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on the cover “Untitled” Melissa Flores is a senior majoring in clothing, textile and design. She loves being crazy and expressing her craziness in an artistic manner, whether it be drawing, painting or writing.

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Aquarius 1/20 - 2/18

Gemini 5/21 - 6/20

Libra 9/23 - 10/22

This year, invest in a planner. And maybe some highlighters, sticky notes and any other form of organization. Your dog can’t eat your homework anymore.

It’s time to embrace the new generation. Balloon pants are not cool. Buy some jeans.

Cancer 6/21 -7/22

Gold is in your future – and maybe a little silver. But unless you get off your butt, you’re going to be lacking in the green. No, for real, get up and do something.

Pisces 2/19 - 3/20 Get some face paint and go crazy on game days. People won’t think you’re crazy unless you decide to get a hobby with a Scorpio.

Aries 3/21 - 4/19 Do it. You know you want to, so just commit — buy that Rebecca Black poster you’ve been wanting for months. You’ll feel better about life afterward.

Taurus 4/20 - 5/20 OK, it’s time to realize why your head hurt so much last year. Sudoku is not the hobby for you. Just stop. Try a word search. You’ll save money on pain medication.

Mental note: Plaid and polka dots is a bad combo. What were you thinking?

Leo 7/23 - 8/22 Next time you print off a map of campus, make sure you know which way is up … and north. It will save you some confusion and from embarrassingly sitting in the wrong class for half an hour.

Virgo 8/23 - 9/22 Dang, that panic attack about summer ending did not end well for you. Seriously use sunscreen. You’re going to look like a snake in a week. Gross.

Scorpio 10/23 - 11/21 It’s a new year, so take up a new hobby. Try juggling or balloon animals — avoid fire, sharp objects and anything else that could be harmful. Let’s be honest, you’re a klutz.

Sagittarius 11/22 - 12/21 You know that crazy dream you had where you showed up to class without pants? Yeah, that wasn’t a dream. Your art class got a real laugh. Next time, wake up the first time your alarm goes off.

Capricorn 12/22 - 1/19 Avoid the hill by the engineering buildings this year. You don’t want a repeat of biffing it all the way down.

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Career Center open house

Women’s Center & LGBTQA Office Open House & Ice Cream Social Noon to 2 p.m. on Aug. 30 Location: Grassy area outside of Memorial Gym Come visit and learn about services, programs and upcoming events. Meet the staff, get involved and enjoy free ice-cream. Everyone is welcome.

11:30 a.m. Aug. 31 Location: Idaho Commons, Room 334 The Career Center offers its services for free to all UI students. Its staff can help with cover letters, resumes, career exploration and much more. The Career Center provides weekly events related to career advancement like Job, Internship and Grad School Fairs.

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First Thursday Concert, featuring Brian Gill 7 p.m. Sept. 1   Location: In the attic at 314 E. Second St. in Moscow Brian Gill is a folk singer in the style of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. He will perform some classic songs and a few originals, accompanied on guitar and banjo. Admission by donation.

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What the voices in my head are singing will give a person shivers. Summer is winding down, the air has a bite to it, Hal“Dustbowl Dance”— loween candy is beginning to appear on store shelves, Mumford and Sons teachers are handA track off the ing out homework band’s debut album, in the first week of the song is rumored class and the radio to be inspired by a has been playing the number of things insame three or four cluding Steinbeck’s songs on repeat “Grapes of Wrath,” since May. an apocalyptic view Perhaps the of the second comgreatest thing about ing of Christ and music is that it can the suffering caused ley ash be carried with a by the actual Dust s ter cen person and not just Bowl itself. The rawr on iPods and CDs. poignant lyrics and Some songs bury quirky groove of the themselves deep inside of a track will have a person humperson’s head and heart until ming along for days. he or she can sing the lyrics in their sleep and dance in “The Light”—Common their dreams. Common is a breath of fresh air among today’s hip“Brick”—Ben Folds hop and R&B artists. This “Brick” tells the story of song isn’t just about sex, a high school-aged Ben Folds drugs and gangs, but instead and his then girlfriend who is about real love, respect and decided on an abortion. The everything else that it takes song, Folds’ most popular so to make a relationship work. far, is well crafted and downThe relaxed beat, honest lyrics right beautiful. The lyrics are and positive vibe help make well written enough to make a person stop and really listen. sure this song belongs on everybody’s baby-making music With Folds both singing and playlist. playing the piano, this song

“A Long December”— Counting Crows Slow and sad, Counting Crows hit the spot with this track. This song is best listened to on those days where the cure to whatever is ailing a person is a good long cry, hot bath, glass of red wine and a bear hug.

