http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New blogs from mhewerdi on iComm Student Media Tue, 11 May 2010 22:15:00 GMT Tue, 11 May 2010 22:15:00 GMT byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-05-11T22:15:00Z 9 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=96698&sortType=recent 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Be-respectful-turn-off-your-phones/BLOG/2334337/96698.html   After ending our discussion on the Holy Ghost and having students share past spiritual experiences, my Doctrine and Covenants teacher asked a question which had me and the rest of the class going to a new chapter in the Book of Mormon. Once the sound of flipping pages died down, my teacher started the discussion by asking the question again.  A comment was made, the Spirit was guiding the discussion, and then all of a sudden, without warning, “dummmm da da da dummmm dooodly dooodly dooo” — the awful cry of a cell phone shot through the room. The perpetrator hurriedly sifted through her purse to hush the annoying sound, as the rest of the class waited for the interruption to pass.  My teacher tried to keep the Spirit in the room by continuing the discussion, but his plans were foiled as the tune began again. I will admit that it is sometimes hard to stay awake when you are going over things you have learned over and over since Primary; however, the Spirit was in class that day and the discussion was keeping everyone involved.  Needless to say the cell phone interruption was not welcome. Later that day in my science class, the guy sitting next to me must have been having a very important conversation because he had to pull out his phone and text every eight seconds. I’m pretty sure he did not get anything out of class that day.  Then during English class, my teacher was in the middle of expounding part of a short story. Suddenly she went silent.  My teacher furrowed her eyebrows and directed her attention to a girl at the opposite end of the room. My teacher simply asked, “Are you texting?” The answer that followed was so profound, it could be compared to the Gettysburg Address: “Ummmm no, I uhhh, well I was… just ………………. sending a message.” My teacher did not try to decipher the reply and instead picked up the discussion where she had left off.   I could be wrong, but the last time I checked, sending a message is pretty much the same thing as texting.  I know that I have no room to chastise on proper etiquette when it comes to cell phones. I frequently check messages and text during conversations and dates, which is a big “no no.”  However, I have found that cell phones irk me to no end when they disrupt my learning.  Please, turn off your cell phones when you get to class; I don’t want to have to give you the death glare when it starts ringing.  Be respectful to our wonderful teachers and to the other students in your classes.  We are here to learn; let’s not be here to endure; let’s not be here to just go to class and text a friend about how boring it is.  If you are going to be in class, be there. Sometimes you won’t love all of your classes, but I was once told that when you are having a hard time “learn to love what you do.”  Love class and show respect by turning off your cell phones.     After ending our discussion on the Holy Ghost and having students share past spiritual experiences, my Doctrine and Covenants teacher asked a question which had me and the rest of the class going to a new chapter in the Book of Mormon. Once the sound of flipping pages died down, my teacher started the discussion by asking the question again.  A comment was made, the Spirit was guiding the discussion, and then all of a sudden, without warning, “dummmm da da da dummmm dooodly dooodly dooo” — the awful cry of a cell phone shot through the room. The perpetrator hurriedly sifted through her purse to hush the annoying sound, as the rest of the class waited for the interruption to pass.  My teacher tried to keep the Spirit in the room by continuing the discussion, but his plans were foiled as the tune began again. I will admit that it is sometimes hard to stay awake when you are going over things you have learned over and over since Primary; however, the Spirit was in class that day and the discussion was keeping everyone involved.  Needless to say the cell phone interruption was not welcome. Later that day in my science class, the guy sitting next to me must have been having a very important conversation because he had to pull out his phone and text every eight seconds. I’m pretty sure he did not get anything out of class that day.  Then during English class, my teacher was in the middle of expounding part of a short story. Suddenly she went silent.  My teacher furrowed her eyebrows and directed her attention to a girl at the opposite end of the room. My teacher simply asked, “Are you texting?” The answer that followed was so profound, it could be compared to the Gettysburg Address: “Ummmm no, I uhhh, well I was… just ………………. sending a message.” My teacher did not try to decipher the reply and instead picked up the discussion where she had left off.   I could be wrong, but the last time I checked, sending a message is pretty much the same thing as texting.  I know that I have no room to chastise on proper etiquette when it comes to cell phones. I frequently check messages and text during conversations and dates, which is a big “no no.”  However, I have found that cell phones irk me to no end when they disrupt my learning.  Please, turn off your cell phones when you get to class; I don’t want to have to give you the death glare when it starts ringing.  Be respectful to our wonderful teachers and to the other students in your classes.  We are here to learn; let’s not be here to endure; let’s not be here to just go to class and text a friend about how boring it is.  If you are going to be in class, be there. Sometimes you won’t love all of your classes, but I was once told that when you are having a hard time “learn to love what you do.”  Love class and show respect by turning off your cell phones.   Tue, 11 May 2010 22:15:00 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Be-respectful-turn-off-your-phones/BLOG/2334337/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-05-11T22:15:00Z Scroll Opinion iComm Student Media   After ending our discussion on the Holy Ghost and having students share past spiritual experiences, my Doctrine and Covenants teacher asked a question which had me and the rest of the class going to a new chapter in the Book of Mormon. Once the sound of flipping pages died down, my teacher started the discussion by asking the question again.  A comment was made, the Spirit was guiding the discussion, and then all of a sudden, without warning, “dummmm da da da dummmm dooodly dooodly dooo” — the awful cry of a cell phone shot through the room. The perpetrator hurriedly sifted through her purse to hush the annoying sound, as the rest of the class waited for the interruption to pass.  My teacher tried to keep the Spirit in the room by continuing the discussion, but his plans were foiled as the tune began again. I will admit that it is sometimes hard to stay awake when you are going over things you have learned over and over since Primary; however, the Spirit was in class that day and the discussion was keeping everyone involved.  Needless to say the cell phone interruption was not welcome. Later that day in my science class, the guy sitting next to me must have been having a very important conversation because he had to pull out his phone and text every eight seconds. I’m pretty sure he did not get anything out of class that day.  Then during English class, my teacher was in the middle of expounding part of a short story. Suddenly she went silent.  My teacher furrowed her eyebrows and directed her attention to a girl at the opposite end of the room. My teacher simply asked, “Are you texting?” The answer that followed was so profound, it could be compared to the Gettysburg Address: “Ummmm no, I uhhh, well I was… just ………………. sending a message.” My teacher did not try to decipher the reply and instead picked up the discussion where she had left off.   I could be wrong, but the last time I checked, sending a message is pretty much the same thing as texting.  I know that I have no room to chastise on proper etiquette when it comes to cell phones. I frequently check messages and text during conversations and dates, which is a big “no no.”  However, I have found that cell phones irk me to no end when they disrupt my learning.  Please, turn off your cell phones when you get to class; I don’t want to have to give you the death glare when it starts ringing.  Be respectful to our wonderful teachers and to the other students in your classes.  We are here to learn; let’s not be here to endure; let’s not be here to just go to class and text a friend about how boring it is.  If you are going to be in class, be there. Sometimes you won’t love all of your classes, but I was once told that when you are having a hard time “learn to love what you do.”  Love class and show respect by turning off your cell phones.   opinion, scroll nonadult false Be respectful, turn off your phones text blog opinion,scroll 32 1 3.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 0 Scroll / Opinion 0 2334337 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Student-lifeguards-try-out-to-protect-lives/BLOG/2334331/96698.html   In order to get a job as a lifeguard at BYU-Idaho, applicants must go through tryouts that determine whether they are the best for the job.    “Tryouts are at the beginning of the semester and they take the people with the highest scores,” said Colby Gray, a junior studying exercise science. Gray said that tryouts consist of three different stations: the CPR station, the submerged unconscious victim station and the spinal station. Tryouts also include two pass or fail tests that require the students to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool at 16 feet deep.  Lifeguards are also required to swim 500 yards in less than 12 minutes. Gray said that when he tried out, around 40 people tried out for only three spots. BYU-I provides lifeguard training and testing during tryouts through the Red Cross. According to www.redcross.org, “Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow started the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps in 1914 in order to reduce the number of lives lost as a result of drowning. Today, the Red Cross continues to offer the highest quality of training standards and program materials.”  “We usually work between nine to 13 hours a week,” Gray said. Gray is also a volunteer at St. Anthony hospital, as an emergency medical technician. Gray said that he is able to provide basic life support. “We’re the ones who show up when people get hurt on the dunes and call 911,” Gray said. Jori Neibaur, a senior studying health science, said that students have to try out one semester then try out again for another semester, before they are considered as a permanent employee. “When I got on staff, there were only three open spots[for the semester],” Neibaur said. Neibaur is a lifeguard instructor, which means she is also one of the testers during tryouts. “I really enjoy the environment here, it’s a job that you can keep throughout your college career,” Neibaur said. Neibaur has been lifeguarding on campus for seven semesters and she was a swim coach for kids ages 5 to 18 in high school. “It’s not a matter of can you do it right or wrong — it’s a matter of, can you do it better than everyone else,” Neibaur said.     In order to get a job as a lifeguard at BYU-Idaho, applicants must go through tryouts that determine whether they are the best for the job.    “Tryouts are at the beginning of the semester and they take the people with the highest scores,” said Colby Gray, a junior studying exercise science. Gray said that tryouts consist of three different stations: the CPR station, the submerged unconscious victim station and the spinal station. Tryouts also include two pass or fail tests that require the students to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool at 16 feet deep.  Lifeguards are also required to swim 500 yards in less than 12 minutes. Gray said that when he tried out, around 40 people tried out for only three spots. BYU-I provides lifeguard training and testing during tryouts through the Red Cross. According to www.redcross.org, “Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow started the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps in 1914 in order to reduce the number of lives lost as a result of drowning. Today, the Red Cross continues to offer the highest quality of training standards and program materials.”  “We usually work between nine to 13 hours a week,” Gray said. Gray is also a volunteer at St. Anthony hospital, as an emergency medical technician. Gray said that he is able to provide basic life support. “We’re the ones who show up when people get hurt on the dunes and call 911,” Gray said. Jori Neibaur, a senior studying health science, said that students have to try out one semester then try out again for another semester, before they are considered as a permanent employee. “When I got on staff, there were only three open spots[for the semester],” Neibaur said. Neibaur is a lifeguard instructor, which means she is also one of the testers during tryouts. “I really enjoy the environment here, it’s a job that you can keep throughout your college career,” Neibaur said. Neibaur has been lifeguarding on campus for seven semesters and she was a swim coach for kids ages 5 to 18 in high school. “It’s not a matter of can you do it right or wrong — it’s a matter of, can you do it better than everyone else,” Neibaur said.   Tue, 11 May 2010 22:11:47 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Student-lifeguards-try-out-to-protect-lives/BLOG/2334331/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-05-11T22:11:47Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media   In order to get a job as a lifeguard at BYU-Idaho, applicants must go through tryouts that determine whether they are the best for the job.    “Tryouts are at the beginning of the semester and they take the people with the highest scores,” said Colby Gray, a junior studying exercise science. Gray said that tryouts consist of three different stations: the CPR station, the submerged unconscious victim station and the spinal station. Tryouts also include two pass or fail tests that require the students to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool at 16 feet deep.  Lifeguards are also required to swim 500 yards in less than 12 minutes. Gray said that when he tried out, around 40 people tried out for only three spots. BYU-I provides lifeguard training and testing during tryouts through the Red Cross. According to www.redcross.org, “Commodore Wilbert E. Longfellow started the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps in 1914 in order to reduce the number of lives lost as a result of drowning. Today, the Red Cross continues to offer the highest quality of training standards and program materials.”  “We usually work between nine to 13 hours a week,” Gray said. Gray is also a volunteer at St. Anthony hospital, as an emergency medical technician. Gray said that he is able to provide basic life support. “We’re the ones who show up when people get hurt on the dunes and call 911,” Gray said. Jori Neibaur, a senior studying health science, said that students have to try out one semester then try out again for another semester, before they are considered as a permanent employee. “When I got on staff, there were only three open spots[for the semester],” Neibaur said. Neibaur is a lifeguard instructor, which means she is also one of the testers during tryouts. “I really enjoy the environment here, it’s a job that you can keep throughout your college career,” Neibaur said. Neibaur has been lifeguarding on campus for seven semesters and she was a swim coach for kids ages 5 to 18 in high school. “It’s not a matter of can you do it right or wrong — it’s a matter of, can you do it better than everyone else,” Neibaur said.   campus, scroll nonadult false Student lifeguards try out to protect lives text blog campus,scroll 37 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2334331 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_SRC-is-preparing-for-fall-recycling-trial/BLOG/2334330/96698.html   The Student Representative Council has been working with the facility management organization to implement a recycling trial on campus this fall.  “We do minimal recycling right now. We want to push that to a new level,” said Doug Watson, building and grounds manager. Before the semester-long trial started being seriously discussed, a trial week of recycling was held in the Joseph Fielding Smith Building and Eliza R. Snow Buildings, chosen for their traffic and size.  Before the week-long trial started the SRC’s approach to recycling consisted of three phases–phase one: sort garbage, phase two: trial week (marketing), and phase three: analyze and present data.  Based on the data gathered during the week-long trial, 54 percent of all the garbage on campus could be recycled, and during that week, about 20 percent of the recyclables were recycled.  “The whole goal is a break-even program,” said Eric Conrad, physical facilities operations director. “If we can break even we can do this [recycling] campus wide.” At this point in time it is uncertain if implementing recycling on campus will save or cost money. “We will start a trial in the fall semester in select buildings. The goal is to get recycling on campus. More than white paper–we want to expand to include metals, plastic and glass,” said Steven Clark, a senior studying accounting.  Steven Clark was the SRC vice president last semester and he is now an SRC committee member involved with the recycling project.  “The more I have been involved with it, the more I have come to appreciate recycling,” Clark said. The select buildings that will participate in the recycling trial during the Fall 2010 semester are the John W. Hart, Jacob Spori, Eliza R. Snow, Thomas E. Ricks, and Joseph Fielding Smith Buildings, the dorms and the David O. McKay Library.   “A lot of students from places like California, Florida, Washington and other places that do more recycling, have come to us with input; they want to see more recycling on campus,” Clark said.  Clark and other SRC members take the opinions of students to the administration, hold meetings together, discuss the opinions of the students, and set goals to implement changes.   “I think the coolest thing is seeing the small and big changes that are possible when the students share their voice and choose to get involved,” Clark said. The SRC has goals for improvements in recycling; the voice of the student body was heard and in the fall, plans will be implemented and information will be gathered to measure results.  “God made us stewards of the earth and we shouldn’t abuse that privilege,” said Helen Ontiveros, a sophomore studying music education.  