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is a 9
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9
Get coordinated. Teamwork is crucial. Let a strong leader take charge. Negotiations go well today and tomorrow. Compromise comes easier. Practice what you preach. There's a test coming.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Get work done early so you can go play. Practice a passion.
Congratulate yourself on new skills. Family and friends share your enthusiasm. Fun is the name of the game. Follow your heart today and tomorrow.
Put what you've collected to good use. You're busy with creative projects over the next few days. Get immersed in your work. Build your portfolio. Keep current on homework and deadlines.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7
Fix up your place over the next two days. Get help from someone who knows more than you do. Others admire your stamina. Good news comes from far away Enjoy some family rest and recreation.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Your words go further today. Get them out! Tell your story openly. You're learning fast. Make practical financial decisions. Don't gamble or go shopping. Confer with family.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)
Today is a 9
Put in the work and reap a fat harvest today and tomorrow. Shop carefully. A brilliant idea pays off. Start computing expenses. An old friend can help you make it real. Sort paperwork,
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Use your power responsibly. Clear up old business.Meet your deadlines.Today and tomorrow you're more assertive.Talk about freedom and justice.Speak up for a good cause.An important person understands.
A group project takes off today and tomorrow. Lively discussions ensue. Align on future goals, and share them far and wide. Let friends and family know what you're up to, and enroll their support.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
You're under some pressure with a deadline. Your partner and networks can help. Take a practical avenue. Postpone what you can. Ask nicely for what you need. Manage and coordinate the team.
THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2015
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Tuesday is on 8
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 7
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Crazy dreams seem possible.
The action is behind the scenes.
Talk about your dream job. Take
action for what you want. Get a
coach. Learn from a competitor.
What you're learning raises your
professional status.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Disciplined efforts increase your profits. An older dream could be possible. Invest in your business. Make a domestic decision. A relocation or remodel could tempt. Document your discoveries.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Graduate to the next level with
shared finances today and to-
tomorrow. Join forces with another
for funding. Strengthen your
relationship. Let friends help.
KU Unity hip-hop group to hold clinic
RYAN MILLER
@Ryanmiller_UDK
KU Unity is a University hip-hop group that focuses on spreading the art across Kansas and the Midwest. Tonight, it hosts its "Hip-Hop Clinic" at Dance Hues Studio, 1025 N. 3rd St. #109, from 8-9:30 p.m.
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Tonight, KU Unity is hosting its "Hip-Hop Clinic," a workshop in which the crew will teach visitors one of the routines. The event is from 8-9:30 p.m. at Dance Hues Studio, and costs $5 to attend. The studio is located at 1025 N. 3rd St. #109 in Lawrence.
"We're teaching a routine for anyone in the Lawrence community that wants to come, and it's also to get the style and the culture out there," Justis said.
Unity is also going to Lawrence High School on Friday to perform and provide a workshop for students during the day.
Unity is working to spread hip-hop at the University and across the Midwest with its highly skilled, fast-paced dancing.
Originally created by Eve Bradley in 1995, KU Unity is a hip-hop dance group at the University that focuses on uniting the elements of hip-hop and spreading the art of hip-hop.
"The biggest thing that we stand for would be [that] we're founded and created to bring all the hip-hop elements together and get different diverse people and styles together and to spread it in the Midwest and at KU," said Mackenzie Justis, a senior from Shawnee and president of KU Unity.
On April 11, Unity performed at its first competition in years. The group was accepted into at the ninth annual Dance XXXplosion competition in Waynesville, Mo., where Unity performed a mixture of different types of hip-hop dance. Unity did not win the competition, but that didn't affect their spirits.
Although the group lost, Sara Nguyen, a senior from Garden City and the vice president of
"We were the first Kansas team to go, and what we gained from it and what we showed to the audience was way more than winning a trophy. We let the dancing speak for itself," Nguyen said.
KU Unity, said they were still happy with the experience.
"We were the only team from Kansas, so we just represented Kansas and KU, and they absolutely loved it, and we got a lot of compliments at the end," she said. They said we brought something else to the competition."
Justis said they surprised everyone, as the only Kansas team.
"My view is to continue to keep the legacy of the team, to keep it going and [to] really make sure that everyone is benefiting from the team and their experience. That's really important to me," she said.
justis and Nguyen said a challenge that Unity has been working to solve is improving their choreography and keeping it interesting for the audience throughout the whole performance.
Nguyen said the added stress of work and school is another challenge in itself.
"I really try to fit the choreography to fit the audience," justis said, "so they don't get bored during the part of a dance."
"When you're in school and working as well, and also spreading what hip-hop is all about, it gets a little crazy," she said. "It's all about balance."
Although originally joining to continue pursuing her passion for dance, Justis said her inspiration behind being a part of Unity has changed since becoming president of the group.
She also said she loves being part of a team.
