May 02, 2012 - College of Idaho

In this Issue:
Opinion:
Hammered
Review 24
Feature:
Bitches Be
Crazy
Review:
Movie Review
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Table of Contents
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23 Movie Trailer Review: Seeking a
Friend for the End of Term
by SKYLAR BARSANTI
24 Movie Review: Summer Movie
Premier
by CASEY MATTOON
25 The Final Music Review
by TYLER THURSTON
26 Restaurant Review: Food Truck
Rally!
by KATY STEWART
27 Bargain Book Shelf Review: The
Hunger Games
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
28 Videogame Review: Kid Icarus
Uprising
by NICHOLAS STOUT
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
10 & 30 Texts from Last Night
15 Pic of the Issue
by DANIELLE BLENKER
19 Featured Artist: Diego Gomez
22 Fairly Reliable Horoscopes for
the Modern Yotie
by MEGAN MIZUTA
30-31 Events Calendar
by MEGAN MIZUTA
12 Hammered!
by ANDREW HEIKKILA
14 C of I Ten Years from Now
by ALBERTO SOTO
15 Muzzling Coyotes:
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
16 What the F…ootball
by DR. STEVE MAUGHAN
18 A Senior’s Word
by DORGHAM ABUSALIM
20 Günter Grass, Israel, and the
Hypocrisy of the West
by NASHFA HAWWA
32 Benching With Berger
by DR. HOWARD BERGER
GOODBYES
Week
by STEPHEN ANDERSON
27 Graduation Gifts Under $30
by MEGAN MIZUTA
NEWS SPORTS
4 Coyote Tales: Comic
23 Four Tips for Surviving Finals
A&E
by DANIELLE BLENKER
4 A Self-Reflection
by AMANDA FRICKLE
5 5 Questions for the New ASCI
President, Eddy Walsh
by NICHOLAS STOUT
10 Summer Volunteer
Opportunities
by DANIELLE BLENKER
11 My Summer Experience
by CAMILLE FLOURNOY
11 The Top 5 Ways to Spend Your
Summer in Caldwell, Idaho
by NICHOLAS STOUT
14 Study USA
by KATHRYN TONER
18 By the Numbers
by SIMON LYNES
21 Bitches be Crazy: Top 10
Reasons to Love the C of I
by JESSIE DAVIS
22 Overview on Sorority Formal
Recruitment
by MIRANDA PALACIO and
CAMILLE FLOURNOY
REVIEWS
FEATURE
3 Letter from the Editor
OPINION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE COYOTE
17 CTP: An American Pastime
by HANK KVAMME
17 Fore-Play!
by TYLER THURSTON
17 Ladies Love Diamonds
by HANK KVAMME
5 ILS Award: Mackenzie Crawford
by DANIELLE BLENKER
13 News Blurb
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
21 Next Year’s Plan from Bon
Appétit
by MATT CALDWELL
6 Faculty Farewell: Dr. Angresano
by DANIELLE BLENKER
6 Faculty Farewell: Professor Juarena
by DANIELLE BLENKER
7 Faculty Farewell: Professor
Limbago
by DANIELLE BLENKER
7 Faculty Farewell: Dr. Cartwright
by AZRA CICKUSIC
8-9 Saying Goodbye… Farewells
from Senior Coyote Contributors
28 Writer Bios
29 Writer Bios
EDITOR’S NOTE
It’s amazing to me how fast this year
has gone by. Next year I’ll be a senior, and
that’s about as easy to swallow as cough
syrup. I don’t know about all of you, but
sometimes I look at myself and think,
“Wait… what happened to playing with
blocks in kindergarten and bringing my
lizard in for show and tell?” (side note—
why can’t college have show and tell? Or is
that what Kappa parties are for… hmm)
Anyway, reading over all the articles for
this issue in the late hours of the night
and wee hours of the morning, it’s finally
hit me—many of these writers whose
voices and opinions I’ve come to love and
appreciate so much over this past year, will
be walking the line this May, and I think,
for the first time in my college career, I’ll
go to graduation so I can say goodbye.
I’m sure many of you are fond of
certain columns, and for those who are
a year further along than I, I’m sure
that with four years of Coyotes to look
back on, you especially have a couple of
favorite writers who are graduating with
you. It’s sad to think that while I’ll be here
next year, writers like Andrew Heikkila,
Jessie Davis, Alberto Soto, and Tyler
Thurston will not—and that’s not even
all of our senior staff members who will
be missed so much. I know, however, that
each of these people will be as successful
at their careers as they’ve been as writers
this year. Each of them is truly talented,
and I feel so honored to have been able
to call myself their Editor this year. It has
truly been a pleasure.
Because I do not wish for this entire
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Danielle Blenker
A Letter from the Editor
note to be a sad goodbye, I thought I’d
talk about some of what this paper has
taught me this year. I’m sure many of you
reading this have found this year to be a
learning experience as well—and not just
because of the lessons given to you by
your professors.
Throughout this year, I’ve learned how
to be more organized, how to be more
assertive, how to manage a group kindly
but efficiently, and I’ve learned how to
take criticism. This last one has been
the most difficult, but by far the most
valuable. Before this year, I’ve known what
it’s like to get a bad review, or to have
someone say something negative about
a piece of my work; I’ve known what it’s
like to not get the solo, to get beat out
for an award, and to feel like what I say is
unpopular. This year, however, I found out
what it felt like to be critiqued by people
I’ve never met—to experience anger from
someone whose name I’d never heard—
given to me because (surprise surprise) I’m
the boss, and it’s my job to hear and fix the
problem. While it doesn’t get any easier
with each negative opinion that comes
in, I’ve come to realize something: this is
life. Finally. In my third year of college,
I’ve found the real world. I’ve broken out
of my sheltered cocoon, and come into
a place where (gasp) if I turn out to be
anyone with a name in this world, I’m
going to get some criticism for the work I
put out.
Knowing this, I’ve concluded something
else: It’s not a bad thing. Sure, it’s not fun
to get an angry email or to get yelled at
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in a public place, but at least what’s been
done has gotten people talking, and where
there’s talking, there are ideas floating
around, and in that cloud of ideas all
jumbled up in the atmosphere, maybe
some kind of clarity can be reached, and
we’ll find it’s okay to disagree; it’s even
okay to change your mind later on, and
find you’ve become a better person for it.
I certainly don’t agree with every article
that is published in this newspaper, but it’s
not about who I think is right—it’s about
your right to pay homage to a discussion
that could be going on right outside your
window, that you never even knew existed.
It’s about getting a little bit passionate,
because even anger is good—it means
you’re feeling something.
I must say, however, that I am so
grateful to the kind letters I’ve gotten this
year—the ones giving encouragement
or praising this year’s Coyotes. I want
you to know how much those positive
comments mean to me. Sometimes I
think we as students get into the mindset
that the members on this campus with
any sort of power—whether that be the
Student Body President, Vice President,
members of PC or EC, or even me—don’t
need encouragement because we are so
confident in what we are doing. I can’t
speak for Amanda or Eddy this year, but
I was scared shitless when it came time
to put together the first paper. I felt like
someone had just pulled me out of my
booster seat and set me up at the grownups table. The faith of my family, friends,
professors, fellow students, staff, and even
Alan Minskoff
LAYOUT
Skylar Barsanti, Lorraine Barreras,
Danielle Blenker, Lacey Kniep
Azra Cickusic, Amanda Frickle, Andrew
Heikkila, Alberto Soto, Camille Flournoy,
Casey Mattoon, Dorgham Abusalim, Danielle
Blenker, Dr. Howard Berger, Hank Kvamme,
Jessie Davis, Katy Stewart, Loraine Barreras,
Matt Caldwell, Megan Mizuta, Nashfa Hawwa,
Nick Stout, Stephen Anderson, Skylar Barsanti,
Simon Lynes, Dr. Steve Maughan, Tyler
Thurston, Azra Basaric, Karissa Tatom, Diego
Gomez
About:
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publication of The College of Idaho. We
provide a forum for student, faculty, staff
and administrative voices. The opinions
presented here are not necessarily those
of The Coyote or The College of Idaho.
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faculty members I’ve never really talked
to much before this year, gave me the
courage I needed to take the reins and
ride. And what a ride it’s been.
I was surprised when Professor
Minskoff asked me to serve as Editorin-Chief of this paper again next year,
particularly since I’ve heard from more
than one person that the paper hasn’t
had the same editor for two years, since
practically anyone can remember (though
I’m sure this has more to do with class
standing when past editors have received
the position, than qualifications). Now,
with the backing of PC and EC, I can
officially say that I look forward to serving
you and this paper again next year. With so
many lessons learned this year, next year
should be a cinch…. right? Well, whatever
it is, I hope it’s as great of an adventure as
this one has been.
Any thoughts or suggestions on what
you’d like to see in next year’s Coyote?
Email me at danielle.blenker@yotes.
collegeofidaho.edu, or call or text me at
208-371-8808.
Have a great summer Yoties and see you
in the fall!
Always,
Danielle Blenker
Editor-in-Chief
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FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FRICKLE/A&E
After this year, I have come to the
realization that I am not destined for a
political future. I realize (and more than
a few people can attest to this), that I am
often aggressively opinionated, brash,
and emotional. Additionally, I don’t think
I look good in pantsuits, and I feel that
that these are requirements for all aspiring
politicians. That being said, I wouldn’t
trade my past three years in student
government for the world.
Before last summer had ended, I had
drawn up a list of ten goals for student
government to consider throughout
the year. This list included remaining
consistent with getinvolved and evaluative
surveys, promoting transparency,
spending money in the interest of the
whole campus, and facilitating greater
degrees of collaboration, integration,
and sustainability among the student
body and throughout campus as a whole.
Additionally, student government leaders
resolved to address the issue of student
apathy, and to work to preserve the
traditions that our peers value.
There were certain areas in which I
feel student government excelled this
year, primarily in ensuring that students
were informed through getinvolved,
and other advertising venues as well
as in promoting sustainable practices
in collaboration with student-led, proenvironmental groups. Not only did we
succeed in creating a working and growing
fund for a new composting center, but
EC worked to support several other
student initiatives, including the recycling
program and petitions to reverse our use
of toxic cleaning chemicals. Additionally,
I felt that this year’s Diversity Week was
extremely fruitful, especially considering
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A Self-Reflection
by AMANDA FRICKLE
the controversy that resulted in increased
levels of dialogue. Student government
also strove to involve students in larger
campus discussions, including holding
forums on the new residency requirement,
the football proposal, and other student
budget issues. Finally, I was inspired by the
level of passion that I saw in many of my
Budget Forum this term, and the turnout
was great for a venture of this nature.
While I have heard protests about student
apathy concerning these more intricate
issues, our peers deserve to be aware of
what their elected leaders are undertaking,
and it is the responsibility of the latter
group to make such information is
fellow student leaders. We all care deeply
about the college, and it is that dedication
which will lead to more accomplishes for
student government and Yotes as a whole.
Despite these areas of progress,
there are definitely things that student
government can and should improve
upon next year. One of these is increased
levels of interaction with students about
how money is spent. The ASCI Senate
Finance and Code Committees held a
available. Additionally, I would like to see
a greater push for campus life coming
from student government. This year in
particular, there was a severe lag in event
planning coming from the ASCI and other
student clubs and organizations. There
should be a greater deal of emphasis
placed on increasing levels of student
involvement. Lastly, I know that there
were several criticisms concerning student
government’s level of interaction with
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and support of student athletics, Greek
organizations, and other groups. Elected
leaders must strive to ensure that no
groups feel excluded from campus life,
and this will require greater outreach from
student government.
Ultimately, I have an even greater
level of faith in student government’s
ability to make the college experience
increasingly rewarding for their peers.
Leadership is what one makes of it, and
with enough dedication and passion
about helping others, student leaders can
accomplish a great deal. I would like to
thank the current ASCI Officers and other
student leaders for their dedication this
year. I would also like to encourage our
upcoming elected officials to take their
jobs seriously, to be passionate about
making a difference, and to attempt to go
above and beyond current expectations.
In my experience, students are creative,
motivated, and can help to define
the future of this college. It’s student
government’s responsibility to give them
a venue in which to express their opinions
and suggestions.
I would like to close by thanking all
of you for the opportunity to serve
as your student body president. I say
“serve” intentionally, because I believe
that leadership is ultimately about helping
those whose interests you are expected
to represent. While there are many areas
in which I could have improved, I assure
you that I put all my passion into this job.
My time at C of I has been amazing, and
I feel privileged to have helped sustain the
wonderful campus culture that we have
here. Keep on keeping on, Yotes. I’ll see
you out there!
FEATURE/NEWS
5 Questions for the New
ASCI President, Eddy Walsh
by NICHOLAS STOUT
1. How do you feel now that the
election is over?
I would be lying if I said that I was
relieved now that the election is over.
Going into this, I thought I had a
pretty good sense of what the position
entailed… but that was stupid of me.
I think it was just the day or so after
elections I started receiving emails about
next year event planning. And that has
basically set the tone for what looks to be
the next 12 months of my life.
2. Did the campaign go as planned?
The whole campaigning process was
pretty low-key for me this year. I thought
running against Mark Malmstrom was a
great experience. The guy is one of the
classiest on campus, and I think that was
rather apparent in his campaigning.
I will say there were moments that were
rather typical of an election cycle that I
wasn’t expecting, and kind of caught me
off guard. There was an incident where
my words regarding football were taken
out of context, and I feel some animosity
arose because of it. While I used the word
“meathead,” I was not actually calling our
school’s athletes “meatheads,” rather I was
stating that that was exactly the kind of
rhetoric that the administration is trying to
avoid in establishing a football program.
I felt the action was petty and immature.
I think that my actions in support of
athletes and their events this year have
shown that I think rather highly of our
school’s athletes.
3. What are your plans for the
upcoming year?
I think that Amanda has done an
amazing job at showing exactly how
involved an ASCI President should be, and
the amount of diversity she has brought
to the ASCI through her collaborations is
something that I really hope to maintain in
the coming year.
My time as Vice has allowed me to
instate a certain amount of change in my
capacity as a member of EC, it brought
to light a great amount of puzzlement
for myself regarding how some people
understand the purpose of elected
positions. Too often I hear elected
students discuss the extent of “student
apathy.” I find it appalling that some
would see student apathy as a reason
to not do anything. I think that attitude
points to exactly where our student apathy
stems from. I don’t think that giving
half of one’s effort is going to benefit
anyone. Student representatives should
be expected to create an environment
where students feel entitled and care about
the affairs of our student body. It is for
this reason that I introduced SB1203,
requiring senators to interact with their
constituencies and create programming to
engage students. I would like to encourage
student representatives and the general
student body to actively engage with
students around them. Students should
feel more comfortable asking for more
from their student government.
With the possibility of a football
program next year, this relationship is
all the more important. I would like
to be sure that should a football team
be implemented, it is designed to cater
to the student environment that we all
value so much today, and allow room for
improvement should problems arise. In
approaching this issue, we should look
at building these bridges in more direct
means. I would like to begin discussion
with Marty Holly and the coaching staff
so that we can be sure students’ opinions
is taken into account in regards to football
and other teams. I would hope that this
would address a recurring issue that we
continue to see in ASCI in regards to our
sparse representation of student athletes.
4. What led you to want to run for
President?
Just as was the case when running for
Vice President, I wasn’t entirely sure I was
going to run for President in the beginning
of Spring Term. I think that career politics
are a weird thing, especially when we
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are talking about a student government.
Students are here for only four years.
I think people coming in planning on
getting elected to certain positions haven’t
fully explored where else they can be of
use to the campus. For myself, I probably
ran because I have come to care for so
many people on this campus in so many
different organizations, and I feel that it
would be in the interests of the campus
and myself to see that these organizations
and individuals maintain their C of I
flavor.
5. What is your history? Where are
you from, what do you do for fun, what
organizations are you a part of on
campus?
I hail from Yakima, Washington.
Coming out of high school, C of I was
actually the only college I applied for, and
I do not regret it at all. Being an Art major,
I enjoy making things. I’ve been doing a
lot of thinking lately, and that can be kinda
fun. I am a proud brother of the Delta
Tau Delta Fraternity. I have been known
to participate in Cabaret performances. I
interact regularly with scholarly historians,
having just returned from the Phi Alpha
Theta History conference. (PATFL!!)
ILS Award: Mackenzie
Crawford
by DANIELLE BLENKER
Superwoman of volunteering, and possibly one of the most integrity-filled people on
campus, senior Mackenzie Crawford, is April’s Community, Integrity, Leadership, and
Service Award recipient.
Before she came to C of I, Mackenzie liked to help people at her church, and now
that she’s here, she helps out with mission trips. Today, Mackenzie is a regular volunteer
of Hope’s Door, Habitat for Humanity, and the Caldwell Center for Aging. When asked
to talk a bit more about what she does for Hope’s Door, Mackenzie replies, “I coach
volleyball and basketball at Hope’s House, to kids from 6th grade to 12th grade, who are
coming from multiple-failed adoptions.”
Cindi Duft, a coordinator for campus ministries, says that Mackenzie is also being
recognized for “reaching out to a wide variety of students to come together to serve.”
Earlier this year, Mackenzie went to Haiti for her fourth time in order to volunteer
with Heartline Ministries. Prior to the trip, she undertook the massive task of helping
to organize the trip. Cindi says, “Mackenzie’s organization and strength of leadership
contributed to giving 20 of our students a powerful and unforgettable experience of
exercising the values that we are recognizing in her today.” This summer, Mackenzie will
be going to Haiti for a fifth time. “I think it’s super valuable to give back,” Mackenzie
says, “It’s something everyone should strive to do.” Congratulations Mackenzie Crawford
for being April’s ILS Award recipient!
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FACULTY FAREWELL
Dr. Elizabeth
Angresano
by DANIELLE BLENKER
How many years have you taught
here at the college?
