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‘Life is too short to wear boring clothes’

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Your mom looks forward to a night out on the town with you. Take her out to meet your friends. Your best friend just may end up being hers by the end of the night. Taurus 4/20-5/20

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getting those matching tattoos.

You used to be embarrassed of your mom, but luckily things have changed. Just don’t let her wear her favorite pair of purple pants to the parties you go to.

That one thing you were thinking about doing with your mom. Don’t do it.

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Gemini 5/21-6/21 Make sure to buy those wine boxes before hand, because they’ll sell out fast in Moscow. Moms love wine boxes.

Cancer 6/22-7/22

The frat boys think your mom is hot. Better keep an eye on her.

Leo 7/23-8/22 You’ve been holding out on grocery shopping all week for mom to be in town. Time to go crazy at Winco.

Libra 9/23-10/22

Your mom isn’t used to the Moscow lifestyle. There’s an old wives tale she should probably be reminded of, “Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear.”

Scorpio 10/23-11/21

Call ahead for those lunch and dinner reservations or you will find yourself stuck eating McDonald’s every meal. And maybe this isn’t a bad thing.

Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 In case you were still unsure, you and your mom should definitely commit to

It’s not a coincidence Hemp Fest and Mom’s Weekend are on the same weekend. You and your mom would have a great time at the park.

Aquarius 1/20-2/18 Dad didn’t come to town this year. Time to show your mom what Moscow is all about.

Pisces 2/19-3/20 You’ve been trying hard to think of things to do with your mom for Moms’ Weekend. You already have plans for the evenings, but doing some daytime yoga would help cleanse your system.

Movie night with mom Freaky Friday (2003)

less of age. Secondly, I have yet to meet a mom who doesn’t have at least a slight crush on Tom Hanks and possibly a small lady crush on Geena Davis.

This early-2000s remake has a classic motherdaughter storyline and a number of hilarious moments. Who can forget Chad Pearl Harbor (2001) Michael Murray singThis list needs a ing “Baby One More tear-jerker, and while Time” and then being the predictable choice tackled by Lindsay Lyndsie Kiebert might be either “The Lohan? Plus, you’d be Rawr Notebook” or “Titanic,” lying if you said you “Pearl Harbor” brings didn’t love the soundtrack. a lot to the table — romance, drama, action and of course, A League Of Their Own tragedy. Grab the tissues and (1992) get comfy — it’s a long one. This movie made the list for Brave (2012) two reasons. For one, it’s empowering to all women, regardDisney movies might feel

like something you haven’t watched with your mom since you outgrew diapers, but “Brave” has several positive qualities, no matter your age. The animation is beautiful and the storyline is intriguing. This is no ordinary princess movie — it’s a mother-daughter must.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Whether you’re looking for a mother-son or motherdaughter movie, this one goes both ways. It’s hard not to love Jonny Depp as Jack Sparrow, and how can you go wrong with sword fights

and rum? And there’s always the option to make it into a movie marathon.

The Breakfast Club (1985) You’d be hard-pressed to find a mom who doesn’t feel nostalgic toward a number of ‘80s movies, especially “The Breakfast Club.” It’ll have you believing a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal aren’t so different after all, and possibly fist pumping to “Don’t you forget about me.”

13 Going On 30 (2004) This classic coming-of-age flick promotes something your mom probably told you a lot when you were younger —

don’t be in a hurry to grow up. Watching it together will be a trip down memory lane, and you’ll probably Google whether or not Razzles are a real candy. They are.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Even though this list has quite a few chick flicks on it, Monty Python is perfect for some quality mother-son time. Classic comedy can bring people closer, and even if you don’t find it funny, you can always mock it together. Everybody wins. Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Romance, romance, no-mance Typical Sparks vehicle, the ‘Longest Ride’ is overblown and ridiculous with few redeeming qualities separation, unity, When a hot, brainy, World War II, stupid art-loving blonde meets decisions, the works. a studly, Bronco-bustin’ Once again, a romance cowboy, romance enfrom the past echoes sues — I think. a future romance, and They smile at each it’s a groaner. other a lot, hit the Director George sack, fight, break-up Andrew Jenson Rawr Tillman, Jr. took charge and get together again, of an attractive cast, so I guess this means including Scott Eastwood, Britt they have an epic romance. It’s Robertson, Jack Huston and difficult to tell in this adaption Oona Chaplin. He even got to of Nicholas Sparks’ novel, “The direct Hawkeye Pierce himself, Longest Ride.” The plot? It’s a Nick Sparky Alan Alda of “M*A*S*H” fame. Unfortunately, his direction left story, which means it’s about much to be desired. people falling in love in the The film screams uninmost predictable and cliché spired. It’s one you’ll swear fashion possible. To say the you’ve seen a dozen other least, it involves unlikely times, with no attempt on couples, old men telling oththe part of the filmmakers to ers about their past loves,

make it even look different or interesting. It’s a complete rehash of every romance movie ever made. “The Longest Ride” is one of those movies that will find a home in the sale bins of various department stores and collect dust until someone comes along and notes, “Hey, I didn’t know this existed.” Alda offered the best performance as an old man living in quiet, isolated sadness. The other players struggled to follow his lead. Eastwood and Robertson are as bland a couple as money can buy. They are pristine jerks who vie more for their careers than their relationship. Eastwood is especially unlikable, since he can’t give up bull riding

