REVIEW
MUSIC REVIEW // RADIOHEAD - 'KING OF LIMBS'
2011 (SELF-RELEASED)
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A number of things come to mind within the initial seconds of King of Limbs: the chopped rhythms of early dubsteppers (i.e. Burial), the scattered franticness of free jazz, the atmospherics of Brian Eno and the ambient soundscapes of artists like Aphex Twin and Autechre, to name a few. Overall it's a step closer to Radiohead's avant-garde sound (Kid A, Amnesiac, Thom Yorke's The Eraser).
The opener, "Bloom," is like a smoky jazz nightclub set 100 years in the future. Tumbling drums sweep in and out while Yorke's voice picks up steam. Pianos, strings, horns and
"Feral" delves further into the choppy realm of early dubstep. Drum loops barely stay afloat while indistinguishable mutterings blend into distant synths. "Give Up The Ghost" is closer to the Radiohead of Hail To The Thief, with a more straightforward structure, soft acoustic guitar and bissful background vocals. Yorke's voice, drenched in cavernous reverb, haunts the forefront of the track. The final track, "Separator," is the cathartic conclusion to a tense and mysterious record.
subtle electronic bleeps ebb and flow on top of a thumping, minimalistic bass line.
King of Limbs' laid-back and restrained sound forms a stark contrast with the more accessible, guitar-led songs of OK Computer, Pablo Honey and The Bends. While it's not the searing Radiohead of the mid '90s, it certainly a deeper dive into the experimental side of the band's palette.
> Get it while it's haute.
Vintage flare jeans, John Lennon-styled sunglasses, thick belts and jumpsuits are sizzling this spring. The seventies are back, and in a more refined way. The "bell bottoms," now known as "flare jeans," are toned down a few notches and the hoop earrings aren't quite as big. Flashes of gold sparkle on the runway and men's crew cuts are growing into manes. This is the seventies re-invented. The only exception being for women's hair: voluminous, shiny hair replaces straggly, straw-like tresses.
Luckily for Lawrence, many vintage shops around town, including Arizona Trading Company, 736 Massachusetts St., and Wild Man's Vintage, 939 Massachusetts St., house timeless pieces that can date your wardrobe back forty years.
STYLE REVIEW // SEVENTIES STYLE
If you want more of an updated seventies look, go to American Eagle Outfitters, 619 Massachusetts St. I was overwhelmed with how seriously the store took this trend. I found great vintage flare jeans for under $50, to-die-for peasant tops and a floppy beach hat. The vibe was retro chill on the beach — perfect for spring breakers wanting to make a statement at their destinations.
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Peace, baby. Brittany Nelson's mother wears a patriotic t-shirt in the 1970s. Find similar '70s style at vintage shops around Lawrence.
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Just make sure not to overdo it — some thick gold jewelry and a faux fur vest is enough. Mixing more than two to three seventies pieces screams you're living in the past — well, your parents' past, anyway.
// BRITTANY NELSON
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BY ADAM STRUNK astrunk@kansan.com
Pertume, alcohol and sweat pervade the air. Students drink colorful liquids from water bottles or sneak sips from cans of Busch Light and Keystone hidden beneath jackets. The group, stacked body upon body, begins an improptu rendition of the national anthem followed by the Rock Chalk chant. One couple makes out, trying to steady themselves against the wall. This is everything one imagines as a college party at the University of Kansas , and it's on wheels.
"The numbers have been quite surprising," said Derek Meier, transport coordinator for KU on Wheels. Meier explained that the large growth in ridership was because of the restructuring of routes.
2011, SafeBus recorded 37,283 rides, a 70 percent increase from the 21,999 rides recorded during the corresponding time period last school year.
SEE SAFEBUS ON PAGE 3A
"The secret here is adding Daisy Hall," he said. Safe Bus.
A student hops onto SafeBus. This year SafeBus has experienced a rise in ridership.
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Harris said he felt chief of staff Aaron Dollinger moved to have the bill postponed in order to enable himself more time to look it over because the bill would add more responsibilities to his position.
postponed in senate
"I am a little disappointed that it got postponed but its better than being defeated," Harris
Student senator Aaron Harris, a senior from Wyandotte and a photographer for The University Daily Kansan, is a sponsor of the bill and the driving force behind it. He said throughout the past few years senate didn't have an ideal image.
"When you're controlling a budget that big and with that much power, this is definitely a good idea," Widerholt said. "We're trying to make sure students know their senators are being held accountable."
Student senate member Brandon Weiderholt, a freshman from Garnett, said he hadn't experienced anything unethical during his time in senate. However, Weiderholt said it would be a good thing to have.
BY ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON amcnaughton@kansan.com
Student senators are responsible for controlling a $24 million budget. With no current code of conduct or similar ethical code directly related to senate, the student rights committee proposed the bill to provide some accountability for student senators.
In an effort to give student senators the chance to better represent their constituents and themselves, the student rights committee drafted a student senator Code of Ethics to be added to the senate rules and regulations.
1. Members of the Student Senate at the University of Kansas are empowered by the student body to represent student interests both responsibly as well as ethically.
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Dollinger said he thought it was necessary to have a document that makes it clear how senators should act and to have the enforcement of the code go through his office because his staff is very knowledgeable of senate rules and regulations.
"I think that it is important that when you have a piece of legislation that directly affects any position you thoroughly go through it." Dollinger said.
2. A bill should be voted on for its merit to the student body regardless of the author.
3. Senators are elected by their fellow students. Therefore, it is their duty to pay attention during session to make sure that their constituency is being duly represented.
The bill will be the first item on the agenda at the next full senate meeting on March 16 in the Kansas room of the Kansas
said.
SEE ETHICS ON PAGE 3A
View the proposed Code of Ethics bill at kansan.com
Women's basketball will honor two seniors tonight at Allen Fieldhouse.
GREEK LIFE | 2A
Letter sheds light on hazing
The University's final report on potential hazing incident is unveiled.
GAMEDAY|8A
Jayhawks take on Tigers Kansas will play its last game of the conference season at Missouri.
INDEX
Classifieds ... 3A
Crossword ... 4A
Cryptoquips ... 4A
Opinion ... 5A
Sports ... 10A
Sudoku ... 4A
WEATHER
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