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Virgo 8/23-9/22 Don’t get yourself into any kind of relationship with a Leo. You don’t want any of next week’s bad luck rubbing off. If you’re married to one, we strongly suggest divorce.

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Libra 9/23-10/22

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Sit back and relax Our calculations indicate that no matter what, next week is going to be rough on you academically. Really rough. It might be a good idea to call and ask for your summer job back.

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Scorpio 10/23-11/21

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Your car is going to run out of gas this week. We guarantee it. Don’t worry though, a mysterious stranger will come to your rescue. Just don’t accept help from the first stranger to stop, your car may never recover from their misguided help.

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Sagittarius 11/22-12/21

We are accepting all forms of art and creativity to be featured inside the publication, or on the cover.

If you are a freshman, be on the lookout for a fork wielding Aries. If you don’t act quickly you might end up with some scars to show mom at Thanksgiving.

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Capricorn 12/22-1/19 Did you listen to Wu-Tang Clan

last week? Those of you who didn’t better re-evaluate your musical priorities. It’s for the children.

Aquarius 1/20-2/18 This week will lead you to a massive decision. Be on the lookout for a mysterious stranger who drops his wallet in front of you. If you return it, you will be blessed with the love of your life, if you keep it, you will be wildly successful financially.

Pisces 2/19-3/20 Secure your wallet. If you drop it, chances are some creeper will think you are a mysterious stranger and try to give it back, looking for the love of their life. Don’t risk it!

Aries 3/21-4/19 Go through your belongings, remove any forks and give them to someone you trust for a week. The moon is in your quadrant this week, and its confustication will leave you with a burning desire to chase down and attack freshmen with forks.

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Taurus 4/20-5/20 Look out, love is coming to you from all the wrong places. Carry pepper spray this week, you are going to need to fend off a lot of unwanted romantic attention.

Gemini 5/21-6/21 Sit back and relax, the stars have decreed that you will ace everything without doing any work this week. Just avoid raccoons at all costs.

Cancer 6/22-7/22 No matter how you try to avoid it, you will receive a fortune cookie this week. Do whatever it says, no matter the cost. The safety of the universe depends on you.

Leo 7/23-8/22 Be confident, aggressive and maybe even cocky. Live it up while you can, because next week is going to be a doozy.

Moving right along Everyone needs a good mix of travel songs. The right blend of music can help make any trip more memorable. Here are a few songs based on transportation to get you started.

“Bicycle Race” by Queen Good for those days when you don’t want to worry about anything weighty, and just ride your bicycle.

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“I’m Gonna Be” (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers This is a quintessential road trip song. It’s catchy, has a good tempo and is good for a singalong. It’s also a good one to bring back around to the front of the list after a while.

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“Come Sail Away” by Styx

With a smooth and pleasant melody, this song gives off the same feeling as sailing on a steady breeze.

“Walk Like an Egyptian” by The Bangles This song is a perfect way

to let go and get a little crazy. Bonus points for breaking out your dance moves.

“Separate Ways” by Journey This song is about a breakup and the different directions lives can take. Despite the bittersweet tone of the song, the driving beat and high energy make it cathartic to sing.

“Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles In the town where I was born, there was no man who sailed the seas. This song is a classic, and fun for any trip,

whether on land or under the sea.

“Another Town, Another Train” by Abba This is a sad song about someone who’s left a relationship in the middle of the night.

It’s not a very cheerful song, but it has a nice harmony and a sweetly wistful, ‘could-havebeen’ feeling. Daphne Jackson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Seize these temperate days Make the most of Moscow’s short window of comfortable weather

