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Wiz Khalifa (via hypetrak.com)

We know you’re more preoccupied right now with either (1) resting up before the sheer length and intensity of this House- and Lawnparties-filled weekend or (2) going bonkers about whether or not someone is wearing the same dress as you (!!!).

While you’re gearing up, though, here at The Ink we figured we’d catch you up to speed with some of the musical acts for this weekend. First up, we decided to spotlight Lawnparties’ headliners, because Yaro & Co. absolutely killed it this year and brought a pair of rap’s up-and-coming stars for the bright, sunny, and much-venerated prep-fest of day-drinking and carousing. (And seriously, what is up with Princeton attracting such fresh rap talent? El-P, Jedi Mind Tricks, Ghostface Killah kind-of, Das Racist, and now Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T.? Are we the hippest Ivy?)

First, I have to admit I was really surprised but even more excited to hear opener and Mississippi native Big K.R.I.T. would be joining Wiz on stage this Sunday. His career’s been on the up-and-up since releasing his debut mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here this time last year, and the press has been buzzing with his name. You can download his newest (and seriously great) mixtape Return of 4eva free/legally here.

And the music? If you’re at all a fan of Southern rap kings UGK, Atlanta duo Outkast, or even up-and-coming Curren$y, you’ll find something to love in K.R.I.T.’s deep South, country-fried sound. Check out “Country Shit,” a straight banger from K.R.I.T.’s first mixtape that hit so hard Southern veterans Ludacris and Bun B decided to hop on the beat for a remix.

Intrigued? Check out “Sookie Now” — if this doesn’t have you bobbing your head and smiling, reconsider your Lawnparties schedule.

If you’re feeling this, check out “Glass House” for a smoother cut featuring Curren$y and Khalifa, and “Return of 4eva” for a heavier selection that’ll keep up the Lawnparties pace.

Moving on to the headliner himself, though, Wiz Khalifa‘s been something of a one-huge-hit wonder with his smash “Black and Yellow,” but trust me, there’s way more to be excited about for this Sunday. A look at some of his best cuts after the jump.

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Lawnparties Playlist: Wiz Khalifa x Big K.R.I.T.

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When UPC ex-prez Brian No ’10 offered me the title of The Ink‘s ”Editorial Director” a little more than a year ago, this here site was but a couple of awkward posts, written by the members of a rather obscure club, that also happens to be really, really old. So I figured, Taking an ancient institution into the 21st century should be fun and not big a deal. And then apparently people started reading us. A lot of ‘em. Which, I mean – What? Really? We like it though, so thanks.

I should say that The Ink started as an effort to expand the Press Club’s presence online in the midst of a changing media landscape, but it quickly became something more than just an extension of our work with publications. Yeah, I guess we became “bloggers,” but even more than that, I think we became a voice. Over the past year or so UPC has emerged as a campus institution students can count on for news, commentary, and the occasional laugh. I’m glad to have had a part in shaping that and UPC history.

But my time’s up now. Yes, after writing north of a hundred posts of varying wit and quality, editing countless others, and losing a bit of my sanity the whole time, I’m hanging up the ol’ keyboard and getting kicked out. Good riddance, right?

At any rate, a round of thanks are in order for making The Ink what it is today. So, I want to acknowledge the newsmakers, the personalities, and the ridiculous that make Princeton great: Sabra hummus, Four Loko, Jane Randall, Connor Diemand-Yauman, freshmen, alumni who make bad decisions, Bros Icing Bros, campus printers, Firestone, PrincetonFML (and The Mod), The Economy, Princeton Reunions, USG, long walks to Forbes, Chatroulette, senior theses, Cannon Club, Dean’s Date, Shirley Tilghman, Nancy Malkiel, Yale, the Prince, the cold, IvyGate, the U-Store, Small World, Rap Music, and of course, the Princeton Masturbator.

And of course, we’re thankful for you — our readers. A lot of times people come up to me and say they’ve been reading The Ink and love it, or that something we posted was kind of insulting, or that it was spot on, or that your blog isn’t funny bro, or that it’s really just pretty asinine, et cetera. And honestly, we take that to heart and try to make our site better for you guys since, well, we’re not writing it for ourselves. Please keep the (constructive?) criticism coming; we really do listen.

So before I overstay my welcome (and before, honestly, I lose any more time remaining to scrounge up a thesis), I’ll hand the mic over to Giri Nathan ’13, your new Editorial Director. He’s a fine individual. Address any and all hatred/criticism/concern to him now; I’ll still be accepting praise.

And with that, I’ll be taking my leave. It’s been fun, and I’m glad to have been along for the ride. Here’s to another 100 years of crazy things happening at Princeton, to the imminent repeal of grade deflation, and our enjoying it all together in some gaudy orange and black. See you at Reunions.

Jan 31, 2011

Your last first editor, signing off

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Some guys on the third floor of Frist rolled up a very, very long rope thing through the roof this afternoon. In case you’re wondering, there was a ladder.

