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Find your flavour Erin Bamer | Rawr
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Rawr illustration photography mixed media paintings sculptures short fiction poetry non-fiction Rawr is an alternative weekly publication covering art, culture, campus life and entertainment. We are accepting all forms of art and creativity to be featured inside the publication or on the cover. Email: arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Aries 3/21-4/19
Remember last week when you walked up to the fourth floor of the library and you had to stop at the top to catch your breath? Get to the gym and by the end of the semester and those library stairs will be beneath you.
Taurus 4/20-5/20 Luck is with you this week. Take risks, make choices and be confident — absolutely nothing can go wrong.
Gemini 5/21-6/21
Remember to take care of yourself, as well as your GPA. You deserve a break for your hard work.
Cancer 6/22-7/22
Spring is around the corner. Put some life into your place and buy a plant or two. It’ll make you feel more vibrant and pretty-up your dorm or apartment.
Leo 7/23-8/22 That kid in class that asks too many irrelevant questions or the guy next to you always on his phone or the professor that’s hard on you? Yeah, they suck,
but remember to be kind.
Virgo 8/23-9/22
You’ve worked your tushie off all semester. It’s tempting to slip up with all the tests and assignments, but a little hard work through this week will serve you well.
Libra 9/23-10/22
You may feel a little home sick this week. With you at college, your parents probably feel a little home sick as well. Go ahead and give them a call.
Scorpio 10/23-11/21 You’ve done a lot of good work this semester. Keep it up. You’re in the thoughts of your peers and professors.
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21
Cook a home meal this weekend. Get
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creative and share the love and good food with your friends. You’ll all have fabulous time.
Capricorn 12/22-1/19 You know that mountain of laundry that’s piling up in your room? Yeah, you should climb that mountain and wash some. Your roommates will thank you.
Aquarius 1/20-2/18 This month is looking bright for you. Go ahead and throw away your snow boots, donate your winter jacket, buy a tank top and invest in some sunscreen.
Pisces 2/19-3/20 Your backpack is pretty cluttered. Take the time to to clean it up. Throw away last month’s lunch wrappers, refill your pencils and keep pushing through the semester.
Remixed to goodness No matter how great a song is, sometimes it can be improved with a good remix or mash-up. Here are just a few gems.
“Ignition (1901 Remix)” — R. Kelly vs. Phoenix For some reason, these songs complement one another incredibly well in this mash-up. Phoenix’s easygoing indie vibes are the perfect backdrop for R. Kelly’s “it’s-the-freakin’-weekend” attitude. If ever a hipster spin on an early2000s hit worked, this is it.
out more of the anger behind the lyrics.
“Still Into You (Synchonice Remix)” — Paramore
“Still Into You” is arguably this pop-punk band’s most pop-like song, but this dubstep remix gives the radio hit a complete makeover. The DJ plays with the lyrics, creating unexpected riffs, and the drop isn’t just another 2008 hum-drum “I-saw-that-coming” drop. Lyndsie
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“Idfc (Tarro Remix)” — Blackbear This low-key artist is entering the music scene in a big way with his laidback sound and hypnotic voice. The original track is soft, highlighting the pain behind the song’s message, but this DJ mixes it with a beat that brings
“You Haunt Me (RAEKO Remix)” — Sir Sly
The song alone is already pretty haunting, but RAEKO took it to a whole new level — and not in a bad way. The depth this DJ adds to the track is phenomenal. In this case, the remix is undoubtedly better than the original.
“The Middle (WizzyFlip)” —
Sammy Adams DJ Snake’s “The Middle” is quickly scaling the Top 40 charts, and rapper Sammy Adams has given it his own touch with killer lyrics laid on top. The original song might be gaining popularity on its own, but this remix is sure to turn some heads.
“The Next Episode (San Holo Remix)” — Dr. Dre This DJ adds layers on layers of popular trap sounds without eliminating the classic Snoop tongue clicks and ’90s hip-hop attitude of the original track. This remix would be an immediate hit at any party.
“Midnight Life” — The White Panda Again, who knew indie and rap would make such an incredible team? The White Panda has taken the atrocity that is Kanye West (though he was
admittedly likable when he recorded “The Good Life”) and mashes him with M83’s genius track “Midnight City.”
