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Fighting resistance UI researchers identify genes for antibiotic resistance in bacteria Nishant Mohan Argonaut
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Junior Shavaine Byass and freshman Delstrom Williams listen as senior Dorothy Apai shares her opinion during the Black Student Union meeting Thursday night in the Multicultural Affairs Office.
A campus for U and I Black Student Union members express concerns about campus diversity Kyle Pfannenstiel Argonaut
The University of Idaho Black Student Union recognizes students are affected by more than just academics, which is why they want to improve racial and ethnic diversity on campus, member and former vice president of the organization, Cynthia Ballesteros said. “Our population has been shrinking (on campus), so we need a space to feel comfortable,” said George Ngalamulume, Black Student Union president and second-year chemistry and international studies student. Allocation of student fees, de-
partment funding, recruitment efforts for black students and acquiring more diverse faculty are among the issues members expressed concern about. Dorothy Apai, former president of the Black Student Union and fourth-year accounting and economics student, said she was angry to see how student fees are allocated toward athletics. UI’s Budget Office breaks down the 2017-18 academic year’s student fees per student per semester, not including tuition, for full-time undergraduate, graduate, resident and non-resident students. Of the $1,070.93 of full-time student fees per semester, $577.98 go to the dedicated activity fee, which is comprised of programs aimed at supporting students. The re-
Black Student Union upcoming events: • The Black Student Union Soul Food Sunday is 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1 in the Student Diversity Center. Free food including Mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, Mexican maining $492.95 goes to facility fees and student computing and network access. Almost 20 percent of the activity fee portion goes toward intercollegiate athletics, which receives $113.57 of a student’s fees per semester. Meanwhile, about one percent, $5.54 of the activity fees’ almost $600, is allocated directly to the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), according to the UI Budget Office FY18 Student Tuition and Fees.
rice, and more will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. • The Black Student Union Soul Food Sale is Oct. 19. Location has yet to be determined. Many multicultural groups are pushed and confined to OMA, with the exclusion of the Native American Student Center, Apai said. She understands the premise behind having one center, as it provides a space for all multicultural groups, but feels it isn’t enough. “There’s individual needs too,” Ballesteros said. SEE CAMPUS, PAGE 4
Researchers at the University of Idaho, led by professor Eva Top, discovered two genes that aid a bacteria’s ability to hold onto genetic material coding for antibiotic resistance. “Bacteria become resistant in two major ways — mutation, and what we study, plasmids,” Top said. Plasmids are genetic material that bacteria exchange with each other without reproduction, allowing the adoption of traits critical to a bacteria’s survival in a process much faster than inheritance, Top said. “Nobody really knows where they come from,” Top said. “Some can even transfer between species.” Top, a researcher at UI’s Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies, and researchers from the University of Florida, the University of Washington and Point Loma Nazarene University received $1.7 million in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health to study the genetics behind plasmids. UI’s Wesley Loftie-Eaton, Jack Milstein, Samuel Hunter, Kelsie Bashford and Kieran Dong worked on the project. The team identified two genes that help a harmless variant of Pseudomonas bacteria hold onto plasmids coding for antibiotic resistance. “For a while we were in the age of antibiotics and we thought we were winning,” Top said. “Now resistance is appearing.” Antibiotics rendered obsolete by evolution may still have use, however, as plasmids often leave a species as quickly as they appear. Top said study of the mechanisms which allow bacteria to hold onto plasmids could lead to a method of blocking those plasmids. SEE FIGHTING, PAGE 4
CAMPUS
Real scoop: not a fluff piece Service dogs practice socialization with students Nishant Mohan Argonaut
Students destressed with service dogsin-training who, for some, reminded students of their own canine companions back home. Vandal Health Education organized the Therapy Dog event with Palouse Paws, which brought two puppies training to be service dogs, and Pet Partners, which brought two adult companion dogs, to the University of Idaho Commons Thursday. Radar and Rosetta are service dogs-intraining. Katrin Spilde, dog trainer and vice president of Palouse Paws, said if the two complete their training, they will be able to serve people with any disability, except the blind, who require dogs with specific training. She said both dogs could serve someone in a wheelchair, someone
with autism or work in the therapy wing of a hospital. “This is practice socialization,” said Spilde, who has been working with dogs over the last 15 years. Spilde said animals can lower a person’s blood pressure, respiration and perspiration. “We try to provide comfort to our community and encourage others with dogs to see if their dog can contribute through comfort work,” Spilde said. Lucy and Houdini are pets trained to provide comfort in hospitals, where most dogs would be distracted by the sounds, smells and people beside their patient, Spilde said. During the event, students told the handlers about their dogs back home, or their childhood animals, some of whom they’ve been away from for the first time. The handlers were used to students missing their pets. SEE SCOOP, PAGE 4
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A dog from Palouse Paws gains student’s attention in the Whitewater Room in the Commons on Thursday.
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This recipe is perfect for the on-the-go college student with a busy fall semester schedule. Make these hummus pockets a day or two in advance and lunch is ready for most of the week.
Ingredients 4 pita pockets 2 cups of hummus 1 grated garlic clove 4 cups of fresh spinach 1/2 of a chopped bell pepper 1/2 of a chopped onion 3 cups of mushrooms 3/4 cup of chopped tomatoes 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese
Directions 1. In a pan, heat the garlic, spinach, pepper, onion and mushrooms until the spinach has wilted. 2. Fold the vegetable mixture into the hummus. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Evenly fill the pita pockets with the hummus and vegetable mixture. 4. Garnish with pepper jack cheese, tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 6 pockets
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CAMPUS LIFE
Food, friends and root beer
A German festival with a University of Idaho twist Kali Nelson Argonaut
The 11th annual Living Learning Communities (LLC) Oktoberfest brought students together to take in one of the first official days of fall with German-themed food and festivities. Oktoberfest, which took place Saturday in the LLC Courtyard, was a place for students to gather with friends, eat free food, listen to music and enjoy a weekend afternoon outside. With a variety of games like cornhole, badminton, four square and crocket, students had an array of events they could take part in. From German foods such as pretzels and sausages, to more American foods like cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones, Oktoberfest catered to nearly every hungry student’s needs. Root beer floats and hot apple cider were also in abundance, taking the place of alcoholic beverages one might usually see at an Oktoberfest celebration. With no set schedule for the event, students came and went as they pleased, however some stayed a while to play a game or two with friends. Oktoberfest brought the University of Idaho community together. Many students stood beneath the sun to talk and eat German-themed foods as the event continued through-
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Students gather to chat and eat at Oktoberfest at 1 p.m. Saturday in the LLC Courtyard. out the afternoon. The LLC Courtyard was almost always full of students. Turnout exceeded the 50-student expectation which many coordinators considered the number needed for the event to be a success. Hagen Hunsaker, a coprogramming chair on Oktoberfest and fourth-year UI student said the event exceeded expectations and had a
pretty good turnout. “It’s bigger than expected by a lot — I’d consider it a success,” Oktoberfest coordinator and second-year UI student Josh Standish said. Hunsaker said this years’ Oktoberfest reached its goal, and even exceeded far above it. Both Hunsaker and Standish said the event was an overall success because the student turnout was so great.
With recent unexpected rainstorms and poor weather conditions, Standish said coordinators were prepared for the worst and reserved an indoor room for Oktoberfest just in case. However, he said he was pleasantly surprised with Saturday’s weather turnout, which allowed the event to remain beneath the sun. Some student’s won-
dered why Oktoberfest took place in September instead of October. Standish said the event was originally supposed to take place Sept. 30, but the date was the same as Vandal Overnight Games. He said coordinators believed more students would go to overnight games than Oktoberfest, and decided to move the event up one weekend so they could reach the most students.
It’s bigger by a lot — I’d consider it a success Josh Standish, Oktoberfest coordinator
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SCIENCE
What’s for dinner? CALS speaker series hosts discuss GMOs Elizabeth Marshall Argonaut
Public knowledge on GMOs is important to Cara Santa Maria. The first session of the speaker series, “What’s for Dinner? A Guide to Understanding GMOs,” last Tuesday featured awardwinning science communicator Cara Santa Maria. In addition to this, Santa Maria is a journalist, television personality, producer and podcaster and is the creator of her own weekly science-oriented podcast, “Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria,” as well as a correspondent on “Bill Nye Saves the World” on Netflix. Santa Maria identifies herself as a skeptic. “I consider myself to be a skeptic. I think the skeptic community is a very warm one and fits in well with the scientific work,” Santa Maria said. Santa Maria’s talk focused on communication and public knowledge of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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According to a Forbes article analyzing enrollment statistics from the 2016-17 academic school year, 1.4 percent of students at UI identified as black or African American. “I think the biggest thing is that the University of Idaho doesn’t try to recruit people of color as much as other universities,” said Shavaine Byass, Black Student Union vice president and third-year mechanical engineering and
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Top said her researchers selected for antibiotic resistance over many generations by exposing the bacteria to the drug. She said DNA sequencing to compare the resistant generations to the previous was done at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center. Researchers usually identify only one gene for traits like this, Top said, but her team found two that appear to work together. She said one codes for retention of the specific plasmid, while the other codes for retention of plasmids in general. With the original grant
During the presentation, she referenced many Pew Research Surveys regarding public opinion surrounding GMOs and noted there could be an inherent bias within the polling and to analyze the results with some skepticism. “We try to slice and dice them (people) up into different groups — but it’s not always that easy,” Santa Maria said. “With a little bit of media literacy, you can dig deeper and find some more interesting and reliable information.” Santa Maria said a Pew Research poll found that Americans are more trusting of information about genetically modified foods from scientists and small farm owners rather than food producers or elected officials. But Pew also found roughly one-in-five Americans say scientists understand genetically modified foods “very well.” Most Americans instead selected the option “fairly well.” To this point, Santa Maria said she believes a lot of people underestimate the consensus of scientists on GMOs, but that she will still be
skeptical to immediately accept a consensus from the broad science community. “I don’t know about you, but a theoretical physicist’s view on evolution isn’t as relevant as a geneticist’s view on evolution,” Santa Maria said. She said she was offered a job at Monsanto, a major agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation which is brought to the forefront during GMO debate because of its production of genetically engineered seeds in the U.S. Santa Maria chose not to work with them for the sake of her reputation as a science communicator. She said she wanted people to trust her based on her evidence and recognized a portion of the population wouldn’t if she were ever paid by Monsanto. “We do have to think about these things less in an idealistic way and more in a pragmatic way,” Santa Maria said. Fred Gould, co-director of the Genetic Engineering and Society Center North Carolina State University is a prominent member of the National Academy of Sci-
ences and presented at the CALS speaker series. Gould specializes in the ecology and genetics of insects with the goal of improving human and environmental health, as well as food production rates. Gould’s presentation focused on a research report he led. Gould’s team issued their report in May 2016 titled, “Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects.” The committee’s task which examined evidence both for and against genetically engineered, as well as examining the future of genetically engineered crops. During his presentation Gould touched on specific results from the report and said the rest of the report can be found online easily. Gould also spoke on the resistance to new scientific research within the population. “Science can be very accurate but there is a social to what kind of science gets done and how easy it is for you based on your priors to decide if it’s right,” Gould said. Elizabeth Marshall can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu
neuroscience student. If UI wants to recruit people of color in state, Ballesteros said the university should focus on bettering recruitment efforts in southern Idaho, where African Americans and Africans comprise a notable demographic of the Boise metropolitan area’s population. The problem with recruiting students there, Ngalamulume said, is that many stay around Boise to be near family. UI could do something similar to the Vandal Challenge, which aims to recruit Latino students, but with
a focus on recruiting black students, Apai said. She noticed there are more people of color staff this year, but as a black student she said she feels underrepresented, particularly in the business college. A more diverse base of faculty provides more visibility and understanding between staff and students on social issues, Ballesteros said. The organization first formed at UI in the ‘70s, but has dissolved and been recreated a total of three times, Ballesteros said. Throughout the organization’s history, and
recently, Ballestoros said they have reached out to administration to improve black student recruitment efforts. Apai said from her experiences speaking with administration, most seemed motivated and supportive. “Things can happen in small groups, but numbers speak volumes,” Apai said. “With everything that we want to do, we still need administrative backup one hundred percent.” Kyle Pfannenstiel can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @pfannyyy
completed, Top said she is requesting additional funds for further research on the subject. Top said her first attempt to obtain the nearly $2 million funding she needs was rejected, but another proposal is on the way. She said future research will look into the mechanisms behind each gene — how bacteria hold onto specific plasmids and how they hold onto plasmids in general — with the hope of gaining insight into how to block the mechanisms, allowing obsolete antibiotics to work again. Top said solutions could take many forms, including developing similar plasmids to trick the bacteria
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and take the place of resistance plasmids. Another solution, she said, would be to find a molecule that physically blocks the plasmid from being absorbed. The research could lead to solutions to many species’ antibiotic resistance, including a harmful species of what Top’s team studied, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The team’s full paper, “Compensatory mutations improve general permissiveness to antibiotic resistance plasmids,” is published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, an online scientific research journal. Nishant Mohan may be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu
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Shanti Friedman, Peer Health Educator at Vandal Health Education, handed out coloring pages and information on other ways to destress. “It’s very important for people to have different outlets for stress,” Friedman said. “One, of course, is pets like dogs, but a lot of things can help, like exercise and art.” Friedman, a fourth-year art major, said she hopes to become an art therapist. Friedman said coloring is an easy form of destressing through art because it does not require worry about the finished product. Vandal Health Education provides coloring sheets with information on health resources. “We like to host these events to help people here but also to encourage students to do these things on their own,” Friedman said. “People don’t always realize these activities really help.” Friedman said the Vandal Health Education’s Well Space in the Student Recreation Center also provides resources for mental health, as well as physical and sexual health. Vandal Health Campus Dietician Marissa Rudley organized this year’s therapy dog event. The event is usually organized by a mental health coordinator, which is currently a vacant position. “It’s always a big hit with the students,” Rudley said. Dogs will be on campus a total of four times this semester, with the next event on October 3 in the Clearwater Room of the Idaho Commons. Nishant Mohan may be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu
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VOLLEYBALL
Bruising the Bobcats The first home volleyball game results in sweeping fashion for the victorious Vandals Zack Ozuna, Marisa Lloyd Argonaut
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Redshirt freshman defensive specialist Maura Donovan serves the ball during the game against Montana State in Memorial Gym Saturday.
