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It’s an issue of peace, love and ammunition. Current Idaho law prohibits guns in classrooms, dormitories, parking lots and public areas such as the Morrison Center and Bronco Stadium. Failed House Bill 222 (HB222) would have prevented universities around Idaho from banning students’ ability to safely carry a concealed weapon on campus and at campus-sponsored events. In March, students celebrated HB222’s failure in the Idaho State Senate. Out of 10 students randomly interviewed Oct. 6 and Oct. 11, nine said they opposed concealed guns on campus, even if they were unaware someone is carrying. Shelly Bohorquez, a freshman communication major, believes guns are a larger threat than benefit. “I do not approve,” she said. “I don’t think guns should be allowed on campus. I think they are a hazard to students going here.” Opponents of guns on campus
feel threatened by individuals carrying weapons around school. People such as Bohorquez are concerned about Broncos bearing bazookas. Pro-gun enthusiasts have made plans to build off the Oregon Firearm Educational Foundation v. Board of Higher Education and Oregon University System decision. “There is no authority for the State board of Higher Education to adopt a rule relating to possession of firearms by ‘any person,’ ” the Oregon Court of Appeals briefs explained. Boise State is different than duck country, leaving pro-gun activists little room to quack. Concealed weapons are a social misunderstanding, according to Tim Burke, a junior in environmental and occupational health. “A lot of this is emotional,” Burke said. “I used to live in Montana and you could literally walk into a bank with a hand gun on your side, but here it would be a little different.” Some students, such as freshman
biomedical engineer Ryan Fling, feel campus is safe enough to ban guns. “I don’t think concealed weapons licensees should be able to go onto campus carrying a gun,” Fling said. Fling served in the 3rd Squadron of the 4th U.S. Army Cavalry Scouts, touring in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unlike many other students, Fling has seen both sides of the barrel, ultimately destroying and saving lives. To him, guns are such a powerful force he doesn’t feel comfortable with them on campus. “I would be able to legally carry a weapon with me, but I feel there is no reason for me to carry a weapon on campus whatsoever,” Fling said. Burke disagrees. Those who carry concealed weapons are not carrying to demonstrate force; they are carrying it for another explicit reason. “The people who own guns have perceived some sort of problem in their life, that made them choose to carry,” Burke said. Gun activists such as Burke perceive the world as a possible threat,
forcing them to carry, but are conscious enough to avoid unnecessarily alarming the general population. “You have to be somewhat mindful of the people around you. I think that people tend to get nervous if they (students) see a gun,” Burke said. Others still perceive weapons as a threat. Freshman Dustin Tice is one of those. “I just don’t feel safe if guns are on campus,” Tice said. It seems as though legislators represent the majority of student opinion by blocking bills such as HB222. Still, the voter who may want to see guns on campus may need to make additional compromises before students feel comfortable sitting next to a pistol-pocketing Pete.
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Kimberly Brown, an occupational health junior, suggested, “There should be a college registry for guns concealed on campus, that way, you could appease both sides.” In the terrible circumstance where a school crises does occur, those who have a disregard for current gun laws will ultimately break it no matter how punishable the murder offense is. “If someone wants to kill someone (on) campus, they will. They’re not going to register their firearms anyways,” Brown said. Ultimately most students on campus would rather shoot HB222 dead before permitting guns on campus.
