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06.04.13 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 28

POOLSIDE SIPPIN' RECIPES FOR THE FIVE BEST ICECOLD DRINKS YOU'LL EVER HAVE (SUN) SAFETY FIRST

YOUR SKIN WILL THANK US LATER

BRING ON THE FLOOD LOCAL BAND THE FLOOD BROTHERS TO ROCK MOJO'S THIS WEEKEND

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'Tis the season for pool parties galore ... We've got the nine things you won't want to miss packing in your pool bag

Channel changer SARAH KLOEPPLE

on the those pesky little TV show wrap-ups

The season of season finales ‘Tis the season to be mourning. While others embrace the solace that summer brings and the comfort of their hometowns, I spend my days grieving the temporary end of my favorite television shows.

Yes, ‘tis the season of season finales. Full of nail-biting action, tearful tragedy and cliffhangers that cause us to (gracefully) yell at our television screens, season finales pose a difficult time for TV addicts like myself. Yet, despite the swift blow to the gut we feel immediately after they inflict emotional drainage, they inevitably end up being some of our favorite episodes. And there’s an explicit reason why.

These finales serve as the zenith of the episodes that proceed them. September through May builds up the storyline until it’s ready to explode. Unimaginable secrets are revealed. Characters are pulled in every direction until they’re forced to make tough decisions. And, with most exceptional storytelling, finales often mark a certain character’s final goodbye in a fictional world we spend far too much time worrying about.

But the point is to keep us enticed so we anticipate our show’s return in the fall. “Going out on a high” is a classic strategy television networks use during finale season. What’s going to happen next?

Who’s going to survive? It’s a strategy that causes us to plead with television writers during finales, begging them to tie up at least one character’s fate in a neat bow.

This year in primetime, countless series used this tactic shamelessly, and dare I say some of these finales will go down in my book as some of the best I’ve seen. (No spoilers ahead, I promise! I will have failed miserably as your TV columnist if I start out my semester with spoilers).

Guilty pleasure shows (you know which ones I’m talking about) often have the most outrageously dramatic season finales that we eat up by the spoonful. For example, “Grey’s Anatomy” concluded its ninth season on a rather grim note. It included all the appropriate trimmings of a season finale: an encroaching natural disaster, explosions, life-ordeath surgery and even a character who may or may not make it to the next season. Tears? Check. Emotional drainage? Double check.

Next is a series that isn’t featured on the primetime schedule, but nonetheless is a show worthy of one of my season finale awards.

“House of Cards” is a Netflix original series that follows the vengeful quest of congressman Francis Underwood, played by the beguiling Kevin Spacey.

I binged through the show’s first season in a matter of days — but my lack of self-control is beside the point. The season finale re-established a somewhat faded premise of the series: journalism and politics as ambiguous alliances. Like “House of Cards,” finales tend to be nostalgic of their primary episodes of the season, whether to recall previous information for their audiences or to return to their roots and remind us why we decided to watch the show in the first place. Of course, a series as dark and dramatic as this one ended the final minutes in a mess of unwrapped storyline. But hey, that’s why I’ll be refreshing the Netflix page until they release a second season.

My last season finale award goes to CBS’s “How I Met Your Mother.” For a comedy series, the show’s eighth season finale was quite the emotional roller coaster. Dedicated viewers found the gang in a whirlwind of approaching change that provided a great platform for their farewell season in a milestone finale. It even featured a killer song

by The Shins in the final moments. Season finales also tend to have exceptional soundtracks.

Well, now that this year’s regular television season is over, I have no choice but to actually rejoin reality and do things like socialize with real people. My DVR will sadly be much less full and instead stocked with reruns of “Friends.” Thankfully, summer shows start in a matter of weeks. I guess reality can wait!

Poolside drinks to beat the heat tess hart | reporter

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When it’s blazing hot out at your local pool, these recipes will help refresh you for your next swim.

Summer means trips to the pool and time under the sun. To cool off this summer, don’t just stick with boring bottled drinks that you can get anywhere. Try these delicious poolside sips to quench your thirst. Whether you like fruity or dessert flavors, light or rich drinks, we’ve got you covered!

