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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURED STORIES:
THE NEXT BIG THING
FAVE FIVE: THE BEST OF THE ISSUE
22 Plan a Marvelous Month
7 Students Destined For Success
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Peep Polished & Professional Styles
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33 JONATHAN RUIZ
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MUSIC & MORE
IN EVERY ISSUE
42 ONES TO WATCH
18 TOP TEN 20 HOT OR NOT
Six Acts You’re Going to Love
38 COLLEGE REALITY SHOWS THAT SHOULD EXIST Get On It, Film Majors
21 HOW TO
48 MUSIC AROUND TEXAS 54 SOUNDS OF SUMMER
19 of the Best Fests
Get Inspired by Overachievers
22 STUFF TO DO 56 SPINS 57 BUZZ
23 CAMPUS VIBE 24 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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26 CAMPUS CRUSH 27 THE BROPINION
38 Envision your Future…on Bravo
28 STYLE 30 GUY STYLE 60 QUIZ 62 FUN STUFF
54 Plan your Summer Fest Schedule
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HOT SPOTS: GRINS // compiled by: Marina Garcia & Sam Sumpter // photos: Stephen DeMent Photography
THE GRUB at
Here at Grins, they don’t just offer delicious options— they offer a lot of them. You want chicken fried steak and your boyfriend wants a burger? BOOM! Grins has got you covered. Feel like fajitas while your vegetarian roommate is trying to enjoy something awesome and edible as well? BOOM! Grins has some bomb food for both of you. Plus, there are daily specials, meaning you can get that good food at a discount. (And afford a couple cold ones to wash it all down, naturally.)
THE LEGENDS The guys behind Grins have been serving up great food— and, naturally, those margaritas—since 1975, meaning your ancestors have probably even eaten here. Or something of the sort. Did we mention those margaritas? MAY 2015 | 6 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
LOOKING FOR A GREAT SPOT TO EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY—CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR CAMPUS? Grins has got you covered, kids…
THE SPOT Grins’ awesome location, right up the hill from Texas State, makes it the ideal option for a pre-bio beer or an excellent way to drown your sorrows after failing that statistics test. Whether you’ve got something to celebrate or just need a way to unwind, they’ve got you covered.
THE DRINKS Hey, heard of happy hour? Well they have that here. Every day. From 2:00 until close. So that’s nice. And said happy hour includes some pretty damn magical specials—think 99-cent margaritas—leaving no mystery as to why Grins has been voted Best Happy Hour in San Marcos. (And in the world, we imagine.) Oh, and they have $5.99 buckets of beer. All day, every day. Because the people at Grins believe other hours should be happy, too... That’s a philosophy we can get behind.
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SOS // compiled by: SB Staff
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org
MENTAL HEALTH AND EATING DISORDERS CNTD.
National Planned Parenthood Hotline
National Depressive and ManicDepressive Association Hotline
ON-CAMPUS ASSISTANCE
National Eating Disorder Hotline
Texas State University Student Health Center
1-800-230-PLAN (7526) plannedparenthood.org
1-800-826-3632
The National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) hopeline.com
Suicide Prevention Line for LGBTQ Youth, The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) thetrevorproject.org
1-800-931-2237 nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 630-577-1330 anadhelp@anad.org
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP (4357) samhsa.gov/treatment
National Graduate Student Crisis Line 1-800-GRAD-HELP (472-3457) hopeline.com/gradhelp.html
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence Hotline
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment
SafePlace (Ending Sexual & Domestic Violence)
1-800-234-0246
1-800-234-0420
Alcohol Addiction Helpline 1-888-925-4030 alcoholhotline.com
Texas Poison Control Network 1-800-222-1222 poisoncontrol.org
MENTAL HEALTH AND EATING DISORDERS National Alliance on Mental Illness
512-267-SAFE (7233) safeplace.org
512- 245-2208 counseling.txstate.edu
Texas State University Police 512-245-8336 police.txstate.edu
Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management 512-245-8277 fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm
National Sexual Assault Hotline
APP OF THE MONTH
HEALTH AND STDS
MYFUELUP
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) rainn.org
Texas Health Department 615-490-2505 dshs.state.tx.us
Texas AIDS Hotline 1-800-299-2437 hab.hrsa.gov
Self-Injury Support
National AIDS Hotline
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Hotline
Center for Disease Control and PreventionSTD Hotline
1-800-826-3632 dbsalliance.org
Texas State University Counseling Center
1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org
1-800-969-NMHA (6642) nami.org
1-800-DONT CUT (366-8288) selfinjury.com
512-245-2161 healthcenter.txstate.edu
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TOP TEN
TOP TEN // words: Sahar Walji
10
WAYS TO
CELEBRATE GRADUATING
1. PARTY EVERY NIGHT Sunday Funday! Margarita Monday! Taco Tuesday! (K, fine, that’s food) Take advantage now—you can’t live this dream in the real world 2. STREAK THROUGH CAMPUS And by proxy, check public indecency off your bucket list 3. SING YOUR FIGHT SONG… EVERYWHERE Even if it’s church—Jesus will totally understand
4. TINDER YOUR WAY THROUGH EVERY GRADE Right-swipe your way through a freshman, a sophomore, a junior, and a fellow senior. Because hitting on an 18-year-old is way creepier after you graduate… 5. REMINISCE VIA FRESHMAN FACEBOOK ALBUMS Go back to simpler times, when your chief worry was how to acquire your next wine cooler (versus crippling debt—thanks, student loans!) 6. LISTEN TO VITAMIN C’S “FRIENDS FOREVER” AND SOB UNCONTROLLABLY This one really doesn’t require much explanation MAY 2015 | 18 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
7. BRING ALCOHOL TO OFFICE HOURS Tequila shots are the best way to win over your TA right before finals 8. EAT ALL OF THE RAMEN Enjoy the taste of hangovers and poverty and all-nighters and tears, because this is not an acceptable meal for adults 9. JOIN A CLUB Even if you join during the last week of the semester, it’ll look soooo good on your resume 10. TATTOO YOUR SCHOOL MASCOT ON YOUR ASS College forever, bitches
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HOT OR NOT // words: Jayelyn Jackson
HOT OR NOT
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H0T: Going on a senior trip with friends
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H0T: Your parents hosting a blowout to celebrate the big day
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H0T: Working a marketing research job with your economics degree
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H0T: Scoring a sweet job and making dolla dolla bills
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H0T: Getting into law school with your 4.0
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NOT: Tripping over how much you spend
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NOT: Blowing off your parents to hang with your bae
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NOT: Working at Boston Market because the economy is shitty
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NOT: Realizing you’re an adult and you have to pay bills
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NOT: Getting in trouble with the law because you blew a .40
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NOT: That extra year’s student loans kicking your ass
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HOW TO 5 STEPS FOR
SUCCESSFULLY LIVING ON YOUR OWN Now that you’ve graduated and achieved what is formally known as grown-ass adult status, it’s time to get yourself out the cramped apartment you share with four other peeps and move onto greener pastures—namely, your own place. It may seem scary, but living alone has plenty of perks…like a pants-optional policy, primarily. So sign that lease, and get ready to start living the dream! Thankfully, we’re here to show you how…
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1. LOCK YOUR DOORS You don’t have anyone to hide in the closet with (or just outrun) if an ax murderer barges in anymore, so make sure your doors are locked. And you should probably board up your windows. And you know what, just stop going outside altogether.
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2. GET HOT You can do whatever kind of workout you want now, because there’s no one to judge you for finally trying out the Carmen Electra Aerobic Strip Tease DVD you bought back in ’07. Supermodel status, here you come!
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4. DECORATE Living alone means you’ve got no one to blame that Bob Marley poster on, so get on Pinterest and make some pom-pom power moves. Having your own place means you can decorate it however you want: handpainted frames, paper mache, chevron-print EVERYTHING. And don’t forget mason jars. Mason jar the hell out of that shit.
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3. THEN EAT YOUR FEELINGS You have an entire kitchen to yourself now. Just let that sink in. Think of all the Doritos you can fit in there. And the freezer? SO MUCH HOT POCKET POTENTIAL!
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5. GET AN INTERNET CONNECTION How else will you possibly get any form of human contact? Make sure you have a good Wi-Fi signal so you can spend all morning creeping on your best friend’s boyfriend’s sister’s best friend’s engagement photos at top speed. See, living solo is simple. (Thanks Google Fiber!)
STUFF TO DO
STUFF TO DO // compiled by: Jayelyn Jackson
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AIR IT OUT
Kick off your shoes and let your toes hang free on No Socks Day (May 8th)! Finally, a day dedicated to letting your bunions breathe. But if your feet stink, please keep your shoes AND socks on—this holiday ain’t for you!
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PARTY IT UP
It’s time to break out the margaritas and tequila shots for the ultimate fiesta (and fiasco), Cinco de Mayo. Just keep it in line: you want to be partying it up, not throwing it up.
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FEEL THE FORCE
May 4th is Star Wars Day— aka the day to release your inner nerd! Basically, what were saying is that you better spend it enjoying a Star Wars marathon and/or sharpening your lightsaber skills!
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PACK A PUNCH
If you’re into watching people punch and kick each other in the face (as most Americans are!), then you don’t want to miss this fight! Get rowdy on May 2nd when Mayweather and Pacquiao finally face off. It’s sure to be a knockout.
