By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| Robocop prototype (Feb. 14) In Miami, Florida, a group of scientists developed a prototype of “Robocop,” a robot with elements which allow it to serve as a patrol officer, according to beforeitsnews.com. Although it’s still a prototype, there are companies who have shown their interest in the model and the functions that are being created, according to The News-Herald. Canada allows strip searching of students (Feb.17) It is acceptable to strip search students in Quebec if they are suspected of carrying drugs, and as long as it is done respectfully. A student stripped down for suspicion of selling weed to a friend stated that … [Read more...] about Chronicle News Briefs
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Flying Lotus takes us on a cosmic trip
By Mackenzie Viera |Staff Writer| After Steven Ellison's third 2010 album release Cosmogramma, Ellison (better known as Flying Lotus) has finally released his fourth highly anticipated album Until the Quiet Comes. Being a Los Angeles native and the great nephew of Jazz musicians Alice and John Coltrane, with influences such as Dre and J Dilla, Flying Lotus inevitably developed an impeccably unique sound that lead him to becoming one of the founders of the Los Angeles beat scene. He has created a large fan base since releasing his breakthrough album Los Angeles back in 2008. Using elements of hip hop, jazz, and dub step, Flying Lotus has intrigued fans with his unparalleled sound … [Read more...] about Flying Lotus takes us on a cosmic trip
From Stanford graduate to rising rap star
By Justin Mathew Dennis |Staff Writer| Stanford graduate turned rap artist, K. Flay is the newest musical hit from the Bay Area. With her different style, a mash-up of hip-hop and Indie rock, K. Flay broke out of the expected mold of an alumnus from the respected school. After several releases, two full albums and one more on the way, K. Flay has made her way to opening tours for Passion Pit and 3OH!3. She has also shared the stage with well-known hip-hop artists Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. Her passion and inspiration for music started from listening to her father's classic rock records as a child. She has memories of herself dancing in her living room to … [Read more...] about From Stanford graduate to rising rap star
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