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Aquarius 1/20-2/18 February is the month to woo, Aquarius. It is also your month, so take Cupid’s heart-tipped arrow and try not to fail at this too. Pisces 2/19-3/20
Cancer 6/22-7/22
The perfect date is waiting just around the corner. Apparently fish is the best thing that will show up on the menu, and enjoy the crab.
Watch out for any Pisces on dates. They seem to have a recent crab fetish. Keep all your legs accounted for.
Aries 3/21-4/19
Leo 7/23-8/22
Valentine’s Day is supposedly a day of love. Looks like you get to watch Netflix, again.
Spending a day alone playing an MMROPG isn’t sad. Don’t worry, your online friends love you and will spend their Valentine’s with you.
Taurus 4/20-5/20
Virgo 8/23-9/22
Who needs a date, anyway? Not you Taurus. Take the lads or ladies out on the town and enjoy the single season while it lasts.
Gemini 5/21-6/21 It’s time to focus on your lover, not yourself. Instead of fussing over what they will do for you, think about what can be done for them.
Your lover has the perfect date planned. It is so perfect that you had absolutely nothing to do with it. The hints left on the coffee table were not from you. At all.
Libra 9/23-10/22 Quit being a selfish and grouchy curmudgeon. It is OK to think of a signifi-
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cant other when it comes to the red and love-infected holiday.
Scorpio 10/23-11/21 One quart of Rocky Road down, only three more to go. Your other half will at least be in town to help you with that other tub.
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 Movie night with the bae, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to peruse the classics like “Saw,” “Friday the 13th” or “Silent Hill.” Who needs that lovey-dovey stuff anyway?
Capricorn 12/22-1/19 The stars won’t tell anyone that you are crying to yourself on Valentine’s Day. Broken hearts aren’t easy to fix, but chocolate doesn’t hurt.
A guide to rom-coms Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year where it is OK to be shamelessly sappy and romantic with film choices. It is time to break out the romantic comedies. Whether you are spending a night with yourself or a significant other, these movies are the perfect place to start.
“Crazy Stupid Love”
When Cal Weaver’s (Steve Carell) marriage unravels, he finds solace in an unlikely friend and self-identified player, Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). While Cal learns the dating game and plots to win his wife back, Jacob unknowingly begins dating Cal’s daughter. With two “When Harry Met Sally” love stories in one, this film This iconic film — starring Billy definitely packs the comedy and Crystal and Meg Ryan — asks the romance. question, can men and women Hailey “The Wedding Planner” really be friends without sex getStewart ting in the way? The two main Rawr There is nothing better than characters somehow find each the quintessential meet-cute other in the most random of places over scene between two favorite actors. After a 10-year span, always arguing the same literally being swept off her feet by a question. However, their witty arguhandsome stranger, and landing an exments quickly lead to companionship clusive wedding account, Mary (Jennifer and they must find a balance between Lopez) finally feels like both her career and love life are taking off. However, she friendship and attraction.
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soon finds out the good-looking stranger (Matthew McConaughey) is actually the groom-to-be. Mary must plan the perfect wedding for her clients, all while falling for the groom.
“The Proposal” With deportation looming over her head, powerful book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) fakes her engagement to Ryan Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her overworked assistant. Even though Andrew agrees to the act, there are some strings attached, including a family visit to Alaska. This film follows the two characters as they go from mutual
loathing to possible love.
