Monday, October 24, 2011

Probing the Board: Going in Deep with Cory Winter

The Probe set it's sights this time on our Education Programmer Cory. What did he give up to the Probe? Read on and find out.

What is your full name?
Cory J. Winter
What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?
Peer Advisor for Central Academic Advising, President of the International Affairs Council, Secretary of the ISU College Dems, Vice President of Pi Sigma Alpha, Secretary of the Pre-Law Association, President of the ISU LGBTSA, 2Great4Hate (ISU Chapter), Union Program Council, Student Activities Board Committee Member, Student Activities Board Educational Events Programmer, ASISU Senator for the College of Arts & Letters [and this is the abridged version I'm sure]
What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?
Political Science (emphasis in Constitutional Law, Gender Equality, and Social Justice Theory); minor in Women’s Studies (emphasis in Gender Issues). Attending ISU since Fall 2009.
Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?
New London, WI (20 minutes outside of Green Bay, WI); came to ISU because in-state tuition in Wisconsin is about $16,000 and ISU’s tuition is only $5,000; mother graduated from ISU’s College of Pharmacy in 1996.
Apple juice or orange juice?
Orange juice.
Sleeping on the job...
List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.
Become President of the U.S.; get married on the White House lawn; own a quaint country cottage in rural England; establish a school for the tolerant; change the world for my children. [If you've never met Mr. Winter, you might think he's kidding. He's not. And if you think he can't, he'll prove you wrong]
What is an embarrassing moment of yours?
Never telling. [Wuss]
What are three things you cannot live without?
Oxygen, water, food.
What is your favorite color?
Green.
How would your friends best describe you?
Rude, blunt, ambitious, driven, impatient, judgmental, confident.
If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?
Yoda. [It's because he secretly wishes he were short ... and green]
If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?
A Biography of Cory Winter.
What is the one food you could never give up?
I know I can give up anything, if I become addicted to something I immediately restrain myself from it. [All I will say to this is ... Chips and Salsa]
Do you like to sing in the shower?
No.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Preparing for my tenure in Congress.
What is the last book you read for pleasure?
Oh the places you’ll go – Dr. Seuss
Working on his Yoga Booty
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl.
Who is one of your role models and why?
Alexander of Macedonia; he had a vision beyond anyone else could fathom and he obtained it. Adversity, triumph, and hardship plagued his whole life but he’s changed the world.
Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?
None that I’d publicly admit to.
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Vegan food and lots of wine.
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?
Jared Leto.
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
Flow Like Water
Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why?
I never plan to stop traveling; I’m not trying to find myself… I’m living.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Yes I can.
Tell me a joke.
Not much for joke telling.


Thanks again for reading, and until next time,

Probies, out!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Probing the Board: Entertaining Brooke


