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Program Coordinator Kali Furman (left) explains the Clothesline Project’s cause to senior Nadine Russell (right). The Clothesline Project took place outside the SUB on the patio where T-shirts depicted the intensity of domestic violence.
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It takes two minutes to get coffee, two minutes to walk from class to class, two minutes to make a phone call. And every two minutes, somewhere in America, a woman gets raped. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Boise State is doing its part to bring awareness to the cause and supporting the victims. The annual Clothesline Project was held on campus October 19 and 20. The Women’s Center, Women’s and Children’s Alliance of Boise and Men Today, Men Tomorrow were there to provide information and support to victims and survivors who have been involved in domestic violence or any other violent situation. “I was made to be hugged not slugged” and “I’m taking a stance and
breaking the cycle” are examples from thousands of messages victims expressed on T-shirts. The Clothesline Project started as a community event in the small town of Hyannis, Mass., for women to come together to make shirts and express themselves all while bringing awareness to domestic violence. The Clothesline Project is now a successful event that, after two decades, is still going strong, now in 41 states and five countries. There are 500 projects around the world with an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 shirts, according to Clothesline Project’s website. In the past, shirts have been displayed in local businesses such as Thomas Hammer and LuLu’s Pizza. James Gravatt, a sophomore triple major with a minor in gender studies, is a peer educator with the Women’s Center. Gravatt helped with the event by doing research and “finding out
what makes a healthy relationship and getting statistics…of sexual assault and domestic violence on campus in the community and nation at large.” “Our goal is to acknowledge that there is an issue and we need to do something about it together,” said Adriane Bang, Violence Awareness and Response Coordinator. “That it is going to take all of us…to think about cultural shift in order to have healthy relationships to provide support for people who are experiencing these issues.” Between Wednesday and Thursday there were about 12 T-shirts made and about 60 people who stopped by to talk about the event. Others came and spoke with the Women’s and Children’s Alliance representatives who were there to provide support. “Sometimes it can be a challenging experience,” Bang said. Since most of the population now understands there is an issue with domestic violence, the Women’s Center is
going to be focusing on inviting people to participate in making this campus a better place to live, study and be in a relationship. Although bringing awareness is important, the Women’s Center is moving in a different direction. “People are more aware than they used to be,” Bang said. New this year at Boise State is the Healthy Relationship Peer Educator Groups. Their mission will be to provide training about consent, communication, healthy relationships and healthy break-ups. “Our team has a lot of connections on campus with Greek life, with all kinds of students leadership, housing, different campus organizations and that’s by design,” Bang said. “We know that peer education is a really powerful form of reaching out and building relationships with other students in order to help them feel invited and welcome them in.”
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Professor recieves grant to study hawk moths, bats Amy Merrill Journalist There is an evolutionary arms race between bats and moths, for those who were unaware. The stakes are high and the cost is life or death. Boise State’s own assistant professor of biological sciences Jesse Barber has recently received a $270,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the progressing race between bats and moths in hopes of revealing previously undiscovered evolutionary strategies. Barber has stated he plans to focus his study on hawk moths, named for their hovering and swift flight patterns and the noises they make to avoid becoming lunch for a hungry bat. He conducted previous studies and found other species of moths use noise to jam sonar used by predatory bats to convince the bats they would make for an unappetizing meal. Barbers said he believes hawk moths may have similar defense mechanisms, however only the male hawk moths emit noises. Barber plans to study thousands of different species of hawk moths from around the world to determine the rea-
sons behind the noises they make when being attacked by bats. The hearing organs and sound producing organs are diverse structurally. Barber said he hopes to show how these mechanisms are linked to the evolution of hawk moths. The hawk moth’s ultrasonic retaliation to an attack from its foe has multiple independent evolutionary origins. This is demonstrated through the diversity of the moths that shape the multiple behavior strategies, such as defensive and mating strategies. The research facility is equipped with multiple high-speed cameras capable of 3-D reconstruction that will capture the epic showdown between the bats and hawk moths. Boise State researchers will collect genetic and behavioral data to study the evolutionary war between bat and insect. This study will be the first of its kind to examine the interactions that occur between hawk moths and bats. This examination into the unique world of bat versus bug is projected to take about four years to complete and will hopefully shed some light on hawk moths’ unique array of sensory and behavioral strategies. Barber was unavailable for immediate comment.
Hawk moth Latin name is Macroglossum stellatarum. Have world’s longest tongue for moth or butterfly species. Hawk moth tongues can reach 14 inches long.
Feed on nectar while hovering in mid-air, much like a hummingbird. Most commonly found in Asia and Africa, but many sub-species live in the United States.
