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Table of Contents 4
A Word from President Satterlee
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Pocatello Food Truck Tour
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ISU Builds New Alumni Center
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Swipe Left or Right on that Professor
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Sports Opportuinities at Idaho State
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3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Money
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Fresh Ink: Getting Your First Tattoo
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The Best Bathrooms to Cry in: A definitive List
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How to Find a Club in College
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Saying Goodbye to an Idaho State Legend
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Fall 2022 Academic Calendar
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A Word from President Satterlee
When you, our students, arrive on our campus every fall, I am reminded of WHY we do what we do, and WHY education exists. I believe that, at its core, education exists so that you can pursue your dreams and better your life. When you do that, our communities improve. Education truly helps to build a better world. Because I believe this at my very core, the fall has always been my favorite time of year on campus. It is the time that we refocus on our mission of education and
bettering student lives. Idaho State is ripe with possibility. This year, the University will focus on our strengths, find out what we do best, and continue to leverage our potential. To all new and returning Bengals, welcome to Idaho State. Welcome to your home. Our staff and faculty are focused on your best interests to ensure that you walk away from our institution poised for success. I am so glad you are here and that your future
is filled with hope and possibility. I know you will find the supportive and welcoming community that Idaho State is known to have. I look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish this year as a Bengal. Roar, Bengals, Roar! ––Kevin Kevin D. Satterlee President
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Pocatello Food Truck Tour Taylor Killpack News Editor Pocatello offers a variety of food trucks, which new students sometimes overlook in favor of brick-and-mortar restaurants. In an effort to showcase this plethora of local cuisine, I went on a food truck tour around town. Here are my experiences:
Blackhawk BBQ Pit
Rating: 4/5 Price: $$ Location: While this food truck moves regularly, you can often find it in the parking lot of Dollar Tree, located on Yellowstone Avenue. Blackhawk BBQ Pit delivers fresh and quick barbeque that tastes better than anything else I have tried in Pocatello. Their prices are reasonable and fair, especially for the quality of food they deliver. Their brisket was melt-in-your-mouth good, and their sausage was perfectly smoky. If you prefer fall-off-the-bone ribs like me, then I recommend staying away from their ribs. This cut of meat was tough and almost refused to pull away from the bone. It also lacked the bold flavor of the brisket and sausage. I enjoyed their side of cheesy potatoes, but it needed to be enhanced first by my own salt and pepper before it had enough flavor. This came as hashbrowns smothered in cheese and a few of their own seasonings, but it was lacking in anything really special. The real star of the show was the brisket. There was just enough barbeque sauce to enhance the natural flavor of the meat, but not enough to be overpowering. The meat itself almost melted away in my mouth, it was so tender. I definitely recommend this food truck!
Lemon Smashers
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Rating: 5/5 Price: $ Location: Lemon Smashers travels all over southern Idaho to attend farmer’s markets and fairs, but you can catch them frequently at the local Portneuf Valley Farmer’s Market located on Main
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Street, every Saturday morning between May and October. Lemon Smashers offers freshly juiced lemons, limes, and oranges. You have the option to choose your base and the flavors you add. You can also add Redbull to the mix or choose to have your drink whipped. I enjoyed watching the process, as they make every drink to order. The lemons were smashed right in front of me, into the cup I was given, and it was all a very customized and friendly process. I ordered a raspberry lemonade, and it was just the thing I needed on a warm spring day. The lemons, which they leave in your cup after they are done to help enhance the flavor of your drink, were sour and tart, yet the raspberry helped balance it out. The serving size was great, especially for the low cost.
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time and the price, I was disappointed.
Sticks and Scones
Rating: 5/5 Price: $ Location: While Sticks and Scones often moves around to target popular events, you can find them frequently in front of 201 Jefferson Street in Pocatello. There were so many options to choose from, but I opted for a regular scone sprinkled with powdered sugar. The
scone was perfectly fried without being too dry or too oily, and the dough had a wonderful taste. It was just the treat I needed. Sticks and Scones also offers scones on a stick, and they offer a variety of toppings for you to choose from, ranging from sweet and even a few savory options. You can even order a taco bowl wrapped in a scone, or they have spinach artichoke bites!