for some reason, even though it’s likely to kill him. Somehow, the fact that Eastwood is a rancher and Robertson is seeking employment in the museum business means the relationship might not work out. Oh, what a dilemma. Though the story is centered on the Eastwood and Robertson romance, the Huston and Chaplin relationship stole the show — but this didn’t take much. Huston and Chaplin had notable chemistry, and the film would have been more interesting and tolerable if they headlined the cast. This couple’s dilemma was their inability to have children – a far more compelling drama

that’s never fully realized. They weren’t anything special, but the two worked well off each other and are clearly capable actors. Even Tillman seemed to recognize their potential as much of the movie’s runtime is dedicated to them. If you see this film, see it for Huston, Chaplin and Alda. Eastwood may flash his pecs and Robertson her breasts, but this is the extent of their talent in this film. We can only hope their acting abilities can be mined and strengthened under more talented directors for the sakes of “Suicide Squad” and “Tomorrowland.” Andrew Jenson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

A Crumbs recipe Shrimp and asparagus stir-fry with lemon sauce Ingredients n 4 tablespoons olive oil n 1 pound frozen or raw shrimp (if you’re using raw shrimp, make sure it is peeled and deveined) n 1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces n 1/2 teaspoon salt n 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Lemon sauce ingredients: n 2/3 cup chicken stock n 1 tablespoon cornstarch n 1 tablespoon sugar n 1 tablespoon soy sauce n 1/4 cup lemon juice n 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions 1. Mix lemon sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside 2. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat 3. Add shrimp to frying pan and cook for three minutes. Make sure to turn them over to cook both sides 4. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and two tablespoons of oil 5. Add asparagus, cook until bright green and barely beginning to brown 6. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of minced garlic and stir 7. Pour lemon sauce into the frying pan 8. Simmer for about one minute or until sauce thickens. Drain excess sauce if desired

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The supreme victor Phi Delta Theta house turtle has a perfect record for 57 years Claire Whitley rawr

He walks into the ring like he owns the place, and the crowd goes crazy. His opponent is placed in the ring alongside him, long fuzzy ears twitching. Killer knows he will win. He has been training for this moment for a week. Besides, the turtle always beats the rabbit. Killer is one of several turtles on campus this weekend for the annual Turtle Derby. Killer is extra special though, because he is the house turtle of Phi Delta Theta, the fraternity hosting the derby. Matt Siron, co-chairman of Turtle Derby, said Killer is a Floridian here to win his race. Killer and several other turtles arrived Wednesday, April 8 and they were distributed to the sororities Thursday. “We do our serenade and distribute turtles,” Siron said. Siron said he thinks it’s an advantage to have the turtles arrive earlier, because they get acclimatized to the Idaho weather, especially compared to last year when the turtles didn’t arrive until the day before the event due to some shipping problems. “We tried to make it into a joke, but you could see the girls were sad,” Siron said. Killer, unlike the other turtles will likely race bare instead of in a costume, Siron said. The members may decide to give him a cape, but they want Killer to be as fast as he can be. Sorority houses participating in the event often dress their turtles in costumes as part of participating in the event and introduce them with skits, Siron said.

Turtle Derby starts at 11 a.m. April 18 at the Phi Delt house on Elm Street. The event includes all the races, tournament style, as well as an ongoing auction and T-shirt sale, Siron said. All of the proceeds will go to a Moscow community charity, Milestone Decisions Incorporated, which is different from previous years, Siron said. Usually, the men of Phi Delta Theta donate all proceeds to the ALS foundation, but this year they wanted to give back to the Moscow community. “It’s about the university and Moscow community,” Siron said. “It’s about coming together and giving back to that community.” Items auctioned off are baskets prepared by sororities or community members and businesses. This year’s master of ceremonies and auctioneer will be Phi Delt alumnus Michael Dradin Kreft. Every year, Killer faces off against the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) rabbit in the final race, and every year Killer always wins, Siron said. The men of Phi Delt gather before the race and give Killer a pep talk, trying to get him pumped for his big day. They’ll feed him spinach and leave him to get psyched up. “We really look forward to (the event),” Siron said. “The moms get really into it too. In one-word it’s fun.” After the races, Killer and his friends will be released in Lewiston with a Phi Delt alumnus. He will be missed among the men of Phi Delta Theta, but he will be happy to be back in a pond. Claire Whitley can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Killer, Too young to care About Killer Iʼve got green scales and fierce ginger stripes. Iʼm always optimistic and give 110 percent, because Iʼm here to win. Take me to Maialina and get me a Cobb salad if you want to impress me, but donʼt be intimidated by my name. It runs in the family.