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“Mushaboom”—Feist “Mushaboom” will bring a smile to anybody’s face. Most songs seem to be about heartbreak, revenge and anything but happy endings, but it’s nice to hear an artist who sings all about the good things in life.

“Run”—Snow Patrol This song and the band have potential to become an obsession. Written by lead singer Gary Lightbody, it’s full of anger about hitting rock bottom after falling down a set of stairs and almost being mistaken for dead by drummer Johnny Quinn. There’s nothing like raw emotion to help bring a song to life.

“Skip the Charades”— Cold War Kids With a sound similar to Panic! At The Disco and Fall Out

Boy, but plenty of their own style as well, Cold War Kids have recently jumped onto the scene with awesome vocals and a smooth bass. It won’t be long before Cold War Kids go mainstream with their growing audience and more songs like this one.

“The Story”—Brandi Carlile This song tends to make its way into people’s iTunes libraries almost immediately. Carlile has a powerful voice and uses it to create an awe-struck effect on listeners, especially those hearing it for the first time.

“Sunday Best”—Augustana No playlist would be com-

plete without a song about breakups and heartache. This is it. With their roots in more traditional rock music, Augustana produces a lovely softer sound that can be found in both this song and their previous hit “Boston” which is on the same CD.

“Sunday Morning”— Maroon 5 This acoustic number from the band’s first CD is one of their best, especially for rainy days or when a smile is needed. Besides being acoustic, having a great vibe and soulful lyrics, the song makes a person hopeful about life and love.

Balancing classes, jobs and extracurricular activities ashley centers rawr Not having to depend on her parents for extra spending money was enough incentive for Sydney Chatterton to find a part-time job on campus. Chatterton has worked for University of Idaho Housing as a help desk attendant in the Wallace basement and the LLC 24-hour desk since the end of her freshman year. She said going to school and holding a job at the same time has taught her better time management skills. “I found a job so I can have some spending money,” Chatterton said. “I don’t need to work but this way I’m not always relying on my parents to help me. If I want to go buy something I can go buy it and not have to ask my

parents for money.” Chatterton isn’t the only UI student who has learned to balance the responsibilities of school, work and different extracurricular activities. Fifth-year senior Scotia Bruijn, has only held summer jobs since becoming a college student, but recently decided to pick up a job during the school year to help with expenses. “This year will be the first time I’ll have worked and gone to school at the same time,” Bruijn said. “My parents have helped pay for school the past four years but nobody quite expected a fifth year and so I needed to pick up a job to help cover some of my expenses.” Bruijn and Chatterton both said they found their jobs on their own through the UI website which lists on and off campus job openings.

Bob Kesler, job locator and counselor, said his office has placed 488 students in jobs throughout the community. However, the number of students actually holding jobs was much higher. “It’s economics,” Kesler said. “Financial aid just doesn’t cover all expenses. Students have to find a way to make up the difference. Parents are more often strapped for cash today and can’t help like they might have been able to in the past. Students have to eat and bills to pay too.” According to statistics reported to Kesler and his office for the 2010-2011 school year, the average hourly rate students earned was $9.05. The average number of weeks worked by students per job was 7.8 while the average number of hours worked per week was 17.3. Kesler said students who worked

summer jobs increased the number of hours worked in a week. Dixie Kearney, employment services specialist, said different departments that are looking for student employees will often contact her office. Kearney also helps point students in the right direction if they are looking for campus jobs, and believes she helped more students in the 2010-2011 school year than in the previous year. “Even if parents are helping students out with rent or other bills the cost of living is still there,” Kearney said. “No matter what you’re doing you need fun money. Also, I think everybody is struggling because of the economy and families don’t always have the money they are used to.”