Camille’s Crepes
Rating: 3/5 Price: $$ Location: As with all the food trucks on this list, Camille’s Crepes moves frequently, so be sure to check their website to see their weekly schedule. They can often be found at the Portneuf Valley Farmer’s Market. This food truck offers a wide variety of crepes, from savory to sweet. The savory options are served in a basil crepe while the sweet options are served in a “lightly sweet” crepe. When I visited this truck, I ordered a cheesecake crepe, which was stuffed with whipped cream and strawberries and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs. The crepe itself was very thin and cracking in places. It took a long time for them to get my order out to me, even though they weren’t very busy. By the time I got my crepe, it was very cold, and all the whipped cream had melted. The strawberries were fresh, and I appreciated the contrast between all the sweet elements and the tart of the strawberries. The graham cracker crumbs felt almost like an afterthought, and they would have been better left out. Perhaps if it had been served warm, this would have been a wonderful early morning dessert. As it was, for the wait
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ISU Builds New Alumni Center Taylor Killpack News Editor Idaho State University’s new Alumni Center is on track to be completed by the spring of 2023. In July of 2021, ISU broke ground to build a $11.5 million Alumni Center on the corner of East Bonneville Street and Memorial Drive. The center will be a 26,281 square foot building, with enough space to provide a place to welcome back the body of over 85,000 alumni. Ryan Sargent, director of Alumni Relations, expressed his excitement over the Alumni Center and the services it will offer in an email interview. “The effort to build the Alumni Center has been over two decades in the making and we couldn’t be more excited as
we now see the building taking shape. The vision of creating a new, warm and inviting gateway to campus — to welcome the world to ISU and serve as the meeting place for alumni, students, friends and visitors — is finally coming to fruition because of the dedication of so many,” Sargent said. The Alumni Center will not only welcome back alumni, but it will also serve as a place for current students to gather and meet. According to Sargent, “The Alumni Association’s primary purpose is to support and provide opportunities for our students. We want students to not only hold meetings and events at the Alumni Center, but to also take advantage of the casual spaces and feel free to stop by and study. We have an incredible university and
the Alumni Center will help advance its mission by bringing students and alumni together like never before. To teach and to learn together. To bring real-world experiences and create mentorship opportunities. To take the skills alumni learned at ISU and give back to Bengal students.” The building plans for the Alumni Center include a sports hall of fame, a place to display recognitions for notable alumni, and a spacious courtyard. “[The Alumni Center] is being built for you!” said Sargent, “We want students, alumni, fans and friends to know this is their building and to use it as much as possible.” Sargent hopes the Alumni Center will be a hub for both alumni and current students to come together and utilize the resources provided.
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Swipe Left or Right on That Professor Gabrielle Taylor Reporter As the fall semester approaches some of our new students might be signing up for classes. Rate My Professors is a website where you can find reviews or make them yourself for the professors teaching at whatever university you attend. You can simply go to the website and enter the name of the school you are attending. You could also go ahead and just look up professors. You can check to see whether a professor is good or not before joining their class. This is a website that uses accounts but you don’t need one in order to leave reviews. The account costs nothing. This tool has been helpful for several students throughout the years. You can use it to find the good professors and just try to get into classes with the professors you like using the advanced search feature when signing up for classes through Idaho State University. It is also helpful to find a general level of difficulty when it comes to how a professor teaches their classes. The reviews also contain several words or short phrases that the reviewer thought applied to the professor. Those can be a great indication about whether or not that professor is someone you can learn from. You are also able to review professors you have had before. This can help other people who are looking for whether or not they should take a class with a professor. The review process is fairly simple and does not take much time either. You rate how well you like the teacher, then how difficult it was. You answer some yes or no questions then write the actual review. You also select three words or short phrases during the process. You just pick which three you feel fits that professor best.
