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Pisces 2/19-3/20 Don’t fret Pisces, your car has not been stolen — it is just camouflaged by a thick layer of dirt and mud. Maybe you should consider running it through the carwash.
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It is wonderful that your New Year resolution of going Vegan is still on track. However, just remember that bacon isn’t and never will be a vegetable.
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Taurus 4/20-5/20 You may want to check your Spring Break plane ticket to Europe. There is a big difference between Paris, Texas and Paris, France.
Gemini 5/21-6/21 Gemini, it is great that you are so optimistic about the current sunshine, but even though your flip-flops and shorts may be comfortable, it is still February.
Cancer 6/22-7/22
It is time for you to take a personal day and read that book you have been longing to crack open. If you just so
happen to nap the entire day away, at least you tried.
Leo 7/23-8/22 The chocolate that you have had hidden away in your desk drawer since last Valentine’s Day must taste wonderful by now.
Virgo 8/23-9/22 Unlike the Gemini’s you are still feeling the winter blues. So, to keep your spirits up, go out and buy a furry friend.
Libra 9/23-10/22
The stars say that you should stay away from both coffee and alcohol this week. On second thought, it is probably OK to not listen to the stars.
Scorpio 10/23-11/21 As a Scorpio, you know that sleep is for
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the weak. However, the next time you sleep-crash in the middle of the Arboretum, it might be best to get a regular eight hours.
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 If you don’t do your laundry soon, you might have to wear last years Halloween costume as a back up. Feathers and a top hat are not in fashion right now.
Capricorn 12/22-1/19 With all of the clutter you have jammed in your closet, you may need the rest of semester to begin moving out of your dorm.
Aquarius 1/20-2/18 Feel like doing something good for the world lately? Become Moscow’s very own vigilante and save someone from a burning building, or just recycle.
What’s in a name? For any music lover, the title of a song is everything. It gets you hooked, reels you in and tells you about the song. Some artists use their song titles to tell you something about themselves and the song. Here are some examples.
“I’d Hate to Be You When People Find Out What This Song’s About” by Mayday Parade
A killer rock anthem by a band that knows how to do it, this cool and catchy track sings about the woes of teenagers and proclaims so in its super cool title.
“If There’s a Rocket Tie Me To It” by Snow Patrol
“A Song for Everyone” by TX
The Irish group’s opener to Fenix their album “A Hundred Million Suns” starts in a dreamlike state beRawr fore accelerating into a soaring stadium For more Rawr content, visit jam that should upuiargonaut.com lift anyone’s spirits.
Bradley This slow jam from punk Burgess rock outfit Mayday Parade is Rawr fun and jam worthy, but all that would mean nothing without “The Protagonist it’s killer, confessional title that tells Suddenly Realizes What He Must you there’s something going on beneath the surface of this song. Do In The Middle of Downtown
“Seventeen Ain’t So Sweet” by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Featuring probably the longest title ever, this indie groove is a must for lovers of ethereal vocals and chaotic drumming. And let’s be honest, you would never know about it if it weren’t for the title.
Traffic” by The Most Serene Republic
This punk rock treasure lives up to its name, as this super fast adventure theme song is for, you guessed it, everyone. All they want to know is do you want to come with them.
“I Put the ‘Metro’ In Metronome” by Cute Is What We Aim For It would be enough to be satisfied with this song’s clever title wordplay, but that wasn’t enough for this awe-
some band. They had to deliver a killer punk song and put it behind a title that gets everyone smiling.
“Delirium” by Motion City Soundtrack The title alone doesn’t scream clever right off the bat, but listening to the song explains it: “Delirium” warns you ahead of time that this is a rant of nonsense and chaos from one drugged up man. Bradley Burges can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Playlist fresheners Discover a lesser-known artist based on the ones already known and loved Listen to St. Lucia and M83? Try Young Empires The same high-energy indie and electronic trademarks heard in these two better established artists is showcased in the work of up-and-coming Young Empires, combining to produce a unique sound. The band’s 2015 album, “The Gates,” is a masterpiece (and that’s not even being generous). The title track is bound to be big in the mainstream soon — it is melodically deep, provoking more than dance vibes from the listener. With fewer than 200,000 monthLyndsie Kiebert ly listeners on Spotify, this band is still undoubtedly Rawr low-key, but bound to blow up. I called it here first.
