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NEWS Eryn-Shay Johnson Asst. News Editor
Everything in life is constantly changing and it all comes down to how the building blocks of life–molecules–evolve. Boise State molecular and cellular biologist, Eric Hayden, is working on reconstructing molecules to further study evolution. He will synthesize DNA molecules in the lab, similar to the fictional process seen in “Jurassic Park.” While walking with dinosaurs is pretty far-fetched, Hayden’s research will help fill in the missing links between ancient and modern life that scientists have overlooked while studying fossils. “My project aims to essentially reconstruct all of the intermediates of those fossils, but you know we can’t make dinosaurs so I use much simpler molecules that are the basic components of life,” Hayden said. “I can make all of these ‘missing links’ in the lab.” Hayden’s project took flight when he applied for a grant from the National Science
Foundation. “They want to fund basic scientific research that can just expand our knowledge of how things in biology work,” Hayden said. For Hayden, the grant is more than just research: It’s about giving students an opportunity to grow. “I hope that through this grant, I start building a culture of curiosity and innovation in my lab,” Hayden said. “I hope to build up this sort of interdisciplinary team and culture that persists in the lab and here at Boise State.” Hayden feels that learning and research are vital to student’s growth at Boise State. “Really, the learning you get in the lab is almost accelerated because it becomes very, very real,” Hayden said. “(Students) need this knowledge to solve a problem and it really sticks.” Studying evolution has been a passion of Hayden’s since a postdoctoral fellowship in Zürich, Switzerland. He spent three years in Switzerland but, according to Hayden, three years is a fairly short amount of time when it
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Biologist Eric Hayden to study evolution in molecules
Molecules are the building blocks for all life, comes to science. “I was really exposed to these ideas of essentially how things that appear to have no function in biology might have very important functions when things change,” Hayden said. The time Hayden spent in Switzerland has fueled a fire to continue his research as his career develops. He hopes
that this grant will help him study evolution, change and other important processes that have not been studied very well experimentally. The $489,151 grant will cover a postdoctoral student and a doctoral student who will assist Hayden with his research for three years. Hayden’s research will get off the ground this fall; the
two research positions will be filled at a later date. Students on campus who learn of the project are interested in the premise of Hayden’s research. “Anyone who can prove, or try to prove what happened over the last how ever many several million years we’ve been dealing with this planet could definitely benefit from
that (research),” said Steven Woods, sophomore political science major. According to Woods students should be aware of the research being conducted on campus even if they do not participate in research themselves. “If for no other reason than just to gain an idea of what’s going on (at Boise State),” Woods said.
Free hugs could provide students with needed boost Kate White Staff Writer
Happiness may only be one hug away: Students and professors on campus assert that affectionate public displays can increase quality of life. In the United States, people often grow up warned heavily against invading the personal space of others—
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especially the people they do not know well. “In the U.S., we are taught from a sociocultural perspective that we are supposed to have at least 30 inches of distance between us and the person that we’re talking to, and we’re not supposed to have public displays of affection,” said Mary Pritchard, psychology professor at Boise State.
However, some think letting down walls to allow for more hugging might make students happier. Freshman Clancy Johnston dedicates 45 minutes of his Monday’s to giving free hugs on the Quad. He has seen the power of hugging firsthand. “I don’t do this to pick up chicks. Psychologically, hugs help us grow emotionally,” Johnston said. “Invest-
ing in people is the most important thing I can do and if a hug from me can make someone feel valuable, it’s worth it.” Johnston averages about 100 hugs in this time. “It definitely puts me in a better mood,” Johnston said. The benefit students get from affectionate physical contact is partly biological. “We have a hormone in
our bodies called oxytocin. It’s a bonding hormone that makes us feel good,” Pritchard said. Hugging and other displays of affection release this hormone. The longer the hug, the more oxytocin released. “There is the hierarchy of needs. Everyone needs to feel like they are loved and sometimes people need
that extra boost in the day, knowing someone is actually there,” said Emily Orme, freshman pre-med major. Students in need of this “boost” can find Johnston on Mondays, or they can step out of their comfort zone and give away a hug themselves. It may even increase personal happiness and the happiness of someone else.
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NEWS Alx Stickel News Editor
Fake shots surprised the ROTC cadets. “Bang bang bang bang!” MS-3 cadets were put to the test. “Second squad right flank. MOVE!” Some of them did not pass the test. “Are you kidding me? Are you dead right now? You’re so screwed. Your eval is going to suck.” However, this was not the end of the exercise. “Hey, is someone going to assess this casualty?” Oct. 5-6 was ROTC’s fall
field training. Oct. 6 was like their “practical exam,” as MS-4 cadet Nicollas Brush described the experience. The training consisted of MS-4s evaluating MS-3s on their leadership; MS-3s were tasked with commanding the platoons; MS-2s and MS-1s gained experience observing and following the MS-3s. The platoon was led to the ambush after an encounter with a rebel. One of the MS-4 cadets was dressed as a civilian, and encouraged the platoon to trust him and follow him to his village. Shortly after, the platoon was under fire.
As the rebels shouted “Bang bang bang bang” MS-3 cadet Christopher Hall, a junior being evaluated on his performance, was thinking he had to take cover and get everyone on line to engage the enemy. Unfortunately for Hall, he was one of the immediate casualties. As an MS-4, Brush was tasked with helping plan the field training and evaluating Hall’s performance. In addition to evaluation, Brush serves as a mentor, communicating to Hall what he did well and where he can improve. Brush said the ambush was planned to take out a few MS-3s to force the
cadets to adapt to and understand next in command and casualty assessment. “The only time we kill off solders is when the leadership is messing up,” Brush said. “I would say it’s definitely stressful on the leadership when you’re leading these guys out here and your actions get somebody killed— even if it’s fictitious. Pretty soon it’s not going to be fictitious and pretty soon they’re going to be leading real people into combat and if somebody dies they’re gone forever. “That’s why we try to take these trainings as seriously as possible. As a freshly minted
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Cadets train in Idaho City. platoon leader in infantry unit you’re responsible for 40 people’s lives.” MS-4s also had to adapt to how the MS-3s handled their situations and how quickly they finished their “missions.” After following the civilian into the ambush, the cadets headed down to their
destination point where they ate and discussed what went well and what could have gone better in the exercise. “I think it was pretty well organized,” said Haley Gardner, freshman MS-1. “Out here it was nice because we had to critically think the whole time.”
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NEWS Kate White Staff Writer
When Tyler Torgensen, senior communication major, set out to buy a home for his family, he assumed that a member of his congregation was a trustworthy loan officer. He hired him without hesitation to secure his home loan. It wasn’t until the transaction was complete that Torgensen realized he had been wrong. “I felt like my mortgage guy was kind of shady,” Torgensen said. “You get a lot of smooth talkers in the mortgage industry.” Torgensen making hasty assumptions. He doesn’t want fellow students to experience his regret. “Make sure you choose someone who has your back,” Torgensen said. Dennis Lee, a junior human resource management
major, has owned his twobedroom home for 15 years and is pleased with his purchase. Lee suggests that an offensive strategy can prevent students from being abused in the home buying process. Lee made sure he clearly specified to his realtor and loan officer what he wanted in a home and exactly how much he wanted to spend. “Get what you want out of your house,” Lee said. “Tell your realtor that you only want to look at houses in your price range.” Lee emphasized that students hoping to own a home in the future would benefit from saving their money now. He knows that might not sound as fun as a night on the town but is confident that students will be glad they made the choice down the road. “If you mature yourself enough to understand that
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Tyler Torgensen Owns his home in Meridian. it is not important to go out every night, you can save up for a nice down payment on a house,” Lee said. According to Sheena Lindholm, a financial services officer, establish-
ing good credit is another important thing students should do to prepare for home ownership. Good credit scores take time to acquire, so it’s wise for students to start early.
“A lot of young people don’t have any credit established. They only have student loans,” Lindholm said. “Because a mortgage is such a big monthly payment, we are definitely going to want
to see at least an auto loan.” To Lee, now is a good time to start preparing to buy that first house. “The sooner you plan for your future, the better future you will have,” he said.