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Sports Opportunities at Idaho State Dimery Plewe Sports Editor If you want to stay in shape, meet new people, be part of a team, or even just relive your glory days, Idaho State Intramurals are a great way. Intramural sports are available for all levels, beginner to advanced, and in multiple sports; volleyball, basketball, softball soccer, ultimate frisbee and jousting are only a few of the sports offered at Idaho State. The intramural sports at Idaho State offer male female and coed opportunities to any age. If you have a group of friends, you can register together. If you want to meet new people one can also register as an individual to get placed on a team. Depending on the stage of your team, competitions such as five on five basketball are organized by campus recreation. To get more information on sports and schedules offered by Idaho State University, visit imleague.com/isu. This is also where you can sign up as a team or individual for an intramural league. If you and your team or friends are looking for more serious competition or organization, the sports clubs at Idaho State are still student run, but may offer intercollegiate competitions as well as organized practices. Some active clubs on Idaho State University’s campus are baseball, rugby, cycling, spike ball and sports shooting. Most clubs offer competition at a less strenuous level than the university sponsored Varsity sports, or ex-
ist as a club because Idaho State does not offer them as a Varsity sport. The Idaho State Sports clubs are available to all part or full-time students at the university. Some exceptions may be made by the Sports Club Director. For information on existing Sports Clubs at Idaho State visit imleague.com/ isu. If you have a talent for another sport that is not offered, it is a simple process to begin your own Sports Club. The process begins at the same website: imleague. com/isu. If both of these options seem a little intense or time consuming, it is possible to
take a physical activity class through Idaho State University for credit. The courses are listed under Physical Education Activity (PEAC) in the course catalog. These courses have an instructor to help individuals acquire skills. Many of the courses are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Whether a student comes in with experience or wants to work up through the levels, the courses are an opportunity to grow and meet new people. Physical Education Activity classes range from yoga, to cardio, to fly fishing, to golf, to skiing and hiking.
The former offer trips and excursions through the class. These classes are a place to hone in skills or meet people to start an intramural team or sports club. For information on offered PEAC courses visit Idaho States course catalog or isu. edu/hppss.physical-education-activity-courses-peac/. No matter your time constraints or skill level, Idaho State University offers sports opportunities for everyone. All of these opportunities are a great way to be physically active and involved on campus.
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3 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Money Chloe Reid Editor-in-Chief
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Everyone knows about the stereotype of the “broke college student”, and for a lot of us, it can be pretty relatable. Saving money while in college and knowing when and where to spend what you have can come as quite the challenge, especially when new jobs, friends, student loans, and other involvements get in the way. For wherever you might be financially at the moment, here are 3 of my best tips and tricks to help you make the most out of the money you have during your college experience. 1: Shop secondhand. While it might seem easier to search for everything you want/need online and have it arrive at your door in just a few days, shopping second hand not only allows for more sustainable options in terms of clothing and decor, it is also much more cost effective. Many local thrift stores offer student discounts, such as Goodwill, so long as you have your student ID. It might take a bit longer to find specific items, but you also have the opportunity to find unique, one of a kind things that aren’t available via online shopping. When you have the chance of getting a shirt for $3 instead of $25, or snagging heels for graduation for $5 instead of $45 at the mall, these differences really add up overtime. You also don’t need to pay any shipping costs with this method, which is an added bonus. For those coming to Pocatello for the first time, here are some of the local thrift stores & their addresses: Goodwill - 1570 Yellowstone Ave Deseret Industries - 580 Roosevelt Ave Idaho Youth Ranch - 720 Yellowstone Ave St Vincent De Paul - 855 S. 2nd Ave 2: Start a budget for yourself Whether you have a job on campus, off campus, or are relying on payments from your parents, it’s important to budget any amount of income you may be receiving to make the most of each deposit. One of the easiest ways I find to do this is to separate your
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money into categories. Find out how much you spend on necessities, such as gas and groceries. Each time you get paid, whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, take that out of your paycheck automatically so you won’t be tempted to spend it. Also take out a set amount of money to put into a savings account. Whether it is $5, $10, or $25, setting aside some extra money to have on hand in the future when you need it will really help take a weight off of your shoulders. There are also many apps for this, if you need additional help in starting out. Another way to make more money is by taking out a set amount of money in your bank account each paycheck to make money each time you get paid. Even subtracting $10 or $15 from your paycheck each time can help add up. Here’s a sample budget to get you on the right track: Paycheck - $200 2x/mo Gas - $30 2x/mo, Groceries - $60 2x/ mo $200 - $90 = $110 Savings - $10 2x/mo, Added bonus $5 2x/mo $110 - $15 = $95 In this case, you’d have $95 to spend until your next paycheck, and you’d already have all of your expenses out of the way so you don’t have to worry about affording the things you need. 3: Check for local coupons / sales: Frequently, grocery stores will offer coupons, whether on their website or in pamphlets at the front of the store, as well as occasional sales on various things. While looking for specific sale items may seem inconvenient, taking advantage of the lowered prices can and will add up. As an example, something might typically be $8 at Fred Meyer but $7.50 at Walmart. The same item can go on sale at Fred Meyer for only $5, making it the cheapest option overall. Noticing these differences while out shopping for groceries and necessities can make a huge difference in the amount of money that you can save on your weekly trips.
