New Year, New Probe

So here we are; it is a new year, and you're all in the hands of a whole new set of Probies. Your former weekly updater has left for, say, rosier pastures. From this point forward, you have a new guide into the eerie realm of the Student Activities Board. The neoprobies are here!

As we conclude our first week of school, there is already so much to say. We had a very successful time at the Involvement Fair, giving away more than a few cartfuls of SAB swag. Let's just say we put our prize wheel to the test that afternoon.

The challenge for all the little peasants- I mean students at the Quad Party.

On Thursday, we had our first true SAB event: the Quad Party. With a water slide, live music, free food, and most importantly, free SAB swag, this was a great chance to introduce all the common folk to the mysteries of their overlords, the Student Activities Board. Like the Involvement Fair, we exercised our prize wheel to its max!

Our valiant director, Lady Stacey, managing the wheel, and me, your version of Gandalf,  in the process of losing my lovely voice.

With Brody and the Outlaws providing the music, the focus of the small ones (meaning y'all reading this) was certainly on the water slide. There is simply too many wonderful photos of people going down it to share here, but here are some of my favorites of the Board:

Here is your Education Chair, Carli, looking like a lil' kid pouting. Adorable, ain't she? 

Stacey again, crash landing into the pool. 

Carli makes a reappearance here, with Mandy of Bengal Pride in tow.

The current holder of the Family Events chair, Whitney, mid-fall. I can't tell if she likes it or not.

Safe to say, we had fun. Meeting people has its perks, but for me, holding a domineering presence over the kids in line really made my day. This year will be a blast!

If you want to see us in action again (and let's face it, who wouldn't?), head on out to the Family Game night kickoff this upcoming Friday. Sure it may be oriented towards kids, but it's going to be a delight for those who can survive our series of Olympic-style tourneys. Plus with the Lorax (PG) playing in the evening, you aren't going to want to miss it.

You also won't want to miss the football game on Saturday. Come tailgate with us at 2pm in the Holt Parking Lot. You can win free schtuff if you can somewhat throw a ball. We're not expecting a lot of talent from all y'all.

A whole new team awaits to lead y'all into a year of fun, challenges, knowledge, and most of all, memories. The Student Activities Board is here, so don't miss your chances to be with us week after week. I mean, you are really going to need a break from all that studying, right?

You stay classy, Pocatello!
-The Probies

Probe Down!

So...

I guess this is goodbye. It's the end of the 2011-2012 ISU Student Activities Board, and starting next week it's an (almost -  I'm looking at you Stacey) all new board!

What does this mean for the Probe? It means soon there will be a new voice speaking to you through the Probe. A new person's perspective, ideas, and personality.

'Cuz let's face it, I can be a tad snarky. Will the next Prober be? You'll just have to keep reading and stick around for next year.

So, who are the new honchos coming to the office. Well these losers...

I mean winners!

The only returning SAB member will be Stacey Pearson! This past year she was our amazing Family Events Programmer!

Look at that sly Mrs. Claus!

Our new Bengal Pride Chair will be Amanda Donaldson! If she looks familiar, you may also be an Alpha Xi Delta sorority member. Just think about that one...

Education Chair goes to... Carli Oeding. Hey Carli, remember that time you came to an SAB event, and were hypnotized? Ya, me too. Good times.

Entertainment and future Bingo balls caller (and other events) will be Valenting Garcia. A Kappa Sigma brother, and all around good guy!

The new Family Events Chair will be Whitney Garner! I don't actually know her... so y'all should give feedback on this sure to be awesome individual! I mean, she got hired right?

Next year's Marketing Chair, and possible Prober ... Ryan Heffner!

Good luck to next year's Student Activities Board! You're gonna need it! (Especially at Homecoming...)

I'm just kidding!

It's been a wild year for the Probies, and I just want to say thank you to all of the students that came out and supported all of our events. Thanks for making this year such a success! Also, thank you to all of the Probe readers out there! If only you knew how to comment... 

I leave you with a song that seems very appropriate. For all you 90s kids, I hope you get the reference!

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) Seinfeld highlights

Until, well... Goodbye!

Probies, out!

Matt Baker Pulls A Stunt

Midway through this year's Springfest theme of CarnEvil, SAB will be playing host to the truly talented combination comedian and stuntman Matt Baker.

