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Pop Geek Playlist: …And the livin’ is easy

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We can’t say for certain, but it seems the new HBO series Girls may have had an influence on this week’s Pop Geek playlist. It’s no wonder, with a bit of new found freedom and free-time you’re bound to find new creative outlets. So, this week forget about what’s behind you and let go of what’s ahead of you. It’s summertime … and the livin’ is easy.

Check back and tune-in next week for jams to get you through days by the pool, internships, or whatever else you may be doing!

Bianca Williams is a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and works as an NSCS Social Media Intern and Ambassador. She is also a University of Arizona graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in English as a Second Language. With experience in everything from New Media to language acquisition, there’s nothing this girl won’t attempt! All of her musical tastes and influences come from her life experiences, world travels and the amazing people who have shared their lives with her along the way. Follow her on Twitter @biancadene.

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Categories: pop geek

The Pop Geek Playlist: Neither Here Nor There

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Finals are wrapping up and summer is just beginning. Whether you plan to kick-back and enjoy the summer, or plan on gearing up for your summer job, you’re essentially neither here nor there. Whatever your summer plans may be, however you may feel about the semester you just left behind, or if you’re graduating (congratulations!) it’s time to enjoy yourself. Period! This week NSCS put together a playlist that’ll hopefully have you letting lose by day’s end!

Check back next week for a “summertime and the livin’ is easy” kind of playlist!

Bianca Williams graduated from the University of Arizona where she spent 4 years as a DJ and PA for KAMP Student Radio, as well as interning for a local record/concert promotion company. She possess a love for all things New Media, traveling, languages, film, radio, photography, vintage bikes, snowboarding… everything! and is in pursuit of a career in freelance writing. All of her musical tastes and influences come from her world travels and the amazing people who have shared their lives with her along the way. Bianca is a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and works as an NSCS Social Media Ambassador. Follow her on Twitter @biancadene.

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Categories: pop geek

How to Go Green Without the Attitude

Environmentally minded youths have a bad rap for being confrontational and rudely brazen about the superiority of their lifestyle choices. It’s a stereotype that’s reinforced through any number of media outlets, whether it’s the news reporting on a radical environmental group or a lazy college party movie depicting eco-friendly types as hemp wearing and patchouli scented bums. These are the environmental caricatures that will go to dangerous lengths to get their message across, and ones that are referenced by conservative groups who openly mock them. Such a stereotype is hardly the image that a typical college student would want to suggest if they’re keen on socializing.

Believe it or not, the majority of environmentally conscientious people are neither militant nor lacking in proper hygiene. If you’re already a fairly green person, that’s not such a hard pill to swallow. But if you’re trying to make your case to people who are skeptical of green initiatives, you might have a more difficult time explaining your perspectives and opinions.

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Categories: campus geek, eco geek

The Pop Geek Playlist: What Lies Ahead

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As promised, NSCS has a created this week’s playlist in hopes of giving you something a little bit relaxing, but also a little bit exciting. This time of year, we know you’ll need something to not only help ease through those studies, but also something that speaks to the future ahead – summertime freedom, my friends! Click “play” and see what unfolds.

Tune-in and check back next week for another dose of the NSCS weekly playlist!

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The Pop Geek Playlist: Relaxation/Motivation

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This time of year it’s almost as if everything is in a state of limbo. Some students are preparing for their upcoming Graduations, while others are looking forward to a relaxing Summer holiday. No matter the case, all students are faced with the same stresses and deadlines. We hope to relax, yet motivate you at the same time. So, whether you still have assignments to push through or finals to prepare for, kick back and enjoy this week’s NSCS weekly playlist!