their ultimate demise.

Christmas better off without ‘Fred Claus’

By By Aaron Zundel • November 9, 2007

"Fred Claus" Warner Brothers Directed by David Dobkin Written by Dan Fogelman Starring Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Rachel Weisz, Miranda Richardson and Kathy Bates Rated PG/116 minutes One-and-a-half out of four stars There's not a lot to say about Vince Vaughn movies that hasn't already been said by Stewie Griffin.

Runnin’ Utes set to tipoff 100th season

November 9, 2007

In 1908, Runnin' Ute basketball was born. One hundred years later first-year head coach Jim Boylen is looking to help the Utes become reborn. His journey begins tonight as the Utes play host to South Carolina Upstate in the season-opener for both teams. Fittingly, as the Utes open up their 100th season of Utah basketball, Boylen will attempt to establish his career with the Utes by using the same principles -- primarily defense, toughness and smart play -- that coaches like Vadal Peterson, Jack Gardner and Rick Majerus used to build up Utah's basketball program in the past.

Mackie gets sneak preview of Red Rocks

November 9, 2007

Upon first entering the Dumke Center for the U gymnastic team's practice Thursday night, all seemed normal. Kristina Baskett was giggling with Nina Kim. Ashley Postell was sprawled out on a mat stretching. Katie Kavisto was adjusting her elbow brace. Even freshman the presence of a few new faces like freshmen Jacquelyn Johnson and Kyndal Robarts wasn't too jolting given the fact that the Red Rocks are now preparing for the 2008 season.

Beat the Bookstore closes over lawsuit

By By Ana Breton and By Ana Breton • November 9, 2007

Its doors are locked. The company phone has been temporarily disconnected, and the owner has not been seen for days. Questions are surfacing about why the 1300 E. 200 South branch of Beat the Bookstore was closed last week without prior notice to its customers or corporate offices.

Five events better than prime time

By By Danny Letz • November 9, 2007

Thurs., Nov. 8 to Sat., Nov. 11 International Documentary Association Docuweek Tower Theatre (876 E. 900 South) Various times $8 In conjunction with the International Documentary Association and the Salt Lake Film Society, the Tower Theatre will host a number of acclaimed films to celebrate the history of documentary filmmaking.

Red Herring: Kucinich goes inter-galactic

By By Orion Archibald • November 9, 2007

ROSWELL, N.M. -- Dennis Kucinich's presidential campaign just hit warp nine. The seventh-most popular Democratic hopeful got a jump on the competition Wednesday, becoming the first candidate to announce his running mate for vice president. The choice? None other than former USS Enterprise Captain Jean-Luc Picard of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" fame.

The Drop: Chronicle’s guide for the music store

November 9, 2007

Avenged Sevenfold Avenged Sevenfold Warner Brothers Records Two out of five stars Love 'em or hate 'em, pop metallers Avenged Sevenfold know how to write a solid rock song. The Maiden-influenced power metal of "Afterlife" and "Lost" make this skill epically clear as M.

Let the public use the land

By By Janice Kopaunik • November 9, 2007

We are really lucky to live in Utah. This state has so much to offer. We have hundreds of miles of undeveloped land within arms' reach. Less than an hour's drive of almost anywhere within the state will bring you to a national park. Unlike many people in the nation, we have a chance to discover the outdoors.