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Scorpio 10/23-11/21 Don’t worry, your immune system will catch up one of these days. Until then, just keep looking forward to all the mashed potatoes and gravy you’ll get to eat during Thanksgiving.

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Sagittarius 11/22-12/21

Aries 3/21-4/19

You should definitely start paying your friend for all their helpful style advice. You’re looking great this week and it’s all because of their expertise. You owe them.

Never underestimate the power of a good nap and a bag of chips — you have the stars’ permission to indulge this week and you’d better get started.

Capricorn 12/22-1/19

Taurus 4/20-5/20

Be extra cautious around electrical sockets this week. You have been warned.

This is not the week to procrastinate. You’ve got a lot to get done already, and you’re due for an unwelcome surprise this week.

Aquarius 1/20-2/18 Go ahead, play that Christmas music as loud as you want. Who cares what everybody says? It’s never too early to start the festivities.

Pisces 2/19-3/20

You might want to invest in some earplugs this week. Your neighbor has already strung up Christmas lights and it’s only a matter of time before the music follows.

Gemini 5/21-6/21

Don’t let the haters get you down.

You have every right to wear your Uggs and curl up to the fire like its 20 degrees below zero. Just don’t get too close — I hear Uggs are especially flammable this week.

Cancer 6/22-7/22 You’ve watched far too much “American Horror Story.” Focus on trying

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not to be frightened by every biker that passes by. Try some Disney movies this week.

Leo 7/23-8/22 Your friends will likely tease you about your height this week. Just remember that they do it out of love — and because it’s hilarious.

Virgo 8/23-9/22 You might have trouble falling asleep this week. It would be wise to download some of James Bay’s music to prepare.

Libra 9/23-10/22 You’ll meet the love of your life this week, and fortunately for you, it will be in the form of a home-cooked meal. May your love thrive for as long as you both shall live.

Driving by the headlights doesn’t win you over, nothing will.

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. These songs are for the much-anticipated Friday night drive home for the weekend while the sun sets on the Palouse. Night drives have a certain nostalgic vibe about them — the accompanying playlist should, too.

“Chasin’ Echoes” by The Lonely Biscuits

“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo

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This eclectic reggae/rap/ blues band may be hard to categorize, but this song falls firmly in to the night drive category.

The easygoing lyrics are more spokenword than sung, and the guitar riffs have an almost atmospheric feel about them. This song is delivered with a lot of heart, and if the soulful bridge

Haunting does not even begin to describe this track from up-and-comer Kaleo. With soulful vocals and musical styling comparable to Hoziermeets-Strand of Oaks, this band has just begun to make what is sure to be a big impact on the indie rock scene. “Way Down We Go” builds throughout, and doesn’t disappoint.

“PA Nights” by Mac Miller Call it a guilty pleasure, but Mac Miller’s 2011 album, “Blue Slide Park,” is home to this night drive gem. Unlike Miller’s more popular songs like “Donald Trump,” this track is mellow, meaningful and ideal for driving beneath the street-

lights that pepper the drive home.

Give it a chance.

“Switzerland” by Daughter Completely lyric-less and incredibly mesmerizing, this track combines the staple melancholy vibes that define Daughter and throws in some glum accordion for good measure. “Switzerland” would be the ideal background song for a montage of sweet memories.

“Car Radio Drive (mash-up)” by Twenty One Pilots and Halsey Although it can only be found on YouTube, this track is well worth the search. Few things are better than when two songs combine to make one cohesive jam, and in this case, the

result is glorious. TOP’s iconic drum and piano combo is only complimented further by Halsey’s increasingly popular voice, and the result epitomizes what a night-drive tune should be.

