The Daily Gamecock

Issue date: 9/4/08 Section: The Mix

1. "House"

Admit it: Fox's "House M.D." is the greatest show on television right now. Here at the Mix, we have a particular fancy for this snarky and smart medical drama. The show, helmed by Hugh Laurie's Dr. House, presents itself as more "CSI" than "Grey's Anatomy." Each episode follows House and his team of doctors as they attempt to cure patients of strange and unusual ailments. Along with the drama of the cure comes House's delightfully sarcastic criticism of everyone who surrounds him. From his best friend Dr. Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) to his boss Dr. Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein), no one is immune to his wrath. House, entering its fifth season on Sept. 16, is one show not to be missed.



2. Podcasts

Like blogs and YouTube, podcasts have slowly become a new form of public discourse. Anyone with an iPod or a computer can indulge in this new medium. While not just on iTunes, the music dealer offers numerous podcasts on an array of topics. These subjects vary from a New York Times front-page podcast to free coverage of the Republican and Democratic conventions. Here at the Mix and the Daily Gamecock, we too have pondered venturing into this new medium. The Viewpoints section sometimes podcasts articles onto the Web site, and it has proven to heighten the experience of the article. So just you wait - the Mix Podcast could be on the horizon soon.



3. Chuck Palahniuk

This master of the crude and beautiful has been impressing and disgusting readers for over a decade with books like "Fight Club" and "Choke." Palahniuk's writing has been imprinted onto film with the coarse classic "Fight Club" and has another adaptation coming out this fall. The rendition of "Choke," the story of a man who chokes himself to gain sympathy, hits theaters later this month. If you haven't heard of this literary genius, it is time for an introduction.



4. New Orleans

As we all have noticed in the past three years and in the past week, New Orleans has become something of a hurricane magnet. But that is not to say it still isn't a historic and eclectic place that needs to be rejuvenated. The bastion of the bayou is the birthplace of jazz and the home of the world's wildest party, Mardi Gras. Instead of fearing or putting the city down, people should be clamoring to help and bring the city back to American glory. As they say, laisse le bon temps rouler.



5. Stereogum.com

This music blog has interjected new ideas and introduced new bands to listeners for the past five years. The blog posts daily on captivating bands on the indie rock scene and gives viewers the chance to get to know these groups. Mp3s on the Web site give a multimedia feel to the site while videos also add to the air of professionalism. With album previews and thorough reviews, Stereogum has the upper hand on other blogs and even magazines. Here at the Mix, we recommend checking this site out for a musical education in independent music.

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