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Kazzuzapalousa. It may be a difficult word to spell, but the event behind the word promises an entertaining afternoon for all. KZUU, Washington State University’s radio station, will host the music and art festival Saturday. Festival Manager Sasha Gonzalez, who is also a manager for KZUU, said she and a former station manager started planning Kazzuzapalousa last year. She said one of the goals of this festival is to showcase local artists. “On our radio station, we’re noncommercial and that’s our same M.O., we’re trying to get bands we think are amazing showcased,” Gonzalez said. “We want people to hear them and know who they are. With our festival we have that same idea, but since it’s the music and arts festival, we also have the idea of showing off local tal-

ent artistically.” She said the festival will feature local artists, including some students from the WSU Fine Arts Department, who will sell their work throughout the day. Festival participants can also get more involved with the art through interactive art projects if they would like to be more creative, Gonzalez said. Kazzuzapalousa starts at 2 p.m. Saturday at the BellTower in downtown Pullman. Gonzalez said she is expecting more than 300 attendees for the festival so far. Tickets are $8 for students now, but will be $12 the day of the event. They are available online for $10, which includes a $2 fee for service charges. There will be a variety of bands 2 p.m. to midnight, Gonzalez said. She said she thinks the ticket cost is a low price for the variety of music and experiences at the festival. “There’s going to be a bunch of

WSU hosts art and music festival, encourages local participation

different genres — everything from hip-hop to jazz to R&B to indie to punk to electronic to loud rock,” she said. “Everyone who will come to the festival will be able to see something or hear something that they enjoy or is their personal favorite.” Gonzalez said she has a committee of 16 KZZU DJs helping her with the logistics of this project, including fundraising, selling tickets, arranging schedules and talking to the featured bands. She said another one of her goals is for the festival to become more connected with the Pullman community, so there will be some local businesses at the event. “South Fork Food Truck will be there, an old snapshot photo booth will be there doing free photos in black, white and color,” she said. “That was Kazzuzapalousa’s aim and goal, to bring up and coming artists and showcase local businesses and talent at the same time.”

Gonzalez said she and her committee are trying to get people from outside Pullman to participate. She said the reason for calling the festival “Kazzuzapalousa” was partially to include the word “Palouse” in the name. “We’re trying to get Moscow invited too,” she said. “We definitely wanted everyone on the Palouse to feel like they were a part of it and have a community feel.” She said she is excited for this festival, and thinks it will be a good event for college students, because they enjoy festivals. She said the first festival will be the start of an annual event. “We love Pullman and we love WSU, and we think the students deserve to have a thing to look forward to every year, a night to just do everything like eat, drink, listen to music,” Gonzalez said. “What more could you want?” Daphne Jackson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

Continue the journey at fb.com/uiblot “Being 23 and no college degree, I went to a technical school and that’s why I know how to paint and do motorcycle work. Nobody wants their car fixed anymore. They’d rather take the money and run from the insurance company.”

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Ciders for Moms’ Weekend Silas Whitley Crumbs

If you need something to do with your mom on Moms’ Weekend, but don’t want to hang out on campus where most of the waking day is spent, turn to your community instead. There are plenty of things to do around the Moscow area. I can’t speak for everyone — or everyone’s mom — but Moms’ Weekend offers moms the chance to visit their kids in college, regardless of whether it is on the university calendar or not. So get out on the town, show your mom your favorite restaurant, explore new places or have your own wine and cheese tasting. If your mom does want to hang out on campus, check out the schedule of events from the university. Watch some turtles race, go running, learn how to plant or garden. These things may cost a little, but the funds go to good causes. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, unless your mom buys it. Certain moms like hot toddies, other moms like Maker’s Mark and soda. Neither drink is the best, but this is OK. Cater to your mom this weekend, try things she likes or would like to try. You never know if you’ll end up liking something your mom likes and end up taking another

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step to becoming more similar. My mom got me interested in homebrewing and made me realize I can still learn from my parents, even in college.

Beer Comparison For moms who like cider, I compared two canned hard apple ciders. Seattle Cider Company’s Semi Sweet Hard Cider from Seattle, Washington, and Cascadia Ciderworkers United Granny Smith Hard Apple Cider out of Portland, Oregon. Admittedly, I didn’t realize one used granny smith apples until I got home, so the comparison is almost a stretch because of the difference in the apples used. Regardless, the Cascadia cider was half a dollar cheaper ($2.39) than the Seattle Cider ($2.89) and had more alcohol per volume (6.9 percent compared to 6.5 percent). The Cascadia cider had a barely yeasty finish and was pretty sour, which made it harder for me to drink it than the Seattle cider. The Seattle cider was cleaner, but more boring, similar to most other ciders. A cool thing about the Cascadia cider was that it used ale yeast compared to — presumably — champagne yeast, which is common in ciders to get a dry flavor. Silas Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

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Two cold ciders to have with mom during Moms’ Weekend, Seattle Cider and Cascadia.