Moscow offers a multitude of activities for students willing to work a little bit for their leisure. As school winds back into session and homework piles up, many students Fall is coming slowly to the Palouse. realize that a little gym time might be Summer is still lingering, delusional, in order. Don’t spend your evening on lying to students and trying to convince a treadmill when you could be outside us that it isn’t over yet. It will hold enjoying the last bits of summer and on until the last possible instant, experiencing the change of seacoaxing us along until it all falls to sons first hand. pieces in a blizzard of flip-flop clad, The Chipman trail runs partially hypothermic freshmen. through campus all the way to Some places have temperate Pullman, and offers great views of climates. I would assume that the setting sun over freshly harmeans in temperate locations vested wheat fields. This run can cy whitling rawr there are extended periods of get a little dusty during harvest, time when the inhabitants are but once the tractors stop rolling comfortable outside. Moscow is things clear up significantly. not one of those places. Our temperate The Chipman trail naturally leads periods are few and far between, winto out and back type runs, but try dows of normality between icy winters spicing things up with a loop from and sweaty summers. the old Pullman highway down on Until autumn rolls through for farm roads, to the trail and back to its short lived invasion of pumpkin town. Just be careful running on the lattes and crispy mornings, students highway, it is full of sharp corners and can make the most of these fleeting drivers are often momentarily blinded summer days. Enjoy this season while by the setting sun. it lasts, it won’t be long until we’re all For students looking for a more longing for these sweaty days again. wooded adventure, Moscow Moun-

tain offers plenty of trail runs ranging from very easy, to long linked loops that lead out past Troy and back. A good trail to start out on is the Headwaters loop. Headwaters ranges from three to four miles long, depending on where you start. It is located on Moscow Mountain and is easily accessible off of North Highway 95. It leads past a small pond, and contains tight switchbacks, long downhill sections, some decent elevation gain and scenic views. Running on Headwaters carries several advantages when compared to running on a treadmill. First off, treadmills don’t have trees. Other things treadmills don’t have include: autumn leaves, blue skies, evening light and general nature awesomeness. Of course, there are things some would consider as downsides of trail running. These include: wild animals,

deer poop, roots, mud and general nature awesomeness. No matter how you cut it, trail running offers a unique workout experience. Don’t be deluded, fall will come and go in a mess of soggy leaves before you know it. Seize these last few golden days, before our local weather jumps back into its cycle of extremes. Cy Whitling can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

RAWR REVIEWS

Album review: Kimbra – “The Golden Echo” masen matthews rawr Pop is a genre that has evolved heavily in the past few years. What used to be a genre almost entirely dominated by auto-tuned, lackluster artists like Ke$ha and Miley Cyrus has evolved into a scene with frontrunners like Purity Ring, Lorde and Ellie Goulding. What’s the difference between then and now? There is a departure from the generic, “party music,” into the realm of layered and electro-laced

ambition that rings throughout recent pop albums, like Lorde’s “Pure Heroine” and FKA Twigs’ “LP1”. Kimbra’s new album, “The Golden Echo” is a welcome contribution to the list of quality pop albums that have emerged in the past few years. Clocking in at exactly an hour long, “The Golden Echo” is stacked with quality tracks from beginning to the end. The album is primarily driven by Kimbra’s soulful vocal style and pairs up well with the heavy-hitting beats that serve as icing on

the cake. Album share of flaws. Certain opener, “Teen tracks fail to go anyKimbra Heat” epitomizes where, and some just this idea when it end up being downreaches its huge right annoying. chorus after a simThe second track, plistic intro beat. “90’s Music,” is the Other tracks like prime example of this. “Goldmine” rely It features a decent more on effectivechorus, but the verse “The Golden ly drawn-out vocal beats truly define the Echo” hooks which help word “grating,” and available 8/19 there’s a dip halfway the album stay varied for long through the song periods of time. where Kimbra utters, “every day we’re listening to 90’s While “The Golden Echo” music.” By that point, you’ll is an overall great album, it’s probably be fumbling at your certainly not without its fair

keyboard in an attempt to get to the next song. Regardless of any criticism, “The Golden Echo” is a fantastic album with a few flaws that don’t detract from the bigger picture. If you’re a previous Kimbra fan and are worried about a sophomore slump, you won’t find it here. This is an album that really speaks for itself from start to finish. It’s certainly worth a listen if pop music is up your alley. Masen Matthews can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Chia chia bang bang From little plant animals, to super food claire whitley crumbs Is it a new food fad, or an ancient Aztec super food? Either way, chia seeds aren’t just used to make plant pets anymore. Chia seeds are a member of the mint family that are said to originate in diets from the Aztecs. More people now know them from the “Chia Pets,” which grew grass-like fur. Emerging research has shown that as part of a healthy diet, chia seeds may improve cardiovascular risk factors. There have even been claims that chia seeds aid in weight loss, by promoting the idea of fullness. Research studies currently contradict this claim. University of Idaho dietician Marissa Rudley said just two tablespoons of those grass-fur pet seeds are packed with good nutrients. “Chia seeds have high concentrations of carbohy-

