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Taurus 4/20 - 5/20 That stuff you ate had a rocky relationship with another organism. Prepare yourself.
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Gemini 5/21 - 6/21 The stars may not be aligned for you today, but if you get home fast enough you can still save your carpet. Cancer 6/22 - 7/22 Other people won’t always mix with your sense of calm. Remember to breathe, and don’t question whether the nearest object was made to be used that way.
Leo 7/23 - 8/22 It rains on the righteous and the unrighteous, but the righteous remember an umbrella. Virgo 8/23 - 9/22 That “tiny problem” that’s bothered you won’t go away if you ignore it. If you don’t address it today it will get worse, and The Dollar Store doesn’t sell high-end solutions. Libra 9/23 - 10/22 A cell phone is like an expensivcandy bar — it isn’t meant to stay inside your pocket forever. Things will get messy if you don’t take it out and use it when you need to. Scorpio 10/23 - 11/21 It isn’t cute and it will cost you more than you think. Computer background images are free and you can put them in the trash or recycle bin without fear of ridicule or litigation.
Sagittarius 11/22 - 12/21 People will tell you it’s childish to run amuck. Nobody ever said anything about walking one. Do what you need to do, discreetly. Capricorn 12/22 – 1/19 It’s less painful to rip the Band-Aid off quickly, but some folks need the reminder. Take your time with this one. Aquarius 1/20 – 2/18 Today, “inconceivable” means exactly what you think it means. Pisces 2/19 - 3/20 Medication isn’t always the answer. Stay away from the Internet for a while and see how you feel. Aries 3/21 - 4/19 Things will poetically converge. Your day might be terrible, but you’ll bring laughter to someone else.
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“Ride” Cary Brothers This guy gets my “Alltime favorite music artist” award with this song. If you’re craving more, he has three other CD’s that have the same acoustic-folk feeling.
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I lose everything — 75 percent of the time I can’t find my phone, keys or brain for that matter. However, an object I always keep track of is my iPod. I spend countless hours searching for good music. Here are a few tracks I consider the best in my iTunes library.
“Until the Sunrise” Timeflies A talented duo that uses elements of pop, hip-hop, electro, dubstep and rock. It’s hard to keep from dancing.
“Boiling Water” Magnetic Man ft. Sam Frank I spent three hours watching these guys on YouTube after they performed at Coachella 2011. They have amazing lights and a good electronic/ dubstep mix. “Young Love” DJ Trademark No music library is complete without a few good party tunes. This mash-up won’t disappoint any electronic music fan and is sure to pump up the volume.
“Take Everything” Greg Laswell This acoustic-singer/ songwriter’s voice has the same consistency as Jonny Cash, and just released a new album Tuesday. Score. “Greyhound” Swedish House Mafia This super-group consisting of Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello combines some of the top electronic/house artists in the business with beats that never disappoint.
“Cough Syrup” Young the Giant This is a fun song with a catchy beat that any Indie-music-lover will enjoy. “Eyes Wide Open” Gotye An artist with the recent hit “Somebody I Used to Know.” However, he has a lot of underappreciated tracks that the mainstream music ignores, including this one.
“Ordinary Day” Red This cover was originally sung by Duran Duran, but Red does an awesome job capturing the emotion of the song “Invincible” Machine Gun Kelly ft. Ester Dean I’m not a huge fan of R&B or rap, but I love when rap artists feature female voices in their songs, because it’s a refreshing change from constant rap.
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Alex Buck, left, and Laurali Calvert, from Jupiter Jane Traveling Café, serve up orders and make lemonade at Moscow Hemp Fest 2012. This year was Jupiter Jane’s sophomore effort at the festival.
Time to educate, time to celebrate Hemp Fest works to end prohibition against hemp products molly spencer rawr The fact that Moscow Hempfest falls on Moms Weekend every year just might be a good thing. Being able to attend Hempfest with her mom is Jade Crester-Evans’ favorite part about the festival. “(My mom is) and old hippie and she’s very into, not necessarily drugs themselves, but the hemp products,” Evans
made from hemp, which were said. “And to be able to use personally made by the vendors hemp for clothing and other of the booth. things that we don’t normally “I go to Hempfest with think about.” my mom While at because Hempfest, Evans (Using hemp is) almost it’s more purchased a pair of crocheted cheaper than making stuff about the actual hemp earrings out of cotton and making hemp from a booth ran itself—not by students from paper out of trees.” marijuathe University of Cameron Olson na—and Idaho. actuAt the booth ally trying to support growthey were selling crocheted ing hemp instead of cotton, bags, earrings and even clothing
etcetera, because it is such a versatile product,” she said. Evans said she doesn’t think the government realizes how useful of a product hemp is because they have the wrong idea about it. Cameron Olson, junior, said he thinks Hempfest is a good thing because there is so much negative connotation toward marijuana and hemp. Once Olson looked deeper into the vendors for information, he realized how educated each one is about the issue
of using hemp over other materials. “(Using hemp is) almost cheaper than making stuff out of cotton and making paper out of trees,” Olson said. Since 2006, Arlene Falcon has been in charge of organizing Moscow Hempfest. Before that, Falcon said different students from the UI campus ran the event.
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Throwback style Ray Ban sunnies have staying power danielle yantis rawr Fashion trends fluctuate, but Ray Ban-style sunglasses have been a summer staple since their introduction in 1937, and the University of Idaho is no exception. “Ray Bans are popular because (the knock-offs) are cheap, and it gives people a sense of individuality,” said Jake Ellis, junior history major. Sunglasses come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and make for an easy conversation starter. Like many accessories, sunglasses reflect personal style and are an easy way to express one’s self. Ellis said Ray Bans are a good choice for outdoor activities. Ellis likes the classic look associated with Ray Ban-style sunglasses and said he is a unique, casual individual. “It’s hard to describe my style. I have a sense of individuality, (and) I shop at the Goodwill because there are tons of options and you never know when you’re going to find something that fits perfectly,” Ellis said. To picture his style, you need to imagine someone who just goes off what is unconventional. Katy Wright, a junior in art education, said Ray Bans are making a strong comeback because they have a timeless shape and huge appeal to the
accessory-buying market. “Ray Bans are classic, but I feel like culture these days has always been receptive toward timeless products,” Wright said. Wright is a very art-oriented person and says she has a very “chill” personal style. “My style is casual, comfy, trendy and simply Katy. I feel like I’m different and so is my style, its original,” Wright said. Junior journalism major Brady Sauvageau said Ray Ban-style sunglasses are just another trend that limits the expression of personal style. “Throwbacks are frequently used by people who can’t make up their own minds. I believe that the style of Ray Bans just happens to be the new trend,” Sauvageau said. He said the trend will eventually wear itself out. “Because they Katy Wright are different than today’s norm they appear to be original, (but) once everyone starts wearing them they’ll no longer have the appeal that they did when the style first came back,” Sauvageau said. Sauvageau said Ray Bans seem to stay trendy because they are marketed well and there are cheap knock-offs produced, making them college-student accessible. From Hollywood actors and actresses to UI students, Ray Bans have been a style staple for nearly 60 years. Danielle Yantis can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Ray Bans are classic, but I feel like culture has always been receptive toward timeless products.”
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University of Idaho students Kelsey Stanaway, Ben Frey and Monica Harrington sit outside and sport their own style of Ray Ban sunglasses.
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thir y sty University of Idaho student Candis Drew drinks a lot of water to stay hydrated as she works out at the Student Recreation Center.
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Water intake affects health, immune system, strength, energy matt maw rawr It might be a good idea to gulp down some water before you read this. Your blood is 70 percent water and almost every system in your body requires water to function. The reputed eight glasses per day isn’t always enough. Peg Hamlett, fitness and wellness director for University of Idaho Campus Recreation, said the familiar 64-ounces guideline is outdated. “‘Eight ounces is so old,” she said. “We never would say that to somebody because it came out of the 1950s.” Hamlett said a person’s
water requirements depend on their activities, metabolism and other factors. It is key to think about water maintenance, not a set amount. “You want to (replace) water as you lose water, and you want to drink your water before you become thirsty,” she said. Candi Heimgartner, department of biological sciences instructor, said people lose most of their water during exercise and urination. She said those who exercise often or strenuously and those who consume energy drinks deal with the most significant hydration issues. People who exercise a lot don’t always appreciate how much water they lose in sweat. The substances in en-
ergy drinks can both dehydrate you and unbalance the water concentrations in blood and tissues, thus making it harder to distribute your body’s available water, she said. Heimgartner said she tests students for water content, and she’s seen a positive hydration trend among students during the last several years. “I’ve primarily found that 90 to 95 percent of students are not dehydrated,” she said. Abby McElligott is a senior in exercise science and health and works at the Student Recreation Center. She said she’s been a dancer since she was 3 years old and her instructors ingrained the importance of water into her early on.
“It’s incredibly important,” she said. “I teach several classes here and in the Memorial Gym, and it’s actually something that I stress at the beginning of each class (to) make sure you bring a water bottle (or) if you ever need to leave and get water, please do so.” She said it’s crucial to drink water before, during and after exercise. The eight-8-ounceglasses-per-day rule is a good guideline, she said, but she recommends an additional 7 ounces before, 5 to 10 during and 7 or more after a workout. McElligot said many people utilize other beverages and supplements in place of water. “(I’ve seen it) especially with the male lifters who
have their protein shakes and Gatorade instead of carrying around water, and I’m sure that they assume that it’s like an equivalent because it’s a liquid,” she said. McElligott said there’s nothing wrong with those supplements, but she suggests people drink water throughout the workout and imbibe the other beverage afterward. Hamlett said fruit juice, Gatorade and soda are not adequate substitutes for water because your body works harder to break down the excessive sugars and acids. She suggests tricks to staying hydrated, such as using
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Beauty and the braid isla brazzil rawr Braids are growing in popularity, and for some students, they’ve become a necessity to every day life—especially after those all nighters. From runways to sports events, even for the walks to the University of Idaho Commons, braids are popping up everywhere. Learn three popular braids now with this quick and easy tutorial. Getting ready for the day has never been so easy “My mom could never French braid but I liked it so I practiced on my own hair and (on) my friends hair,” sophomore Sarah Abbot said. “Being in cheer and in a sorority has definitely helped me perfect the braiding art.” Abbott braided freshman Kim Warburton’s hair as part of Rawr’s guide to braids.
REVERSE FRENCH BRAID Start with three strands. To do this properly, separate a section from the front and split it into three pieces. Take the middle one and go over the side and grab a piece of hair, grab the middle and go over the other side and grab another piece. It can be described as “backwards-French braiding.” “I think the braid is a lot tighter and it’s a lot cooler looking, especially if your just learning how to braid. When you braid out you can actually see the braid,” Abbott said.
WATERFALL BRAID Start with three strands of hair. Separate a section from the front and split it into three. Braiding a few times as you normally would makes it a lot easier when starting the waterfall section. Take the top piece and pull some hair in from the direction the braid is headed. The hair you pull in will make it bigger strand of hair and you will braid it in to the middle like a normal braid. Once you cross the lower strand pass the middle strand, drop your new lower strand. The piece you drop should be the bigger strand. Then pick up a piece of hair towards the way you are braiding, and braid it towards the middle. Take an extra piece of hair into the top like before, and braid the top over the middle. Once you braid the bottom over the middle again, drop your new bottom piece, which again will be the piece from the top that you added in hair from. Then pick up a new section from the roots right next to where your braiding and keep going as above instructed. Continue for however long, as you like, whether it’s the whole head or just after a couple inches, that can be cute too. The keys to this braid, like many, are to keep your hands close to your head and hold the strands of hair very tightly. The waterfall braid can be used in the front of the hair as well as the back and is a simple and elegant braid to practice. When braiding towards the back of your hair with the waterfall, make sure you like the height of
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If a written tutorial is not easy to follow, try YouTube inspired tutorials by LETSMAKEITUP1. Sometimes a video or visual picture is quicker to spark braid tutorials and get it right. the braid because it determines how it looks at the end in the front. Once you braid all the way to the back, braid a few times normally and clip. Repeat on the other side, making sure not to braid too tight. Cross the two braids over each other and pin into it to hold into place.
FISHTAIL BRAID “The fishtail braid is the easiest braid on the planet Earth,” Abbot said. Take the hair down your back and hold a middle strand. Make that middle strand whatever size you would like, but leave two big strands on the outside. You should have a small middle strand of hair and two outside big strands. Take turns pulling one side to the inside and pinning with your thumb onto the main strand. Make sure you are pulling from the farthest out of each outside strand when you alternate and keep a steady grip on the middle strand that continues to grow.
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(top left) Sarah Abbot pulls sections of Kim Warburton's hair into small sections, creating the begining of the waterfall braid. (left middle): Here, Abbot starts with three larger sections to begin the fishtail braid. (right middle): Warburton shows the finished fishtail braid. (top right): Abbot braids the reverse french braid around the crown of Warburton's head. (bottom right): Abbot continues braiding through the reverse french braid.
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website roundup Going online, going green Green America Greenamerica.org If you think the brand-name products you wear, eat and use on your body daily and weekly are void of toxins, think again. It’s amazing what this website will show you behind each individual brand, from outsourced labor conditions to chemicals.
Tarte Tartecosmetics.com This site features earthengineered beauty products
and natural cosmetics that contain a blend of vitamins, minerals and natural fruit and plant extracts. The products are formulated without synthetic fragrances, parabens and phthalates to name a few.
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isla Coolasuncare.com This organic sun care collection includes sprays, sport sunscreen, lotion bars
and lip protection. With aloe extracts and fruit oils, these sun care products contain agents that are strong enough to effectively protect, yet delicate enough to moisturize and nourish your skin without the yucky stuff.
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moisturizers and deodorants that are 100 percent sustainable. Seriously, you can find any simple necessity here that doesn’t hurt your body or the planet.
Lavera Lavera.com Hair care, facial skin care, anti-aging and sunscreen — this website has everything in you do, but greener and its products won’t damage your body with toxins. Taking steps to go green can be as simple as switching to an
organic toothpaste.
Janice’s Janices.com This website will show you a range of products like quilts, blankets, cleaning products and laundry soap that provide comfort and relief to scores of people who suffer from sensitivities, allergies and dermatological problems and are big on creating all around organic homes. Isla Brazzil can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Midas Touch is a refreshing brew with organic honey and strong saffron.
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Water, barley, hops and yeast — that’s all there is to beer. But that particular combination, in the words of Captain Barbossa from “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “is more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules.” This philosophy rings true in a flavor-packed brew called “Midas Touch” from Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Delaware. The folks at Dogfish Head live by throwing beer-brewing conventions out the window, taking America’s favorite afterwork beverage and throwing a few curveballs in it. Midas Touch starts off different from other beers right off the bat, as muscat grape
juice is pumped into the brew before fermentation. The juice is noticeable in all phases of the drinking process, but it most present in the nose of the beer. It’s almost like enjoying a grown-up juice box. The color of the beer is lighter and gives off a more golden glow than most from Dogfish Head brews, almost resembling a classic American pilsner in appearance. What will throw most drinkers though, is the flavor of this beer. One drink and you will think you’re drinking a rich ale or lager, but as I mentioned, the appearance will deceive you. Organic honey, barley and saffron — yes, the spice — all contribute to the kicked-inthe-teeth feeling you will have after trying this beer.
Bottom line — this beer is way out there, but in the best possible way. It’s sweetness may discourage some from buying it twice, as may the price, but now that spring seems to be in full form here in Moscow, I can’t think of many better ways to enjoy the 70 degree sunshine than with this full-bodied brew in hand. Price — $3.49 at the Moscow Co-op Brewery — Dogfish Head, U.S. Color — 3 (1-10, with 10 being darkest) Bitterness — 5 (1-10, with 10 being most bitter) X-Factor — 9 Overall — 8.5/10 Madison McCord can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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A guide to this summer’s music festivals nicole lichtenberg rawr Chris Clark a University of Idaho audio engineering student said the best part of music festivals is the volume of artists at a single venue. “I get to see 15 to 20 of my favorite bands, in one place, in one day,” Clark said. “(Vans) Warped Tour is in the middle of the summer, and it’s big enough that everyone plans for it. You can go and hang out, have fun, relax and listen to great music.” Ticket prices can be high, but divide the total cost by the number of bands you are going to see and they become incredibly economical. Here are a few to check out — they range from $12.50 to $400, and from 50 miles from Moscow to 2,500.
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Outside Lands Golden Gate Park, San Fransisco, Calif. Aug. 10 to 12 The San Francisco Chronicle said the festival is more than a rock concert. “It’s an all-encompassing concert — a miniature city that rises in the middle of the park that bustles with great local food, beautiful people and non-stop music from every imaginable genre on about a half dozen stages,” The Chronicle said. Samantha James Enea, UI freshman and biology major, said it was the best concert she’s been to. “The overall vibe … was perfect. Everyone is relaxed and focused on having a good time,” Enea said. Enea said tickets were pricey, but very worth it. Price: $225 general admission, $495 VIP Lineup: for fans of City and Colour, Santigold and Metallica. Distance from UI: 897 miles, 16 hours 22 minutes
TENNESSEE Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tenn. June 7 to 10 If you can find a way to Tennesse, Bonnaroo is a great musical festival. “Bonnaroo was one of the best weekends of my life,” said Spyder Turco, an exercise science and health major. Turco said music festivals are an
awesome way to make memories that last a lifetime. “People don’t realize how great they (music festivals) are until they experience them. You have to go into it open minded.” Price: $259.50 general, $1399.50 2 VIP Lineup: for fans of Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Yelawolf.
Distance from UI: approximately 2,300 miles
WASHINGTON Sasquatch! Music Festival Gorge Ampitheatre, George, Wash. May 25 to 28 “It’s a really good experience,” said sophomore Stephanie Turner. “I
saw Macklemore, Skrillex, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and there were also a bunch of bands that I hadn’t heard of, which was fun.” Rachel Livieratos, also a sophomoresmore, said the location of the festival was incredible.
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Summer shoe style Personality profiling your hot-weather footwear
1. What’s your dream vacation? a) 3-day hiking trip b) California beaches c) Rock climbing in Utah d) Coachella Festival e) Fashion Week
3. What’s your favorite color? a) Grass green b) Sunshine yellow c) Pavement gray d) Eggplant purple e) Louboutin red
5. What’s your favorite band? a) Rusted Root b) The Dirty Heads c) Anything that’s upbeat d) Cat Power e) Skrillex
7. What’s your favorite animal? a) Grizzly bear b) Great white shark c) Cheetah d) Penguin e) Jaguar
9. Your favorite place in Moscow is...? a) The Arboreteum b) East City Park c) The Chipman Trail d) One World Café e) Palouse Empire Mall
2. What did you have for breakfast this morning? a) Home-made granola b) Fresh pineapple c) Protein bar d) Black coffee e) Peach smoothie
4. You sometimes dream that you are...? a) An owl in the forest b) A professional surfer c) An Olympic athlete d) A total rockstar e) An Oscar-winning
6. What is your favorite time of day? a) Sunrise b) When the surf’s up c) Workout-time d) Sunset e) When “Fashion Police”
8. What is your favorite sweet treat? a) Soy ice cream b) Shaved ice c) Power Bars d) Tootsie pops e) Carmel macchiatos
10. If you could be a city, which would it be? a) Humboldt, California b) Lahaina, Maui c) Las Vegas, Nevada d) Portland, Oregon e) New York, New York
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Absolutely free, that’s how your feet like to be. Go ahead and go all Hobbit-y on us, but watch out for rocks.
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These are the unisex summer staple. Remember sunscreen on the tops of your tootsies, or else you’ll be left with a weird foot tan.
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Great for skateboarding, riding a bicycle, going for a run, and playing soccer on the SprinTurf. Don’t forget to tie them.
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Boots in the summer screams hipster. Or, in the occasion that they’re Uggs, that screams ridiculous. Aren’t your feet sweaty?
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While they may look sophisticated and cute, be careful. You don’t want to miss out on beach volleyball with friends because you twisted your ankle.
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from page 5 “triggers” like text messages or e-mail notifications to remind you to stop and take a sip. She said everyone needs a water bottle, and another way to maintain good hydration is to personalize your container. “(You) should find what you drink out of best,” Hamlett said. “I always keep a big glass on my desk because I will drink twice as much water out of a glass than a bottle that I have to open up … Choose something that works for you, not just because it’s a good-looking, hip bottle.” Heimgartner said several bodily processes can indicate dehydration. Urine should be clear, and little or no urination accompanied by a dark yellow color points to low water content. Signs of more significant dehydration include cramping and muscle weakness, dizziness and hazy cognition processes. She said the brain runs on sodium and potassium, which need a solution of water in which to move, and a deficiency of either nutrient hinders the brain’s capacity for electrical impulses. Hamlett said other ways to tell whether you’re dehydrated involve how chapped your lips are or whether you can pinch your skin and freely separate it from the muscle. “Most people who go around here are usually slightly dehydrated,” she said. Heimgartner said short of the lungs, water is essential throughout your body. “There are 11 body systems — with the exception of the lungs themselves, every other system needs it,” she said. Matt Maw can be reached at arg-arts.uidaho.edu