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Bridge to the past Graham Perednia rawr

Light shines through the stained glass window into the foyer of the McConnell Mansion. Built in 1886 and given to Latah County in 1966, the McConnell Mansion serves as a museum for the county. Located in the Fort Russell District behind the 1912 center, the Victorian architecture does not seem out of place in the oldest neighborhood in Moscow. The floors that generations of people have walked on are original and the carpets covering the center of the rooms are newer, but period correct. Visitors are able to each experience the mansion differently, because they are able to walk into the rooms they want to look into, said Zachary Wnek, curator of the mansion museum. Nothing is roped off, which is part of the charm of the McConnell Mansion as a museum. The McConnell Mansion, under the stewardship of the Latah County Historical Society, serves as a museum with artifacts that tell the story of Latah County in a more physical way than reading about the area’s history in a book. During the summer, about 200 to 250 people visit the mansion and during the winter attendance spikes in December when the mansion is decorated for the holidays, Wnek said. The museum is free to walk through and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. The docents are volunteers who have a passion for history, Wnek said, they bridge the past to the present as they guide people through the mansion and provide context to the seemingly random objects placed around the mansion. “Every town has its own history,” said Sandra Kelly, McConnell Mansion docent. “I love history and the educational aspect of history.” The exhibits and artifacts tell the stories of the people of Latah County, Wnek said. It gives the public a more complete picture of what it was like to live in Latah County during the late 19th and

early 20th century. William McConnell made his money selling produce during the gold rush in 1878. He and his family moved into the mansion Dec. 24, 1886. The mansion was the first building in Moscow to have indoor plumbing, Wnek said. It had two bathrooms, one on each floor. Within the first five years of living in the home, the McConnells took out the upstairs bathroom because the pipes leaked too much. They also turned the back porch into a bedroom, because Mrs. McConnell was ill and could not make it up the stairs. This room now serves as the gift shop. The artifacts in the exhibit are from the Latah County Historical Society’s collection and help piece together this aspect of Moscow’s history, Wnek said. Exhibits like this help to connect people to the past. “They keep us grounded, in a way,” Wnek said. “History reminds us of our past and reminds us of how far we have come.” After McConnell lost his fortune in the financial panic of 1893 and the mansion in 1898, the Adair family bought it, Wnek said. The Adairs rented out the extra rooms. One of their renters was Fredrick Church, who taught medieval history at the University of Idaho. He bought the mansion in 1941, after the Thomas Jackson family owned it for a short period of time. The mansion has had its share of owners who lived in it from 1886-1966, when it was donated to the Latah County Historical Society. Each owner left some mark on the mansion, making it more unique, Wnek said. Adair’s daughter loved photography, so he constructed a darkroom for her under the stairwell. Before this, the space was not being used for anything, Wnek said. One of the most notable rooms is the kitchen, which was updated in the 1930s and contains a stove, cabinet and telephone of the period. Wnek said the room gives the mansion a lived-in feeling. Graham Perednia can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

Moscow’s museum gives people a physical connection to past

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The McConnell House mansion was originally build in 1886 and is now a museum. The house, at 110 S. Adams St., is open 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

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Five years ago, Russ Wheelhouse, owner of Antiques by Russ, envisioned the fashion designs of University of Idaho Clothing, Textile and Design (CTD) students making their way down the runway. Persevering and honoring this vision inspired by Wheelhouse, UI lecturer Erika Iiams, and Body Con founders Crystal Truong and Kate Mills, Moscowrade wearable art fashion show is celebrating its fifth year highlighting upcycling waste materials and repurposed fashion designs composed by UI students and Moscow community members. The fifth Annual Moscowrade will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Vandal Ballroom of the Bruce Pitman Center, formerly the Student Union Building. The event will start with a cocktail hour, including desserts and a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The fashion show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for the general public, available at Antiques by Russ and on campus. CTD senior Taylor Dinning and marketing seniors Dallas Moreno and Ethan Sumpter have been hard at work in hopes to make this year’s show the biggest one yet. Not only do all the proceeds from the show go to Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, Moscowrade is working in partnership with the UI Sustainability Center’s Earth Fest 2015 to promote a culture of sustainability in the community. “We want it to be a community thing,” Moreno said. “Not just centered into Clothing, Textiles and Design, but as well as literally anybody can submit anything.” Upcycled garments, repurposed garments, general

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sewing and skirt submissions by CTD students are the four categories displayed at the event, Moreno said. “Our upcycled garments are anything made out of old textiles — so curtains, shower curtains — I made something out of an old dress and an old skirt,” Dinning said. “Repurposed is anything that’s a non-traditional — so cardboard, plastic, anything like that.” In the past, the show featured designs made up of newspapers, candy wrappers, garbage bags and even coffee filters to create one-of-kind wearable fashion apparel. This year will feature several men’s apparel designs for the first time, Sumpter said. The entertainment lineup this year consists of an opening act performed by UI dance majors, volunteer models from UI and Moscow community members and an intermission featuring local Moscow band, Skinny the Kid. The audience will also be given the opportunity to talk with the designers, models and instructors that contributed to the show, Sumpter said. Moreno said thanks to the sponsors from local businesses, there will be prizes awarded at the event. This year’s Moscowrade will be held on campus for the first time— an aspect Dinning, Moreno and Sumpter said they hope will draw a bigger crowd than previous years. The event also falls on UI’s Moms’ Weekend. “I think we’ll get a stronger college atmosphere this year, which will be nice,” Sumpter said. “It will be easier with everyone with the location.” For more information visit the Moscowrade Facebook page or follow Moscowrade on Twitter and Instagram. Emily Vaartstra can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

Dinning spent three months in London training under a fashion show producer and has big plans for her future in the fashion industry. She said she is currently looking at going to grad school at UI and wants to focus on the historical aspects of dress. “The biggest influence in my life right now — I’m working on a project called Chasing Nata,” DinDinning ning said. “It’s named after my great grandmother’s work in the fashion industry. Her name was Nata Chase, and so I’m reproducing some of her designs that she did back in the ‘30s.” Dinning’s project will be one of the featured designs in this year’s Moscowrade.

