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This is your week to shine Virgo. Seriously though, the sun tan you worked so hard on this summer is faded away and you look almost clear in the sunlight. Buy some cheap sunglasses for people who walk past.
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Libra 9/23-10/22
Quit being a grouchy curmudgeon. Just because the world isn’t focused around you, doesn’t mean you can take a few swings at it. Though seeing someone out punching the ground would amuse everyone else.
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Take a moment out of your day to appreciate the beauty of the Palouse. It is one of the few places in the area that hasn’t been burnt as black as your toast this morning. Maybe get a new toaster?
We are accepting all forms of art and creativity to be featured inside the publication or on the cover. Email: arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21
Just because you can get a dog doesn’t mean you should. Especially not if you live in the dorms. Not because it’s against the rules, but because having a dog bed would cramp up the leg room.
Capricorn 12/22-1/19
Baa baa black sheep have you any wool? No? How about a tail?
Aquarius 1/20-2/18
Just because it’s funny to pour water on random strangers as they walk by the window doesn’t mean you should do it. Have a little self-control.
Pisces 2/19-3/20
Taurus 4/20-5/20
We see you trying to be a guru and we ask that you lower the B.S. meter to a standard 15.
Gemini 5/21-6/21
Unless you’re purposefully losing your voice for an unknown but lengthy amount of time, sit down and be quiet.
It may not seem like the perfect weather to go fishing, and it probably isn’t, but try to head out into the nature thing that beckons you. Or hide in the freezing dorms and watch Netflix. Totally your choice.
Cancer 6/22-7/22
Aries 3/21-4/19
Leo 7/23-8/22
Don’t do the thing. Whatever the thing is. All of the cosmos is saying that if you do the thing, the thing is bad. So seriously. Don’t do it.
Leave your phone at home for a day this weekend and go out to explore Moscow. I will bet you see something far more interesting than anything Bookface has to offer. To cut your hair or not to cut your hair? That is the conundrum you face. Personally, I say rock it. Just don’t dye it pink. Pink is not your color.
A single day No, this Reel isn’t episodes of “24.” It turns out there are tons of movies that are set in the confines of a single day. Here are just a few of the best films in one day or less.
gerous game that will test his sanity. Colin Farrell knocks it out of the park in this slick film that will keep you guessing.
“Cellular”
“Collateral” Jamie Foxx plays a taxicab driver who discovers his passenger is a professional hit man and he must deliver him to his targets over the course of one hectic night in Los Angeles. This cool thriller is one of the best you’ll see with dynamite performances.
From the writer of “Phone Booth” comes a twist on the 24hour movie. Chris Evans receives a call from a kidnapped woman and must race against time to save her.
“12 Angry Men” Starring Henry Fonda, this courtroom thriller revolves around a jury in a murder trial who are pushed to their limit. This classic reinvents the genre and is just a great film on top of that.
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“Phone Booth” When a phone rings, it must be answered. But when Stu answers this phone, he finds himself playing a dan-
“Reservoir Dogs”
Quentin Tarantino’s debut focuses on a team of criminals whose perfect heist goes terribly wrong, leaving them spiraling into paranoia and questioning which one sold them out.
“The World’s End” The finale to the Blood and Ice Cream trilogy, this hilarious roller coaster stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as buddies trying to relive their glory days, but end up fighting for
mankind’s survival.
“Clerks” This cult classic chronicles a day in the life of convenience store clerks Dante and Randall as they deal with the world’s worst customers and discuss the logistics of “Star Wars.” Shot on a small budget, this comedy is worth every penny. Bradley Burgess can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Saving the superhuman A “Heroes” reboot is right around the corner and for good reason too
all together. These elements, such as a ing on the development of one central character, in the first season alone, the recurring symbol placed on items differRawr show alternates between nine different ent characters own, magnify the show’s There is some sort of inherent cultural fascination individuals who begin to recognize their mystery as it is made evident that evwith extraordinary humans. From stories of For more Rawr special abilities. erything is somehow connected without Reviews, visit the Greek gods and goddesses to contempoThe writers do a phenomenal uirawrreviews.wordpress.com immediately revealing how. rary comic books, there’s something about job of sharing screen time equally Finally, the third aspect of “Heroes” that a good superhero story that lasts the test between all nine characters and not only makes it a quality show but also a of time. although there are a number of unique superhero tale, is the depth of the Superhero stories come in all shapes subplots running all at once, it never feels overcharacters and its compelling cast. The “Heroes” cast and sizes and the same ones are often told whelming or unbalanced. is full of notable television and film actors, like “Gilmover and over again in a variety of mediums Each episode gives you just enough time ore Girls’” Milo Ventimiglia, “Nashville’s” Hayden — from comic books to novels to movies, with Claire, Hayden Panettiere’s character Panettiere and “American Horror Story’s” Zachary artists and writers are constantly taking the Corrin who has the ability to heal herself, Micah, a Quinto (that’s right, even American heartthrob Zachbond original hero template and turning it into a young genius played by Noah Gray-Cabey, and ary Quinto is in it), which makes for strong chemistry Rawr new and fresh creation. the angsty but charming Peter, Milo Ventimiand interactions between a variety of characters. While “Heroes” might come across glia’s character who lives in the shadow of The characters have so much depth and are poras the same old story told again under a different his brother’s success. trayed in such an honest way that you’ll find yourlight, the show about a group of humans whose The many subplots aid the second best thing self falling in love with every one of them and then deviated genomes gift them with special abilities is about the show: the tremendous suspense and air craving to know more about their lives and stories. more than just your average “someone’s about to of mystery it maintains. Although every character The show’s new miniseries, “Heroes Reborn,” is set save the day” flick. seems to come from a different walk of life–– to air on Sept. 24, which leaves you with plenty of With a “Heroes” reboot right around the corner, there’s the loving but suspicious father from Texas, time to hit up Netflix and binge watch the first four here’s what makes this show stand out and worth the time-bending office worker from Japan, the seasons of this dynamic show. a watch. New York artist who paints the future and others Corrin Bond First, the show pulls off the nearly impossible by with special abilities scattered across the councan be reached at incorporating a number of alternating story lines try — there are core elements woven throughout arg-arts@uidaho.edu without getting lost in them. Rather than focuseach of their individual narratives that tie them
Ode to the mix CD
In third grade, I made a mix CD of epic proportions. It was simply titled “Lyndsie’s Awesome Mix No. 7.” It began with Avril Lavigne’s rendition of the Spongebob theme song, concluded with The Killers’ “Somebody Told Me,” while also containing “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” by Big and Rich. This was my 8-year-old life’s soundtrack — the consistent playlist of my bus rides to school. I would hunch against the rattling bus window, foam-lined headphones on, my butterfly-clad portable CD player in my lap, and pretend I was in a music video. So many of my fondest memories stem from my irrational endearment of burned Lyndsie CDs. It all began with the Walkman my Kiebert grandma got me for my seventh birthday, Rawr and when my older sister presented me with “Lyndsie’s Awesome Mix No. 1.” As the slots in my super cool CD holder filled, so did my growing admiration for the act of mix-making. At age 12, a boy made me a mix he so carefully dubbed the “Max’s Music is Better than Lyndsie’s” mix. It was full of Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys and ZZ Top – and I was elated. What had gone through his
mind as he made it? Was this a plea for my affection? Because if he wanted it, he had it. I mean it was a MIX CD. FOR ME. I played it until every song skipped. Despite the impending death of music on disc and the fact that I’ve now owned three iPods and two iPhones, I’ve continued making mixes. When my boyfriend had his wisdom teeth pulled last winter, I couldn’t help but honor the occasion with “The Wisdom Teeth Mix.” My friends know what to expect for their Rawr birthdays nearly every year, and they don’t complain. For more Rawr Yes, I have copious amounts content, visit of Spotify playlists saved to my uiargonaut.com phone, and they may make up the basis of my everyday listening, but there’s something in the way a mix feels when you take the time to make it just right. To carefully pen the words “Desiree’s 18th Birthday Jamz” or “Bring in the spring: songs for driving to tennis practice 2012” onto a disc is something permanent and special. It isn’t just audio clips compiled from a massive database and carelessly titled in your cell phone only to be retitled later. A mix is made to commemorate a time and place in our lives. I still love
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the concept with the romantic nostalgia of my dad reminiscing his 8-track collection. No, I am not the leader of a CD-exclusive hipster cult, and I value the convenience of Spotify’s “Browse” section. But I can’t help but sentimentalize the act of choosing a disc from the visor CD holder, breathing steamy air and gently rubbing on the back of it to clear away the scratches, popping it into the stereo, and being transported back to the day you chose the songs — back to who you were when you clicked “Burn to disc.” “Lyndsie’s Awesome Mix No. 7” is still a classic in my eyes. From Bowling For Soup to Blondie, it was a well-rounded art piece. I don’t know where it is today — probably packed away somewhere between the From Justin to Kelly soundtrack and some pre-pubescent Jesse McCartney. But if it were in my hands today, third grade Sharpie handwriting and all, it would still mean as much to me today as it did when I was 8 years old, riding the bus. That’s the magic of the mix CD. Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Kitchen basics believed that the quality of their diet You’ve made it through your first was greatly or somewhat impacted couple of weeks of the semester and by not having enough time to cook. finally feel like you have this semester But let’s take a step back and look figured out. You are totally prepared at the big picture. Over 94 percent for the next four months. Or are you? of students believed the cost of food One crucial task is still looming and greatly or somewhat impacted it’s not going away any time the nutritional quality of their soon. Cooking, grocery shopGUEST VOICE food. University of Idaho stuping, meal planning — these dents are not alone. basic skills can set you up Less cooking instruction for success in college and in schools and at home has beyond. contributed to less confidence If you haven’t thought in the kitchen and fewer home much about grocery shopping cooked meals. For the cashor cooking, now is the time Marissa Rudley strapped college student, a tanto start. Whether you eat gible way to save money and your meals in your apartment create healthier eating habits is or on campus, every day is a grocery-shopping trip away. filled with hundreds of decisions of Cooking is empowering. It allows what and how much to eat. you to customize food to fit your In a 2008 Food Survey conducted by the Sustainability Center, University lifestyle, taste buds, and even budget. For the price of a single fast-food of Idaho students provided responses combo meal, home cooking allows about their eating habits. Poor eating you to make an entrée for four, such habits greatly or somewhat impacted as chicken chili or a broccoli beef stir 81 percent of students’ ability to eat fry with rice. a nutritionally balanced diet. SimiAt our university, 81 percent of larly, around 80 percent of students
students responded that they are somewhat or very interested in free cooking classes focused on healthy and affordable dishes. This fall semester ushers in another round of free monthly cooking classes just for University students. In the 35 Vandalizing the Kitchen cooking classes I have instructed, the recipes have featured simple ingredients and basic cooking skills. These are not gourmet cooking classes with complex recipes that are difficult to pronounce. That is because cooking does not need to be complicated or require a culinary degree. Mastering basic techniques and using good quality ingredients are a home cook’s best tools. The mission of Vandalizing the Kitchen is to make cooking accessible and affordable for every student. The next free cooking class of the semester will be at 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Student Rec classroom. Marissa Rudley is the campus dietician. She can be reached at mrudley@uidaho.
More Information In the spirit of preparing for a healthy semester of eating, here are five trusty foods that you won’t regret buying on your next grocery store trip: Whole-Grain Carbs: Whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, oats, brown rice, popcorn Low-Cost Protein: Eggs, dried beans, lentils tofu, nuts, and peanut butter Bulk Plain Yogurt: In a 32 ounce container, all you have to decide is Greek or Regular Fruits: This time of year, the Moscow Farmer’s Market is bursting with ripe and inexpensive seasonal fruit. When the weather turns cold, frozen fruit can be a less expensive alternative to fresh. Vegetables: Shopping for seasonal vegetables is a great bang for your buck. That being said, kale, carrots and potatoes are packed with nutrients at a low price.
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Directions 1. In a blender blend Oreos into small crumbs 2. Add marshmallows and butter into a large microwavable bowl and cook in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes 3. Add Oreo crumbs to the marshmallows and mix
well 4. Line an 8x8 inch pan with tin foil 5. Grease tin foil and then pour in Oreo mixture 6. Flatten out mixture until it covers the bottom of the pan 6. Serve once cool
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The Storm Cellar, an independent consignment store located at the corner of Fifth and Main St., offers a variety of clothing and accessories.
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An exploratory store tour A first hand look at how to stay stylish without breaking the bank Linzy Bonner Rawr One of the greatest challenges of being a student is trying to maintain a practical budget, especially if you love fashion. After tuition, housing costs and groceries, it feels like there’s no hope of trading in that pair of duct-taped shoes for something new and maybe even puddle-proof. There’s also a strong misconception floating around campus that Moscow is a difficult place to live if you have a penchant for shopping. As a lover of all things J. Crew, I understand why some people feel this way. Just from walking around Moscow, it’s easy to tell that the city lacks retail stores. I am very bad at online shopping, and when I first learned about how small Moscow’s mall is, I figured I would be driving to my hometown twice a month to get my shopping fix. I quickly learned that small town Moscow wasn’t the problem, I was.
Luckily, there’s still hope: thrift stores. Thrift stores aren’t just a popculture trend confined exclusively to the realm of Macklemore songs. They are a useful way to make the most of living on a budget and can provide some great new additions to your wardrobe. I had only been in Moscow a few weeks when I started to hear rave reviews about some of the consignment and thrift stores we have in town. I was skeptical, but I decided to go on an informational shopping tour so you don’t have to. The first store to explore is the Storm Cellar, a clothing consignment store located in downtown Moscow. I didn’t know what to expect when I first walked in, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Storm Cellar is one of the nicest consignment stores I have ever been in. Walking into their store feels like walking into a small Anthropologie. Their clothes are nothing short of the store environment either. Things in the store include high-end brands at incredibly low prices, like an Urban Outfitters sweater for only $14. Clothes and accessories aren’t the only things they sell at The Storm Cel-
lar either. Are you in the market for some classic decorations? Then you’re in luck. The Storm Cellar sells home goods as well, with an intriguing selection of maps, pictures and vases. Needless to say, I became completely obsessed with this store and the best part about it is not only is it full of great finds, but you’re also able to sell them old clothes or items you no longer want around. The second notable thrift store in Moscow is The Hope Center, which is next to Tri-State on the Pullman Highway. Unlike The Storm Cellar, where the staff chooses which items to put out on the floor, The Hope Center is a donation-based store with a much more varied selection. In terms of fashion, The Hope Center feels like somewhere my grandmother would have shopped in the ’80s. Although their clothing selection might not seem like much at first, not all hope is lost––this store is a great place to go if you’re feeling nostalgic for the ’90s, looking for something unique to add to your wardrobe or in the market for some inexpensive apartment furnishings.
The third store to look out for is Goodwill. While Goodwill might come across as the generic thrift store that can be found in every town, I wouldn’t write this popular donation center off just yet. Moscow’s Goodwill carries a variety of popular brands and styles at a very reasonable price. The store has such a large and varied inventory that it requires a bit of digging to find some gems, but at the end of the day, your search will be worthwhile. It’s not impossible to find good things; it’s just a store that you need to set aside a decent amount of time to visit. You don’t need a mall full of popular retail stores to satisfy your style cravings. Thrift shopping is a way to save money while getting creative with your style. The best part is it’s a special kind of shopping experience knowing that what you’re wearing is 100 percent you. Linzy Bonner can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Summer through the eyes of Rawr “I went to see Third Eye Blind and rocked my first concert in three years ... even in torrential rain.” Bradley Burgess
“I went to Montana for the summer with my fiancé, he got into Rocky Mountain College to pursue an aviation degree. I’m also getting married, so I’m excited about that.” Megan Gospe
“This summer I went cliff diving down in Lucky Peak Reservoir! I love challenging myself to try new things and even though I almost peed a little, it was so much fun.” McKenna Anderson
“This summer consisted of attending a NASCAR race at Sonoma, my first NHRA drag race at Kent, and perhaps the most important part of my summer, Mt. Triumph Leadership Camp. It was my third and final year as a junior counselor and flattered of having the best good-looking people in Washington as my delegates because they’re just too sweet.” Luis Torres
“Summer is the perfect time to satiate those vigilante cravings you’ve always had but never have the time to follow through with ... it was a good three months of crime fighting, but I guess I’ll have to hang the cape up now that classes have started up again. Also, my baby brother outgrew me.” Corrin Bond
“I went to see Third Eye Blind and rocked my first concert in three years ... even in torrential rain.” Bradley Burgess
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Students and locals gather to watch performers like David Whitt at One World Cafe’s open mic night which is held the first Tuesday of every month.
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Local humans make noise Moscow’s Spoken Word community resumes monthly events at One World Cafe Hannah Shirley Rawr Ashley Centers creates poetry to process her emotions. Putting words to the page helps her sort through her toughest problems. However, Centers said she’s definitely a poet and not a performer. “Sharing my work is the hardest damn thing,” she said. Centers said the difficulties and live performance haven’t stopped her from participating in Moscow Spoken Word events. The Moscow Spoken Word open mic nights take place from 8-10 p.m. on the
first Tuesday of every month at One World Cafe. Samantha Hansen, a UI student who helps organize the events, said the open mic nights have been held for two years, although she didn’t begin to actively participate in the events until last year. If things go according to plan, though, Hansen said this will likely be her last semester in Moscow — so this fall, she is focusing on creating as wide of an outreach as possible. “We want to create a lasting open mic night,” Hansen said. Hansen said the open mic nights are very informal — anyone can show up and perform any kind of vocal or spoken word piece. With the notable exception of ironic bongo drums, artists are asked to leave their instru-
ments at home. This semester, Hansen said she hopes to begin featuring other spoken word events as well, such as poetry slams or invitationals with regional poets. She said she also hopes to foster a similar spoken-word community in Pullman. Centers said she hopes that by performing her poetry at the open mic nights, she can remind everyone listening that they are loved. “I know there are others out there who are experiencing the same things and feelings and emotions, and who might feel alone because these things are so hard sometimes,” Centers said. Centers said fostering these safe spaces full of artists and thinkers is incredibly valuable for local communities.
“There are so many talented people who are spreading important messages about activism and what it’s like to be one person in a huge oppressive world,” Centers said. At the Tuesday night gatherings, which often draw out upwards of 50 people, Centers said many find an avenue to talk about what they might not otherwise get to. “I write about living with a disability, and others’ reactions to me,” Centers said. “I write about activism. I write about love and heartache and grief. I write about the human condition.” Hannah Shirley can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @itshannah7
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An inspiring influence UI graduate student pursues his long-time passion for prose Alex Brizee Rawr Graduate student Grant Maierhofer’s reality is different than most other students’ at the University of Idaho. At the age of 25, Maierhofer, who was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has already published two novels and is currently pursuing an MFA in fiction. Maierhofer said he never realized his passion for writing during his teenage years, but once he discovered his penchant for prose it was a passion he would never let go. Maierhofer said when he was young, he used writing as a way to better process and understand the world around him. “Writing was a process for difficult situations,” he said. “An emotional process used to deal with what was going on around me.” In addition to writing serving as an emotional process, Maierhofer said as his practice grew he realized he also had a strong interest in language, an interest which prompted him to graduate Eau Claire Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin. Maierhofer, who is currently pursuing an MFA in fiction writing while serving as a teaching assistant and tutor for UI English classes, said it was the faculty that ultimately drew him to the university. Kim Barnes, published author and UI faculty member, said the university’s MFA fiction faculty fought hard to get Maierhofer into the program. “Grant’s passion and dedication, along with his obvious writing talent, are the reasons we worked so hard to recruit him,” Barnes said. Although he now has both school work and teaching classes to focus on, Maierhofer said he does not plan to slow down any time soon. “Writing is always something I’m worried about,” he said. “It’s something that’s always on my mind.” Maierhofer said he not only plans on continuing to write, but to also become a teacher once he completes his graduate degree. “I quite enjoy teaching because it keeps me on my toes, keeps me always thinking of new ways to write,” Maierhofer said. Maierhofer’s two novels, “The Persistence of Crows” and “Postures” are works of literary nonfiction and satire. Maierhofer, who was an undergraduate when he published “The Persistence of Crows,” said he felt the novel showed his dedication to writing as he worked on it while also going to school. Although “Postures” followed closely after “The Persistence of Crows,” Maierhofer said his second novel did not get the kind of publicity he
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Grant Maierhofer recently moved to Idaho to be a part of the University of Idaho’s MFA fiction program. was expecting. Maierhofer said the novel, a satire which centers around a hopeful young artist living in Chicago, served as an obstacle he had to overcome as a young writer. “Sometimes your work isn’t as widely accepted as you were hoping for,” he said. “But you have to accept the challenge and keep writing.” Maierhofer said he continued to write and revise “Postures” until it was published, right after he moved to Idaho. In addition to two novels, Maierhofer has pub-
lished a collection of stories, “Marcel.” Mark Cronin, the publisher for the collection, said the level or appreciation Maierhofer’s publishers and teachers have for him shows his persistence and passion for writing. “Grant has been a pretty big influence on me,” Cronin said. “Not just in my creative life, but personally as well.” Alex Brizee can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Writing without a dam UI alum David Neiwert uses writing to raise awareness of social issues Corrin Bond Rawr Many people find peace in nature and for University of Idaho alumnus and author, David Neiwert, nothing helps him recuperate after a long day like kayaking with killer whales. Neiwert recently made a trip to Moscow to visit his alma mater, but also to promote his most recent book, “Of Orcas and Men,” a work about the ways in which a series of dams on the Snake River is impacting the Southern Resident whale population. “A lot of what you’ll find in the book is my personal experience around whales,” Neiwert said. “I’ll admit, the time I go out and spend on a kayak hanging out with orcas is a time of spiritual recuperation for me, a way of dealing with the haters.” Neiwert, an Idaho native who has published six books on a variety of different social issues, said writing on the subject of orcas was prompted by his time as a journalist. “I first started as a newspaper journalist in 1978, I covered everything from sports, cops and courts, to city council,” he said. “I started freelancing in the 1990s because I didn’t want to stay with newspapers. That led to writing about killer whales and I’ve stayed with the subject over the years.” Neiwert, who currently writes for the Southerwn Poverty Law Center, said he first pointed out the link between orcas and the Snake River dams in an article written for Seattle Weekly back in 2006. “I was the first journalist to call attention to the link between the dams and the whale population,” he said. “We’ve started talking more about this problem in the last couple of years ... I was kind of ahead of the curve and it’s catching up with me now.” Neiwert held a book signing for “Of Orcas and Men” at BookPeople on Sept. 3 as a means of promoting awareness for the book while also listening to the thoughts of locals who deeply care about the subject. Carol Spurling, co-manager and buyer of BookPeople, said the book signing event was arranged with the help of UI faculty member, Kenton Bird. Spurling said the signing was timely because the subject of Neiwart’s latest book is one that many people are passionate about. “This is a book we’d normally have, but we brought in extra for the signing too,” Spurling said. “There’s a lot of local interest in this issue.” The dams, which are causing a tremendous decline in the killer whales’ primary food source, were originally created for farmers to barge their wheat down the Columbia River from Lewiston. Neiwert said one of the remaining challenges today is bringing down the misconception that barging is still a necessary source of revenue for Lewiston. “Barging has now become a non-entity, it’s too
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UI alum and author David Neiwert speaks to an audience about his newest book, “Of Orcas and Men.” expensive to barge and the purpose of the dams has been superseded by economic reality,” he said. “We’re spending far too much money trying to keep these dams up when we actually don’t benefit from them and they’re hurting an entire population of whales.” “Of Orcas and Men” is Neiwert’s sixth book and with it, he hopes to draw attention to the severity of the dam’s effects on the endangered species. In all of his books, Neiwert said he tries blending journalism with creative writing and considers his writing to delve into the realm of literary nonfiction. “I’m trying to write a book that appeals to people’s aesthetic sense while also providing the information a journalist would,” he said. “I try to be informative but also a little more artful in what I write.”