Vanilla Peach Treat

Watermelon Breeze

Ingredients

Ingredients

3 cups cubed chilled watermelon 1 cup coconut water

2 cups sliced fresh peaches 1 cup cubed Asian pear 1 cup vanilla almond milk

Squeeze of fresh lime Ice (if needed) Sprig of mint

1 cup coconut water ice cubes Dash of cinnamon

Directions

Directions

Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves two.

Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves two.

Strawberry Kiwi Virgin Sangria Ingredients

8 cups water 8 wild berry tea bags 2 cups sugar 4 1-pint baskets strawberries 2 25-oz. bottles chilled

sparkling apple cider 6 kiwis, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 4 cups ice cubes

Directions

Bring four cups of water to boil in a large saucepan. Add tea bags; cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add sugar to the hot tea; stir until dissolved. Stir in the remaining four cups of water. Chill tea until cold (about three hours). Puree two baskets of strawberries in processor. Slice remaining two baskets of strawberries. Place pureed and sliced berries in large pitcher. Add tea and all remaining ingredients. Stir and serve. Serves one.

Frozen Hot Cocoa Ingredients

6 tbsp. sugar 6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus more

for shaving 1 1/2 cups cold milk 4 cups ice Whipped cream

Directions

In a small pan, mix sugar, cocoa, chopped chocolate, and 1/2 cup milk over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in remaining one cup of milk.

Pour into a blender with ice; blend until smooth. Divide among glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Serves four.

Pineapple-Lime Cooler Ingredients

4 cups pineapple chunks, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup lime juice 6 tbsp. agave syrup

or simple syrup Ice Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

In a blender, puree half the pineapple, lime juice and 3/4 cup water; strain into a pitcher. Repeat. Stir in agave syrup. Pour over ice and garnish with pineapple chunks and lime wedges. Serves six.

cover PHOTO/Emily Bathe design/Mitchell Gerringer EDITOR/Heather Finn Photo editor/Lauren Kastner

Pool party pump-up playlilst "WE GOT THE WORLD" - ICONA POP

We all know you way overused the repeat button with “I Love It” during the spring. Now, let the sounds of the Swedish electropop duo’s empowerment anthem prepare you for a competitive, swimsuit-clad summer day. Splash faceoffs and beach volleyball, anyone?

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GENTLEMAN" - PSY

“Gangnam Style” was the best song we don’t understand of all time. Hopefully this title doesn’t completely go over our heads. Don’t forget your chivalry, especially when discreetly ogling that hot lifeguard. You can walk away with dignity to the galloping chorus if you don’t manage to get his or her number.

"ONE MORE TIME" DAFT PUNK

Yeah, no one really says YOLO anymore.

Nevertheless, relish "living in the moment" and celebrating "one more time." Go on that pool slide you’re too old for one more time, make those obnoxious cannonballs one more time and/or dance with that cute childhood crush one more time (feel free to read this issue of MOVE one more time as well).

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Keep your lips protected from the sun with a lip balm that has SPF. Try Banana Boat’s Sunscreen Lip Balm with aloe vera and vitamin E. $1.97

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Look for sunglasses that block close to 100 percent of UV light, like Mossimo’s Brown Lens Sunglasses, with a tortoiseshell frame. $16.99

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Relax and catch up on your summer reading with a bestseller like "Silver Linings Playbook" by Matthew Quick.

You can buy a physical copy or a digital copy for your iPad. $12.00, or $4.99

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It wouldn’t be a day at the beach without your favorite music. Bring a pair of headphones and your iPod, or try a portable speaker like the iHome Rechargeable Color Changing Mini Speaker. $19.99

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Stay hydrated and energized with the new Starbucks VIA Refreshers. Just pour a packet into a 16-fluid-ounce water bottle for refreshing fruit flavor. $7.59 for six

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emily bathe | reporter

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A towel is the first thing you need for a day at the beach or pool. Stay dry with Nate Berkus’ maize-colored Topanga Beach Towel. $17.99 Next, be sure to pack sunscreen — your skin will sing its praises later.

Anything with an SPF of 30 or higher will do the trick. We like Coppertone Sport. $6.29

Plan ahead for your pool day by packing these nine essential items

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Save some money by grabbing a snack before you leave. All natural popchips are a low-fat option and come in different flavors. $1.89 Lastly, stay active with some water sports. We recommend tossing around a neoprene COOP football. $4.74

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All items can be found at Target. Now that you’re not ill-prepared, sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine!

