For this series, The Voice has identified five interesting freshies that might be worthy to take note of. Let’s start with…

1. The (In)Famous Pole Dancer

Have not we all met Katalicious from our premature, over-excited Facebook correspondences? She has successfully established her Facebook persona into a sort of Harvard online “hooker” brand, shocking the more conservative peers while earning respect from even the raunchiest upperclassmen with delightful innuendos such as “High school is like a dick : long and hard. Unless you’re Asian.” Sometimes they are outright suggestive like “I cannot fucking wait for Inside Out to hit radios. That song is so orgasmic and it turns me on every time and I will grind the fuck out of any nearby person/object.” Or perhaps shorter and classier pieces like “I love your cock because it sticks up for me.”

If those saucy statements alone did not catch your attention, her barrage of half-naked pictures will. Be it performing an impressive feat in her pole-dancing classes, doing her CS50 homework, or simply hanging around the yard, there will always be cleavages, or abs or asses and legs to show. That girl who is always in bikini-like attire every single time you spot her (even when it’s 40 degree outside)? Yep, that’s her.

But not everyone has met Katherine Ji Zhou, the real, breathing, human being behind this social-network sensation. Surprisingly normal and decent (bordering to somewhat shy, even!), she greeted me in (surprise, surprise) hot pants and sports bra. Kat was all smiles and willing answers, with not a single hint of stereotypical bitchiness. Here are some Q&As :

Why do you brand yourself as Katalicious Def (GET NAKED BITCH) ?

“Oh, I have the typical Asian Tiger parents, and they banned me from using Facebook in high school, so they kept searching for Facebook names I might come up with. I created this name so they wouldn’t locate me.The “(GET NAKED BITCH)” part was more of an experiment to see if I could get swear words and all-caps through Facebook’s filters.

“I’m pretty much a nerd. Seriously. I’m really huge into computer games and Pokemon. In fact, my application essay was about Pokemon. I’m also a slacker who enjoys just staying indoor and doing my own stuff – like pole dancing, programming, and graphic designing – and that’s why I don’t join any club. I’m trying to start up a pole dancing club though, feel free to join!”

Have you always been so open about your sexuality? Our sources told us that you had been pretty reserved in high school. Is this some kind of a Facebook publicity stunt?

“Hmm not really. I’ve always been this outspoken with my close friends. I’m rather shy around new people, and being raised under strict Asian parents definitely did not give me any opportunity to express my wilder side (except on Facebook!) But with the start of college I think it’s about time for me to let it all out.”

What’s with the bikinis?

“Well I find them comfortable to wear. I’m in good shape. I feel completely confident and secure about my body image, (and is it that cold?) so why not? “

Fair enough. Lastly, aren’t you afraid of peer judgment and nay-sayers? People have been calling you names, from attention seeker to Asian whore/slut/bitch.

“Nah, I don’t care. I don’t know these people, and probably never will throughout my four years in Harvard. I’m just saying what I think, wearing what I want, cracking inappropriate jokes to amuse my friends. There’s no harm done. My friends call me whore/slut/bitch all the time just for fun.”

Mad props to our hip New York Harvard gals for making it to video vixen status before graduation. See, this way it’s ironic. Ten years from now, maybe not.

A good hipster is easy to find

Overwhelmed by all the shows in Boston this month? Noice kindly narrows it down for you. Click on the date to buy tickets, and click on the artist to find its last.fm page.

10/8 – Grizzly Bear, Beach House – Orpheum
There’s no better way to chill after turning in your first Gov 20 paper than with the gorgeous, elaborately arranged pop of Grizzly Bear and Beach House.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A classy affair/hipsterfest.

10/10 – The Psychedelic Furs, Islands – House of Blues
Perennial post-punk favorites The Psychedelic Furs and melodic-pop genre-benders Islands make a strange, but potentially great combination.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Electric sitars?! And hipsters.

10/13 – Kelly Clarkson – Agganis Arena
Dear Kelly, Our Lives Would Suck Without You. Love, Noice.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A loooot of unclaimed $280 VIP packages. Ironic hipsters.

10/15 – MIKA – Orpheum
“The Boy Who Knew Too Much” brings his bright, playful pop to Boston as he tours for his freshly-released sophomore album.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Gaydar gone haywire!

10/16 – Art Brut – The Middle East
Punk-tinged indie rockers Art Brut tour behind their Pixies-produced third album, Art Brut vs. Satan.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The jury never coming back on Pretentious or Not?

10/22 – STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) – House of Blues
Dump out all the records from WHRB, smash ‘em up, and stir to get STS9, the writhing electronica-dance-jazz-rock-hip-hop jam band.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The distinct odor of “rotting Bonnaroo wristband.” (No hipsters!)

10/27 - Metalocalypse: Dethklok and Mastodon – House of Blues
Need we say more?
WHAT TO EXPECT: …

(Picture courtesy of http://blackscientist.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/hipster.jpg)

Noice's alternative to soggy PB&Js at FlyBy.

Let’s face it–that line at Flyby down in freezing-cold Loker is never going to get shorter before 1pm, so it’s time to find new digs to refuel after Mankiw’s lecture on… whatever. (Not like anyone was listening.) Next time, venture into Café Gato Rojo, almost hidden between Grays and Matthews and nestled in a nook underneath Dudley House, for a quick cappuccino and for a nice respite from the lunchtime fury.

With a conscientious menu of fair-trade coffees, Gato Rojo also offers muffins, scones, and other baked goods made fresh daily. For those not inclined toward caffeine (to which we say “WTF”), a generous selection of bottled juices, loose teas, and other beverages are also available. Not only do they take Crimson Cash, but a small coffee only costs around a buck. Read more about the hipster invasion at Dudley’s premiere lunch spot after the jump.

Enjoy your light lunch in the dimly-lit but cozy comfort of the quaint coffee house in large leather armchairs in the middle of the room. Don’t be shocked at the number of people wearing Wayfarers paired with tattered rugs masquerading as scarves; the café is frequented by musty-smelling and pasty-looking grad students trying to find self-actualization by downing three espressos in a row. Anyone hoping to check up on email before class in WiFi-hating Sanders shouldn’t be surprised if he/she can’t grab a table, as customers hover near the few outlets like gnats. But if nothing else, let the jazz music in the background give you a false impression of your French sophistication–and the fact that you’re surrounded by neon-pants-wearing hipsters reading about the anguish of modernity for their afternoon philosophy class bring you back to earth.

Er–I mean, Harvard.

Photo courtesy of Carrots ‘N’ Cake Blog.