University of Nonsensical Happenings

Super Mash Bros.-"Scientifically Proven To Get That Booty Movin!"

2010-07-30T18:02:00.000-04:00

By: Lady Meow

If you love mash up of different songs then these Gurus from L.A. are for you. They are similar to Girl Talk don't get me wrong, however Girl Talk takes samples of songs and mashes them into an original song. Whereas Super Mash Bros. take about no more than 10 songs into one track and absolutely KILL it. These guys make some original songs sound a lot better. They definitely achieved easy listenability, make their listeners crave more, and make you only wanna have a good time partying. Needless to say, I would love to see these guys at UNH (Whad up SCOPE?).

They have two albums:

1. Fuck Bitches, Get Euros (download)
This album ranges from the Vengaboys layering over Soulja Boy to Eminem layering over MGMT's "Kids". Below, I posted a few of my favorites.

2. All About The Scrillions (download)

This is personally, my favorite album. My favorite track is "Livin The Dream (I'm On A Float)". The tracks on the this album have everything from Sum 41, Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World to Kanye West, Twista, Ludacris, Ying-Yang Twins to Katy Perry, Spice Girls, and DJ Sammy. ETC.

After listening to this amazingness, now you may think, whom do I like better? Girl Talk or Super Mash. Bros. Although very different styles of mashups I find Super Mash Bros. are an easy listen when pre-gaming/partying. Everyone in the room can definitely relate to a song, especially when it sticks around and not cut off. I hope you enjoy getting smashed (gotta love puns) to these albums as much as I did.

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Health Services is clinically insane

2010-07-29T15:43:00.002-04:00

A reader left a link to the following video in the comment section, and I am forever thankful. That is something which I truly appreciate, a reader stepping up and making a post happen. I have seen this video on the related videos tab on YouTube before, but I had never bothered to watch it. Going by those crazy alcohol stats that make no sense I always had a feeling that there was something strange about Health Services on campus, and this video has backed up that feeling. Enjoy:

I was going to give a little film critique of this, seeing as I aced high school film as lit, but I think it speaks for itself. These people are clearly too happy and might be dipping into the pharmacy drug supply.

In all seriousness, we do have a great Health Service department (I've never been there, but I know a few people who got some great help from them). They offer a lot that not many other schools do, but still, this video was ridiculous.

Stay classy, not UMassy

Get your Textbooks here!

2010-07-26T15:39:00.003-04:00

UNH Blog is proud to announce a new partnership with CampusBooks.com! Campusbooks is a website that allows you to buy or rent new and used text books. Campus Books is very simple to use and it will help you save money. By entering in select information on the book (ISBN code being the best) CampusBooks.com searches through dozens of websites including amazon.com, half.com, bookrenter.com and many others to find the best deals for the user. It is a great way to save money and we get commission on every book sold through our partnership. With these small commissions it will hopefully allow us to make T-shirts and/or to throw one heck of a party at the end of the school year. It is a win-win for all of us. The new "bookstore" tab at the top of the site or widget on the side bar and the one below this post will all help you find the book you need. I would like to thank CampusBooks.com so much for this great opportunity.

Also, you can find just about any novel too, so for big readers this can be a nice way to save money. This can be great for people who just want to look cool by having a big book collection with all the most popular and hip authors.

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UNH Blog 3.0

2010-07-26T15:13:00.001-04:00

I have big news. If you don't care about the layout changes then scroll down to where I write "BIG NEWS." You may have noticed the new layout for the blog. If you didn't notice you might have some serious brain function issues. Anyways this is kind of like the third major layout change for the site and I was hoping for some feedback. I like that the main text columns are wider so it makes it easier to fit pictures and embedded videos. I also feel that the widgets on the right side are better organized. I may tweak with some of the color patterns but I think this layout will be here to stay. The main reason I changed it was because blogger released a bunch of new designs and I thought it would give the site a new fresh look heading into next semester. If you want to get nostalgic for a moment these are the two older layouts. There were several other small changes between these, but these are the two main stages before what you see now. I think we can agree it has definitely improved since we debuted. (These are the only screenshots I had so I apologize for them being so small.)

Gotta love the original banner, designed with Microsoft Paint on my old roommate's laptop because my Mac didn't have any paint or drawing programs.

The second major layout (this was really actually like 2.5 or 3) featured a new banner first emailed to me by then TNH executive editor Cam Kittle when I first started contributing to the paper. The "Stay classy, not UMassy" line was added a short time later from another blog reader. That banner has remained almost untouched (other than a brief change of the "Stay classy not UMassy" for about a week) and has only been changed since by enlarging it.

So I know not as many people read this over the summer but let me know what you think. I know the banner is slightly pixilated now that it is bigger, but I think it actually looks better that way then it being to short to be centered.

Lastly and most importantly I also have some **BIG NEWS** I am currently coming to terms with the blog's first official partnership. I'm not giving out too many details until their widget is added, but I am very excited about it. It should be up sometime very soon, possibly even later today. Oh, just got another email about it. Might happen right now. Let's see...

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Thank The Heavens For This Guy

2010-07-26T14:38:00.000-04:00

By: Lady Meow

I absolutely love this kid. I think many of you can see why. He talking about the song "Airplanes" by B.o.B. featuring Haley Williams of Paramore. Needless to say, I think we can all relate on some level.

"What happens if the airplane is a fucking boeing?"

Enjoy.

End of Summer Boredom? Read a Book

2010-07-25T10:45:00.000-04:00

By: Geoff

“Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.”- John Adams

I recently did something that I used to do fairly often, but hadn’t done in awhile. Last Friday, it was my day off from work, and I didn’t have anything to do. To curb my boredom I went to Barnes and Noble and spent over two hours there. I would find a book that interested me and would sit down and read it for a bit. Then, I would put it back and find a book about something completely different. But that’s not to say that I didn’t intend to buy anything and give it a thorough read.

On the suggestion of a friend, I bought a book called The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World by Cleon Skousen. The miracle that the title refers to is none other than the Constitution of the United States of America. In case anyone forgot that’s the document that the Founders of our country drafted at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which outlines how the Republic should function.

I suggest that every American reads this extraordinary book. It should be required reading in every middle or high school in the nation because I don’t know about you, but I was never comprehensibly taught the Constitution in my schooling. And that’s a serious problem, as Adams’ quote suggests. How can anyone be a proper citizen of a country and not understand the basic principles on which it was founded?

Skousen highlights the 28 Principles of Freedom set forth by the brilliant Founding Fathers through mostly their own words. The book is just over 300 pages, but it reads very quickly. The most striking information in the entire book is the countless warnings the Founders put forth in their speeches and writings about what could happen to the country if it strays from their principles. For example, Thomas Jefferson warned about how dangerous it is for a private, centralized banking institution to control all of the country’s currency: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.”