Follow these tips to keep your skin safe from sun damage

laura davis | reporter

All information gathered from "Sun Protection for Skin Worshippers" by Neutrogena and "Dangers of Tanning" by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Before you head out to soak up the sun this summer, make sure that you do it the safe way. No matter your location (or how much of a hermit you turn into over the summer), you are still at risk for sun damage. If you plan on watching Netflix next to your window, consider covering that precious skin. If you’re out by the pool, maybe apply a little extra sunscreen.

1. NO AMOUNT IS TOO MUCH

When applying sunscreen, there is never too much. Actually, you need a lot more than most people will apply. You should use a golf ball-sized amount of sunscreen, or a squirt about the size of your palm. And with mists and spray sunscreens? Make sure it’s sprayed slowly and evenly.

on cooking (somewhat) gourmet meals in the most pint-sized of kitchens

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AARON PELLISH

2. CHOOSE YOUR SUNSCREEN WISELY

Standing in Target wondering which sunscreen will be the least of a bother? Look for a sunscreen with an SPF (that's the sun protection factor) of at least 30. Also, lots of sunscreens only protect against UVB rays — always check the bottle to make sure it protects against both UVB and UVA rays.

3. ON THE DAILY

Use sunscreen every day, plain and simple. Even in the winter months, the sun still affects your skin. UV rays can add up over time, so any activity (including walking to your car or even working next to a window) can cause gradual skin damage. Always make sure you reapply anytime you sweat, swim or use a towel on your body. Sunscreen doesn’t stay on forever!

4. PUT THOSE CLOTHES TO USE

The fashion trend this year is safety, right? Hats are always important, and the most protective are broad-brimmed hats that cover more area.

Check them out if you plan on spending a long time outdoors. And don’t forget sunglasses — if you don’t already wear them, as ZZ Top says, “Go get yourself some cheap sunglasses.” But do make sure they provide UV protection.

I began this wonderful summer vacation by moving into an apartment with three rooms and a bed that my feet hang off.

Naturally, the kitchen is almost the size of my bathroom, because it's all very small and very cheap. When I stood in the middle of my kitchen for the first time (which is really the same as standing in the “middle” of a closet), I tried to convince myself that a small kitchen would be conducive to cooking meals more efficiently.

“I won’t have to run around my kitchen looking for things,” I told myself. “Everything I might need will be right next to me!”

I soon discovered that my dishwasher couldn’t open unless I tilted my refrigerator against the wall, and all my optimism was lost forever. At the time, I thought it would be impossible to become a master gourmet chef in a kitchen where I could touch two opposite walls at the same time. Needless to say, my ambitions as an aspiring chef had run into a _huge_ obstacle (not in the literal sense though because, again, my kitchen is incredibly tiny). I felt defeated before I had even begun and found myself aimlessly scrambling for answers to my problem.

After countless Google searches of “small kitchen recipes,” “no effort cooking,” “easiest recipe ever” and “pizza delivery,” I finally discovered a hidden truth of cooking that had not occurred to me until that moment: some foods that sound intricate and confusing are actually very simple, straightforward and look delicious.

Something, for example, that’s called “three-cheese gnocchi with vodka sauce” is really just three cheeses, a jar of vodka sauce and a box of ready-to-cook gnocchi away from being in your mouth. This realization injected a wave of hope into my culinary dreams, and I began discovering that the world of cooking is littered with recipes that are sneakily simple.

I settled on a recipe for peanut butter and banana French toast.

The first time I looked at it, I was overwhelmed by trying to even imagine what that would look like. But as I kept reading, I figured out it was just peanut butter and bananas sandwiched in between two pieces of bread, dipped in eggs and milk and cooked in a buttered pan. I called up a bunch of people who I thought might be interested in my cooking, and I began.(Unrelated note: Most people will drop what they’re doing if they hear the words “peanut butter and banana French toast," even if they have no reason to believe you will be able to cook it successfully) Because my cooking confidence was through the roof (even though I have virtually no cooking experience), I quickly messed things up. I started cooking before I had all the ingredients because I skipped over the part of the recipe that said I needed milk. I also was not as good at cracking eggs as I thought I was, which led to me spending an obnoxious amount of time picking egg shells out of a bowl of raw eggs.

