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Leo 7/23-8/22 Step 1: Find a kitten or cat, Step 2: Pick it up and initiate cuddles, Step 3: Never let go.
amber emery | rawr Aries 3/21-4/19
Virgo 8/23-9/22
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21
You’re feeling nostalgic this week. Turn on the Notorious B.I.G. Pandora station and remember the ‘90s like it were yesterday. Then, search Google images for “Lil’ Kim 2014.” Feel old now?
Resist the urge. Everyone knows pizza is the best food in the world, but it doesn’t mean you can have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Your new living situation has you a little freaked out. Rest assured, that bumping noise you hear is just someone doing jumping jacks upstairs. Relax.
Capricorn 12/22-1/19
Taurus 4/20-5/20
You’re less awkward than you think. Don’t be afraid to let that summer crush know how you feel this week; the feelings are likely mutual.
Finals are coming up, but they shouldn’t be too ruff for you. Keep that tail wagging champ.
Libra 9/23-10/22 Start taking yourself seriously. Yes, it’s summer. Yes, you’re young. But, if you jump into get-stuff-done-mode a few weeks before your friends, you will be much happier come Aug. 25.
Scorpio 10/23-11/21 You should probably go shopping soon. Scratch that — if you don’t indulge in some retail therapy by Friday, your brain functioning may stop altogether.
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Aquarius 1/20-2/18 You’ve seen every episode of House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Orange is the New Black and Game of Thrones. You’ve completed your mission — now get out of bed.
Pisces 2/19-3/20 Cut your hair off. That extra inch is weighing you down in more ways than one.
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Like movies, there are so television, Jerry Goldsmith’s mamany underrated soundtracks jestic theme set the tone for this for audiences to discover. Music space adventure. Like the film, is a powerful force in any Goldsmith’s score emotes pure feature, and it deserves just as Trek – heightening the sense of much recognition as adventure, mystery and any part of a film. Undiscovery. fortunately, it typically “Batman: Mask of does not receive that recognition – especialthe Phantasm” ly in underappreciated This is the heart movies . Here are a and soul of Batman, few soundtracks from pure and simple. underrated flicks that With all due respect deserve their time in to Danny Elfman and andrew the spotlight. jenson Hans Zimmer, no one has expressed a greater rawr “Star Trek: The understanding of the Motion Picture” Caped Crusader through music A decade before the crew than composer Shirley Walker. of the Enterprise-D set sail on It’s dark and somber, but also
hopeful and determined. This is Batman.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)” When talking about Disney music, no one ever talks about Alan Menken’s score to “Hunchback,” and it’s a shame. While there are some annoying songs, the score is still very powerful. Plus, it features one of the greatest villain songs of all time, “Hellfire.”
“Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)” In this first adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel, Bernard Herrmann provides an exhilarating and atmospheric score
Gemini 5/21-6/21 Your ex is thinking about you this week. Don’t be so sassy about it. If you run into them near the end of the week, just smile as you walk by and they will instantly regret losing you. You’re welcome.
Cancer 6/22-7/22 It’s time for you to unplug, Cancer. If you can peel your eyes off of the iPhone/ laptop/tablet screen at the right moment this week, you will make eye contact with an attractive — available —individual.
‘Underrated scores from underrated films’ with a surreal twist. Herrmann’s music makes you feel like you really are descending to the Earth’s core.
Other Father Song.”
“National Treasure”
This overlooked epic might leave much to be desired, but not when it comes to Alfred Newman’s music. Its grand and haunting melodies are unforgettable.
Trevor Rabin’s music completely engulfs you in the ridiculous fun of this Disney romp, but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun and games. Rabin knew when to be loud and upbeat and when to be quiet and reverent. The score is wellbalanced and bold.