Many online literary critics have said that Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, “The Sphinx,” includes a sphinx moth that scares the story’s protagonist. Sphinx moth is another name for hawk moth. Statistics for hawk moths from Encyclopedia of Earth
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Bats are generally harmless. Like any other mammal, they can carry rabies, although less than 1 percent of all bats are infected with the virus. More people die annually from dog attacks, bee stings, lightning and household accidents than from bat-transmitted rabies. Only 3 species of bats feed A single little brown on animal blood. These vambat can eat 1200 pire bats prefer to drink cattle mosquitoes in an blood and are only found in hour. Latin America. The smallest bat Bats have varied diets: 70 is the size of a small percent eat insects; many mouse; the largest, a tropical species eat fruit or fruit eater, has a 6-foot drink flower nectar; some bats wingspan. even catch frogs and fish. Statistics for bats from Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
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LIBYA —- Former Libyan dictator Colonel Moammar Gaddafi was killed Thursday as his hometown Sirte fell to rebel forces after a weeks-long siege. A Libyan official stated Gaddafi was killed after he was in custody. Reports about how Gaddafi died are unclear, but aljazeera. com reported that he was alive when he was captured by French forces. Video obtained from Sirte showed a man, presumed to be Gaddafi, bloodied and staggering as armed men, apparently National Transitional Council fighters, beat him. The cell
phone video has already gone viral and is available on YouTube. Officials worry that this will enrage Gaddafi sympathizers. “The rule of an iron fist inevitably comes to an end,� President Barack Obama said in a statement on Gaddafi’s death earlier today. For a full video of Obama’s announcement, visit the White House website. Gaddafi’s son, Mutassim, was also killed in the raid that took Sirte. A formal announcement regarding the liberation of Libya is expected soon along with a timetable for elections, according to Reuters.
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Libyan National Transitional Council supporters celebrate the death of fallen Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli, Libya on Thursday.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK —- Zurana Horton was killed Friday afternoon as she tried to protect a group of children from a gunman who fired into a crowded street from a rooftop. According to the police, an 11-year-old girl was grazed on
the cheek and another woman was hit, but was in stable condition as of Friday evening. There were no other fatalities reported. “(Horton) was seen moments before she was shot, hovering over several children to protect
them as the shots were fired,� Paul J. Browne, the Police Department’s chief spokesman, said to the New York Times. Browne said the shooting was related to a fight between at least two groups of teenagers. It is currently unknown if the
gunman was involved in the fight. The gun was not recovered and the police department is currently searching for two individuals who allegedly started the fight, and they are still looking for the gunman.
Occupy camps offer food, shelter NEW YORK CITY —- The “Occupy� movements offer free food, shelter and medical care to those involved in their stake-outs and the homeless community. So far, this hasn’t been a problem. In fact, according to spokespeople, many homeless are taking the opportunity to prove they can still be functional parts of society, according to the Wall Street Journal. But several recent outbreaks of violence at the Portland, Ore. “Occupy� camp have been traced to homeless people who are staying at the camp for food and shelter. Members of the movement are mct campus trying to determine how to tell if A rally a few blocks from the White House was planned months ago to protest the someone wants to truly be involved in their movement or if they are Afghanistan war but quickly changed to become part of the nationwide Occupy simply there for the resources. movement when the planned protest date apprached.
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Thailand flooding worsens Boise paraglider found Man with bird obsession THAILAND —- After three months of rain, Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, is slowly being submerged. In an effort to spare most of the capital, officials are trying to divert the water into canals but some suburbs are already experiencing waist-high waters. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency and is asking citizens to retreat to high ground as the flood water rises, and is not expected to subside for more than six weeks. This is the worst flooding in
Thailand in 50 years. So far 356 people have been killed and at least two more are reported missing. Food crops and industrial plants are both severely damaged and according to their labor ministry more than 700,000 people have been put out of work. Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Navy is downplaying the government’s concerns, claiming that the reduction of pressure due to the canals fully opening will make a significant difference.
BOISE —- Paraglider Andrew Schepp was found dead Thursday night after being missing for a week. Fishermen found his body Thursday evening on the east side of the Swan Falls reservoir. He was not wearing his paragliding equipment, which had been found further down the reservoir a few days before. Coroner’s reports say that he died of multiple instances of blunt force trauma, indicating he fell from a significant height onto the rocks. It is believed that he didn’t
fall from the spot on the cliff where he would have launched. How he slipped out of his harness is also a mystery as paragliding harnesses are designed to be extremely difficult to slip out of. “He could have gotten into some rowdy air, but if you are strapped in properly you are not likely to be bounced out of (a harness) ... it’s possible to get caught in some bizarre angle, or upside-down, and slide through,� Eddie Petranek, another paraglider, said to the Idaho Statesman. Petranek knew Schepp and said he was not a novice flier.
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SWEDEN —- Pierre Johansson of Sweden was charged in March and recently sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of aggravated hunting crimes, animal cruelty and violating protected-species laws for hoarding stolen birds. From 2005 to when he was caught in 2010, Johansson used illegal traps and nets to snag the birds. In some cases he snuck into their nests and took the eggs so he could hatch them. The majority of the birds he would hold captive, study and then release. For the unfortunate few, they
were held prisoner in his henhouse and his garage - there were hundreds.
Correction: Gun law clarification In the Oct. 19 issue of The Arbiter, the article titled “Crossfire on campus� stated that Idaho law prohibits possession of firearms in classrooms. To clarify, Idaho law states that “schools� refer to elementary and secondary schools, not higher education.
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Drop your jeans Kimberley O’Bryan Journalist
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Senior Rebecca Runyan etches out a handgrip impression in her art piece. New changes to the deparment may mean smaller teacher-student ratios.