Twelve— before that I worked in the
business world. It wasn’t until my kids
grew up that I got my doctorate.
Did you always know you wanted to
be a college professor? What inspired
you to get your doctorate and teach?
I knew I wanted to go to graduate
school simply because I wanted to go. I
just love French and I wanted to get to the
bottom of it. I found that I was reading
and thinking a lot about what I read—then
I realized I could do this [teaching and
reading French] for a living—I’ve loved
France since before I can remember.
What is your fondest memory of the
college?
Student’s faces—they are so sweet—
sometimes you can see the light bulb go on
above their head.
What will you miss most?
I guess I’m used to missing students
because they graduate and I don’t, but
when I close my eyes, I see the campus. I’ll
really miss this campus.
What do you plan on doing with your
newfound free time?
Aside from organizing my own college
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pictures? Reading things I choose to
read, picking up on the German I let go,
gardening, and spending more time with
my family who are far away—I miss them.
Why have certain students stuck out
to you?
Because they are exceptional. What
I can say is that I have been lucky,
because while there are some students
who merely take my class to fulfill a
language requirement, most take French
by choice, and even those who are doing
their language requirement could have
done another language if they’d wanted
to. Everyone who has taken my class
has done so because they chose to take
French— they are therefore enthusiastic
about what they do. I have felt so lucky.
Your husband, Dr. Jim Angresano,
will continue teaching after this year—
do you think he plans to join you in
retirement anytime soon?
He will retire in two years. We want to
go home (to the mid-Atlantic—maybe
Maryland or North Carolina), but we will
take with us the sense of community, the
sense of unsung service, and the sense of
pitching-in, back with us when we go east.
We will miss these things.
When you first came to teach at the
College of Idaho, what were your first
impressions?
Jim came here first when I was in
graduate school— when I came to join
him, I was expecting to have a commuter
marriage because I didn’t know anybody.
I assumed I’d take the typical 10-year
route. Instead, I ended up with one
of my favorite memories: During the
summer before Jim’s first year, we went
to a barbeque at another one of the
professors’ house. A woman professor—
Jan Adams— came up to me to tell me
that her friend, Starr Ackley, was the only
French professor on campus, and she
was going to stand up for her and not
let me take her job. I’ve always admire
Jan for that—that would have never
happened on the East Coast. In the end,
Starr left me her job—she herself—she
invited me to help teach her course, and
then when she went on sabbatical, she
had me fill in for her. I’ve been filling in
ever since. That was so kind of Starr and
so unlikely to find in other people.
Professor MariaVictoria Juarena
by DANIELLE BLENKER
How many years have you taught at
the college?
Ten—I’ve been teaching since ’85 though,
and before that, different jobs.
What is your favorite memory from your
time at the college?
The best memories I have are from
when students graduate and come back to
see me—it makes you feel like you have
impacted their lives—it makes you feel good
when they keep in touch.
What has been your favorite part about
teaching here?
When I came here, I was offered a room
to myself. They said, “Do what you want
to prepare.” They had confidence in me
and let me do my own thing. It made me
feel independent—in my other jobs I had
to share my office with three or four other
teachers. The environment here is also really
nice. I get to see students and faculty every
day. We work closely together—you make a
lot of friends that way. It’s also easy to keep
contact. Finally, the students here all come
from a different past than the people I’ve
taught in the past. I’ve taught at a military
school, a community college, and private
schools. I’ve taught adults and children, but
not very many students who are this age.
Here, I get to see the next generation—I
get to see the hopes of my students. From
their compositions, I get to read about
how they live, what their dreams and fears
are. The cool thing is that they’re doing it
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in Spanish—we’re communicating in
another language than they’re used to—I
love this about them.
What moments have stood out to
you in your years of teaching?
Because I was once in my students’
shoes—learning to speak and write a
new language—I know how difficult it
can be. But sometimes, students make
errors in their papers, and I don’t want
to laugh but I have to. When I am
unable to sleep, sometimes I think of
those errors and I laugh—I laugh until
tears come down my face. When I was
learning English, people laughed at
me—they didn’t do it because they were
laughing at me—they were laughing
at what I said. It’s so innocent. That’s
why I laugh too—I love these errors
sometimes because they light up my day.
What do you plan on doing with
your time, now that you’re retiring?
First, I’m going to do nothing for
a few days. After that, I like painting,
reading, doing water aerobics, and yoga.
I also enjoy traveling off-season because
it is cheaper and easier than traveling at
Christmas. I plan on cleaning out my
closets, too, and will do some work in
the yard. I hope to spend more time with
my grandson, and do some volunteering
at his school or at my church. I do
translations for a group in Honduras, so
I’ll keep doing that, and if I get bored,
maybe I’ll teach again.
What will you miss most about C
of I?
I’ll miss the daily contact with my
students and collogues. I like this spread
of opinions and ages—my world is
going to be smaller without it.
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FACULTY FAREWELL
Professor Mary
Lou Limbago
by DANIELLE BLENKER
How many years have you been
teaching?
I’ve taught for seven years at the College
of Idaho, but before that, I taught in
publish schools in the Caldwell school
district. I taught grades two, three, four,
Title 1, and ESL which is what I have my
masters in.
What has been your main goal as a
teacher here?
My main goal has been to help my
students become successful in writing,
reading, and understanding English,
although they come very well prepared.
Structuring their instruction, however,
is very important so that they will be
successful in their English and ESL
classes. Over the years, I’ve had some
phenomenal students.
What is the main difference when it
comes to teaching ESL students, aside
from the language barrier?
Good teaching is good teaching
regardless, but I think the main difference
is that they sometimes need a bit
more scaffolding so that they reach a
better understanding. For instance, this
semester, we worked a lot to understand
the difference between “migrate,”
“immigrate,” and “emigrate.” Sometimes
they ask questions that come out of left
field, but to them, the answer is very
important. They’ll ask things like, “Why do
Americans do this?” They always do good
work though, but sometimes they need a
little more time so they can edit and revise
and make their papers as good as they can.
Did you always want to work in ESL?
Oh yes—for a very, very long time.
When a flier came across my desk back
when I was teaching fourth grade, I
thought, “This is serendipitous!” So
I went to BSU and attended Masters
of Arts and Education, and received a
Masters in Advanced Elementary Bilingual
Education/ESL. I suppose I was so
interested in it because I was once an ESL
student myself when I was in first grade.
My family came over from Spain.
I’d like to give credit to the Dean of
Students, Mark Smith, who hired me to
come over and work with one student
initially. Once I got here, though, it
became apparent that there were four to
six in the class who needed my help, and
so I ended up with a teaching position. I
didn’t think I’d be back after the first year,
but here I am, and it’s been a pleasure.
What has been your favorite part
about teaching at C of I?
The students—the international
students and the joy they bring. I also have
enjoyed sharing my office with Helin Li.
I think that having international students
here has expanded our horizons, and
makes us better people.
What will you miss the most?
I will definitely miss my students and
colleagues the most. I’ll miss having such
great people to work with—they really fill
my cup.
Working with these students has been
a privilege and an honor—they are in
my mind all the time because they are so
important to me.
What do you plan on doing with your
free time?
I’ve been teaching my whole adult life,
and now I’m going on a new journey. I
look forward to not having my day run
by the clock and the calendar. I’m going
to concentrate on staying fit and being
healthy. I’ll actually be able to finally help
coach Cisco—my husband— when he
asks. I also hope to improve my swimming
skills.
I’ll finally be able to visit my
family more—my son, daughter, and
grandchildren all live on the East Coast.
I’m also looking forward to spending more
time volunteering
in my church—it’s
time to give back.
I won’t be gone
from campus,
however—since
I live only a few
blocks away, I’ll
still come to all of
the volleyball and
basketball games.
Dr. Dennis Cartwright–
We Wish You Joyful
Golden Years!
by AZRA CICKUSIC
Dr. Dennis Cartwright has been at
the College of Idaho for six years, as
a Director of Education Programs
and a Chair of Education. His career
in education started at Vallivue High
School where he taught Biology and
Earth Science for eleven years. Then,
the Professor worked for a few years in
developing curriculum material and doing
workshops for teachers at the National
English Foundation. Before coming at
the College of Idaho, he had retired from
Northwest Nazarene University where he
worked for 21 years. Professor Cartwright
has received academic recognitions for
L. E. Wesche Outstanding Service to
Education Award, and from National
Association of Biology Teachers (1973).
Dr. Cartwright also was accredited with
the Teacher of the Year Award (2001), and
two years of Idaho Outstanding Biology
Teacher of the Year (Vallivue School
District).
When asked about his most memorable
events in his career, Professor Cartwright
mentions that it was fun to be a part of
the community. Shifting from Albertsons
College of Idaho to the College of Idaho
was a very important and memorable
event. Professor also enjoyed working with
faculty to make changes in curriculum,
especially working with K12 schools to
help them comply with requirements
of the state. Cartwright was also very
engaged in working with area teachers
of K12 schools, and developing new
master programs for practicing teachers.
A special joy for him, was “working with
a program called College Aspirations Projects
where we provide mentor programs for
K12 students to raise their aspirations for
education,” says Professor Cartwright. His
contribution to K12 schools, particularly
for those students who face high risk of
not finishing high school, lasted over four
years in Caldwell.
After retirement, Professor Cartwright
plans to travel the northwest with his wife,
catch up on fishing, and do some readings
outside of his subject areas. However, he
would like to continue to volunteer as a
teacher. He is also really looking forward
to not being scheduled, and having enough
time to take his grandchildren fishing and
do his hobby— photography. Although
Professor Cartwright is looking forward
to his retirement, he will miss personal
relationships with his students, faculty
and other professional contacts. He does
not plan to leave the area, but he will
miss working with students and helping
them out in master thesis, design studies,
and collection and analysis of data. The
message to the College of Idaho campus
from Professor Cartwright is: “I admonish
you to nurture the sense of community
that identifies the College as a unique
educational environment.”
I would like to thank Dr. Cartwright
for his years and contributions to this
College and the local community, and wish
him joyful Golden years.
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THE COYOTE
SENIOR FAREWELL
Azra Basaric
Four years ago, when I had just come
to the U.S. and to the College of Idaho, I
felt like an alien. I could barely say a word
in English, and didn’t understand why
someone would dance on the nasty Kappa
floor. It was quite a pain to adapt. I even
wrote a paper for Professor Raptosh about
how alienated and homesick I was feeling
for the first few months, and how difficult
it was to fit in. As I was randomly reading
that paper earlier today, I realized how
much my life has changed since I wrote it.
Today I feel sad that I am graduating in a
few weeks, because the College of Idaho
has become home. Caldwell has become
home, too, and I never thought I would
feel this way. I have met the most amazing
people here, and I am leaving with an
infinite number of memories that shaped
me as a person and made my four years
at the college absolutely unforgettable.
Professor Berger told me once that by the
time I would graduate, I would fall in love
with our college and people because there
is something so special about this place
that steals people’s hearts forever. And
here I am, recalling that conversation and
thinking how much I am going to miss
my college life fairytale. I am leaving very
grateful for the amazing experience, and I
wish for everyone to enjoy every moment
of their time at this college, because each
moment is a new memory.
Karissa Tatom
Thank You... all of you.
My professors— you have all made an
incredible impact in my life. I so appreciate
that you have been willing to listen to my
countless questions about assignments.
I love that I attend a school where I can
come into your office with questions about
a paper, and leave with books to read,
suggestions for the paper, a heads up on
important things
coming up, and of
course, scholarship
applications.
Thanks for
encouraging me to
become a better
student, and in turn,
a better teacher.
My classmates—
you have all been
wonderful in
encouraging me
to actually pursue
learning and not
be content with
the bare minimum.
I appreciate
your advice and
suggestions, even
when it means redoing assignments.
Andrew Heikkila
The college experience has been
nuts. Where else do you get to act like
a hooligan for 4 years free of ridicule?
I don’t want to get into specifics here,
because I’ve dedicated my last submission
of Hammered! to do that, but I really do
mean it when I say that I’ve had the best
time of my life at the College of Idaho,
and I wouldn’t trade that for anything. The
student community, the professors, the IT
department, the Bon Appétit staff working
in the cafeteria—the list could go on
forever—but the point is that I’ve come a
long way as a person in the four years since
I’ve been here, and I have all of these
people to thank for that. While I’m riding
the thank-you-train, I want to express the
deepest gratitude to anyone and everyone
that has ever read anything I’ve written, in
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Saying Good-Bye...
I am grateful that my fellow students
are equally comfortable making Dutch
Bros runs, watching movies in the library,
chilling in McCain, or having a detailed
discussions about human rights.
To the upperclassmen that have helped
along the way, thanks for not making me
feel like the dumb freshman that I was. It
means a lot that you actually cared, and
didn’t laugh at my high
school level writing.
To my
underclassmen
friends— thanks for
encouraging me to
actually have fun in
college. From tiedying to going to the
zoo, to rocking out
at concerts, you all
have made college
more than just four
monotonous years of
studying.
To my best
friends— you rock.
You mean so much to
me. But you knew that.
the Coyote or otherwise. Seriously, without
readers, a writer is nothing.
As for my plans after college, I’m not
really positive what I want to do careerwise. For a long time now, I’ve been
trying to decide whether or not I should
continue writing after I graduate. I owe
it specifically to Professor Islam and a
particular group of six peers (you know
who you are) for helping me solidify my
decision; I’m going to keep writing. I
probably won’t ever get published, but I’m
not going to die saying I never tried. That
alone was worth coming to the College of
Idaho to discover.
As far as “goodbyes” go, I’ve never
really been good at them, so I’ll end with
something I heard somebody else say:
“May the road rise up to meet you. May
the wind be always at your back. May the
sun shine warm upon your face; the rains
Alberto Soto
As a graduating senior, I would like
to thank the entire College of Idaho
community for what has been one of the
greatest experiences of my life. For anyone
who has taken the time to read any of
my articles, thank you so much. As far as
what is next for me, I am attending BYU’s
PhD program in Counseling Psychology,
which should be a huge cultural shock
transitioning from our community to
BYU’s. I wish everyone at our college
the best of luck in all of their future
endeavors.
fall soft upon your fields, and until we
meet again, may God hold you in the palm
of His hand.”
SENIOR FAREWELL
Farewells from senior Coyote contributors
Jessie Davis
I have already stated my thanks and
I have already said my goodbyes (see
“Bitches Be Crazy”). Now, I want to
express my excitement for my next big
adventure. The time between college
graduation and the ever-intimidating “real
world” is when you should do something
AWESOME. So, what’s my plan? I’m
going to put my awesome theatre degree
to good use and be a world traveler! I’m
going to spend three months in the United
Kingdom quasi-studying art, architecture,
history and theatre. I have no plans other
than to leisurely bike around Ireland and
Scotland, enjoying their amazing sights.
That being said, I urge you to
experience an adventure after graduation.
You have your entire life to work and
have no fun; so, enjoy your youth and lack
of responsibility now! Get some friends
together and plan a big trip together, or
just go solo and do whatever you want.
The whole world is out there, just waiting
for you. Take advantage of that. You know
you want to.
Closing Time
My best thinking is done through other
people’s lyrics. For some reason, I’ve
always related to artist’s stories lyrically,
and that is how I’m going to sum up my
time at the C of I. The following seven
lyrics each mean something very special
and have a story behind them. I’m going
to miss this place. Thank you to everybody
who has made my time on campus
amazing.
Amanda Frickle
It probably won’t strike me until next
fall that I will not be returning to the
College of Idaho. Experiencing and
looking forward to the same routine
for the past four years has become a
subconscious reflex, and I will admit that
I am uncomfortable with change and
the uncertainty that it brings. I believe
now more than ever that you can’t fully
appreciate what you have until it is gone,
and unfortunately, this phase of mine and
my fellow seniors’ lives approaches a close.
When I reflect back on the past four
years, so many memories come to mind.
I think about how intimidated I was
by my freshman roommate, only to
discover that we would become extremely
close friends. I remember spring nights
running around campus from house to
house, being tired in the days following
all-nighters characterized by Dutch Bros
and procrastination, three years of RA
training and bonding, challenging myself
to learn and grow both in and out of the
classroom, and late night conversations
that made me feel truly connected to
Tyler Thorston,
the others around me. Most of all, I
remember the individuals who have made
such a meaningful impact on my life. From
the many mentors who have inspired me
(LiCalzi, Kim, Maughan, Hunter, and
Justin Waldron to name a few) to the
friends that have continued to stick by me
through it all, I have been truly blessed.
I cannot begin to thank you for all you
have done, nor can I fully express how
important you have been to me these last
four years.
Although graduating and entering a
new stage of life can be
intimidating, I know I am
strong and capable because
of the time I have had
here. I have seen some of
my best friends leave and
I am about to embark on
a journey that will take
me away from those that
I truly care about. I know
that I am a better person
because of the College of
Idaho, and the people who
THE COYOTE
cannons in the night. The music of the
universe plays.” –Phil Wickham
“You gave up everything we could be,
love is not some f#%king movie.” –Tyler
Hilton
“Even the stars burn, some even fall
to the Earth. We got a lot to learn, God
knows we’re worth it. I won’t give up on
us.” –Jason Mraz
“What a day to be left here on my own;
so much to say, so much you’ll never
know.” –Scars on 45
“Somewhere between that setting sun,
I’m on fire and born to run. You looked at
me and I was done, but we’re just getting
started.” – Eric Church
“To hear somebody say, it stops hurting.
Or to hear somebody say she ain’t worth.
You don’t know her like I do, you’ll never
understand.” –Brantley Gilbert
“Summer in the city we were hangin’ all
alone; talking all the time about where the
time had gone. It’s not the way I thought
it’d be, it’s not what I was told; I got a
young heart and I don’t wanna get old.” –
Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers
“It’s falling from the clouds, a strange
and lovely sound. I hear it in the thunder
and rain. It’s ringing in the sky, like
call it home, and as such, I refuse to be
afraid. I love you all dearly, and I will miss
you!
