MOVE 02.15.13 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 18
THE KEY TO YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT'S YOUR
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HELLO, UBERVICE MEET EVAN WEISS: MU SENIOR, STRAT COMM MAJOR AND WORLD-CLASS DJ CHEESE, SAUSAGE... AND KIMCHI AT PIZZA TREE, YOU CAN SERIOUSLY HAVE IT ALL "ELECTRIC" ENERGY THIS HIGH VOLTAGE BAND HITS MOJO'S ON SATURDAY
LOUD MINDED WILL SCHMITT
on struggling to live in the moment
Pizza Tree springs up, brings inventive 'pizza art'
'Hipster' & Proud
Everyone’s selling something, and everybody is a collector. From the brands on your threads to the caps on your heads, you carry a bit of your past whenever you step on the scene. Potential job interviewees are taught to sell themselves. If they’re successful, they’re quickly put to work as salesmen of some product. Besides selling myself, I “sell” music. I wear clothing with Wu-Tang logos and eulogies to deceased hip-hoppers. I plaster my walls and empty brain space with posters of musical icons and pages of lyrics, drum patterns and chord progressions. I pester the other patrons of The Shack with a playlist when I spy an empty space near the Wurlitzer. I struggled with pop music for most of my life and faced jeers of “hipster” — and worse. I am drawn to music that brings me into the present moment and will do so in the years to come. I appreciate onehit wonders and dance crazes for the energy they bring, but they do not inspire me to become a better man. The “Harlem Shake” has its place in history with the Macarena and the Charleston. All three have been remarkably successful, but none among them make me feel. When I listen to Jimi Hendrix’s “One Rainy Wish” or Phish’s Farmhouse, I get a beautiful sense of nostalgia coupled with an acute sense of what it means to be alive. If liking music that makes me feel peaceful and good makes me a hipster, then I am a fucking hipster and proud of it. I want to leave a trail of music wherever I go. If I were truly dedicated, I would burn dozens of CDs and scatter them in my wake to be found and consumed by hungry ears. People have asked me if I dream of writing for magazines like Spin or Rolling Stone or XXL. Yes! I want the prestige and clout that comes with working for publications of influential ilk, so people will listen to what I have to say. The most difficult part of this dream is reflecting and challenging my ego to ascertain whether my motives are based in truly wanting to spread word of good music as opposed to writing for a major magazine for the paycheck and bragging rights. I want to give these albums a chance because although each was released in the last five years, I think they will eventually be mentioned in the same sentence with words like “classic” and “all-time.” They’re all freely available through Spotify, so you have few excuses. Portugal. The Man — Censored Colors (2008) P.TM is John Gourley’s vehicle for his brand of Alaskan rock, which I suppose would make the group the musical equivalent of a brightly painted snowmobile. Gourley does the bulk of the singing in a plaintive tenor tone, and he’ll take you on a journey as he searches for answers and meaning. Many of the songs on Censored Colors sound as if they were produced by fusing sadness, indignation and hope. Gourley doesn’t wallow in self-pity so much as acknowledge his straits and moving on. In addition, the songs are all excellent in terms of dynamics and composition, especially “And I,” “Salt,” “New Orleans” and “1989”. Lushlife – Plateau Vision (2012) Lushlife is the performance name of Raj Haldar, a Philadelphian with hip-hop aspirations and training in jazz drumming and classical piano. He draws from an immense pool of inspirations from Duke Ellington to The Roots. Plateau Vision has a woozy, psychedelic vibe that hypnotizes the listener. The vast spectrum of samples and cultural allusions might come off as a history lesson if it weren’t for the freeflowing funk that swings the atmosphere of the album back and forth. Eventually the album finds its center as the soundtrack at a nightclub with dancing replaced by thinking. If you don’t want to commit a full hour, check out “The Romance of the Telescope”, “Gymnopedie 1.2” or “$takk Cheddar Galore, Alwin Dias”. eLZhi – The Preface (2008) eLZhi has been rapping for about 15 years but has only now scratched the surface of broad approval. That this man hasn’t swam in the mainstream is a testament to his bulky, multisyllabic verses and the nature of his work, which caters to those with analytical inclinations. If you nerd out on big words in rap songs, you will love this album. Some of his best wordsmithery occurs in “Brag Swag,” “Colors,” “Transitional Joint” and “Motown 25,” which features Royce da 5’9”. . . Read the rest online at move.themaneater.com/sections/angles