Department changes Art program to be more selective with admissions Cheyenne Perry Journalist The art department’s current size and high enrollment rate has exceeded what it can facilitate. With a shortage of teachers, limited seats in labs and lack of a unified art facility, art majors have difficulty enrolling in their required classes. Richard Young, chair of the art department, noted that in 1979 there were 21 faculty members— only two less than the current faculty of 23. In the same span of time, the department has gained about 500 art majors. Having the department spread among five different buildings on campus also creates problems. “There would be a lot of benefits to our having our own facility, obviously, in terms of a … stronger student community … as well as having a facility that was designed for our purpose as opposed to retrofitting the Liberal Arts Building, which they’ve done a great job at accommodating that, but it’s always something to maintain and keep up,” Young said. Among the expansions that Boise State has been constructing throughout campus, the art department seems to have to fight for their share. “We certainly have been ad-
vocating for our own facility and I think the university is aware of that need, but they’re also trying to balance it with the other needs and availability of funds, and fundraising and those types of things,” Young said. Something that pleased Young was the Fine and Performing Arts Building still on the Boise State master plan. The art department has been organizing programs and making plans for this future building. Hoping to improve the system with the resources at hand, the department will be changing the admission process beginning in fall 2012. By limiting the number of individuals who enter the department, classes will hopefully be more available for art students. “My goal for this is to ensure that every student that enrolls in our programs will be able to get into the classes that they need,” Young said. The only exceptions to this application process are those obtaining a bachelor’s degree or a minor in history of art and visual culture. To apply for admittance to the art department, a student will have to fill out an online application and pay the $15 fee, submit a portfolio of his/her work with a maximum of six images and complete an essay with a limit of 250 words. These increased specifications
for enrolling in the department will affect students who are trying to become art majors or add a minor in art. New freshmen and transfers attempting to enter the department and students with previously declared art majors who have taken at least a two semester break from classes will also be affected. Students currently involved in the art department will not need to fulfill these admission requirements. Young expressed his concern that prospective artists may be unqualified for the department, yet it’s a chance he must take. “There always is the risk…that we’re going to miss out on some students and we’ve given it a lot of thought … but at this point in time my hope [is] that we take care of our majors as best we can,” Young said.
It’s time for students to drop their jeans. The Boise State chapter of the Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) and Cotton Inc. have come together to ask students to donate their old denim to be turned into UltraTouch Denim Insulation for communities in need. “We’re not asking for much, we just want you to clean out your closets and throw your jeans in our bin,” Ali McQuain-Hardy, president of Boise State’s chapter of PRSSA and senior communication major said. Since 2006, Cotton Inc. has annually enlisted five universities from around the country to raise money and awareness for their Cotton from Blue to Green recycling campaign. McQuainHardy applied for the honor of representing Cotton Inc. in 2011. “What Cotton does is they pick chapters, not schools and it’s actually a process in which I had
to apply. And based on our chapter and what Cotton thought our resources and strengths were, we were chosen as one of the five,” McQuain-Hardy said. “I felt it was a very interesting idea because it’s actually a product. Most non-profits are providing a service. So I felt it was something worth advocating,” David Lowenthal, junior communication major and spokesman for the Cotton from Blue to Green recycling program, pointed out. PRSSA’s goal is to collect 500 pairs of jeans. That’s roughly enough eco-friendly cotton to insulate one average-size house. Donation bins are located all over campus including the Student Recreation Center, the Student Union Building, the Interactive Learning Center and the Education Building. “We really want to educate people about the recyclability of denim because it’s something most people don’t know about,” McQuain-Hardy said. Any kind of denim will work for the project: jeans, denim jackets, shirts, scraps, etc.—and
it doesn’t matter what condition it’s in. The insulation made from recycled cotton fibers is safer than fiberglass insulation, making it less itchy, and contains no chemical irritants. It also has 30 percent better sound absorption and is mildew and mold resistant, according to Cotton from Blue to Green website. Nationally, the Cotton From Blue to Green drive has collected enough denim to make 1.5 million square feet of UltraTouch Denim Insulation. The insulation is distributed to communities in need and grants are given to community-based green buildings. “This has been going on since 2006 and it’s an event they do with schools around the nation and they’ve actually collected over 500,000 pieces of denim, so it is an experienced campaign. You can literally do some good if you give us your denim. And it’s better than throwing it out,” Lowenthal said. For more information go to cottonfrombluetogreen.org or facebook.com/prssa.bsu.
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Waking Jordan lead vocalist Kelly Potter demonstrates the zombie look the band is going for in their next video.
Local band needs video extras Waking Jordan wants you to star in music video Lindsey Hileman Lifestyles Editor Local alternative rock band Waking Jordan is looking for volunteers to participate in the filming of their next music video, “The Cure.” The video will be filmed in the Eagle foothills on Saturday, Nov. 5. The band’s goal is to get 400 to 500 locals out for the shoot. Because the song is called “The Cure,” the theme of the video will be a sickly, or zombielike look. “We’re not going for ‘Thriller’ … it’s more just looking a little bit creepy and [wearing]
dark colors because it’s a serious song,” keyboardist Braden Potter said. They will have makeup onhand but they’re still looking for makeup artists to come out and help. Participants can get madeup before the shoot, too. Those with the best zombie look will get the most camera time. The band asks participants to dress in dark clothes that don’t have logos on them. Waking Jordan will be performing live at The Venue on Saturday, Oct. 29 as a part of The Venue’s big Halloween show. Their music is also on rotation at University Pulse on “Mecala’s Mixtape” show.
