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Making the most out of snow

alyssa meier [editor-in-chief ]

jenni berg [writer]

Snow is just snow, right? Wrong.

d Melt it down for water to parch your survivor thirst

d Build a fort for protection from the elements and enemies

d Use it to form stairs to get over large barriers

d Form it into a makeshift pillow so you can rest your body in between battles with bears

d Hurl hard chunks of it at animals, children and other dangerous predators

d Stuff your clothes with snow to make you look large and strong in order to attract mates

d Roll around in it for a nice refreshing ice bath

d Water your potato plants so that you can make stew later

d Make a snow angel. This may not keep you physically safe, but if you don’t do something fun, you’re going to lose your mind

d Put your beverage of choice in the snow to keep it cold. Or put the snow in your beverage. Think outside the box.

If you are stuck in your vehicle at any given time during a winter storm, these survival tips will hopefully make your stay more enjoyable.

Cell phone charger- Keeping in contact with the mothership and unlimited Facebook time to upload photos and impress your friends with how Bear Grylls-like you are.

Blankets- To keep warm in your sweet blanket fort.

Water- Get your drank on.

Food/Chocolate- Any reason to eat chocolate is a legitimate one.

Warm winter clothing- For the scheduled sledding and snow angel making.

Jumper cables- Keep up on your fitness, use them as jump ropes.

Shovel- The ultimate sled.

Kitty litter- One word - kitty litter sandwiches. Okay, really three words. And maybe for tire traction.

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The Holiday Survival Guide

Members of the Guitar Ensemble, from left to right, Chris Kluzak, Gabe Ket and Nick Jensen toured BSC playing holiday tunes on December 6.

The ensemble played several carols on the third floor of Schafer Hall before moving on to other parts of campus.

For years, the holiday season has been described in songs as being “wonderful,” “jolly” and “merry.” Let’s be real for a minute. For many, the holidays are filled with nothing but non-stop family time, over-eating and unwrapping presents from older relatives that think you have been dying for nothing but a Target gift card. It is one of those holidays that leaves you wishing you could have a vacation when it is all over.

To help you make it through this year’s holiday season, we have compiled some items that should

make this hectic time easier for you. First, make sure you have what it takes to brave the cold weather with the survival tips and tricks on this page. Next, get informed. Read up on some history and culture on page two. By then, you’ll surely have worked up an appetite. Stop on by page three to get some grub. Finish off by testing your mental and physical abilities on the puzzle and crafts page on the back.

Once you get done reading this guide, you will be as ready for the holidays as Santa himself.

jack pieper [life editor]

1 A lot of hand warmers

2 Use the body heat of another3 12 winter coats. Minimum. 4 A propane heater

5 Place your hands down your pants or under your armpits

6 Have someone tickle you till you sweat

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Carry firewood, lighter fluid and matches everywhere you go

8 Bear hug a stranger till you get warm

9 Sit in a warm car

10 Wear warm, fuzzy socks

11 Run like Forrest Gump

12 Drink a whole pot of hot coffee

13 Get so close to fire that your eyelashes and eyebrows are singed

14 Pee your pants

15 Have someone else pee on you

16 Lay in a tanning bed for over an hour (just to make sure you’re thoroughly warmed)

17 Spoon with homeless person

18 Grow facial hair (if you can)

19 Don’t shave your legs or armpits… or any other part of your body

20 Hold a wild animal – they’re always warm and love to be cuddled

21 Eat a ghost pepper

22 Hangout by a volcanic vent

23 Do something so outrageous you get arrested and get to sit in a warm cop car and cozy prison cell

24 Pull a Luke Skywalker and kill a space beast and crawl inside of it’s body

25 Stay inside like a normal person

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New Year’s resolutionscameron bartch

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New Year’s Day was first celebrated around 62 B.C. in Rome, Italy. Traditionally, one thought they could affect their luck by what they did or ate on the first day of the new year. Some of the more popular New Year’s resolutions are: eating healthier foods, losing weight, volunteering or quitting a bad habit. These are some resolutions from around the campus for 2013:

Danielle Stotz- To go to a Backstreet Boys concert, because I have been a fan since I was 3.

Kayla Richard- To meet Bill Cosby, because he is inspirational.

Kim Crowley- I don’t make them.

Keisha Lehde- Lose 15 pounds and buy a new car.

Chancellor Myers- To not go back to jail.

Allyssa Seitz- To lose 10 pounds.

Jenna Wentland- To stop procrastinating.

Jenna Lyon- To go with the flow, because I just want to not care.

Libbie Eissinger- Stop procrastinating, because it is kicking my ass.

Sean Striefel- To go hunting, it gets me outside and it’s good exercise.

Quentin Pettys- To grow the Paul Sr. mustache, because it would be funny.