Idaho vs Montana State The Idaho volleyball team (6-6, BSC 1-0) swept Montana State Thursday evening in three sets. The opening home victory gives the team its first conference win of the season. Idaho head coach Debbie Buchanan said there is no single player who stands out. Instead, each individual on the team is contributing in their own way right now. “I think that is why our team is fun to watch,” Buchanan said in a news release. “We have multiple girls — and girls on the bench that want to get in, waiting for their time.” The Vandals battled to take the first set 25-19, resulting in a 1-0 match lead. From there, Idaho’s success only continued. By score, the Vandals were more impressive in each consecutive set. The team hit the ground running and only improved as the game progressed. Strong defense complimented by a timely offense placed Idaho in control for the entire matchup. The Bobcats could not find any way to spark momentum because of Idaho’s dependable defense. “Our goal was to see how good we could get defensively,” Buchanan said. “We have to make that an emphasis.” While defense limited, the offense capitalized. Junior outside hitter Kaela Straw tallied kills left and right. Her effort played a pivotal role for the Vandals both early and late. She led the team with 12 kills on the night. Junior outside hitter and middle blocker Reece Carman was not far behind Straw. The Boise State transfer added 10 kills in her home debut. The second set featured more success from Idaho. The Vandals claimed the set with a score of 25-14, in large part due to their defense. The will to sellout and keep the ball alive is one superior element of the
GOLF
Golf gets going Men and women’s golf are back in action, each with impressive numbers from top performing atheletes Zack Ozuna Argonaut
Women’s Golf: WSU Cougar Cup Idaho women’s golf placed third in the WSU Cougar Cup Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 Junior Michelle Kim’s 3-over par (71-72-76) landed her in fourth place to conclude the tournament. Idaho head coach Lisa Johnson said in a news release that Kim’s performance reinforced her place among the best collegiate golfers in the country. “She is one of the top players in college golf and displayed her talent again this week,” Johnson said in a news release. Kim’s fourth-place finish was undoubtedly the best for Idaho, but freshman Valeria Patino also played a pivotal role in the tournament. Patino finished 11-over par (72-77-78) and placed 12th overall in her first matchup with the Vandals. Poor weather played a factor in the final day of the tournament. Johnson said the team’s ability to persevere and compete through the conditions proves something. “This team loves golf and that was evident today,” Johnson said in a news release. “To finish in third this week is a good result that we can build on.” Idaho hits the road for the Coeur d’Alene Resort Collegiate Invitational Sept. 26 in Coeur d’Alene. Men’s Golf: Ram Masters Invitational The Idaho men’s golf team placed 19th in the Ram Masters Invitational last Monday and Tuesday. Junior Enrique Marin led the way for the Vandals. He finished tied for 23rd and shot four over par. Head coach David Nuhn said in a news release Marin’s steady scoring helped him place atop
“This team loves golf and that was evident today. To finish in third this week is a good result that we can build on.” Lisa Johnson, Women’s Coach
several other players in the field. “(Marin) played really well and really consistent throughout the tournament,” Nuhn said in a news release. Marin capped the first two rounds with a two over par (70-72) performance. The score placed him tied for 19th entering the final round of competition. The first round Marin had under control. He kept his numbers low, tallied three birdies and finished even. Marin dropped a couple of strokes in the second, which ultimately landed him tied for 19th and two over par. Freshman Adam Veenstra also added to the Vandals’ effort. Veenstra recorded an 8-over par (76-72) on the first day of competition. Marin’s third round score matched his second. He shot 2-over par (72) and ended the tournament shooting 214 (70-72-72). Veenstra finished with a five over par (75) performance in the final round. He concluded the tournament shooting 223 (76-72-75). Next up for the Vandals is the Mark Simpson Invitational Sept. 25 in Erie, Colorado. Zack Ozuna can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @OzunaZack21
Vandals’ game. Ultimately, it aided the team’s winning effort in the second set. Idaho took the final set 25-12, which solidified the win. Idaho vs Montana The win against Montana pushed Idaho’s winning record to 7-6. Idaho head coach Debbie Buchanan said in a news release the team is starting to reach its goals. “We are reaching the goals that we have set,” Buchanan said. “We are doing a great job of keeping our errors to a minimum and playing level volleyball. Tonight was not as crisp as it was the other night (against Montana State) but we were still able to do some great things.” Idaho was in control for the majority of the match, leading Montana in aces 5-1 and 43-35 in kills. In the first set of the game Idaho was not hesitant to start putting points on the board with a kill from senior middle blocker Torrin Crawford. Montana took the lead late in the following set but Idaho caught back up quickly. After a few more kills, some errors from Montana and an ace from Montana’s Cassie Laramee, the Vandals won the set 25 to 20. In the second match Idaho again found itself on the board after an error by Montana. Idaho quickly took the victory in this match 25-15. In match three, Montana took the first point of the game with a kill from Mykaela Hammer. Idaho still managed to take the win in this match 25-20. Idaho junior outside hitter Alycia Wodke said in a news release the twogame win streak feels good for the team. “Starting 2-0 feels great,” Wodke said. “Being able to win when you are at home is probably the best feeling. Starting out 2-0 — I can’t even explain it.” This win brought Idaho’s home record to 2-0 and continued their twogame win streak. The Vandals face North Dakota Sept. 28 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Zack Ozuna and Marisa Lloyd can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu
BRIEFS
Cade Coffey recognized in the Sun Belt Redshirt freshman kicker and punter Cade Coffey earned Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance at South Alabama. Coffey scored a career-high 11 points in Mobile, including seven in the fourth quarter and overtime. Coffey finished the double overtime win at USA on Saturday with a perfect kicking performance, making all three field goal attempts and hitting the 34-yard to tie the game in regulation and then again making the PAT to send the game into overtime. This is the first weekly award for Coffey and his first as a Vandal in the 2017 season. It is also the 10th season in a row at least one Vandal has been named to Special Teams Player of the Week.
Alycia Wodke was named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Following a strong defensive performance from Wodke, Idaho got off to a 2-0 start in conference play, sweeping both Montana State and Montana last weekend. The junior ended the weekend with a total of 37 digs in six sets for Idaho, leading her team defensively in both matches. She opened the regular season with 11 digs over Montana State and then matched her season high of 26 digs Saturday against Montana. Wodke’s performance against the Griz marked the most digs in a three-set match in the conference so far this season. She currently leads the Big Sky with 6.17 digs per set in conference play. This is Wodke’s first weekly award since transferring to Idaho from the College of Southern Idaho and is the first Vandal to earn the title since 2015.
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Bridget Daley earns Big Sky honors
earned Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week last Tuesday for her performances against Memphis and Nevada. Daley scored twice in Idaho’s big win against Memphis, a top team in the country. She scored once again a few days later against Nevada, giving Idaho the winning goal. She was also recognized by TopDrawerSoccer as a member of the Team of the Week. Daley was among some of the best players in the country on the list, with players from big name programs such as USC, Florida and North Carolina.
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SOCCER
Double overtime weekend Idaho soccer plays a tough weekend at home with a win and a draw Meredith Spelbring and Colton Clark ARGONAUT
Idaho vs Northern Arizona The Vandals lost an overtime battle in the Big Sky Conference home opener against Northern Arizona. Idaho head coach Derek Pitman said he was disappointed in the way the Vandals played. “In all honesty, very disappointing,” Pitman said. “I think at the end of the day we got what we deserved. I thought we did a good job in the first half really limiting their chances, really creating our own, outshooting them 5-2 but at halftime NAU came out swinging and definitely fought the entire second half and clawed their way back into it. Hats off to them for doing that on the road. It is a lesson our players have got to learn and grow up from, that no one is going to give us anything in this conference and we have to be better and bounce back from this and get ready for a very good Sac State team coming in here on Sunday.” Scoring got off to a slow start for both teams. Idaho netted the first goal in the 29th minute of play after junior forward Bridget Daley set up a corner kick. Freshman defender Ashlee Workman kicked the ball down the center where redshirt freshman midfielder Taylor Brust headed it in for the Vandals’ first score annd her first collegiate goal. The NAU Lumberjacks responded shortly after halftime with a goal from Paige Maling in the 47th minute to even the score. The crowd pitched in to show some support for the Vandals in the Kibbie Dome as the home team tried to rally and get the win in regulation. The score stayed tied, despite repeated goal attempts and free kicks from the Vandals, sending the game into overtime.