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In March, the Idaho House of Representatives passed a bill allowing concealed weapons on Idaho campuses but it was killed in the Senate. Rep. Erik Simpson, who introduced the bill said he isn’t sure whether or not he’ll reintroduce it in 2012. Last March, Boise State’s faculty Senate voted unanimously in support of policy 1080 in order to keep firearms off campus. The policy states, “The possession, wearing, carrying, transporting, or use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon, incendiary device, or explosive is strictly forbidden on university owned or controlled premises or vehicles.” Assistant Professor of Instructional & Performance Technology/COEN Anthony Marker, P.h.D, is a former member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) with an instructor rating as well as an Army National Guard infantry officer ranked as an expert with a rifle. “... I have a passing familiarity with firearms,” Marker said. He is against guns on campus for two
reasons. He said he feels faculty members would leave and go teach at a gun-free campus and he believes the university is a place for free exchange of ideas and concealed weapons on campus could jeopardize that goal. “Having more un-uniformed people waving guns around or, God forbid, slinging bullets, in an environment chock-full of innocent bystanders would make it even more difficult for law enforcement officers to respond swiftly and accurately to a violent incident,” Marker said. Gary Christensen, member of the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association and an affiliate of NRA, has a different viewpoint. He said he believes someone who has been through an FBI background check and firearms safety training, a requirement of a concealed weapons permit, isn’t someone who should be feared. “Why wouldn’t a student or faculty member feel comfortable sitting next to a student who is armed?” Christensen asked. His point is there is essentially no difference between university property and the coffee shop across the street, yet, citizens are allowed to carry their concealed weapons there.
Troy Rohn, P.h.D., faculty senate member and professor of biological sciences recognizes citizens’ rights to bear arms, but supports Boise States current “no firearms” policy. “As a faculty member, we are interacting with students in a stressful environment, where a single grade may determine whether or not they can gain acceptance into a graduate school or professional school setting,” Rohn said. “It is my opinion that such a law would completely change the entire student-faculty interaction, in a negative manner.
For students who own guns and live offcampus or have family nearby, storing guns is not a problem. But for students without these resources, keeping guns for hunting and recreation can be difficult. Though the debate to change campus gun policy may solve this issue, other alternatives provide a solution. Keeping guns in storage units provides a safe substitute to having guns on campus. Unfortunately, not very many storage units around Boise allow gun storage in their facilities. After contacting multiple storage units in and around Boise including Victory Self Storage, Republic Storage, Idaho Self Storage and Stor-N-Lock Self Storage, The Arbiter found only Idaho Self Storage locations in Boise have no restrictions on keeping guns in their facilities. Most storage facilities do not allow any kind of explosives in their units. Even unloaded firearms without ammunition are prohibited. These items threaten companies with possible liability and insurance problems. Boise shooting ranges and gun shops also do not provide storage for firearms. Boise Gun Company, Impact Guns and Buckhorn Gun and Pawn do not provide any storage services. Another alternative for storing guns is to find someone willing to take payment in exchange for storing firearms in their safes. This provides a secure solution for students without having to purchase a complete storage unit. However, students taking this route should make sure to get all agreements in writing.
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Hamas encourage abduction of soldiers JERUSALEM —- A successful prisoner swap could have marked the beginning of better relations between the Hamas and Israeli governments, but it was not to be. Instead, Hamas officials are encouraging their people to kidnap more Israeli soldiers so they can offer a similar deal again and free
the remaining 5,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Sgt. First Class Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier abducted five years ago, was brought home to his family after weeks of tense negotiations. He was underfed, malnourished and frail upon his arrival
in Israel, enraging those sent to greet him. In response to these suggestions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any prisoner found to be acting against Israel again was “taking his life into his hands,” according to the New York Times.
Britain freezes assets of five Iranian men LONDON —- Britain recently froze the assets of five Iranian men, two of which are suspects in a plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in the United States. British Foreign Secretary William Hague told Reuters he expected other member nations of the European Union to take similar steps. The two men charged in the ambassador assassination case are Manssor Arbabsiar and Gholam
Shakuri. Shakuri is an alleged member of Iran’s Quds Force and is at large in Iran. The British move echoes actions taken by the United States Treasury last week. They described the four perpetrators currently based in Iran as members of the Quds Force, which is a shadowy unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Through their embassy in London, Iran has repeatedly denied
the allegations, claiming that the U.S. charges were “based on statements, guesses and suppositions by individuals involved in drug smuggling,” Radio Europe reported. The plot was thwarted when Arbabsiar apprached an undercover U.S. agent posing as a hit man according to ABC news. He claimed to be acting on orders from an Iranian military official.
