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on the cover ‘Overcome’ William Nussbaum said as ink and light interact to form the representational impression on the blank page, our minds begin associating meaning into a coherent fabric of understanding. The printed work in itself is not merely to be admired, but rather the connections and associations the viewer makes in understanding the printed object creates an experience of ambiguous uncertainty that mirrors life, he said. Nussbaum said he enjoys various printmaking processes such as lithography, intaglio, screen-printing and letterpress, and seeks to understand and engage the surrounding community through them. He is completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking this spring. williamnussbaum.com 4.22.11
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Aquarius
Gemini
1/20 - 2/18
5/21 - 6/20
Take time away from work and do something fun this weekend. Your friends are always telling you to take more risks, so why not surprise them?
Things feel unmanageable right now, but think of it this way — you could go to BSU.
Pisces
After the month you’ve had, go buy some Easter candy and veg out. But beware of bunny suits a la “Donnie Darko.� Creepy.
Cancer
2/19 - 3/20
When applying for jobs, make sure no one finds out about the excursion to the hot springs last year that landed you in jail. All anyone needs to know is the little girl you mooned will be fine and cattle can be replaced.
Aries
Leo
7/23 - 8/22
Admit it, the only reason you’ve ever liked Easter is for the presents, and you know more presents are coming for your summer birthday. Greed is an ugly thing, man. Reel it in.
3/21 - 4/19
You’ll never learn, will you? Don’t go to the convenience store after you’ve been drinking. How many times do you have to wake up with Skittles in your bellybutton for this to get through?
Taurus
6/21 -7/22
Virgo
8/23 - 9/22
Do your roommates a favor — stay out of the apartment after you pig out at Taco Bell. Your chances of keeping them as roommates will go up significantly.
4/20 - 5/20
Walking home in the dark might be scary but with the height of your heels, you’ll be just fine. Never underestimate the power of a stiletto.
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9/23 - 10/22
Be polite in church on Sunday, especially since it’s Easter. The pastor will only tolerate so many outbursts of, “I am SO hungover right now.�
Scorpio
10/23 - 11/21
That fortune cookie you got saying you’re about to come into a large fortune does not mean you should go rob the nearest bank. That will just end up costing your friends bail money. If they decide to get you out.
Sagittarius
11/22 - 12/21
Freaking out about graduation is a waste of time...unless you really should be freaking out. Then feel free.
Capricorn
12/22 - 1/19
It’s obvious by the looks of your bank account that you had a good time at Hemp Fest last weekend, but don’t go to class after special brownies. That’s just tacky.
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Vandal Entertainment hosts film showings at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Borah Theater. Films are shown Monday through Saturday nights. Mondays and Tuesdays foreign films are shown, Wednesdays and Thursdays offer indie films, and Fridays and Saturdays are blockbusters. Showings are free every night except for blockbuster nights, when films cost $2 for students and $3 for community. For information, visit Vandal Entertainment’s Facebook page or see page 2 of The Argonaut for showtimes.
Tonight from 6 - 11:30 p.m., Mix Bar will host a fundraiser for The Humane Society of the Palouse. The fundraiser is being held to fund the replacement of outdoor kennels. All proceeds from selected beers will be donated.
Andrea Gibson at the Kenworthy Andrea Gibson, an activist in the LGBT community, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 27 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. Gibson is a poet and spoken word artist who explores issues surrounding gender and American culture. Admission is free.
Goddammitboyhowdy Tonight at 8 p.m. at the CRAFT house, located at 820 West C St., the punk group Goddammitboyhowdy from the Blackfeet reservation will perform. Tim Blood & the Gut Panthers and DJ Husband will open the show. The event is free but donations for the band’s travel expenses is encouraged.
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Sizzling sensations Prometheus has probably had more than a few laughs since he gave us fire. It warms our homes and cooks our food, but singes our eyebrows and plays havoc with our 1970s polyester suits. People play with it, find new ways to put it out, and every once in awhile it attacks us without explanation. Make sure the flame-retardant is handy and read on.
Hazzardous behavior If you have a backyard, a pile of excess timber and a gas can filled with moonshine, you’ve got yourself matt a Jim Dandy afternoon. A couple of guys made a video with this setup and posted it to pop-culture website Metacafe. In the video, a man in a white T-shirt — I’ll call him Bo — approaches a massive heap of branches and douses it with whatever fluid is in the canister he’s carrying. He then strides off-camera with satisfaction. Suspense rises as the camera focuses on the woodpile. A few moments later Bo returns and walks to the far end of the heap. He bends down for a second or two, and then a fountain of fire spews up from under him. He dashes away as a circle of flame arcs outward, consumes the woodpile, the plant stalks behind it and all the grass around it. This is what it would look like if the Charlie Daniels band had blown up the “Death Star.� Bo walks from the scene unscathed. t IUUQ CJU MZ BYM0*) t
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Then pour some vinegar inside and place a small container into the jar, making sure not to touch the top of it with the vinegar. An empty spice jar will work. Fill the smaller container halfway with water, continue adding baking soda until it stops dissolving and add 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Get some plasticine from a crafts or art supply store and line the threads of the jar to seal the lid. If a makeshift “Death Star� explodes in your backyard, just point the jar downward at the apocalyptic hellwaves careening toward all you know and love. The vinegar and baking soda maw will mix into life-saving carbon dioxide rawr like any regular extinguisher. t IUUQ CJU MZ E)'DK+ t
Hot bodies Sometimes preparation isn’t possible. Sometimes fickle Greek deities have a bad day and decide to make a “Roman candle� with someone’s head. A man in San Francisco experienced such mischief last Wednesday. An employee of the Golden Gate Adult Superstore said the man had been watching a movie in the back of the store. He was later seen running from the place covered in flames, and he collapsed on the street. The San Francisco Fire Department said a private ambulance crew saw the man, put out the flames and called dispatch. The man was sent to St. Francis Memorial Hospital. First, second and third-degree burns covered 90 percent of his body. Initial searches found no fire damage inside the building. “We don’t know what caused it,� San Francisco Police Department Lt. Troy Dangerfield said. For all the time ancient Greeks spent naked, Prometheus sure seems to hate pornography. t IUUQ BPM JU H52+XT t
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The Moscow Renaissance Fair features wood, glass, and other one word artwork for the public to enjoy or purchase.
more information The 38th annual Moscow Renaissance Fair April 30 and May 1 at East City Park www.moscowrenfair.org
Jessi Shockley said the Moscow Renaissance Fair is a celebration of spring and offers something for community members of all ages. “It’s really a family event,” Shockley said. Jay Wilson said he is excited to experience his first Moscow Renaissance Fair. Wilson is the director of music for the main stage during the fair, which will take place in East City Park April 30 and May 1. This will mark the fair’s 38th year. The event features arts, crafts, food, a maypole, a parade and entertainment, both on the main stage and on a side stage located in the children’s area, called the “Enchanted Forest.” “I picked out a lot of fun rock, folk and jam rock that I think the college crowd would totally dig,” Wilson said. “This will be totally different from a classic hippie style Renaissance fair.” The main stage features folk, rock, blues and Irish music. Belly dancers, jugglers and stilt-walkers will also perform. Many of the featured bands are comprised of local artists but several acts are traveling to Moscow from around the Northwest, Wilson said. One musical artist festival goers can anticipate is 21-yearold Brady Goss, from Wilsonville, Ore. “He’s Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll Honky Tonk himself,” Wilson said. “He’s a piano player who does Jerry Lee Lewis style oldies and he’s a phenomenon.” Goss will play on the main stage at 5 p.m. Saturday and on the children’s stage at 11 a.m. Sunday. There is another special
event planned for the children’s stage this year, Wilson said. Carol Muzik, the awardwinning author and illustrator of a children’s book called “Raising Lucy,” will read the story at 5 p.m. Saturday on the children’s stage. “She raised a little gosling from a baby and it ran around with her and her dogs and cats for years and thought it was a dog or cat,” Wilson said. “They finally had to teach it to fly from behind their speedboat. The story (is) really touching.” In addition to entertainment, the Renaissance Fair will host more than 130 artisan vendors offering items such as jewelry, clothing, ceramics, photography, soaps, candles and furniture. Arlene Falcon, owner of Tye Dye Everything on Main Street, has been involved in the Renaissance Fair since she moved to Moscow in the ‘90s. This year she is serving on the fair’s committee as artisan liaison. As a vendor herself, Falcon said it is helpful to work with artisans that share her perspective. All food vendor purchases will benefit local non-profits on the Palouse. Rainy weather is always a possibility for outdoor springtime events in Moscow. “It’s a rain or shine event,” Falcon said. “We call it the ‘Rain-aissance Fair’ when the weather’s bad.” Shockley said most vendors come prepared and have canopies to cover merchandise in case of rain. “Hopefully the weather’s nice and we can celebrate spring,” Shockley said.
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cultural perspective Luke Russell talks about differences he noticed in culture since coming to the United States in the Living and Learning Community April 13. elisa eiguren rawr
Luke Russell, an exchange student from England, said there are a few American tastes he doesn’t understand. “Like cinnamon,” he said. “You guys love cinnamon and you really overuse cinnamon. It’s on everything and it’s not just a little bit of cinnamon — it’s loads of cinnamon.” Russell said he decided to go on exchange in America for a year because it presented adventure and challenge. He said there were differences between the cultures and education systems that he has adapted to in his time at the University of Idaho. Classes in England are comprised of lectures and seminars, Russell said. During the lectures, 50 to 80 students listen to a speaker present material. Then 10-15 students discuss the content of the lecture in a seminar. Russell said
members hearing that most movies the classroom interaction between in the world are made in America. students and professors at UI surprised As an exchange student from Spain, him — especially the idea of students Blanco said she feels like she is living raising their hands to ask questions in one of those movies. during the lecture. Blanco said the UI The biggest culture campus is designed shock Russell experienced to protect students. was seeing pancakes and On-campus dining and sausages on the same housing as well as the plate for the first time. camaraderie between “It was on the plane students and professors over here the (flight are elements in educaattendant) asked me tion she said she hasn’t whether I wanted an experienced before. omelet or pancakes and “In Spain, the profesI was like ‘I’ll have some sors are like the enemies pancakes,’ and they came of the students and you with the sausage on top,” have to fight to pass the he said. beatriz martin blanco class,” she said. Russell said this AmeriUI is appealing, Blanco can habit is strange, and said, because students want to learn pancakes and sausages belong on sepaand take advantage of the available rate plates far apart from each other. educational opportunities. Professors Beatriz Martin Blanco said she re-
In Spain, the professors are like the enemies of the students and you have to fight to pass the class.”
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are engaged in students’ lives and want to help them achieve academic success, she said. The best aspect of her experience in America is meeting people from everywhere in the world. Blanco said she had international friends in Spain, but only from other parts of Europe. Most of her friends at UI are international students and Blanco said she enjoys the diversity of cultures she has been exposed to. “I’ve learned a lot about other countries and the importance of respecting other cultures,” she said. Ramiro Barrea said he enjoys the recreational activities and diversity of student organizations and clubs. These student-run activities encourage college students to be involved in their university, Barrea said. Barrea is on exchange from Argentina and is a
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Chris Ernest, Wesley Anderson and teammates descend on the enemy Wednesday on the Tower lawn.
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Tazz Del’rem didn’t know what knocked him to the trampled grass. He was separated from his unit and surrounded by enemies. The plunging 7 foot glaive in the hands of almost 7 foot Forkbeard was aimed at his torso. In a rush of terror and adrenaline, Tazz propelled his spear up and across his body and turned the hammering stroke. He rolled to the side — alive. The rush died about eight seconds later, when he did. According to Belegarth Medieval Combat Society rules, Ross “Tazz” Galyean had to wait out the rest of the battle laying in the overcast July heat with his backside and at least one
elbow touching the ground. He had to hope he wouldn’t get stepped on by one of about 70 players still fighting. Belegarth is a national association of medieval enthusiasts with a penchant for fantasy. They use mock medieval weapons, made of a rigid core wrapped with foam and cloth, in full-force battles. The members think of Belegarth as a sport, rather than a live action role play game, but it does incorporate fantasy aesthetics, such as the creation of the player’s character. “It’s a little gimmick that helps hold things together,” Galyean said. In a dorm-room plastered with fantasy posters, Galyean, a junior in electrical engineering, modeled his “garb.” A tabard of heavy black synthetic fabric
draped across his shoulders and was cinched to his waist with a leather belt. Across his chest spread a white anchor appliqué. The belt also served to carry the swath of fabric embroidered with his “unit” insignia: A grimreaper with a purple shield. Units are multichapter associations of players who fight together in regional events. A series of faint stains in the tabard’s white edging caught Galyean’s eye, and he rubbed a thumb across the marks. “Um, I think that’s blood,” he said. Galyean’s character Tazz is a sailor aboard the Flying Dutchman to fit with the reaper motif — the original ship of bad omen, not a boat crewed by fish people. His spear “Vlad” – named after Vlad The Impaler, or Dracula – is his weapon of choice.
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“I have much less protection, however, I have a much longer reach,” he said. The spear tip is a ball of foam, and more foam is wrapped around the spear-shaft for about a foot. The whole head is sheathed in trigger poplin cloth and secured with athletic tape. To be used in any Belegarth event, every new and old weapon must pass an inspection. “If we can feel any core anywhere on the sword, we have to discard it on those grounds,” Galyean said. “We can’t have that hitting someone in the wrong way, like the eye.” All weapon hilts must be padded with enough foam to prevent them from fitting easily through a 2 inch hole. All striking surfaces, such as the “blades” of weapons, or the heads of spears, must be even wider. “You could say it’s kind of a finicky process,” Galyean said. “Yes, they’re padded, but they do hurt if you get hit hard enough.” He said he has had countless bloody noses while fighting. “I have broken two pairs of glasses – I finally learned to start wearing contacts – and twisted one knee, pulled a tendon in my hand, and had a hairline fracture in one hand,” Gaylean said. “I’ve twisted both wrists, and (have had) general sore pain.” Andrea Carr’s character name is Lady Arabea Silatuyak. Carr, a senior in creative writing, is an archer on the Belegarth battlefield with a black re-curve bow named “En mémoire.” When an “important entity” in Carr’s life dies, she writes the name in silver “dragon script” letters on the bow. Right now it carries the name of her cousin, her horse and her dog. Being an archer doesn’t keep Carr from the fight. Armed with a sword and dagger, she said she refuses to die from a courtesy tap and insists on an authentic level of force in the stroke. “It has to be a solid hit. In reality, you wouldn’t count a graze,” she said. Other rules dictate that players can’t grab opponents’ blades or catch arrows in the air. A kill is a hit to the torso, or to any two limbs. When an arm is hit, the player drops whatever weapon or shield that hand is holding, and places it behind the back. For a hit to a leg, the player must stand still or move around on the knees. Marcus “Sir Karion D’Learive” Carlin’s three-year squireship affected every part of his life. Fashioned after the medieval model, he was mentored by veteran knight Jeff “Sir Wharghoul” Powers. In the context of Belegarth, Powers taught him academically and visually about “knightly virtues.” “I was going through a rocky time in my marriage,” Carlin said. “My knight taught me how to control my temper, to compromise, to step back and take another perspective.” Carlin said Powers showed him how to reason rather than shout in conflict.
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Wesley Anderson goes for the kill Wednesday on the Tower lawn.
more online Lady Arabea Silatuyak wrote a ballad for a funeral held in honor of a mustache. To read it, visit uiargonaut.com
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‘Building better men’ Members of Brotherhood Empowerment Against Rape advocate sexual safety for women rhiannon rinas rawr
Josh Reed said members of Brotherhood Empowerment Against Rape at the University of Idaho want to give men the opportunity to help the people they care about most. “We talk about … (how) we can’t change the world, if we could we would be trying but we can’t, but what we can do is we can change … one person,” Reed said. “It’s like a domino effect at that point where you help somebody, they help somebody, kind of thing.” B.E.A.R. is a student run organization dedicated to “building better men,” peer education and replacing men’s hyper-masculine violence with accountability. Reed, B.E.A.R. student coordinator, said members of the group give their phone numbers to women on campus so they can call or text if they are ever in a bad situation and need help. “It (started) happening a couple years ago where women were actually getting a hold of us … to help them in situations where (girls called and said) ‘Hey, I need your help right now, or I have somebody following me or I got sexually assaulted last night, what should I do?’” Reed said. Russell Walgamott said he joined B.E.A.R. because he felt he could benefit from it. “In high school I had multiple friends who had issues with domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, different things like that that they came to me (with), and when I came to campus as a freshman I saw the B.E.A.R. portion of orientation,” Walgamott said. “It… was a thing that I held true to in my life and had experience with growing up.”
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B.E.A.R. member Ben Schile high-fives the B.E.A.R. mascot in 2009 at the University of Idaho's annual observance of National Domestic Violence Month. The Women's Center hosted, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence."
Walgamott, sophomore student coordinator, said if he could make a difference in one person’s life it would be a “huge accomplishment.” Reed said the best part of being a B.E.A.R. member is being able to make a difference on campus and have an effect on someone’s life. “I’m becoming a better man with every day. It’s changed me for the better and allowed me to grow,” Reed said. “I’m a better man than I was a year ago.” Walgamott said having an impact and making like-minded friends are the benefits he enjoys most. “I would say the best part for me is the bonds I’m building with the guys in the group and the ability we have to educate each other. But at the same time, it’s not an easy subject, but we’re there for each other,” Walgamott said. B.E.A.R. member Chase Vincent said letting the women on campus know there are men who might not know them, but care about them anyway “is probably the greatest feeling ever.” “We did our ‘You are beautiful’ campaign (last) week. It just made the hair on the back of my neck stand up when I handed this one girl a card,” Vincent said. “She looked like she was having one of the Mondays, you know kind of starting the Monday blues, and she turned around and gave me a hug and said ‘Thank you so much.’” Walgamott said a law student approached him and started crying because she wasn’t aware there was a group like B.E.A.R. on campus. “Some people are really appreciative because it is such a hard, dark subject and something that not a lot of people get involved in,” Walgamott said. “So having men taking a forefront and ‘blazing a trail,’ as she said, to kind of change that (is huge).” Reed said knowing the UI statistic that 250 women are victims of rape or attempted
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Sometimes, the same old music just doesn’t cut it on the morning walk to class. Sometimes you just need to pop in those headphones, enjoy the sun and play music that makes you feel like you’re riding a dragon into battle. Here is a list of epic tunes that are sure to inspire an epic day. “Valkyrie Missile” — Angels and Airwaves You can’t go wrong with Angels and Airwaves and in terms of a buildup, nothing delivers like this one. The first two minutes of the song would make a sumo wrestler feel like he’s flying through the clouds. “The Road Goes Ever On Pt.1” — Howard Shore Commonly known as the “Lord of the Rings Theme,” this orchestrated number transforms studying for a test into a battle for Middle Earth. Peaceful and triumphant, enjoy a pure shot of fantasy music for any low point in your day. “Wake Up” — Arcade Fire This song is pure gold. Indie powerhouse Arcade Fire always dazzles fans’ eardrums, but this track is a whole different story. Lead singer Winn Butler doesn’t sing in this song, he unleashes his voice. The passion, raw energy and happy feeling of this track delights. “Walking Wounded” – Bayside Never heard of Bayside? You’re not alone. For some reason this group never took off in popularity. But that’s not for a lack of talent as you can hear from this track. It has some pretty groovy guitar solos in it and let’s be honest, that’s all it takes to feel good sometimes. “Kings and Queens” — 30 Seconds to Mars This track is as epic as it gets. I don’t think it’s possible to listen to this song and not want to get up and run. Fans of riding bikes should check out the music video. “This is the House that Doubt Built” — A Day to Remember With such inspirational lyrics, this track should always be included in epic playlists. If you’re one of those people who love to sing along to your iPod, this one’s for you. “Knights of Cydonia” — Muse This track is a little dated but that does not stop it from being one of the craziest epic songs ever. Synthesizers, insane guitars and lyrics that tell a story, this song has it all. I wish I lived in a space cowboy world when I listen to it but to be honest, I wish that all the time. “Death” — White Lies Turn up the volume for this one because it’s better loud. It has a bass line smoother than butter, a beat that gets you up and moving and outstanding lyrics. Oddly enough, it features another music video involving riding bikes at night.
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The truth about pets in college Most apartments require Most students have been a pet deposit in addition fortunate enough to have a to a security deposit if the pet (or five) at some point renter plans to bring their in their childhood. Some favorite furry friend along. people prefer cats, others Pet deposits range prefer dogs, and from $50 to $300 some prefer horses and may or may or chickens. No not be returned matter which or when the lease is how many aniup. Some rental mals a person has companies and/or become attached landlords charge to, the end result is pet rent. This is an still the same. additional $8 to Going to col$20 each month. lege and leaving a College stubeloved pet behind ashley dents are notoriis hard to do. Some centers ous for living off students don’t have rawr of Top Ramen and a choice because whatever beer is they’re living on on sale at Winco that week. campus or their landlords For students with pets, the don’t allow pets. Other cost of food can double each students get lucky and find week or month dependa place to live that allows ing on how many pets, more than fish or birds as how much they weigh and pets. Bringing a pet to colwhether or not they require lege can feel like having a specialty foods. piece of home, but before People aren’t the only making that decision or ones who need checkups, making a trip to Pets are vaccines or surgeries to People Too there are a few maintain good health. things to consider. Kittens and puppies must Choose one: Dog food undergo a series of vaccinations. Spaying or neutering or beer? pets is a smart decision but Pets are cuddly, the perthere is a high cost involved. fect companions and they Students should make provide the unconditional sure they’re ready to give love your latest ex could up beer money before they not. They’re also expensive. decide to own a furry friend.
Great time management skills required Students neglect homework, laundry and numerous other responsibilities and often opt for fun instead. Many stay out late or don’t come home for days on end. Having a pet, especially a dog, means making time to come home between classes and work to let the dog outside and to make sure they have enough food or water. Also, pets need attention. They’re not just a hobby that can be paid attention to whenever the owner feels it’s convenient and neglected the rest of the time. Cats and dogs (or any pets) need attention just like everybody else and being left alone for extended periods of time can lead to sadness or depression. Dogs should be walked frequently, and cats like to play as well. That being said, cats do require less attention from their owner and can keep themselves occupied by frequent naps and tearing apart catnip. If you decide to become a pet owner, don’t lock pets in one room every day and expect them to be happy when let free.
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rawr: What are your views on fraternity life? Katie Ball: “I can see why the guys have a lot of fun. I think it’s just ... social. It’s a social way of life for those who are ready.” rawr: And how do feel about sororities? Katie Ball: “I don’t really worry. But my views might change when I have a daughter. I loved it when I was here, it hasn’t changed a whole lot and it is a ton of fun.” rawr: On a continuum of being worried to being jealous of the nightly antics, where would you fit in? Katie Ball: “As a mom it scares me. Do you want me to give you guys a lecture? I try not to think about it but I worry about the dangers that are out there. And (turning to her son) please stop texting me at midnight. He texts me in the middle of the night. Every once in a while I’ll get a text and think ‘Oh, he’s in (the) hospital, he’s in jail.’”
Idaho mom Jan Jorg and son Paul Jorg talk with mom Katie Ball and son Darian Ball about drinking during school last Saturday night. Jorg and Ball are both members of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity on campus.
Katie Ball, the mom of Darian Ball, and Jan Jorg, the mom of Paul Jorg, spent last weekend with their sons at Phi Gamma Delta. It was about half an hour before the big motherand-son beer pong tournament, where beer was replaced with water. Rawr was there to capture the pre-game mood.
Paul Jorg: “That would be more like 3 a.m.” Jan Jorg: “I do worry. But our boys are OK because we give them these lectures. I worry about the kids who don’t get lectures from their parents.” Katie Ball: “It’s not the normal things that worry me. It’s the weird things they are up to.” Jan Jorg: “I thought this was going to be a horrible year for me. But it’s actually a lot easier for me because I know he’s having so much fun. (To her son) I don’t miss you as much as I thought I would.” rawr: What is a crazy story you have from your own college days? Katie Ball: “I was really boring in college.” Jan Jorg: “So was I. All my best happened in junior high and high school.” rawr: In college, no doubt you found at least some of the guys attractive. Being back, how have your feelings changed?
Katie Ball: “They’re kids. I’m a teacher and they seem like my students.” Jan Jorg: “There are some 25 year olds there that I can’t believe they’re 25. It’s really hard to judge their ages. But they look young.” rawr: Because your moms are here, are you going to tone down what you would usually do on a Saturday night? Darian Ball: “It’s Moms weekend – so (the university wants moms to) see you in your element. I’ll show her what we do. Last night was pretty quiet. Tonight if (you) walk around campus you’ll see more crazy things, everyone was tired last night.” Paul Jorg: “They won’t be fooled if we pretend to be good. To be honest I should do what we normally do. But I don’t know yet.” Jan Jorg: “Your mom already knows what you do.” Darian Ball: “I think we’ll go a little crazy, yeah, crazy with my mom. Bring out the tequila. But more crazy than
a usual night? No way. But, come on, we’re only in college one time.” Paul Jorg: “The guys just want to have fun … with their moms.” rawr: Have you seen any crazy mom behavior yet? Darian Ball: “Well, there is a stereotype of moms getting really drunk. There are the occasional drunk ones, especially sorority moms. I don’t think my mom would do that.” Paul Jorg: “I’ve seen some really competitive moms. At some of the events yesterday they were kind of crazy.” rawr: Are you nervous about the beer pong competition tonight? Jan Jorg: “I’m glad its water not beer. I was much more relieved when I found that out. I will play but I won’t drink everything that I have to. I have to get home tomorrow.” Darian Ball: “We’re going to do well. They’ve got experience, man they’ve been around for a while.”
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member of the UI dairy club. He is also working with other students to establish an International Student Council. Barrea studied English prior to attending UI but said his biggest struggle has been understanding what the professor is saying and simultaneously taking notes. Barrea is studying animal science and plans to employ the knowledge he acquires to improve his family’s dairy in Argentina. “American dairies invest a lot of money into their facil-
ities and are more efficient than our dairies,” he said. “I want to implement that efficiency in our dairy.” Barrea said he wanted to study in America because he was interested in learning more about the culture. “It’s had a big impact all over the world with music, movies and cars,” he said. Although he will graduate in May, Barrea said he doesn’t want to return to Argentina. “It’s everything different from my hometown,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed making new friends and learning about the culture.”
free app for iOS devices. I’m always carrying my iPhone or iPad (both of which have the app installed) so if I stop for coffee or a quick snack, I can easily add it into the day’s caloric budget. Unlike a lot of other weight loss programs, Lose It! is simple to use and follow. The more you eat, the more the budget goes up. It allows the user to factor in exercise, which adds more calories to your daily budget. And the exercises range from soccer and jogging, to archery and sexual activity (12 calories burnt for 10 minutes of “active and vigorous intensity.”) Losing weight is not easy, but at least there is a group that understands that a college student needs to be surrounded by something at all times to implement it. With Lose It! always available, I at least feel compelled to tell the world about the cookie I just ate.
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rather than shout in conflict. During Carlin’s squireship, his grandmother died. “I was really quick to get angry. I talked with my knight. He told me it was one thing to grieve, and another thing to take it out on people,” he said. Reaching knighthood in Belegarth is often a long process, including months or years spent as a squire. It ends when the two agree the squire is ready. “Every journey is different,” Carlin said. “I ran side by side with another squire with the same knight, and he did different stuff than me. It’s a very personal thing between the knight and the squire.”
rape on campus during college is hard. “The other hardest part is not being able to put these guys away in jail (and) to deal with the difficult part of people reporting it, because it’s a very under-reported crime,” Reed said. “The hardest part of that is how many men who commit these crimes are we able to get off this campus a year? I don’t think that number is very high.” Vincent said ignorance is bliss until the statistics break through the wall — one in four women will experience sexual assault during college. “One day I was just walking to class and I went ‘one, two, three, four,’ ‘one, two, three,
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four,’ and the girls passed by and I knew that by the time they were done with their college career that I’d seen the faces of two girls who would experience that. That just made my heart sink through the floor,” Vincent said. Walgamott said B.E.A.R. gave him direction because during his freshman year he struggled with knowing what he wanted to do and who he wanted to be. “It wasn’t until I got really strongly involved with B.E.A.R. that everything kind of became concrete in a way. It’s put me in line with a lot of people who hold true to the same core values that I do,” Walgamott said. “That’s really important in life … if you don’t surround yourself with what you want to be, you’ll be what you surround yourself with.”
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