Jan 13, 2011

Finals: driving everyone up a wall

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Valerie Smith (via princeton.edu)

Valerie Smith (via princeton.edu)

Dean of the college Nancy Malkiel, known to many students as the architect of Princeton’s grade deflation policy, will step down from her position and be replaced by Woodrow Wilson Professor of Literature Valerie Smith.

Smith, who expanded the University’s interdisciplinary Center for African-American Studies, will take charge of the University’s undergraduate academic program on July 1, 2011. Malkiel will have been the longest-serving dean of the college.

The Office of the Dean of the College is responsible for the development of undergraduate students, including the supervision of the residential college system, admissions, and financial aid offices.

The search committee charged with finding Malkiel’s replacement included Provost Christopher Eisgruber, six other faculty members, and two undergraduates, Sachs Scholar Veronica Shi ’11 and USG chair of the Undergraduate Life Committee, Mike Weinberg ’11.

More on this story as it develops.

Dec 14, 2010

Valerie Smith to replace Nancy Malkiel as dean of the college

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Not sure if you realized, but it is really, really cold right now. If you don’t believe me, check this. Yep.

In the interest of your health, your warmth, and your extremities, we’ve decided to outline a few places on campus not to go because they entail enduring way too much cold.

McCosh Courtyard/Firestone Plaza

Christ on a cracker, this has got to be the worst place; right in the center of campus Princeton’s architects managed to create two of the strongest wind tunnels I’ve yet to experience, and every time the wind blows through there I question the very existence of God. If you aren’t wearing earmuffs, or a face-mask, expect minor burns while you thaw in Firestone lobby.

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Time to invest in a balaclava

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A valuable lesson for some intrepid student: never go for the Mexican food encased in the U-Store’s old, old roaster.

Dec 9, 2010

Learning curves: U-Store food edition

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A sign in 48 University Place begs the question: Why so serious?

Dec 3, 2010

Bruce? Is that you?

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Elections redux: USG commander-in-chief Yaro this afternoon sent the student body a link to the runoff vote for next year’s USG vice-president and for the hotly contested hummus referendum.

First up, sophomore Catherine Ettman faces off against junior Austin Lewis Hollimon in the runoff for USG vice-president. Second on the ticket, the ballot introduces a referendum, presented by the Princeton Committee on Palestine, that reads as follows:

On behalf of the student body, the USG will make a formal recommendation to University Dining Services that it offers an alternative to Sabra Hummus in all University retail locations.

If you haven’t been following the debate surrounding the hummus referendum, you can read up on it here.

Cast your votes here and read candidate statements here; elections run through Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2010

Runoff!: Vice-President, hummus on ballot

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In today’s “things to do for the ten minutes before you start studying again, so you can feel marginally productive”: USG voting begins today. You can read the candidate statements here, and cast your ballots here. (Seniors should check their email for a separate ballot link.)

You’ll be voting for USG President, Vice-President, Treasurer; Academics, Undergraduate Life, and Campus and Community Chairs; and your class senators.

For some reason, the Helios interface is vaguely satisfying to click through.

Nov 22, 2010

USG voting opens today

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Police evacuated Palmer Square this morning in response to a phoned-in bomb threat targeting new residential housing being built in the square, the Star-Ledger reports. David Newton, manager of Palmer Square, said residents and business evacuated around 8 a.m.

The Star-Ledger adds that police and canine units are on the scene and a bomb squad is on its way.

We’ll update this post as we find out more about the ongoing situation.

Nov 10, 2010

Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Palmer Square

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via nytimes.com

You might have heard Mario Vargas Llosa, Visiting Lecturer in Creative Writing for the Lewis Center, won the Nobel Prize in Literature a few weeks ago. So you’d think, hey, guy’s a big deal, probably wants to get out a place like Princeton.

Nope. Vargas Llosa still happily gets up at 5:30 a.m., boards NJTransit in Manhattan, and commits himself to a “Kafkaesque commute” to our collegiate hamlet.

Nobel Prize winner, novelist and playwright, Peruvian presidential candidate, rival (and physical aggressor) of novelist Gabriel Garcia Márquez — Vargas Llosa’s a lot of things. Add “great Princeton professor” to that.

Read more at the New York Times.

Oct 30, 2010

IN PRINT: Mario Vargas Llosa keeps his eye on teaching

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Yeah, midterms have come and gone, and they hit some of us hard (I currently am watching a passed out underclassman drool on a table littered with sheets of math in Frist). Can you imagine what it’s like in the real world, though? More specifically, in the political world?

Take note all you Woody Woo majors: it gets worse!

...then CA was like, meh

...then CA was like, 'meh'

  • The cherry on top of Meg’s campaign? At least she’s kind of like, the female “Governator,” or at least according to this attack ad running now.

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Thought you had a bad week?

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