“Coraline”
“The Secret of Nimh”
In the shadow of “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” there’s “Coraline.” The soundtrack by Bruno Coulais is a strange concoction of other-worldly, silly, adventurous and dark – and it’s marvelous. It also contains the best 30-second song ever, “The
Another entry from Goldsmith, the music from “Nimh” is magical and heartwarming. There’s a real passion behind it. Just listen to the main title theme, and you’ll be hooked. Andrew Jenson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
“The Robe”
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Gold from Koontz ‘The City’ is a wonderful work of fiction that keeps readers engaged as well as entranced Jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, conspiracies, the 1960s, God, family, broken relationships, love, tragedy, comedy, secrets, boredom, andrew jenson excitement, terror, rawr embarrassment, joy, peace, good and evil, art – all of this and more comprise Dean Koontz’s “The City.” It’s all over the place, but still remains a unified story. The book is narrated by a man named Jonah Kirk, who tells an intriguing tale from his youth. The 57-year-old Kirk records via tape recorder the story of a nine-year old Kirk who is already a talented musician. However, his talent can’t be fully realized within the confines of his broken family. His father has left him and his mother to fend for themselves. But Kirk’s broken family is only a piece of his troubles. He meets a woman who tells him she is the city incarnate and she shows him visions of dastardly people connected to his father. Recruiting friends over time, Kirk sets out to investigate and stop these people from committing further crimes. The book is like listening to a friend tell a lengthy story. While it is a slow book, it manages to keep the reader turning the page. There’s a lot of class to this story. This isn’t the type of book that you want to wolf down in one sitting, but rather enjoy over the course of a week or longer. You want to let it digest slowly. The book takes its time and so should the reader. The characters are marvelously developed. You get a real feeling you know these people – good or bad. And as stated earlier, the
narrator is like a good friend to the reader. You grow to admire him and the characters. And being that many of them are musicians, it’s great to see Koontz avoid boxing them into stereotypes. If there is something to complain about, it’s that some of the characters seem too good. Kirk makes plenty of mistakes and is clearly flawed, but his mother and others he looks up to don’t – at least, not as much as Kirk. Perhaps this has to do with seeing them through a child’s eyes, but you’re constantly reminded that Kirk is much more mature than your average nine-year old. So it would make sense for him to witness their flaws and recognize them for what they are. Also, the ending is disappointing. It doesn’t ruin the story, but it feels improperly done. As if Koontz just wanted to get this book done and out of the way. It was anticlimactic at best, especially when Kirk gives us a rundown of what happens to other characters after the events of this story. Predictable is the only way to describe the ending. This is unfortunate, because Koontz managed to keep you in the dark for the majority of the book. Anything could happen, up until the final chapters. Overall, “The City” is a wonderful story. Koontz is so descriptive and he makes the world come to life in a concrete way. The novel is a nearly seamless read from beginning to end. Andrew Jenson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo claire whitley crumbs Not too long ago my roommate successfully got a job. I wanted to help celebrate, and only had chicken in the freezer and some Italian seasoning in my pantry. I
decided to make chicken alfredo, but a tiny bit healthier by adding in some broccoli. If you choose to make this even healthier, substitute in whole wheat noodles and low fat alfredo sauce. Claire Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
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2 chicken breasts Fettuccine noodles (or whatever noodle you choose) 1 cup frozen broccoli florets 1 jar of Prego Alfredo sauce Seasonings to taste (garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning)
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Cut chicken into bite sized pieces, salt and pepper.
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Cook in olive oil until done. Add seasonings if you desire. Prepare the noodles as directed. Add Broccoli florets to the chicken, heating through. 6. Pour half of the Alfredo sauce into chicken and broccoli pan. 7. Bring to a low boil. 8. Drain noodles and combine everything into one pot. 9. Eat and enjoy.
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Thunder clouds float past the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Gardens allowing some light for the various trees and flowers planted throughout.
Natural sights to see cy whitling rawr
As summer floats on, leaving a trail of long, dusky evenings and relaxed weekends in its wake, it is easy to overlook local destinations in the search for outdoor recreation. The city of Moscow is home to many great opportunities for summer relaxation and recreation. Everyone knows that Moscow has parks, but what may not be public knowledge are the hidden treasures some of these parks possess. Mountain View Park is located east of town on the similarly named Mountain View Road. While Mountain View Park is home to a traditional play structure with slides and swings, its water features truly set it apart.
A creek runs through the park and along the bike path. There, you can observe your traditional water dwelling animals such as ducks and frogs along with some less stereotypical creatures like leaches and water skeeters. The bike path leads to Hordeman’s pond. This is Moscow’s premier water feature and in town fishing hole. The pond is home to a variety of large goldfish and is sometimes stocked with trout. Hordeman’s offers a great opportunity to introduce friends and family to fishing without the need to drive too far from home. On the University of Idaho campus the arboreta offer another way to get out and learn about nature without traveling far from home. The University of Idaho Arboretum
and Botanical Garden lies west of the Administration building, next to the university golf course. This arboretum is well groomed and maintained. Along with the prerequisite trees this arboretum has several ponds. The ponds are home to panfish and bass, but fishing is prohibited. There are also turtles and snakes to be found around the ponds. The Charles Houston Shattuck Arboretum is smaller and less tended. It does not have the ponds and mowed lawns of its newer neighbor, but it does house a pocket of the wild right on campus. It has walking trails that wind through thick undergrowth, and in the trees it is easy to forget just a few yards away lies the road. Winding all the way from Mountain View Park, through campus and onward to Pullman is Paradise Creek.
