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Sonny Lacks charms with quips, smiles “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
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5 things Sonny said (some more than once) 1: Make sure you know what doctors are doing with your cells at all times. 2: Getting the chance to speak about his mother is “lovely,” and “warm.”
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3: He is excited the younger generation is learning about his mother’s cells.
Sonny Lacks is not a professional public speaker. He has no training and barely any experience. But none of that mattered to the people who packed into the Simplot Ballroom in the Student Union Building on Nov. 3 to listen to him speak. The turn-out was so overwhelming extra chairs had to be brought in to accommodate all the attendants and the lecture was late to start because they had to allow late arrivals to shuffle in. He was all smiles as he sat on stage and conversed with a moderator about his mother, the book written about her and how it felt to find out that her cells have lived on, decades after her death. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” written by Rebecca Skloot, is this year’s campus read. It investigates the origin of the HeLa cell, the first human cell to survive in culture. Henrietta was 31 years old when she passed away from complications of cervical cancer in 1951, but some of her cells had been removed during a biopsy and were cultured without her consent. The cells thrived and became one of the most important tools in medicine, but her family had no idea. The moderator started out by mentioning it was Sonny’s first time in Idaho and asked about his campus tour. “I got a very good campus tour by a young man that took me all around and showed me everything and told me about everything. I tell you one thing though, he’s a good guy. He didn’t keep his mouth shut not one time,” Sonny said. His comment made the audience laugh and set the tone for the rest of the lecture. And despite his lack of experience, Sonny enthralled the audience for the entire hour he spoke. Toward the end of the lecture and before audience questions, the moderator asked Sonny about the plans for a movie based on the book in which Terrence Howard is rumored to be playing Sonny. “Lemme play my own self!” Sonny said, jokingly, causing another round of applause from the audience. Sonny Lacks during his speech at Boise State Thursday Nov. 3.
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization and more. Henrietta’s cells have been bought and sold by the billions, yet she remains virtually unknown and her family can’t afford health insurance. News Editor
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4: People get excited when they find out he is Henrietta’s son, including his doctors and a random girl who worked at McDonald’s. 5: The book was accurate and if there were any discrepancies, it was due to the failing memory of Skloot’s sources.
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Students wear stickers to spread information about privacy rights of patients Stephanie Casanova Assistant News Editor
Something contagious is spreading today. Students all over campus are spreading information about their privacy rights as healthcare patients. There will be people wearing stickers on their back asking “Would you still have my back if I had (blank)?” Campus Contagion is an event being co-hosted by New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) and University Health & Recreation (UHR). The event is in conjunction with this year’s campus read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” by Rebecca Skloot. In the book, Henrietta Lacks’ cells are used for medical advancements without her consent. “A lot of people don’t understand what … all the laws mean,” Elise Alford, pro-
gram coordinator for NSFP, of take note of the social re- really going to be experienc- rience, the responses they got said. “A lot of Americans sponse they receive from ing kind of what is it like to throughout the day, the book don’t understand HIPAA others in classes or from for a day waive that medical and to ask any questions they (Health Insurance Probabil- their faculty members, from privacy, waive that right,” might have. ity and Accountability Act) people they see on campus,” Alford said. “So part of the goal is also Legislation.” Alford said. During the debrief period, empathy, walking in anNSFP and UHR are Students are able to take from 7 to 8:30 p.m., students other’s shoes for that day,” spreading information, much stickers with them, spread will listen in on an informa- Alford said. “How can we be like a disease or virus would the information and invite tion session about HIPAA advocates for others and how spread, by having students others to join the debrief ses- Legislation and their privacy could we show compassion wear a sticker on their back sion at 7 p.m. at the Student rights as health patients. when there can be stigmatito see what it would be like to Union Building Dining Stage. They will also break into zation surrounding medical have their personal medical “Hopefully students are groups to discuss their expe- conditions that people have.” information exposed. Their intent is to educate students about medical privacy, patient rights and health. Part one of the event is from 8 to 10 a.m. at the NSFP Office on the first floor of the Student Union Building (SUB). Students are to dropin for a few minutes to catch information and choose what condition they want on their sticker. “They’ll wear it throughout the day and while they’re in class and really just kind Student volunteers will wear stickers asking “Would you still have my back if I had...” arbiteronline.com
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Nigeria rocked by deadly attacks NIGERIA —- At least 150 people were killed and many more wounded in combined shooting and bombing attacks which took place overnight in northeastern Nigeria. According to officials, Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for this attack. Their targets included a government building in the city of Damaturu, churches, mosques and other public places. These locations were all
targeted by bombs at the same time members of the organization were involved in heavy gunfights with local law enforcement, according to eyewitnesses. The group, Boko Haram, has been responsible for a number of attacks in the past month. They also claimed responsibility for the bombing of United Nations headquarters in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, which killed 23 people last August.
who did not have a chance to get up to speed were able to avoid the worst of the crash by swerving toward the concrete median. Those coming in at around 70 mph collided with stopped cars almost immediately upon entering the fog bank and were unable to avoid the collision. According to emergency personnel, this is the worst automobile disaster Britain has seen in years.
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Quakes rattle Overzealous Oklahoma, scrubbing nearby states threatens art OKLAHOMA CITY —Early Saturday morning a 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook Oklahoma City. