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FILMS OF 2012 4 ON READBUZZ.COM MOVIES: The awkward moment when you aren’t reading Jamila’s recaps of Awkward. Visit readbuzz.com for TV recaps.
F&D: This weekend heralds the end of most on-campus apartment leases, which brings us to the oh-so-big problem of cleaning out one’s fridge and pantry without having to resort to throwing everything and anything into the trash. Read on to find out new ways to venture out in tastes and uses of everything from milk to dried pasta.
COMMUNITY: Summer is no time to slouch on your health, so follow columnist Jordan Hughes’ advice to make sure your summer keeps on tickin’.
MUSIC:
Come check out our review of the new Antlers EP, Undersea.
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EDITOR’S NOTE SAMANTHA BAKALL
This past Monday, a colleague and I had a wonderful Market Monday dinner at Bacaro. Every Monday from the spring to fall seasons, Thad Morrow, head chef, creates an entire five-course meal made with local produce and meat. Bacaro, like many restaurants in Champaign-Urbana, prides itself on the farm-to-table concept, something that is a truly outstanding quality of our twin cities. Our proximity to farms and artisans makes creating menus with local products easier than ever. One of the ideas behind using fresh, local produce is that a relationship can be created between the producer and the consumer. It’s possible to know exactly where the food you are feeding yourself and your family comes from, not to mention the people who took the time, effort and care to grow it; it helps foster a stronger community, helping to reconnect people with people. By strengthening the relationship between a farmer and the consumer, food no longer is just a vehicle for energy and consumption, but an art. And our dinner on Monday was just that — art. Every plate we received was elegant and wellexecuted, with each ingredient being showcased and complementing the others. The five-course menu started with a beautiful plate of marinated pork skirt steak, arugula, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan. Our next course was a roast shiitake mushroom with gypsy peppers, garlic vinaigrette and lemon zest. Course three was a bed of sweet corn, picked watermelon rind and crispy jowl bacon topped with a balsamic glazed lamb liver. The fourth was by far our favorite; it almost brought me to tears: rigatoni with lamb ragu, mint, mouton frais (a fresh, sheep’s milk cheese). Then came grilled watermelon with feta and green onions and finally, an orange custard tart with cardamom whipped cream and candied orange slices. The meal was marvelous, and even more wonderfully, I had it here. Large cities are not the only place to find unbelievably well-prepared food. It just takes someone — a chef, friend, parent — who truly cares about the quality of the food and has the knowledge to prepare it well.
END OF SUMMER SCHOOL, START OF SUMMER COOL by Jordan Hughes Those of you in summer school have reason to celebrate: Your finals are almost over, and summer can really begin. For a few weeks, at least. For a lot of us, even those of us not taking classes this summer, these upcoming weeks are going to be a much-deserved break. Internships are ending, jobs may be coming to a halt — everything is beginning to slow down a little. And this means you have a break to do what you actually want with your free time. So, what should you do with this newfound temporary freedom? After all, you only have a short amount of time to catch up on your summer fun, and your choices are limited. Well, I’m not sure what you’re doing, but this is what I would do if I were you. The first and most obvious choice is always to catch up on some sleep. Napping during the day, during the afternoon, during the evening — I think I speak for the majority of this campus when I say we’re overtired and we need a nap. Or six. The next thing to catch up on: movies and music. Being busy means no free time for movies or concerts. There are still several concerts you could go to at the end of this summer. Find one you like and go have some fun. If you happen to be one of the few humans left on this earth who have not seen the new Batman movie, I highly suggest that as well. It was great. Assuming, and hoping, it cools down these next few weeks, I suggest spending as much of your free time as possible outside. Lay out with your friends, go to the pool, go to the beach — just take advantage of the weather. You will miss it, heat and all, when it is freezing outside in a few months. If you have not been home yet to visit with your family, I always think that is the best use of your free time. During the year, I find it harder to find a free weekend to drive back, so summer tends to be the best time to hang out with my family. On a different note, remember that your free time is yours to do what you want with. That means if you want to sit around and do nothing for the next three weeks, you go ahead and do it. You want to sleep on your couch and watch movies all day for three weeks? I support that. I now give you permission to stop studying and start having fun — at least until fall semester starts.
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» RumChata: A friend of mine first introduced me to the drink while on a barcrawl last year. All it took was one shot and I was hooked. Coming from a Mexican family, I often drank Horchata, a sweet, cinnamon, rice milk drink. Horchata itself is heavenly, but with rum? It’s absolutely perfect. Not only can you enjoy this deliciousness by itself, but there are also several yummy RumChata recipes online for desserts such as RumChata pumpkin pie, RumChata cheesecake, and RumChata ice cream. I can’t see how anyone couldn’t love this drink. As a gift, I bought a bottle of it for my mom, and now it has become a necessity for the liquor cabinet. Vodkas and tequilas can be harsh on the throat, but this stuff goes down nice and smooth like a baby’s butt. I am guilty of having bought two bottles of the stuff for Unofficial, and both were empty by the end of the celebration. Let’s just say the next morning was less than sweet. I’m not one for drinking very often, but RumChata is something I’ll happily have a shot of every now and then. With its versatility, one can have an iced latte with RumChata or simply take a swig right out of the bottle.
» Ebola: I was a young, eager fifth grader when an autistic friend of mine handed me a book. The book, The Hot Zone by Richard Preston, chronicles the literally explosive infection of the Ebola virus and all of its friends, which decimate their victims with hemorrhagic fevers that solidify internal organs and make people spout blood out of their orifices. My ten-year-old self was enthralled by Preston’s depiction of the African killer, and I’ve since set up a Google Alert for “Ebola” when news stories on the virus pop up. The virus was last spotted on American soil in 1989, but with the quarantine zones set up in Uganda after its latest outbreak that has already claimed 14 lives, we have to be prepared for anything. I am wholly committed to avoiding other people’s bodily fluids. Blood, spit, phlegm and semen are now entirely offlimits, and I’d encourage you to embrace the same protocols: it’s only a matter of time before some Invisible Children producer ejaculates the virus all over downtown San Diego.
