Probing the Board: Advising the Advisor

This is the final of the Probing the Board series and we are ending with an eye on the Advisor to SAB – Val Davids! Now, I’ll be honest, getting answers form her was like pulling teeth. But! The wait is over! To celebrate the finale of the Probing the Board series, I asked someone who’s known Val a very long time, Aaron the “Big Cat” McCabe, to critique her very short answers. I think he’s older than her in fact! So without further ado, here’s the boss lady!

What is your full name? 

      Valerie Davids

What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?

      I have worked on campus going on 27 years.

What was your major and how long have you been at ISU?

      My major was Sociology.

Where are you from?

      I grew up in Bancroft, Idaho. (Where?)

Apple juice or orange juice?  

      Apple juice.

List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.

            Learn to make bread, travel, go on a girl’s only hiking trip, spend time with my grandson, and receive the Golden Arrow Award. (Is that for old people?)

What is an embarrassing moment of yours?

      Which one! (Ha. How about getting pied in the face?)

What are three things you cannot live without?

      Electricity, hot water, and my Vitamix.

What is your favorite color? 

      My favorite color to wear is black, but I love all colors in my flower garden.

How would your friends best describe you?

      Organized, honest, and hopefully fun.

If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?

      Really?? Lol (She is too old to know what movies these came from…)

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

      (She refused to answer this one...)

What is the one food you could never give up?

Cheese. (Who cut the cheese? This one!)

Do you like to sing in the shower?

            Wish I had a shower, but yes I do like to sing in the tub. (Singing while cleaning, that’s another story)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

      Retired!! (Yea right…)

What is the last book you read for pleasure? 

      Hunger Games books.

Are you a morning person or a night owl? 

      Morning. (Then why are you always late to work? Low blow Big Cat…)

Who is one of your role models and why?

      My mom is my role model because she is always positive and upbeat. (And Big Cat)

Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?

      I can play the bones. They are made of wood, not from real bones.

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

            Almond milk, spinach, greens, carrots, cheese, lemons, grapes, jam, salad dressing,  condiments, yogurt, eggs, and turkey lunchmeat.

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

      Josephine Marcus-she ended up with Wyatt Earp.

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

      A Little Bit Stronger (Not “We Came to Party?”)

Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 

            I’m intrigued by it all!! (Just like me. Not really sure what you meant here Big Cat. I smell fail…)

How would you describe yourself in three words?

      Fun, Independent, Organized

Tell me a joke.

      Knock Knock… (Who’s there?)

Thanks for reading along as we Probed the Board. Stay tuned to the Probe for future updates, sneak peeks, and behind the scenes action of the Student Activities Board. Until next time,

Probies out!

Probing the Board: Staring down the Prober

This time around we look at the SAB Marketing Chair, and the author of the Probe: ME! Curious who's been writing all of these stories and Probing SAB? Well now you know. Best kept secret maybe?


Well, since I normally make the snarky comments on the Board, I decided to turn the Probe over to another, and take my own turn. Thank you Sheila Mitchell for taking over this time! Here ... we ... go...

What is your full name?

      Phillip Trey Coates

Meeeeooowwwww

What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?

I have served as the vice president for the French Club – Le Conseil Français – as well as the president.  I have been an assistant editor for the campus literary arts journal – the Black Rock & Sage – for two years and currently I am the secretary for the College Democrats as well as the vice president of the ISU QSA (Queer Straight Alliance). Over the summer I also worked for New Student Orientation and got the chance to meet tons of really fun incoming freshmen.

What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?

I am an English major with an emphasis in professional and technical writing and I am also minoring in French. Yes, I am a super senior! This is my fifth (and final) year here at ISU.

Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?

I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona, but I lived in Rexburg, Idaho before coming here. I chose ISU because of all the wonderful things I heard about it from my mother, a graduate student here currently, and it was close to home.

Apple juice or orange juice?

Apple juice. Orange juice gives me a sore throat…

List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.