While Neiwert has been successful in a number of different endeavors over the years, he said he ultimately attributes said success to the hard work he’s put into his writing. “I’m not anybody special, I’m a just a guy,” Neiwert said. “I’m just an ordinary guy, but I’ve worked hard at developing my craft ... and that’s the thing when it comes to writing, you have to be willing to put in the work.” In addition to working hard, Neiwert said in many ways, he also has UI to thank for his career. “I was an English major at UI and in being one, I learned the value of finding my own voice as a writer,” Neiwert said. “That’s an essential step every writer has to take, finding their voice, and it doesn’t come easy.” Corrin Bond can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Tune in for laughter A list of the best Youtube sketches for your viewing enjoyment
YouTube is home to many aspiring filmmakers. Although the best way to break into filmmaking is to make short films, these comedic geniuses have opted to make “Saturday Night Live” inspired sketches instead. Here’s a playlist of the best of the funniest that the internet has to offer.
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You’ll never guess how this wacky video about a band tour gone horribly wrong will end.
“Brainstormers” Noah, Tyler and Adam brainstorm ideas for sketches, including one about a Vaudeville bartender, Tyler as a goat and a poop joke.
CyberKiwi This Youtube channel, which can be found under the search, “Richard Rogers” has a number of memorable, wacky skits to choose from. The best of these sketches include:
Bradley Burgess This channel is chock-full of random Argonaut sketches, ranging from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes in length. These videos Greatest Hits: “Feminism” will leave you laughing, but also a little confused A feminist explains that sniffing Sharpies and femiabout what you just watched. nism go together like fish and pancakes. Because … Duh. Greatest Hits: “Cloverfield Spoof”
“Cloverfield” was the most YouTube parodied film of 2008 and Horsehead Businessman could not resist taking a stab at it. A drunken party leads to crazy theories on what is going on as well as a rant against JJ Abrams.
“Band Tour”
“PSA- Acceptance” A PSA for accepting people for who they are––with a number of very dark twists.
“Sitcoms LOL” When Spielstevers Steveburg McBurgersteve brings
you a sitcom, you’ll laugh until you graduate. Quantum physics has never been so thoroughly explained!
Brandon Rogers In the mood to procrastinate cleaning your room or to get a good laugh while eating breakfast? Brandon Rogers’ Youtube channel will not disappoint.
Greatest Hits: “Going Viral” A pilot for a web series about people who will do anything- and I mean ANYTHING- to get popular, this well-made episode brings non-stop laughs.
“A Day in the Life of a Human Centipede”
The disgusting film inspired a wacky sketch that answers the question about the original film no one ever wanted to ask. At least one good thing came out of that abomination.
