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Proposition 8 makes its way to Proposition 8 makes its way to the screen
- From: HannahDawn
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Proposition 8, a California legislation that defines marriage as strictly between a man and a woman, was passed in 2008. Largely supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Proposition 8 has brought negative attention on the Church.
Amid the controversy, documentary film director Reed Cowan collected documents, audio and interviews that led to the creation of the film 8: The Mormon Proposition that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year.
This documentary covers a wide range of issues such as the number of homosexual Mormon suicides and the homosexual children kicked out of their homes. The majority of the film, however, focused on Latter-day Saints’ fight for Proposition 8.
“How [the filmakers] portrayed the Church, I think, was negative,” said Randy Norton, a graduate of BYU, class of 2005. “How they portrayed the people was positive.”
The documentary shows the suffering of one couple whose family lines can be traced back to the pioneers. Spencer Jones and Tyler Barrick, both former members of the Church, have struggled with family members turning their backs on them after they became one of the first same-sex couples to get married in California.
The film also features talks and documents from the First Presidency and apostles of the Church dealing with the campaign for Proposition 8. These clips and documents called the members to action in getting this legislation passed. The Church formed a coalition with other faiths, solidifying their strength and eventually succeeding in getting the law passed.
Although the Church was within its rights to campaign for legislation, the film voices concerns with the amount of tax-free money the Church spent. According to the film, the Church spent over $180,000 in the campaign.
The film briefly outlined the history of the Church and its vital belief in families and the afterlife. Cowan said this was necessary to inform the non-Mormon audience of the beliefs that lead to the fight for Proposition 8.
In Cowan’s opinion, one of the most impactful moments of the film was the connection made with Barrick and Jones’ fight for equality in marriage and their ancestors’ fight for their own alternative definition of marriage, polygamy. The film draws a connection between the suffering of the pioneers’ alienation due to their practices and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transvestite) suffering.
“It was crucial that we draw the line between Mormon practice of alternative marriage and modern day alternative marriage,” Cowan said.
Despite the underlying truths that people who watched the film felt they saw, many were concerned with the agenda of the film.
“Well, I think it’s beyond purely educational,” said Sean Keogh, an audience member at the Sundance screening. “It’s definitely not 100 percent objective. It definitely has an agenda. I don’t think the agenda is necessarily a gay agenda, though.”
Cowan said the purpose was to tell the story of a wrong that had been done. He felt the public deserved to see and hear what the Church did to bring Proposition 8 to victory.
“Our motive wasn’t to attack the Church. Our motive was to get the truth out there,” Cowan said.
The ideas outlined in the film held little impact to LDS members of the audience and many felt the purpose of the documentary was unclear.
“Nothing is going to change my testimony,” Norton said. “Nothing in that documentary surprised me because I knew the issue really well on both sides of the fence already before I came and saw the video. So there was nothing that was out of the norm for me.”
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Bride's Guide Fair Bride's Guide Fair
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To kick off the release of the Bride's Guide this Thursday, Scroll will sponsor "The Bride's Guide Fair." The fair will feature wedding cakes, flowers, and photography. Come get ideas and tips for planning your own wedding (and eat some cake) on Thursday, Feb. 11 in the MC Special Events Room, 387.
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Regional Rock Walls offers Stu Regional Rock Walls offers Student Night
- From: rachelh9
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Rexburg, Idaho may not have quite the same selection of mountains to climb as other locations, but for those looking for a vertical mass to scale there are other alternatives.
Regional Rock Walls, a center owned by Tyler Martin and his wife Kira, is located inside — though not directly affiliated with — Madison Gymnastic Center at 881 Jet Stream Drive.
The center boasts a wall with courses for all levels of climbers including a bouldering cave recently added for advanced climbers.
Though many Rock Walls volunteers and other regulars are talented, people of all skill levels are invited — even encouraged — to come try out the sport.
“We cater to everyone, if you’re good at climbing and if you have never climbed before,” said Tyler Martin. “If you haven’t, we can teach you. We can get you set up with shoes and harnesses and everything.”
Kimberly Walton, a senior studying elementary education, is relatively new to the scene at Regional Rock Walls and agrees that the gym is meant
for everyone.