“Can’t Buy Me Love” When the ultimate high school geek, Ronald Miller (Patrick Dempsey) finds his crush, Cindy Mancini, in need of extra cash to replace her mother’s ruined designer clothing, he agrees to help out under one condition: she must act like his girlfriend for a month. While Ronald climbs the social ladder, Cindy begins to fall in more ways than one. Hailey Stewart can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter at @Hailey_ann97
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Not-so-sloppy seconds The romantic comedy ‘Two Night Stand’ is a fun crowd pleaser
had more in common than they thought. Alec manages to be endearing and Rawr The idea behind “Two Night Stand” is charming in a unique way, unlike most hysterically brilliant in a way everyone rom-com male leads who seem like they’re For more Rawr Reviews, visit can appreciate. Regardless of whether trying too hard. When the two meet and uirawrreviews.wordpress.com you’ve had a one-night stand, almost eventually hit it off, it’s satisfying to see One-night stands are one of the many go-to story everyone has experienced an awkward them work off each other and the film starters for romantic comedies, but “Two moment with someone they’re comes up with enough for them to do Night Stand,” written by Mark Hammer and attracted to. Any good film takes a relatable that it doesn’t get boring. It’s also refreshing to see a directed by Max Nichols, adds a twist to the scenario and multiplies it to the extreme. This rom-com that doesn’t deal with the misunderstandcinematic trope. film does that in spades. ing cliche that keeps the couple apart. There’s a good In the film, Megan (Analeigh Tipton), who But as any rom-com fan knows, a good twist with this film that ends up breaking your heart is recovering from a bad breakup, meets Alec premise means nothing if you don’t fall in a little bit. (Miles Teller) through an online dating site and love with these characters. Fortunately, Alec “Two Night Stand” is a fun and refreshing rom-com the two have an awkward one-night stand. Bradley and Megan sparkle. Megan, who opens the that is definitely worth a watch this Valentine’s Day. When morning comes, Megan is eager to bail, Burgess movie coming up with clever answers to onIt’s a film that both sexes can enjoy and is also fun for but a blizzard has snowed them in and trapped Rawr line dating questions, has a great wit, which film fans to see a comedy with this much going for it. her in Alec’s apartment. As a result, the two pays off when she meets Alec. She delivBradley Burgess must learn to make peace until the snow clears ers most of the film’s comedy and is well-written can be reached at and in the process, they might just discover that they across the board. arg-arts@uidaho.edu
music notes
Better than chocolates Flowers die, chocolates disappear faster than I’d like to admit and jewelry can easily be lost or tarnished. A song is always accessible and will always evoke the same feeling it did the first time it meant something between people. As I reflect on the most romantic Like scent, music can evoke emotion moments in my short 20 years of life, without the listener’s conscious effort. the staples of modern love gestures I can be driving on a winter day, hear a aren’t present. There are no flowers, Florida Georgia Line song on the radio chocolates or jewelry. While I may have and in my mind I’m suddenly on the enjoyed those cliche (though beach that night in summer of admittedly enjoyable) gifts a 2014. There is probably a psychotime or two, they aren’t what logical explanation, but all I know come to mind when I think is that the effect defines romance about romance. for me. More often than not, the Also, there are no limits. Love most romantic moments in tunes aren’t all that can apply my life involved only a radio, as songs between couples. It’s Lyndsie a loved one and a moment the feeling the song evokes that Kiebert marked with significance by matters, or the memory associRawr the right song at the right ated. Maybe you fell in love at a time. No money spent, no Slipknot concert, or Kanye was elaborate gestures — only good music on the radio at the time of a defining and great company. To this day nothrelationship moment. The song itself ing compares, and there are several is not what matters — it’s the purpose it serves. reasons why. Perhaps the best thing about having For starters, a song is timeless.
Having a song with your loved one is the single most romantic gesture
a song with a significant other is that the longer a couple is together, the larger the playlist grows. And this playlist doesn’t have to be literal, but it can be. A mix CD or Spotify playlist made and gifted with a lover in mind is the ultimate gesture of affection — but that might just be me. In the year and nine months since I’ve been with my current that time we were listening boyfriend, we’ve accumulated to this song and …” Rawr a playlist of haphazard and No couple’s playlist is unique proportions. What the same, and that’s the For more Rawr began as a simple spring beauty of it. This Valentine’s content, visit uiargonaut.com afternoon spent listening to Day, instead of going with “Luckiest Man” by The Wood the same hum-drum dozen Brothers has become a an roses or overdone box of all-encompassing collection of songs truffles, do the most romantic thing I’ve from country to folk to rock music, all come to know — take a song and give with distinct memories attached. When it to your special someone. Make it a I consider the sweetest moments betimeless representation of the time you tween us, the songs that played a part spend together. in those moments mean more than It’s the only way I know to make a any material item we could ever give moment with that person infinite. one another. The power of music lies Lyndsie Kiebert in its timelessness. Nothing illustrates can be reached at that better than when a song plays and arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert boyfriend says, “Oh man, remember
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A Crumbs recipe Healthy pizza crust Pizza can be a great dinner but it isn’t the healthiest food option. This recipe will give you a healthy alternative for a pizza crust that still tastes great.
Ingredients n 1 head of cauliflower n 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese n 1/4 teaspoon salt n 1 teaspoon dried basil n 1 teaspoon dried oregano n 1 teaspoon garlic powder n 2 eggs
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Shred cauliflower in a food processor and then microwave for 5 minutes 3. Mix all ingredients together except for the cauliflower 4. Add the cauliflower and mix again
5. Spread mixture on a pizza pan and bake for 20 minutes 6. Then broil it for a few minutes to add some color 7. When done, add sauce and preferred toppings and bake another 10-15 minutes 8. Serve hot
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Jordan Hollingshead can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu crumbs review
A view of the chef The aroma of freshly cooked food tive. The waitress assigned to the table hits as soon as the door is closed isn’t the only one who takes care of the behind you. The smell comes from the table either. If another staff member noopen kitchen near the back tices a drink is running low, they where flames can be seen will refill it, or if a plate is empty licking the air. they will take it away. Lodgepole, an elegant dinOne of the things that is extra ner restaurant in downtown nice about Lodgepole is the botMoscow, is a cozy and beautiful tle of water left on the table for spot to go for dinner. Guests patrons to pour for themselves. can sit at a bar that surrounds Even though the bottle is on the the open cooking area and table, if a staff member notices Claire watch as their food is prepared. Whitley a low glass, they will pour water Crumbs The food boarders on the for you. expensive side, but this is a Overall, the Lodgepole is a perfect place for a dinner date on a beautiful spot for dinner. The staff and special occasion or for Valentine’s Day. food are excellent, and it is a unique Both the chicken and the gnocchi were experience to be able to watch food excellent on the day I was there. The as it’s made. It warrants at least four gnocchi had an addition of brazed brisout of five from me. ket and spiced pecans, as well. Claire Whitley Not only is the food of Lodgepole can be reached at excellent, but also the staff is very attencrumbs@uidaho.edu
Local restaurant, Lodgepole, has great food and an open kitchen
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Single’s awareness day a date just because society tells you that’s on Feb. 14. That does not mean that people what Feb. 14 is all about. should be getting gifts every day. Show Rawr Some people are OK with getting take-out others you love them with kind gestures or a pizza and watching a movie, and some or by remembering the important things, For more Rawr content, visit people prefer to hang out with their friends or even making them feel emotionally supEvery year, Feb. 14 rolls around and you can practiuiargonaut.com or have a quiet night in on Valentine’s Day. ported when you can’t be there physically. cally hear the groans of people across the country. I know there are some people out there It doesn’t matter whether you’re single, Maybe they’re dreading Valentine’s Day or maybe they who love the holiday whether they’re in love casually dating or in a relationship looked at their bank account and questioned or not. There are also a lot of people out there though — the grand gestures characteristic of such a why chocolates and roses should ever cost who hate Valentine’s Day but then love it once they holiday can often be absurd. that much money. Either way, it’s an awkare in a relationship. Who needs so many roses pedals covering ward time of year for everybody. Feelings toward Valentine’s Day should not change their home that they can’t even see the floor One of the most trumped out arguments depending on relationship status. Either way, it is a rior so much chocolate that no one could eat against Valentine’s Day is that the holiday diculous “holiday” that is shaped around giving rather all of it? Giant teddy bears just aren’t practiis unnecessary, because why do we need a than loving. Being single is nothing to be ashamed of cal when you’re living in a dorm or college specific day to celebrate the ones we love? — it’s a time that’s all about you, so rock it. apartment, either. Alex Brizee Shouldn’t we do that every day? Though, if you are lucky enough to have found However, some people out there want to be Rawr Although it’s the same argument used someone in your life that you love, do not take them showered with gifts and their partners enjoy year after year, there’s a lot of truth to it — for granted. Remember this is just a “holiday” (that doing so, and that’s great. Valentine’s Day is more pomp than anything else and shouldn’t even be celebrated) and if you love someone But it’s important to remember that it’s not about it misrepresents what love is supposed to be. then you should be happy no matter what. Love is not who received the most gifts or who had the nicest Love is not about grand gestures, gifts or dinner something that can be fully enjoyed with quantity, dinner — if someone chooses to celebrate Valentine’s reservations to a place that’s not even that great. It’s only with quality. Day, it’s important to remember that spending time about caring for a person even when you hate them Alex Brizee with the one you love is what matters most. or loving someone at their worst. You should show the can be reached at Don’t feel compelled to spend copious amounts arg-arts@uidaho.edu of money on your partner or desperately look for people you love that you love them every day, not just
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Love potions have expiration dates The tone of Valentine’s Day changes throughout life
up being filled with cards and treats from classmates. I remember gluing hearts to my own Valentine’s Day box with my mom, Valentine’s Day is a polarizing time hoping that my classmates would love of year. Some people love our decorations. spending the time with their From there, everyone would significant other while others share “Be My Valentine” cards rue the day for ever existing. and delicious candy. It was a I simply don’t care about this time when the holiday was fun special day because it’s not for and light-hearted, without the me at this time. pressures of romance. However, I do find it odd Then middle school hit and how the creme de la creme of the tone of the holiday changed. Luis Torres love changes throughout life. Rawr Gone was the emphasis on For children, the holiday is spreading love with friends and more of a group celebration in came independent romance. of friendship. Many elemenThe holiday also changes a great deal tary teachers ask children to create Valentine’s Day boxes or bags that end because of the increase in peer pressure
it’s clear that people begin to that happens in middle school. Rawr experience Valentine’s Day in But quite honestly, it’s not different ways as they grow really a big deal in middle For more Rawr older. While the holiday isn’t school and I never recalled the content, visit what it used to be when we day being relevant. uiargonaut.com were children, that doesn’t It’s high school where you mean it’s any less exciting. see couples start to embrace Whether you’re in a committed relathe day. From giant teddy bears to tionship, keeping it casual or enjoying heart-filled Facebook posts and videos the single life, the holiday really can be of goofy serenades, high school was whatever you want it to be. definitely a time when love was in the The difference about Valentine’s Day air — and on everyone’s social media. is that it’s just no longer about group These days, Valentine’s Day is still unity but more about the one individufar less about delicious treats and al you’ve fallen in love with over time. sharing colorful cards with peers and Luis Torres more about finding a date or orchescan be reached at trating some grand gesture for your arg-arts@uidaho.edu significant other. or on Twitter @TheLTFiles I’m not a relationship expert, but
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From left: UI students Kyle and Shelby Swanstrom, assisant professors Ryanne Pilgeram and Russell Meeuf, and WSU student Derek Thompson with UI’s Trevor Krauer.
The “meet cute”
Corrin Bond Rawr In storytelling, a “meet cute” is a fictional scene where two potential romantic partners meet for the first time. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, three University of Idaho couples share their own “meet cute”moments in this Rawr Q & A.
Kyle and Shelby Swanstrom Shelby: We met when I was in eighth grade and he was in ninth. We were in yearbook class together. He asked me out to a dance and we started dating — I think we’ve been together, what now, seven years? Kyle: Yeah, pretty much, we were in yearbook class together and I showed up a little late and I didn’t really know what was going on, I had some catching up to do. My best friend was in the class and we were talking about this upcoming dance and I was like, ‘Well, this Shelby lady is pretty cool,’ so I tried to ask her out. I had never had a girlfriend before and I was like ‘Shoot, I’m going for it.’ Rawr: What’s your favorite part about each other now? Shelby: He’s very loyal and dependable. He’s really easy to be able to lean on and he’s very kind, he’s a golden-
hearted person. Kyle: It’s been super, yeah, words can’t explain it. It’s been nice — I’ve loved being married to you and going to school and being married to you is so easy. You are super caring and kind and you like to take care of things and you can multitask and I can’t. You’re fun, too. Shelby: He has the best dad jokes ever. Kyle: I’m a bit of a dork, but she puts up with it.