Listen to G-Eazy and Mac Miller? Try Mike Stud Duke baseball star pitcher turned established rapper, Mike Stud, is the real deal. With beats like G-Eazy but with hints of humor like Mac Miller, Stud spits addicting rhymes laid on beats both original and playing off pop hits. Some of his most notable remixes (which include his own lyrics) are “Show Me/Paranoid” and “Safe and Sound,” while noteworthy originals include “Brightside,” “Perfect For Me,” “Jack Daniels,” and “Bottle It Up.” But choosing just a few songs to list is painful and actually listening is the only thing that does Stud any justice.
Listen to Twin Forks and The Head and the Heart? Try Family and Friends This homegrown band composed of seven friends from Athens, Georgia, has a sound reminiscent of Twin Forks’ thumping folk tunes combined with The Head and the Heart’s sweeping melodies. With two EP’s released and a reputation for exhilarant live shows, Family and Friends has the loyal fan base of any folk band, but has songs that merit a larger audience. These include “Amadeus”, “Rust and Bone” and “My Life, My Love.”
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Listen to Flume and ODESZA? Try Hermitude This Australian duo has been collaborating with artists all over the world for the better part of the 2000s, but just recently released a full-length album worth listening all the way through. While every album has its high and low points, the high points on Hermitude’s “Dark Night Sweet Light” get gold stars. The song “The Buzz” is everything an electronic hip-hop fan could want — killer base and even better use of voice and melody. The electronic indie and hip-hop scenes are better for having Hermitude make a place among them.
Listen to Halestorm and Motionless In White? Try In This Moment How can metalcore be so killer with a female lead singer and music that entails more than just ripping on guitars and deafening double bass? LA-based band In This Moment delivers just that, and has been for 10 years. More hardcore than Halestorm but with less screaming than MIW, In This Moment consistently delivers music with the lyrics and intensity to hook any rocker. Song gems include “Sex Metal Barbie,” “Whore” and “Adrenalize.” Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert
Reigning supreme rapper constantly mumbles the word “Wicked,” which detracts from the overall appeal of the song. Music fans awoke Jan. 17 to The self-reflection for Future find an unexpected release by begins with the track “Drippin rising hip hop artist Future, (How U Luv That).” On the outwhich seemingly appeared overside, the track appears to be annight with little initial promoother track boasting of cars and tion by the artist. The timing of the release was jewelry. But a deeper look at the lyrics shows that Future only ironic, based on Future’s vocal raps about the foreign sports criticisms of Russell Wilson for cars and designer clothing as a his relationship with Future’s way to impress the women in ex-fiancé, and the fact that the his life. Seattle quarterback had The general consensus been eliminated from the on Twitter is that the playoffs that very day. highlight track of “Purple No matter the reason, Reign” is “Inside the many listeners could not Mattress,” and it’s easy to pass up the opportunity see why. Future discusses for free music, and neithe gritty aspects of the Josh Grissom ther could I. Rawr street over a strong and The mixtape, produced consistent beat. by Metro Boomin and enAlthough I find the track an titled “Purple Reign,” consists of enjoyable experience and a solid 13 experimental tracks that possess little guest features. Overall, production, I feel as though it lacks the extra kick the production serves that would take it to as a solo journey as Rawr the next level. Future surveys his “Salute” is a position on top of the For more Rawr unique track in rap game. Reviews, visit However, “Purple uirawrreviews.wordpress.com which Future raps confidently over a Reign” is not a comlullaby-like beat that pilation of narcissistic seems to twinkle tracks about shiny, rhythmically in the background. material things. Instead, the Although the lyrics are brash mixtape serves as a self-reflecand overly-confident, Future tion, as the 32-year-old artist talks about his rise from the takes an honest look at his life. The compilation begins with streets to the lucrative career he now has. the pulsating, twangy beat of Perhaps Future’s most un“All Right,” as Future excesderrated track of the mixtape sively belts out an extended is “Perkys Calling.” The rapper chorus. This song presents mournfully wails on the track itself as the stereotypical hip about substance abuse, and how hop mixtape track, composed he can consistently feel the addicof a subpar beat and littered tion to prescription drugs. with DJ promotions. The track is complimented Future follows with an upnicely by powerful piano keytempo pace for “Wicked,” which strokes and a slow beat, which serves as the hidden gem of the helps to portray the almost-regretmixtape. The track has tremenful mood of the rapper. dous beat and utilizes several As a whole, the mixtape is a strong verses from the rapper, solid effort by the star rapper, but which makes it feel as though it it falls short when compared to had just missed the cut on his Future’s official album releases. last album. Despite the strength of Final rating: 3 out of 5 stars. “Wicked,” it feels as though FuJosh Grissom ture could not come up with an be reached at a proper chorus. Instead, the arg-arts@uidaho.edu
‘Purple Reign’ marks return of Future to his roots
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A Crumbs recipe Tuna noodle casserole This dish — a classic from every mom’s kitchen — feeds a crowd and is incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Directions
n 1 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup n 3/4 cup milk n 2 cups frozen green peas n 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained n 12 ounce bag egg noodles, cooked and drained n 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs n 3 tablespoons butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 2. In a large bowl, mix milk, soup, tuna, peas and cooked noodles until noodles are coated 3. Spread mixture evenly in a 9 by 13 casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes or until
mixture is bubbling slightly 4. Mix breadcrumbs and melted butter in separate bowl then spread evenly over casserole 5. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until crumbs are browning 6. Serve warm
Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
No-bake eclairs Desserts are some of the best things in life, but often take the most time to make — especially anything from scratch. Having a dessert that doesn’t need to be baked and can last quite a while is always a good thing.