I had to blend the eggs and milk together with a fork because I’m an idiot and didn’t think to get a whisk. And if that weren’t enough, I accidentally took one of the pieces I had already finished cooking and dipped it back into the raw eggs, which is bad and stupid.

Fortunately, simply cooking that piece twice was not as catastrophic as I thought it would be, so I was able to save the precious piece of French toast.

Finally, I had made eight pieces of French toast with just two bananas, a can of peanut butter, eight eggs, a jug of milk and some butter. That sounds simple even as I write it, but it actually was much more complicated than I could have imagined by just reading the recipe. That said, it wasn’t so complicated that I needed two ovens and a sous-chef to cook it. And it was absolutely delicious, which made the multiple errors, the stresses of moving into a new apartment and the frustration of a kitchen that could barely hold an Easy-Bake Oven worth it. crystal duan | reporter

"WE’LL BE COMING BACK" - CALVIN HARRIS FEAT. EXAMPLE

You can still have a kickass party, even if you're just poolside chilling. If you don’t feel like getting your feet wet, kick back, relax and let the sun (and this song) take you to a peaceful alternate universe, far away from surprise drenchings and cold, shark-infested waters.

"ON TOP OF THE WORLD" - IMAGINE DRAGONS

"GOOD TIME" - OWL CITY & CARLY RAE JEPSEN

With this song's cute jungle-esque whistles and tribal drums, your diving board can morph into a cliff overlooking an elephant’s water hole, with Simba lounging in the deep. For those of you with an imaginative streak, pick up this underrated song (Imagine Dragons should be known for more than “Radioactive” and “It’s Time,” anyway).

Every playlist needs something overrated.

Although 2012 is probably ancient in terms of single timelines, don’t forget about Carly Rae and Adam. Their summer feel-good jam is still a classic. Blow your underwater bubbles out to the “woah oh ohs” and sugarysweet vocals.

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Overdressed MORGAN YOUNG

on how to rock this summer's trends

Less clothing doesn't have to mean less class With classes over (unless you have the privilege of sitting through those adorable summer classes), summer is upon us in full force. Some of you are jetting off to fabulous international locations for internships or relaxing vacations, while others are basking in the comfort of being back home.

Regardless of your summer plans, the possibilities for this season are limitless. Also lacking boundaries? Summer style.

Yes, the fashion world has been drifting further and further away from traditional rules on how to dress. This summer, especially, is serving up a handful of looks that are everything but conventional.

The season’s trends feature dangerously high cropped shorts and tops, exposed upper bellies and cutout dresses.

Let’s take a quick trip back to the early '90s when Britney, Christina and Destiny’s Child were in every video with a cropped top and low-rise jeans. Belly buttons and hipbones were all the rage.

Today’s spin on this look? High-waisted skirts and short shorts, paired with bandeaus and crop tops. Think less belly button and hipbone and more upper midriff. Dangerously cheeky.

While this look is definitely bold and may sound a bit questionable, there are ways to do it to avoid looking sleazy. Because, let’s face it, that’s just not cute.

The key to successfully accomplishing this sexy, bold look is to appropriately balance your skin exposure.

High-waisted shorts are usually super cheeky, but the high rise keeps them from being trashy. The fact that they cover your belly button makes it socially acceptable to pair them with a short top. Try putting a distressed pair of high-waisted denim shorts with a patterned, cropped — or tied up — top. The slouchier, the better.

A safer way to rock this look is with a cutout dress. A flirty dress that exposes little slivers of your side allows you to be sexy but classy.

Another amazing thing about this trend is that it can fit into just about any style category.

Scalloped shorts in a pastel color with a lacy, cropped tank are perfect for a soft, feminine look. To make it more glam, just add a bold pink lipstick and funky gold accessories.

One of my favorite pieces I own is a pair of faux leather highwaisted shorts with silver studs on the pockets, which I got from H&M. For days when my inner rocker chick is shining, I add combat boots, a super cropped tank, a topknot and dark lipstick.

Not quite ready to flaunt what ya got? No problem. Maxi dresses and high-low hemlines are making their style debut this summer, as well.

Add flashy accessories and a woven belt to a simple maxi dress for a pretty, classy look. To give that dress a more chill vibe, throw on some cool shades and a cute fedora.

