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Aquarius 1/20-2/18 Did you walk into a huge pile of mud on your way to class and ruin your nice shoes? Maybe it’s time you admit you need to get some rain boots.

Pisces 2/19-3/20

Cancer 6/22-7/22

Your room probably feels like it needs a change. A poster or plant would help you liven up the place.

Your Pisces friend is thinking about making a big life decision. You might not agree with it, but it could bring them some positive change.

Aries 3/21-4/19 It’s time to let your creative side flow this semester. You should take an art or music class. You never know — you might find your muse.

Taurus 4/20-5/20 Watch out this week — bad luck is following you. Be extra careful around mirrors, ladders and black cats. You don’t have the time to get jinxed.

Gemini 5/21-6/21

It’s been a long, stressful week and you have done a good job focusing on school. Now, it’s time to enjoy your weekend.

Leo 7/23-8/22 Staying in your bed all weekend is not an option and at some point you’re going to have to take a shower, so it’s time to get up and do some work.

Virgo 8/23-9/22 All that money you spend on coffee every week is going to leave your bank account in the negative at the end of semester. It’s time to get a coffee maker like the mature adult you believe you are.

Libra 9/23-10/22 Go out for a hike or walk this week-

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end with some friends. Your room and laptop will still be home on that same episode of Netflix when you get back.

Scorpio 10/23-11/21

You know that smell in your room isn’t natural right? It’s time to clean — and maybe buy some gloves before you start.

Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 Go out this weekend and eat a nice cooked meal that didn’t come from a cafeteria or a box. You deserve it.

Capricorn 12/22-1/19 You’ve been having a lot of fun lately, but you can’t hide from your mountain-sized pile of homework any longer.

As the wise Shia Labeauf once said, just do it.

Them Old Cosmic Blues me every time I hear it, and I tional front man, Matt BerThe first month of the year seems ninger, not only has a unique to be nothing but gray and gloomy. can’t help being carried away Rawr voice, but also infuses every Excluding the occassional glimpse of to some dance hall far off, song with enchanting lyrics. the sun, January’s mostly cloudy, rainy perhaps on another planet.

For more Rawr content, visit In addition to the striking days make for a somber atmosphere. uiargonaut.com “Days of Candy” — vocals and gentle rhythm, Sometimes, during times like this, you the song, from the just have to bust out the blues.

Beach House album, “Trouble Will The clouds are covering your Beach house has been more than Find Me,” is perfect for driving in prolific this past year. After the release sky and you can’t help but have the car on a rainy day or while a little bit of a self-reflective of two consecutive albums, followstaring out the window, thinking ers have myriad songs to satiate their moment from time to time. about life.

It’s the perfect environment thirst for electro-synthetic beats that for some bluesy tunes. Luckily, quell any emotional storm. The singer “Ballrooms of Mars” — here are the perfect songs and is like a siren pulling in the audience to artists to listen to during the another world. Her soft, sheer-sounding Will Meyer T. Rex contemplative, cloudy days of This group is possibly my favoice carries a melody that confronts, Rawr late winter. vorite band of all time, so I have and promises the beauty that fills the

“I Should Live in Salt” — The National The rhythm in this song makes you feel like you’re living through the climax of your own indie film. The Na-

some bias in this song choice. The deep symbolism and heavy British accent that are the signatures of the group’s lead singer, Marc Bolan, have developed somewhat of a cult following. The highly influential guitar hypnotizes

room with a sort of peace.

“I Know It’s Over” — The Smiths Morrissey’s voice is legendary in the music world. Many know this group, especially after they were more or less

reintroduced in the film “Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Since the beginning, The Smiths have been a champion for the outcast, and a voice for truth. Morrissey’s outspoken actions and lyrics allow for an incomparable experience.

In this song, the narrator holds on for a little longer to convenience of the past, before he confronts the change of his reality — something that anyone in the contemplative mindset can relate to all too well.

Will Meyer can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Festivals rundown It may only be the end of January, but big name spring and summer art and music festivals are fast upon us. In order to make sure chosen weekends are cleared and money is saved, now is the prime time to prepare.

Lyndsie Kiebert Here’s a western college student’s guide to a Rawr selection of well-known festivals, and why they’re worthwhile.

Just name-dropping this festival constitutes excitement in any group of music lovers — not only for the wide array of artists, but also the atmosphere hyped by anyone and everyone who has been there.

Taking place over two weekends in April, Coachella 2016 headliners include Guns N’ Roses and Calvin Harris — which in themselves illustrate the variety. CHVRCHES, The 1975, Sia, The Chainsmokers and Silversun Pickups offer just a taste of the plethora of artists making an appearance at the distinguished event.

Ticket price: $399/three-day general admissions pass

Sasquatch! Music Festival — George, Washington A popular destination for college students and other demographics who identify with the largely indie and alternative sound Sasquatch! offers, this festival is at the Gorge Amphitheatre over Memorial Day Weekend.

This year’s line-up offers some of the most cutting edge sounds in contemporary alternative, including Grimes, Alabama Shakes, Lord Huron, X Ambassadors and BØRNS, as well as big names like Florence + the Machine, A$AP Rocky and Discolsure.

Ticket price: $350/four-day general admissions pass

BottleRock Food, Art and Music Festival — Napa Valley, California More than music, this Napa Valley gathering is a celebration of local food, wine and art, as well as several big names in music of all genres that takes place Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s festival headliners include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence + the Machine and Stevie Wonder. Even further,

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Flannel fueled fashion layer a flannel under a sweater and let the collar and sleeve cuffs show. Along with dark skinny jeans and ballet flats, this There are several things outfit gives off a perfect Pacific, that come to mind when I studious vibe. For something think of the Pacific Norththat brings some edge, wear a west: rain, mountains, forests, flannel over a black dress. Quite coffee, hipsters and, most possibly the best part about the definitely, flannels. Let me put flannel is that it can easily be it this way: If this region had converted into loungewear. The a flag, the material would unsoft, warm material is perfect to deniably be made of flannel. lounge around in on cold, rainy Being that I have more days that happen all too often in flannel-styled shirts this area. than days in the week, As for the flannel-lovI may be somewhat ing men out there, worry biased. However, when not — you won’t end up you live in the Pacific looking like a lumberNorthwest, you have jack, a cowboy or a total to dress like the Pacific hipster. A flannel shirt is Northwest. My obsesHailey Stewart an item that can easily sion may stem from the Rawr be dressed up or dressed fact that whenever I down without the hassle step into downtown Moscow, of too much styling effort.

I almost immediately find a The quintessential outfit for flannel-clad pedestrian crossthe Pacific Northwestern man ing the street, or that even is certainly a flannel and great though flannels are utilized dark wash jeans. For something most during the fall and wina bit more tailored and neat, ter months, they are perfect wear tan khakis with for any season. a light colored flanLooking trendy nel. To add warmth Rawr and fashionable in the and layers, vests, half Pacific Northwest only For more Rawr zip pullover sweaters content, visit takes a few key pieces and cargo jackets are uiargonaut.com of clothing. Arguably all trendy options to the most important of pair with a flannel. those pieces is — you guessed For a more relaxed look, leaving it — a well-tailored flannel. a flannel open with a neutral Most flannel shirts come in colored t-shirt underneath is a a thicker material, but some great way to put off a casual carry a lighter weight with vibe. To create the ultimate the same checker and stripe Pacific Northwest look, wear pattern. With all kinds of fits, a classic red flannel with dark styles and colors, flannels work jeans, a vest, and boots. great for both men and women Not everyone needs a flannel all year round. for every day of the week, but inTo the skeptical women vesting in one or two and cycling reading this: Flannels might them through your wardrobe carry a predominantly masto keep it versatile and fresh is culine feel, but they belong in completely doable. Yet, although female closets as well. Flanthe trend of the flannel may be a nels are versatile for all outfit favorite, it is not the only fashion choices, and very trendy right piece that the Pacific Northwest now. has to offer. Branch out and A classic outfit combination explore, and see what else the is jeans and a favorite flannel. region brings to your style.

Paired with a neutral colored Hailey Stewart jacket like navy blue, olive green can be reached at or black, the flannel’s colors will arg-arts@uidaho.edu pop. For an extra preppy touch, or on Twitter at @Hailey_ann97

Flannels are the epitome of Pacific Northwest fashion

The time to start planning a music festival getaway is now

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — Indio, California

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the recently released line-up transcends the average festival compilation. From indie rockers Cold War Kids to rapper Mike Stud, BottleRock has something for everyone.

Ticket price: $309/three-day general admissions pass

Watershed Country Music Festival — George, Washington Bust out the cut-offs and boots — the Gorge in George hosts the ultimate festival in the west for country music lovers looking for their favorite artists at a venue with a beautiful central Washington backdrop. The 2016 line-up includes big names like Jason Aldean and Eric Church as well as up-and-comers Brothers Osborne and A Thousand Horses.

Ticket price: $199/3-day general admission pass

Vans Warped Tour — Various locations The stuff of dreams for early 2000s emo kids and a desired destination for punk lovers all over the United States, the Vans Warped Tour turns 21 this summer. The music festival runs from the end of June to mid-August and plays in cities across the nation — including Seattle and Boise.

Though the line-up for this year is yet to be announced, last year’s boasted the likes of well-established bands like Pierce the Veil and We Came as Romans, as well as the increasingly popular Beartooth and Pvris. If those bands are any indication, this summer is sure to rock just as hard.

Ticket price: TBA Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert

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A Crumbs recipe Bacon-wrapped hot dogs Ingredients n 8 Hot dogs n 16 slices bacon n 1/2 cup shredded cheese n Tooth picks n 8 Buns n Condiments to taste

Directions 1. Precook bacon 2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit 3. Slice each hot dog lengthwise down middle of hot dog and fill the gap with shredded cheese 4. Wrap the hot dog with two slices of precooked bacon and use toothpicks to keep bacon on hot dogs 5. Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and hot dogs are hot 5. Serve in a bun topped with condiments

Jordan Hollingshead can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

Dishes Every College Student Should Master Kitchen cooking class for students. This demonAre you hungry for a home cooked meal? Craving stration-style cooking class features 3 easy-to-make the simple pleasures of slicing and dicing your way recipes on a college student’s budget. In the spirit of to a homemade entree? Cooking allows us to develop cooking, I’m sharing my top five dishes every college connect with our food and diet. student should know how to master: Just knowing how your meal was prepared and where the ingredients came from is incredibly Pasta empowering. As the cook, you know what Think outside the macaroni and cheese box is in your food, the quality of the ingredients or the classic spaghetti with canned tomato and the preparation methods. sauce. Think whole-grain noodles, turkey sauNeed more proof that a home-cooked sage, fresh pesto and sliced veggies. Liven up meal is superior to dining out? A 2014 study the usual pasta dish with handfuls of fresh or

by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public frozen veggies and canned beans for a nutriHealth identified that people cooking most of tious twist on a classic. their meals at home ate less carbohydrates, sugar and fat, compared to their non-cooking Marissa Stir Fry counterparts.

Rudley Try using meat, tofu or a bean of your Not only can a home cooked meal be Campus choice and pan-fry with carrots, squash, brocless expensive than eating out, these added Dietician coli, spinach or any other veggie combo. Top health benefits make it even more appealing. with your very own sauce concoction. Serve A healthy diet cannot be supplemented or with rice or noodles and you have a complete conveniently boxed into a meal replacement. meal in minutes.

Nutritious food is real food. It is minimally processed, fresh, seasonal, whole-foods that are not difRoasted Veggies ficult to find in any grocery store or farmers’ market.

Toss any vegetables, from winter squash and sweet In other words, a healthy diet is as accessible as your potatoes to broccoli and cauliflower in a bit of olive next trip to the grocery store. oil and some salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees Each month, I instruct the free Vandalizing the

Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes to release all the sweet and savory flavors. Enjoy as a side dish, with pasta or rice, as a burrito filling, or topped with an egg and side of toast.

Chili From crockpot to stove top, chili is an iconic college student food for good reason. Packed with fiber and protein, this versatile stew can be made in mass quantities and frozen for easy (and cheaper) meals. Try lentils, canned or dried beans, beef, turkey, chicken or a combination of all for a perfect meal.