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THE COYOTE
FEATURE/A&E
Who could have a boring summer when
there are so many chances to Volunteer?
by DANIELLE BLENKER
Hey Yoties, looking for a way to boost
up your résumés this summer, and not
sure what to do besides internships? There
are plenty of great volunteer opportunities
around the Valley that would give you
great memories, plus bragging rights. Take
a look at a few of these if you’re in the
market for making a difference in our
community this summer!
The Discovery Center of Idaho:
Calling all Boonies! Here is a great
opportunity to spend your summer
surrounded by a home-away-from-home—
help educate kids, be a science camp
aid, help with marketing, and even be an
active member in building exhibits! The
Discovery Center is accepting applications
now—visit their website to fill one out!
Idaho Department of Fish and
Game: Are you an outdoorsy person
looking to help out, but not wanting to be
cooped up on a beautiful day? This could
be a great opportunity for you! Check their
website for dates that you can volunteer in
your region!
The Public Libraries: I volunteered at
the Garden City Public Library this past
summer and really enjoyed it! I helped sort
and shelve books, but there are plenty of
other things to do too. Contact a volunteer
coordinator at a library near you for more
information!
2nd Chance Animal Shelter: Need to
get your fuzzy animal fix before another
school year of No Pets Allowed? 2nd
Chance Animal Shelter provides a great
opportunity to love on our furry friends
until they can have a real home. Help
out at fundraiser and adoption events,
walk dogs, or even provide a temporary
foster home for a recovering animal. Call
Christine O’Mara at 208-452-PETS to set
up a time to come in and help.
The Boys and Girls Club of Ada
County: With three different venues to
help out at, including ones in Garden
City, Meridian, and Kuna, the Boys and
Girls club is not only a wonderful place to
support, but accessible as well. Complete
an application online, and fax, email, or
drop it off to Matt Sorensen.
Opera Idaho: Love the arts? Opera
Idaho provides great opportunities to help.
You can attend and assist at special events
(sounds like a free ticket to awesomeness
to me!), meet international opera stars, set
and achieve goals for the opera, and more.
Fill out the application online, and contact
Janessa Smith at [email protected].
Overland Court Senior Living:
Assisted Living and Memory Care: Really
any home for the elderly is a great place
Texts From Last Night
Yotie 1: Hey! When does the next paper come out?
Yotie 2: Tomorrow :) Excited?
Yotie 1: Nervous lol
Yotie 2: Me too. But hey—if there are angry emails, we’ll go
out and get a quart of ice cream and watch pretty woman and
cry…
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to volunteer, but here’s one to get you
thinking. When I was younger, I used
to visit with a woman a couple times a
week, playing cards and scrabble with her,
rubbing lotion on her hands, painting her
nails, going on walks, and just being there
for her to talk to. For many older people,
this kind of attention can be the difference
between a crummy day, and a really
wonderful afternoon. You may even find
that it makes your day too.
Idaho State Parks and Recreation:
Yet another opportunity for those who like
to be outside in the summer! Visit their
website to view the list of parks across
Idaho offering volunteer opportunities.
If you don’t live in the Valley, you might
find something here that’s closer to where
you life. Some parks I saw included
Lake Cascade, Bruneau’s Sand Dunes,
Ponderosa, Priest Lake, City of Rocks
National Reserve, and Lake Walcott.
The Cabin, A Literacy Center for
Idaho: If you’re an English or Creative
Writing major, or just have a love for the
written word, The Cabin is a great place
to volunteer this summer. Right in the
heart of downtown and next door to the
Boise Public library, you’ll be immersed
in Boise’s great summer culture, as well as
people who share your love for writing.
Fill out an application online, or just drop
in!
Hope’s Door: Be an advocate against
family violence, and help out with their
Crisis/Hotline, Children’s Services, Court
Advocacy, or Community Outreach
programs. There are many other
opportunities besides these where you can
be of service, so if you’re interested, fill
out the online form, or give them a call.
There is an advocate there 24/7 who can
assist you.
The Morrison Center: Every time my
family visits the Morrison Center to see
a show, I can’t help but feel jealous of
the ushers who get to stand by the doors
and see every show for free. Sure, it’s not
exactly a seat in the front row, but who
cares?! There are plenty of opportunities
to volunteer for the Morrison Center
besides ushering, however, including
selling refreshments, working at the gift
shop, helping with hearing assistance,
and more. You can read about all their
opportunities on their webpage by going
to “Patrons” which will lead you to
“Volunteers.”
The Idaho Food Bank: Winter isn’t
the only time we have to help feed the
hungry. You can sort perishable and
non-perishable foods, assist mobile
pantry drivers, compile backpacks for the
weekend child nutrition program, and
more! Visit idahofoodbank.org for more
information!
Idaho Historical Society: For
all those history buffs out there, the
Idaho Historical Society has some great
volunteer opportunities open this summer.
Help out with education programs and
the marionette theater, be a historical
interpreter, be a site or exhibit host (at
the Old Idaho Penitentiary), work with
collections, and do research. Think of all
the “star statements” you can make out of
this opportunity! Complete an application
on their website today.
Idaho Botanical Garden: For all those
Neville Longbottoms out there, this could
be just what you need to have the summer
of your life! Be a volunteer gardener and
help with planting, display beds, trees,
shrubs, etc. The botanical garden also
welcomes its volunteers to help out in
the places they know the most about, so
if cactuses are more your thing, you can
do that too! Visit their website for more
details.
Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts: Fill out the
applications on their websites and help out
at events, camps, and troop meetings. You
are also welcome to help in the office. If
your focus is in Education, this could be a
great opportunity to spend time with kids
outside your future classroom atmosphere!
Teach them something new while they
teach you how to be a kid again.
Boise Art Museum: Love art and want
to help share it with others? BAM could be
just what you need! Help guide tours, greet
patrons, assist in the store, and more! Let
your summer volunteer activity become
your masterpiece. You can download
their standards for volunteers off of their
“Education Volunteers” page.
THE COYOTE
FEATURE
My Summer Experience:
Mountains and a Taste of
China
by CAMILLE FLOURNOY
This summer I am going to be dabbling in a little bit of everything, from traveling to
another country, to working and living the dream in one of the most beautiful natural
places in Idaho. During the first part of the warm months, I will be journeying to China
for a month with thirteen other students to study the China TeaHorse Road, a historic
trade route that runs through the southwestern part of China in Yunnan Provincem, up
into Tibet. For those of you who are unfamiliar with history in this part of the world,
let me give you a brief crash course: About 1,300 years ago, Tibet was introduced to
the Chinese drink, known as tea, which grows in abundance in the Yunnan Province.
Demand for tea soon skyrocketed in Tibet, and as China needed horses for their military
and Tibet had an ample supply of these, the demand for the two carved out a mutually
beneficial trade relationship. Thus the China Tea/Horse road came into existence,
providing a passage for these two goods to be imported and exported between the two
countries. And as one can guess, the rest is history.
The overall goal of the trip is to study how roads have impacted China’s economy
throughout the past, and in present day. Dr. Dayley and Dr. Snyder-Reinke will be
leading the expedition. We will be spending two weeks in the Yunnan province, then
working our way up to Lhasa, Tibet after 48 hours on a sleeper train. For one week we
will explore the capital of the country known as the “Roof of the World,” and then
head east towards Beijing where the journey will conclude with one week in the Chinese
capital. If all goes according to plan, we will return to the good ol’ U.S. of A. during the
middle of June.
After returning home, I will resume— for the third consecutive summer— working
on a trail crew for the Forest Service in the Sawtooth Mountains in Stanley Idaho. Yup, I
basically get paid to hike. I will be there until the beginning of September, hiking in the
mountains, clearing trails, and helping wayward backpackers who are lost because of a
wrong turn. My job up there has always led me to interesting adventures, especially since
I am the only girl on my crew. I do everything, from cutting down trees with a chainsaw,
to riding pack stock that haven’t been used in six months, to transport gear high into
the backcountry of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Every day, we hike anywhere from
three to ten miles, clearing out trails, and rebuilding bridges that have been wiped out by
the snows, for your enjoyment and safety. Last summer, I spent three weeks building a
handicapped bridge, and carrying lumber up a mountain. There is no lack of entertaining
and challenging opportunities— that is for sure.
I am looking forward to the warm months, trying new things through travel, and then
returning to the familiar. It will be a summer of growth and challenge. I wish you and
yours all the best for the coming months! Bring it!
The Top 5 Ways to Spend
Your Summer in Caldwell,
Idaho
by NICHOLAS STOUT
1 Get Drunk in the Desert and Start
a Bonfire
The best part about living in this part
of Idaho, is that you are in a flat dead
desert. First off, I want to caution that
wildfires are an issue in this area… that
is why you have to get creative. There
are plenty of people in this area who
think dirt-biking and off-roading is the
coolest thing that has ever existed. To
those people, Idaho has given dirt bike
tracks. There is nothing but dirt and dust
for miles and miles around. The lack of
vegetation means you can start an absolute
inferno out of pallets, firewood, the trash
in your car…pretty much anything and
everything can be turned into a bonfire.
Grab a drink, drag out a lawn chair, and
enjoy the summer sky. Maybe even take
advantage of Idaho’s loose firework laws,
and start a game of fire-cracker tag.
2. Bike and Dip
Take advantage of the flat countryside
around Caldwell, and go for a nice and
easy bike ride. On the weekend when
the sun is out and the wind is blowing,
you can make it half-way to Marsing and
back in no time. The high school kids in
the area have their own self-designated
swimming holes (Jump Creek or the
Chex). Scope out a place to swim, bike
out there, and enjoy. If swimming in a
ditch isn’t quite your cup of tea (what,
you’re too good for irrigation water?) you
can always beg to use a friend’s pool. No
friends? Plenty of public pools are around
too.
3. Camping and Rafting
One of the best parts about Idaho
which is often lost in Caldwell, is the
amount of wilderness that is just a few
hours away. Camping is a must over the
summer. Do yourself a favor and head up
to Cascade, Sun Valley, McCall or Stanley.
While you’re at it, look at some of the
river rafting and tubing in the area. Try
rafting the Payette River, or floating the
Boise River. It’s the best!
4. Summer Concerts
The Boise area is a surprisingly great
area for summer concerts. The tours
heading south from Portland and Seattle,
or north from Vegas, LA, and Salt Lake all
usually stop in this area. With dozens of
venues in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa it
is not hard to find an artist you like in the
area for the week or weekend. Okkervil
River, Bon Iver, and The Decemberists
were here last year. The yearly Mayhem
Festival and other Idaho Center concerts
rarely disappoint. Check out The Egyptian,
The Knitting Factory, The Idaho Center,
Taco Bell Arena, Morrison Center, and
Boise Botanical Gardens to see what’s
happening. Wilco is at the Botanical
Gardens on June 26— I’ll see you there!
5. Have a Barbeque, Watch a Movie,
Hang with Friends, and Just Relax
Summer is the one time of the year
where you can just chill. Make sure you
have fun and be creative, and do not
forget to just take it easy and enjoy good
company.
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OPINION
Dear Imbibers,
While this might not be the last
article that I ever write for the Coyote, it
will be the last article I write before I’m
a graduate, and that sucks. I’m sure that
lots of other people are stoked to
graduate, and don’t get me wrong, I’m
excited too, but deep down inside, I
don’t want to leave (and that’s why
I’m going to be renting a house about
a two blocks away from campus next
year, but that’s beside the point).
There have been times when I’ve
felt overwhelmed by the workload
and have wanted to quit, times when I’ve
doubted my choice to even come to college
in the first place, but at the end of it all,
I’m looking back and I’m so glad that I
came to this school. I’ve had the best times
of my life here, and I’ve met people here
that I hope to call friends for as long as I
live. I’ve grown a lot here; I’ve learned a lot
here. And now it’s time, I suppose, to say
goodbye. So, friends, pull up a stool, as our
time together has finally come to an end;
this is the final issue of Hammered!
When I started thinking about
my choice of alcohol for this issue, I was
stumped for a long time. What is the
best alcoholic beverage for a farewell? I
brought my question to a friend, Brad
Byers, who’s counseled me on almost every
issue that I’ve written, and his response
was immediate: “Keystone Light.” I think
his exact advice was “write about all the
craaaazy shit you’ve done in college.” While
simple, Brad’s advice was significant. I’m
reminded of something Dr. Seuss once
said: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile
because it happened.” So, yeah, fuck sad
goodbyes. I feel the same way about my
funeral; when I die, I’d rather have people
party like crazy instead of stand around
crying. Maybe I’ll arrange for the funeral
home to buy a couple of cases of Keystone
and a beer bong table, who knows?
Keystone was the beer that Brad
had suggested because it is the universal
party-starter. Some people have their
own preferred brand of beer that they
consistently buy, like Travis Newbold, who
always buys Coors, or Brad himself, who
went through a Miller High Life phase for
awhile. I wrote something in my very first
article for the Coyote, two years ago, about
how Mats Boehnke is always drinking
Pabst—he hasn’t changed, to this day. The
problem arises when you are supplying
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Hammered! A column for drunks, by a drunk…
Vol. 1, Issue XII: Keystone Light
THE COYOTE
by ANDREW HEIKKILA
beer for people who don’t
share your same taste. Brad
bought Hamm’s one night
and I refused to drink
with him because Hamm’s tastes like
somebody told a marathon runner to dip
his sweaty balls into Shrek’s puke and let
them sit for awhile, then thinned it all
out with groundwater from Chernobyl
and put it in a can. If he would have
bought Keystone, however, I would have
been more than happy to get wasted
with him. I don’t know what it is about
Keystone, but for some reason it’s a beer
that everybody can agree on. Think about
it: what are the two colors that stand
out when you survey the aftermath of a
party? Red and blue. Why? Because a.)
partying is American as fuck and b.) Dixie
cups and Keystone cans are lying around
everywhere. Keystone has been part of
more C of I parties and events than any
of us probably realize.
In the ’09-’10 school year, I
participated in the Spring event called
Beer Fest, as one of six members of
team Deezy’s & Bleezy’s (I know the
name is stupid, but when you’re going
against teams with names like “Blumpkin
Patrol” and “Purple-Headed Yogurt
Slingers,” you realize that “Deezy’s &
Bleezy’s” could be worse). The bracket
allowed for eight teams to enter the
competition, and ten had applied. To
resolve the issue, a seeding committee
filled the first seven slots with the teams
that they felt had the most competitive
drinkers on campus, and decided that the
three teams whom they’d considered the
weakest would have to compete for the
final spot. We were one of those three.
The other two teams didn’t show up, so
we were automatically given the eighth
spot, where we went undefeated in the
bracket and won
the tournament.
Somebody took a
picture of us that
day, drunk and
fucking ecstatic
that we had come
from not-evenbeing-considereda-contender
to Beer Fest
Champions. I shit
you not, that was one of the best days of
my life. Feel free to think that’s sad, but
competing with a group of great guys and
accomplishing something when all of the
odds are against you—even if it is just a
stupid tournament made up of drinking
games—that’s the stuff life is made of. I
plan on framing that photo and hanging it
in my living room. It’s not a brilliant work
of photography by any means, but that
doesn’t matter, because everything in that
picture brings me back to that moment
from college: Brad and Sasha, making the
“hang-loose” with their hands, Rory, who
is barely visible, Jesús, singing “Olé” as
loud as he can, me with long hair, flipping
off the photographer and wearing shoes
that got so dirty I had to throw them away,
and Aaron, so drunk that he didn’t know
where he was. If you look close, you’ll see
something blue in the background. It’s a
case of Keystone Light.
That picture was posted on
Facebook, and the more I think about
it, the more I wonder how many other
Facebook pictures I’ve seen where I’ve
spotted that infamous Keystone-blue,
either featured up-close and in somebody’s
hand, or hidden, Where’s-Waldo style,
on some out-of-focus bayroot table. I
think back to some of the craziest shit
that’s happened in the last four years, and
Keystone Light sits on the fringe of so
many of those memories. I remember one
Spring Fling when Aaron Reynolds got
so drunk that he rode the mechanical bull
for close to an hour, refusing to let anyone
else on. He’d been mostly drinking—
yup—Keystone Light. I remember one
time when a couple friends made a wizard
staff that was twelve feet long. They used
32 cans of—none other than—Keystone
and Keystone Light. Another time, when
I was a freshman, some friends and I
were walking up to the legendary 2011
house on Colorado Street, carrying about
two beers each, when an undercover cop
pulled up. Most of us shoved the beer
cans into our pants or our pockets, but
Spencer Ward, being the dumb-ass that he
is, shoved his into his basketball shorts so
that it fell right through the leg-opening.
The cops saw this and the jig was up, but
luckily all we ended up having to do was
pour out all of our beer, which happened
to be—you guessed it—Keystone Light.
Now you think back to all of
the moments that you will remember as
having defined your college experience.
Think of Spring Fling. Think of
Toga Night. Think of Keg Races, and
Winterfest, and every other event where
you got shitty drunk and had an awesome
time. How many times was a can or a case
of Keystone lurking in the background?
How many of you will remember those
crazy times you had at the College of
Idaho for the rest of your life?
To all of the freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors that read this
column, I truly hope that you’ve been
making those crazy memories, and if you
haven’t, start quick, because these are the
best days of your lives and you’ll never
get to relive them. So live it up now, and
enjoy the experience, the good and the
bad parts. You’ll find out that the single
most important thing college can teach
you, is that even though there are tests and
homework and shitty days where you don’t
want to get up for class, there are also
the fantastic friends, awesome professors,
and great times that make it all worth it.
