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Managing EditorHappyBirthdaySchooledMagazine!Schooled Magazine is entering its 5th year of publication and we’ve come along way!Driving down the streets of Provo, with the wind gently blowing my hair,students are everywhere, breathing life back into the annual summer ghost townwhen the students disappear for the break. I smile as I think of all of the excitingthings I have planned for this year, and I look back on the last four years andall of the amazing things this magazine has accomplished. As we celebrate fiveawesome volumes, I’d love to give you a brief history of Schooled Magazine.Schooled Magazine was born in 2002. Brad and Melissa Palmer from Springville,had an amazing idea. There were magazines for permanent residents ofUtah Valley, but nothing for students. They decided to bring something to thestudents that would help them build their resumes, let them express their opinionsto the community, and be a voice of the students, by students. They didn’twant something square and boring, they wanted something vibrant with uniqueopinions and features. The idea soon developed into a reality as they publishedtheir first volume in September 2003. It was truly a magazine for the student, bythe student.Students loved the magazine and it thrived. In 2004, the Palmers had a newbaby and couldn’t handle the extra work. They decided to sell the magazine toRuss Taylor, who had been their advertising director. With his wife (me, themanaging editor), Traci D. Marinos (editor in chief), and Erin Delfoe (layoutdirector), the four put their heads together and gave the issue a new look, somefresh editorial, revamped the magazine, and turned it into what it is today.While looking over the covers of the magazines, and reflecting over the pastfour years, I realized that Schooled Magazine is more than just for the collegestudents in the valley, it’s who the students are.Schooled has slowly changed it’s look, it’s editorial, and has evolved into whoyou are. We’ve talked with lots of you and have enjoyed all of your insights andthoughts about student life. We have seen beautiful and amazing things fromyou and know that Provo isn’t the stereotype that it is always put out to be.There are so many interesting things out here that don’t have just one voice. Weall have opinions, have different reactions to the hot topics of things happeningaround us and we are here for more than “just school.”This made us at Schooled realize that if we are going to continue to entertain,challenge, and stimulate the minds of amazing students like you, we need tobe more than just a magazine. We need to be a open-minded, energetic, living,breathing, and culturally relevant experience that touches you each month.So for the next five, 10, even 20 years, be on the look out for Schooled Magazine.Be prepared to laugh with us, think with us, dine with us, shop with us,volunteer with us, protest with us, party with us, explore with us, write with us,and grow with us.Simply because we are more than stereotypical Utah. And so are you.Deborah Barlow-TaylorP.S. We’d also like to say a special goodbye to Traci Marinos, who has been ourEditor In Chief for the last three years. She’s moving on to bigger things, andwe’re really going to miss her and her amazing skills and friendship. All of us atSchooled would like to wish her the best in all of her endeavors!SchooledMagazineManaging Editordeborah BARLOW-TAYLORMarketing Directorruss TAYLOREditor in Chieftraci d. MARINOSAccount Managerbrad HUNTERPromotion Directormelanie CRAIGDistribution Managerbrad BACIGALUPIPhotographermark HANSENPromotions Street Teamkristen BARLOW,kristina HARDY,lindsay WELLSPublisherSenior Writerskristen BARLOW,rachael CUTLER,rae HARRIS,kailee HEGER,jamie LITTLEFIELD,esther PALMER,chelsea PYLE,mckay SALISBURY,scotty SPJUT,ashley WALTONWritersmitch MALLORY,sean MOSMAN,jennie NICHOLLS,rebecca RHODE,sam SCORUPFreelancersstephanie FOWERS,spencer PETTIT,cory STEPHENSPublished by Fusion of Ideas, 55 N. University Avenue, Suite214, Provo UT 84601 with a minimum distribution of 10,000copies and a readership of 40,000 per issue circulation,printed nine times throughout the year. Fusion of Ideas/Schooled Magazine is not responsible for incorrect pricing,or information listed or for loss or damage of unsolicitedmanuscripts. Statements, opinions, and points of view expressedby the writers and advertisers are their own and donot necessarily represent those of the publisher. Fusion ofIdeas/Schooled Magazine is not responsible for typographicalerrors. Redistribution in whole or in part is prohibited. Allrights reserved.How to reach us:Email: info@schooledmagazine.comWebsite: www.schooledmagazine.comPhone: 801.494.8972Advertising Director: 801.358.5132Business Address:55 N. University Avenue Suite 214www.schooledmagazine.comProvo, UT 84601

S MGetInvolvedEach month, Schooled Magazinedistributes 10,000 copies to student &business doorsteps in the Utah Valley.Want to be involved? Here are someideas.NewsSend your news releases toinfo@schooledmagazine.com. Deadlinesfor issues are the first week of eachmonth, for the following month’s issue.Work For UsOur editorial and photography staffare always looking for fresh ideas andpeople to work for the magazine. Allwork is done part-time. We are alsolooking for models. Send a sampleof your work and your resume toinfo@schooledmagazine.com.Story IdeaIf you have a story idea for us, or wouldlike to submit your freelance work, e-mail it to info@schooledmagazine.com.CalendarOur All-Inclusive Calendar includesevents from all over Utah! If you haveany events that you would like to inviteour readers to, e-mail your informationby the first week of the month,to get your event in the next month’sissue. All submissions will be put on ouronline calendar. E-mail your event toinfo@schooledmagazine.com.AdvertiseSchooled Magazine is read by over40,000 students a month and is themost effective medium to reach thestudent market. For more info aboutadvertising, call Russ Taylor at 949-500-7934 or e-mail russ@fusionofideas.com.Letters To The EditorLet us know what you think aboutSchooled! We depend on our readerfeedback to improve our publication.Send your thoughts or ideas toinfo@schooledmagazine.com.table of contentsEntertainment6 The Buzz.See what’s on our radar.8 Read, Watch,Listen, Surf.Read some great reviews.10 Need A GoodLaugh?Local comedy hot spots.12 Create TheGroup.Utah’s hottest new realityshow.13 Making Friends101.Tips on putting yourselfout there.14 Don’t BeBoring.Unique activities to getyou involved.15 Trafalga.Read about this month’sspecial date night.Join OurSchooledMagazineMyspace!:myspace.com/schooledHot Topics18 An InconvenientText.How is texting affectingour society.19 A Ring BySpring.Are you at school to getyour MRS degree?Feature20 Love Quiz.What’s your personalitytype?22 FamousCollege Dropouts.What famous faces exitedearly and which stayed?24 TimeManagement.How to make the best outof 24 hours?25 Body Language.Is it holding you back?Health &Fitness26 Avoid theFreshman 15.The skinny on stayingskinny.27 UVSC Hockey.Is the new season on ice?Career &Finance28 Study Abroad.Everything you need toknow.29 Publish YourPapers.Make money on yourschool papers.30 SupermarketSweep.18 ways to save money onyour grocery bill.31 Calendar.:4Check out our All-InclusiveCalendar.4Get FREE STUFF! Join theVIP Exclusive List.4Submit Your Ideas and GiveUs Feedback.4Read Past IssuesAnd much more at:www.schooledmagazine.com

thebuzz see what’s on our radarHow many BYUstudents speak aforeign language?More than 75 percent speak a language otherthan their native tongue.Animal AttractionSome of us find that special someone duringour college career, some of us find them afterward,and some just keep on looking. We’renot the only ones! Here are some interestingfacts about animal attraction.Deer Hunt: While the big-antlered stagfights fellow bucks to show off who is stronger,the doe, unimpressed, sometimes sneaks offto mate with a weaker, though more mellow,male.Man-Eaters: The female praying mantisoften bites her partner’s head off during sex.Some female crickets have appetites, too: Toup their offspring’s genetic diversity, they’llmate with anyone!Faithful Fliers: Over 90 percent of birdspair up exclusively to rear chicks together, andeach parent often helps provide food. That’sthe kind of teamwork that flies in any relationship.Source: Redbook Magazine May 2007 Issue716caloriesThe amount people consume when music plays during a meal.Listening to tunes when you sit down to eat may widen yourwaistline, according to a study from Georgia State University inAtlanta. The study subjects took in about 100 fewer calories andsix fewer grams of fat when they dined in silence. Music seemsto encourage you to linger at the table longer—for an extra 11minutes, on average—and eat more. So whether your tastesrun to Bach or Beck, make sure you turn off your CDplayer or iPod before chowing down and you’llsave thousands of calories a year.Source: Shape Magazine April 2007 IssueFridge FactsRefrigerate hot foods as soon as possible and within twohours after cooking. Don’t worry about putting hot foodsin the fridge—they chill faster there. If you cooked in alarge pot, put food into smaller, shallow containers forfaster cooling.Keep the refrigerator at 40° F or lower. If you’re not surewhat the temperature is, get a refrigerator thermometer.If needed, adjust the thermostat.Date leftovers so they can be used within a safe time.Usually they’re safe if eaten within three to five days ofbeing refrigerated, depending on the type of food.Don’t overload the refrigerator. You need enough spacebetween food containers to ensure that air can circulatefreely.Source: Woman’s Day Magazine May 2007 IssueHey Skipper: How Much Money Are You Wasting By Skipping Class?Every time a class is skipped moneyis being lost. Even though that themoney per skipped class is not verygreat, continually skipping classescan really add up. The chart belowshows how much it costs you everytime you skip a class, assuming thata normal college student wouldtake four to five 3-credit coursesper semester and that these classesare held two to three times perweek. By Kristen BarlowBYU(LDS)BYU(Non-LDS)UVSC(Resident)UVSC(Non-Resident)Tuition and Fees Per Semester $1920 $3840 $1500 $5250Cost of College Course(4-5 courses per semester)How Many Times A Semester AStudent Will Attend A Class(2 to 3 times a week)$427 $854 $334 $116735 35 37 37Cost of Skipping One Class $12.19 $24.38 $9.01 $31.53Cost of Skipping 5 classes $60.95 $121.90 $45.05 $157.656 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.com