Apple. Well. Two years ago I got a shuffle iPod, and apparently that was the start of my downward spiral. But yikes, I really like my iPhone. Like, um, I have some issues, but whatever. My case is bright blue and pretty and I’ve gone on a serious app downloading rampage. I got my phone on Monday and have been itching to play with it — Fruit Ninja, anyone? I’ve resisted until my last paper, but now the gloves are off and I will probably be fused to my phone until it’s lost its initial appeal. Or not. Heh. BUZZ STAFF
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sane mind. Most of my coworkers write these messages off as lunacy that shan’t be dwelt upon, but with some regular writers, I’m convinced that there is a message there, and they’re telling me all they can without being discovered and assassinated. They need me to crack the code, and I’m the only one who can save them. One forwards articles from other papers with short messages about how the stories are fabricated. Sometimes he writes about his own death, his wrongful termination, with subtle references to events at a University of Georgia campus. “What is it, man? What do you know? WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO SEE?” In the pitch black darkness of 4 a.m., I ponder and investigate the misogynistic, occasionally racist ramblings of this man(?), cataloging the location of events of stories and word placement, running text through various ciphers, looking for hidden messages in the metadata — something MUST be there. Anonymous tipster, I will discover your secret.
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e are just a little past the halfway mark at seven months of films. The & TV staff here at buzz came up with individual lists and 1 Movies X 5.417 then narrowed it down to 10 films. Bringing our list down to 10 was difficult, 1/8th pagewhat we think are the best films — at least for now. but we have highlighted Full reviews for most of the films on this list can be found at readbuzz.com.
Comedy Ted
It seems everyone is struggling to handle truly edgy comedy at the moment, what with the media circus surrounding Daniel Tosh’s rape joke and now Dane Cook’s all-too-soon quip on the Aurora shooting. But the one guy who has always delivered and always will deliver on no-holds-barred, laugh-till-you’re-sick humor is Seth MacFarlane, and he has perhaps never been in more skillful form than this summer with his first feature film, Ted. Outlandish, offensive and as explicit as they come (for a teddy bear anyway), Seth MacFarlane manages to prove one thing for sure: he is not afraid of being utterly hilarious.
Bernie
Richard Linklater’s dark comedy, Bernie, makes this list based on its unique take on comedy, where the humor arises from real people and their perceptions of a serious and deadly event, rather than the actors playing out the events. The darkness and drama of the film come from the recreation of actual events. Here, Jack Black shines as Bernie Tiede, the Carthage, Texas mortician, socialite and kept man of town curmudgeon Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine). The film explores the inner-workings of a small town in the midst of a tragic event and the surprising, and very humorous, reactions from its citizens. Through the strategic Datelinemodeled narrative structure and a brave and believable performance from Black, Bernie succeeds in satirizing the ideals of small-town America when truly put to the test.
21 Jump Street
This film took us by surprise. Initially, it seemed like another dumb movie remake of an 80s show (See: The A-Team, Miami Vice). Instead, we get a humorous revamp of the TV cop drama where frequent Tim Burton collaborator Johnny Depp spent his teen heartthrob days. Speaking of Depp, he makes a clever cameo in 21 Jump Street. Channing Tatum, who has gone back and forth between weepy romantic comedies (The Vow, Dear John) and standard action films (Haywire), is actually funny. Tatum and co-star Jonah Hill breeze through this material like old pros. One of the film’s best sources of humor is the fact that Tatum and Hill look way too old to be in high school, which is a nice shout-out to the fact that the actors who play teenagers are always too old for those roles.
Drama We Need to Talk About Kevin
Is evil born? Or is it created? This is the question that lies at the center of the film We Need to Talk About Kevin. It is the story of Eva Katchadourian, who is left reeling after her son, Kevin, brutally murders several of his classmates. The film shows the complete breakdown of Eva’s upper-class suburban lifestyle as she questions if there were any signs or ways she could have stopped Kevin. Director Lynne Ramsay’s beautiful visual style lends a wonderfully creepy air. We Need to Talk About Kevin uses 60s pop music and the color red throughout the film in a particularly inspired effect. The real strengths of the film lie in Tilda Swinton as Eva and Ezra Miller as Kevin. Their twisted mother-son relationship is a fascinating story to watch unfold.
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Beasts of the Southern Wild has a dream-like quality that runs throughout the film. The film is set in Louisiana in a fictional place called Bathtub, a swampy southern territory. This is where Hushpuppy (the adorable Quvenzhané Wallis) and her father Wink (Dwight Henry) live. Hushpuppy
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is only 6 years old, but the film presents her as determined and wise beyond her years; she narrates the film. A change is coming, and Hushpuppy decides to take the lead due to her father’s deteriorating health.
Moonrise Kingdom
One common thing stated in discussion of Moonrise Kingdom is that if you’re a fan of Wes Anderson, you’ll like this film. This is absolutely true, as Anderson returns to live-action for the first time since 2007’s Darjeeling Limited. Through this journey, Anderson recalls prevalent themes of his previous films, such as family dysfunction and misunderstood children who act out because their parents are occupied with their own flaws. Where Moonrise excels is in emphasizing the immediate connection of two outcast kids and the blossoming understanding of one another through simple and innocent acts, such as dancing. Sam and Suzy’s adventure exudes innocence and allows the innocent a literal, yet imaginative escape from those who misjudge them. Most impressive is Anderson’s ability to achieve his usual organized, symmetrical and generally neat compositions in the unpredictable wilderness.
Action/Adventure The Avengers
A movie five years and five movies in the making, Marvel managed to accomplish the herculean task of creating a movie that combined a cast of larger-than-life heroes use to solo adventures and make it into a movie that was actually pretty good. The Avengers tells about the creation of a super team (officially called The Avengers Initiative) made up of Earth’s mightiest heroes to save
the world from the evil Loki and his alien army. The team includes Marvel favorites: Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor and the Hulk. This summer saw two other major entries into the superhero genre, The Amazing Spiderman as well as The Dark Knight Rises. What separates The Avengers from those two movies is that the other movies took a darker look at the comic book genre. The Avengers fully embraced the inherent cheesiness of a bunch of people dressing up and fighting aliens. The combination of fast-paced dialogue and epic action sequences makes it one of the best action movies of 2012.
but that does not mean Oliver Stone fails to deliver on what he promises: a raucously violent time with despicable characters who are as evil as they are vibrant. Blake Lively is perfectly casted as the lackadaisical O, and dependably stellar performances by Salma Hayek and John Travolta add color in all the right places. The story is the familiar “escape the bad guys/follow the drug money” tale, but believable characters and intelligent cinematography make this summer escape shimmer more than the others on the blockbuster shore.