Jefferson’s warning practically describes the Federal Reserve System that has been the central banking institution in the U.S. since 1913, and it has destroyed our monetary system. The book is filled with insights such as this. In fact, reading it has had such an impact on me that I’ve changed my political views. Most people seem to think that the Constitution is outdated, but after reading this book it is clear to me it is the only way for our country to properly survive.

So if boredom hits you hard while waiting to return to our beautiful campus, I suggest you give The 5000 Year Leap a chance. Who knows, maybe you’ll even impress some of your professors this fall.

38 Days 'til move-in weekend!

2010-07-21T15:49:00.001-04:00

Before we know it, we will be knee deep in essays, exam weeks, early classes and spending hour after hour in the library and I can't wait. Because that also means we will be back at UNH where the alcohol flows like Niagara Falls and the women flock like gallimimuses being chased by a T-Rex. I believe freshman move in on Saturday the 28th of August while upperclassman move in on the following Sunday. Gables and Woodsides residents have the option for either day, but I know I will be at the Gables bright and early Saturday morning. Like I said, I can't wait. I've kept busy this summer with work and trying to grow a beard and other stuff and hopefully I'll only be more busy for the next month and ten days so it will only go buy faster. I'm starting off the second half (not really sure if it is the second half, but that's what I'm calling it) by heading up to Wrangeley, Maine tomorrow morning and into the weekend.

Before you know it, it will be time for Project August! What's Project August you ask? It is an annual (my last name) Brother's tradition in which we do as many fun things as possible during the month of August as a way to end the summer with a blast. I have three older brothers and in the past we have gone up to Bar Harbor, had barn parties and other shenanigans usually involving whiskey and fire. I hope you all enjoy your August and are as excited as me to get back to UNH.

If you're wondering what my summer has been like this video of Zach Galifianakis pretty much sums it up: tractors and being gangster.

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Lady Meow's YouTube Picks of the Week

2010-07-21T15:48:00.002-04:00

By: Lady Meow

I know it's not near the end of the week, but I have read 3 books in the past week and it's about time I chill out. So I sat down and delve into the internet gossip websites and watched. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Last week the ESPY Awards aired, I found the Vuvuzela parody with Will Ferrel was pretty decent, a little dragged on, but otherwise well thought out. Also, if you didn't know Seth Meyers, the host of the ESPY awards and also a premier writer for Saturday Nght Live and is the Weekend Update anchor. Meyers is from Bedford, NH and graduated from dirty West High School in Manchester.

2010 ESPY'S Vuvuzela Parody - Will Ferrell as Jeff Vuvuzela Inventor of the Vuvuzela - watch more funny videos

How bored was this guy when he decided to train his roommates dog to respond to Child Porn to go for a walk? I found this pretty good because of the simplicity of it all and the dog is absolutely adorable. Although, the man in the vid could pass for pedo roommate. Who knows.

Really? What is this world coming to? Also, pretty sure Caroline is a 7 year old boy. I wanna see him in 10 years....

And last of course is Twilight for Bros. I think you'll understand is much better now.

Concert Review: Old Crow Medicine Show

2010-07-19T15:11:00.002-04:00

Sunday night I went to the Old Crow Medicine Show concert at the Casino Ballroom in Hampton and it was a blast. You may not like "country" but they are not redneck/right-winged/they took our jobs! country. It's actually more like "if you're not a right winger we'll all have a humdinger!"

The band, a 6 piece all-string folk-rock group out of Nashville, basically opened for themselves playing for about 45 minutes, then took a 15 minute break, came back out for another hour and a half and then played a three song encore. The encore included a terrific version of Neil Young's "Cowgirl in the Sand" which was quite a treat. During their "opening" set they played a few covers and mostly stuff off their older albums including "I Hear them All" "Minglewood Blues" and "James River Blues" and also played a couple newer songs like the crowd favorite "Humdinger."

Old Crow played more of their hits during their main set, including the crowd pleaser and one of my personal favorites "Alabama High Test." (below) It was great to see the crowd singing along with the lyrics to that one. "Other songs the band played included "Next Go 'Round" "Caroline" "Down Home Girl" "CC Rider" "Highway Halo" "Mary's Kitchen" and many others I can't think of or don't know the name of.

Toward the end of the set the band finally played their biggest hit "Wagon Wheel" and all 2,000+ in attendance joined in on the lyrics. Especially the lines "running from the cold up in New England"and "had a nice long toke!" With every verse the crowd got louder and it was by far the best sing-along I've ever been apart of. They followed up "Wagon Wheel" with their final song of the set with the cocaine themed "Tell it to Me" (below) and each band member took a small solo as they introduced one another. As the band left the stage the entire crowd was already calling (more like stamping and screaming) for an encore.

The band reappeared and played "Cowgirl in the Sand" which got a great reaction from the audience. They played two other songs including "Fall on My Knees."

In sum, Old Crow Medicine Show was one goddamn hell-of-a show! They are very talented musicians and writers and they really know how to perform live. I will definitely see them when they come around again.

Calling Chris Hansen

2010-07-12T19:23:00.001-04:00

So I just got home from a nice family dinner at the local Applebee's and I open up my twitter account to see a link to a WMUR article about a dude who was caught watching and downloading child pornography at UNH's Dimond Library. (PS Do you notice how in that article "Vellucci" isn't spelt "Zellucci?" Yeah, you're welcome WMUR editors. That got corrected via my tweet. No biggie. Maybe I am cut out for a career in this business.) Anyways, if you're too lazy to read the article some random 67 year-old guy was caught straight peeding-out at Dimond. He is a previously convicted sex offender (which is probably why he literally shit himself when police asked for his ID) and is not connected with UNH.This got me to thinking. Child pornography is terrible, we should really do something about this. Maybe if we gather a bunch of porn and have a giant bonfire... Oh, right....

Anyways, the real part of that article that caught my eye was this little tidbit:

Dimond Library is a public library, and staff members said there are no filters on any computers because open access to all information is considered vitally important to the mission of research and education. Users can look at legal pornography on the library's computers, which can trigger complaints, staffers said."We tend to ask the person who complains about it to move to a different computer or area of the library," Vellucci said.

Users can look at legal pornography on the library's computers. I had no idea that it was okay to watch porn at the library, not that I would or anything. Just out of curiosity, what class enables legal pornography to be educational? Because I may have to enroll in "Making Babies" asap. And I love how the librarians just ask the complainer to move. Imagine trying to study for Organic Chem and the person next to you is taking notes while watching hardcore (and legal of course) pornography. I don't care who you are, but that would be a slight distraction to anyone. I understand that for some sociology or psych course or something there could be a paper on pornography, but I think that might be some research best saved for the privacy of your own room. With the shades down. And the door locked. And headphones. It is nice that the library allows that if it really is educational, but it would be a little awkward to say the least. I mean who would want to do that research in the common computer section of the library anyways?

