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Band Review: Kids These Days


What do you get when you infuse the sounds of blues, hip hop and rock, and mix two horns, a female singer and a blues rock trio with a rapper? Kids These Days.

Chicago native group Kids These Days is a young band (all members are college-aged) that has made huge strides in making a name for themselves in the music industry. With an appearance on Conan, a spot in the 2011 Lollapalooza lineup and a fall tour with Asher Roth, KTD are well on their way to becoming a household name.

KTD currently have one EP, Hard Times and have just released their first full debut album. Their 15-track debut album, Traphouse Rock, was released on Oct. 30. The album was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, a family friend of the band’s guitarist and singer Liam Cunningham.

"Jeff effectively did serve as the producer because he kind of gave us the new perspective on things," said Vic Mensa, the group’s rapper in an interview with "Rolling Stone."

“Jeff really showed us a different side of forming songs inside of the studio that have already been formed outside of the studio. Past producing over half of the songs [the rest were produced by the band with Mario C], he also just gave us the angle to do the other joints that he wasn't around for."

Three stand-out tracks off the album include “Talk 2 You,” a slower, more soulful track, “Doo-wah,” which samples the Pixies’ “Where is My Mind,” and “Don’t Harsh My Mellow.” KTD have released a video for “Don’t Harsh My Mellow,” for which the theme is centered around the recent Chicago Public Schools teachers strike (all of the members of KTD came from Chicago Public Schools).

Kids These Day’s first full debut album, Traphouse Rock, is available for free download off their website.

KTD opened up for Asher Roth at Mojo’s here in Columbia Fri. Nov 16.

By: Eva Lopez | Image: Source

Mizzou Style Fashion: The Think P!nk Fashion Show


On October 11th the Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative put on the Think P!nk Fashion Show and used the power of fashion for a special cause; the show celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the proceeds from it went to the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Kristen Fritsche, coordinator of guest services for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, attended the event as a representative for the center.

Audience members got the chance to walk the runway during an impromptu catwalk challenge.

“This is a cause that’s very personal to me,” Fritsche said. “I work at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and I’ve had six friends diagnosed with breast cancer; two of whom were my best friends. So I think the fashion show and its cause was fantastic. The show created awareness. Everyone here is going to think about it, go home and remind their moms to go get their monograms. I think the show was a great success.”

MU student Stacy Ike models a dress by MU student designer Alison Nosila. 

The show featured the works of MU student designers Richard McKeever, Alison Nosila and Jasmine Stocking and showcased clothing from downtown boutiques Blackberry Exchange, Elly’s Couture and Swank Boutique. The student models worked the catwalk to a live DJ, and in between scenes, two MU students, Naomi Daugherty and Samira Hilliard, and MU professor Dr. Heather Carver gave speeches.

It was a night of fun, fashion and inspiration. And all for a great cause.

The show closed with a Survivor Walk, during which the guests of honor, the breast cancer survivors in attendance, walked the runway alongside the models.

More photos from the event:

 

 

By: Eva Lopez

MU Democrats Voice Their Opinions on Re-electing President Obama

Here's what some MU students had to say about President Obama and the 2012 election.

“I didn’t agree with Mitt Romney on any of the issues they debated. As far as my demographic group goes, my age and financial background and the issues that pertain to it, Romney didn’t seem like the right guy. Obama is. That’s why I voted for Obama.”
-Nic Cook, freshman

“Education is the issue that’s most important to me. I think we as a nation need to make it a priority for students of all ages and socioeconomic statuses, also making higher education attainable to more citizens. And I believe Obama is the man who understands why that should be such a big priority.”
-Ruth Bowhay, senior

“I think if Romney were to win the election and take over Washington, a lot of the wealth would be kept to people like him who already have too much of it. His conservative views would also limit opportunity for progression in our country.”
-Kristina Bowlus, freshman

“I didn’t like Romney’s social views at all. Obama’s social stances are what swayed me to vote for Obama.”
-Chantal Lewis, freshman

“I believe Obama should win re-election. If he were to win re-election, he could continue making progress in his second term in regards to social issues, getting all of our troops out of Afghanistan, improving ObamaCare, and making education a priority.”
-Shing Him Ng, freshman

“Romney has proposed cutting spending on Planned Parenthood and has stated his opposition to abortion. Obama is a defender of women’s rights, has implemented platforms to make birth control free, and is pro-choice. I want a president who looks after my rights, and Obama is that guy.”
-Alyssa Goltz, freshman

“I voted for Obama. I don’t trust Romney. Whenever I think of Romney, I always think of a statement he said a while ago regarding student loans. He said, 'I made it through paying for college without any help, so everyone else should too.' And I can’t help to think, well 'hey, Romney, we’re not all millionaires like you.'”
-Greg Minkler, freshman

“As a college student, education is important to me, and I did not agree with how Romney was seeking to cut federal spending on the Pell Grants. Obama works towards lowering the student debt and helping us get through paying for college; Romney seems to not care.” 
-Jeremy St. Amand, freshman


By: Eva Lopez | Image: Source

CG Mizzou Shows Its Halloween Spirit

Even though Halloween fell on a Wednesday this year, CG Mizzou contributors and their friends still found the time to celebrate.