The Hunger Games
Eight years have gone by in Gotham; no one has seen a bat signal. Also, Gotham’s new problem — Bane’s underground mercenary army — is preparing to take control. The Dark Knight Rises uses the right amount of technologically profound action sequences and strong narrative to bind this movie. There were instances where the movie seemed to be inspired by the recent political climate — the common man doesn’t want to be oppressed by the rich any longer, and society takes a fascist overturn and slips into anarchy. Other themes seemed more classic to superhero comics, such as the battle between good and evil and how good always overcomes, or how a tortured past can create a monster within each of us which inevitably releases itself. The two female leads are Miranda Tate, a rich industrialist interested in saving Wayne Enterprises, and Selina Kyle, the thief with feline reflexes. While Miranda Tate (Cotillard) is shown as Bruce Wayne’s love interest, their love is not believable, whereas the scenes with Catwoman and Batman stir up some actual emotion. Anne Hathaway stole the show as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, with her mastered action sequences, lithe body and attitude that could even leave Batman speechless.
Katniss Everdeen, the film’s protagonist, is a strong and confident female lead who provides a stark contrast to the likes of Bella Swan. The Hunger Games is based on the popular Suzanne Collins series and sets up a post-apocalyptic state, Panem, where tributes are chosen by lottery to play The Hunger Games, a reality show that is broadcast throughout the 12 districts, where players battle to the death. Jennifer Lawrence practically carries the entire narrative and does so with a refined and dedicated work ethic. Even though Katniss seems to be a sort of a symbol for the righteous, higherroad person, the restrictions lie in the scripting of the character and not Lawrence. Director Gary Ross was able to take a book with a tendency toward details and cut it short into a feature film with brilliant sets and a multi-starred cast, which seems like an accomplishment on its own.
Savages
Savages does get jumbled by its conclusion, and slick Hollywood production can at times get in the way of its gritty purpose,
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“Arrested” No More The Beginner’s Guide to Classic TV by Stephany Guerrero
Cult classics that get cancelled on television are almost never able to make a comeback. But in a happy twist of circumstance, Arrested Development fans will be able to triumphantly say that their show, even after a six-year hiatus, is finally back. Arrested Development originally aired three short but side-splitting seasons on FOX starting in 2003. It was an instant critic’s darling and has built a feverishly zealous fan base since. Show creator Mitchell Hurwitz is set to have ten episodes released at the same time on Netflix’s site in January of 2013. Now you too can obsess with TV buffs as fated season four finally arrives. A family comedy far from family-friendly, Arrested Development has a gutsy mockumentary-like style that revolves around the hapless antics of the dysfunctional Bluth family. They find themselves almost penniless when patriarch George Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor) is arrested for financial embezzlement. Their assets are frozen, and all they’re left with is an airport stair car (watch out for hop ons!). The family falls from the lap of luxury, feather boas and all, into a semi-finished Bluth model home. But Arrested Development truly shines in its subverted anti-family characters. Michael (Jason Bateman) is the only hard-working manager of the Bluth Company and considers himself the only one with a moral compass. Though the family hates Michael for not giving them money, they also depend on him enormously to fix their personal/petty problems. This includes helping G.O.B
(his older “Hefner”-like brother) create sub-par magic acts to escape prison and listening to Lindsay (his sister) talk about having an open marriage to save her marriage. Michael also visits his mother an unhealthy amount in order to help with Buster (his mama’s boy/ man-child of a younger brother). It’s already apparent that this family has no boundary lines, and it keeps going. Whilst in jail, George Sr. joins the Jewish faith and capitalizes on religion to make inspirational videos about his prison days. Even George-Michael, son of “Moral” Michael, gets involved in a hilariously awkward relationship with his cousin Maeby. You might be thinking, “Wow, ‘AD’ is pretty over-dramatic,” but this show is hilariously self-aware of overdone pitfalls. Simply consider Michael’s brother-in-law, Tobias, and Lindsay’s open marriage. It involves Tobias spending most of the second season painting himself blue, or in diamond cream, to shadow his wife on her dates by blending into the night club background. Accompany that with a ukulele and 80s disco beats, and it’s comedy gold. That is the premise, and from then on, the little plot details are what make this show extremely dense in layered comedy. The great thing is that each episode is only 20 minutes, and getting through the series is a breeze. Fair warning: the show needs to be seen thoroughly because each episode works immensely on rewarding long-time fans with references to inside jokes and past gags.
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pesky leftover. Milk and cheese left? Use milk as a base for homemade macaroni and cheese. By combining mozzarella, Muenster and Swiss cheese, anyone can create a heady, rich cream sauce. Boil all that remaining pasta and enjoy a newfound mac n’ cheese trifecta. Even plain vanilla ice cream shows promise as the base to milkshakes and soda floats. Try infusing pantry seasonings to enhance flavors: lavender and honey offers a cool summer treat while chocolate chip and cayenne adds some Incan zest.
EGGS & MEAT For all those carnivores out there, meat may be one of the easiest fridge-crowders to eliminate. Cube chicken thighs or breast and marinate in a bed of sea salt, olive oil and cracked pepper. For the adventurous, add any and all seasonings from the pantry. For those in the know, Old Bay (a traditional East Coast crab seasoning) adds a pleasant zing to any meat dish. Let the chicken soak for a few minutes, then pan fry until golden brown. Similar ventures can be approached with beef or pork. Mash pork with your favorite selection of spices to create meatballs or dumplings. One of my favorite recipes includes sesame oil, soy sauce, green onion and ginger; however, this is a Yuan family secret, and the exact proportions cannot be revealed. Last, but far from least, remains the food chameleon – my friend, the egg. The average student probably knows the basics of sunny-side up, scrambled or hardboiled. However, how about the quick and easy egg drop soup? Set about three to four cups of water to boil with a little sesame oil. Whisk two eggs seasoned with white pepper and salt. Stir the water quickly, then pour a steady stream of egg into the pot. Watch as tendrils of chiffon yellow egg create a delicious soup appetizer.