Also, pedophiles suck.

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Allow Myself to Introduce...Myself

2010-07-09T13:30:00.000-04:00

Hello all,

My name is Geoff, and I’m new to this here blog. I would like to start by thanking the New Hampshirite for inviting me to become a writer for the University of Nonsensical Happenings. I’ve been a fan of the blog for some time now, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to write for it. My hope is to entertain as many of you as possible, and to encourage you to comment and become involved in our discussions.

Since I’ve chosen to use my real name, let’s get to know each other, shall we? I’ll be a senior (oh shit!) in the fall. I’m an English/Journalism major with minors in political science and cinema studies. I’m a News Editor for The New Hampshire, which I encourage you all to read and enjoy regularly.

But I thought that instead of sharing the usual information that people give when introducing themselves, I would write you a list of unique (and hopefully interesting) facts about myself. All of the following is true:

- I hail from the small and forgettable town of Burrillville, R.I. We don’t have much, but we do have two Dunkin Donuts.
- My fifth grade teacher told my mother and me at a parent/teacher conference that he thought I should consider pursuing journalism in the future. From that moment on, I wanted to be a journalist.
- In a Little League baseball game, I fouled a ball off of my thumb. On the next pitch, I fouled the ball off of my thumb again and split it open. The result was six stitches. I’m such a badass.
- I played hockey for 10 years. When I was 13, my junior hockey team made it to the state championship to play an undefeated team. Less than ten minutes into the game, I was thrown out for (unintentionally) hitting from behind. We won 2-1. It still hurts me to think about the fact that I didn’t play a part in the win.
- Just days after my eighteenth birthday, my car was hit by a tractor trailer truck in the parking lot where I work. The driver was 70 years old. He fled the scene. My car was totaled.
- I went to a party at a random apartment my freshman year. At one point in the night, I had to urinate, but my friend was busy vomiting in the bathroom. So I went outside in a t-shirt. It was January. I got locked out. In my drunken stupor, I thought I could figure out the combination to the lock before I froze to death. So I typed 1, 2, 3, 4, and the door opened.
- Three of my biggest pet peeves are loud gum chewers, people who walk slowly and the fact that Green Day is popular.

Well, there you have it. If you feel like it, write a unique (and true) fact about yourself in the comment section. Come on, it could be fun.

Cheers,
Geoff

In his own LeBrozone

2010-07-08T15:25:00.006-04:00

Okay, I usually don't write about anything that isn't UNH or college related, but I have some thoughts on Lebron James and I figured why not... even though roughly 52.4 million bloggers/journalists/experts have already said just about everything there is to say about this egomaniac. Lebron must be loving this. This is exactly what he wanted, everyone is talking about him. Lebron lives in his own ozone... the Lebrozone. Original? Probably not, but I've been working outside and my brain is more fried than usual.

Two days ago, there was no way I thought I would be watching tonight, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it really could be the most insane hour of television ever. There is noway I can miss it. No other athlete would ever pull this off, and quite frankly, would any of them want to? Not TO. Not Ochocinco. Not Jeter. Not Brady. Not Kobe. I don't even think A-Rod would and he posed for a magazine kissing his own reflection in a mirror.

Tonight very well could ruin my generation's most celebrated athlete. An athlete who was noticed in middle school, praised in high school, who had all the attention he could ask for... and then he asked for more. He was labeled the next Jordan and then the first Lebron, and if he ruins this I want a front row seat. If he picks any team other than Cleveland his legacy will never be at the level of Jordan, Bird or Magic... it won't even be at Kobe's level.

This special could be so epic, I am giddy like a child for Christmas morning. We get to witness a grown man, voluntarily putting himself above: not just his teammates, not just his sport, but the entire sports world. Tonight Lebron says "look at me! Look at me! Watch me talk. Watch me dunk. Watch me pick who is going to pay me millions dollars over the next decade." It's like a little kid trying to get his mommy's attention who is in a conversation. "Mom, hey mom, look at me, mom. Are you watching? Mom? Mom! Mommy look at me! Wahhhhh!" You are not special, you are a human like everyone else. Who else gets to pick who will pay them millions of dollars and make a game out of it... for a game?

Okay, now as a college student who watches ESPN every morning I feel qualified to share my thoughts on the different scenarios.

Cleveland: The hometown boy remains loyal. Lebron decides that (for the best of his legacy) he will return to Cleveland to (try to) win them a championship. If he were to hold this press conference and not go back to the Cav's he will become more hated than just about any athlete ever... except for the city he chooses. If he leaves Cleveland I might actually feel bad for that dump hole of a city... there would be so many riots...

Chicago: His ego thinks he could one-up Jordan in Jordan's city. Lebron already announced he wouldn't wear #23 next year, was this foreshadowing a move to Chi town? With a young and talented point guard, a great rebounding and defensive big man with a solid supporting cast this is probably the easiest and quickest route for Lebron to get a ring.

New York: The biggest player in the biggest city. Move over A-Rod there is a new douche in town. With Lebron and Stoudemire, the Knicks might actually win a game or two.

New Jersey: I would love to see Lebron go to the Nets and it might actually be the one scenario where I could possibly root for him. Going to a terrible team, about to move to Brooklyn with the craziest owner ever. Oh man, it would be fun to watch. When that crazy Russian bastard Mikhail Prokhorov bought the Nets they instantly became one of my favorite teams. The guy is a nut and will hopefully do great things for the league. Side Note: Can I root for a team just because their owner is crazy? I can't name more than a few current Nets and I used to hate them with a passion...

Miami: All the experts have this as the most likely scenario. Joining Wade and Bosh this would be a total cop out, basically admitting that he couldn't win a championship on his own... But the Heat wouldn't be able to afford a supporting cast and without a sharp-shooter and a solid center this could turn into a great disappointment. But alas, free agency is far from over, trades can be made and the season isn't even close to starting. Anything could happen.

When all is said and done, I really don't care where Lebron ends up. I just know that I will have another team to root against. Except maybe the Nets, but I don't see him going there. The NBA is my least favorite of the four major sports, but I really just think this whole ordeal is insane.

I think I want to watch because I will get to see a major letdown/meltdown/mindfuck that has been unmatched for any sport that is in the offseason. In my mind it is either Cleveland or somewhere else. It won't matter where. This is sports history, and I want to see it crumble. Sports bars in the different cities are holding viewing parties, those that are let out to dry will riot. People will cry. It will be the great American sports tragedy. And I can't wait to see it unravel.