NICK EHRHARD | SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
sophia conforti | reporter While there’s no such thing as a money tree, the existence of a pizza tree has been verified, and luckily for us, it’s rooted right here in Columbia. Nestled inside Mojo’s, Pizza Tree makes a statement in its own right. With its inventive menu consisting of elaborate “pizza art” and owner Johnny Gilbreth’s extensive pizza knowledge, it’s easy to see why. Gilbreth has worked in restaurants since high school, but it wasn’t until college when he landed a job at Shakespeare’s that his pizza artistry appeared. After failing to fall in love with a “real job,” Gilbreth returned to his college roots and decided to open a pizzeria. And just like that, Pizza Tree was born. Prior to the opening of Pizza Tree, Gilbreth set out on a pizza expedition, venturing to 32 pizzerias in 31 days on the northeastern coast, learning all the secrets of the trade and indulging in what he thinks is some of the country’s finest pizza. The journey, Gilbreth says, was to “pad (what I already knew) with real life experience.” Upon returning to Columbia, Gilbreth began the Pizza Tree adventure, combining the traditional with the not-so-traditional. Pizza Tree, as he puts it, thrives on its creativity, as is evident in their innovative menu. The restaurant’s self-titled “pizza art” merges a variety of flavors to appeal to the perfect palate, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind pizzas. One best-seller, the Banh Mi pizza art, “fills up the mouth real good” as it integrates flavors of sriracha pork belly with the likes of chile aioli,
kimchi, cilantro and fresh mozzarella to provide taste buds with the whole nine yards. Gilbreth notes that nothing is off-limits when it comes to creating the next great pizza. “No (recipe) is perfect to start with, but I’ve got to see them through,” he says. “It’s all about the flavor, even if it’s just junk food.” While pizza may not be the healthiest of food choices when compared to brussels sprouts or spinach, Pizza Tree’s ingredients are made right inside the kitchen. Everything from Pizza Tree’s fresh mozzarella to its Canadian bacon, which is smoked and cured on location, are made in-house. Other ingredients, like the Ezzo pepperoni, are shipped in from places like Columbus, Ohio, just to ensure that Pizza Tree can serve customers quality pizzas made from the most flavorful, quality products. “It’s all about the food,” Gilbreth says. “We just want to put pizza in people’s hands when they want it.” As for what’s next for Pizza Tree, keep a lookout for electric bicycle pizza delivery. “I want to keep being funkier in our look and attitude and have that reflected in our food,” Gilbreath says. If funky is the tune Pizza Tree is aiming for, it would seem that it’s headed in the right direction. After all, when was the last time you had a pizza topped with truffled crimini or kimchi?
some pickings from
Pizza Tree Steven Cheese
Charredachode Island
7 Cheeses! Pizza Mozzarella, Fresh Mozzarella, Charred Artichokes, Red Pepper Sauce, Smoked Gouda, English Cheddah, White Cheddah, Onion, Kalamata Olive, Feta, Cheese Crisps, Parmesan, Garlic Butter, Herbs, Arugula, Olive Oil yer choice of Hot Cheese Sauce, $15 Hot Marnar, or Ranch Marinara, White Cheddah, Ground Sirloin, Fresh Mozzarella, Sriracha Pork Belly, $12 Bacon, Buttered Onion, and a Kimchi, Chile Aioli, Cilantro side of Ranch
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R.A.K. your brain
How to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness day on Feb. 17th
“IT’S TIME TO DO SOMETHING!”
Before you do anything, watch the Kid President Pep Talk and get inspired. Actually, just watch all the videos on the Soul Pancake YouTube channel.
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PAY A COMPLIMENT TO SOMEONE ON FACEBOOK VIA MU COMPLIMENTS.
TAPE ENOUGH CHANGE FOR A TREAT TO THE FRONT OF A VENDING MACHINE ON CAMPUS.
One of us broke college kids will be eternally grateful. It’s like when people leave money in the parking meters downtown, but better.