Ingredients Fillings: n 2 (3.5 ounce) boxes vanilla instant pudding n 3 cups milk n 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip n Graham crackers Topping: n 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder n 1 cup sugar n 1/4 cup milk n 1/2 cup butter or margarine n 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions For the filling: 1. Combine pudding mix and milk; beat. Stir in Cool Whip. 2. Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch dish 3. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. 4. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and pudding; then top with a final layer of graham crackers
For the topping: 1. Bring cocoa, milk and sugar to a full rolling boil; boil about 1 minute, stirring frequently 2. Remove from heat and cool one minute. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted 3. Pour chocolate topping over top layer of graham crackers 4. Refrigerate over night
Claire Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @Cewhitley24
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Romeo at the art museum Kevin Douglas Neighbors hearts enhanced by each others comRawr mon gaze. Our curiosity was in accord. She turned to me and spoke. Her voice They say that rules are meant to be delicate like before. broken. I’m here to tell you that this is “What’s your name?” not true, at least not when it comes to “What?” I replied. love and social conduct. “What’s your name?” She repeated Thursday, I found myself in an art kindly. museum browsing the paintings on “Oh uhh … Jairon,” I said with a grin. the walls, the sculptures, and statues lined along the halls, when I stumbled I quickly corrected to more neutral expression. on a piece of art that beheld beauty “That’s unique,” she said. “Do you in its purest form. She stood in front know the origin of your name?” of a painting on the wall to the left “Yeah no, it’s uhh … what’s yours? of me. … I don’t know I think my Grandpa?” I She was not overtly tall, but stood answered. She giggled and looked at me up straight and her long, dark red hair with puzzled interest. was as grand as the red-wood trees of “I’m Vienna. Like the city … in AusCalifornia. Her skin glowed like wet tria,” She added with a smile. I smiled sand touched by the sun. Her aura gave back, showing more teeth than I would the sensation of a soft ocean breeze have liked. wrapping my body in gentle comfort “So are you Italian? I’m named from across the room. after my grandfather I think. I think My heart punched and thrashed it’s Hebrew. I think somewithin my chest. I felt a where down the line my lump forming around my family has Jewish decent. Adam’s apple prohibiting me Rawr Like my Great Grandmother from speaking. This woman’s or something. Which would beauty was superior to any For more Rawr content, visit make my Grand Dad Jewish, art. I was drawn to her. uiargonaut.com but not necessarily my Dad. Before I knew it my feet We never practiced Judaism led me beside her, gazing at in our home, but I mean our the painting on the wall, in origins matter, right? Interesting to her presence, for what seemed like an know at the least. Sort of self-defining hour. My breath was short and staccayeah know? Even if you don’t know,” I toed, beads of sweat lined my foresputtered out. I realized I was blubberhead as I shared the experience of this ing utter nonsense. She laughed at me. painting beside her, longing to speak. Her laugh was music. A symphony of After what felt like an hour within a the compassion in her eyes, and new minute, I choked up the confidence to traits to be discovered: joy, adventure, speak to her. life, content. I was in love. “You’re beautiful,” I muttered under