Dallas Moreno: While Moreno is not in the CTD program, she spent the last three years as a dedicated member of Moscowrade. “I was asked my freshman year last minute to be a model, so I did and then I did it the year after that and the year after that because I loved it so much,” Moreno said. “I just really wanted to be involved in the production side of everything, so Moreno I signed up for the internship and it’s been awesome.” Moreno said she likes the community involvement aspect of the show. After living in Moscow for a few years, she said she’s realized the community is all about helping and supporting each other. “That’s been really cool to see the community come together and donate prizes and sponsor us,” she said.

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Krista Baker (left) and Laurel Moore (right) work on garments for the Moscowrade Wearable Art Fashion Show at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Vandal Ballroom of the Bruce Pitman Center.

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Sumpter transferred to UI for his sophomore year and got involved in Body Con after Truong and Mills came into his class to talk about people getting involved in the club. Sumpter said his main focus when it comes to fashion is on the business and marketing side of it. He has been an intricate part of Moscowrade for a Sumpter couple of years. “I love the planning and the business side of fashion,” Sumpter said. “I do not design whatsoever. I’m in the styling part and then I’m also one of Iiam’s men’s fashion people. That’s my ultimate goal. I want to make men dress better than what they usually do.” Sumpter is also looking into planning a Halloween or Christmas themed fashion show for the first time during the next fall semester.

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Westside music festivals

Music festival season is on

A live music connoisseur can expect a wild festival season in the upcoming months, as the Northwest and west coast promises to deliver some of the most electric performances for 2015.

Coachella Indio, California April 17-19 The lush greens of the Empire Polo Club are soon to be the stomping grounds for colossal star power including Drake, Alt-J, David Guetta, Florence and the Machine, AC/DC, Jack White, The Weeknd and tons of others. Coachella is Mt. Olympus for the American concert attendee, if not the best in the U.S., then the best this side of the MisGeorge Wood sissippi. With the two weekends of Rawr Coachella coming up, now is the best time to snatch up tickets. Coachella is in the Southwestern desert, so copious a amount of sunscreen is a necessity. There is a fine line between “Wow, nice tan!” and “Wow, I feel pained just looking at you.”

Sasquatch! The Gorge Amphitheatre, Washington May 22-25 The Gorge Amphitheatre stands as one of the most picturesque concert venues in the Northwest, perched on a cliff overlooking the shimmering Columbia River. Since the festival’s launch in 2002, Sasquatch! has expanded into the national spotlight delivering a hodgepodge of entertainment, including musicians picked from the radio, indie gladiators, hip-hop heavy hitters and comedians. This year will feature Kendrick Lamar, Modest Mouse, Lana Del Ray, Milky Chance, Glass Animals and more.

Paradiso The Gorge Amphitheatre, Washington June 26-27 The energy exerted from attendees dancing their faces off at the Paradiso music festival could easily power New York City for a week. Armin Van Buren, Skrillex, Knife Party, Alesso and Martin Garrix will host the two-day party this year, with others to be announced. The raver culture of the Northwest recognizes Paradiso as an event that can’t be missed. Be sure to pack your best furs, bracelets, cartoon-y costumes and keep hydrated out there.

Watershed The Gorge Amphitheatre, Washington July 31-August 2 The country lover’s dream vacation. Watershed mixes the tunes of your favorite artists to sing along and dance to with some of the Northwest’s most gorgeous scenery, blending into a truly unforgettable experience. Rip-roaring jams are promised by the likes of Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks

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Bentley, Chris Young, Clare Dunn and Joe Nichols, alongside other artists. Don’t forget the barbecue or a packed cooler, two of the best ways to break the ice with the neighboring Watershed campers.

Squamish Valley Music Festival British Columbia, Canada August 7-9 The Squamish Valley Music Festival is not as well known in the states, but with headliners including

Sam Smith, Drake, Alabama Shakes, ODESZA, Of Monsters and Men and A$AP Rocky. What better way is there to end summer intermission with a road trip to the U.S.’s northern neighbor? This year’s festival guarantees mind-blowing performances, and if they don’t do the trick, the pristine natural views surrounding the concert venue will finish the job. George Wood can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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She’s my mom Take this quiz to find out what kind of relationship you have with your mom Emily Vaartstra rawr

1. Your mom surprises you by showing up for Moms’ Weekend. You react by …

a. Giving her a big hug in front of all your friends. b. Pretending you aren’t her kid. She must have the wrong house. c. Reaching for her purse. You need the extra cash for a beer run later. d. Snatching the plate of brownies out of her hands. e. Woot! The party has arrived!

2. You are hungry and miss your mom’s home cooked food. You decide to make …

a. Her classic mac n’ cheese. Simple, but the absolute best. b. A PB&J. You weren’t a fan of her kale shakes. c. A lobster salad … with the money she sent you to buy the lobster. d. A three-course meal with stuffed mushrooms, pot roast and salted caramel cheesecake. e. Beer battered wings. Extra beer.