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MINGLE WITH MOMMA
In honor of Mother’s Day (May 10th), make sure you spend some time with the only person who will love you no matter how shameless you act. Oh—and this probably isn’t a good day to mention you’re not going to graduate.
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MAKE MULA
May 20th is Be a Millionaire Day, and despite the fact we’re subsisting on cup-o-noodles and Keystone, hey—we can dream right? (And at least, you know, buy a lottery ticket.)
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DO SOME DERBY DRINKIN’
If horse racing isn’t your fave thing (and mostly likely, it’s not), you can at least enjoy the mint juleps and floppy hats during the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd.
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WHAT’S 04 ON YOUR
MIND?
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Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Architectural Studies “They told me to do a backflip…I told them I’d do a gainer.”
02 Wande Isola, 19
Hometown: Round Rock, TX Major: Journalism “One time it was raining and I was running to class, and I slipped on a puddle right in front of a police officer. He asked me if I needed assistance, but I was fine and walked off.”
Juan Cernada, 22 03
Hometown: Miami, Florida Major: Interdisciplinary studies “El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido.” (Translates to “The people united will never be defeated.”)
04 Marcus Strickton, 23
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Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Management Information Systems “One day I was trying to jump over this huge gap, and a crowd gathered around, which made me kind of nervous. I ended up making it, but I landed off-balance and stumbled for a few feet until I ate it on the ground.”
Shakir Hassan, 21 05
Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Physical Culture and Sports “The best days of our lives haven’t happened yet.”
Corey McCune, 20 06
Hometown: Freeport, TX Major: Advertising “I lost my left shoe, so I had to take one from an older pair of shoes to come skate today.” MAY 2015 | 23 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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SPOTLIGHT
Tess Hellebrekers, 21
Hometown: Austin, TX Major: Computational Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Student Tess Hellebrekers Gives Us Deets on Her Bionic Buddy CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT YOUR MAJOR IS? Well, I am a computational biomedical engineer, which basically means a blend of electrical engineering, software, biology, some chemistry and a whole lot of other stuff that sounds scary. I am interested in robotics, and while there are many majors that will prepare you, I chose this one in order to incorporate systems modeled after human physiology. HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN THIS KIND OF TECHNOLOGY? I didn’t know much about robotics specifically before I got to college. Biometrics in general always amazes me though. DESCRIBE THE PROCESS OF WORKING ON THIS PROJECT, FOR WHICH YOU SET UP A REMOTE WEB INTERFACE FOR A MEKA ROBOT AT GEORGIA TECH LAST SUMMER. The first step in any (good) research project is to be completely overwhelmed. Then, it is all about slowly learning about smaller parts and becoming familiar with the technology. By the end, it was hard to believe I had started knowing almost nothing about it!
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT WORKING WITH THE ROBOT, CURI? My favorite part about Curi is the fact that an entire team of students worked together to experiment, learn and improve different aspects. It is unrealistic to expect one person to 100% understand everything about Curi. Each student specialized in his or her area of interest, and it came together very smoothly in the SIMlab at Georgia Tech. We ended up programming her to teach children with special needs how to teach others to play soccer. SO GIVEN THIS TECHNOLOGY, WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON THE POSSIBILITY OF A ROBOT APOCALYPSE? I definitely still enjoy all the books and movies on robot apocalypse. But realistically, we still have a ways to go before we can match the Hollywood perspective. So as long as the robots we develop continue to help out and NOT overtake the planet, I will definitely support and participate in their research.
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JOURNALISM THIS MONTH, WE STUDY
JOURNALISM
compiled by: Nancy Huang // WHAT’S YOUR MAJOR
From the mouths of
JOURNALISMMAJORS
“I love journalism because I come from a small town that didn’t really give me a voice, and now I have one.”
The Average Starting Salary
$32,000 …to do the write thing (cnnmoney.com)
MYTHS
–Perla Arellano, 21
Hometown: Amarillo, TX Major: Journalism BSA
“Why do I like journalism? Because it’s better than med school.”
–Brian K. Lee, 21
MYTH: All Journos are obsessed with the news
MYTH: All Journos are constantly glued to their phones
MYTH: All Journos are hyperactive news junkies
TRUTH: Not necessarily! There are many ways to be a journalist—whether that means tackling Paris Fashion Week, interviewing rockstars, or doing BuzzFeed lists about, um, everything.
TRUTH: Yes, they have many social media accounts so they can contribute to the global newsfeed, but who doesn’t?! As long as you’re alive or a millennial, you’re gonna have a phone.
TRUTH: Well…who doesn’t want to be Jon Stewart?
Hometown: Dallas Major: Journalism, Pre-Med
“I love journalism! But I’m only majoring in it so I can go to law school, so...”
–Hailey Hanners, 20 Hometown: Austin Major: Journalism
STUDYINGCELEBRITIES: Famous Faces Who Majored in Journalism
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BRAD PITT
Actor, Dreamboat, Mr. Jolie Missouri School of Journalism
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MEG RYAN
Actress of You’ve Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally fame University of Connecticut, NYU MAY 2015 | 25 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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OLIVIA MUNN
Actress (fittingly, on The Newsroom) University of Oklahoma
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CAMPUS CRUSH // photo: Jeff Ramirez
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MARIE hometown: San Antonio major: Sport, Event & Tourism AGE: 27
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: SINGLE HEIGHT: 5’8”
FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM @CMARIE_ 210
If I were an animal, I would be a dog because they’re just like us.
And on Sunday morning, I’ll be in a coma.
My dream job is CEO of my own marketing/branding firm.
Something people would be surprised to know about me is I sing. Well.
I feel sexiest when my hair is done.
My friends/family make fun of me because I talk really fast.
My celebrity crush is Idris Elba. My guilty pleasure is long, hot showers. The quote I live by is “Act like a lady, think like a boss.” The craziest thing I’ve ever done is a figure photo shoot.
One word I would pick to describe myself is gamechanger...but I think that’s two words. (Or does the hyphen make it one?) In 10 years, I’ll be financially free and changing lives for the better.
If I had a million dollars, I would flip it (legally of course). The best pick-up line I’ve ever heard is “The love we could make would make even the gods envy us.” My perfect date would be at the studio with Trey Songz and we would make beautiful music together. The perfect guy is tall, taller, and very tall. If a guy wants to get my attention, he should cook and keep me entertained.
MEET C MARIE
I never leave the house without my phone, my wallet, and a bottle of water.
On Saturday night, you’ll find me curled up on the couch, ready for some marathon Netflix…
FUN FACTS! I am left-handed. I did not have braces. My boobs are real. I have never been to Vegas. I am a beast at dominoes.
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BROPINION
words: Gabe // BROPINION
LOVE&SEX
FROM A DUDE’S PERSPECTIVE GABE, A REAL-LIFE
COLLEGE GUY, TELLS US WHAT’S ON HIS MIND EACH MONTH Making it Facebook Official: How to Go From “Just this Girl” to Girlfriend Have you ever been head over heels for a guy who really seemed to like you but never took the step to make you his girlfriend? Here is the inside scoop on how to graduate from the talking phase and become “Facebook Official.” There are plenty of advantages to being single—at least as far as men are concerned. As a guy who for the last year and a half has made it a goal to stay out of serious relationships, I have learned how and when to pull back on the reins to avoid “catching feelings.” That being said, I just recently settled down with a girl for the first time in a long time, which got me thinking: what makes guys commit? The good news is that what may seem like an impossible struggle is simply a matter of leverage.
to go around. If you want to be treated respectfully, the first step to doing that is respecting yourself, and that shows selfworth. The second point takes a little more effort but can be the deciding factor in whether or not he wants to be in a relationship or continually hover in the talking phase. Each relationship is different, but as a general rule, girls get emotionally attached before guys do and naturally give themselves away in an attempt to win the guy’s heart. The key is to keep your emotions and feelings in check, and cover up the urge to display your affections toward him. He will, in turn, try harder for those signs of affection, and—as a result—will start to become emotionally invested in you. Us guys don’t get emotionally involved a lot, but when we do, it’s a serious thing. When you start to feel him opening up to you emotionally, it will be safe to let your guard down and free your emotions, because you two are well on your way to becoming Facebook Official.
3 EASY WAYS TO SHOW HIM YOU ARE GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL BEFRIEND THE BROS First impressions are a big deal, so be sure and compliment his friends, and try and show interest in their lives, too. If everything goes well, you could be seeing a lot more of them.
TAKING CARE Men are really simple creatures: we love food and affection. But because we are in college (and away from our mothers), we tend to run low in both of these categories. Cooking him a meal or giving a back massage can easily slingshot you into cuffing department.
PUBLIC RELATIONS Men desire to be respected. When it comes to going out in public, make it your goal to make all of the other guys in the room wish you were on their arm, but make it clear to everyone in the room that he has your affections. If you can make him feel like the man in public, he will follow by making you his woman on Facebook.