On April 18th, 2012 ISU at 7:00 pm, Idaho State University’s Student Activities Board presents the combination comedian and stuntman Matt Baker. He has made appearances at college campuses across the country, as well as on the hit NBC show America’s Got Talent. According to his website, “Matt’s comedy ranges from stories about being raised in a quirky family to the 10 best ways to break up with someone without getting physically hurt. No matter the age or background of his audience, Matt will have them unified in laughter […] Matt’s likeability and off-the-cuff humor gives him the rare ability to connect with his audience and make every show unique. Matt’s comedy is sharp, edgy and hilarious, without being inappropriate.”

This event is the Wednesday event for the week of SpringFest’s “CarnEvil.” Free surprise giveaways related to the show itself for the first 100 attendees.

Admission is sold at the door and free for ISU Students, $3 for faculty and staff, and $5 for general public.

For more information about this event or other SAB sponsored events, please visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, or email questions to sab@isu.edu. For more information on the Comedian Matt Baker, please visit his website at www.comedystuntshow.com.

Seriously, the juggling freaks me out a bit...

Until next time,
Probies, out!

Are You Ready for the CarnEvil?

Idaho State University's Student Activities Board will host a wide variety of events for Springfest during the week of April 16 through the 20.

Because we're that awesome. And humble. Don't ever forget that we're humble.

This year’s theme is CarnEvil, filled with zombies, carnival-style prizes and more.

Here's a link to the Facebook event! Be sure and RSVP!

CarnEvil Facebook Event!

The week's major events are:

• Monday, April 16 – Start the week with a Zombie Self Defense course at 5 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex Suites. Participants can come learn some preventive tactics in case of the zombie apocalypse. Are you ready? This event is free to ISU students with a valid Bengal ID, $1 for faculty and staff, and $2 for general public.

ZOMBIE SELF DEFENSE!!!!

• Tuesday, April 17 –  SAB and the ISU Ambassadors will host the fourth annual Mr. ISU pageant competition. This event will take place in the Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. Free audience giveaways will be handed out, and the first 100 attendees will receive free T-shirts. Admission is free to ISU students with a valid Bengal ID, $3 for faculty and staff, and $5 for general public.

Calling all ISU studs! Step right up and try your luck.

• Wednesday, April 18 – SAB will host  the stunt comedian Matt Baker. This funny man will be appearing in the Pond Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. This event is free to ISU students with a valid Bengal ID, $1 for faculty and staff, and $2 for general public.

Matt Baker Facebook Event!

• Thursday, April 19 – SAB will hold its final bingo game of the year, featuring nice prizes. This time there will be two separate grand prizes, an Apple iPad2 and Sony Playstation 3. This event will be in the Pond Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. Admission is free to ISU students with a valid Bengal ID, $3 for faculty and staff, and $5 for general public.

Who doesn't want an iPad??

• Friday, April 20  – This will be the SAB's final Speed Dating of the semester. This time it is open for ages 25 and older, and will be held in the Pond Student Union Quad Lounge at 7 p.m. Admission is for ISU students only and is free with a valid Bengal ID. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, April 19, by 5 p.m.

Also, during the entire week, students can keep their eyes open for the SAB "carnies" (or board members) around lunchtime. People spotting the "carnies" will either receive a prize, or be given the chance to enter a raffle for Visa gift cards.

For more information about CarnEvil, or for other SAB events, visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, or email questions to sab@isu.edu.

Also, here's a little inside scoop. We're doing a FLASHMOB! It may or may not be on Monday....

Semi-Secret Flash Mob - Facebook Event!

The inspiration for this year's theme comes from a picture. A random picture we came across, and has inspired the events, prizes, carnies, videos, posters, and our general thought processes!

How sweet is this picture!

You should also check out this seriously amazing video. Over 100 hours of work went into this piece of art. Yes. We suffer for our art! (But seriously, planning, filming, editing, it's a boatload of work. A boatload I say!)

http://vimeo.com/39860459

Seriously love this video! And we here at SAB and Creative Productions hope that you do too!

Until next time,
Probies out!

Life's A Beach

Summer is almost here, and SAB is getting ready to end the year with a big bang! Friday, April 13th, 2012 we are hosting a blowout Family Beach Party event. What does that mean? Well it means that we're turning Reed Gym into an evening of swimming, food, games, prizes, and giveaways!