“Boys Vs. Girls” The battle of the sexes becomes literal in this insane office and the result is an epic and hilarious battle that you should not try at home. Bradley Burgess can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Fear is fire, part 1 Friday Fiction
Claire Whitley Rawr
My parents live in a swanky little neighborhood. It’s truly a tight-knit community. Everyone knows everyone, which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it. It’s good because, hey, discounts, and bad because housewives have nothing better to do than gossip. All the time. And what better to gossip about than the English girl who became a private investigator and got shot at on a regular basis? Apparently not much. My mother called me daily to reprimand me for making the news, again. I pulled up in my silver Aston Martin next to the neat two-story house. Four bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, parlor and family room. Out back Mum’s garden and out front the trim little yard Da’ worked so hard on. Old Grammy Jones stood in the doorway. Grammy Jones has been living, much to my father’s displeasure, under my parents’ roof. Grammy is 75 going on 200, and her mind has absolutely left the building. Her eyes practically read “Vacancy.” If her black warm-up suit is any sort of indicator, she recently started believing she is a ninja. She also seems to think evil ninjas are trying to kill her and everyone she loves. Thus, the frantic gesturing and shrieking as I turned off the car. “P.J.! You sit out dur any longa, you gonna get got!” I opened my glove compartment and took a few long drinks from my flask before Megan Hall | Argonaut hopping out and jogging toward the door. “Knees to chest!” Grammy yelled looking about for any bad guys. I beckoned for them to follow me into the house where Mum was just putting I thought longingly back to my flask in the car as I was ushered inside by Crazy supper on the table. I was seated between Holmes and Grammy and had to spend Cat Lady’s crazier third-cousin. half of the time ignoring the cantankerous old broad’s questions about my gun or My 17-year-old nephew Ashton Martin stood to greet me in the hallway. (Don’t ignoring the more pointed allusions of my mother to the young successful man. blame me, my sister was the one who thought it was funny). I took in his costume. I found myself yearning for the safety of my car. Unfortunately, dinner was just He wore a black bomber and white T-shirt with jeans and converse. He was a youngthe beginning. There was still the Haunted House to go to and I knew it was going er male version of myself. A laugh danced in his sapphire eyes. We greeted each other with one of those complicated young-people handshakes. to be a long night. “Nice, Ash,” I commented. “Naturally. My PI aunt knows what to rock,” came the quick reply. *** “Smarmy bastard,” I laughed ruffling his sandy hair. I resisted the urge to sigh. Or yawn. So far the Haunted House was a I stuck my head into the family room. My father’s red mane stuck out bust. I mean, a bloody freaking ghost? I doubt a five-year-old would be Rawr around the sides and top of the chair. He seemed to be taking a quick kip, scared by that. so I turned to leave him to the annoying white and blue light of the telly. I heard Sammi and Ashton laughing in front of me. They kept egging For more Rawr I sauntered my way into the kitchen, following the smell of pork content, visit each other on. From what I gathered, Sammi convinced Ashton to walk uiargonaut.com chops. through the “Ghoul Lair” with a blindfold. I rolled my eyes heavenward. “Hiya, Mum,” I said, swiping some frosting off the cake on my way by. This stuff is just dumb. Mum waved a knife and went back to murdering the vegetables. Holmes walked casually alongside me. I could sense him glancing in my direction “We have a few more guests coming. Why don’t you greet them?” she asked over every once in a while, but I resisted the urge to comb my red-brown hair with my her shoulder. fingers. Luckily I had it cut into a bob. Hair can’t look messy in a bob. Unless it is 6 Interpretation: don’t let Grammy scream at them through the screen door and a.m. and I haven’t had coffee. Then it is questionable. make us look like an even more dysfunctional family. “So what are you afraid of?” Holmes asked stepping out of the way of a screamI grabbed a mouthful of frosting as I went to sit on the stoop steps. After a few minutes, I saw a neighbor heading across the lawn with some high schoolers in tow. ing teen. I tilted my head with the hint of a smile, but said nothing. One of them I recognized as Sammi Spencer, Ashton’s girlfriend. Before Holmes could say anything, an ear-piercing scream filed the dark corridor. “Hi P.J.!” she called happily, waving a leather gloved hand. I recognized Sammi’s hysterical voice and rushed around the corner. Ashton looked “Ashton’s watching the telly with Da,” I said as the costumed girl ran past. up at me with his hands covered in blood. Someone cleared their throat at the foot of the steps. Lying on the ground, staring blankly up at the ceiling, was Hamlet, whom last I To my surprise, and not pleasure, there stood one of Chicago’s finest, Detective knew was Principal Josef LeRad. James Holmes. To be continued … Even if he was only half as handsome as he actually was, I’d still get flustered Claire Whitley every time I saw him. My face must have twisted into a quasi-grin-grimace, because can be reached at Holmes snorted. Behind Holmes stood a quiet girl, introduced by the detective as his arg-arts@uidaho.edu niece.
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