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Kaitlin Herduk, landscape architect major from Bakersfield, Calif., shows the tongue ring she got on Aug. 24.

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In the ears, in the nose, in the lip

melissa flores rawr Silver barbells, rhinestone studs and surgical steel hoops line the piercing case in Swan Family Ink tattoo parlor, defining the way Jesse Coahran spends his afternoons. When school is in session Swan does 10 to 15 piercings per week. He said piercings are popular and isn’t limited to a specific personality or lifestyle. Coahran said his most popular piercings are in the lip and ears, but he does piercings in various parts of the body. “Everyone gets different stuff,” Coahran said. “College students will come in and they’ll all get something done together, like something in

their ear. But it could be a lip, could be a nose. I do a lot of nose piercings, too.” Most of the people who come to Coahran for piercings know what they want done before they walk through the door. He said that generally piercing placement comes down to personal preference. Nathan McDonald, University of Idaho senior, has had both his lip and ears pierced. “Growing up, I always kind of wanted to get my ears pierced,” McDonald said. “I liked it. I think it’s also because my parents didn’t want me to, so I got my ears pierced when I turned 18.” McDonald said having his lip pierced was the result of a punk phase and that trends can be an important driving

force in choosing which piercing to get. “I think it’s a generational thing,” McDonald said. Lobna Abdel-Rahim, UI freshman, is content with having her ears pierced and said that she isn’t considering getting any more piercings. “I’m not really the type of person who gets piercings,” Abdel-Rahim said “I mean, I’m OK with just having my ears pierced, I just never really found it my thing to have piercings anywhere other than my ear, so I just don’t have them.” Moscow resident, Ashley Wear has had a lot of experience with piercings and said that many of the piercings she’s had in the past were experimental. “I’ve had my eyebrow

pierced, and then it got ripped out and…I’ve had my ears pierced,” Wear said. “And then I’ve had my belly button pierced with a large safety pin. And then I took it out. It’s like it’s never been pierced. ” McDonald, Abdel-Rahim and Wear agreed that it is important to take other factors, such as employment, expense, and safety issues into consideration when choosing a piercing. Many employers don’t allow piercings in the workplace, and this became an issue for McDonald after having his lip pierced. “It became expensive because I had to take it out for work and stuff, and then I kind of just decided to stop putting it in and the hole closed up,” McDonald said.

Abdel-Rahim said that having multiple visible body piercings can also affect the way that people are perceived by others, especially in the workplace because some piercings have a stigma attached. Getting a safe piercing should also be a priority, and Wear recommends that anyone who wants a new piercing should consider what they want and where to go to have it done. “Get information and stuff before you get it at all,” Wear said. “I would definitely suggest coming in and talking to someone professional, for sure. Don’t make your friends do it. Sometimes they don’t use sanitary stuff and that’s very bad. Either do it professionally or don’t do it at all.”

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Online vs. classroom Benefits, drawbacks to online classes, traditional classrooms

ashley centers rawr Kali Gilbertson loves the flexibility her online classes offer her, but said teachers are more attentive and hands on in traditional classrooms. “There’s more flexibility and I feel like I learn more researching and reading material on my own than I do in a lecture where I have to concentrate on not zoning out,” Gilbertson said. Gilbertson said while the majority of her classes have taken place in the traditional classroom setting because that was the only option available, three out of her seven classes last semester were online. Director of Distance Education Richard Fehrenbacher said while the number of online classes offered by University of Idaho has grown steadily in the past three years, online classes will never completely replace the traditional classroom. “It’s not a matter of replacement,” Fehrenbacher said. “But the online classrooms can benefit from newer technologies. Soon you’re going to see more face-to-face interactions between students and the opportunity for more interactive lessons.” A class cannot be taught in a traditional classroom the same way that it would be taught online, Fehrenbacher said. He taught English at UI before taking his current position, and said it doesn’t transfer well. “We want to create a situation where people who can’t be physically present in our classrooms with other students can still get the same quality education,” Fehrenbacher said. He added that in an effort to make sure all UI students receive the same quality education online classes underwent a sort of transformation this summer that will make them easier to use and more interactive for