How to Handle UNH Parking 'Authority'

2010-07-06T14:39:00.000-04:00

By: Lady Meow

This letter was sent into the Office of Parking Clerk (OPC). This is a GREAT example on how to handle that parking ticket you didn't deserve from the UNH parking authority or whatever kind of authority they have.

Basically, my friend went down to Boston to visit a friend. She paid a 2 hour parking meter and came back with 16 minutes left and found a ticket on her car. Needless to say she was quite 'bullshit'. I mean who wouldn't be? Things like this have occured around us here at UNH. She shortly sent in a letter and the whole fine was appealed along with an apology from the OPC office. Word.

*Name has been changed

June 23, 2009

To whom it may concern:

My name is *Rachel Babcock and I recently was in the city of Boston visiting a friend. I parked my car at a metered spot on Commonwealth Avenue and upon my return I found a parking violation on my windshield. Violation # 590379381 was given to me at approximately 1:55:06 pm on the day of June 9th 2009. The violation was given to me for an expired meter, however as seen by the pictures I have enclosed I had 16 minutes remaining on my meter. I am confused as to why, with time to spare, I was given this violation. I do not appreciate being exploited as a tourist of your city, by simply being in Boston I am contributing to your economy and am disgusted that you feel the need to rob me of money that is clearly undeserved. This was not my first time in Boston and I am not new to how meters work. I am allotted two hours to park in a designated spot and if my time expires then, and only then should I be given a ticket. I was clearly taken advantage of for whatever reason, whether it is because I have Maine plates or because the officer thought I wouldn’t make it back before my meter ran out. Whatever the reason said officer felt the need to ticket me before the meter expired is surely unjust. Simply chalking it up to be a mistake is an evasion and your indiscretion shouldn’t become my liability.

I am not amused by what happened and am irritated with the trouble I had to go through in order to get the pictures off of my phone in order to mail them with this appeal. The city of Boston should be ashamed of such blatant exploitation and abuse of power. This issue has greatly discouraged me from making trips into the city of Boston. I am hoping never to have to write a letter of appeal such as this one in which I express my dissatisfaction with the tact of your parking officers.

-*Rachel Babcock

"I'm not new on how meters work", this is just simply fabulous. My friend is great. This goes to show that a simple letter can have common offenses revoked. If you have a letter that would like to be posted on some bullshit call on some sort of authority around UNH email me at ladymeowunh@gmail.com and we can certainly post it.

Hope summer is great!

-LadyMeow xoxo

An Open Letter to SCOPE

2010-07-05T11:36:00.001-04:00

Dear SCOPE,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. The other day SCOPE's facebook status asked for comedian suggestions. Right away several people requested Bob Marley. If that happened, I would probably blow my fucking brains out. I mean, he's been to UNH twice recently and is nowhere near the status of a homecoming comedian. However, as much as you may want to get a huge comedian it might be better to go lean towards the cheap side so SCOPE can land better music acts in the Spring. (Bottom line: Just about any comedian but Bob Marley.)

When all is said and done, more people will complain about a mediocre musician than a mediocre comedian. If SCOPE wants to please the most students, try to save some money on the homecoming comedian so more money can be spent on the spring shows.

Lets face it, SCOPE has taken a lot of heat in the past. No matter what happens next year, they will be praised and cursed out at the same time for all of their shows. It should be understood, especially after last year, that one musician cannot please the entire student body. The best way for SCOPE to please the biggest cross-section of students (this is not necessarily my preference, but what is probably better for the student body) is to book two spring shows. Have Spring Climax be a hip-hop artist in the Whit. This will sellout no matter who it is. For the other show, go for a band in the Field House. A true rock band would be awesome and would please the students who don't favor hip-hop. Remember, last year SCOPE had Bo Burnham, Akon, MGMT and Girl Talk. That is great variety. Comedy, hip-hop, pop/prog-rock, and hip-hop/dance. But, in order to make that potential "rock" show even better would be to have a solid opener. Last year MGMT was very good, but their opener was weak.

I know this is all just speculation, and it is easier said than done, but this is just a thought.

In that distant past SCOPE, MUSO and even WUNH would sometimes collaborate on the same show. All that I'm saying, is give peace a chance. Why does SCOPE and MUSO have to have this conflicting relationship? We are all UNH students, why can't we be friends? What if SCOPE were to get a bigger band for a second show and MUSO was responsible for the opener? (I know MUSO is the Memorial Union Student Org, so I'm not sure if they're restricted to the MUB... maybe they could bend the 'rules'). This would help save SCOPE money and let MUSO use their money in a way to benefit more students. Of course that would take some ego swallowing, but it could help MUSO gain more respect, which they deserve. UNH could really have a true spring climax, if only these organizations would put all the bullshit aside and communicate with one another. If MUSO can't leave the MUB maybe they could have their big spring show the same weekend as SCOPE's climax. Just a thought. We are all adults, or at least age-wise we are, so act like it. I know there are a lot of "what ifs" in there, but just think of the possibilities.

Anyways, continue to enjoy your summer.

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Weighing My Options and Summer Thoughts

2010-07-01T00:29:00.001-04:00

I've been doing a lot of blog related thinking and planning recently and I have realized that there are quite a few different directions to take the blog in. Over the past year I added a few other contributors and I want to know how the readers felt about that. Did you enjoy having more contributors? Of course Corey graduated so he won't be writing here, but I have been thinking of adding another writer or two. I have a few people in mind, one of whom has already expressed interest. What do you think? Have you, the readers, enjoyed having other contributors? Would readers like to see more contributors or should I fire them all? (Just kidding!)

I feel that the other writers only add to the blog since I maintained my normal blogging status. I know the decision is mine and I started this blog for my own fun, but it has become more than that. It has become more about the readers and the UNH student community. More writers does mean more work for me, more people to keep track of, but it also means more content and more variety. I am willing to take on a more managerial responsibility, on top of my writing, for the good of the blog if that is what the readers want. Seriously, what do you think? Help me, help you! Should I look into expansion, or keep the blog where it's at?

The final decision is mine, and mine alone, but I would appreciate your input.

Either way, I am very excited for the fall semester to start. I mean, how that fuck is it only July? There are so many unanswered questions I have waiting to be solved, like: Will the dining halls have salt shakers? Will dining hire a hit-man to take me out? Who will SCOPE get for a homecoming comedian and other shows? (Speaking of SCOPE, I have an entire post for/about them that will be up in another few days, so check back for that...) What will President Huddleston tweet next? Will I get reported to the conduct office again? Will people keep reading the blog? Will I finally taste a beer? (I can't even type that with a straight face.) When will the oil leak be plugged? (Dear BP, FUCK YOU!) How will our athletic teams fair? Who will step up to replace Bobby Butler? (My money is on Stevie Moses and Greg Burke.) What shenanigans will UMass and Maine get into so I can mock them?