Add leftover chili to baked potatoes or on top of a bowl of rice.

Smoothie Every college student should have a blender to make this ultimate portable convenience food. For a basic recipe, start with 1 cup of milk or almond milk, add 1 cup frozen or fresh fruit, a handful of leafy greens, and 1 heaping teaspoon of peanut butter or flax seeds. Blend and enjoy!

For more cooking information attend Vandalizing the Kitchen is in the SRC Classroom from 4-5 p.m. on Feb. 10, March 3, April 7 and May 4.

Marissa Rudley is the campus dietician and can be reached at mrudley@uidaho.edu

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‘Twilight’ round two Sometimes I make dumb decisions — like buying Stephenie Meyer’s new book, “Life and Death,” which acts as a gender-swapped version of “Twilight.” Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

Instead of the beloved tale of Bella and Edward, readers get to witness the new steamy romance of Beaufort Swan and Edythe Cullen.

Meyer claims to have written “Life and Death,” to prove to critics that the original story is not sexist.

Many “Twilight” haters argue that Bella is a stereotypical damsel in distress throughout most of the series, so Meyer published “Life and Death” to show that the same story can make sense with characters of different genders. She was not very successful.

I was first drawn in by Meyer’s foreword, mainly because of the Erin Bamer fully capitalized words “I’M SO Rawr SORRY,” printed in the first paragraph. Meyer wants to keep her readers’ expectations high, obviously. She goes on to explain her purpose for writing “Life and Death,” and adding a disclaimer that she wrote the book in a rush to put something out for fans on the series’ 10th anniversary.

In short, I was expecting a sloppy reconstruction of the original story with different pronouns.

I certainly did find the sloppy writing I was looking for. If Meyer hadn’t already admitted that she had slapped this book together in a tight timeframe, it would be glaringly obvious to any reader within the first chapter.

Many pages are replicas of the original version, just, as predicted, with different pronouns. The rewrite has the same flat characters and awkward dialogue — the weird names are kind of a nice bonus though.

To top it off, Meyer gives the characters in “Life and Death” a different ending than Edward and Bella’s. I won’t spoil it for those fools who actually wish to read the book, but it is a weak attempt by the author to tie up any loose ends and avoid writing any sequels.

I was shocked to find extra sexism in the new book, however. “Twilight” was so full of gender stereotypes, she couldn’t possibly find a way to add more, could she? Alas, it seems that Meyer does at least excel at this.

Basically every page of this book is embedded with tiny details that will gnaw at the nerves of any progressive thinker. Beaufort’s inner monologue strays into thoughts of Edythe’s absolute perfection enough to make me want to gag, but it’s even worse when he goes into the specifics of her beauty.

What he describes does not paint a picture of a healthy female. He observes that he can see the outline of her ribs clearly through her shirt and is in awe of “the fragile-looking twigs of her collarbones.” That sets a great example for all the 12-year-old girls who are reading this.

Stephenie Meyer’s attempt at being progressive drops dead

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There are clear moments where she The most offensive scene for me was Rawr tries to get her message across, but she Meyer’s remake of one of my favorite scenes tries way too hard. Pages are devoted from “Twilight.” In the original version, Bella For more Rawr to Beaufort’s musings about how secure is wandering alone in Port Angeles and is Reviews, visit uirawrreviews.wordpress.com he is in his masculinity and that he’s cornered by a group of seedy guys. Meyer totally OK having a girlfriend who is adds clear indicators in the dialogue that if stronger than him.

Edward didn’t show up, Bella would have One of my personal favorite moments likely been sexually assaulted. is when Beaufort meets Royal — the male version of There are no such indicators in “Life and Death.”

Rosalie — for the first time and notes that his gold When Beaufort gets lost in Port Angeles, he’s hair is tied in a man bun but instead of making him pursued by a gang of men and women who think look feminine it “somehow made him look even more he’s a cop in disguise and is even held at gunpoint. like a man.”

The reader is meant to worry that he may get shot It’s in these moments when I picture Meyer staring instead of raped. at her computer, just begging the public to praise her It’s a big problem when authors are of the belief that for being so forward-thinking while she epically fails scenes of sexual assault are only convincing if the victim is female, and Meyer isn’t the only author to do this. But, to be progressive in any way.

