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MYLAN JONES
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The end of the semester is upon us and finals are here. Why not add more music to your library as you hope to make it through the last few days of the semester? Here's another installment of Lowkey Listens.
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 1 University Daily Kansan
Mac Demarco — Blue Bay
Over the summer, I constantly saw artists I was interested in talking about Mac Demarco, from people like Tyler, the Creator to The Internet's Steve Lacy. I eventually took it upon myself to listen to his music. This song was my introduction to his discography and I instantly knew I would like his other music.
When it comes to rock, I tend to favor the surf-rock sound. It's relaxing, but it can also incorporate some interesting stories within the music. Here, in "Blue Boy," Demarco explains to the boy that insecurities should not continue to bring you down and that life is sometimes confusing, but that is just the way it is. The song is short, but features beautiful production, simplicity and great vocals.
Anonymuz — Neo Babylon
I initially heard of this artist through YouTube. After seeing collaborations with the artist and hearing more and more of his music, I was excited to finally listen to his debut album "Vice City." And to my surprise, the album exceeded my expectations. A part of Gaming Illuminaughty, Anonymuz brings a lot to the table with "Neo Babylon." It is clear that there is a lot of energy here as Anon comes through with straight bars. The instrumental also makes the song sound like an intense final battle in some sort of anime, which also adds to the energy. "Vice City" dropped on Nov. 18, which is also my birthday, and Anonymuz was able to provide me with some heat to keep on repeat.
Omarion - Touch
Another song I was reminded of through Instagram. I listened to this song when it originally came out back in 2005, and hearing it now makes me reminisce on 8-year-old me listening to music without regard for what it might be referring to. This song was a jam back in the day. Even though it's a very 2000s song, I still find it appealing today. The Instagram video had Caleon Fox and Junebug dancing with this song playing in the background. Though the video may be to blame for this, I now feel the need to milly rock whenever I listen to this song. And watching the music video for this song makes me want to learn how to dance that much more. Omarion came through with a jam that will definitely live on for a long time.
Knowledge — UTT
I first heard this rework on Knowledge's Instagram, where he added this to a video with the dancing blue Power Ranger. At first, I just thought the video was kind of funny. But as I watched it more and more, I found myself watching it for the music more than the actual video. A few days ago, he released the track in its entirety, along with a few other tracks on his new project called "WT.PRT10."
The production on this track, combined with 21 Savage's raps are an interesting combination. I would not say that I am a huge fan of 21, but I can say that his music does have me wanting to dance and/or vibe along. Knowledge uses this to his advantage; seeing as he always seems to provide groovy beats on a lot of his work. The video he posted along with the music might be the reason that I feel the need to dance. Either way, this track has been on repeat for a while and I see myself continually listening to it for a while longer.
MF DOOM — One Beer
MF DOOM is definitely one of my favorite artists at the moment. He's able to float over dark, comical and light overtones in both his lyrics and production. This track, produced by Madlib, showcases the best of DOOM.
“Mm... Food” is an album where DOOM incorporates food into all of his songs, both in the titles as well as the lyrics. This track in particular, he raps about devouring his competition and how he will continue to make a name for himself instead of falling into the mainstream. Listening to DOOM only makes me want more music from him.
Hannah Edelman/KANSAN needed in the new chancellor.
Bill Funk, search executive, speaks at a public forum seeking opinions on qualities needed in the new chancellor.
What's next in the chancellor search
▶ EMILY WELLBORN
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The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
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many, society learning students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
The mumps virus
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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