These past few weeks have been full of intense political controversy, from the NSA surveillance leak in the United States to the anti-government riots in Turkey. Given all of the recent upheaval, we at the Clog thought it would be appropriate to feature tracks with poignant political messages that apply Read More…
2013 has turned out some great music so far. But when you tune into the radio while driving down the road this summer, do any of the songs ever sound … off to you? A few lines have stood out to the Clog lately, and we thought we’d share our Read More…
The book: “Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers” by Mary Roach Suggested for: Anyone who finds research of dead bodies particularly fascinating. Or anyone who would like to learn some science nuggets without being bogged down by a plethora of technical mumbo-jumbo and boring numbers. Clog rating: When science Read More…
Because many of us are home for the summer, we’re surrounded by the love, affection and home-cooking family and friends we grew up with. So it’s totally understandable that we’ve been having impromptu childhood flashbacks. To help you revisit those sweet ’90s childhood memories and marvel at how much time Read More…
It’s postmodern, post-minimalist and unavailable for pre-order. But that’s the point. The album artwork for Kanye West’s sixth studio album, Yeezus, is at once extremely accessible and hopelessly unattainable. Although it puts the ridiculously anticipated album on full display, it also leaves more than a few of Mr. West’s fans Read More…
The book: “Game of Thrones” by George R. R. Martin Suggested for: Anyone who hasn’t already started the show or wants more clarity in the plot and characters. Or anyone who likes medieval fantasy stories — complete with duels for honor and dragons. Clog rating: As with the majority of Read More…
Jeff Zheng is a second-year student here at Cal majoring in computer science, but what separates Zheng from the rest is that he’s also an aspiring music producer and DJ. Zheng produces electronic dance music from his small Unit 1 dorm room — all while trying to handle a heavy load of Read More…
Whether you’re lounging on the beaches of SoCal, getting ahead by taking summer classes at Berkeley or vacationing in faraway destinations (in which case we’d be very jealous of you), your summer needs a playlist. The Clog’s got you covered. Here’s a playlist with 12 tracks that’ll be the perfect Read More…
This past weekend was the musical event of the year for many Cal students as they attended the annual Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington. Some of us at the Clog road-tripped up north to the land of legalized marijuana and North Face jackets (which were even more prevalent there than Read More…
The book: “Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell Suggested for: Anyone who wants to remember what it’s like to be innocent and discover a new and exciting relationship Clog rating: Most of us are so caught up in the constant stress and complications of college life that dating becomes just Read More…