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Junior defender Claire Johnson blocks an offender against Sacramento State in the Kibbie Dome
But overtime didn’t last long. In the 93rd minute the Lumberjacks scored, ending the game 2-1 and giving Idaho the first conference loss. The Vandals finished the game with nine shots, only two on goal. NAU outshot the home team with 12 shots, seven of which were on goal. Junior goalkeeper Makayla Presgrave had a total of four saves on the game, compared to only one from the opposing goalie. Pitman said he expects his team to learn from the mistakes and prepare for Sacramento State on Sunday. “More than anything it is just a reality check,” Pitman said. “I think every game is going to be a battle, there is not going to be any easy matches whatsoever and it is time for our players to understand that and just pick themselves back up and go. They will, I know what our players are made of, and I expect them to fully respond come Sunday.” Idaho vs Sacramento State Just a day after Idaho football pulled off a double overtime win, Vandal soccer was tested at home with an extra-time challenge of its own.
Idaho (4-5-2 overall, 0-1-1 Big Sky) was unable to get its first Big Sky win of the season over Sacramento State (5-4-2, 0-0-2 Big Sky) however, as both teams struggled mightily to score in a foul-heavy contest, ending in a 0-0 draw. Junior goalie Makayla Presgrave recorded five saves in her fourth shutout of the year. Presgrave was tested often, as the Hornets were able to take Idaho scoring opportunities and turn them into fast-break chances of their own. The Vandals came out firing fast, as sophomore forward Myah Merino and junior midfielder Megan Goo fired off two shots in the first 10 minutes. In what could only be described as a whistle-fest, any scoring opportunities were followed by fouls. Any time Goo or junior forward Bridget Daley struck a corner kick, the momentum would be shifted as Sacramento State was awarded free-kicks. The Hornets had plenty of chances to take the lead also, but many shots taken by Hornet forwards Kayla Collins and Kylee Kim-Bastillos were either saved by Presgrave or sailed high.
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Vandals experience unexpected loss In the 93rd minute, NAU’s Adrian Nixt The Idaho soccer team opened up put an end to the game with a goal and Big Sky Conference play against Northstarted the Vandals’ conference ern Arizona Friday night in the play with a loss. Kibbie Dome. The Vandals fell to After this weekend, with a loss the Lumberjacks 2-1 after a close against Northern Arizona and a overtime matchup. split against Sacramento State, The Vandals took control of the Vandals sit in ninth in the Big the first half when a goal from Sky Conference standings, behind redshirt freshman Taylor Burst both Northern Arizona and Sacrain the 29th minute placed Idaho Mihaela Karst mento State but just ahead of the just ahead of Northern Arizona. Argonaut next opponent, Southern Utah. Despite the Vandals’ early lead, Many Vandal soccer fans have the Lumberjacks sent the game watched the team play through ups and into overtime with a goal from NAU’s downs this season, but still expected the Paige Maling.
returning two-time regular season Big Sky Conference champs to open the season with a bang. Prior to this weekend, Idaho had a winning record versus NAU, leading the series 2-1-1. Last season the Vandals managed to hold the Lumberjacks 2-2 in double overtime yet on Friday the team did not come out tough enough to hold off a tougher NAU. The game against Northern Arizona was a potential victory Idaho could have really used under its belt as conference play begins. The Vandals currently have a 4-5-2 overall record, however the team has yet to win a game in conference play. This
Late in the contest, Idaho would receive a slew of corner kick opportunities, but Sacramento State goalie Aaliya Fesili often would jump in front for a save. Fesili had a total of five saves at the end of the game. The defensive contest stretched into overtime as both squads could not find the back of the net. A near-goal by Collins almost sent Sacramento State home with a win at the end of regulation, but Presgrave provided a much-needed save to extend the game. The foul, corner kick, foul trend continued throughout both overtimes. Idaho managed to get off three shots in the first overtime, but to no avail. A boot by freshman forward Brooke Sosa was saved in the 103rd minute, but Sosa tried again in the 106th, this time slamming the post. Presgrave recorded her fifth save of the night with just over a minute remaining in double-overtime, batting down another attempt by Collins. Despite the non-scoring affair, Idaho was able to get 14 shots off in the contest compared to 10 for the Hornets. The Vandals also were granted 13 corner kicks compared to only two for Sacramento State. Both teams were whistled extensively, as Idaho was called for 15 fouls, two yellowcards and Sacramento State was called for 10 fouls and one card. Head coach Derek Pittman said in a news release he liked the Vandals offensive attack, but it was just not enough to seal the deal. “I was proud of us for creating 14 shots, but I thought we could’ve created more,” Pitmman said. “We need our forwards to step up and be a little more selfish in those situations and not be afraid to rip shots from 25 or 30 yards out.” Idaho will look to pick up its first conference win with a visit to Southern Utah 3 p.m. Friday in Cedar City, Utah. Meredith Spelbring and Colton Clark can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu
The Idaho soccer team loses Big Sky opener is not the way most fans wanted to see the team start the season. While the Vandals have not struggled with it in the past, the Big Sky Conference is filled with tough opponents — including North Dakota and Eastern Washington, who sit in first and second in the conference standings, respectively. It is still early in the season, but it is clear Idaho will have to bring its game back to what it was in past seasons as the Vandals seek out their third straight conference title. Mihaela Karst can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu
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Idaho offense pictured right after the snap during the UNLV game Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Kibbie Dome
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A thriller in South Alabama
Vandals win first Sun Belt game of the season against South Alabama in double overtime. Chris Deremer Argonaut
The Idaho football team put the pieces together to escape South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama with a 29-23 double overtime victory in the Sun Belt Conference opener. This game ended the Vandals’ two game losing streak, giving the team a 2-2 record for the season. Junior running back Isaiah Saunders fumbled on the first drive of the game, leading to an early first quarter touchdown for South Alabama. After stalled drives from early offensive mistakes by the Vandals, freshman defensive back Christian Elliss came up with a 31-yard interception return in the second quarter to bring Idaho inside South Alabama’s 10-yard line. This led to a two-play drive, ending with a six-yard run from
senior running back Aaron Duckworth, as he shed off two Jaguar tacklers to tie the game 10-10 heading into halftime. After a lightning delay in the middle of the fourth quarter and a score of 13-13, South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson broke off for a 34-yard rushing touchdown to make the game 20-13. Senior quarterback Matt Linehan led a late fourth quarter drive with no timeouts left, finishing with a back corner strike to senior wide receiver Alfonso Onunwor to send the game into overtime at 20-20. The Idaho defense came up with big stops during the overtime period after allowing 226 rushing yards to South Alabama in regulation. The defense stopped the running game in the second overtime on a big third down, leading South Alabama to miss a field goal, putting Idaho in position to come out with a win. Then came another 30-minute weather delay. The Vandals came out ready to finish after the delay with Saunders breaking out for a 22-yard run to get to South Alabama’s
two-yard line. Saunders followed the play with a two-yard touchdown to finish the game and come out with the win. Despite being a game with rough playing conditions, senior quarterback Matt Linehan said in a news release how big of a victory this was for the Vandals. “To come up with a win like this under these circumstances is huge for us as a team,” Linehan said. “It’s something we can build on going forward. The adversity we had to deal with, the delay, being down in the fourth quarter, another delay and come back in overtime and win the game is huge for us. Our team should have all the confidence in the world right now, knowing we can go out and get a win when we need to.” Linehan finished the day with 273 passing yards, one touchdown and 27 rushing yards. Onunwor finished the game with eight receptions for 119 receiving yards and a touchdown. Senior wide receiver Jacob Sannon ended with 10 receptions for 103 yards receiving. Duckworth ended the game with 56
yards rushing on nine attempts and one touchdown, but was sidelined in the second quarter and did not return until after the first lightning delay. Junior running back Isaiah Saunders finished the game rushing for 63 yards on 18 attempts and scored the game winning touchdown in the second overtime. Idaho head coach Paul Petrino said in a news release how proud he is of his team after pulling out the win. “A game like that comes down to toughness. Our guys kept fighting and kept fighting. It’s one of the best wins we’ve had on the road since I’ve been here.” After a Saturday filled with strange moments and a huge win in Mobile, the Vandals look to get some rest heading into the bye week. Idaho looks to pick things up for homecoming against Louisana-Laffayette 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Kibbie Dome. Chris Deremer can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu
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Excited fans cheer on their Vandals for some free Chick-Fil-A during football game on Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Kibbie Dome
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A strange football game Both teams were hard-pressed in finding advantages, as the contest was relatively even throughout. When senior quarterback Matt Linehan connected downfield with senior wide receivers Jacob Sannon or Alfonso Onunwor, the next play seemed to What an odd Saturday. result in either a sack, a tackle-for-loss or a In easily one of the strangest games in near-interception. its history, Idaho managed to pull off a The largest lead of the game was just 29-23 win over South Alabama in double seven points. Momentum shifted by the posovertime on Saturday, a game that began session, so both teams could only at 11 a.m. and would not conhope for small wins and losses. clude until around 6 p.m., due Idaho’s defense would make a to about two and a half hours of big play, but then South Alabama’s lightning delay. defense would strike right back. It was not pretty by any means. The Vandals would knock in a Frustration could be seen in the field-goal, only to be followed by faces of both Vandal and Jaguar a Jaguar field-goal. When senior players, but not only because they Colton Clark running back Aaron Duckworth Argonaut had to take to the locker room for broke off a few big runs that led to about as long as they were on the points, South Alabama would find a way playing field advantage was a rarity to say to mimic the action on the back of Xavier the least. Johnson, who finished with 155 yards and It really could have gone either way. two touchdowns. Both teams played well enough to win, but What made Idaho fans most optimistic the Vandals were graced by a good bit of a good rushing defense led by an expeluck and, with another mark in the winrienced linebacking core and defensive column, who’s to complain?