“This is just my third time here,” Walton said, “and everyone here is so friendly. They’ll help you when you’re trying to figure out climbs. They’ll show you different holds or a little bit of technique. It’s just not a competitive environment. There are a lot of really talented climbers here that have a lot to teach you so it’s really great to have the opportunity to come here and not feel — as a beginner — under qualified.”
The wall is open Monday through Thursdays from 7 to 11 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 11 p.m. A day pass costs $7.
Thursday night at the wall has been designated as BYU–I Night where students can receive a two-dollar discount.
Date Night, which is held every Friday night, isn’t just for couples. For 50 cents more students can participate in more then just the rock wall. Other activities include jousting, extreme tug of war and sometimes the sumo suits.
The wall also offers discounts for Home Evening groups.
Classes at Regional Rock Walls are also available. A sports balance class is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. with slack lines, Indo boards and rock climbing.
Besides classes and specialty nights, climbing competitions are also held biannually at the wall. Last December, Regional Rock Walls hosted 40 people for the bigger competition where cash and prizes were given. The upcoming competition in May will be smaller. It is available to anyone wanting to compete, even if for the first time. Anyone can come for fun and to support friends
and family.
Group rates and monthly passes are also available. For more information on prices and what the center has to offer, check out www.regionalrockwalls.com. - Blog post
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RFinity still testing RFinity still testing
- From: Miley
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Pilot 2 for RFinity testing is now in progress and will soon see the release of a sticker that takes the place of the micro SD card used to make purchases with cell phones.
The sticker is placed on the back of a phone and can be used as an alternate version of RFinity technology for phones that don’t have a micro SD card slot, such as the iPhone. It can also be used as a different method for phones that do have one. To make a purchase, a person would tap a reader at the cash register with the sticker on their phone.
“When you just walk up and tap it with the sticker, the reader excites the sticker so it sends a signal,” said Wally McPheters, the product manager for the RFinity technology on campus and the two pilot tests. “A number — but not an account number — that’s unique to that sticker is registered, and that goes through our server.”
Sometimes a purchase may require a PIN number, McPheters said.
The buyer would then use the quick pay option in their phone to complete the transaction. A receipt would be sent to their phone upon completing the purchase.
After the conclusion of Pilot 2, RFinity will begin testing cell phone to cell phone transactions. This method would allow people to buy from or sell to each other using their cell phones, eliminating the need for cash or checks. The buyer would wave their phone over the seller’s phone, receiving the request for sale.
The buyer would then approve the sale and both buyer and seller would receive a receipt once the sale was confirmed and finalized, according to www.rfinity.com.
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Headlines Headlines
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1- THE 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMYS WERE HELD THIS PAST SUNDAY, ATTRACTING MANY BYU-IDAHO VIEWERS.LADY GAGA AND ELTON JOHN'S DUET OPENED THE GRAMMYS, LEAVING MANY VIEWERS SPEECHLESS, WHILE BEYONCÉ PICKED UP 6 GRAMMYS, INCLUDING SONG OF THE YEAR FOR "SINGLE LADIES." TAYLOR SWIFT WON HER FIRST GRAMMY FOLLOWED BY 3 MORE, INCLUDING BEST NEW ALBUM.
2-BYU-IDAHO'S SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WILL BE HOSTING AN ETIQUETTE DINNER THIS THURSDAY AT 6:30PM IN THE MC SPECIAL EVENTS ROOM. THIS IS THE PERFECT EVENT FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND TO HELP PREPARE FOR INTERNSHIPS, BUSINESS DINNERS, HOLIDAYS, AND OF COURSE MEETING THE PARENTS. TICKETS ARE $10.00 AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE OR AT THE TICKET OFFICE.
