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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE KNOCKS
Hawk Week concert to feature Nu Disco duo
ALEAH MILLINER
entertain@kansan.com
This year's annual Night on the Hill concert will feature electronic music duo The Knocks. The group will perform on the Aug. 23 at 9 p.m. in the Memorial Stadium parking lot. The Student Union Association has been putting on the event for the past six years to welcome students back to school.
The Knocks are made up of Ben "DJ B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson. They both write and produce electronic music in the Nu Disco genre. Before performing their own music, they produced music for artists including Katy Perry, Brittney Spears and Rihanna. They also remix popular music, such as
Haim and the 1975. The pair, who was signed to Neon Gold Records, have several singles including "Make it Better" and "Dancing with the DJ," as well as several mixtapes including the latest, "Peanut Butter and Swelly" and "Classic."
"Night on the Hill is put on for students to get comfortable, and their sound is really good for that."
PAT MCQUILLAN
Junior from St. Paul, Minn.
Coordinator. A few other under-the-radar bands were considered before The Knocks were chosen. All of their music is available to listen to on Soundcloud.
"We booked them back in April before they got really big this summer," said Dustin Wolfe, a senior from Sealy, Texas, and SUA's Live Music
"I like how their music is upbeat and something everyone can dance to. It is catchy and not too intense," said Pat McQuillan, a junior from St. Paul, Minn., who is a part of the committee for live music with SUA and KJHK.
"Night on the Hill is put on for students to get comfortable, and their sound is really good for that kind of atmosphere."
SUA's Night on the Hill is free and open for any student to come out and enjoy.
— Edited by Sarah Kramer
FILM
PARAMOUNT
Cowabunga! 'Ninja Turtles' bring the box-office power
LOS ANGELES — "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" sliced off $65 million at the weekend box office.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paramount Pictures' comic-book adaptation featuring Megan Fox alongside computer-generated renditions of the pizza-eating, sewer-dwelling superheroes lunged into first place in its debut weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The action film's totally tubular result prompted the studio to announce plans Sunday for a sequel set for June 3, 2016.
Megan Colligan, Paramount's head of domestic marketing and distribution, said the success of the "Ninja Turtles" reboot was mostly derived from a pair of distinctly different audiences: men who fondly remembered the 1980s and '90s franchise that spawned a cartoon series, toy line and a live-action film trilogy, and youngsters familiar with a newer Nickelodeon animated TV series.
"It's odd when you have 25- to 35-year-olds and then 7- to 12-year-olds really excited about the same film," Colligan said. "The teen audience was actually the one that wasn't as familiar with the property, so we
put a lot of focus on teens. I think we did a great job of getting them out there to see the film, which is so fun, refreshing and unique."
"Ninja Turtles," which also stars Will Arnett and William Fichtner, made an additional $28.7 million in international markets such as Russia, Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan,
"This is the third weekend in a row we've had a film overperform."
PAUL DERGARABEDIAN Rentrak senior media analyst
bringing its worldwide total to a radical $93.7 million.
Marvel Studios" "Guardians of the Galaxy" slid into second place in its second weekend with $41.5 million, bringing its total domestic haul to $175.9 million. The total worldwide box office for the cosmic romp starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista as members of an intergalactic band of do-gooders stands at $313.2 million. Marvel and "Guardians" distributor Disney revealed last month at San Diego Comic-Con that a follow-up is planned
for 2017.
"Guardians" and "Ninja Turtles" are coming to the rescue of an otherwise shell-shocked summer box office, which is still down more than 16 percent over a year ago.
this is the third weekend in a row we've had a film overperform," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst with Rentrak. "It's finally starting to feel like summer. The perception of August used to be that it was the month of the B-sides, not the hits. The movies are now defining what August can be, not the month defining what the movies should be."
Several newcomers debuted distantly behind the heroes on the half-shell this weekend.
"Lucy" was another recent success. The mind-bending Scarlett Johansson film came in fifth place this weekend with $9.3 million in in its third outing.
The Warner Bros. disaster film "Into the Storm" touched down in third place with $18 million, while the Disney culinary drama "The Hundred-Foot Journey," starring Helen Mirren, arrived in fourth place with $11.1 million. Summit's dance sequel "Step Up All In" popped up in sixth place with $6.5 million.
STRESS
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Clinton State Park provides ideal outdoor getaway
When school is in full swing and the stress overload gets overwhelming, a getaway is much needed. While Netflix in your dorm bed is glorious when you're stressed out, sometimes going outdoors is really all you need. Thankfully you don't have to go far.
EMORY HALL entertain@kansan.com
Cyclists can enjoy a rough and rocky 25-mile bike route that circles the northeast side of the Clinton reservoir. Park signs guide you through the winding trails on the north side of the park, which are perfect for a midday run or just a stroll through the forest.
Clinton State Park's 1,500 acres are gorgeous with miles of trees, a shimmering lake and diverse wildlife. The park is accessible to even the students without cars willing to make the four-mile trek from campus.
If you're just looking to lounge out and enjoy the beautiful view, small beaches and overlooks are wonderful for taking a swim or just dipping your toes in.
While Clinton Lake offers glorious opportunities for getting away from reality for an hour to an afternoon, there are also campgrounds for overnight adventures. Clinton
Clinton State Park is a great place for stressed out students to go when schoolwork seems to pile up. The park features 1,500 acres of trees and a lake.
is a leader of the Adventure Club. She said club members frequently take camping trips and day trips out to Clinton Lake. She said a group has camped and gone kayaking there in the past.
Lake has extensive cabins and plenty of campground space
Stephen Hicks, a senior from Houston, is no stranger to the Clinton Lake campsites and trails. Although the park has a full-time staff and maps to aid trail-goers, Hicks said he prefers the uncharted territory. Clinton Lake can lead you around in circles, which can be unnerving. But to a thrill seeker, the outdoors can take you on a real adventure.
"I kind of have a preference to not know where I'm going sometimes," Hicks said.
AARON GROENE/KANSAN
Hicks said he enjoys the natural beauty of Clinton Lake when he needs a moment in nature either solo or with friends. Hicks suggests bringing friends when exploring, especially if it's your first time at Clinton.
Whether you're looking for a walk through the trees
Camping at Clinton Lake can be a unique weekend activity and is inexpensive when you rent equipment from the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. The Rec allows students to rent equipment such as tents, kayaks, bikes and backpacks.
to catch your breath or an exciting weekend in the woods with some friends, there are plenty of things to do at Clinton State Park.
The KU Adventure Club can also help you find other students who are interested in the same trips and experiences as you are. Maureen Costello, a senior from Johnsburg, Ill.,
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