eaduwatchulistenusurfThe New Nervous Local Band ReviewBy Rae HarrisThe New Nervous describe their musical style as, “The musicSteven Hawking would make if he had eight hands and a synthesizer.”With Scott Shepard on vocals and guitar, Kellen Holgate on guitar andkeys, Ryan Hone on “drums, percussion, and love”, and Josh Dunnon bass and percussion, these self-described, “fun loving gentlemen”bring a unique sound and mood to their songs, blending high energymusic with smooth vocals.The band formed in 2005 after several years of experience withdifferent bands. Each member brings a wide variety of musical influences,which contributes to their diverse sound. In March 2007, theband released their first EP, “Frantic is the New Nervous.” The inspirationfor their songwriting is found in, “the sensationalism that is oursociety,” says Dunn.TNN are passionate about putting their heart into their music andlove the opportunity to become part of people’s lives as they reach outto them through their music. “There is nothing better than playingmusic for people who love music,” says Dunn, “There are a handfulof people who really understand what we are doing and the satisfactionof playing for those people is worth every bit of energy and timewe put into our song writing. It makes us extremely happy whensomeone tells us about an experience they had while listening to ourmusic or when we hear them singing along during a show.” For moreinformation, be sure to check these guys out atwww.myspace.com/thenewnervous.“The Place” On YouTube.comBy Sean MosmanIn the past few years there has been an explosion of realityTV shows centered on the lives of real people, filmed intheir natural element—usually somewhere tropical with anabundance of scantily-clad coeds. Like many Utah residents,I’ve been left to wonder, “Why can’t someone make a realityshow about the lives of typical BYU and UVSC students?”The answer, of course, is that no one outside of Happy Valleywould understand a word of it. Frickin’ Fetch! Luckily forus, a group of students has taken the initiative to fill thatvoid. It’s called “The Place,” and it’s an online TV series (withweekly installments) featuring 13 local students and theireerily familiar lives. It starts a little bit slow, but once you getto know the main characters it’s surprisingly entertaining.If you’re looking for a new series that you can really identifywith, I know just The Place for you! (pun intended). Look itup www.theplace-tv.com.Photo By Mark HansenSurf The Web: ProvoPulse.comBy Jennie NichollsFeeling frustrated about things going on in Provo? Thewebsite provopulse.com is a site for bloggers to say whateveris on their minds about the great city in which we live. Fromstories on the infamous problem of parking/booting to longboardinglaws, this website is for people that need to ventabout things going on in Provo and secretly love the drama.Photo By Mark HansenFor The Cause: LongboardersUnite.comBy Mitch MalloryLongboarding, a popular sport for many Utah Valley residents, was banned this summer from Provocanyon after several accidents involving longboarders.The ban was lifted after just a few days, however, not everyone is convinced that the ban was necessary.A pro-boarding group, Longboarders Unite, has been formed by 23-year-old college students SeanEgli and Howard Hansen.“We are having good, clean fun and felt like this was something worth fighting for,” said Egli. “Weneed to maintain some rules. Utah County doesn’t need to take responsibility for our mistakes and ridersneed to know their limits.”“We need to try and fix the problem by teaching people how to ride smart,” Hansen said.Recently, members of Longboarders Unite met with members of the Utah County Commission todiscuss a compromise to the ban. Although negotiations are still in progress, the group has hope.“We actually got some of the commissioners on longboards this week,” said Egli. “One of them lookedat us and said, ‘My wife’s going to kill me for saying this, but I can see why you think this is fun.’”“The commissioners have been really encouraging to us, letting us know we are doing this in the rightway,” Hansen said.8 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.com

entertainmentNeed A Good Laugh?Look No Further! Here are some of the best places in town for a good laugh.There’s no better way to recover from a weekof deadlines and drama than to catch a showat a local comedy club. Utah Valley is home tosome surprisingly talented comedic troupes,many of which are both funny and in goodtaste. So show up with your stuffy new roommateor that hottie in your Chem class – theseshows will have you smiling in no time.ComedySportz36 West Center Street, Provo(801) 377-9700The Spin: ComedySportz is Provo’s hotspot for hilarious improv shows. They offer“Clean, fun, and fast, improve comedy,” accordingto assistant manager and comedy performerScott Champion. “A lot of people thinkwe tell jokes about football or something. Wedon’t tell jokes about sports - comedy is thesport.”The Shows: ComedySportz namesakeshow is performed live every Friday and Saturdaynight at 8:00 and 10:15. You’ll be on theedge of your seat as two teams of performerscompete in hilarious improv games, creatingskits from audience selections and burstinginto off-the-cuff songs. Performers choosefrom a repertoire of over a hundred gamesand no two shows are ever alike.A weekday performance, “Yellow #2” is featuredevery Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Come backto see ComedySportz star performers act inlonger improv skits. “It’s one of the best keptsecrets in local comedy,” boasts Champion.If you feel like singing and/or making a foolof yourself, check out their newest show - “BigShot Karaoke.” Between September 20th andNovember 15th, audience members can struttheir stuff on stage or kick back and watch theperformers and singers interact. It’s “WhoseLine is it Anyway meets American Idol meetsThe Price is Right,” says Champion. Showtime is Thursday at 9 p.m.For Tickets: Tickets for the main show canbe reserved over the phone with a credit cardfor $8. They can also be purchased at the doorfor $10.Discounts: Use your Starving Studentcard to receive a 2-for-1 discount or sign upfor their online newsletter and have savingsdelivered to your inbox.On the Web: www.comedysportzutah.comThe ThrillionairesVelour Music Lounge135 North University Avenue, Provo801-818-BANDThe Spin: Don’t expect to sit quietly whileattending a performance by The Thrillion-By Jamie Littlefieldaires. This improv group’s weekly performancesinteract with audiences throughcompletely improvised plays and musicals.Their website invites everyone to join in thefun – “Be a part of the show: bring objects,costumes and set pieces from home, then tellthe person at the door and we will use them inour show.”The Shows: Show up at Velour MusicLounge to check out a new show every Mondayat 8 p.m. One show a month is devotedto a specific genre and features genre-specificprops, costumes, and music. Check thegroup’s MySpace page for show details.For Tickets: Buy tickets for $5 at the door.Discounts: Reduced price tickets are oftenavailable for groups. Take a look at theirMySpace page for updated group discountdetails.On the Web: www.thethrillionaires.com,www.myspace.com/thrillionairesWiseguys Comedy Café1350 W. 1140 S. Suite 110, Orem801-377-6910The Spin: Wiseguys Comedy Café has abrand new location in Orem’s Parkway Crossing.Check out their weekend shows for bothstand-up and hypnotist comedy performanc-10 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.com

RTMes. “It’s no fluke that Wiseguys has been voted Utah’s best comedyclub,” claims their website. “Some of the funniest nationally touringcomedians ‘stand-up’ on our stage every week.The Shows: Wiseguys features live performances every Fridayand Saturday at 9 p.m. They occasionally offer special shows – checktheir website or call their hotline number for details.For Tickets: Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by phone orat the door.Discounts: Visit the Wiseguys website for special discounts includinga 2-for-1 printable coupon. Join their email “Insider List” foreven more deals.On the Web: www.wiseguyscomedy.comDivine ComedyBYU Varsity Theater801-422-4313The Spin: BYU’s Divine Comedy troop is the only sketch comedygroup in the area. Every semester they put on a handful of shows forstudents and non-students alike. “It’s like Saturday Night Live,” saysDivine Comedy co-president Laurel Armstrong. “We write all of ourown material. We throw out glow sticks by the hundreds.”The Shows: This semester, check out performances on October19th and 20th, November 16th and 17th, and December 7th and 8th.The December performances will be held in the Joseph Smith Building.All other performances will be held in the Varsity Theater.For Tickets: Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased by phoneor at the Wilkinson Student Center Information Desk. They will beavailable beginning two weeks prior to each performance. Buy yourtickets early, suggests Armstrong, as this year’s shows are likely tosell out.Discounts: If you’re a student of any school (not just BYU), youqualify to purchase a ticket at the $5 student rate.On the Web: www.divinecomedy.netThink You’re Funny?Do classmates break out in laughter at the sight of you enteringthe room? Do your jokes make grandfathers slap their kneesand cause young children to roll to the floor in giggles? If yourfamily and friends think you’re a hoot, consider trying out for alocal comedy show.ComedySportz offers a five-week beginnerimprov workshop starting October 2nd. Successfulperformers will be invited to attend an intermediate workshopand may later be asked to join the comedy troupe. The beginner’sworkshop is $90.BYU students can try out for Divine Comedy this month. Fiveperformer spots will be filled with candidates from the tryouts.Hint: Avoid stand-up routines and go for something a little different.Current co-president Laurel Armstrong made the cut lastyear with a dead-pan Britney Spears monologue and an improvact involving a pen. See their websitefor details: www.divinecomedy.net.SMLA BOXINGOREM!BOXING KICK BOXING CARDIOMIXED MARTIAL ARTSBURN 800-1000 CALORIES TONE YOUR BODYLOSE WEIGHT GAIN CONFIDENCELA BOXINGEST. 1992OREM, UTProfessional Boxing RingWeight RoomBrazilian Jiu JitsuMuay ThaiChuck Liddell Fight TeamClasses for EveryoneWhat’s YOUR Excuse? CALL TODAY!(801)765-1BOX1620 S. State St., Orem, UTBRING THIS COUPON IN FOR A FREE CLASSCome “KNOCKOUT” the FAT!$20 VALUE!Take ADVANTAGEWITH THIS EST. FLYER 1992 of this FREEOffer and get RESULTS! ONLY!SPECIAL STUDENT MEMBERSHIP PRICING!www.LABOXING.com

entertainmentCreate the GroupCan four girls from Utah make it bigin the music industry?By Chelsesa PyleFor those of you ready to vomit fromall the reality TV schemes there are proliferatingour tube every night, here’ssomething new that just may pique yourinterest. Sam Schultz of Brown BrothersCatering is making his dream come true ina big way, and he’s taking the local talentof four Utah girls with him.Create the Group is a new reality series being featuredon KJZZ beginning September 16 in the vein of“American Idol” and “Making the Band.” Over 300 girlsauditioned to become a member of the newest Pop/R&Bgroup to hit the market. Madi Murdock, age 14, fromSandy; Shanae, 17, and sister Taylor Vaifanua, age 15,from Hurricane; and Danja Bean, age 16, from NorthSalt Lake City were the four lucky girls crowned victoriousafter auditions.The show will run for eight weeks following the girls’journey as they try to coalesce as a team. These fourteenagers must now spend countless hours rehearsingtogether dancing, singing, and performing. Add to thatyour everyday hormonal angst and the pressure of beingthe best and you’ve got a whole lot of drama on yourhands.The man at the helm, Sam Schultz, has alwaysdreamed of becoming a music producer, but instead oftrying to promote the next big thing, Schultz wanted tofocus on the burgeoning talent surrounding him in hisown state. “There are many vocal groups in Utah tryingto make their way, few of them hit the mark,” as quotedfrom a press release from earlier this spring. The girlsNeed cash? Want your own stack?Pay off school loans, OR graduate DEBT FREE!!!DO YOU HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE?We are looking to fi ll 20 management positions.CALL NOW and fi nd out how you can GET PAID TODAY!!!That’s right, START GETTING PAID TODAY, don’t startworking until summer ‘07!!!NEVER SOLD BEFORE?Call right now and fi nd out how you canearn the best fi rst-year pay in the industry!!!Call Brant Wallace (801) 830-1757. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