LET THE PERSON BEHIND YOU IN LINE GO BEFORE YOU
Random acts of kindness don’t always have to do with money and paying for things. A simple gesture like this is equally effective and usually surprises.
Best part: it’s anonymous (unless you give yourself away) and way less awkward than telling someone you like their boots. Bonus: it’ll brighten the day of MU Compliments readers.
Dropping beats
THE VIEWING ROOM HANNAH BEDENKOP on what's hopefully not Soderbergh's last film
but not dropping out
'Side Effects' gets really old really fast
Some college students spend their free time hanging out with friends, drinking beer or taking up permanent residence at Ellis Library. Senior Evan Weiss has chosen a much different path — he DJs under the alias UberVice all around Columbia and even the world. Weiss’ music career traces back to his middle school days. In eighth grade, he started playing drums and formed a band with two of his best friends. The trio had to break up before going to different colleges, but Weiss didn’t give up the dream. “I still had all these songs, and obviously I couldn’t play them out because I didn’t have a band anymore,” Weiss says. “So I started thinking about DJing because that’s how you play electronic music out.” Weiss bought some turntables his first semester of college and started performing at frat parties including parties for his own fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi. With those parties, Weiss began to make a name for himself on campus. “You meet sorority girls there, and sorority girls want DJs for their events, so it just kind of snowballed,” Weiss says. Weiss also got involved with Mizzou Dance Marathon and now participates in it every year. He says it also helped him a lot with getting campus exposure. Now, most of Weiss’ performances are held at clubs and venues like Tonic, Bengals and The Blue Note. Recently, he opened for a Daft Punk tribute band in Columbia and for Clinton Sparks at a Mardi Gras celebration in St. Louis. “The quality of gigs are going up,” Weiss says. For spring break this year, Weiss will be heading to Mexico for a college trip sponsored by Xtreme Trips. He’ll be performing at pool parties by day and clubs by night. “Last year, I was in Panama City Beach and I played at Harpoon Harry’s,” Weiss says. “They liked me in Panama so much that they wanted to bring me to Puerto Vallarta.”
KEIN BARTLETT | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
But just because you can’t swing a plane ticket to Mexico doesn’t mean you don’t have to miss out on Weiss’ music. On Feb. 25, Weiss will release his “Anonymous EP” with Kodiak Collective Records. It includes four songs and two remixes, and Weiss is even shooting a music video for one of the songs. “I’ve been producing since I was 15, but now it’s to the point where I can actually make some money off of it,” he says. “Not a whole lot, but enough to get my name out there.” This May, Weiss will be graduating with a major in strategic communications and a minor in psychology. Don’t count on seeing him work the typical 9-to-5 job any time soon, though. “I wanna keep DJing full time, and the way it’s going I think I can,” he says. “But the way I see it, I have the best back-up plan — having a journalism degree from Mizzou. I have a lot of options and I’m just going to see what kind of opportunities come up before graduation.” Although it’s hard to balance school with DJing, Weiss doesn’t think his schoolwork has suffered because of it. He says most of his gigs have been on the weekends, too. “I get my homework done and then spend hours looking for new songs,” Weiss says. “It’s a nice way to relax.” And just in case he isn’t busy enough, Weiss is also quite involved on campus. At Delta Sigma Phi, he has served as vice president and rush chair. Not to mention he’s also co-vice president of the Wine Club. “We meet twice a semester, and we get hammered off of wine,” Weiss says. “You have to wear a blazer. Otherwise you’re not allowed in. We play pool, smoke cigars and drink wine.” Any other interesting facts about this blazer-wearing DJ/journalism student? “I have two little sisters,” Weiss says. “A dog, a mother, friends. I dunno.” jessica allison | staff writer
top 4 moments
as UberVice