Experience nature without leaving Moscow The creek’s size varies according to the season. In the early spring it is deep and wide enough that some hardy souls take to canoes, floating through town and beside the bike paths. During the summer it’s smaller but it’s inhabited with a wide variety of water dwelling animals. From insects to beavers, Paradise Creek has it all. Out of town, off of Mountain View Road is Idler’s rest. This area contains many large cedars as well as a clear mountain spring. There are hiking trails and many downed trees to explore and test your balance on. There is no need to travel far from home on the search for natural recreation areas. From overgrown cattails to the well groomed Arboreta, Moscow has it all. Cy Whitling can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Getting sticky fingers Story behind the local ice cream company, Sticky Fingers Farm
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Keith Hixson and his son Braxton pick blueberries at the “Sticky Fingers Farm” in Troy. Hixson and his wife, Amanda make ice cream at their farm and sell it at the Moscow Farmer’s Market.
It’s more than regular ice cream. Sticky Fingers Farm produces their ice cream by growing organic, local ingredients on their farm in Troy, Idaho. The company was started in 2009 and is run by couple, Keith and Amanda Hixson, who relocated to Troy in the same year. Amanda said her family bought the farm, though her intention was merely to grow and sell produce. Amanda said before moving to Troy, they went on a trip to New Zealand. There, they visited an ice cream shop and were inspired by it. “We ended up going to a little ice cream shop that had unique flavors,” Amanda said. “So Keith had the idea, ‘Hey, we can sell ice cream at the farmers market.’ That’s where it came from — we moved here and started pursuing the idea.” After a year of preparation with the company, they started selling ice cream at the Moscow farmers market in the summer of 2010. Amanda said the ingredients they grow on their 133-acre farm include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, cherries, mints, lavender and many others. The couple does the work by themselves, from growing, to picking and making their ice cream. “We put a lot of herbs and fruits into our ice cream that we grow ourselves,” Amanda said. Keith said so far they have created more than 35 flavors by using their farm-grown ingredients. Other than regular ice cream, they also make dairy-free ice cream, hummus, apple cider and root beer floats. Keith and Amanda grew up making ice cream for their families, and by starting an ice cream company, they have learned a lot from a business standpoint. “We both made it, growing up as a kid with our family,” Keith said. “We knew we could do it. It wasn’t totally this born thing. We both know we
could make some ice cream.” Keith said every week for the Moscow farmers market they make about 10 to 15 gallons of ice cream, with each gallon making about 20 servings. Amanda said the community responded positively when they first started selling ice cream in 2010. “They were really supportive,” Amanda said. “The Tuesday Growers Market at the Co-op was a big helper to get started. Our business has definitely grown a lot since the first Saturday market.” Amanda said there are a lot of complicated things to do to open an ice cream shop, such as hiring employees, renting a place and other maintenance. Having a 2-year-old son, Amanda and Keith are going to keep Sticky Fingers Farm as it is. “Keep it small,” Keith said. “It’s kind of what we’re thinking. Small and keep it real.” Amanda said they were thinking of pursuing the retail market more, but decided after they had gained some experience, they realized the packaging takes too much time and they would rather sell it directly to customers. “All of the packaging stuff is expensive, and we all do it by hand,” Amanda said. “We need to focus more on the direct marketing — we are scooping ice cream and selling it to customers.” Amanda and Keith said they have learned a lot from this business — starting from scratch, and now being able to sell ice cream every summer at the Moscow farmers market. “I am proud to build this from nothing, just to come a long way,” Keith said. “We are starting to see literal fruits of our labor — everything that we put in five years ago is now coming full circle.” Sticky Fingers Farm ice cream is available during the Moscow farmers market as well as in Moscow Food Co-op, who started carrying their ice cream a couple years ago. Nurainy Darono can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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One does not simply come to college You’re coming to college, and omg, we can’t even. There are a lot of different references you are going to have to know from movies, songs, TV shows and so many more. The art of y claire whitle knowing what rawr is important on campus can be daunting, but here is a handy-dandy little reference guide. Don’t worry, we got’cho back, bro.
between the two has absolutely no connotation. “Archer” is for those college guys and gals who want to learn the best way to get ants and find a new meaning to the Danger Zone. “Spongebob” is just this generation’s “Arthur the Aardvark.” Almost every college student has watched it, and watching it in college makes you realize exactly what all those subliminal messages meant.