Ah, so many questions, so many questions... I am excited and I hope you are too. Less than two more months, we can do this. Believe.

Stay classy, not UMassy.

So ready for UNH Hockey

2010-06-30T15:37:00.001-04:00

By: Lady Meow

Seriously, I cannot wait! I'm armed with my jersey and heels. What more do you need besides alcohol in your system and your voice for those UNH Hockey Chants?

I'm currently creating a guide for freshman girls at UNH. Inspired by the amazing New Hampshirite. It should be up by July sometime, meanwhile, I have better things to do like enjoying the summer and having multiple orgasms.

Get psyched yo! xoxo<3

Newcomers can follow me on twatter (twitter) add me on facebook!

Surviving UNH: An Orientation Guide to life at UNH

2010-06-23T14:47:00.001-04:00

Note: "Surviving UNH" is intended to be like a Wikipedia page of life at UNH; feel free to submit any corrections or additional info you think I may have left out. I know this is far from perfect or complete and I want this to continue to grow over the years through the help of fellow students.

To read the entire guide, click here or the "Surviving UNH" tab at the top of the blog.

Thanks and feedback, comments, criticism is welcome!

UNH Hockey Chants

2010-06-23T14:28:00.001-04:00

Peter LeBlanc scores a game winner over Vermont. Somewhere in the crowd the New Hampshirite rejoices.

NOTE: Most of these chants are pretty generic across college hockey, but there are so many of them that I felt they should be listed for newcomers. I’m sure that there are several chants that I forgot out or misremembered so be sure to comment below and I will add or correct them. (Changes will be made to the page version. See tab at the top of the blog.)

Hockey East Team Specific Chants:

Boston University: Screw BU. Screw BU. Screw BU…

Sucks to B-U, Sucks to B-U, Sucks to B-U…

“Mad Dog” after penalties

Boston College: If you can’t get into Harvard go BC. If you can’t get into Harvard go BC. If you can’t get into Harvard ‘cause your borderline retarded, if you can’t get into Harvard go BC.

Harvard rejects!

Rough ‘em up; rough ‘em up BC Sucks! (You may substitute “fuck” for “rough”)

University of Maine: M-A-I-N-E Maaaaaaiiiiiiinnnne SUCKS!

If you can’t get into college go to Maine. If you can’t get into college go to Maine. If you can’t get into college ‘cause you lack the basic knowledge, if you can’t get into college go to Maine.

The wheels on your house go round and round, round and round, round and round…

University of Massachusetts: (all Boston area schools: Warm up yah cah!)*

UMass Lowell: Amherst rejects!

Merrimack College:*

Northeastern: “Mad dog” after penalties *

Providence: “10 Hail Mary’s” after penalties *

Vermont: Dirty Hippies…

*It's been a while, do we have specific chants for UMass, MC, NE, PC?

Penalties:

When an opponent receives a penalty: Skate, skate, skate… sit down bitch!

Vs teams with K9 mascot: (BU, Northeastern) Mad dog! Mad dog! Mad Dog…

Vs Catholic schools: (BC, Providence) 10 Hail Mary’s, 10 Hail Mary’s…

UNH on Penalty Kill: (call back) O-R-G-Y, (what’s spell) orgy (what’s that mean?) Teamwork…

Two men down: (call back) C-O-N-D-O-M (what’s that mean?) defense, defense, defense

Power play: (call back) S-E-X, sex, sex, sex, (what’s that mean?) score, score, score…

Need for better offense:

P-U-T-I-T-I-N. Put it in!

Call back: EX-LAX (what’s that mean?) Go! Go! Go...

Generic:

Cowbell at start of period/following face-off after a goal: Go, Fight, Win.

Go Cat’s Go!...

Gimme a U… N…H what’s that spell? (Uhhh) Girls only (Uhhh) Guys only (Uhhh) Let’s feel it! (UUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh!)

Go Blue/Go White (alternating sides of the student section)’

With 1:05 left in a period: Hey, (scorekeeper-usually “John”) how much time is left? John: 1 minute left to play in the period. Crowd: Thank you!

End of game, superfans have cue cards for 3 sections: Beat ‘em! Smash ‘em! Break his face! (x3) All sections: Rip of his arms and legs and beat him with the bloody stumps, UNH!

Opponent’s Goalie:

Referred to as a “sieve.” This will be used throughout a game, often substituted in songs played by the band. Ex: Hey (goalie name) I wanna know. Will you be my sieve?

Takes of his mask: Ugly goalie, ugly goalie, ugly goalie…

Hey (goalie name), here comes the hex, ooooohhhhhh! (2^nd period is the long-distance hex).

Empty Net: Better goalie, better goalie, better goalie...
Goalie leave crease (usually for a timeout): empty net, empty net, empty net, (goalie returns) still an empty net, still an empty net, still an empty net!

UNH Goalie:

2^nd period when he’s in front of the student section: Hey (name), we’re all behind you!

Poor Refereeing:

A rope. A tree. Hang the referee…

I’m blind, I’m deaf, I wanna be a ref…

End of a blowout win:

Warm up the bus… (“Yah cah” for Boston/Mass teams, plane for a distant team)

Is that not the ice down there? Yes that is the ice down there! Is that not the scoreboard there? Yes that is the scoreboard there! Is that not the winning team? Yes that in the winning team! And is that no the losing team? Yes that is the losing team! Winning team, losing team, winning team, losing team, winning team, losing team… UNH, UNH, UNH.

Ahoy-hoy!

2010-06-18T14:25:00.003-04:00

Did you know that telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell initially wanted the telephone greeting to be "Ahoy," but it was Thomas Edison who suggested "Hello?" This has been another useless piece of history trivia from the New Hampshirite. Where would you be without me?

Anyways, I finally got wireless internet at my house, which means that I can use my laptop and not my parent's old piece of junk. Hopefully this will lead to a few more summer posts, but no promises. I am extremely close to being done with my "Surviving UNH" guide, which is turning into mix between a wikipedia of life at UNH and my own personal orientation guide.

I would like to mention that former blogger Corey has moved on and started up a blog of his own. Although, now that he is in the real world some of his writing might be over our college-student heads. In all seriousness, he really is a great writer and if you enjoyed what he did here your should definitely check out "transmissions from the woods." Hopefully he will still dip in here from time to time and I know we plan on bouncing ideas off each other so even if he isn't writing here, his presence will still be felt.