DRIED GOODS If anything, leasers are advised to save any and all dried goods. However, if one is moving to Alaska or out of state for an extended period of time, even these must go. Once boiled, pasta is golden. It can be used in cold pasta salads, baked with a crispy coating or tossed in any sauce one likes. As a cold summer treat, try a sesame chicken pasta salad. Using either a base of sweet or regular soy sauce, add dashes of rice vinegar, brown sugar and sesame oil. Toasted sesame seeds can be a rich addition. Shred some chicken boiled in its own broth and combine with this savory sauce. Once pasta is boiled and cooled, combine everything with a personal choice of veggies. This summer treat can be made with any type of pasta in the pantry – udon, penne and bow tie alike. If one has no idea what to do with rolled oats, add a cup of oats to your favorite cookie recipe. Toss in any preferred toppings to enhance flavors – I personally enjoy almonds and white chocolate.
“Let go of functional fixedness. Just because a food ingredient has been used in one way for a long period of time, doesn’t mean one inventive college student cannot change the course of food history.”
How to Deal with Your Fridge on the Last Weekend of Your Lease Photo by Sherry Yuan
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he food... it penetrates every corner of the apartment. There is pasta in the pantry, frozen chicken in the freezer and yogurt in the fridge. Everywhere, the expiration dates of the food and the apartment lease loom. Buzz presents a user-friendly guide to clean out those leasethreatening leftovers. The first step in eliminating pesky leftovers from the fridge? Let go of functional fixedness. Just because a food ingredient has been used in one way for a long period of time doesn’t mean one inventive college student cannot change the course of food history. Adventure into the weird, wacky and unconventional — one might forsake the traditional but gain new fusion favorites.
DAIRY Yogurt does not have to be used as a base for granola and fruit. Plain yogurt can challenge the palate as a cream thickener for any egg dish — benedict, quiche, or otherwise. Wondering how expired yogurt can be put to use? To hydrate and renew skin, yogurt may be used as an all-natural cleansing masque. Just take a liberal amount in the hand, spread evenly and wait to dry. Once that clever masque comes off, the fridge-cleaner will be glowing and finished with one more 6
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FRUITS AND VEGGIES These fragile, fresh foods must be the first to go. Try different mixtures of fruits and vegetables for summer salads. Last summer, to use up leftovers, I created a spinach salad with a grapefruit vinaigrette. The vinaigrette consisted of grapefruit pulp, juice, pepper, salt, extra virgin olive oil and a dash of rosemary. Try green apples to supplement a standard chicken and walnut salad to create a Waldorf salad. Similarly, vegetables can be added with fruit in more dessert-like pursuits. Hide away avocados or spinach in kiwi shakes. Try beets or carrots for added vitamins and color in peach smoothies. Sweetness often overwhelms the lightly flavored vegetables. Students can take advantage of this and hide unused vegetables into “fruit” juices. Try broiling or pan-frying fruits into elegant side dishes. Coat banana slices in brown sugar and simmer at low heat. Try the same with cored apples in the broiler. Both offer a more earthy sweetness than fresh fruit. Pan fry different vegetables, like bell peppers, to add extra intrigue to pasta sauces. The opportunities to finish off produce are endless. Out of ideas? Too many random and unique items in your fridge? To celebrate the end of summer and rid yourself of any remaining weird ingredients, think about having an impromptu Iron Chef party. My friends and I often use this to remedy our portly fridges and end up having a blast (if not delicious dishes). The average college student may develop into an epicurean genius. Anyone, with the right mind-set and creativity, can become a budget gourmet.
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ickets for Lollapalooza’s twenty-first year sold out within a month of release. Some of us were fortunate enough to snag either a snazzy three-day wristband or single day ticket, but the same cannot be said for others. While an attempt at jumping the fence (and risking a serious beat down) is commendable, hosting your own MiniPalooza from the comfort of your home is probably a safer alternative. This year’s festivities will be broadcast in their entirety through live web streaming on YouTube. Streaming the sets at the festival is a must when hosting a MiniPalooza party. If you don’t already have one, you will need to invest in an HDMI cord so your guests can see every droplet of sweat and grime that they’re missing projected on the big screen. Although you can’t recreate the magic of walking through Grant Park from stage to stage, you can surely recreate the hazed out stupor that is paired with it. Make sure you have a sufficient amount of cocktails for your guests. This year’s festival will be showcasing a VIP accessible “Pass the Bottle” Wine Lounge. You will need to have the same wine as them to get the authentic Lollapalooza feel. At about ten dollars a bottle, according to Pass the Bottle’s Faebook page, Ruffino Pinot Grigio is “bright, serene and inspiring, with hints of citrus, pear and...” oh, whatever. It just tastes amazing. Don’t like white wine? Try Ruffino’s Chianti red wine. If wine is not your forte, your MiniPalooza party calls for an excess of beer and margaritas. Lollapalooza generally sells domestic favorites Bud Light and Bud Light Lime at a whopping five dollars a can. However, if these beers cause you and your guests to gag at the thought, here are some refreshing summer craft beers to look into for your event. They include but are not limited to Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Shock Top’s Lemon Shandy, Blue Moon’s Summer Honey Wheat, New Belgium’s Somersault, Sunshine Wheat, or Skinny Dip, and Goose Island’s Matilda. To up the drink selection, a great margarita mix to serve either frozen or on the rocks is Jose Cuervo’s ready-to-serve Golden Margarita mix. You will need a blender if you’re looking to serve frozen drinks, so plan accordingly. Also, take note that your MiniPalooza party will definitely be a flop without food. Every year Lollapalooza offers a delicious sampling of excellent Chicago eats in their massive Chow Town. Reminiscent of a miniature Taste of Chicago, even Food Network’s Guy Fieri, host of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” was immensely impressed with last year’s food selection. “There’s a whole bunch of names we recognized. Kuma’s Corner was there. That’s been on [the show],” Fieri said to USA Today. “That’s how it should be. You come to Chi-Town, you hang out. You should have some chefs with local flair.” This year’s Chow Town will have fancy burgers, burritos, hot dogs, pizza and sushi from places like Kuma’s Corner, Burrito Beach, Chubby Wieners, Lou Malnati’s and Kamehachi. If you’re stuck in Champaign and want to cater your party from local joints, look into Ko-Fusion for your sushi fix, Maize or Dos Reales for your burrito fix, The Beef Stand for hot dogs, and Papa Del’s or One World for pizza. If you’re trying to go the homemade route, you can easily whip up some hot dogs or burgers to serve along with some sweet and savory snacks to munch on while watching performances. With headliners ranging from Black Sabbath to Avicii, many eclectic groups are sure to get something out of this year’s upcoming festival. If you can’t be there in person, don’t let it get you down. Make an adventure out of the weekend, have your guests gear up in some festival chic, and have a kick ass time.