Live in Europe (preferably Paris, London, or Lucerne), be a published author, own my own home on a different continent, go sky-diving, and travel to my hearts content. (He is seriously obsessed with Paris, its everywhere in his apartment).

Socks anyone?

What is an embarrassing moment of yours?

I fell off of a camel when I was in Africa 4 years ago. I fell of a camel onto someone. I also broke the camel’s tail in the process. Enough said. (I feel like there is more to this story!)

What are three things you cannot live without?

Time by myself, to-do lists, and my friends and family. (Really Phillip, to-do lists, that must get tiring).

What is your favorite color?

Purple (with red especially). (A man after my own heart!)

How would your friends best describe you?

Quiet, reserved, and fashionable. (Um, which best friend is that?)

Oh so very reserved...

If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?

For Star Wars I would be Anakin Skywalker, and for Star Trek it would have to be Captain Janeway of Star Trek Voyager!

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

Querying into the Life of Phillip Coates

What is the one food you could never give up?

Pasta. Any kind. (When did you last eat pasta?)

Do you like to sing in the shower?

I like to sing everywhere. No matter the setting. I’m that awkward. (That is not that akward!!!)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Living either in Portland or Seattle and writing, advocating, studying, learning, laughing, and keeping just as busy as I am now. Oh and tastefully renovating an old Victorian style home.

Just call me Julia Child

What is the last book you read for pleasure?

The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed by Judy Shepard.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

I don’t have time to sleep…

Who is one of your role models and why?

I don’t really have one specific one. I tend to sponge off of a collective. I don’t want one person to influence me too much, but I do often say my spirit animal is Hillary Clinton.

Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?

I can read people very well. I can usually judge someone within minutes of knowing them, and nine times out of ten, I’m right. First impressions matter to me, because in so many ways, even if someone is trying to pretend or put on airs, I can usually see right through that. I guess you could say my hidden talent is being judgmental. Maybe that’s not a very hidden talent always.

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Hummus and beverages not allowed on campus. Maybe some spinach that’s expired and soy or rice milk – probably also expired.

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

Harvey Milk. Even though he was assassinated I feel his life had purpose, meaning, and he actually stood for something. He mattered.

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

The theme song for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, because I rock out to it all the time! I even have a dance to it. (I want to see this happen, because I have never seen or heard it before!)

Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 

Asia, Europe, and South Africa. I have been to parts of Europe and I want to see more and return! I have been to North Africa, and would like to see the different culture of the South. I have never been to Asia, so basically I want to revisit places I have gone and explore places I haven’t been. I want to go everywhere.

How would you describe yourself in three words?

      Passionate, hypocritical, and eccentric.

Tell me a joke.

      Wanna hear a camel story?

A monkey and a bag...

Well Sheila, thank you for Probing me. Even though I think I do it better, not too bad for your first time. Thank you for reading a little about me and until next time,


Probies, out!

Probing the Board: Stacey's Milkshake

Well it's that time again. Up next with the Probe is Stacey, our Family Events Programmer.


What did the Probe get out of her?

What is your full name?  

Stacey Michelle Larson Pearson

What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?     

Member of KDP  Kappa Delta Pi….the International Honors Society of Educators and the Family Event Programmer for the Student Activities Board

What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?

Jan 2010 and I am a Jr. in Elem. Ed

Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?

Pocatello and it is local and easy to get too

Apple juice or orange juice?

Orange juice with Malibu

Did we mention she's an expert shaved icer?

List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.

Ride a train, A cruise, visit Ireland, graduate from college, and find my prince charming

What is an embarrassing moment of yours?

1^st date to a nice restaurant and was cutting my steak and it flew off the plate and onto the floor. [You should never mismanage your meat]

What are three things you cannot live without?

Jessica, Samantha, Joshua [Her three kids in case you couldn't guess], music, and Coke

What is your favorite color?

I don’t like to pick a favorite; I don’t want the others to be jealous.