drates, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and calcium,” Rudley said. According to Rudley, chia seeds provide a complete source of protein, which is often hard for plants to do. Chia seeds also contain other beneficial minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc, and can be added to many recipes, or eaten raw. “A drink that is popular in Mexico and gaining popularity in the U.S. is chia fresco, which is made by soaking chia seeds in fruit juice or water,” Rudley said. Rudley mentioned that chia seeds can be very expensive, however, and are about $12 per pound at the Moscow Co-op. She suggested that anyone who wants the same benefits for a fraction of the price should purchase flaxseed instead. Food and nutrition instructor Katie Miner said that combining chia seeds with water can create a

gel to replace eggs in many recipes, much like flaxseed. This is useful for anyone following a vegan diet or anyone with egg allergies. “Chia seeds can also substitute for fat in recipes when mixed with water and for pectin when making jam,” Miner said. Miner also suggested adding chia seeds to many recipes such as smoothies, breads, salad, cereal and yogurt, adding crunch and texture with mild flavor. Both Rudley and Miner said that not enough research has been conducted to confirm or deny the benefits of eating chia seeds. However, both still say they are a good addition to any diet. “They are a fun and versatile ingredient, providing several nutrients that can be incorporated into a healthy diet,” Miner said. Claire Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

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A Crumbs Recipe Card Chocolate frosty imitation Ingredients: • • •

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The Argonaut is now accepting all recipe submissions. Email your recipes and food reviews to crumbs@uidaho.edu

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1 cup chocolate almond milk 1 frozen banana 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds 8-10 ice cubes

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Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

Rudley provided a simple recipe, using chia seeds in a Wendy’s chocolate frosty imitation.

Personality quiz Life is tough, so often one turns to mass-produced quizzes for answers. This quiz will show you who you really are.

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You and Joe Vandal get into a dance off. Joe Vandal works out, spends all day raising school spirit and hangs out with the football team. Keeping all that in mind, which of the following describes your personality? A. B. C. D.

Confused. Tangy, with an aftertaste of melon. Perspicacious. Hangry, always hangry.

“Go Vandals, Go” is played by the University of Idaho Marching Band during a football game. What is your reaction? A. B. C. D.

Flee in mortal terror. Wonder how on earth you got bored enough to actually attend a football game. Break out some sweet dance moves. Twerking is always in style. Start a petition to change the fight song to “Baby Got Back.” Baby back ribs do sound good.

A samurai, Nicki Minaj and a chicken walk into a bar. What are you doing there? A. B. C. D.

You got really lost looking for the Student Union Building. You were running from the samurai. Duh. It was time for your annual fest of pretentiousness, which calls for drinking wine while looking down on others. You were trying to catch the chicken for some fresh wings.

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claire whitley crumbs My birthday was last week, and I decided I wanted pasta for dinner. I didn’t want Alfredo, or spaghetti or mac and cheese though. As I was browsing

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Final question. This one decides everything. What math symbol represents you best? A. B. C. D.

Why is this a question? I’m a liberal arts major. × ∞ π (Mmmm … pie)

Mostly A’s: You are a monkey. Some people achieve greatness, but you will be lucky to achieve mediocrity. Mostly B’s: You live a life characterized by randomness and adventure. Continue searching for the box and wondering why you are outside of it. Mostly C’s: Superior to your average mortal in every way, you truly are a pinnacle of achievement. Eventually, others will grow to respect your superiority, instead of dying of boredom whenever you speak. Mostly D’s: If you listen closely, there is a buffet out there calling your name. Go, catch the buffet and have a filling meal. Mostly E’s: You are a rebel and I respect that. You won’t let a quiz tell you what to do, so keep living life on the edge. No majority answers: What is wrong with you? You need to start taking a definitive stance on issues. Aleya Ericson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

through Pinterest, I came across something that looked absolutely delicious: spaghetti carbonara. I could have pasta, bacon and a light version of spaghetti. I was so happy that I wanted to share the recipe with everyone.

