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So the video of the shoe shining lady is now fixed. Uploading videos is a bit complicated and I messed up a little. But it is fixed now. Enjoy!

On another note, the Chinese consumer over 120 million metric tonnes of rice a year. 🙂

So right now I am currently sitting in my I-COMM Student Media class. A couple of minutes ago, a girl walked in selling these wanna-be sour skittles.

She stated to everyone that everything that they make on these will go to help impoverished kids in Africa. Me, feeling generous and hungry thought to buy some. At that point I realized that I had only two quarters. So I told her that I only had the 50 cents and she reply in a semi-dramatic “ahhhh” and walked away.

Now this got me thinking… I doubt that those cost more than 50 cents buy, probably quite a bit less. But yet, she refused. It’s some better than none? I don’t know why but I am totally perplexed by this. I have never been denied for a small donation before.

Note: Every week I have an article published in the Scroll, a newspaper on the BYU-Idaho campus. The following is one of those articles.


Child development majors at BYU-Idaho will teach a class about parenting every Monday and Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. throughout the month of June.

Since the beginning of Fall Semester 2008, students have been facilitating this class to share what they have learned in the classroom.

“This program has started to give students the opportunity to practice what they have learned,” said Kevin Galbraith, a professor in the home and family department.

Galbraith said that what is taught in these classes would be helpful to any parent.

At one class, a student discussed how to change challenging behavior, and the positive ways it can be dealt with.


Another student taught about the attachment theory and how it develops consistency in a child’s life.

The last student talked about how to build strong bonds between parent and child and how important it is to take time for your children.

“We have been getting good reception with this, but most seem to come because of a crisis situation,” Galbraith said.

The course welcomes anyone in any situation and it is aimed to be more prevention oriented.

Continue reading “Scroll: Parenting class offers skills to students”

So this past weekend I bought myself a really cool looking titanium and carbon fiber CTR ring.  It is pretty much the coolest thing ever.  So today as I was bored, I was looking at carbon fiber rings and found this.  So yeah, 57 dollars of pure manliness. In fact, I kind of want it for a [future] wedding ring.


You heard that right ladies, I’m inexpensive.  I don’t expect much, just a cheap ring.  I ain’t no gold digga.  I expect your phone calls any minute now…. waiting…

That, my friends, is how the cookie crumbles.

Often time’s people think that Mondays have to be the worst day of the week. I beg to differ.

Today was one of those perfect days for me. The weather was perfect. Warm and a light breeze. I don’t know why I am why am writing about this but today was one of those days that was remarkable.

It was one of those wear you just walk slow and enjoy the great weather and because you have no reason to walk fast. Anyway, I love it and wish everyday could be like this.

Note: Every week I have an article published in the Scroll, a newspaper on the BYU-Idaho campus. The following is one of those articles.

In the 10 years since the announcement that Ricks College would become a four-year university, many changes have been made to the physical appearance of the campus. The campus has grown to accommodate the increasing number of students.

When the announcement was made, plans were put into place to help accommodate the projected growth of the university. Over 30 renovation or construction projects have been completed on campus to help fulfill those plans.

“When you look at it 10 years ago, we had a total enrollment of six to eight thousand; now we are approaching 15 thousand,” said Charles Andersen, BYU-Idaho university resources vice-president.

The most notable changes have been the addition of the Thomas E. Ricks Building and the Gordon B. Hinckley Building. The most recent changes have been the Hyrum Manwaring Student Center expansion and the new auditorium.

“I think the changes are good because they help create a better learning environment,” said Amy Esplin, a junior studying English. “It really helps me focus more on my studies.”

Andersen said that most of the construction from 2001 to 2007 was focused on expanding classroom sizes and accommodating the larger student population.

Catch more after the break…

The last three years, Anderson said, have been focused on gathering.


“Consider the Manwaring Center. The largest space is for gather. Then we’re going to be linking it to the library, another place to gathering,” Andersen said.


Andersen said that much of the gospel is about gathering and that it is an essential part of the restoration of the gospel.


Elder David A. Bednar illustrated this point in a devotional address given at BYU-I shortly following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new auditorium in 2006.


“The spirit, purposes and blessings of gathering also occur in smaller but equally important ways on this set apart and special campus,” said Bednar. “This spirit of gathering brings assurance, encouragement and a sense of purpose greater than self. At BYU–Idaho you gather to worship the Father in the name of the Son, to build up the Church and the university, to find defense and protection, and to receive counsel and instruction,” Bednar said.


The school Board of Trustees, composed of different church leaders, is closely involved in project planning.


“Miracles have happened as we have been planning [for the growth],” Andersen said.


The past 10 years have been filled with growth and change and plans are underway to keep it going for the next 10 years.


Future projects include possible changes to the John W. Hart Building, the David O. McKay Library, and the Oscar A. Kirkham Building.


Possible changes to the men’s dorms are also being discussed.


“One of the biggest changes might be the Pathway programs,” said Andersen. “While currently a pilot, the program’s goal is to provide educational opportunities to young adults regardless of where they live.”


The program will be an online learning initiative based out of institute programs across the world.


“It will change the face of CES,” Andersen said.

Note: Every week I have an article published in the Scroll, a newspaper on the BYU-Idaho campus.  The following is one of those articles.

Starting this fall semester, John W. Hart Building patrons will be charged for clothing rentals, according to a university announcement made last week. 

The new fees are designed, in part, to help alleviate the rising costs of providing laundering for clothes. 

“The rise in cost is attributed to many things: rising student wages, energy costs, soap cost and more,” said Justin Garner, the activities director.

“There’s one thing we want to be very clear with the change: this is not a building fee,” Garner said. “This is explicitly to help cover the cost of laundering clothes.” 

There will continue to be no charge for use of the facilities.

Garner also said that while the school does not charge for the use of the building, the majority of other universities do. 
   

  “When we toured many different universities, we found that most charge over $100 a semester just for the use of the building,” Garner said.
     Some students have mixed opinions about the change. 
     “I think they should add the cost in to our tuition. I know some of my friends who have said they aren’t going to come to the Hart anymore to exercise,” said Sierra Hazard, a freshman studying exercise physiology.
     In spite of the extra expenditure, there are some who understand the reasons for the cost.
     “I would say that it is legit if it is truly associated with those rising costs. I guess it would make for a smarter use of those tithing funds,” said Lloyd Lee, a senior studying exercise science.
     Rental cost for students will be a $15 fee per semester. 
     Costs for faculty will be $20 per semester or $50 per year. 
     Any patron, including guests, who wish to use the facilities for a day will    be charged $6.  
     There will be no increase in semester-long locker rental fees.  
     Daily use of lockers will be provided at no charge.
     The University Store will also start providing a discount of 15 percent on approved clothing.  
     This discount will only be available through the add/drop period at the beginning of a semester. 
     The Activities Department and the University Store is working on expanding the approved clothing options available to students. 
     This will include moisture management wear, as well as hoodies, long-sleeved t-shirts, zip-up jackets and sweat pants. 
     Garner said that they are working with distributors on getting these available as soon as possible but are unsure when that will be.

So over the next couple of days I am going to post some of the articles that I have written for the campus newspaper.  I am hoping to get this blog kickstarted.  How you enjoy!