Unlabeled: Making music personal (again)
I do not know how popular music is made. Perhaps the music is driven by rotund, hirsute men who, while gnawing cigars, dismiss nebulous concepts like beauty and artistry. Or maybe pop music is made more scientifically, with teams of statisticians poring over mountains of data. Both visions are equally dispiriting. Rather than the consumer choosing the music, the music is chosen for the consumer. more 
Dillo Day 2012: Dream Lineup
We’re fewer than a dozen days away from the much hyped Day of the Dillo. Cue the creation of endless Spotify playlists, so Northwestern kids can pretend they’ve heard of Reel Big Fish and know more than just Steve Aoki’s “No Beef” and “I’m in the House.” We’re big dreamers here at Intel. Well, at least we like to spend our days musing about what musical acts we’d bring if we held the reins on Mayfest. But who doesn’t? So indulge us as we share our list of dream Dillo acts if Mayfest suddenly had unlimited funds. Check out the full slideshow here.
The Forgotten Fifth
Chris Nho’s voice cuts through the clamor in a gym-sized room in Parkes Hall above calls of his name from the crowd. He speaks at a careful pace into the microphone. He pauses to select his words and speeds up when he reaches a familiar topic. As the co-president of Asian American Intervarsity, colloquially referred to as “Double A,” Nho is a familiar figure to the throng of Asian American students sitting in front of him at the weekly “Focus” meeting. With more than 150 student members, Double A is the largest Asian American group on campus. Nho, a senior, didn’t come to college with the plan of becoming involved in the Asian American community. He grew up attending an Asian American church and joined Double A out of familiarity, but Nho says he used to feel ashamed of his Asian American roots. more
Local bars, tourist traps, and American food cravings: An insider’s guide to study abroad
Study abroad: The mythical three months where you forget about school work in favor of immersing yourself in another culture (read: drink yourself silly). Exploring the foreign corners of the world—or, you know, Europe if that’s your cup of tea—comes with all kinds of excitement, anticipation and anxiety. So naturally we’re providing you with all kinds of unsolicited advice. You can thank us later while you’re riding the Chiva (Ecuador’s take on a party bus) or avoiding Mipani worms (a fried custom in South Africa). A compilation of the best bars, how to meet locals, and the tourist traps that are actually worth visiting after the jump. Oh, and before you leave, gorge on some Mexican food. If there’s one thing our pseudo-scientific survey shows, you all crave Chipotle while abroad. more
Matt Markwell spots the Hebrew Barack Obama pin on my backpack as we’re about to leave Norris. We’ve just spent the last half hour talking about the now infamous campaign he’s lent his name to. “Are you Jewish?” he asks. I tell him I am. He stops walking, unzips his backpack, and fishes through its contents for a few seconds before he finds a small paper booklet titled “Would You Like to Know God Personally?” He hands it to me and says he understands it’s not something that everyone will agree with, but as a Christian he finds it part of his duty to inform and encourage dialogue with as many people as possible. Because, after all, he says, quoting the atheist magician Penn Jillette, “How much would you have to hate someone to not tell them about eternal life?” more
Spice up your Spring Quarter wardrobe with new trends
There’s finally grass on the ground and flowers in the trees again, which can only mean one thing: Spring Quarter is finally here. Besides making these next 10 weeks The Best Quarter Ever, we here at Intel know you’re anxious to shed your North Face and finally retire the fur-lined winter boots to the back of your closet. But before you start pulling out the tank tops and board shorts, keep in mind Spring Quarter brings with it enormous opportunity to shake things up—at least fashion-wise. So we’ve compiled some exciting fashion trends for you to enjoy and employ this season, ranging from a new take on retro sunglass to a voguish hint of Native American subtlety in an easy-to-navigate graphic after the jump. more
The (scientific) art of hooking up
It’s the first night of finals week last Fall Quarter, and in the midst of studying, Kyle, a Weinberg junior, receives an email with the mystifying subject “Invitation for Membership in The Society at Northwestern.” Feeling equal parts flattered and skeptical, he reads on, and as instructed replies with a blank message to receive more information. After the second email pops into his inbox, Kyle realizes this underground network isn’t like the fabled secret societies at our Ivy League peers. There aren’t secret handshakes or weekly meetings in undisclosed locations. No, this Northwestern incarnation is far less glamorous. It’s a secret sex society. Kyle is already one foot down the rabbit hole, so he decides to reply again for additional information, but keeps his invitation a secret from even his closest friends for all of Winter Break. more
Get in bed with NU Intel: Talent shout-out for Spring Quarter
Yes, it’s that time of year again folks. You’ve followed along as we’ve crashed your parties, mourned TKOE, and dropped by the hospital, now it’s time to join in the fun. NU Intel is recruiting writers, photographers, videographers, artists, and promoters for next quarter to keep bringing the alternative, creative, and innovative coverage to this campus we call home. Find the application here (we promise we threw in some questions to keep you amused) and see a full list of Intel‘s sections after the jump. Apps are due at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, so get crackin’.
Cally’s Corner: How to stop embarrassing yourself in public
Greetings, funions. I thought long and hard and deep about what I should focus on for my very first column. It all came down to the question: What am I an expert at? And then it dawned on me. I am the best around, the top dog and the big melty cheese at embarrassing myself. I have an ill amount of street-cred in the Department of Humiliating Behavior. So I figured I could—and should—share my wisdom with you, Sir Reader of Northwestern, to keep you from disgracing yourself. Keep in mind, I have done all these don’ts and lived, so don’t feel too sad if you’re eating a bagel in class right now while simultaneously signaling your crush with jazz hands. more
Sex survey results: Keg dance floor make outs uncommon, but you’ll hook up with a 30 year old
Ah, sex: the most primal activity in nature. And from our deductions you all—well, at least the ladies, gentlemen, and one person who answered ‘other’ to our survey—like to get primitive and have sex outdoors. Well, except for one female who took advantage of whiteout conditions to have sex in Norris during Snowpocalypse. It must be something about the frigid air as it comes off Lake Michigan and cools your intertwined, au natural bodies. Regardless, the results are in. For as many vanilla souls that populate Northwestern, there are equal numbers of undergrads ready to get freaky under the sheets. Or just orgasm via Wi-Fi connection like one male respondent mentioned. So carry on, dear reader, and learn more than you ever thought possible about the sex lives of your peers (and without ever having to ask the awkward questions!). What TV show characters you’d like the fuck, when you started masturbating, and what you want more of during sex after the jump. more
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