She is Juliet and I want nothing my breath. more than to be her Romeo. Two lov“What?” She responded. Her voice ers brought together by the fate of was as soft and welcoming as I had imnature, to love and find happiness in aged in my mind. one another. “I mean, it’s beautiful,” I spit out “I’m Austrian. I’m named after the fumbling over words to recover. She capital of Austria. Where my Dad met looked at me perplexed. That’s when my Mom. We aren’t super religious I saw her eyes. Her vibrant evergreen either … nice to meet you Jairon.” She eyes. I gazed into them and forgot replied sweetly. about time for another moment. Her “Yeah, Nice to meet you Venice — I eyes displayed compassion. She unmean Vienna … sorry.” She chuckled. locked my soul. Then she turned away. And I was in love. My insides churned and relaxed in the I stared into her green eyes and she same beat. “The painting, it’s beautiful.” gazed back into my dull brown portals I explained, taking a breath of relief wide in awe of her beauty. “What a leaning into her consoling emanation. piece of art,” I thought to myself. We “Yeah it’s my favorite,” she replied, stared into each other’s minds, gatherher gaze fixed on the flourished canvas. ing information through our locked We stood there in silence. Enthralled eyes. I leaned further into her gaze and by the painting. The art’s effect on our
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further until we were nearly face to face. I reached out my lips in a hopeful pucker, and stumbled, landing on hers, with a slap to the cheek instead of a kiss. I pressed my hand to my face now bright red and stinging and thought to myself talk about “holy palmer’s kiss.” After all this I learned two things:
I’m painfully awkward and rules are fun to break for the purpose of creative problem solving, but when it comes to the rules of love its best to follow the rules. Kevin Douglas Neighbors can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Climbing to the top Students share their experiences working at the Rock Climbing Center Alex Brizee Rawr The rock climbing wall in the University of Idaho’s Student Recreation Center is a resource that students, community members and climbing employees can enjoy. Kevin Townsley, a UI senior, works at the rock climbing center three days a week. “It’s the best job on campus by far. I never don’t like coming to work,” Townsley said. “There’s really no other option for me.” Townsley leads weekly instructional clinics that teach people how to be safe on the wall. He said he also helps teach more advanced climbing clinics. “How to climb things that are longer than a rope length because obviously you have to be tied up onto the rope,” Townsley said. Along with teaching the advanced clinics, Townsley maintains a safe environment by making sure that everyone is following the climbing wall rules and wearing their gear correctly. “It’s almost like lifeguarding but a little but more involved,” Townsley said. When it comes to climbing, Townsley said he enjoys it not only because it is a physical sport, but also because it requires some technique. “It’s kind of creative, and also kind of brute force. You can kind of find something that suits your body style,” Townsley said. Josh Nisson, UI first-year and mechanical engineering major, works at the climbing center with Townsley and has been climbing since his freshman year of high school. “I’m also on the climbing team and I try and climb probably about two to three times a week depending on how busy I am with school,” Nisson said. Nisson said he works three days a week or all day on Sunday, usually scanning people into the center and making sure they’re being safe on the wall.