Alx Stickel News Editor
Local news reports that gay marriage is now legal in Idaho. The only thing left for same-sex couples wishing to tie the knot to do is to wait until Tuesday to be issued a marriage license. Boise State graduate Ryan Gregg and his fiancé Tomas Montaño have been coming and going from the courthouse as the legality of gay marriage has been batted back and forth in re-
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cent weeks. Both said they are determined to fight for permission to marry and believe Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter stayed gay marriage as part of his campaign to get reelected. “I know the governor. I’ve worked with him. He knows who I am. He’s not a mean person,” Gregg said. “The only rational thing I can assume is he is attempting to court his base by making sure that he exhausts every effort so he can say later ‘I did everything I could’ when they
ask ‘How come you let gay marriage come to Idaho?’” On Tuesday, Oct. 7, bans on gay marriage in Idaho were struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. On Oct. 8, just before 8 a.m. Otter requested an emergency stay for the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the case. On Friday, Oct. 10, the stay was officially lifted. Couples may be issued marriage licenses as of Tuesday, Oct. 14. Local news reported that Otter issued the stay pri-
marily to avoid “chaos and confusion” after the 9th Circuit gave the ruling the ban was unconstitutional. Back in May, Otter initiated a similar stay. Gregg said he could agree with the stay in May because of what happened in Utah. In Utah, the ban was challenged after some couples already had their licenses, leading to widespread confusion. Now, though, Gregg just feels jerked around. “Unfortunately, he is imagining those types
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Gay marriage legal, amidst confusion
Couples enter the courthouse. of chaos in his mind and what he’s actually doing is creating chaos for gay couples,” Gregg said. “There were a lot of people in line on Wednesday to
get their marriage licenses and five minutes before they were allowed to, they were turned away and so they’re jerking us around a little bit.”
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TOP 5
STUDENTS DISCUSS THE
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In a two-part survey given to approximately 150 Boise State upperclassmen, The Arbiter asked what the top three things a student at Boise State should do before graduating are. After the results were gathered, a list of the five most common answers were given to the same students, indicating how many of these Boise State traditions they had completed.
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SPEND TME LIVING OUTDOORS
One thing about Boise is it attracts the outdoorsy types. The general consensus is that coming to Boise State without spending at least one night sleeping out in nature is like going to Philadelphia and not having a cheesesteak. Boise State does facilitate several trips a year through the outdoor program, but grabbing a couple friends and some sleeping bags is equally acceptable. “Why come to Boise if you’re not going to go outside?” said senior political science major Monica Johnson. “You might as well go to school in California.” Completion percentage: 58
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Why not start with the cliché? Love it or hate it, football is a fact of life at Boise State. Students can’t escape their college careers without being subjected to constant conversation about what’s happening on The Blue. “Football is usually the first thing you hear about Boise State,” said senior computer engineering major Jon Collins. “That doesn’t have to be a bad thing.” So in the spirit of if you can’t beat them, join them, every student should find a seat overlooking the gridiron at least once. Completion percentage: 84
GET DRUNK AT LEAST ONCE When a bunch of college students are handed an anonymous survey sometimes the results are exactly what you’d expect. “College is kind of the time when (getting drunk) is socially acceptable,” junior mathematics major Chris Sherman said. “I think I would always wonder what I missed out on. Now at least I know.” Completion percentage: 72
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FIND YOUR PASSION AND Historically college campuses have FOLLOW IT been a breeding ground for pro-
