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on the cover ‘Papalick’ (or “somersault� in Belizean Kriol.)

Amrah Canul is a Belizean national studying abroad.

Canul has been photographing for about seven years. He said he hasn’t put down his SLR camera since he got it. He said photography takes reality to a whole new level and the possibilities are endless.

The photo on the cover was taken on the beach near Manatee River in Dangriga Town, Belize. Canul said the boys in the photograph were having a contest to see who could somersault the highest, by bouncing off a tire. Canul took this photo while travelling across Belize with a best friend, just before leaving for the U.S. Canul said he is used to vibrant Caribbean scenes for his photos but still thinks he was lucky to end up in Moscow. facebook.com/amrah. photography 4.8.11

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A homeless man will sneeze on you tomorrow and despite your best sanitizing efforts, it could result in a bad case of herpes. Outrage from the community will ensue and you’ll probably have to move to Canada. Canadians are fairly accepting though, eh?

Pisces

2/19 - 3/20

Don’t be afraid to wear as much glitter and neon colors as possible, especially if you’re a guy.

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Aries

3/21 - 4/19

Gloomy, gray days have you feeling permanently blue but remember: April showers bring May flowers. Get out there and do a naked rain dance. If anything your neighbors will get a laugh.

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Your stubborn nature has you fighting with a few friends, so you may be in the market for a laugh. If you visit pauladeenridingthings.com, you’ll find one.

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Your frequent dreams of your teeth falling out can either mean you are anxious or need some control in your life. Control-top pantyhose will fix that right away.

Cancer

6/21 -7/22

Unicorns may be parked in your front lawn tomorrow, which will come in handy since you’re likely to be late to class. Grab one and hop on for a speedy trip to campus.

Leo

7/23 - 8/22

The end of the school year is approaching and if you’re a senior, you’re probably sick of being asked what your plans are. Lie. Tell them you plan to be an otorhinolaryngologist or something similarly impressive. Then say you are late for plans you have with a friend to split an atom. It’s much more fun than saying “I don’t know.�

Virgo

8/23 - 9/22

That cute guy/girl in your early morning class is the only reason you make it most days so it’s time to make an impression. This is most easily accomplished by A) composing and singing a song just for them in the middle of class, B) wearing a tuxedo every day or C) getting braces. Nobody likes a snaggletooth.

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Libra

9/23 - 10/22

It’s embarrassing you didn’t already know this but ‌ your wenus is showing.

Scorpio

10/23 - 11/21

Stressed about money? So is everyone else. To be thrifty, forgo buying underwear and try going commando. It’ll be a little secret no one else knows about.

Sagittarius

11/22 - 12/21

Llamas are funny and may seem cuddly, but an outbreak this week from the nearest llama farm will have you in a one-on-one with one of the volatile creatures. Your best defense is to fish hook him, followed by a quick poke in the eyes. This will either end really well or really badly.

Capricorn

12/22 - 1/19

Capricorns have a tendency to be thought of as dull, so spice things up this weekend. Tango with a stripper, eat a pound of wasabi or go for a swim in Paradise Creek — all fun options.

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BFA Senior Thesis show: Part II

“Women’s Roles in Native American Pow Wows�

From 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Ridenbaugh Art Gallery in Ridenbaugh Hall, seniors in the fine arts program will feature their work for the public.

Featured students include: Hunter Grosse, Brandy Kay, Robin Lopez, Wes Braun, Bill Kiely, Jed Smith, Sergey Urlapov and Janelle Lawless. Refreshments will be provided.

The University of Idaho’s Women’s Center has collaborated with the Native American Student Center to bring Sharon Eagleman to campus.

Eagleman is a champion jingle dress dancer. She will share information about the woman’s role in the pow wow circle and discuss how this affects other areas of her life.

Eagleman will speak at 12:30 p.m. in the Women’s Center at the Brown Bag series and again at 6 p.m. in the Aurora room in the Idaho Commons.

She will visit campus Wednesday, April 13. The event is free.