To all of the seniors graduating with me
this year, I hope you take that philosophy
with you wherever you’re headed next. So
let’s raise our glass to that. Let us never
forget the greatest lesson that college has
to offer: that whether it’s half-empty, or
half-full, in the end it is—and has been,
and always will be—alcohol in your glass,
so drink up.
--Andrew Heikkila
Coyote News Blurb
THE COYOTE
FEATURED ARTIST
Significant and Insignificant Tidbits of Happenings Beyond Campus
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
// Odds and Ends // Glow in the Dark Dinosaur
Quarter
The Royal Canadian Mint announced plans for a new
quarter featuring a dinosaur with a glow in the dark
skeleton
● Yahoo News ● April 12th, 2012 ● Online
// Animal World // Go Ahead. Talk to Yourself
New studies show that talking to yourself may actually
boost brainpower and benefit thinking and perception
● MSN News ● April 23rd, 2012 ● Online
// Odds and Ends// Post Office Spider Invasion
The Fairdale location of the USPS closed due to an
invasion of brown recluse spiders
● MSNBC● April 20th, 2012 ● Online
// Toys // 10 Working Lego Machines
The possibilities can be endless with imagination, as
an MSN article shows featuring 10 lego machines that
actually work, like a scrolling TV.
● MSN Gadget Box ● April 29th, 2012 ● Online
// Travel // Oncoming Aircraft? Nope… Venus
In 2011, a pilot sent a plane into a nosedive when he
mistook the planet Venus to be an oncoming aircraft,
due to sleep inertia, resulting in a yearlong investigation
for better rest policies for piolets
// Odds and Ends // Girl Power Backfire
In an effort to cater to girls, Lego presented a new line
of minifigs, “ladyfigs,” which are curvier Lego figures-something that has sparked a lot of controversy over the
few months of their release
● Yahoo News ● April 20th, 2012 ● Online
● Time Magazine ● April 17th, 2012 ● Online
// Odds and Ends // Actor Playing Judas Accidently
Hangs Self
In a play “the Passion of Christ,” a Brazilian actor
accidently hangs himself in a scene where he is
supposed to act out a suicide
● Fox News ● April 23rd, 2012 ● Online
// Technology // Male or Female?
New billboard technology with 90 percent accuracy,
recognizes the individual’s gender and plays an add
based on if you’re male or female
● Huffington Post ● February 26th, 2012 ● Online
// Environment // Creating Storm Shelters
As more and more tornados destroy homes, many
families are creating their own storm shelters instead of
opting for public shelters
● Yahoo News ● April 29th, 2012 ● Online
Quote of the Issue:
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
George Bernard Shaw
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OPINION/FEAUTRE
C of I Ten Years from Now
THE COYOTE
by ALBERTO SOTO
I’m sure that like most graduating
seniors, these last few weeks are going to
bring up a great deal of separation anxiety
in me. The place we have called home for
the last four years is suddenly no longer
going to be that same cherished place;
for the first time in our young adult lives,
we will have a fall semester where we will
not be returning to campus. Many seniors
often look back and reflect upon their time
here, but I believe there is just as much
value in looking to the future. So, as I am
getting ready to leave the college, I find
myself wondering where the college will
be ten years from now.
I’m sure that in ten years, the college
will have finally gotten their football
program up and running. Like any new
fling I’m certain that the first few years
I am an Irish student studying at the
College of Idaho for the academic year
2011-2012. The program that has made
this possible is The Business Education
Initiative. The Business Education
Initiative (BEI) was established in 1994.
It is a highly successful and innovative
program which offers undergraduate
students studying in Northern Ireland
the opportunity to study business and
management for one academic year at
church affiliated universities and colleges
in the USA. In 2011, BEI was rebranded
as Study USA.
The program was developed in the
1990s through work carried out by the
Inter-Church Committee on Northern
Ireland, and was designed to assist
the Peace Process. When created, the
program enjoyed a high profile in the
USA and was endorsed by President Bill
Clinton, and today continues to receive
significant support from the American
and British governments. During the first
year of the program in 1994/95, nineteen
students left Northern Ireland to study in
eleven Presbyterian Colleges. Since then,
the number of placements has grown
substantially, and has peaked at 165. This
year, there were 75 places available in the
program, with each student attending a
different university or college in the USA.
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of the new program will be filled with joy
and good times. However, as any loyal
Minnesota Vikings fan I can tell you, every
team goes through some rough patches. I
expect our team will be decent at best, and
hopelessly horrible at worst. Is it horrible
to say that we will probably have a crappy
football team? Perhaps, but it is something
that comes with having any sort of team.
There are always ups and downs, and in
a few years, everyone will forget that at
one point there were some students who
doubted whether having a football team
would be a good idea. Instead, students
will enjoy going out to cheer on their
football team, regardless of how many
wins they post.
I wonder what students will do with
our Honor Code? Throughout the year
I’ve had discussions with a number of
different students, and everyone seems to
agree that they aren’t quite sure what to
make of our Honor Code. Is it something
that will ever be integrated into the daily
lifestyle of students? Or will it become an
antiquated way of viewing the world—
some old idea that students and faculty
came up with a long time ago? I think the
Honor Code will go as far as students are
willing to take it. If students are willing to
hold discussions, presentations, and take
the time to reflect, then I have no doubt
our community will continue to grow
in terms of integrity and responsibility.
What this means is that in ten years, as
our college has continued to grow, we
could find that our larger community has
remained a close-knit community, one
Study USA
The purpose of Study USA is to
develop the academic and applied skills
of ambitious and talented students in
business-orientated subjects, to create the
opportunity for students to realize their
ambitions in international business, and
to assist community-building in Northern
Ireland by widening horizons of students
in a new cultural setting.
Study USA provides an excellent
opportunity for students studying in
Northern Ireland to experience university
life, and study business in the USA.
The program offers significant financial
incentives and is well regarded amongst
graduate employers. The main purpose
of the program is to provide graduates
with an international, business-orientated
perspective who will be capable of
eventually making a contribution in
advancing the Northern Ireland economy.
It is hoped that over time, graduates of
Study USA will bring an entrepreneurial
approach to business life in Northern
Ireland, making businesses more exportfocused and competitive in a global
market setting. At present Northern
Ireland’s economy is highly dependent
upon the public sector, and there is
an expressed need for the economy to
by KATHRYN TONER
encourage business start-up, business
development and expansion, making
better use of graduate talent. Future
graduates of Northern Ireland and
Study USA should be well placed to
help drive the businesses in Northern
Ireland forward, recognize development
opportunities and develop the skill base
of staff working in Northern Ireland.
Over the past academic year, I have
where you can leave your stuff out without
worrying about it getting stolen, and this
will be the result of a strong Honor Code.
Ten years is a long time, however I hope
that in ten years our college will continue
to expand and enhance the minds of young
students. In 10 years, many of our favorite
professors will have retired or moved on to
other stages of their career. There will be a
slew of new faces, but I hope that the same
exciting buzz will still remain. The first day
I came to our campus, I parked outside of
Boone and felt an excited buzz as I realized
this was the beginning of something great. I
still have that feeling everyday when I drive
to our campus, and I hope future students
will find their own great experiences here
as well.
been able to experience college life in
America, which is much different from
college life back home in Northern Ireland.
My time at the College of Idaho has been a
very favorable and memorable one, coming
to an end much too soon. I will be sad to
leave so many wonderful people behind
(you know who you are) and I would like to
take this opportunity to thank everyone that
made this year such a success— I will miss
you all dearly.
THE COYOTE
OPINION/A&E
Muzzling Coyotes: A Look Inside the Student Newspaper
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
Over the past two years, I’ve been a
member of the Coyote student newspaper,
and have watched it change as it tries to
find its place in our ever-growing campus.
Over the course of time, the Coyote has
gone through many transitions. It has been
extremely journalistic, full of news articles
revealing what’s going on in the world
around us; it’s become student oriented,
full of student writing, art, and creativity.
But most of all, the Coyote has become an
outlet for students to “test their voices,” if
you will. Students can speak up about what
they see on campus, and put their words
into print where others can see.
The problem is, when people speak
out, there are bound to be times when
people get offended, or feelings are hurt.
Over the past year, there have been quite
a few instances where our publication has
upset individuals or groups: from PC, to
Marketing, and beyond. When articles
make it to print, the words are concrete,
and there is no more editing, no undo
button. Perhaps this is one of the greatest
lessons the Coyote teaches: accountability,
both to the writer and to the subject
matter. I’ve by no means been innocent in
my writing career. Articles written in anger
can come across harsher than intended,
and sometimes, we, as writers, go too far.
But that is also a tribute to the power of a
paper: the ability to draw out opinions, and
bring tough issues to light.
In the past year, we’ve seen an increase
in the volume of articles coming into the
Coyote office. And it’s been a struggle for us
to decide when to print things, and when
to hold back. There have been mistakes,
and we take accountability for them, but
what we’ve seen is how desperately the
student body is trying to speak out and be
heard. There are hurt feelings and anger
over changes happening above the heads
of students: residency requirements, logo
changes, mascots, sports. Even when we
elect new Student Body Representatives,
each year there is a growing desperation
to speak out and make a change. Many
students feel muzzled; we try to speak out,
but often, it doesn’t seem our voices get
through. And that’s why we publish some
of the tougher articles: we are the voice
of campus, whether that be students,
faculty, staff, or administration. This is
a place where we want to let people be
heard.
As we close out this year, it’s time
for a reminder of what we stand for.
We are not here to bash specific groups
or organizations. We are not out to get
people, and we aren’t trying to ruin
images. We are here to be an outlet for
our college to speak, and everyone is
welcome to get involved, and write. We
aren’t here to be a battleground, but
rather a meeting place, where ideas can
be exchanged, and opinions can be heard.
As a layout editor, mine and Skylar’s
job is to make the paper look pretty. As
an editor, Danielle’s job is to make the
grammar and structure of articles correct.
The Coyote staff is a gallery for articles—
rarely do we write them. We just have
the responsibility of choosing what to
hang on the wall, and what to leave in the
shadows.
As a journalism minor, I have been
in the classroom when we have spoken
to many journalistic professionals about
their careers, and guess what? They
offend people. Magazines like Boise
Magazine loose revenue because a sponsor
is offended by an article, and publications
like Boise Weekly will have articles that
bring in an inbox full of angry letters.
This is the journalism world we choose
to engage in; it’s not always pretty, but we
learn as we go along which things need
to be brought out, and what is better left
unsaid.
While we may not always understand,
it’s important not to forget that we are a
family here at C of I. Whatever internal
disagreements arise, don’t lose sight of
the relationships you can create here.
We have some extremely talented staff,
and we can create connections with the
business world that students at other
schools cannot. Take this advantage of
this time to learn from others, because the
blessing of going to a small school is you
get to expand your point of view.
In a parting word for this last issue of
the year, I encourage all writers and readers
to keep an open mind. Let your criticism
show research and understanding, not
blind rage; let your praise be balanced, and
your eyes be open. Most of all, no matter
the cost, don’t be afraid to raise your voice
when the situation is right. Because we are
all Coyotes, and this is our chance to learn
who we are as individuals, and as a campus.
We shape this campus and its future, in
ways big and small.
“The Coyote is the student-run campus
publication of The College of Idaho. We
provide a forum for student, faculty, staff
and administrative voices. The opinions
presented here are not necessarily those
of the Coyote or the College of Idaho.” –
Mission Statement of the Coyote
Pic of the Issue:
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THE COYOTE
OPINION
When I was a freshman in high school,
I went out for the football team. Too
small for the line, too uncoordinated to
catch, I pretty much sucked. After the
first practice, some seniors tried to lead
several of us away into some old auxiliary
building for something called “butt races”
(involving squeezing soap bars somewhere
while running laps; it wasn’t clear, except
that it would … REALLY SUCK). Luckily
an assistant coach showed up and saved
us. From that point on, I was pretty much
done with football.
I tell you this because I’m no lover
of football. I’m not very enthusiastic
about any sports, really. I enjoy the social
aspects surrounding sporting events:
watching the World Cup in London pubs
in the summers of 1998 and 2006 was an
enormous blast, and two years ago, my
chili won (booyah!) the competition my
in-laws hold every Superbowl.
So why do I support the revival of
football at C of I? Why, in fact, do I think
anyone who would lobby or vote against
it is daft, scatty, demented, barking mad
(or at least can’t really have the long-term
interests of our College at heart)? Well,
here it is.
Many students seem worried that
football will pretty soon lead to, well,
“butt races” on the quad, or large, oafish
meatheads dominating the school. This
is, in fact, a reasonable fear. That so many
students harbor it, is a testimony to two
things: First, most of us experienced in
high school the impact football can have
on learning (and it generally ain’t good…
like you, I have stories about that too …).
Second, all of us have experienced the
incredibly vibrant, personalized, engaged
culture of higher learning we have at C of
I. Who wouldn’t be afraid to lose that?
Students love this school, and don’t
want it to change. I understand. I was a
student here in the 1980s and had amazing
professors, both in Strahorn and Boone.
They led me to love learning. I cherish
my undergraduate memories. But I would
hate to see C of I in 30 years what it was
30 years ago: at about 600 students, a
shrinking, indebted, struggling shell of
its former self, on death’s door, ready
to collapse and be sold to a Japanese
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What the F…ootball?
by DR. STEVE MAUGHAN
university. That was reality 1981. I didn’t
understand the seriousness then because I
was focused on other things. Thankfully,
that’s not today’s C of I. But we’re not
out of the woods yet, either. A healthy,
financially stable, affordable College of
Idaho, needs football.
So let me (pardon the pun) tackle some
of the issues I’ve heard students raise:
1) Footballers are stupid. Wrong!
First, football players at small colleges
overall have an average academic profile…
just like you. Stats show they have better
grades than baseball, softball, and soccer
players (we don’t want to lose any of
them, of course, but nobody’s too
concerned that they’re dragging us down,
either, right?).
Second, faculty on our Executive
Council sent
questions
to faculty
at Pacific
U., Sienna
Heights U.,
and Lindsey
Wilson College,
all liberal arts schools
that added football
recently: they report
they’ve seen NONE
of the problems
of classroom/
campus disorder
or academic
regression
that
naysayers feared.
Third, new sports teams at C of I
have never been an unsolvable problem:
baseball was revived in the 1990s, softball
added in the 2000s, and in the last 5 years
we’ve added probably an additional 50-80
athletes to the campus, plus another 80100 international students. We’re the same
College. Why?
Because The College of Idaho changes students,
students don’t change The College! Really?
You think Professors Kim, Angresano,
Walser, Schaper, Moulton, Danielson,
Mast, Claassen, Spencer, LiCalzi, Devine,
or Minear (to name just a few) are going
to roll over for some athletes? Have they
ever? Get Real. Ain’t happenin’
2) Football will change C of I’s culture.
Maybe… but not in bad ways…
First, number three above! Faculty
won’t let it happen! This ain’t high school
and never will be.
Second, President and administration
won’t let it happen! Marv may be many
things, but the most important here is a
fierce defender of academic standards.
He says we’ll have a coach that will build
the right program—a coach with liberal
arts experience who knows that “student”
comes before “athlete”—and despite
other issues I have with Marv, I know this
Rhodes Scholar and uptight Swede won’t
let a football foodfight result.
Third, C of I is around 60/40 female/
male. Gender balance,
Holmes! Nuff said.
Fourth, A real
homecoming.
Finally, a real
homecoming....
3) Football will cost
too much and pay too
little. Wrong!
First, Petra Carver,
the most conservative
CFO I’ve seen in my
time here, says
at the least,
we’d generate
$900,000
net excess
revenue a
year, in a few years’
time. Did you know the College runs
a couple million dollar deficit a year
(and more) that has to come out of our
shrinking endowment? Trust her.
Second, we have powerful football case
studies of other colleges in worse markets,
that have overproduced on enrollment and
revenue targets. This is a businessman’s
no brainer.
Third, startup costs are modest
(compared to what we draw on our
endowment every year) and the
fundraising opportunities are rich. We
have a pre-built stadium just one block
away. Michael Vandervelden, the best
fundraiser, by far, in my time at C of I,
says we can raise the money. Believe him.
Fourth, the administration is pledging
more money for all other sports. Thus
fewer fundraisers, golf tournements,
orange sales, etc. All athletes benefit.
Plus, faculty get raises, and tuition costs
get stabilized. We all win, in the right ways.
4) Football will fail: we won’t win, we
won’t look good. Wrong!
First, this isn’t 1978 when we quit
football (then we played BSU!). The
Broncos have created a valley football
mania in an area now with a more than
doubled population. The new context
trumps the past.
Second, Over 200 S. Idaho students
go outside the state to play small college
ball. We’ll have the pick of that litter, and
continuous buzz in local high schools.
Third, we have no regional competition
for recruiting at this level (unlike the other
recent successful revivers of football like
Pacific U.). Can you say, “rapidly growing,
winning program”?
Fourth, 74 out of the top 100 national
liberal arts colleges have football.
We have an extraordinary opportunity
any business would kill for: multiple
strong market indicators, plus the bonus
of cost-free advertising brought by media
coverage. Why don’t we look at other ways
to increase enrollment? We have. Believe
me. I’ve been on those task forces over the
past 10 years. Nothing else comes close.
But our students are right: we must (I
say, I say… MUST) ensure a program
that supports C of I values. On April
19 your faculty voted unanimously to
support a revived football program, but
ONLY IF it ensures that players pursue
academics and contribute positively to
our community. ONLY IF the right coach
with uncompromising expectations is
hired. ONLY IF enhanced revenues are
channeled into academics and student
programs. We fail if we tolerate the
emergence of a high school football
culture. Done right, football can improve
education, tolerance, and community at
C of I. We can say no to “butt races,” but
still say yes to football. In fact, we must.
THE COYOTE
SPORTS
#CTP: An American Pastime
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played
between two teams of nine players each.