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Four people found trapped in basement PHILADELPHIA --- Four mentally disabled people were found by a landlord in the basement of his building after observing suspicious behavior, like bowls of water left out as if for animals. One of the men was handcuffed to the boiler pipes. The building’s owner, Turgut Gozleveli, had to cut him loose with a hacksaw.
The victims were identified as Herbert Knowles, Derwin McLemire, Tamara Breeden and Edwin Sanabria. Their social security, driver’s licenses and power of attorney forms, along with those of about 50 more people, were found in the possession of Linda Weston. Weston was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal conspiracy
regarding the theft of Social Security disability checks from vulnerable people along with two other men, Gregory Thomas and Eddie Wright. “They (the captives) were tired, beat-up looking, thirsty and hungry ... they didn’t know what world they were living in,” Gozleveli, a retired naval officer from Turkey said to the New York Times.
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BOISE —- New York University professor Ned Seeman, credited with inventing structural DNA nanotechnology, will be giving a talk at the Special Events Center (SpEC) this Friday. Seeman, a Kavli Prize Laureate, will present “DNA: Not Merely the Secret of Life” which focuses on using DNA for nanotechnology applications, like mimicking biology to engineer nanostructures. This is one of the talks in the Boise State Materials Science and Engineering Department’s Seminar Series. The focus of Seeman’s award-winning research was to develop more complex self-assembling structures using synthetic DNA. Further research of this type is currently being conducted at Boise State under Professor Bernard Yurke, Ph.D.
CALDWELL —- Jefferson Middle School in Caldwell was closed Tuesday because of a fire that started in one of the portable classrooms in the back of the school early that morning. Firefighters say the fire was most likely caused by electrical problems. The fire started around 4:30 a.m. The flames were contained by daybreak, but had taken longer to extinguish because the roof caved in and set the floor on fire. School was canceled because of the proximity of the flaming building to the main school facilities. “It’s only about 30, 40 feet away from the main building ... it’s just not worth taking the chance on having children in that building if it were to catch on fire. It’s just not worth the risk,” Caldwell Superintendent Jonathan Cline said to KTVB.
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WARSAW, POLAND —- During the World Scrabble Championships, a missing tile interrupted the game and led to an hour-long search for the elusive “G.” Both competitors were asked to turn out their pockets, the floor and table were combed for clues on the whereabouts of the tile. A referee had to stop the intense match between Edward Martin from Britain and Chol-
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Neither of the combatants won the prize though. The World Champion of Scrabble is Nigel Richards, the first ever two-time world champion, according to the World Scrabble Championship website. So when playing Words with Friends, if the opponent is Nigel Richards, just give up.
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Sluts unleash feminist fury Trevor Villagrana Assistant Lifestyles Editor
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Boise SlutWalk participants cross Myrtle Street on their way to the Capitol building. The SlutWalk hosted about 150 participants.