Red Bull Tum Tum Pa Red Bull is hosting a drumming competition where teams of up to four students use only office or school supplies to create a beat. University of Idaho students can participate too.

The event is on campus. Check-in time is 6 p.m. and event time is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday April 16 in the Education Building room 401.

Interested students can register to participate at www.redbulltumtumpa. com. Information on requirements, registration and song content can also be found on the site.

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clever. But why use derogatory slurs like “fag� and “dyke� to describe straight friends?

Isn’t this just another way of separating the gay community from the straight community?

Why should there be names for those who are friends with gay people? Slurs make it sound like befriending a gay person is something abnormal and negative or something to be embarrassed about.

That is not to say the terms are always meant in a derogatory fashion. Sometimes they are used lovingly or as harmless jokes, but the slang still associates gay with those words. They still create an “other� group and contribute to the movement to deny gays equal rights under the law that straight people enjoy. “There must be something wrong with them, since that girl is hanging out with them all the time. What a fag hag.�

Couldn’t she/he genuinely enjoy their company?

It may be true that I don’t understand the idea of reclaiming words to inoculate them as slurs. I am not in a minority group, and thus do not identify with the struggles these groups go through. But during the battle for civil rights that gay people face in today’s society, it seems like society should be encouraging gay and straight friendships, not making fun of them. These ugly words don’t belong in our vocabularies in any form.

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Robin Tucker said her unstyled hair resembles that of a video game character.

“You know ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ from the video game, that’s pretty much exactly what my hair looks like right now if I take my bandana off, like without it being blue, standing up on end like a big fur ball,” said Tucker, an English major.

Tucker said her favorite thing about her hair is that it takes her 50 seconds to style it — get it wet, mess it up, hairspray — and “ta-dah, done.” She would like to do more with it and said she wishes she had the patience to grow it out.

“Well, I’ve dyed it like every color you can probably die it,” Tucker said. “I had dreads for just over five years, so that was fun. I felt the same way about it, like with my hair now — it was done all the time but I also couldn’t do anything with it. So I think I’m just lazy, that’s really what it comes down to.”

Stylist Heidi Armstrong at Plush Brush Unlimited said the most popular style for women is hair left long.

“The swoopy bangs — the bang to the side — is probably the most popular cut now. The stick straight hair is popular (and) perms are definitely not,” Armstrong said. “So most of the time the ladies want a little bit off the ends, a little bit of layering — framing the face. The A-line cut is popular with the short stack in the back, (and) long in the front.”

Armstrong said the most popular cut for men is one she thinks is terrible.

“The Justin Bieber haircut is kind of popular. Not with the college guys so much. College guys really stick to the messy hair cut,” Armstrong said.

Armstrong said women ei-

Heidi Armstrong preps her client Katie Brooks for a hair dye Tuesday at The Plush Brush Unlimited on Main Street. ther want blonde highlights or to make browns richer, while men don’t usually worry about color because they keep their hair so short.

“The thing about the bright colors — the fake colors that you put in hair — a lot of people want purples and blues but they fade,” Armstrong said.

“It’s really hard to keep them in the hair so if you’re going to do that, you really have to commit. Green turns to baby poop yellow really fast, but intense colors like that, no matter what people say, they won’t stay in the hair.”

Josh Reed, a junior mar-

to call him pretty boy for. keting student, said he loves “My morning routine his thick curly hair and involves getting out of the although he prefers to keep shower and drying it long, he keeps it off my hair a little short for work. bit with a towel “I actually and then I shake bleached the top of my head, basically my hair ... when I like a dog, and then was younger, and it just kind of falls then I used to do … into place,” Reed high-lighted tips as said. “I usually just well but recently I try to mess with haven’t,” Reed said. it a bit with my Reed said his fingers and flip it favorite is to flip up heidi armstrong up on the ends and the ends of his hair just go.” to give it the messyReed said though he loves but-done look, which his father his curls, they have a mind of and high school mentor used

The Justin Bieber haircut is kind of popular. Not with the college guys so much.”

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their own.

“I have cowlicks everywhere,” Reed said. “I have a cowlick in the back and one right in the middle of my head and some days the hair will curl just right and it makes a little heart, and it drives me insane.”

Reed said he is constantly getting his hair cut.

“My hair grows like weeds,” Reed said. “It grows so fast, like I need a haircut a month after I get one. Maybe like two or three (months) because it grows out and it’s so thick that every time I get it cut I have to get it thinned out.”

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H Reed said he had a disastrous haircut when he started high school. His hair was cut so short and in a style that grew back with his bangs longer than the rest.

Armstrong said the weirdest cut she has ever done involved three or four different styles.

“I had this girl and I did a Mohawk on her and she had a really long rat’s tail. The back was shaved like Mohawk, the middle was long and shaved on the sides — really short,” Armstrong said. “Then on top we did a real radical choppy cut, long around the ears and really short on top (with) long bangs.”

Armstrong said men are almost more obsessive about their hair than women.

“I would say boys are more picky with their haircuts… because we see them more.

Because the hair cut is short so you see if there’s a spot,” Armstrong said. “Boy haircuts take up the most time and the boy’s parents seem to be more

nitpicky.”

Tucker said her disaster cut happened right after she got pregnant.

“I dyed my hair before I got pregnant and I was just going to let it grow out because you know they say you’re not supposed to (do) lots of stuff to your hair when you’re pregnant, which is total BS I think, but I was … (a) new mom and I didn’t know,” Tucker said. “So I went in and had her strip all the color out of it that was already in it.”

Tucker said once the color was removed, she had her stylist dye it back to her natural brown so that it would grow in the same color.

“When she stripped all the color out and put the dye on top of it, my roots stayed like, blonde and the rest of my hair was like a dark purple. And then the ends of it were … black and frayed,” Tucker said.

“And the woman who did my hair said I was the only customer that she’s ever had that’s

… lost it in the salon. Granted I was pregnant and everything made me cry but I was … bawling, so we cut it short.”

Tucker said she has ruined the idea of ever getting a hair cut for her five-year-old son.

“I cut his hair and I think I’ve permanently destroyed … the idea of getting your hair cut for him because … (not) only can I not cut hair, but he doesn’t sit still and so … while I’m cutting he’ll lean forward and I’ll … pull his hair or like, clip his ear,” Tucker said. “It’s been haircut hell for him.”

Tucker said the craziest thing she has ever done with her hair is cutting out her dreads, which made her hair about one centimeter in length. She said even though her perfect style would be shorter, that was too short.

“I think if it was just shorter than that … if all I have to do is get out of the shower and it’s like done … basically I need to be a boy (and) that would be perfect,” Tucker said.

more at uiargonaut.com To get the full haircut experience, visit uiargonaut.com and click on the multimedia tab.

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The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival has brought scores of gifted musicians to Moscow during its 44 years. Here is a signature taste of the great names that have graced the University of Idaho with their talent.

“All the Things You Are” — Ella Fitzgerald One of the silkiest and most agile voices in jazz history, Fitzgerald’s distinct vocals amaze listeners of any age because of her remarkable range and unparalleled expression.

“Blue Bossa” — The Ray Brown Trio It is no surprise that Fitzgerald’s husband of five years was also a musical genius. No jazz festival playlist would be complete without this bassist, who was a mentor to the current artistic director of the festival, John Clayton.

“A Night in Tunisia” — Dizzy Gillespie This bebop standard is sure to have your feet tapping and hips swaying. Perhaps because of his bent trumpet or puffedout cheeks, Gillespie is one of the most legendary trumpet players of the jazz world.

“Misty” — Sarah Vaughan Feel free to get up and slow dance to Vaughan’s deep, rich tone and smooth vibrato as she croons this well-loved ballad.

“The Garden” — Bobby McFerrin The unique approach McFerrin brings to his improvisational vocal style has captivated audiences for many years. Though “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is his most famous tune, but “The Garden,” from his most recent album, is packed with intriguing harmonies and interesting Biblical references.

“Strasbourg/St. Denis” — The Roy Hargrove Quintet Be prepared to get your funk on with this tune. You won’t be able to sit still as you listen to the punchy horn riffs and sweet melodies of this successful young trumpet player.

“I’ll Be Seeing You” — Regina Carter The violin is a perfect instrument for jazz, with its vocallike tone and expression. Carter’s rendition of this nostalgic piece is sure to tug at your heartstrings.

“Three Little Birds” — Monty Alexander Alexander’s cover of this Bob Marley classic brings a new jazzy flavor to the simple yet surprisingly powerful song.

“Song for my Father” — Victor Wooten This virtuosic bass player wowed audiences at this year’s festival. With his fatty bass riffs and magnetic stage presence, audiences are guaranteed a good time at his shows.

“What a Wonderful World” — Lionel Hampton The namesake of the university’s Jazz Festival and School of Music has had an incredible impact, not only at UI but in the entire jazz world.

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Top: Idaho student Rachael Eastman turns on a lightbox, which she uses to create original prints, Monday evening in her basement studio.

Bottom: Eastman recently designed this print for her brother.

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Scott Waggener said the current economic recession was the best and worst time to start a clothing company.

“People didn’t have the money to spend on clothes,” Waggener said, “but it forced us to learn and better our trade.”

Waggener, an advertising major, and Mark Borland are co-owners of Deconstruction Clothing Inc., based in Portland. Waggener handles the financial and advertising aspects of the business and Dorland is in charge of production. The duo craft T-shirts with graphic designs inspired by the 1980s architectural movement, deconstructivism.

Borland studied graphic design at the University of Idaho.

To create his designs, he uses a combination of computer programs and hand drawings to distort and enhance photos.

He also produces images using song lyrics to visually convey the meaning of a song.

“I combine different images that are around me to reflect the issues in society,” Borland said.

Deconstruction Clothing Inc. is a niché business with unique designs oriented toward specific cities, Waggener said. He and Borland plan to target consumers by creating designs inspired by photos taken within a city, such as Seattle. Once their business is established, they will move to a different city and repeat the process. Waggener and Borland currently promote and sell their clothing at various fashion shows and art walks in the Portland area.

Although they do not intend for the business to become a mainstream clothing line, Borland said one goal is to set up a few stores in the Northwest.

He said he also plans to develop a website as an efficient means of marketing and selling clothing. Both Borland and Waggener said they have high hopes for their business, but at present it’s just a hobby.

“We knew that to be successful we would have to find another job,” Waggener said.

“It’s a hobby I enjoy doing that hopefully will become a job in the future.”

Deconstruction Clothing Inc. was founded in 2009, and Waggener said he wishes he

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“My classes have helped a lot and added to my experience of doing the real thing,” he said.

The knowledge he acquired through classes enabled him to see what he did wrong at the beginning and find new ideas to fix mistakes, Waggener said.

He said as an advertising major, he discovered the tools he needed to successfully market his product toward a target audience. Waggener said his classes taught him the importance of knowing his consumers, and of thinking creatively to solve problems and generate new ideas within the business.

“I learned to keep an open mind to any idea that will help us,” he said.

Waggener said student entrepreneurs need to be incredibly passionate about their product, but also realize the initial chance of making revenue is about 1 percent. He said college is an ideal time to start a business because most students are young and single, without the many commitments of adulthood.

“Of all the times to do it and take the chance, this is it,” Waggener said.

UI alumni Mike Kammeyer and his fiancé Rachael Eastman also own their own business.

The couple operates Prints Underground, a screen-printing business in Pullman. Eastman said Kammeyer always wanted to own a business, and he seized the opportunity to purchase silk screen-printing equipment at the beginning of last summer.

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Rachael Eastman walks through the steps she follows to paint an image on a T-shirt in her basement studio Monday evening. Eastman mixes her own paint and owns the printmaking business with her fiancé Mike Kammeyer.

“He sold his car and bought the business,” she said. “And we have been learning and growing ever since.”

Eastman graduated from UI in 2010 with a master’s in fine arts and Kammeyer majored in business. Prints Underground is a combination of her artistic talent and Kammeyer’s business knowledge, Eastman said.

They work together to design T-shirts with photos and images selected by customers, as well as a few of Eastman’s original designs.

Although she was initially skeptical of the business venture, Eastman said she enjoys owning a local business that depends on and gives back to the community. She said

students should keep an open mind and go forward with the adventure of starting their own business.

“Don’t go into college thinking you will only do one thing,” she said. “Starting a business is definitely a risk but don’t be afraid of it.”

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“Red Riding Hood” hit theatres in March. Critcs and fans of the “Twilight” series speculated if the film be a hit or a complete disaster.

“Red Riding Hood,” by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright, is the story of Valerie, a beautiful young girl who is in love with the simple woodcutter Peter but is engaged to someone of her parent’s choice.

The small village of Daggorhorn was plagued by were-

wolves for centuries, but the beast has been satisfied with animal sacrifices — until now.

The tale is about the peace being broken when the beast kills Valerie’s sister and the village brings an expert to get rid of the monster.

A mix of romance, action, fantasy and twists, “Red Riding Hood” is the movie and book for any traditional fairy tale seeker.

Director Catherine Hardwicke has improved since “Twilight,” and “Red Riding Hood” is another improvement on her part.

The acting and film angles, as well as most of the special effects, are more believable in this film than the other films she has produced. The setting of the movie is beautiful — it is set in the middle of a forest with an icy lake in the background.

There is one downer when it comes to special effects — the werewolf itself. Werewolves have been dramatically different across the big screen, with few coming across as believable.

Though this werewolf was one of the more realistic, the flaw

was that it looked like a twodimensional drawing on paper.

Another negative aspect is that some of the shots seemed to be recycled material from “Twilight.” The camera shot that provides a descending view of a forest-covered mountain enveloped in fog was a shot almost identical to scenes in “Twilight.”

Overall, the film provided a good plot, decent acting and a beautiful setting — a movie to be enjoyed.

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When jeans become threadto choose from. The creators of bare and prone to wear and tear, jeans have made accommodarunning downstairs and catching tions for different personalities them on the railing may tear and various tastes. There are them apart. But jeans shouldn’t skinny jeans, baggy jeans, faded jeans, destroyed jeans, blue jeans, be thrown out in this case. The jeans are entering another phase, black or colored jeans, jeggings referred to as destroyed jeans. (a combination of jeans and Jeans that have become a little leggings), boot cut jeans and the

tight can easily pass as skinny jeans. Jeans can also be recycled.

The bottoms can be cut off and turned into jean shorts. If the frayed ends are not desirable, the cut-offs can always be hemmed.

Because of the long life cycle of most jeans, money spent buying clothes can be saved. The only concern is pairing jeans with decent blouses or T-shirts and then the look is good to go.

Since faded, destroyed and other types of jeans are in vogue and not likely to fade out soon, jeans are always in fashion.

Styles of jeans have created an avenue for self-expression.

We can wear skinny, baggy or regular jeans and this could pass a message about our attitude toward life. Wearing destroyed or faded jeans can convey a message about one’s view of the world, or one can decide to wear jeans without intention whatsoever. In the end, wearing jeans is all about comfort and finding a style to love.

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What is i-dosing?

One reason it may appeal A “new craze” is sweepto young people is because ing the teenage population the repetitive drone-like muof the U.S. sic will get them a high that I-dosing allows users to pulls them out of reality, replace the high they would but they can do it normally get from without worrying real narcotics with about their parents a “digital high,” or finding their stash a binaural brainin sock drawers wave dose from a or about getting digital music track busted by the cops. that modifies their I-dosing is brain waves. legally available YouTube videos and downloadable of users show them via the Internet at putting on headi-doser.com where phones, draping a anthony they have testipiece of fabric over saia monials, CDs and their eyes and driftrawr mp3s, an iPhone ing into a world of app and even a digital highs. classified ad that’s header Videos feature a young reads, “Deal Doses.” girl losing control of her Those who are creating emotions and leaping up the doses claim different in fear. Another girl shook tracks mimic different sensaviolently and appeared to be tions you can feel by taking in extreme distress.

drugs, such as Ecstasy or smoking cannabis.