There are two keys to pushing us guys over the hill and into a relationship. One is for you to communicate that you are worth settling down with, and two is to get him emotionally invested in you—both of which are much simpler than you may think. Showing that you’re worth it is really as simple as not giving yourself away early in the process, especially in the physical sense. Guys don’t value girls who are easy, because there are plenty of those girls
GOT A QUESTION–OR COMMENT–FOR GABE? HOLLER AT Guytalk@studybreaks.com
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STYLE // styled & compiled by: Karinna Lopez // photos: Amar Gupta
STYLE GUIDE WOMEN’S
Amanda Sarabia, 21 Hometown: Laredo, TX Major: Theatre and Dance Instagram: @amandasarabia
POLISHED & PROFESSIONAL Fashion Guaranteed to Make a Fabulous First Impression Sure you’re going out in the real world, but work attire doesn’t have to be boring! Dress to impress in looks that are put-together and have personality, and you’re sure to stand out from the rest of your cubicle companions.
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STYLIST SAYS:
OUTFIT ONE GET THE LOOK!
Invest [ed. note: or, in the case of our get-the-look, cough up 20 bucks] in a good pair of black skinny jeans, making it easier to pair them with all types of blouses and shirts.
OUTFIT TWO GET THE LOOK!
Add booties on the bottom, and you’ll look put together no matter what. SKINNY HIGH ANKLE JEANS, $20, hm.com
PATTERNED JUMPSUIT, $35, hm.com
STYLIST SAYS:
PRINT TOP WITH UNEVEN HEM, $70, zara.com
Jumpsuits are fun and very fashionable. By adding a blazer, you’ll turn the outfit into workappropriate attire.
CREPE JACKET, $25, hm.com
The platform sandals give the outfit a more professional look without looking sloppy, plus they are perfect for the Texas summer heat. (Make sure you have that pedicure done!) NINJA-STRAP MID-HEEL SANDALS, $70, topshop.com
OPEN TRACK SOLE BOOTY, $60, zara.com
THE BLING... BLACK PASTEL LEATHER QUARTZ WRISTWATCH, $34, americanapparel.com
HAMMERED RING, $5, hm.com
ELLORY STATEMENT NECKLACE, Price Unavailable, francescas.com
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CRYSTAL JEWEL EARRINGS, $20, zara.com
GUY STYLE // styled & compiled by: Karinna Lopez // photos: Amar Gupta
STYLE GUIDE MEN’S STYLIST SAYS: Pair a blazer with jeans and boots to look cool and effortless—without breaking the bank on a new suit.
WORK IT AT WORK Step Up Your 9-5 Fashion With Twists on Typical Styles While we don’t recommend rocking these looks if you’re, say, trying to work on Wall Street, for more creative fields, a cool, fashion-forward approach to dressing could just land you your dream job… Anthony Mayama, 20 Hometown: Snohomish, WA Major: Radio-Television-Film Instagram: @anthonymayama
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STYLIST SAYS: Try a denim shirt for a more unique take on the classic look.
OUTFIT ONE
OUTFIT TWO
GET THE LOOK!
GET THE LOOK!
SLIM-FIT BLAZER, $60, hm.com
FAUX LEATHER JACKET, $100, zara.com
DENIM SHIRT, $35, hm.com
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT, $30, zara.com
STYLIST SAYS: Dark jeans are a must- have in any guy’s closet, and are reliable no matter what the occasion.
SKINNY-FIT PANTS, $25, hm.com
SLIM REGULAR SELVEDGE JEANS, $50, hm.com
STYLIST SAYS:
ABBATIELO BOOTS, $150, aldoshoes.com
Adding a great watch gives the outfit a more “grown up” look, and what better way to do it than with a cool digital one? CASIO SILVER & BLACK DIGITAL WATCH, $54, americanapparel.com MAY 2015 | 31 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
OLSON SHOES, $90, stevemadden.com
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compiled by: SB Staff // photos: Stephen DeMent Photography // THE NEXT BIG THING
THE NEXT BIG THING
7 STUDENTS DESTINED FOR SUCCESS
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Facebook.com/AfterDarkTX @AfterDarkTX
Meet Jonathan Ruiz of AfterDark Entertainment, the concert and promotions company behind some of the best shows in Central Texas…
THE ENTERTAINER
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HOW DID AFTERDARK ENTERTAINMENT GET STARTED? WHAT’S YOUR ROLE? Omar Dauwood came up with the idea in college back in 2009 with likeminded friends who wanted to bring the best of the best performers to the area. Since then, it has grown to be a household name in Central Texas. Now Omar owns The Marc in San Marcos, a 1,000-person club on the square, along with AfterDark Entertainment. I have been given the opportunity to run AfterDark as the Street Team Director and Sales Director. He is my mentor/boss/big-brother figure, and we have grown to establish a working relationship that benefits us both—as well as the companies. I create and execute marketing strategies and [provide] that information to the 50-member AfterDark street team.
WHAT MAKES AFTERDARK ENTERTAINMENT AWESOME?
JONATHAN RUIZ, 21
Hometown: Austin, TX Major: Marketing
We are based in San Marcos, and [students and people] love to party with us, because we consistently throw top-notch concerts with huge production and [bring] the best up-and-coming—as well as premier worldwide touring DJs—to The Marc. The promoters on the team (mainly college students and individuals who love music) are willing to work together and promote any show we have every day of the week, [and that] makes AfterDark an amazing company!
IS THERE A SPECIFIC CONCERT THAT WAS PARTICULARLY MEMORABLE? During South by Southwest, we put on an unofficial free showcase with DJ Carnage and friends that included Migos, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Denzel Curry, Post Malone and more. About two weeks in advance, when we announced the show, we had so many RSVPs that the ticketing website crashed within a few minutes from so much web traffic on the ticket link page. Come show day, the lined started forming at 2 p.m., and when doors opened at 7 p.m., we almost instantly hit capacity. By 9:30, the fire marshal shut us down because it was over capacity! It was crazy; we had minutes to move the show. The rest of the night went on without a problem! Overcoming obstacles and making the fans happy is always the most important thing, and we did our absolute best to do so that night.
WHAT’S YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL? To create my own company that specializes in artist management and tour the US and beyond! It’s all about the music, but the best artists usually have the best team behind them! MAY 2015 | 34 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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MIKE RAMOS, 24
Hometown: Brownsville, TX Major: Retail Merchandise Management
MIKE RAMOS OF STYLE LINE VIDA & CO. TALKS DESIGN, INSPIRATION AND NICK CANNON’S APPROVAL...
HOW DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR VIDA & CO.? The idea from Vida & Co. was born out of inspiration. I felt like this generation needed a generator, and I wanted to create something that would be here for a very long time. I always loved art growing up, so when I first had the vision, I got to work immediately.
The word “Vida” translates to life. I decided to name the company this because I wanted to stay true to my Hispanic side, and I also feel like it is a very powerful word. The “& Co.” is kind of like a tribute to all the people I am surrounded by—all the people who have been supporting us and helping the movement grow.
My design aesthetic can be described as very clean, simple…influenced by comfort, but with a modern twist. I design according to how I feel: I will design a collection that is all black, and then I will make something that is very colorful. I like to surprise my clients.
I am heavily inspired by the people around me; they are all so creative and so hungry for success and change. I do my best thinking in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep, because everything is just so quiet. Those moments away from the computer, away from my phone, and away from the world…those are when most of the ideas flow. Sometimes I design four or five different shirts or jackets in my head before I even start sampling out anything.
WHO ARE YOU DESIGNING FOR? I am currently working with HERO, a California rapper signed to Nick Cannon’s Ncredible label. I am also working on a few deals with boutiques from Canada, New York and California.
WHAT DOES THE NAME OF YOUR COMPANY MEAN?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE AESTHETIC?
WHAT ARE YOU INFLUENCED AND INSPIRED BY?
WHAT SUCCESS AND RECOGNITION HAVE YOU HAD? In the first year, we have had recognition from all over the place. We were the runner-up to represent the city of San Antonio with Raw Artists. I have also received recognition from Nick Cannon’s label. We have worked with artists like Pro-Era, TDE, HERO, Carlton Zeus, WhyJae and KWYK, as well as many very talented artists in the city of San Antonio and the state of Texas.
WHAT’S THE ULTIMATE GOAL? The ultimate goal is to create a lifestyle that will live forever. I want to be one of the people responsible for shifting the culture in San Antonio and the whole state of Texas. I don’t like comparing myself to anybody else, but I want to be able to reach Ralph Lauren or Alexander Wang level. I know the standards are high, but I believe in myself and I believe in Vida. MAY 2015 | 35 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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WITH THE MAC&MIC PROJECT, HUMANITARIAN, ENVIRONMENTALIST AND ANIMAL-LOVER MIA WRIGHT IS ON A MISSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE…
DESCRIBE THE MAC&MIC PROJECT. The Mac&Mic project provides aid and custom care packages for man, animal and nature! No matter who, what or where, Mac&Mic is always happy to lend a helping hand...or paw... to conserve the lives and natural resources of Earth.
WHAT’S THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME OF YOUR PROJECT? The guiding principle behind Mac&Mic is “To love all, no matter how big or small.” The name Mac&Mic commemorates this principle: “Mac” originates from “macro,” meaning big. “Mic” derives from “micro,” meaning small. This specific care project means to contribute to all Earth, whether it’s a six-foot man, a handful of pups, or a sprouting tree. Everyone and everything is a big part of what Earth is. Some of the biggest gifts come in the smallest packages.
