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“Would You Rather” with Tonight Alive’s Jenna McDougall
Written by
Tyler Bradley
Written on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 11:54 in Musicians
No matter who you may be, chances are you have a soft spot for punk music. Whether you rocked out to Paramore in the past, currently listen to We Are the In Crowd, or will soon leave your rap phase behind. Some people (myself included) never outgrow the punk music scene, finding the occasional new punk song enjoyable.
Five-piece pop punk band, Tonight Alive, has been causing tweens to mosh and crowd surf since formation…
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2012 Surf Expo: Largest Event Since 2005
Written by
T.J. Woolford
Written on Friday, 27 January 2012 21:48 in News
I didn't know what to expect on my way to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center. But once I stepped onto the 240,000 square foot show floor, containing more than 14,000 retailers and over 2,500 brands from around the globe, I knew the 2012 Surf Expo was big.
The scale of such an event is difficult to put into perspective. The show was sold-out and there was not one booth empty. Last minute vendors were…
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Music Festivals and their Rise in Popularity, Post Y2K
Written by
Guillermo Antonini
Written on Friday, 27 January 2012 20:03 in Music
It was 2008 and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. For the first time in my teenage years, I was hearing of “Ultra Music Festival” - a “super rave” that had been taking place in Miami since 1999. I don’t know what it was: maybe the rebellious spirit embodied in teenagers, or the quality of the line-up but everyone and their mothers wanted to attend. Well... Actually, the mothers didn’t care…
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Power of the People against Online Piracy Bills
Written by
Danielle Ellis
Written on Friday, 27 January 2012 02:12 in U.S.
One day you sit down at your computer because you have an assignment that’s due. You try to go to Pandora.com so you can listen to your favorite station but it comes back blocked. Then you try Google.com and a warning pops up notifying you of possible copyright infringement. When all else fails, you check your Facebook to see what your friends have been up to, but again you are denied from accessing the site.…
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The Arab Spring : Where are we after a year?
Written by
Stefan Babjak
Written on Thursday, 26 January 2012 19:55 in Middle East
The Arab Spring is the term given to the collective uprisings of millions of people across the Middle East. The name "Arab Spring" was coined by journalists covering the protests in the mostly Arab middle east during the spring time, February and March. From Tunisia to Yemen and everywhere in between, years of economic hardships, corrupt ineffectual governments, despotic leaders and a youth demographic explosion burst forth in a collective rage. The protests began in…
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Que Veux-tu (Madeon Remix) by Yelle
Written by
Joseph Ciancio
Written on Thursday, 26 January 2012 19:54 in Music
Although I can't understand a word from this song, I still find myself listening to it often. A great voice from French pop singer, Yelle, added with some funky beats by Madeon makes this piece bump! Don't be surprised if you hear this in the club, because it has a really smooth up-beat tempo that creates an excellent dance vibe.
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GOP debate brings frustration to USF students
Written by
Stacey Marquis
Written on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 17:10 in Student Editorials
On January 22, the day that a GOP debate was to be held at my campus, I entered my usual parking lot to find a news truck zoom past me and seize a spot without a parking pass.
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Going back to Cali (Moobahcore Edit) by THiCK CHiCK
Written by
Joseph Ciancio
Written on Sunday, 22 January 2012 11:20 in Music
Born and raised on the East Coast, I almost feel like Biggie runs through my veins. Hearing this track with the vocals from one of my favorite B.I.G. songs puts THiCK CHiCK on my "respected" list of artists. THiCK CHiCK emerged from Boulder, Colorado rather recently and has made a lot of noise with their distinctive, high-energy live performances. Consisting of three members, Tucker Wilde, Hunter Phillips, and Charlie Meyer, THiCK CHiCK traveled along with…
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Feel So Close (NERO Remix) by Calvin Harris
Written by
Joseph Ciancio
Written on Saturday, 21 January 2012 16:59 in Music
I'm usually not a big fan of remixes, especially of good songs. Who wants to see someone mess up an already great song? However, this remix to one of my favorite pieces by Calvin Harris boosts my enthusiasm for Nero's work. They really hit the spot on this one. A strong build-up leads to "motivational" drop with some sweet dubstep. I'm digging this!
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Disillusionment and Despair In Today's Job Market for Recent Grads
Written by
Henry Thompson
Written on Saturday, 21 January 2012 15:57 in back\slash Op-ed
Everyone is used to the quintessential American story. Go to college, get a job, have kids and grow up.
