Probing Deep: Courting Carli the Catty Cutie

Greeting y'all! My apologies for the lateness of this week's post. We ran into this thing called "no time" and for some reason couldn't get to the post until today. For those of you just joining us, we're the Probies, the guides (and Chairs...) of the enigmatic Student Activities Board. Here's what you've missed last week!

On Tuesday the 11th, SAB held a tourney worthy of the bards: water pong! As part of our "Drug Free in Week 3" campaign, 16 teams competed in single elimination until there was only one winning team, whose prize was a set of high quality ping tables. 

The children of our gracious leader, educating themselves with a former Chair,  Lady Kelsey Proctor (in black).

Two days late, we began the game of volleyball where no one coud escape unpainted. It was epic, colorful, and for those of us who got wet, freezing. In short, it was a typical SAB outdoors event. For only holding a smallish amount of people, things sure got crazy!

Action shot!

Now, we would say that was a fun week. So much so, that it was decided that we needed to know more about where these events came from; in short, Carli, the madam of the Education Chair, was forced to sit down with the Probie who writes.

Here she is, in all her glory!

1.     What is your full name?

·      Carli Renee’ Oeding

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

·     Obviously, I am a part of SAB. I am also apart of the Women’s Rugby Team, Dodgeball Intramurals, and Flag Football Intramurals

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

·      Pre-Med, specifically Pediatrics. This is my 2^nd year at ISU!

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

·      I am from Salmon Idaho. I decided to come here because I loved the campus and people and I became a part of the First Year Scholars.

Fellow FYS kiddie! 

5.     If you were a comic book hero or villain, what would your name, powers, and arch nemesis be?

·      My superhero name would be Thunder, my power would be Teleportation and my arch nemesis would be Lightening!

Anyone else confused on how Thunder equals teleportation? Unless her ports make a thunder-like noise when she arrives at places. 

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

·      I would like to become a Pediatrician

·      Skydive/ bungee jump

·      Visit each state in the United States at least once

·      Have a home is Mexico

·      Pay for a month long vacation for my parents

7.     Tell me about a scar you have and how you got it.

·      I have a scar above my right eyebrow. My brother and I were playing rollie pollie, which is on the trampoline where one person rolls and the other jumps over the roller. I jumped a little too aggressively over him and caught my foot in the springs where I plummeted to the ground. On the way down my forehead and the porch and railroad tie met. I broke my thumb and was rushed to the hospital where I got six stitches!

8.     What are three things you cannot live without?

·      My king size bed

·      Chai Tea

·      Internet

If any of you were wondering, she originally had Karnation and her man on this list in place of the last two... Kinky, eh?

9.     What is your favorite color?

·      Turquoise!!!!!!!

10.  How would your friends best describe you?

·      My friends would probably describe my as a lunatic. I am very spontaneous and so most times people don’t know how to handle my personality. Usually I bring people out of their shell whether I have to force them out or the willingly decide to.

11.  If you were a Harry Potter character, which one would it be?

·      I would be Hagrid! Because he loves animals, everyone has to look up to him, and he’s smoking hot!

She likes 'em big, boys! How does her man compare? 

12.  If you were to be on the cover of a magazine in 10 years, what would it the magazine be and what would the article be about?

·      Cosmopolitan. The article would have to be about how Ryan Gosling proposed to me!

13.  If you had to eat only one food for a year, what would it be?

·      I would pick tuna. As gross as that sounds I love me some tuna!

Ewwwww... *insert gif of Kristen Wiig from Bridesmaids (you know the one)*

14.  Do you like to sing in the shower?

·      Ummm, duh doesn’t everyone. I can sing Grenade better than almost anyone I know….. as long as no one is listening.

15.  What kind of dinosaur did you want to be when you were younger? What about now?

·      I wanted to be Ducky from the Land Before Time. I still want to be Ducky, shes like the coolest character in the whole movie!

16.  What is the last book you read for pleasure?

·      Kama-sutra

Woot woot! Get some! And knowing her relationship status, well ahem, this could be happening as I write this. 