The Avengers: Susan Kelso as Captain America, Veronica DeStefano (CGM columnist) as The Hulk, Ellen Hinze as Iron Woman and Tori Partridge as Thor.

Sazanka Idris (CGM writer) as Popeye.

Idris as a flapper and Kelly Bohan as Barbie.

Abby Kass (CGM writer) as a Greek goddess and Haley Lewis as a peacock.

Emily Shiffman as Risky Business, Sami Tarson as Goldilocks, Allison Shapiro (CGM contributor) as Derrick Rose and Alex Bankston as Risky Business.

Ashley Szatala (CGM columnist) as a Parisian, Morgan Purdy as a cowgirl, Kaylyn Hruska as Hermione from "Harry Potter" and Katie Walton as a flapper.

Eva Lopez (CGM writer) as a dark angel, Kristina Bowlus as a devil and Jacob Sewell as a good angel.

Did you have a unique Halloween costume this year? Email us your pictures (mizzou@collegegloss.com), and we might just put them on the site! 

Return of the 90s Bands

Ahh ... the 90s. The 90s was a great time for music, and many would argue it was THE best time for music. The 90s was the time of Nirvana and the birth of grunge. The time of NYSNC, the Backstreet Boys, 2Pac and many more. For those of you 90s babies that find yourselves dearly missing the music of the 90s, have no fear. Here are two 90s artists that are back and armed with new music that stays true to their 90s musical roots. 

No Doubt:




No Doubt’s first album, the self titled "No Doubt," was released in 1992. Now, exactly 20 years later, the band has stayed true to their 80s synth-pop and 90s ska-punk roots with the release of their sixth studio album "Push and Shove." Take a listen to “Settle Down,” their single that is very reminiscent of their "Tragic Kingdom" album days due to its reggae influence. “Push and Shove” and “One More Summer” are two songs off the album that best showcase No Doubt’s variety too. No Doubt’s playfulness as a party band is evident in the fun, catchy “Push and Shove.” While the clean, harmonic, guitar-heavy “One More Summer” shows off Gwen Stefani’s soulful vocals, it proves exactly why No Doubt has been able to stay around for two decades. 

Green Day:


“Gonna ride the world like a merry go round/like a Ferris Wheel like it's breaking down/drinking angel’s piss gonna crash and burn/I just want some action so gimme my turn,” sings Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong in “Nuclear Family,” the opening song of the ninth and newest album, "Uno!."

“Nuclear Family” and the 11 other tracks off of "Uno!" pay great homage to Green Day’s biggest selling and often the fan-favorite album, 1994’s "Dookie." For Green Day fans who miss songs like “Basket Case” and “Longview” (both of which are off "Dookie"), then "Uno!"’s “Let Yourself Go” and “Angel Blue” are songs that are a must to listen to.

"Uno!" is the first of three new albums Green Day is releasing this year and 2013. "Dos!," the second album in the trilogy, is being released November 13, 2012 ... it's coming up soon! The third and final album in the trilogy, "Tre!" is set to be released January 15, 2013.

By: Eva Lopez | Images: 1, 2

Mizzou Cribs: Hudson Hall's Coolest Pads

College Gloss Mizzou takes a look inside Hudson Hall at some of the best decorated and "pimped out" on-campus cribs.

Mizzou Crib #1:
Bill Chlanda 

MU freshman Bill Chlanda uses creative and artsy posters as well as string lights to create a chill, beach-themed vibe in his Hudson Hall single room.


Chlanda sits on his futon that’s nicely decorated with what else — a Mizzou blanket. 


 The beach and ocean themed posters serve as inspiration for Chlanda. 

 “After college I want to live on the beach in Pensacola, Florida,” he said. “My family vacations there every summer.” 


 Chlanda’s string lights help set the calm, ambient mood.

Mizzou Crib #2:
Chelsea Pepmiller

Chelsea Pepmiller, a junior and Hudson Hall first floor PA, shows off her stylish and sleek space. 