WHO HAVE YOU HELPED AND HOW HAVE YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE? The Mac&Mic project has fed and clothed the homeless citizens of South Texas, comforted and nursed injured stray and sheltered animals, and tended to San Antonio’s plant life. I’ve made a difference by daring to be different. I didn’t want to just help one living aspect of Earth, but all three of them together. I’ve gotten smiles, wags and stump (a stump is a tree dap, lol) from some of Texas’ most colorful characters because I believe that
the whole world is worth saving. The Mac&Mic project wouldn’t be if it weren’t for them.
HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THE PROJECT? As a biology major and human being, I realized that man needs nature and animals to survive. They are a very large part of what allows a human to live on this planet, but are they treated and acknowledged in 21st-Century society as humanity’s allies or enemies? I decided not only to respond to my rhetorical question, but to act on my beliefs and moral character through the implementation of the Mac&Mic project. I wanted to be a friend, not a foe, to all of God’s creations, to love every species unconditionally alike.
IS THERE A PARTICULAR MOMENT THAT STANDS OUT WHEN YOU REALLY FELT LIKE YOUR PROJECT WAS HELPING? On Thanksgiving Day 2014, my sisters and I gave out Mac&Mic care packages to the homeless in San Antonio. There was one man in particular that really made me feel like I was doing good by my cause. I handed him the package and said, “Happy Thanksgiving, buddy!” He looked at me with teary eyes and said, “Wow... I didn’t think anyone cared.” I opened my arms and we hugged for what seemed like eternity. I never forgot it. I think about it all the time. It was one of the most meaningful moments in my life.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL? My ultimate goal is to take the Mac&Mic project internationally. As a future veterinarian, I will open a mobile veterinary practice [dedicated] to the Mac&Mic project to help replenish the endangered animal species of Earth. Care packages will be dispersed globally to povertystricken areas and families in need of assistance. Each care package will also be accompanied by seeds and gardening tools to promote nature’s necessity. MAY 2015 | 36 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
MIA WRIGHT, 20
Hometown: San Antonio, TX Major: Biology Instagram: @Missmacandmic
JEREMY BOUZIGARD, 26
Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Computer Science
DARICE CHAVIRA, 21
Hometown: Spring Branch, TX Major: Journalism
BRITTANY SHULMAN, 20
Hometown: Monroe Township, NJ Major: Journalism/Sociology
ROMAN HERNANDEZ, 22
Hometown: McAllen, TX Major: Computer Science
THE APP INVENTORS
SAY GOODBYE TO CRAIGSLIST CREEPS AND HELLO TO UNITRADE, A BRILLIANT NEW APP FROM FOUR STUDENTS…
DESCRIBE THE PREMISE BEHIND UNITRADE.
WHAT ROLE DID EACH OF YOU PLAY IN THE APP’S DEVELOPMENT?
WHERE DO EACH OF YOU SEE YOURSELVES IN FIVE YEARS? TEN?
JEREMY: UniTrade is a classifieds app designed exclusively for university students. Students simply register with their university email addresses to join a vibrant marketplace for textbooks, housing, parking, event tickets, and many other goods and services!
DARICE: Our team consists of two journalism and two computer science students. Our two CS students, Roman and Jeremy, have been working very heavily on the coding side of things. Brittany and myself film and edit promo videos that we have produced throughout the semester. Each group member, however, has contributed to the overall look and design elements of the app.
BRITTANY: I see myself in the startup world, working with digital media and marketing in five years. In 10 years, I think it would be cool to have my own startup. We’ll see what happens!
HOW DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR THE APP? ROMAN: Every member of the team had tried using Facebook groups to accomplish the same thing, but we all knew how much we didn’t like using those pages. They were super unorganized, made it hard to find what you want, and were riddled with posts about already-sold items. Brittany and Darice went to a meeting one day and started discussing these groups, and the idea came from that.
WHAT MAKES THIS UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SERVICES? BRITTANY: Our app is essentially a university-student-only Craigslist. What makes it better and different is that it’s only available to university students. We’re also working on including a messaging feature so sellers don’t ever have to give out any personal information!
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO CREATE AN APP? DARICE: Thinking outside the box is essential. People wanting to build an app shouldn’t be afraid to dream and think big. You should build smart and efficiently to take a problem that people face on a daily basis and figure out the solution to that problem in a creative way. ROMAN: It’s not that hard, but it takes a lot of time. You have to be willing to learn a lot of things yourself, and you have to be willing to spend a lot of time on a small feature that no one will probably notice.
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DARICE: In the future, I see myself working in Austin. I hope whatever job I have, I’m working creatively. On another note, I hope I’m successful, healthy and the owner of my future pet pug. JEREMY: I’m excited to pursue a career in software development and hopefully continue making things that can be an important part of people’s lives. ROMAN: World domina… software developer at a web company or something.
GET IT!
UniTrade launches May 2nd for the UT Austin campus, and will be available in the Apple store. The founders hope to bring it to other campuses in the future as well!
COLLEGE REALITY SHOWS // words: SB Staff // photos: Stephen DeMent Photography + Press
DOG THE BOOTY HUNTER
10 COLLEGE
REALITY
SHOWS THAT SHOULD TOTALLY EXIST While we respect the fact that bridezillas, bleached-blonde bros with big appetites, and families who invent duck-related devices or whatever just TOTEZ deserve reality shows, there’s a shocking lack of programming featuring the world’s most dramatic demographic: college students. So in honor of our reality TV addiction, we’ve come up with 10 college-themed twists on existing shows… Basically, this is brilliant, Bravo-worthy shit. Get on it, film majors.
SAY YES TO THE STRESS
UNDERCOVER DRUNK
Choosing which stressor will be THE ONE is a huge decision. Should you rip your hair out because of your three essays due, your major tests coming up, that group project orrrrr all of the above? Damn, even deciding what to stress over is stressing us out!
This program follows the adventures of someone who pre-gamed a little too much before dinner with the fam and now must navigate the rough waters of appearing sober whilst being interrogated. Will the contestant respond to questions about their grades, weight and relationship status with grace, or will they throw up on the next aunt who asks if they have a boyfriend yet? MAY 2015 | 38 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
Instead of chasing criminals, it’s time to chase some tail! Watch as the ultimate douche shows up to house parties uninvited, invades the personal space of all the girls there, and somehow misses every social cue not-so-subtly telling him to leave.
RAMEN BOSS Your roommate makes the best ramen on campus, and even though his loud and nosy family is constantly over at your place and you never get to eat any of the ramen he cooks, ya know, it’s kind of entertaining.
COLLEGE CRIBS Welcome to some of the worst living conditions on earth: community bathrooms, spotty Wi-Fi, cramped closetlike spaces, rocks disguised as mattresses… all for an exceptionally expensive price, naturally. (And let’s not forget the Mike’s Hard Lemonade stored in the mini fridge. We’re onto you, freshmen.
MY SUPER DRUNK 21 No, your parents’ paychecks aren’t backing this, and you won’t be getting a pink convertible, but what you WILL get is very, very drunk. Your first legal drinking experience will probably end in tears and vomit, but up until that, hey, you’re going to have a lot of fun.
REAL SORORITY GIRLS OF
(Fill-in-the-Blank Campus) Just think of what today’s Real Housewives were like ten years ago. Now imagine if they all lived together in a sorority house. “OMG DID YOU HEAR THAT BECKY ASKED LINDSAY’S EX TO FORMAL? BITCHHHH!” Tears will be cried, and extensions will fly.
CAMPUS GOT TALENT
SURVIVOR
After a couple of shots, everyone’s ordinary and mediocre talents become the most spectacular things you’ve ever seen. Your roommate’s rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”? SO AMAZING. That cheesy trick your amateur magician friend just did? HOLY SHIT DID HE SELL HIS SOUL FOR THESE POWERS?!
We don’t even have to change the name of this one. And we can probably all agree that getting through college is a lot harder than living on a goddamn tropical island.
PROJECT HALLWAY Got an 8 a.m. class? Here stylish students battle it out to turn those pajamas and slippers into fabulous fashions for class. Because wearing waistbands that aren’t elastic? Please. MAY 2015 | 39 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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ONES TO WATCH: SIX BADASS BANDS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY
THE BEST LIVE SHOWS THIS MONTH + THE BEST SUMMER MUSIC FESTS AU S T I N HOU S T ON L U BBO CK S A N A N T ON IO S A N M A RCO S
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ONE TO WATCH: JPNSGRLS // words provided by: Jpnsgrls // photo by: Casey Bennett
Fan of Arctic Monkeys, Pixies or Modest Mouse? Check out 20 things about this awesome band out of Vancouver...that we may or may not have stalked at SXSW… 1. PUCK YEAH Graham is a massive hockey fan. He got a goal and an assist in his last game! 2. JUST FOR KICKFLIPS Charlie wishes he was a professional skateboarder. 3. SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS Chris is 6’8”. 4. ON THE RECORD Graham loves vinyl and has a growing record collection. 5. NINE TO FIVE Oliver’s day gig is a Marketing and Events Coordinator for the University of British Columbia. 6. (TWO) STRINGS ATTACHED The opening bass riff in “Brandon” was written by Oliver while he was studying in
South Korea. The guitar he had at the time had three broken strings and he was too lazy to buy new ones, so he wrote the song using only the low E and A strings. 7. ALL THAT JAZZ Chris was a jazz drummer in high school. 8. GREAT SCOTT Graham enjoys a good scotch. 9. LOUD AND PROUD Chris has an extremely loud voice and little to no filter. 10. SPELL IT OUT Graham is commonly refered [sic] to as the best speller in the band. 11. FIVE YEARS STRONG We have been playing together in this lineup since 2010.