Idaho’s double overtime victory aganist South Alabama was strange to say the very least
linewas not quite what was expected coming into the game. What could best be described as a confusing muddle of missed opportunities, both teams could not quite find footing. Linehan had two incredibly errant throws intercepted and returned for touchdowns, but both were called back on South Alabama as defensive penalties. The Jaguars were plagued with penalties in dire situations, including an offensive holding call on an overtime run by Johnson in which he was pushed out at the twoyard-line. That may have sealed the win for South Alabama, but it simply followed the trend of the game weird. With just eight minutes remaining in the match up, the whistles blew. Both teams and fans, many of whom would leave after the first delay, were asked to seek shelter by officials, as the lightning in Mobile was approaching. The livestream went black and Vandal supporters were left with baffling silence. Finally, Idaho’s radio came alive and alerted viewers of the bad news. After the delay, the Jaguars took a 2013 lead on a 34-yard Johnson run, and it
looked like the pause had deadened Idaho. But Idaho was far from dead. It was as if the lightning had shocked the Vandal offense back to life, Linehan led a gametying drive in one minute, tossing a touchdown to Onunwor to send the game into overtime. Idaho’s defense got a stop in double overtime, leaving the game in the hands of the offense. But fans had to wait another half-hour in agony before seeing senior running back Isaiah Saunders plunge into the end zone for a game-winning touchdown, as another lightning delay was called, this time for 30 minutes. The lightning delays were less than fortuitous. But perhaps an extended break was what the Vandals needed to gain their bearings and pick up their first Sun Belt Conference win of the season. An extended break is what Idaho will receive this week before returning to the Kibbie Dome for homecoming, where lightning delays are impossible. Colton Clark can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu
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Keeping the score This may seem like a harsh reality in childhood athletics but it is the moment most young athletes learn to thrive in their favorite sport. Now more than ever, Young athletes today coaches of young athletes have no motivation to get are not keeping score in better without knowing elementary school recrethe score in a big game ational sporting events. The reason behind this or getting a motivating talk from the coach. Not trend in athletics is no child leaves with a broken having the tough-love spirit. Supporters of or harsh motivation this concept believe that ultimately ends up only children should not be harming these children. told if the result of their Learning how game is a win or to lose is not only loss in order to essential in the spare feelings and world of athletics keep every child but in other facets wanting to play of life as well. the game. The Learning at a logic behind this young age that Marisa Lloyd is pretty clear — Argonaut some things don’t if you never lose always result in a a game it is hard positive outcome prepares not to love every minpeople for real life situaute of it. However, this tions. For example, somecan create problems for one who is more than today’s youth. As kids, most of us qualified will not receive learned what it was a job offer following every like to lose. It is easy to interview they have. remember what it was Athletics are meant to like to stand in a huddle instill life values into the after the game, listenyoung minds of those taking to your coach give a ing the field. Without the disappointed talk to your key aspects of competition team standing in a big as well as the understandcircle waiting to get your ing of what it means to name brought up for a win and lose, children will missed goal or dropped not learn as much from ball. Even sitting in the playing for a team as prior dead silent car going generations have. home wondering how Marisa Lloyd much your coach would can be reached make you run and train to make up for the loss. at arg-sports@uidaho.edu
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A Moscow woman spent years wrapping herself and her car in tin foil, battling police and convincing herself the government was spying on her through her electronics and wall sockets. She often would live in her car to escape the paranoia. Lt. Paul Kwiatkowski of the Moscow Police Department remembers the woman, diagnosed paranoid-schizophrenic, and said when she had her illness under control she was a productive and reasonable member of society. But when she wasn’t,
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Moscow police spent hours responding to mental health crisis calls for the woman. “When she was on her meds, she was one of the most productive people I’ve ever met,” Kwiatkowski said. “But when you’re battling that type of illness, it’s a cycle. Often we see people who take their medication and think they’re healed so they stop taking it, then it’s just a downhill slide.” Cases like this have become more common in the Moscow area in recent years, after statewide support for mental health was reduced in the early 2000s, and again following the 2009 economic recession. The decline in support caused the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) to reduce statewide services for adult mental health patients, according to Ross Edmunds, administrator for behavioral health for the IDHW. Kwiatkowski said what used to be only 12 or 13 cases a year turned into 50 or more calls related to mental health crises, not including calls related to suicide and depression. Kwiatkowski said the department struggles to keep up with the demand for assistance in such cases. This problem — the struggle to meet the growing demand for mental health resources — is one that plagues the community, as well as the University of Idaho and the rest of the state, and is one that won’t be easy to solve as need continues to increase.
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Funding mental health This year, for the first time since the economic downturn that led to budget cuts in every department, the state made an investment in improving mental health services.
When a crisis arises “The thing is, they’re not a criminal,” Kwiatkowski said. Moscow police respond to a “They’re a patient. They’re in crisis, call of someone acting strangely they might be hearing voices or be — wrapping themselves in tin in a state of paranoia, and it’s scary for them. We have to put foil, for example. them in handcuffs in the When they arrive, it’s back of the car for our clear they are law enforcesafety and theirs. They’re ment with their marked suffering from this illness, cars, uniforms and holbut they didn’t do anystered weapons. But in thing wrong, and now many cases, a crime hasn’t Kwiatkowski they feel like they did.” been committed, and ofOfficers look for three ficers are responding to provide assistance in a crisis and things in a mental health crisis: Is the person an imminent danger avert a tragedy. Kaitlyn Krasselt Argonaut
to themself? Are they an imminent danger to others? Or are they gravely disabled, meaning they cannot currently take care of their daily needs? Kwiatkowski said if the answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” the person is taken into custody. Once taken into custody, patients are transported to Gritman Medical Center, where they undergo a psychiatric evaluation. If patients are deemed by a doctor to be in a state of crisis — in other words, they haven’t recovered from their paranoia during the
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University and will be on campus Tuesday, followed by Ryan Greene, director of the International Student Center at Seattle University, who will give a presentation at an open forum Wednesday. Neil Cohen, who currently serves as associate vice president for Student Affairs/Student Life at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will be the last candidate to make his pitch for the position at an open forum session Friday. As associate dean at BSU, Eckles manages disciplinary hearings, coordinates Title IX investigations and oversees academic integrity processes. In the position, Eckles also serves as chair for the Campus Assessment, Resource and Education (CARE) team, which aims to find solutions to dangerous behaviors
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Three candidates for the open dean of students position will visit campus this week to interview for the job and present at an open forum. Candidates will be on campus Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and all open forums will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Whitewater room of the Idaho Commons. Former Dean of Students Craig Chatriand resigned in March after about two months in the position, following the retirement of longtime Dean of Students Bruce Pitman. Blaine Eckles is the associate dean of students at Boise State
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Care for mental health patients often falls to law enforcement in Idaho patients for the 24-72 hour period following the initial evaluation. So, patients are placed back in the hands of Moscow police officers, who are responsible for transporting them to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, or if St. Joseph’s is full, to Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. Officers are also responsible for returning to retrieve patients at the end of their holding period. For a department that may only
trip to the hospital — officers write a probable cause affidavit to hold patients for 24-72 hours in a hospital for evaluation and care. According to Gritman spokesman Eric Hollenbeck, the hospital hopes to add mental health and psychiatric services through a partnership in a new building they plan to construct at the corner of Jackson and South Main Streets. But as of now, Gritman does not offer psychiatric services other than an emergency evaluation. As a result, the hospital is prohibited by law from housing mental health
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Declines in state support for mental health services evident on the Palouse
Often we see people who take their medication and think they’re healed so they stop taking it, then it’s just a downhill slide.
Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter requested $1.52 million in state funding to start a second mental health crisis center in the northern part of the state to complement the one that already exists in Idaho Falls. Ultimately, it is Otter’s goal to have a crisis center in all seven regions of Idaho. Idaho lawmakers on both sides of the isle supported Otter’s request and appropriated $1.72 million for a North Idaho crisis center expected to open in Coeur d’Alene within six months. “This is the state’s first large general fund investment in behavioral health in a number of years,” Edmunds said. Edmunds said the behavioral health board for Region 2 (the five-county area that includes Moscow and Latah County) wrote a letter in support of the crisis center’s Coeur d’Alene location because although it is a different region, the city had already been working toward a plan for a mental health crisis center.
Fisher seeks efficiency ASUI Senate to vote on eliminating multiple positions
“With all of these, we found that these positions and some of these boards were a little bit unnecessary and they’re often filling services that already exist,” Mary Malone Fisher said. “It seems to me that Argonaut ASUI positions can create some If the bills proposed by redundancy that inhibits effiASUI President Nate Fisher ciency within government.” at last week’s meeting Fisher said the dipass through Senate on rector of sustainability’s Wednesday, it would job is to work in conmean the end of muljunction with the Unitiple ASUI positions that versity of Idaho SusFisher said have become tainability Center as a unnecessary to the opstudent liaison between Fisher erations of ASUI. ASUI and the SustainThe four proposed ability Center, and to bills, if passed, would eliminate help with programming.
on campus. Although Eckles has been a Bronco since 1997, he received his doctorate in adult, organizational learning and leadership from University of Idaho Boise in 2011. Before beginning his associate dean position in 2011, Eckles was the director of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at BSU, a position he held for six years. As director, Eckles developed the overall vision for the office and oversaw student conduct proceedings, which included the resolution of over 400 disciplinary cases a year. While at BSU, Eckles has also served as associate director of Student Affairs, student conduct officer, special services coordinator
the director of sustainability and community relations coordinator positions, as well as abolish the ASUI Recreation Board and most of the Idaho Commons and Union Board (ICUB).
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Local law enforcement explore body cameras Hannah Shirley Argonaut
The events have brought national attention to a slew of issues, but one discussion that’s been pushed to the front of mainstream talking points is the use of body cameras by police officers. The debate has prompted police departments nationwide to examine their own programs, and while many more agencies are moving forward with updated technologies, University of Idaho law professor Don Burnett said body cameras on police officers is not a new idea. “The technology has been evolving for some time,” Burnett said. “Certainly highly publicized incidents have given greater public
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visibility to the issue, but my impression is that law enforcement agencies have been studying this and not simply being spurred on by highly publicized events.” This is certainly true on the Palouse, where body cameras have been on the radar of both the Pullman and Moscow police departments for several years. While the Pullman Police Department (PPD) has utilized body camera systems for a few years already, the Moscow Police Department (MPD) is in the early stages of planning for implementation. Criminal defense attorney Steve Martonick said he knows the value
of good audiovisual technology from a police department when it comes to judicial proceedings. “You just get so much from video you don’t get from audio,” Martonick said. “If the officer’s looking through the trunk, with just audio, you can’t see what he’s pulling out or where he’s looking, you just hear audio saying, ‘That’s mine, no, that’s not mine and you wouldn’t have a clue’ — video’s got a huge advantage.” Martonick said he recalls a time when Pullman police officers were occasionally more aggressive. In the last decade, he’s defended a student who was pepper sprayed
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in his driveway following a noise complaint, as well as a student who was tased after refusing to sit on the ground following an incident of vandalism, he said. Martonick said he thinks the largest-scale incident happened in 2007, when police officers used pepper spray in a Pullman dance club, affecting approximately 300 people and resulting in a $22 million class action lawsuit. The officers were ultimately cleared of all civil-rights violations and issued an apology to all innocent victims, he said. SEE Camera, PAGE 5
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Changing up Raising awareness for relief departments ties as cleanup efforts more forward. Dhakal, who is from Nepal and is finishing his doctorate degree in neuroscience, said of Nepal’s 26 million citizens, about 10,000 have been injured and more than 8 million have been affected by the earthquake. “The earthquake did not just do damage to one town or devastate one village,” Dhakal said. “Everyone across all of Nepal has been affected by this tragedy.” The earthquake, which was centered in the Nepalese district of Ghorka, impacted neighboring countries as well and Dhakal said there have been reported deaths in
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Ryan Tarinelli tion, Staben said the Office of Argonaut Planning and Budget would be It’s going to be a summer of consolidated with the financial change for University of Idaho’s side of the division of finance and administration. upper administration. Among the last major orThe position of vice president ganizational changes, Staben of finance and adminsaid Institutional Reistration will be split search and Assessment into two positions this would be moved from summer to form the the Office of Planning vice president for infraand Budget to the prostructure and vice presivost’s office. dent of finance. “I think institution“We can be better Staben al research, could be in each of these areas in a number of places, by aligning the skill sets and the right people to but works very effectively do the job,” said UI President under a provost,” Staben said. Staben selected Dan Ewart, Chuck Staben. The reorganization comes who currently serves as assisafter Ron Smith, current vice tant vice president and chief president of finance and admin- information officer, for the istration, announced in Febru- vice president for infrastrucary he would step down to teach ture position. Staben said Ewart would accounting in the College of focus on project management, Business and Economics. The newly created vice while the vice president of president for infrastructure finance would serve as a chief will oversee the Office of Public financial officer for the univerSafety and Security, Risk Man- sity, overseeing both finance agement and Insurance, Facili- and budget operations. ties and the Real Estate Office, among other departments. To create the finance posiSEE Changing, page 5
When the Indo-Australian tectonic plate pushed itself further into the Eurasia plate, it created an earthquake that not only devastated a country, but also was felt around the globe, said Susov Dhakal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Idaho. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck Nepal last Saturday, killed more than 5,000 people, and responders are continuing to find fatali-
India and China. Bhanu Bhattarai, current president of the Nepal Student Association (NSA), said NSA is working hard to raise awareness of the devastation caused by the earthquake as well as to raise relief funds. Part of the NSA’s efforts will include a candlelight vigil to mourn the lives that have been lost. The vigil, titled “Solidarity for Earthquake Victims in Nepal: Candlelight vigil and earthquake awareness” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Friendship Square in downtown Moscow. SEE raising, PAGE 4
Finals Fest
An entertaining evening Chance the Rapper, an up-and-coming Chicago rap and hip-hop artist known for his 2013 mix tape, “Acid Rap.” “He has an interesting vocal sound, for one, it’s not very mainstream,” said Lauren Pinney, Vandal Entertainment board chair. “He doesn’t really do radio … He, from what I’ve seen, kind of strays away from the mainstream rap and has this interesting mix of live instruments, like he has a lot of old school instruments combined with a hip hop sound.” Pinney said members of VE chose Chance because they thought
Vandal Entertainment brings Chance the Rapper to campus Tuesday night Daphne Jackson Argonaut
During dead week, most University of Idaho students focus on finishing last-minute projects and studying for final exams, but on Tuesday they have the chance to set everything aside for an evening of musical entertainment. This year’s Finals Fest features
he would appeal to students. “We had heard a lot about that name, a lot of buzz about him and he was definitely in our price range,” she said. “Picking him, it was definitely reflective of what we believed the students want, and we still believe that.” Pinney said the concert will open with a rapper named Boogie, who was recommended by Chance’s agency. She said the two have similar sounds, and should be a good combination. SEE entertaining, PAGE 4
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Electing a president
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he biggest flaw in any student government organization, ASUI President Nate Fisher said, is the high rate of turnover. “Year in and year out, any sort of momentum is always difficult,” Fisher said. “If I had another year, I could accomplish even more.” Over the last year, the Fisher administration has made headway on issues such as sexual assault prevention and establishing an Idaho Student Association. Fisher said another term as ASUI president would give him more time to tackle issues such as redistricting ASUI and managing student space. The most interesting development in the Fisher administration, however, is Fisher himself. In the year since he took office, those who followed ASUI saw the incumbent grow from an eager and bright-eyed senator to a measured leader. “I was confident in my leadership and communication abilities before this year, but the development that I’ve had to do has been an incredible experience and opportunity,” Fisher said. According to Fisher, working continuously with
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Friday kicks off 2015 Moms’ Weekend Jessica Blain Argonaut
While the moms of University of Idaho students may be thrilled to see their child go off to college and chase their dreams, it can be a struggle letting go. The Office of Alumni Relations believes the courage and support Vandal moms exhibit is deserving of celebration. According to Jessica Greene, co-chairwoman of the student committee for Moms’ Weekend, dedicating a weekend to students’ moms is a great chance to show off the Moscow community. SEE moms, PAGE 8
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Sue Storey (middle), the house director for Alpha Phi, talks with Alpha Phi members Savanah Boone (left) and Kaity Harness (right) outside their house Wednesday. Storey has been a house director since 2011.