17.  Besides Facebook, what website do you spend the most time on?

·      Pinterest!!!! I am an excellent pinner! Follow me!

18.  Who is one of your role models and why?  

·      My mom, hands down. She is the strongest person I’ve ever met, a successful business woman, and has a heart of gold. She has always been my best friend and the person I turn to when nothing makes any sense or when there seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

19.  Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?

·      As Ryan says, “I am sickly double jointed in my fingers.” I have an extreme hitchhikers thumb and all my fingers can pop out of the joint.

This is Ryan the guy who writes these, not Gosling. Sorry ladies, Gosling wasn't able to make it to the interview...

20.  What would I find in your trash can right now?

·      Tons of recyclables because my roommate is a recycle freak. I have now learned almost everything can and WILL be recycled.

I said trash can, not recycling bin. I think the Education Chair needs some edumacation. 

21.  If you could have lunch with any person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

·      Ryan Gosling. He needs to know that I am his future wife!

Hmmmm I smell a restraining order in your future!

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

·      Thunderstuck by ACDC, to go along with my super hero name!

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

·      All of them if I could but at the top of my list is Mexico and Ireland because they are so different than what I am used to seeing.

24.  How would you describe yourself in three words?

·      Spontaneous

·      Loyal

·      Adventurous

25.  Tell me a joke.

·      Why did the chicken cross the road? (Why?) To get to your house…..

WAIT WAIT. That one sucked. Knock Knock… (Whos there) THE CHICKEN!

Someone likes Laffy Taffy jokes a little too much. 
Carli definitely gave us some interesting answers. At least we know who the most into it person on the Board is now... 

Schedule of events, just in case you can't read.

Also y'all, don't forget, next week is the week of hellishly epic proportions: Homecoming. We hope to see y'all there at EVERYTHING!


You stay classy, Pocatello!
-The Probies

Going for Gold, Getting Orange and Black

So you're back, eh? Couldn't get enough of us, is that it? Who can blame you, we are pretty much the best people on campus. Our latest adventure into the world of the Student Activities Board takes us through the hidden world of Family Game Night Kickoff, followed by the pomposity that is the Tailgate!

A battle of the most epic proportions took place Friday evening. Two enemies, each willing to sacrifice their lives in the name of honor, took to the field. With all the strength of a raging fire, the two foes meet with a clash!

In one corner, with sharpened beaks, stands-err sits the Avian Kamikazes!

In the other corner, perched atop cardboard fortresses, the Viridian Snorkers! 

And of course, there were children there, enjoying schtuff. But that night was really about the War of Beak and Hoof, because it was clearly the best part of that night. Clearly. Don't disagree and try and say that the Twister tournament, or the food, or the playing of the Lorax (PG). It was the birds!

Look, small children frolicking! 

Following the bloodshed and war that was Family Game Night Kickoff, we had a grand ol' time playing "give out free swag" all throughout the Tailgate of the Eighth.

It's like Wheel of Fortune, but you don't have to be smart. 

There was no way someone could leave our obscenely orange table without some kind of SAB covered item. All the peasants had to was spin a wheel and BOOM! they got something. If they were athletically graced (or just lucky), and could put a ball in a hole, they got one of our shirts. We were practically just handing schtuff to people without any kind of difficulty on their part.

Let's see who can get it in the hole... 

Starting tomorrow, we enter the fabulousness that is Drug Free in Week 3. Remember Red Ribbon Week back in your youth? Well, this is it, college-ified. What ever can y'all do to partake in this most holy of weeks? Play "water" pong and paint-covered volleyball!

Want to play in these games? Well too bad, odds are most of you missed the pong tournament sign up. Have no fear, though, you can still watch the game, as well as have a part in a mock DUI test put on by attending Public Safety members. Volleyball is so much more lenient. All you have to do is show up, we'll give you a shirt, and you can go cover yourself in paint. Woot woot!


You stay classy, Pocatello!
-The Probies

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!