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Japan Club hosts Halloween bash
The Japan Club of Boise State University will be hosting a Halloween dance party Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Student Union Building. Party-goers are encouraged to wear costumes, especially those of their favorite Japanese anime characters. Prizes will be given out for the best costumes. The event is open to the general public. The Japan Club, which currently has around 30 members, is open to all students who enjoy Nipponese
culture, ranging from sushi to origami to anime. The club meets every other Saturday in the ILC building to plan activities such as Japanese cooking lessons and film screenings. It also holds other annual events in conjunction with the Idaho Japanese Association. To learn more, visit the club on Facebook. This article is courtesy Dasom Choi.
Halloween Dance Party When: Saturday, Oct. 29 7 to 10 p.m. Where: SUB Barnwell Room Cost: Students with valid ID $3/non-students $5 Tickets will be sold at the door
I recently got a comment from someone that went sort of like this: “Therese, after I get home from work, I spend my nights watching Lifetime movies, chomping on Cheetos and discussing the latest gossip with my friends over a few glasses of wine (Did the Teen Mom really just (fill in some stupid thing here)? Omgggggggg!). Admittedly, I don’t prioritize the important. But so what? I’m just fine with my life the way it is, so why should I change anything?” Good question. You aren’t the only one—lots of people (in fact, most people) have the same exact thought. Maybe not specifically about Teen Mom, but a lot of people think they’re fine with the way their lives are going. Not to be morbid, but ask yourself a simple question: if your life was suddenly over tomorrow, would you still look at it in the same way? Would you still be satisfied with the Cheetos and the gossip that consumes your life, or would you come to a different conclusion? For now I’ll just say this: the fragility and the utter importance of the life you’ve been given is far beyond words. In your lifetime, you have the ability to create something amazing, to touch the lives of the people around you and to reach your true potential. Or you could just sit on the couch and eat Cheetos. Everyone has to make this choice and it forever alters the course of history. Abraham Lincoln made the choice. So did Oprah. And your mom. Oh, and so did that guy over there. You know, that guy who you’ve never heard of because he did nothing. I mean, think about it for a second. Gandhi could’ve drafted legal documents his whole life—or he could have freed India. Mother Teresa could’ve been self-consumed her whole life—or she could have spread her love. Steve Jobs could’ve worked in some run-down cubicle his whole life—or he could have created Apple. YOU could’ve sat on the couch watching movies your whole life— or you could have _______. We’re all just normal people, until we realize that we’re called to do something greater with our lives (and sometimes doing something great is as simple as changing one person’s life for the better, or recycling your Coke cans, or being the best parent or significant other or friend that you’re capable of being). You don’t have to become the next Oprah, but you can choose to become… well, you. So what will you choose? Who are you meant to become?
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Time capsule reunite s past, future A time capsule is a frozen moment
in time where people, places and events are remembered. They reach out from that moment and speak again for all time in history.
Disappointment. It’s not the feeling one expects when opening a 44-year-old secret artifact, however that’s what seemed to permeate Friday on the SUB patio next to a live band and free food, when the covert box was opened. Sometime last year while our beloved SUB was being modernized, the construction workers bumped noses with the past, discovering a copper container from 44 years ago. The secret time capsule was placed in 1967 apparently by students of then-named Boise College. There’s no official record of
the capsule, so what was placed inside was truly a mystery. While the onlookers were speculating everything from remains to old tests, the lid was popped Friday. Inside was a calendar with the date April 12 circled, an aerial photo, an ID card, a student hand book, an archaic way of registering for classes which resembles a scan-tron sheet, a copy of the student paper the Round Up, some technical school information and even some parking info. That was all that was pulled from the space time continuum located in the box. And that was it—no cassettes
or 8-tracks, no thoughts of what it was like to live in a time of turmoil, no … connection. This was a time period of JFK, Martin Luther King JR., War and Anti War, riots, fear, bloodshed. What did it mean to be a Bronco then? While we are only left to wonder, we can offer more for the future. Boise State is entombing a new capsule at the east side of the SUB in mere weeks. A massive stone will mark its resting place with a message of opening instructions set for 2061, reminiscent of “do not open until” tags on Christmas presents. Within will rest iconic
pieces of Boise State University: a jersey, some of our infamous blue turf, some bobble heads, and little fuzzy Broncos. However, do these artifacts really express who we are as diverse students? History is full of amazing stories, some triumphant, some tragic. It’s the voices that come out of the past, their thoughts and experiences that truly impact us. Stories, like that of Ann Frank or the Iliad. The objects placed in there now might not convey our experiences and insights as Broncos, what motivates or drives us—our voices can. Before the lid is sealed and our
past represented, students should ask themselves if what’s laid to rest within that capsule represents them as Broncos. If the answer is no, then their opportunity is now. Within this paper is the very chance to write your words, your passions, your “I was here” to the future. We live in a time now that history will surely mark; the first African-American president, 9-11, and the Arab Spring. Our world is changing, growing, and we are students of it. We are Broncos, now, forever and we were here. Article courtesy Destiny Cooper, PR and marketing major.
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Once you have filled the box with the information you want to give to the future, bring this piece of paper to the Student Media office, located in the first floor of the new
Deadline for these submissions is Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
Instructions for filling out your Message to the Future: Use the blank area below to describe your Boise State experience for future Broncos. Use the space to write or draw anything you would like to communicate to the people of 2061. You can express what it means to be a Bronco in 2011, give tips to future students,
and/or talk about what matters to you as members of the Boise State community today. Also feel free to include your favorite song of the decade at the bottom of the box to add to the music compilation that will also go into the time capsule.