By all accounts, “Side Effects” should have been a home run for me. I enjoy psychological thrillers. I enjoy it when every plot point turns on its head. I enjoy Jude Law, as most people do. But almost everything about this movie just fell flat, and I found myself wishing it would hurry up and get to the big twist after only 30 minutes in the theater. “Side Effects” follows protagonist Emily Taylor’s (Rooney Mara) pursuit of psychiatric help following the release of her husband Martin (Channing Tatum) from prison. Suffering from depression, Emily seeks help from Dr. Jonathan Banks (Jude Law), who prescribes a new medicine recommended by Emily’s previous psychiatrist (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Then everything goes to crap in the most confusing way possible. I won’t deny that the movie is technically well made — it is a Steven Soderbergh production, after all. It’s staged and shot in a way that is wonderfully suspenseful, and the score adds to the tension nicely. Alfred Hitchcock would be impressed with the way “Side Effects” capitalized on unreliable narration and mind games to build up suspense. But beyond that, I just lost all enthusiasm. My irrational fear of Rooney Mara aside, I found her performance to be stilted and overly dull. Plus her dye job was distractingly terrible. The rest of the cast didn’t do too much for me either. Jude Law was pretty solid, Catherine Zeta-Jones was a little wooden and Channing Tatum was … Channing Tatum. I have tried with all my might to understand your appeal, Channing Tatum, but I have failed miserably. The pace of the film is absolutely glacial. I honestly walked out of the theater thinking I had wasted 2 1/2 hours of my life on the movie, but it had only been an hour and 45 minutes. It probably didn’t help that, upon reflection, I realized that I didn’t give the slightest crap about any of the characters. They were not likable or sympathetic in the least. Quite frankly, “Side Effects” is kind of boring when it’s not busy trying to be the thorniest movie you’ve ever seen. There are long stretches where absolutely nothing interesting happens, and although the dialogue is smart, it just isn’t able to make up for the complete lack of action. In the film’s third act, the pace finally starts to quicken, but it’s awfully unsatisfying. The plot twists and twists so many times it’ll make your head spin. Then you just spend the rest of the time with your eyes narrowed at the screen because no way in hell did you plan for all of that, Rooney Mara. I see right through you and your dreadful hair. There’s a fine line between an intricate plot and a ludicrous one, and “Side Effects” flirts with it mercilessly. The final twist managed to be both completely ridiculous and completely predictable. There was no emotional payoff where there should have been emotional payoff, and there was no chemistry where there should have been chemistry. Also, three separate double-crosses occurred in the span of 15 minutes. I’m sorry, but that is just ridiculous. The film also functions as a statement about the pharmaceutical drug market and how easy it is to abuse it. Although I can appreciate the gravity of the subject and the underlying warning about the exploitation of the field, the portrayal of psychiatrists and doctorpatient relationships is drastically inaccurate. It also only serves to further the stigma surrounding mental health care in the United States. Simply put, “Side Effects” just didn’t do it for me. I couldn’t get invested in the story because it was too high on its own drama and over-the-top plot twists to put any real effort into developing the characters or their personalities. I’d give this movie two out of five prescription pill bottles — the aesthetics were pleasing, but the rest was disappointing.
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Opening for Timeflies
“I got to open up for AN21 at the Midway Expo Center. It was the largest singular crowd I’ve ever had – upwards of 4,000 people!”
“It was the first sold out show at The Blue Note that I played. Also, partying with Cal and Rez after the show was crazy! They’re super down to earth and like to rage.”
"Anonymous”
Residency at Tonic
“It’s the name of my debut EP released on Kodiak Collective. It’ll be available Feb. 25 on Beatport and iTunes!”
“This is how everything began for me. I got the residency slot on Thursdays at Tonic, and since then, my career has taken off.”
R.A.K. YOUR WORLD
WALK AROUND CAMPUS BLARING KATY PERRY
Because “baby, you’re a firework.”
READ “RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: 365 WAYS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE” BY DANNY WALLACE
Who says random acts of kindness are only for the 17th? This book has an idea for every day of the year!
WATCH “THE BURIED LIFE” ON NETFLIX
THEN, READ “THE HAPPINESS PROJECT” BY GRETCHEN RUBIN
This epic show is about four guys traveling the U.S. asking people “What do you want to do before you die?” and helping people along the way.
lauren rutherford | staff writer
Do yourself a random act of kindness and learn to get the most out of life. Fact: happy people make other people happy.