Helen said that she is from Oregon and recycling is a big thing. “[Recycling] is a way for us to take care of what God’s given us,” said Ontiveros.     The Student Representative Council has been working with the facility management organization to implement a recycling trial on campus this fall.  “We do minimal recycling right now. We want to push that to a new level,” said Doug Watson, building and grounds manager. Before the semester-long trial started being seriously discussed, a trial week of recycling was held in the Joseph Fielding Smith Building and Eliza R. Snow Buildings, chosen for their traffic and size.  Before the week-long trial started the SRC’s approach to recycling consisted of three phases–phase one: sort garbage, phase two: trial week (marketing), and phase three: analyze and present data.  Based on the data gathered during the week-long trial, 54 percent of all the garbage on campus could be recycled, and during that week, about 20 percent of the recyclables were recycled.  “The whole goal is a break-even program,” said Eric Conrad, physical facilities operations director. “If we can break even we can do this [recycling] campus wide.” At this point in time it is uncertain if implementing recycling on campus will save or cost money. “We will start a trial in the fall semester in select buildings. The goal is to get recycling on campus. More than white paper–we want to expand to include metals, plastic and glass,” said Steven Clark, a senior studying accounting.  Steven Clark was the SRC vice president last semester and he is now an SRC committee member involved with the recycling project.  “The more I have been involved with it, the more I have come to appreciate recycling,” Clark said. The select buildings that will participate in the recycling trial during the Fall 2010 semester are the John W. Hart, Jacob Spori, Eliza R. Snow, Thomas E. Ricks, and Joseph Fielding Smith Buildings, the dorms and the David O. McKay Library.   “A lot of students from places like California, Florida, Washington and other places that do more recycling, have come to us with input; they want to see more recycling on campus,” Clark said.  Clark and other SRC members take the opinions of students to the administration, hold meetings together, discuss the opinions of the students, and set goals to implement changes.   “I think the coolest thing is seeing the small and big changes that are possible when the students share their voice and choose to get involved,” Clark said. The SRC has goals for improvements in recycling; the voice of the student body was heard and in the fall, plans will be implemented and information will be gathered to measure results.  “God made us stewards of the earth and we shouldn’t abuse that privilege,” said Helen Ontiveros, a sophomore studying music education.  Helen said that she is from Oregon and recycling is a big thing. “[Recycling] is a way for us to take care of what God’s given us,” said Ontiveros.   Tue, 11 May 2010 22:09:21 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_SRC-is-preparing-for-fall-recycling-trial/BLOG/2334330/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-05-11T22:09:21Z Scroll Campus iComm Student Media   The Student Representative Council has been working with the facility management organization to implement a recycling trial on campus this fall.  “We do minimal recycling right now. We want to push that to a new level,” said Doug Watson, building and grounds manager. Before the semester-long trial started being seriously discussed, a trial week of recycling was held in the Joseph Fielding Smith Building and Eliza R. Snow Buildings, chosen for their traffic and size.  Before the week-long trial started the SRC’s approach to recycling consisted of three phases–phase one: sort garbage, phase two: trial week (marketing), and phase three: analyze and present data.  Based on the data gathered during the week-long trial, 54 percent of all the garbage on campus could be recycled, and during that week, about 20 percent of the recyclables were recycled.  “The whole goal is a break-even program,” said Eric Conrad, physical facilities operations director. “If we can break even we can do this [recycling] campus wide.” At this point in time it is uncertain if implementing recycling on campus will save or cost money. “We will start a trial in the fall semester in select buildings. The goal is to get recycling on campus. More than white paper–we want to expand to include metals, plastic and glass,” said Steven Clark, a senior studying accounting.  Steven Clark was the SRC vice president last semester and he is now an SRC committee member involved with the recycling project.  “The more I have been involved with it, the more I have come to appreciate recycling,” Clark said. The select buildings that will participate in the recycling trial during the Fall 2010 semester are the John W. Hart, Jacob Spori, Eliza R. Snow, Thomas E. Ricks, and Joseph Fielding Smith Buildings, the dorms and the David O. McKay Library.   “A lot of students from places like California, Florida, Washington and other places that do more recycling, have come to us with input; they want to see more recycling on campus,” Clark said.  Clark and other SRC members take the opinions of students to the administration, hold meetings together, discuss the opinions of the students, and set goals to implement changes.   “I think the coolest thing is seeing the small and big changes that are possible when the students share their voice and choose to get involved,” Clark said. The SRC has goals for improvements in recycling; the voice of the student body was heard and in the fall, plans will be implemented and information will be gathered to measure results.  “God made us stewards of the earth and we shouldn’t abuse that privilege,” said Helen Ontiveros, a sophomore studying music education.  Helen said that she is from Oregon and recycling is a big thing. “[Recycling] is a way for us to take care of what God’s given us,” said Ontiveros.   campus, scroll nonadult false SRC is preparing for fall recycling trial text blog campus,scroll 30 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 Scroll / Campus 0 2334330 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Overcome-bad-habits-cultivate-good-ones/BLOG/1962032/96698.html Nail biting, teeth grinding, leg shaking, scripture reading, nighttime prayer saying and athletic training; these are called habits. These habits and many others are what make up a person’s character and daily activities.There are two opposite kinds of habits, just like there are polar opposites for everything in life. There are good habits and bad habits. Breaking bad habits is not an easy thing to do, especially when the bad habit has an addicting quality. In the April 2008 issue of the New Era, President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, “As you learn to control your thoughts, you can overcome habits, even degrading personal habits.”Controlling thoughts will help to overcome habits, but controlling thoughts can be hard. One suggestion is to think of a hymn and say the words when bad things creep into the recesses of the mind.So what is the key to kicking a habit? Kortney Capozzoli, a freshman studying art, said, “Breaking a habit is hard because you are motivating yourself to do something different, something you are not used to doing. It requires not just a change of habit, but also a change of person.” The key to changing a habit is to change as a person.Breaking habits can be hard and frustrating sometimes, but what about making good habits? Making or forming good habits can be a little bit easier because they are usually something good and worthwhile. Sheila Spencer, a sophomore studying elementary education at BYU, Provo, said this about forming good habits: “Consistency. If you stop doing something, for even one day, it’s hard to get right back on track. Then … if you do mess up and fall short on your goal of obtaining a good habit, don’t be discouraged. Start right back up again.” Don’t be fooled; forming habits can be hard — sometimes just as hard as breaking bad habits. Both endeavors’ of making or breaking habits can be hard because they require a change — a change in actions, in thoughts, in words and in deeds.President Joseph Fielding Smith taught: “Habits are easily formed. It is just as easy to form good habits as it is to form evil ones” (New Era, July 1972, p. 23). Imagine that someone throws five balls at you all at once … it would be difficult and nearly impossible to catch them all. To develop good habits and kick the bad ones, work on each habit one at a time.  Nail biting, teeth grinding, leg shaking, scripture reading, nighttime prayer saying and athletic training; these are called habits. These habits and many others are what make up a person’s character and daily activities.There are two opposite kinds of habits, just like there are polar opposites for everything in life. There are good habits and bad habits. Breaking bad habits is not an easy thing to do, especially when the bad habit has an addicting quality. In the April 2008 issue of the New Era, President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, “As you learn to control your thoughts, you can overcome habits, even degrading personal habits.”Controlling thoughts will help to overcome habits, but controlling thoughts can be hard. One suggestion is to think of a hymn and say the words when bad things creep into the recesses of the mind.So what is the key to kicking a habit? Kortney Capozzoli, a freshman studying art, said, “Breaking a habit is hard because you are motivating yourself to do something different, something you are not used to doing. It requires not just a change of habit, but also a change of person.” The key to changing a habit is to change as a person.Breaking habits can be hard and frustrating sometimes, but what about making good habits? Making or forming good habits can be a little bit easier because they are usually something good and worthwhile. Sheila Spencer, a sophomore studying elementary education at BYU, Provo, said this about forming good habits: “Consistency. If you stop doing something, for even one day, it’s hard to get right back on track. Then … if you do mess up and fall short on your goal of obtaining a good habit, don’t be discouraged. Start right back up again.” Don’t be fooled; forming habits can be hard — sometimes just as hard as breaking bad habits. Both endeavors’ of making or breaking habits can be hard because they require a change — a change in actions, in thoughts, in words and in deeds.President Joseph Fielding Smith taught: “Habits are easily formed. It is just as easy to form good habits as it is to form evil ones” (New Era, July 1972, p. 23). Imagine that someone throws five balls at you all at once … it would be difficult and nearly impossible to catch them all. To develop good habits and kick the bad ones, work on each habit one at a time.  Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:21:22 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Overcome-bad-habits-cultivate-good-ones/BLOG/1962032/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-03-09T23:21:22Z LIFESTYLES GENERAL iComm Student Media Nail biting, teeth grinding, leg shaking, scripture reading, nighttime prayer saying and athletic training; these are called habits. These habits and many others are what make up a person’s character and daily activities.There are two opposite kinds of habits, just like there are polar opposites for everything in life. There are good habits and bad habits. Breaking bad habits is not an easy thing to do, especially when the bad habit has an addicting quality. In the April 2008 issue of the New Era, President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, “As you learn to control your thoughts, you can overcome habits, even degrading personal habits.”Controlling thoughts will help to overcome habits, but controlling thoughts can be hard. One suggestion is to think of a hymn and say the words when bad things creep into the recesses of the mind.So what is the key to kicking a habit? Kortney Capozzoli, a freshman studying art, said, “Breaking a habit is hard because you are motivating yourself to do something different, something you are not used to doing. It requires not just a change of habit, but also a change of person.” The key to changing a habit is to change as a person.Breaking habits can be hard and frustrating sometimes, but what about making good habits? Making or forming good habits can be a little bit easier because they are usually something good and worthwhile. Sheila Spencer, a sophomore studying elementary education at BYU, Provo, said this about forming good habits: “Consistency. If you stop doing something, for even one day, it’s hard to get right back on track. Then … if you do mess up and fall short on your goal of obtaining a good habit, don’t be discouraged. Start right back up again.” Don’t be fooled; forming habits can be hard — sometimes just as hard as breaking bad habits. Both endeavors’ of making or breaking habits can be hard because they require a change — a change in actions, in thoughts, in words and in deeds.President Joseph Fielding Smith taught: “Habits are easily formed. It is just as easy to form good habits as it is to form evil ones” (New Era, July 1972, p. 23). Imagine that someone throws five balls at you all at once … it would be difficult and nearly impossible to catch them all. To develop good habits and kick the bad ones, work on each habit one at a time.  general, lifestyles nonadult false Overcome bad habits, cultivate good ones text blog general,lifestyles 114 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 LIFESTYLES / GENERAL 0 1962032 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Beauty-school-dropout-not-the-case-for-estheticians-cosmetologists/BLOG/1928063/96698.html Beauty School knock outs raise money for Haven House by displaying talentsModel tryouts began last Thursday for the Austin Kade Academy’s annual student hair and fashion show. The show displays the students’ work and raises money for the Haven Shelter.The fashion show is on March 27th at 7p.m. and costs $10 at the door. Last year the students raised $8,000 for the shelter and this year they hope to raise more than $10,000. Joshua Laird, a cosmetology student of two months, said, “We’re giving back to the community.”  According to the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP), the Haven Shelter offers many different opportunities and help to women and families in areas such as GED classes, Life Skills Training and Self-Esteem, Budgeting, Reunification of Families, Advocating for Families, Job Skills, Emphasis on Education and Self-Reliance.Tyler Price, one of the school’s founders, said, “The Haven is working on breaking some new ground to expand and get better facilities.” Instead of simply giving free handouts, the Haven tries to work with people so that they can help families who are in need. Price said, “[The Haven] helps get them back on their feet.”All of the families at the Haven house are given free tickets so they can enjoy the hair and fashion show. Laird said, “We’re trying to focus more on the kids this year.” One way they are doing this is with the show’s theme, which is super heroes and villains.Many know the term “beauty-school dropout” from the musical Grease. For some, beauty school is not highly thought of, but The Austin Kade Academy, which started two years ago, tries to prove that beauty school can be just as intense and prestigious as any other route of education. Students can learn esthetics (advanced skin care), which can get them jobs at spas, salons, or even a doctors’ office. Another route is Cosmetology, which deals with many different things, like hair and skin.According to www.austinkade.com, “The more services you can perform with a client the greater chance they will return to you.” Classes at the Austin Kade Academy are very intimate; the students get more one-on-one interaction with teachers because class size is roughly 12 students.The Austin Kade Academy was founded with family in mind, being named after the founders’ sons Austin, the oldest son of Tyler and Allison Price, and Kade, the youngest son of Brian and Brandi Cornelison.Natalie McBride, who has been studying cosmetology for four months, said that she has always wanted to do this kind of work; she even got big doll heads for Christmas so that she could cut their hair. McBride said, “It was just a perfect fit for me.”The students do a lot of work to put on this show; they choose the models, choose a wardrobe, apply make-up and style hair. They also pick out the music and participate in some way through the whole process. The fashion show is a great way for the students of Austin Kade Academy to showcase their talents, and to raise money for a good cause. To support the Haven house the fashion show is a great place to help out and be entertained. Beauty School knock outs raise money for Haven House by displaying talentsModel tryouts began last Thursday for the Austin Kade Academy’s annual student hair and fashion show. The show displays the students’ work and raises money for the Haven Shelter.The fashion show is on March 27th at 7p.m. and costs $10 at the door. Last year the students raised $8,000 for the shelter and this year they hope to raise more than $10,000. Joshua Laird, a cosmetology student of two months, said, “We’re giving back to the community.”  According to the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP), the Haven Shelter offers many different opportunities and help to women and families in areas such as GED classes, Life Skills Training and Self-Esteem, Budgeting, Reunification of Families, Advocating for Families, Job Skills, Emphasis on Education and Self-Reliance.Tyler Price, one of the school’s founders, said, “The Haven is working on breaking some new ground to expand and get better facilities.” Instead of simply giving free handouts, the Haven tries to work with people so that they can help families who are in need. Price said, “[The Haven] helps get them back on their feet.”All of the families at the Haven house are given free tickets so they can enjoy the hair and fashion show. Laird said, “We’re trying to focus more on the kids this year.” One way they are doing this is with the show’s theme, which is super heroes and villains.Many know the term “beauty-school dropout” from the musical Grease. For some, beauty school is not highly thought of, but The Austin Kade Academy, which started two years ago, tries to prove that beauty school can be just as intense and prestigious as any other route of education. Students can learn esthetics (advanced skin care), which can get them jobs at spas, salons, or even a doctors’ office. Another route is Cosmetology, which deals with many different things, like hair and skin.According to www.austinkade.com, “The more services you can perform with a client the greater chance they will return to you.” Classes at the Austin Kade Academy are very intimate; the students get more one-on-one interaction with teachers because class size is roughly 12 students.The Austin Kade Academy was founded with family in mind, being named after the founders’ sons Austin, the oldest son of Tyler and Allison Price, and Kade, the youngest son of Brian and Brandi Cornelison.Natalie McBride, who has been studying cosmetology for four months, said that she has always wanted to do this kind of work; she even got big doll heads for Christmas so that she could cut their hair. McBride said, “It was just a perfect fit for me.”The students do a lot of work to put on this show; they choose the models, choose a wardrobe, apply make-up and style hair. They also pick out the music and participate in some way through the whole process. The fashion show is a great way for the students of Austin Kade Academy to showcase their talents, and to raise money for a good cause. To support the Haven house the fashion show is a great place to help out and be entertained. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:30:15 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Beauty-school-dropout-not-the-case-for-estheticians-cosmetologists/BLOG/1928063/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-03-02T23:30:15Z LIFESTYLES GENERAL iComm Student Media Beauty School knock outs raise money for Haven House by displaying talentsModel tryouts began last Thursday for the Austin Kade Academy’s annual student hair and fashion show. The show displays the students’ work and raises money for the Haven Shelter.The fashion show is on March 27th at 7p.m. and costs $10 at the door. Last year the students raised $8,000 for the shelter and this year they hope to raise more than $10,000. Joshua Laird, a cosmetology student of two months, said, “We’re giving back to the community.”  According to the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP), the Haven Shelter offers many different opportunities and help to women and families in areas such as GED classes, Life Skills Training and Self-Esteem, Budgeting, Reunification of Families, Advocating for Families, Job Skills, Emphasis on Education and Self-Reliance.Tyler Price, one of the school’s founders, said, “The Haven is working on breaking some new ground to expand and get better facilities.” Instead of simply giving free handouts, the Haven tries to work with people so that they can help families who are in need. Price said, “[The Haven] helps get them back on their feet.”All of the families at the Haven house are given free tickets so they can enjoy the hair and fashion show. Laird said, “We’re trying to focus more on the kids this year.” One way they are doing this is with the show’s theme, which is super heroes and villains.Many know the term “beauty-school dropout” from the musical Grease. For some, beauty school is not highly thought of, but The Austin Kade Academy, which started two years ago, tries to prove that beauty school can be just as intense and prestigious as any other route of education. Students can learn esthetics (advanced skin care), which can get them jobs at spas, salons, or even a doctors’ office. Another route is Cosmetology, which deals with many different things, like hair and skin.According to www.austinkade.com, “The more services you can perform with a client the greater chance they will return to you.” Classes at the Austin Kade Academy are very intimate; the students get more one-on-one interaction with teachers because class size is roughly 12 students.The Austin Kade Academy was founded with family in mind, being named after the founders’ sons Austin, the oldest son of Tyler and Allison Price, and Kade, the youngest son of Brian and Brandi Cornelison.Natalie McBride, who has been studying cosmetology for four months, said that she has always wanted to do this kind of work; she even got big doll heads for Christmas so that she could cut their hair. McBride said, “It was just a perfect fit for me.”The students do a lot of work to put on this show; they choose the models, choose a wardrobe, apply make-up and style hair. They also pick out the music and participate in some way through the whole process. The fashion show is a great way for the students of Austin Kade Academy to showcase their talents, and to raise money for a good cause. To support the Haven house the fashion show is a great place to help out and be entertained. general, lifestyles nonadult false 'Beauty school dropout' not the case for estheticians, cosmetologists text blog general,lifestyles 134 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 LIFESTYLES / GENERAL 0 1928063 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Apartment-unity-conquers-differences/BLOG/1916697/96698.html Loud music, interpretive dancing and singing stops people in their tracks as they walk by Greenbrier, apartment 21. What started as one spontaneous show has grown to a weekly event.Sarah Malone, a senior studying social work, said that as roommates they have learned a lot of new things about each other by doing these weekly shows.  Malone said “it’s a great esteem booster.” So far the apartment has put on two shows and they are getting people from outside the apartment who want to join in. The apartment uses the family room as their stage and the window curtains to indicate scene changes.Sarah also came up with the theme of the apartment shows: “Whenever we’re spontaneous we’re ready.” This seems a little backwards but she explained that they jot down ideas and whenever they are feeling spontaneous and want to put on a show they have everything ready to do so.This is one of the many ways that Sarah and her roommates keep their apartment more unified. One of the other ways they stay unified is to have apartment prayer.“We do apartment prayer and [share] good news-bad news.  And at the beginning of the semester we built a giant igloo together,” said Zach Bunker, a freshman studying physiology. Bunker said that good news-bad news is an activity to do with roommates – it makes time to find out about everyone’s day. Here’s how it works; everyone in the apartment shares something good and something bad that happened to him or her that day. It is a good idea to start with the bad thing, so the apartment can end the conversation on a happy note.“[Apartment unity is important because] then it’s not awkward in your home you have things to say to each other,” Bunker said. Here at school the apartment is home, and roommates are family. On BYU-Idaho’s website there is a link for student living which has talks and lessons on how to build strong relationships with roommates. This link is good for family home evening lessons and also has some good ideas on how to keep a more unified apartment.One of the ideas on BYU-I student living is to hold apartment councils; these can be held to solve problems, plan out activities, set goals and to talk with roommates. In the Nov. 1979 New Era article “Ye Are My Friends,” Babzanne P. Barker said, “Get to know those with whom you live. Attend your meetings together, and plan activities with each other. … Working together and striving to create a spirit of harmony and love will bring you some of your happiest moments.” It is important to be unified as an apartment, as a family.“Have an open mind, everyone is coming from different backgrounds,” Malone said. Different things work for different people; modify schedules or ideas to be sure everyone in the apartment feels involved and loved. One piece of good advice can be found in the Nov. 2008 Ensign, “Pray Always” by David A. Bednar. “Pray for your roommates” Bednar said. Even if getting along is hard, praying is something to do for friends and for enemies.Whether it’s going on dates together, putting on shows or having apartment prayer, there are ways to become a more unified apartment.  Loud music, interpretive dancing and singing stops people in their tracks as they walk by Greenbrier, apartment 21. What started as one spontaneous show has grown to a weekly event.Sarah Malone, a senior studying social work, said that as roommates they have learned a lot of new things about each other by doing these weekly shows.  Malone said “it’s a great esteem booster.” So far the apartment has put on two shows and they are getting people from outside the apartment who want to join in. The apartment uses the family room as their stage and the window curtains to indicate scene changes.Sarah also came up with the theme of the apartment shows: “Whenever we’re spontaneous we’re ready.” This seems a little backwards but she explained that they jot down ideas and whenever they are feeling spontaneous and want to put on a show they have everything ready to do so.This is one of the many ways that Sarah and her roommates keep their apartment more unified. One of the other ways they stay unified is to have apartment prayer.“We do apartment prayer and [share] good news-bad news.  And at the beginning of the semester we built a giant igloo together,” said Zach Bunker, a freshman studying physiology. Bunker said that good news-bad news is an activity to do with roommates – it makes time to find out about everyone’s day. Here’s how it works; everyone in the apartment shares something good and something bad that happened to him or her that day. It is a good idea to start with the bad thing, so the apartment can end the conversation on a happy note.“[Apartment unity is important because] then it’s not awkward in your home you have things to say to each other,” Bunker said. Here at school the apartment is home, and roommates are family. On BYU-Idaho’s website there is a link for student living which has talks and lessons on how to build strong relationships with roommates. This link is good for family home evening lessons and also has some good ideas on how to keep a more unified apartment.One of the ideas on BYU-I student living is to hold apartment councils; these can be held to solve problems, plan out activities, set goals and to talk with roommates. In the Nov. 1979 New Era article “Ye Are My Friends,” Babzanne P. Barker said, “Get to know those with whom you live. Attend your meetings together, and plan activities with each other. … Working together and striving to create a spirit of harmony and love will bring you some of your happiest moments.” It is important to be unified as an apartment, as a family.“Have an open mind, everyone is coming from different backgrounds,” Malone said. Different things work for different people; modify schedules or ideas to be sure everyone in the apartment feels involved and loved. One piece of good advice can be found in the Nov. 2008 Ensign, “Pray Always” by David A. Bednar. “Pray for your roommates” Bednar said. Even if getting along is hard, praying is something to do for friends and for enemies.Whether it’s going on dates together, putting on shows or having apartment prayer, there are ways to become a more unified apartment.  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:30:10 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Apartment-unity-conquers-differences/BLOG/1916697/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-02-25T23:30:10Z LIFESTYLES GENERAL iComm Student Media Loud music, interpretive dancing and singing stops people in their tracks as they walk by Greenbrier, apartment 21. What started as one spontaneous show has grown to a weekly event.Sarah Malone, a senior studying social work, said that as roommates they have learned a lot of new things about each other by doing these weekly shows.  Malone said “it’s a great esteem booster.” So far the apartment has put on two shows and they are getting people from outside the apartment who want to join in. The apartment uses the family room as their stage and the window curtains to indicate scene changes.Sarah also came up with the theme of the apartment shows: “Whenever we’re spontaneous we’re ready.” This seems a little backwards but she explained that they jot down ideas and whenever they are feeling spontaneous and want to put on a show they have everything ready to do so.This is one of the many ways that Sarah and her roommates keep their apartment more unified. One of the other ways they stay unified is to have apartment prayer.“We do apartment prayer and [share] good news-bad news.  And at the beginning of the semester we built a giant igloo together,” said Zach Bunker, a freshman studying physiology. Bunker said that good news-bad news is an activity to do with roommates – it makes time to find out about everyone’s day. Here’s how it works; everyone in the apartment shares something good and something bad that happened to him or her that day. It is a good idea to start with the bad thing, so the apartment can end the conversation on a happy note.“[Apartment unity is important because] then it’s not awkward in your home you have things to say to each other,” Bunker said. Here at school the apartment is home, and roommates are family. On BYU-Idaho’s website there is a link for student living which has talks and lessons on how to build strong relationships with roommates. This link is good for family home evening lessons and also has some good ideas on how to keep a more unified apartment.One of the ideas on BYU-I student living is to hold apartment councils; these can be held to solve problems, plan out activities, set goals and to talk with roommates. In the Nov. 1979 New Era article “Ye Are My Friends,” Babzanne P. Barker said, “Get to know those with whom you live. Attend your meetings together, and plan activities with each other. … Working together and striving to create a spirit of harmony and love will bring you some of your happiest moments.” It is important to be unified as an apartment, as a family.“Have an open mind, everyone is coming from different backgrounds,” Malone said. Different things work for different people; modify schedules or ideas to be sure everyone in the apartment feels involved and loved. One piece of good advice can be found in the Nov. 2008 Ensign, “Pray Always” by David A. Bednar. “Pray for your roommates” Bednar said. Even if getting along is hard, praying is something to do for friends and for enemies.Whether it’s going on dates together, putting on shows or having apartment prayer, there are ways to become a more unified apartment.  general, lifestyles nonadult false Apartment unity conquers differences text blog general,lifestyles 72 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 LIFESTYLES / GENERAL 0 1916697 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Westwood-Film-Festival/BLOG/1876783/96698.html The Westwood Theatre, located at 2 E. Main St. in Rexburg, is hosting a film festival. Directors and viewers alike are invited to submit films and join in the fun. The film festival will be held on March 5th, 7:00–8:30 p.m. and March 6th, 7:00–8:30 p.m. The first night of the festival will feature a selection of short films that were created by festival participants. The second night will show feature-length films and will host an awards ceremony for the short films.The film festival accepts films that have been submitted to previous festivals, and there is no limit on the number of films a filmmaker can submit. The late submission deadline is Feb 20th and costs $15.For those interested in submitting films can send them to (City of Rexburg c/o Westwood Film Festival 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440l) More information on forms and applications can be found online at www.thewestwoodfilmfestival.com/submit-your-film.html.For those interested in attending the festival, can pay $3 for one ticket and $5 for a two-night pass. Tickets can be purchased at Rexburg’s City Hall by calling 208-372-2333. For those who wish to pay over the phone, can call-in starting February 1 and can use Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the restoration of the Westwood.Saving the tickets to this event would be a very good idea, because the back of the tickets will look much like a Starving Student Card. The back of each ticket will have discounts at local businesses like Twizlberry, the Craze and more. Cash prizes will be awarded for best picture, best director, best performance and best editor.  The judges will screen the short films before the event and choose winners for the different categories.The Festival judges have a variety of backgrounds in film production: they include: Richard A. Smith, who worked on many advertising campaigns such as the Oscar-Winning best pictures Rocky and Annie Hall; Thomas Hallaq, who was part of the news team for KSTU Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, UT; Robert L. Sinise, who has been involved in editing many movies, including Heavyweights and Of Mice and Men; and Hyrum Conrad, who is a professor for the Department of Theatre at Brigham Young University-Idaho.The film festival started out as an idea that three students made into an internship. Kyle Field, a senior studying business marketing, Zac Farnsworth, a senior studying business marketing and Dave Schleiffarth, a senior studying sociology, came up with the idea and went to the City of Rexburg to ask if they would hire them as interns to organize the festival.Field stated that, “Our main reasons for wanting to organize a film festival were we wanted to create a credible event for filmmakers to display their work, we wanted to stimulate the arts in East Idaho and we wanted to restore the historic Westwood Theatre.”The Film Festival is sure to be a night of entertainment. Directors, aspiring directors and movie fanatics alike: come and join in the fun.For more information or questions contact: Kyle Field at kfieldesq@gmail.com The Westwood Theatre, located at 2 E. Main St. in Rexburg, is hosting a film festival. Directors and viewers alike are invited to submit films and join in the fun. The film festival will be held on March 5th, 7:00–8:30 p.m. and March 6th, 7:00–8:30 p.m. The first night of the festival will feature a selection of short films that were created by festival participants. The second night will show feature-length films and will host an awards ceremony for the short films.The film festival accepts films that have been submitted to previous festivals, and there is no limit on the number of films a filmmaker can submit. The late submission deadline is Feb 20th and costs $15.For those interested in submitting films can send them to (City of Rexburg c/o Westwood Film Festival 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440l) More information on forms and applications can be found online at www.thewestwoodfilmfestival.com/submit-your-film.html.For those interested in attending the festival, can pay $3 for one ticket and $5 for a two-night pass. Tickets can be purchased at Rexburg’s City Hall by calling 208-372-2333. For those who wish to pay over the phone, can call-in starting February 1 and can use Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the restoration of the Westwood.Saving the tickets to this event would be a very good idea, because the back of the tickets will look much like a Starving Student Card. The back of each ticket will have discounts at local businesses like Twizlberry, the Craze and more. Cash prizes will be awarded for best picture, best director, best performance and best editor.  The judges will screen the short films before the event and choose winners for the different categories.The Festival judges have a variety of backgrounds in film production: they include: Richard A. Smith, who worked on many advertising campaigns such as the Oscar-Winning best pictures Rocky and Annie Hall; Thomas Hallaq, who was part of the news team for KSTU Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, UT; Robert L. Sinise, who has been involved in editing many movies, including Heavyweights and Of Mice and Men; and Hyrum Conrad, who is a professor for the Department of Theatre at Brigham Young University-Idaho.The film festival started out as an idea that three students made into an internship. Kyle Field, a senior studying business marketing, Zac Farnsworth, a senior studying business marketing and Dave Schleiffarth, a senior studying sociology, came up with the idea and went to the City of Rexburg to ask if they would hire them as interns to organize the festival.Field stated that, “Our main reasons for wanting to organize a film festival were we wanted to create a credible event for filmmakers to display their work, we wanted to stimulate the arts in East Idaho and we wanted to restore the historic Westwood Theatre.”The Film Festival is sure to be a night of entertainment. Directors, aspiring directors and movie fanatics alike: come and join in the fun.For more information or questions contact: Kyle Field at kfieldesq@gmail.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:47:13 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Westwood-Film-Festival/BLOG/1876783/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-02-18T23:47:13Z ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GENERAL iComm Student Media The Westwood Theatre, located at 2 E. Main St. in Rexburg, is hosting a film festival. Directors and viewers alike are invited to submit films and join in the fun. The film festival will be held on March 5th, 7:00–8:30 p.m. and March 6th, 7:00–8:30 p.m. The first night of the festival will feature a selection of short films that were created by festival participants. The second night will show feature-length films and will host an awards ceremony for the short films.The film festival accepts films that have been submitted to previous festivals, and there is no limit on the number of films a filmmaker can submit. The late submission deadline is Feb 20th and costs $15.For those interested in submitting films can send them to (City of Rexburg c/o Westwood Film Festival 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440l) More information on forms and applications can be found online at www.thewestwoodfilmfestival.com/submit-your-film.html.For those interested in attending the festival, can pay $3 for one ticket and $5 for a two-night pass. Tickets can be purchased at Rexburg’s City Hall by calling 208-372-2333. For those who wish to pay over the phone, can call-in starting February 1 and can use Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the restoration of the Westwood.Saving the tickets to this event would be a very good idea, because the back of the tickets will look much like a Starving Student Card. The back of each ticket will have discounts at local businesses like Twizlberry, the Craze and more. Cash prizes will be awarded for best picture, best director, best performance and best editor.  The judges will screen the short films before the event and choose winners for the different categories.The Festival judges have a variety of backgrounds in film production: they include: Richard A. Smith, who worked on many advertising campaigns such as the Oscar-Winning best pictures Rocky and Annie Hall; Thomas Hallaq, who was part of the news team for KSTU Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, UT; Robert L. Sinise, who has been involved in editing many movies, including Heavyweights and Of Mice and Men; and Hyrum Conrad, who is a professor for the Department of Theatre at Brigham Young University-Idaho.The film festival started out as an idea that three students made into an internship. Kyle Field, a senior studying business marketing, Zac Farnsworth, a senior studying business marketing and Dave Schleiffarth, a senior studying sociology, came up with the idea and went to the City of Rexburg to ask if they would hire them as interns to organize the festival.Field stated that, “Our main reasons for wanting to organize a film festival were we wanted to create a credible event for filmmakers to display their work, we wanted to stimulate the arts in East Idaho and we wanted to restore the historic Westwood Theatre.”The Film Festival is sure to be a night of entertainment. Directors, aspiring directors and movie fanatics alike: come and join in the fun.For more information or questions contact: Kyle Field at kfieldesq@gmail.com arts & entertainment, general nonadult false Westwood Film Festival text blog arts & entertainment,general 106 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / GENERAL 0 1876783 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Pick-up-lines-breaking-the-ice-in-Rexburg/BLOG/1846354/96698.html A pick-up line is used as a potential icebreaker or a conversation starter and can range from the simple “hi” to the longer phrases like, “If you were Spock’s phaser, you would be set to stun.”                  How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Breaking the ice with a pick-up line seems like a good way to start a conversation because it usually breaks the tension by getting the other person to laugh. But what do BYU-Idaho students think about pick-up lines?                  “I can tell you I don’t think they work. I think they are funny though,” said Jenny Bourne, a freshman studying communication. Jenny said that one of her friends had an experience in which a boy said, “Hey, you look like someone I know.” Her friend found out later that she didn’t look like anyone he knew; he just wanted an excuse to begin a conversation.                  Pick-up lines have evolved from generic lines that can be used on anyone, like, “If I could rearrange the alphabet I would put U and I together,” to more specialized pick-up lines that will only make sense to the people who are savvy on certain subjects.                   These are a few examples of specialized pick-up lines; For a Harry Potter fan, you might try, “I know we're not in Professor Flitwick's class, but you still are charming;” or for the Twilight fanatic, “You look imprintable…I mean uhh…impeccable in that outfit.” The physics major might respond to, “Can I have your significant digits?” While the math major would prefer, “Hey baby, what's your sine?” For the science fiction lovers try something like, “Tell me of this thing you humans call (pause) love,” In a religion class, try, “Is your name Virtue? Because you garnish my thoughts unceasingly,” these and tons more. Better save this one for the summer time: “Man it’s hot outside, but you just made it 10 degrees hotter.” Cameron Bassett, a sophomore studying exercise physiology, said yes, he has used a pick-up line before, and he had the girl’s number when he came away from the conversation. Basset said, “It’s more fun, just a joke to break the ice.”                  “Did it hurt (Pause) when you fell from heaven?”                  Ben Anderson, a junior studying economics, said, “I usually just go for compliments.” Anderson gave an example of a compliment he would use: “Has anyone told you that you have the most dazzling eyes?”                    Pick-up lines can be fun icebreakers and great for jokes amongst friends. General pick-up lines can be used on anyone but be sure to do the research before using a more specialized pick-up line. Don’t feel pressure to deliver pick-up lines in a particular way they are meant to be light hearted and fun anyway. A pick-up line is used as a potential icebreaker or a conversation starter and can range from the simple “hi” to the longer phrases like, “If you were Spock’s phaser, you would be set to stun.”                  How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Breaking the ice with a pick-up line seems like a good way to start a conversation because it usually breaks the tension by getting the other person to laugh. But what do BYU-Idaho students think about pick-up lines?                  “I can tell you I don’t think they work. I think they are funny though,” said Jenny Bourne, a freshman studying communication. Jenny said that one of her friends had an experience in which a boy said, “Hey, you look like someone I know.” Her friend found out later that she didn’t look like anyone he knew; he just wanted an excuse to begin a conversation.                  Pick-up lines have evolved from generic lines that can be used on anyone, like, “If I could rearrange the alphabet I would put U and I together,” to more specialized pick-up lines that will only make sense to the people who are savvy on certain subjects.                   These are a few examples of specialized pick-up lines; For a Harry Potter fan, you might try, “I know we're not in Professor Flitwick's class, but you still are charming;” or for the Twilight fanatic, “You look imprintable…I mean uhh…impeccable in that outfit.” The physics major might respond to, “Can I have your significant digits?” While the math major would prefer, “Hey baby, what's your sine?” For the science fiction lovers try something like, “Tell me of this thing you humans call (pause) love,” In a religion class, try, “Is your name Virtue? Because you garnish my thoughts unceasingly,” these and tons more. Better save this one for the summer time: “Man it’s hot outside, but you just made it 10 degrees hotter.” Cameron Bassett, a sophomore studying exercise physiology, said yes, he has used a pick-up line before, and he had the girl’s number when he came away from the conversation. Basset said, “It’s more fun, just a joke to break the ice.”                  “Did it hurt (Pause) when you fell from heaven?”                  Ben Anderson, a junior studying economics, said, “I usually just go for compliments.” Anderson gave an example of a compliment he would use: “Has anyone told you that you have the most dazzling eyes?”                    Pick-up lines can be fun icebreakers and great for jokes amongst friends. General pick-up lines can be used on anyone but be sure to do the research before using a more specialized pick-up line. Don’t feel pressure to deliver pick-up lines in a particular way they are meant to be light hearted and fun anyway. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:32:36 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Pick-up-lines-breaking-the-ice-in-Rexburg/BLOG/1846354/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-02-11T23:32:36Z LIFESTYLES GENERAL iComm Student Media A pick-up line is used as a potential icebreaker or a conversation starter and can range from the simple “hi” to the longer phrases like, “If you were Spock’s phaser, you would be set to stun.”                  How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Breaking the ice with a pick-up line seems like a good way to start a conversation because it usually breaks the tension by getting the other person to laugh. But what do BYU-Idaho students think about pick-up lines?                  “I can tell you I don’t think they work. I think they are funny though,” said Jenny Bourne, a freshman studying communication. Jenny said that one of her friends had an experience in which a boy said, “Hey, you look like someone I know.” Her friend found out later that she didn’t look like anyone he knew; he just wanted an excuse to begin a conversation.                  Pick-up lines have evolved from generic lines that can be used on anyone, like, “If I could rearrange the alphabet I would put U and I together,” to more specialized pick-up lines that will only make sense to the people who are savvy on certain subjects.                   These are a few examples of specialized pick-up lines; For a Harry Potter fan, you might try, “I know we're not in Professor Flitwick's class, but you still are charming;” or for the Twilight fanatic, “You look imprintable…I mean uhh…impeccable in that outfit.” The physics major might respond to, “Can I have your significant digits?” While the math major would prefer, “Hey baby, what's your sine?” For the science fiction lovers try something like, “Tell me of this thing you humans call (pause) love,” In a religion class, try, “Is your name Virtue? Because you garnish my thoughts unceasingly,” these and tons more. Better save this one for the summer time: “Man it’s hot outside, but you just made it 10 degrees hotter.” Cameron Bassett, a sophomore studying exercise physiology, said yes, he has used a pick-up line before, and he had the girl’s number when he came away from the conversation. Basset said, “It’s more fun, just a joke to break the ice.”                  “Did it hurt (Pause) when you fell from heaven?”                  Ben Anderson, a junior studying economics, said, “I usually just go for compliments.” Anderson gave an example of a compliment he would use: “Has anyone told you that you have the most dazzling eyes?”                    Pick-up lines can be fun icebreakers and great for jokes amongst friends. General pick-up lines can be used on anyone but be sure to do the research before using a more specialized pick-up line. Don’t feel pressure to deliver pick-up lines in a particular way they are meant to be light hearted and fun anyway. general, lifestyles nonadult false Pick up lines breaking the ice in Rexburg text blog general,lifestyles 169 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19535951&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 2 LIFESTYLES / GENERAL 0 1846354 19535951 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Music-Outlet/BLOG/1807349/96698.html The spotlight shines on Music Outlet BYU–Idaho rocked the night away at Music Outlet; on Monday 25, students performed self-composed music for a supportive audience. Ever want to perform without the pressures of going through auditions? Ever want to test out song lyrics for a nice audience? Ever want to show off a little bit? Then come and experience Music Outlet, where students show off their skills in a low-key environment.  “I thought it was pretty cool, it’s a great way for students to come express themselves,” said Marissa Thompson, a freshman studying art. Each student brought something new to the table, some of the performers got the audience involved by having the audience clap and sing along. There were piano and guitar players, and solos from bands and singers.   Jaxon Arave, a freshman studying health science, said this was his second time performing at Music Outlet but his first time singing. “It is really cool… low-pressure involvement,” Arave said. Music Outlet invites students every Monday night to the Kirkham auditorium from 9 to 10 p.m. to perform, listen and have fun. About 10 students get to perform per night.   Music Outlet has a very informal and relaxed environment. Students sign up on a chalkboard to perform. No auditions are necessary. Music Outlet can also be a place to meet students that share common interests in music. Come to perform, come to watch, come to support and come to enjoy. “It is fun to see what your peers think about your songs,” said Isaac Potter, a sophomore studying political science. This was Potters second time performing at Music Outlet. Music Outlet is a great place to be for a night of relaxation, fun, music and talent. The spotlight shines on Music Outlet BYU–Idaho rocked the night away at Music Outlet; on Monday 25, students performed self-composed music for a supportive audience. Ever want to perform without the pressures of going through auditions? Ever want to test out song lyrics for a nice audience? Ever want to show off a little bit? Then come and experience Music Outlet, where students show off their skills in a low-key environment.  “I thought it was pretty cool, it’s a great way for students to come express themselves,” said Marissa Thompson, a freshman studying art. Each student brought something new to the table, some of the performers got the audience involved by having the audience clap and sing along. There were piano and guitar players, and solos from bands and singers.   Jaxon Arave, a freshman studying health science, said this was his second time performing at Music Outlet but his first time singing. “It is really cool… low-pressure involvement,” Arave said. Music Outlet invites students every Monday night to the Kirkham auditorium from 9 to 10 p.m. to perform, listen and have fun. About 10 students get to perform per night.   Music Outlet has a very informal and relaxed environment. Students sign up on a chalkboard to perform. No auditions are necessary. Music Outlet can also be a place to meet students that share common interests in music. Come to perform, come to watch, come to support and come to enjoy. “It is fun to see what your peers think about your songs,” said Isaac Potter, a sophomore studying political science. This was Potters second time performing at Music Outlet. Music Outlet is a great place to be for a night of relaxation, fun, music and talent. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:12:14 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Music-Outlet/BLOG/1807349/96698.html mhewerdi 2010-02-05T00:12:14Z ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GENERAL iComm Student Media The spotlight shines on Music Outlet BYU–Idaho rocked the night away at Music Outlet; on Monday 25, students performed self-composed music for a supportive audience. Ever want to perform without the pressures of going through auditions? Ever want to test out song lyrics for a nice audience? Ever want to show off a little bit? Then come and experience Music Outlet, where students show off their skills in a low-key environment.  “I thought it was pretty cool, it’s a great way for students to come express themselves,” said Marissa Thompson, a freshman studying art. Each student brought something new to the table, some of the performers got the audience involved by having the audience clap and sing along. There were piano and guitar players, and solos from bands and singers.   Jaxon Arave, a freshman studying health science, said this was his second time performing at Music Outlet but his first time singing. “It is really cool… low-pressure involvement,” Arave said. Music Outlet invites students every Monday night to the Kirkham auditorium from 9 to 10 p.m. to perform, listen and have fun. About 10 students get to perform per night.   Music Outlet has a very informal and relaxed environment. Students sign up on a chalkboard to perform. No auditions are necessary. Music Outlet can also be a place to meet students that share common interests in music. Come to perform, come to watch, come to support and come to enjoy. “It is fun to see what your peers think about your songs,” said Isaac Potter, a sophomore studying political science. 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