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Fresh Ink: Getting Your First Tattoo Lesley Brey Copy Editor If you ask ten different people why they got a tattoo, you are guaranteed to get ten different answers. Especially once you’ve had a chance to explore dozens upon dozens of styles, it’s pretty apparent that we’re enjoying a tattoo renaissance. It’s now easier than ever to get inked! For many, college is the time to start building your body art collection. If that applies to you, here is a step-by-step guide to getting the best out of your tattoo experience.
Brainstorm ideas
It’s one thing to daydream about getting inked, and another to start seriously planning. And yes, you should plan out your tattoos. It can save you a lot of money down the road in either cover-up or removal cost. You’ll want to keep in mind things like size, placement and style. For example, a small, black ink tattoo above your ankle will feel very different than a full color piece over your ribs. A good rule of thumb is to get something small to start off with. This will give you a good impression of how well your body tolerates the pain and the healing. Some people are not able to get tattoos due to how easily they scar, but it’s often hard to tell if you’re one of those people until you’ve tried your luck. The other thing to be aware of is that most of the tattoo posts you see on Instagram are taken right after the piece is finished. In the real world, your tattoo will change a lot during the healing process; fine lines may become blurry and bright colors will dull.
Research Artists
Getting a tattoo is just like commissioning a painter; make sure you’re setting yourself up for success by vetting your artist beforehand. Start by talking to people whose tattoos you admire; with any luck they may have gotten them locally. You can also look up which shops in your area have the best reviews. Many artists will have either a website or
a social media presence where they showcase their favorite works. Additionally, they may have a little blurb where they describe their preferred styles. You’ll need to match the ink you want with an artist who has experience in that style lest you end up with something that looks pretty wonky. In Idaho, tattoo shops are required to have a permit from the health department, but the individual artists are not licensed. Look for shops that are clean and well lit. Artists should behave a bit like surgeons, washing their hands, wearing gloves, sterilizing both the chair and the client, and never reusing needles or ink. While it may be tempting to save money by going with the cheapest artist, keep in mind that a tattoo is an open wound and can easily get infected. When artists try to cut costs by cutting corners, it is the client that pays the price in the end. Schedule your appointment Once you’ve settled on an artist, the next step is reaching out. For those on social media, direct messaging is often the best option. Alternatively, you can call the shop and schedule a consultation. Either way, this is the part where you get to dig into the details. You’ll want to have reference photos ready. Be prepared to negotiate; the artist knows a lot more about tattoos than you do, and they are normally quick to nix an idea that’s impractical. That doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to get the ink you want, but instead that you’ll need to be flexible. Your artist will also want to discuss pricing. Most shops have a minimum fee but be ready for that price to jump quickly with size and color. There’s no way of knowing how much it will actually run you until it’s done, but your artist should be able to give you a reasonable estimate. When it comes to actually setting up the appointment, keep in mind how complicated or big your design is. It is not uncommon to come in multiple days in a row for a single piece. Be ready to spend hours, if not your whole day in the shop.