The aim is to score runs by hitting a
thrown ball with a bat, and touching
a series of four bases arranged at the
corners of a ninety-foot diamond. Players
on the batting team take turns hitting
against the pitcher of the fielding team,
which tries to stop them from scoring runs
by getting hitters out in any of several
ways. A player on the batting team can
stop at any of the bases and later advance
via a teammate’s hit or other means. The
teams switch between batting and fielding
whenever the fielding team records three
outs. One at bat for each team constitutes
an inning, and nine innings make up a
game. The team with the most runs at the
end of the game, wins.
Sometimes “America’s Pastime” is the
hardest sport to explain. So now that I
have accomplished this feat, go ahead and
give me a round of applause. As a former
member/player of the C of I Baseball
Team, I would much rather be playing
than explaining (screw knee injuries). I’d
also rather have you go watch our team
and learn the game there, than to simply
read this and act like you know the game.
But, since this is how the majority of us
make it through college (acting like we
know shit), perhaps this is the best way to
go about it.
The Yotes (32-12, 17-7 going into
their final 8 regular season games) have
been ON A TEAR thus far this season.
There have been some exciting, recordsetting games. One in particular came
on Monday, March 5, against conference
opponent, Simpson. In this game, the
sticky-fingered Yotes stole the hearts of
the girls in the stands, as well as a school
record of eleven bases. Another recordsetting game came against Dickonson
State, where the weather changed more
times than any other recorded event in
Yotes history. I was bundled in a blanket
after I had already applied sunscreen,
had to take cover in a car from a snowstorm, and took advantage of the Subway
$5 Footlong Sandwich-of-the-Month
during a 40-minute delay. Mmmm, what a
sandwich... anyway, back to baseball.
by HANK KVAMME
This season, our guys are keeping
very busy. Both Joe Roseberry and Todd
Griffiths have taken three bags in one
game, tying a school record. Matt Garza,
Izaac Garsez, and Taylor Nicholson have
all been awarded Player of the Week
honors. Jarel Lewis, Jeffrey Harris, Tanner
Hodges, and Garsez are simply not
player fair, as they are absolutely crushing
opposing pitching. All the while, the Yotes
are off to one of the best seasons in the
program’s existence. Complementing the
success, I’m sure Coach Humberger is
excited about the team’s potential for the
post season. But, if you know anything
about Hum, he won’t settle, and will
continue to push the guys as hard as he
can through the remaining games of the
season.
If any of this does not get you
absolutely stoked to go kick it at the
baseball games, perhaps this article will
have tickled your fancy a bit more. I
advocate continued support of the team
and our guys, so if you see them on
campus or get a chance to make one of
the games, seize it with 20 seconds of
unbelievable courage! As we wrap up the
baseball season, as well as the school year,
I just want to congratulate our guys for all
of their hard work and great success this
season. “Smash-Yoties!”
Ladies Love
Diamonds
by HANK KVAMME
Power. Need I say more for you all
to realize how much of a
powerhouse our Lady Yotes
on The Diamond are? Not
even Aimee Driver from
Scars on 45 would want
to mess with our team. As
she proclaimed in her sexy
English accent, “Those girls
throw awfully hard, don’t
they?” The Coyote softball program has
become a force in small-college fast pitch
Fore-play!
by TYLER THURSTON
The College of Idaho Men’s and
Women’s golf teams hit the links for one
more conference tournament last week
in Monroe, Oregon. The site: Diamond
Woods, the tournament: Cascade
Collegiate Conference Championships.
Neither the men nor women have played
extremely well in this tournament in the
past, so it was crucial both teams got off
to a quick start. The men certainly did
that in the rain-shortened first day of just
18 holes, as compared to the original 36
holes. Austen Giesie led the men, and
was the leader in the clubhouse after
the first day, posting a score of 2-under
in the CCC as well as the Northwest,
advancing to the 2008 and 2009 NAIA
National Championships with hopes of
repeating such a feat this season. They are
in a good position to make the journey,
with a 28-12 record, and fourth place in
the CCC.
Much like the baseball team, the Lady
Yotes have some heavy-hitters driving
the offense to great success. Molly Mills,
Nickayla Skinner, Nikki Shumway, and
Hannah Johnson lead the team in batting
average, all batting well over .300. Skinner
is dominating the pitching circle, as she
leads the team in wins, ERA, and opposing
batting average. Her stats lead more than
just the team, though. Skinner has more
strikeouts as a pitcher, and a lower ERA
than any other girl in the CCC, and is
doing so in convincing fashion. And let’s
not forget about the sick black uniforms
the gals have been sporting this year. Our
girls are not only playing well, but are
looking sharp!
If you get the chance, try to get out
and watch a few games! I don’t know of
a better place to watch a game than the
balcony of McCain. With quick
access to drinks and snacks at a
very affordable price (*cough*
not), as well as a clear shot to the
bathrooms (you never know), the
Lady Yotes have one of the most
unique places to go support their
cause. So, get off your butts and
take advantage of supporting our women,
by watching the fun and entertaining game
of softball!
par, 70. The three other scores the Yotes
posted in the first round were as follows:
Thurston-75, Delorey-78, Blood-78.
For the first time in a number of years,
the College of Idaho men’s team had a
2-stroke lead on powerhouse Concordia
University after the first round. On the
women’s side, Trish Gibbens led the Lady
Yotes with a first round score of 76,
followed by Cracroft’s 80, Clausen’s 83,
and Borchers’ 86. Concordia’s women led
after the first round by 6 over the second
place Coyotes.
The second round was a completely
different story for the men. They struggled
quite a bit, for whatever reason, and just
didn’t get the job done. The lowest score
posted in the second round for C of I was
from Thurston and Delorey at 77. First
round leader Austen Giesie fired a second
round 84, topped by Blood’s 86. On the
ladies side, Jocie Cracroft made one of the
most historic runs in Coyote golf history,
posting a second round, and career-best
score of 1-under par, 71. Jocie came all the
way back in the tournament to tie for the
medalist of the Conference Championship
and solidify her spot on the CCC AllConference Team.
For the first time since the C of I joined
the Cascade Collegiate Conference, the
men’s team had multiple players make
the 7-man All-Conference squad. Tyler
Thurston made it back to the team, joined
by sophomore Kyle Delorey and senior
Austen Giesie. The Coyotes had more
men on the all-conference team (3) than
any other school did (2). On the ladies
side, Trish Gibbens finished one stroke
behind Concordia’s Sara Molyneux for
Player of the Year, but was also joined by
Baylee Borchers and Jocie Cracroft as AllConference selections.
The men will travel to Monterrey Bay,
California, May 5-8 for the NAIA West
Regionals, and will try and sneak their way
into the National Tournament. Graduating
seniors this year from the men’s team
are Alex Blood, Austen Giesie, and Tyler
Thurston. The ladies team is losing Jocie
Cracroft, whom is transferring to the
University of Idaho. With some solid
recruits already committed and a few more
on the hook, both the men’s and women’s
teams look to build off a decent season
and improve next year on the course.
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OPINION/FEATURE
A Senior’s Word:
Transforming C of I
by DORGHAM ABUSALIM
My experience at C of I cannot be
overstated. The undergraduate education
I received here will continue to shape my
life, decisions, and personality in numerous
ways. Because of this experience, I have
become intellectually inquisitive, and
have developed the necessary skills that
founded solid grounds for academic
quality and excellence. While my interests
have been mostly in international political
economy, I constantly keep an eye out
for our campus life. Whether through
my involvement in ISO as a freshman,
President of the Davis Scholars Club as
a senior, or student panels and forums
throughout the past four years, my Yote
pride inclines me to share this one last
piece before I graduate.
Since I’ve come to the College, I have
witnessed a gradual transformation on our
campus. As an international student from
Palestine, I can say that internationalizing
the campus has grown before my eyes as a
priority for the faculty and administration.
Similarly, the possibility of the Football
program is likely to transform campus
life yet again. More recently, however, I
grew curious about another transformative
initiative on our campus: establishing an
endowed Chair in Judaic Studies. Over
the course of this semester, our College
website periodically has covered news
about this initiative, but my curiosity has
caused me to seek more information.
On the one hand, this curiosity has been
driven by a frame of reference I developed
while growing up in Palestine, inclining me
to be a little anxious about what a Judaic
Studies Chair may offer to the place I
called home for four years. On the other,
my anxiety concerns the academic quality
of the College’s education. A matter as
sensitive as the Jewish-Muslim or IsraeliPalestinian relations, indeed demands
academic fair representation, safeguarding
the College’s track record of academic
excellence.
Thankfully, the faculty most familiar
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with this initiative (Dr. Maughan, Dr. Kim,
and Dr. Berger) agreed to discuss with me
the vision, mission, and implications of an
endowed Chair in Judaic Studies for our
campus life, in and outside the classroom.
Their willingness to share with me the
National Endowment for Humanities
(NEH) Challenge Grant Proposal for the
Chair, was particularly helpful, culminating
in this article.
The inception of the Judaic Studies
Chair began approximately three years ago,
and reflects Dr. Berger’s role in providing
Jewish education, though limited, over the
past three decades. Particularly limiting,
is that his specialty does not suffice to
offer a deeper education in Judaic studies
more broadly. It’s a matter of curricular
gaps, Dr. Maughan notes. Since then,
with assistance from alumni, faculty and
administrators, many have been working
tirelessly to realize this establishment.
According to a recent news post on the
College’s website, the Chair endowment
is set to meet a goal of $2.5 million, and
currently stands at $1.5 million.
Once the endowment goal is
achieved, a process of finding a professor
that would fill the Chair position and
establish programs and course offerings,
will begin. While the nature of these
programs and courses is not clear as
of yet, the overall role of the Chair is
to enhance the cosmopolitan liberal
education the College offers, as Dr.
Maughan stressed. Additionally, because
this would be the first Chair of its kind
in the Intermountain West, it will play a
significant role in state-wide and regional
outreach, as it would be a source for the
surrounding scholars, students, and Jewish
community.
Seeing that this initiative has been
gaining momentum and attention over
time, I discussed with Dr. Kim and Dr.
Maughan whether this would divert
attention from other departments where
space for improvement is evident. My
concern especially reflects my wish to see
that broader Eastern religions studies be
enhanced, including Islam and Buddhism;
the languages be enhanced to include
Arabic and Russian; and the political
economy major to cover more specific
regions such as North Africa, Sub-Saharan
Africa, and the Middle East. Both Dr. Kim
and Dr. Maughan stressed to me that this
is the intended repel effect of establishing
an endowed Chair in Judaic Studies.
To assume that our intent is to have
A and exclude B is inaccurate, Dr.
Kim said. In fact, seeing how well this
initiative has been received, sets a model
that encourages other departments to
seek similar efforts of fundraising and
correspondence with our academic
aspirations, she continued. Additionally,
as the NEH grant proposal on behalf
of the College indicates, PEAK will be
instrumental in assuring a diversified
approach to Judaic studies. Especially,
a keen interest of our faculty and
administration is to sustain an integrated
multidisciplinary approach to academia,
whereby the intersection of history,
religion, politics, culture, literature, film,
and music amongst other fields is studied,
Dr. Maughan notes.
The NEH proposal on behalf of
the College, frequently mentions modern
Israel and the Middle East. These parts
certainly highlight the potential of
extending the College’s academic quality
to these topics, which would depend in
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no small part, on the choices of the new
Chair. It is foreseeable that the Chair
professor will partake in discussions of
interfaith issues, modern Israeli politics
and foreign relations, and maintain a
debate and understanding of the concerns
of the Jewish and Palestinian people.
As mentioned earlier, such undertakings
must be met with intellectual, free-spirited
academia, assuring fair representation of
both modern Israeli and Palestinian affairs.
One without the other would only hinder
the College’s aspirations to maintain
academic excellence, and would certainly
produce a mindset across the student
body with weak knowledge of the nuances
of such issues. To this end, Dr. Kim
emphasized that the Chair will not hinder
healthy debate of these issues.
The fact of the matter is that the
addition of this Chair certainly contributes
to campus, but my anxiety lies within the
question of how. After all, the world is
filled with institutions that give a one-side
view of either side through similar Chair
positions. As a Yote, I simply refuse to
see the College become one of those
institutions. While I have no doubt that the
student body and the administration will
continue to hold the College accountable
to academic excellence, I still feel thatI
should share my thoughts with you, as a
reflection on my experience, and hopefully
as a guide for you to lead the College
through the upcoming transformations.
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LOOKING INTERNATIONALLY
Günter Grass, Israel, and the Hypocrisy of the West
by NASHFA HAWWA
The famous German Nobel laureate
Günter Grass has been accused of
anti-Semitism because of a poem he
wrote criticizing Germany’s arms sales
to Israel. The political prose titled “What
Must Be Said” („Was gesagt werden
muss“) criticises the West’s blind eye to
Israel’s nuclear program, in part scared to
confront the issue with Israel in fear of
being accused as anti-semitic, Grass claims.
Grass says that Israel’s alleged right to to
the first strike could annihilate the Iranian
people, and the very basis for this right
to strike first comes from the hypocrisy
of the West in condoning Israel’s nuclear
program, while perpetually criticising
Iran. The poem gives rise to the question
of why the West is so eternally suspcious
of Muslim countries— particularly their
suspicion that nuclear weapons are being
built in Iran— while on the other hand,
they clearly recognize, even if secretly,
the nuclear potential in Israel. Of course
Israel is beyond control, and is inaccessible
to inspections because, well, because
Israel is Israel. Grass understands he
is breaking the longstanding German
taboo by publicly writing about Israel and
admonishing its attitude towards Iran.
He accuses Israel of being a threat to
world peace, denounces his government
for providing nuclear submarines to
Israel, and says he is tired of the West’s
unfairness.
As expected, Grass has been charged
with anti-semitism, and and has been
demonized for putting Iran and Israel
on the same page. Grass is being heavily
preyed upon for hi beliefs that they should
be treated equally on the case of nuclear
weapons and nuclear programs, and for
suggesting that international rules can, and
should apply, BOTH to Iran and Israel.
Is this really such a vile thing to say?
Well, supposedly it is, in today’s
extremely hypocritical world dominated
largely by Western interests.
Why has Gunter Grass become a global
pariah for suggesting that Iran and Israel
be subjected to the same laws, rules, and
international codes? Supposedly this is an
offense by Grass, who, according to the
Times, has placed both Iran and Israel on
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the same moral plane.
Wait. I thought this was what we are
supposed to do, judge all countries equally
on the same moral plane? Or is it just that
some countries are inherently evil, while
the other countries are “better” because
they are on the good side of the West , or
are given a protective shield from trivial
things such as international laws?
Was Grass condoning Iran’s supposedly
nuclear programs, if there are any? No.
Did he use ethnically-charged language or
slurs to describe Israel in the poem? No.
The only problem that the world finds
with him right now, is his public criticism
of Israel. And nobody can do that. Not
even America. Not even God.
This is a huge problem in the our
world today. Yes, the West is full of
hypocrisy. Blatant, rampant, outright,
rotting hypocrisy. Why does Israel
deserve preferential treatment, (when
Israel, apparently the Middle East’s only
democracy, violates human rights almost
on a daily basis)? The issue of Israel’s
undeclared nuclear arsenal is a highly
sensitive issue in the United States, even
unmentionable, as Israel continues to
threaten Iran with war, even though Iran
has let in international inspectors to check.
Grass is more than painfully aware of
the silence he is imposed with regarding
the matter. He undersands the the taboo
of the issue, and being a German, he
understands how he is burdened by the
crimes of his own country which he is
reminded of day after day. He says that he
has stayed silent for so long because of his
origins, and he believes he is afflicted with
a stain which is never to be expunged.
But does his country’s past not allow
him to make a critical and objective claim
about Israel? Like anybody who has dared
to question Israel’s aggressive policies,
Grass is vilified as somebody who has
fanned the flames of hatred against Israel
and the Israeli people.
Günter Grass has broken the silence. I
am proud of him for taking that step to
break the taboo and take the risk of being
called an anti-semitic. Israel has used that
charge way too often for people who try
to criticise their aggressive policies.
What he said should be said. Israel’s
policies towards Palestine and towards
its neighbours, most often than not, have
aggravated peace rather than promote
peace and stability.
Why are people so scared to criticise
Israel? I, as a Muslim, criticise stupid
Muslims all the time, particularly people
who violate my religion and go around
bombing innocent people. I, as an
international student, a woman, a woman
of color, a South Asian, and a Maldivian,
criticise my people when I have to,
criticise my bloody country, my bloody
neighboring countries, and my bloody
fellow international students. Criticism,
when it tends to lead us to something
closer to the truth, is good. Though there
are those few brave Israelis and other
internationals who criticise Israel and see
it for what it is today, many choose to
remain blissfully ignorant, and on Israel’s
side.
The vilification and denunciation of
Gunter Grass just shows the hypocrisy
he says the West has in terms of treating
Israel with a different moral lense, while
treating the rest of the Middle East with
suspcion and hatred.
No, criticising Israel for its aggressive
policies is not by nature, anti-semitic.
Criticising Israel’s actions towards
Palestine, and its war threats against
Iran, are not anti-semitic, and nor does it
promote hatred for Israelis or Jews. All it
means is we do need to be more objective,
and yes, we do need to treat countries with
moral equivalence.
Below is an unoffical translation of the
poem "What Must Be Said."
Why do I stay silent, conceal for too long
What is obvious and has been
Practiced in war games, at the end of which we
as survivors
Are at best footnotes.
It is the alleged right to the first strike
That could annihilate the Iranian people—
Subjugated by a loud-mouth
And guided to organized jubilation—
Because in their sphere of power,
It is suspected, a nuclear bomb is being built.
Yet why do I forbid myself
To name that other country
In which, for years, even if secretly,
There has been a growing nuclear potential at
hand
But beyond control, because not accessible to
inspections?