“Cavalier (Samuraii Remix)” — James Vincent McMorrow This remix brings the intensity of the mix-tape down a notch, playing off of McMorrow’s consistently soft sound by adding a Kygo-like tropical chillstep vibe. By speeding the original tempo up just a tad and emphasizing McMorrow’s haunting voice, the result is peaceful — but also playful. Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert
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Cliche premise, strong finish Strong plot twists save a struggling movie premise
premise that is hard for many viewers to fully accept. As the film progresses, the audience is left wondering if the movie is a repeat of something that As one of the earliest horthey have seen before. “The ror films of 2016, “The Boy” Boy” possesses a collection of takes an overused storyline stereotypical characters and and delivers one of the better environments, including the twists of recent years. mysterious elderly couple that Viewers are initially preowns the mansion. sented with several classic The villain of the producstereotypes of a horror movie: a tion is an uncanny porcelain remote mansion distanced from Josh Grissom doll that appears to become society, an eerie forest and an Rawr more life-like the longer that unnerving porcelain doll. you stare at it. What’s even The film struggles to more abnormal is the bizarre set of engage the audience during the first instructions that the protagonist hour of the production, attempting to must follow as she is employed as the establish a half-hearted background caretaker of the doll. for the main characters in the film. The movie primarily relies on a series In addition to poorly developed of cliché jump-scares, instead of fully roles, the movie suffers from a weak
constructed in a way that developing the characters hints at the possibility of and mood to add a thrilling Rawr a sequel. However, given element to the film. the ending of the movie, I For the majority of the For more Rawr find it hard to believe that movie, viewers are left Reviews, visit uirawrreviews.wordpress.com Bell would attempt another wondering what exactly is production in the series. happening in the film. Is the Overall, the movie serves doll haunted, or is the proas a temporary “fix” for tagonist simply going crazy? horror junkies. “The Boy” employs The saving grace of director Wila decent atmosphere and possesses liam Brent Bell’s production occurs several unsettling scenes. near the end of the movie, during The downside is that the film takes a climatic encounter involving the too long to develop and most viewers porcelain doll. are left bored when the pivotal twist ocTo reveal any details of the twist curs. If the audience can remain focused would spoil the plot and ruin the film for the first hour of “The Boy,” they will for potential movie buffs. But I can be rewarded with a surprise ending. admit that I was momentarily caught Josh Grissom off-guard during the pivotal scene and can be reached at spent several seconds trying to solve arg-arts@uidaho.edu the puzzle. or on Twitter @GoshJrissom The final seconds of the film are
Music Notes
Pick-up truck anthems Confessions of an unapologetic country music lover
song entirely about a truck and have it reach the top of the charts, I understand why many roll their eyes. Still, this disdain needs to be Springtime is (almost) officially in unmasked as something more than full swing on the Palouse and certain people having superior thus my daily playlist choices taste. Who says a Jason Aldean are changing. What says, “It’s song has less innate musical almost summer” quite like quality than a Flo Rida song? a Florida Georgia Line song This comes down to more played on full blast with the than musical prowess. windows down, or some CarTo put it simply, not everyrie Underwood in my ear buds one identifies with a Friday on a sunny walk to campus? night under the stars, or with Lyndsie Kiebert Odds are, many readers Rawr beer cooling in a streambed. just grimaced. Not everyone has had that What is this stigma sursummer love by a lake, or rounding good ol’ down-home counridden shotgun in a muddy truck try music? And why do fans, like me, and muddy boots. Not everyone has face this negativity everywhere we chosen the pines over the big city on go? In all honesty, it makes sense. a regular basis, or lived the campfire Today’s country radio hits often party, running-from-the-blue-lights high school memory. sound the same, are about the same Country music is not for everyone, things and drive many people crazy because not everyone has lived it. If with their repetitive melodies and I wasn’t raised in small-town North hooks. When an artist can write a
Idaho, I can’t say I’d love country music as much as I do. But then again, I can jam hard to some Miley Cyrus and I’ve never once stepped foot in a club. So why is it so easy for people to hate on country music? I’d say part of it stems from the ease that comes with looking down on anything mildly hillbilly — anything a little less than “sotion, remember — country phisticated,” tainted with music is the anthem of an Rawr rust and a southern accent. entire lifestyle, and one We from the country can For more Rawr I am proud to claim. As deal with that — we always Reviews, visit summertime approaches, uirawrreviews.wordpress.com have. I was asked many Thomas Rhett and Little times in grade school and Big Town will continue to beyond whether I rode frequent my Spotify. a hay wagon to school. I Make no mistake — country music just turned up my Blake Shelton and does not “suck.” Some just can’t idendeveloped a thick skin. tify with it, and that’s OK. That just But I’m trying to defend somemeans more fun for us. thing I consider a part of myself. Not Lyndsie Kiebert to change anyone’s mind, but to say can be reached at maybe it’s time to give country music arg-arts@uidaho.edu another chance. And whether or not that’s an opor on Twitter @lyndsie_kiebert
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A Crumbs recipe Goulash This is a great meal you can make extra of and save for tomorrow’s lunch or dinner. This goulash recipe is versatile, so feel free to add or take ingredients out.
Ingredients n 1 can spaghetti sauce n 1-2 cups shredded cheese n 1-2 cups frozen Peas n 2-3 carrots chopped n 1 tomato sliced n 1 lb ground sausage
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 2. In a large pot boil penne noodles 3. When noodles are almost done, add carrots and peas to soften them and then drain the water 4. In a pan, brown ground sausage on medium high heat, then set to simmer and add spaghetti sauce.
5. Simmer for a couple minutes 6. Add ground sausage and sauce to the big pot of penne noodles 7. Top with shredded cheese and place in oven for about 10 minutes 8. Serve warm
Jordan Hollingshead can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
A Crumbs recipe S’mores trail mix I made this fun twist on a classic snack for the Idaho women’s hockey team and the entire gallon-sized bag was gone in fifteen minutes. Super simple and cheap to make, s’mores trail mix is hard not to love.
Ingredients Equal parts, or add more of your preferred components n Gold Grahams cereal n Mini marshmallows n Pretzel twists n Milk chocolate chips
Directions 1. Pour all ingredients together in a gallon snack bag and shake until thoroughly mixed 2. Enjoy in handfuls, mixing flavors to create a s’mores effect For a more chocolaty touch: 1. Spread all ingredients on a backing sheet 2. Melt 2 cups of chips in a bowl, then drizzle melted chocolate over the mixture with a fork 3. Once evenly covered and cooled, pour trail mix into a bag and enjoy on-the-go
Lyndsie Kiebert can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
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‘Commotion in motion’ Dancers, Drummers, Dreamers helps students explore their chosen professional fields Kevin Douglas Neighbors Rawr University of Idaho is known for its arts programs. It has nationally recognized music, theatre and dance programs. When the three decided to come together, the annual event Dancers, Drummers, Dreamers (DDD), was born. Dan Bukvich, UI music professor and one of the founders of DDD, said the performance is a showcase of undergraduate student work. Bukvich said students begin their work for this project at the beginning of the spring semester and don’t stop until they open their show in late March. This year’s performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hartung Theatre. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students and can be purchased through the UI Ticket Center. Bukvich said he and his colleague, Diane Walker, started DDD 25 years ago as a means of giving students a chance to participate in a production they orchestrated themselves. “We wanted to do a show that involved undergraduate choreographers and composers,” Bukvich said. “We have a lot of professionals working in the world right now because of this show.” Bukvich said he uses DDD as an opportunity to treat undergraduates like the professionals they will
one day become. he said he was able to find a common lanRawr “My favorite moments are when I see guage and work with other artists to finish choreographers and composers reach a the lighting for each piece. For more Rawr content, visit level of professionalism they didn’t think “I was handed an empty cue sheet,” uiargonaut.com they could get to,” Bukvich said. Jonas said. “It was pretty chaotic, but there DDD also gives student choreographers, is a rhyme to the chaos. Commotion in modancers and composers the opportunity to tion if you will.” create work that hasn’t been done before. Hannah Beehler, the DDD stage manager, knows While Bukvich works with the composers and something about the commotion in motion as well. percussionists, he said Walker directs the performance While DDD performers rehearse, Beehler said she is and helps put it all together. in the booth, plugging in light cues with the lighting Lisa Nickssarian, a UI student performing in DDD designer, arranging dancers in their places and coordifor the second year in a row, said she enjoys that the nating the musicians with the rest of the ensemble to production helps her prepare for life after college. solidify the show as a cohesive work of art. “My favorite part about DDD, as a student, is “DDD chose me really. I’d seen the show my getting the experience,” Nikssarian said. “For dancers first two years here and I fell in love with it and I and musicians, we don’t get a lot of experience on the knew before I graduated I wanted to be involved director side, choreographing, and composing, and some how,” Beehler said. “So when I got an email being in charge. That’s something that happens later offering me the stage manager position I jumped on in our careers.” at the chance.” Jared Jonas, the DDD lighting designer, came into Beehler said she loves the fast paced environment the production process right before tech week, when that DDD offers a stage manager. students start practicing the dance and music on “There’s a lot to get done and not a whole lot of stage to create a show with lights and live music. time, which keeps every rehearsal exciting,” Beehler Jonas said the biggest challenge is trying to get the said. emotion through the pieces. Although the production is full of various moving In order to capture the emotion of the performance through lighting, Jonas said he spoke with cho- parts, Beehler said everyone does their best to turn DDD into a collaborative and uniform performance. reographers to learn how to better turn their dances “I’m managing a production just like any other,” and words into lights. Beehler said. “This one just happens to have more “My experience storytelling in theatre made it complicated blocking and fewer lines.” easier for me to understand what the choreograKevin Douglas Neighbors phers wanted to tell through their dances,” Jonas can be reached at said. Although Jonas studies a different aspect of theater, arg-art@uidaho.edu
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Coffee compatibility
A guide to finding the right local coffee shop for you
Coffee has an unbreakable bond with college students. With rich, complex flavors and biting caffeine, it’s the lifeblood of many tired souls, weary from long nights of studying or crazed weekends of debauchery. Moscow has several great coffee shops, each unique with their own tastes, smells and atmospheres. Likewise, this wonderful campus we call our own brings together individuals of all flavors and types. The question to ask then is, which flavor are you?