Spaghetti Carbonara Serves: 6 Ingredients: • • • • • • • •

1 lb. spaghetti 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup) 1/2 lb. bacon (regular or turkey bacon), diced 5 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup parmesan (or more) 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Olive oil

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Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil on the stove. While waiting for the water to boil, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-heat, stirring every few minutes, until nearly crispy. Add the diced onion to the skillet, and continue cooking until the bacon is crispy and

the onion is translucent. 4. In a separate, small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, parmesan and black pepper until well-blended. Set aside. 5. Once the pasta water is ready, add the spaghetti and cook until it is al dente. 6. Drain out the pasta water, and return the pasta to the hot pot immediately. 7. Stir the pasta with one hand and pour the egg mixture into the pasta and continue to toss until the egg mixture is cooked into the pasta. (You may see a few tiny clumps, but in general, the eggs will just coat the individual pieces almost like a sauce.) 8. Add in the bacon and onion mixture and toss until mixed. 9. Serve immediately. Claire Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu

Welcome to Westeros

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Behind the throne claire whitley rawr Many historical fantasies have some basis in reality, and “Game of Thrones” is no exception. Based on George R.R. Martin’s book series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the HBO television series is set in medieval times. Many of the events that took place in the series also took place in real life, and characters can be traced to actual historical figures. Associate professor of medieval European history Ellen Kittell helped compare some of the major happenings in “Game of Thrones” to historical events.

The Wall One of the simpler comparisons of the series is the Wall. The hundredfoot or taller wall of ice that separates Westeros from the uncharted other is based upon Hadrian’s Wall. Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Roman Empire in the northern part of England, in order to keep out the Picts, or barbarians of the time. This is similar to the Wall keeping out wildlings and white walkers.

The North versus the South Kittell suggests that Martin used Scotland as the basis for the Northerners and the Southerners. Throughout history in Scotland there have been many feuds between the Highlanders and the Lowlanders. “Lowland Scotland was more civilized and had a higher standard of living, while the northerners wanted to be left alone but would periodically raid for plunder,” Kittell said.

The Starks and Lannisters These two iconic families of the series are based mostly on the Houses of York and Lancaster of England, the red rose and the white rose. Kittell said the problem between the Yorks and the Lancasters was based on a genealogical problem. Richard II, son of Edward III, became king and confiscated all of the Lancaster estates. Henry IV comes back from his fighting in France during the Hundred Years War and deposes Richard, and puts the English throne into the hands of a Lancastrian, Kittell said. The other powerful family in the country, however, was York, who had the same relationship to Edward III as Henry did. They wanted to claim their proper land rights. York eventually performs a coup and gains power, which ends with the two families combining to become the Tudors.

Daenerys Targaryen This strong willed, independent young woman is rumored to be based on Henry VII. Henry VII, or Henry Tudor, was the child of the Lancasters, who came while the two families were warring with each other and took the throne. He eventually married one of the Yorks and combined the two families. Kittell adds to this theory by suggesting that Daenerys actually represents more of the Tudor house. Another thing that Daenerys’ character does is distinguish the English from the French, because in France a woman would never have that kind of power. “That’s not that bad (of a compari-

son),” Kittell said. “I think what they have done is collapsed Elizabeth Tudor and Henry into one.”

The Red Wedding Kittell said that any event such as the red wedding would have been stupid for lords to commit. A prime example is the beheading of Ned Stark, which caused the North to go to war against the South. If a leader, king, lord or other high standing person were to kill a member of a family, it would alienate their kin, Kittell said. Besides, the best way to win a war is to kill the workers and peasants, because then the lords would have nothing to fight with. That being said, several events could have influenced this gut-jarring and shocking episode. One such historical event was the Glencoe Massacre, a family feud which took place in the late 1600s between the MacDonalds and the Campbells of Scotland, Kittell said. “At the Glencoe Massacre, the MacDonald clan was betrayed by the Campbells, who were likely in cahoots with the king,” Kittell said. “And to this day the MacDonalds and the Campbells do not like each other.” The Campbells tricked the MacDonalds into allowing them into their estates in Glencoe, and killed 38 men either in their homes or as they tried to flee in one night, Kittell said. The first to be killed was the clan leader, who was murdered while trying to rise from his bed. An additional 40 women and children were killed due to exposure as their homes were burnt to the ground. Claire Whitley can be reached at argarts@uidaho.edu

A cinematic experience Now ranking as HBO’s The show has surpassed “The most popular show, Game of Sopranos” as the most watched Thrones has proven itself to be HBO show, and attracted 6.635 a must watch. million viewers for its season-4 With kings, dragons and terpremiere in April. rifying creatures north of the Even though the production wall, Game of Thrones delivers value is superb, what makes a gripping experience. show a stand out hit are ryan tarinelli the Although the series has all the captivating storylines and rawr the makings of a normal fiction complex characters. drama, there has not been a show like Who would have thought a show it before. placed in a fictitious world could deWith HBO shelling out around $6 liver some of the most real and moving million per episode, the show combines performances of the past few years. compelling storylines with an incredThe show does not slip into the cliibly high production value — offering a ché of good vs. evil, but instead paints cinema-like experience each episode. the characters in shades of gray with complex problems they must confront. These stories come to life with an Even with character’s deemed evil, award-winning cast that delivers memolike Cersei Lannister. The storyline rable performances across the board. shows her justifications for her actions And people have noticed.

and her internal struggle against her father’s heavy hand and her feelings toward her brother. Although the characters are placed in extreme situations, they exhibit the essence of human emotions. The storyline is both heartbreaking and addictively entertaining at the same time. There is a general brutality in the show that offers a Stark difference — get it — to drama shows today. The shocking murder of several main characters anchors the show in a reality not often seen in other fiction dramas. George R.R. Martin’s writing does not hold back and can pistol-whip the audience in one scene. The character development is calculated and powerful. Watching Arya

Stark transform from a scared little girl to hardened sword fighter — who can nonchalantly impale a man with no regrets — gets the point across. The series so far has been great, but it is only the beginning to the larger battle. As some fans have pointed out, Game of Thrones is similar to Harry Potter. The first few seasons are introducing the audience to world of Westeros and the powers at play. Just like the first few installments of Harry Potter introduced the audience to Hogwarts and the various professors in the school, with Voldemort as a distant background. The same is with Game of Thrones — the real battle has yet to begin. Ryan Tarinelli can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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New theater space

9.05.14 The Gift of Gab to be performed for the Forge Theater grand opening

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The University of Idaho is welcoming a new theater space to its campus. The grand opening of the Forge Theater will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, and will consist of two, one-act plays by student directors, Christina Holaday and Nathaniel Quinn. Quinn, a third-year Master of Fine Arts director at UI, is the director of “Come on Over.” Quinn said the biggest challenge he faced as the director was to get the audience to connect with the characters, Margaret and Matthew. The two characters go through the course of the show with bags over their heads. All of their expressions have to be shown through their voices. “It is engrained in us to read a face while having a conversation,” Quinn said. “It helps tell the story. But we don’t get to see that in this play.” Quinn said the play is about recognizing your humanity and when to forgive yourself. “Matthew comes to understand that he himself, his guilt, has stopped him more than anything,” Quinn said. “He finds redemption within himself by the end of the play.” The priest, Matthew, approaches religion scientifically and logically, Quinn said. The play is written with a lot of monologues, so each character sits and tells the story in long chunks, rather than in conversation. Holaday, a first-year MFA director, is the director of “Love Improvisations,” one of two plays to be shown on opening night. “Love Improvisations” was written by MFA candidate Stephen Robert King. The play is about two characters, a brother and sister, who tell the story about their two friends who suddenly disappeared. “The play is set inside the