"There's not one favorite part. We wouldn't be a team without each other," she said. "Every single part — the communication between everyone, the performances, the responses we get — I don't have a favorite part."
Nguyen said being a part of Unity is a unique experience.
"I love performing, I can't describe it. But when I'm performing it on stage, its surreal. There's no rules in hip-hop, which makes you feel so much more free," she said.
"As for the team, I want them to gain leadership roles and experiences, and just go out and have those experience inspire their future and their career.
I hope what they gain here will really further them into whatever field they go into."
Nguyen's favorite aspect of
being part of the group is the lessons she's gained from being a part of it.
"If it weren't for Unity, I wouldn't know how to deal with 11 different female personalities; I wouldn't know how to communicate with them," Nguyen said. "I would never be self-disciplined with my mind. If it weren't for Unity, we wouldn't be the people we are today."
Throughout all of the performances, competitions and late night practice sessions, Justis said, above all, one thing is for certain regarding KU Unity:
"We're really passionate about it. We are responsible for everything we do," she said. "Not just us, but our team. We couldn't do it without our team. No one can do it alone."
Edited by Mitch Raznick
Food Truck Festival to raise money for Just Food
MACKENZIE CLARK
@mclark59
@mclark59
The fusion of 'savory' and supportive is the primary intent of the Kansas Food Truck Festival this Saturday.
For the second year, various vendors will park in the Warehouse Arts District for attendees to sample different delicacies all while benefitting the local food bank Just Food.
"We were just overwhelmed by the success of last year," said Elizabeth Keever, chief resource officer of Just Food. She said she expected around 700 people to attend, but 2,500 showed up.
The Torched Goodness crème brûlée cart will be one of 15 food trucks at Saturday's Food Truck Festival from 5-10 p.m. in the Warehouse Arts District near Eighth and Pennsylvania streets.
KIRSTEN SELSTAD/KANSAN
"Because of last year's success, that's allowed us to grow the event exponentially." Keever said.
year, 15 area food trucks and vendors will attend.
Last year, the event brought five food trucks to the district, which is near Eighth and Pennsylvania streets. This
Just Food will also have a "No Food" truck on site to represent the people in Lawrence who won't have a meal that evening. Those who attend can leave donations there.
Besides the weather festival organizers are expecting, timing of the event is key. In 2014, Just Food served 4.9 percent more individuals in June and July of last year than in the months of April and May, according to numbers from Jeremy Farmer, chief executive officer of the food bank.
"Our numbers in June and July are much higher than the rest of the year, and it's a time where people forget there's hunger in our community," Keever said. "It's a really good time for us to make the community aware of hunger and let people know that we
Keever said there will also be live performances, including a "quirky, fun" sneak preview of the Lawrence Busker Festival. The preview will include fire-eating, magic, contortionists
still need their help, even in the summertime."
Other performances include DJ Johnny Quest and the bands Sharp 9 and Paper Buffalo.
Tickets are available online and at some locations around Lawrence, including the
and more.
Granada box office and Hy-Vee stores. Tickets do not include food. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit ksfoodtruckfest.com or find the event on Facebook.
Edited by Emma Seiwert
Bud Light's 'No' campaign has rape culture undertones
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In an attempt to promote adventure and inspire consumers to try new experiences, Bud Light decorated its newest bottles with the tagline. "The perfect beer for removing 'no'
Katherine Hartley
@kat hart9
from your vocabulary for the night."
Before Bud Light's Super Bowl campaign in February, the company announced it was planning to release "a variety of messages on 12-ounce bottles to inspire consumers to try new experiences."
To say the company missed the mark with this one could be an understatement, as they encourage people who have been drinking to avoid the word "no."
The campaign originally started two years ago with the intent to encourage
drinkers to be "up for whatever" when drinking their beer, because "you never know where it'll end up." They promoted the hash tag #UpForWhatever on Twitter and Instagram, where it has been used by thousands of followers.
The marketing message on the bottle began to gain attention after it was posted to Reddit. Since then, users have been quick to point out the message could be taken the wrong way and have taken to Twitter, bashing the #UpForWhatever hashtag.
The negative flood of publicity is because, some critics say, the message could be interpreted as contributing to rape culture. The Consumerist picked up the story quickly and said, "Given the role that alcohol plays in many things that would have been a 'no' without a night of drinking [...] it's probably not the best idea for a multinational, multi-billion-dollar business like Bud Light's parent company AB InBev to publicly acknowledge that its product can lead users down a path to stupid consequences."
Bud Light has since responded, apologizing for the mistake and pulling the controversial tagline from the campaign. Bud Light Anheuser-Busch Vice President Alexander Lambrecht replied to Adweek's tweet with a statement, "It's clear that this message missed the mark, and we regret it. We would never condone disrespectful or irresponsible behavior." A full statement was then released to Buzzfeed.
Edited by Mackenzie Clark
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