The grass was dewy and the sluts were in full force at Julia Davis Park this past weekend as protestors and activists gathered to ensure Boise that, “Wherever we go, however we dress, no means no and yes means yes.� SlutWalk began in Toronto, Canada as a response to a harsh statement made by police officer Michael Sanguinetti to a personal security class at York University has become a hugely emulated fight against rape culture. Last January, Sanguinetti suggested to students that in order to not be victimized, women should avoid dressing like “sluts.� To the surprise of very few, this incited an uproar around the campus and the greater Toronto area and 10 weeks later, the streets of downtown Toronto were met with more than 1,000 men and women clad in picket signs and not much else. Organizer Courtney Weston, in conjunction with the Boise Womyn & Trans* Group, has been planning and promoting the Boise march for more than two months and they have taken it upon themselves to redefine the world “slut.� “We are trying to teach people about rape culture and how it negatively affects everybody and get them looking into ways to practice good consent and also to make survivors of rape and sexual assault feel like they are not alone and form a network of people to support them,� Weston said. The assembly turned quite a few heads as it made its way from the park to the Cap-
itol Building, stopping at intersections and in BoDo to communicate to citizens that sluts don’t cause rape, rapists cause rape. SlutWalker Jacob Carleton, though admittedly non-feminist, believes women shouldn’t have to face such vile forms of sexual abuse based on outward appearances. “I think women should be able to dress however they want to and as slutty as they want,� Carleton said. “It’s about taking the word back from the man. You have to take back the words that marginalize you, like any word, not just slut.� Although almost unanimously supportive, some Saturday morning market patrons wore concerned looks on their faces. “There’s always going to be people that don’t understand it or have in the past been pretty sketchy figures, so they feel like this is a personal attack on them, which it is,� Weston said regarding those who were confused and offended by the assembly. “If you’re a rapist we are happy to personally attack you.� Mountain View High School students Miranda Stokes and Abby Rose were a meager fraction representing the high school demographic but this didn’t hinder their passion for gender equality. “Just because somebody dresses like a slut doesn’t mean that they have the right to be raped and it doesn’t mean that police officers and people in enforcement have the right to treat you differently when you do get raped,� Stokes said. “There is absolutely no excuse for rape in any way, shape or form,� Rose added. “It can be from a man, a female, a trans-gender, it doesn’t matter ... it’s just rape.�
Professor explains science behind acquittal Breaking News Editor Greg Hampikian, Ph.D., spoke at a Food for Thought forum Monday afternoon to explain the science behind proving Amanda Knox’s wrongful conviction earlier this month. The forum’s focus centered on how DNA is used in forensics, specifically in the Amanda Knox case, including slides with closeup photos of lab equipment used to analyze DNA and examples of the results of DNA analysis for the case. Hampikian, who is also the director of the Idaho Innocence Project, has helped make multiple acquittals possible and was also involved in starting the International Innocence Project, which reviews DNA evidence in cases outside the United States. This is the program Knox’s case went through. “I was in England for my son’s wedding and someone there asked if I would work on a low copy number case (small amount of DNA evidence). During this research I found out about the Knox case and contacted her legal team to offer my help,� Hampikian said at the forum. Hampikian became directly involved in the case that same summer and went to Italy to meet with the team and get the main pieces of evidence for the prosecution: a knife found on the scene and a a bra clasp belonging to the victim with co-defendant Raffaele Sollecito’s DNA on it. During the forum, Hampikian described an experiment he conducted to test the possibility of cross contamination of evidence via dirty gloves.
This was an important point because video footage from the police files in Italy showed investigators picking the bra clasp in question off the floor and handing it around while wearing contaminated gloves. Minute traces of Knox’s DNA was found on the knife presumed to be the murder weapon, but the traces were so
small that they could have been from a contaminated glove. Complete with photos, he explained the experiment where a technician picked up a soda can which a known individual drank out of, then sealed the can before picking up a knife (brand new from the dollar store) and “collecting� it. The tech did not change
gloves between handling the can and the knife. This procedure was repeated five times with five different cans and knives. The technician changed gloves between each pair of can/knife evidence. One of the knives had DNA from the soda drinker on it because of this contamination. This
DNA was not detectable within normal (and usually accepted in criminal trials) sensitivity levels, but when the levels were dropped severely, alleles were found. According to Hampikian, investigators for the Knox case dropped the sensitivity levels below the standard accepted values of 200150 relative flourescence units
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Rape Statistics • 44% of all victims of rape are under 18 years old • 80% are under 30 • Every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted • Each year, there are about 213,000 victims of sexual assault • 60% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police • 15 of 16 rapists never spend a day in jail • Approximately 2/3 of assaults are committed by someone known to the victim • 38% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Victims of sexual assault are: • 3 times more likely to suffer from depression. • 6 times more likely to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. • 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol. • 26 times more likely to abuse drugs. • 4 times more likely to contemplate suicide.