The universal concealment of these facts,
To which my silence subordinated itself,
I sense as an incriminating lie
And coercion—the punishment is promised
As soon as it is ignored;
The verdict of "anti-Semitism" is familiar.
Now, though, because in my country
Which time and again has sought and
confronted
Its very own crimes
That is without comparison
In turn on a purely commercial basis, if also
With nimble lips calling it a reparation, declares
A further U-boat should be delivered to Israel,
Whose specialty consists of guiding alldestroying warheads to where the existence
Of a single atomic bomb is unproven,
But fear wishes to be of conclusive evidence,
I say what must be said.
But why have I stayed silent until now?
Because I thought my origin,
Afflicted by a stain never to be expunged
Forbade this fact as pronounced truth
To be told to the nation of Israel, to which I
am bound
And wish to stay bound.
Why do I say only now,
Aged and with my last ink,
The nuclear power Israel endangers
The already fragile world peace?
Because it must be said
What even tomorrow may be too late to say;
Also because we— as Germans burdened
enough—
Could become suppliers to a crime
That is foreseeable, wherefore our complicity
Could not be redeemed through any of the
usual excuses.
And granted: I am silent no longer
Because I am tired of the West's hypocrisy;
In addition to which it is to be hoped
That this will free many from silence,
Appeal to the perpetrator of the recognizable
danger
To renounce violence and
Likewise insist
That an unhindered and permanent control
Of the Israeli nuclear potential
And the Iranian nuclear sites
Be authorized through an international agency
By the governments of both countries.
Only this way are all, the Israelis and
Palestinians,
Even more, all people, that in this
Region occupied by mania
Live cheek by jowl among enemies,
And also us, to be helped.
FEATURE/NEWS
#10. The Parties: Have you ever
been to a C of I party? They are usually
pretty glorious. Something has to be said
about how there are certain houses that
just have fun parties and are fun to go
to—houses that EVERYONE knows
about. They provide fun ways to unwind
(even if you don’t drink or partake in
other debaucheries) because you just hang
out with your friends and make a fool of
yourself… and no one ever remembers
how silly you were. With such a small
number of students, it’s likely that you
know everyone at the party, so they don’t
get boring very quickly— Always a plus.
#9. The Small Campus: Our campus
is tiny. Not that I’m condoning sleeping
until 10 minutes before class, but it only
takes 5 minutes to get anywhere on
campus! It’s fabulous. Another reason
having such a small campus is really nice,
is people always know where a building
is. Our tiny little campus is so pretty, too
(especially right now), it’s like an oasis
in the middle of Caldwell. I think we all
agree that our campus is a lovely escape
from the humdrum of Caldwell’s semidingy streets. I have been happy to call this
campus my home-away-from-home for
the last four years.
#8. The “Free” Stuff: There is nothing
better than leaving a campus event with
free stuff (that we have actually paid for
with our student fees). So what if they are
slightly inappropriate—that’s what makes
them so great. They are like continuous
inside jokes for C of I students; we
understand and appreciate them. I feel
that way about all the “free” stuff we get.
There is something special and very Yoteish about all of it. I also love the day after
an event that has shirts, because loads of
people wear the new gear.
#7. The Various and Numerous
Clubs: C of I has so many different clubs
and organizations; there is something
for every student here. Unless you have
absolutely no interests at all or you’re
super picky, C of I has some sort of
extracurricular club for you. The greatest
thing is joining a club you’ve never tried
before. No one will judge you for trying
something new—we are laughing with
you, we swear! Being in a bunch of
different clubs is pretty legit; branch out
and try something new. Or just connect
with people who aren’t your neighbors
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or are in your classes. Make some new
friends.
#6. The Education You Get: I’m a
huge fan of the Liberal Arts thing… I
don’t know enough about PEAK to really
judge it, but that’s not the point. The point
is C of I students get a great education.
We have been listed as one of the top
Liberal Arts schools in America numerous
times, and several of our professors have
been awarded Idaho Professor of the
Year—that all has to count for something.
#5. The Administrators and Staff: C
of I has a lot of behind-the-scenes staff
members. These are the people that have
dedicated their time to make our college
years enjoyable, clean, and safe. Without
the staff and administrative members, our
school would be horrible and gross. Be
happy they are here; appreciate what they
do for us. No one is going to look out for
you once you get into the real world as
much as they do.
#4. The Campus Events: Spring
Fling is the BEST! Winter Charity Ball
is great, too. Mr. CASAnova, Miss C of
I, Theatre and music performances, The
Oscar Party, and sporting events are also
super fantastic. I can’t even list all of the
different events that happen on campus—
there are so many. The point is: we do a
lot, which is awesome.
#3. The Professors: This is the hardest
for me to write because I’ve had a lot of
absolutely amazing professors here. One
reason I chose C of I was because of the
student-professor ratios. I wasn’t sure
what to expect, but my experience with
the professors here has been far beyond
anything I could have imagined. There are
professors here that go out of their way
to remember our names (even if you only
take one class from them). They all care
about you as an individual; you are not just
another student to them. I feel as if I can
approach my professors with a problem
and that they are always willing to help.
They are the parents of our happy C of I
family, and we love them for it. Thank you,
professors; you have truly made an impact
on our lives.
#2. The Students: We are a family,
whether you realize it or not. Another
way to think of the student body is as a
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community. We all have special attributes
we bring to the table, which is why C of
I is so well-rounded. We are brothers and
sisters (and not in a creepy way) because
we support each others’ talents and
endeavors. I will miss this community of
students when I graduate, but I will always
cherish the memories we have all helped
form.
#1. The Traditions: I can’t speak
for other schools, but C of I has some
incredible traditions. The traditions vary
from the Finney Fun Run to Story Time
with LiCalzi and Maughan, to the Kappa
Sigs putting a toga on the Boone statue.
The traditions at C of I are things that
everyone in the whole world should be
lucky enough to experience—but they are
special because we are the ones that get to
partake in them.
Next Year’s Plan from Bon Appétit
by MATT CALDWELL
As another year comes to an end, we
all start to look back at the good times we
have had. It always seems that time moves
faster and faster, and this school year has
been no different. It has been wonderful
seeing all of our returning friends, and
having the opportunity to make new
ones. We, at Bon Appétit, cannot express
enough how great it is to be a part of
your educational experience. It has been a
fantastic year for us, with the new remodel
and all of the fun new possibilities that
have been opened up. We hope that you
have enjoyed it as much as we have, and
we appreciate all of the feedback that we
have gotten over the course of the year.
We will, once again, be sending out our biannual survey, next week. Please take a few
minutes and let us know how you think
we are doing, and give any constructive
suggestions for improvements. We always
welcome the results of this survey, and
use them to help us sculpt any upcoming
changes that we are planning for the next
year.
One big change that we are looking at
right now is to revamp the menu offerings
in McCain. With the overwhelming success
of the new pastry case, we feel that it is
time to give the deli a face-lift as well. We
will be making some minor equipment
changes, to offer new menu items, such
as toasted sandwiches and baked to order
entrees, as well as fresh new sandwiches
on the daily menu. As always, we are
looking to keep Simplot café fresh and
interesting. Next year will be difficult to
top a remodeled eatery, but there are some
exciting station-changes in the works.
There have been a few small changes
to the meal plans, in response to the new
three year residency requirement. There
is no need to fear, we haven’t made any
drastic changes to the meal plans— just
added a little more flexibility for Juniors
and Seniors. Juniors and seniors will now
be able to choose from a new meal plan
that offers less than the “c” plan, but more
than the commuter plans. Our intention,
with this, is to give those students who are
now required to live on campus, a meal
plan that can be tailored to their needs
during this transitional year. Some of you
may have heard rumors of an overhaul
to the meal plan itself, and that there
would be a change from All You Care to
Eat dining to an A la Carte format, but
rest assured, that is not happening at this
time. We will remain an “all you care to
eat” café, and our hours of operation
will remain the same for the time being.
We felt like we did not have enough
clear student feedback or consensus,
combined with the already big changes in
the residency requirement, to make such
changes next year. We will continue to
review the potential for a change with
student leadership, for the fall of 2013,
over the coming months, into next fall.
And, as in years past, it is quickly
coming time to join us for our
“Eat Me” barbeque. This year’s
extravaganza will be held in Finney
Forest (weather permitting), with
dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and
free T-shirts while they last. We are
going Greek this year, so bring your
appetites for some classic fare, and
good times with your friends at Bon
Appétit.
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FEATURE/A&E
THE COYOTE
Overview on Sorority Formal Recruitment
by MIRANDA PALACIO and CAMILLE FLOURNOY
Every fall, all the national sororities
unite together in a weeklong event
called FORMAL RECRUITMENT.
Throughout the week, Kappa Kappa
Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, and Kappa
Alpha Theta host recruiting events in
the hopes of receiving new members to
each of their ever-growing and diverse
families. This fall, a more structured
recruitment will be implemented in order
to make the recruiting process more
comfortable and less confusing for those
who are interested. The goal of Formal
Recruitment is to allow the women who
are interested in joining a national sorority
to become better acquainted with the
individuals associated with each sorority,
and to gain more knowledge about the
different opportunities each one offers.
This week is meant to educate women
who are interested in becoming a part of
a sisterhood and to learn about the doors
that can be opened from pledging.
Though Kappa Kappa Gamma,
Gamma Phi Beta, and Kappa Alpha
Theta are individual organizations,
they are all united together under the
National Panhellenic Council, which is
the governing organization that each
national sorority must act under. While
this may seem restricting to some, our
governing documents are there to guide
us in improving and maintaining the level
of excellence that each of the national
sororities have. Panhellenic is responsible
for managing recruitment, and for making
sure that every sorority is conducting their
business appropriately.
Yes. National sororities have rules
that must be followed. However, these
“rules” are not meant to restrict us, but are
meant to guide us. We have a structured
recruiting process, but it is designed this
way to make it easier for individuals to
navigate about the process. However,
the most important reason we have a
structured recruitment is to make the
process as comforting as possible and to
alleviate any confusion. This will give the
potential new members the responsibility
of focusing solely on creating new
relationships and connections with
the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma,
Gamma Phi Beta, and Kappa Alpha
Theta. The following dates are formal
recruitment this fall:
Information Night: September
12, 2012
Late Commer Information
Night: September 17, 2012
Formal Recruitment:
September 18-21, 2012
Bid Day: September 22, 2012
If you have any questions or are
interested in joining one of the national
sororities, please contact Panhellenic
President, Miranda Palacio, at Miranda.
[email protected] or
Camille Flournoy at Camille.flournoy@
yotes.collegeofidaho.edu.
Fairly Reliable Horoscopes For the Modern Yotie
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries, this month you should
take time to appreciate the people
around you. You may find yourself
in a situation that makes you want
to dismiss them, but try to resist this
impulse. Undervaluing your amigos
never did anyone any good.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Taurus, you may feel like you’re about
to grow apart from some close friends.
You are— they’re called Seniors. But
this doesn’t have to be the end, Taurus.
Just refrain from locking them into a
stranglehold, and you can have many
happy years of correspondence.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
There are some life
skills that everyone should
have, and this is a good
time for you to add a few
more to your arsenal.
Those life skills are
going to come in handy
sometime soon, Gemini.
Now just take time to
learn how to change a flat
tire, and you’ll be golden.
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by MEGAN MIZUTA
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Cancer, someone has been on your mind a lot
lately, and that’s not a bad thing. Think about
why you’re thinking about them, then think
some more. And then keep thinking.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
It’s okay if you’ve been a little
snappy lately, Leo. Finals do take their
toll. But you’re about to discover
something that will relieve some of
that stress and make you a whole lot
more pleasant to be around.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
An opportunity to better your social
relationships is fast approaching,
Virgo. Refrain from getting ahead of
yourself, and you’ll spare yourself some
embarrassment.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Try not to over-commit yourself to
any one person or project this month,
Sagittarius. You need you-time, and while
learning to say “No” to others won’t get
you a million brownie points, it’ll save your
sanity.
Capricorn (December 22- January 19)
Capricorn, don’t stress if you have more questions than
answers at the end of the day. The important thing is that
you keep asking questions, even if they’re non-intellectual
and fall along the lines of, “Who wants to buy me dinner in
the Caf ?”
Libra (September 23-October 22)
It may feel like you’ve Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
been plagued with bad
timing as of late, Libra.
Don’t fret too much,
your luck is about to turn
around. Maybe you should
go buy a lottery ticket.
Scorpio, if you’ve been feeling like
the year has flown by, don’t worry— it’s
only your imagination. But among other
things, the immense sense of relief you’re
about to experience won’t just be your
imagination acting up again, so don’t
dismiss all your musings as out of hand.
Be on the lookout for people trying to
trick you this month, Aquarius. Whether
someone tries to swindle you out of the last
chocolate chip cookie, or into seeing how
many people view your facebook profile,
stay vigilant and you’ll be a harder target.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Sometime soon you’ll want
to do nothing but mope
around, Pisces. Don’t do
that. You can lounge and loll
and loaf about, but moping
will just make you unhappy.
Go cheer yourself up with a
popsicle or something.
THE COYOTE
FEATURE/REVIEW
Four Tips
for Surviving
Finals Week
by STEPHEN ANDERSON
Finals week is fast approaching, and as
usual, it will find most of us unprepared.
Did I say most? All of us. It will find all
of us unprepared. Stress is a given during
finals week. With that assumption out
of the way, there are a number of tactics
for making that unbearable week more
bearable.
Remember that the founding principle
behind the college experience is creative
restriction: someone (the Man?) gives us
more work to do than can reasonably be
done, and waits to see how we handle
it. Unless you happen to be a blue-eyed,
cherub-like Freshman who soars about
campus under the trifling burden of
nine credits, you are never going to get
everything done. How much you do get
done however, will depend largely on your
ability to relax and compose yourself. Here
are some tips along those lines:
1. Take walks. Even just to McCain,
to get a drink. Or, if you are of the
more expeditious type, take a walk in
the neighborhood around campus (the
friendly-looking part of Caldwell—you
can’t miss it). In order to think clearly,
your brain needs gaps—times during
which your conscious mind is distracted
as by sunshine and singing birds. This is
especially useful for writing papers. Spare
yourself agonizing over paper ideas in a
soulless, library basement, and take a walk
instead. By the time you get back, the
paper will have written itself.
2. Get enough sleep. This one seems
counterintuitive, so bear with me. Every
day there is a finite amount of productivity
available to you. That means it is possible
to complete X amount of homework in
one day, and the universe doesn’t much
care if you drag it out over 24 miserable
sleepless hours, or whether you get it
all done in a single bout of daytime
productivity. I highly recommend the
latter. Sleep seven or eight hours, and you
will feel better and work faster. However
much you deprive yourself of sleep, you
Seeking a Friend for the End of Term
by SKYLAR BARSANTI
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
The Basics:
Release Date: June 22, 2012
Familiar Faces: Steve Carell, Keira
Knightley
The Gist:
Meet Dodge (Carell). His wife just left
him. He’s stuck in a job he doesn’t seem to
be very fond of, and his life has become
a series of regrets banished to old shoe
boxes in the garage. And to make matters
worse, the world’s attempts to prevent
a 70 mile wide asteroid from colliding
with Earth has failed, and mankind has
only three weeks to say its last goodbyes.
Enter Penny (Knightley), Dodge’s freespirited young neighbor, far from home
and searching for a way back. After being
driven from their residences, the pair
agrees to accompany one another on a
journey to reconnect with loved ones
before their untimely demise.
The Verdict: Pay for it
Unlike the average apocalypse movie,
this is the perfect blend of will-they-won’tthey coupled with the dark undertones
associated with the end of the world. Yes,
the end of days will be looming over the
characters like a little black rain cloud, but
it’s not the overall focus of the film. The
clock is ticking, but it’s not a distraction-just something to remember every now
and then. At the very core of the film
is an honest depiction of what regular
people would do if they knew the end was
coming much sooner than expected.
will suffer a proportionate amount in lost
productivity.
3. Set reasonable daily goals. If you’re in
the habit of keeping a nebulous, endless
to-do list during finals, you should be used
to feeling like a failure. How could you
feel like anything else at the end of a day
when you accomplished almost nothing
on your list? Remember that homework
almost always takes longer than we expect.
Break up your to-do list and portion it out
conservatively over the whole week. Set
a simple goal of studying for one or two
classes per day, and if you get ahead of
yourself so much the better.
4. Eat well. Thinking burns calories, I
think. And eating releases endorphins, I
That’s My Boy
The Basics:
Release Date: June 15
Familiar Faces: Adam Sandler, Andy
Samberg
The Gist:
A barely post-pubescent Donny
(Sandler) impregnates his junior high
school teacher. Thirty years later, Donny
is an alcoholic loser in serious debt, and
facing jail time. In order to raise the funds
necessary to avoid prison, Donny must
reconnect with his son (Samberg), who is
days away from marrying into a wealthy
family. But once the two are together,
Donny’s bad habits begin to rub off on
Todd, whose life is turned upside down
the by reappearance of his negligent
father.
The Verdict: Dollar-theater it
Adam Sandler has what we like to call
Jim-Carrey-syndrome. If you’ve seen one
of his comedies, you’ve seen them all.
It’s a specific brand of humor that is, like
Sandler, getting a little old. Andy Samberg
is set to appeal to a more contemporary
crowd, but his presence as a responsible
adult is hardly convincing. It’s blatantly
obvious he’s dying to make the transition
from an uptight grown-up to a reckless
party animal. Without a doubt, the film
will be college-funny, but not the kind of
funny that’s worth dipping into your food
fund on a Friday night.
