Rap Love Songs to a Match Made in Journalism Maximize Valentine's Day Date Potential
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NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST COLLEGE DAILY | INDEPENDENTLY SERVING THE UMASS COMMUNITY SINCE 1890 ARTS & LIVING VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL EDITION HIGH: 44 LOW: 28 www.DailyCollegian.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 Rap love songs to A match made in journalism perfect any playlist Collegian arranges blind date for two UMass students BY STEVIE MACKENZIE–SMITH and political science double major and automatic gunfire, exorcising all BY CHRIS SHORES COLLEGIAN STAFF Mike Cavaliere, a kinesiology major COLLEGIAN STAFF demons” seem to somehow fit (after his hilariously persuasive per- the mood. It’s Valentine’s Day, did you hear? sonal statement appealed to our comic Another Feb. 14 is upon us, Sometimes it’s nice to take a back seat sensibilities). which means it’s time to create ERIC B. & RAKIM – and observe the festivities from the Adriana writes for the Collegian, those last minute mix CDs and “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND” morally superior position of “match- likes making jewelry, going on adven- let the lyrics of musical geniuses For all those couples that maker.” tures in the woods and reading sad confess one’s true feelings to his love to recount their first meet- From this vantage point you can books while Mike likes to lie about his or her Valentine’s date. ing, this 1991 song will be the distract yourself with the conquest of interests to score points with the ladies. But if “Grenade” or “The perfect addition to a Valentine’s COURTESY PHOTOS others, sacrificing your day to instead See “lifting heavy and taking a multi,” Edge Of Glory” aren’t hitting Day mix CD. The rap duo goes relish the possible schadenfreude of the “long walks on the beach” and “eating Freshman Adriana Lasso–Harrier and senior Mike Cavaliere met at the spot this year, perhaps a new into great detail about a fate- situation. Or to wait for the inevitable Ben & Jerry’s while watching ‘The Moti in downtown Amherst for a Valentine's Day blind date. tactic should be employed: a ful meeting with a beautiful back-slaps and congratulations of “nice Notebook’ in pajamas.” journey to the rap world to seek girl on a train. There’s even job!” from the best man at the wedding the best verses spawned by love an entire verse dedicated to a Adriana’s ideal date is Joseph at me for making her do the ‘Ask for some Persian grub and waited with struck emcees. single telephone conversation; which may or may not follow. Gordon-Levitt (or a “younger, gor- Ashley’ voice.” bated breath and a heavy optimism for talk about properly chronicling So the Massachusetts Daily geous version” of Jimmy Page) while So last Saturday, Feb. 11, the the triumph of young love. J AY -Z FEATURING the moment. Collegian set up a blind date with Mike would hit it off really well with Collegian pushed Adriana and Mike Stevie Mackenzie-Smith can be BEYONCE – “ ’03 BONNIE & Adriana Lasso-Harrier, a sociology Amanda Bynes, “if she didn’t get angry in the direction of Moti in Amherst, reached at [email protected]. CLYDE” 50 CENT – “21 Nine years before they were QUESTIONS” ADRIANA ON MIKE MIKE ON ADRIANA riding the train in Boston. We both like savory foods proudly showing off Blue Ivy When looking across the table compared to sweet. My favorite commonality is Carter to the masses, Jay-Z and into the eyes of a Valentine’s Q: First impressions of Mike? Q: First impressions of Adriana? that we both decided to do this blind date because Beyonce collaborated on this Day date, it’s natural to feel A: I thought he looked like a nice guy, but he wasn’t A: Her elbows are way too pointy, and her facial we both thought it would be funny. Turns out it was single for Hova’s “Blueprint 2” some uncertainty. Luckily the really my type. symmetry is off by 0.034mm. I’m just messing pretty fun. album. From metaphorical high- talented lyrical wizard 50 Cent around. I thought she was a cute girl and was very speed car rides to Beyonce’s has created a blueprint of ques- Q: What did he order? approachable. She was a little shy at first, but under- Q: Did Adriana seem genuine? “Sex in the City” obsession – tions to pose to a suitor. The que- A: Fish filet. Kidding. He ordered a gyro and water, standably. I was