How would your friend’s best describe you?

Talented, responsible, loving

If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?

Queen Amidala

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

Learning something new every day

What is the one food you could never give up?

Butter

Do you like to sing in the shower?

HELL YES and dance

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Teaching school and with my prince charming

What is the last book you read for pleasure?

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

She's all thumbs up in our eyes!

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

both

Who is one of your role models and why? 

            My grandmothers.  They were both strong women in their time and could get their              hands dirty and throw a glam party.  But the best thing is that they saw people for who they were and not the color of skin or religion or anything else that made them different than they were.  This I find admirable because of the time that they lived in, and what all they saw in their lifetime.
Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?

Wood working and catering

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Not much

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

Marilyn Monroe, a few of my favorite quotes are: “If you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.” “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” “It's not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.”                           “I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it.”

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

Milkshake ... lol [LOVED this answer]

Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 

Ireland for the rich history and castles

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Mother, responsible, and a pleaser

Tell me a joke.

      Why do leprechauns laugh as they run through the long grass?

      Because it tickles their lucky charms.

Well that was some full frontal Stacey for ya. Thanks for reading, and until next time.

Probies, out!

Probing the Board: A Care Bear Probed

This month the board said goodbye to one of our own, and the Probe said hello to a new / old board member. Wanna know more about the new Entertainment Chair? Read on!

Chomo mustache month...

What is your full name?

Gerald W. Johnson (Jerry, Jer-Bear) [He's also called the care bear sometimes. That one's my favorite]

What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?

I have been 3 different officers for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. I have been a member of LDSSA, Psychology club, roteract, active minds, Greek council, videogame club, and billiards club

What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?

Psychology, and I will graduate this may and it took me 5 years

Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?

I am from a town called Poulsbo little west of Seattle; it’s at the top of the peninsula.

Apple juice or orange juice?

Orange Juice

List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.

I want to go ski diving, scuba dive in exotic places, become a doctor, pay off my debts, and learn to invest in stocks

What are three things you cannot live without?

My car, my wallet, my keys, my phone [and apparently he can't count...]

What is your favorite color?

Green

How would your friends best describe you?

Goofy, creative, spontaneous, p.i.t.a, sexy, determined, fun, confident, energetic, reliable, friendly, diligent, committed, selfless, charismatic, humble, outgoing, helping, swell, jovial, dedicated, jolly, driven [What's p.i.t.a?]

If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?

Star Trek – James T Kirk because I started out breaking all the rules and then I became a leader. [Just don't start talking like Kirk and we can still work together...]

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

F*** what’s next [At least he's honest!]

What is next after wearing a bunny suit?

What is the one food you could never give up?

Meat

Do you like to sing in the shower?

      YES!!!!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Not in Pocatello

What is the last book you read for pleasure?

Book and pleasure should never be in the same sentence, but I think it was a child called it. 

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Both I can sleep when I’m dead

Better slow down there!

Who is one of your role models and why?

Bums because every time I see them all I can think is get off your a** and get a job.

Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?

I have many but they only come out in the situations that they’re needed for. [I feel like               this is a cop out...]

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Leftover meat loaf, cheese, condiments, eggs, lettuce, tomato, onions, milk, butter, wine, some rotten in the back probably, and beer

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

He is also T-Pain...

Someone dead because I would want know what death feels like. [Wow. Unexpectedly morbid and fascinating. All at the same time.]

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

Memories by Kid Cudi because all the crazy S*** I did last night will be the best memories.

Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 

Italy, Greece, Norway, Sweden so I can see the things that are personal to me. [Expand please. How is this personal to you?]

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Confident, arrogant, reliable

Tell me a joke.

Why are there gates around cemeteries? Because people are dying to get in. [Again with the morbid...]

Well the Probe has now said hello to the new / old Entertainment Chair (he was last years)! He is an interesting character just chock full of opinions. Hope you've enjoyed reading about him, and until next time

Probies, out!