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

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Exceeding expectations Review

The latest in the Halo franchise, “Halo 5: Guardians” is a killer shooter

“Halo 5’s” campaign has gotten an upgrade with tons of new features. Now, instead of riding solo and slaughtering aliens on your own, you have two teams “Halo 5: Guardians” is the Xbox One of three AI controlled soldiers to help you game that everyone was waiting for. After out. As Locke, you have Fireteam Osiris, a stellar “Halo 4” exceeded expectacomprised of Buck, voiced by Nations and reinvented the franchise, than Fillion, reprising his role from fans were holding their breath for “Halo 3: ODST;” Vale, a 22-year-old the follow-up. in hot pink armor and Tanaka, Now, it’s here, and it exceeds who boasts tons of cool gadgets. even our wildest imaginations.

Master Chief, on the other When Master Chief goes rogue hand, has Spartan friends — Fred, Bradley Burgess after receiving a message from his Kelly and Linda — who get very Rawr lost AI Cortana, Spartan Jameson little introduction, unless you Locke, who had his own story in read the expanded fiction. Each the digital series, “Halo: Nightfall,” and character can be commanded to shield his team are sent to retrieve him while you, attack an enemy or revive you from also contending with Covenant forces and near death.

Prometheans, now lead by a mysterious There are also new Spartan abilities that are a blast. Spartan Charge lets you new Warden.

bash through walls, Ground Pound is the best action ever and the Smart Link improves accuracy with weapons. Speaking of, all old weapons from past games have been upgraded. Now, the Promethean Suppressor is more effective, the SMG is back with a vengeance and the Fuel Rod Cannon is a must have in your arsenal.

But, as any “Halo” fan knows, the campaign is only half the battle. The game’s legendary multiplayer has been completely reinvented for this game. Now, there’s a new mode called Warzone, which pits two teams of 12 against each other as well as enemy AI plus bosses that can be killed to earn points for either team. This mode is so much fun and matches can go on for indefinite periods of time — one match lasted 25 minutes. The scale of this mode is unbelievable, only helped by the stunning graphics and crystal clear resolution.

There’s also a new Requisition system that earns you points the more kills you get in multiplayer. You can redeem these points for Req packs that reward you with random weapons and armor to be used in Warzone. Even though the randomness of the rewards can be frustrating, the system encourages you to be better to get the rewards and stock up your arsenal.

Xbox One owners owe it to themselves to pick up this game. It’s innovative, smooth as butter and the most fun “Halo” has been in years. The massive scale, new features and gripping story make “Halo 5: Guardians” one of the best games of the year — if not the best.

Bradley Burgess can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Tuneful expenditures While my love of music may be infinite, my finances are not. It’s tempting to buy every Beatles vinyl ever and blow $250 on some high-end headphones, but decisions must be made. The following is a practical guide to determining which purchases are sensible and which ones would be best left on the optimistic Christmas list emailed to your parents.

2. Physical CD/iTunes album

Pro: By purchasing the album, the listener is directly supporting the band, which can create a warm, fuzzy feeling.

Unwrapping a fresh CD, its surface unscathed, or seeing that iTunes album you’d pre-ordered become available for listening leaves the consumer feeling that all the anticipation of the album was worth it.

1. Turntable Con: With music streaming Lyndsie Kiebert Pro: Turntables, record players, easily accessible and cheap (ofRawr what have you — they’re cool. tentimes free), it’s hard to justify A track on vinyl admittedly has purchasing the entire album for more dimensions than a digital version, $15 when a monthly Spotify Premium and no hipster can deny the aesthetic subscription, which would give you pleasure of walking into a room and seeunlimited access to the album and thouing a powder blue Crosley record player sands of others, costs less. casually adorning a shelf.

Verdict: Supporting your favorite artist Con: Turntables may possess the is a wonderful feeling, but if you have to cool factor, but the cheap factor? Not think twice about dipping into your own so much. While the record player itself bank account for it, you may as well just may not cost an arm and a leg, the vistream the album. nyl collection needed to house a broad 3. High-end headphones music selection does.

Verdict: In theory, a turntable may Pro: Many students would never prove a music lover’s true dedication to be caught walking from class to class the music-loving identity, but this item is without headphones in. Headphones best left off the Christmas list. accompany almost everyone everywhere

Pros and cons of a musical Christmas list

If so, I’d consider saving money they go during the day. Buying Rawr for a car that will last and that a high-end pair of either buds already has a decent speaker or a full-on studio set could be For more Rawr system in it, instead of risking easily justified by use alone. content, visit having a car with a stereo Con: This will take some uiargonaut.com system worth more than the serious research. Good headcar itself. phones don’t come cheap, so Verdict: A new stereo system is cerfinding a style that fits both your personaltainly an investment, though well-worth ity and yours ears will take some hunting.

Verdict: This is one thing many parents it for the right person in the right car.

Whatever decision you make, be sure it would be happy to gift to their music-lovinvolves careful consideration. ing college student. If you go the Christmas list route, however, consider involv5. Concert tickets ing yourself in the shopping process.

Pro: Seeing an incredible band or artist 4. New car speakers in person is an irreplaceable experience.

The studio version of the albums will still Pro: Many college students spend a be good, but never the same after breathdecent amount of time in their cars, and ing the same air as the musicians that odds are the stereo is always playing. made the soundtrack. Plus there are the Because of this, sound quality could be a concert t-shirts that prove a concertgoer’s top priority for many. Massive subs may true allegiance to the band, and that connot be the answer, but new speakers can enhance any road trip. There’s a big differ- cert high that peaks at the opening song and doesn’t wane until days later. ence between stock stereo systems and Con: Downfalls to purchasing concert something fancier. The investment may be tickets … are … actually, just buy the worth considering. dang tickets.

Con: It’s important to consider Verdict: Memories have no price. YOLO. whether it’s actually worth the beefy Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at chunk of change it will take to replace a arg-arts@uidaho.edu stereo system. For one, how long is the or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert car expected to last? Is it a hunk of junk?

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A Crumbs recipe Pumpkin roll Cupcakes This is a way for people who aren’t master chefs to embody the holiday staple of the pumpkin roll. More convenient to transport and make, these single-serving cakes combined with homemade cream cheese frosting will rival any grandma’s family recipe.

Ingredients n 2 1/4 cups allpurpose flour n 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons cinnamon n 2 teaspoons baking soda n 1 teaspoon ground ginger n 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves n 1 cup granulated sugar n 1 cup vegetable oil n 1 cup dark brown

sugar n 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) n 1 teaspoon salt n 4 large eggs n 2 teaspoons vanilla n 1 cup raisins and pecans (optional) n Cream Cheese frosting (recipe below)

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper cups and set aside 3. Combine flour, baking soda and spices then set aside 4. Beat oil and sugars until combined and add one egg 5. When well-mixed, add remaining eggs one at a time, combining before adding

next 6. Add pumpkin, salt, and vanilla 7. Add dry ingredients and mix briefly until well mixed then fill muffin tins 3/4 full and place pan in oven 8. Bake from 18-20 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean 9. Let cool and remove from pans Will Meyer can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

A Crumbs recipe Cream cheese frosting Ingredients

Directions

n 1/4 cup of butter n 8 ounce package of cream cheese n 1 pound Confectioner’s sugar n 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Beat to combine and mix until frosting consistency 2. Cover your cupcakes with this delicious and hard-to-beat frosting and enjoy Will Meyer can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

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A sweet winter treat Frozen yogurt is a tough market to be in once the temperatures begin dropping for winter, but Sweet Mutiny combats this annual drop in customers with a firm hand.

Sweet Mutiny is a frozen yogurt and cupcake shop along Bishop Boulevard, a well-travelled street in Pullman.

Sweet Mutiny looks at first glance like every other surrounding shop in the quaint strip mall where it sits, and the new customer will not notice its unique characteristics until they have stepped inside.

Frozen yogurt machines stand directly in front of the door with an oversized logo displayed on the wall. Immediately to the left of the door is the counter where a myriad cupcakes are Will Meyer stored, just waiting for Crumbs someone to indulge.

Leaving the cupcakes, if only for a moment, one is confronted with Sweet Mutiny’s everevolving spectrum of frozen yogurt.

With flavors ranging from decadent S’mores, Hazelnut Gelato and Nutella to more original tastes such as Red Velvet, Mango-Tango Sorbet or Vanill.

The selection, including a variety of gluten-free and low-sugar options, is hard to absorb. If you came expecting your usual fro-yo hub and are already blown away, there is still more to come.

The rich yogurt flavors may be satisfying enough to some, but many people don’t go out for dessert for just yogurt — luckily, toppings galore await those who dare. Sweet Mutiny’s toppings bar features a wide selection of fresh fruits, hot-fudge, whippedcream and more, and the customer can disguise their creamy dessert with toppings to any extent.

Those who escape the endless choices will inevitably find themselves at the the cupcakes and yogurt scale. With such affordable prices, most will be unable to refuse a cupcake to accompany their frozen comfort. Even better, Sweet Mutiny offers a special every day, such as ‘Guess Your Weight Monday’ and ‘Word of the Week Wednesday’ that will test your skills.

Sweet Mutiny is worth the trip even during winter

Sweet Mutiny, a cupcake and frozen yogurt shop located in Pullman has a variety of different flavors.

After you and your friends have settled, ready to begin your unashamed journey to For more Crumbs sweet-tooth satisfaction, the content, visit uicrumbs.wordpress.com homey and comfortable seating area is there to warm you up on those cold winter days. make it Unlike many frozen-dessert shops, Sweet

Mutiny has designed their space comfortably so that it is appropriate for any season.

What in summer is a cool and bright atmosphere, Sweet Mutiny’s comfortable seating and fireplace also hard not to cozily reminisce

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in the winter.

With a combination of uncommon factors that can’t be denied, any questioning customer should make the trip to Sweet Mutiny in Pullman where a sugary oasis awaits.

Will Meyer can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

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Star Wars for dummies Opinion

A guide to a galaxy far, far away The first “Star Wars” movie in 10 years, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” hits theaters in December. For those who aren’t familiar with the legendary space epic, or haven’t seen the films in a couple of years, here’s a spoiler packed guide to all six episodes.

“Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are hired to escort Padme Amidala, Queen of Naboo, off the planet and away from a blockade by the Trade Federation. Their ship is damaged in the escape, so they are forced to land on Tatooine.

There, they meet a young slave named Anakin Skywalker, whose master Watto has the parts they need for their ship. However, Watto will only give the parts to the Jedi if Anakin wins a dangerous podrace.

Anakin wins the race, the Jedi repair their ship and Qui-Gon takes Anakin with him to train him as a Jedi.

Padme receives a message from Naboo trying to lure her back to the planet to kill her. With the help of the Jedi and Naboo forces, Padme overpowers the Trade Federation. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan fight Sith Lord Darth Maul, who fatally wounds Qui-Gon. However, Obi-Wan manages to kill Maul and promises the dying Qui-Gon that he will train Anakin.

“Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” 10 years after Episode I, Obi-Wan and Anakin investigate an assassination attempt on Padme, who now represents Naboo as a senator in the Galactic Republic, by bounty hunter Jango Fett. Obi-Wan goes to Kamino, where he discovers a clone army built specifically for the Jedi, modeled after Fett himself.

While pursuing Fett and his son Boba, Obi-Wan is kidnapped by Sith Lord Dooku. Anakin and Padme go to Geonosis to rescue him, but get kidnapped. Mace Windu, Yoda and the Clone Army arrive and a great battle breaks out. Dooku gets away with plans for the Death Star, Chancellor Palpatine oversees the clone army and Anakin and Padme secretly marry.

“Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith” While Obi-Wan is sent to assassinate General Greivous, leader of the Droid Armies, Anakin, plagued by visions of the pregnant Padme dying in childbirth, discovers that Palpatine is the Sith Lord Sidious. However, Sidious convinces Anakin to turn to the Dark Side, promising him to keep Padme alive if he does so.

Anakin slaughters most of the Jedi and Sidious executes Order 66, forcing the clones to kill the rest of the Jedi, leaving Obi-Wan and Yoda as the only survivors. Sidious frames the Jedi for an attempt on his life and reorganizes the Republic into the Galactic Empire. Obi-Wan and Padme discover Anakin’s treachery and Anakin knocks out Padme before dueling with Obi-Wan. The fight ends when Obi-Wan dismembers Anakin and takes his lightsaber. Padme dies giving birth to

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twins, Luke and Leia, who are sent to live on Tatooine and Alderaan, respectively. ObiWan and Yoda go into hiding and Sidious retrieves Anakin, rebuilding him as Darth Vader.

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“Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” Leia hides the Empire’s plans for the Death Star in R2-D2 and ejects him on Tatooine, where Luke finds him. Luke and Obi-Wan recruit Han Solo and Chewbacca to take them to Alderaan, not knowing that the Death Star has destroyed it.

The Millennium Falcon is taken aboard the Death Star, and Han and Luke rescue Leia, but Obi-Wan is killed by Vader in the escape. Han, Luke and Leia give the Death Star’s plans to the Rebel Alliance, who organize a force to destroy it. Luke delivers the killing blast and destroys it, while Darth Vader escapes.

“Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” After the Empire defeats the Rebels on Hoth, Luke goes to Dagobah to train with Yoda. Han and Leia go to Bespin to meet with Han’s old friend Lando Calrissian, who hands them over to Darth Vader.

Luke sees visions of them being tortured and goes

to Bespin to rescue them. Han is put in Carbonite and taken by Boba Fett, while Vader fights Luke and cuts his hand off. Vader reveals to Luke that he is Luke’s father before Luke escapes and Leia rescues him, Chewbacca and a reformed Lando.

“Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi” Luke and Leia rescue Han from Jabba the Hut’s palace. They then travel to the forest moon of Endor where they win the trust of the native Ewoks. Luke informs Leia that they are twins before he surrenders himself to Vader in order to try to convince him to renounce his evil ways.

The Rebels, led by Lando, launch an offensive on the Second Death Star while Luke is forced to fight his father. Luke refuses to kill Vader and is tortured by the Emperor until Vader finally fulfills the prophecy and kills the Emperor, dying in the process. The Second Death Star is destroyed and the Rebels celebrate, watched by the spirits of Yoda, Obi-Wan and Anakin.

Bradley Burgess can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Events

Dia de los Muertos

Honoring and celebrating the lives of the dead

Lizz Diaz hearted verses about people who Rawr are still living and what will happen to them when they’re dead.

Dia de los Muertos, or the Day “They’re funny, they’re satiriof the Dead, is a spiritual celebracal, they’re ironic,” Celaya said. tion and a time to remember “It’s a way in which we can loved ones that were lost, said laugh at each other and laugh at University of Idaho Assistant Proour fear of death.” fessor of Spanish Lori Celaya.

Leathia Botello, coordinator Celaya said the holiday, which of the Office of Multicultural Afis held on Nov. 1 and 2, is celebratfairs, said UI’s Dia de Los Muertos ed primarily in Mexico, but many celebrations are the collaboraparts of Latin America also use tive efforts of the Department of this time to honor and remember Modern Languages and the Office those that have died. of Multicultural Affairs.

This celebration takes place Botello said UI’s first Day of in a variety of ways, but Celaya the Dead celebration, which was said the most common way to held in 2011, was meant to honor celebrate ancestors is through the a student, Shantelle Scott, who construction of altars. had died in a car accident the Celaya said common items previous summer. found on altars include marigolds, Scott was a member of the sugar skulls, the honoree’s favorite Gamma Alpha Omega sorority, and foods or an item that represents Botello said many of her friends who they were as a person. and peers were having a difficult Since the idea of the celebratime coping with her death. tion is to honor the spirits of indiBotello said the university arviduals who have died, Celaya said ranged their first day of the Dead when spirits come to visit their celebration to help her friends and families and see the altars full of loved ones through the familiar foods or scents, grieving process. they will feel welcomed Rawr Since that first and understand they are year, Botello said remembered.

For more Rawr the university has Celaya said visiting content, visit held Day of the Dead the graves and cemeteruiargonaut.com celebrations encouries where loves ones are aging students to buried is also a large create their own altars for their part of the celebration and famideceased loved ones or even for lies begin going as early as the people that have had an impact week before November. on their lives.

During these visits, Celaya said Botello said last year’s celebrafamilies plant flowers and take tions included performing a play, the time to paint the tombstones making and painting sugar skulls of their loved ones. and writing and reading Calaveras Although many people think to participating students. of death as a macabre occurrence, Faculty members support the Celaya said The Day of the Dead is celebrations, but Celaya said they meant to be a lively celebration, like to keep the events student led. which is why it’s not uncommon Although the university was to see families picnicking around unable to hold Day of the Dead the graves or children playing celebrations this year, Celaya said while family members spend time both the Department of Modpraying or talking about the perern Languages and the Office of son they are there to honor.

Multicultural Affairs hope to put In addition to altars and together a larger, more extensive visiting the graves of loved ones, celebration next year.

Celaya said other aspects of the Lizz Diaz Day of the Dead celebrations can be reached at include Calaveras.

Leathia Botello | Courtesy arg-arts@uidaho.edu The first Day of the Dead altar made at UI was created in 2011 to honor a student who passed away.

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Opinion

Fall fashion trends

It’s time for a fall weather wardrobe

Come fall, it can be easy to get into the routine of only wearing sweats on a daily basis and daunting to think about updating your wardrobe. But with a few keys pieces and some ingenuity, looking trendy through fall and into winter is easier than you think.

We all want our wardrobes to be up-to-date, but for most students, spending money on new clothes isn’t an option. It’s important not to send all of you summer clothes into hiding just yet. The most important thing to note when updating your wardrobe is that you can keep any piece of clothing in your fall mix if it can be layered to keep you warm. Before you decide to rummage through your closet and drawers, remember that the goal is to spend little and create more.

Autumn is the time of the year to get creative. If the vibrant colors of the falling leaves on campus don’t inspire you to change up your wardrobe, then I don’t know what will. For both men and women, the best way to achieve a fall look is to Hailey utilize layers.

Stewart For the college woman, the possibiliRawr ties for fall looks are endless. Look at any Pinterest board this season and you will most likely find the ultimate lookbook for fall fashion. But, as most of us know, it takes a lot of time and money to create these looks. The idea behind layering your clothes is to achieve the look of time and money — plus, more layers mean more warmth.

Every woman needs at least three pieces of outerwear to keep them warm in the fall: a vest, a jacket and a peacoat. Vests are great for days when the sun shines and you need less coverage, jackets are a great casual addition to any outfit and peacoats can be the perfect option for a dressier look.

Sweaters are the foundation for any fashionable fall wardrobe. A few neutral colored sweaters can make all the difference when it comes to putting together an outfit. Cream, navy blue, burgundy and black are great seasonal colors and will most likely match all of your outerwear.

Strong outerwear pieces are quintessential for It is always sad to pack away a favorite dress or every college man, and sweatshirts just don’t cut it skirt from the summer, but if they can be paired when it comes to creating a cohesive outfit. Half-zip, with tights for a fall look, keep them in the closet. pullover sweaters are a great option for those who Coupled with a sweater or jacket on the top, like the feel of a hoodie or sweatshirt, but want somelighter clothing can easily be made into a thing a bit trendier. Army jackets with an more autumnal look. olive green color are also a popular piece of The way I like to add pops of color to Rawr outerwear this time of the year, and look my fall clothing collection is through acgreat over warm shirts. cessories. Scarves and gloves are the best For more Rawr Men have a wide array of shirt choices for content, visit ways to add autumn colors to your outfit. uiargonaut.com fall, in varying colors. Light crewneck sweatDon’t worry guys — you aren’t left out in ers should be a staple in your closet for an fashion trends for the fall. In fact, autumn easy, yet put together, look. Flannels are also a is the best time for you hone in on your must-have — but stick to that reds and navy blues, or else fashion skills and bring out your inner GQ. You do not they tend to look summery. need many pieces to achieve a great fall look as long as you layer what you have.