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Prep your body
The day before your appointment, please take a shower. Your artist is going to be up close and personal with you, including your odors. Drink plenty of water, get a good night’s sleep and eat a filling breakfast the morning of. The better condition you’re in, the better your tattoo will heal. Its okay to use any moisturizers you normally would; they’ll clean off the area for your tattoo in the shop. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a jacket, some shops like to keep it kind of chilly. Under no circumstance should you be showing up intoxicated. Beyond making it more difficult to get a clean looking piece, alcohol specifically is a blood thinner, meaning that it will absolutely screw up how well you heal. Many shops will turn you away at the door if they can smell alcohol on you, but if they don’t, keep in mind the previous warning about shops that cut corners.
Get your new ink
Getting your tattoo will hurt, unfortunately. You can ask your artist ahead of time if they’re comfortable with you using numbing cream (and remember, some of those work better than others) but even that will wear off before you’re done in most cases. If the pain ever gets to be too much, there’s no shame in asking to take a break. It’s very important to pay attention to how your body feels during the process because it isn’t uncommon for people to go into shock. Keep an eye out for an elevated pulse, cold hands, dizziness and black on the edge of your vision. Think of it this way; you are actually creating a wound on your body, and ignoring the pain, which is your body’s way of tell-
ing you when something is hurting you. If you keep that up long enough, your body will resort to other tactics to get the point across. Worry not, however, because this type of shock is easily fixed by elevating the feet and eating something. Many artists will keep emergency rations at their station in case of exactly that happening. When you’re finally finished getting inked, make sure to tip your artist, especially if you liked their work. If you don’t have enough money for a tip, you don’t have enough money for a tattoo. Aftercare A clean tattoo is a happy tattoo. Just like with other injuries, you’ll want to keep it covered and sterile for the first few days. Some artists will send you on your way with a Saniderm bandage; a type of clear bandage which holds the ink and blood against your skin instead of absorbing it. These are normally left on for a few days, but your artist will give you more specific instructions. Wear loose clothing around your tattoo and keep it hydrated with an unscented lotion like Aquaphor. Your artist will also tell you how often to wash it, using a simple unscented soap. As your piece starts to heal, be prepared for scabbing and flaking. Keeping it moist goes pretty far in preventing itchiness but be ready for that as well. Finally, if your new tattoo becomes red, painful to touch, has a foul smell or starts to leak pus, go to an urgent care right away. Infections are dangerous and need to be taken care of as soon as they’re noticed. You should also reach out to your artist and let them know if that happens.
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The Best ISU Bathrooms to Cry in: A Definitive List
Lesley Brey Copy Editor Going to college is hard. For many, this will be your first time away from home. You will have to juggle classes, budding friendships, relationships, clubs and work. You will face new problems on your own, and sometimes, you will fail. Eventually, you will need to cry it out. But alas! A new problem: where do you cry when your roommate’s trying to cram for a midterm?! Here at Idaho State University, we have an overabundance of bathrooms, perfect for getting a quick sob in before your next class. What makes a good crying bathroom? The bathrooms on our list today were evaluated on several metrics, including location, accessibility, style, cleanliness, popularity and vibes. Additionally, final scores were ranked on a scale of both cry-ability, and vomit-ability (you know, for those times when you’re crying so hard you up-chuck a bit). A comprehensive list of bathrooms could fill this entire summer edition, so in the interest of brevity, today we will be looking at the top 5 bathrooms on campus, as well as the definitive worst rest stop of them all.
5. Rendezvous Second Floor Bathrooms.
The Rendezvous bathrooms are probably the most active ones on this list. For most freshman, virtually all their classes will be held in the building, which in turn results in a lot of foot traffic. Although the bathrooms on the main floor are bigger, they are also often very, very stinky. In comparison, the second-floor bathrooms are less popular, and a tad more secluded. If you time it right, you can enjoy a little weeping session in the comforts of modernity. This bathroom boasts a neutral palette, doors which still have looks on them, and the soothing white noise of a fan. The sinks may be a little tall if you have a wheelchair, but otherwise, this bathroom is accessible. Total Cry Score: 7/10 Total Vomit Score: 8/10 Photo Courtesy of Idaho State University
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These restrooms are popular, and admittedly on busy days, kind of smelly. That said, they are also in a prime location. Avoiding the breakfast and lunch rushes leaves you will a cozy, private cry spot. One of the biggest bonuses for this location, specifically in the women’s side, is the foyer entrance. Here students can sit on a couch, fix their hair in a large mirror, or feed an infant. For our purposes, it also means that you can better inventory how disheveled you look before venturing back out to keep working on your trigonometry homework. While this bathroom is disability accessible, it loses some points for having very finicky motion sensor lights and sinks. Total Cry Score: 9/10 Total Vomit Score: 6/10
3. Fine Arts Top Story Bathrooms
There’s crying, and then there’s crying in style! The Fine Arts bathrooms offer the latest in 1980’s unrenovated bathroom chic. Do the tiles match? No. Do all the stall locks work? No. Does it have the right number of sinks? Depends on which floor you’re on. Do they have purse hangers? Absolutely, like, at least 15 in every bathroom. These bathrooms boggle the mind, but man, do they also make you feel like an art student. Cluster as a group to support a friend through a bad break up in the luxurious bathroom antechambers, complete with carpet, an abandoned desk and chairs! Marvel at the windows in the furthest stall, which not only open, but also lack a screen. This is also why the top floor takes the cake on this list; what better way to be the main character than to gaze down at the student parking lot far below you, tears stinging in your eyes while the wind flutters your hair dramatically.
That said, these bathrooms are in no way disability accessible, so as a result they lose 3 points in all categories. Total Cry Score: 5/10 Total Vomit Score: 4/10
2. Liberal Arts Second Story Bathrooms
Okay readers, I’m gonna level with you here: these bathrooms have been tested. Would they have made the list otherwise? I can’t be sure. What I can say is that during the spring semester of my freshman year, I took an antibiotic on an empty stomach then rushed to my final. Dear readers, if you take anything from this article, please let it be that you need to eat when taking medicine. You will get very sick otherwise. Getting back to the point, these bathrooms are original to the building, featuring mostly matching tile, and color coordinated stalls. Recently, the sinks have been replaced, making these bathrooms home to both a standing height and sitting height option. I especially appreciated the added touch of painting the heating registers to match. If you ever find yourself on the verge of hurling your guts out, I suggest these bathrooms wholeheartedly. They are warm in the winter, pleasantly cool in the summer, rarely stinky and disability accessible. Total Cry Score: 6/10 Total Vomit Score: 10/10, would vomit again
1. Student Union Bowling Alley Bathrooms
Our student union has a bowling alley. Many students, especially those who aren’t from Pocatello, don’t know that its there. This should tell you a lot about how much foot traffic these bathrooms receive, yet they share the same degree of finery as their upstairs
cousins. Arranged in a thin line, these bathrooms sit directly against one another, giving the illusion that they are merely a wall. Do not be fooled by this clever architecture, for indeed, here sits the king of cryable bathrooms. For some reason the lights are always dim, the walls are extremely well insulated, there are two entrances in case you need to make a quick escape and the sinks are shaped in a waving pattern, meaning that there are multiple heights available. This bathroom is easy to reach by foot, but a bit of a journey by chair unless you start at the ground floor. In my experience they have always been clean. Total Cry Score: 10/10 Total Vomit Score: 8/10 Finally, after much discussion and deliberation, the worst bathrooms to cry in on campus are: The Communal Bathrooms in the Turner Dorms. These ancient bathrooms harken back to a dark time in college architecture, one where students were smooshed together like sardines. These bathrooms are unpleasant to use, let alone cry in. Additionally, everyone on your entire floor has to use them, so good luck trying to keep your cry-sesh private. As far as vomiting goes, someone else has definitely beaten you to the punch. The tile is old, the lighting is specifically designed to inflict maximum damage to someone with a hangover, the mirrors show you a haunting creature who has stolen your face and looks on the verge of collapse. Step into “The Lord of The Flies” in these awful stalls. Better yet, go across the street and use the gym bathrooms instead. At least they keep the showers separate from the toilets. Total Cry Score: 0/10 Total Vomit Score: 3/10
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How to Find the Right Club to Join in College Chloe Reid Editor-in-Chief College can seem intimidating at first. Coming onto campus for the first time is a big change for many, from seeing new faces, a new home and larger class sizes compared to those you
might have experienced throughout high school. Clubs are a great way to reduce your fears about moving to college, and give you a fun place to put your free time into. With Idaho State University having 100+ club options to choose from, there’s a plethora of op-
tions to find a club that best fits whatever your idea of fun may be. However, with so many options available, from sororities and fraternities, clubs just for fun and even clubs for experience in a certain field of study, it can also be hard to find the club that’s right for you. No
worries, below is a guide to finding the best fits for you on campus. Consider your interests Think about the things that you like to do in your free time and that give you joy to do. Whether it be painting, gardening, writing
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well! Whether it be something you’re planning on majoring in and want to try out to know if you truly like it without investing in too many classes, or something you’ve wanted to try for a while, take applying to a club as an opportunity to expand your knowledge of a certain subject.