This day of family fun will include swimming from 6 to 7 p.m., a picnic-style dinner for the first 100 people from 7 to 7:30 p.m., beach volleyball and other games from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and the evening will end with the movie "Lilo & Stitch" from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Beach mats will be given to the first 40 families attending, a beach ball and sunglasses for the first 100 people, and other items for even more summer fun will be raffled throughout the evening.

Admission is free for ISU Students with a valid Bengal ID, $3 for faculty, staff, and general public, or $10 for the whole family.

Our grand raffle prize! Yes, you really can win all of this!

For more information about the Family Beach Party, or for other Student Activities Board events, visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, or e-mail questions to sab@isu.edu.

We cannot wait for this event! Did you notice on the poster the movie is Lilo & Stitch? We are so excited for this movie, and all the Beach fun we'll be having. Y'all can thank our amazing Family Events Programmer Stacey Pearson! Be sure and give feed back on this event as well, after you attend of course!

Until next time,
Probies out!

Show Me How You BURLESQUE!

SAB is doing something a little different on Friday, March 16th. We're having a Drag Show! When was the last time you saw something like that at ISU?

Well this time around we've got the Charley's Angel's performers to dazzle and entertain. This show will be inspired by the recent hit movie "Burlesque." Charley's Angel's will be performing songs from the Cher and Christina Aguilera famed film, as well as a selection of their own musical favorites.

I may have even heard a rumor through the grapevine a Billy Idol inspired performance will be showcased. ;)

Just in case you don't know all the details on this major event, then read the following press release:

POCATELLO, ID – On Friday March 16^th, 2012, ISU is sure to be impressed with performances in the style of “Burlesque.” Featuring the famous Spyke Naugahyde, and several of the Charley’s Angels crew, come prepared to laugh until you cry, and then laugh some more. Never been to a Drag Show before? Too young to go to Charley’s in Pocatello and attend? Well here’s your chance for this unique entertainment. This show begins at 7:00pm.

Admission is free for ISU Students with valid Bengal ID’s, $5 for Faculty and Staff, and $10 for the general public. Entry to this event is sold at the door. Free surprise giveaways to be handed out at the door while supplies last. This event is 18 years and older only.

For more information about event, or other upcoming SAB events, please visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, or email questions to sab@isu.edu.

Seriously, so excited for a Burlesque extravaganza here at ISU!

Do you know how to Burlesque? You will by the end of the night!

Until next time y'all,
Probies, Out!

Trailer for the movie "Burlesque"

Christina Aguilera performs Express from the movie "Burlesque"

Smile, Laugh, Repeat: Key & Peele coming to ISU!

Everybody needs a little (or a lot) of laughter in their lives. Thanks to the hard work of SAB and the Big Cat, we're giving you the students (or general community) a chance to laugh your little posteriors off. 

The latest smash duo from Comedy Central's "Key & Peele" are here to entertain!  Oh, and have you heard the good news? Their show has already received the green light for a season two, so there will be plenty more laughs from these guys coming your way. 

So what's the plan for them coming to ISU? Well here's the official word:

POCATELLO, ID – On Thursday March 15^th, 2012 Idaho State University is in for a real laugh. Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have recently started airing their own sketch show on Comedy Central titled "Key & Peele." In their television series, and at ISU, the actors will have you laughing in your seats “through a combination of filmed sketches and live stage segments. Whether it's satirizing the President, spoofing Nazis, or ordering up some soul food, ‘Key & Peele’ showcases their chemistry, camaraderie and unique point of view, born from their shared background and experiences growing up biracial in a not quite post-racial world.”

The show will be held in the Pond Student Union Building’s Ballroom, and will begin at 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.

Admission is free for ISU Students with valid Bengal ID’s, and $5 for the general public, faculty, and staff. Tickets in advance will NOT be sold. Admission is at the door only.

For more information about this event, please visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, or email questions to sab@isu.edu. Also, feel free to check out Key & Peele’s show at www.comedycentral.com.

Key & Peele in one of their now infamous Obama Translator skits.

Key & Peele in a gay marriage skit from their show

These guys are hilarious, and if you don't believe me then watch the following Youtube clips!

Y'all should definitely come laugh with SAB.

Until next time,
Probies Out!

Zombie's Attack!

Flash Mob

A Singing Banana Comes to ISU!