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Sue Storey, house director of Alpha Phi sorority, said while there are many benefits to being house director, her favorite part of the job is the eclectic mix of personalities she comes into contact with every day. “The most rewarding part of my job is meeting all of these young women,” she said. “They’re all just so weird.” Storey has been watching over the
members of Alpha Phi with a keen sense of humor and an extensive knowledge of the Greek system for four years. Storey, who was in a sorority when she was an undergraduate at the University of Idaho, said she first became a house director because she was looking for a way to give back to the system that supported her as a student. “I moved out of the area for about 45 years, and when I returned there
was an open position for house director at the university,” Storey said. “I had such a wonderful experience with the Greek system as a student I thought, ‘Why not apply?’” Storey said while there are many rewarding aspects of being a house director, the job comes with numerous challenges as well.
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going on a shooting spree Jan. 10, a court affidavit released Tuesday shows Lee allegedly killed his mother last. Lee made his first appearance in Latah County Court Tuesday. He was extradited to Idaho Monday evening after Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy filed a
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Tuition and fees to increase by 3.5 % Ryan Tarinelli Argonaut
The Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously approved the lowest tuition and fee increase for the University of Idaho in more than a decade Wednesday. Proposed by UI administrators, resident and nonresident tuition and fees will rise 3.5 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year. “We are very pleased,” said Katherine Aiken, UI provost and executive vice president. “I think it represents a whole lot of work behind the scenes.” Before the decision, UI President Chuck Staben presented to the board about
the need for a tuition and fee increase and said the additional funds would be used primarily to fund a 3 percent increase in Change in Employee Compensation (CEC). Staben said the additional funds would be used to fund employee medical benefits and obligated costs. UI in-state students will see their tuition and fees rise by $236 this fall, while out-of-state students will see it rise by $710. ASUI President Nate Fisher, who helped Staben present to the board, said students were involved throughout the budget process and he thinks the increase is reasonable. “This is something students can and should support,” Fisher said. During his address to the
board, Staben said employee salaries are the biggest expense and the biggest budget challenge for the university this year. Like many other schools around the state and across the nation, UI has seen a significant decrease in state funding. In 2001, 73 percent of the General Education Budget came from the state, as opposed to 50 percent this year. “While we continuously seek means of containing costs, students have had to pay a larger share of the cost of education across the nation,” Staben said. Staben said funding the 3 percent CEC mandated by Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter was the biggest challenge in this year’s budget. SEE lowest, PAGE 7
UI prepares self-study report to renew accreditation Ryan Tarinelli Argonaut
Before the accreditation team sets foot on campus, months of work has already been put into the accreditation process. The work is shown through the University of Idaho’s self-study report, a docu-
ment that provides an in-depth look at how UI fulfills its mission, which is provided to accreditors before their visit. “When you think about it, the self-study is over 200 pages long. It’s like writing a book for all practical purposes,” said Katherine Aiken, interim provost and executive vice president. SEE AccreDitors, PAGE 8
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All Greek houses hold philanthropy events, but one University of Idaho fraternity boasts an annual event featuring shelled reptiles. “It is hands-down the coolest philanthropy on campus,” said Ryan Chapman, Phi Delta Theta president. “It’s the only
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one that involves live animals, and it happens during Moms’ Weekend, so there’s a ton of attendance.” Phi Delta Theta will host its 57th annual Turtle Derby during Moms’ Weekend at 11 a.m. Saturday outside its house, located at 804 Elm St. The Turtle Derby will include a
Monday he will resign from the university effective March 9. Chatriand said his decision Chatriand came after a conflict could not be resolved with the alumni of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, more commonly known as FIJI. FIJI
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office following an investigation of hazing allegations. Greek adviser Brittany Bowles declined comment last week on the individuals involved or the details of the allegations, but said FIJI house leadership accepted the sanctions imposed Feb. 19 by the Dean of Students Office. Despite the house’s initial acceptance of the sanctions, FIJI continued to explore options relating
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to the sanctions and the process by which they were arrived, contacting Interim Provost and Executive Vice-President Katherine Aiken. “We were extremely disappointed in how this process was handled,” Bradbury said. Bradbury said the university’s SEE dean, PAGE 5
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UI students come together to learn about oppression Katrina Hicks Argonaut
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Moscow resident James Demars works in the back of the Hope Center. Demars will soon graduate from the Hope at Work program, an employment training program aimed at helping struggling community members re-enter into the work force.
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Several bins of donated items sit in the back room of the Hope Center, waiting to be sorted by the center’s employees. One man in particular is hard at work sorting through both the thrift store’s donations and his personal life. James Demars is an employee at the Hope Center and a member of its employment training program.
The Hope Center, a local thrift store in Moscow, offers employment and support counseling for those who cannot secure or maintain long-term employment. Deemed the Hope at Work program, it helps community members regardless of circumstance, including those dealing with a felony on their record, homelessness or substance abuse. Demars said the Hope at Work program gives people a
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“Work’s not our priority all the time — it’s people,” Demars said. “That’s what’s different.” Before Hope at Work, Demars said his life was a rollercoaster ride of jail time and living on the streets. Since joining Hope at Work, he said his life has taken a 180-degree turn. DeDe McReynolds, service coordinator at the Hope Center, said because Hope at Work is
Work’s not our priority all the time — it’s people. That’s what’s different. James Demars, Hope at Work program member
second chance and helps them get back on their feet, no matter where they’re at in their lives.
Sen. Dan Johnson, R-Lewiston, motioned to send the budget with a “do-pass” to the House and Senate floors for approval. He said the four-year WWAMI program is a “good partnership” with the University of Washington. “It benefits Idaho students primarily that they get to spend more time at home in Idaho, and I think that increases the possibility … to come back to Idaho and practice, so I am very excited by that,” Johnson said. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Idaho is 49th in the U.S. for the number of doctors per capita, and more medical practitioners are expected to retire in the coming years. Rep. Jason Monks, R-Meridian, was the lone legislator to reject the budget. He said since 1975, only 50 percent of WWAMI students have
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BOISE — The Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee (JFAC) approved funding for five additional seats to be added to the WWAMI program for Idaho medical students Friday morning with a 19-1 vote. By approving the budget recommendation, JFAC fulfills year three of a four-year plan to fund five additional WWAMI seats available to Idaho students annually. The plan was first introduced in 2009, when the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) recommended doubling state funded WWAMI seats from 20 to 40.
The University of Idaho is a place to embrace diversity through awareness and understanding of the struggles our peers face every day, said Julia Keleher, director of the LGBTQA Office. Boxes and Walls, a UI event promoting such qualities, is a way for students to experience the discrimination others may feel firsthand in a safe and educational environment. Keleher said it’s an event meant to teach students about what it means to empathize. “Boxes and Walls is an interactive display on oppression and discrimination,” Keleher said. Boxes and Walls will take place from 1-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, on the first floor of Gooding Hall in the Wallace Complex. According to Keleher, there will be 18 rooms open for the event and each of which will contain a student-made environment illustrating a specific discriminatory issue. For example, a heterosexual student could enter a room and learn about the struggles a bisexual student may face — a feeling they would never be able to experience on their own.
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Provost search update
Tuesday is the last day to submit feedback on candidates vying to become the next provost and executive vice president. Feedback can be entered through an online form found on the provost and executive vice president website. The online form will close at the end of the business day Tuesday, according to Katherine Aiken, interim provost and executive vice president. Videos of all the candidates’ open forum sessions can be found online. Aiken said the videos allow faculty, staff and students who could
It benefits Idaho students primarily that they get to spend more time at home in Idaho.
Sen. Dan Johnson, R—Lewiston
returned to Idaho to practice medicine, which he said “isn’t sufficient.” JFAC’s approval mirrored the State of the State recommendation given by Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter to increase WWAMI seats. The budget has to be passed by both the House and Senate, and be approved by Otter for it to go into effect. SEE medical, PAGE 5
not make it to the open forums to comment on the candidates. She said the search committee would also give its impression of the candidates to University of Idaho President Chuck Staben. She said the search committee acts in an advisory role and the final decision is up to Staben. Aiken said the search committee picked the candidates based off their abilities as an administrator. She said Staben would make his decision after the feedback period ends. She said she anticipates a decision before the end of the academic year.