Reactions to the tracks have become popular, receiving more than half a million hits on YouTube.

However, it seems some people are unconvinced.

Some YouTube videos depict young adults i-dosing on Neil Diamond in mockery of the phenomenon, others share their reactions with others on the comment section of the videos.

One YouTube member, GamertagDP0rter said, “The only one I’ve even had a slight reaction to is “Marijuana” by HarmonBeats. I started hearing things outside of the music like a chorus of singing during some parts. When I fell asleep later that night I had

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Babies fascinate us. We laugh when they laugh, cry when they cry and are sometimes mystified at the results of their bowel activity.

Check out these interesting and perhaps disturbing bits of baby culture.

Like children, they may come as a surprise, make you smile or give you something to swap among your friends.

Babies and bathwater Most babies receive affection, security and guaranteed meals. The critters don’t always understand and

appreciate these gifts, though. If you want to get them something they can really sink their gums into, look no further than The Spotted Monkey.

The online store was created by a mother and daughter “who know the importance of finding unique, fun and fantastic items.” The stock boasts more than 200 items that showcase a range of green-minded products and their companies. Some of the selections have won awards and many are hand-made.

Some little tikes like to air dry after a sink bath, wobbling through the

house like an exhibitionist Jell-O “jiggler.” A more discerning baby might prefer a towel with a pink elephant hood. The “Elfie” version of Monkey’s “3 Sprouts Hooded Towel” is made from 100 percent organic cotton, and sized for 18-month-old children and younger. It’s the perfect image of a child, with a precious pachyderm on its head.

The directions for use mar the image somewhat by their vague suggestion: matt “(Take) a 3 Sprouts Hooded Towel, add one wet child and enjoy.” http://bit.ly/h7Z2bA

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the video the child starts to look perturbed. The baby clenches its fist and screws up its lips, and then does the cutest head-bang in the world. The apparent fist-pumping anger fades into introspective despair, however, as the video winds down. The baby’s face becomes a tapestry of sorrow befitting any Gothic symphony.

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Helpful hints

Irresponsible parenting is a critical social concern. Children across the nation have experienced neglect, ridicule and abuse. Good parents, for example, don’t ignore or shout at fussing babies. They calm them down with metal music.

One man has a video of himself holding a crying baby in front of a computer. He clicks the mouse and a heavy guitar note rises out of the speakers. Eight seconds into the song the child clams up. The growling vocals begin and the child yawns. About halfway through

Do something constructive with the baby — in the kitchen. Making cookies is always a good choice.

Cookie shapes and designs can make the process even more fun.

Fetus shapes are a perennial American favorite.

If your baby decides it can consume more cookie dough if it rolls around in it, a sink bath may be useful. Don’t use the same tired bar of soap, though. Wash the baby in style with lime fetus soap, featuring a little fetus figure floating inside

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DANCE: not just for girls matt maw rawr

Jett Bingman said fears of injury and rejection can be crippling to a dancer if left unchecked, but it’s important to be bold.

“If you let yourself live in that fear, it’s horrible,” he said. “You end up hurting yourself … (If) you automatically think you’ll get rejected, you won’t take the risks that will get you where you want to be.”

Bingman said he’s been a dancer since high school. He participated in musical theatre and said he enjoyed the dance choreography. When he came to college he decided to explore techniques in ballroom and partnering, he said, and took free sample courses in modern, ballet and other styles during last year’s Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival. He said the most significant thing he’s learned from such courses is safe and proper execution.

Bingman said the rehearsal process is his favorite aspect of dance. One reason, he said, is that choreography can be practiced until it’s good enough to “wow” the audience. He said he also enjoys the environment.

“You’re in a bright, fun atmosphere, and working toward making a visual art form,” he said. “Dance … gives you a sense of comjett bingman munity that makes you feel wanted, needed and welcome. It truly lets you know you’re all there for each other as friends.”