Ryanne Pilgeram and Russell Meeuf Ryanne: We met as freshmen as undergrads at Pacific University in Oregon. We lived down the hall from each other in the dorms and we were both in the honors program so we took a lot of our classes together. Rawr: What are your respective favorite parts of your relationship? Russell: Just having someone who’s your best friend and having someone you’re really compatible with you around all the time is really nice. Ryanne: I can’t imagine a life where I don’t get to bounce all these different ideas off of him. We really are best friends. We have three kids so we talk through our kids being sick, but we can talk about what’s going on at work and we have a lot of the same hobbies and interests — we are awkwardly compatible.
Different UI couples share their respective journeys and experiences
Rawr: After 16 years together, what advice would you give to couples who are just starting out? Russell: You have to actually be partners. It can’t be one person pulling too much weight in one area, you have to share the load. Ryanne: Choose wisely. If someone seems like, ‘Ugh, I don’t think I’ll be able to put up with this,’ then don’t put up with it because being in a bad relationship is way more work than just being alone.
Trevor Kauer and Derek Thompson Trevor: I’m an EMT with Moscow Ambulance and I was giving CPR education lessons at the Farmers Market this last summer, teaching about compressions and how to give breaths, and he was at the Farmers Market with a couple of friends. He came up to me and asked me how to do CPR and it was actually pretty cute. It was kind of like a romantic comedy, honestly. Derek: It was totally obvious. We had Starbucks afterward and went swing dancing — just a coffee date turned into this seven hour date and it was the best first date. Rawr: What’s your favorite part about your relationship? Trevor: I’m a very black and white
person. Derek: I am the definition of gray. It’s two in the morning and I’m like, ‘I want Dutch Bros, let’s go.’ Trevor: And I’m like, ‘That’s not a logical decision, I have to get up for school in the morning’ and we end up meeting halfway in the middle or do some crazy adventure because I know have to step outside of my box and he makes me step out of my little safety box, but I bring him down to the ground sometimes. Derek: I am crazy and he definitely makes it me more realistic — about just everything. He grounds me. I’m idealistic and love doing everything and he’s like, ‘OK, think about the future, how is this going to help you?’ Rawr: Even though you go to different schools (Trevor is at UI and Derek, WSU), are you able to make it work? Trevor: We just celebrated our six-month anniversary — it was a very typical gay weekend, but it was also super straight because we went and watched “The Book of Mormon” Broadway, but then we went to a hockey game — we’re pretty all over the scale. Corrin Bond can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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A day in the life
A little time, a lot of love UI student Madi Hull balances life as a student, mother and partner Alex Brizee Rawr Between classes and work, most students find that college is one big balancing act and University of Idaho student, Madi Hull, has more to balance than most. When Hull, an English major with an emphasis in creative writing, isn’t attending classes or teaching at Nourish Yoga in downtown Moscow, she’s taking care of her son, Holocene. “It’s really complicated,” Hull said. “When everyone does their homework at night I’m trying to feed someone, pick up the house, put him to bed without falling asleep myself, which is probably the worst part.” Despite her busy schedule, Hull said she has always wanted to be Ryan Hayes a mother and is not only happy that her son is in her life, but also that she had him while she was still young. “I always wanted to be a mom,” Hull said. “While I was a teenager I was really excited about it and Alex Brizee | Rawr then I just want to have a kid when I’m really young University of Idaho junior and creative writing major Madi Hull plays with her son Holocene at Nourish Yoga. because I want to be super active.” While Hull keeps a tightly packed schedule, she said her partner, Ryan Hayes, helps her balance her I know it.” ing and (Ryan) was walking around the life as a student and a mother by bringWhile Hull has pursued many areas of study, she room with Holo,” Hull said. “We were trying their son to campus, as she’s still said she’s found her true passion in writing. ing to learn to breastfeed and he was really Rawr breastfeeding. “I’ve done music, I’ve done psychology, I’ve done supportive right then.” Hull said she met Hayes, a Vandal alum For more Rawr biology, or I’ve tried, and at the end of each semester Hayes works as a bartender at Tapped who studied biology, psychology and ancontent, visit I didn’t like it,” Hull said. “But I always took a creative and said he is amazed by Hull’s ability to uiargonaut.com thropology, when she worked at The Bagel writing class because I liked them and so at the end keep so much on her plate all at once. Shop and One World Cafe. of last semester, it was awesome I was really excited “I don’t really feel like she needs sup“We went on a date ... and just hung to continue with it.” port, she’s kind of a kickass mom all by herself,” out after that and we really got along really well,” Hull said she plans on taking a couple years off Hayes said. “I work to pay the bills, but she rocks all Hull said. “We went on a couple dates after that, after graduation before going back to school for her by herself. She does good in school, (she’s) a great soon after that we were together.” MFA because she wants to work with Holocene when writer and now she’s taking on the journey of being a Hull said the decision to have a baby was an he is at an age where he can work and study. yoga teacher.” easy one, as they both wanted children together. Even though being a student, a yoga teacher and a In addition to providing an opportunity for exerAside from the first few months of pregnancy, Hull mother can be demanding, Hull said she’s happy, and cise and meditation, Hull said she enjoys her yoga said their journey as parents has been a relatively has become an expert multi-tasker. practice because it helps her relax and take her mind smooth one. “It’s tough sometimes,” Hull said. “I walk around off of the chaos of daily life. “I mean, my first trimester I was super grumpy my apartment reading Shakespeare and wearing (HoHull said although having such a busy schedule and hormonal, but besides that we’ve been pretty locene) or reading my essays.” can be disorienting, when it comes to her son, she great together. He’s been really sweet,” Hull said. Alex Brizee never forgets a thing. Hull, who had a natural birth at a birthing cencan be reached “Honestly, my other things in life I kind of forget ter, said Hayes has been a supportive and encourat arg-arts@uidaho.edu about,” Hull said. “I’m extremely forgetful now with aging partner. or on Twitter @alex_brizee “That night Holo was born at like one in the morn- everything else, but with him, if something is wrong
I don’t really feel like she needs support, she’s kind of a kickass mom all by herself.
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Issues meet art events
Will Meyer Rawr There is a general hype about most movies that come out of Hollywood. There is more for some than others, however, and “The Danish Girl,” is garnering this heightened attention. The critically acclaimed biographical drama, which was limited in its U.S. release in November 2015, was inspired by the true story of Lili Elbe, who underwent the first sex-reassignment surgery. The film’s foundation of truth and its portrayal of a relevant societal issue are among the reasons why the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre decided to bring “The Danish Girl” to Moscow for Valentine’s Day weekend, said Kenworthy Operations Director Jamie Hill. “It’s a true story, and I think it is always important to show those true stories, especially on something that’s a major topic in our country right now,” Hill said. The film, which includes cast members like Eddie Redmayne and Alisha Vikander, played at both the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals, but hasn’t been widely available to the public. Hill said in addition to wanting to show a film that addresses pertinent social issues, another goal of the Kenworthy’s film selection committee is to expose the public to Rawr lesser-known films. “A lot of the stuff that we For more Rawr content, visit bring in has a tendency to be uiargonaut.com more art house/independent (type) films,” Hill said. Hill said many committee members requested that the film be shown at the Kenworthy, and they’re not the only ones who are eager to watch “The Danish Girl.” University of Idaho student Jackie Hamblen said along with the subject and novelty of the movie, she is excited to see Eddie Redmayne’s performance. “He is very talented at portraying other people, like in ‘The Theory of Everything,’” Hamblen said. Hamblen said she’s happy this subject is something that can be shown to general audiences, which shows a shift toward more accepting and understanding viewers. This particular movie is something that Julia Kehleher, program coordinator at the UI LGBTQA Office, sees as an example of a positive representation of transgender people. “From the preview, it looks like it’s written to address a wide audience to really talk more about transgender identities, and really to show the general public more about it,” Keleher said. Keleher said there’s something about movies like “The Danish Girl” — ones that explore the life of someone controversial from a normal standpoint — that encourages society’s acceptance of transgender people.