Also, a high-low skirt goes perfectly with a strapless cropped top.

The bare shoulder and not-too-revealing leg action is the perfect serving of sexy without showing all of the merchandise.

So, as things begin to heat up, so should your outfits.

Don’t be afraid to show a little skin. After all, being underdressed (in the most mild sense of the word, of course) never hurt anybody.

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Boogieing at the River Hills Elderberry Festival

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The Flood Brothers are bringing Mississippi River-bred music to Mojo's on June 7 jessica allison | staff writer Photos courtesy of the flood brothers

Everyone likes to say they march to the beat of their own drum, and the Flood Brothers have followed the unbeaten path for over ten years.

These two best friends have ditched the drum and instead march to the beat of their own bluesy, boogieing, Mississippi River-bred music.

Gabe Meyer and Jacob Best started the two-piece group, playing music they describe as “hypno-boogie,” in a basement in 2000. Meyer describes “hypno-boogie” as simple groovy rock music.

“It’s got a really deep kind of blues influence, but I guess what I meant by 'hypno-boogie' is that some of our stuff is, in the best possible way, kind of repetitive,” he says. “Like a hypnotic drone, but it’s boogie music at the end of the day. It’s very danceable.”

The two have taken their boogie music all across the country, playing in a variety of theaters, bars and destination venues, Meyer says.

“As of right now, we don’t have a huge following — we’re not a huge, popular mainstream band,” he says. “So we prefer the tighter, cozier venues where it feels like you’re actually playing for some people even if no one’s out.”

However, it wasn’t until touring the country (including a tour with Kent Burnside from 2006 to 2010) and living the “luxurious” touring artist lifestyle did the two decide to release an album.

“It’s crazy — we’ve done so much touring, and paid our dues, and stayed in a bunch of shitty spots, and been poor and broke and really

lived that gritty, fruitless, on-the-road lifestyle,” he says. “We’re kind of doing things backwards but that’s just the way it happened with us.”

Meyer says he is happy the album took so long to put together because it allowed the duo to put more thought and time into the songs.

The two have continued to tour, including playing at last year’s River Hills Elderberry Festival, which Meyer describes as part science fair, part music festival and part hippies selling stuff. Last year, the festival was held at the elderberry farm in Hartsburg. Meyer says the two played in a hot barn for a crowd of 20 people.

“We made some fans, and it was nice to get out in the country and camp for a night,” he says. “We got to try some awesome elderberry wine and elderberry beer and stuff like that.”

The group is returning to this year’s River Hills Elderberry Festival, which is being held at Mojo’s from Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9. The group plays Friday night.

Meyer says no one knows what to expect from the festival since it is in town this year. However, he has faith that it will be a great event.

“It’s going to be a amazing time at Elderberry with tons of good bands and I think that Mojo’s is the best possible alternative to doing it out in the country,” he says. “I think it will be really good event to kick off the summer.”

A prescription for CoMo separation anxiety I’ve been home for a grand total of two weeks, and I already miss everything about CoMo. The people, the freedom, the college town bustle…even the smell of stale beer. I’m telling you, I miss everything.

It’s definitely not for lack of things to do here in my home state of Arizona; since I’ve been home, I’ve gone to my sister's high school graduation, road tripped for concerts and even been a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding. But the only thing that boosted my spirits and made me just a little bit happier about being away from my new home in the Midwest?

A pool party.

It sounds dumb, but a bunch of my friends from high school got together a few days ago to sip ice-cold drinks and tan (or slowly turn into a lobster, in my case) by the pool in one of our backyards. And, even if for just a few hours, I forgot about how much I couldn't wait to be back

in CoMo and enjoyed my time in the dry Arizona heat.

So, no matter where you are, I encourage you to run on over to the local pool or Truman's Pond or even your own backyard and enjoy the people that you’re with — no matter how anxious you are to be reunited with your sorority sisters/super awesome roommates/that cutie you met in your bio lab last semester. Test out our pool party-worthy playlist and that pineapple-lime drink that one of our reporters dreamed up. I guarantee you you'll have a good time.

And if the whole pool party thing just doesn’t do it for you? Try power-watching all four seasons of "Arrested Development." That’s been working for me too.

With a venti-sized cup of love,

Heather

heather finn | MOVE editor