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both teachers and students. “They’re about to change a lot,” Fehrenbacher said. “One of the things we’re doing is changing the technical infrastructure which will make the classes easier to navigate and interact with fellow students and teachers. Some big changes are going to be announced soon.” Russell Helgeson, 21, said he prefers taking classes in a traditional classroom setting because his motivation is “seriously lacking” and online classes require more discipline. “When you take an online class you have to spend a lot of time reading the books,” Helgeson said. As somebody who learns best by hearing the material spoken— an auditory learner—Helgeson said online classes don’t work so well for him. Fehrenbacher said he doesn’t see the traditional classroom setting going anywhere because everyone is different. “People come to college for the residential experience and to be part of a new closeknit community,” Fehrenbacher said. “Online classes are nice for those who want to continue their education

but don’t have the time to drop everything to go back to school in the middle of their career.” Gilbertson said taking online classes has taught her a lot about time management and other students will do

much better if they learn that lesson early on when taking online classes. There are some ways that online classes could definitely be improved to help make the students and teachers’ lives easier though, Gilbertson said.

“You can’t put everything off until the last minute,” Gilbertson said. “You have to actually read the material and understand it. There’s a lot of discipline involved. Classes could definitely be more engaging for students though.”

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Why we jump out of planes bethany lowe rawr

It’s strange what things can create that feeling of nostalgia. Lately it has been the putrid smell of aviation fuel as a plane takes off. It’s nothing like the sometimes appealing waft of gasoline—that stuff spewing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is really pretty bad. This smell draws a small

group of people back to a long moment of staring out the window seat of a plane listlessly, wanting to do nothing more than what everyone else fears—leap out. This is the angst of the skydiver. It isolates us because friends and family never seem to understand. It doesn’t make sense. It is against our

natural human tendency. It is dangerous. It is bad for the environment. It doesn’t exactly register as good marriage material. And it is expensive. “Welcome to our world of being broke for the rest of your life,” a friend told me, as we parted ways after completing 16 jumps in Thailand this summer.

So why do it? As a University of Idaho student with a list of 1,000 “to-dos” in this life, a deep care for the environment and friends and family who think it is a mad death wish, I have struggled to justify the love of this sport in my own mind, wanting an explanation beyond the rush of freefall.

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It is ultimately a selfish sport and always will be, but there is more to it. We want it to count for something. As I spoke with a friend and instructor about this, who by 30 has more than 11,500 jumps to his name and would now rather be base jumping and wingsuiting. The quest to justify jumping out of planes seems hopeless. “Well, you love doing it, right? So that’s why you do it,” he said. If you are in need of a stress reliever, jump out of a plane. OK, sure, you may feel a little stressed before leaping through the door - there is nothing like the pinch of fear that knots in your stomach as the plane climbs up. But in all honesty, the feeling of free falling above the earth, with 360 degree views and nothing but the wind rushing past, is one of the most relaxing

things I have ever done. Worries way down there seem futile, and vanish like the clouds we fly through. In challenging the fears ingrained within us from childhood, mental strength builds. It is a battle with your mind to step alone, out of the door, into nothingness. As the altimeter winds steadily down and the ground approaches, the value of life is suddenly clear. Living 100 percent means doing what makes you come alive. It means pushing societal boundaries that have become walls suppressing and confining our existence. I would propose that being alone, free falling 13,000 feet above this earth is almost like gaining the perspective of someone from a different continent. It’s a different world up there... and I love it.