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TOUNGE IN CHIC MADISON FELLER
on New York's Fall/ Winter 2013 collections
New York state of mind
If there’s one city that should always be at the top of everyone’s “must visit” list, it’s New York City. On just one island, you can get kissed on top of the Empire State Building, go ice skating in Central Park, eat pretzels from a street vendor and go high fashion shopping on Madison Avenue. What more could you want? And no, I’m not just biased because the city has a street with my name on it. Well, maybe a little. Though New York City is a wonderful place to be any time of year, the sartorially obsessed know there’s no better time to step out into the streets of the Big Apple than during New York Fashion Week. Whether you’re a seasoned fashion designer or just a blogger snapping pictures for Instagram, the hustle and bustle of New York Fashion Week is not to be missed. This year’s Fall/Winter 2013 collections started showing Feb. 7 and came to a close Feb. 14. Even if you couldn’t make it to NYC and, instead, chose to watch the runways from the comfort of your dorm room, it is insanely hard to keep up with the chaos that is Fashion Week. With up to 14 shows a day and plenty of other presentations throughout the city, it’s a job in itself to keep up with all the collections. So, to save you some time trolling style.com, here’s a quick round up of some of my personal favorites from the past few days: Valentino is one of my all-time favorite designers, whether on the red carpet or on the runway, so it’s no surprise that its younger line, Red Valentino, completely stole my heart. The Hansel and Gretel-inspired collection included sweet, feminine floral dresses that were adorable and wearable, but it was the outerwear that sent me squealing. The collection’s quilted peacoat, plaid, fur-trimmed jacket and rose-detailed capelet were age-appropriate and looked completely chic paired with the models’ knee-high socks and classic milkmaid braids. If getting caught in a German fairytale meant I could dress this well, then I would be hitting up the Brothers Grimm at this very moment. There are quite a few designers out there who are attached to a signature piece — you hear their names and one type of clothing immediately comes to mind. For Hervé Léger, that piece is none other than the bandage dress. It has been seen on a handful of well-toned celebrities and is constantly present in the collection. This season was no different with the designers showcasing a host of long-sleeved, body conscious dresses in black, white, maroon and even a striking orange-gold. The collection also featured a few separates, including cropped shirts, maxi skirts and even a pair of loose-fitting sweatpants. Nevertheless, the looks kept a high fashion appeal with fur hoods, luxe baseball caps, dark nail polish and — staying true to the Hervé Léger brand — a whole lot of womanly appeal. If you’re over the whole edgy-grunge-goth-depressing scene that previously permeated the fashion world, check out Kate Spade’s 20th anniversary collection. Inspired by all that is NYC, the designer mixed the iconic symbols of the city with fun, fashionable pieces that are equal parts quirky and refined. The models donned bright red lips and cat eyeliner to accompany such pieces as an apple-printed skirt, a sweatshirt picturing a sprinkled donut and even taxi cab inspired heels. And in true Kate Spade fashion, the collection was tied together (no pun intended) with an abundance of bows, featured on everything from gloves, to bags, to dramatic blouses. Though it will be a while until the seasons turn to fall and winter again, there’s no harm in getting some glamorous high fashion inspiration during the dreary days of February. And, luckily, it’s become easier than ever to see each collection through picture and video. All it takes is a quick trip over to wbfashionweek.com (or any of the other major fashion sites), and you can pretend that you’re sitting front row next to Anna Wintour, watching Karlie Kloss glide down the runway. And maybe one year, that’s exactly where you’ll be.
Electric Six to grace
Mojo's this Saturday Whether you’ll throw a punch or buy them a beer, this band wants you.