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There is a wide variety of TV shows college students watch. Examples of the wide variety: one student could be watching “The Powerpuff Girls” in the morning and then “House of Cards” later the same night. There isn’t a happy medium, or true set of shows freshmen should be well versed in. However, there will be many references to “Game of Thrones,” especially since winter is coming. It would probably be a good idea to brush up on you Stark, Lannister, Tyrell and Targaryen family trees, not that the Stark tree is very long anymore. Spoiler: Robb, Cat and Talisa are all dead. Some Netflix originals, such as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black,” have grown in popularity. “Orange is the New Black” is a prison comedy that I have resisted the urge to see… I’ll be curling up with Netflix to watch it very soon, however. Jake and Finn, from “Adventure Time” are also prominent characters on campus. Whether people are walking around with Finn’s face on their T-shirt or are posting pictures with those wiggly arms the characters always do, you can’t escape it, just give in. Watch it. Other cartoons that are watched a lot in college are “Archer” and “SpongeBob.” The juxtaposition
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Movies are a lot like TV shows. In different social circles, different movies are watched. However, in college there are no definitive cliques, so you should probably know a bunch of different genres, just to be safe. That being said, one of the most popular movies right now is “Frozen.” The beautiful Disney movie that was the first of its kind (despite the fact that both “Mulan” and “Brave” came out before “Frozen” and also showed that princesses don’t always need a Prince Charming. But that is just a technicality.). More accurately, the songs, “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go” are popular right now, mostly because people have made parodies of them. For example, “Let It Go” was made into a song about finals for the college goer. Elsa’s grades never bothered her anyway. Another popular movie on the opposite end of the spectrum is “Anchorman.” It doesn’t matter if you are talking about the first one or the second one, Will Ferrell’s performance is about the same in both. I don’t know what we’re screaming about, but it sure escalated quickly. Whether or not you are part of the nerd or geek subgroups in society, you have to know the original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy as well as the “Harry Potter” series. It’s simply a must for any college kid. Eventually the trend will fizzle out, but for right now everyone still loves Samwise
Gamgee, Legolas, the Weasley twins and Dobby the house-elf. Watch them for the first time, or the fifth, and they are all just as good. The last movie that you should probably watch before coming to college is “Pitch Perfect.” The college A-cappella groups in this movie may not portray realistic college life, and might actually represent high school better, but Fat Amy is endearing and you don’t want to be the only one in the residence hall who hasn’t watched it, that would be aca-awkward.
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Phrases are probably the worst pop culture trend to fall into. The old phrases were “YOLO SWAG” and “like” between every word to sound like a Valley Girl. Nowadays we prefer to stop the sentence before it is finished because nobody got time for that. One of the most popular incomplete sentences is “I can’t even —” which is used to express how much you can’t take of whatever is going on at the moment. Robb Stark dies: “I can’t even — this — I can’t even.” You get a 50 percent on your first geography quiz: “I can’t even — (study).” Your roommate tries to argue the validity of creationism or evolutionism against your beliefs: “I can’t even — you are so — I’m done. I can’t even.” This leads me to the next phrase: “I’m done,” or “I’m so done” or “I’m so bleeping done.” Basically, all this means is that you’ve given up on trying to explain or finish anything. It’s the up and coming Rage Quit, which is still being used, but less frequently these days. Saying “I’m done,” is just another way of expressing how frustrated you’ve gotten with trying to explain how a smart phone works to your parents. The last phrase, “literally,” isn’t quite a phrase, but a bunch of
It's aca-ackward SPOILER ALERT people “literally can’t even right now.” People use “literally” way too often for things they should not use it for. The idea behind it is to emphasis that something actually happened or is happening, “He literally flipped the table,” for example. Generally though, the use of “literally” does not mean what it is supposed to mean.