3. You want to take your mom out somewhere while she visits. You …

a. Take her to get some fro-yo and spend some quality time catching up. b. Go to the next showing of “Furious 7.” Does she even like action films? c. Head to the mall to take advantage of having your mom’s card while you still can. d. Sign up for a cooking class together. Mostly so she can do all the work and you can eat whatever she makes. e. Take her to a party. She’s usually the wildest dancer in the crowd.

4. Your friends want to play a pick-up game at the Rec while your mom is in town. What do you do?

a. Invite her to come watch and cheer you on like the good old days. b. Tell your mom you’ll see her in a few hours and give her the remote in case she gets bored. c. Have her buy you a new pair of shoes for the game. Then maybe she can take everyone out for pizza afterwards. d. You don’t even have to ask — she’s already cut orange slices and made workout recovery goody bags for everyone. e. Get her to change into athletic clothes. She’s hitting the court with you.

5. You go to a coffee shop with your mom. You order her …

a. A drip-coffee. You both don’t care for the fancy stuff. Classic and simple is best. b. A caramel macchiato. It’s what you are getting, so she’ll probably like it. c. A large java chip frappe with two extra shots, extra whipped cream, caramel sauce — not syrup — and a cup of caramel drizzle on the side. d. Peach tea and a cream cheese Danish to share. e. A latte with some room at the top to add the Bailey’s she’s smuggled in her purse.

6. It’s game night at your place. You know your mom would love to play …

a. Pictionary! Everyone loves Pictionary. b. Video games, you suppose. That’s what you were going to do anyway. c. Monopoly. She likes to use real money, which is all the better for you. d. Apples to Apples, while you pass around a plate of caramel apples. e. Kings Cup, beer pong, Cards Against Humanity, mafia, the family game … all of them before the sun comes up.

7. Your mom is about to head home and you won’t see her until the summer. You …

a. Share a long hug while you both say how much you’ll miss each other for the one month before you’ll be home too. b. Give her the head nod as she walks out the door while you continue to play your videogame. c. Double-check that she transferred $200 into your account before reluctantly giving back her debit card. d. Mooch off one more batch of fresh cookies. She’s already pre-cooked the next two weeks of meals and stored them in your freezer. e. Share one more beer together.

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Results: Mostly a’s — you and your mom have a classic mom-kid relationship. She is always supportive of you, and you are of her. You take after her in many aspects and have the utmost respect for her. Mostly b’s — you and your mom are strictly related by blood. The relationship doesn’t extend much further than that, but you are both pretty independent, so it works. It may seem detached and not have much in common, but the important thing is she’s there for you even if you aren’t necessarily there for her. Mostly c’s — you have a money-based relationship with your mom. You communicate best through credit cards and expensive favors. Someday, once you are a big time CEO, you’ll repay the favor. Mostly d’s — it’s all about the food when it comes to a perfect relationship with your mom. Fresh apple pie is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “mom.” She knows the way to your heart with gooey chocolate chip cookies and three-course meals. Mostly e’s — your mom is most likely your best friend. In another life you would be the same age and buy matching everything. Plus, she’s a party animal and makes a good wingman at parties and bars. Most people think she’s your sister or a cool cousin. Emily Vaartstra can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Secrets behind closed doors

Erika Iiams displayed a handmade silk shawl from the Leila Old Historical Costume Collection. LOHCC is located on the first floor of Gertrude Hays Hall.

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A clothing collection tucked deep in the heart of campus hides many treasures Claire Whitley rawr

The door, locked to most, hides a secret of campus. To the left, right and even straight ahead, the rooms overflow with clothes. Some are ‘60s patterns and trends, others are silk kimonos from the pre-1900s. There is even a 100-year-old replica of an 18th century French Court gown worn to costume balls. The Leila Old Historic Costume Collection commands much of the first floor, which is actually upstairs of Gertrude L. Hays Hall. The collection first started in the early 1900s, when a gift was given to the family consumer science department by an alumnus. Leila Old, a professor at the University of Idaho, organized the clothes in 1970 after almost 30 years of donations and gifts. It was named after her in 1981 and became the Leila Old Historic Costume Collection. There are over 10,000 items in the collection, dating from the Civil War to the present, and all articles have some connection to the University of Idaho, collection curator Erika Iiams said.

One collection was donated by a woman who travelled all over the world and bought fabric to make her own clothes. Marjory MacVean Douglas, a UI graduate of 1936, designed many of her own fashions, including a 1960s dress and coat set. The fabric was white and gold, with embroidered flowers, and the lining was an unadulterated coral with quilted stitching. While attending UI, Douglas was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and participated in several sports. Her photos decorated the yearbooks from 1932 to 1934. Douglas was an accomplished athlete and won the university tennis championship as a freshman, Bill Graue, Douglas’ grandson said. Graue said his grandmother had a difficult childhood, and she even lived in an orphanage for a small period of time due to her mother’s health issues. Even through all the hardships with her mother’s health, Douglas wrote in an essay about “small things that only people who love you can do for you.” “My mother’s love has meant more to me than anything else in the world,” Douglas wrote in an English essay while attending UI.