The Kenworthy’s upcoming film, ‘The Danish Girl,’ explores themes of life and love
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The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre will show “The Danish Girl” over the course of Valentine’s Day weekend. “It (also) helps with people who maybe identify as transgender, and they might be coming out,” Keleher said. “That really helps when people become comfortable with their identity in a more welcoming society.” Kehleher said that the setting of the movie, which is in the early part of the twentieth century, may open eyes to the fact that there have always been people who have identified as transgender and that it’s not just a modern concept. “There are a lot of people that are looking at it from the historical aspect, and talking about it,”
Keleher said. “I think this will create a lot more buzz about it — it’s a film that people are going to see and people are going to talk about it.” “The Danish Girl” will be screened at 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday and at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in downtown Moscow. The film is rated R and tickets are $6 for adults. Will Meyer can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Caught lube-handed Lyndsie Kiebert Rawr “Push harder,” Lacey moaned, her toes curled and breathe heavy. “There, is that working?” Dave asked, his muscles taut and slick. “We have to get this done, put your weight into it,” Lacey begged, and Dave did as she asked — to no result. Everything would have been fine had Lacey’s mother not called five minutes before to announce her untimely arrival. Lacey, Dave, and Lacey’s parents had made plans to go out on a Valentine’s Day double date “for fun.” But Lacey knew her parents were having troubles — a night out might rekindle some young, romantic spark her parents still harbored but had forgotten. When she’d mentioned the idea a week earlier, she and her mother had been equally excited. Now, her mother’s frantic voicemail played across the studio apartment from the small answering machine. Sprawled across crisp sheets and tangled in limbs and rose petals, Lacey thought about how it couldn’t have come at a worse time. It had been a simple plan, really. Pick up the pre-ordered package from the erotica shop on 3rd Street on the way home from work, swing by Safeway for Dave’s favorite chocolate-covered pretzels and a can of whipped cream, then be home with enough time to get ready for dinner at Maialina’s with Mom and Dad. The frisky night would ensue when they got home. But when she reached the apartment, Lacey found candles, flowers and a love note from her husband. One thing led to another — there was no harm in a pre-dinner quickie, right? — but they soon found themselves in a hurried situation. Now, as Dave strained and Lacey fought to remember the romance of Valentine’s Day before her mother arrived in what was sure to be crisis mode, a perfect night had officially turned south. “Maybe I should use that strawberry lube that came in the package,” Dave’s eyes widened as he made the
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suggestion. “Sure, why not,” Lacey said, rolling her eyes. The stench of artificial fruit filled the room as Dave applied a liberal amount of lube to the desired area. After a bit of aggressive jostling and grunting, the deed went still undone. Steps approached the door and the couple’s eyes met. “Crap,” Lacey whispered. “My mom’s here.” Dave hopped off the bed and grabbed his pants from the desk chair he’d so nonchalantly thrust them upon in the heat of the earlier moment. As Lacey’s mother knocked — once gently, then twice with vigor — he hid the lube back in the package of what were
meant to be exotic Valenbedframe by a pair of pink, tine’s Day treats and shot a furry handcuffs. The strawRawr panicked look toward Lacey berry slime coated the better For more Rawr as the door opened. part of her forearm and wrist, content, visit In all the excitement, which had chafed in the uiargonaut.com they’d forgotten to lock process of Dave attempting it. They never had visitors to push her hand through the — aside from Lacey’s emotionally disshockingly sturdy erotica shop cuffs. traught and clearly impatient mother, “What …” Lacey’s mom stuttered. coming off yet another explosive “I’m sorry I barged in …” fight with Lacey’s father. “It’s fine, it’s fine,” Lacey muttered Dave stood halfway between the from behind her hand before finally bed and the doorway, shirtless, with making eye contact with her flustered his jeans unzipped and hair thoroughly mother. “The shop shorted me the key to tousled — a deer in headlights. these damn cuffs. Can you get over here Lacey lay sprawled on the bed and help me pull while Dave pushes?” in sheer, black lingerie. Her right Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at hand covered her face while her left arg-arts@uidaho.edu remained elevated, chained to the or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert
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A vote for friendship It’s time to set aside romance and let friendships, and the bromance, shine
off loss. Despite being willing to show a great celebrated for centuries. The concept of a Rawr amount of vulnerability in defending a teammale BFF has been going strong for centumate, the media proceeded to then deride ries, and friendship in general has always For more Rawr him for being a “cry baby.” been an integral part of human existence. content, visit Fast forward a few years, and the future While Valentine’s Day is promoted and uiargonaut.com Paul Walker and Vin Diesel, Tom Brady and Rob hall of fame running back Marshawn Lynch celebrated as a day to spend with a signifiGronkowski, Kirk and Spock — these are some received criticism for refusing to answer cant other or a romantic interest, it of the greatest love stories told in truth or media questions, instead deflecting said questions to his doesn’t have to be that way for everyone. The fiction, and yet at no point was this love roholiday can also be used as a means of celebrat- teammates. Reporters were angered because a profesmantic. That is because the love felt was that sional football player refused to give into his personal ing platonic friendships. of the bromance. ego and instead allowed his teammates the spotlight. What would we be without our dearest Women often openly compliment their That’s sad. It seems like our culture today celebrates arfriends there to accompany us through life? female friends, constantly showering them rogance and independence. Valentine’s Day in particular Doesn’t that same love and affection warrant as with support and praise, calling them their much celebration as the guiding light of a roman- also sometimes brings out an unsavory part of contem“girlfriends” in public. Yet, with men, it seems porary culture — the societal pressure to couple up or tic partner? Sam Balas as though the love felt between two guys is enter a relationship. Especially when modern dating habits are Rawr something to be hidden or embarrassed about. Yet, the strongest friendships we often develop are so cold and disconnected. Most people today, Men, when is the last time you told your with people who are willing to set aside personal ego especially college students, are scared of being guy friend that you love them, and truly meant it? It’s and express strong emotions even when it seems unpopvulnerable toward a romantic partner, choosing instead probably been awhile, and it’s unfortunate to live in ular. Maybe that’s what we should really be celebrating to open up solely to a select few friends. a society where guys can’t express their care for each this Valentine’s Day — those in our lives who are willing Many celebrities have even recently put their hearts other for one reason or the other. to fight for us whether they are our closest lovers or on the line by proclaiming their love for those close to Yet, the bromance isn’t some new or strange simply our good friends. them. For example, several years ago Terrell Owens, the concept. Jesus spoke to his disciples saying, “Dear Sam Balas famous Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, publicly became friends, let us love one another.” Going even farther can be reached at emotional and began crying after media personal were arg-arts@uidaho.edu blaming quarterback Tony Romo for a devastating playback, the story of Achilles and Patroclus has been
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What to wear
The perfect wardrobe choice for every possible Valentine’s Day situation
look like you’re headed Valentine’s Day is coming just for your friends or to a five star hotel. If up, and it’s important to know you can wear pajamas. you’re going out to the how to dress for every posSome of us might even Rawr movies, it’s acceptable sible occasion on this day of have our own pity party, to wear a nice, long love. Whether you’re taking a while watching one of For more Rawr content, visit jacket over sweatpants romantic walk under the stars the cheesiest rom-coms uiargonaut.com and a T-shirt, with a significant on Netflix, while simulsince your date other to a picnic taneously eating a whole will only really in the Arboretum box of chocolates by ourselves. In see you outside the theater. accompanied by a this case, pajamas, or your biggest, Then you can take off your group of violinists, fluffiest robe is highly recommendjacket when the lights go or eating a box of ed. In order to have a proper pity down and maintain maxichocolates while party, comfort is key. mum comfort levels. It’s the watching “The NoteSome people don’t celebrate Claire best of both worlds. book” alone, planning Valentine’s Day, but whether you Kennell If you’re having a night what to wear ahead do or you don’t, you need to be Rawr with close friends while of time is vital. dressed for the occasion. It would you all share a bottle of If you are going out be disastrous to watch a movie wine and talk about your failed on a dinner date with your sigon Netflix in a ballgown or a suit relationships within the last year, nificant other, or even on a casual and tie. it’s safe to say that you can wear date, you should attempt to dress Claire Kennell nice. Even if you’re going to a run- whatever seems suitable. You can can be reached at go in costume, you can dress up down restaurant, it’s still nice to arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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