Rock Climbing Center employee Josh Nisson boulders on the rock wall at the Student Recreation Center. eastern Idaho are probably “I talk to people, answer Rawr my favorite,” Nisson said. questions, sometimes I’ll teach “I’m from Boise so it’s a half(the) basic clinic, which is like For more Rawr hour drive.” how to belay or how to tie,” content, visit Townsley said his favorite Nisson said. uiargonaut.com part of the job is helping a Outside of the rock climbperson learn how to climb ing center, Nisson will go out something that they never thought and climb twice a week as long as the they could. weather is good. “You tell them to put your right “The city of rocks over in south-
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hand here and do this with your feet and turn your hips this way and they end up getting it,” Townsley said. “They’re like, ‘wow, I could do that, I just had to know the technique,’” Townsley said. Alex Brizee can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @alex_brizee
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Community creators Austin Maas Rawr In 1988, Kathy Sprague quit her job in restaurant management to open Safari Pearl Comics. Sprague said she was tired of working for someone else and thought a comic book shop would be a fun investment. “I think it’s fun,” Sprague said. “The whole point of the store is to have fun.” Sprague said she believes the store not only has a unique mix of products and is an enjoyable, but that it’s also established a community of people who keep coming back. Yet, Sprague said the community is not the only enjoyable part of her job. “The best part of my job is bringing my dogs to work with me,” she said. Missy and Maxime, the shop’s two canine assistants, are valued members of the shop’s staff. Safari Pearl co-owner Tabitha Simmons said the dogs come into work with them every morning. “They’re a big part of the experience,” Simmons said. “There are any number of students who have left their dog at home and can’t have their pets in the dorms or apartment that they’re in. So they come in here and get their doggy fix. These guys sit for hours with people petting them each day.” Simmons, who has worked at the shop since 1999, said the dogs contribute much to the shop’s environment. In 1998 Sprague expanded her business to a neighboring store Rawr space and opened Eclectica, an adult merchandise store. For more Rawr content, visit “It’s a safe space for a lot of uiargonaut.com people to experiment and explore themselves,” Sprague said. In addition to Safari Pearl Comics and Eclectica, Sprague and Simmons also manage Tabikat Productions, a group of drag performers who recently hosted their 21st anniversary show. Sprague said she loves that Moscow is such a uniquely accepting place. “There are a lot of different people with a lot of different beliefs, but we all get along because we’re all neighbors,” Sprague said. Simmons said the community they’ve built with Tabikat Productions is closely tied to Safari Pearl and Eclectica. “A lot of people who are exploring gender boundaries and things like that feel comfortable coming in here,” she said. “It’s just a safe place to be around affirming people who just live life every day.” Simmons said the store has given them a platform to help members of the LGBTQA community as they take their first steps toward coming out. “We provide a safe place for people to be able to do that,” Simmons said. “It’s a place to come pick up your rainbow sticker or whatever else it is that you need.”
Creating safe spaces in Moscow
Tabitha Simmons works the register at the comic shop she co-owns with Kathy Sprague. Washington State University and University of Idaho graduate Tim Mace began working at Safari Pearl Comics late last year and said it has been a rewarding experience. “All the people I work with are really friendly and I really enjoy working for Tabitha and Kathy,” Mace said. He said the store has a very welcoming atmosphere and offers products customers have a hard time finding anywhere else. Simmons said the best part of her experiences with
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Safari Pearl Comics, Eclectica and Tabikat Productions has been feeling as if she has become a big part of the place she lives. “Here we each have an opportunity to make a unique contribution and we’ve carved out a noticeable place for ourselves,” Simmons said. Austin Maas can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @austindmaas
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Bound in a book Emily Sandoval home in Troy. Rawr In some deteriorating boxes Reiber finds a pile of manila envelopes. It is 1927, Art and Elsie are young Hunt said Reiber opened them and and in love. They live on rural farms realizeed they held the letters in Oregon and Washington, written by Art and Elsie, who and they communicate the lived in a trailer on her land best they can, by writing for some time many years ago. letters. After reading through the They write about everything letters, Hunt said they found a from family coming to visit set of cassette tapes that held to canning pickles and green recordings of Art’s voice from beans to how three calves his 100 and 101 birthday parties. were born Wednesday. Rosemary Hunt said she was mesDecades later, Art’s love for Hunt merized, listening to Art’s Elsie and his life experiences adventures, and as she heard are bound not by letters, but in the tapes, a spark went off in the pages of a book written by her mind. Idaho native Rosemary Hunt. “The letters and tapes that were Hunt said she first came up with found told a story that just needed to the idea to write a book about Art’s be shared,” Hunt said. life, “An Ordinary Man during the Hunt said the letters and tapes Extraordinary Time,” while she helped contained Art’s journey from hopping her friend Aliece Reiber clean out her