Isabelle Soderquist- A necklace

Nicole Nagel- A skating rink

Margalit Balaban- People to stop assuming I celebrate Christmas

Wendy Pank- A husband

Kim Crowley- Jewelry

Kevin Cavanagh- A metal saucer sled

Austin Rietz- A toboggan

Ray Heiden- A car

Ann Dinneen- A horse

Dustin Kelly- An original Megazoid

Austin Fettig- I never really asked for anything too crazy, so I pretty much always got what I wanted

Alicia Streyle- A rifle

Holiday haikus five syllables, and seven

and then five again

Haikus look easy people dont know they are hard

watermelon soup

Santa’s always watching He knows if I’m naughty or nice

I think we’re dating

I dont spel to good Becuz I am dyslexic

Murry Krismus, Satan

Christmas traditions Family, music, presents

and diabeetus

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Cookies for a cause

josh knels [writer]

Ingredients- Two scoops of chocolate ice cream1 Cup of cold milkIce (optional) Dash of peppermint extract (to taste)Canned whipped creamChocolate shavingsPeppermint candy cane or stick

Blend together ice cream, milk and peppermint extract. If consistency is too thin, add ice and continue blending. Pour into glasses and top with a swirl of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Add the candy cane and enjoy a refreshing treat.

Ingredients-1 Bag of twisted pretzels1 Bag of Carmel Hersheys kisses1 Bag of M&M’sWax paper

Line pan with a sheet of wax paper. Lay pretzels on top so that none overlap. Place kisses on top of the pretzels. Bake at 200 degrees for roughly 5 minutes. Remove from oven and press the M&M’s in to the kiss just enough for the M&M to stick in to the chocolate. Let cool completely and enjoy.

Ingredients- 1 package of Oreo’s, finely crushed1 package (8 oz.) of Cream Cheese, softened1 lb of White Chocolate or Almond Bark

Mix the cookies crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended. Use your hands to form mixture into 1 inch balls. Dip balls into melted chocolate; place on baking sheet covered in wax paper. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store any leftover truffles in tightly covered container in refrigerator. To make this more festive, squirt a thin layer of red or green icing in a zig-zag pattern on top of the balls.

Cookie Walk

Tuesday, December 11Student Union Prairie Room • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cookie Bucket $10 • Cookie Box $5Snack Bag $3 • Individual Treats 50¢

Free hot cider and hot chocolate!

All proceeds go to the BSC Board of Governors

Get your holiday baking done in a flash when you walk through the cookie room!

Every year for Christmas, it has been a tradition to see multiple types of cookies decorated for the holiday season. From gingerbread men to Christmas trees, the list of holiday cookies is endless. Last year, the Anime club took part in a fundraiser called the Cookie Walk. This year, the Anime club has given this event to the Board of Governors, who will recieve all proceeds. This will be the second annual Cookie Walk for Bismarck State College.

“People can volunteer to make or buy cookies to be presented,” Nancy Gordon, BSC counselor and Anime Club advisor, said. “People can buy a bucket for $10, a box for $5, a snack bag for $3 or an individual treat for 50 cents. Free hot cider and hot chocolate will be served.”

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Supplies:1 cup ground cinnamon¼ cup applesaucecraft gluemedium bowlsrolling pincookie cuttersstrawwire rackpaper towelsbaking sheetribbon or string1. In a medium bowl,

mix together 1 cup ground cinnamon and ¼ cup applesauce using a rubber spatula.

2. Stir in ½ cup craft/elmers glue. Stir the dough until consistency is smooth and dry. Let stand 1 hour.

3. Take ¼ of the dough and flatten with your hands on a cool, flat surface.

4. Use a rolling pin to flatten it to about ¼ inch thick. If the dough gets too dry, you can spritz it with water. If it starts to stick to the surface or the rolling pin, you can add cinnamon.

5. Use cookie cutters to cut ornaments out, like you would cookies. Use a straw to poke holes in the top, for hanging.

6. Air-dry on a paper towel covered wire rack for 24 hours, turning every 6 hours to keep flat. OR Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 2 hours, or until dry, flipping once.

7. Once dry, tie ribbon through hole to hang. Ornaments can be left plain, or decorated by gluing decorations using craft glue.

Write or decorate dishes using a permenant marker (be careful with your hands, as it smudges if you rub it).

Bake for 30 minutes at 150 degrees to make permanent.

Supplies:White plates or other dishes

(can be bought at dollar store)Permenant markers

(black works best)

Santa is trying to draw a picture of himself but can’t remember what he looks like. Can you help him draw his face? Turn in your artwork to Schafer room 315. The best Santa wins!

Dishdecorating

cinnamonOrnaments

Once upon a __________(noun), my __________(noun) and I were

fast asleep when we heard a strange __________(sound) coming from

outside. We arose and put on our ___________(article of clothing –

plural). We snuck down the stairs and looked in the ___________(noun)

for any signs of an intruder. The house was ___________(adjective) and

___________(adjective), leaving us __________(emotion). We looked into

the ___________(noun), holding onto each others__________(body part –

plural). Suddenly, the __________(noun) slammed shut behind us and we

jumped. We looked behind us and saw a __________(adjective) __________

(noun). We crept closer and saw it was missing a __________(body part).

We covered it in _________(noun – plural) to keep it __________(emotion).

We grew to be very good __________(noun – plural) and spent every

_________(holiday) since together, __________(adjective) as can be.

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Holiday Edition information was compiled by the Mystician staff and Editor-in-chief Alyssa Meier. Design and layout by Nelly Straub