The SAB Entertainment Chair has some questions to answer to the Probe. Read on to find out more about this bubbly, side-scrunchy wearing, individual.
What is your full name?
Brooke Elizabeth Millward!
What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?
Ambassadors, SAB, LDSSA, institute women’s choir accompanist
What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?
Dental Hygiene, this is my 3rd year J
Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?
Boise, and I love the friendly atmosphere. I feel like I matter and can be recognized here rather than just be a number. The dental hygiene program was a big factor as well.
Apple juice or orange juice?
Apple.
Homecoming Royalty in our eyes
List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.
Go skydiving, learn the guitar, make a difference in someone’s life, travel across Europe, and compose a piano piece.
What is an embarrassing moment of yours?
When I locked a lunch lady in the freezer during my lunch helper days in elementary! [I guess she didn’t like the fish sticks that day]
What are three things you cannot live without?
Popcorn, chapstick, and my faith/religion!
What is your favorite color?
Can I have 2?? Because purple and blue are both just too fabulous to pick one! [Always gotta be difficult…]
Mmmm...cake
How would your friends best describe you?
Hmmm. Silly and trustworthy!
If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?
According to one of my nicknames, I would suit the role of Wookie/Chewbacca quite nicely. But if I had the choice, of course Princess Lea! Who could resist those braided buns?!
If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?
“Yes, all these events really did happen to one person.” [To say she is accident-prone … would be an injustice to accident-prone people everywhere.]
What is the one food you could never give up?
Pizza!
Do you like to sing in the shower?
Yes, of course!
"When I wear a side-scrunchy, all is right with the world."
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I will be working as a dental hygienist, hopefully married, and starting a family!
What is the last book you read for pleasure?
I don’t read for pleasure….school takes up too much time! Haha. Sad, I know. But if I had to pick one, it would be “The Secret Journal of Brett Colton.”
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Neither!! I really like my sleep haha
Who is one of your role models and why?
My older brother, Josh. He is so supportive and loving in every way, and he is my best friend. He always knows when to call and say just what I need to hear. He is genuine in all of his relationships and never excludes anyone-he is always lending a hand to help anyone in need. I hope that I have a son like him someday. [Cuuuuuuutteee]
Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?
Yes. I can make a dang good chicken dinner! I also have a history of being a parade/performance baton twirler. Velvet leotard, red lipstick included. ;) [I think we now have an SAB event idea. Who wants to see Brooke perform?]
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Applesauce, homemade canned peaches and pears, sugar-free chocolate pudding, slimfast drinks, and stuff to make delicious quesadillas!
So not a morning person
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?
My grandmother.
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
“God bless the broken Road” by Rascal Flatts, because I feel like there are several interpretations to that song and my life is always throwing new curveballs my way. My dad will text or call me when he listens to that song and tells me it always makes him think of me. I like to listen to that song for comfort. And I’m such a fan of Rascal Flatts, it had to be one of their songs! ;)
Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 
As vague and non-specific as this may be, I want to travel all around the world! I think there is so much to learn about the history of the world in each area that I could never absorb enough culture and information from just one or two areas! [The Probe sees a pattern with SAB; we all like to travel!]
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Dedicated, faithful, and willing.
Tell me a joke.  
Q: What do cows do for entertainment?
A: They go to the mooovies!! [And what does Brooke for entertainment? Eat popcorn!]
POPCORN
Do you feel like you know the SAB Entertainment chair a little better? Unfortunately though… she is resigning her post with us! So, if you’re interested in being the next SAB Entertainment Chair apply online or in the involvement center. Brooke, we hardly knew ye.

Probies, out!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Probing the Board: A Very Benny Kelsey

The Probe turns its sights on the Benny the Bengal compulsive Kelsey Proctor. What did we learn from the Bengal Pride Programmer that bleeds orange and black?
Waking up like a champ!
What is your full name?
Kelsey Renae Proctor
What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?
I love being involved with and supporting the Theatre Department!
What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?
I am currently undecided…but I am only a sophomore here at ISU.
Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?
I have lived most of my life here, but I’ve also spent time jumping around the states. I have also lived in Kansas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oregon. I decided to attend ISU because of the wonderful recruitment department. They helped me understand all of the wonderful opportunities available here.
Apple juice or orange juice?
Orange. Dur.
My name...is Ivana. I am supermodel.
List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.
Somehow be involved with a chick brawl.
Learn to speak Spanish fluently.
Travel to Egypt and Italy.
Learn to snowboard like a champ.
Get a ballin’ job.
What is an embarrassing moment of yours?
In middle school someone gave me a wedgie. I was wearing my first thong. It still hurts today…
[I love that she went there with her answer! No shame is how I like it!]
What are three things you cannot live without?
Food, Water, My blanky
What is your favorite color?
Wouldn’t you like to know? Naw, I don’t have one.
How would your friends best describe you?
Quirky, joyful, exciting
If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?
Jar Jar Binks. I am always all over the place like him.
If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?
Proctor…A Doctor who never knew… [I wonder if she watches Dr. Who…]
What is the one food you could never give up?
Pepperoni pizza! I am a classic sort of gal.
Do you like to sing in the shower?
As long as no one is home, and I can BE SURE that no one can hear me.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Oh man, that’s a toughy. I see myself in a different country attending a huge event that I helped plan, and I am missing my cute house outside Chicago that I recently moved into.
What is the last book you read for pleasure?
The last book that I read fully was probably one of the Harry Potters. It’s pathetic, I know. [Harry Potter has a ballin’ job…]
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Hoo. Hoo.  [Get it? She made a funny…]
Who is one of your role models and why?
My Dad is my role model. He always knows what to say, what to do, and he has a very big heart.
Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?
I can belch better than any man.
Hidden talent right there!
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Tea, sprite, a Tony’s pizza, and some mandarin orange cans.
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?
I love who I am… buuut… Natalie Portman is pretty B.A. I wouldn’t mind being her for a day. [Good choice. The Probe approves of Natalie Portman]
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
It would be a mash up between: I’m a Playa, Hustlin’, and Look at Me Now … Yea, ok I really have no idea what my theme song would be. I’ll get back to you on that one.
Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 
I really want to go scuba diving sometime…that’s about as adventurous as I get.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Honest, kind, creative.
Tell me a joke.
Have you heard the joke about the roof?
Well, it’s over your head. 
The Probe would like to thank Kelsey Proctor for “ballin’’ with us (whatever that means…) and for answering every question! Go Kelsey! Until next time,