tests and social movements. While this has somewhat lessened in recent years, there are still plenty of opportunities for students to get involved with whatever they feel passionate about. “For me college really helped me connect to my values and my passion,” said recent Boise State grad and Add the Words activist Mistie Tolman. “This is really the time in your life to do something. Find what you love before life takes over.” Completion percentage: 38
GRADUATE, GRADUATE GRADUATE
Despite all the other fun things students should do while in college the main goal is still education—a fact that was represented by the students surveyed. “It’s all a lot of fun and games but you’ve still got to do the work,” said senior English major Mindi Anderson. “Whatever else you do in college you’ve got to get that diploma.” While the undergraduates surveyed have obviously not finished their degrees, 94 percent claim there is no way they leave Boise State without their degree. tyler paget/THE ARBITER
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The Snappening leaks over 100,000 deleted photos, videos Justin Kirkham Once something appears on the Internet, it’s ultimately there forever. Encryptions and deleted content can only go so far, as crafty hackers and expert Googlers have the world at their fingertips. This includes those Snapchat images that supposedly disappear. They’re still there. People just have to dig. Late on Oct. 9, a group of hackers leaked over 100,000 Snapchat photos on viralpop.com. Though the site has since been taken down, many users have already downloaded the package of photos and are posting them on 4chan.com. These forum participants are categorizing and organizing the photos to be searchable by Snapchat username. The worries of many general Snapchat users have come to fruition, as the leaked photos contain several nude images. The leak also includes compromising images of teenage minors, which qualifies as child pornography. Users are calling this leak The Snappening. Sophomore communication major James Moretto isn’t worried about The Snappening, mainly because he thinks the photos he sends on Snapchat aren’t at all compromising. “I use Snapchat mainly to send odd, surreal, random one-liner non-sequitor quotes accompanied by a picture that doesn’t have anything to do with the quote,” Moretto said. “What are they going to leak from me? A picture of
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Snapchat has a history of problematic breaches, including phone number leaks. my trashcan captioned with ‘Life is a highway’?” But, on the other hand, Moretto can understand the worry that some might be facing, especially if they utilize Snapchat to send more compromising or lewd photos. “(Leaks happen) all the time,” Moretto said. “No matter how many times things get leaked, and how many times people are told something like ‘if you don’t want compromising pictures to get leaked, don’t take them in the first place’ it still happens over and over again.” After the debacle, Snapchat tweeted to its followers, assuring them of the fact that their systems had not been breached and that the leak came from thirdparty applications used in conjunction with Snapchat. 4chan users have traced the leak back to SnapSaved. com, which is no longer online. Users would save their photos without having to quickly screenshot a favorite snap. Hackers pulled photos saved through this website for their snap
collection. Many also think the Android SnapSave app, a separate and still-running entity, was hacked, but its developer Georgie Casey denied ever logging usernames and passwords with the application. Moretto attributed the heightened amount of photo leaks, including the celebrity nude photo leaks from iCloud, to the cellular platform and the permissions granted therein. “All I’m saying is that you don’t hear about computers leaking nudes nearly as often as you do phones. As far as I know, that tells me computers are safer in that regard,” he said. Past Northwest Nazarene University student and current Marine Corps member Caleb Clark isn’t entirely worried about the Snappening, as his photos are clean as well. “All users should be careful what they take pictures of, regardless of the app they use,” Clark said. Facebook’s Messenger app and Snapchat are among the seemingly end-
less applications that allow access to the camera. Those originally wary of the Messenger app are now
seeing the potential problems that come with apps like it. “This sort of thing could
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Vanda ponders the power struggle in Thomas’ Play.
Boise Contemporary Theater opens season with Venus in Fur premiere Justin Kirkham Culture Editor
Leather skirts, black high heels, zip-up bodices and lace might dominate the visuals of the Boise Contemporary Theater’s first production this season, but there is more to the play than its kinkiness. Set in modern times in the midst of a last-minute audition, “Venus in Fur” explores gender roles and the ideas of power manifested by men and women. Taking the BCT stage for the first time during the opening night of “Venus in Fur,” sophomore theatre arts major Annie Bulow plays the character Vanda, an actress in pursuit of a role in Thomas’ new play. The character of Thomas is played by Dwayne Blackaller. “There can be nothing more sensual than pain,” said Blackaller, as Thomas. “Or more pleasurable than degradation.” Dominating strength is a common theme through-
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out the play. The production focuses on a play within a play, in which Bulow’s character originally auditions for the part of Vanda, the name her character coincidentally also holds. As Vanda reads the part of Vanda with play-adapter Thomas, several layers of thematic material are unraveled in which the characters shift in and out of their roles, slowly discovering the power one’s gender might hold over the other at a given time. At the center of it all is the idea of the goddess Venus, or Aphrodite, and her inherent power over men. The play tests this strength and domination, illustrating the power struggle between genders and Vanda’s disapproval of the exploitation of women in the theatre business. Impressions are shattered and tables are turned when it is least expected, but in the end the characters come back to the original struggle of gender
exploitation and submission. It is here that true power and true cowardice are revealed. Attendee Diane Pulsipher explained that the play was riveting in terms of the power struggle it represented. She felt that this explanation of true power, drive and sexual domination can be translated and identified in any given subculture. “Students should think about the roles being portrayed in their social circles,” Pulsipher said. “Then they can see where the real power lies.” According to Bulow’s mother Lisa Bulow, the Boise State actress spent four weeks rehearsing the play, spending eight to 10 hours practicing her role each day. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for her,” Lisa Bulow said. “It’s an intense twoperson play and it’s hard not to get exhausted.” The play is banterheavy, which calls for a strong connection be-
tween the actors. Bulow knew Blackaller before the production, which helped her build such a strong connection with her castmate. “It’s very nuanced with lots of back and forth,” said Annie Bulow’s father Rick Bulow. “They were able to build a rich, symbiotic partnership.” Rick Bulow explained that both Vanda and Thomas are complex characters with several rich dialects. Learning the intricacies of each character and the accents they use on a normal basis was difficult, even with the help of vocal and dialect coach and Boise State theatre professor Ann Price. “She spent hours in dialect coaching,” Lisa Bulow said. “But it worked out in the end.” Students interested in seeing “Venus in Fur” or any of the other upcoming plays in the newest BCT season can visit bctheater. org for season passes, tickets and student packages.
“Annabelle” employs dull jump scares.
Walton’s Movie World: More than two glassy eyes Brandon Walton
Asst. Sports & Rec Editor
“Before ‘The Conjuring,’ there was Annabelle.” A much more fitting tagline for this film would be: “From the director of such classics as ‘Mortal Kombat: Annihilation’ and ‘Butterfly Effect 2,’ comes ‘Annabelle.’” “Annabelle” is a prequel of sorts to last year’s “The Conjuring” which received not only financial success but critical acclaim as well. The film is the origin story of the creepy doll that appears in “The Conjuring;” that is where its similarities end. The fact that this film is in any way associated with “The Conjuring” is a disgrace as it in no way, shape or form on par with that film. First off, the acting in this film is horrid. While horror movies are not known for great acting, they have to at least be functional. The actors in that sense fail: it’s really just laughable. The characters in this film are wooden and dull. You never grow attached to them and ultimately don’t care what happens to them. This is, in large part, due to the overly idiotic decisions these characters make throughout the film. They make decisions that no logical person would ever make and thus distance the viewer from the film.