Don’t be afraid to try something new Clubs don’t have to be something you’ve ever taken an interest in before. While looking through club options, take into consideration something you’ve never tried before. You don’t have to have skill in something in order to have fun.
Consider making your own Clubs aren’t limited to those you might find on the Idaho State website, you’re always open to making your own as well. According to the Idaho State University website, clubs can be made as long as there is a minimum of 12 fully registered members in participation. Review why you’d like to join a club What’s your main reasoning behind wanting to participate in a club on campus? Is it to make friends? Gain extra knowledge on something? Be more involved in student life? Considering your underlying reasons of wanting to pursue a club can be helpful in choosing the right club for you, and can help you find others who joined for the same reasons and that can push you to be successful in whichever reason it may be. Finding a club early on is a great option for many reasons. Sure, you could join one halfway through your college years, but the first year in coming to college is the best time to discover the things you truly want to do for the rest of your life. Joining a club is also a great opportunity to add things to your resume in the future if you end up in any type of leadership position with the club or gain experience in a certain topic. To ease the transition into a new school, clubs are a great option to meet new people and spend time working on something that relates to your interests. For the full list of clubs Idaho State has to offer, visit isu.edu/clubs/clubslist.
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Saying Goodbye to an Idaho State Legend Chloe Reid Editor-in-Chief
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Anyone who has visited the Turner Dining Hall throughout their time at Idaho State University has likely had a chance to meet long time food-service worker, Angel Flores. Whether you needed to use up the last of your meal plan freshman year or were just stopping by to get a quick fix of chocolate chip waffles in the morning, Flores’ joyful attitude was impossible to miss. After 16 years on ISU’s Bengal Dining crew, Flores had decided to move on at the end of the 2022 spring semester. Many will miss his presence after over a decade of fond memories. Throughout his time working for Bengal Dining, Flores has frequently been recognized amongst students as family, known for both his welcoming personality as well as the ability to cheer up nearly anyone. “One morning, Angel had noticed that my friends weren’t with me at breakfast and made me a Mickey Mouse pancake with a fruit face to cheer me up,” said an anonymous student. “He was the best!” “Angel has no fear and inspired me to do the same,” said junior Alyssa Farnes. “He broke the ice when I was coming in as a freshman and helped me realize it was okay to talk to the employees and reach out, especially during COVID-19.” Flores himself looked back on his time at ISU fondly. “I’ll miss interacting with the kids the most,” said Flores. “It’s been a joy to get to know everyone as they’ve come and gone throughout all my years here, and I just wanted to have a chance to thank everyone for making me a part of their college experience.” Flores won a certificate of honor from Bengal Dining in 2019 for the cheer he brought to the Bengal community, pictured above. Flores will not only be remembered for his service, but also for his kindness, humility and compassion. Thank you for all your years of work Flores. You will be deeply missed by all here at Idaho State University.
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