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The smell of hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on the grill, the chatter of excited fans and the overwhelming bright blue and orange colors speckle streets, sidewalks, cars, clothes and faces. Welcome to Boise State Homecoming 2011. Homecoming is just as much about the tailgating as it is about football. There is a sense of pride, community and good ol’ fashion fun as fans from both sides of the gridiron meet in the area surrounding the stadium to share laughs and food. And of course, a drink or two. Bob Stowe, a 10-year tailgater and card-carrying member of Bronco Nation, caters his tailgate food to reflect the opposing team. The theme for the game against Air Force? Wings, naturally. “Hot wings, barbeque wings, spicy, it doesn’t matter to me,” Stowe said. Whether you go big or stay home, Homecoming 2011 proved that Bronco pride is not going to dwindle away anytime soon.
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ACROSS 1 Use a rotary phone 5 Common movie theater name meaning “jewel” 10 Cheat (out of) 14 Regarding 15 Accustom (to) 16 Cad 17 Armstrong who took a “giant leap for mankind” 18 1966 Tommy James and the Shondells hit 20 Release 22 Comes up, as the sun 23 Not working 24 Knock for a loop 26 1958 Connie Francis hit 30 Printer’s widths 33 Is wearing 34 First application line to fill in 35 Sheep sound 36 “My turn to bat!” 37 Untrue 39 List of choices 40 Fed. pollution monitor 41 Rani’s wrap 42 Gave a hoot 43 Mineo of “Rebel Without a Cause” 44 1956 Little Richard hit 47 Puts on 48 1982 Disney sci-fi film 49 Wedding site 52 Dinner alternative, on a 39-Across 56 1965 Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs hit 59 Cat that roars 60 Auditorium 61 Remark between actor and audience 62 Aware of 63 Nothing but 64 Do a lawn job 65 Mellows, as wine DOWN 1 Pioneer Boone, folksily 2 “Understood” 3 Working busily
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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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
Today’s Birthday (10/24/11). Take time today to map out what you really want for this coming year: for career and finances; love and relationships; home and family; travel and education. Include personal and spiritual growth in the plan. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -Today is a 9 -- Find strength in partnership if the day threatens to stress you out. Go along with a decisive person who agrees with you. Together you can weather any storm. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re entering a time of great activity. Take good care of your health, and get the rest that keeps your motor running. Avoid romantic risks and sharp turns. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Romance and love are important and available now. Play nicely. Don’t get carried away by sudden emotions. Use them to feed your art. Express them to someone who matters.
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“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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Cancer ( June 22-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s no place like home. Create a peaceful ambiance with tea, soothing music and candlelight. No need for risks or travel today. Enjoy your cozy nest. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re getting smarter, and all this study and practice helps. Take good notes for best results. There’s no need for gambling. Postpone an investment (unless it’s in education). Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You may want to play, but now’s as good time as ever to make some money. It could take some planning and budgeting, but you can accomplish what you apply yourself to. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Errors are likely to occur when you’re trying to make everything happen at once. Slow down to get there faster. The moon in your sign today empowers you. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Take extra time for rest and reflection. Peace and quiet restores your energies. Let go of
any power struggles. They’re not worth the energy. Keep it mellow.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- You may be torn between wanting to be public and private. Be adaptable to the circumstances to find balance. Don’t get sidetracked by household issues. Ask someone else for help. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is a 7 -- You’re in the spotlight, and previous preparation serves you well now. There could be a change in plans, so have a backup, just in case. Find another route. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Take time to ponder deep questions. Take an outing or adventure that stimulates philosophical discovery. It doesn’t need to be distant or expensive. Consider what you really want. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 7 -- Financial planning opens a new road. Patience helps reveal the best direction. Communication creates solutions. Listen to one who disagrees, and see it their way. Then choose.
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Emotional affairs are just as serious as} physical affairs Eva Hart
After reading Bryce Dunham Zemberi’s outrageously biased, so-called news article regarding guns on campus, I am compelled to respond. Let’s get some facts straight: 1) Zemberi’s ridiculous assertion that “Current Idaho law prohibits guns in classrooms, dormitories, parking lots and public areas such as the Morrison Center and Bronco Stadium” is flat-out incorrect. Current Idaho law only prohibits the carrying of unconcealed firearms in elementary and secondary schools, and concealed firearms additionally in courthouses or jails (Idaho Code 18-3302). Idaho’s preemption law, which bans subdivisions of state government from enacting their own rules regarding the ownership or possession of firearms, contains an exception for university administrators to enact rules for students (IC 3302J). Consequently, a member of the public can legally come onto the campus carrying firearms, openly or concealed, but students run the risk of university discipline if they were to do the same thing. 2) There seems to be a perception of the author and several of the 10 interviewees (a truly representative sample, no doubt) that the mere presence of legal guns leads to crime. Nothing could be further from the truth. According to respected academic researcher John Lott, states that have enacted legislation permitting the carriage of concealed firearms have experienced an average drop in the murder rate of 1.7%, every year, for the last ten years. It is fully legal to carry concealed or unconcealed weapons in both banks and bars in Idaho, and yet we do not have a rash of bank robberies or bar fights escalating to the use of firearms. Many of us carry firearms every single day, but incredibly, are required to give up our constitutional rights when we step onto campus. I recently openly carried at the Western Idaho Fair, in full view of both Boise Police officers and Ada County Sheriff’s Deputies, and was not hassled in any way - local police are aware of the law. Guess what? No one panicked, and no one got hurt. And, if on the extremely rare chance that an individual decided to illegally use their weapon for evil, I would have at least had a fighting chance of defending myself and those I care about. 3) Every single mass shooting in recent memory (Virginia Tech, Fort Hood, etc.) occurred in a gun-free zone. To a criminal, a gun-free zone means that his law-abiding victims have been helpfully disarmed in advance. 4) If someone is willing to commit a violent crime with a firearm, does any rational adult really think that person is going to worry about violating a silly university policy by carrying the weapon? The concept itself is absurd. 5) With all due respect to the sensibilities of students who may become queasy at the sight of a legally-carried firearm, the fact of the matter is that no one has a constitutional right to be comfortable. I do have an inviolable right to carry a firearm for personal protection, guaranteed to me by both the state and national constitutions, and protected under state law. It goes against some of the fundamental purposes of higher education, preparing students for the future and exposing them to new concepts, to create a bubble zone in which students are artificially “protected” from something they are likely to see merely by walking across Broadway, Beacon, Boise, or Capitol. Finally, Mr. Zemberi’s loaded phrases (“concerned about Broncos bearing bazookas,” “pistol-pocketing Pete,” etc.) do little to encourage a reasoned, rational debate on the issue, and quickly identify him as a pseudojournalist with an agenda. I suggest that the next time the Arbiter decides to publish an article on this important topic, they select a writer who is willing to actually do the research and is capable of writing objectively. Otherwise, it should appear in the opinion section. In conclusion, the question Boise State University students should be asking themselves is, “Why is our administration doing everything possible to deny us the exercise of a civil right permitted to all other citizens?”
