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Rexburg Entertainment and Activities

Outdoor fun near Rexburg

The importance of being yourself in dating 5 A Rexburg girl’s guide to shopping

BYU-Idaho enrollment anticipated to increase 7 percent per year

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Tips for surviving winter in Rexburg

Dealing with the financial challenges of parenting during college

Getting around: Transportation options in Rexburg and beyond

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Summer is over. I could feel it slip away upon returning to Rexburg two weeks ago. But that means football season is about to start, as well as school. So now that we’re back from seven weeks of partying, summer sales, internships and working, how do we come back to Rexburg and continue the fun? Obviously there are no pro sports teams in Rexburg, nor concerts of your favorite bands and singers every night, but there is still plenty of fun to be had with the lakes, rivers and mountains around. Although later in the semester the lakes will be inaccessible because of the frightful weather, at least through the first month of school you can still enjoy its time with the lakes. For most BYU-Idaho students there is a big attraction known as Monkey Rock. Monkey Rock is a waterfall first and foremost; however, there is a bridge around the corner from it that you can jump off of and cool off, and if you bring a significant other you can show off some tricks for them. The Monkey Rock site also contains fire pits and is a great place to bring friends to chill for the evening and roast some s’mores and dogs. Monkey Rock is located in St. Anthony at E 350 N. Not too far from Rexburg is one of the coolest camping spots around known as Packsaddle Lake. Don’t try to get here in your little cars. Take a friend with a truck or four wheel drive, because it’s a drive that could end

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badly for a little Honda. If you love the fall and the chilly weather, a night or even an evening here will be a good time. For detailed directions of how to get there, visit rexburgfun.com/packsaddle-lake-hike/. Another hike that’s a must, especially for new students, is the Menan Buttes, also know as the R Mountain hike. Again, not far from Rexburg and it’s easily noticeable because of the huge “R” that’s on the side of the shield volcano. For detailed directions for how to get there, visit rexburgfun.com/r-mountain/. If you’ve ever heard one thing about Rexburg it’s that it is freezing cold, so come October you’d better be prepared for it. By then the hikes and lakes will obviously become less popular. So what is there to do when it’s cold? About an hour and a half from Rexburg is Grand Targhee Resort. Grand Targhee is a world famous ski resort with awesome slopes. So if you’re an expert, hit the park, and if you want to learn, there are classes everyday for beginners and intermediates. There are even advanced classes to help you get to know the whole mountain. Grand Targhee is located in Alta, Wyoming at 3300 Ski Hill Road. Another activity with a group that’s fun would be the Civil Defense Caves

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and the Ice Caves. The Ice Caves are about an hour north of Rexburg, and again, don’t try to get out there with a small sedan! Convince a friend that has a truck because you will get stuck! The Civil Defense Caves, on the other hand, are much closer to Rexburg and accessible by car. But just like a lot of outdoor activities in Idaho, the caves are technically closed after it starts to snow. For detailed directions of how to get to the Civil Defense Caves, visit rexburgfun.com/civil-defense-caves/. The Ice Caves are located in Shoshone, Idaho at 1561 Idaho 75. One of my favorite things to do in Rexburg is go to Gold Bug Hot Springs. Anytime of the year you can go to Gold Bug and enjoy the warm water. Watching the sunset in the hot spring is not only a fun trip but also relaxing and romantic. Located near Salmon, Idaho, going to these hot springs is an all-day trip, so start early. For more information and directions, visit idahohotsprings.com/destinations/goldbug/index.htm. BYU-Idaho also has its fair share of fun. If you’re more of the sports type, the school offers tons of intramural sports and for the fall semester they will offer competitive sports. If you are interested, look on the website at www.byui.edu/activities/sports, or I’m sure you’ll run into someone at the Crossroads handing out flyers. Competitive sports are really fun, so if you have the talent, you should sign up. There are organized tryouts, a draft by the coaches, scheduled practices and weekly games. Competitive sports is a great way to improve as an athlete and make tons of new friends. Much of the Rexburg experience, though, depends on your own creativity. So if you’re bored or thinking “Why am I here?” it’s your own fault. Be creative. Hop on Pintrest and plan parties with your friends. And if worse comes to worse, Salt Lake City is only three hours away if you need more entertainment.

