The Clog would like to wish you happy holidays, whatever you wish to celebrate (or not): Festivus, Christmas, winter solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or a simple break from school.

Above, we present our gift to you. It’s a real cute ditty from My First Earthquake, a band from across the bay. We hope your holiday travel sends you to warmer pastures or that you’re at least relaxed and dry.

New Chanukah Song – Fa La Freezing – iPod holiday lipdub [YouTube]
via Laughing Squid



So it might have been a little drizzly today. So it might also have been effin’ freezing. So the forecast might say the same about tomorrow. “So what?” asked attendees of the Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair, “At least I’m productively not studying for finals and buying presents for people, instead of sleeping or watching last week’s episode of Gossip Girl … again. ” Ay, there’s the rub. read more »


During the cold, dark, dreary season of midterms and million-page papers, our health oftentimes gets thrown in the back burner. It’s not until we’re dripping snot onto a last-minute problem set that we realize we should have taken the precautions to avoid a cold during this stressful time of semester. Take heed, friend! It’s neither too late nor too difficult to have a healthy test season.

*Flush with Fluids, then Flush the Toilet. Detox your body of unfriendly germs from the get-go. Fill a large canteen of water every night before going to bed to make for an easy grab-and-go on your way to class the next morning. While at school, be sure to refill several times–when the time comes to empty your own can, the lighter the color your urine, the better. If you find yourself drinking a lot of coffee, remember to match a cup of coffee with a glass of water to keep hydrated.

*Resist the Urge–Don’t Touch Yourself. Specifically, avoid excessively rubbing your eyes, nose and mouth. Trust no one! The hottie studying in the seat across from you may be a hot viral host of doom. read more »