Brave
The Basics:
Release Date: June 22
Familiar Faces/Voices: Emma
Thompson, Craig Ferguson, Robbie
Coltrane
The Gist:
In an ancient land built by kings, cloaked
in legend, and ruled by tradition, a princess
of the Scottish Highlands confronts
her fate and fights for her right to live
independent from court life. Merida,
a fiery (in every sense of the word),
ambitious young woman, spends her time
climbing mountains and perfecting her
skills as an archer, rather than accepting
the courtships of eligible bachelors. Of
course, breaking societal boundaries is no
easy task, and soon Merida finds herself
making an ill-fated wish that curses the
land she loves, and forces her to discover
the true meaning of bravery.
The Verdict: Pay for it
With the exception of Cars 2, every film
developed by Disney/Pixar collaborations
has the unprecedented ability to turn to
gold. And with the exception of Cars
2, every Disney/Pixar film has won an
Academy Award, many for Best Animated
Feature. So what does this have to do with
anything? For one, this dynamic duo really
can’t go wrong. (For the sake of time,
let’s assume every statement concerning
Disney/Pixar success is followed by
“except Cars 2.”) And second, they know
how to draw audiences of all age groups
like flies to honey. Given that Brave
revolves around Pixar’s very first female
lead, there’s an even bigger draw what with
new age of any-female-character-that-isn’ta-positive-role-model-is-heavily-criticized.
Looking at you, Twilight.
know. You will always work better when
you feel generally good, so don’t neglect
your health. Any time you’re deprived
of real leisure, as in the case of finals
week, you can still take pleasure in more
rudimentary human activates—like eating.
Freshman, give us your extra meals. Just
do. You will be rewarded in heaven. And
if you’re worried about dying during finals
week, that is a great way to ease your
conscience.
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REVIEW
Summer Movie Preview
by CASEY MATTOON
While everyone is making big plans and getting ready to soak up the sun, Hollywood
is getting ready to count their money, and cash in on some big ticket sales at the box
office. While I love a good float on the river or even a beer on the patio of my favorite
restaurant, there is something special about coming out of the summer heat and sitting
down in a cold theater to watch the next big movie. Last year, summer treated us well
with great flicks like Bridesmaids, Harry Potter Part 2, and even Hangover 2. While it
is difficult to predict what will be a box-office smash and what will be a disaster, I have
compiled a list of the six movies I believe will perform well this summer, at least raking
in enough money each to claim a top-ten spot for summer movies of 2012. Here is the
list and why I am excited for them.
The Avengers: May 4th
Follow up to the incredibly successful series of films adapted from Marvel Comics,
this film is sure to perform at the box-office. Combining a string of popular heroes
played by some of Hollywood’s top actors, this action thrill ride will have the sun-burnt
masses pouring into theaters to see how the story unfolds. With Robert Downy Jr.,
Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth,
Mark Ruffalo and others, there is no stopping the sex appeal from bursting off the scene
and into audiences’ playful imaginations.
The Dark Knight Rises: July 20th
Building the success of its predecessor,
this film will absolutely not disappoint,
at least at the box office. Coming out of
the gate and already breaking records,
the film’s trailer broke the iTunes record
for views reaching over 12.5 million
people. This incredible momentum should
lead the film into an incredible opening
weekend. Adding Anne Hathaway has not
hurt the franchise, inducing excitement in
fans to see how the story will play out with
the sexy villain. I remember seeing each of
these films during their midnight openings
and being so excited. Just based on the
trailer and the fact that they are making a
sequel, I am already purchasing my ticket
and think that you should too.
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Men in Black 3: May 25th
While I am more skeptical of the
potential success of this franchise, Will
Smith’s star power has pushed through
several huge hits in the last decade that
indicate nothing but money for this film. I
loved the Men in Black movies when I was
younger, which were the perfect mix of
action, aliens, and comedy. I am excited to
see how this film will stick to the formula
developed in the first two films, while
adapting to audience expectations for
this summer’s movies. I think that, good
or not, this film will drive out viewers
who are enticed by the idea of picking up
where they left off with this old favorite
story line. Not to mention that while
writing this review, I watched the preview,
and it looks like it will not disappoint.
Snow White and the Huntsman: June 1st
I may be getting a little too personal with this movie
selection, but I think the hype behind it will carry the
film to money-making heights. Kristen Stewart, Charlize
Theron, and Chris Hemsworth make a delicious combo
of haunting that should prove to make the movie enticing
and exciting. I think women will be attracted to the
powerful woman that Kristen is playing, while gentlemen
will be drawn in the by the dark story line and action
slant that has been given to this fairytale classic. Although
I do not think it will perform anywhere near Alice In
Wonderland’s remake by Tim Burton, the dark spin on this
old favorite should play to the same audience and set and
bring in a similar type of cash.
The Amazing Spiderman: July 3rd
Following the formula for a super hero
movie, the Amazing Spiderman reboot has
picked up some of Hollywood’s youngest,
hottest talent (Emma Stone and Andrew
Garfield) to bring the story some fresh
perspective. The darker, more dramatic
mood set by the previews, gives the
indication that they are not just going to
rely on the same techniques, story and
‘hot’ actors to entertain— this reboot
has a vision. Spiderman will now play
the game of finding out about his real
identity, yet they have not revealed much
about the villains, leaving people excited
and wondering how the story will unfold.
I think that
while at first
I’m not sure
about this,
audience
members
will still
be excited
enough to
come out
and see
another level
of one of
our favorite
box-office
superheroes.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation: June 29th
I will be honest here, I only saw the first
G.I. Joe movie because it ended up on
Netflix instant, and when you cannot sleep
at 3:00 in the morning, what else do you
really have to do? However, the next film
in this franchise looks more technically
advanced, action packed, and creative than
the first. The addition of Bruce Willis
and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson should
draw in additional crowds to see what
the fuss is all about. The movie already
has an awesome trailer going for it, but
also the lucky streak of Channing Tatum.
Although I am the first to admit that he
does not have the best acting chops in the
world, Tatum has been in two movies that
have reached $100 million at the box office
this year already, and there is no indication
that people are finished watching him on
screen. This, ladies and gentlemen, will be
a hit. If you do not get enough of your
boy from this film, check out his other
summer movie, Magic Mike in which he
plays a professional stripper!
THE COYOTE
RREVIEW
The Final Music Review
by TYLER THURSTON
On May 12, 2012, I will graduate from
The College of Idaho. Just typing that out
sounds odd and makes me truly wonder
where the time went. As cliché as it sounds
to wonder where the time has gone, it
really baffles me to think that four years
of my life have flown by this quickly. I
have had plenty of great memories here
at The College of Idaho, as well as some
moments I’d rather forget, and a few I
can’t quite remember. I have met some of
the best friends of my life, learned some
very valuable life-lessons, and had my fair
share of relationshits (relationships gone
badly). Everybody you stumble across
in your life is there for a reason; I firmly
believe that. I’ve had plenty of people
walk in and out of my life in these four
years which have helped me grow into the
person I am today, and for that, I wouldn’t
change a single thing. I’ve had my heart
broken by a few girls, picked up the pieces
and moved on, each scar teaching me
something new.
One of the things that has remained
constant, if not grown stronger in these
four years is my love for music. Every time
life gets too hectic for me, I go into my
own little world with headphones in, iPod
on, and escape. In the following text, I’m
going to map out some songs and artists
that I’ve discovered in these four years, all
of which can tell my story as a Yotie.
I always had this idea as a kid that I
was going to meet the girl of my dreams
in college and marry her soon upon
graduation. Well, that plan went south, and
I am graduating single with no wedding
bells in sight. However, I do believe I
have met some of my best friends here in
Caldwell— people I truly believe will be
by my side when that day finally comes.
Whether it’s going to see Scars on 45
and The Fray with Hank Kvamme (did
I mention we were on the guest list?) or
signing, “I Want It That Way” with Jordan
Taylor at the top of our
lungs, or watching Kyle
DeLorey dance to…
well… anything, my life
has been pretty great
with these guys, and for
that I am very thankful
and blessed.
I’ve had my fair
share of bad luck/
miscommunication/bad
timing in relationships
over these four years
as well. I’m not going
to sit here and tell you
some sob story of where
they all went wrong, why it was or wasn’t
my fault, etc. Just get some alcohol in
me and ask…just kidding, but seriously.
Through these hardships, I’ve discovered
some great music that is easy to relate
to as well as bands that seemingly have
tailored their lyrics to my situations. My
freshman year, Program Council brought
in a singer/songwriter by the name of
Nick Motil. After going to the show and
downloading his songs, I became obsessed
with his lyrics. His song, “Try Harder”
and “Butterflies” got me through the first
“real” break-up I’d ever experienced.
My sophomore year, PC brought in
another artist, one that I was
already familiar with: Andrew
Belle. For anybody who does
not know who this man is,
allow your ears to experience
one of the most unique
voices in the industry today.
He recently put out a song
titled “The Daylight” which
is simple but full of great
metaphors. My sophomore
year was also the same time
that I discovered my favorite
band, which I wrote about
in the last edition: Stephen
Kellogg and the Sixers. These
guys have multiple songs
that I tune into when I need
an escape. Every song has a
purpose, and there is something so special
about an artist putting their life story out
there for people to listen to. I can relate
to virtually every song Stephen Kellogg
writes.
My junior and senior years, I went on
mission trips to Nicaragua and Haiti.
These trips were life-changing trips that
really opened my eyes to how fortunate
I am to simply live in America. We have
life so great here, and we constantly
take it for granted. The one song that
comes to mind when I think about these
trips to the two poorest countries in the
western hemisphere, is “Cannons” by
Phil Wickham. There are many great
Christian artists I’ve discovered recently,
Chris August, Chris Tomlin, just to name
a few, but no song sticks out more than
“Cannons” did in Haiti. If you get the
chance to travel on this trip next year, do
not hesitate. The money will come in, and
your life will be changed.
My senior year has been absolutely
incredible. I’ve experienced some amazing
things, met some amazing people, and
dated a pretty special girl. However, all
good things must come to an end, and
as May 12 quickly approaches, I realize
that my short time in Caldwell is almost
up. One artist that I’ve quickly become
addicted to is Eric Church. Two of his
songs really stick out to describe my
senior spring. One is about things going
poorly in relationships, and the other is
about looking back and wondering where
the time went. “Can’t Take It With You”
by Mr. Church and “Springsteen” have
been seemingly on repeat lately, as I try to
gather myself before graduation. Throw
“Jenny” in there by Tyler Hilton as well,
and those three songs virtually scream my
life story in these past six weeks.
This is a truly special place, and I am
extremely blessed to have been able to
attend The College of Idaho for four
years. I cannot begin to thank the amount
of people who have helped me get to
where I am. Seniors, this class is truly
a special class. Let’s live it up these last
few weeks together, and go out with no
regrets.
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REVIEW
The Food Truck Rally
by KATY STEWART
1) The trucks that are generally there and the ones I’d suggest:
•
•
“Bringing eats to the streets
in Boise, ID” is the motto of
the monthly traveling Food
Truck Rally. Every second
Friday, food trucks from all
over the Boise area convene in
a certain area (it changes every
month) to bring street food
to the citizens of Boise and
beyond.
•
If you’ve never been to one, I
highly recommend it. I know
I’ll be going back again. Before
you do, here are a couple things
to keep in mind.
B29 Streatery: The food truck for the
delicious Nampa restaurant, Brick 29.
They put a twist on all the normal
American comfort food. I didn’t get
a chance to try anything this last time
because everyone was in line, but you
could smell their garlic fries from anywhere in the rally, and they smelled
delicious.
Fresh Mini-donuts: I didn’t see the
name, all I saw was the big sign that
read “Hot, Fresh-made Mini-Donuts.”
The line was really long and it took a
half hour to get to the front, but it was
absolutely worth it. We got half a dozen cinnamon sugar donuts. They were
soft, hot, and melt- in-your-mouth.
They were heavenly.
Boise Fry Company: They have a
smaller selection of what they usually
have at the restaurant .They offer all
the types of burgers and special fries.
If you’ve never had BFC, you have
to try their bison burger. Bison may
sound scary but, trust me, once you’ve
had bison, you’ll never want a beef
burger again. Plus, they cook everything to perfection.
•
Archie’s Place: Soups and sandwiches are
their specialty, and let me tell you, they
know what they’re doing. I’ve had their
plain grilled cheese and tomato bisque. I
feel bad even calling their grilled cheese
“plain”; it was anything but. I don’t know
what they did to it, but the cheese was
perfectly melted on sourdough bread. I
got a small one (which was actually huge)
and it was only $3. Their tomato bisque
was probably the best I’d had. Their
menu changes often, and their soup
changes all the time. They’re also known
for their sloppy grilled cheese—a combination sloppy joe/grilled cheese. I’ve
heard they’re to die for.
•
Brown Shuga Soul Food: Unfortunately
I have yet to try their special— a BBQ
turkey leg— but I did have the next best
thing—Mac and Cheese. Their mac and
cheese is simple, but brilliant; it was the
perfect balance between noodle and
cheese. It wasn’t even a cheese sauce, but
just melted cheese. Doesn’t sound appealing? It was great.
3) Ones I wasn’t impressed by:
•
2) There are a couple other regulars that I have yet to
try but am dying to:
•
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Calle 75 Street Tacos: I was so
excited when I went last Friday
to stand in line and get some
tacos. Unfortunate, after waiting
twenty minutes, they cut off the
line five people in front of me
to be the sold-out point. They’re
obviously delicious if they sold
out, and I’ve heard confirmation.
•
A Cupcake Paradise: I opted for
the mini donuts last time, but I
kept seeing people wandering
around with cake in a cup. I heard
they also sold out last night, so
they’re next on my to-do list.
Big Daddy’s BBQ- I only had one I
wasn’t a big fan of, and that was Big
Daddy’s BBQ from Kuna. Granted,
I was late to the show and they had
sold out of their two most popular
sandwiches and I got a simple pulled
pork. The meat was good, the sauce
delicious, and the bun was one you
could get a grocery store. What did I
pay for it? $6. Most of the trucks at
the Rally charge a pretty penny for
their food, but I thought $6 was way
too much to pay for something that
was only mediocre. I may try them
again sometime to see if their special
was any better, but I would suggest
not going there if you want bang for
your buck.
4) Get there early. I made the mistake
of getting there an hour before it
closed. At least four of the trucks
had run out of their specialties.
Three others still had food, but had
at least a half an hour wait. It’s a
trade-off. You can either get there
early and brave the insanely long
lines to get the best of the best, or
you can wait until the end when
some lines are short or nonexistent
and get the still great, but not best,
food. Next time I go, I’m going at
the beginning.
5) Bring cash, and bring at least $15.
All the vendors I’ve been to take
cards, but better safe than sorry.
One thing that I’ve heard some
people complain about besides
the wait for the food is the price.
I’ve seen some things (like Archie’s
Grilled cheese) for only $3 and I’ve
seen things up to $11 (a burger and
fries at BFC). For some, this is too
much to spend on street food. I say
it’s totally worth it. From my experience the food is top quality and
many times locally-sourced. It’s not
like eating street food as you’d think
of it.
6) There’s beer. It’s from a local brewer
called Payette Brewing Company.
Enough said.
If you like what you’ve read, find the
Food Truck Rally on Facebook and
“Like” their page. They don’t have a
website, so the location of each Rally
is spread by social networking and by
word of mouth. All the usual trucks
and many of the others have Facebook
pages as well, so you can follow where
they’re at every other day of the month.
In addition, the Rally sometimes makes
its way out to Nampa, so if you’re not
a fan of driving all the way in to Boise,
definitely follow that. Overall, the Food
Truck Rally is an awesome addition to
the Boise food scene, and if you have
the second Friday of the month free,
check it out.
FEATURE/REVIEW
Graduation Gifts Under $30
How to Be a Lady/How to Be a Gentleman
Since college is generally a time of social
indiscretion, you can give your graduating
friends the gift of good manners. Or
at least the opportunity to read up on
what constitutes good manners, in this
contemporary guide to etiquette.
Photo album
This is something most
people don’t take the
time to put together for
themselves. You can
raid facebook for all the
photos of your grad,
respectable or otherwise,
print ‘em at Target, and
stick them in an album
that will either let them
reminisce, or cringe in
future years when they
open it up. Or, if that sounds too close
to scrapbooking, dredge up a nice photo
of you and the grad, frame it, wrap it, and
you’re done.
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by MEGAN MIZUTA
Anything Ridiculous From the Idaho Youth
A Meal
Ranch
A Nice Card
Take your grad out for a meal. The
If
you
don’t
know
how
to
adequately
Some of the best cards don’t come stuffed
person who’s about to walk the line
express
the
sentiments
you
feel
about
your
with cash. Try your hand at penning
is probably feeling like they have no
beloved
senior
leaving,
then
this
option
is
your grad a sincere and thoughtful note.
time, no patience, no money, and no
for
you.
Buy
them
something
completely
They’ll appreciate knowing that they
food. You can fix one of these things.
unnecessary
and
silly
from
one
of
Caldwell’s
meant enough that you took the time
And if you take them to the Caf, they’ll
thrift
stores.
What
better
way
to
remind
(during finals week, no less) to handwrite
appreciate it, but it probably won’t count
them
of
their
college
days
than
say,
a
plastic
them a card. Maybe recount a favorite
as a grad gift. Just saying.
dinosaur
or
a
duck
shaped
cookie
jar?
memory, tell them you’ll miss them, share
Besides,
they’re
going
to
have
plenty
of
something you’ve learned from them—it
room to stash arbitrary items in their postdoesn’t matter. All that matters is that you
college apartment.
put some thought into it.
Some Books
Your grad just spent the last four years buying
some really expensive books that are probably
Champagne
about molecular physics or some other similarly
Graduation is a celebration,
unreadable topic. He or she needs a book that
after all. Why not seize the
they don’t have to highlight. So reach back into
moment to break open that bubbly
all your experiences with your grad, and try to
beverage usually reserved for yacht
remember if they’ve ever mentioned an affinity
christenings, winning a derby, and
for any particular author. Then spend some
weddings? Just hold off on popping
time rooting around for an old copy of Alice In
the cork and spraying down the grad, until
Wonderland/Mrs. Dalloway/The Great Gatsby, etc.
after they’ve stowed their diploma in dry
Bonus points for writing them a note on the
territory.
flyleaf.