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Courtney Weston, organizer of Boise’s Slut Walk, brings awareness to “rape culture.” Her sign reads, “My 1st serious BF repeatedly sexually assaulted me. The 2nd one repeatedly raped me. It started when I was just 14. They both laughed in my face. I saw them both this week. Tell me to get over it. I dare you!”
‘No’ means NO, no matter what Journalist Warning to all women: Don’t wear revealing clothing because it will get you raped! Well, according to an ignorant Toronto police officer, Michael Sanguinetti, if you did, it would probably be your fault. Sanguinetti told a group of York University students that “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” Shortly after this comment 2,000 people gathered in downtown Toronto for a SlutWalk. The protest made its way to Boise and over 200 men and women turned out Saturday to send the message to Idaho that rape is never OK no matter
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what the victim is wearing. A victim is still a victim no matter what he or she was wearing when sexually assaulted. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network reported that nine out of 10 victims of rape are women. Saying that women provoke these attacks basically gives men an excuse to rape and makes it seem like women deserve it.
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Junior pre-med major Christina Martinez believes that men should take “no” as an answer and the way a girl dresses isn’t an automatic invitation for sex. “Guys that have the ability to rape a girl don’t need to be provoked by the way a girl dresses,” Martinez said. “They already have the attitude that makes them think they can do and have whatever they want. Men need to realize if a
girl says ‘no,’ it means no, not try harder!” Rape is a crime motivated by power and control, not lust, according to the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons. If someone has it in their mind to rape another person, no amount of clothing is going to stop them. A rapist won’t see a woman wearing jeans and a turtleneck and think it’s too many clothes to take off, better move on. Not only does the amount of clothes or lack thereof have nothing to do with why women get raped but blaming sexual assault on anyone or anything but the attacker takes away from what the victim went through. If society starts to blame women for being assaulted, then fewer women are
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going to come forward when an assault occurs. As a result more assaults will happen because the prosecution rates will drop, making it appear easier to get away with. Toronto isn’t the only place where police officers are making comments about a female’s clothing. A Brooklyn police officer made a comment about a suspected rapist to a woman walking home from the gym mentioning that her shorts were short and wearing such clothing could make the suspect think he had “easy access.” It is ridiculous that women can’t wear shorts without being called a slut but worse even worse being blamed for rape. Jessica Caldwell-O’Keefe, Ph.D., director for the Women’s Center, has a goal to stop
How do you feel about guns on campus? By Tasha Adams, News editor
Lena Allen Sophomore, anthropology & history I think it would change the atmosphere of the campus. I think it would change in a negative because a lot of people would get nervous and that in turn would make other people nervous.
Shea Barnes Senior, criminal justice & political science
It would be scary. You never know how someone might react to something little and if people have guns and are walking around with them it would be bad.
Hubertus Lachenmayer Freshman, business & economics No need for any guns or other weapons on campus … maybe in the night. I think it would be kind of uncalm, little bit, because there are many people who can handle weapons and there might be some accidents.
Brittney Stone Junior, biology I feel like it’s unnecessary because we have the blue emergency booths everywhere. I mean, why would we need more protection? I feel like it’s a relatively safe campus—why would we need guns? And if we do need a gun, why don’t we just call?
Stephen Porter Sophomore, computer science & mathematics The purpose was supposed to be for people to feel protected and I think that’s just the opposite effect, nobody really feels protected … because you don’t know if the person next to you is carrying a concealed weapon or what’s going to happen if you run into them wrong.
Ethan Euteneuer Sophomore, biology They’re just not necessary, you just don’t need a gun in school. What are you going to shoot? You can’t use it, there’s just no point. Do they really feel like it’s that dangerous here? I’ve never experienced any threat or fear at all. As far as I know, Boise is pretty crime safe.
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Help raise awareness of gender based violence through the Women’s Center’s annual Clothesline Project, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Quad and SUB patio. Admission is free. For more information, call 426-4259.