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Damn, I feel like a woman (and an academic) Women in the University’s STEM by Avani Chhaya and Thomas Thoren
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ith the recent passing of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space aboard the Challenger shuttle in 1983, society is questioning whether the words “To infinity and beyond” are articulated by enough of today’s women. According to Sally Ride Science’s website, as a student in physics and English at Stanford University, she happened to come across an advertisement in the Stanford student newspaper saying that NASA was looking for astronauts. And the rest has been history. In 2001, Ride founded Sally Ride Science, a company motivating young people to follow their passions in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). That passion has trickled to colleges and universities all across the country, where women represent fewer than expected seats in these fields. In this past 2011-2012 academic year at the University of Illinois, 16.7 percent or about 1,500 out of all 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering were female, according to the University’s Division of Management Information. Out of all the undergraduate engineering students,
15.7 percent or about 1,000 of 6,500 students were female. Rohan Dash, alumnus of structural engineering, said one of his female friends in a University course had certain professors who did not respect her as much as her male counterparts. These professors would explain concepts in excruciatingly detailed ways to women, while they would leave concepts fuzzy and vague for male engineering students, believing that they were more capable of coming to the conclusion on their own, Dash said. Another perception is that women get engineering internships with the top companies more readily than men because they are more of a rarity in the field, he added. “They have an unfair advantage when it comes to hiring,” Dash said. He said these perceptions may come from cultural mindsets or the reality that men have dominated the field for so long. Despite these perceptions, the University aims to change these ingrained mental frameworks. Lizanne DeStefano, director for the University’s I-STEM Education Initiative, said I-STEM is a program meant to encourage all students to get
involved in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. “I-STEM was created in 2009 to really explore the role of a land-grant institution in ... access and quality in STEM education,” DeStefano said. The impetus for I-STEM was a National Academies Press report called “Rising Above the Gathering Storm,” which talked about the need for more STEM education. I-STEM is the University of Illinois’s reaction to this report, DeStefano said. From 2002 to 2012, there have been ebbs and flows in the percentage of women represented in engineering at the University. Last year showed a 15.5 percent increase in female graduate students from the 2002-2003 academic year. Dhruti Patel, alumna in civil engineering, had the push to excel in any field from her parents, grandparents and other family members. The reinforcement to study whatever she wanted not only gave her a constant self-esteem boost, but it also led her into the direction of engineering at Illinois. “Empowering women at a young age can make a difference,” she said. Patel said girls at the age of 10 or 11 can be positively impacted with that amazing science and
Since the University of Illinois’ I-STEM Education Initiative was formed in 2009, the percentage of women undergraduate students in the College of Engineering has actually gone down slightly. But Lizanne DeStefano, director for I-STEM, said the program is still making strides in the overall mindset of up-and-coming women. “We haven’t seen huge increases in enrollment in engineering and STEM programs,” DeStefano said, but the mindset is changing the STEM pipeline and they “count that as a win” even if some women go to other colleges in the STEM fields. 8
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math moment, which will spark a great change in that girl’s life trajectory. Within the civil engineering program at the University, she estimated 25 to 30 percent of the students were women. The Division of Management Information proves her correct with a 25.2% makeup of women last year. “I never felt like there was a perception (against me). In any field, you have to prove yourself,” Patel said. “As a woman, I didn’t feel like I was treated differently. If you can prove yourself, you’re good.” Working as a structural engineer with the Kansas City-based firm Burns and McDonnell, Patel said she really liked the engineering program at Illinois since it provided the foundational basis for her life path. “They prepare us for what it’s like in the real world,” Patel said. “The learning stays with you as you continue in your professional career.” DeStefano said the U.S. has growing numbers of students interested in STEM fields, though minorities and women, underrepresented groups, have lower rates of interested students. Even though they are aiming at underrepresented groups, it has shown to work well with all groups, she said. To increase the numbers of these students, the amount of funds allocated to this program has increased, as well as the research opportunities to undergraduate students. Many science and engineering researchers write research grants and grants to improve STEM education because they realized education programs have “tremendous benefit” for STEM and the state of Illinois, DeStefano said. There is now almost two times as much external funding to STEM programs. The students belonging in minority groups are also looking to make a difference through research opportunities available to them. DeStefano said this is important so that students feel engaged and rewarded by STEM topics. However, the first two years of STEM programs are mostly lectures and computations so “real life involvement is pretty minimal,” she said. In a study of University chemistry students, those who were involved with research were found to declare STEM majors, have higher GPAs, graduate on time and move on to graduate school. In 2008, there were 16 programs for undergraduate research, and the number has now jumped to 56 programs in 2012. With the changes to the mindset regarding these fields, DeStefano said STEM is important for a healthy country and society. Similarly, Patel said she initially wanted to go into sustainable design and realized the power of an engineering degree. “We needed to make huge changes in the buildings we spend our time in,” she said. “It would be better to have an engineering degree to make a difference.”
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who?). If you need to become better acquainted with your water cooler buddy, crumbling cookies in your mouth is a perfect bonding opportunity that can unite two colleagues just like those H20 atoms in that water cooler.
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country Exploring some U.S. community traditions by Avani Chhaya Used with permission from James Rickwood and the Creative Commons
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ith the Olympics rolling on in full force, every country is more cautious of their perception on the global arena. The United States, the individualistic, greedy, corporate-heavy country, is more community and relationship-centric than we think, at least when it comes to its food.