Ways to tell if you are having an emotional affair:
Journalist As if college wasn’t already hard enough with the stress of classes, it gets even more complicated when a monogamous relationship is in the mix. Fidelity is a key element in a traditional monogamous relationship, but in college there are many temptations lurking around every corner, such as the sexy blonde in your math class or that buff football player you follow around campus. These enticing options can make monogamy seem virtually impossible. Many people don’t have a definition of where the line between flirting ends and cheating actually begins. They may make the mistake of thinking that unless things get physical it isn’t “cheating,” but these people are very wrong. Cheating doesn’t always happen at the same degree as Tiger Woods took it—emotional cheating can be just as painful and destructive as physical cheating and should be taken just as seriously. Understanding your partners boundaries might save a worthwhile relationship. Psychologist Shirley Glass talks about emotional cheating in her book, “Not Just Friends.” “Affairs don’t have to be sexual to be destructive,” Glass said in her book. “The new infidelity is between people who unwittingly form deep passionate connections before realizing that they’ve crossed the line from platonic friendship into romantic love.” A lot of the time, emotional cheating isn’t intentional. Someone might feel neglected by their significant other and the feeling of emotional detachment plants the seeds for an emotional affair. However, even when it isn’t intentional it’s still cheating and should be handled in the same manner. Emotional infidelity is hard to define and often times it’s hard to catch someone in the “act” of an emotional affair. Psychotherapist Michael J. Formica, who writes for Psychology Today, describes emotional infidelity as “any situation that creates or causes some degree of emotional unavailability on the part of one partner that interferes with one particular aspect of the relationship, along with the quality of the relationship as a whole.” People may not see the harm in sharing personal stories, joking around and being in constant contact with someone other than their partner, but these things can often lead to feelings that weren’t there before. After developing these feelings it may seem like there’s no harm in it since it hasn’t become physical. Just because it doesn’t get physical doesn’t mean it isn’t wrong. Additionally, physical cheating normally starts with emotional cheating. Jessica Mallard, a sophomore undeclared major, believes emotional cheating is far worse then physical cheating. “I would rather my boyfriend go out and have a one night stand than get emotionally attached to another girl while he was with me,” Mallard said. “Emotional attachment would lead to falling in love before just having sex or making out would. It
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• You would prefer having a meal with your attractive friend over your partner. • Sometimes it feels as though your friend can read your mind and “gets you” better than your partner. • You feel like your friend meets the emotional needs that your partner doesn’t. • You feel empty, lonely and desperate when you cannot contact your friend and constantly wish they were around you or that you would bump into them while you’re out. • You share intimate issues, jokes and gossip with your friend, leaving nothing to talk about with your partner. • You find yourself frequently looking at his/her pictures and status updates on Facebook. • You frequently bring his/her name into conversations just for the sake of talking about that person. would hurt so much worse for him to fall in love with someone else.” While you are in an exclusive relationship be aware of the dangers of developing an emotional affair because it’s easier to do than you might think.
Edward Dindinger is a senior majoring in political science and history.
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“ I think it starts more at the emotional level than the physical level.”
Raquel Rodriguez Sophomore, pre-pharmacy major
“Cheating starts when one person in a relationship isn’t happy with the other person and starts to associate with other people. If you were really happy you wouldn’t consider cheating.”
“ If you don’t remember it, it didn’t happen. If you were sober and it happened just forget about it.”
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“I’d say the point of cheating is where there is physical contact in an intimate way.”
