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Tabitha Bower Journalist
Eastman Kodak, a leading innovator of photography and creator of the first digital camera, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. The effects of this bankruptcy will be felt, although minimally, by Boise State’s art
department. “I suspect it won’t have much impact on us other than an eventual price increase in the film our students use,” said Shawna Hanel, photography laboratory technician. Boise State proactively switched to Kodak Tri-X, a popular film in the broader photographic community.
Tri-X is a film type that will likely survive Kodak’s reorganization. Currently, the university offers five photography courses, two of which are film-based and utilize Kodak products. Photography students are responsible for purchasing their own film and photo paper.
“Tri-X will probably be sold to another company, who will then market it as a boutique product, hence the eventual price increase,” Hanel said. Although Eastman Kodak created the first digital camera in 1975, foreign competition and insufficient markets are
among the factors causing the company’s financial instability. “From what I understand,
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Pokémon
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This Idaho club shows that Pokémon isn’t just for kids.
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social dancing course, students can learn styles such as Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango, Western Swing
Every day is a fashion show and the gym is your runway. Yes, the gym. Taking time to put effort into your workout gear can boost your energy, confidence and leave you with some awesome perks. Students who dress to impress at the gym claim they feel more confident when they dress in their best workout gear. “I work out so I can look and feel good,” Rebecca Fellin, junior marketing major, said. “I take the time to dress for the gym because I feel more comfortable and confident working out when I look good.” One of the biggest trends for ladies is yoga pants. With every brand embracing them, they have become cute, functional and the perfect pants to work out in. Most yoga pants are made of a cotton and spandex blend. This material is very formfitting to curves and highlights a woman’s figure. “My favorite part of my workout gear is definitely my yoga pants,” Ashlynn Goody, freshman civil engineering major, said. “They are so comfortable and they look cute at the same time. With the new yoga pant fashion going around, they come in just about every color, design and style.” Victoria’s Secret Pink Collection has blinged up and tailored yoga pants to be the cutest addition to your workout gear. In a perfect workoutgear world, ladies and gentlemen would have many options when it came to choosing workout shirts, tank tops and sports bras. However, the Recreation Center on campus doesn’t allow for sleeveless shirts. There are options, however, that adhere to the dresscode. Nike makes V-necks with Dri-FIT technology for men and women. These shirts have sleeves and the material absorbs sweat and doesn’t show wet spots as obviously as a regular cotton T-shirt. These shirts can be loose or form-fitting and look great paired with yoga pants or basketball
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themselves, but gives them more liveliness and a better well-being. “Vigorous physical activity may help protect against the development of psychological problems by reducing the negative impact that stressors have on individuals’ emotional states,” said Downs and Ashton. Whatever the reason may be— too much studying or no motivation—students across the country are lacking in physical activity in their daily lives. Lack of time is not an excuse for Carmichael. “I wake up early to get in my exercise,” Carmichael said. “You’d think I’d be more tired from waking up early, but it’s actually the complete opposite. I feel rejuvenated and have more energy than I do when I sleep in.” Not having time for physical fitness is a common excuse for students. But with evidence pointing to exercise helping with overall mental health, it seems that exercise is a necessary practice that many students leave behind.
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Candace Carmichael wakes up early most days for a brisk 6 a.m. run. While others might think she’s crazy interrupting sleep for exercise, Carmichael, a sophomore business major thinks it’s necessary for the energy and stamina she needs throughout the day. “Exercise is important,” Carmichael said. “It gives me the extra push I need to get through my day and feel good about it.” An article by Andrew Downs and Jennifer Ashton reported 53 percent of college students had symptoms of depression. With the increased anxiety and the stress of being on their own, students are under massive amounts of pressure financially,
academically and socially. Without required physical education credits and a lack of time or personal motivation, many students seldom remember or care to exercise. However, exercise has also been shown to help in terms of academics. “Exercise is good for stress relief,” said Cala Seilaff, assistant director of fitness programs at Recreation Services. “The natural high you get from exercising releases endorphins that give you overall better energy and focus.” Seilaff explained the less people exercise the more lethargic they become. In her experience working with many students on their physical fitness, she has seen exercise boost motivation, grade point average and adherence. “I get depressed if I don’t exercise,” Carmichael said. “When I wake up and exercise, my energy level is so much higher and I feel better about myself all around.” When students take the time to exercise, it gives them control over their body image and not only makes them feel better about
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Dance, dance at Heirloom Dance Studio Alx Stickel Journalist
Whether in the clubs or at the Rec Center, dancing is a staple activity for many college students.
It’s a great way to exercise, socialize or meet a significant other. For those who want to do more than gyrate their hips or grind on the closest member of the
opposite sex, there’s ballroom dancing. Boise State offers a couple of ballroom dancing classes under the Kinesiolog y-Activ ities course selection. In the
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