THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2007 NEWS TRENDS 3A 'Crank That' craze hits local venues MySpace, YouTube increase dance's popularity BY MATT LINDBERG mlindberg@kansan.com Since the song "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" entered at number 47 on the Billboard Top 100 last month, the success of the song by rapper Soulja Boy and its accompanying dance has been overwhelming. The song has reached the top spot on the chart this week and has become a favorite among students. Alex Earl, Las Vegas senior, and an employee at Abe and Jake's Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., said the song gets played constantly at Abe and Jake's and that the dance always comes with it. "I hear that song every night we are open and there is always a big crowd that dances to it." Earl said. "One night, I saw probably 75% of the crowd dancing along to it." "Crank That" has become a staple song in music played in Lawrence bars. Ken Soap, a local DJ who spins at Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St., and Club Axis, 821 Iowa St., said the song had become the most requested song he played since it was released. "I play it at least twice a night or MEMORIAL Service to be held Friday for victim of car accident People who wish to give tribute to Melissa Evans are invited to attend a memorial service Friday at 8 p.m. at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries. Food will be served at 8 p.m., followed by the service an hour later. Evans died last weekend in a car accident near Lawrence on I-70 Highway. sometimes three, but I will typically get over a dozen requests for it," he said. Soap said even though he spun the record a lot, it didn't get old because the crowd loved it. The "Crank That" dance, which incorporates the Two Step and Lean Wit It dances, calls for a series of foot steps and arm swaying from side to side. Recently, YouTube videos have appeared online showing viewers how to properly "crank that," and MySpace has held a promotional contest to see who could "crank that" the best. Mark Dent "It's got a catchy beat and it's easy enough for most people to do, as far as the dance goes." Chandra said. "As long as students are excited by it and clubs keep playing it, it will be successful." Daniel Chandra, Lawrence freshman, said he thought the hype built around the song would keep it popular for a while. Soulja Boy's "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" dance can be found and learned at Soulja Boy's official MySpace page www.myspace.com/souljaboypage. Edited by Rachel Bock STUDENT SENATE New bill allows electronic voting during meetings Student Senate approved a bill to spend $4,820 on electronic voting devices — sometimes called "clickers" — for use in meetings. The funding will be taken out of the reserve account, which consists of money from student fees. Adam McDonald/KANSAN The bill, which needed to be passed by a two-thirds vote because the funding for it is from the reserve account, passed by two votes. Erin Sommer STUDENT DINING Casey Miller, Lawrence senior, grabs a quick lunch in Murphy Hall Tuesday afternoon. The Hawk Shop in Murphy Hall has recently reopened after a year of being closed. Miller is one of many students taking advantage of its convenience. Hawk Food Stop hours Anschutz Library 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Joseph R. Pearson Hall 7:30 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. Friday Watson Library 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Sphir Engineering Library 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Murphy Hall: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Strong Hall 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Visual Arts 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday Hawk Food Stops create hot spots Students avoid busy scenes, welcome convenient grab-and-go food vendors BY JEFF DETERS jdeters@kansan.com Students wanting to avoid long lines at popular eating places like The Underground or the Burge and Kansas unions find it more convenient to dine at one of the campus Hawk Food Stop locations. man and music education major, has all of his courses in Murphy Hall. Because of a tight schedule he said he usually eats at the Hawk Food Stop in Murphy Hall. The shop reopened last fall after a one-year absence and serves about Hawk Food Stop locations on campus increased from three to seven in past years and another could be added "We hear a comment that they'd like to have one here or there, and then we try to flush out the pros and cons." ALECIA STULTZ Assistant director for retail dining on West Campus in the future. on West Campus in the future. Alecia Stultz, assistant director for retail dining, said the increase started with faculty and students scouting out locations. "We hear a comment that they'd "We hear a com like to have one here or there, and then we try to flush out the pros and cons," she said. Stultz said the Hawk Food Stop locations in JRP Hall and the Art and Design Building were the most popular because so many students enjoyed the convenience of eating close to their classes. Hawk Food Stop locations on campus increased from three from seven in past years and another could be added on West Campus in the future. "The more I can practice. That's what's great about it." 200 customers a day. Ke z i a Schrag, Valley Center doctoral student, gives piano lessons and also has all of her classes in Murphy Hall. She said she frequents the shop two times a day and her favorite items were cold sandwiches and cof- "The less I leave, the better." Schrag said. Sean Demaree, Olathe fresh- "It's a well known fact that in here music people live off coffee;" she said. ku.edu/dining.shtml. For more information on Hawk Food Stop locations and other dining info, go to http://union. Edited by Meghan Murphy THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Want To Get Involved On Campus? The Board of Class Officers is looking for class representatives this year Get information Friday September 14th, in the 307 Drive Room of the Burge Union at 2:00 p.m. For more information email: Ellen Stolle at ecstolle@ku.edu or Todd Crawford at ducb-2424@ku.ed All KU students are welcome! Are you interested in becoming a Student Senator? 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