With what could be such a cool and interesting premise, the movie is quite bland and boring. For the first hour nothing happens except for close-up shots of the doll. For a “horror” movie, there are really no scary moments to be found. The “scary” scenes the movie chooses to highlight are lackluster at best. The movie instead relies heavily on jump scares. Every scene is painfully predictable. This is in large part due to the fact that the film does not build any suspense for its scenes. The movie does have a few shining moments, even if they are few and far between. The introduction of this movie was done well, doing a solid job setting up the mythology of Annabelle. In addition, the film does have a few strong scenes to enjoy and it does maintain an eerie background throughout. Ultimately, though, these highlights get buried in the film and resolve with a very anticlimactic ending, leaving you with a very forgettable movie. While this film is tolerable to watch, it’s nothing we haven’t seen before. The sad part is this movie could have been so much more. It could have expanded upon “The Conjuring” plot line, but instead it’s just another disappointing, generic, bad horror film. 4.5/10
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Sports & Rec
Kate White Staff Writer
Thirty thousand spectators sit in Albertsons Stadium anxiously waiting for the players to emerge. The music gets louder as smoke appears at the team entrance. Suddenly, the players storm the field led by the iconic Bronco Girl. Beth Miller, a sophomore psychology major, came to Boise State with a clear goal in mind— to be the Boise State Bronco Girl. Miller’s past rodeo experience has earned her and her horse Shyann the honor for two consecutive years. “It’s cool seeing a live horse and somebody riding on it,” said Justin Boyd, po-
litical science major. “I think it adds to the atmosphere. I haven’t really seen any other colleges doing that.” The crowded football games are not Miller’s first rodeo. Miller started riding horses at age three and has participated in drill teams and parades ever since. Among her many titles as a rodeo royal, Miller was the Valley County Rodeo Jr. Queen in Cascade in 1998 and the Ehcapa Bareback Riders Queen in Nampa in 2002. “I have used Shyann for almost every event I have done. We’ve had her since she was born so she is my number one horse,” Miller said. Ironically, Shyann is not a
bronco by breed but Miller assures fans she’s a bronco at heart. “Shyann will be back in the trailer sleeping before the game, but then we go out onto the field and she starts prancing. I can feel her excitement,” Miller said. When Miller is not under the stadium lights her days mirror that of many students. Miller carries a full load of classes and works at the Recreation Center on campus. Miller married her husband Dan during the summer of 2013. They currently reside in Boise. Miller and Shyann are expected to appear at every home game and bowl game when the expense is feasible. They also appear in parades
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Beth Miller rides on for Boise State
Miller and shyann ride out on the field. throughout the Treasure Valley. Classified as a volunteer, the only financial compensation Miller receives is money for gas when she has to drive long distances. Loading and transporting Shyann and
equipment is left up to Miller and her husband. They use their own horse trailer and truck. “The enjoyment I get out of it makes it so worth it,” Miller said. “It is so much fun.”
With plans to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Boise State, Miller is hoping to be here for another three to five years. “I love doing it and will try out for as long as I can,” Miller said.
Brandon Walton
Asst. Sports & Rec Editor
A star has been born. Boise State volleyball player Sierra Nobley is having a fantastic season for the Broncos: The six-rotation star is not only leading the team in kills but is also sitting in fifth place within the conference in kills with 218. What’s even more impressive is Nobley is doing all of this as a true freshman. “Sierra is one of the most highly touted recruits that we have had at Boise State,” head coach Shawn Garus said. “I think that shows in her ability to play right away as a true freshman.” Nobley came to Boise
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State from Scottdale, Arizona and has been playing volleyball for almost 10 years. In addition to being part of the Revolution Volleyball Academy club before coming to Boise State Nobley was part of the USA junior national team. Nobley was one of the top recruits in the country and chose Boise State as the place where she would take her game to the next level. “I liked the volleyball team but more importantly, I liked everything else besides volleyball,” Nobley said. “Boise has a great community, people and is just a great city.” The team immediately fell in love with her and knew instantly that she was a per-
fect fit. “She is very sociable and always puts a smile on our faces,” senior outside hitter Alyssa Gammel said. “It’s always great to have someone on the team that is very outgoing off the court.” More importantly the team knew she would make a difference for them this season. “I knew from the very first time I played with her that she was going to have a very impactful time at Boise State,” Gammel said. “I am sad I only get to play one year with her but I am really excited to see what she does for the program.” Through her countless hours spent at the gym, No-
bley earned a starting spot on the team, a spot she had coveted from the very start. “I was really proud of myself for earning that spot,” Nobley said. “That’s what I wanted and was ready to take on that challenge.” Despite all the accolades she is receiving this year, Nobley is putting all of that in the back of her mind. “Stats come second,” Nobley said. “I am not focused on numbers, I am just focused on the team.” Nobley credits her coaches and parents for all the success she has had and in fact she has turned her parents into Bronco fans. “They absolutely love Boise State now,” Nobley said.