Sorry Meyer, but this reader is not impressed. if she really wanted to show that she is progressive, it Erin Bamer would have impressed people if she had recognized that can be reached at men can be victims of sexual assault too. arg-arts@uidaho.edu This isn’t to say that Meyer doesn’t even try or on Twitter @ErinBamer to show that she is against gender stereotyping.

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A Day in the life

University of Idaho senior and instrumental music education major, Cristian Mata, practices tuba at the Lionel Hampton School of Music.

Teaching and tunes Alex Brizee Rawr While most college students choose one primary subject to study throughout the course of their higher education, instrumental music education major Cristian Mata is combining his passions to pursue a career doing what he loves — teaching music.

The University of Idaho senior first began playing the tuba in high school and has been in love with music ever since. “(The tuba) applies to me and sounds really cool,” Mata said.

Mata said the instrument was even one of the reasons why he chose to attend UI and that his high school band teacher and UI alum, Karla Wood, drove him to Moscow for his audition with the university’s music program.

“My teacher took a personal day off and drove me all the way up here,” Mata said. “She was even the accompanist for me.”

Although Mata was torn between the music

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A day in the life of senior instrumental music education major Cristian Mata

programs at UI and Boise State University, himself busy by becoming involved helping he said he ultimately chose to settle in Rawr others find a passion for music.

Moscow because the town, and university’s Along with his studies and twice-aFor more Rawr sense of community. month music performances, Mata teaches content, visit “I felt like I was much more welcomed private music lessons and is also involved uiargonaut.com and well-received over here than at BSU,” in Pep Band, Phi Mu Alpha, Marching Band Mata said. “BSU felt like it was a process, and Dancers Drummers Dreamers. whereas here felt like an experience.”

Although Mata keeps a chaotic schedule, the UI In addition to the welcoming community, Mata senior said everything he does brings him one step said he has found that the faculty has been helpful, closer to being able to teach music after high school. especially professors like his mentor Dan Bukvich.

“I want to be a music teacher. There has been The professor of percussion and theory and consideration of me doing higher education and director of the UI Jazz Choir said he first met Mata getting a saster’s to potentially become a professor during the student’s freshman year. for music education,” Mata said. “That really applies “He took his freshman intro class from me — Music to me if I don’t end up making it into a good proTheory, Ear Training and Arranging, and has been in gram for teaching high school.”

Jazz Choir,” Bukvich said.

Alex Brizee Bukvich has enjoyed working with Mata over the can be reached at past four years and said that the student is both fun arg-arts@uidaho.edu and hard working.

Since first deciding to attend UI, Mata has kept or on Twitter @alex_brizee

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Behind the visor CAmpus life

Virginia of Einstein Bros. Bagel shares her experience with loss and love

Lyndsie Kiebert Rawr She removes her black visor and straightens her impeccably neat ponytail after another eight hour shift at Einstein Bros Bagel and Coffee Shop in the UI Commons. After clocking out, the tall, slender woman fills a plastic cup with pink lemonade — she only drinks coffee at home.

Those unacquainted with the efficient and chatty woman commonly found behind the till, Virginia Dunham, would find it hard to believe that her husband died about nine months ago of liver failure. Dunham said they were aware of his diagnosis a year-and-ahalf prior to his death, and were able to take advantage of each day they had together.

“We were best buds. I wouldn’t trade that 18-year ride for the world,” Dunham said. “We got to say our goodbyes. He told me not to do anything stupid.

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Dunham, 51, and her husFor more Rawr band came to Moscow from content, visit uiargonaut.com Seattle seven years ago in a 1980s Dodge Ram van when the economy took a hit and she lost her job working in insurance, she said. They came to visit her husband’s sons who lived in the area, but what was originally meant to be a vacation became home. Dunham said that after almost 20 years in the city, she and her husband fell in love with the peace and quiet of the Palouse and decided to stay.

Despite losing her husband, Dunham has no intention of leaving the Palouse.