in this group are from Utah, training in Utah,and recording in Utah. Far from the horrorthat is “Who Wants to Be the Next PussycatDoll?” these girls are homegrown taking, asSchultz says, “the underdog grassroots approach”to reality entertainment.Judges for the audition process included,David Loeffler, a Los Angeles based recordproducer best known for his current managementof Lionel Richie, Jenny Jordan Frogley,a local recording artist of LDS/EFY musicfame, and Rudy Wolfgramm, best known asthe drummer for multi-platinum pop groupsensation The Jets.The key player in all of this is David Loeffler.He took an interest in this project rightfrom the beginning. Now he’s one of the partnersmanaging these girls’ birth to stardomhelping them through his years of experiencein the music industry as they prepare to embarkon their big tour.To learn more about “Create the Group”visit createthegroup.net, and be sure to watchSeptember 16that 6pm on KJZZto watch Madi,Taylor, Shanae,and Danjatake off intostardom.SMMBe Friendly and OutgoingIt’s one thing to be nice. Nice peopleare the ones who don’t get upset often,are generally kind and don’t make a lotof waves. That’s nice. It’s important to benice. However, if you want to make friends,it’s also important to go a little outside ofyour shell and be outgoing. This meansintroducing yourself to strangers at partiesor gatherings, meeting people, being socialand being lively. Flash a smile every nowand then, even when there’s no apparentreason to smile, and be sure to give sincere,specific compliments.Making Friends 101Be YourselfWhile there is often a temptation tofollow the crowd in order to fit in, there isnothing worse than a phony. Eventuallyyour true side will come out (or at least itshould!), so why waste time wearing a maskas a cover-up? By showing your personalityand your feelings, you are bound to attractfriends who think and act like you do.Anyone who deserves your respect willrespect others who are simply themselves,rather than putting up a front. Be sure tofind those who have similar ideals as you.You don’t need to have exactly the samehobbies or interests, but it is crucial to findcommon personality traits in your potentialbest buddies.Don’t discriminateYou know the kind. They take one look atyou and decide you’re not good enough to bein their unofficial socializing club. You wishyou could be accepted, but you feel as thoughyou’re an outsider. These are the people whoact like they are better than you. They’re not,so don’t be one of them.In your efforts to accept others, rememberit’s not always the first impression thatcounts, or the way someone appears on theoutside—it’s about giving your friendship tothat person and appreciating their reciprocation.Be a good listenerTalking is good, but you know the saying,“talk is cheap.” To be a friend, you have tolisten. I once heard a speaker at a leadershipseminar say that maybe God gave us two earsand one mouth because we’re supposed tolisten twice as much as we talk. While thatstatement may not be entirely correct—ormathematically sound—it teaches an importantlesson: a good friend is a good listener.Making subtle comments about the topic ofconversation will let your friend know you arepaying attention. When you show someoneyou really are connected to what they say andfeel, they are much more likely to see you assomeone who cares—someone who is a truefriend.By Sam ScorupEVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT8:00 & 10:15$10 at the door / $8 in advance** Starving Student cards may only be used at the door or inperson with a pre-paid reservation. Call 377-9700 for more info.Fearless improv fromCSz Utah’s star playersJoin our Facebook Group ComedySportz Utah Fanz! For Special Offers & Updates!

entertainmentDon’t Be BoringGet Involved!By Kailee HegerIt’s back to the grind ofschool after a long summerbreak and what is a collegestudent to do?! No one wantsto give up on all the fun justyet! It’s still warm outside andthe energy of fall semester isjust beginning. With thousandsof students returning to UtahCounty, it’s time to reunite withold friends, pick up some newones, and get playing!No, I’m not promoting foryou to fail out of your classes,but it’s always good to have abalance of school and play. Sohere’s a list of cool “things todo” while surviving thissemester:Play an intramural sport.Whether at UVSC or BYU, intramurals is asure way to get your adrenaline pumpingwhile meeting new people and staying active.Visit intramurals.byu.edu/ or uvsc.edu/intramurals/for a list of sports and schedules.Get outdoors. Now this suggestionruns deep. We are surrounded by a varietyof recreational opportunities - rock climbing,biking, hiking, and repelling (to name afew). First, scope out what is available. Takea scenic drive up the canyon of your choice– Provo, Spanish Fork, Hobble Creek, orAmerican Fork. Then pick your activity.Don’t have the equipment necessary? VisitingOutdoors Unlimited (outdoors.byu.edu)is a good place to start.Don’t want to go outdoors?Here’s an idea. Act in a schoolor community play. You don’t have to be amusic and drama major to enjoy this one.Audition with SCERA or Center Street MusicalTheatre. Look to scera.org or csmtc.com for upcoming tryouts.Join a club. BYU and UVSC bothhave more than 50 clubs each. You aredoomed to find a club that fits your fancy.And don’t forget, you can create your own.Go to byusa.byu.edu or uvsc.edu/students/gettinginvolved/. These websites will leadyou to a list of clubs plus a schedule ofuniversity student events. Simply attendingthese events and getting involved can solvemounds of problems in your social life.Be active. Start up jogging orcycling. Not appealing to do on your own?No worries. Look to the previous suggestion.(Hint: joining a club will land youmany people with your same hobby.)Become a mentor. In otherwords, become a friend to a boy or girl whois waiting to be paired with an adult mentor.The local Safety Net Mentor Program needsyour help. Go to safetynetmentor.org to getsigned up.Go to the games. We allknow fall semester equals football season.Buy a BYU All-Sport Pass. Be a fan. Paintyourself blue. Use your pass to support thefootball team and women’s volleyball teamwho both play throughout this semester.Keep in mind an All-Sport Pass will get youinto other sporting events throughout theupcoming year too including basketball andmen’s volleyball.Do volunteer work. Begin byvisiting your school’s Center for Service andLearning. There you can find great serviceopportunities near you. United Way ofUtah County (unitedwayuc.org/volunteer)can give you an additional listing of volunteerwork in your area.Want to find a newhobby? Consider classes offeredthrough Provo city. Take up pottery, dance,art, or aerobics. Visit provo.org.Overall, find something! Get out andhave a good time! Your textbooks will bewaiting for you right where you left them.As Phyllis McGinley said, “A hobby a daykeeps the doldrums away.”14 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.comSM

Special Date Night FeatureTrafalgaBy Spencer PettitPhotos By Mark HansenDating 101Select an activity in which you may freelyinteractParticipate in a competitive activity to seeyour date’s “true colors”Strategically plan an opportunity to showyour skill and buffnessShow thorough planning techniques byproviding dessertWin your date a stuffed animal – or Chinesefinger trapTrafalga DateNight $20 SolutionMiniature GolfGo-KartsBatting CagesLarge Dippin’ DotsArcade TokensSchool is back in session. We welcome thedawning of our next educational milestonewith all sorts of rituals. You can join the huntfor paper and pencils amid the mulletted herdof Wal-Mart superstars, or try reenacting theLewis and Clark expedition as you orienteeryour campus searching for classes in buildingsthat have full names on all the signs instead ofthe acronyms that are on your schedule. Notto mention the hours you have already spentplanning outfits for the next two weeks. Totop it off, that pile of homework waiting inyour room is sounding about as much fun asthat third degree sunburn you earned whileselling pest control this summer.All the woes of your academic experience inHappy Valley can be soothed by one redeemingpart of college life: Dating. That’s rightboys and girls – one on one interaction withsomeone who makes you giggle unstoppa-bly. Dating not your cup of non-caffeinatedbeverage? Don’t fret. You’re in the majority.That’s why “hanging out” has been tagged asthe new dating. Well, I hate to break it to you,but if you plan to spend the majority of yourlife in monogamous bliss, you better give thisdating thing a try. And, I have the perfectsolution for you – at least for this weekend(insert drum roll) – Trafalga. What the flip isa Trafalga?Trafalga Fun Center is a long-lasting, oftenoverlooked,local landmark nestled right nextto the freeway off of the Orem Center Streetexit on 1200 West, just a stones throw (evenif you throw like me) from UVU. Trafalga hasbeen operating for almost 30 years and—surprisingly—isthe quintessential definition of“what’s fun to do around here.” The folks atTrafalga have put together a Date Night Specialthat takes all of the work out of planninga rad outing with your significant someone.For just $20, Trafalga gives you access totheir mini golf, go-karts, and batting cages.Then, just to sweeten the deal, they throw intwo large Dippin’ Dots ice cream (not smallpeople— large!) and six tokens so you cantake on your date at Dance Dance Revolutionin their unexpectedly extensive arcade.Look at the explanations in the chart above tocomprehend just how amazing this bundle ofnot-boring is.Now that Trafalga has taken the planningportion out of your dating life, you’ll havemore time to practice that yawn-and-stretchwhile-putting-your-arm-around-your-datemaneuver. And when your date asks you whatTrafalga really means, you can let them knowthat it is German or Russian or Romanianfor “dating awesomeness.” They’ll be sure toagree.SM

