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Show WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 ' 1 ? ! 7 ' w 7 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM t i COMEBACK continued from Page AAy CUDDLE ill za CO-t- i. Erllaramadle-inniiffoBT vtH77 iME LCV ,U uocc G;A innfaExe' o ETioygSff y Uneasy :giiy BY AARON PALMER Pinterest project photographs with failed replications. However, I surprised myself with the results: The ink didnt scratch or smear after it was baked. The only problem I ran into was the red n hue after Sharpie ink turned a baking. It still looked cool but a surprise nonetheless. To avoid this, try using solely black Sharpies or test different colors on a prototype before the final project. This process can work for anything ceramic: bowls for cereal, candy and popcorn, vases for flowers and potpourri, or platters for the dinner table. This project is definitely worth a go. Even without an artsy friend, the project is entirely And there is nothing wrong with a Helter Skelter gift from the heart. A significant other will appreciate the time, effort and personality imbued into a personally designed mug for Valentines Day. side-by-si- aepalmer With Valentines Day approaching, many college couples are tempted to show their affection through exorbitant gifts, but nothing says I love liketolerate you more than a personally designed mug from a de purple-maroo- Pmterest project. Or for singles, these mugs could attract the eye of a potential beau or babe. Im not promising these mugs will turn a friend zone into a desired end zone, but its worth a shot. To begin, this project cost me about $10. And since craft projects are fun with company, I invited my friend Kyrie Mason, a senior psychology major from St. George, to help me. The project is fairly simple: Draw on a ceramic mug and then bake it. We bought black and red paint Sharpies from Michaels for the each. markers are not oil based, the ink If $3 will not become a part of the glaze after baking. We got several mugs at Tai Pan costing between $2 to $4 and a tea pot. I had rubbing alcohol and cotton pads at home. I was a little skeptical about this project since those Nailed It galleries started appearing in the Internet, which showcased immaculate oil-bas- ed do-abl- and in last the all weight lifting three weeks. climbing, elpa rnis of workouts me look forward to The variety helped e each one, especially my personal favorite: rock climbing. lungs have catch up struggling to the altitude, filling each While been with day me my sea-lev- el with activity has helped feel much better about myself. I have not seen major physichanges in myself yet. However, the immediate bless-mg- s routh due to living healthy have y ail already paid off: extra energy ' wort mvigorating me throughout cal .s in ty ec- - oth about myself. With benefits these, I hope to make this healthy living challenge more than a k sprint but an entire lifestyle. hke five-wee- rotbal1 and ords ;haniv , tune to get stuff feeling much better the day, more done and BY HALEY HAZEN haleyhazen Oil-bas- (non-toxi- ed x lis- - iness mud ri; six-pl- us witness at all the stations. Arguably Tetsuo & Youths strangest quality is its ability to feature pop and R&B sounds like Fiascos last few mediocre albums but still appeal to a hip-ho- p audience. Body of Work also shows hints of Fiascos applause-worth- y balancing act. Here, guest artist Troi sings the hook, and Fiasco drops punch lines like Lil Wayne or Drake. But stanzas such as Quiet in the court for the courtship Marriage of the dork and the gorgeous highlight Fiascos strongest lyrical effort since Lupe r- -- te - Sky Crystal (right), a junior business major from Kimberly, Idaho, and Bronson Van Wagoner (left), a junior computer science major from Twin Falls, Idaho, perform as a local band i f r perform their original song Insomnia at lamp fest on Friday; Lamp Fest is an event held to raise funds for a different service group each year. c) (optional) BENEFIT Use rubbing alcohol and pads to wipe away dirt and smudges from mug. Draw designs. Let designs dry. Place painted mug in oven on cookie sheet. Set oven to 425 F, allowing mug to heat up with oven. When oven reaches 425 F, set a timer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes , turn oven off, allowing mug to cool with oven. Remove mug from oven when cool (hand wash only.) continued from Page 8 of those who planned the event. Steglich, who has performed at multiple Lamp Fests, proved he was no stranger to the stage with a rousing, squeaky clean version of Forget You by Cee Lo Green. He encouraged students who might be afraid to perform to consider Lamp Fest as a way to showcase their talent. This is the most incredible environment to perform in, the funnest audience youll perform for ever, Steglich said. Student musicians who are interested in performing at Lamp Fest can contact student government. Though Graf is graduating, she hopes that Lamp Fest continues on campus and has plans to bring it with her wherever she goes. Its something that I plan continuing with my own life, Graf said. I am going to take the Lamp Fest and hopefully do something big with it. What I see for Lamp Fest in the future is it being a big festival, Im talking 10 or 15 years, and I can say, Hey, this started at Dixie State. in shame around my hamburger and fries, praying that no one I knew would see me. I cheated. I had a weak moment and cheated on my healthy student challenge with fast food. I was into my third week of the challenge and I was hungry. And that hamburger was a My illicit hamburger aside, some changes have been made that are worth the effort. . For exercising, I have had my dog accompany me on trail runs and have had gym dates with my significant other. Spending time together and getting a workout in has been a plus for all of us. Saving the boozing for the cheat weekend meal has also made a difference in how I feel. The weekends are also more special if I celebrate with my glass of food-gas- (pre-planne- d) cabernet sauvignon. Making an effort to eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal has been a realistic goal I have been able to keep up baby carrots on. and having them ready to go in the fridge has been a Pre-packi- life-save- late' Mural, minutes of grandeur string arrangements and R&B motifs. Despite the intricate instrumental, Fiasco prioritizes tight rhyme schemes over all other aspects: The applause and patience of the laws in nature override lies and law of nations Pilgrims bear hard-hittin- Kingdoms. They Palmer decorated a tea using Pinterest as a guide. From creative cartoons to quotes, cooking up your own style can be easier than baking a cake. mountain biking, m k Not long after the g Dots & Lines fades in for 16-so- Ceramic mug paint Sharpie mar ker Rubbing alcohol Cotton pads Cookie sheet Oven A friend whos talented at art and drawing set hiking, Fiascos most diverse work. Work includes an incredibly catchy hook; surrounding it, however, are Fiascos biblical and literary references. Those references arent the albums only feature that will keep music geeks busy. Songs titled Summer, Fall, Winter and the LPs sprawling, Spring pepper track list, so determining whether the music matches each season or not takes more than one listen. Track 12, Deliver, follows Winter, and Fiascos frigid tale of towns most rundown neighborhood indicates this might be the case. The pizza man dont come here no more, Fiasco sings on the choms chronicling the projects complicated plight in a simple way. Not all of Tetsuo & Youths parts prove as effective as Dots & Lines, Body of Work or excites the Album AnaDelivery. Nothing hip-ho- p lyzer more than a posse cut, but Choppers length detracts from the albums flow. Blur My Hands belongs on Fiascos disjointed 2012 release Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Part 1 (it wasnt the Great American Rap Album, if you were wondering.) fans in general will find Overall, hip-ho- p Fiasco at his finest since Hurricane Katrinas aftermath casted large and Jesse McCartney still made headlines. Materials Staff writer Aaron continued from Page 8 8 a personal way. Fiasco lambasted his audience with stories rooted in his past on Lupe Fiascos Food & Fiquor. Now, he still raps with the passion of anecdotes to a dying grandpa telling long-lolisteners to invites also but Fiasco grandkids get what they want from every song. And this method produces a collection of e. Directions CHALLENGE 9- Fiascos Food & Liquor. Tetsuo & Youths strongest song, Body of st 1 -- -- v"i r. The hard part has been sticking with the food choices. Lack of time has led to lack of planning, which has lead to friends at work sliding a Snickers to-- Multitasking, staff writer Haley Hazen, a senior integrated studies major from St. George, has found the perfect way g habits. Planning meals in advance can mean the difference between to balance a healthy life sty le and more often than you intend to. or a to healthier le, cheating lifesty sticking heart-cloggin- ward me and saying, Please eat this now. To combat the hunger that strikes while I am at work, I have food containers that have sections for different kinds of food. Through Pinterest, I have found ideas for Bento- - box style lunches that are easy to make and carry around. And at times, the only thing that really satisfies is a hamburger. For the rest of the challenge, am going to focus on preplanning my food choices. I I just forget to eat, so If I plan out my lunch and dinner, I wont be caught of guard by the angry hunger monster. I plan to cook chicken with my Crockpot twice a week, and pack food for when I am at school and work. My other goal is to find two easy and tasty recipes to share. I will report back how it went and the mishaps in the kitchen. Of course, I will always confess bound-to-hap-p- en on the sly with fries. and hamburgers any meet-up- s |