Douglas did 60 charity fashion shows in Seattle after her graduation and went on to own her own fabric store in the ‘50s and ‘60s, called the Golden Thimble. She also put on one-woman fashion shows using her own styles and high-end fabrics from all over the world. Her granddaughter Marjory and her husband Irvin Graue donated her clothes, Iiams said. “I think it’s fair to say that my grandmother was beautiful, gracious, charming, kind and confident,” Graue said. “She had a great sense of humor and was very down to earth. While beauty fades, in her case slowly, these other qualities were keys to her success in her charitable and business endeavors … She applied herself diligently to her passions.” Iiams shows the collection with enthusiasm. She said her favorite piece is an embroidered silk shawl. The white silk was heavy with threads that covered the whole rainbow spectrum. The flowers on the shawl came in pink, yellow, blue, with leaves of detailed shades from green to orange to brown. The fringe along the edges hangs down almost a foot. “Isn’t it beautiful?” Iiams said, knowing there was no other answer than the affirmative. “I want one.”

Iiams said she recruits several family consumer science students to help accession, or record, all clothing articles, patterns, jewelry, magazines and accessories after a flood in the fall threatened to damage the materials. Even though they had to get rid of several pieces in the collection, students in textile and design classes can still utilize some damaged clothes. Professor Sandra Evenson said students use the fabrics taken from the collection, “culled,” in their own designs as well as in class. She said although the flood was a disaster, it did help make her and other textile professors define what “useful” meant. The teaching collection was separated from the exhibit collection and more than half of the damaged items are physically available to students for use. A malfunctioning dehumidifier in one of the rooms caused the flood, Iiams said. The malfunction occurred during fall break, so no one knew about it until facilities found it later in the week. The carpet was soaked through and some of the clothes had mildewed. Some items had water damage directly. Iiams bought acidfree storage boxes for the items and is currently in the process of wrapping and storing all the pieces in the exhibit collection. Evenson said she uses the teaching collection in all of her classes, including a textiles class, History of Western Dress and Dress and Culture. She said they have labs where students identify the fabric just by looking at it or touching it. The students used to take a garment from the collection and do a complete study of it, identifying the fabric, the style, the design and what it said about the culture at the time. Evenson uses the collection in part to show it off and so students can feel and smell the real thing. “I like to use a lot of pictures and a lot of videos, but really it is the dress and textiles that are very sensual,” Evenson said. “They have certainly a feel, a look, they have a taste, weight and a smell, a sound, there’s a texture. I really want students to experience that.” She said in the class they focus on what kind of condition an item is in when it is donated. If it is wellloved and worn out it’s OK, because then students can see what happens

to silk over time. Evenson said the collection is useful for students, because they might end up developing parallel products for a particular costumer. She said having an understanding of what the textiles are like and how they change makes it easier to address the needs of a particular customer. At the same time, clothing and fashion is something we experience everyday and still don’t think about much, Evenson said. People can’t read a newspaper without some sort of news about the way people dress, she said. “When cultures collide, it often happens over dress,” Evenson said. More than just passing around a piece of fabric, Evenson said she often dresses students in particular garments so they understand what it is like to wear a sari. There’s the act of dressing by itself, and then there is the walking around and moving in a sari, Evenson said. She asks the students questions like “How does it feel to wear a sari all the time?” or, “How does it feel to wear a kimino?” “If you understand why people dress the way they dress, you understand the whole rest of their society,” Evenson said. “It’s really a lens into so much more.” From petticoats to hoops to bustles to “short dresses and running in high heels,” Evenson said students and faculty can track these changes and see what it means in terms of fashion, but also what it means for everyday life. “Ever since we have become human, clothing is a part of our everyday life, and to be able to touch and feel clothes that real people wore a hundred years ago is a way to understand something about what their lives were like,” Evenson said. “That’s what we get to do with this collection. The kinds of choices they had to make, why they made them, what they were trying to say with what they were wearing, what message are they trying to send with this. It’s a gateway to how people lived in another place and another time and what was important to them.” Claire Whitley can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @Cewhitley24

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Marjory MacVean Douglas, a UI graduate of '36, opened her own fabric store in Seattle. She modelled her own designs in one woman fashion shows.

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Previously … I mean, seriously, sending Death to someone in a fortune teller’s place is not good. However, when I think about it, the irony of the whole thing is hilarious. In fact, the idea was so funny to me, I doubled over laughing right in front of the place. Slightly embarrassing, actually. I had a job I had to do though, so after I regained my composure, I strutted inside.