Greg Halloran, professor in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance department, said he enjoys teaching and wants to go further in his career. He’d like to explore the interaction between multimedia and dance, he said, and doesn’t think the University of Idaho has much capacity for that exploration.

“Right now our program covers all areas needed but that one,” he said. “There’s so much available to integrate the arts with technology (and I think) the university is behind in that area.”

He gained interest in dance as a photos by steven devine | rawr high school senior, he said, when he Jett Bingman performs a leap inside the University of Idaho’s Student Recreation Center Tuesday afternoon.

Dance... gives you a sense of community that makes you feel wanted, needed and welcome.”

rawr took a beginning jazz dance course to prepare for performance in the stage production “Bye Bye Birdie.” Halloran said he played soccer in high school but disliked the competitive element. He still enjoyed physicality, he said, and was drawn to dance as an alternative.

“I was competitive against myself, not others. That’s what attracted me at first,” he said.

Nicholas Wiseman switched majors from physics to dance this semester. He said he began seriously exploring dance in college, with social forms like swing, salsa and other types of ballroom. He said his discovery of solo forms like tap and hip-hop stirred him to continue learning. He said the art form is a powerful method of expression.

“I would say dancing is a way of por-

traying emotions,” Wiseman said. “Sometimes certain emotions like anger and sadness can’t be expressed through just the face (and) you need something more … I really think that dancing is necessary to convey those emotions to people, and that it can sometimes be the only way.”

Bingman said stereotypes are an issue. He’s heard of homophobic stigmas against his friends, he said, but has primarily experienced others’ general opinions against his masculinity.

“You can see it kind of flash in their eyes,” Bingman said. “‘(He) doesn’t know how to fix a car or how to build things. He’s a dancer.’ I love building things, but I still can’t fix a car. I don’t know how they work.”

Halloran said a disadvantage for male university-level dance instructors

11 is the “diva” image. He said because men are highly valued in the femaledominated industry, male dancers can place themselves on a pedestal. To combat the stereotype, Halloran said he provided letters of personality commendation from Ohio State to the University of Idaho as part of his application process.

Halloran said despite current genre shifts and training challenges for both men and women, men have a place in dance and should pursue it without fear of negative talk.

“I … think men who are at a level to look good on stage are still needed and wanted,” he said. “If you like it, do it, and don’t worry about what people say about you,” he said.

tech

from page 3 from a thinner and lighter body (Apple’s trademark), a better camera and the inclusion of 4G network compatibility.

The joke’s on you Question: What is the best part about April Fools’ Day? Answer: Looking at the funny stuff websites do for the big day. And with that said, here are the winners.

First place goes to the video company Hulu. They went all out by sending their site back to 1996. With HTML photo sliders, links that are dark blue and underlined, a fake hit counter at the bottom of the page and small badges that say the site supports Netscape and Internet Explorer. Hulu hit the ball out of the park.

Staying with the video theme, one company that failed was YouTube. The site also tried to jump into the time warp.

The viral video giant went back to 1911 and did nothing more than put a sepia tone on every video and added a goofy music track that loops every 20 seconds.

The other big win came from the website thinkgeek. com. The site added 10 new purchasable products that were fake. Visitors to the site were under the impression they could buy an Apple Store play set, “Star Wars” light-saber popsicles and “Angry Birds” brand pork rinds.

A few other sites joined in the party this year, and all came together to form a fun day for surfing the web.

Jett Bingam runs through practice moves Tuesday afternoon at the University of Idaho Student Recreation Center.

i-dose

from page 9 some crazy dreams.”

Ultimately, more and more people are catching on to the craze, or rather cashing in on it.

One website, i-dose.us, claims that its “Binaural Beats” can help with numerous ailments such as sleep deprivation, anxiety and depres-

sion. The site also offers beats that assist with quitting smoking or losing weight.

Regardless of what these websites say, the human brain has to want to be susceptible to these sound waves in order to achieve the desired, listed effect. The only way to know if it actually works is to try it, however, after watching some of the reaction videos, you may not want to.

babies

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Newborns need a lot of care and pets sometimes get jealous.

Send an envious kitty a

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