hot topicaninconvenienttextA GLOBALWARNINGBy Scotty SpjutTexts should be less than 160 characters.There’s a reason text messages have a limit.Anything longer than that is an e-mail, not atext message. Nobody wants to read your lifestory on a one-inch screen.Do not use B4, cya, U2, ppl, L8R, ur, and2nite. They are not words. They are an egregiouscombination of letters and/or numbersthat deserve to die. Again, if you have toabbreviate in order to fit your whole text intothe 160 character limit, then you’re saying toomuch and should probably use the other halfof your phone. You know...the phone half.Don’t text if the need is extremely pressing.Sometimes it takes hours or even days fora text message to make it through outer space– or wherever it goes, maybe Mongolia – beforeit gets to the other phone. So if somethingneeds to be resolved now, just call.Text messaging is destroying America.That’s right. Texting is right up therewith Al Gore, reality television andbears.Text messaging, or texting (an exampleof how we’ve managed to turnanother noun into a verb) is when oneuses their mobile device to send a shortwritten message to someone else’s mobiledevice.Textiquette (another completelymade-up word) are the rules to be observedin social texting interactions.There are two issues at hand. Oneis the texting pandemic sweeping ourculture – destroying traditional interpersonalcommunication – and theeminent fall of our society because ofit. The other are the rules of textiquette– the general regulations to be followed– designed to keep texting from turninginto some sort of structureless, new-age,feel-goodery medium of expression.Why TextTexting has replaced phone calls in anumber of ways, most of which are unacceptable.People send them out in droves and alltoo frequently. Maybe there’s some new “SaveYour Ears – Text” campaign I don’t knowabout.Texting is not an acceptable way to set updates, break up with people, deliver bad newsor find out how someone’s day was. Thosekinds of things should be done over the talkypart of your phone. And this is why texting isdestroying America. It has turned relationshipsmore uncommitted than ever.There’s something about hearing someone’svoice, the simple intimacy and theimmediate interaction that connects people.Calling instead of texting shows you don’twant to be doing anything else at that moment,you’re willing to possibly say somethingyou might regret since you can’t proofreadwhat you’re about to say, and you want vocalinflection to be a part of your relationship.And we all know it’s a big step in a relationshipwhen vocal inflection gets involved.A relationship, romantic or otherwise,based primarily on text messages is sad.Who to TextIt’s becoming more acceptable to text whoeveryou’d like: coworkers, bosses, religiousleaders, professors, etc.However, do not text people who do nothave cell phones. Landlines have a hard timedisplaying those little messages.Do not text people whose cellphones do not or can not receivetexts. Some plans charge extrafor text messages, and somepeople tell their providersto not allow their phonesto send or receive texts.Do not text people whohave told you not to textthem. I know that may behard for you to believe, butthere are actually peopleout there who would ratherhear the sound of your voicethan see how well you can type.Do not text people who wouldn’tknow what to do with a text, like anyoneover 50 years old.“Andkeep thisin mind: Justbecause you areawake at 2 in themorning, doesn’tmean that Iam.”What to TextYou can text information that doesn’trequire a response. Texting phone numbers,addresses and friendly reminders is good becausepeople will have that information storedin their phone to access later.When/Where to TextIt’s definitely rude to an instructor to textduring class. However, I’ll admit I’ve done itbefore, but we should all resist the temptation.If you’re paying all this money to takethese classes, and you’ve managed to get outof bed that day, there’s no point in wastingmoney and time having a pointless conversationvia texting – especially since youshouldn’t be having any conversations viatexting.I doubt God is very happy when you textin church. I know talks and lessons can beboring at times, but be strong. It’ll all be oversoon enough. However, I think God is happyat the cacophony and hilarity resulting from amass text sent in the middle of church to seewho forgot to silence their phone.It’s never okay to text on a date. Next timeyou go on a date, you might even want totry leaving your phone at home. Iknow you probably feel naked/discombobulated/awkwardwithoutyour phone, but hopefully yourdate is more important thanyour phone anyway.And keep this in mind:Just because you are awakeat 2 in the morning, doesn’tmean that I am. So nomiddle-of-the-night texting,whether it’s alcohol inducedor not.And don’t text while driving.There are already enough idiots onthe road.In conclusion, texting should not replacegood, old-fashioned talking. If someone textsyou wanting to have a conversation, don’t respondwith a text. Respond with a phone call.And the next time you’re about to textsomeone, think to yourself, “Is there any reasonfor me to not just call?” I bet most of thetime there won’t be.18 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.comSM

hot topicHow To Get...A Ring By SpringBy Scotty SpjutA lot of people choose to come to HappyValley for an education, either at Utah ValleyState College or Brigham Young University.Some want to gain practical experienceand finish with a degree that will help themin the real world. Some are attracted by theopportunity to couple skiing or snowboardingwith their college experience. Somecome because they’ve been convinced sincea young age they actually bleed blue andgold and Satan will eat their babies if theygo to college anywhere else.But some come to get married.I can only imagine what fantasy worldthese women have created in their mindsSchool was worth it, Ifinally got my “MRS”degree!The effortpaid off!– with pretty flowers everywhere and beautifulmusic playing in the background, nodoubt – when they are motivated to attendan institution of higher learning solely to gettheir “MRS” degree.And while they daydream of white steedsand of scenes from “The Notebook,” thecerebral narrator of this muse says, “Fouryears of books: $5,000. Four years oftuition: $15,000. Four years of room andboard: $20,000. Meeting your eternal companion:It’s like $40,000! Just add it up!”It turns out their narrator isn’t a hopelessromantic. He’s a pragmatist.He’s not going to say,“Priceless.” Not only wouldthat have been lacking inoriginality – and possiblyplagiaristic – it wouldn’thave been true. That ringon your finger may havecost a lot of money, butgetting that ring on yourfinger cost much, muchmore.So, is this a goodinvestment?Should menand women– let’s be honest,it’s not justthe ladies who come here to getmarried – feel the thousands ofdollars they spend on schoolingis worth it if they’re just lookingto find a spouse?The majority of single peoplein the greater Provo/Oremarea want to get married. Thehigh concentration of peoplewith similar beliefs, morals andstandards is an added bonus toliving in ProvOrem. So it shouldwork out. But it doesn’t. Whynot? As always, the problem lieswith the men.A woman arrives reciting“Ring by spring or your moneyback” in her mind, but finds theguys in ProvOrem to be substandard.Realizing the pickings areAfter four years ofa few lame datesand a lot of lameguys, she ends updoing the exact oppositeof what sheintended, graduatingwith a degreeand no husband.slim, she becomes a wonderfully ambitiouswoman, working toward a degree. This– for some reason I have yet to understand– dissolves any remaining desire for saidguys to date her. I guess there’s somethingunappealing about a woman with drive. Afterfour years of a few lame dates and a lotof lame guys, she ends updoing the exact oppositeof what she intended,graduating with a degreeand no husband.Having graduated withno spousal prospects andno job prospects sinceshe majored in Marriage,Family and HumanDevelopment or Dance orsomething (seriously, youmight as well major inWaiting In Soup KitchenLines because that’s whatyou’ll be doing the restof your life with a degreelike that) her only optionis to pursue more education.And who’s going to marry a girl workingon her master’s or a PhD.?I will. The only reason I came here was toget married, and if she can be the one whobrings home the bacon instead of me, evenbetter.Men, if you’re really here to get married,put forth the effort. If you meet a girl andshe’s just here for her “MRS” degree, thenyou can be that special someone to end herformal education. If you meet a girl andshe’s here for an academic degree, thensupport her in that. There’s nothing wrongwith a woman wanting to leave ProvOremwith a degree and a husband.But women, if you don’t want a formaleducation, couldn’t care less about a degree,and hate the college experience, don’t goto college. If you do, you will have the mostexpensive wedding announcements ever.SMSchooled 19

featureHe Said,She SaidLove Quiz What’s Your PersonalityHis QuizBy Scotty SpjutHey guys! Listen up. These next few minutesmight be hard for you, but they could bethe most important minutes of your lives. Inorder for this to work, I have to be blunt andyou have to be honest.Answer these questions as best you can, reallylooking deep within yourself. The answersmay seem extreme and I may have takenstereotypes to the very edge of reality, but ithad to be done.Which answer best fits you?1.Dating:A. Is too hard. You’ve given up on it becauseyou’ve had a few (or several) bad experiences.B. Should always be an all-day ordeal. Themore activities you can cram into one date,the better.C. Is an inefficient way to get action.D. Should be – at least at first – brief, unassuming,low-key, inexpensive and interactive.A. Will find you with limited or no effort onyour part. Things will just work out.B. Will enjoy talking about you almost asmuch as you do.C. Is blonde, wears big sunglasses and biggerbelts, doesn’t know how many states are inthe U.S.D. Is ambitious, smart, pretty, interested inyou, and doesn’t know the whereabouts ofLindsay Lohan at any given time.3. When you see a cute girl, you:A. Talk to her and hit it off pretty well, butprobably won’t ask her out.B. Ask her out right then and there – regardlessof whether you connected with each other– and just assume she’ll enjoy whatever dateyou have planned.C. Search through your mental notebook ofpickup lines, and go with, “Are you a naturalblonde?” because you think that’s a good one.D. Strike up a conversation, try to find outmore about her, try not to talk too much aboutyourself, and hopefully end the evening with aphone number.C. The only dilemma you have is whether youshould try to make out with her during themovie, or make your move after.D. You’re a little nervous and really excited,but calm yourself down. I mean, you’re justgetting ice cream, right? No big deal.5. When you want more romance in yourlife you:A. Watch a chick flick, and for some reasonthink real life is like that.B. Chalk up the awkwardness and utter failureof your last date to bad luck and ask her outagain.C. Call random girls to hang out, assumingthey’re so in love with you they’ll drop whateverelse they’re doing.D. Go out and earn it. Dating isn’t easy.6. When it comes to your social life, youwould rather:A. Hang out with your roommates and makethem listen to your love-life woes.B. Keep calling that girl because you can’tthink of any good reason she hasn’t returnedyour other calls.C. Hang out with a bunch of hot chicks andyour “bros”.D. Be on a date. Maybe a double date, whereyou all know each other and can have funtogether.4. When getting ready for a date:A. You do so grudgingly, since the only reasonyou’re going is because your roommatesinsisted you get out of the house.2. Your ideal girl:B. You are very confident the date will go well– unjustifiably so, since you really don’t know20 Schooled anything about her.www.schooledmagazine.com