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Join author Jennifer Moxley at the MFA Reading Series, Oct. 21 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Jordan A Ballroom in the SUB. Admission is free.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Homecoming Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at University Drive and Earle Street near corner of University and Capitol. For
more info, visit homecoming. boiseste.edu Boise Philharmonic Casual Classics at the Morrison Center, 11 a.m. Tickets $11.50 $16.50. Call 344-7849 or visit boisephilharmonic.org. Homecoming Bronco Bash at Taco Bell Arena (south side). 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Celebrate the weeks homecoming events. For more info, call 426-1698. Guest Artist Recital: Tenor Andrew Peck at the Morrison Center Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5 for general, $3 for senior and students, free to Boise state faculty, staff and students with ID. For more info, call 426 – 1596. Boise Philharmonic: “Heroic Beethoven” at the Morrison Center, 8 p.m. Tickets from
$24-$75. Call 344-7849 or visit boisephilharmonic.org
Sunday, October 23, 2011
“Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Morrison Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Tickets cost $7 and are available by calling 426-1110, at the at all Selecta-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or online at www.IdahoTickets.com. For more information, visit http:// mc.boisestate.edu/ Fall Choral Collage at the Morrison Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 general, $3 senior and students, free to Boise State faculty, staff and students with ID. For more info call, 426-1596.
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Today’s Birthday (10/20/11). Your demeanor stands out, and people want to be with you. Go ahead and let yourself get excited. Indulge your curiosity to find new angles, perspectives and strategies. There’s plenty of work and you have eager supporters. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 -- Your creativity is reaching a new high. Take advantage of this new inspiration to complete those stuck projects that you really want done. Imagine the satisfaction.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 -- Practice listening, whether it’s to the seashore murmur of traffic, birdsong or the hum of the washing machine. It’s a tool to focus on the present. Discoveries unfold.
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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 -- What you learn now helps you greatly in the future. Don’t underestimate the power of focused silence. The attention you bring provides more than speaking.
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Cancer ( June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 -- There’s action in the money department. You could win big or lose. Consider carefully where to put your eggs ... definitely not all in one basket. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 -- Now you’re on fire. You’re ready to make changes and you have everything you need: resources, partners, backup. Unleash your ingenuity, and profits are a natural outcome. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6 -- Stop procrastinating (in case you were so tempted). Deadlines heat up the pressure. Stick to the budget. It takes discipline, but friends and partners ease the workload. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 -- You can make a wish come true, although it could require extra paperwork. Don’t put it off. Ask for help if you need it, and get expert advice. It’s worth it. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 -- Don’t worry too much about the little stuff, and focus on the big picture. Long-term goals
may not earn instant rewards but could reveal a vision that inspires daily action.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 -- Plan an exotic getaway and relax. Appreciate what you have and what you don’t. Many people have it worse. There’s a happy surprise. Acceptance is key. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 -- Wheeling and dealing flavor the game today with negotiations that could fill coffers. Keep your wits and your sense of humor. Concentration keeps you in the groove. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 -- Consult with partners and experts regarding strategy. Their feedback assists with upcoming decisions. New opportunities may require an equipment upgrade. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 -- Harvest time calls for quick, focused action to get it all in. Breathe steady, and put your back into it. An innovation now saves time long ahead.
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Kickin’ it, soccer style John Engel Journalist Following a 1-0 trump of San Diego State on a goal by Kati Lucas, the women’s soccer team (6-9-1, 1-3) head back home to face Texas Christian University and University of New Mexico for homecoming this week. Against the Aztecs, Bronco senior goalkeeper Liz Ruiz reached her 27 career win in the net with six saves in a full 90 minutes of play. Ruiz received Mountain West Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, co-honors for her efforts against SDSU, sharing the achievement with Wyoming goalie Courtney Merkle. Ruiz passed former Bronco great Kim Parker as the most winning goalie in Boise State history on Sunday. The Broncos enter a crucial game against the Horned Frogs (7-8-1, 1-3) in the waning matches of conference play. The winner will have a chance to be sent to the Mountain David wuerth/THE ARBITER West Conference Championship, Senior Lindsay Roberts jumps to smash a header. as TCU and Boise State fill out the
last two slots in the standings. Boise State may have some momentum on their side after their recent win and will hope to capitalize on the Horned Frogs’ 1-4 slide through their last five games. After a hypothetical win against Texas Christian and top-ranked conference opponent New Mexico (8-4-4, 2-0-2), the Broncos would ensure themselves a shot at the conference title. To make it an even tougher victory, UNM is returning seven seniors from their regular season championship squad. They were one goal short of capturing the MWC Championship last season against Brigham Young. The UNM Lobos are coming off a defiant 4-1 win over the Air Force Academy Falcons which defeated the Broncos 0-1 early in the season. This win came against a Boise State team that was still suffering through an injury to starting goalie, Ruiz. After six seasons of winning trends, the Broncos will finish their second straight season with a losing record under Head Coach
Steve Lucas, who is in his 11th season as head coach and 14th season in the program. Lucas achieved his 100-win career as a head coach Sunday against San Diego State and now holds a record of 100-105-26 for his career. During his time with the program, he has seen the team move conference twice; the first in 2001 when the Broncos moved from the Big West to the Western Athletic Conference in 2001 and from the WAC to the Mountain West this season. “The transition to the Mountain West has made our travel a little (tougher) and so far the competition has been tougher,” Lucas said of the transition away from the WAC. “It has been exciting to play in a new conference and we look forward to the challenge the rest of the year and in future seasons.” Boise State fell short of their goal of a Western Athletic Conference Championship last season, but Lucas sees the loss as a great building point for the soccer program. “I don’t look at last season as a disappointment. We were playing to go to the championship game
in the WAC tournament and playing for a trophy. It was a disappointment that we didn’t make it to the finals and complete our goal of winning the conference,” Lucas said. If everything goes right for the Broncos, they will have an opportunity to begin an entirely new streak of dominance in the Mountain West Conference.
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Homecoming’s Toilet Bowl comes flushing in Aaron Nelson Journalist The Toilet Bowl kicked off homecoming week with a 16-team flag football tournament at Bronco Stadium Monday. What is the Toilet Bowl? That is a good question—it’s a co-ed flag football tournament hosted by Rec Services that has been going on since the 1980s at Boise State. It has been very popular the last 10 years and this year was no exception. Only 16 teams are allowed to enter but more than 26 teams signed up for this year’s tournament.
Some of the teams that played this year were: the Home Wreckers, the All Americans, One Good Knee, We Touchdown There, and the defending champs—Whip Cream Dream Team. “(The Toilet Bowl) is always a really good time,” Jared Cox, coordinator of intramural sports, said. There are some different rules to this bowl game. First, there are two 18-minute halves, the first with a running clock. Each team gets two time-outs and only eight players are allowed on the field for each team—four of them must be girls. There are also closed plays and
open plays. The closed plays allow only girls to throw or receive the ball; open plays are for anybody on the field. The final game featured the defending champs from last year, The Whip Cream Dream Team, versus We Touchdown There. It was a tight game in the first half, tied 1414. The second half was all Dream Team scoring a total of 41 points with a dominating win and another Toilet Bowl championship. Winning the tournament, Dream Team receives free T-shirts and it gets to hold the title of Toilet Bowl Champs for another year.
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Students compete in the 16-team Toilet Bowl at Bronco Stadium on Monday.
Come out to support your Bronco teams for Homecoming this week. Tonight- Volleyball vs. Colorado State 7 p.m. Bronco Gym Friday- Soccer vs. Texas Christian 4 p.m. Boas Soccer Complex Saturday- Volleyball vs. Wyoming 7 p.m. Bronco Gym Sunday- Soccer vs. New Mexico 1 p.m. Boas Soccer Complex
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