I have also been getting a few emails now and again and instead of replying to them I have decided to turn them into a "mailbag" type of post. The first is yet another UNH rap, which really got me excited because my favorite type of music is amateur rapping over garage band.

I will admit, that had a few decent lines in it. I enjoyed the jab about only winning Hockey East and it was far superior than the DHop rap (which would have been better if it was a joke). Once the semester starts up we may have to do a poll on the "best" (or worst?) UNH anthem. Whatever, I know these videos aren't great, but for UNH students I definitely see how they can be enjoyable.

I also recently stumbled across a site that could come in handy when it comes time for back to school shopping or for anyone looking to purchase a few items for an apartment or something. (And by stumble across I mean a friend of mine is doing an internship for them and he emailed me.) Anyways, it is called Pricefalls.com, which is kind of similar to ebay and they actually do have some decent deals on appliances. So check that out if you're interested. According to their website their "prices are constantly falling! Watch the timer, and every few seconds the price will flash showing that the cost of the item has dropped by a predetermined amount."

This email came from "John."
"I think it is terrible that you made fun of Scott Darling for getting kicked off the Maine hockey team. He has a problem and you don't have to turn it into a laughing matter."

This reminds me of that South Park episode where Stan's dad has alcoholism and uses the whole "it is a disease" excuse. Ah, good ole' South Park. Let's face it, most college students drink and some like to drink a lot, but if I was getting a full ride to play highly competitive DI hockey, I would make a few priorities. Showing up to practice not hungover would be towards the top of that list.

This email came from "Kyle."
"I just graduated high school and I'm coming to UNH in the fall. You seem to know a lot about UNH so I was hoping you could answer a question for me. What's the deal with the dining hall food? It seemed decent when I visited, but I've heard mixed things, should I plan on brining a lot of food to make on my own?"

The dining halls are actually pretty decent, especially compared to other schools. I hardly make my own food at school, but I usually keep a bunch of snack type items. You can't really make food apart from with microwaves in the dorms, but the food really shouldn't be an issue.

The final email came from "Sarah."
"New Hampshirite, you're so funny and I can tell that you're good at sex. We should make sex acts together when school starts up again."

Okay.

Fine, I will admit one of those emails was made up, but I won't say which one. For the next semester I'd like to get more reader feedback, emails, comments and that sort of stuff so please don't be shy. That is all for now, be sure to check back soon for when I finish the orientation guide.

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Oh my Darling!

2010-06-13T13:56:00.000-04:00

That puck probably went 5-hole, however if it was a beer he'd have it covered up.

Maine recently announced that goalie Scott Darling will not be returning to the team following his third suspension in two seasons. Although the suspension was listed as violating the "school's code of conduct", it isn't a secret that he had several alcohol related incidences. Maine has two incoming goalies, including Martin Ouellette, who is considered a top goalie prospect. I think it is safe to say that when Maine visits the Whit this fall chants of "Where is Darling?" will be prominent. I apologize for this bad pun: Someone should have told him it's the Maine Black Bears, not the "blackouts." Although if I went to Maine, I'd probably want to be blacked out all the time too...

I'm currently compiling a list of all the hockey chants for the upcoming season. I know it is a ways off, but I can't wait for the season to start!

Summer Updates

2010-06-04T10:11:00.000-04:00

Well it is a few weeks into the summer and as much as I enjoy driving a tractor for work and fishing almost every afternoon or evening I do miss Dirty Durham. What can I say? I love UNH. I must say it is nice actually having some money and I already have a dead sexy farmer’s tan… but I can’t wait to move into the Gables in the fall. Shit show 24/7. I mean my parent’s new house is pretty sick so I am far from roughing it, but let’s just say I have a little more freedom at school. I’m working in a tree nursery this summer and it is a pretty sweet job, basically I drive a tractor, water, weed-whack and dig holes all day. It beats working at Stop and Shop or the mini-golf course I used to slave at over near Hampton Beach (can you say worst job ever? Dealing with tourists is miserable.)

UNH men’s hockey released their schedule for the upcoming season and I can’t wait for the games to start. The start off with two at Miami-Ohio, who beat and tied us last year at the Whit. Then we host Michigan, who has always been one of my favorite athletic colleges. It should be a great match-up featuring the two schools who have the longest active run of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. UNH also faces Cornell who they split two games with last season, UNH’s win came in the opening round of the NCAAs. UNH also hosts Maine twice at the Whit, which is awesome because usually one of those games is played at the Verizon Center in Manchester.

Right now I am working on a "Surviving UNH" guide, which will be directed mostly towards incoming and freshman students. It will be a work-in-progress and probably become its own page at the top of the blog. (Where you can click About Us, Disclaimer, etc...) I'm hoping to cover many different aspects of life at UNH and it is a combination of old and new stuff. It is already three pages single-spaced and I have many more things to cover. Once it is added I am hoping to get some feedback and tips to make it better and more accurate.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Stay classy, not UMassy.

Best Craigslist Missed Connection Ad Ever: UNH Graduation - w4m - 22 (Durham)

2010-06-01T17:42:00.001-04:00

Craigslist: Through all these years at UNH, I can't believe I missed you. After somehow overlooking you for so long, you really took my breath away at our graduation ceremony when you showed up with nothing but white shorts underneath your robe. I thought it was just so attractive that you were utterly wasted and kept standing on your chair, thrusting your pelvis like you were in a Ke$ha video. Your hot pink sunglasses and Reef flip flops really accented your whole look, too. As turned on as I was, however, I DO wish you'd washed your feet for the occasion.

I could barely focus on the speaker, since every time you shouted something like "YAH BRAAAH" or "FACCKINNN U S AAAA" I got so turned on that I forgot what he was saying. But it doesn't matter; what deeper message I might have left with pales in comparison to your RIPPED ABBZ!! Your Jersey-Shore-esque tan was great too. I'm a sucker for a loud mouth and orange skin.

When each sub-section of UNH's graduating class stood, I was thrilled to discover you, along with the rest of your charming friends, were a business major. Well baby, you can run MY business anytime, if you know what I mean.

Please, let me be your trophy housewife. You're so overwhelmingly, exquisitely MANLY, and I don't know if I can contain my animalistic attraction to you any longer.

Holy fuck that was gold, there really isn't much I need to add. I wasn't planning on posting anything for a few days but then I came across this little treat. (...and no I wasn't looking through missed connections for any local ladies who may have seen me driving a tractor with my shirt off...) Anyways, I think this is great. Obviously it is highly sacrcastic, but I really need to know if a female actually wrote this because if so I am in love. I fucking love how this person was so pissed over that guy that they wrote a fucking ad on Craigslist! Did they think that this guy would read this and realize what a douche he is? Because if he were to read this his douchebagosicity would probably prevent him from getting the sarcasim and it would probably only make him act even more douchy. I bet he pregamed to graduation by "Icing" his bros and listening to Sam Adams... sorry, it was too easy. Whatever, I got a laugh out of this add and I may have to read Craiglist stuff more often.