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Sports Editor It may have been appropriate for F-16 fighters to make their pregame fly-over for senior quarterback Kellen Moore’s record tying 45th career win Saturday afternoon. Moore led the Bronco offense to their first Mountain West home win this season, beating the Air Force Academy Falcons 37-26. “It’s certainly a neat opportunity for us, I’m obviously in a fortunate situation being able to play for four years with a lot of great guys. There’s a lot of us that all have the same record,” Moore said on his record tying performance. The Broncos compiled 423 total yards of offense and were nearly flawless when they had possession of the ball. Aside from two red-zone turnovers and one punt, the Boise offense scored on all of their drives. The first turnover came off senior running back Doug Martin’s first quarter fumble which was recovered by Air Force’s Anthony Wright. The second on a Kellen Moore interception in the end-zone in the third quarter. Moore threw a jump ball to sophomore wide receiver Ger-
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aldo Bouldewijn, who got his hands on the ball but was out-muscled by Falcon defender Josh Hall. The play was originally called an incompletion, but after review was changed to an interception. Freshman wide receiver Matt Miller was once again the Broncos’ leading pass catcher, hauling in five receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown. Senior wide receiver Tyler Shoemaker showed his big play ability for the second game in a row catching four balls for 98 yards and a score. Martin pounded the Air Force defense for 128 yards and a touchdown. He also showed off his improvisation skills in the fourth quarter, when a play broke down and forced Moore to scramble out of the pocket. Martin broke out of the backfield to find a soft spot in the defense, at which point Kellen Moore looped a short ball to the wide-open Martin for
a touchdown. “It was a good play by Doug, cause he’s not even a passing option there, he’s blocking. Obviously everyone’s got a little clock in their head and when they feel like things are getting a little unpredictable you got to make a play and he did a good job of finding a hole,” Moore said. The offensive line shined once again, allowing zero sacks on Moore and paving trucksized holes for Martin. The Boise State offense had to remain patient for the better part of the game as Air Force’s offense chewed up clock and held onto the ball. The Broncos played with tremendous poise down the stretch converting on several, pivotal first downs, which allowed them to hold off the pesky Falcon offense. The Broncos will have one week of rest before they travel to Las Vegas on Nov. 5 to face the University of Nevada: Las Vegas.
The Air Force Academy played a game of keep away with the Broncos on Saturday and it nearly worked. The Boise State defense was exhausted by Air Force’s use of intricate formations, triple options and reverses challenging Boise State’s quickness, speed, intelligence and perhaps most importantly, their stamina. Air Force’s attack of Boise State resembled what Nevada did to defeat the Broncos last season. The Falcons controlled the ball the majority of the game. For example, the second quarter Air Force had the ball for 12:28 to Boise State’s 2:32. The long, methodical drives wore out the Boise State defense. It didn’t help the defense’s cause when Boise State’s offense would march down the field and score. “It was a really hard fought game on both sides,” senior defensive end Billy Winn said. “I’m sure both sides were really worn out after this game.” Air Force sustained its drives by converting nine times on third down and four times on fourth
down. “ W hen you know you have them on third and long, I’m not going lie, it’s frustrating,” senior linebacker Byron Hout said. “You have to get your head onto the next play and forget what happened on the previous play. I was proud of the way our defense competed in all the drives.” There were moments when Boise State’s defense was relentless but there were also moments when Boise State’s last man would stop the ball carrier. The Broncos’ tackling also struggled at times. Air Force’s strong running backs are hard to take down but there were moments when Boise State flat out missed. The play of the game came when Boise State pushed the Falcons to a fourth down and four. Air Force Head Coach Troy Calhoun channeled his inner Chris Petersen and decided to run a fake punt. Instead of converting the first down, the ball was fumbled,
becoming free. Senior nickelback Hunter White snatched up the loose ball and returned it 16 yards for his first career touchdown. “Hunter is our special teams guru,” Winn said. “Anytime he scores a touchdown you know you’re going to hear about.“ Hout led all players with 18 tackles and newly reinstated defensive lineman Ricky Tjong-ATjoe had the game’s only sack. Not all wins are easy ones. Good teams win the close games and despite fatigue, and muscle cramps, the Broncos’ defense battled just well enough to help Boise State’s effort for their seventh win of the season. The Broncos have the next week off to rest and heal their bodies. Billy Winn put it best when he said, “It couldn’t come at a better time.” Illustration by Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
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Turning-point play of the game Senior nickleback Hunter White’s fumble recovery for a touchdown in the second quarter off an Air Force fake punt.
The “buffet-busters” gave Kellen Moore ample time to make reads and dissect the Falcons’ defense. They also paved the way for Doug Martin and D.J. Harper to gain 142 yards on the ground.