Nawlins In New Orleans, dubbed The Big Easy, or “Nawlins” by the tourists attempting to be locals, sharing a sweet treat is a staple for picture-hungry tourists and long-time residents alike. French powdered doughnuts, known as beignets, are most likely to be shared by lovebirds discussing the latest humidity or the un-
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expected flood of rain. In busy, hustle-bustle Cafe Du Monde, mushy couples are able to teasingly smear powdered sugar on each others’ faces to make silliness run free in their relationship.
Cornfields In the vast cornfields of Champaign-Urbana, peers and colleagues are able to come together over cookie hubs around CU. Insomnia Cookies and The Cookie Jar permeate an aroma of freshly baked pieces of heaven to lure any passers by. Have the need to impress your cubicle comrade? You can simply purchase a box of 300 cookies from Insomnia to really show off your stomach akin to Kobayashi, the Japanese competitive eater (Joey Chestnut
According to Kanye, “I’m coming home today.” And when you come home, you cannot resist the seductive, swalty (sweet plus salty) treat of popcorn that graces the concrete streets of Chicago. Best friends can gab with lots of fab, while they are able to scarf this swalty snack in all kinds of Chicago weather. Piercing hail, sleek rain and mounds of pepper-flaked snow cannot stop this snack from welcoming you back.
Suburbia In the sprawling green lawns of suburbia, mothers and kids rally around the cool, summer-time treat of freeze pops. Mothers are able to sit on the stoop as their children run in circles, pretending to be a race car, while slurping on multi-colored freeze pops. Varoom, varoom, the children scream with a guttural sound, making their race car the most authentic one on the block and making the association between freeze pops and childhood permanent.
Backyards Kids are notorious for sticky fingers. Children are also infamous for wrapping purple-reddish fruit roll-ups around their index fingers with their kindergarten counterparts (known as “jam hands”). These jam-handed fiends may also lick fruit roll-ups, while simultaneously imprinting tongue tattoos with this rebellious treat. They are able to make instant friends with this sweet, sticky backyard snack.
Rocking Chairs The relationship between grandparent and grandchild is scared and indulgent. Spilling fruit snacks onto a grandparent’s lap, picking out the favorite colors and making “rawr” noises — imitating the dinosaur shaped fruit snacks cannot make a sweeter memory. Giggles will ensue, while smiles will be organically generated between the pair, blurring the lines of age in seamless fashion.
From Andy to Rihanna
by Johnny Red In light of the Olympics being hosted in London this year, I’ve decided to dedicate this entry to the fashion brand Boy London, which first graced the world in 1976. Creator Stephane Raynor’s fashion dreams were transformed into a social uprising during the ‘70s. The simple, blocked printing of “Boy London” underneath eagle wings became a symbol for youth, peace, freedom and unaltered anarchy in the streets of London. Since then, the brand has enjoyed immense popularity. Celebrities such as Madonna and Andy Warhol were both avid customers during the height of the phenomenon. Each article of clothing produced by the line still incorporates the signature logo, and items are always monochromatic. Ranging from hoodies to leggings, Boy London has exhausted every way to convey the spirit of a generation.
The Short List: » Check out Boylondonclothing.com to see if you can handle the vast amount of swag. Recently, Boy London has seen a re-emergence within the fashion market with celebrities such as Rihanna and Jessie J wearing the clothing during public appearances. Rihanna performed in a headto-toe Boy London look that caught the eye of the public. How does this fashion history lesson pertain to you? To put it simply, Boy London is a hot line to incorporate within the fall wardrobe. Sweatshirts and hoodies range from $45 to $55, which is a small price to pay for clothing that is a part of history. These clothes are dripping with mad swag and, personally, I advise against the complete Boy London look a la Rihanna. But, the sweatshirt would look quite nice with a denim jacket and a cozy, slouchy beanie on the chilly nights out to dinner.
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ftentimes an artist releases a debut single, more as an experiment than anything else, and watches in awe and perhaps fearful anticipation as it accidentally blows up through the internet’s network of
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blogs and social media. Suddenly the public is demanding more of whatever magic they first heard and the artist is forced to attempt to throw together a follow-up which meets listeners’ now heightened expectations. One incredibly dis-
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appointing and quite recent example of such a catastrophic display of the music community’s vampirism was Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die. In the pregnant anticipation as a result of the success of “Video Games,” Del Rey simply attempted to
replicate the highs fans found from her viral hit, instead giving birth to a train wreck collection of shoddy, monotonous sludge. It appears a similar disappointment has occurred with Purity Ring’s debut effort Shrines. The appeal of Purity Ring’s formula is undeniable. Lead single “Ungirthed” pits vocalist Megan Jones’s delicate falsetto against instrumentalist Corin Roddick’s sinister, mysterious bass swells in an irresistible slow-jam perfection of progressive dance music. However, stemming from a chance collaboration experiment between two members of Montreal-based act Born Gold, the almost overnight success of “Ungirthed” obviously rushed the duo to throw together the supporting effort. Any of the songs off “Shrines” are addicting, individually. Jones’s soft, intimate cries are the ultimate accompaniment to Roddick’s swelling low ends and precise, computerized high hat/snare patterns. Listening to any of the ten tracks that cushion “Ungirthed” provides the same carefree, vaguely spiritual moodiness that the buzzing synths and gentle auto-tune of the lead single triggers. However, taken as the album which Shrines unfortunately is, the effort lacks variety and fails to maintain any real interest, particularly neglecting to bestow any individuality upon any of the tracks on the forty-minute rehash.