Slim and straight-legged pants are the best

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styles to wear for any time of the year, but they work well for fall because they fit nicely with boots. Jeans and pants alike can be dressed up or dressed down for any outfit.

Just because Uggs are not the trendiest shoes amongst men does not mean you have to give up comfort and warmth. Work-style boots are trending this season, which transition well into winter, and neutral colored Vans work with many outfits, so don’t throw those out just yet.

Fashion is subjective for everyone, but the more effort you put into your wardrobe, the better you will feel. With these simple fall fashion ideas, you can stay warm and trendy all season.

Hailey Stewart can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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A hairless cat crisis Friday fiction

Lyndsie Kiebert Rawr “Rock, paper, scissors! You ready?”

Frankie exclaimed with a goofy grin just as the waiter set down the check.

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I nearly scoffed.

Frankie’s pudgy face drooped. He slowly lowered his hands, previously poised for a theoretical battle of inanimate objects, and rested them on the table in front of him. He wasn’t kidding about this pawning-off-thecheck business.

I stared at him with defeated eyes, suddenly drained from the evening I’d just endured. Nothing about this had been a good idea. His car had reeked of sour milk and dinner had been full of conversation about clothes for pets (specifically hairless cats, of which he had four). Suddenly, all my tolerance was gone. Frankie needed to not only take the damn check, but he also needed a reality check.

But first, you might be wondering how I ended up on a date with this socially inept loser. To answer that, I have to be honest.

I am very, very lonely.

At 30 years old, it is a surprise when my mother doesn’t call me every other day to see if I have any dates lined up for the weekend. I can’t blame her — she only wants me to be happy and hopefully give her some grandchildren, but I am insanely picky.

I once had a relationship end after two years because I could no longer handle my boyfriend’s incessant need to eat almonds. Almonds — after every meal, before breakfast, as a midnight snack. I grew to resent those stupid little nuts with such passion that I broke it off. But now, three years later and at 30 years of age, compromise doesn’t sound so bad.

When I decided it was time to try my luck at relationships again, I went out with the one guy in my office that paid any attention to me. When I say attention, I mean that he wrote me small notes with smileys on them and always held the door open for me. (Let’s just say my standards have lowered).

Frankie seemed sweet enough, and only mildly awkward, so when he asked me out last week I’d set my sights high … … Only to see them drowned in

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miserable attempts at cat jokes and the three chocolate mousses he ordered — for himself.

It was when Frankie decided that the check (for which he accounted for three-fourths of the food ordered) would be given to whoever between us lost rock, paper, scissors, I let loose.

“I only went out with you because I felt sorry for you,” I stated, voice unwavering.

“Well that’s not very n—,” he started, but the floodgates had opened.

“For the love of God, Frankie, clean your car! It smells like something died in there! And make some friends! Hairless cats are disgusting! And in Jesus’ name, PICK UP THE CHECK!”

be Frankie, ready to grovel With that, I aggressively Rawr and ultimately make me stood from the table, causfeel awful for what I’d ing Frankie to jump back like For more Rawr just done. But upon turna frightened child. I didn’t content, visit uiargonaut.com ing around, I came facebother to listen to his pleas to-face with my almondand apologies. I was at the loving ex-boyfriend. door before he could choke “Where are you going? Do you need out a single word. a ride? I was just wondering about you Once outside, I realized I was seven the other day!” miles from home with no mode of In that moment, just as paper transportation but my pathetic attempt would beat rock or rock would beat at sexy, date-night heels. I bent over to scissors, almonds beat hairless cats — undo the small buckles and take them by a long shot. off so I could start my long walk home, Lyndsie Kiebert when suddenly I heard someone behind can be reached at me shout. arg-arts@uidaho.edu “Hey! Linda!” or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert My body tensed, thinking it must

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cargo jacket, too.

