Get spicy with our not-quite-American Super Bowl playlist
In a world where the likes of Madonna, Kelly Clarkson, and Miranda Lambert are supposed to get over a hundred million viewers pumped for a football game, it makes sense that fat Americans opt for chicken genocide to spite the nonexistence of “football music.” So what if Super Bowl Sunday is a de facto American national holiday? Perhaps it is time to hop on the “Esto es África” bandwagon and Waka Waka our way into pre-Super Bowl pump up bliss. Put on your fútbol football game face and dance off that pizza and beer with our internationally inspired playlist, after the jump. more 
Spend this Super Bowl Sunday pigging out in Chicago
Unsatisfied with past Super Bowl Sundays spent on the couch with deep-dish pizza and Busch Light? Have no more of that. This year, take advantage of Chicago and head down for a truly around-the-world American football experience. Japanese, Mexican, Italian and good old-fashioned American game food. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Intel’s got you covered. Check out the full play-by-play after the jump. more
Freshman Ryan McCrimmon’s music keeps things chill
Amongst the sea of Northwestern’s fratstar rappers, Medill freshman Ryan McCrimmon brings a fresh set of beats to the table. Adding heavy hip-hop swagger to electro indie gems, McCrimmon creates hypnotic trip-hop magic. The combination of downtempo beats layered over trance-like hooks result in chill, head-bobbing tracks perfect for low-key easy listening. more
Invite yourself to a pants party
Leggings as pants were only okay when we were toddlers. Back then, the camel toe wasn’t so disturbing, and panty/diaper lines were excused. “But they’re comfortable!” is no justification for sporting the I’m-ready-for-a-play-date look. There are plenty of comfortable second-skin jeans out there, and why not take advantage of the printed denim trend? So unless you’re wearing a top that falls below your derrière, keep your real pants on. Meet the alternatives, after the jump. more
Treat yourself to Muay Thai
So it seems that Evanston has something of a mugging problem. Well, maybe not a problem, but daytime muggings should raise some eyebrows—especially if the assailant has no weapons. So we decided to treat ourselves to a $15 introductory Muay Thai (Thai kick boxing) class at Ultimate Fitness (823 Emerson St.). Why Thai kick boxing? Well, the legal use of knees and elbows in Muay Thai make it a useful fighting technique over other conventional forms such as boxing. As we were told by our instructor, “If you ever get in a bar fight, you want to know Muay Thai.” It’s probably not as useful as knowing something like Mixed Martial Arts, where restrictions are even less stringent. But those guys are psychotic, so let’s stick with kick boxing. more
Homework beer is a priority; SOFO has no friends
After the buzz of Keg-related tweets, NU Twitter accounts are getting back to normal with procrastination, intoxication, mystification, and of course, Chet Haze-ification. See who’s chirping this week, after the jump. more
Wake yourself up with Irish coffee
Dumplings, pho, and scallion pancakes constitute a good meal. One hundred dumplings, three hours of dough rolling, and a dinner that stretches out over five hours constitute a great meal. A great meal that I’m lucky enough to enjoy, partake in, and help create once a year on New Year’s Eve. But such a great meal is, fortunately on most days yet unfortunately on New Year’s, often complemented with an intense food coma and a need for the closest sofa. Not a good symptom to endure when trying to ring in 2012. Thankfully—and to my surprise considering that this family-oriented dumpling party is complete with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandmothers—the host of this year’s dumpling extravaganza is something of a cocktail enthusiast. And so he offered up the perfect remedy to food-induced sleepiness: Irish Coffee, to which I promptly said, “No, thank you.” more
A week of sexting, Fun Dip, and party fouls
Unbeknownst to Ms. Poppins, a spoonful of Jell-O and vodka makes the head spin round. This week, students sexted, channeled their inner Shakira, and practiced chemistry as they turned liquids into aqueous solids all in the same cup. We can’t say we are bracing ourselves for bad news, but a Party Report sans Keg coverage doesn’t mean we’ve given up hope. All the answers to your distressed “What are we supposed to do without TKOE?” reside here, after the jump. 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
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
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