3- READY TO TAKE A BREAK FROM HOMEWORK? COME OUT TO ACOUSTIC CAFÉ AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMED BY BYU-I STUDENTS THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5TH AT 8PM AT THE MC CROSSROADS STAGE. TICKETS ARE $3.00
4- CAREFULLY SELECTED FROM THE FINEST ACROBAT SCHOOLS IN CHINA, THE PEKING ACROBATS -- WHO HAVE BEEN TOURING THE WORLD SINCE 1958 -- WILL BE PERFORMING ON CAMPUS THIS SATURDAY AT 7:30 PM. TICKETS ARE $8.00 FOR STUDENTS AND $16.00 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THOSE ARE YOUR HEADLINES FOR TODAY. NOW BACK TO YOU AT THE DESK.
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Elder Nelson teaches value of Elder Nelson teaches value of education
- From: Miley
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Highlights from the Jan. 26 devotional:
• Pursue education as “a priority of the highest order”
• Education is a religious responsibility
• Personal desire and drive are more important than the school or faculty
• It doesn’t matter how long school takes if you know what you want, know how to get it and work hard for it
• Make sure that wisdom and religious knowledge accompany secular knowledge
• Choose carefully what to learn, whose teaching you acquire, whose purposes you fulfill
• Lack of scriptural knowledge is “tragic” and a handicap: Infections killed thousands of people who didn’t know or understand the hygienic counsel in the law of Moses
• How much faith do we have in God? Some people are afraid of overpopulation, but God told us to have families and there are plenty of resources to support them
• “Where is the knowledge we have lost while gaining information?”
• “Where is the wisdom we have lost while gaining knowledge?”
Visit web.byui.edu/devotionalsandspeeches to see the full address.
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Music Outlet Music Outlet
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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.
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Music Outlet Music Outlet
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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.
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Music Outlet Music Outlet
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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.
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Amid grief, Haitian students t Amid grief, Haitian students turn to service
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As time passes, the affects of Haiti’s earthquake don’t disappear, but rather become more apparent in the lives of BYU–Idaho students.
Farah Jn-Baptiste, a sophomore from Haiti studying health science, experienced a shift in her world when she received a visit from the bishop, relief society president and elder’s quorum president of her student ward the Saturday after the earthquake.
Jn-Baptiste’s mother and brother were in Haiti when the earthquake hit. “I kept calling my mom, but she wouldn’t answer. I just thought she must be doing something,” Jn-baptiste said, reflecting on the day of the earthquake.
Unable to contact her family, Jn-Baptiste could do nothing but live her life, attending classes and studying for tests. Saturday morning came and grief quickly replaced worry as Jn-Baptiste’s bishop relayed the news of her mother’s death and brother’s safety.
As pictures of her mother and brother flashed across the screen of her nearby laptop, Jn-Baptiste said, “The reason why I still go to class, or still smile, laugh or make jokes is because of the gospel. I do cry, because that’s what the human body does. But I’m not angry. It’s because of the Atonement that I feel the way I do.”
The death of Jn-Baptiste’s mother did not only affect her but also awakened the reality of Haiti’s earthquake in her ward and friends.
“I immediately thought of Farah,” said Stella Gorée, a sophomore studying recreation management who is a close friend of Jn-Baptiste. “I wish I could be there to help in some way; it’s a helpless feeling.”
Haitians Gina Dorsan, a sophomore studying health science, and her roommate Fedeline Jean, a sophomore studying elementary education, continue to cope with news of the earthquake.
They received the news of the earthquake through a phone call from Dorsan’s sister while on the way back from shopping in Idaho Falls.
“I immediately wanted to help. It’s kind of hard in Rexburg, when people don’t even know where Haiti is or that there are Haitians here,” Dorsan said.
Both Dorsan and Jean expressed their love for Haiti while wearing the Haitian flag in their hair.
“To those who don’t know where Haiti is, try to find out. There’s a world out there. Haiti represents us,” Jean said.
Some of Jean’s siblings still live in Haiti. She knows two of her sisters are safe, but she is still waiting for news about her two brothers.
With desire to help relieve the pain of the Haitian people, Dorsan collaborated with the Church’s humanitarian board and put together a relief project.
The project consisted of assembling hygiene kits in the Taylor Cultural Hall last Saturday.
Dorsan had the opportunity to shake Elder Russell M. Nelson’s hand after his devotional address.
“I was so happy when he talked about Haiti. I felt so relieved,” Dorsan said. “I was so happy to know that all nine church buildings are still up and are being used for shelter.”
Jn-Baptiste, Dorsan, Jean and others who have been affected by the earthquake all gain strength and understanding in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“This is the time, as Latter-day Saints, we have to get together,” Dorsan said. “The Church teaches that charity never faileth. It teaches [us] to be Christ-like and to help one another during these troubling times.” - Blog post
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Musician sings with a ‘twist’ Musician sings with a ‘twist’
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Jazz bassist and singer Kristen Korb scatted her way through the song, “I’m Beginning to See the Light,” during her concert with BYU–Idaho’s Sound Alliance last Saturday.
“I try to take things from the great American song book like Gershwin and great jazz masters. I rearrange them to put my own twist to them,” Korb said.
This was the first time that Korb performed in Rexburg and said that she was excited to perform at BYU–Idaho to interact with her audience.
“I had fun. There were no worries about the performance,” said Matt Larson, a junior studying music jazz studies and also played Tenor Sax in Sound Alliance. “We have never played a concert this early in the semester and just got the tunes three weeks ago, but everything
went smoothly.”Being a musician is the career that Korb wanted since she was in the seventh grade. She played bass in her junior high jazz ensemble and had a teacher that inspired her to love music.
“My school teacher took us to a jazz camp, which really got me excited about music. I knew that I wanted to play in a band,” Korb said.
For the performance, Korb left home her 100-year-old Morelli bass that her niece and nephew nicknamed “Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome,” and instead played her Yamaha silent bass.
One highlight of the evening was when Aaron Miller of the Music Department faculty played alongside Korb for a Ray Brown jazz number. The two musicians went back and forth between playing their basses with an occasional scatting of the tune.
“She [Korb] seemed like a very happy, outgoing person who really loves what she does,” said Kathryn Swinehart, a freshman studying exercise science.
During her visit, Korb gave jazz workshops to students. Some students gleaned tips about the different aspects of being a musician.
“When it comes to jazz, some people think it’s just about a lot of notes. She [Korb] taught us that we need to sing our melodies no matter what instrument we play,” Larson said.
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Even the fittest can't survive Even the fittest can't survive without water
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Baby, do you like water? Good thing, because you like 70 percent of my body.
As that pick-up line suggests, water makes up approximately 60–70 percent of the body.Drinking enough water is an essential to maintaining a healthy body. Without it a human being cannot live for more than a few days.
“If we don’t get enough water, our bodies don’t function very well as a whole. We can’t do anything to our maximum ability,” said Professor Paula Criman, a medical assistant director in the Health Science Department.
Water affects multiple body parts, including the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, digestive system and more.
“Water nourishes the cells in your body. When the cells in your body are healthy, your body as a whole is healthy,” said Samantha Bowman, a junior studying recreation management. “Water helps cleanse your body, getting rid of toxins.”
Water helps with weight loss and with breaking down fat.“Water goes to the essential areas first and then goes to the breaking down of fat. If you do not get enough water, the body will not be able to break down the fat,” Criman said.
Dehydration occurs when the body does not receive the needed amount of water. The amount of water needed depends on multiple factors, some of which include physical activity, body composition, food intake and climate.
There are multiple indicators or symptoms of dehydration.“Taking water in consistently throughout the day is important. The thirst mechanism is an indicator that you are already dehydrated,” said Professor Lynn Perkes, Health Science Department faculty.
Other symptoms of dehydration include light-headedness, dizziness and headaches.
According to Philippa Norman, M.D. on www.healthybrainforlife.com, “Water is essential for optimal brain health and function ... Nutrition and hydration are part of a foundation for healthy learning.”
During the summer, the hotter weather may encourage people to drink more water to keep hydrated. However, it is just as important to stay hydrated in the winter.
“Most of us need to drink more, especially in the winter time around here, because the air is so dry,” Criman said.
However, drinking too much water can cause problems. A good indication that one is drinking enough water is to look at the color of urine.
“If urine is pale yellow or clear, you are getting enough water. However, some medication and vitamins can color the urine,” Criman said.
Sports drinks and vitamin water are other drinks that hydrate the body. Sports drinks not only hydrate the body but also provide the body with vitamins, electrolytes, iron, and other nutrients the body needs.
However, sport drinks such as Gatorade and Propel come with calories and sugars while water does not.
Scientists still debate whether sports drinks or water are better for athletes.
According to Nancy Clark, a dietician and sports nutritionist, whose blog can be found at www.well.blogs.nytimes.com, “Sports drinks are only appropriate in the context of sports.... Most kids younger than 10 or 12 don’t work out hard enough to require carbohydrate and electrolyte replenishment.”Amanda Eutsler
Scroll Staff
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Talent Activities gets an '80s Talent Activities gets an '80s Makeover
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Talent activities will be putting on 10 different shows this semester. Their lineup of shows might not be what students are looking for. Sit Down for Stand Up and Nashville Nights will not be featured this semester.
Krisann Leavitt, a Talent Activities director, said that Talent Activities is “really wanting to expand and reach out to more people. We are trying to give more opportunities for students to get involved and give students more opportunities to learn more talents.”
So why aren’t Nashville Nights and Sit Down for Stand Up making an appearance this semester?
“It’s possible that future directors might want to bring shows back. We are bringing A’Cappella Jam back this semester. In the future they might want to bring back Nashville Nights. We just wanted to try something new. Learn from expanding and trying new things. What people like and what works. The reason why we chose to not do certain shows, it was losing interest especially for people to audition,” Leavitt said.
New this semester are A’Cappella Jam and We’ve Got the 80’s. A’Cappella Jam is an old show that is being brought back. Everything from barbershop to beat box will be seen during this show. A’Cappella Jam will take place in the Crossroads to help create new opportunities and draw more people to the show.
A brand new show coming this semester is We’ve got the 80’s. Talent Activities would like people to perform 80’s dance routines and 80’s-themed bands to perform. Basically anything 80’s is welcomed at this event . The audience is encouraged to come in their best 80’s attire. “We thought it would be really fun and a new interest or show to provide to the student environment,” Leavitt said.
Talent Activities will feature some new workshops this semester. Workshops occur weekly and allow students to share their skills with each other. iPod Idol is coming soon. It will be similar to karaoke, only featuring iPods.
How does a director feel about the changes that are taking place?
“Let’s give talent a facelift and try new things and see how people react to that. We just want to create something new and fun for people to enjoy.”
Talent activities is working to evolve, expand and change.
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Getting Active with Free Fitne Getting Active with Free Fitness Classes
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Kierra Thompson, a freshman studying art, frequents the Fitness Center in the John W. Hart Building. She enjoys going to all the different fitness classes that are offered.
“I’ve been to yoga, hip-hop, and the abs classes,” Thompson said. “I also want to try the cycling classes.”
Rebecca Escoto, a junior studying communication, attends multiple fitness classes each week with her roommates.
“It’s kind of a push-yourself workout environment,” Escoto said.
The Fitness Center offers free classes six days a week. The classes cover different kinds of aerobic exercise.
In total, there are 11 different classes available multiple times each week.
Some are classic aerobic classes, like cycling, step aerobics, water aerobics, yoga, Abs that Rock, Hi-Lo and
circuit training.Other classes are less traditional, like Umba, which is an aerobic workout using Latin dance moves; or Turbo Kick and Kick It, which both combine martial arts with boxing, or hip hop.
Escoto attends Abs that Rock and yoga every week. “Abs is hard core, and in yoga you work on muscle tone and breathing,” Escoto said. “It’s nice to get two different sides.”
Students can take advantage of these classes to learn new exercise skills. Beginners are always welcome.
“I don’t really feel like a beginner, because even if I don’t know the exercise, they try to keep it on a level where anyone can get something out of it,” Thompson said.
There are also classes that cater to pregnant women. There is a special beginning yoga class as well as
water aerobics.Thompson said the Fitness Center compares to other professional classes she’s been to. “Even though most of the instructors at the [other gyms] were older with certifications, these classes are just as good,” Thompson said.
A calendar of all the fitness classes is available on the Fitness Activities Web site, at activities.byui.edu/fitness.
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Students Get Fit with Hip Hop Students Get Fit with Hip Hop Class
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The Fitness Center offers several different aerobic fitness classes every week. Most of them are exercises that supplement a normal workout routine, like pilates or cycling. But there is one class that can really get students jumpin’.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. in Hart 234, students can come and learn a hip hop dance routine.
The instructor, Kaitlyn Hansen, a senior studying recreation management, started out teaching step aerobics.
“I’ve been dancing my whole life,” Hansen said.
Hansen started the hip hop class in 2007 with her brother.
“It was really popular and we actually performed outside the Hart at dance parties,” Hansen said.
So how can hip hop dancing supplement the average work out?
“It works different muscles that maybe you don’t normally work,” Hansen said. “Hip hop also increases your coordination. The more you come, the better you are.”
The class is structured differently from other workouts. Instead of repeating exercises, students actually learn a dance.
“You go over routines again and again, and you definitely break a sweat,” Hansen said.
Hip hop is also different from the other classes simply because it is dancing.
“It allows you to feel your body in a creative way where other aerobics classes don’t,” Hansen said.
Hansen has a passion for dancing
and teaching.“I’m grateful for the Hart in that they allow us to do stuff like this on campus,” she said. “It’s fun.”
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Prioritizing school, coaching Prioritizing school, coaching , playing
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Whistles are blowing. Coaches are yelling. Teammates are shouting for the ball. Two assignments and a test are on the schedule for the following day. Not even the natural stresses of school and chaos of sports can break junior Dave Leavitt’s concentration when his mind is set.
Leavitt, who is majoring in business, puts an entirely different spin on the word “busy.” Along with the 15 credits he is currently taking, Leavitt is also head coach of a women’s competitive basketball team, the Bruins; assistant coach of a men’s competitive hockey team, the Hawks; and the volleyball coordinator for next semester. Not only is Leavitt coaching, he is also playing competitive men’s hockey and basketball.
He looks up videos and plays for his basketball players at home and puts them into action on the court from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.
Leavitt runs the first couple practices to help the girls get comfortable with one another.
When trying to focus on homework, thoughts of practice linger. He is constantly interrupted by a continual blinking light on his phone.
“I have already gotten quite a few texts from the girls complaining about how sore they are,”
Leavitt said.The girls on his team are already working into his study time. This preparation may take up Leavitt’s time, but it is necessary. The team will see if all their hard work pays off this weekend in their first game.
This repertoire repeats itself with his hockey team. Leavitt uses the little time that he has sparingly, planning the volleyball program for next semester. He’s already planned most of the program, including tryouts, number of teams, and tentative game schedules. All he has left to do is find and train
the coaches.Leavitt’s familiarity with these sports makes his job easier. Growing up, he played basketball, hockey and volleyball. After high school Leavitt had the opportunity to assist in coaching a high school basketball team and last semester he was the head coach of a competitive girl’s volleyball team.
From the earliest hockey game beginning at 5:30 a.m. to the latest basketball game ending at midnight, Leavitt doesn’t have a lot of time for schoolwork. He has to carefully schedule his homework time. He listens to Devotional at home while studying or finishing up assignments. Leavitt makes time for his school, social and spiritual lives, even when there is little time for it.
Although having a head coach position may be overwhelming, Leavitt doesn’t let it affect him. He uses the stress management skills that he acquired on his mission for times like these.
“Everything will work out,” Leavitt said. “In the end the same thing is going to happen whether you’re stressed out or not, so you might as well not stress and enjoy it along the way.”
Leavitt manages his stress level the best he can, and when it becomes too much he turns to the only one who can help.
“I will do my best and the Lord will make up for what I can’t,” Leavitt said. Somebody has to do the work, and Leavitt is more than happy to be the one to do it.
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New rule implemented New rule implemented
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A breakaway is an offensive strategy in which a team attempts to move the ball up court and into scoring position as quickly as possible so that the defense is outnumbered and does not have time to set up.
BYU–Idaho’s competitive basketball program offers students an opportunity to compete with each other on a higher level. Like other college teams, they practice together and support each other during their games. What’s the difference? The fastbreak rule.
During a fastbreak, if the defensive player enters the key before the offensive player, they cannot make a play on the ball. If the rule is broken, the player’s penalty is to sit for five game minutes, an automatic two point deduction and the ball being given to the offense.
“We are just looking at ways to make things safer in all of our sports so we can enjoy them more without getting hurt,” said sports coordinator Trent Shippen.
The rule does keep the game safer but sometimes causes arguments between players and referees.
“It’s a good rule because it stops a lot of injuries from happening. The only thing is that the call is based on the referee’s judgment, so it can be kind of inconsistent,” said Sam Weller, a senior majoring in business management.
Players and coaches understand the rule, but it can be hard to get used to.
“I can see why they do it but it’s hard because you play sports one way your whole life, then they flip the switch,” said Josh McPherson, a senior majoring in agriculture education.
The rule has been in effect for two years. Referees, coaches and players are all expected to work together to achieve the goal of competitive coordinators.
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Students can simply focus on b Students can simply focus on breathing
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Lay flat on your back with your arms at your side, palms up. Inhale. Exhale. Try to focus simply on the breathing and clear any other thoughts from your mind. This is a routine that sophomore Erin Cory practices on her own and with her yoga classes.
She leaves the stresses of school at the door when she walks into her yoga class each Monday. Cory strives to help her yoga students experience the same calmness that she feels by instructing them with a relaxing voice and calming music during the entire session.
Inhale up. Exhale down. The lights are dimmed and the whole class is in sync with Cory’s instructions. Each minute of the class, heart rates begin to climb due to the straining stretches but the atmosphere remains that of relaxation.
“I have taken yoga classes from a lot of instructors on campus. She is my favorite because she really knows what she is talking about. She incorporates stretching and gets your heart rate up at the same time,” said Alex Adamson, a sophomore studying art.
Cory demonstrates a basic Warrior II pose for the class to follow: front foot facing forward and back foot perpendicular, arms straight out.
“This pose really opens up your hips, strengthens your arms and shoulders and tones the abdomen,” Cory said to the class.
Cory, who is majoring in exercise science, was introduced to yoga at a Young Women’s activity as a Mia Maid. She fell in love with its effects on her lifestyle and became certified for her final Young Women’s project.
“When I can’t fall asleep at night I do the breathing exercises and I just crash on out,” Cory said. Yoga influences the mind, body and spirit, which is why Cory has stuck with it for so long. It enhances her flexibility and helps if injuries ever occur when playing basketball, softball or running. Additionally, she uses the concentration she has learned from yoga and incorporates it into her studying habits.
Despite the large size of the classes, virtually everyone is silent while following Cory’s instructions, something that she strives for to escape from the day’s stresses.
“Yoga gives me a break and frees my mind from school. It helps me to focus better when I’m done. She [Cory] explains exercises very clearly and it’s easy to follow,” said Melissa Hafen, a junior majoring in communication.
At the end of the class Cory instructs her students to sit cross legged, fold their hands in a prayer position in front of their chests and bow.
Until next time, Namaste.
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Idaho Public Televison Idaho Public Televison
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Idaho's governor, Butch Otter, recently proposed eliminating the funding for Idaho Public Television over the next four years. Otter says the change would be permanent, regardless of improvements in the economy.
Loss of state funding would likely be a killer blow to Idaho Public Television (IDPTV), and that would be a travesty for Idaho's people, whether permanent residents or nonpermanent students. IDPTV provides educational programming, news, information, entertainment, and many other kinds of programming.
If you are concerned with the loss of IDPTV, please contact the state legislators in whose district you reside.
Contact your legislator:
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Career Fair Career Fair
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BYU-Idaho held its major fair this past week. With excitement in the air student s walked around exploring the different varieties of majors offered at BYU-Idaho. Many of the departments were there including: English which caters to individuals who love writing, humanities, for those who enjoy learning about cultures and travel, Automotive Technology, for those who love to deal with cars, Health Science, for anyone interested in Pre-Med. Also present was Horticulture Department, Physics, and many more departments. For more information about the different majors and departments visit our website at www.byui.edu.
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