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We’re asking the Legislature to fully fund this ‘salary gap.’ If you do, our plan is to not raise resident undergraduate tuition this year. Chuck Staben, UI president
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UI President Chuck Staben presents his budget proposal for the Joint Finance-Appropriation committee Monday morning. During his presentation, Staben asked the committee to fully fund a 3 percent salary increase recommendation by Governor C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter.
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BOISE — University of Idaho President Chuck Staben proposed a plan to the Joint FinanceAppropriations Committee Monday that would halt tuition increases for undergraduate Idaho residents for the 2015-2016 academic year, should the Idaho
The best fundraising campaigns are the ones that continue to give, said Chris Lucier, senior director of advancement at the University of Idaho. He said, for example, if a university is pulling in $15 million a year before a campaign, fundraising efforts to double donations won’t make $30 million a onetime number — it’s likely that goal would become the university’s new standard. Lucier said he believes this will prove to be the case for the Inspiring Futures campaign, a 7 1/2 year effort to raise $225 million, more than any fundraiser in state history. The campaign officially ended Dec. 31, and Lucier said it raised upwards of $261 million. “These campaigns are such a long-term view, and we continue to raise additional scholarships, new legacies and new standards,” Lucier said. “Students have been seeing the impacts, as it goes along with scholarship programs and buildings that were a result of the campaign.” According to a university report, approximately 35 percent of the funds raised will go to student support, 26 percent to faculty support, 26 percent to programs and 13 percent to facilities. SEE donors, PAGE 5
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Student Health Center to stay downtown
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UI clinic understaffed, recruiting new physicians Hannah Shirley Argonaut
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ASUI members Nick Pratt and Sarah Vetsmany hang a banner in the ASUI office. Vetsmany and Pratt are helping to launch the ‘It’s on Us’ campaign on the UI campus Tuesday.
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She thought she knew him, thought she could trust him. The pair went to see a band play at John’s Alley and they had a few drinks. He was too drunk to drive back to Pullman, so she let
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him sleep on her couch. During the night, he forced himself on her. She was unable to resist and she did not consent. That night, Anne Gaines, a scholarly communication librarian at the University of Idaho, was forever changed. “While it was happening, it felt like something was wrong,” Gaines said. “It took a while to come to terms with what it actually was.”
To combat sexual assaults like the one Gaines fell victim to, ASUI is launching the ‘It’s On Us’ federal campaign Tuesday to encourage the UI community to take an active role in preventing these incidents. The campaign, endorsed by President Barack Obama in September, aims to encourage young people to take a pledge SEE pledge, PAGE 5
The UI Student Health Center, although tentatively scheduled to reopen on campus after winter break, will remain at its current downtown location for the time being, said Greg Tatham, assistant vice provost for Student Affairs. According to Raymond Pankopf, director of Architectural and Engineering Services, delays in construction for the building’s repiping project initially pushed the opening date back to Feb. 2. However, in the wake of the Jan. 10 shooting that left three dead and one wounded — including UI Student Health physician Terri Grzebielski — the clinic is too understaffed to reopen. Tatham said with one of their three physicians gone and another about to go on maternity leave, Student Health Services elected to continue its operations out of the downtown location until another physician can be recruited. “We can’t run the operation with one provider,” Tatham said. “If we keep it downtown, there are additional physicians.” According to Tatham, there’s little rush to move back to campus. SEE heAlth, PAGE 5
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lawyer John Bradbury confirmed Monday that sanctions previously levied against the house by the Dean of Students Office have been dropped and the incidents that led to them would be reinvestigated. In his role as dean of students, Chatriand oversees the Greek advisory office. The Dean of Students Office confirmed last week that FIJI had been sanctioned by the Greek
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ASUI President Nate Fisher said he could describe his second in command, ASUI Vice President Sarah Vetsmany, in just one word — genuine. Fisher, who befriended Vetsmany through their mutual involvement in ASUI, said the University of Idaho senior is not only a capable leader, but also serves as a strong voice for the student senate. “She stands out daily,” Fisher said. “Sarah is one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. She takes on so much responsibility but regardless of how busy she is, she always makes others feel like she has all the time in the world to talk and to make them feel comfortable.” Vetsmany, a Boise native, said she was first introduced to UI by her cousin, an alumna, and has been actively involved in campus life ever since. Although she was originally torn between UI and neighboring Washington State University, a campus visit quickly changed her mind, she said.
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Alumni and Friends Easter Egg Hunt brings children together
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With flowers and cherry blossoms in full bloom, it’s clear spring has arrived in Moscow, and along with it, the Easter bunny. The University of Idaho Student Alumni Relations Board (SArb) will host its annual Alumni and Friends Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday on the Administration Building lawn. “It’s one of the few times when we actually get to reach out to, you know, a younger potential generation of Vandals, and that’s what’s really fun about it,” said Elise Moote, SArb chair of the Easter Egg Hunt Committee. Moote said people will begin to line up around 9:30 a.m. to prepare for the hunt. “Then everyone’s kind of let loose at 10 a.m.,” she said.
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motion to drop Lee’s felony eluding charge in Washington. Lee faces three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery in Latah County, and is now being held without bail in the
the right candidate.” The selected candidate would replace Ron Smith, who announced in February he would step down to become a professor with the College of Business and Economics. Smith has
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line on the search, but would be delighted to have a final candidate by June. “We’re going to go through all the proper steps and process and make sure we get the very best candidate we can for the University of Idaho,” Weis said. “So if that takes longer than that period of time, great, we’ll work until we get
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n the structure of ASUI, the senate parliamentarian is unequivocally the lowest rung on the ladder, University of Idaho senior Max Cowan said. The job description includes printing the senate agenda, hole punching it, distributing it to the senators before their weekly meeting, recording the minutes, dotting i’s and crossing t’s. The job is essentially the secretary of the senate. While a more anonymous role in the senate than what he may be used to, it’s far from a fall from grace for the former ASUI president. Cowan, who was president for the 2013-14 school year, said almost a year ago exactly that he would not seek reelection, would not return to ASUI and his talents would be better utilized elsewhere. What changed? “To be frank, the job is difficult,” Cowan said. “It’s not a fun job. It’s incredibly rewarding, it’s very exciting, but it can be tiring. I decided not to rerun, but now, after spending that year and gaining perspective, I recognize that there’s more that needs to be accomplished and that I want to share the message that ASUI can be there for students. We can actually be addressing things that matter.”
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SUI Director of Diversity Affairs Alejandra “Vivi” Gonzalez never planned on running for ASUI President. “I was encouraged by a lot of my peers in a lot of the offices that I work with,” Gonzalez said. “They encouraged me to run — they saw the potential in me.” Running for ASUI president was another door that opened for Gonzalez and she made the bold decision to step through — something she, as a bright, firstgeneration student from a conservative small town in Idaho, is getting used to doing. “I’ve been very lucky in my career and in my journey through higher education,” Gonzalez said. “I’ve used all the resources available, taken all the opportunities I was given, and that’s gotten me very far.” This wasn’t always the case, Gonzalez said. In high school, she said Idaho’s notoriously under-funded education system let her down, along with all the overcrowded classrooms, overworked teachers and outdated materials that came with it. Gonzalez said her parents recognized the same issues she faced in high school affecting her 17-year-
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Before junior defender Kelly Dopke scored the improbable last-second goal against Boise State Aug. 25, there was a buzz in the Kibbie Dome. It was the first game the Idaho soccer team played in the Dome and it was in front of record-setting attendance. The Vandals prepped for the free kick. A large, roaring Idaho crowd set the scene. Time started to tick and the unlikely became reality. “(Boise State) thought they had won the game at that point, but it only takes one second to score a goal, as you can tell,” Dopke said. That moment against the Broncos was intended for Dopke. Headers and other set pieces are one of her many responsibilities to the team, said head coach Derek Pittman. Dopke said filling that role is something she looked forward to doing when she came to Idaho. “Being able to recruit and get Kelly, we knew she had the potential to step in and compete,” Pittman said. “Her timing and heading ability, the courage and commitment it takes to sell out for head balls, it’s a big asset for our team.” In her freshman year, Dopke said it was the will to be great that motivated her to show out and take a starting spot on the field. Pittman said coming in, there was a spot to be filled at center-back. “In order to earn the respect of my teammates, I knew I had to work as
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hard or harder than them,” Dopke said. Working hard is something Dopke said she is more than accustomed to, and she does it both on and off the field. Pittman said Dopke is the type of person to stay after practice to put in extra work or watch film. On top of her hard work on the field, she also brings home impressive grades each semester. Before bringing her hardworking mentality to the Vandal soccer program, Dopke said she was on the verge of signing with the University of Louisiana Lafayette, though things did not feel like family. Dopke later received an official visit to Idaho, and she said it was obvious the team was the perfect fit for her. “The players on the team paralleled the type of player I am — a hardworking player who is willing to sell out for her teammates,” Dopke said. Pittman said she is committed and dedicated to everything she does, and the team is no exception. He believes she is always working to achieve her full potential. Potential can only go so far, which is why Dopke said she follows the Vandals’ team values every time she steps on the field. “Heart and hustle. Ohana and excellence,” she said. “Those are our core values.” The values have not only driven Dopke since joining the Vandals, but they were found in her upbringing as well. Even if they weren’t immediately apparent, the values were certainly applied to her game at Idaho. Growing up, sports and competition took a greater meaning to Dopke and her family. She is one of five siblings and her dad would oc-
casionally coach them on the same team, she said. Dopke said she started playing around the age offive or six. From then on, soccer was her sport. She competed at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California. Rather than settling for mediocre at the high school level, Dopke said she pushed herself and became a key player the last two seasons. Dopke is a leader for the team but especially on the defensive unit. She said she understands the impact she has and always follows the Idaho way: defend as a team. “We defend as a team. If we can defend correctly, we can attack properly. The defense starts the attack,” Dopke said. Attacking is one of the strong suits of this Idaho squad. More often than not, they find themselves in shot opportunities provided by none other than Dopke and the defense. Although she plays a major role on the defense, the team looks to utilize Dopke in attacking situations as well, Pittman said “She’s a big target for us, and she is so good in the air,” Pittman said. “We’ve done it since she was a freshman.” In each of Dopke’s first two seasons, Idaho has recorded a conference title. Dopke said there’s no doubt in her mind that the team is capable of bringing home another. “There is no team in this conference who can stop us,” Dopke said. “A repeat is definitely in the future if we keep doing what we are doing.” Zack Ozuna can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @OzunaZack21
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Students play an assortment of games during Vandal Overnight Games in the Idaho Commons Oct. 3, 2015.
