Uloop Morning Mix: August 16, 2017

By Uloop Staff on August 16, 2017
Good morning, welcome to the Uloop Morning Mix, a quick dose of news and information to get you ready for a day on campus.
Here’s what’s happening today:

PRESIDENT TRUMP SPARKS MORE CONTROVERSY WITH LATEST NEWS CONFERENCE.

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The president seemed to affirm his earlier comments on the the incidents involving “alt-right” protesters yesterday in an incendiary news conference at Trump Tower in New York. He once again laid the blame for the violence on “both sides” and in doing so, drew heavy criticism. Here’s the full transcript.

Meanwhile, the editor of the UVA student newspaper has changed his stance from an earlier editorial that stated demonstrations by alt-right groups should be allowed to take place near his campus. The woman killed in the weekend violence, Heather Heyer, will be celebrated in a memorial service today.

A YOU TUBE STAR LANDS A JOB AS WORLDWIDE SPOKESPERSON FOR UNICEF.

Lilly Singh goes by the You Tube handle Superwoman (Image: You Tube screenshot)

Call her IISuperwomanII or Lilly Singh, but either way, the You Tube star — who has over 12 million subscribers to her channel —  landed a very high profile gig as spokesperson for UNICEF. The 28-year-old was named “Global Goodwill Ambassador” by the organization yesterday.

And while her new gig won’t likely require her to step into character as she often does on her videos, she will make videos that raise awareness for children’s education. NPR thinks the appointment is a sign more global organizations will be turning to You Tube to find talent.

So keep making those videos in your dorm room!

YES, THE CHEETOS RESTAURANT IS REAL.

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Knife and fork with that? (Image: Scott Ehardt via Wikimedia Commons)

The so-called “pop-up” eatery is open in New York City for a limited time (well, just a few nights, actually) and Business Insider reports that “Celebrity chef Anne Burrell will be making culinary creations such as Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles, Spicy Cheetos Nachos, and Cheetos Sweetos Crusted Cheesecake.” All 300 spots available were snapped up in a matter of minutes, according to The Wall Street JournalWonder if they let you take home the leftovers?

AND FINALLY, THE KEY TO A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR MIGHT JUST BE… SPONGEBOB?

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Yep, that’s right. University at Buffalo, SUNY student Trishauna Champagnie breaks it all down for you right here.

There’s your morning mix for Wednesday. Now get out there and have a great hump day!

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