7. Your last relationship:A. Is something youdon’t want to talk about.It was a long time agoand it ended with yourheart being broken.B. Consisted of one 12-hour date, a goodnighthug and about 3,000text messages – most ofher messages “apologizing”for being so “busy”.C. Was in high school.Committing to a seriousrelationship is pointless.D. Was difficult to end,since you were – andcontinue to be – suchgood friends.8. When talkingabout girls you:A. Do so with spite,resentment and hopelessness,even thoughyour romance struggleshaven’t been any harderthan anyone else’s.B. Wonder why youhaven’t found your truelove – someone you canhave deep conversationsabout Harry Potter with.C. Somehow can’t seemto talk about anythingother than their physicalappearance.D. Talk happily, almostgiddily, about how wellyour last date went.9. You get mad atother guys – or writersof certain quizzes– when they don’tunderstand how:A. Hard it is for you toask out girls.B. Nervous you get on dates.C. Much you’d like to have a real relationship.D. Concerned you are you’ll blow your chancewith this girl.10. What would you do for your girl?A. I’d do anything. I just hope she’ll realizeI’m not good at this whole dating thing.B. I’d do anything. I just hope she’ll realize mybeing over the top isn’t on purpose.C. I’d do anything. I just hope she’ll realize thetough-guy persona is just an act.D. I’d do anything. Period.Type?Tally up your score!____ A ____B ____C ____DHis Quiz AnswersMostly A’s: Mr. SourpussYou’ve had some struggles in the past with theladies, for whatever reasons, but you shouldn’t letthat stop you. Realize that everyone – statisticallyspeaking – will have more unsuccessful relationshipsthan successful ones. So don’t give up, takesome initiative and be bold!Mostly B’s: Mr. WeirdoYou’re very well-intentioned, but you try way toohard. Plan some more conservative dates, like justice cream or just dinner or just mini-golf. I whenI say “just” I mean just. And try to do a better jobof knowing when a girl isn’t interested and leaveher alone.Mostly C’s: Mr. PlayerHer QuizBy Stephanie FowersGirls!?! You’re attractive, talented, and kind,sooooo why won’t he look at you? In fact,none of the guys you’re interested in seem tolike you back. And even worse, the stalkers arepiling up and you find yourself getting bitter.All of these might be signs that you are stuckin a dating rut, my friend. Before you give upon dating altogether, try identifying the problemwith our ‘Meet Your Match’ survey. It’sbased on a book about a girl stuck in the samedating rut. So, remember, the more honestyou are, the more honest our feedback:1. Dating is:A. Fun. You like the attention and crave theexcitement.B. Horrible. The guy is never who you thoughthe was.C. Heavenly, much better than being alone.D. Frustrating. The guy never seems to noticeyou’re a girl.2. Your ideal guy is:A. Hot, sometimes a player, usually a challenge.B. Nice...if that even exists.C. It’s hard to say. They’re everywhere.D. Your best guy friend.3. When you see a cute boy, you:A. Flirt back.B. Do nothing, he’s probably a jerk.C. Pretend to twist your ankle, so he’ll comeand rescue you.D. Keep walking, there’s only one guy you’reinterested in.4. When getting ready for a date, you:A. Look glamorous, it comes naturally.B. Doesn’t matter. He’s the one on trial, notyou.C. Try on everything in your closet and yourroommates’ closets.D. Wear what you normally wear. You’re justhanging out anyway.5. When you want more romance inyour life, you:A. Show up at a party and let the guys take itfrom there.B. Get a chick flick and make comments abouthow unreal it is.C. Make cookies for your latest crush andinvite him to hang out with you.D. Listen to your guy friends talk about thegirls they like.You love the ladies and you’re quite the stud. Youdon’t really want a relationship, because you justwant to have some fun. But, if you answered C to#9 and #10, you should probably think about it alittle bit. Maybe it’s time to quit bouncing aroundfrom girl to girl and just focus on one. It’ll probablybe worth it.Mostly D’s: Mr. PerfectYou’re practical when it comes to dating. You’renot going to invest a lot of time and money intoa date when you barely know the girl. You’regoing to focus on relationships that are fulfillingmentally, socially, spiritually and physically(but probably not economically because girls areexpensive). You’ll realize when a girl is not interestedin you and move on.6. You would rather:A. Hang out with the guys...and be the onlygirl.B. Hang out with your girlfriends and talksmack about guys.C. Be on a date.D. Hang out with both guys and girls. You’repractically the same to them anyway.7. Your last relationship:A. Didn’t last very long and you ended it.B. Ended brutally, left your heart on the floorin a million pieces.C. He doesn’t even know that you’re in a relationshiptogether, so how can it end?D. Ended amicably, in fact, you’re still friends.8. When talking about guys, you:A. Don’t talk about guys...you’re surroundedby them.B. Are full of bitterness and tales of woe.C. Just can’t stop. Everything he does ismagic.D. Know you’re best buds, so you’re guarded.9. You get mad at other girls when:A. They’re carbon copies of you.B. They make fools of themselves aroundguys.C. They flirt with the guy you like.D. They play your best guy friends.10. What would you do for your guy?A. You mean what would he do for me?B. Nothing, guys are trouble.C. Make him cookies, dinner, serenade him onthe balcony. He’s worth it.D. Help him win another girl.Tally up your score!____ A ____B ____C ____DHer Quiz AnswersMostly A’s: Squirrelly GirlYou like the game and you’re the best player,but you’ll dump the prize at DI once a new gamebegins, i.e.: you’re a shameless flirt, girl. Sure,you might not be ready for commitment, butstop playing with guy’s hearts. Your stalkers willcrowd you out, and the guys will be too bitter tomake a move when you’re actually ready for arelationship.Mostly B’s: Burnt GirlSomehow, somewhere, you’ve been crossed inlove and you didn’t like it. Unfortunately, you willnever find a guy who is nice because you’re justtoo scared to get to know him. It’s time to stopjudging guys by what he did and move on.Mostly C’s: Claim-StakerYou picture what your kids look like before youeven speak to the guy. And then you take over thecourtship and leave him nothing to do but runaway. Remember, aggressiveness isn’t the sameas being proactive. Stop proclaiming your lovebefore he makes a move. You’ll scare him off.Mostly D’s: Best Gal PalYou’re a shoulder to cry on, a back-up date, ahang-out partner, all the time hoping that youmean something more to him. But if he hasn’tasked you out yet, he’s just not interested. Stophanging out! Stop breaking your own heart, andgive other guys a chance.Stephanie Fowers is theauthor of “Meet YourMatch,” a laugh-out-loud,romantic story about collegelife and liking niceguys.To try out anotherlove quiz, or to learnmore about her books,please visitstephaniefowers.com.

featureDROPOUT HIGH SCHOOLYEARBOOK 2007By Chelsea PyleMatt DamonHe began Harvard University in the fall of1988 and could have graduated with the classof 1992, but kept leaving classes to pursueacting projects. I think “Ocean’s 11” should berenamed to Ocean’s Dropouts since none ofthe main cast graduated from university. Nowonder they became thieves.Andrew Lloyd WebberThe “music of the night” told Andrew LloydWebber he could do better than studyinghistory at Oxford. He dropped out to pursuehis musical theatre interests giving us popularmusicals such as “The Phantom of the Opera,”“Evita,” and “Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat.” Still, why “Cats?” This iswhen degrees come in handy.Queen Elizabeth II Andrew Lloyd Webber Simon Cowell Johnny DeppRay Romano Michael Dell Tom Cruise Abraham LincolnJohnny DeppEverybody’s favorite pirate, dropped out ofhigh school to pursue a music career. That’swhen he met Nicholas Cage who advisedhim to go into acting. You know I’ve neverbeen a big fan, but Nicholas Cage, THANKYOU!!Bill GatesWho could forget the penultimate collegedropout success stories? Mr. Microsofthimself dropped out of Harvard to pioneerhis computer company and becomeone of the richest men in the world.Raise your hand if you’re not envious.That’s what I thought.Matt Damon Bill Gates Russell Croweah, back to school. What bettertime to revisit the issue of collegedropouts? We all hate tohear about those college dropoutsuccess stories. Especially when finalsroll around and students everywhere areburied underneath piles of text books andwe all feel like dropping out to pursue ourlife long dream of playing the nose flute(don’t tell me you haven’t thought aboutit). The truth is, without severe ambitionand a little help from Lady Luck, droppingout before completing your educationis hardly advisable.The percentages are all over the boardwith most elite schools graduating a good80 percent of students, but some such asthe University of Minnesota graduatesbarely half according to a study done in2005. Graduation rates are even worseamong those who drop out then try tocome back a few years down the linewhether in a four-year program or a twoyearcommunity college. According tothe 2002 Census Bureau, over an adult’sworking life, high school graduates earnapproximately $1 million; and bachelor’sdegree holders earn about $2.1 million.Still we can’t help but marvel at thosefamous members of the College DropoutAlumni Association (there really is one).Here are my top five college dropouts:Harry PotterIf you haven’t read “Harry Potter andthe Deathly Hallows” yet, don’t readthe rest of this paragraph, but pleasepick up the book and join the rest ofthe human race. You’re not foolinganyone. Constituting my newfavorite dropout, The Boy Who Liveddropped out of the wizarding school Hogwartsto pursue his ultimate destiny of savingthe world from his arch nemesis Voldemort.Harry is my hero!Other famous faces from The College DropoutAlumni Association include:Russell CroweThis talented actor decided battling tigerssporting a toga was preferable to going to aToga Party at any university.Tom CruiseCruise slid right out of high school and intohis movie career, making it big going pantslessin “Risky Business.”Simon CowellSo, my question is: how did this guy becomean expert on vocal talent?22 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.com

Queen Elizabeth IIBy the age most of us are penning entranceessays, Her Majesty was ascending the throne.Abraham LincolnHe barely finished a year of formal schooling.Here’s a new ad campaign for colleges low onadmissions: Come for a year and you could bethe next Honest Abe.Ray RomanoHe went to college for seven years withoutgraduating. Quote: “I would get my studentloans, get money, register and never really go.It was a system I thought would somehow panout.”Michael DellHe founded his company, Dell Computers, outof his college dorm room then dropped out ofthe University of Texas to run the company.He is now a billionaire.Despite those exceptions, there are stillcelebrities out there that feel the need to completetheir college degree. If not for a feelingof accomplishment, then it’s a cushion to fallback on in case their career goes belly-up (I’mtalking to you Lindsey Lohan). Here are mytop five celebrities who stuck with it:Natalie PortmanPortman enrolled at HarvardUniversity graduating with abachelor’s degree in psychology.In 2005, Portman pursuedgraduate studies at HebrewUniversity in Jerusalem. This“Star Wars” star can speakfive languages and has beenpublished in professionalscientific journals includinga psychological study onmemory called “Frontal LobeActivation During Oject Permanence”—whateverthat means.Sean AstinAfter starring in “The Goonies” at age 12,Astin’s acting career was promising, but hestill graduated with honors from UCLA withB.A.s in history and English (American literatureand culture). Since doffing his hobbitfeet from the “Lord of the Rings” movie series,Astin has added producer and director to hislist of accomplishments.Hugh LaurieThe actor best known for playing everyone’sfavorite acerbic physician Gregory House,Laurie attended one of England’s most eliteprivate schools Eton and then to Cambridge,where he achieved a Third-Class Honoursdegree in archaeology & anthropology. Heused to be a championship rower, but whena lengthy illness sidelined him, he turned toacting.“Overan adult’sworking life, highschool graduatesearn approximately$1 million; and bachelor’sdegree holdersearn about$2.1 million.”Chris MartinAlso known as Coldplay frontman, Martinattended University College London wherehe graduated in ancient world studies. Sincejumping over the pond with the hit single“Yellow,” Coldplay is now compared to rocklegend U2. Family life with wife GwynethPaltrow, kids Apple and Moses, has notstopped this British crooner as he continuespromoting fair trade and collaborating withbig names such as Kanye West.Prince WilliamBeing a prince kind of affords its own education,so few royals have ever felt the need toattend college. Still, Prince William attendedthe University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotlandfrom 2001 to 2005 under the name WilliamWales. He began majoring in art history,but later changed his to geography. Williamearned a Scottish Master of Arts degree withupper-second class honors, the highest academicachievement of any heir to the Britishand other Commonwealth Realm thrones.Other famous degree holders include:Julia StilesShe graduated from Columbia University withher bachelor’s in English in May of 2005.Stephen KingKing received a Bachelor of Artsin English from the Universityof Maine. Now he’s one of themost widely read authors inthe world with many movieversions of his novels.JK RowlingRowling graduated in Frenchand Classics at the Universityof Exeter. Now she’s therichest woman in Britain. Onceagain, Harry is my hero!Denzel WashingtonWashington went on to college, attaining aB.A. in drama and journalism from FordhamUniversity in 1977. He is the first AfricanAmerican to have received a Best LeadingActor Oscar.David DuchovnyFox Mulder found the truth at PrincetonUniversity. He also holds a Master’s degree inEnglish literature from Yale University.Jodi FosterShe graduated valedictorian before going toYale University where she earned a B.A. inliterature and graduated magna cum laude.Smart and good, this actress has two AcademyAwards one for her work in “Silence of theLambs.”SMAsk about ourDaily Student SpecialsWe Bake, We Deliver!Call your PAPA forFREE DELIVERYProvo60 W 1230 N356-7272Orem207 S State762-0400ORDER PIZZA ONLINE!www.papajohns.comOpen Monday – SaturdayLunch, Dinner and Late Night(Closed Sunday)PAPA’s MENUPizzas(Original, Thin & Pan)Garlic ParmesanBreadsticksCheesesticksBreadsticksChickenstripsWings(Spicy Buffalo & Mild Chipotle)Papa’s Sweetreats(Apple Twist & Cinna Swirl)Coke Products