12. GAME ON The guitar riff for “Vancouver Grizzly” was written on a Nintendo DS. 13. BRO-ING OUT Charlie is the youngest of three boys. 14. BRAVING IT Chris has received the highest award for bravery a civilian can receive in Vancouver for his actions during the 2011 riot. 15. MONKEY AROUND At live shows, Oliver switches the lead guitar riff in “David and Goliath” that begins at 2:10 on the record to the solo from the Arctic Monkeys song “From the Ritz to the Rubble” that begins at 2:39, because the Arctic Monkeys rule.
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16. HOW HE ROLLS Charlie’s favorite food is sushi. 17. RAT PACK In 2010, Graham had two pet rats named Benson and Moon. R.I.P. 18. SPINNING OUT Chris used to pay his rent exclusively through DJing. 19. (OR)WELL READ Charlie’s favorite book is 1984. 20. AMPED UP Oliver’s touring amp weighs two pounds. Orange Micro Terror check it out!
CHECK them OUT
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words provided by: Life in Film // photo by: Margaux Ract // ONE TO WATCH: LIFE IN FILM
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If you like Blur, check out these London-based rockers, who provided 19 random factoids here… 1. STRIPPED DOWN In the summer, we rehearse in our boxers. 2. DON’T HATE, COHABITATE We all used to live together in a tower block in Hackney, East London. 3. BANDING TOGETHER Sam and Ed were in a highschool band called the Original Slims, which changed members on a pretty much weekly basis and created a total of two songs. 4. THE CLAP Sam and Dom were in a college band called The Tarts, and on their one and only live performance, Dom got so drunk he completely forgot the bass line to “Come Together,” which they were covering, and when it dropped down to the bass solo part, he held both hands in the air and tried to start a slow clap.
5. LITTLE DRUMMER BOYS We can all play the drums except Dom. 6. …AND LITTLE STRUMMER BOYS We can all play guitar except Ed. 7. NAKED AMBITION Dom twice did a stripe tease along to “Lust For Life” to the crowd after a headline show in Belgium. They lost interest the second time. 8. INK-REDIBLE Dom and Micky have Life In Film tattoos. 9. KNITWIT When we are in the studio, Micky sometimes knits scarfs.
12. SNOOZE YOU LOSE When we are on tour, Dom often sleepwalks around the hotel in his boxers. 13. HAPPY HOLIDAZE We recorded at Ray Davies’ studio, Konk, and he invited us to his Christmas party for drinks and nibbles. 14. GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR Ed has a degree in architecture. 15. WATERED DOWN We all ritually drink as much water as we can backstage pregig, rehydrating.
10. BIG SHOTS Our official band drink is a double shot of vodka in a pint of lime and soda.
16. THE TEMPTATIONS We flew to Japan, and in the bar on the plane we were propositioned by a Saudi man who wanted us to come visit him on his yacht.
11. GOAL-ORIENTED Sam is a fan of Liverpool Football Club.
17. STRIKE OUT We all have 10 pin bowling names. It’s our favourite thing
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to do when on tour. Hot Tony Schwep The Greek, Barry Balinski, Bagels Giûseppe and Bobby Cornetto–we’ll let you guess who’s who. 18. FALLIN’ FOR YOU Micky once fell backwards off the stage at a gig in Camden during the last song in the set. 19. NO-LOVE BOAT On our last UK tour in Bristol, whilst playing on a boat, a punchup started in the crowd, and the bouncers dragged people out and threw them back onto the land whilst we played “Get Closer.”
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ONE TO WATCH: NIGHT TERRORS OF 1927 // words provided by: Night Terrors of 1927
If you’re a fan of The Killers, we suggest you check out this awesome LA-based act, who shot over 20 fun facts... 1. PUPPY LOVE Jarrod is obsessed with his dog.
6. KARATE KID Blake enjoys the martial arts.
2. BITING THE BULLET Blake lives by a Bulletproof diet.
7. MUSIC MAN Jarrod loves making playlists and finding new music.
3. LIT UP Jarrod reads obsessively. 4. HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS Blake produces most of the band’s music at his home studio. 5. BOOTED OUT Jarrod tried to do a boot camp class once but ended up hurting his ankle ‘cause he’s a mess and not very athletic.
8. POP ROCKS Blake enjoys analyzing and deciphering pop music. 9. METALLIC TASTE Jarrod was really into hair metal as a kid. 10. DIGGIN’ IT Blake likes to garden and finds it calming. 11. FOOD FIGHTS Jarrod loves gluttony stuff like bread, so he and Blake have food conflicts on tour.
12. SCREEN TESTS Blake attended film school. 13. PSYCH OUT Jarrod has a degree in psychology. 14. HUNGER GAMES Jarrod and Blake both get very angry when hungry. 15. GOOD SPORT Blake loves watching sports; Jarrod hates it. 16. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND Jarrod is from Long Island, NY, originally but loves Brooklyn, where he spent most of his time; he misses the craziness of NY.
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17. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Blake is from the San Diego area (La Jolla, specifically). 18. TOO IN-TENTS Jarrod does not like camping and prefers to experience nature from a distance. 19. FROM THE WINDOWS TO… Blake loves Pink Floyd’s The Wall. 20. KEEPIN’ IT CLASSIC Jarrod loves Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite For Destruction.
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10. LORD OF THE DANCE Drew and his fiance collaborate often on dance performances. 11. HANDSTAND STRONG Andrew loves handstands, especially in front of famous landmarks. See #handstandrew for evidence. 12. BEST FRIENDS FOREVER David and Jay are childhood best friends with Mariclaire’s brother, Evan. 13. SO FLY Andrew’s captain’s hat is inspired by his childhood obsession with planes. 14. NAMAST’AY COOL Mariclaire is a certified yogi. 15. THE GRADUATES Mariclaire, David, and Jay attended the University of Texas. 16. COVER BOY David once appeared on the cover of Study Breaks when he was in college. 17. LEI IT ON ME Drew is from Florida and loves wearing Hawaiian shirts 18. THE IMITATION GAME David does a decent imitation of Kermit the Frog, and a damn decent imitation of a trumpet. 19. CAFFEINETED COMEDY Listening to Jay mimic other songs and singers cracks the band up, especially if he is fueled on iced coffee.
If you’re a fan of Phantogram, Metric and Vampire Weekend, check out this band, who cites those acts as influences and provided 20 pieces of awesome info here… 1. ANIMAL STYLE The red panda is MCG’s spirit animal. 2. DANCING QUEEN Mariclaire is an active professional dancer in Austin.
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5. NEWBIES MCG just released its first album, Compatible Creature, to a sold-out crowd. The album is available on iTunes and Spotify. 6. GOOD COMPANY They will be going back into the studio this month with producer Frenchie Smith (Purple, Residual Kid, The Dandy Warhols, Jet, The Darkness). 7. ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT David produces big commercials like the Matthew McConaughey Lincoln spots. 8. VIDEO STAR David also makes the MCG music videos! 9. SPIDERMAN(AGER) Jay is a manager at Spider House and lives outside of Austin on a ranch. MAY 2015 | 45 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
20. (DRESS) CODE BREAKER Jay refuses to wear sandals or belts, and only recently broke his self-imposed rule against wearing hats on stage.
ONE TO WATCH: WINSTON CAVE // words provided by: Winston Cave // photo by: Megan Fine (Fine Grain Focus)
If you like Modest Mouse and Monsters of Folk, check out this band, whose members provided some insider info... 04. NINTENDO PROS Mike and Alan are really good at Super Smash Bros. Melee, try to f—k with them. 05. LATE BLOOMER Tyler began his journey as a musician and started playing guitar when he was 18 years old. 06. GROWING ABROAD Peter was born and raised in Hungary; he missed out on an American childhood. 01. SOLO START Tyler started the project on his own in 2012. 02. GOOD CHARACTER Winston Cave is a concept character who is a sailor. We are his thoughts, actions and perceptions. 03. DRUM ROLL, PLEASE Peter was first chair Texas All-State Percussionist in high school.
07. TEXAS TECH Alan is an application developer for an Austin tech startup, SpareFoot. 08. GOOD EXPERIENCE Tyler dated a girl who won “Best Kiss” at The American Country Music Awards. They are no longer in contact.
10. HELPING HANDS Winston Cave is helping build The Music Ranch, a 100-acre music venue/park 20 minutes east of downtown Austin. 11. DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION Alan likes to dance nights away to really shitty electronic music. 12. AMERICAN IDOL Tyler’s favorite musician is Robert Johnson. 13. STRING FEVER Alan played in the Houston Youth Symphony while in middle school and high school.
17. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Mike worked overseas for two years in a hostel and as an English teacher in Chile. 18. SCRATCH THAT Tyler has never beaten Alan at pool and has lost a bunch of money to Mike. 9. EASY RIDER Mike is a pedicabber—find him and get a ride. 20. SCREEN TIME Tyler dreams of someday scoring movies and television shows.