Continued This place was as weird as I thought it would be. I deliberately tried to ignore the creepy shrunken heads or the horrifying smell of body odor. The whole shop reeked of the ages (and the people). My skin grew cold and my head started to spin. Then I realized I was holding my breath. Not a good idea, I can tell you. People tend to freak out if someone isn’t breathing. I browsed through the stacks and shelves of oddities, being careful to stay away from the row of shelves devoted to death and all of its workings. My eyes locked on to the red haze. In my discombobulated mind, it appeared as though it was floating towards me. I frowned incredulously. There was no way that someone can float. Then I heard a distinctive cackling of someone who has seen way too much of a pipe. Some crazy old broad was zipping around on one of those ladder thingies. You know the ones in libraries and slide in front of the shelves? I couldn’t help but think if she didn’t slow down, she was going to go flying out into the street. Glancing down at my Post-it note, my eyebrows shot up. Damn, I must be good. I rarely guess how someone was supposed to die, and here I was, hitting it exactly on the nose. “Would you like your fortune told, young man?” a husky voice asked. I glanced up at the old woman. “Oh, no th—“ “Of course you do.” I forced a tolerant smile and approached her at the counter. Despite her act of senility, I could see in her eyes that she was well aware of everything that was going on. Their hazel depths sparkled with an ethereal knowingness. She smiled benignly at me before glancing down at my palm. “You are going to meet someone soon who will bring about the end of the life

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you know. However, she will also bring you a life you would never know.” Wow. I am completely amazed. Too bad some freak in 145 B.C. said the same thing to me before he was killed in an alleyway brawl. I really don’t put much stock into what fortunetellers have to say. I smiled with genuine warmth, mostly because I knew I could run for it soon, but also because she was giving me a wide toothless grin. I put my hand on hers, watching the red haze diffuse from her body. “Thanks,” I whispered, turning away. “You are welcome, Reaper.” I heard the ladder start moving before I could turn around. As I walked out the door, I resisted the urge to look back. I knew what was going to happen. For some reason, I couldn’t bring myself to look this time. It’s been many years since I haven’t watched someone else’s fate play out. The bells jingled above my head as I stepped out into the morning sun. — “I’m on the highway to Hell!” The off-key tremor of a drunk

on karaoke night broke through my nostalgia. I paused at the open door of some downtrodden bar in the middle of nowhere. Up on the stage, a dweeby little guy was belting out one of ACDC’s greatest hits, and doing a terrible job of it. Despite the butchering of one of my favorite songs, I couldn’t help smiling. The poor guy’s voice cracked in parts, which sent a ripple of boos throughout the audience, but he kept on singing, much to the dismay of my eardrums. “Aren’t you going in?” a light voice inquired from behind me. I turned and saw a young woman. “Uh … no, just listening.” She nodded as if she completely understood and stayed by my side listening with me. I studied her, overcome with curiosity. She looked like some other worldly artist. A gray beret covered the back of her head full of short, raven hair. Glasses sharpened the profile of her face, and her violet eyes popped against her milky skin. I wondered why someone like her was in this part of town. It wasn’t exactly the artsy area. She turned toward me and flashed a smile that made her eyes dance. “This

is what I do most of the time, too,” she whispered confidingly. “Huh?” She giggled lightly. “Stand outside and listen on karaoke night. It’s what I do,” she explained with exaggerated slowness. I’m not stupid, lady. I just wasn’t following the nonexistent conversation that took place in your head. I frowned, slightly confused as to why the idea of her thinking I was an idiot irritated me. We stood quietly for a minute or two more. Out of the blue, the woman cheerily said her goodbye. “Well, I gotta run! See ya around, mister!” She waved as she walked down the street towards the hospital. Shaking my head, I turned the opposite direction. Something rattled inside my jacket pocket. I closed my hand around some type of bottle, and when I pulled it out I found a prescription pill bottle. OK, I know this wasn’t something I picked up. I thought quickly, before realizing the woman had slipped it into my pocket. “Hey, lady!” I shouted, turning around. But she had disappeared.

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Moms’ Weekend events calendar Friday, April 17 5 p.m. Amazin Race Traditions Challenge VandalStore, 710 Deakin Ave. Cost: $10/person 5 p.m. Bella Notte: An Italian Dinner St. Augustine’s Catholic Center, 628 Deakin Ave. Cost: $18 for a group of four 6 p.m. Gala Wine and Cheese tasting Bruce Pitman Center International Ballroom Cost: $20/person 6 p.m. Wine Makers’ Dinner Seasons Public House, inside Best Western University Inn Cost: $45/person

Saturday, April 18 9:30 a.m. Brunch, feat. UI Jazz Choir Pitman Center Ballroom Cost: $20/person

10 a.m. Key for a Cure Fun Run Memorial Gym Cost: $17/person 10:30 a.m. Greenthumb 101 6th Street Greenhouse Cost: $15/person 11 a.m. Phi Delta Theta Turtle Derby Phi Delta Theta fraternity, 804 Elm St. Cost: Free 1 p.m. Greenthumb 201 6th Street Greenhouse Cost: $15/person 6:30 p.m. Dinner and entertainment, feat. Frangela Pitman Center International Ballroom Cost: $25/person 7 p.m. Moscowrade, feat. Skinny the Kid Pitman Center Vandal Ballroom Cost: $12/person

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Mom 1. The woman who loves you unconditionally from birth 2. The hardest and lowest paying, but most rewarding job in the world

Example: She looked frayed and tired, but my mom is beautiful.

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The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell Do you have all your classes figured out for next semester, Sammy? I think so. Registration is really soon.

What classes are you taking? What about...Underwater Basket Weaving! Is that actually a class?

I don’t know. But how do you breathe? Do you hold your breath, or have scuba gear, or is your head above water? One of the many questions that continues to perplex the minds of the universe.

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Happiness is.... spending time with Mom. Welcome

Vandal Moms! Idaho Commons: 885 . 2667 info@uidaho.edu

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