looking forward to see if she would A: After hearing she writes articles for the Daily Jay-Z covers all bases of their ries have extraordinary range, and we split a chocolate lava cake. be more receptive to my questions and witty sense Collegian my initial thought was, “IT’S A TRAP!” relationship as he raps proudly from the simple – “If I wrote of humor. However, I could tell there was no trick to it. She’s about how he’s “got my thor- you a love letter would you write Q: What did you talk about? a very sweet girl whose college experience is just oughest girl wit me.” back?” and “If I didn’t smell so A: Our common interests, where we’ve traveled, how Q: What did she order? starting out. Jay-Z’s song samples the good would you still hug me?” we both went on this blind date just for the sheer hilar- A: The cinnamon lentil rice. I joked that it sounded beat from 2Pac’s “Me and My – to the real things that matter ity of it all and our common love of the MBTA. gross when she read it off, which in turn made her Q: What was the best thing about Adriana? Girlfriend.” But the latter rap in life: “If I got locked up and tell me she was going to order it. Mike: 0 Adriana: 1. A: I really liked that she was able to appreciate my should best be left off romantic Q:Were there any turn-off moments? sense of humor. It isn’t for everyone and at first she night playlists – unless lines See RAP SONGS on page 5 A: No, because I sort of knew from the beginning he Q: What did you talk about? seemed a little off put by it. However, after getting to wasn’t my type. like “Watch em fall screaming, A: A little bit of everything. It was a little difficult know each other a little better, she was able to joke because she is a freshman and I am a senior, but I was around with me and even put me in my place some- Q: Did you share anything in common? able to keep the conversation going for the most part. times. Nothing sexier than a girl who can take a joke. A: We both love riding trains, we have similar senses We talked about what we wanted to do for a living, of humor, we both went on this date because it’d be a food, family and where we want to live. Q: Rate the overall date out of 10. funny story. A: 7. All in all, it was a very enjoyable time and great to see how two strangers act when they are thrown Q: Did Mike seem genuine? Q: Were there any turn-off moments? A: Yes, definitely. A: Normally, you meet someone, get to know into an uncomfortable, forced, romantic atmosphere. them, and if you like them enough, ask them on a Luckily for me, they picked a beautiful girl who Q: What was the best thing about Mike? date. Because we didn’t have this luxury, we had wasn’t socially awkward, so that was also a success. A: He is so funny and easy to talk to. A very pleasant to (figuratively) feel each other out and find each dinner companion. others limits while getting to know each other. There Q: Will there be a Date No. 2? were definitely times we did not see eye to eye, but A: Maybe. It’s difficult to gauge since we are both Q: Rate the overall date out of 10. that’s expected. As for being rude or making witty in different stages in our lives. I have witnessed all A: 7. quips about my mother, there were only like 4 or 5 college has to offer and am moving on to my pro- MCT instances. fessional life while she is just started witnessing all “I love you like a fat kid love cake,” ruminates 50 Cent in his velvet Q: Will there be a Date No. 2? UMass has to offer. Will we hang out again? I would cake–eating suit in front of a romantic Macy’s backdrop. A: No, I really just thought he was very friendly but Q: Did you share anything in common? hope so. As for romantically? I doubt it, mainly that’s it. A: We both love the urban atmosphere, especially because I’m graduating in May. Maximize Valentine’s Day date potential BY GARTH BRODY of “Big Miracle” to satisfy their need for a human pres- group of high-schoolers. Back away and try not to think 9 p.m. Tired and confused, you will wander over COLLEGIAN STAFF ence – John Krasinski’s winning smile will do the rest. about it. to the Monkey Bar. Immediately disappointed by the When the lights come back on, be sure your date is 6:25 p.m. Arrive at the corner of North Pleasant disgusting atmosphere and high drink prices, you will Valentine’s Day, like any other consumer-driven greeted with an apologetic text message blaming a fam- Street and Amity Street.