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Chicken Shack, a mom and pop-style restaurant,” Holaday said. “People go there to eat and see live bands.” The brother and sister were concerned that the people of their small town thought they were involved with the disappearance, so the play consists of them setting their town straight. “It gets a little dark and heavy,” Holaday said. “But there’s definitely some comedic relief too.” Quinn said the new theater was built this past summer as

a sort of temporary location for smaller productions. The Kiva Theater, located across from the Physical Education Building, is being demolished and renovated. In a small theater like the Forge, it is easier for the audience to relate to the play. The imaginary wall, known as the “fourth wall” between the audience and the stage is seemingly nonexistent, leading to a much deeper connection during the show. Holaday said the Forge The-

ater, despite its smaller size, is diverse. For the grand opening, the theater will be set in the style of a “black box” theater, but it can easily be converted into a “play in the round,” a “deep thrust” or an “alley.” The theater can seat 100 people. “With the Forge Theater, you can tell a whole different kind of story,” Holaday said. “I like it because it is a more intimate space.” Alexia Neal can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

more information What: Forge Theater grand opening When: Wednesday, Sept. 17 Doors open at 7 p.m. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Where: In the Education/ CLASS Annex across from the Intermodal Transit Center Cost: Tickets available at the door, $10 for general admission Free for UI students

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A whirlwind of culture A recap of the USAC Madrid Tour

After missing my first flight out there is more coming. of Boise, and then rushing to the gate in Seattle (literThe waiters came out ally running, like you see in with big chicken thighs that movies, yup that happened) smelled like heaven with to make my 9-hour flight to fries draped around them. London, I would say I started You betcha, I ate that chicken my studying abroad adventure and it was delicious. off with a bang. The next morning we began our Madrid When my last tour with a visit to the flight landed in Museo Nacional del Madrid, and our Prado — a beautiful art group of American museum featuring works students piled into from Diego Velázquez, buses toward the El Greco (Theotokópoucity, all the months of ly emi vaartstra los), Francisco de Goya planning, the summer rawr and many other famous of crazy anticipation European artists from and excitement just the 16th to 19th centuries. My fell away and it hit me — I’m favorite painting was called actually in Spain. “Las Meninas,” by Velazquez Thankfully, that first — a painting of the daughter night, dinner was provided of King Felipe IV with her for us at the hotel and they two babysitters. served a delicious pasta with a red sauce that was sweet Following the Prado, we and savory. Yes, there was walked through the heart of also freshly baked bread. I Madrid to reach the Royal Palwas so hungry, of course I ace of Madrid which is claimed ate everything on my plate, as the official residence of the and was full and satisfied Spanish royal family. Although, along with the rest of the they don’t actually live there, as students. Now, those of you the palace belongs to the state who plan on studying abroad and is used daily for tours. The in Europe (or just eating chandeliers inside the palace there, period), pay attenare breathtaking — and you tion — never stuff yourself want to swing from them. on that first course, because The next day we hopped

on a bus and headed north of Madrid to the Valle de los Caidos, or the Valley of the Fallen — a monument general Francisco Franco had built to honor and bury the soldiers who died during the Spanish Civil War in 1936-1939. The highlight of the mountainous monument is one of the world’s largest crosses sitting at the peak, overlooking the valley below. But the hidden beauty is the magnificent Catholic cathedral built into the side of the mountain where people come every day for Mass. While every place I’ve been in Spain so far is amazing and beautiful, the Valle de los Caidos is definitely my favorite. We then went to the city of Segovia where we got to look upon an ancient Roman aqueduct thought to have been built in the 1st century A.D. Also in Segovia is Alcázar de Segovia — the castle where famous Spanish royals Ferdinand and Isabella resided. This is the same castle that inspired Walt Disney in the creation of the castle you see at the beginning of Disney films (Cinderella’s Castle). The final day of the tour

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The sun passing over the top of a 13th century Gothic style Catholic cathedral in Toledo. took us south to the ancient city of Toledo. “The City of Three Cultures” is so named for the peaceful residence of Jews, Christians and Muslims until 1492, when the Catholic Church threw out Jews and Muslims from the country. The highlight of Toledo is the 13th century Gothic style Catholic cathedral that took over a century to complete. When we are not touring, we are set loose to roam around Madrid, find food and visit the many beautiful at-

tractions in the heart of the city. The paella, sangrias, gelato and hot chocolate (literally a cup of chocolate melted and heated) are must-haves here in Madrid. The tours and my time in Madrid have been unbelievable. Tomorrow, I’ll be heading to San Sebastián where I’m actually going to have to pull myself away from the beaches so I can attend classes. Emily Vaartstra can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu

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Friday Fiction

The Search for Paradise — Part 3 melody pond rawr Previously... Sean watched the man’s face, and saw how it was distant, staring off into the past. He suddenly felt sorry for him, but had no idea why. (Continued) “I was going to propose to her here. I had it all planned out. We would be walking along the beach, and suddenly, there in the sand, would be a bottle. Inside would be a note, tied closed with a ribbon. The small diamond ring I had bought with the remainder of my savings tied to the ribbon tails. She would have opened it, her soft smile on her lips, and tears in her eyes. The note, on thick parchment paper, would have said: ‘Heather. My heart. My soul. My love. Will you marry me?’ Yup, that’s what it would’ve said.” “What do you mean ‘would’ve’?” Alice asked, face full of a quiet sadness Sean could not comprehend. The man turned his dark eyes to her, an expression of regret on his face. “I grew suspicious of her. She was out of her room a lot, without me. I followed her once, and saw her talking to one of the local men, his bronze face beaming at her. In my hazy eyes, I thought she was cheating on me. I was furious. We fought, the very night I was planning on taking her for a walk on the beach. We went to our separate rooms. The next morning, she was gone.” Sean frowned. He turned his mind internally, wondering what his suspicious personality would have done in that case. Alice leaned forward, on the edge of her seat. “What?! Where did she go?” A look of amusement passed over the man’s face, as though he were glad someone finally took an interest in his story. “It took me a while to figure it out. At first I thought she had just left on her own, too mad at me to stay. Then, I received a note from the front desk. Her father, a wealthy and powerful man, had found us. He had always been against our dating, as I was no one of significance, and by no means rich. He had dragged her away to the states. It was the last time I saw her. I vowed from that moment onward to do

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two things. One: become a wealthy man Heather’s father could at least consider. Two: Never leave this place. The place where we had found our own paradise.” Sean smiled to himself. Such silly vows. He should have vowed to go after her, instead of waiting. The thought surprised him. “Did you become wealthy?” Alice inquired, the inner kindness shining out of her. Something pulled at Sean’s heart as he looked at her. “I did. I own this resort, and three others on the island, as well as three hotels. Yet, without Heather, this place

is just an island. My paradise is lost.” Alice and Sean gaped at the man. He forced a bitter smile. With a casual glance at his watch, he burst into a flurry of action. He rose, apologized for boring them with an old love story, and strode away. They watched him take up position near the entrance. He searched the faces of people coming in the door, pulling suitcases behind them, who were no doubt just arriving from the airport. Alice let her mouth curve upward in a tender smile. “I hope he finds her.” Sean turned his light eyes to her. Without asking a question, he received an answer.

“He has done this everyday for forty years. Never forgetting his soul mate, and his first love,” she said wistfully. He looked once more at the strange old man, his faded orange shirt shining in the crowd. He thought of the story, so ridiculous, so heartfelt. Here was another person just searching for the one woman. “I, too, hope he finds his paradise.” Alice stared at him. He felt her gaze boring into his cheek. When he turned his face towards her, something hit him. Staring at each other across the table, in a tropical paradise, they found what they were searching for. FIN

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An Oregon man was jailed and fined $1500 for collecting rainwater. Rain is considered “property of the state.”

The Mongolian Death Worm can grow to be 5-feet- long and it kills its prey with electric shocks from its eyes. A twin was born 34 minutes after her brother, but because daylight savings time switched, was actually born 26 minutes before her brother. Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ movie caused shawarma sales to skyrocket nationwide.

In 2005, a man named Ronald MacDonald actually robbed a Wendy’s. You can pay a travel agency in Tokyo to take your stuffed animal on a vacation without you. Orville Redenbacher paid an advertising company $13,000 in 1970 to come up with a name for his popcorn company. Their advice was to call it “Orville Redenbacher.” from wtffunfact.com

The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell Hey, Norbert, I can’t find the building on this map. Any luck up there?

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Nope! Everything too confusing. Sorry Sammy. That’s alright. We’ll just have to find another way to find our class.

We could ask those scary looking seniors! The fact that the first adjective you used is “scary” concerns me.

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