14. CO-OPPORTUNITY Tyler, Peter and Mike met at a co-op when living there as students. 15. IN-SYNC Mike started playing bass the same time Tyler started playing guitar. 16. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER Tyler didn’t see The Matrix until December 2014.
09. H-TOWN ROOTS Alan and Mike grew up in the same town outside of Houston and became friends in high school after shit-talking about video games. MAY 2015 | 46 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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words provided by: Tone Royal // photo by: Aaron Moore // ONE TO WATCH: TONE ROYAL
RAP - F O R - A - STAC K C H AM P
The student, rapper and winner of Austin’s Rap for a Stack competition—whose influences include Eminem, Childish Gambino and Earl Sweatshirt—fills us in with some facts… 1. THE WRITE STUFF I’m a journalism major. 2. THAT’S A RAP The first time I rapped was on a school bus when I was 12 years old. I remember everyone was rapping, and I decided to jump in. I was spitting some real heavy lyrics...I was terrible. 3. NURSERY RHYMES The first rap song I ever heard was “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio. My dad put the Dangerous Minds soundtrack on in the car, and I was a little six-year-old bobbing my head in the car seat. I was hooked, haha. 4. LIKE A G-MA My favorite show so far was at this super small, run-down bar in San Antonio. I had so much family come out, including my grandma. She was dancing and had the biggest smile on her face; she loved it. That will always have a special place in my heart.
7. 15 MINUTES OF FAME I performed at the Spurs NBA Finals game last year [and] did this cover of “Jump Around” by House of Pain. I had probably 5,000 people jumping up and down. For about four minutes of my life, I felt famous. 8. HOST WITH THE MOST I’m a co-host for one of the top podcasts in the nation, Doubletoasted.com. Stay Toasty! 9. STAR POWER I was in an article earlier this year for MYSA.com titled “21 Rising Stars In Their 20s.” I’m super honored to be recognized by my city. 10. SHOWTIME I had my own hip-hop radio show in San Antonio for KSYM 90.1 FM. My show was called Creative Control, and my DJ name was Ray Stacks
5. CHOW MEIN MAN My favorite food is Chinese food. I could seriously eat it every day.
11. SOUNDS OF SUMMER I’ve worked as an announcer for the past four summers at a major theme park. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had working, and the people are the most talented bunch I’ve ever met.
6. ADMIT ONE The happiest moment of my life so far was the night I found out I was accepted into UT. It was my dream school, and I never thought I could make it in there. I still can’t believe it.
12. BACK IN THE DAY I met Kendrick Lamar—he had just dropped Overly Dedicated—and all of Top Dawg Entertainment before they were famous. He’s going to be one of the greats.
13. #YOLO My biggest fear is the thought of lying on my deathbed and wishing that I had done more with my life, and that’s the thing that keeps me going. I never want to look back and have regrets. 14. PACK(ER) IT UP, PACK(ER) IT IN I’m a die-hard Green Bay Packer fan. I’m still not over the playoff loss to the Seahawks. Just let Rodgers throw the ball! 15. MEET AND GREET The best advice I can give to anyone is just be confident and don’t be afraid to talk to people. Try to talk to at least one new person a day. You’ll be amazed at the people you meet.
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16. “ALL I DO IS WIN, WIN, WIN…” Other than working on music, I love playing sports in my free time. I’m probably the most competitive person you will meet. 17. HARD OF HERITAGE I can’t pronounce my last name, was raised in Georgia, hate spicy food and can’t speak Spanish. I’m probably the worst Hispanic ever.
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Toneroyal.com Soundcloud.com/tone-royal @RayToneRoyal
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MARCH 8-10 AUSTIN PSYCH FEST PRESENTS: LEVITATION @ Carson Creek Ranch Carson Creek Ranch hosted both Untapped Euphoria in April, and this month, it will serve as the site of another one of Austin’s best fests: Levitation! This year, the lineup of the three-day festival features acts like 13th Floor Elevators, The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala and more, so let’s just say that this is one fest we’re totally, um, psyched for.
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MAY 1 THE MOWGLI’S, FENCES, HIPPO CAMPUS @ The Parish MAY 4 SIR ELTON JOHN @ ACL Live MAY 6 BOB DYLAN @ Bass Concert Hall MAY 6 MR. GNOME, YOUNG TONGUE @ Stubb’s
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MAY 6 SHAKEY GRAVES @ ACL Live
MAY 7 ARIEL PINK, OCTOPUS PROJECT, THINK NO THINK, COSMONAUTS, KIM & THE CREATED, KILLER MOON, EYE, DALLAS ACID @ The Mohawk MAY 7 JOEL GION (FT. MEMBERS OF THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE), LES BYG BYRD, AL LOVER, THE GOLDEN DAWN ARKESTRA, MATT HOLLY & MORE @ Red 7
MAY 9 ROBERT ELLIS, WHISKEY SHIVERS @ Little Woodrow’s Southpark
MAY 15 SPEEDY ORTIZ, ALEX G @ Red 7
MAY 23 MAE - THE EVERGLOW 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR @ The Mohawk
MAY 9 TORRES, AERO FLYNN @ The Mohawk MAY 10 BOZ SCAGGS, RAYLAND BAXTER @ ACL Live MAY 12 TWO GALLANTS, BLANK RANGE @ Red 7 MAY 13 THE EARLY NOVEMBER, LYDIA, RESTORATIONS @ The Mohawk
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MAY 22 HORSE THIEF, PAGEANTRY, REED TURNER @ Scoot Inn
MAY 23 PURITY RING, BRAIDS, BORN GOLD @ Stubb’s MAY 17 MINUS THE BEAR, INTO IT. OVER IT. @ Emo’s MAY 20 TORO Y MOI, KEATH MEAD @ Emo’s
MAY 30 ACTION BRONSON - THE MR. WONDERFUL TOUR @ ACL Live
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MAY 16 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, TLC, NELLY @ Toyota Center OH HEY DID YOU KNOW THAT APPARENTLY THEY INVENTED TIME MACHINES?! Okay, maybe not, but on May 16th you’ll be effectively transported to the past when you hit up this unbelievably epic throwback concert featuring three of the best bands of our time. Or probably, like, before our time. Either way, y’all, it’s gettin’ hot in hurrrr…
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MAY 4 LAMSU!, ROME FORTUNE @ Warehouse Live MAY 6 NIGHTWISH, SABATON, DELAIN @ Warehouse Live
MAY 2 ZZ TOP & JEFF BECK @ Cynthia Woods MAY 2 FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH @ Bayou Music Center MAY 3 LADY ANTEBELLUM, HUNTER HAYES, SAM HUNT @ Cynthia Woods
MAY 6 GREGG ALLMAN @ Stafford Centre MAY 7 LANA DEL REY, COURTNEY LOVE @ Cynthia Woods MAY 8 JOHNNY GILL & DRU HILL @ Arenta Theatre
MAY 9 EARL SWEATSHIRT, REMY BANKS @ Warehouse Live MAY 14 JUICY J @ House of Blues MAY 14 KINKY, COMPASS, CECI BASTIDA @ Warehouse Live MAY 20 RUSH @ Toyota Center
MAY 21 QUEENSRYCHE @ House of Blues MAY 21 MAE, ALL GET OUT, MIKE MAINS & THE BRANCHES @ Warehouse Live MAY 22 THE RELATIONSHIP @ House of Blues MAY 27 THE PRETTY RECKLESS @ Bayou Music Center
MAY 28 VOLBEAT, ANTHRAX, CROBOT @ Bayou Music Center MAY 28 TODD RUNDGREN @ House of Blues MAY 30 TRAIN, THE FRAY, MATT NATHANSON @ Cynthia Woods MAY 30 FUNK ARK, LINCOLN DURHAM @ House of Blues MAY 31 GBH, TOTAL CHAOS, THE BUSINESS @ Fitzgerald’s
MAY 8 KNOX HAMILTON @ Warehouse Live
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MUSIC AROUND TEXAS // lubbock // compiled by: Nancy Huang
MAY 15 ZANE WILLIAMS @ Wild West Not only is Zane Williams a hell of a performer, but he’s also a prolific songwriter, evidenced by the fact that he actually wrote all 10 songs on his new album, Feelin’ Free. It’s this combination of skillz (with a z, naturally) that make him a superstar, so make sure you catch him this month. All the cool kids are doing it…
15 MAY CALENDAR MAY 20 JORDY SEARCY AND KENSINGTON MOORE @ Cactus Theater
MAY 20 VAMPIRATES @ Depot District O Bar
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MAY 9 CALLAHAN DIVIDE @ Lone Star Bar
MAY 1 DOVETAIL @ The Blue Light Live MAY 1 SAM HUNT, LADY ANTEBELLUM, HUNTER HAYES @ United Supermarkets Arena
MAY 1 THE DUCKS! @ Jake’s Backroom MAY 2 NO DRY COUNTY CD RELEASE @ The Blue Light MAY 6 PSYCHOSTICK @ Backstage Lubbock MAY 2015 | 50 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
MAY 22 BROKEN BAR V @ Jake’s Backroom MAY 23 APOCALYPTICA @ Jake’s Backroom
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MAY 23 “NEON RIVER” FEATURING GIRL TALK & LUDACRIS @ Whitewater Ampitheater
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MAY 1 SLEEP ∞ OVER, DELENDA, MOZE PRAY @ Paper Tiger MAY 2 FREDSTOCK 2015 @ San Antonio College MAY 2 TEAM*, RMRS, TERNA FERNA @ The Ten Eleven MAY 5 MASTADON AND CLUTCH, GRAVEYARD @ 210 Kapone’s MAY 6 HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD @ Alamo City Music Hall
MAY 6 KILLER MOON, CROWN, COLLECTIVE DREAMS @ Paper Tiger
MAY 9 JOSH ABBOTT BAND, KYLE PARK, CAMERAN NELSON @ John T. Floore Country Store
MAY 19 STRUNG OUT, RED CITY RADIO, LA ARMADA, GIVEN A CHANCE @ The Korova
MAY 8 LEE ANN WOMACK @ Majestic Theatre and Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
MAY 9 GRUPO FANTASMA, DJ STEVEN LEE MOYA @ Paper Tiger
MAY 22 BILLY CURRINGTON, SAM HUNT @ Whitewater Ampitheater
MAY 12 …AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF THE DEAD, YOUR FAVORITE ENEMIES, BOYFRNDZ @ The Korova
MAY 23 EARL SWEATSHIRT, REMY BANKS @ Alamo City Music Hall
MAY 8 COURTNEY LOVE @ Paper Tiger MAY 8 MYSTIC BRAVES, THE BLANK TAPES, THE RICH HANDS @ 502 Bar
MAY 16 MINUS THE BEAR, INTO IT. OVER IT. @ Josabi’s
MAY 24 RIVER CITY ROCKFEST @ AT&T Center
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MAY 27 OF MICE & MEN, CROWN THE EMPIRE, VOLUMES @ Alamo City Music Hall MAY 28 GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC @ Aztec Theatre MAY 30 BREAKING BENJAMIN, 1O YEARS @ 210 Kapone’s MAY 31 HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS, SCOTT MILLER @ John T. Floore Country Store
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Under normal circumstances, the term “neon river” would bring to mind nuclear waste and Simpsons-esque threeeyed fish, but add Girl Talk and Ludacris to the equation and we DGAF about environmental hazards and potential deformities (especially because, ya know, they’re probably just referring to glow sticks). So go. Dance. Tell people to “move (bitch), get out da way.” It’s gonna get weeirrrrrrd.