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Two necessary applications to have on your phone when you go to college are Snapchat and Clash of Clans. Most high school students probably have these already, but Snapchat is the main mode of conversation between friends on campus, “conversation” being used loosely in this statement. Another necessary informative tidbit is you have to know what a hashtag is. In the old days this was a pound sign used in front of numbers to designate the phrase, “number” (see: The Argonaut is #1). People use them now because Twitter started using them to create groups of similar thoughts or ideas. Now they are all over the Internet, either being used sarcastically or in earnest. The last random piece of knowledge you should know is: “Hump Daaaaaay!” This doesn’t qualify as a phrase, because people don’t always say it. What normally happens is on Wednesday morning someone you know will obnoxiously ask you what day it is. After you reply with, “Wednesday,” they will happily cry out, “Hump Daaaaaay!” This is all just a reference to the GEICO commercial which features an annoying camel. That’s a good start to knowing all the references you will need to be aware of in college. Just know your memes and what hashtags are and you’ll be fine. Claire Whitley can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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GONE WITH THE WIND
A crop duster flies low to the ground, spraying a field before refueling back at Fountain Flying Service 3-year contract at a $350,000 yearly salary.
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What have Vandals been up to?
cy whitling rawr As the days get shorter and summer starts to creep to its conclusion, it is time to look back and take stock of our summers. Long months that seemed endless have flown by and sometimes we struggle to remem-
Lizzy Ryan UI senior
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“Besides working at Nectar and Ag Biotech, I got some sweet hikes, funruns, and camping times in. Multiple visits to the family cabin on Flathead Lake, MT. We never miss a summer without some hiking in the Jewel Basin and Glacier.”
ber what filled our days. Books and lectures await us in a few short weeks but for now we can look back at what we have done and plan our last few adventures. Here are some summer recaps from Vandals. No matter what your summer contained, from motorcycle riding to paddle boarding, from work to running, you still have a few short weeks to pack with
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adventure. Look back to savor your memories but don’t wait to make some more. The summer is always shorter than it seems, don’t let these days escape you. No matter what you are doing it is always possible to do it better, to make it more memorable, to live fuller. Make these last few weeks something worth remembering in the semesters ahead.
“I was in two weddings: my brother and my best friend. Both weddings were super awesome. In Montana: I went paddle boarding on Flathead Lake, ran (not really) a 5k along the Swan River with my extended family, and hiked up Mount Aeneas in the Jewel Basin. This summer, I am a volleyball coach for the “Little Lady’s Volleyball League.” I coach 8-10 year old girls in volleyball and I love it. We are undefeated so far (pompous sniff). I’ve been working full time at SEL as a project coordinator intern and I really like my job. The engineers I work with are fun to be with, but very brilliant and hard working. I’ve also just been hanging out a lot with my family and friends... (Lots of biking, hiking, walking, and coffee).”
UI transfer student
“After finishing my freshman year at the University of Idaho I’ve spent my summer here in Moscow on the Palouse. Most of my time is spent working the Best Western and University Inn as a Convention Center Supervisor. In my free time I’ve been relaxing and enjoying the nice weather. Highlights thus far have been summer BBQ’s, bowling in Pullman, and cheering on Team USA in the World Cup at the Nuart. Next up? Camping at Wallowa State Park!”
Brian Stanton UI sophomore
“Summertime on the Palouse is full of outdoor activities for me. Weekdays are taken up with work on our family property where we raise sheep, goats, and cows. While fixing fences or mowing and spraying weeds or bucking hay bales can be relatively labor intensive, it is reward-ing to be working with your hands and seeing what you have accomplished after many sweaty hours. Summer highlights tend to take place on the weekends with friends while splattering each other in paintball battles or out dirt biking up and down logging roads or heading out to Elk Riv-er Falls to escape the heat.”
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Resourceful ramen nathan romans crumbs As a freshman in college, three things are almost universally true: you lack friends, direction and money. Though, unlike friends and a purpose in life, you’re going to need money to survive and an easy way to save cash is to stock your cupboards with Maruchan Ramen Noodles. For less than a quarter per packet, you can cook these versatile noodles in any way you see fit. Feel like Mexican tonight? Try ramen tacos. Italian? Ramen pizza makes for an interesting dish. Ramen trail mix, chocolate desserts and fried ramen ice cream are all possibilities for the adventurous amateur chefs. Here are four ways to fill up while being both intuitive and cheap. Directions for actually cooking the ramen noodles can be found by looking on the back of the package, or you could just call your mom and ask.
Add a seasoning One of the simplest ways to change the landscape of your noodle experience. If you’re tired of the same chicken, beef and shrimp flavors, go and experiment
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Ramen does more than you think
with some new ones. Some of my favorites include: Seasoning Salt Lemon Pepper Garlic and Herbs with Roasted Red Pepper
vegetables such as onions, tomatoes and broccoli can round out the meal. Matching flavors of the ramen packet and the meat is advisable and helps to create a consistent taste.
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Stuffing into a zip-lock baggie and reheating in the food court microwave during your 15-minute break between classes.