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It may have taken Boise State four games, but the Broncos were finally able to notch their first conference home win. Saturday night, Boise State University (13-11, 4-5 Mountain West Conference) took on the University of Wyoming (159, 5-4 MWC), beating them 3-1 (21-25, 25-13, 25-22, 25-21). The win completes the season sweep against Wyoming, as the Broncos previously beat the Cowgirls in Laramie 3-2. “It feels great to get our first home win in conference,” Head Coach Shawn Garus said. “We’ve been playing pretty good volleyball, but we haven’t won some of the matches. Tonight we executed extremely well.” Freshman Taylor Murphey echoed her coach’s sentiments. “I think that we played really well together,” Murphey said. “We definitely clicked better tonight than we have in other home games.” Boise State came out of the gate slow in the first set, going down by as much as seven during one part of the game. The Broncos were able to go on a 5-0 run late, but Wyoming held on 25-21. “We were a little bit tight in the first set,” Garus said. “I think that has to do with the new lineup, trying to find out
what’s going to work without Fiona ( Jones) in there. But, once we got comfortable, I felt that everybody played really well and probably one of our better matches of the year.” In the second set, it was all Boise State. The Broncos took the lead 3-2 and never looked back. With the crowd members clapping and on their feet, the Broncos closed out the set 2513 to even up the match. The third set saw more action as the teams combined for 12 ties, but only three lead changes. The last lead change came when Boise State went up 5-4. Wyoming was able to tie eight more times, but the Broncos never relinquished the lead, taking the third set 25-22. With momentum on their side, the team was all smiles knowing the game was within their grasp. The fourth and final set saw three ties, but no lead changes as the Broncos took the lead off the bat and held on, winning 25-21. After losing the first set, the Broncos won the final three to take the match 3-1. “That felt great,” sophomore Leah Stevens said. “We knew that we had to come back. That first loss was a pretty tough loss and we just came back and did what we had to do.” Not only is the match Boise State’s first conference home win, but also their first win after losing the first set. “I am proud of them,” Garus
said. “I say that shows that they are resilient, that shows that they are not going to be defeated easily. So, I am really proud of that effort tonight.” Senior Breann Nesselhuf lead the team in kills and assists with 16 and 25, respectively. Junior Liz Harden added 13 more kills, while fellow junior Kersti Whitney had a team high 13 digs. With the season ending injury to Fiona Jones, other Broncos had to step up to help fill the void. Murphey was one of those Broncos who saw more time on the court. “It was nerve wracking at first, but then it kind of just washed away,” Murphey said. “You’re just playing volleyball, and I’ve been doing it my whole life.” The Broncos now go on the road to face conference foes Texas Christian University and University of New Mexico. Boise State played both teams tough at home, but fell short in the end. “I feel like we were playing well in both matches,” Garus said. “We just couldn’t stop one player from New Mexico who had a career performance. Against TCU, we played great for three sets and then just kind of shut down a little bit late. We’re going to have to be consistent from start to finish. That’s what it takes to win in this conference.”
Broncos stampede over frogs with PK Soccer ladies are like a blend of whiskey and white lightning—smooth, with a strong kick Journalist The ladies of the Bronco women’s soccer team took the pitch late Friday afternoon on a beautiful October day. With fans such as Connie and Brandy Roberts (parents of senior midfielder Lindsay Roberts) hosting a tailgate in the parking lot of BOAS Soccer Complex and several more sporting their blue and orange, the atmosphere was electric. The ladies (7-9-1 overall and 2-3 in conference) came into this game hoping to gain momentum with another big win. After stunning the San Diego State Aztecs 1-0 in the previous match, the Broncos took their first conference points as a member of the Mountain West and were looking to buck their los-
ing trends. Texas Christian University (7-9-1 overall and 1-4 in conference) came into this game confidently, although it allowed a league-most 10 goals in conference games and had only scored four. The Horned Frogs showed intensity at the start of the game, attacking and catching the Broncos’ defense on their heals. Forward Jordan Calhoun hit a dart about 30 yards over Boise State senior goal keeper Liz Ruiz’s head. Calhoun’s goal opened up the scoring and put TCU up by one at the 5:38 mark in the first half. After a frustratingly slow start, Head Coach Steve Lucas made two substitutions that helped control the game. Senior defender Serena Montoya delivered great crosses, eventually earning herself a corner kick. Sophomore forward Ashley Hruby capitalized on a great delivery from
the corner and as the ball bounced around, she got her head on it and put it in the back of the net, notching the game at 1-1 at the 33:29 mark. In the second half the Broncos came out determined to score with 23 total shots it was only a matter of time before the go-ahead goal found its mark. The Broncos got their opportunity when junior forward Erica Parks aggressively attacked the box with great technique, after taking the ball from a TCU defender, she found herself alone about 10 yards from goal. Majestically maneuvering her way through defenders, the only thing they could do was foul earning the Broncos a penalty kick. As senior forward Katie Lucas lined up the penalty kick and waited for the official’s whistle, the crowd went silent and the pressure was on for the veteran Bronco.
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“It was actually kind of weird at halftime, you know, I told myself I haven’t really practiced any of these (referring to penalty kicks) I should probably mentally prep you never know when it gets to playoff season and when it can come time to do it, I set the ball down I looked left went right and I punched it right in that corner it felt really good,” Lucas said. “I don’t really hear the crowd. I don’t really hear anything it’s a zone-in moment and I just get the job done. Wait for the whistle and then it’s nice deep breath and just pop it in. If you put the ball in the right spot no goal keeper can get to it.” The unsung hero for the Broncos was goalkeeper, Liz Ruiz. Ruiz, looked like a receiver going up high and snagging balls with ease communicating with her defenders and never allowing TCU another op-
portunity to tie the game. “You just have to focus on the ball and be in the right position at the right time. You’re the last man in defense and it’s up to you to stop the ball from going in,” Ruiz said. Junior Erica Parks summed up her teams effort and composure after the game. “Especially after last Friday and the results in the match with UNLV, we kind of got our butts kicked a little bit I am really proud of our team
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we haven’t really seen this side of us yet. We would lose and come back and maybe lose again maybe sneak a win in,” Parks said. The next match is against New Mexico on Sunday. The Lobos are 8-4-4 overall and 2-0-2 in conference. A victory over New Mexico (the best team in the conference) could catapult the Broncos into a run at the Mountain West championship in its inaugural season.
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