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Who would you most like to see in concert right now? kelcie moseley rawr

“Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney. Those concerts I’ve just heard are super fun. … This sounds terrible, but it’s just like a party atmosphere. That summer, beachy vibe.” Becca Riordan Sophomore secondary education major

“I’d really like to see Iron & Wine, they’re really good. … I wouldn’t mind seeing Katy Perry again. I’m a fashion major, so I loved it. She really connected with her audience.” Madi Heitzman Sophomore textiles and design major

“Adele (or) The Weepies because they’d actually be talented live. … The Wallflowers too, (or) Zoe Keating, she’s a cellist. (The way she plays) makes it sound like a full orchestra is playing.” Amber Morales Junior environmental science major

“I want to mention The Persevering Promise, because that’s my friend’s band and they’d love to get a gig down here. (Or) Matisyahu, he’s like a Jewish rapper … he’s so good. Florence and the Machine too.” Janela Mundell Junior psychology major

“I want to see She Wants Revenge really bad. All their songs tell a story.” Jackie Reynolds Fifth-year advertising major

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Textbook rentals win

Living in the modern age can be certain the textbook they need is available, or rehas its advantages. For exceive a phone call when new ample, you can drive to Macy’s stock arrives. There or Wal-Mart to are three options buy a bra designed available for the when grandma student: purchase was in college, or used, purchase new hop on to Victoria’s or rent. Secret’s website and The Bookstore’s buy one covered in sexy, black lace. The associate manager internet wins. These Larry Martin said the rental process is days, few need a simple. A textbook is shopping mall when ya tan flagged with a “rent” anything desired eddins sticker and when a can be purchased rawr student checks out, with a simple click the option to rent of the mouse. When it comes to purchasthe book is offered. A rental ing textbooks there is a variety lasts one semester, so returns of options. The trick is learnfor this semester would be due ing where to look and why. As Dec. 19. Not all books come an example, “Cultural Anthrowith the option to rent. pology: 13th edition” by Harald “(Rentals) tend to be 30 to 40 percent cheaper than the E.L. Prins, Bunny McBride and William A. Haviland is available selling price,” Martin said. Used: $88.50 from a number of sources at a range of prices. None of the New: $177.75 Rent: $97.50 prices listed include shipping.

The University of Idaho Bookstore The UI Bookstore works as a safety net because students

Half.com This website is a subset of e-Bay and features competitive pricing for the ramen-eating, beer-guzzling cheapo that is

the modern college student. Prices featured vary within five categories, with “Brand new” meaning never used or still in packaging, to “Acceptable” meaning torn off covers or highlighted pages. The site also offers the option to rent some textbooks. Rentals are available for between 30 and 125 days. Brand new: $156-163 Like new: $132-137 Very good: $129-135 Good: $127-129 Acceptable: $122-162 Rental for 125 days: $60.62

Amazon This site is user-friendly and lists the cheapest option first, an important feature for the money-saving student. There are other enticing features on Amazon, such as the option to look inside the book, read a detailed description of the book and customer reviews. There is also the option to join Amazon Student and get free two-day shipping. New: $131.31 Used: $112.99

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Kearney said having a job and going to school simultaneously benefits students in more ways than by just giving them extra cash to play with or pay the bills with. “Having a job while in school helps you stabilize your time some,” Kearney said. “It gives you a little bit of extra money and helps build important skills. Building relevant job skills is important for students to learn. Even if it doesn’t relate exactly to your degree, job skills are transferable.” Chatterton said having a job while going to school has benefits and challenges, but has been a learning experience and taught her how to be more

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from page 10 Chegg.com A site for the penny pincher, this allows the responsible student to rent textbooks. The due date for fall semester is December 23. The site also offers a “21-Day guarantee,” which means if the student is not satisfied, they can return the book for 21 days starting

disciplined with her money. “I have a disposable income now and have not always been very financially smart with it,” Chatterton said. “I’m trying not to blow my whole paycheck on useless things when I’m going to have loans to pay back after I graduate.” Bruijn said her biggest worry and what could be her biggest challenge after classes start is having some time each week to unwind at home, without having to worry about homework or work responsibilities. “I’ve definitely met a lot more people since I’ve started working that I would have never met or gotten the chance to know,” Bruijn said. “I’ve met people with different majors and interests from my own and I like that part of it a lot.”

at the order date, provided the rental is cancelled over the phone within 14 days. Users are allowed to read comments from others who have rented the book. Rental price: $62.99 An important factor when considering where to purchase textbooks is the amount of time it takes to ship. Allow plenty of time for books to arrive or the shipping costs alone could make the benefits of online shopping moot.

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