Impressing that girl you invited over to study history. “Oh, you’re a chef too? What else can you do?”
Spicy Grilled Cheese Ramen Bacon Sandwich
My all-time favorite way to eat ramen noodles. It is no coincidence that this is also the easiest (see: laziest) way to enjoy them. This method doesn’t require any other ingredients or hassle. Step 1: While package is still closed, crush up the dry noodles inside. Step 2: Open package and seasoning packet Step 3: Pour seasoning into the package and shake until noodles are evenly covered
While noodles, cheese and bread may sound like an odd combination, adding jalapenos and bacon can make a stellar sandwich. The spicy grilled cheese ramen bacon sandwich combines two of the easiestto-make meals and then adds bacon, and who actually minds cooking bacon? Not me, that’s who.
Perfect For: Trying out your “new” stove in your “new” apartment. The brown stuff under the refrigerator is normal, move along please.
Ramen, Meat and Veggies Ramen noodles aren’t healthy by any means, but adding some sautéed meat and steamed frozen
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Perfect For: Any time, any place, any situation. Pro Tip – Stuff the entire 24-pack under the couch so you barely have to move to reach them. Nathan Romans can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
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Myth-busting the college experience From classes to professors, college life isn’t everything it’s made out to be Moving into a new environment is typically not very fun. You get so used to the old that the thought of moving on becomes both exciting and worrisome. Butterflies flutter in your stomach as you wonder what lies ahead. And thus begins the transition into college life – a brand new face in a seemingly brand new world. Freshman year is not something everyone looks forward to, and for good reason. Even if you hear great things about college, you’re still the new kid in class, which means you probably have certain hopes and fears about this new environment. Like anything, college life has its ups and downs. Suffice it to say, not everything you hear about college is necessarily true. There are certain myths that need to be busted.
Myth 1 – The workload is too intense This is a legitimate concern for anyone entering a university. Because this is a university, students figure work is going to be far more difficult than their previous school experiences. Well, it can be, but it can also be a breeze. This depends on you and how much you are willing to take on. It’s all a matter of balancing your work and knowing your limits. The workload is what you make of it.
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Myth 2 – The professors are difficult and stringent Because they have the word, “professor” attached to their names, it’s easy to see college professors as elderly, four-eyed grumps with no-nonsense attitudes and little patience for students. Naturally, every professor is different, some are more stringent than others and there will likely be professors you don’t care for. But, you’ll be hard-pressed to put them all in the same basket. Every professor has a different style – and every professor is here to help you.
Myth 5 – College will take forever andrew jenson rawr
No, it won’t. Spending at least four years at a university seems daunting, but it’s far from that. It all goes by so quickly, you won’t know where it went by the time you graduate. Enjoy these years in college. It’s going to be a wild ride. Andrew Jenson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Myth 3 – Living on-campus will help you succeed While living on-campus means you likely will be more connected to the university as well as what it offers outside of academics, it doesn’t guarantee success. Success isn’t based on circumstances, it’s based on you and your efforts. If you prefer to live off-campus – and you have the ability to do so – then seriously consider it. There’s nothing wrong with living on-campus, but it doesn’t work for everybody. As long as you put in the effort, you can succeed.
Myth 4 – You’ll have complete freedom While you certainly are on the path to obtaining more freedom as an individual, remember, you’re still in school. You can choose what path you want to take, but there are still requirements. There are certain courses you must take, rules to abide by and dedications you have to honor. But hey, it beats high school hands-down – especially considering you actually get a choice when it comes to food.
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Thursday, Aug. 14 – Tuesday, Aug 19 Sorority Recruitment
Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Saturday, Aug. 23 Fraternity Recruitment
Thursday, Aug. 21 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. - Check-in for freshmen, location determined by living group
Friday, Aug. 22 8:30 a.m. – University Convocation at the Kibbie Dome 12:30 p.m. – Convocation Lunch 9 p.m. – Late Night at the Rec
Saturday, Aug. 23 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Serving Your New Community 1 (SYNC) 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. – SYNC 2 5:30 p.m. – Palousafest Street Fair on the Tower lawn and 6th Street.
Sunday, Aug. 25 4:30 p.m. – Vandal Walk and Presidnt’s Barbeque beginning at the Kibbie Dome
Monday, Aug. 25 Fall classes start Deadline for fall tuition, without late fees
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Feet that can walk on anything barefoot.
After the long summer days spent barefoot outside, Jordan had developed Flintsone Feet.
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