A local legend (who actually hails from Florida) is coming to ISU once again! 

The renowned Shana Banana will be regaling us with her musical mojo specially tailored for children. Parents should definitely bring their youngin's to listen and laugh with this funny lady. 

So here's the the dealio:

On March 10^th, 2012 ISU will play host to a children’s entertainer extraordinaire, Shana Banana. This family event will be held in ISU’s Pond Student Union Building, on the third floor, in the Salmon River Suites. The event starts at 3:00 pm that Saturday and will run until 5:00 pm.

Shana Banana has been a quality children’s entertainer for over a decade and has made appearances at ISU in the past. She has also worked on her own television series for PBS called “Banana Bread,” has released several CD’s (Banana Bedtime, Kidding Around Yoga, Music and Fun for Kids, Song in my Pocket), and a yoga for kids DVD!

Admission is free for ISU Students with valid Bengal ID’s, $3 for general public, and $10 per family.

For more information about this event please visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, email questions to sab@isu.edu, or visit Shana Banana’s website at http://www.shanabanana.com.

Got all that? Good. Now just make sure you get their early to get a good seat! It's gonna be a packed house.

Also, to tickle your fancy and pique your interest, here are some youtube clip of the wonder woman herself.

Until next time,

Probies out!

Murder Most Foul!

Have you heard the awesome news? SAB is bringing to you a Murder Mystery Dinner. Oh, did I mention it's roaring 1920's themed? So come dressed as your favorite flapper, gangster, or general period miscreant. It'll be the bee's knees with a fancy dinner and everything. You have your choice of prime rib, chicken, or pasta.

Want further details? Then read:

On Thursday March 8^th, 2012 ISU is in for a dangerous dessert. Brought to you by the Student Activities Board and Jest Murder Mysteries, “Bullets in the Bathtub” will bring you a blast from the past in a deadly way. The event will be held in the Pond Student Union Building’s Ballroom, and will start at 7:00 PM.

For this event, be sure to dress in your best gangster attire and bring a date! They are sure to be impressed with this dinner and a show, which will include your choice of: Prime Rib, Chicken, or a vegetarian option.

Tickets are on sale now at $15 for ISU Students with valid Bengal ID’s, $20 for Faculty and Staff, and $25 for the general public. Tickets can now be purchased in the Involvement Center in the Student Union Building between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. When you buy your tickets, you must select your meal choice, and seating.

Space is limited for this event so be sure and get your tickets early.

For more information please visit www.isu.edu/sab, call the Involvement Center at 208-282-3451, or email questions to sab@isu.edu. Also, you can check out pictures of other Murder Mystery dinners by Jest Murder Mysteries at www.jestmurdermystery.com. 

Truth moment. When I hear Murder Mystery I always think of the episode of the Golden Girls where they go for the Murder Mystery Weekend at a hotel. One of the best episodes of the series in my opinion. 

And now, I'll leave y'all with a little piece of that awesome episode. Be sure and get your tickets to our very own piece of the Golden Girls-esque fun before Thursday!!

Probies,

Out!

Dorothy: A Murderer?

Oh and don't forget this little gem :)

Let's Talk About Sex

This year, SAB brought you a variety of events for our annual Sex Awareness Week (February 6th- 10th). 

Comment below on what events you attended, what you liked, what you didn't like, and what you would like to see in the future!

We started the week with a truly unique and educational event, our Condom Casino! 

Hosted on Tuesday, February 7th, this free event to students allowed them to gamble, and no matter what, win big in the end. 

What did you win after playing card games like blackjack, war, craps, and more? CONDOMS GALORE. 

Drop one like it's hot

On Wednesday, February 8th, the Bengal Theater played the cult-classic Woody Allen Fim "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex, But Were Afraid to Ask." Free condoms were available at the theater as well. 

Thursday, we continued our popular SuperFood Showdown series with a tilt towards Valentine's Day by crafting excellent and healthy recipes with Dark Chocolate. 

Say aaah

Finally on Friday, we ended the week with some good ol' fashioned LIVE GROUP SEX with Daniel Packard. 

If you weren't one of the many who attended this amazing show, then you really missed out. We laughed until we cried. Packard did an excellent job of bringing people out of their shells, and talk about a subject many feel too sensitive to touch. 

Until next time, we leave you with a classic. 

Probies, out!

Salt N Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex