4.19.2013 Vol. 3 No. 26
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Aries 3/21 - 4/19 You will have an opportunity for intergalactic hitchhiking this week so don’t forget your towel.
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Taurus 4/20 – 5/20 Unfortunately, your one true love does not love you like a love song baby. Save the one ring to rule them all for your next romantic conquest. Gemini 5/21 – 6/20 Moms Weekend is coming up. Get your mother the one gift every mother wants — world domination. With a couple of robots and time, the world shall be hers. Cancer 6/21 – 7/22 The spring snow may make you wish you lived in a galaxy far, far away. Don’t worry, aliens will soon make your dream a reality.
Leo 7/23 – 8/22 You can YOLO or you can live long and prosper. This week will tell which life motto determines your life expectancy. Virgo 8/23 – 9/22 Some call it procrastinating but you call it discovering the secrets of Bioshock Infinite. Your quest will hit a snag when you are forced into a final confrontation with a test you did not study for. Libra 9/23 – 10/22 Your diet will finally work this week when you realize that the cake is a lie. Scorpio 10/23 – 11/21 Your quest to find the answer to life, the universe and everything will finally be solved this week.
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Sagittarius 11/22 - 12/21 Resist the temptation to go over to the Dark side even though they have those cool red light sabers and good employment benefits for Stormtroopers. Capricorn 12/22 - 1/19 Someone will take your spot in class today. Learn the ways of Sheldon Cooper to plan your revenge. Aquarius 1/20 – 2/18 May the odds be ever in your favor for your upcoming exams. Pisces 2/19-3/20 Unfortunately, this week you will be reminded that you ended up at University of Idaho instead of Hogwarts. Cheer up. Your degree in computer science is the modern day equivalent of magic.
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Country songs are great but can be a bit slow at times. This playlist consists of more upbeat songs to get the juices flowing, and you can’t help but shed a smile when they come on. These songs are to help remind you where you are and how proud you are to be here.
“Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Byrd You know you’re a redneck if your town has a watermelon
festival. This is a fun up-beat country song that’s great for line-dancing. It just makes you want to dip down, spin around and do-si-do.
“Classified” by C.W. McCall You know you’re a redneck if you have to use a nail to start your truck. This is an older country song that tells a story of how this man acquired his old run-down truck.
“Beer for my Horses” by Toby Keith You know you’re a redneck
if you say “pappy” and “grand pappy.” This song talks about how there is too much crime and corruption in the streets and how society has changed over generations.
“Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton You know you’re a redneck if you take someone out for a good time and call it “honkytonkin’.” This song has an upbeat tune that just makes you smile. It talks about everyone having a little bit of “hillbilly” in them no matter where they are from.
“Something ‘bout a Truck” by Kip Moore You know you’re a redneck if you take a girl out to the cornfields for a good time. This song is great for backroad driving. It talks about the atmosphere created simply by having a truck.
“Drinkin’ Beer and Wastin’ Bullets” by Luke Bryan You know you’re a redneck if you’re drinking beer and hunting. This song is about
going hunting and not seeing a deer all day. But instead, using empty beer cans as targets.
“Cotton Eyed Joe” by Scatman John You know you’re a redneck if your name is Cotton Eyed Joe. This song is about how a man, Cotton Eyed Joe, comes through towns and when he left, all that were left were men because all the women had run away. This is a very popular song to line dance to. Kaitlyn Martin can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Evil Dead — the remake Unlike my friends, I actually cheered when the trailer for the “Evil Dead” remake was released. This alejandra soto was one of the rawr horror stories that not only was considered good when it came out in 1981, but you could tell the effort the film team put into the project considering an extremely low budget. Even in 1981 the effects were considered cheesy and you can tell the blood was made with way too much ketchup. The makeup was terrible and so was the acting. Yet it was all done artistically and took a lot of creative thinking to achieve. Look at the camera shots at the beginning and end of the film and you’ll see what I mean. Whether all of these “bad” qualities were done on purpose, thus mocking the horror film genre, or were the result of horror director newbie Sam Raimi’s honest effort at creating the scariest film he could, Evil Dead was a success and is still praised today. As a fan of the film, I was disappointed with the remake. Original cast also worked on the new film, yet upon seeing the trailer I could tell they were going to take advantage of a bigger budget and better special effects. A lot of plot elements have been changed. The characters were given a more dynamic background and people get a clearer explanation to many things that were left alone in the original. There was also a lot more emotional and character exploration. While this usually spells certain doom for horror remakes — “Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Friday the 13th,” etc. — I felt the writers successfully produced a script that,
while different from its predecessor, was able to successfully hold on its own and not disappoint. The makeup and overall appearance of the sets also took a much darker turn. The clownish makeup that was first used was replaced with a more grueling and freakish appearance. The cabin and the surrounding woods also had a more demonic feel to it that, while certainly a different style, still linked itself to the demons the place hosted, as the original look of the setting did. The buckets and buckets of blood were used to the point of being boring. By the end I felt the blood was incorporated nicely without being too over the top — a very difficult thing to do in horror. The special effects are where I felt this remake failed. The original had interesting camera angles, dynamic animation sequences and interesting takes on possession. While the camera angles were present in the remake, they were done to a much lesser extent. The takes on the possession sequences have been done so many times that I wasn’t impressed. Maybe if they tried to recreate the same things they did before with the technology we have now instead of doing a whole new take on everything, I would have liked it more. In all, today’s “Evil Dead” is a good remake that won’t terribly disappoint new and old fans of the franchise. Even to those who have never heard of “Evil Dead” before will be entertained, especially if gore is a must. But a bit of advice: this film is not for the squeamish. If you want to see this flick but know that large amounts of blood don’t settle well with you, see the 1981 version. It’s on Netflix and will save you some grief. Alejandra Soto can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Chinese chocolate buns nurainy darono rawr Normally called baozi in China, this recipe is easily variable. You can fill the buns with anything, sweet or salty, chicken or beef. I filled mine with chocolate for a sweet treat. These buns are perfect for entertaining large groups or as a snack for one.
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2 1/2 cups flour 1 sachet yeast 1 cup hot water 1 tsb choco powder 1/2 cup sugar
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Put yeast in hot water, wait 5 mins to dissolve. Add it into flour in a bigger bowl, mix evenly. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Cover it then let it rise for 40 minutes. To make choco filling: mix sugar and choco powder evenly. Cut cookie sheet into 12 circle about 2 inch of diameter After the dough is risen, divide it into 12 small handful of dough, flatten it. Add 1 1/2 tsp of filling then shape into a ball. Put them on cookie sheet, steam for about 10 minutes. Serve hot for everyone.
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Moscow Brewing Co.
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Moscow Brewing Co.
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A drink come true Moscow Brewing Company now open, adds to local brewing community ryan tarinelli rawr It all started 16 years ago for Lucas Rate when he began to brew his own personal beers in college. Fast forward to today and Rate is co-owner with his wife Kimberly Shaw of the twomonth-old brewery Moscow Brewing Company. “I always wanted to start a brewery, and I’ve put about 10 years of research into it. Just combing the Internet, reading papers, reading books. When we moved to Moscow a few years ago, I just realized if there’s any place to start a brewery, this is it,” Rate said. “It just seemed
right, Kim and I love the community and it just seemed like this was going to be the prefect spot.” A big step for the new brewery will happen this Friday as they take part in their first BrewFest along with other regional breweries at the 1912 Center hosted by the community group Buy Local Moscow. “It seems as far as the community ethos goes, it’s very welcoming and tends to embrace good, locally owned, high quality small business. We thought if we could become a part of that it would be really rewarding and gratifying,” Rate said. There has been a strong fol-
lowing for high quality beer in Moscow and is growing among college students, he said.. “It might have been 20 years ago that college kids were just looking for as much bang for their buck as they could get,” Rate said. “But now, the kids that are coming to college are a lot more savvy, a lot more cultured beer wise. They know good beer and seek it out.” It was not an easy process for the brewery to get up and running due to all of the logistical work in setting up a brewery. “When I really started putting my nose to the grindstone was about a year and a half ago. From the securing financing,
writing a business plan, to going through the licensing process, the regulatory process with the feds, state, city and the county,” Rate said. The new brewery has sold a few kegs to the Corner Club but is looking to expand throughout Moscow and Pullman. “The goal is to have this as a manufacturing facility and get the beer out the door and get it around town to establish a local brand,” he said. The Moscow Brewing Company is not just a manufacturing site but also has a beer hall environment with the wooden décor and paintings and pictures of Moscow’s humble beginnings.
“The folks that are coming in here are really diverse and wonderful. It’s been a lot of fun,” he said. So far the brewery has three main brews available, but the goal is to have four main brews and play around with seasonal beers throughout the seasons, Rate said. One of the main challenges the brewery is having now is keeping up with demand of the three core beers on tap. With a community behind it the Moscow Brewing Company is making a mark on the Moscow community. Ryan Tarinelli can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Study spaces, places at UI I had two hours to prepare for a test, part of it concerning a book I hadn’t read yet. Lucky for me, kasen n I had the book christense in my backrawr pack. The only requirement left was the perfect place to read. There are many good, quiet study spots on campus. The one that immediately comes to mind is Alice’s Room on the top floor of the Commons. The first time I ever went there, I was scouting locations to propose to my now-wife. My sister told me about Alice’s room. It’s a very pleasant place. Along the far side of the room, mostly hidden from the door by wooden partitions, is a huge window looking across to Brink Hall. It’s fun to watch people scurry across the walkway below. In the winter, it’s the perfect place to watch poor souls trudge through miserable weather in the safety of a warm room. It is also a wonderful, quiet place to take a nap. The only two drawbacks to Alice’s Room are its remote location and prohibition of food and drink. Though I suppose the latter only applies if you are the sign-following type. Since I also needed a snack before my test, I considered my other options. I had heard about a secret room in one of the engineering buildings, but didn’t have the time for an adventure. There is always the library. The top two floors are quiet. There are also lots of tables and chairs. If you need space to spread out, the library is your best bet. Plus, the library has plenty of resources to help you study. The problem with the library, of course, is that it isn’t convenient to your classes. On days like this one, I need every single moment to prepare. I needed something closer. The old standby, of course, is
the quiet room in the Commons above the food court. This room is nearly perfect. There are plenty of seats, and they are fairly comfortable, too, giving this room an edge over the library and even Alice’s room. It tends to be fairly quiet, too. It is very common to find one or two students sleeping on the short couches strewn about the room. I say it is generally quiet because there is a piano in the room that is open for students to play. Many a nap has been ruined by that piano. On the other hand, sometimes it can be nice to study to the soothing tones of the ivory keys. Whatever your needs, UI has the perfect place to study for you. Kasen Christensen can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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The University of Idaho library (top) and Cedar Grove (bottom) are two study spots that can provide some peace and quiet for homework. Don’t be afraid to take a snooze here, too.
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Everyone has a mom. And the University of Idaho's Moms Weekend is one of the opportunities for students to spend time with the person who loves us most in the world. Here is your quick and easy guide to what's happening in Moscow this Friday and Saturday.
Mommy and me craziness in Moscow.” Mrs. Brady said she is also very eager to be able The University of Idaho to spend time with her Moms Weekend 2013 daughter. launches today and lasts “I’m most interested in through the weekend with seeing what an average day plenty of on and off-campus looks like, and what she does activities for students and for fun,” she said. “Where their moms to she spends her participate in and free time.” enjoy together. One of the UI sophomore events she and Jessica Brady said her daughter are she can’t wait to excited to attend spend some qualis the Saturday ity time with her brunch featurmom during this ing the UI Jazz fun weekend. Choir and the “I love hangannouncement of ing out with my Mom of the Year. friends at school, A variety of but it will be nice activities, such to be able to hang as mini-golf at out with my mom Airway Hills Minfor the weekend iature Golf Range, and catch up,” performances of Brady said. William ShakeShe said she speare’s “Twelfth is eager for her Night” by the UI jess ica bra dy Theatre Arts Demom to meet some of her partment, Vandal friends, and she wants to Crest wine tasting and cofshow her mom around her fee tasting with food pairsorority so she can see what ings will be held throughout her sorority life is like and the weekend. what they do. From 6-9 p.m. Friday in “My mom and I plan on the Student Union Building attending events that are ballroom there will be a wine hosted by Alpha Phi and and cheese tasting sponsored then heading to Spokane to by the College of Agricultural go shopping,” she said. “If and Life Sciences ambassadors it is warm enough I want and the UI Dairy Club. The to show my mom the new event will include five beverarboretum because it is a age tastings, Idaho cheeses, beautiful escape from the a silent auction and more.
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I love hanging out with my friends at school, but it will be nice to be able to hang out with my mom for the weekend and catch up.”
There will even be non-alcoholic beverages for students under 21. Students and moms can participate in the Vandal edition of the Amazing Race, a Tradition Keeper scavenger hunt on Friday afternoon. The pair with the fastest time will receive a Vandal prize basket. Free passes are available to the Student Recreation Center for moms accompanied by their student. There will even be a Zumba class at 4:30 p.m. Friday just for moms and students. On Saturday, students and moms can enjoy activities such as Hempfest at East City Park, the 5k Key for Cure Fun Run hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Moscowrade fashion show featuring up-cycled designs from the Clothing, Textiles and Design Department and a dinner buffet while watching the final round of Idaho’s Got Talent. The VandalStore will be open all weekend for students to buy their moms Vandal gear. Moms Weekend is hosted by the UI Student Alumni Relations Board. Visit the UI Moms Weekend 2013 events page at uidaho.edu/alumni/chapters-andgroups/sarb/momsweekend for more times and general costs of events. Emily Vaartstra can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Moms Weekend Events Calendar
Iron Mom Vandal moms and their students compete in fun challenges to see which mom is the top Iron Mom at 3:30 p.m. in the VandalStore Plaza.
Tradition Keeper Amazing Race scavenger hunt Decipher clues to be the crowned the 2013 Amazing Race winner. Fastest time will win a prize basket full of goodies. Hunt begins 4 p.m. at the Vandal Store. Bring your Traditions Book which can be purchased for $12 at the Idaho VandalStore, and lapel pins will be awarded for those who complete 15 traditions.
Buy Local Moscow beerfest For $10 for five drinks, join us to taste some of Moscow’s finest beers – brought to you by Buy Local Moscow. Come learn, explore and socialize with several local brewers while learning about local sustainable practices for brewing. From 5-9 p.m. at the 1912 Center.
Wine and cheese tasting Enjoy five beverage tastings, Idaho cheese, Vandal Sausage and a silent auction. Specialty wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages are available. From 6-9 p.m. in the SUB ballroom. The cost is $20 for one wine ticket and $15 for attendees under 21.
ASUI Student Achievement Awards The Student Achievement Awards in Leadership and Service awards ceremony recognizes positive contributions of students, faculty and staff that benefit student activities, the campus and the community. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Free and open to all at 7 p.m.
Mr. Idaho Pageant Sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, UI men compete for the title of "Mr. Idaho." Funds raised go to support the fight against juvenile diabetes and leadership programs for women. The event is at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Gym. Admission is $3 for students, $5 general.
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Key for a Cure Fun Run The 5k fun run around campus will raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for $10 or $17 with a T-shirt at 8 a.m. Friday starting at Memorial Gym.
Palouse Patchers Quilt Guild quilt show Check out more than 200 quilts on display at the Latah County Fairgrounds – with vendors, demos and free refreshments for $5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Vandals for Vets warrior's walk Take part in a 5k walk where all proceeds go to benefit local and statewide Veterans. From 8-10 a.m. starting in the Kibbie Dome parking lot for $20.
Coffee tasting and food pairing “Coffee Master” Scott McDonald will teach attendees how to select the right coffee for the right meal. Learn about the different growing regions, processing and roasting methods, as well as four fundamentals of brewing coffee. The free coffee tastings, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Brunch featuring UI Jazz Choir A breakfast buffet followed by the Mom of the Year announcement by President Duane Nellis and Ruthie Nellis, and a performance by the jazz choir. Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. for $15 per person.
Paul Petrino golf tournament and dinner auction Join football coach Paul Petrino and the rest of his staff at the UI golf course for the annual golf tournament. Shortly following the tournament is the Vandal Scholarship Fund's biggest fundraisers of the year. All proceeds will help fund scholarships for student-athletes at the University of Idaho. Golf tournament begins at 10 a.m. and the social begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus University Inn. Cost of $175 per player includes green fees, range balls, cart, tournament gift, lunch and dinner.
Football 101 Join Idaho coach Paul Petrino, his staff and players in learning the ins and outs of football. This session is for those who want to learn more about the game of football and meet the people who bring excitement to the field at Idaho. The event is 2 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome.
FluteFest UI flute ensembles in both large flute choir — including the whole flute family — and smaller chamber groups will perform an array of music at 4 p.m. in the Lionel Hampton School of Music Haddock perfomance hall. Pieces include the hip-hop inspired "Dance With Me," "An Afternoon With the Kiddo," "Danza Mexicana" and an east "Indian Raga." Admission is $3 for students and $5 general.
Trashy fasion show Join us for an evening full of fun fashion and art – all from recycled materials. Free for all at 5 p.m. at the Storm Cellar.
Idaho's Got Talent dinner Enjoy a dinner buffet followed by the finals of Idaho’s Got Talent as the audience selects the winner of this new event at the University of Idaho. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. in the SUB ballroom for $25 per person.
What to avoid during Moms Weekend With all the events going watch TV before. Chances are on during Mom’s Weekend, she wants to see that you there is really no excuse to sit have matured into a more around while the time productive student who that could be spent is excited about college making memories with and the college experiyour mom ticks away. ence. So get out of your However, that does room and participate in not necessarily mean the campus activities making your mom or take her on a tour tag along with you to of Moscow and the suremil y vaartstra rounding communities. places or doing things rawr you would do on an 3. Don’t take your average college-life mom to a party weekend. Here are three things not You may love going to to do with your mom during parties, your mom may love Moms Weekend: going to parties, your mom may even think going to a 1. Don’t take her out for party with you will be fun, fast-food but there are better options This is the lady who raised available that still allow you you and loved to have a casual drink you even when with your mom. Take you broke her her to one of the wine favorite vase, so tastings or buy her a she deserves a lot drink at one of the lomore than a Big cal bars. Mac from McDonOne more thing alds. Moscow has plenty of great Don’t forget to restaurants where thank your mom for you can treat coming out to see your mother to you. You will always a nice, delicious be her baby, and she meal that shows will go to the moon how much you appreciate evand back for you, but it is erything she has done for you. important to let her know much you love her and 2. Don’t hang around your how to thank her for taking time room watching TV all day out of her schedule to spend a weekend with you. Your mom has seen you
Take her to one of the wine tastings or buy her a drink at one of the local bars.”
Moscowrade Wearable Art fashion show Join the Palouse community for this elegant evening showcasing artistic talent in the region with proceeds benefitting Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Eastside Marketplace for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and art viewing. The show will start at 8 p.m. with an after-party at Gnosh. Cost is $5-$12 depending on seating.
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Dutch Bros. coffee to soon open off Main Street emily vaartstra rawr
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Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Moscow, they will be located at 321 N. Main St. According to their Facebook page, Dutch Bros Coffee will be open soon. Keep up to date on their progress by "liking" them on Facebook.
Moscow has been struck by the Dutch Mafia. That is how Dutch Bros. Coffee announces the arrival of a new branch in the community. While the grand opening of Dutch Bros is yet to be announced, it will be located at 321 N. Main St. Dutch Bros. serves specialty coffee drinks, freezes, smoothies and teas, and it is well known for its private-label Dutch Bros. Blue Rebel energy drink, which customers can personalize by adding their favorite flavors. University of Idaho junior Becky Davis said she is excited for the opening of the coffee shop. “I love Dutch Bros,” she said. “It is going to be so nice to not have to drive all the way to Lewiston to get their amazing coffee. I absolutely love their white chocolate mint mochas.” Dutch Bros. Coffee franchises are locally owned and operated, which allows owners to have a personal investment with their community and give to local causes and organizations. Amanda Annotti, owner and manager of the new Moscow branch, said Dutch Bros. will provide job opportunities for students as well as benefit the student population and community with an upbeat, energetic and loving culture while providing quality drinks and customer service. “Goals for the shop include continually blowing customers’ minds with the Dutch Bros. experience while focusing on speed, quality and customer service,” Annotti said. “Dutch Bros. will impact the community with donations, dollar days and crazy specials that customers won’t get enough of.” She said the grand opening of the shop will be a big party where they will be serving free drinks all day. “Coffee, smoothies and other delicious beverages will be served — stickers, suckers and tattoos will be handed out,
more information Dutch Bros. Coffee was founded in 1992 by dairy farmer brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, Ore. Today, Dutch Bros. is the largest privately held drivethru coffee company in the U.S., with almost 200 locations in seven states including Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The coffee is hand roasted, blended, ground and pulled by hand. The shots are made ristretto-style, which is a traditional Italian-style shot with a bold flavor and shorter brewing time, but has the same amount of water as a traditional shot. Not only does Dutch Bros. serve beverages, but they have apparel for all ages called Dutch Wear, which can be purchased online at dutchbros.com/dutch-wear. For more information go to dutchbros.com or visit the Dutch Bros. Coffee page on Facebook for sweepstakes and giveaways. Check out the Moscow branch’s progress on the Dutch Bros. Coffee Moscow Facebook page. and customers will get the one of a kind Dutch Bros. experience,” she said. Nelson Hastriter said he use to go to Dutch Bros. at least twice a week before he moved to Moscow. “Their drinks are amazing,” he said. “My favorite is the chocolate mocha, but the chai tea and Italian sodas are really good too.” The coffee shops hours will be 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Emily Vaartstra can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Prerequisite for life Reading a crucial component of life
My mom said I wanted to learn to read so badly I memorized stories and recited them aloud while pretending to read the pages of a book in my lap. Though elisa I started reading when eiguren I was 4, it’s a process rawr that to me still seems miraculous —deriving meaning from individual letters that become words, sentences, paragraphs and pages. Throughout history, books have served as a means of recording events and a way for people to express their feelings and emotions. Comfort can be found in the scent of ink-filled pages or the smooth touch of felt on fingertips. In the age of technology and social media, reading a book for enjoyment might seem archaic. However, books are learning tools every child and adult should utilize. One of the most important factors in determining a child’s educational success is their proficiency in reading. A study on elementary school children’s reading skills found students who don’t read proficiently by the third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school without a diploma than their peers, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Since reading and writing is integrated into all subjects — such as solving story problems in math and creating and testing hypothesis in science — reading well positively impacts a child’s overall educational success. Parents who read aloud to their children help them develop concentration skills, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Allotting specified daily reading times to children helps them become self-disciplined as well as acquiring a longer attention span and improved memory retention. Reading also instills logical thinking skills in children, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Books expose them to abstract concepts and different scenarios through which they develop and learn to use good judgment. The parallels between the events in a book and real life help children develop the skills they need to overcome obstacles and address challenges in their lives.
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The damaging effects of not learning to read aren’t limited to children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates more than $2 billion is spent each year on students who repeat a grade because they have reading problems. More than 20 percent of adults read at or below a fifth-grade level, as reported by the National Institute for Literacy in 2001. Advances in technology have undermined the role of books in our society and the importance of reading. The
National Literacy Trust, an independent charity in the United Kingdom, cited the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in a report in 2006 saying, “people cannot be active or informed citizens unless they can read. Reading is a prerequisite for almost all cultural and social activities.” Reading is a crucial component of everyday life, from prescription labels to instruction manuals, and in order for society to function at its highest capacity everyone should learn to read
well. The expanse of knowledge and information provided by technology has increased the importance of learning to read, not lessened it. Instilling a love of reading in a child may be difficult if they don’t have a natural aptitude, but parents and children need to understand why it’s important. Books are not antiquated objects of the past — they are tools that determine our future success. Elisa Eiguren can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Feet, hands, henna kaitlin moroney rawr What do you get when you dry the leaves of the plant lawsonia inermis, make them into a paste and apply it to skin in intricate designs? A temporary tattoo. Also known as henna or mendhi, it’s an art form that is relatively recent in American culture — virtually unknown as recently as 1990, according to a PBS documentary on the subject. Carine Fabius, author of a book on mendhi and the art
of henna body painting, said it is believed that henna has been used for decoration and medicine for at least 5,000 years and began as a way for people to cool off in the Indian desert. The Indian people discovered that by dipping their feet and hands into a paste made from the ground leaves of the henna plant, they could stay cool. Eventually, this evolved into the art form of lines, dots, flowers, spirals and geometric shapes painted on the extremities. Traditionally, henna was
used in the celebration of weddings, engagements, births and religious festivals. Different cultures all have different traditions and designs when it comes to the practice of henna, ranging from the painting of doors to bring prosperity in Morocco, to the fine designs of lace floral and paisley patterns in India, to the bold and geometric designs in Africa. It would be possible to argue a case of cultural appropriation when it comes to the fad-like nature of henna
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History behind henna and how our culture has appropriated it
in America. A practice that has deep religious and personal meanings throughout Eastern cultures has turned into the latest craze in the U.S., being the cool thing to do at hemp fests and art festivals. In true American fashion one might say, we’ve taken a practice from foreign cultures that are older and more established than ours and turned it into a hipster pothead craze. Contrarily it could be seen as promotion of cultural
diversity and honoring the practices of other cultures through a pop-culture phenomena that, although temporary, is rich in its historical meaning. However it’s viewed, henna will be around for awhile. If you’re a henna veteran, or if you’ve only just heard about it, head down to Moscow HempFest this weekend to check out local art and food vendors and get your henna on. Kaitlin Moroney can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Events calendar
“Annie”
Arts, entertainment, cultural events Sunday, April 21 Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Real Movies for Real Needs presents: Mary Poppins 11 a.m., Adults $6, Kids 14 and under are free Ideal for families who may not feel comfortable attending regularly scheduled shows. ASUI VandalEntertainment Gangster Squad 3 p.m.
Friday, April 19 ASUI VandalEntertainment Gangster Squad 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.in SUB Borah Theater Free Admission Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre UI Operation Education Presents: Bravo! 6:30 p.m., Admission by donation The story of Bravo Company, First Battalion 26th Marine Regiment is a tale of young men, untested, mostly new to Vietnam, who were trapped in one of the worst sieges in the history of American warfare. There will be a panel discussion following the film.
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“Tubeception” Tubeception: The process of aimlessly browsing YouTube videos via the suggested videos sidebar. Example: After watching that kitten video, I got lost in hours of puppy tubeception.
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Spring Fever: It is a time to celebrate spring! 7 p.m. doors open, show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $12 Palouse community and Vandals are invited to the event to experience local bands and talented musicians. This event is a fundraiser for the Kenworthy. Bands and musicians: Carper & Peterson Henry C. and the Willards Thorn Creek Express Bad Apple Forgetton Freight Igor and the Swamp Donkeys ASUI VandalEntertainment Gangster Squad 8 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Gather Films and Wild Idaho Rising Tide Presents: Bidder 70 Tickets $10, 6 p.m. Story of Tim DeChristopher, a young man disrupted a controversial BLM Oil and Gas leasing auction in 2008 and was federally indicted. The nationwide screening will be followed by a Q&A with Tim DeChristopher who will be released from incarceration the day before. Audiences can use a hashtag to tweet questions.
Wednesday, April 24 Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Moscow Food Co-op Presents: The Lorax 7 p.m., General public $6, Co-op owners $4, Kids 12 and under $2 ASUI VandalEntertainment Zach Whales 8 p.m. in SUB Ballroom Speaker Growing up with two lesibian moms, Whales talks about his testimony about is experience with what family means.
Friday, April 26-27 Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre UI School of Journalism and Mass Media Presents: 2013 Kino Short Film Festival 7 p.m., Free Admission, donations will be accepted. This annual event showcases 18 student-produced narrative short films and videos.
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