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Odd Future PSA
Written by
Guillermo Antonini
Written on Saturday, 21 January 2012 15:52 in Music
Oh, the power of the internet. Just like that, the Odd Future crew comes through in their ignorant fashion with a 3-minute PSA, announcing an upcoming Odd Future collaborative mixtape dropping on March 20th, a short 10 city tour, the premiere of their Adult Swim show five days after their mixtape release, and a couple other individual projects coming from some of the group's most notable members.
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Strange Sexuality: Online Fetish Communities (Part 2)
Written by
Jeremy Fede
Written on Friday, 20 January 2012 19:38 in Sex
A few people expressed interest in a continuation of last week's article. Being more than interested in the nature of human sexuality, I am willing to oblige their requests. However, concerning other questions, as much as I like to muse on the nature of the psychological structures which underpin these fascinations, I will limit myself only to that which comes from the communities themselves. This will be addressed more fully at the end of the…
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"Parkour" Sport or Philosophy?
Written by
T.J. Woolford
Written on Friday, 20 January 2012 13:26 in Concepts
You may have seen it in the movies. It was highlighted in the first scene in James Bond: Casino Royale. It's all over YouTube with awesome videos. Parkour has turned into something far greater than a sport. It has become a philosophy and a way of life. Overcoming obstacles on foot and in the urban jungle translates to interpersonal facets of life, helping one to overcome day to day obstacles.
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Internships in a nut shell
Written by
Ashley Moncrieffe
Imagine studying for countless hours, losing sleep, working numerous jobs and dealing with the stresses of life while in college. Finally you made it to graduation day and partied like a rock star for all the good, the bad and the ugly times during your years of school, and are overjoyed that that chapter of your life is over. But, then you realize you are now faced with another chapter in your life which is…
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Happy Birthday, Aaliyah
Written by
Benjamin Arnold
Written on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:46 in Music
On January 16th, 1979, R&B queen Aaliyah was born, and today marks what would have been her thirty-third birthday. She was already responsible for a slew of hit songs and had just emerged into stardom when her career tragically ended in a plane crash in the Bahamas, coming home from filming the video for "Rock the Boat". Years later, her soft, angelic lullaby style still resonates and continues to be imitated. For good reason -…
LMFAO Interview: Entrepreneurship In A Recession
First and foremost, what's the deal with the shadeless sunglasses?
Well, we wear them because we're not shady. Moreso, especially in the clubs, you can't wear shades; mostly because you can't see who you're dancing with. And that's the whole reason why we did it: one day I was dancing with someone I shouldn't have been dancing with. I was trying to be cool with some shades on, and then Sky Blu said, "Why you danci...
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Interview with Loggy: The “New Kid” Talks About Music, Tan Lines, and Future Plans
I had the opportunity to ask Alex Lagemann aka Loggy some questions about his unfolding rapping career. West coast native, Loggy, has big things on the horizon. The former UC Berkeley wide receiver traded in the football for a microphone and has been going at it ever since. His music’s unique; it has a feel good vibe that’s infe... Read more...
Interview with Hyper Crush: The Trio On Neon, Nintendo, and New Music
You may have already heard of Hyper Crush, but if not consider this your crash course on the electronic music trio. Hyper Crush originally started as a duo consisting of rapper, Donny Fontaine and DJ keytarist, Preston Moronie. The duo eventually changed their name and sound, adding Holly Valentine, one of their friends, as a vocalist.
After becoming Hyper Crush, the trio gained attention... Read more...
“Would Your Rather” with Andy Grammer
An artist gets discovered playing music on a street corner. Sounds cliché, right? Well if you’re Andy Grammer it’s no cliché, but instead a reality. Since being signed to S-Curve Records, Grammer has more than made an impact on the music scene, being named one of Billboard’s 2011 Artists to Watch. Read more...
Interview with Bassnectar
After dropping his nineth alblum, California freeform electronic and dubstep DJ Bassnectar (aka Lorin Ashton) caught up with back\slash photojournalist Laura San Fillipo. Read more...
LMFAO Interview: Entrepreneurship In A Recession
Interview with Loggy: The “New Kid” Talks About Music, Tan Lines, and Future Plans
Interview with Hyper Crush: The Trio On Neon, Nintendo, and New Music
“Would Your Rather” with Andy Grammer
Interview with Bassnectar
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Drake vs Common: 2012's First Dose of Hip-Hop Beef
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Guillermo Antonini
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It's funny how much power the media has. One day, Common drops a track called "Sweet" from his latest project, 'The Dreamer / The Believer'. The experienced lyricist, who has captivated thousands of people's attention worldwide with his talents and persona, hit the world with a music video that had him rapping his latest song, "Sweet", with a relentless flow, in a still damaged and run down Haiti. In "Sweet", Common mentions "soft motherf***ers". With the release of "Sweet", every blogger took advantage of their voice and many media outlets generated this beef between Common and the only rapper people think of when they think "soft" now-a-days... Aubrey "Drake" Graham.
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The Herb Iron
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Butaneless Lighter $75 | The Herb Iron is a powerful handheld device that turns any bowl or waterpipe into a vaporizer. It heats up to full temperature and is ready to press against the stuff in 8 seconds. Despite needing to be plugged in, the Herb Iron is very easy to transport and use. The heating element on the Herb Iron is entirely ceramic. And best of all, Herb Iron is so confident in their product, that they offer customers a complimentary limited-lifetime warranty with purchase. Checkout their website for more info.
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Original's Apex 37 Longboard
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Longboard $275 | Behold the 2011 Apex 37 by Original, combining the world's most advanced technology in composite, board shaping, and design. This brand new 2011 model, just released by Original has been hailed by pros as ages "ahead of its time", because of its custom angled fiberglass, Forged Carbon inlays, hard free-riding rails, and dope art. It seems like Original put some serious Research and Development into this deck. They sent us one to review, and after taking it down a bridge to test how it shreds (awesome by the way), we ran it over with a 4-wheeler and it didn't break. Beyond its durability, it pops around corners and carves like a spring. This board is unlike anything we've ever reviewed, or ridden-no…
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Streetboard by STREETBOARDZ
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CROSSTRAINING LONGBOARD $349 This is the ultimate cross training board for surfers. The wheels, the deck, and the trucks were all developed together specifically to mimic the feel and response of a surfboard. To say that the board's designers achieved this is an understatement. Carving a hill on this board feels exactly like being on a wave-shredding left and right, as if shooting up and down the face of a chest high swell. Beyond its epic cross training qualities, the Streetboard sports oversized inflatable (yes, inflatable) wheels, that destroy the concrete boundary, and let you to shred on grass, gravel, dirt, and basically whatever you want. At 43.5 inches, this board is epic.
Bell's Oberon
American Pale wheat ale | 6 % Alcohol
Brewed in: Michigan
Appearance: Bell's Oberon is golden in color, with a hint of orange. It has a head of about one finger. The Ale's unfiltered bits cause a cloudy look.
Aroma: Great aroma. Light citrus, either orange or tangerine, but awesome. The wheat also comes through in the smell. There is very little, if any bitterness, and the carbonation... Read more...
Hennepin
Session/Farmhouse Ale | 8 % Alcohol
Brewed in: NY, NY
Appearance: Hennepin pours with a hazy and golden orange color. Its thick white head has a sizzling sound like soda. It's fluffy and light, with great carbonation streaming off the bottom of the glass.
Aroma: The aroma is fantastic: the smell of clean Belgian yeast, right up front. The earthy, clove-like aroma is wonderful.
The Herb Iron
Butaneless Lighter $75 | The Herb Iron is a powerful handheld device that turns any bowl or waterpipe into a vaporizer. It heats up to full temperature and is ready to press against the stuff in 8 seconds. Despite needing to be plugged in, the Herb Iron is very easy to transport and use. The heating element on the Herb Iron is entirely ceramic. And best of all, Herb Iron is so confident in their product, that they offer customers a complimentary limited-lifetime warranty with purchase. Checkout ...
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Pimp City
Pimp City is a hilarious alternative to Monopoly, perfect for your next drunken gathering. Become a pimp and manage up to 10 "whores" (with names such as Sweet Mary The Catholic School Girl Escapee) as they move around the board. Avoid negatives such as "Caught an STD" by paying out Big Daddy or participating in a randy round of Truth or Dare. But don't go broke or else you'll have to face Big Pimp Daddy (the banker) who states, "If a whore runs out of money, well tough luck bitch. Pimp Daddy... Read more...
Kreed Lifestyle Brand
Growing strong since inception in 2002, Kreed has established itself as so much more than a sunglass manufacturer. "We are a brand and a family", says their Founder and CEO. "A family of real people, and real passions, all with ideas and influences that fuse together into common core ideas." This is how Kreed is inspired, from within. So it's no surprise that Kreed is killin' it. They've become an industry leader with a value proposition of ‘twice the quality for half the price'.
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