thom dixon | reporter After 17 years of performing, you might think a band would be on its last leg or at least starting to consider calling it quits. But the genre-blurring, energetic band Electric Six is far from it. “It’s a never-ending story — our story,” lead singer and songwriter Dick Valentine says. “We’re going to be a band for 50 to 60 years, and we’re right in the middle of that right now.” Valentine is the only remaining member of the group that formed back in 1996, known then as The Wildbunch. “We were a local band in Detroit, comprised of five people who didn’t necessarily like each other, but tolerated each other,” Valentine says. “A lot of people in that original lineup left the band, and then many of the people who replaced them are currently with us today. I’m not a geometrician, but if I were to define our arc, I would say it would have scoliosis.” The band was also forced to change its name when it signed a record deal, but the members landed happily on Electric Six, which Valentine describes as the perfect name for the band. Electric Six has since released eight studio albums and a live album. Right now, the band is working on its ninth studio album and will release a live DVD later this year. Electric Six originally broke onto the mainstream scene in
PHOTO COURTESY OF ELECTRIC SIX
2003 with its debut studio album Fire, which featured the wild hits “Danger! High Voltage,” “Gay Bar” and “Dance Commander.” They have since been known chiefly for their high-energy shows and often-bizarre lyrics. “(Our songs) aren’t really about anything,” Valentine says. “I’d say it’s a selection of topic du jour – whatever the topic of the day was when we wrote it … As for the music, if you look at our first album, it’s very guitar and bar chord-oriented music. Over the last 10 years, we’ve gotten a bit more experimental. We’re not a prog-rock band by any means, but we’re taking baby steps in that direction.” Electric Six describes its latest release, the live album Absolute Pleasure, as a painstakingly accurate representation of an Electric Six show. Valentine promises the set at Mojo’s, the band’s third show of the tour, will follow a similar trajectory. “We’re going to give you the quintessential Electric Six show,” Valentine says. “We’ve played Mojo’s many, many times. We know how to approach that stage and we know the dimensions inside and out. You’re going to be able to interact with us because there is no dressing room at Mojo’s, so we’re going to be out in plain sight – if you want to take a swing at us, you can take a swing at us, or if you want to buy us a beer, you can buy us a beer.”
That tease called spring
break
Just because it’s five weeks away doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate now. We’re stuck in the middle of February, and this Missouri weather is, once again, toying with our emotions. At this point in the year, everyone just wants spring to come as fast as possible, regardless of what that groundhog said or saw. Sadly, being the cold, hard bitch she is, Missouri most likely won’t provide us with a streak of perfect temperatures for a while. But that doesn’t mean that spring giddiness can’t be infused into even the darkest of days. MOVE has a few suggestions to give yourself the morale boost you need until the weather makes up its damn mind. Pump up the jams — Summer jams, that is. Choose upbeat music to blare in your bedroom this month, preferably the kind that makes you want to dance. And don’t be afraid to play that awesome R&B from the early 2000s that everyone pretends they’re too cool to listen to. Be forewarned, though, we aren’t responsible for the embarrassment you’ll bring upon yourself while walking around campus with headphones when you accidentally bust a move to Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me.” Put some chlorine in your life — Who doesn’t love those summer days when you can stretch out by the pool and just feel the chlorine drying out your skin? Lucky for us, we go to a university with a state-of-the-art rec center. Get your butts over there and spend an hour or two in the Tiger Grotto. The waterfall, palm trees and overdose on possible water activities will improve your mood in no time. Waste some cash on a new swimsuit — OK, so this one’s probably a little girly — but still. Regardless of whether you have a hot spring break planned or you’re just staying in Columbia, MEGAN LEWS | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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everyone gets excited about a new bikini. Plus, you’ll have another excuse to hit up the Grotto. Get in those eight hours, people — At this point, the suggestion to get enough sleep is a little overly exhausted (pun intended). But there really is something to be said for catching up on those Z’s. Spend a night in, get your homework done and go to bed early. Wake up in the morning with enough time to eat breakfast and make yourself look nice before class, and play those summer jams while you do it. You’ll start your day off in a good mood, not worrying about unfinished assignments or seeing that sexy sophomore on campus while you’re wearing an embarrassing T-shirt from high school. Watch a good flick — If you follow our previous suggestion and finish homework on time, you might have some free time in your day to veg out and watch a movie. We recommend “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” The gorgeous scenery in this movie will make you forget about the finicky temperatures outside, at least for a while. Plus, you get to watch Jason Segel, Russell Brand and Mila Kunis in the same movie, and that in itself is a recipe for a memorable few hours. If the above ideas don’t work to bring you out of your winter funk, we have one last attempt to prepare you for warmer weather — if not actually making you feel like it’s already here: First, go to Google Images. Type in “Beyoncé Super Bowl outfit.” Allow yourself to jealously stare for thirty seconds, and then go to the gym and run. Hard. Because if you can somehow look like that by the time warmer temperatures arrive, you will undoubtedly have a better summer than the rest of us mortals. megan lewis | senior staff writer