“I knew I wanted my room to be black and white, so those colors were my main inspiration,” Pepmiller said. “Then I threw in some green so it wouldn’t be too dull.” 


 Pepmiller’s cork board looks like it came straight from Pinterest; her cork board doubles as a fashion inspiration board and as a necklace holder. 


 An overview of the black, white and green theme of Pepmiller’s room.

Mizzou Crib #3:
Jacob Pechauer

 Freshman Jacob Pechauer’s dorm room is set up as the ultimate hangout spot and man cave that’s complete with three TV's and one "mega bed."


 Pechauer poses across his and his roommate's "mega bed."

 “My roommate and I decided to put our two beds together to make one huge, epic mega bed,” Pechauer explained. “That way we’d have more room to sleep and more room to fit lots of girls to sleep with ... I’m kidding about the second part by the way,” Pechauer added with a laugh. 


 “Another reason why my roommate and I set up our mega bed was because it allowed for us to have a lot more room to set up our three-TV entertainment system,” Pechauer said. “It left a lot of room for people to come hang out and watch TV.” 


 Pechauer and two friends relax as they enjoy his impressive yet dorm-friendly entertainment system. 

Stay tuned for our next Mizzou cribs installment. We may just be coming to your dorm! Let us know if you've seen a sweet on-campus crib you think we should check out.

 By: Eva Lopez

Last-Minute Costume Shopping in Columbia: Where You Should Go

October 31 marks one of the most anticipated holidays for college kids everywhere: that’s right, Halloween. And whether you’re trick-or-treating or hitting up a party, you’re going to need to find a hot costume to rock. So here’s College Gloss’s list of the top three places to go in downtown Columbia for all of your Halloween costume needs.

Maude Vintage 


As this store's window advertises, Maude Vintage is a thrift store that buys, sells and trades clothes and costumes. Costumes are also available for rent. Along with complete outfits, single items can be rented by themselves. There are two rental options: a two-day rental or a one-week rental. Rental prices vary by item and rental option.
 

An array of costumes, including a complete storm trooper uniform, greet you as you walk into Maude Vintage.

The basement of Maude Vintage is the main costume shop. It’s filled with racks upon racks of vintage costumes that are organized and labeled by themes such as “Native American” and “Hula Girl” for your shopping convenience! 


Maude Vintage
818 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-3320

Absolute Vintage 


Absolute Vintage is the place to go if you’re looking for a good Halloween costume on a tight budget; costumes are available to rent for as low as $6! The variety is great, too; you can find almost anything from a Spongebob Squarepants to an Elvis Presley ensemble. Does your costume require crazy hair? Absolute Vintage has got you covered in that department, too. They have a wide selection of all types of wigs, including a wall of wigs with every color imaginable. 



Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, a classic nurse or a police woman are only a few costumes at Absolute Vintage. 


Absolute Vintage
923 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
573-875-8440

Gotcha! Costumes 


Gotcha! Costumes is the only place on our list that is exclusively a costume shop; so that means it won’t (and trust me, it doesn’t!) disappoint. There are hundreds of costumes, accessories, shoes, masks and wigs, both for rental and available to purchase. Prices range from $6-$40.


 Traditional masquerade, Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are among the many masks you can find at Gotcha! 


 Looking for a mask to scare the living daylight out of your friends? Gotcha’s got tons of those, too.
Gotcha! has costumes of all themes and eras; they have everything from flapper costumes and S.W.A.T. team uniforms to ‘sexy referee’ costumes for women. 



Gotcha! Costumes
819 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-442-2540

With a little under a week left until the spooky day, it's not too late to head downtown and check out Columbia's best costume shops to find your perfect Halloween attire.

 By: Eva Lopez

Dorm Diaries: Tales From Mizzou

Would You Like a Drink with That?

“One night, my roommate and I ended up going to the same party. I saw her, we talked, and then we both went our separate ways. So when I got back to my room that night I noticed that she had already been back earlier in the night. She had spilled Sprite all over my desk, homework, computer and the wall. ‘You’ve got to be kidding me,’ I thought. She wasn’t in the room so I started cleaning it up because there were puddles everywhere. My friend decided she was going to help me look for my roommate, but when she couldn’t find her I decided to help. When we went into the hall the second time, we saw one of her guy friends, and he was wearing my T-shirt. So, obviously I told him to take my shirt off, and he totally refused.

Later that night, she finally came home, and when she saw how upset I was she claimed to not even know that it (her Sprite) had spilled. So, like a good friend, my friend that had been with me all night stood up for me and started telling her...that you shouldn’t treat your roommate like that. You could clearly tell that my roommate was drunk because she acted like she didn’t even care...