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Let’s face it: dating isn’t always fun. Dating can be elation and bliss, but it can also be frustration and confusion at times — or, depending on your situation, a lot of the time. Looking back on my own dating years, perhaps the most important thing I have learned is the importance of being oneself in dating. It might seem obvious, but it’s surprising how difficult it can be when it comes down to it. I probably couldn’t count the number of times I fell into the trap of thinking I had to be somebody else in order to impress a guy I liked. I am introverted and cautious by nature, but I felt like I had to be bold, loud, flirtatious and wild in order to catch that special person’s eye. So, time and time again, I tried to be those things. What I eventually learned was that I was going about it all the wrong way. I had let society trick me into thinking I had to pretend in order for someone to like me. When I found the man who would become my husband, I wasn’t even trying to win his affections. To be honest, I thought he was completely out of my league, and at the time I liked someone else. But a mutual friend who knew both of us well

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did some matchmaking, and from there it was, frankly, easy. I cannot even describe how refreshing the “easy” part was. Dating, easy? It seemed such a crazy idea, but with him it was. Everything was clear. I didn’t have to waste my days playing the game of “Does he like me or not?” — something I had done so often. Dating in our society seems to be all about this game. When will people start being straightforward? Sure, it’s hard to be let down, but if you like someone, don’t hide it. And if you don’t like someone in a special way, don’t lead them on by acting like you do. Don’t play games and make them wonder. Just be genuine. Just be yourself. The reason dating my husband was easy was because we were honest with each other from the beginning. There was no leading on and no games. We were both as genuine as we could be, and we didn’t feel like we had to be someone else for each other. The reason we felt that way? I am quite sure it’s because we were right for each other. And the right person should not make you feel like you have to be someone else. As I got to know my future husband better, I realized he had gone through the same things I had. He can be introverted as well, and he had dated girls who outright told him they wanted

someone outgoing and who would be the center of attention in social situations. Luckily my husband had the sense not to try to alter his personality, to try and fit a mold for someone. I, too, have had people I was dating tell me I was too shy, and that was a huge indication that person was wrong for me. And on that note, I believe people should be careful about creating stiff molds for their perspective companions. It’s OK to know what you want, but if you are overly particular or if you allow your checklist of attributes to control you, you risk passing up someone who could be wonderful for you. An open mind is important in dating as well. Back to the idea of being yourself: If you’re introverted, be introverted. If you’re outgoing, be outgoing. If you’re nerdy, be nerdy, and if you’re different, be different. Of course you’ll try to improve yourself and be the best person you can be before you find the right person, and when you do you’ll change together and improve yourselves for each other because you care about each other and realize you’re not perfect. But the right person for you should not expect you to become a different person. They should appreciate and love the parts of you that make you you.

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A Rexburg girl’s guide to shopping Amanda Beal amanda@uvsj.com

Whether you’re new to Rexburg or have been here for a while, there are likely some fashion destinations in town you haven’t yet heard of or visited. After reaching out to the community for more information on lesser known boutiques and clothing shops in Rexburg, one of our staff writers received an outpouring of suggestions. Below is a guide to a few of the more popular suggestions from our findings, followed by a list of other nearby shops and their addresses.

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Charlotte Mynt Charlotte Mynt recently opened a store in Rexburg at 859 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Suite 2502. According to its website, Charlotte Mynt provides classy, modest and comfortable clothes, including dresses, skirts, tops, accessories and bridesmaid apparel. They specialize in mix-and-match lace overlay combinations for skirts, dresses and tops. Charlotte Mynt also has seasonal items, and everything is made of stretch material. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The business was founded by a mother and daughter duo in 2014. Co-owner Erin Thornley said they make and design everything themselves. She said the store is always getting in new items. Visit www. charlottemyntlace.com to learn more. According to the website, “The idea of Charlotte Mynt came from countless frustrating shopping trips.