Probies, out!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Probing the Board: The Big Cat Edition

This is the first of many glimpses into the lives and psyches of the Student Activities Board. Scary, right? If you ever wanted to know more about the board than just our bios on our website, well you're in luck!

First up is The Big Cat! So what did he have to say about himself when the Probe was turned on him?
nom nom nom
What is your full name?
Aaron “The Big Cat” McCabe
What is some of your past and current involvement here on campus?
Entertainment chair, Director (2 times) and Big Events Chair. Kappa Sigma President, ASISU Senator for College of Education and Greek Council President.
What is your major and how long have you been at ISU?
I am a senior and I am a Secondary Physical Education major. 
Where are you from and why did you decide to come to ISU?
I am from Kent, Washington (near Seattle) and I came to ISU to play football.
Apple juice or orange juice?
Apple Juice, (but OJ kills….get it OJ kills?)
List 5 goals on your life’s to-do and/or bucket list.
Scuba dive in Austral
Finish College
Own a house
Travel outside the USA
Live life to the fullest!
What is an embarrassing moment of yours?
           [He so failed to answer this one...]
Reach for the stars!
What are three things you cannot live without?
Coffee, Air, Friends
What is your favorite color?
Black and Orange
How would your friends best describe you?
Big , loud, friendly, and a goofball
If you were a Star Trek [or Star Wars] character, which one would it be?
Dark Vader [I think he meant Darth...]
If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?     
The Advancers of Big Cat
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?
Teaching and Coaching in Seattle
What is the last book you read for pleasure?
I hope they server Beer in Hell
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Both
Who is one of your role models and why?
My Day, Ray McCabe. He has shown me how to become the person I am today and continues to show me support.
Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?
I can make a Bee / Moth sound in your ear [He really can and it's really annoying FYI]
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Coffee beans, milk, chicken, salad stuff, creamer, left over’s, cheese, bread, lunch meat, fruit and veggies.
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?
Vince Lombardi [I'm gonna be honest, so had to google who this was...]
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
Celebration from Kool and The Gang
Which areas of the world would you like to explore and why? 
Australia. Something about Australia that has always wanted me to go there.  
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Funny, likeable, and dependable.
Tell me a joke.
Republicans! [Wait for it...]

Well that was a glimpse into The Big Cat. Wanna know more? Just ask!

Probies, out!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Coming Out for Equality


Have you heard of the HRC? According to their website the Human Rights Campaign is the “largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, the [HRC] represents a force of more than one million members and supporters nationwide – all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality. Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.”

Well thanks to SAB, HRC is coming to Pocatello, Idaho to celebrate National Coming Out Day – a day early on October 10, 2011. Don’t know what National Coming Out Day is? Well, it all started with a march on Washington, DC of more than 250,000 individuals on October 11, 1987, all fighting for fair and equal treatment for lesbian and gay individuals and has only grown since then to include more minorities.



Tonight at 7:00 PM in the Idaho State University’s Ballroom join Mike Manning, a former HRC intern and star of “The Real World: Washington, DC” as he recounts his coming out experience and his internship with HRC. Students and the public will also get the chance to chat with Mike following his presentation. One topic that Mike will discuss is that no provision of Idaho law addresses sexual orientation-based violence in our schools. Let’s educate ourselves on the issues and “Come Out” for equality.