For out-of-state University of Idaho Although the cold and snow might students, especially ones from warmer be overwhelming to some students, states like California or Florida, adjustthere is one ultimate trick to adjusting ing to the cold can be a challenge. to this chilled climate.

I was born and raised in In order to adjust to the Florida, which means I have a cold, you first need to adjust very different opinion on the your attitude. When I told my definition of cold. This thirty friends back home about the degree weather we’ve been recent snowfall we had, they having in Moscow lately? It’s were just as amazed as I was. not just cold, it’s freezing to a Even though I’ve only seen Florida native. snow about four or five times In Florida, people would Alex Brizee in my life, getting to experience break out heavy winter coats Rawr the first snowfall of the year in when the temperature reaches Moscow was magical to me. I felt like I the low ‘60s, so I don’t know many was in a winter wonderland. people from back home who would Having a positive attitude toward be able to brace Moscow’s end-of-fall, the cold and embracing the beautiful beginning-of-winter weather. elements of living in a place where the I didn’t know how I was going to seasons actually change helps immenseadjust to the different climate and the ly. Taking a moment to appreciate the idea of actually having seasons when I beauty of snow does a lot more good first moved to Moscow. than complaining about how wet and However, I’ve actually adjusted quite gray the sky is all of the time. well and without breaking out my fur

The definition of cold weather changes across the United States

ist. All we have is summer My friends who have Rawr — an excruciatingly hot and experienced their fair share of humid summer. cold winters warm me that For more Rawr When I first moved to my love for snow will wear content, visit Idaho this summer and spent off when winter really starts uiargonaut.com some time in Twin Falls, and I have to walk to class everyone was talking about in large amounts of snowfall, how hot of a summer the were havbut I don’t think that will be the case. ing. I wanted to laugh at the idea that As someone who has never experienced an actual winter, I cannot wait to they thought it was hot out. If you can wear jeans and you aren’t sweating the see more snow.

A positive attitude can turn someone second you walk outside, then it really isn’t a hot summer. who grew up in a warm climate into Every region has their particular someone who learns to love the cold weather and their idea of what hot or and the snow, even after months of it. cold really means, but that doesn’t mean I still haven’t become used to seeing the way you define cold, or the way you students walk around campus wearfeel about the cold, can’t change. ing short skirts or Chaco’s when it’s As a new Idahoan, I’m starting to 40 degrees outside — the truth about learn that the ideal climate is all about weather is that different regions just have different ideas of what it means to balance, and that when it comes to how you feel about the weather, it’s all be cold. about perception.

Florida’s summers, for example, are Alex Brizee can be reached at just as bad as Idaho’s winters. arg-arts@uidaho.edu Seasons in Florida really do not ex-

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Sarcasm is believed to boost creativity in all parties involved in the conversation.

The metallic smell of money is actually your body oils breaking down in the presence of iron or copper.

According to researchers, “Night Owls,” people who stay up late and sleep in, tend to be more extravagant, impulsive and novelty-seeking.

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Serial killers behave like bees — they commit crimes close to home, but far enough away that neighbors don’t become suspicious. Similarly, bees collect pollen near the hive, but far enough away that predators can’t find them. Scientists studied bee behavior and found algorithms police now use to catch felons.

Student loans have passed credit cards and auto loans to become the second biggest source of personal debt in the U.S., trailing only mortgages.

You notice cognitive and motivational biases much more in other people than you do in yourself — therefore, failing to recognize your own cognitive biases is also a cognitive bias.

The electricity needed to power an iPhone for a year costs only $0.47.

From wtffunfact.com

Lassitude [noun] A lack of energy, listlessness, languor.

Example:

I have a bad feeling a strong sense of lassitude is going to set in right before finals.

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The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell The gremlin’s been getting cold at night because the temperature’s dropping!

Don’t worry, I think I have a solution!

GRAH!!!

Here! It’s technically a stocking, but you can use it as a sleeping bag!

GRAH!

Now you can be all warm and toasty!

Good thinking!

GRAH!!!

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Why UI students are thankful for the Commons and Pitman Center...

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