Making video games social Palouse gamers to gather at UI Commons Jordan Willson Argonaut
Vandal Overnight Games will be Sept. 30 in the University of Idaho Commons and Teaching and Learning Center. This is the seventh Vandal Overnight Games held by the UI Information Technology Services (ITS) department as a community outreach gaming event. The event is open to all UI students and members of the community and is free with no preregistration required. The original vision for Vandal Overnight Games was to create an event for an underserved group of students that likes to get together, hang out, and play vid-
eogames, said Darren Kearney, UI ITS manager and Vandal Overnight Games co-founder. However, Kearney said it has quickly evolved to include much more than just videogames. He said the event includes a variety of activities such as gaming competitions, board games, cosplay and Dance Dance Revolution as well as karaoke and a photo booth. “We want this to be an event where students can just come in and not worry about anything,” Kearney said. “We don’t want any stress.” Clubs and groups from around campus and the community come to the event to share what they love to do with others, Kearney said. He said student groups can get plugged into the event by talking to ITS. Kearney said one of
the most popular activities is put on by a UI murder mystery group that usually participates. Palouse Board Games comes to the event to let people try a variety of new games, including some that have yet to be released, Kearney said. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be free food including hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, Idaho chips and fresh fruit. ITS will also be giving away free T-shirts, Kearney said. He said they use almost every open space available, with ITS reserving every classroom in the building for the night. Vandal Overnight Games will also mark the opening of the new student lounge in the Idaho Commons, and be the first event to use the lounge. Jacob Flynn, ITS employee and one of the other co-founders
of Vandal Overnight Games, said one of the most exciting moments of the night is the UI Leadership Invitational — a Mario Kart tournament involving UI President Chuck Staben, Dean of Students Blaine Eckles, Vice President of Infrastructure Daniel Ewart and Vice President of Finance Brian Foisy. The four administrators compete against each other, playing the game on a 12-foot screen in front of all the attendees. Kearney said ITS sets up a special network in the TLC specifically for the event. He said they’ve challenged their network team to make the connection faster each year. Attendees are welcome to use any technology at the event or to bring their own gaming devices and technology, from cell phones to gaming consoles, Flynn said.
“We’ve had people show up with 30- or 40-inch TVs,” Flynn said. “The event is designed so you can plug in and go.” In addition, Kearney said attendees have access to new virtual reality technology, 3-D printers, and small robots. There will be a drawing for a $1,000 UI scholarship around 10 p.m., Flynn said. The scholarship is available to anyone who is in attendance at the time of the drawing and who will be a student at UI next semester. He said it is basically a participation prize. “It’s an opportunity to say ‘hey you’re a part of the community,’” Kearney said. Jordan Willson can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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The 1920s silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” will be on screen at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, accompanied by a live orchestra. This is the Kenworthy’s main fundraiser for the year, and admission is $20 for the general public and $10 for students. Tickets can be ordered online or bought at the door. Attendees can also buy food from Maialina Pizzeria Napoletana and Hunga Dunga at a no-host bar in the theater, said Jamie Hill, Kenworthy operations manager. She said appetizers and desserts at the event are included for ticket buyers. “We’re a nonprofit organization and so we try and have one big fun fundraiser every year,” Hill said. “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is a story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, whose studies cause him to become obsessed with creating a potion that will separate the good from the evil in people. In the story, most people either believe Jekyll’s end goal is a gamble that shouldn’t be made or they just see him as a joke or ‘mad.’ Hill said the showing of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” will be accompanied by musician Dylan Champagne, a UI alumnus who also accompanied the Kenworthy’s showing of “The Phantom of the Opera” last year. Hill said Champagne’s score proved popular, and she said she and others at the Kenworthy were happy to
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“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” — 7 p.m. Sept. 28. Tickets are $10 to $20. “I, Daniel Blake” — 8 p.m. Sept. 30 and 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets are $6. Saturday Market Cartoons — 9 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets are free. Reel movie Mondays: “Fido” — 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets are free. Palouse French Film Festival: “Cezamne et moi” — 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Tickets are $5. “Step” — 8 p.m. Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 7 and 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 8. Tickets are $6
have him back. It was Champagne who chose “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” as the film for the fundraiser. Along with Champagne’s composition, a live 8-piece ensemble directed by Al Gemberling will accompany the silent film. “Sometimes you never know what’s coming with these kinds of things, but they always tend to wow you,” said University of Idaho freshman Valerie Denton. “But Jekyll and Hyde has been amazing in any format it encounters and each of these has a new splash of life to it. Whether it be the book, the film, the musical, or this new score. It all creates a different perspective on a classical novel.” Cecil Milliken can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Pop/rock/soul artist will perform at One World Cafe Oct. 1 Beth Hoots Argonaut
Lia Menaker has been singing for her entire life — her mother claims she sang “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” from the “The Sound of Music” as a two-year-old. An experienced actress, singer, songwriter and pianist, Menaker describes her shows as “if Fiona Apple met Joni Mitchell at an old cabaret club.” Menaker will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at One World Cafe in downtown Moscow as part of her 2017 East to West Coast Solo Tour. The Atlanta-based musician has worked in various positions, from an actress to an Emergency Preparedness and Response Team member for the Center for Disease Control. Though it was often pushed to the side, Menaker said she always knew music was her true passion and calling. “My roots are definitely in theater, and that will always be a part of me,” Menaker said. “There’s typically a sense of theatricality and storytelling to my music.” Menaker performs a blend of pop, rock and soul music in a unique way that highlights her passion for musical theater. Drawing inspiration from her own life and wild imagination, Menaker said she considers her music to be stories in song form. She said she also enjoys “just playing around” with her recording equipment to find new chords and lyrics. “Sometimes I can just be playing around with chords on the piano, and just saying whatever words come out, and those lead me to a song,” Menaker said. With 2017 marking her first major tour, Menaker said her experience has so far
been incredible. For the storyteller, connecting with devoted fans and new listeners has been the most rewarding part of her journey, she said. “Working off of the energy of the crowd, connecting with them… can be fun, especially with a smaller, more intimate crowd,” she said. Menaker said she appreciates the constantly changing venues and crowd sizes for the wide variety of performances she is able to give — sometimes playing for a packed room and sometimes being able to crack jokes with individual audience members. “People crave to connect, and (to connect) through art, which is the most beautiful thing to me,” Menaker said. Members of her audiences across the country have sketched her during concerts and written her poems. She said those personal connection with strangers can be especially meaningful to her as she travels across the country, away from her family and friends. “I’ve had to be alone with myself a lot, and often without a podcast, or music or a friend to talk to. That can really be a powerful thing if you let it,” Menaker said. Even when facing dead cellphone signals and long drives alone, she said she is determined to make her tour a positive experience. “I know it’s made me a stronger woman and a stronger human being in general,” Menaker said. Menaker’s Moscow performance promises to be a reflection of her theatrical style. No matter the concert attendance or the length of the road ahead of her, Menaker said that performing is “110 percent completely worth it” and is fun for her as a musician. Beth Hoots can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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‘Leonardo’s Children’ INTERDISCIPLINARY ART
UI professor speaks about the intersection of art and science Cecil Milliken Argonaut
On the surface, art and science might not seem to have much in common. David Roon, instructor and program lead for Ecology and Conservative Biology, brought this up in his lecture “Leonardo’s Children: Creative Synergy at the ArtConservation Interface” Sept. 19. Roon said traditionally, the fine arts and the natural branch of science are often seen as twins in that both are considered easy “A” classes, but are otherwise considered unrelated to each other. Roon said now, opinion is adjusting and revealing that the two have much in common. Roon’s lecture derived its namesake from Renaissance man Leonardo Da Vinci, designer of some of the most well-known pieces of art today. “Leonardo Da Vinci captivates me because he’s an influence of the art world,” Roon said. “He created very detailed diagrams and paintings about his work when science itself was seen more as an objective rather than art.” At the beginning of his lecture, Roon handed out art pieces to the audience. After they had been distributed, he revealed the work as his own. Roon, who is primarily a sculptor, said art and science are
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Speaker David Roon lectures a group about art-conservation in the Idaho Commons the afternoon of Sept. 19. closely linked. He also told the audience about the scientific explanations and inspirations behind each of his sculptures. Roon said scientists and artists think similarly and both approach topics without fear of the unknown, rather embracing it. However, Roon said there is a slight difference between the two. “It seems like in science we want to learn the stories, but an artist doesn’t always want to dis-
close stuff,” he said. Roon said coming from a scientific background, he sometimes wants to be more obvious as an artist, but refrains. He referenced one of his new art pieces — a sculpture of a crocodile coming out of the floor surrounded by lily pads. He said he made the piece to represent contamination and pollution, but viewers created their own idea about what the sculpture meant. Roon said there
were a variety of interpretations, but the most popular theory was that it centered on gender identity in society. Throughout his lecture, Roon allowed the audience to ask questions about his experiences with instructing art from a scientific standpoint. The vast majority of those in attendance did ask questions, specifically about his experiences with students and their talents, how art has impacted him
personally and what caused him to strive to get his art out there. Roon ended his lecture by showing the audience water filtration devices he made out of clay along with coffee grounds. He said he is in the process of working on a piece to associate these to polluted waterways. Cecil Milliken can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
HISTORY
Being a Vandal 100 years ago ‘‘Vandal Traditions’’ exhibition showcases the history of Vandals May Ng Argonaut
The “Vandal Traditions” exhibition at the Third Street Gallery takes audiences into the life of being a Vandal, from as early as the 1910s. The exhibition, a compilation of memorabilia and trophies throughout the history of University of Idaho, is the product of a collaboration between several departments within the university. Erin Stoddart, head of Special Collections and Archives in the UI Library, said the exhibition was initially planned to focus on athletics, but has since evolved to also include other significant traditions in UI history. “There are so many rich traditions and iconic things that have been in our archives that I think is worth bringing out to show people the past so that they can help us create the future,” said Rob Spear, UI director of athletics. The exhibition is placed along
the hallways of three floors on the Third Street Gallery. The first floor consists of athletics memorabilia and trophies, while the second houses a blend of items from the special collections archives and the third focuses on textiles. The first floor showcases some old footballs from various times in history and trophies from athletic teams that have since disbanded. Among those teams were boxing, fencing, skiing, baseball and riflery. Some of the trophies date as early as 1911. The most recent trophy to be on display is the prized 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl trophy. The second floor encompasses fall traditions throughout Vandal history. Display cases and information boards demonstrate fall traditions such as Homecoming, spirit squads and the marching band. Also included are the origins of Joe Vandal. “We have the original Vandal. He was not Joe Vandal, he was The Vandal,” Stoddart said. In one of the several display cases stands a statue about 12 inches tall. Created in 1924 by old yearbook “Gem of the Mountains” editor, Peter Paul Drus, it is said to
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be the first iteration of Joe Vandal. “We call him ‘Creepy Baby Joe’ in my department. He kind of looks very child-like, like a cherub face, but then he is also very muscular, looks also older at the same time,” Stoddart said. “I personally think everyone should see the statue, it is very weird. I think most people have no idea that that was the first kind of mascot that we’ve had.” The third floor features old textiles from the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences’ Leila Old Historic Costume Collection. Among those on display is Vandal gear dating back to as early as the 1920s. Other displays include old traditions like the freshmen green felt beanie and spirit beanie. At one point, the university required freshmen to wear green felt beanies at all times except at athletics events, when they were required to wear the spirit beanie. “I think a highlight from the historic textile collections for me was seeing a banner that has student names written on it from a long time ago,” Stoddart said. There will also be a speaker
series scheduled for various times attached to the “Vandal Tradi- VANDAL TRADITION SPEAKER SERIES tions” exhibition. Each will begin All events will begin with a with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by the speaker session from 6 p.m. reception at 5 p.m. Speakers will present from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first of the speaker series, which is Sept. 28, is titled “Vandal Sept. 28 — “Vandal Traditions” Traditions,” and speakers will be Oct. 26 — “Vandal Football” Kathy Barnard, Executive Director Nov. 16 —“UI Marching Band of UI Alumni Relations, and StodHistory” dart. Stoddart said there will be a presentation and discussion about ongoing Vandal traditions, tradi- will talk about the history of the tions that have died out and future UI marching band. “I think just being able to traditions. walk through and get a sense of Next in the series is “Vandal Football” Oct. 26. Spear said this our history here is a good expewill be a panel discussion con- rience for people whether this is sisting of former Vandal football their first semester on campus or they’ve lived here for 50 years of players from different eras. The former players will talk their life,” Stoddart said. “I think about their experiences as ath- there’s something that will surprise letes and about football traditions you for everybody.” The exhibition is open to the during their respective times at the university. Spear said he is in the public and free of charge from 8 process of lining up the panel and a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday said he would like to have represen- until Nov. 24. The exhibition will also be open during all home tation from four to five decades. Last in the series is “UI March- football games and speaker series. May Ng ing Band History” Nov. 16. Music can be reached at professor Dan Bukvich from the Lionel Hampton School of Music arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Staying healthy can be challenging, but there are steps students can take to prevent illnesses. If you have never been hit with what many call the “Moscow plague,” it is more than likely you know someone who has. The best time of the year has rolled around to Moscow once again — the time when the sound of coughing and sniffling fill classrooms. The last thing anyone needs is to get sick. While there is no way to guarantee one’s health this time of year, it is possible to avoid any and all of the germs and illnesses that flood the community at this time in the season. There are many steps students
can take to protect themselves. Every year the University of Idaho hosts a free flu shot clinic for all students. The first one took place in the Kibbie Dome Monday, however, students who missed it are not out of luck — other clinics are set to follow. The next flu clinic on campus is 1 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Student Rec Center. For more information on free student flu vaccines, visit the Vandal Health Education page. Unfortunately, the flu is not the only illness moving around campus and flu shots are not the only way to preserve one’s health. While taking vitamins, and eating and sleeping well are important pieces of staying healthy, there is one piece that is often overlooked —
mental health. When one’s mental state is less than healthy, the rest of their physical health can deteriorate as well. It is easy to fill our schedules and stay on-the-go, but it can be more than beneficial to plan a day to slow down and take a day for oneself. If you are sick or even feel like the Moscow plague may be starting to bring you down, don’t stress about missing one meeting or one class. Everyone is human and needs a day to focus solely on personal health. Proper hygiene also goes a long way in preventing illnesses from spreading. While it may seem like an obvious hygiene habit, there is a reason elementary teachers tell kids to cough into their sleeves and wash their hands
often. Those principles apply outside of elementary school and are both key ways illnesses can be contained. Even with the best hygiene and all the flu shots in the world, you may still find yourself knocked on the sofa reaching for any medicine that may ease the pain and discomfort. The UI Student Health Clinic is open for those days. The Vandal Health Education page recommends seeing a doctor if a fever hits over 101 degrees Fahrenheit or symptoms worsen. Trust your body. Trust that you know when you are sick and need medical assistance and when you need to simply take a day off to beat the bug.