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from page 3 “As a vender who was always attending it, I always look forward to it happening,” Falcon said. “Being passionate about what the Hempfest stands for, and as an experienced vender it goes to show that it was a good fit. I’m personally very passionate about the issue.” The purpose of Hempfest is to educate and inform people on topics relating to industrial hemp and medical marijuana. Education is the most important part of it, Falcon said. There is a lot of misinformation about the festival, which she finds as a great opportunity to teach people. Falcon’s favorite part about Hempfest is seeing the community get together, smiles and all. “The people who attend enjoy it, and it’s a winwin all around. We were really lucky to have such great weather this year,” Falcon said. “And even if we don’t have good weather we still have a great time.” In the past few years, Falcon has tried to make Hempfest more action and politically-oriented, not just to serve as an event for people to go to. “A lot of the people who do attend it, both as vendors or as participants are interested in the what the message is about,” she said. “There are a lot of us who believe in ending prohibition.” Molly Spencer can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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from page 9 “I love the Gorge, I think the location is probably the best part of the festival,” Livieratos said. Price: $315 general Lineup: for fans of STRFKR, Metric and Beck. Distance from UI: 147 miles, 3 hours 11 minutes Van’s Warped Tour June 16 to Aug. 5 Clark has been to Van’s Warped Tour several times. “Last year, I went to Warped Tour at the Gorge Ampitheatre, which is in George, Wash. I camped the night before — the camping is pretty crazy, it’s pretty hectic and crazy,” Clark said. Warped Tour hosts a wide variety of music styles. “It’s a huge festival, the turnout at the Gorge is … like, thousands of people. They have alternative, ska, reggae, rap,” he said. “They have more classic bands, too, like Bowling for Soup and stuff like that. They really try to appeal to everyone.” Price: $35 Lineup: for fans of Rise against, Yellowcard and We the Kings Distance from UI: 290 miles, 5 hours 21 minutes* *This year, the Van’s Warped Tour will hit King County’s Marymoor Park Aug. 5 in Redmond, Wash. Rockstar Mayhem Festival June 30 to Aug. 5 Rockstar Mayhem Festival focuses on hardcore and metal genres. “With more pop-y music everyone just kinds of goes and keeps to themselves. I have met a lot of good friends at metal shows,” Clark said.
11 When you’re in the middle of the mosh pit at the Mayhem festival, stuck in the eye of the fist-throwing storm, people tend to be friendlier, Clark said. “People are more interactive. At metal shows, there is a big sense of family, and community,” Clark said. The Rockstar Mayhem Festival will be held at the White River Ampitheatre. Price: $49.50 Lineup: for fans of Slipknot, Slayer and Anthrax. Distance from UI to Auburn, Wash.: 296 miles, 5 hours 25 minutes
ILLINOIS Lollapalooza Grant Park, Chicago, Ill. Aug. 3 to 5 Will Drier attended Lollapalooza in 2010. “There were people everywhere, it was fun,” Drier said. Lollapalooza is situated in downtown Chicago, so dining options abound. “Food is good — you are in Chicago, so you have options. It was pretty awesome,” Drier said. Also consider that Chicago has an average summer temperature of 80 degrees. Price: $285 Lineup: for fans of Jack White, Neon Indian and the Dum Dum Girls. Distance from UI: 1839 miles, 1 day 5 hours
IDAHO National Old Time Fiddler’s Contest Contest at Weiser HS, Weiser, Idaho Camping at Fiddletown Campground, Weiser, Idaho June 18 to 23 National Old Time Fiddler’s contest may be the least expensive music fes-
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tival ever, at a cost of $2.50 per day. Jen Emerson, a senior in environmental science, said the festival has much more than fiddlers. “They have a fair set up, and they have vendors everywhere. Vendors are really good,” Emerson said. They also have two kinds of camping. You can choose regular, run-of-the-mill sites or camp with the performers. “They have a music camp, where the performers stay. You can walk around and hear everyone practicing,” Emerson said. Price: $12.50 for the week Lineup: fiddlers only (though all ages compete) Distance from UI: 253 miles, 4 hours 52 minutes Esthetic Evolution Twin Springs, Idaho June 22 to 2 Celeste Otero, a secondary education major, attended the Esthetic Evolution festival last year. “They have themes every year, it’s really cool. Last year’s theme was the seven shakras, because it was the seventh year the festival had been held. This year is infinity themed, because it is the eighth year,” Otero said. Otero said Esthetic Evolution is very concerned with reducing environmental impact, so everyone that camps is required to leave no trace. “It’s quaint, it’s small,” Otero said. You have to bring your own food, Otero said, but “they have a free tea tent.” Price: $85 Lineup: for fans of techno, like Dopamine, Ziggy D and Rhines. Distance from UI: 50 miles Nicole Lichtenberg can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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