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Let’s get this bread: hopping on the bread making train

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor

A trend that has been circling around on various social media platforms is bread baking. According to cnn.com, it’s possible that people are using it to help preoccupy themselves during this time of social distancing. As a result, minds are occupied and stomachs are full; for those who have been thinking of hopping on the bread-making train, here’s a recipe to try at home.

 

HOMEMADE BREAD

Start to finish: 4 hours

Servings: 2 loaves (16 slices each)

1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast

2 ¼ cups of warm water (110° to 115°F)

3 tablespoons and ½ teaspoon of sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons canola oil

6 ¼ to 6 ¾ cups of bread flour

 

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and ½ teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let it stand until bubbles form on the surface. Whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture. Pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 ½ to 2 hours.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1 ½ hours.

Bake at 375° F until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°F, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks for cooling.

 

Recipe from tasteofhome.com

 

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

Photos by Rylie Horrall

This week in completely made up horoscopes

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[fruitful_tab title=”Aries 3/21-4/19″] You? ME? Who? We! 

I’m okay, I swear. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Taurus 4/20-5/20″] Twizzlers solve everything, especially in an apocalypse, so stock up. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Gemini 5/21-6/20″] Virgo is just out here to rip your heart out. If you know, you know. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Cancer 6/21-7/22″] You guys realize the government just confirmed that aliens exist, right? You guys realize that, right? RIGHT?! [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Leo 7/23-8/22″] Man, Aquarius really said we live in a society. ¦¬) [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Virgo 8/23-9/22″] It’s only the matter of time before our government executes Order 66. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Libra 9/23-10/22″] God’s Plague Inc score must be off the charts [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Scorpio 10/23-11/21″] I’ll fight an alien, I don’t care. [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Sagittarius 11/22-12/21″] STREAM SAVAGE REMIX BY MEGAN THEE STALLION (FEAT. BEYONCÉ). [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Capricorn 12/22-1/19″] Check in with any Cancers you know today (I think they’re going a little nuts). [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Aquarius 1/20-2/18″] Maybe we are the virus [/fruitful_tab]

[fruitful_tab title=”Pisces 2/19-3/20″] You ever wonder if we’re all just Sims in a really, really wild game of Sims 2: Double Deluxe? [/fruitful_tab]

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How to un-mess your messy hair

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor

If you’re like me, self-isolation could be making students ponder changing their hair more than normal — personally, I’m only one breakdown away from dying my hair. However, I don’t actually want to dye my hair, I just want something different or new in my life amidst all this monotony. To cope with this, I’ve been searching and trying out new hairstyles; here are some of the interesting ones.

For turning straight hair curly without using heat, take either a bathrobe rope, socks, pantyhose or something similar and clip it into the hair. Wrap strands of damp hair around the article tightly, but not painfully so, in a criss-cross fashion. For waves, braid the object in the hair as if it was a section of hair. Leave it in overnight, undo it in the morning and brush it out.

Buns are a quick hairdo that can be done within seconds — it’s my go-to whenever I need my hair off of my neck. If someone’s hair is longer, there’s the option of doing a braided bun; to start off, tie the hair into a low ponytail. Braid it loosely and tie off the end, pulling at some of the strands to add volume. Take the braid and wrap it around the base like a bun, and secure any loose ends with bobby pins.

Have shorter hair and can’t fit it all into a ponytail, let alone a bun? Take half of the hair and pull it towards the top, like a high ponytail. Lace the hair halfway through a hair tie with one hand, then twist it while holding the hair in the other. Pull the hair through, then pull and twist to style as desired.

For those who want to keep their hair down and out of their face, try making a headband using hair. Separate two front pieces and tie the rest into a ponytail or bun to keep out of the way. Take the two front strands and secure them at the nape of the neck with a small elastic or thin hair tie, then let the rest of the hair down. To add some flare, braid the strands or twist them before tying them off.

If styling isn’t preferred or a person’s hair is too short, get a bandana that might be lying around and fold it diagonally. Section off two framing strands — or don’t, if they aren’t wanted — and put the rest of the hair in a ponytail, if it’s long enough. Grab the ends of the bandana and flip it so that it lays flat behind the strands. Tie the ends of it at the nape of the neck and then take out the hair from the ponytail. Alternatively, the bandana can be placed at the back of the neck and be tied at the top near the framing pieces. If this is done, tuck in the corners of the fabric that are sticking out.

 

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

Photos by Rylie Horrall

Nature’s way of Recycling

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor

Compost is made up of decayed or decaying organic material and could be compared to nature-style recycling. According to lessismore.org, food and yard waste make up between 25 to 50% of trash that is thrown away. Because it can make up such a large portion of garbage, composting can significantly reduce the amount of overall trash someone procures.

Most, if not all, organic matter that is thrown away in the kitchen or garden can be composted. For instance, coffee grounds and even paper filters can be put into a compost bin, along with tea bags, old newspapers, toothpicks, matches, pet and human hair, cut flowers and egg shells — but not the yolks or whites. 