Troy native writes book about an adventuresome 101-year-old’s life
the tapes and letters, searchon a train as a 14-year-old to Rawr ing through Ancestry.com, work on the wheat fields in magazines, books and InterMontana to traveling up to For more Rawr net search engines to find Moose Jaw Canada. content, visit anything she could. From there, Hunt said uiargonaut.com “If the different sources he made his way to Seattle I was reading all used the and Portland before heading same information at least 4 or 5 times up the Columbia River where he was then it was included in the book,” drafted into World War I. Hunt said. She said she took every Hunt said hearing Art look back precaution to make sure her book was on his life in his mid-90s gave her the entirely fact-based. impression that he had always been a “An Ordinary Man during the Exquiet man who liked to keep to himself, but she couldn’t have been more wrong. traordinary Time” by Rosemary Hunt accurately depicts the all-encompassing “Art was such a sedate man when I effort put in by Hunt, while simultaneknew him,” Hunt said. “It was hard to ously sharing the remarkable life of Art. imagine that he had such an adventurHunt will be doing a book signing at ess spirit to him.” the Hastings bookstore in Moscow on Hunt said she knew that if anyone April 9 from 1-3 pm. was going to write a book about Art’s Emily Sandoval life it was going to be her, and so she can be reached at did. Over the span of 5 years Hunt said arg-arts@uidaho.edu she did extensive research, dissecting
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A drawing during the daytime
Female force five UI students prepare for the opening night of ‘A Hedda Gabler’
to sit down now, in 2016, and try to figure out what we’re interested in exploring,” Corral said that she has especially enjoyed the collaborative nature of this production, and that it is a far cry from a traditional Will Meyer theater setting where all roles are Rawr very defined throughout the fabriThere are the plays that are cation process. done, then done again, then done “(Hedda) is in a different world. once more for good measure. Pick There’s so many human aspects to most any play by Henrik Ibsen and her that I think a lot of people can you will find this to be the case. A relate to … She’s like an archetype, small group of University of Idaho or like a creation of her own,” Corstudents has decided to put their ral said. own spin on one of Ibsen’s plays, She said that the elements that “Hedda Gabler.” Hedda represents have posed a Performance Director Matt difficult challenge to her as an Foss said the cast has retitled the actress, but that this process has play about a woman struggling revealed what the character is reto be herself while operating in a ally fighting for. semi-Victorian society, “A Hedda “She’s (Hedda) in an entirely Gabler,” to emphasize its uniquedifferent world than me, but even ness from other perin 2016 I can still feel formances, and allow the pressures of being a Rawr viewers to experience it woman,” said Corral. as its own piece. his universality is For more Rawr The production and content, visit something that uiargonaut.com concept design of the Olivia Longin, adaptation was part of who plays Thea, is espea semester-long project, cially keen on. Foss said. “In older renditions, I think “A large student ensemble was Thea was seen as more of an ana part of a semester long process tagonist, than just another woman called Creation Lab,” Foss said. struggling for her spot,” Longin “Where they created, rendered said. “I think that that is what and adapted the text to what peowe’re bringing out in our perforple will see in this performance.” mance.” Foss said the adaptation inShe said that the confident cludes several changes, ranging characteristics of Thea cause a from an all-female cast to contemclash between her and the main porary music and dance numbers character that is utterly imperative that he hopes will add a fresh to the story. twist to the classic play. “It’s very surrealist, and I think “There’s some contemporary that’s going to shock a lot of peoelements, and non-contemporary ple, but then I think they’ll grow ones,” Foss said. “It’s full of juxto like it because of how different tapositions, it’s highly theatrical, and new it is,” Longin said. there’s a rock band and there’s big “A Hedda Gabler” will be dance numbers.” performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-27 These exciting new features and March 3-5 and at 2 p.m. Feb. are possibly what UI senior Maiya 28 and March 6. Admission is free Corral, who plays the role of for UI students, $15 for general Hedda, is most anxious for audiadmission, $10 for UI faculty, staff ences to experience. and seniors, and $5 for children 12 “There’s so many beautiful and under. images in the play, and so many Will Meyer interesting things that happen,” can be reached at Corral said. “So it was really fun arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Freshman Madison Saxon draws cubes during an art class Tuesday.
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Corg Nation | Nicole Moeckli Sometimes, when i look in the mirror i don’t like what i see
other days, i feel pretty good about myself
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January Blues
The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell Hey, have you seen the gremlin? It’s on the ceiling.