After not being able to find the right colors or modest styles that we wanted we would end up making something ourselves, and friends would ask us where we bought it from.” Lulu Bella Lulu Bella is located at 160 W. Second S. in Rexburg. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They sell tops, dresses, skirts, bottoms, shoes, accessories, bath and body and home and office items. It is a contemporary women’s boutique that, according to its website, is known for its welcoming interior, colorful and stylish clothing, a mix of on-trend and classic accessories, and gifts like lotions and perfumes. Visit lulubellaonline.net to learn more. Olive Ave Olive Ave, formerly The Jean Girl, recently moved to a new location on E. Main St., where Man’s Image used to be located. Their hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. They sell tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, swimwear, accessories and footwear, as well as children’s clothing (sizes newborn to 3T for boys and girls). Olive Ave is a boutique based in Rexburg and Idaho Falls. According to Olive Ave’s website, its owner, Stephanie Tarnasky, started in 2010 with home-based parties and events. The only thing she sold at the time was jeans, so she called her business “The Jean Girl.” Since then the store’s name was changed to Olive Ave in order to encompass more than just jeans. “We’re just so much more than jeans,” Tarnasky said. The store in Idaho Falls is located on Hitt Road. Visit the website at www. oliveave.com to learn more. Real Deals on Home Décor

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Not everyone knows that Real Deals on Home Décor, located at 241 S 5th West Unit 101A, also sells clothing. Locally owned by the Nye family, the store changes inventory each week. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the website, “Watch for new styles weekly that we pull from our trips to LA — we have the latest in trendy tops, jeans, ponte pants, scarves, camis, jewelry, graphic tees, accessories and more. We carry all sizes S – 3XL and promise you’ll find something you can’t live without!” Visit realdeals.net/rd-boutique/ for more information. Rexburg Clothing Outlet Rexburg locals Kimberly Stoddard and Angela Rydalch have owned the Rexburg Clothing Outlet for about five years now. The Rexburg Clothing Outlet, which had a ribbon cutting for a new store in the fall of 2015, is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and receives shipments twice every week. It is located at 160 W. Main St. and sells Costco overstock at discount prices. Once a year they have a big warehouse sale with prices as low as $1. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Rexburg-ClothingOutlet-216590545024191 to learn more.

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Second Helpings If you’re on a tight budCharlotte Mynt get and want to try a lesser known thrift store in Rexburg, Second Helpings is located inside the Family Crisis Center on Main St. The Family Crisis Center is a nonprofit agency that helps victims of abuse. According to the website, “Our thrift store, Second Helpings, is just one more way we serve our victims and the community. We receive so many wonderful donations that fill our thrift store. These items are sorted and either given to clients at no charge, or they are put on the sales floor for the public to purchase at extremely low prices.” Second Helpings’ hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on Second Helpings, visit familycrisiscenter. info/?page_id=53. Other lesser known places to shop for clothes and accessoOlive Ave ries near Rexburg include (but are not limited to) Beloved Fashions (247 Farnsworth Way, Rigby) Style Unlimited (432 Farnsworth Way, Rigby), and the Fringe Boutique (123 E. Main St., Rigby).

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BYU-Idaho enrollment anticipated to increase 7 percent per year Amanda Beal amanda@uvsj.com

REXBURG — BYU-Idaho seems to have been reaching a new record for enrollment every semester, and the growth isn’t expected to slow anytime soon. In a community leaders meeting held by Brigham Young UniversityIdaho President Clark Gilbert, Gilbert projected that headcount for campus enrollment will increase to 22,700 by Fall 2020. This is the amount for fall semester — the annual campus headcount for 2020 is projected to be 41,800. The FTE oncampus number for Fall Semester 2020 is 19,700 and 30,800 for the year. FTE stands for full-time equivalent, or a full course load, which is 15 credit hours. “We’re pretty confident we’ll see that growth,” Gilbert said. How BYU-Idaho’s growth compares Gilbert said one of questions he gets asked frequently is why the university is growing so much. He went to a white board and drew a nearly straight line with a dip toward the end and said it represented student enrollment at BYU in Provo over the last 25 years. The small dip, he said, represented the effects of the LDS missionary age change in 2012. He then drew a second line going up with a steep incline of around 45 degrees. This line represented annual student headcount at BYU-Idaho from about the year 2000 to today. “We’ll keep growing, and we’re growing at about 7 percent per year,” he said. “For a large university, that’s a crazy growth rate.” To give an idea of how this growth rate compares to other colleges, Gilbert said Deseret News did a story a couple years ago on the fastest growing schools in Utah. He said Utah schools

are growing very quickly, with the fastest-growing being Utah Valley University. The percentage growth there is 4 percent, he said. “The article was about how fast that school’s growing. So this gives you a little bit of a sense. ... It’s like we’re adding a community college every couple years on top of the existing infrastructure,” he said. Gilbert also talked about the growth of Pathway and online degree programs with BYU-Idaho. He said they are growing and are going to fill the entire world. Through Pathway and online programs, BYU-Idaho has students in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Philippines, Mexico City and many other places around the world. There are 400 Pathway sites around the globe, and Pathway students matriculate out of Pathway into online degree programs. Enrollment projections Gilbert showed two graphs of enrollment projections with projection numbers for several different categories of students. He explained the different categories of students at the university, saying that each helps differently in planning. He said generally BYU-Idaho students take about 12 and a half credits, short of the full-time equivalent of 15 credits, so FTE and headcount numbers don’t quite match. He said most students are taking 75 or 80 percent of a full load. The campus category of students includes students taking at least one campus-based course. Gilbert pointed out that campus is always missing a third of students at any time because of the three-track system — and part of why the church allowed this growth is because cost per student can stay at an affordable rate. While the cost in higher education is growing dramatically, Gilbert said the cost per student at BYU-Idaho is growing at about the rate

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President Clark Gilbert explains how growth at BYU-Idaho compares to growth at BYU in Provo.

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Shown are enrollment projection graphs President Clark Gilbert discussed during a recent community leaders meeting.

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of inflation. “If that wasn’t true, the church couldn’t fund all of these students coming,” he said. The on-track online only and off-track online only students could be on campus or away, but they are not taking campus courses, Gilbert explained. Online matriculated standard category students are ones who came to Ricks College, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii or LDS Business College and are coming back to finish their degree. Those students could be living anywhere while getting their degree. Online matriculated domestic students are students who came out of the Pathway program in the U.S. and became online degree-seeking students. Online matriculated International students came out of Pathway internationally and are seeking an online degree. Gilbert said the online and the Pathway category students will likely never come to Rexburg but are served by this community and institution. The top category, the campus category, is the one that directly affects the community, Gilbert said. The campus headcount number for the current fall semester was shown on the graph as 18,200, with an FTE of 15,700. Those numbers then in-

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crease steadily across the graph to Fall 2020, where the headcount number is 22,700 and the FTE is 19,700. “That’s basically each semester, then another 4,500 students by Fall 2020,” Gilbert said. He said the university board, made up of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, several apostles and some auxiliary leaders of women’s organizations, recently approved BYU-Idaho to go from the current FTE enrollment cap of 18,000 up to 20,000. University officials are making an effort to fill up spring semester, which is generally 85 percent full compared to fall and winter semesters. Gilbert said this will be good for landlords, keep the school running efficiently and make it so the student body is roughly the same size per semester. The graph he showed projects a headcount of almost 42,000 students on campus annually by 2020. By 2020 university officials also anticipate over 100,000 students to be enrolled in the university in some form — including online, online matriculated and Pathway students. Gilbert added that on campus, about 80 percent of courses are campus-based courses, and about 20 percent of credits are taught online, even for campus students. This helps allow the university to

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continue growing rapidly. He said university officials are concerned about the fact that the university doesn’t have the housing to accommodate the growing headcount numbers that will take about four years to come into the school. With the housing projects that university officials already know about, they will still be short anywhere from 2,500-3,500 beds over the next 3 or 4 years, Gilbert said. A special place for a special university During the meeting, Gilbert expressed his love for the Rexburg community. “We’re raising our family here,” he said. “We love this community.” The Gilberts currently have six of their children in the community schools, one soon to be in the schools and one on a mission — eight children in total. “There’s something about this place that is special for this university,” Gilbert said. “We couldn’t do what we do here without the help and support of the city, but also without the support of so many people who work and volunteer and serve in ecclesiastical roles on this university.” He said it is a special place supported by a great community.

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Tips for surviving winter in Rexburg

There’s a reason “Rexburg” has the same suffix as “iceburg.” The winters here get cold, often reaching negative temperatures. When you’re a student at BYU-Idaho, no matter where you’re from, you’ll have to prepare for the harsh winter that will be arriving in the coming months. Stay healthy If you want to stay productive with your schoolwork and ace your classes, staying healthy is key. With winter comes sicknesses such as colds and the flu; something you’ll want to avoid as much as possible. According to the National Health Service, the best way to combat illness is to keep your immune system strong. That means getting enough sleep, eating lots of fruits and vegetables and staying active. According to their website, “Regular exercise helps control your weight, boost your immune system and is a good way to break the tension that can build if the family

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is constantly cooped up inside the house.” To check out the rest of their tips on staying healthy in winter, go to www.nhs.uk/Livewell/winterhealth/ Pages/Healthywinter.aspx. Another way to stay healthy during the winter is to get your flu shots. These are available for free at local stores such as Broulim’s and Walgreens. BYU-Idaho also provides free flu shots. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine.” To learn more about flu vaccinations, visit www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer to prevent spreading illness. You will be around a lot of people in classes and at other school activities, so it’s important to stay vigilant in killing any germs you may have picked up throughout the day. With all the walking you’ll be doing on campus, you’ll want to dress warmly to keep your immune system strong. Make sure to wear well-insulated coats and thick socks. Keep your head covered with a beanie or hood to keep in some extra heat. Gloves are also important. Because Idaho winters are dry, it’s very easy for exposed hands to dry up, eventually cracking and bleeding. Keep your hands warm and moisturized. Prepare your car You’ll need to make sure your car is ready to take on winter weather and driving conditions. AAA provides a check list on their website of ways to make sure your car is ship shape for the winter. There are a few important highlights. Just as you go to the doctor to get a regular check up, you’ll need to get your car checked up as well. Have a mechanic check the transmission, brake and power steering fluids and the air filter. Be aware of your car’s specific needs — whether it’s time for an oil change or time to get new washer blades. Make sure your car will run at the best performance level it can. Another important thing to be aware of is your car’s tires. Rexburg

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gets several inches of snow every year, and Rexburg has a reputation of slick roads during the winter. You’ll need to make sure your car can have enough traction to navigate the roads. The best possible solution would be to buy snow tires, which are made for trekking across snow and ice. However, snow tires can’t fit in every college student’s budget. Something you’ll want to check on your tires is the tread. If you have good tread on your tires, you don’t have to worry about it. If you have bad or uneven tread, however, you might want to look into buying new tires. According to AAA, “If any tire has less than 3/32-inches of tread, it should be replaced.” Keep in mind that your tire pressure will change as the temperature drops. AAA advises to check the tire pressure more frequently during winter months. “As the temperature drops, so will the pressures in the tires — typically 1 PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The proper tire pressure levels can be found on a sticker located on the driver’s side door jamb. And, don’t forget to check the spare.” Finally, you’ll want to make sure you have an emergency kit inside your car. This kit should include items such as rock salt, a snow shovel, ice scraper, flashlight, blankets and a first aid kit. To see the complete list AAA recommends, and to see the full list of tips to prepare your car

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Prepare for ice Rexburg gets a lot of ice over the course of winter, and that ice can get pretty thick. Sometimes you’ll have to make adjustments to stay safe. For example, waking up five minutes before class may work out when you can run there without having to worry about ice, but when it’s cold and icy out, you’ll need to allow for some extra time to get to class. Sidewalks and roads can be extremely icy, so you may have to take your time getting to class to make sure you don’t slip and fall. The same thing applies to car drivers. Sometimes it’s really difficult to navigate Rexburg’s icy roads, and sometimes you might have to take an alternate route. Remember, a good amount of rock salt works as a great ice melt. Make sure that the area in front of your door and any stairs are properly salted to melt hazardous ice and prevent injury. Most apartment complexes will provide ice melt, and if you ever need more they will be happy to provide it. Rexburg winters can be harsh and icy, but with the proper precautions you can have a fun and safe semester.

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Dealing with the financial challenges of parenting during college Amanda Beal amanda@uvsj.com

Finances as a parent can be hard enough, but add college education to the equation and it can be quite the feat. Luke Erickson, an educator and counselor with the University of Idaho Extension office in Rexburg, shared some financial expertise directed at university students who are also parents, although most of his advice can apply to anyone interested in financial health. The first piece of advice Erickson gives to help college students trying to raise families is to identify one’s values and goals. He encourages student parents to sit down and write a list of things they want to achieve financially — life goals, things they want to buy, etc. — and identify which items are most important. He said the other steps depend on what matters to the couple, not what other people say is important.

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For example, he said a couple shouldn’t feel pressured to buy a house right away simply because others make them think they should be doing that at this stage in their lives. “You should do it if it makes sense for you personally,” Erickson said. He said unfortunately he often sees financial advice simply given out in blanket statements when the reality is everyone is so different. However, Erickson also offered some tips that can apply to more general financial health. First, stay out of debt. “Staying out of debt is always a good thing,” he said. At the same time, he acknowledged there are times when debt is called for, but he said it is wise to limit the number and amount of loans that are acquired. Second, invest in your own financial education. A lot of people like to stay healthy and fit, Erickson explained, and that

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means taking efforts to exercise and eat well on a regular basis. It’s the same with finances, he says. “Be more intentional on getting where (you) want to go as far as building financial health,” he said. He encouraged people to stay educated on what different financial experts say and be able to take small steps toward major progress. Checking on one’s bank account at least a couple times a week is a good idea, he said. Otherwise it’s easier to run into problems like overdraft. He suggested every pay period adding some money to savings for a specific financial goal. Without a specific goal, he said people are likely to spend their savings on the first thing that comes up. Erickson believes being successful with finances is not so much a destination. “It’s more about daily habits,” he said. People tend to think all their problems would be solved if they won the lottery, but Erickson disagrees, saying research indicates people who win the lottery actually end up with more financial problems. He offered some words of encouragement for people in difficult financial situations, such as young parents trying to get through college and provide for a family.

“I know that being in debt, being lost in financial problems, can be consuming,” he said. He said he knows these challenges can significantly impact self-confidence and outlook on life. While he said there isn’t one thing he could say that would help everyone, he did have some words of comfort. He said good financial health doesn’t happen in just one night, but if individuals take one step today, one step tomorrow and so forth, it’s possible to get to where they want to be financially. “There’s always a way,” he said. Erickson said there are a number of resources out there for student parents and others in tough financial situations, one being the FAFSA, the free application for student aid, at fafsa.ed.gov/. The FAFSA website has numerous resources to help students get help. The University of Idaho Extension has also created a handful of educational games people can play to help them learn important financial concepts. These can be accessed at www.uidaho. edu/nw-youth-financial-ed. Erickson added that his office is open to people seeking financial advice and counseling. Erickson can be reached at 208-359-6215 or erickson@uidaho.edu.

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Getting around: Transportation options in Rexburg and beyond Miri Elliott melliott@uvsj.com

One of the perks to going to a school with a small campus is you can walk to all your classes, no cars necessary. However, when it comes to getting around Rexburg, or even Idaho Falls or Salt Lake City, the car-less students will have to look at other options. Fortunately, there are several, and most of them won’t gut your wallet. Local Shuttles First off, you’ll need to be able to get around Rexburg. Most places are close enough to walk to, but Walmart, for example, is four miles away from BYU-Idaho. Students can take advantage of the Walmart shuttle service, which is operated by Salt Lake Express. It makes stops all around campus and at certain apartment complexes. The best part about the Walmart shuttle? It’s completely free. You can download the app, called Ride Systems, to track routes and schedule times, or you can check out their website at www.rexburgwalmartshuttle.com/. Enterprise Car Share is a rental service for BYU-Idaho students. To take advantage of this service, you first have to become a member. After that, you pay by the hour. The rates start from $3.75 an hour and daily rates start at $50. According to their web page, those fees include gas and insurance liability. If you wanted to take your friends out for a day in Idaho Falls, Enterprise Car Share allows you that freedom. They make it simple and easy to understand through videos on their web page explaining how the rental works and how to become a member. To learn more information, go to www.enterprisecarshare.com/us/en/programs/university/ byui.html. Region Transportation Want to take a trip to Utah destinations such as Salt Lake City or Provo? Salt Lake Express is a popular option for BYU-Idaho students. Depending on how many people will be on board, the Salt Lake Express will be a full-sized bus, a short bus, or a van. Either way, they make sure their customers are comfortable for the ride. According to their website, “We’ve worked hard to outfit every vehicle in our fleet with

executive class service and amenities.” Such amenities include free Wi-Fi, individual outlets, extra legroom, blankets and free water. Rates start at $29 from Rexburg to Salt Lake City one-way. To learn more about routes and pricing, visit saltlakeexpress.com/. Another great way to travel around Idaho and Utah is through the St. George Shuttle. This shuttle can take you as far as Las Vegas. They’ve been around for over 20 years and have expanded their services from southern Utah to Idaho, according to their website. They also have wonderful amenities such as free Wi-Fi, comfortable vehicles and free water. To check out their several destinations and rates, visit www.stgshuttle.com/. Network Transportation A relatively new way to travel is by using transportation networking companies (TNCs). These include popular companies such as Uber and Lyft. The main idea is to use a mobile app or website and input where you are and where you’d like to go. At that point, someone nearby (a fellow college student, for example) will use their own vehicle and pick you up and get you where you need to go. You pay a fee, and the individual who drove you collects a small commission. This option is always available, but there is also an option that’s catered specifically to college students in Rexburg. Zimride has partnered with BYUIdaho to get students where they need to go by sharing a ride with other students. According to their website, “Zimride at BYU-Idaho helps you offer or request rides for commutes, road trips and popular events. If you have a car split costs by offering rides. If you don’t have a car find rides where you need to go.” Only BYU-Idaho students can use this network service. You will need your BYU-Idaho ID to sign in. Under the “Dashboard” tab, you can scroll through a list of BYU-Idaho drivers and how much they will charge if you want to tag along on their posted journey. You can also request rides if you don’t find one that suits your travel plans. Zimride is a great way to get you where you need to go at a low price and meet fellow students along the way. To learn more, go to zimride. com/byui.

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Yellowstone National Park Scott Hanson sjsports@uvsj.com

In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant announced Yellowstone as the first American National Park. Now, almost 150 years later, Yellowstone is the oldest of 58 National Parks and is located in our own backyard. At nearly 3,500 sq/mi, Yellowstone is huge and has tons of wildlife, lakes, waterfalls, hikes and most famously of all: Old Faithful geyser. By driving up the U.S. 20, you can get to the eastern entrance of the park in just 90 minutes from Rexburg. The area was first discovered in the 1800s as members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from the rest of the crew to join fur trappers. The river that runs through the area that was occupied by the Hidasta people was translated as being the Rock Yellow River, and later renamed Yellowstone. The Park is home to one of the largest fresh water lakes in North America: Yellowstone Lake. Even with its size and location on several hot springs, the lake freezes each winter, usually by mid December and stays frozen until mid May. The lake is a scenic beauty and has some of the prettiest scenery in Wyoming. Highway 14 stretches around much of the lake and is considered one of the top motorcycle rides in the USA, but can obviously be drove on by car as well. The highway goes around the lake and stretches into the Bighorn Basin, which is another must-see when traveling to the national park. While going around the park, extra precaution is always necessary. With the amount of wildlife and natural occurring phenomenons such as geothermal and meteorological anomalies that are occasionally dangerous, site seers are advised. From the comfort of your car while driving on the roads, tourists can be lucky enough to see all sorts of animals, including wolves, grizzly bears, buffalo, deer, elk, moose, badgers, foxes, bighorn sheep, bobcats and mountain lions,

just to name a few. On a serendipitous night in the winter time, if you are very lucky, the Northern Lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis, can be seen from inside the park. They are not common and are uneasy to predict, so you’ll be lucky to see the spectacular event. There are several mysterious facts about the National park, one pertaining to the waterfalls. In the park, there are 45 named waterfalls, but explorers, backpackers and pilots who have been all through the park have reported that there are hundreds more waterfalls out there that are unnamed and unvisited. Yellowstone is also home to tons of supposed “Bigfoot” sightings. As early as the 1920s, when cameras were first widely available, to the latest sighting, which was treated as possible evidence in 2015, Bigfoot has been rumored to call Yellowstone his home. And if you're into the supernatural, Yellowstone has got your back. Inexplicable sounds have been heard and are known to originate from the areas near the Yellowstone Lake and Shoshone Lake. These noises are known as the Yellowstone Whispers. The natives of the area thought of these noises as being sacred. The noise is reported as being musical humming or whining that seems to come from the air itself, but other reports say that the noise they hear is a loud booming, as if two cars are colliding into each other, swarming of bees or even the strumming of a harp. Stories of people who have heard these noises say that they build viciously in volume, almost to the point of being deafeningly loud. So if you somehow are up there this winter (the time of the year that most of these occurrences happen) and happen to have one of these rare experiences, you better be sure to tell me about it! Most of the services that the park offers are closed by the end of October for the season and usually reopen in April or May, depending on the service or facility.

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