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Sierra Nobley shines for volleyball team
nobley is a true freshman all-star. “When they visited they went straight to the Bronco Shop and got a bunch of merchandise.” The best could still be yet to come from this dynamic freshman star. “There is no doubt that she could be one of the best
players ever at Boise State,” Garus said. Nobley would much rather be part of the best team ever. “I want to see the program continue to grow and get better,” Nobley said. “I just want my team to succeed.”
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Sports & rec Brandon Walton
Asst. Sports & Rec Editor
The Boise State volleyball team got back to their winning ways when they went 2-0 at home this past week to defeat Nevada and San Jose State. “It felt really good,” junior setter Sarah Baugh said. “We had played a couple of tough matches and it was nice to come back home to change our momentum and get those wins.” The Broncos were coming off three straight losses and looking to rebound in a big way.
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Up first was a Thursday night match-up with Nevada. Boise State was able to end their three-game losing skid with a straight set win over the Wolf Pack: 25-22, 25-16 and 25-21. The win also gave head coach Shawn Garus his 200th career win. “I was completely unaware of that until after the match,” Garus said. “It makes me feel like I am really old and have had a lot of really good players.” Boise State had several great performances in that game but only one that went on the record books: Baugh
had 41 assists in the game which moved her into fourth place all-time in assists at Boise State. “It was well-deserved,” Garus said. “She leads by example with her work effort every single day and is our floor leader.” Next was a Saturday showdown with San Jose State. In the contest, the Broncos defeated the Spartans in four sets: 25-14, 25-16, 24-26, and 25-16 for back-to-back wins. “We are really pumped after these wins,” redshirt freshman middle blocker Kaitlyn Oliver said. “We are
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the broncos took on colorado state at home. going to have a lot of energy and momentum going forward.” Boise State was led by Oliver who had a career high 13 kills for the Broncos.
“When she is going, she is unstoppable,” Baugh said. “She is fantastic.” The Broncos will look to make it three in a row when they host Utah State on
Tuesday at 7 p.m. “Everyone seems to be clicking and stepping up in their roles,” Oliver said. “If we keep doing that, we are going to do really well.”
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Swimming and diving begins season with a splash Brandon Walton
Asst. Sports & Rec Editor
The Boise State swimming and diving team made a big splash when they defeated both Utah and U of I in their first meets of the season. “We were really excited to kick off the season,” head coach Kristin Hill said. “We put six weeks of training in and we were excited to see how it could pay off.” The Broncos defeated the Utes 156 to 143. This marks the first time Boise State has defeated the Utes in school history. “To start the season off with a win over a high caliber team like them means a lot for us,” senior Jessica Bottelberghe said. “It will be good to carry this win forward into the season.” Boise State closed it out with a win in the night’s final event, the 200-yard freestyle relay. Bottelberghe was the one that brought it home for the Broncos. “She is definitely a huge asset to this team and I am definitely thankful that I
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have had her the last few years,” senior Heather Harper said. The win continued the Broncos’ streak of 16 straight victories at home. “It’s pretty cool,” Harper said. “Especially it being my fourth year and having that tradition continue, it’s great.” Following the win over Utah, the team wasted little time as they had to hit the road to take on in-state rival U of I. “Idaho’s a great team and they are well coached,” Hill said. “They’re better than last year.” The Broncos lapped the Vandals in the meet with a 211-89 win. The Broncos got a great performance from Harper who won both the 100 and 200 breast strokes. Boise State comes into this season with high expectations as the Broncos are fresh off a Mountain West championship from last season. “The most thrilling thing is seeing how much improvement we made from where we left off last
season,” Bottelberghe said. The Broncos return a ton of talent from last year’s championship team including six swimmers that made it to nationals. A strong senior class will be the anchor of this year’s team. “We have a really great senior class and have been together through a lot,” Harper said. “We are really excited about finishing this year strong.” The program has really risen to prominence over the last few years as the team has won four conference championships including winning two of the last three. “It is really cool to see what Kristin has done in such a short amount of time here,” Harper said. The Broncos will look to continue their goal of being a top 15 program when they next go on the road to face Oregon State on Halloween. “I am really excited to see where this year will take us,” Harper said. “The team is definitely going in a really strong positive direction.”
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