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Couture for different cultures Fashion differs across cultures, but it’s more of an art form in France
the French pursue their fashion is very different the way Americans do. In Paris, the way people think about fashion is very inspired. Paris is like the French version of New York. Everyone is always in a rush, and for the most part Every culture has their own unique people tend to dress nicer because even way to dress. In India, people from city to city the fashion has wear wrapped Saris and bindis its own culture. on their forehead, while in JaNo matter the activity, Papan, the street fashion is more risians always try to look their extreme, colorful and out of best before leaving the house. If the ordinary. you wandered around Paris, you Fashion differences vary wouldn’t see sweatpants or legfrom culture to culture, gings, if it wasn’t worn by people whether it be extreme differClaire actually going for a run. ences, or differences that are Kennel Most everyone in Paris more subtle. For example, the Rawr dresses for success because it is fashion in France is not that a cultural hobby. It is their way different from the fashion in of living. There are business women drivAmerica. ing Vespas down the street in designer For the most part, we still wear the same designers or the same brands, and dresses and Stiletto heels. If someone did that in Idaho, they would be considered a lot of people might style a specific weird, whereas in Paris it is the cultural garment in similar ways, but the way
accessory, or color. norm. Rawr Just like how Japanese Unlike in most parts of street fashion is more America, fashion is considFor more Rawr extreme and unusual, and ered an art form in France. content, visit fashion in India is more They cherish it just like they uiargonaut.com based on their more tracherish the paintings in the ditional cultural norms, Louvre, or the architecture of fashion in France has its own culture, the Eiffel Tower. even though it is more similar to the In America, most people roll out of fashion in America. bed and throw on whatever they find More of the population in France automatically in their closet. They can see fashion as a form of art, and throw on some jeans and a T-shirt or a not what most of the population in blouse and be ready for whatever their America see, which is just modesty, doing in their day. and weather. Parisians match colors, or make sure Fashion varies from place to place, that their outfit is perfect for the day, whether it’s for work, exercising, or going exactly like language, or scenery. Fashion is a universal language, telling to a coffee shop with a friend. Women others what kind of person you are, wear heels in any scenario, and men and in France it’s not only that, but wear nice jackets or pants in any situan art form as well. ation. Every outfit is put together, and clothes aren’t just something to put on Claire Kennell to protect you from the cold, clothes can be reached at are a form of self-expression with every arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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#Relationshipgoals There is nothing better than watching a favorite TV show and rooting for two characters to finally realize they are meant for one another. Over many years and seasons, TV relationships have been making us swoon with happiness. Here is a list of the best TV couples.
Lorelai and Luke
wonderful couple. Their transition from just friends to a wedding proposal at high school graduation is just one of the reasons Cory and Topanga have become one of the best TV couples.
Monica and Chandler “Friends” is one of those TV shows that does not die out, exactly like the relationship of Monica and Chandler. Chandler’s comedic sarcasm may be polar opposite to Monica’s clean-freak attitude; however, they really are the perfect pairing. The fact that they loved one another as friends first and foremost is what makes their relationship so awe-worthy.
Luke and Lorelai’s relationship blossomed out of argumentative banter and mutual love, over an entire seven seasons of “GilmHailey ore Girls.” Because there were so many Stewart seasons, both Luke and Lorelai’s characters Rawr developed enough on their own to become one amazing couple. Luke, found his softer Mitch and Cam side, becoming a father figure to Lorelai’s daughter, “Modern Family” is a TV show that has no and Lorelai grew into a successful mother and busiproblem in the department of creating adorable ness owner. It was essentially the characters that couples, and the best of those couples is definitely viewers fell in love with separately, and loved even Mitch and Cam. Besides the fact that their relationmore once they fell for one another. ship is built on the quirkiest of love, they are also Cory and Topanga the adoptive father’s of an even sassier daughter. “Boy Meets World” was a staple TV show for many Whether they are trying to outdo one another in the early ’90s to early 2000s. Cory, the witty kid next while proposing or figuring out who wore it better, door, and Topanga, somewhat of a flower child, grow up Cam and Mitch’s relationship is one to aspire to, together throughout the series and eventually become a every episode.
Valentine’s Day is over, but it’s not too late to appreciate these adorable TV couples
Nathan and Haley Although “One Tree Hill” may not have been the most accurate depiction of a small town high school, it was still incredibly easy to believe in the realness of the relationship between Haley and Nathan. Their relationship came to be when Haley began to tutor Nathan, and soon after they fell in love. Complete with a few kidnappings, and a car crash, it was really was happilyever-after. The two found love, albeit a little fast, however, it lasted an entire nine seasons, which gave viewers all the more reason to fall in love their relationship.
Jim and Pam If Jim and Pam’s relationship in “The Office” didn’t make viewers want to start up their own office romance, then I don’t know what would. Between their subtle looks to each others desks, co-pranking Dwight and mutually loathing their jobs, what isn’t there to love about Jim and Pam? The two characters just clicked on screen, and definitely made everyone want to find their own Jim or Pam. Hailey Stewart can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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