“I’ve done corporate America, I’ve lived in a big city, I’ve done all that,” Dunham said. “This is where my husband and I created a home. There’s memories. This is where I took care of him and he took care of me.”

Dunham spends her free time playing with her 120-pound Labrador Shepherd, Bunker, and gets her news like she did growing up — from the cable news stations. Dunham owns no computer or cell phone, and doesn’t intend to any time in the future.

“I’m a happy little dinosaur,” Dunham said.

Dunham said the best thing about her job is all of the interaction she has with the people on the university campus. Dunham has worked at Einstein Bros since it opened in 2010, and said she has received amazing support from her co-workers. She said they’ve been right beside her throughout her journey, and that she loves watching them grow.

Kayla Stirm, another cashier at Einstein’s, said she has worked beside Dunham for three years. She said that customers often ask for Dunham when

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Virginia Dunham works at Einstein Bros. Bagels in the UI Commons and is described as the life of the coffeshop. they come in, and when she isn’t there they are visibly disappointed.

“She’s the life of Einstein’s,” Stirm said. “She’s always positive, that’s for sure. Even if she’s having a rough day she’ll make a joke.”

Dunham went through a rough time about three months ago, she said. On a particularly bad day, she received a letter in the mail from her bereavement group, which reminded her that it was OK to be an-

gry, and it was OK to cry. The group always seems to know when she needs a pick-me-up, she said. “(The letter) said, ‘You can’t go around it, you have to go through it,’” Dunham said. “So that’s what I’m doing.”

Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert

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Goodbye to sleeping in The start of the semester means a difficult sleep schedule transition After occupying myself with endless TV shows, movies, albums and books, I grab my phone and I press and illuminate the screen, which forces me to confront the fact that it is four in the morning. Unfortunately, this is a reality that is far too common for many college students. Trying to maintain a normal sleep schedule is one of the many challenges that comes with being on your own for the first time, and breaks, such as winter and summer, don’t help.

The first day back from winter break was like the opening scene of a zombie apocalypse movie. I was unprepared to be thrown back into classes after my first three-week winter break from college.

Instead of the squealing exciteWill Meyer ment that comes from high school Rawr students who are reunited after winter break, I found more of a growl and slight murmur from everyone around me on campus. Everyone tended to look straight ahead, as though only undeterred focus would get them to where they were going.

There were a few exceptionally excited students, but aside from that, I ended my first day back on campus wondering if anyone was looking forward to the new semester Then I realized that the unmotivated, scattered looks weren’t due to a lack of excitement, but rather a lack of sleep.

Sleep is one of the most important parts of a person’s health, but it’s also one of the easiest things to throw away. Instead of establishing a consistent sleep schedule, college students fall into the habit of developing wildly erratic sleeping routines — like sleeping three hours a night and taking naps during the day, or not sleeping all week and crashing all day during the weekend.

Students should learn from the college-studentwho-stays-up-all-night-cramming-for-an-exam stereotype. Even faculty members try to warn students that staying up to last-minute cram for an exam will only lead to failure.

In order to cultivate success, students need to remember that it’s better to wake up on time, stay busy throughout the day and evening, and go to sleep at a proper time, rather than napping and procrastinating so much they have to spend their nights frantically completing assignments.

While starting a new semester in which all-day napping isn’t an option might seem like a daunting and impossible challenge, especially when over winter break it was the norm, classes are actually one of the best ways to get on to some sort of normal schedule.

My ever-fluctuating winter break bedtime was soon whipped into shape (though I do admit week-

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ends are continually a challenge), and I don’t have as hard a time getting out Rawr of bed at 8 a.m. as I did that first day of For more Rawr spring semester. Unlike myself on break, content, visit my college-student-self has been restrucuiargonaut.com tured yet again as I perfunctorily walk from class to class.

Though I miss the objectiveless days that melded into nights that melded into days, knowing that I will get up at the same time as I did yesterday, and that I

will get up at the same time tomorrow isn’t half bad. Classes provide a strict schedule that helps students become used to waking up and falling asleep at the same times. While it won’t always be easy to keep up a consistent sleep schedule, it definitely won’t hurt to try.