Goodhousekeeping.com states that when composting, one should “aim for equal amounts of ‘green’ waste and ‘brown’ waste to keep (compost) healthy.” Fruits and vegetables are common ‘green’ waste — or anything that can supply nitrogen — and ‘brown’ waste can consist of dry leaves and wood shavings — things that are rich in carbon. If both elements are balanced correctly, it should smell like earthy dirt; making sure that the compost bin is somewhere where it can receive enough oxygen and moisture will keep it from turning rotten.

It’s important to note that if a plant is infected with insects or a disease of some sort, it shouldn’t be added into the compost. According to goodhousekeeping.com, it can contaminate the pile and render it useless. Dairy and animal products such as bones should also just be thrown away, as the smell can become unpleasant or attract animals. 

Compost bins should be around 3 feet in diameter and ideally be placed outside, possibly in a backyard. It can have a closed top as well, for those who are worried about the smell or look of the compost. To prevent animals from messing with it, it’s advised to set up fencing or chicken wire around it. 

After a few weeks, all the scraps will turn to soil that can be used for fertilizing a garden, which reduces the need to buy fertilizer. Some added benefits are that both water and trash bills can be reduced, as the compost can be moist enough as fertilizer that plants can be watered less, and the amount of trash being thrown out is lessened. 

 

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu

Sleeping at Last album pairs with personality test

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor

The human mind is a complicated system of neurons firing, but does it affect one’s personality? 

Over the decades, there have been countless personality tests, some successful — such as the Myers Briggs test — and some not as successful, like the Rorschach Inkblot test.

The Enneagram test is something quite interesting; it was originally used in the 1950s by Oscar Ichazo on spiritual development. Within this test, there are nine dominant personality types — most people identify strongly with one, but after completing the online test, it lists which types you had the highest percentage in. It is believed that the three highest in a person’s score is their personality.

The test itself is fun and eye-opening, but the band Sleeping at Last compiled an album where each song is sung through the perspective of each personality type, creating powerful tunes. The album is called “Atlas: Enneagram” and the songs are simply titled “One” through “Nine.”

I am a type two, and when I first heard of the album I didn’t think much about it. However, listening to the song “Two” brought me to tears. The lyrics are touching and perfectly captured how I feel. Sleeping at Last is a folk-indie band with soothing vocals and haunting melodies, and they impressed me with this album. 

I made my closest friends and family take the test and listening to their songs I was touched and so were they. Each song perfectly captures how each type feels in a surprisingly emotional way.

The Enneagram test is, of course, flawed just like any personality test, but for those who are interested in learning their types and crying to their song, the test can be taken at http://9types.com/.

 

Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu

Photos courtesy of sleepingatlast.com

Southern Oregon Theatre company offers new online platform

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a large annual event where dozens of shows are performed. It is no surprise that the event had to be altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but luckily the Southern Oregon Theatre Company has found a new way to connect millions to their performances.

The Southern Oregon Theatre Company has created a new digital platform called O!; by May 6, they plan to release previously recorded performances, documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and educational videos.

The company had started their season on March 6 in Ashland, just three days after the first confirmed COVID-19 case. After Kate Brown’s stay-at-home order, the company had to cancel productions and let go of 400 employees.

While the company has promoted O! as a way to engage audiences with theater during these times, they still plan to host the Oregon Shakespeare Festival from Sept. 8 to Nov. 1 if possible. 

O! was originally meant to be released during 2021, but the company decided to premiere early to keep people excited about theater. The platform contents will be almost completely free, and there will be other forms of media available such as podcasts and interactive videos.

For those that are interested in seeing what is available, check out the website: https://osfashland.uscreen.io/

 

Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu

And the Club Sports Rookie of the Year goes to…

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor

With the 2020 season put to an end, the time for Club Sports awards and recognition has come. Below are the Rookies of the Year, voted unanimously by the fans, — students, teammates, coaches — Assistant Club Sports Director and Club Sports Supervisor. Each athlete selected deserves this recognition not only for their participation in the club, but for their work ethic on and off the pitches.

 

Men’s Rookie of the Year

Player – Jorge Trujillo from Men’s Club Soccer

Year – Sophomore

Achievement – Trujillo led the team in points and scored important goals throughout the playoffs to help the team win the Men’s CCSL Second Division Championship. 

Work Ethic – Trujillo always showed his enthusiasm to contribute to the club by working hard at practice and delivering goals in the games. Trujillo was one of the most involved players in the team when it came to activities off the field. 

Noteworthy – Trujillo has volunteered in the Salem-Keizer school district, where he has gone into PE classes to share his knowledge about being a student-athlete and a soccer player. 

 

Women’s Rookie of the Year

Player – Jeydawn Coates from the Dance Team

Year – Junior

Achievement – Coates performed with the biggest smile on her face whenever she had the opportunity and showed up to every practice ready to learn. 

Work Ethic – Always had great energy and a great work ethic, even if she wasn’t in the performance for that week. Coates made all her teammates laugh and feel good.

Noteworthy – Works at Dutch Bros with a great attitude, does great in school. 

 

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

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