featureEvery student needs more time in a day, right?But you’re stuck with just 24 hours, so youmight as well learn to live with it. Rather thancomplaining about having too little time, whynot learn to get more done in the time youhave? By learning to manage your time andbecome more efficient with your daily activities,you’ll find that 24 hours is a lot longerthan you thought it was.1. Keep a Log. So you can’t figure out whereall your time is going? You swear you workall the time and things still don’t get done?The first step is to realize what you do withyour time. So many people lose time on littleinterruptions that they don’t even think about.Keep a log of your daily activities and includeall the little things. Five minutes checkingyour email? Fifteen minutes talking to yourroommate? Write it down. If you understandwhat activities are competing for your attention,you’ll be better able to figure out whereyou’re losing time. Then you can figure outwhat activities are most important to you, andwhat ones you can give up.2. Remove Distractions. Don’t let a chanceat real productivity be spoiled by your surroundings.You know you’re not going to getanything done at home when your roommatesare there or your neighbors are stopping by.Study in a place where you can concentrateand won’t be interrupted. Avoid distractionslike texting or IM. If you really needto concentrate on something, turn off yourphone! You might think that you are a greatmulti-tasker, but think of how much faster youcould get things done if you just focus on yourassignment.time managementBy Rae Harris3. Prioritize. Start your day with a list ofwhat you need to accomplish that day. Prioritizeyour activities and stick to them. Focus onwhat is most important to you. Don’t just dothe easy tasks first. You may feel like this willgive you a greater sense of accomplishment,but the truth is, you will only increase yourstress level as the day progresses and you haveyet to start on that time-consuming, but urgenttask. Your best sense of accomplishmentwill come when you cross off that all-importanttask and feel the stress float away as youconcentrate on less essential tasks.4. Group Similar Activities. Pick one daya week when you will run errands, instead ofdoing one or two each day. By consolidatingyour errands to a single outing each week, youwill save travel time and avoid driving to thesame places day after day for one more thing.You can do this with more localized tasks aswell. If you’re going on campus to study, thinkof any errands you need done while you’re upthere. You’ll save a lot of time when you stopgoing back and forth to get things done.5. Get Organized. Keeping your life organizedwill definitely help save time. Howmuch time do you waste looking for your keysor your homework assignment? If you keepyour living space neat and clean, you willbe less likely to lose things and spend timesearching for them. You can also organize bymaking lists. You’ll spend a lot less time in thegrocery store if you have a specific list of whatyou need.6. Set Time Limits. Set time limits for yournon-essential activities. Whatever it is—watching TV, talking on the phone, surfing theInternet, playing video games—set a time limitfor yourself so that these things won’t controlyour life.7. Sleep! So many people try to save time bysleeping less, but this just doesn’t work. Whenyou’re tired you are much less efficient andit takes you longer to accomplish your dailytasks. Research shows that sleep deprivationcauses higher levels of stress, anxiety anddepression. Lack of sleep also results in adecreased ability to concentrate and retain information,which makes your study time muchless effective. On the other hand, studieshave indicated that sleep promotes memoryconsolidation, and improves mental processesand insights. The bottom line is that sleep isessential to peak performance. So make sleepa priority. You’ll be refreshed and ready totackle your day. You’ll have a clearer head tosort out what needs done and be able to getthings done more quickly.8. Eat Right and Exercise. Here are twomore essentials for good health and good productivity.Take care of yourself by eating goodfoods and getting exercise. You’ll be healthierand you’ll feel better, both of which are criticalto making the best use of your time. Whenyou’re sick or just not taking proper care ofyourself, you’ll feel sluggish and unmotivated.Staying healthy helps you feel fresh and rejuvenatedevery day.9. Goals and Rewards. Give yourself a taskto complete and reward yourself when youdo it. Tell yourself you have to read that onechapter or do that one assignment before youcan get online or go out with your friends.When you finish your tasks, enjoy yourself!Go out and have fun! Then when it’s time towork again, you will be able to focus, knowingthat there will always be a reward at the end.And the greatest reward might just be howmuch stress you avoid by learning to manageyour time a little better.24 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.comSM

RTM?IsYourBodyLanguageHoldingYouBackLA BOXINGOREM!BOXING KICK BOXING CARDIOMIXED MARTIAL ARTSImagine this: You go to your girlfriend’s house 20 minutes late foryour date. When she opens the door, she is standing very stiffly withher hands on her hips, tapping her foot. Her lips are clenched tightlytogether and she is breathing heavily through her nose as her headslightly twitches back and forth. She doesn’t even have to say anythingand you get the picture. She is fuming!Most of the time, whether we like it or not, body language speakslouder than words. It gives clearer meaning to our words, or sometimes,unintentionally, sends the wrong message. For example, ifa girl is with a boy, but she is sitting on the couch in her own littlebubble, arms tightly folded, legs crossed in the opposite direction ofthe boy, and eyes wandering off, what is the boy going to think? Nowmaybe this girl is shy or a little insecure, but her her body language issaying DO NOT APPROACH ME!!!Have you ever taken an extra second to think about what messagesyour body language is sending? Well you definitely should since manyexperts have reported that communication is 10 percent verbal, and 90percent non-verbal. So here are some do’s and don’ts concerning bodylanguage, to help you avoid sending the wrong signal.Don’t cross your arms. This makes you look closedoff or even gives the impression that you’re holding back. Instead putyour arms in your lap or down at your side. Avoid putting your handsin your pockets though since that can send the signal that you arenervous or hiding something.Maintain good eye contact. I had this friend whowas adored by so many girls because of the way he looked into a youreyes. You just felt that he was truly listening because he was alwaysmaintaining eye contact. When you let your eyes start scanning theroom or you constantly look down, that can be interpreted as beingdisinterested, conceited, insecure, or even being dishonest. Good eyecontact, however, shows confidence and warmth.Avoid fidgeting- playing with rings, hair, keys, etc. It sends abig message that you’re nervous, which even if you are, don’t advertiseit. Find something else to keep your hands occupied.Sit up straight. Poor posture can be interpreted as sloppy,lazy or depressed. Not exactly the best signal to be sending on a firstdate or a job interview.SMBy Esther PalmerBURN 800-1000 CALORIES TONE YOUR BODYLOSE WEIGHT GAIN CONFIDENCELA BOXINGEST. 1992OREM, UTProfessional Boxing RingWeight RoomBrazilian Jiu JitsuMuay ThaiChuck Liddell Fight TeamClasses for EveryoneWhat’s YOUR Excuse? CALL TODAY!(801)765-1BOX1620 S. State St., Orem, UTBRING THIS COUPON IN FOR A FREE CLASSCome “KNOCKOUT” the FAT!$20 VALUE!Take ADVANTAGEWITH THIS EST. FLYER 1992 of this FREEOffer and get RESULTS! ONLY!SPECIAL STUDENT MEMBERSHIP PRICING!www.LABOXING.com

health & fitnessAvoid the Freshman 15By Kristen BarlowWhen ditching home for college life for thefirst time, many freshies are faced with thedreaded Freshman 15. The closest they’ll getto eating a vegetable is an order of fries withketchup. However, the best way to avoid puttingon the pounds is simply “being aware.”With any unwanted weight gain, it is mucheasier to prevent the gain than to try to takethe weight off later.What Is The Freshman 15?“Freshman 15” is a term used to describe theAVERAGE weight gain that college studentsexperience, which usually ranges between 5and 25 pounds. Usually the weight gain occursduring the first semester of the freshmanyear, but can also occur later on during thetime spent while at college.Are You At Risk?Answer the following Yes/No questions:1. Do you regularly enjoy eating fried foods?2. Do you have a sweet tooth, and your meal isincomplete without a few desserts?3. Do you get “stressed out” easily, and turn tofood for a relief?4. Would you rather drive than walk to class?5. Is your ideal meal everything that is possiblyserved at the cafeteria?If you answered yes to any of these questions,you could be at risk of the “FRESHMAN 15”.10 Tips to Help Avoid theFreshman 151. Throughout our entire lives learning aboutdiets and health, we have always learnedthat moderation is the key to success, so thenumber one thing to help avoid weight gainis to decrease the amount of food consumed.Think about the amount of food on your plate,if it is more than you eat at home, leave partof it.2. Eat well balanced, lower-fat meals andremember to follow the food guide pyramid.3. Take time to sit down and enjoy the meal.When you are full, stop eating!4. Drink lots of water especially in the Utahdry environment. You should consume atleast eight glasses of water daily. Also, drinkwater before your meals and you will becomefull quicker. And when you’re hungry later,drink more water.5. Incorporate fruits and vegetables intoevery meal. If you need to go for seconds,always go for seconds on vegetables. Choosea fruit for dessert instead of cakes and cookies.However, when eating salads, try usinga light salad dressing.6. Get off the facebook and myspace andmove! Exercise is an important part of everyhealthy person’s life. Go for a run, join aclass at the gym (which is a great way tomeet people), or take a walk.7. When people are stressed out or bored,they tend to eat a lot more snack foods toprovide comfort. Try grabbing a bottledwater or some fruit to help fill you up, don’tdepend on chips or other high-calorie food.8. Soda = Bad; diet soda or a low-calorienoncarbonated beverage can be a wisechoice. The hidden calories in soda add upwhen you start drinking three to four glassesdaily out of the never ending soda dispensersat the dining centers.9. Avoid eating out of a vending machineevery day. Although highly convenient,these foods are typically higher in caloriesand in fat.10. When stocking your residence hall roomwith snack and food, don’t make the highercalorie and higher fat food available. Trystocking with fresh fruit, low-fat pretzels,bagels, lightly-buttered popcorn, and bottledwater.SMBad Breath KillingYour Social Life?By Kristen BarlowTrue or False?You can Lose Weightby Donating BloodBy Kristen BarlowFalse. One pint of blood a collegestudent donates could potentiallysave up to four lives. Since a pintis a pound, you lose a poundevery time you donate blood. Inother words, “Why should peoplebother with dieting when you cangive blood?” First, most donatorstend to eat the sweet snacks andsodas offered after giving blood,which negates any dietary effect.Secondly, according to oneUniversity of Texas clinician, “Allthe calories in your body basicallyget carried from your GI tract toyour muscles through your bloodstream, so you’ve got a net deficitof calories after donating blood,but that doesn’t mean your ‘burning’them. You are just lettingthem flow out of a needle, withthe blood.” Thirdly, regulation inthe United States allows peopleonly to donate whole blood onceevery 56 days—a pound lossevery 56 days which is probablyregained by the next time is nota consistent weight loss program.Therefore, from these three points,in no means is donating blood agood way to lose weight.26 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.com

Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is in most cases causedby the breakdown of sulfur compounds from the food you eat, whichget stuck in your teeth and your tongue. It is estimated to be thethird frequent reason for seeking dental aid today. However it can beeliminated with just a little effort every day. Besides regular brushing,be sure to gently scrape or brush your tongue. Also, alwaysfloss—the most dreaded minuscule task that prevents periodontaldisease (chronic swollen, bloody gums) that leaves pockets betweenyour gums and teeth, which commonly fill with smelly bacteria.If your breath still stinks, and you’re running late for a hot date,remember that a dry mouth can be a harbor for (stinky) bacterialbuildup. Remember these three suggestions: when chewing gum,chew sugarless gum that can help with the production of saliva, whenusing mouthwash, use alcohol-free which can neutralize sulfur andkeep your mouth moist opposed to mouthwash with alcohol, anddrink lots of water which will maintain the saliva levels.Super Strange-But-True DisordersBy Kristen BarlowThe Disorder: PicaWhat it is: An eatingdisorder that causes peopleto crave and eat non-fooditems—like paper, chalk,coal, dirt, even cigaretteashes or dirt.Who it Affects: It usuallyoccurs with children or thementally-handicapped, butit can also affect pregnantwomen.The Upside: It often disappearsas the afflicted persongets older and it is usuallyharmless, unless the personwith pica eats somethingthat is dangerous to ingestsuch as lead.The Disorder: NarcolepsyWhat it is: A neurologicalcondition that causesa person to have excessivesleepiness during the dayand frequent and uncontrollableperiods of deep sleep,particularly at inappropriatetimes.Who it Affects: 1 in 2,000Americans and it is greatlyunder diagnosed.The Upside: Presentlythere is no cure, but doctorscan effectively treat thesymptoms and keeping theafflicted person as alert aspossible during the day.The Disorder: Alice andWonderland SyndromeWhat it is: A temporarydisorder that distorts aperson’s vision in whichthe person views objects asextremely large or small, orobjects next to them maylook like they’re far away orextremely close at the sametime.Who it Affects: It usuallyoccurs in small children andpeople who have migraines,which can cause visual distortion.The Upside: It usually lastsonly for a few minutes. It canreturn, but people tend tooutgrow it.The Disorder: SynesthesiaWhat it is: A condition thatcauses a person’s senses tooverlap in one way or another.For example, hearinga sound induces the visualizationof a certain color,or tasting something whenseeing certain colors.Who it Affects: The shortanswer is that no one reallyknows. The long answer isanywhere from 1 in 100,000people to 1 in 5,000 people.The Upside: People withsynesthesia tend to have agreat memory because experiencingwords and numbersin multiple senses helps heror him remember things.Wolverine Hockey is ready for the new season.By Rachael CutlerIt’s the start of a new school yearand an exciting new season forWolverine Hockey. SchooledMagazine brings you an exclusiveone-on-one interview with UVSCHockey Coach Matt Beaudry.This year expect UVSC Hockey tobreach the top 10! Check out gametimes and other info at www.uvuhockey.com. Come see whenthe action starts on September 22against UVSC and on September29 against U of U!SM: What was the seasonlike last year?Coach: It was a great yearin a lot of ways! Both asan athletic team and as aclub on campus we madetremendous strides. Wehad a record of 18-12 (W-L). We also gained a stronger fanbase. That’s a win-win because wereally like fans at the games andit was obvious that the fans reallyenjoyed our brand of hockey.SM: What are you expecting thisyear?Coach: More wins. More fans.More excitement than last year.We’ve added athletes to our rosterfrom some of the best amateurhockey in North America. So, I’mreally anticipating a better teamthan last season. I predict thatour fans can expect more of thesame fast-paced and hard-hittinghockey that they got a taste of lastyear.SM: Who is your toughest competition?Coach: Our toughest in-statecompetition will be Utah State upin Logan. They’ve been a perennialpowerhouse in our league forover 10 years. We’re starting ourthird season so we’re not quitewhere they are......yet! WeberState is another tough team and sothose are going to be great gamesfor our fans!SM: When does the season startand how can someone find outabout game times and places?“Ipredictthat our fanscan expect moreof the same fastpacedand hardhittinghockeythat they got ataste of lastyear.”Coach: Our scheduleis on our website (www.uvuhockey.com) forgame times and places.Our first game is an intrasquad scrimmage onSept. 15 (free of charge!)and our season openeris at home versus UtahState on Sept. 22.SM: What advice would you givesomeone who has never been to agame?Coach: Come! Come often! Wefound that there were a lot ofUVSC students that might haveheard of hockey but had neveractually attended a live game.They came and had a blast! Thecool part is that since we’re ayoung team, our fans are relativelynew to the game and so just likewe are, they’re making their owntraditions too. Hockey fans areknown for their chants and anticsin the stands. I’d like to see ourfans develop those traditions hereat UVSC. I’d like for it to be tastefulthough! Chants - the wave - allthose kinds of fan antics just makethe game more of a total event andthat makes it fun for everyone!SM

career & financeUVSC Study AbroadProgramsSpring/Summer 2008FranceItalySpainPossible future additions(see ISP office for details)England: LiteratureEngland/Scotland: TheaterBrazilIrelandMexicoEverything You Need to Know ToStudyAbroadBy Rebecca RhodeYou’ve heard other students talking aboutthe lush, green fields of Scotland and thebright night life of Paris. You’ve dreamed ofstudying history surrounded by the echoingstone streets of Vienna. If this describes you,studying abroad may seem too foreign to bea possibility. But you may be surprised howmany students are finding it to be the bestexperience of their lives.Why study abroad?Simply put, you can study history in a textbookand pass your midterm. Or you can see it,drink it in, and let it come alive for you in thevery place that such-and-such happened. Youcan learn Spanish in a classroom, or you canlearn Spanish by conversing with a taxi driverin Madrid. Either way, you will have earnedthe credits. But the experience of living abroadis something students say they will neverforget. And it doesn’t hurt your resume whenyou get back.Where should I go?This depends on your academic goals. Moststudy abroad destinations are open to anymajor and fulfill language credits or GE’s. TheItaly program is the most popular for UVSC,whereas at BYU the London program is themost competitive. Consider your goals andinterests-what do you want to concentrate onin your major? It’s very likely that there is aprogram that will help you meet your goals.How can I afford it?Believe it or not, many programs will only costyou tuition, travel expenses, and a programfee. Sometimes the program fee may evencover living expenses (but be sure to bringalong some spending money!). There are alsoa surprising number of grants or scholarshipsBYU Study AbroadProgramsWinter 2008EnglandFranceSpainNew ZealandNew Zealand Elementary EducationSpring or Summer 2008(see ISP office for details)ItalyJapanEnglandFranceSwedenAustriaBritain EnglishSpainInternational LanguageProgramTeach Abroad! Visit www.ilp.org for moreinformation.available to students interested in studyingabroad. Ask your school’s International StudyProgram office or Financial Aid office for moreinformation.How do I apply?The application process is probably easierthan you think. Get online and complete anapplication. You may have to submit letters ofrecommendation, an application fee, and/ortranscripts. Much of BYU’s selection processdepends on prerequisite classes and aninterview with the program’s director. If you’reinterested in a UVSC program, however, applyingearly gives you a good chance of gettingin. For more information, check out:uvsc.edu/international/intlstudyprog/kennedy.byu.edu/isp/ or contact your school’sInternational Study Program office. Good luckand don’t forget your passport!28 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.comSM

Don’t Let Your PapersGo To Waste...Get Them PublishedBy Cory StephensThere is an interesting phenomenonon college campusesacross America. There are thousandsof us attending hundredsA B ofuniversities. We read, we study,we debate, and, to the chagrin ofsome, we write. Some people writepersonal responses to culturalevents, some write essays aboutEdgar Allen Poe, some writeresearch papers and dissertations.All of this is fine. WhereCthe intrigue lies, though, is whathappens to the writing after it isgraded? Did you really spend all ofthose hours researching, documenting,writing and revising toprove to one person, even if it wasa professor, that you had somethingworthwhile to say about aof your blood, sweat, and tears.I invite you to publish. Naysayersabound, don’t get me wrong.Some people think publishing isfor Steven King, Hillary Clinton,and Dr. What’shisname, PhD,M.D., D.Sc. These are they whoare convinced that publishingis an elitist endeavor reservedfor those who have “earned” it.I hope that you will consider analternative perspective though.Writing and its publication isnothing more than formally addingyour voice to the larger conversationsall around you. Fromthat angle, what harm is there inone more perspective, one morevoice, and one more opinion?You may even be surprisedtopic?at how many people are actually3112 oremI respectfullyad 8/25/06invite you3:21toPM Page 1aching for your writing. Case inreconsider the final resting place point, in response to my query forDthis article, Deborah Barlow-Taylor,managing editor of SchooledMagazine, wrote, “Our missionis to help students build up theirresumes and portfolios before gradation.We are always looking forcontributing and freelance writersand stories.” If you write, and theywant to publish what you write,what’s stopping you? After that,it is only a game of matching youraudience and your purpose to thatof a publisher.So who am I to prescribe soboldly what you should be doingwith your writing? I am the supervisingintern over the BrighamYoung University Publication Lab.You may not have realized it, butwithin your very own communitylies the only undergraduatepublication lab who’s sole purposeis to teach students and beginningwriters, step-by-step, how to submittheir writing for publication.The lab is staffed with experiencedtutors who are available toreview your manuscripts, help youresearch markets, prepare coverand query letters, and answerany questions along the way. Thelab itself is stocked with marketguides, style guides, and how-toguides detailing every step of theprocess. We have books cateringeverything from children’sto comedy writing, song lyrics tofantasy novels. And it is all freeto students and members of thecommunity. So whether you arethe next great American novelist,an avid mountain biker with a fewtips to share, or you simply want“published author” to spice upyour resume while making a fewbucks on the side, we can help.Publishing is not for someoneelse. It is for those who havesomething to say Eand are willingto put forth the effort to say it.No battle cry ever stirred anyone;no call to arms ever mobilized anarmy that didn’t get past a couplefolks muttering to their neighbor.If we are indeed the Americanfuture, let’s let them know we’rehere. Let’s join the conversations. SMBYU Publication Lab(801) 422-9316publish@byu.eduHours: Fall/Winter, M-F 12-5pmUVSC Online Writing Lab(801) 863-8310www.uvsc.edu/owlBy appoinment only.The Original BBQ Chicken PizzaInvented In Italy.Reinvented at California Pizza Kitchen.University Mall575 E. University ParkwayCorner of University Parkway and State Street801.765.1777www.cpk.comDine-In • Take-Out • Curbside ServiceGift Cards Available

career & financeTo SlashThat Grocery Bill!It’s time to go grocery shopping. As if your meager income couldget any smaller. Here are some great ways to decrease your bill18Waysand increase your wallet size.By Rachael Cutler1Don’t go shopping hungry. Thatmeans you need to go shopping beforeyou’re on your last can of tuna.3Don’t go without a Don’t let yourselfbe tempted.2list. If you go witha list it forces you Avoid the higherto plan ahead of priced items at thetime and you won’t end of the grocerybuy unnecessary aisle. Companiesitems.put those there fora reason.45Food storage. We all are told to have alittle bit even if it’s not a year. So buy anextra can or two when they are on sale.67Don’t take the easy way out. If you needface wash or motor oil, a normal grocerystore may not be the best place to get it.You’ll end up paying much more than youwould a mile down the road.Coupon happy.8 Some peopleGet free cards. don’t like toGrocery stores coupon shoplike Smiths and but it could saveAlbertsons pass you loads onsavings on to the your groceryconsumer if they bill. You don’thave a store card. have to go toThey are super 10 differenteasy to get andvery valuable.1615Learn to cook. Cooking fromscratch is much more cost-efficientand it tastes better than preparedfoods! Macey’s offers free cookingclasses with great ideas that are easyand delicious. You can pick up aschedule at the Macey’s in Provo andOrem.Understand sales. Grocery storessometimes have “10 for $10” deals.Usually this means “1 for $1”.Check to make sure you don’t haveto buy 10 and then only buy whatyou need.stores either. Beware of marketing tricks. CompaniesMany stores spend a ton of money researching where towill matchplace their product in grocery stores. One beerRead your receipt. competitors’9company found they sold more beer by puttingMany grocers will print lower prices if their product next to the diapers. Don’t fallChoose cheap stores. Consumerreports claims that theor receipts or give you coupon in.coupons on the back you bring the into their trap.best bargains can be found atbonus points to cash in.Aldi, Costco, Market Basket,Be aware of those.Pay attention. Pay attention whenSlater Bros., Shoppers Food18 you’re checking out. Scanner errorsWarehouse, Trader Joe’s anddo happen and they happen often.Wal-Mart. Costco and Wal-In fact according to the NationalBuy seasonal foods. When buying produce: CherriesMart are the only local stores 10Institute of Standards and Technology,scanner errors in the stores’and asparagus are harvested in the spring and earlyto us, but I have found Macey’ssummer, peaches and nectarines are on in mid toand Smiths can have somefavor cost consumers nearly $2.5late summer along with melons. Corn is picked latepretty amazing deals.billion annually.summer as well. Apples are harvested in the fall soSMget your fill of them when they are cheaper.30 Schooled www.schooledmagazine.com171113Try store brands. Consumer Reportscompared different varietiesof stores products like paper towels,French fries, yogurt and more, andfound that store brands were thesame or better in quality.12Cook more and less often.When you finally get theurge to cook a good meal,double the portion. Thatway you can have a goodlunch for the next coupleof days. You can even putthem in a Ziploc and freezeit for later.Share the wealth. If you’re atrue lover of Costco but are onlyfeeding yourself, try splitting somethings with roommates and friends.I have found that things like detergent,snacks, deodorant, medicine,breads, canned goods, and bottledwater is much cheaper in bulk atCostco if you can use it without itgoing to waste.14Be realistic. You may tryto convince yourself thatyou’ll learn to like non-fatice cream or whole wheatbread but if you don’t eat it,you’re wasting money.

&Septemberschooled magazineSchooled Magazine brings you the best calendar in the valleyfor college students! Go to www.schooledmagazine.com formore info. on these events.monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturdayForgotten Charity Concert atBYU Brigham Square, 6PMMason Porter, Isaac RusselConcert at VelourBYU Women’s Soccer vs. Wisconsin, 7PMFarmer’s Market, Thanksgiving Point, 3-7PMWedding Expo, Thanksgiving Point, 3-8PMRocky Votolato w/ Nate Pyfer Concert atVelour, 7:30PMThe Aaron Southerland Trio Concert, MuseMusic, 8PMHot Autumn Nights Concert w/ JohnSchmidt at Thanksgiving Point, 7:30PMWedding Expo at Thanksgiving Point, 10AMThe Highwire Act, Moonwhale and MonochoviaConcert at VelourId, Melodramus, and Nothing BeautifulConcert at Muse Music, 8PMCountry Dancing at The Center, 9PM12 13 14 15BYU Men’s TennisThrillionaires at Velour,8pmThrillionaires ImprovTheater at VelourBYU Women’s Soccer vs.Pacific, 8PM1st Annual Green & GoldScrimmage, Peaks IceArena, 8:30PMOpen-mic Acoustic Night atVelour, 8PMDamien Rice Concert atMcKay Events Center, 7PMQcom & the JT Empire,Virtual Pandas Concert atVelourDance Party: Sounds ofthe Underground at MuseMusic, 10PMCountry Dancing at TheCenter, 9PMGuster Concert at McKayEvents Center, 7PMDew Action Sports Tour at Energy SolutionsArenaThe Goodlife Experience, Loverunner andKnotty Pine Concert at VelourUba and Nolens Volens Concert at MuseMusic, 8PMBYU HomecomingBYU Football vs. Airforce, 1PMUVU Wolverines Hockey vs. Utah State atPeaks Ice Arena, 8:30 PMDew Action Sports Tour at Energy SolutionsArena, 11AMTop of Utah Marathon, 7AMBliss, Lorieta Sound and Decima Concert,Muse Music, 8PMCountry Dancing at The Center, 9PM17 18 19 20 21 22BYU Women’s Soccervs. Washington, 8PMCorn Maze at ThanksgivingPoint, 4-10PMThrillionaires ImprovTheater at VelourCorn Maze at ThanksgivingPoint, 4-10PMOpen-mic Acoustic Nightat Velour, 8PMRingling Bros. & Barnum& Bailey Circus at EnergySolutions Arena, 7PMArcade Fire with LCD SoundSystem (check website) atThanksgiving PointMonthly Acoustic Showcaseat Velour, 8PMDance Party: 80s Night atMuse Music, 10PMRingling Bros. & Barnum& Bailey Circus at EnergySolutions Arena, 7PM30 Grit Slurry, Angelfeltand By All Means NecessaryConcert at VelourThe Elizabethan ReportConcert at Muse Music,8PMForgotten Charity Concert at Velour, 8PMRingling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus atEnergy Solutions Arena, 3:30PM, 7:30PMCorn Maze at Thanksgiving Point, 10AM-11PMFarmer’s Market at Thanksgiving Point,3-7PMForgotten Charity Concert at VelourJames Belliston Concert at Muse Music, 8PMUVU Wolverines Hockey vs. University ofUtah, Peaks Ice Arena, 8:30PMRingling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus atEnergy Solutions Arena, 11AM-3PM, 7PMGood Morning and Maxfield Concert atVelour, 8PMThe Waiting Hurt, Auralee and Duck DuckGoose Concert at Muse Music, 8PMCountry Dancing at The Center, 9PM24 25 26 27 28 29Corn Maze at ThanksgivingPoint, 4-10PMThrillionaires ImprovTheater at VelourCorn Maze at ThanksgivingPoint, 4-10PMThe Art of Garden Photographyat ThanksgivingPoint, 10AM-12:30PMOpen-mic Acoustic Nightat Velour, 8PMUVU Women’s Soccer vs.Utah, 4PMCorn Maze at ThanksgivingPoint, 4-10PMMichael Bourne at VelourCountry Dancing at TheCenter, 9PMBYU Women’s Soccer vs.Utah State, 7PMCorn Maze at ThanksgivingPoint, 4-10PMNevermind, 20 Mule Teamand Foolish Pete Concert atVelourBYU Women’s Volleyball vs. TCU, 7PMUVU Women’s Volleyball vs. Texas-PanAmerican 7:00 PMCorn Maze at Thanksgiving Point, 10AM-11PMFarmer’s Market at Thanksgiving Point,3-7PMAngelfelt and The Vanishing Act Concert atMuse Music, 8PM1 2 3 4 5BYU Women’s Volleyball vs. New Mexico,7PMCorn Maze at Thanksgiving Point, 10AM-11PM6