Will Meyer can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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By Megan Hall

January Blues Corg Nation|Nicole Moeckli

I Decided to try out a new salon

Georgie, what did you DO?

The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell Sammy, help! I can’t find the gremlin!

Huh? That’s odd.

I found it.

It’s taking a nap in the tree.

It’s been there the whole time?!?

Wait, how did you ZZZZZZZZ ... find it so fast?!?

Don’t question my Hufflepuff powers.

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Bringing music to Moscow University of Idaho faculty ensemble records debut jazz album Emily Sandoval Rawr While student organizations and clubs are often highlighted for their successes, groups created by faculty members aren’t always well known. One group in particular, the Palouse Jazz Project, is starting to garner more community attention with the release of its new album.

Alan Gemberling, University of Idaho director of wind ensemble and jazz bands, said the group is a jazz ensemble that has been on campus for over a decade.

“There has been a faculty jazz group from the Lionel Hampton School of Music for at least 15 years,” Gemberling said. “The Palouse Jazz Project adopted that name to identify that faculty ensemble 10 years ago.”

Five of the ensemble’s members are UI faculty who teach through the Lionel Hampton School of Music and Gemberling said the sixth member, Dave Bjur, is

Rawr briefs Sigma Alpha Iota Spring Musicale The local alumnae chapter of the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity for women will host its annual Spring Musicale at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Haddock Performance Hall, located in the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music Building. The concert, which primarily centers around the work of American composers, will feature both SAI alumnae and college members. Concert admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

WSU Performing Arts’ benefit gala Washington State University will host their second annual Performing Arts’ benefit, “A Midwinter Night’s Gala.” The benefit will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5 in Daggy Hall on the WSU campus. The first hour of the gala features a silent auction, raffle,

ensemble, especially to high school music an engineer at the Washington State UniRawr educators and their students.” versity recording studio.

Most schools in the Moscow area tend The jazz sextet recorded its debut album, For more Rawr to have jazz programs in their curriculum which consisted of original pieces and arcontent, visit uiargonaut.com and Sielert said this gives the group the oprangements by its members, in June. portunity to host clinics and workshops in Vanessa Sielert, associate director of the Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana.

Lionel Hampton School of Music, said releasWhen it comes to the future of the Palouse Jazz ing the album would have been impossible without Project, Sielert said the jazz sextet has been invited to help from the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciperform at the Idaho Music Educators’ conference in ences’ Summer Research Grant.

Pocatello this February.

Gemberling and Sielert said that the final product Sielert said there could be another album at was easily the most rewarding portion of this project. some point, but right now the group’s focus is in the “I feel that we now finally have some great docucommunity. The Palouse Jazz Project CD is available mentation of some of the work that we have done for purchase at the VandalStore and in the Lionel over the past ten years,” Sielert said.

Hampton School of Music building. It is also possible In addition to the album, Sielert said community to download through CD Baby online. Seilert said outreach has also been a large priority for the faculty proceeds will go toward travel expenses to schools jazz sextet. and communities to share their music and promote “I believe that the album will allow us to reach UI and jazz music. a further audience for future performances in areas Emily Sandoval can be reached at that we have not yet performed or given clinics,” arg-arts@uidah.edu stated Sielert. “We hope to spread the word about the

cash beer and wine bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. An improv comedy performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased online in advance through BrownPaperTickets.com as well as at the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center in Pullman and at BookPeople of Moscow.

“Without Decor” presents Tony Award-winning play, RED Local playwright Robert Caisley will present the Tony Award-winning play about artist Mark Rothko, “RED,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in downtown Moscow as a part of the quarterly play reading series, “Without Decor.” An art auction, containing original works from local artists Thad Froio and Jeanna Rodrigues that capture Rothko’s vision, will take place on Friday, Feb. 5. Tickets can be purchased at the Prichard Art Gallery Gift Shop and are $25 for “RED” or the auction and $45 for both events. All proceeds will be donated to the Prichard Art Gallery.