Bargain Shelf Book Reviews: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
by LORRAINE BARRERAS
Every once in a while, a book series
takes off and gains rapid popularity. Series
like Harry Potter, Twilight, Maximum Ride,
and more, have risen to the bestsellers
list and taken their time in fame. The
Hunger Games is now taking its time in
the spotlight. While I typically avoid the
‘bandwagon’ as far as what I read, this was
one book series, I have to admit, I quickly
became a fan of.
The books follow Katniss, a 16-year
old who lives with her mother and sister
in Panem (a society in what used to be the
United States). As a member of District
12, the poorest of the districts of Panem,
she struggles with everyday survival
against poverty, and the oppressive
Capitol’s rule. When her sister’s name
is drawn to appear as a tribute in The
Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers in
her place. The only way to make it home
is to survive a life or death battle against
23 other ‘tributes,’ in a contest to the
last person alive. However, things get
complicated when she gets attached to
her fellow tribute Peeta, and risks losing
her best friend Gale, even if she makes it
home alive.
While the theme of these books is
rather dark, there is something that has
made them so popular: the story creates
talk about many difficult issues, and can
be interpreted in a number of different
ways. By seeing the struggles of the
country of Panem, there is a sense of
warning about the downfall our country
could eventually fall prey to. There is
the underdog story of one girl standing
against so much corruption, and becoming
a symbol for rebellion. There are subtle
things you can get into: the idea of the
destructive ‘championing’ societies can
encourage (in the case of the book, the
tributes of the Hunger Games are praised.
In real life, sports can have the same
effect, where we cheer on other humans
in life— endangering situations), and
the helplessness that sometimes occurs
in a country where so many people have
control over our lives. Whatever you get
out of it, the Hunger Game Series is
bound to raise thoughts and emotions—
something that makes you quickly a fan.
Strengths of these books are the fast
paced flow of the story. There is a
romantic story alongside that also creates
interest, but the action makes it more than
just a teen romance novel. Weaknesses
show up in the last book. While the first
two books of the series are great, much of
the way the books are summarized in the
end are disappointing. Overall Rating: 5
stars for the first two books, and only 3 for
the last.
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REVIEW/CONTRIBUTOR BIOS
Kid Icarus
Uprising
Review
by NICHOLAS STOUT
Kid Icarus Uprising is the first game in
the series since Of Myths and Monsters
hit the original Gameboy in 1991.It is one
of Nintendo’s oldest and most dormant
franchises, and is finally making its jump
into the modern video game world. Kid
Icarus is a fun and surprisingly deep
experience for a handheld game.
Developed by Project Sora (the studio
behind the Super Smash Brothers series)
the title follows Pit, an Angle to the
Goddess of Light Palutena, as he battles
Medusa and Hades ( the gods of the
underworld). The actual gameplay is
broken up into
two sections: flight
and land
battles. The flying
sections are
reminiscent
of another
Nintendo
franchise:
StarFox. You
control Pits’
movements with
the circle pad,
while you aim
with the stylist. Pit
soars through levels
as you shoot the bad guys
out of the sky and dodge
buildings, missiles, and debris
in your way. This is where
Kid Icarus has its greatest
strength. The flying levels are
long, difficult, and a blast to
play. One section where you flank
a space pirate ship is especially
thrilling with the 3D on.
The land battles happen at
the end of every flying section
when Pit lands to infiltrate multiple
locales. These sections are
entertaining, but seem repetitive
after a while. Unlike the flying
levels which offer tons of action
and gorgeous set pieces, the
levels on foot boil down to a walk
from point A to point B to fight a boss.
They also exemplify the title’s greatest
weakness— its awkward controls.
Unfortunately, the game’s control
scheme leads to hand-cramping and
awkward movements. Trying to support
the 3DS to move with the circle pad while
you draw on the bottom screen, is a pain
to get used to. A packed-in 3DS stand
remedies any discomfort you may feel
while playing, but it limits the title’s value
as a portable game if you have to carry
around a stand to play it with.
Beyond the story, which lasts a
surprising amount of time (over 25
chapters and multiple difficulties), the
game comes with a great multiplayer mode
and a lot of weapon customization. In
the main game you will collect everything
from swords, lasers, and bows. These
weapons can be customized with different
skill trees and weapon “fusions.” You can
then use these items in the main game or
team based multiplayer matches that are
similar to the campaign’s ground levels.
The developers “smash bros” influence
can be found in the multiplayer. The
maps are fun, the action is fast, and
it will keep you entertained long
after the campaign has finished.
Kid Icarus Uprising is a
welcome
addition
to the 3DS
library. It takes
the classic concepts
of the original
games (using Greek
mythology and
monsters) and
applies them to a
gorgeous 3D world.
The quirky characters
and fun boss fights
show a strong foundation
for a revived series. If you
can get past the awkward controls, you
will enjoy this addition to the 3DS’s
young library.
Megan Mizuta
Major: International Political Economy
Minors: Art History, Business, Natural
Sciences
Summer Plans: This summer I’ll be
catching up on all the recreational reading
that college never leaves time for.
Odd fact: I couldn’t snap [my fingers]
until this year.
Nicholas Stout
Majors: History and Creative Writing
Minors: Journalism and Natural Sciences
Fun Fact: I am a brother of the Delts as
well as a student ambassador.
Hobbies: In my free time I like to go
backpacking, watch weird and obscure
indie movies, and I have a weird obsession
with board games.
Camille Flournoy
Major: Environmental Studies with a
focus in Political Economics
Minors: English and Biology
Summer Plans: This summer, I will be
in China for a month and then will be
working on a trail crew in Stanley, ID for
the third summer in a row.
Odd fact: I have a goal to travel to every
continent (minus Antarctica, unless I get
lucky!) by the time I am 25.
Simon Lynes
Major: History
Minors: Journalism, Environmental
Studies, Music
Hobbies: Skiing, Fly Fishing, Hiking,
Playing the Guitar, Singing, Drawing,
Writing.
Fun Fact: I come from a town of 300
people in Western Massachusetts
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CONTRIBUTOR BIOS
Sarah Silva
Nashfa Hawwa
Majors: English Literature and
International Political Economy
Minor: Classics
Hobbies: Reading, dancing, drawing
cartoons
Odd fact: Back home in the Maldives, we
eat fish heads (including the brains, eyes
etc) and they are delicious! I'm convinced
it will make me a little bit smarter every
time I eat it.
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Psychology, Business, and
Spanish.
Hobbies: I snowboard ALL the time and
love every second of it.
Fun Facts: I always longboard to class, I
juggle, my favorite animal is a buffalo, and
after having kneed myself in the face twice
from crashing on my snowboard I now
have a glass eye.
Natasha Rooney
Major: History
Minors: German, Spanish, and Natural
Sciences
Hobbies: I play on the women's soccer
team and enjoy, travelling, learning
languages and going to the beach.
Katy Stewart
Mitch Ruddy
Major: Political Economy
Minor: Interactive Journalism
Hobbies: Reading, Volleyball, Writing,
Magic the Gathering, Video Games, Sigma
Chi, ResLife.
Odd Fact: I am only left-handed in
writing.
Stephen Anderson
Major: English Literature
Minors: Journalism, Biology, and British
Studies
Future Goals: I expect to study literature
in graduate school and work as a journalist.
Hobbies: I am an artist and outdoorsman;
I write and enjoy studying a variety of
subjects, particularly philosophy.
Danielle Blenker
Major: English Literature
Minors: Journalism, History, Spanish
Foundations, and Natural Sciences
Hobbies: I love reading, writing, going on
family vacations and trips, volunteering,
cooking, and being with my boyfriend,
best friends, and dogs.
Fun Fact: I am OCD about making my
bed (pillows must be color-coordinated
and blankets have to be straightened and
folded correctly) and making sure my hair
is not messy. The idea of ratting my hair
actually makes me cringe.
Majors: Anthropology/Sociology and
Environmental Science
Fun Fact: When I was in first grade,
I introduced myself as, “I’m half cat
because I have green eyes, I like tuna and
I run really fast.” I’m still a cat lady, and I
have passions for food, the environment,
and farming.
Lorraine Barreras
Major: Art
Minors: Natural Science/Visual Studies/
Interactive Journalism
Hobbies: Drawing, Art, Graphic/Web Design
Fun Fact: I enjoy knitting and creating
anigurami (3-D animal/figures) knitting
patterns.
Skylar Barsanti
Major: Literature in English
Minors: Journalism, British Studies,
Natural Science
Hobbies: Swimming, reading, mediocre
scrapbooking
Fun Facts:
1. I placed 3rd in a 50 words essay contest
in promotion for the third movie in the
Twilight saga.
2. I am not a Twilight fan.
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EVENTS/A&E
Events Calendar
May 2nd, Wednesday
Local events by MEGAN MIZUTA
On Stage
The Contortionist
6 p.m., $8, The Venue
Slam of Steel
Workshop 6 p.m./Signup 6:45 p.m./Show
7 p.m., Student $1/General $5, Woman of
Steel Gallery
May 3rd, Thursday
First Thursday
Modern Art at the Linen Building
6 p.m., $8, The Venue
On Stage
Beat Connection featuring White
Arrows & Teen Daze
10 p.m., $7, Reef
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May 6th, Sunday
May 5th, Saturday
Markets
Capital City Market
9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Free, Downtown
Boise
Meridian Farmer’s Market and
Bazaar
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Free, Crossroads Shopping
Center
On Stage
The Drums featuring Craft Spells
& Part Time
Doors 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m., $13 Adv/$15
Door, Reef
On Stage
KQXR The X Presents: Burn Halo
Doors 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m., Free, Knitting
Factory
Mahler Symphony
2 p.m., $21.50-61.50 (Student Tickets
$11.50), Morrison Center
Nampa Farmer’s Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Free, Lloyd’s Square (Front
Street and 14th Ave)
Events
Ice Nine Kills
7 p.m., $10, The Venue
Mahler Symphony
8 p.m., $25.50-76.50 (Student Tickets
$11.50), Morrison Center
$oul Purpo$e
10 p.m., $5 Cover, Reef
May 8th, Tuesday
May 9th, Wednesday
May 7th, Monday
On Stage
Hurt
Doors 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m., $15-30, Knitting Factory
On Stage
Hostile Takeover Tour: Tech N9ne
Doors 7 p.m./Show 7:30 p.m., $30-56,
Knitting Factory
Boise Music Week: The King and I
7:30 p.m., Free, Morrison Center
Natural Vibrations
9:30 p.m, No Cover, Reef
Texts From Last Night
May 4th, Friday
Events and Festivals
Hokum Hoedown Square Dance
and Old-Timey Music Series
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., $5 per person/$15 per
family, Linen Building
On Stage
Broadway in Boise: Cirque Dreams
Pop Goes the Rock—7:30 p.m., $30.5052.50, Morrison Center
Run From Cover & Goodnight
Argent
Doors 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m., $8-20, Knitting Factory
Soul Serene
10 p.m., $5 Cover, Reef
May 10th, Thursday
Coyote 1: I had a dream about you.
Coyote 2: Awww
Coyote 1: Yeah, you died
On Stage
Hostile Takeover Tour: Tech N9ne
Doors 7 p.m./Show 7:30 p.m., $30-56,
Knitting Factory
Boise Music Week: The King and I
7:30 p.m., Free, Morrison Center
Jac Sound aka Jeff Cochran
8:30 p.m., No Cover, Reef
Rodney Carrington
7 p.m., $52.25, Taco Bell Arena
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EVENTS
Ongoing Events
May 11th, Friday
On Stage
Katie Herzig
Doors 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m., $6-20,
Knitting Factory
Not Now, Darling
May 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, June 1, 2, 8, 9 at 6:15 p.m., May 17, 24, 31 and June 7 at 7 p.m. Thursdays— Show only General $18/Student,
Senior, Military $15. Friday and Saturday— Dinner & Show General $39, Show only $20. Student Rush--Anyone with a valid student ID
may purchase discounted tickets beginning 10 minutes before curtain time. Thursdays $10, Friday and Saturday $15. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner
Theater
Questions My Mother Can’t Answer
May 2 (Opening Night), 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 8 p.m., May 5, 12 at 2 p.m. $12 Preview Nights/ $10 Under 30/$15 General, (Dynamic
pricing as show approaches) Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise Music Week: The King and
7:30 p.m., Free, Morrison Center
Organ Recital with Sean Rogers
Rogers accompanies classic silent comedies
on the organ. Doors 11 a.m./Show 12:15,
Free, The Egyptian Theater
R5
Doors 6 p.m./Show 7 p.m., $10, The
Venue
College of Idaho Awards Ceremony
May 3rd, 2012
11:30-1:00pm, Jewette Auditorium
College of Idaho Commencement
May 12th, 2012
10:00 am, Morrison Quadrangle
Last Chances to See Senior Work! Rosenthal Gallery until May 12th...
May 12th, Saturday
Festivals and Events
PBR
7 p.m., $10-125, Idaho Center
Markets
Capital City Market
9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Free, Downtown
Boise
Meridian Farmer’s Market and
Bazaar
9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Free, Downtown
Boise
Nampa Farmer’s Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Free, Lloyd’s Square (Front
Stree and 14th Ave)
On Stage
Hell’s Belles (All Female Tribute
to AC/DC)
Doors 7:30 p.m./Show 8:30 p.m., $13-30
Boise Music Week: The King and I
2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Free, Morrison Center
Pilot Error
10 p.m., $5 Cover, Reef
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BENCHING WITH BERGER
Spring, Summer,
and Cheesecake
by DR. HOWARD BERGER
Classes will end soon. Graduation will
soon follow. And then comes summer: the
THREE most glorious, most compelling,
most exciting reasons to love being a
professor of history at the College of
Idaho- 1. June! 2. July! 3. August! Again,
I will be boarding Delta Airlines for my
lengthy flight to Tel Aviv and my summer
in Jerusalem. But there is a delectable
connection between the end of classes and
my summer in Jerusalem: Cheesecake!!
There is a major Jewish holiday at the
end of May (May 27-28). It is the holiday
of Shavuote. Originally, in ancient Israel,
it was another agricultural celebration,
but by the second century AD, the Jewish
people made it much more religious. In
the Tanakh (Old Testament) the holiday
of Shavuote must be celebrated exactly
seven weeks after the holiday of Passover.
If one reads the book of Exodus carefully,
the People of Israel arrived at Mount
Sinai seven weeks after leaving Egypt.
This means the seven weeks after leaving
Egypt, the People, at Mt. Sinai, received
the Ten Commandments. Shavuote
celebrates that monumental event: the
giving and receiving of God’s Law. The
Holiday of Shavuote has two distinctive
traditions associated with it. For reasons
not really clear and still hotly debated, it is
the tradition to eat no meat, but only dairy
products on the holiday of Shavuote. And
for Jews, the King of All Dairy Products
is Cheesecake--particularly New York
Style Cheesecake! It is as if God gave the
Ten Commandments so that Jews all over
the world could go to The Cheesecake
Factory at the end of May. I can assure
you that you will be able to find me at the
Cheesecake Factory on both days in May.
But there is another equally wonderful
tradition for celebrating the holiday of
Shavuote. Since, according to the Book
of Exodus, the Jewish People received
the Ten Commandments in the morning,
the Rabbinic Tradition says the People
were up all night getting ready for this
stupendous event. So, the tradition is to
stay up all night studying every aspect of
the Ten Commandments. When I have
been in Jerusalem for the holiday, schools
and synagogues open up all over the city
and all night study classes take place. It
is weird but enjoyable to be up at 3:30
a.m. arguing about the meaning of “you
will not kill” with soldiers in uniform
this case— cheesecake.
So for me,
cheesecake is the
delectable connection
between the end of
Spring Semester, and the
Fall Semester yet to come. And
cheesecake means study. Study and
learning does not end in May. Study and
learning does not begin in September. It is
an eternal enterprise.
Weeks after classes have ended, my
Cheesecake and Study!
Here is an absolutely
wondrous marriage that has
lasted for centuries!
sitting around the table. And while you are
reading or arguing someone says, “Hey,
we finished the strawberry cheesecake—
should we start on the pistachio
cheesecake, the almond cheesecake, or the
lemon cheesecake?” (That is when a real
fight could erupt!)
Cheesecake and Study! Here is an
absolutely wondrous marriage that has
lasted for centuries! And God brought
them together! And what God has brought
together, let no one break apart!
The Jewish Tradition puts enormous
importance on study! The Jewish Tradition
puts enormous importance on eating—in
the great work my personal trainer— the
GREAT COACH IZAAC GARSEZ—
has accomplished with me by eating a lot
of cheesecake this spring and summer.
For most of you— don’t stop studying
and learning this summer— and I will see
you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the
end of August! And to those of you who
are graduating, PLEASE keep in touch
with me as the months and years go by. I
care about you all very, very, much, and I
would love to share a slice of cheesecake
with any of you! I look forward to seeing
you with your new families, at our first
Coyote Football Game in Fall, 2014!!!!!!!!!!!
tradition compels me to eat and study. And
I will. Not just in May, but throughout
the months that I will be in Jerusalem.
I may work on my Biblical Hebrew or
my Modern Hebrew in a special school
called an Ulpan. I may study Jewish ethics
at Yakar or at the Shalom Institute. I
may study the contemporary Arab-Israel
conflict at the Hebrew University. I may
study Jewish art at the Israel Museum. I
may study traditional Jewish texts such as
Talmud or Mishnah at a Yeshiva. I may
study aspects of the Holocaust at Yad
V’Shem. But I will study as my tradition
demands! And I probably will undo all
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