Stay classy, not UMassy.

In Sum: College (and some advice)

2010-05-31T14:36:00.005-04:00

This could be the last entry I ever write for UNHBlog. I say "could" because it is feasible that UNH will do something so nonsensical that it somehow impacts my life ("Corey, you now have to pay off your student loans with either blood or applesauce!!!"), or there "could" be some news that impacts all Universities in one way or another, and I won't be able to keep my keyboardy mouth shut. I don't want to fully rule out that I am done with this corner of the internet, but I have to rule out that I am never attending UNH ever again.

A week ago, I officially completed my studies in Durham. Graduation was very bittersweet for me, and most of my classmates probably felt the same way. During parts of the ceremony, I was either staring into space, looking at the awesome hats and robes the professors were wearing, or just silently contemplating whether or not I had the full college experience. I've heard people say that it is pointless to ruminate over the past and we all should just stay in the now and plan for the future. I have no idea how to live in the now, and I just barely can organize my future. I mostly just think about the past. I could probably stop this habit through intense training and meditation, and I just may, but at the same time...I'm a writer. I think about the past. That's part of my job.

It eventually dawned on me that my college experience was atypical. I invested most of my time into extracurricular activities, and not drinking or doing the required readings for actual classes. I didn't really like getting drunk every single weekend either (although, I somehow developed a reputation that I did), but the entire campus body did. I often felt like I was some sort of muggle for not going out all that often, but I did have friends and I was usually invited somewhere every weekend...I just didn't want to go. That's what worked for me. I liked my "me" time.

This leads me into my first bit of advice: find a routine that works for you. A University campus is a pretty awesome thing. Being a freshman in college is truly your first taste of the "real world" yet it isn't real at all (the real world doesn't have free condoms every where you go; it just has them in one or two places and it is super awkward asking for them). You now have to develop your own modus operandi and the best part is that the modus operandi could be made up of literally anything you want it to be! You could show initiative and get up at 6am and go to the gym before your 8am math class that you will never ever miss even though you know all the material, OR you could sleep until 1 in the afternoon, skip class to smoke a blunt, and go out every single night looking for either some people to have relations with or more blunts. The latter routine is risky because you may find yourself uttering the phrase, "I'm shooting for a D-", over and over again. In college, your mom or dad won't wake you up to remind you that you have to get up and go to school. You're kinda sort of on your own, so arrange something that suits you and what you want to get out of college.

Speaking of what you want to get out of college...picking a major. The New Hampshirite posted a blog earlier about determining how to pick one. I'm paraphrasing (and censoring myself a bit), but the gist of that entry was "what do you like to talk about?" I think that's the best way to go about picking a major. Seriously. The money be damned. You can't take money with you and even HAVING a BA in ANYTHING will probably land you a job somewhere. I don't believe there is such thing as a useless degree. The only way a degree is truly useless is if you didn't care about the degree. You may not make much money as a social worker, but you're helping people and that's way more valuable than money, no matter what your Dad or your Econ major friend tells you. I was a communication major because I wanted to have both the English background and the understanding of media theory as well and I like talking about writing and I like talking about how the liberal media is screwing us over and making it impossible for conservatives to get their voice out there since they own absolutely no soapbox for us to stand on.

Being an active part of the University community is huge. I probably sound like a guidance counselor that you're fairly ambivalent towards, but what Mr. or Mrs. Whatever said is true. There is an organization devoted to most things worth devoting yourself to on a college campus, and if the thing you want to be most devoted to doesn't yet exist, you can make it yourself. That's what I did (no, I never got rejected from the improv group on campus, but I heard that I have through the grapevine...I never tried out for it, so take that haters!) and my group has been fairly successful only after a few years. Most things do exist, however and you have no excuse to be bored on a weekday night. Join up with the radio station or the outing club! Show that you care about the environment or Darfur. Join NORML or the group that organizes concerts and comedians (lord knows CAB needs all the help they can get...sorry, I couldn't resist. Don't stalk me on Facebook and everything will be okay, other organizations).

Another piece of advice I have is don't be racist.

Here is a cliche for you to keep in mind about college: "expect the unexpected." College is really an isolated part of society where the only thing that ever seems to go wrong is that it rains on a Friday night. You're going to meet so many interesting people, and you may even stay friends with them for life. You also will hear things about people you probably never thought you would hear about anyone. So, if you're into gossip, college is a blasty-blast (and who ISN'T into gossip, I mean HELLO!). You will also see things you never thought you would see. I thought I'd never see a 20-year old woman walking around in nothing but three, flesh colored band-aids down Main Street (oh, Halloween in college, I'll miss you most of all). I never thought I'd see two cops racing each other on Segways. I never thought I'd see at least three dozen kids eat asphalt on long boards over the course of a week (that bottle of oil was the best purchase I ever made, thanks BP!). I never thought I'd see a star university athlete peeing on the statue of the school mascot. College is a sideshow that you get graded on.

I'm gonna shift gears a bit and make this more like "The Sunscreen Song..."

Don't take any crap from anybody. I don't mean kick someone's ass if they offended you. I mean stand up for yourself, you always have that right.

There are three essential things to have in a dorm room. Ibuprofen, shower shoes, and a hammock. The rest is just details.

Leave your beanie baby collection at home. Those aren't cool anymore.

Keep in mind that cliques still do exist in college, and it can be like high school sometimes. I think that's because our generation is more geared towards a high school mentality about social situations, but I digress.

Seriously, don't be racist. Or homophobic. No one likes that.

Participate in a protest. It doesn't matter what it was. What's important is that you went against authority and exercised your rights as an American. Use your freedom of speech (unless you're being racist, then shut up).

Eat junk food. After college, that's gonna have to stop since our metabolisms will catch up to our consumption habits not long after graduation, so enjoy it while you still can.

Try some drugs. Most anything is okay in moderation. D.A.R.E. doesn't update their facts and marijuana won't kill you. Just don't make a habit of it and, I can't stress this enough...don't do heroin (unless you want to start a really awesome band...just kidding...don't do it, it's not worth it and grunge is dead....just like you will be if you try heroin).

If you're going to travel abroad, don't do it your senior year, especially second semester.

Go to at least one social a semester. Your RA will totally appreciate it. You get bonus points if you don't go drunk.