Deathtram — (deathtram)
by Tyler Durgan
Regional Bias is the name of our new, recurring column in which we review the latest releases from local artists. Artist: Deathtram Album: (deathtram) There seems to be a vintage rock revival going on in popular music recently, led by bands like The Black Keys and Dr. Dog. At some point in the last year or two, people started leaning back towards that classic sound of 60s/70s, sex-and-drugs-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. Perhaps it’s the hard economic times we’ve hit that make the despairing, soulful blues so satisfying or the gleeful, optimistic jams so attractive. These bands echo the legends of psychedelic rock so particularly, as if entrenched in some Oedipal usurpation of their musical forefathers’ thrones. In utter opposition to this, local psychedelic fuzz band Deathtram have the same nostalgic drone of a bad trip, like a retrospective reel of Woodstock stuck in slow motion. On their latest effort, April’s (deathtram), the moody, drudging tunes showcase the band’s affection for the dark and ominous. Opening track “Vultures” especially looms, as the bright of the opening guitar is dragged down by the mellower bass line into a vast, empty hopelessness. And things only drudge downhill emotionally as the album carries on. If the primary component of “Vultures” is its droning tempo, the following track “Other Side” is the perfect supplement in 10
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the creation of its own pessimistic atmosphere. Deathtram manages to pick up the tempo greatly, although maintaining similar dynamics among the guitar and indistinguishable vocals, introducing a quicker pattern on the ride that seems to imitate a fight for survival. After the instrumental and (frankly) boring low point of the album, “Tomorrow Is Just A Word,” the band launches into the grooving “If I Ever Get Born Again.” The song cycles around a repeating, sarcastic guitar drawl, making the anti-evangelical themes almost too apropos for a band already sadistically bent on dark rejection. The album’s fifth track, the arid yet refreshing “Bit.Drift,” may be my personal favorite, if only because it finally provides a relief from the monotony of the album’s drone. The track is reminiscent of minimalist experimental rockers The xx in its dedication to building a stimulating jam out of a single riff — or, in the case of the bass line, a single note. It bridges nicely into the final song on (deathtram), the sprawling “War Bully.” “War Bully” is exciting in the fact that it seems to marry Deathtram’s characteristic drone and fuzz to the brighter, livelier mood displayed on “Bit.Drift.” As the final notes of the inquisitive lead guitar fade out to the determined stomp of the drums, it is blatantly obvious that (deathtram) is not simply the product of the current rock revival, nor even nostalgic replicators of dad’s old record collection — Deathtram are a genuine rock ‘n’ roll band.
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AUGUST 2 - 8, 2012
by Evan Lyman
LEFT: The Beeson Brothers. Photo by Sean O’Connor. CENTER: The Coed Pageant. Photo by Zach Dalzell. RIGHT: Photo used with permission from The Duke of Uke.
WHO: The Chemicals, Icarus Himself, Anna Karenina/Anna Karina WHEN: Friday, August 3 at 9 WHERE: The Iron Post COST: $5 AGES: 19+
WHO: The Beeson Brothers, Coco Butter Kids WHEN: Saturday, August 4 at 9 WHERE: The Canopy Club COST: $6 AGES: 18+
WHAT: Coed Pageant’s Sundry Summer EP Release WHO: Coed Pageant, Young Readers, Finer Feelings WHEN: Saturday, August 4 at 10 WHERE: Mike ‘N’ Molly’s COST: $5 AGES: 19+
Icarus Himself, the sample-heavy psych-folk-indie project of Nick Whetro, makes a stop in the CU Friday. Along with CU staples Chemicals and the Annas, who’ve been making moves since releasing their Autobiographies EP back in April, it should be a fun show as Icarus Himself’s tour Midwest tour winds down.
Everybody loves a good family band. People are just drawn to them, probably because of the inherent chemistry, volatile relationships and those “throwback to a simpler time” feelings that siblings performing on stage seem to bring to mind. The Beeson Brothers (four of them to be exact), grew up together, honing their influences in the northern suburbs of Chicago, but now reside in Champaign. Check ‘em out for a night of bluesy grooves.
Another family affair! Coed Pageant are back, and the husbandwife duo are once again touting new tunes. In continuation of their series of Seasons EPs, the Bergstrands plan to release Volume 3: Sundry Summer on Saturday. So come to Mike ‘N’ Molly’s to hear the new batch of warm, acoustic tracks, and hopefully pick up a physical copy.
WHO: Texas Instruments, Sohns, Enta, Marathon WHEN: Monday, August 6 at 9 WHERE: The Red Herring COST: $5 AGES: All
WHAT: Basement Screams Returns! WHO: Hank.; Take Care; Legs Like Tree Trunk; The Stars, They Beckon WHEN: Tuesday, August 7 at 8:30 WHERE: The Highdive COST: $5 AGES: 19+
WHO: The Duke of Uke & His Novelty Orchestra WHEN: Saturday, August 4 at 6 WHERE: The Iron Post COST: $6 AGES: 19+
Red Herring is clearly the place to be for low-cost, high energy (usually hardcore) shows, and this one’s no different. Here’s a bill featuring Enta and Marathon, who are no strangers to the venue, alongside Texas Instruments (from KC) and Sohns (Texas).
Basement Screams, the series of Tuesday night punk/hardcore shows hosted by Highdive, is back for at least one night. Hank., back from their Math Salts Tour, on which they hit spots in Louisville and Pittsburgh, make their return, along with some friends. Pittsburgh’s Legs Like Tree Trunks spend a lot of time in the twinkly, mathy areas that Hank venture into, but with a lighter edge.
I have to be honest, I don’t know much about The Duke of Uke, but he seems like a relatively enigmatic figure. Self-described as “ukulele funk for all occasions,” the Novelty Orchestra is comprised of a slew of singers, strings and horns and of course the Duke himself on ukulele. Fans of Tom Waits and other New Orleans-type jazz and funk should definitely check this one out.
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If you read this magazine, you are probably well aware of what Lollapalooza is. It’s kind of the mecca of Midwestern music festivals, always touting a pretty stacked lineup that doesn’t stray too far in any one direction. This year is no different, with huge names in rock ‘n’ roll, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, The Black Keys and Jack White headlining. Major players in the EDM world will also be there, including Avicii, Bassnectar and Justice, all ready to rock the massive festival crowd. If you like indie, rap, R & B, whatever, Lolla’s the place. Tickets sold out at what seemed to be a record pace this year, so if you were lucky enough to get hold of one, kudos to you. Enjoy the fest, and try to wash down whatever you’re drinking this weekend with some water. — Evan Lyman, Music Editor
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Have Olympic fever? Want to live out your athletic aspirations while still laying flat on your back? Then the Champaign Park District’s 30th annual mini-triathlon is right up your alley. Well, part of it anyway. The first of its three legs will require exactly zero legs because it is a 400-yard “swim” down the lazy river. This contradictory statement can be corrected by embracing the true spirit of a lazy river and plopping yourself in an inner tube and not moving a limb. The only movement should be a flick of your wrist to splash chlorine water over your chest and a slight bend at the elbow to bring a beer koozie to your parched lips. The mini-triathlon’s registration date is a distant memory at this point, but in all likelihood so are your chances at Olympic glory. So accept your fate as a mere mortal and keep telling yourself you have a Michael Phelps-esque body while working on your other six-pack. — Thomas Thoren, Community Editor
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Digital / Print Production Manager Illini Media, the parent company of The Daily Illini, WPGU, the Illio and buzz Magazine is seeking a Digital/Print Production Manager. You will be responsible for creating the digital architecture to bring a traditional media company up-to-date with a fast-evolving group of readers and listeners. Working with a student production and creative staff, you will evaluate our WordPress websites and content management systems to efficiently deliver news, advertising, social, and radio content to our campus community and beyond. Your team will create mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms in order to reach our mobile audience most effectively. In addition, you will lead a team of student designers in the production of all Illini Media printed products and marketing materials.
