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REVIEW
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STYLE REVIEW // BLAZERS
> Get it while it's haute.
Spring is almost upon us, and as the winter months come to an end, an annual ritual occurs in bedrooms across America: warm, winter staples are put into the closet to make way for light, airy attire. Ski coats and fleece are the most obvious items that will be stowed away. Boots and sweatshirts won't be too far behind them.
While you more than likely won't use those items during the sunny months, you should seriously consider transitioning a piece of so-called "winter" clothing to spring — the blazer. This item, consistently used to dress up an otherwise casual outfit, or used as a chic alternative to sweaters and fleeces, usually gets stuffed away in the winter bin.
Not so fast, though. Beige and white blazers can easily pass back and forth between the seasons, but black sometimes gets the boot prematurely. Instead of waiting another six months to wear it, keep it around. A blazer can easily spruce up a t-shirt and shorts combo (casual or formal) and can add an elegant touch to white, brightly-colored or floral print dresses.
Contributed Photo Perfect for all seasons: A blazer can class up a casual outfit in the winter and summer.
The combinations of looks that one can create with blazers are virtually endless.
// CHELSEA THENO
MUSIC REVIEW // MYSTIC ROOTS BAND - 'CALI-Hi
(STAY POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS)
> KJHK's weekly guide to sonic consumption.
The Mystic Roots Band is a hardworking and hard-partying reggae band from northern California that recently released a new album called Cali-HI. MRB is led by a man named Cootdog who tries to spread his message of loving life, how amazing Cali is and avoiding most illegal substances.
According to Cootdog in his track "Lifestyle, ever since birth he was "given ambition plus the gift of spittin" and uses this combo to tour extensively in California and release albums to spread his message. MRB created their own label called Stay Positive Productions to release their own albums and merchandise. This allows the band to do their own promoting and also gives them full power over releasing songs exactly how and when they want to release them.
The sound that they create fits in well with other California reggae acts like Slightly Stoopid and Sublime, although they are not quite as immediately exciting.
Several great tracks are on this album. One
song called "Work 2 Dub" includes MLK and Obama samples and a relentless groove. The track "$100 Bag" is one of the fastest songs on the album and proudly talks about the "economic benefits" of selling weed. One truly roots-reggae track, "Blessings," features Pato Banton, who drops a sweet verse at the end of it. However, the best songs on this album all feature Zion Thompson. His love song, "Something About A Girl," will make you remember why reggae is for lovers not fighters.
☆☆☆ // ZACK MARSH
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BY JONATHAN SHORMAN
jshorman@kansan.com
In between bagpipes and drums, the St. Patrick's Day Parade also had some pop this year.
Raising awareness, student volunteers for the Jayhawk Buddy System performed a flash mob dance routine to Taio Cruz's "Dynamite" at several locations along the parade route Thursday afternoon.
during parade
about 15 dancers, all wearing green jayhawk Buddy System T-shirts, came out of the audience and took to the street for the routine.
Shannon Foster, a sophomore from Overland Park, said she volunteered to dance after the president of her sorority urged members to do so.
"They're just trying to get their message out," Foster said as she jogged to the next performance.
Fieldhouse. A video of the routine posted on YouTube by KU Athletics has more than 279,000 views.
The Jayhawk Buddy System is an initiative of the Office of the Vice Provost of Student Success and encourages students to have a "buddy" when going out or drinking to stay safe.
The Jayhawk Buddy System first performed its routine at the men's basketball game against Missouri on Feb. 7 in Allen
Students interested in joining the next flash mob can e-mail vpscoms@ku.edu.
Members of the Jayhawk Buddy System perform a flash mob at the St. Patrick's parade on Massachusetts Street Thursday afternoon. The St. Patrick's Day parade has been a Lawrence tradition for more than 24 years.
Ashleigh Lee/KANSAN
INDEX
Classifieds. 9A Opinion. 5A
Crossword. 4A Sports. 12A
Cryptoquips. 4A Sudoku. 4A
*These are just six of the groups that were included in this year's line-item budget.
CRIME|3A
Line-item budget for the next school year compared to the current budget of money allocated ($)
groups will receive an even smaller budget
$9,258 less allocated for groups for next year compared with this year. For the current school year $104,046 was allocated, and $94,788 was allocated for next year.
Students need to be safe next week
For this year ...
All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2011 The University Daily Kansan
71 groups received funding from the line-item budget.
For next year ...
52 groups will receive funding from the line-item budget
Data provided by Student Senate.
By Max Lush
Officials warn of possible dangers that can occur during breaks.
TATTOQ | 6A
A unique way to show Kansas love
A student showcases her passion for the Jayhawks through basketball and Lawrence tattoos.