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Sugar up A hot chocolate and ice cream can go a long way in fixing a sore throat and a stuffy head on the days you really don’t feel like eating anything else anyway.
— Meredith
Irresponsibly ignorant bliss to admit that they have merit. If a person is to make the conscious choice of consuming news, they are choosing to do so in place of some other task. For example, the With so much news and media being recent cluster of hurricanes in and around thrown in our faces each day, it is certhe Gulf of Mexico has exposed me to an tainly no small wonder that few can keep uncomfortable amount of devastation and up with absolutely everything going on in human suffering. the world. All of these effects are natural byprodGiving up and choosing to be ignorant ucts of keeping up with current events and of all news and media and general, howbecoming an informed citizen. However, ever, is downright shameful. by and large, they are not an excuse for The information-driven age that we live cognizant ignorance. in is both a blessing and a burWhen one tunes out of a society den. Never before have human created through the discovery of beings had so much access to and, more importantly, the disperssuch a breadth of information. ing of information, they do a disMuch has been said about service to everyone else. how the advent of the internet It is a given that some informahas brought a myriad of opportion will be difficult, even painful Jonah Baker tunities to the masses, and how to receive at times. This does not Argonaut resources will only continue to mean that a member of society grow and become applicable to should be given a free pass when more facets of our lives. they willingly choose the bliss of ignorance Social media has done wonders to con- over reality. Prior to voting, expressing an nect people and causes with those opporopinion or making conversation about any tunities. But, for some, the time-sucking topic, one must be informed. Since most qualities of the internet and the bastions of conversations (inside or outside of social negativity within social media platforms media) are centered upon current events, outweigh the informative sides of each. it is that much more important to follow A simple “stop watching the news” the news and be informed. Google search will produce a plethora of A good example of the effects of unclick-bait results, listing off reasons as to informed and willfully ignorant people is why constant exposure to the media can the immediate response to Brexit. Per a cause depression, inhibit creativity and Washington Post article released immedislow productivity. ately after the referendum, there were masI am not going to pretend like each of sive spikes in online searches looking for these claims are ludicrous, and I am willing information regarding what the European
Ignoring current events for one’s own comfort is an attack against society.
Union actually was, and what it meant for the United Kingdom to leave it. That curiosity would have been encouraging, had it not come after the referendum had passed and Great Britain had made the momentous decision to leave the EU. This regret was so strong it inspired a petition to redo the referendum that garnered more than three million signees within six days of the vote to leave. Had the voters been as informed as they should had been, such regret might not have happened. In order for the voting populace to remain in control of their own sovereignty, we have to prove that we actually care enough to be informed. We cannot simply tune out information about the news around us and hope that everything goes OK or that somebody else will make the right decision for us. Authoritarian governments are born from this mindset. So, the members of our society face a very important choice. Each of us can choose to stay updated with current events through the news, social media, or whatever platform we choose as long as it keeps us informed. Or, we can ignore everyone and everything else and insulate our little bubbles from bad news and unseemly topics. Staying informed creates a knowledgeable and functioning democratic society. Tuning out the rest of the world results in no real society at all. Jonah Baker can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu
Slug out I usually just watch tons of cartoons in my bed like a bum until I either die or feel better.
— Blake
Sleep, sleep, sleep My own personal cure for the Moscow plague is sleeping and then sleeping some more. Thank you, night-time cold medicine.
— Mihaela
Cleaning from the inside Whenever I’m sick, I try to drink a lot of water so my body has the resources to do what it has to do. Feeling sick? Hydrate. — Nina
Couch it out A new book, “Gilmore Girls” playing in the background and lots of rest on the couch. This way your roommate can tend to all your food and medicine needs.
— Hailey
Leave Moscow Go to California and lay on the beach until the sunshine brings revitalization. — Andrew
Oldie but a goodie The ultimate sickness cure is the same as it has always been for me — chicken noodle soup and cuddle up on the couch watching movies.
— Tea
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For diversity’s sake
Diversity should not just be about what diverse groups have to offer
This mindset disregards the inherent humanness of individuals in diverse groups. Diversity should, first and foremost, be about the belief that no one person or sect of people holds more value than With the political climate another on a human level. the way it is and current events By limiting the value unfolding the way they of diversity to the accuare, questions about mulative, arbitrarily meathe value of diversity sured contributions of a seem to be percolating certain demographic, this through conversation on mindset undermines the a regular basis. belief that people should While many wonder be respected despite their Austin Maas what inherent value lies net worth. How is worth Argonaut in a diverse range of or value even measured perspectives, some settle in this scenario? their questioning with a simple If economic or monetary answer — diversity is important contributions are the determinbecause diverse people have so ing factor, then what hierarchical much to offer. This is a lovely structures are being supported by thought, but implicit in that state- that measurement? This suggests ment are complexities that do that a diverse individual’s impormore harm than good. tance is variable and gauged ac-
cording to their ability to support societal power structures, which, because of privilege, often work against them. A minority is not valuable because they take an undesirable job or pay taxes like everyone else. Their importance is far more complex. If their money isn’t the most important thing, then surely the cultural education they provide must be worth something, right? Wrong. By assuming a diverse individual’s worth lies in their ability to teach others about themselves and their cultural background, this statement supports the otherness that diversity seeks to deconstruct. It is not a minority’s responsibility to teach others about themselves. Doing so can be helpful and intriguing. However, a person within the dominant
narrative — white, straight, cisgendered people — should seek to educate themselves, rather than inconveniencing a less privileged identity with difficult, deeply personal questions. Diverse groups are necessary for the education and cultivation of a diverse society, but it is not their sole responsibility to speak up and educate, especially when considering the ways in which they are already oppressed. One wouldn’t expect the victim of a stabbing to stop and explain what it’s like to be the victim of a stabbing with the knife still in their chest. The same applies when considering diverse and oppressed groups. A refugee suffering the effects of cultural xenophobia, or an LGBTQA individual impacted by political homophobia or even a person with a physical disability whose access
The weight of interference Gazzaley said. We live in a culture of distraction. Gazzaley also found our success in filterEverything vies for our attention, and ing irrelevant information is critical in our the competition is fierce. We are very good ability to adequately perceive, remember at knowing how to distract ourselves, and make decisions about that information. especially when there are other things we “If you process information should be doing. around you that is irrelevant to Our phones constantly bomyour goals, it will create interferbard us with notifications, divertence. It will degrade those repreing and robbing concentration and sentations in your brain and you focus from us. With limitless access will not perform at the same level,” to new information our brains tend Gazzaley said. to get overwhelmed. Andrew Brand When it is important that Adam Gazzaley, a professor Argonaut something be completed, disof neurology, physiology and tractions become apparent and psychiatry at the University of appealing, causing us to get weighed down California San Francisco, found switchwith interference. When creativity hits a ing between tasks causes a degradation in roadblock, distraction shows up. This can performance that can impact every aspect of cognition, from decision making to our make productivity challenging if we aren’t filtering the irrelevant. learning process. Taking a break from a task is extremely “When you really wrap your head helpful for increasing productivity, but around how broad the negative impact is, there is a difference between taking a break it’s really, in many ways, overwhelming,”
and becoming distracted. Although distraction provides respite from a difficult task, it can turn into avoidance. When we are distracted, we tend to avoid dealing with what’s going on inside. Allowing ourselves time to digest and process what’s going on inside helps us be more comfortable with ourselves and less eager to get distracted. Distractions can appear in the form of interruptions, especially when we consider being distracted by technology. Phones and all the non-stop multimedia content they provide can trap the mind in a vortex of mostly pointless information and stimuli. Sometimes that little Instagram notification urgently notifying that someone commented on a photo is the most appealing thing to check — it is so tempting. Be less reactive and more responsive. Turn off all unnecessary notifications. Being aware that you are being distracted is the first step to overcoming distraction. It can be a rigorous battle to avoid the
to resources is limited, should not be responsible for explaining their struggles and needs before being considered a valuable person. No matter how you measure it, diversity for the sake of diverse contributions is not working in the favor of disenfranchised groups at all. Approaching diversity with the belief that all human perspectives are unique and have intrinsic value is the only way to work toward societal progress in terms of diversity. People from different backgrounds are important, not because there is something to be gained from them because all individuals have inherent worth. Austin Maas can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @austindmaas
Little distractions make it difficult to complete daily tasks and stay mindful
temptation of mindless distraction, but the freedom found from being able to concentrate on what is actually important is worth it. Distraction is a normal part of life, and not all distractions are bad. Getting distracted by beneficial things can be wonderful. It can be liberating to explore a new place, discover insights about a particular topic or have a conversation with a random person. All these things can start out as a distraction from the current task, but they can all turn out to be completely worthwhile. Moderation, however, should always be considered. Be mindful of what you allow yourself to be distracted by, and be open to beneficial distractions. Andrew Brand can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @theandrewbrand
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