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MARCH 9 HAYES CARLL @ Gruene Hall Interested in some country music? This is Texas—of course you are. Get your fix this month in the form of Hayes Carll, an artist out of Houston who has described his style by saying he writes “degenerate love songs.” As bonafide degenerates ourselves, we can relate…and will do said relating live this month at Gruene Hall. So that’s nice.
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MAY MAY 1 ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL CD RELEASE PARTY @ Gruene Hall MAY 1 LEANN MCLAMORE @ Iron House MAY 2 MICHAEL MYERS @ Mercer Dance Hall
MAY 17 MOLLY J. HAYES @ Triple Crown
MAY 28 THE ERIKSON @ Triple Crown
MAY 22 MANDY ROWDEN @ Triple Crown
MAY 30 SHINYRIBS @ Gruene Hall
MAY 4 GERRY’S KIDS @ Triple Crown MAY 5 THE FAKERS @ Triple Crown MAY 6 RIPE HONEY @ Triple Crown MAY 17 MATT BEGLEY & BITTER WHISKEY @ Jack’s Roadhouse MAY 2015 | 52 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
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MUSIC FESTIVAL SPECIAL // words: SB Staff
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
19 of the Best Music Fests Happening May-August May is here, and it’s officially festival season! Here we’ve outlined 19 awesome fests happening over the next few months, so grab your selfie stick, pour some rum water in that CamelBak, and book your plane ticket. It’s about to get weird…
JAZZ FEST
DATES: APRIL 24-MAY 3 (Info Below for May 1-3) Location: New Orleans, LA Big Names: Elton John, No Doubt, T.I., Ed Sheeran, Lenny Kravitz EDITOR SAYS: Beignets, Bourbon Street and “Benny and the Jets” in my birthplace—boom!
SHAKY KNEES
DATES: MAY 8-10 Location: Atlanta, GA Big Names: The Strokes, Pixies, The Avett Brothers, Tame Impala, TV on the Radio, Wilco EDITOR SAYS: Plus Built to Spill, The Kooks, Hey Rosetta!, Palma Violets and Milky Chance?! Tell your mom you’re going to have to skip the Mother’s Day brunch in favor of this fest.
LEVITATION
DATES: MAY 8-10 Location: Austin, TX Big Names: The 13th Floor Elevators, Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips EDITOR SAYS: Per our music cal comment, this fest–formerly known as Psychfest–is one we’re totally…psyched for.
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HANGOUT
DATES: MAY 15-17 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Big Names: Foo Fighters, Sam Smith, Beck, Skrillex, My Morning Jacket, Zac Brown Band, Spoon, Foster the People EDITOR SAYS: The Mowgli’s, Misterwives, Rubblebucket, Knox Hamilton and The Districts ON THE BEACH (!) make this fest like SXSW-meets-Spring-Break.
SASQUATCH!
DATES: MAY 22-25 Location: George, WA Big Names: Modest Mouse, Kendrick Lamar, Sleater-Kinney, Lana Del Rey, The Decemberists, Ryan Adams, Spoon EDITOR SAYS: This Sasquatch is no legend…and Washington State is goddamn gorgeous.
WAKARUSA
DATES: JUNE 4-7 Location: Ozark, AR Big Names: The Roots, Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Thievery Corporation, STS9 EDITOR SAYS: You will fall in love with Moon Taxi and go “Gooey” for Glass Animals. (That’s a joke about one of their songs, btw.)
NEON DESERT
DATES: MAY 22-24 Location: El Paso, TX Big Names: J.Cole, Passion Pit, Kaskade, Flume, Girl Talk EDITOR SAYS: I’ve never been to El Paso, but the one thing that could take me that far west is this fest.
GOVERNOR’S BALL
DATES: JUNE 5-7 Location: New York, NY Big Names: Drake, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, My Morning Jacket EDITOR SAYS: It’s not like you need an excuse to go to New York, but if you did, this would be it. (PS: HOLYCHILD was in our May issue, so go show some love.)
FIELD TRIP
DATES: JUNE 6-7 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Big Names: Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket, The War on Drugs EDITOR SAYS: Arkells, Young Empires, Purity Ring…Where the f–k is my passport?
EDC LAS VEGAS DATES: JUNE 19-21 Location: Las Vegas, NV Big Names: Lineup not announced at press time EDITOR SAYS: What happens at EDC Las Vegas stays at EDC Las Vegas. Except herpes, probably.
DATES: JUNE 24-28 Location: Milwaukee, WI Big Names: Kings of Leon, Florida Georgia Line, Linkin Park, The Flaming Lips, Sheryl Crow, Kendrick Lamar, Zac Brown Band, Ed Sheeran EDITOR SAYS: Atlas Genius just finished mixing their second album, while Misterwives put on one of our fave SXSW shows two years running. Plus, come on, Wisconsin! Yeah!
PITCHFORK
DATES: JULY 15-17 Location: Chicago, IL Big Names: Wilco, Chance the Rapper, Sleater-Kinney, The New Pornographers, CHVRCHES EDITOR SAYS: I was listening to all of these before it was cool, k.
BUNBURY
DATES: JUNE 5-7 Location: Cincinnati, OH Big Names: The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, Snoop Dogg, Brand New, The Decemberists, Tame Impala EDITOR SAYS: Catfish and the Bottlemen is a killa band out of the UK, and with Walk the Moon and Matt and Kim, this fest has some serious dance-party potential.
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FREE PRESS SUMMER FEST
LOLLAPALOOZA
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OSHEAGA
DATES: JUNE 6-7 Location: Houston, TX Big Names: Skrillex, R. Kelly, Weezer, The Decemberists, Tears for Fears EDITOR SAYS: This lineup makes sweating inevitable balls in Houston humidity totally worth it.
DATES: JUNE 11-14 Location: Manchester, TN Big Names: Billy Joel, Mumford and Sons, Florence + The Machine, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar EDITOR SAYS: If there’s one good place to pitch your tent, it’s Bonnaroo.
FIREFLY
DATES: JUNE 18-21 Location: Dover, DE Big Names: Paul McCartney, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Morissey, Snoop Dogg, Foster the People, Modest Mouse EDITOR SAYS: Sometimes you get drunk and buy a ticket to a music festival in Delaware. And by you, I mean me. Also, Imma let you finish, but Generationals had the best album of 2014, so see you there. MAY 2015 | 55 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
DATES: JULY 31-AUGUST 2 Location: Chicago, IL Big Names: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence + The Machine, Sam Smith, The Weeknd EDITOR SAYS: The fact that it’s the most fun festival to say (Lollapalooooooza) surely means it’s the most fun to attend. #PRONUNCIATIONPARTY
DATES: JULY 31-AUGUST 2 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Big Names: The Black Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Weezer, alt-J, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros EDITOR SAYS: The Rural Alberta Advantage, Arkells, Twenty One Pilots, X Ambassadors... SOLD! *Insert joke involving Canadian stereotype here*
OUTSIDE LANDS DATES: AUGUST 7-9 Location: San Francisco, CA Big Names: Elton John, Mumford and Sons, Billy Idol, The Black Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith, Wilco, Tame Impala EDITOR SAYS: “I left my heart in San Francisco”...and with tunes this good, August seems like the perfect time to retrieve it.