And finally...this one is crucial: Be yourself!

Now, to sum all of this up, I just wanted to thank The New Hampshirite for doing what he does with this blog and it was a pleasure to call you a co-worker and it's even more of a pleasure to consider you one of my closest friends. I'd like to thank LadyMeow for bringing all the attention she brought to the blog and Rusty for making me laugh hysterically with his last blog title.

As for me, I will be creating my own blog within the next week or two. It'll be pretty random, talking about everything from sports to politics to video comedy sketches. I would appreciate it if even a quarter of the UNHblog readers swing on by my site from time to time. I'll try and update it daily, but that depends on my work schedule and other things of that nature.

Thanks for reading everyone; it's been real. And remember...when it comes to college...

(Just ignore that he says high school. It means the same thing.)

Guest Post: Five College Degrees to Avoid in a Recession

2010-05-27T18:30:00.000-04:00

The following is a guest post submitted by Alexis Montgomery. I hope to have a post of my own up by the end of the weekend, if not sooner.

All of us want to believe we are the next Pablo Picasso, Steven Spielberg, or J.K. Rowling. But how many of us can reasonably expect to pick up a paint brush, a camera, or a pen and even come close to making a living (much less reaching the top of our field)? More likely you’ll be that guy on the street corner with dreadlocks, a dog, and a sign that reads, “Will work for food”. Okay, the reality of the situation is not that bad, but with the economy in the toilet, it’s more important than ever to choose a course of study that leads to a lucrative career (or at least allows you to pay for your shoe-box apartment and the Pinto you bought off your grandma). So here are a few college degrees that are best avoided if you want any hope of paying off those student loans.
1. Teaching – I know you’ve been told that the median salary for teachers is upwards of $40,000 per year, but I don’t know how this can be true (unless the numbers factor in private schools and universities). Most teachers barely make a livable wage, and considering how much time they have to spend outside class doing course prep and grading papers, you really won’t get your money’s worth from this degree. Plus, with state and federal budget cuts across the board, even tenured teachers may be seeking alternate employment soon.
2. Social Work – You may want to give something back to the world, but don’t give it up for free! You’re likely to work long hours for very little pay, not to mention the stresses of trying to help low-income families with almost no resources at your disposal. This job is hard on you physically, mentally, and emotionally, so unless you’re a saint, you’re better off going for a degree in nursing (an expanding field) where you might actually get to help someone (and get paid to do it).
3. Horticulture – The science of plants is one that doesn’t pay. For one thing, it’s hard to find jobs, unless you want to work as a florist or in a nursery. You’re more likely to find contract work, and infrequently at that. It begs the question, who on earth chooses this degree in the first place?
4. Performance Arts – Actors and musicians, take note. Unless you are very good or very lucky, you will be hard pressed to earn a living in this field. Sometimes even talent and luck aren’t enough to get you through. So instead of blowing your parents’ hard-earned money (or taking out student loans) for this degree, opt for something behind the scenes that will afford you a chance to actually make a living.
5. Hospitality – Who knew you needed a degree to work in a hotel? Well, you don’t need one to clean the rooms or man the front desk, but if you plan to manage a posh hotel, you’d better have a degree in hospitality. Or not, as the case may be, since this job does not pay very well. In addition, people who don’t have the money to pay their mortgage are certainly not planning to stay at your pricey hotel. Save your tuition and put a down payment on some rental properties instead. With all the home foreclosures, rental units are doing quite well.

Alexis Montgomery is a content writer for Online Schools, where you can browse through various online degree programs to find a college that suits your needs.

Summersongs

2010-05-21T17:33:00.000-04:00

I don’t really have any songs that instantly make me think of summer when I hear them (except for Summersong by The Decemberists or Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles for obvious reasons), so my list is going to be what I intend on listening to this summer.

Vitamin C- Graduation (Friends Forever)

- I’m just kidding. But I am graduating, so I think I’ll be listening to The Wall and Alice Cooper a lot for the first few days of summer.

LCD Soundsystem- the entire This Is Happening album

- This was the album I was waiting for all year and it did not disappoint. If you want one specific track to listen to, I recommend “All I Want.” It’s very David Bowie. If you’re like Lady Meow and her avid followers, I recommend “Drunk Girls.”

Deftones- Rocket Skates

- I’m an unapologetic Deftones fan. They could fart on a snare drum and put some sort of chamber effect on it and release a full length album with just that and I’d probably still get it. Their new album Diamond Eyes is a bit different since the effects are stripped down (since there wasn’t Pro Tools on the album) but they can still bring it. Rocket Skates is a very simple and somewhat repetitive song, but I still really like it. Either you’ll enjoy the song or you won’t, probably no in-between on it, but I can’t stop listening to it.

Circa Survive- Get Out

- The group of kids I hang out with when I go back home love Anthony Green. Anything he does. I am not criticizing them for that; he’s pretty awesome. As a brief aside, if you never checked out his solo record Avalon, do it. Even people who hate Circa Survive or the Sound of Animals Fighting like his solo work. The song “Get Out” is the stand out track to me, but a lot of Circa fans are saying that this album (Blue Sky Noise) is their best work to date.

Crystal Castles- Celestica, Doe Deer, Lovers Who Uncover (Remix)

- My friend has a huge crush on Alice Glass, the classic “I don’t give a fuck about you or anyone else for that matter,” female singer. The song Doe Deer is one of the most intense sounding electronic songs I have ever heard and the only lyric in the song is the word “deathray.” She’s just screaming it, and it is bad ass. Compare that to the first single off the album, Celestica; a really pretty lo-fi/experimental track. Their remix of Lovers Who Uncover which is originally by The Little Ones, just may be the best song you’ll hear all summer. Crystal Castles could be the Portishead of the 2010s, but Portishead is still around, so that title belongs to Portishead…but Crystal Castles is super sexyfun.

Titus Andronicus- A More Perfect Union

- When MUSO announced that Titus Andronicus was coming, I had a conniption. These guys (and gal) are so fucking bad ass and they are singing about Jersey (fairly common punk theme) and the Civil War (yeah, the Civil War). This is my favorite track on the album and it’s the first one so you could stop there…but don’t. The entire record (titled The Monitor) is worth giving a listen to.

Lightning round! Listen to these albums if you have yet to

Gorillaz- Plastic Beach (They never disappoint, do they?)

Caribou- Swim (If you get into Caribou, you’ll never get out…)

Fang Island-self-titled (They describe their music as “everyone high-fiving everyone.” So fun.)

The White Stripes- Under Great White Northern Lights (Did you know they released a live album? Now you do.)

I think you have plenty of music to fill your iPads with now. Wait, you don’t own an iPad? That’s cool. No one else does either.