Original M.F.A. theatre performance The original play, “Tightrope” written by University of Idaho M.F.A. playwriting candidate, Megan Fevurly, will be performed at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 3-6 and at 2 p.m., Feb. 6-7 at the Forge Theatre. The play, directed by M.F.A. directing candidate Shea King, centers around a professional tightrope walker who is attempting to complete a dangerous stunt that her father died trying to accomplish. Tickets are free for students and $10 general admission.

“China on the Palouse” The University of Idaho’s Confucius Institute will host the first presentation of their series “China on the Palouse” for spring semester. The series provides UI students and community members with the opportunity to learn more about China. The event, which takes place at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Clearwater Room of the Idaho Commons, will be presented by Dr. Priscilla Wegars and centers around the theme of “The Chinese in Idaho.”

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Acronymian, APPLING friday fiction

Claire Whitley Rawr In other news, researchers have discovered an entirely new language.

Extensive linguistic research, conducted by Professor Xavier at Oxford, has discovered something incredibly interesting: a new language. He is calling it Acronymian.

The clipped, guttural and mostly consonant dialect was discovered when Professor Xavier, fondly known as Professor X, collaborated on a research project with one of his American students. This student would text or email X with words that had little to no vowels and meant full sentences.

When questioned what “FYI” meant in an email, the student laughed and replied “for your information.”

X then proceeded to investigate this foreign language further.

His final report stated that Acronymian is a highly advantageous language to learn, and he encourages country leaders around the world to offer courses in Acronymian both at primary and secondary levels of schooling, in addition to the university level. He said it will help prepare youth for part of living life in the newish generations.

Most of the world has already implemented parts of the Acronymian language into their culture and daily routines. From teenage slang — DDR, COD, YOLO, LOL, etc. — to stock market call orders — AAPL, AMZN, COST, GOOG, etc. — people everywhere are using the contemporary speech.

Research from the Universal Glossology and Glottology Harbinger (UGGH) suggest that nearly 89 percent of all households in developed countries have been exposed to the lingo epidemic. Roughly 90 percent of those families have young children and teenagers.

UGGH suggests these young people are the ones introducing Acronymian slang periodically as the popular culture trends change. An anonymous researcher at UGGH Labs told us that these numbers are violently influenced by trends on social media.

In an interview with a man living in Los Angles, we found that a 42-year-old man learned new Acronymian phrases from his son every day.

For example, he had just recently earned what the phrase “YOLO” meant.

“It’s like Gandhi’s phrase, ‘you only live once,’ except it sites ‘living’ as just about anything,” he said.

“Partying late at night? YOLO. Not doing a term assignment? YOLO. It’s quite inspiring, really.”

He told reporters he was glad he had thought to enroll his 12-year-old son in an Acronymian tutoring class a few years earlier.

UGGH research also implies thousands of phrases in the Acronymian language exist, as well as hundreds of different dialects. The fields of money, politics, popular culture, teaching, medical, military and so on all have their own definition for similar phrases.

For example, “HB” can stand for hemoglobin, happy birthday, hamburger or hot babe depending on which vernacular one is speaking or what social sphere the speaker is in. Of course, these are the only ones that have

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been discovered. UGGH has found that stock market call phrases seem to be unique to just the stock market.

Surveys of many businesses have also given researchers staggering numbers. Nearly 78 percent of employees in any form of business have to take Acronymian courses before being hired or even interviewed. The Bureau of Survey (BS) also found that many young people entering the workforce have had exposure to the modern dialect due to coursework at universities or slang terms used in their social circles.

BS CEO Privee Fleet told interviewers that this survey was focused solely on those in a business circle.

Stockbrokers, bank tellers and politicians are strongly advised to be fluent in all dialects of Acronymian.

Waitresses, dockworkers and some teachers need only know the most basic phrases of their workplace lingo.

So what can society do about this? Simple, Fleet said.

“We can encourage our children to speak Acronymian at home as well as attending speech classes,” Fleet said. “By the time kids are in college, they will know which dialect is going to most important for their future career and lifetime success.”

Instead of using any English at home, everyone can save time by using mostly consonants, shorter words and otherwise butchering the English language.

Acronymian is the language of tomorrow’s generation, so the world needs to prepare for them today, Professor X said.

“It’s APLLING (a part of living life in newish generations),” X said.

Claire Whitley can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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