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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Chance the Rapper comes to Lawrence
PAIGE STINGLEY
pstingley@kansan.com
Chance the Rapper, a hip-hop artist from Chicago, is stopping in Lawrence this Sunday, Nov. 10, at Liberty Hall as part of his current tour. The show completely sold out on Monday, but SUA and KJHK have a few tickets available that can be won through social media contests.
Chance is an up-and-coming rapper whose latest mixtape, "Acid Rap," reached No. 63 on the US R&B charts and is said to be one of the best hip-hop releases of the year.
"He's a very interesting artist because his music has multiple different genres, mixing between R&B and hip-hop sounds," said Michael Engelken, live events director for KIHK.
SUA and KJHK have partnered up for the first time this year and are working together to plan live entertainment events for students.
"It been really neat working with another organization to make these events possible," said Subha Upadhyayula, live music coordinator
for SUA. "KJHK helps us a lot with picking the bands. They want upand-coming acts to come to the University and it's interesting to get their perspective on music events. We are so excited that Chance added us to his tour."
Chance has made guest appearances with well-known artists including, but not limited to, Hoodie Allen, Lil Wayne and Rapsoy. His first mixtape, "10 Day," was featured in Forbes magazine's "Top Cheap Tunes" column, and recently he was highlighted in Complex magazine's "10 New Chicago Rappers to Look Out For."
"Acid Rap, went platinum and was nominated for Best Mixtape at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. "10 Day" and "Acid Rap" are available as free downloads.
Chance the Rapper's current tour, Social Experiment, began on Oct. 25 in Champaign, Ill., and will end on Dec. 7 in Miami.
Doors open at 8 p.m.The show is for ages 18 and up.
Edited by Jessica Mitchell
Ansari's 'Buried Alive' sure to spark laughs
KAITLYN HILGERS
khilgers@kansan.com
COMEDY
Aziz Ansari is back and, well,
old. Maybe that's not the best way
of looking at it, but that's the focus
of his third stand-up special,
"Buried Alive." About to turn 30,
Ansari puts his own unique comic
spotlight on topics such as marriage,
babies and much more.
Premiered as a Netflix Comedy Special, the 80 minute stand-up was filmed specifically for Netflix. Netflix has turned to comedy to help expand its original programming following the success of the reboot of "Arrested Development." It's unclear whether Netflix will continue down this path and get more original material from other popular comedians, especially after the success of the dramas like "House of Cards" and the new pick up of original documentary "The Square." It would be in their interest to keep the comedy spirit alive. Their choice of Ansari was perfect, especially with the popularity of "Parks and Recreation."
Personally, my views of Ansari have shifted like crazy. After falling in love during "intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening", his first comedy special, I was totally let down by "Dangerously Delicious". It seemed like he took out all of the intelligence in his jokes and decided to focus on raunchy and inappropriate material instead.
However, 30 seems to suit Ansari well — he's finally toeing the line between raunch and wit perfectly. He knows when to be inappropriate (for example, when he talks about illicit text messages), but also knows when to be completely honest in a humorous
fashion, like when he discusses having children.
The best part of the show isn't necessarily the scripted pieces that Ansari has worked so hard on, but rather his interactions with the audience. My favorite part is when he asks a married couple about their proposal story and pokes fun at the choice to propose at a five star restaurant... during lunch.
Overall, the special is pretty hilarious and definitely worth a watch (or two). Especially for all you "Parks and Rec" fans who are still waiting until next week for new shows. This might be just the thing to hold you over until then. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Edited by Kayla Overbey
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Aziz Ansari attends the premiere of "Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive" on Wednesday, October 30, in New York.
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While Treas directs all of her focus towards academics during school months, she hopes to further her education through internships following graduation from the University. When it comes to the future of her line, Miranda aspires to one day be able to work on "Treas" full time.
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"I can't say exactly what the future holds, although I know 'Treas' will always be with me.
During the school year I sadly put 'Treas' on hold, although I wish it were possible to set up shop in Lawrence and set balance life between 'Treas' and school-work 'Treas' said.
For students looking to start their own businesses, Treas' best piece of advice is to "go for it. Find mentors that want to help you succeed, and take advantage of advice. Make a business plan and set out with determination to execute. I suggest taking Entrepreneurship with Wally Meyer if you want to learn the basics with a guy who truly wants to educate young entrepreneurs."
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Ily's curriculum, she was able to learn how to successfully launch and run a business. And with Wally's enthusiasm, she was inspired and excited to expand her business and be an entrepreneur—specifically her own boss.
"Before taking this class, I was clueless as to what steps to take to build a business but the reality check Wally gave me pushed me to take everything more seriously."Treas said.
With the experience gained from her multitude of jobs, Treas has created something she can build a lifelong career around.
"With the support from the ladies at Birdies as well as my family and friends, I have been able to create my dream job." Treas said.
Because Treas must stock Birdies during the summer and winter months, there is a limited number of merchandise available. If interested, you can shop at http://birdiespanties.com/ or visit the boutique at 116 West 18th St. in Kansas City, Mo.
- Edited by Sarah Kramer
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Manos de Bolivia director Mario Andrade, right, shows a student a hand-knitted hat on Wescoe Beach this week. Manos de Bolivia partnered with Sigma Lambda Gamma as part of the sorority's annual fundraiser.
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Sorority brings fair trade Bolivian goods to Wescoe
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The prices range from $14 for gloves, scarves and hats to $48 for sweaters and hoodies.
Colorful scarves and sweaters stand out from the gloomy weather on Mount Oread this week as people line tables at Wescoe Beach for Sigma Lambda Gamma's annual fundraiser. The products, which include scarves, gloves, mittens, sweaters, hoodies, hats and leg warmers, are handmade and sewn from alpaca wool by people in Bolivia.
"I want to make things better back home," said Mario Andrade, director of the fair trade cooperative Manos de Bolivia, which is Spanish for Hands of Bolivia. "Some people use words, but I use education and action to help those who don't have opportunities available to them."
The goal of the cooperative is to help improve the quality of life for the indigenous and rural people of Bolivia.
"Everything is handmade, vegetable dyed and most of the hats are crocheted," said Latisha Johnson, a sophomore Sigma Lambda Gamma member from West St. Paul, Minn.
"There is a lot of work that goes into making everything."
"It's a different way to raise money," Johnson said. "People get to see
the product and actually understand what they are donating to. They come to the table and have the interaction with someone like Mario who can explain to them what everything they want to know."
Sigma Lambda Gamma Delta Alpha chapter has hosted the fundraiser sale at the University for several years.
"I buy two things at least every year since I know that a majority of money goes to helping people in Bolivia," said Brenda Morales, a senior Sigma Lambda Gamma member from Kansas City, Kan. "Only 20 percent of the proceeds go to the sorority and the remaining funds go to the free-trade co-op."
The funds raised by the cooperative go back to Bolivian communities to help with medicine, water education and other forms of aid. The money also helps fund the sorority's trip to their convention and other projects. This is one of several stops that Andrade and his group make throughout the United States. Other locations include Truman State University and the University of Nebraska.
The Manos de Bolivia cooperative and Sigma Lambda Gamma fundraiser will remain on Wescoe Beach until Friday and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
— Edited by Jessica Mitchell
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