Uloop Morning Mix August 16, 2017

Uloop Morning Mix August 16, 2017 (Image: Wikimedia Commons) The president seemed to affirm his earlier comments on the the incidents involving alt-right protesters yesterday in an incendiary news conference at Trump Tower in New York. He once again laid the blame for the violence on both sides and in doing so, drew heavy criticism. Heres the full transcript. Meanwhile, the editor of the UVA student newspaper has changed his stance from an earlier editorial that stated demonstrations by alt-right groups should be allowed to take place near his campus. The woman killed in the weekend violence, Heather Heyer, will be celebrated in a memorial service today. A YOU TUBE STAR LANDS A JOB AS WORLDWIDE SPOKESPERSON FOR UNICEF. Lilly Singh goes by the You Tube handle Superwoman (Image: You Tube screenshot) Call her IISuperwomanII or Lilly Singh, but either way, the You Tube star â€" who has over 12 million subscribers to her channel  â€"  landed a very high profile gig as spokesperson for UNICEF. The 28-year-old was named Global Goodwill Ambassador by the organization yesterday. And while her new gig wont likely require her to step into character as she often does on her videos, she will make videos that raise awareness for childrens education. NPR thinks the appointment is a sign more global organizations will be turning to You Tube to find talent. So keep making those videos in your dorm room! YES, THE CHEETOS RESTAURANT IS REAL. Knife and fork with that? (Image: Scott Ehardt via Wikimedia Commons) The so-called pop-up eatery is open in New York City for a limited time (well, just a few nights, actually) and Business Insider reports that Celebrity chef Anne Burrell will be making culinary creations such as Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles, Spicy Cheetos Nachos, and Cheetos Sweetos Crusted Cheesecake. All 300 spots available were snapped up in a matter of minutes, according to The Wall Street Journal.  Wonder if they let you take home the leftovers? AND FINALLY, THE KEY TO A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR MIGHT JUST BE SPONGEBOB? https://media.tenor.com Yep, thats right. University at Buffalo, SUNY student  Trishauna Champagnie breaks it all down for you right here. Theres your morning mix for Wednesday. Now get out there and have a great hump day!