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A week of Kenan prep and over occupancy laws
The weather might be nicer today, but don’t forget it’s still winter in Chi-city so none of this beauty will last for long. Why not celebrate the freezing temps by doing a polar bear plunge this weekend? Or for those who might not be fans of hypothermia, check out how to dress for winter with a European flair. If you trekked to Pick to see Kenan Thompson tonight, take a second to compare how his career compares with his former inseparable pal, Kel. more 
Readers want to drink with Fat Albert, Deandre Cole
A&O’s winter speaker, Kenan Thompson, has been crafting comedic characters since he first appeared on All That in 1994. So you, loyal readers, had many choices when we asked which Kenan character you’d most like to have a drink with. Some answers we expected: Fat Albert, Deandre Cole, DJ Dynasty Handbag. Then, there’s the one reader who asked “What is Kenan?” and another who answered “Kel.” You realize we’re talking about his other half, right? But what we’re most surprised about: no one answered our all-time favorite Kenan character, Virginiaca Hastings. See the full graphic for all of the answers after the jump. more
NU Stands with the Keg of Evanston
If you haven’t already heard the shot heard round Sheridan Road, let us inform you of today’s tragic news: Mayor Tisdahl will decide whether or not to close the Keg of Evanston by next Tuesday. Apparently, the adults down at City Hall and EPD have gotten word that underage kids frequent our favorite TKOE. So naturally, we did what any other logical, rational student organization would do if such a tragedy struck: penned a petition. Check it out here.
Taco Bell introduces new breakfast menu, sadly skipping Evanston
Taco Bell, known for the late night “Fourth Meal,” has just announced plans to roll out a new breakfast menu, called “First Meal,” at 750 restaurants across the country. The menu features the expected breakfast burritos but also healthier options like yogurt parfaits and oatmeal. Sadly, no Illinois locations will be included in this first wave, but with plans to expand the line to reach 5,800 stores by 2014, a girl can certainly dream that Evanston is next on the list. After all, what could be better to beat a hangover than Taco Bell breakfast food?
Mayor Tisdahl to decide the fate of The Keg and its liquor license
The Keg of Evanston is under attack, and we’re not just referring to the recent string of police raids. The beloved establishment, dearer to most Northwestern students than midterms or Brothelgate, is in danger of getting its liquor license pulled by Evanston’s liquor commissioner and mayor, Elizabeth Tisdahl, who is expected to make her decision by Tuesday. The city is concerned that The Keg’s reputation as a haven for thirsty, underage drinkers reflects poorly on the image of Evanston. The city attorney pulled all the stops, even presenting evidence in the form of screen shots that show incriminating tweets from the Kegofevanston account (now deleted from Twitter-sphere)—an account that the owner, Tim Migon, claims is a fake account. The Keg’s liquor license has been temporarily suspended in the past, in the case of a shooting in 2005 when an Evanston man was killed in the bar.
Garbage-can jungle juice, boiling vodka and other tales of dorm ragers
As your chances of getting into a frat party dwindle during Winter Quarter, there’s surely a void in your social life that you’re going to need to fill. With that in mind, Intel decided to compile a collection of some of the best and most-typical dorm parties. Glean from the stories what you will and learn the dos and don’ts of dorm-room drinking. more
Dismiss the haters and give Lana Del Rey a listen
Two weeks ago, emerging artist Lana Del Rey received widespread attention for her cringe-worthy SNL performance. After the late night flop, Del Rey endured a backlash that involved numerous websites digging up pictures of her past as a struggling performer sporting shorter blonde hair and thinner lips. Del Rey’s first CD “Born to Die,” drops worldwide next Tuesday. But in what has become oh-so typical in the music industry, LDR’s album leaked on the interwebs. Check out our full review after the jump. more 
President Obama describes plan to contain college costs
President Obama will today unveil a host of economic incentives to benefit colleges that seek to ensure affordability. His plans add $7 billion to funds for federal Perkins Loans, bringing the total pool to $8 billion up from $1 billion, a $1 billion “Race to the Top” reward for a state that aims to increase the quality of education while containing cost, and a “College Scorecard” that explains graduation rates, costs, and potential earnings from each university. While we’re sure students are lining up for yet another student loan, isn’t the “College Scorecard” basically a government-issued Princeton Review?
Take your mind off midterms with a polar bear plunge
If you’re not getting enough of the frigid Chicago winter wonderland currently taking over Sheridan, why not take a quick dip in Lake Michigan? The 11th annual Celebration of the Shrinkage helps raise money for families with children in need of medical attention while simultaneously relieving your Winter Quarter stress with a dip in the icy waters. There’s no better way to let your worries fade away than scrambling back into your clothes with hundreds of strangers. To warm up after, join the post-plunge celebration at Sedgwick’s Bar & Grill and bond over the daring feat you just accomplished. Full deets after the jump. more
Kenan vs. Kel, from Good Burger to death rumors
It’s a tale as old as time: two boys grew up together onscreen and in our homes. We lovingly followed their careers over the years as they both prospered and continued to satisfy our need for senseless, ridiculous over-the-top humor. As we got older—and they did too—one continued to do well and began to make a name for himself as a legitimate comedic performer. And the other, well, dimly faded into irrelevance only to crop up spontaneously amidst mystifying death rumors before appearing in random roles that pay no justice to the great talent he once had. Since Kenan is gracing us with his presence on campus today, we decided to take a look back at the careers of the (once-great) duo, Kenan & Kel. more
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