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SPINS // spotify playlist: Sam Sumpter
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07 WATERS
“MY LIFE” Survival Sounds
“STUPID GAMES” What’s Real
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“THE GROUND WALKS, WITH TIME IN A BOX” Strangers to Ourselves
“LIFTED UP (1985)” Kindred
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05 SAINT MOTEL
09 FREEDOM FRY
“SOFT OFFERING (FOR THE OFT SUFFERING)” Second Sight
“MY TYPE” My Type EP
“HOME” Home
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10 THE MATINEE
“SO DOWN LOW” Play For Keeps
“CINNAMON” Cinnamon B/W Guided by Vices
“CALL OF THE WILD” Call of the Wild
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MUSIC MUMFORD & SONS | WILDER MIND Expected Release: May 4 Bring on the banjos and vests–or lack thereof, perhaps–because Mumford & Sons are back, but with a decidedly different sound. Wilder Mind is the third studio album from the quartet and features the single “Believe,” which—shameless promo—you’ll find on our Spotify playlist (and on repeat in the office). Get ready for the radio to start overplaying them and the Grammys to start rolling in, because Mumford & Sons truly have the Midas touch. (Meaning everything they touch seems to turns to gold… or platinum, rather.)
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PITCH PERFECT 2 Expected Premiere: May 15 The gang is back! Fat Amy, Becca, Chloe, and the rest of the Barden Bellas are set to compete in an international a cappella competition during their senior year. So what shenanigans will ensue? Will the Trebletones be raising hell along with them? Who will Fat Amy hook up with this time? Eh, really, we’re just in it for the cup song.
PENNY DREADFUL Season 2 Premiere: May 3
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TV
Showtime’s best Victorian gothic horror/ fantasy show is back for its second season! IMDB rates the show an overall total of 8.2 stars (FTW!), and its fandom is obsessed with the dark, the black and the horrible (which, it happens, are three of our favorite things as well). Make sure that you sharpie this show into your schedule, because the water cooler talk is about to get good.
AROUND THE WEB EXCELLENT WAYS TO WASTE TIME
SOULMATESTARS.COM
Are you a Libra? Is your crush a Cancer? IS THIS LOVE DESTINY OR DOOMED FOR FAILURE?! Let the stars decide at this site dedicated to astrological compatibility. Because the best breakup line is always “It’s not you, it’s the solar system.”
SPORCLE.COM
Want to challenge your brain (since, let’s be real, you’re totally not doing that in class)? Trade social media for Sporcle, a site with “mentally stimulating diversions” to keep you occupied…and away from your ex’s Instagram, primarily.
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DAILYLOOK.COM
DailyLook is a website that shows and sells the newest trends in clothing and other apparel. If you’ve ever had trouble keeping up with fashion trends in your city, consider this site your escape from style suicide. Worst-dressed list? Psh, NOT TODAY!
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WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Remember when you were little and when people asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, you’d respond “Dinosaur!” and everyone thought it was adorable? WELL SORRY KIDS BUT WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD WHERE DINOSAURS ARE EXTINCT AND RENT IS DUE AND YOU NEED AN ACTUAL JOB.
QUIZ TIME
QUIZ // words: Larissa Garcia-Baab
1. WHAT’S THE BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
A. That I’m proud to be an AMURICAN, where at least I
know I’m free…
B. Sleeping: anytime, anywhere C. Running my hands through my long, luscious beard D. Being in a cubicle E. Being adored by my peers 2. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ACCESSORY?
A. My pet eagle, Liberty! U-S-A! U-S-A! B. My fanny pack C. My over-stuffed backpack D. A briefcase, complete with old, half-eaten sandwich E. I AM my best accessory!
That was aggressive. Sorry. The point is, you’re about to graduate and if you have no idea what you’re going to do for a j-o-b, we’ve got you covered with a handy-dandy quiz. (No, you still can’t be a dinosaur.)
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QUIZ
3. ON A RANDOM WEDNESDAY, YOU CAN BE FOUND..
5. FAVORITE HOLIDAY?
A. Solving the USA’s diplomacy issues—NBD B. Helping my friends make poor life choices. C. Mooching food and drinks from my friends. D. Processing some data for some people in some place E. Recording a video blog about organic applesauce
A. The Fourth of July B. Thanksgiving: the more family, the better! C. Mardi Gras- Boobs and booze! Boobs and booze! D. None—gotta stay on the grind E. My birthday
4. WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE?
6. WHAT’S YOUR DIRTY LITTLE SECRET?
A. COMMUNISM B. My period. Ugh, is there a way to just not have it? C. Sleeping indoors D. Creativity E. When a day passes without any selfies
A. I think Kim Jong-un actually has some good ideas… B. I baby-proof my friends’ apartments when they’re
passed out drunk. Sharp corners are a hazard!
C. I enjoy showering. Shhhh… D. I occasionally wear non-black socks to work…
they’re navy
E. Sometimes I don’t wear makeup… I know
scary, right?
MOSTLY A’S: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
There’s nothing you love more than America, and you want to prove it to the world by running that bad boy! You dream about what you’d say in your State of the Union and already have a statement prepared for your first scandal. Some may find your red, white and blue apartment overkill, but they’re probably just commies…
MOSTLY B’S: PARENT
If you’re the person who gets tired at 10:30 on a Saturday and insists on giving your friends life advice—whether they want it or not—then parenthood is the path for you. You organize all the outings, pack extra snacks, and you do it all with everyone’s best interests at heart! You also have a killer finger-wagging/ raised-eyebrow combo.
MOSTLY C’S: HOBO
It’s not that you couldn’t do more with your life, it’s just that you loved the cool feeling of concrete on your face the first time you were thrown out of a bar and you never looked back. You never wanted to cut your hair, trim your beard or do anything remotely hygienic, and now you’ll never have to! Let your lumbersexuality devolve until you’re just flannel and fur, and you do you!
MOSTLY D’S: SOMETHING IN AN OFFICE
We have no idea what you should actually DO in said office, but it involves taking care of business. You might work with computers, but you could also be an accountant? Or maybe just “boss”? All we know is you’re going to wear a lot of suits, attend a lot of meetings, and casual Friday will become your new religion. Start working on your water cooler chat now!
MOSTLY E’S: REALITY TV STAR
You think it’s really cute that actors say they worked hard to get where they are, when you know all it’s going to take for you to reach the top is hardcore narcissism, your own YouTube channel, and the ability to throw temper tatrums until someone notices your skills! You’ll do whatever it takes for fame—even if you have to punch Snooki and/or compete in a child beauty pageant! MAY 2015 | 61 | STUDYBREAKS.COM
FUN STUFF // compiled by: Marina Garcia
A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT
CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?
1. Baseball Cap 2. Hand with Stamp 3. Beard 4. Man in Back 5. Logo on Shirt
What gets longer when pulled, fits between breasts, inserts neatly into a hole, and works best when jerked?
A Seatbelt
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HOROSCOPES
BABY, WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? ARIES You need to take a chill pill this month. We know you’re super pumped about that awesome thing that just happened, but the rest of us are studying for finals and need you to take it down a notch.
TAURUS Stock up on champagne, Taurus, because you’re about to receive some good news worthy of a whole lotta bottle poppin’.
GEMINI When life throws lemons at you this month, add some vodka and turn that shit into a cocktail. (That was a metaphor…for, um, something… maybe…we tried.)
CANCER Tired of Tinder? This is the month to try something new! Like Happn…or Hinge…or actually talking to people in public!
LEO Watch your mouth this month. You don’t want to accidently start some shit and have it come back around. Remember: Karma’s a bitch.
VIRGO You have been reminding everyone of their mom lately, and not in a good way. If you insist on nagging your friends, at least do their laundry and bake them some cookies, too.
LIBRA You should probably spend less time in the mirror and more time in a book. Your brows look fine, but your GPA? Not so much.
SUMMER By the Numbers:
CAPRICORN Take a risk this month. What’s the worst that could happen? Prison? Expulsion? Nah, you’re invincible.
83%
of summer road trips are six hours or longer.
AQUARIUS Lighten up, will you? Your negative vibes are getting to everybody and they are not down with that shit. Take a walk, get laid, put a cocktail umbrella in your drink. Whatever.
PISCES It’s a joke, not a dick. Don’t take it so hard.
SAGITTARIUS Give yourself a reality check this month. You think you’re hot shit, but are you really? Okay, fine, you kind of are.
$30
million. Americans eat an average of 15 pounds of watermelon a year, mostly during the summer.
Officially, the last day of summer is
September 20th.
The first bathing suits appeared in the 1800’s. SPF 50 blocks 98% of the sun’s UV rays. SPF 100 blocks 99%.
Palm Beach, FL, has
3,474,241
SCORPIO Now that you can’t see other people’s best friends lists on Snapchat, you should probably check your man’s phone pretty regularly…
The most expensive swimsuit in the world is a bikini worth
beach goers every year.
up to
100,000 65%
people visit Disney World every day in the summer.
of Americans don’t know how to swim.
Death Valley in California can get up to
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in the summer.
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