The next morning she walked in and saw me on my computer and said, ‘Oh, I see your computer is working fine...' ... then she decided to do laundry, when all of a sudden I got a super long text about how everything last night went really bad and she even told me that I was the one being immature for letting my friends talk to her the way they did.

She eventually said she’d pay for my computer if anything was wrong with it, which made me feel a little better, but as I kept reading she still said I was the one at fault for the whole incident. So, I responded saying that I didn’t want to fight with her over a text and said that we should talk about it in person. Even after that, she still said that ... she wanted to talk to me with an R.A. mediating. Yeah, well that never happened because instead she came into the room and said that she was sorry for texting me and that she did it because she chickened out. I mean after all, this I was just kind of like ‘whatever;’ I was ready to just be done.

Finally, she actually wrote out a contract with some of the things she had done wrong in it; you know, like bringing strange people into our room and messing things up, or spilling drinks all over my desk. The contract was kind of her way of saying that she wasn’t going to do it again because she agreed that it wasn’t acceptable for either of us to be doing.

Ever since then, things have been a little awkward, and I feel like I always have to be on my guard. I’m always putting all my stuff away so it doesn’t get messed up. I feel like you shouldn’t feel like you have to be on guard with a person you’re going to be living with for a year. I guess it’s in the past now, but it’s definitely an incident that I will never forget.”
--Tessa, MU freshman


 Water Damage

“Last week, my roommate and I were taking a nap and my suitemates were watching a movie when all of a sudden we heard a faint, beeping noise. None of us thought much of it, so we all just kind of ignored it and tried to go back to sleep with our fingers in our ears. After a couple of minutes, I peeked out of my door and saw my R.A. running down the hall saying, ‘Get out of the hallways! I don’t want to get fired!’ But she never said to go downstairs, so my suitemates and I just stayed in our rooms. And then, I heard a huge commotion, so I went to go check it out, and I saw water coming out of the door from the guys’ room next to me. My R.A. started yelling again and telling us that the fire department was coming but that we couldn’t be in the hallways.

After that, we all went back into our room again and started taking ‘precautions’ like putting towels under the door, so the water wouldn’t come under into our rooms. Eventually, the fire department came and turned off the alarm. When I got to open my door, I got to see the guy who did it open his door, and it was like a foot of water just flowing out of his room because it was like the pressure of a hose going off for 12 minutes. Then, I noticed that the water was moving really quickly down the hallway and not only was there a ton of it, but it was nasty brown water that you could tell had been in the system for a while...
 
We ended up staying outside for like five hours just waiting for them to let us go back in. Even though we were supposed to have gone downstairs right when it happened, if we hadn’t stayed in our room and taken precautions and moved everything up off the floor, it would have been a lot worse because it was leaking through the walls. Eventually, when we got to go back in, the adviser took us into our room one at a time to see if anything was damaged. They told us that they would replace anything that had been messed up from the water, but the bad news is that they’re still debating whether the guy has to pay for everyone’s things or not ... it was such a crazy experience.”
--Alli, MU freshman

Do you have a crazy dorm room or college living experience? Email us at mizzou@collegegloss.com, and your story might just be featured on the site!

By: Kate Ryan | Image: Eva Lopez

Dorm Diaries: Tales From Mizzou


 Extreme Dorm Makeover

 “One night we decided to transform one of my friends’ dorms into a fort. We went all out and hung blankets from the ceilings and the lofted beds to make a huge fort, the kind of fort that little kids would be jealous of. Then, we watched movies and hung out in our fortress. It was epic. ” 
--Katie Diedhl, MU freshman

Unexpected Visitor

 “It was my third night here at Mizzou as a freshman. I was up until midnight, and then I went to sleep, but I woke up to the loud noise of pounding on the walls. Then, someone started knocking on my door. My roommate jumped off his bed and answered the door. It ended up being a girl from our hall. The girl ran into our room and started running around and flailing her arms. My bed was lofted, and as she was running underneath it, she smacked her face on the edge of my bed. Then, as she tried running out of our room, she grabbed our trash can and tried to steal it. Luckily, my roommate grabbed it from her before she could take off. I saw her the next day in the laundry room. She didn’t recognize me, but I laughed as I noticed the red and bruised racetrack eyes and nose she had from smacking her face into my bed. ”
--Michael Minkler, MU sophomore

 Do you have a crazy dorm room or college-living experience? Email us at mizzou@collegegloss.com, and your story might just be featured on the site!

 By: Eva Lopez
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