Your personality: The one that is completely caught up with the Kardashians. You love drama. Maybe not drama in your own life, but you love hearing about the dramatic and insane moments that make life worth living. You indulge in the superficial — not to say you are superficial — but when faced with the stressors of school, work and a social life, you like to indulge in things that don’t Sam Balas require as much thought. Rawr
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You are: Starbucks.
There is nothing wrong with Starbucks, but if we are all being honest here it isn’t exactly the creme de la creme of the coffee world. Starbucks is for those who have a penchant for pop culture and gravitate toward the familiar — people who just want some delicious caramel mochas with their chocolate croissant.
Your personality: Not really the partying type.
January Blues
More down to earth, more willing to be yourself over pursuing the fleeting pleasures of life. You might consider yourself an introvert, but more in the sense that you prefer having a close conversation with one person rather than babbling to a plethora of listeners. Also, you like food.
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You are: Einstein’s Bagels. For being one of the busiest locales on campus, Einstein’s can be shockingly quiet. With delicious food and underrated coffee, Einstein’s is one of Moscow’s most surprising charms.
Your personality: Artsy, and proud of it. You indulge in the finer things in life, or whatever finer things Moscow has to offer. You constantly scoff at the terrible music tastes of your peers. Kanye West? Taylor Swift? One Direction? Not for you. You like listening to smooth jazz, or maybe some indie folk tunes, like Mumford and Sons.
You are: Bucer’s. For being probably the most hipster place in the Palouse, Bucer’s is always pleasantly busy with a myriad of folks from different walks of life. It’s as true an indicator as anything that there is always a little hipster in all of us.
Your personality: Open and confident, yet quiet and subdued. You like spending your time drinking your coffee with a good book, or perhaps a pleasant conversation over a game of chess. You like things slow and steady, without the hustle and bustle of the world.
Impossible movie. You have exactly two hours and 21 minutes to get a 95 percent on a 400 level math test in order to finish with For more Rawr the 3.65 GPA necessary to get into the grad content, visit school of your dreams. Your only weapon? uiargonaut.com Some incomprehensibly large textbook and as much caffeine your body can stomach without puking. Good luck soldier. Rawr
You are: Cafe Artista.
You are: One World.
Something about this noble little coffee shop brings peace to those that enter. Instead of bustling with frantic students quickly trying to down as much caffeine as possible in hopes of acing a test, those that enter Cafe Artista prefer reading a good book while occasionally pausing to stare reflectively out the window.
For whatever reason One World has become the de facto capital of studying in Moscow. Sure, people enter a place like Bucer’s hoping to get some work done, but between the live music and constant chatter they usually just get distracted. Not at One World. When you step in there, you best be ready to get some work done. Sam Balas can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Your personality: The study machine. Your life sounds like the briefing of a Mission
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i know you hate updates, georgie, but were the bite marks really necessary? Windogs Update K-9
It s not my fault! Windogs made me do it!
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January Blues The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell Hey, I’m sorry I burned your flower. I got you a new one. This one is fake, but that means I won’t sneeze and burn it and it won’t fade or die.
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*Translation: It’s OK, I know it was an accident. I got you a face mask so you won’t inhale pollen and so we can go look at flowers together.
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