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In this week's Eyesites, inspired by Ben Folds's infamous version of Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit," we at The Eye took it upon ourselves to compile a list of our 12 favorite unexpected covers. In the magazine, it's a match game, in which you have to pair the original song with the covering artist—so, if you still want to play, close your browser and go grab a copy (or click here)! But here, now, for your listening pleasure, we present the songs themselves, in all of their bizarre glory. "Jolene" by Dolly Parton, covered by The White Stripes. "Lithium" by Nirvana, covered by The Polyphonic Spree.  "Sweet Dreams" by The Eurythmics, covered by Marilyn Manson. "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, covered by Johnny Cash. more "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd, covered by The Scissor Sisters. "Exit Music (For a Film)" by Radiohead, covered by Vampire Weekend. "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, covered by The Violent Femmes. "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake, covered by Glen Hansard. "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira, covered by MIKA.  "Let's Dance" by David Bowie, covered by M. Ward. "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little Mermaid, covered by The Jonas Brothers. "Everyday I'm Hustlin'" by Rick Ross, covered by Lykke Li.

It's the first day of April and the first sunny day this week (keep your fingers crossed), and if this is the first time you're reading The Eye, you're in for a treat. Our very first naked photo is after the jump (and on the back page of our print issue, in case you want a hard copy).more Columbia students share their very first times – wink, wink – at Columbia. [In Focus] CC Alum Jon Schwartz remembers Prangstgrüp's first campus prank. [Eye to Eye] Beer bellies = hot? Definitely a first. [Film] We go to school in the city! First priority this weekend: a TV tour. [TV] Lucky pre-frosh will get their first acceptance letter from Columbia today. [Eyesites]

Don't let the festive lights and fun red Starbucks cups fool you. The time of darkness is quickly approaching. As the days get shorter and colder, and our sheets get cozier, it can be nearly impossible to get up and be productive. Here are some foolproof strategies for waking up to face the dreary winter days ahead. 1. Set your iHome alarm to the 1812 Overture at an astounding volume. 2. Leave your window slightly open, so you'll be able to hear the 8 a.m. "Tranformers"-esque drilling outside on the street. more 3. Paint extended passages from Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" on the ceiling above your bed to guilt you into action. 4. Drink an unhealthy amount of water before bed each night. Your bladder's fury will be your new alarm clock. 5. Sign up for the same 9 a.m. class as your crush. Hopefully, the desperate drive not to die alone will overpower the comfort of your lonely bed.