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passion pit - gossamer
by Kaitlyn Henaghan
jone sin’
by Matt Jones
“Sixteen Handles”--right down the middle.
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assion Pit has a unique, electro-pop sound that I could listen to for days on end. Forming in Massachusetts in 2007, Passion Pit has brought together the musical talents of Michael Angelakos, Ian Hultquist, Ayad Al Adhamy, Jeff Apruzzese and Nate Donmoyer, creating sounds that are instantly recognizable by fans of the group. Their first album, Manners, can be chalked up as a success, and based on popularity ratings on the Spotify application, Gossamer is a crowd pleaser as well. Gossamer has been hyped up to me, not exaggerating, for over a year. I first heard they were working on something new last summer, and I have been anxiously poring over the Internet waiting to finally enjoy the synthesized beats that Passion Pit has to offer. Well, ladies and gentlemen, the album has FINALLY been released, and although it’s not as synthesizer-heavy as one would have thought, it certainly does not disappoint. “Take A Walk,” both the album’s opening track as well as first single, immediately bears similarity to the sound that Passion Pit is known for: synthesizers and the unique, almost muffled sound of Angelakos’s voice. Similarly, “I’ll Be Alright” has screeching and squeaks in the background that remind the listener of the biggest hit off Manners, “Sleepyhead.” I feel as though these songs were Passion Pit’s way to remind their listeners that they are still capable of making fantastic electropop beats, but they don’t want to bore their listeners with the same old sounds: the rest of the album proves their incredible versatility as a band. Throughout the entirety of the album, complementary voices have an effect on the way the music is delivered. This could have been a fairly flat album with only Angelakos’s voice present, but almost every song features some sort of background vocals to help better highlight how utterly unique his voice is. This is most evident on the track “Carried Away,” where a female singer helps to create the staccato rhythm throughout
each chorus, as well as sprinkling in “oohs” during every verse to complement Angelakos’s voice. This female sound is featured quite a bit on this album, which I feel differentiates it from Manners. The most different sound on the entire album is easily “Constant Conversations.” It’s not my favorite song on the album, but it definitely has its redeeming qualities. Originally, I thought my music player skipped albums because this song sounds SO far from anything I would ever peg Passion Pit to make. It sounds like an old-school R&B slow jam, but it has Passion Pit characteristics, such as the “ooh”-ing female vocals complementing Angelakos. Although I think this song sounds too sexy for Passion Pit’s style, I appreciate the risk they took in trying to make a completely different sound for themselves. The album also includes an interlude: a 34-second a cappella song entitled “Two Veils To Hide My Face.” This song serves as an excellent break between the more traditional Passion Pit sound (with the exception of “Constant Conversations”) and a different experience. I was ecstatic about how the end of this album sounded; I feel that Angelakos tried new ranges with his vocals. The way he typically sings sounds like he’s straining his voice in an uncomfortable way, but the last songs of this album sound like he is relaxing more than usual and singing with his real voice. Do NOT get me wrong — I LOVE his unique singing style, but it was refreshing to hear that he has such a wide range to offer. The album ends with “Where We Belong,” which is a very adequately titled track to describe the mix between old and new Passion Pit sounds. They tried new things on this album, but they also kept their unique flavor. I understand that this album, with its electropop influences, might not be for everyone, but I would definitely give it a listen. I think there is something for every music lover on this album: rock, pop, electronic and even a little bit of R&B!
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Dear Mr. E, I ate some bad meatloaf yesterday and I’m suffering from some major digestive turmoil as a result. My apartment has paper-thin walls, and my roommate’s girlfriend is staying over. How do I mask the sounds of my “discomfort” so as not to attract unwanted attention? —Toiling on the Toilet Toiling on the Toilet, I’m not familiar with the layout of your apartment, but it’s safe to say that your roommate and his/her girlfriend also crave privacy. If the bathroom is in the room adjacent to your roommate’s, just wait until the sounds of unbridled passion rip through those thin walls. While they’re distracted, feel free to unleash hell on the toilet next door. Just pray that your roommate can “keep it up” long enough for you to achieve emptiness. If your roommate is a low-libido premature ejaculator, you may have to hunt down the nearest public restroom and lay low there for awhile. If this is your strategy, be sure to bring your own toilet paper, as the single-ply found in most public places can be punishing with extended use. Try to choose a lowtraffic location for your extended stay so as not to be interrupted or inconvenience others — perhaps an unpopular restaurant or a church (as long as it’s not a Sunday).
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Dear Mr. E, I have become increasingly addicted to the game Fallout: New Vegas. I have found that this has resulted in a dramatic decrease in my social life. Should I keep playing to prolong Razul the Gunslinger’s awesome reign of power, or should I quit and start hanging out with people instead? —LostIntheWasteland LostintheWasteland, As long as you’re enjoying yourself, you should keep playing! Don’t let society tell you that it’s wrong to escape into a fantasy world and remain there for days on end, leaving your room only for living essentials. In the post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland of Fallout, I’m sure you’re a very big deal. Why abandon your lavish drifter lifestyle for “friends” in the “real world”? In the Wasteland, you’re respected... perhaps even feared. But really... At least get addicted to a more recent game. Illustrations by Michael Zhang
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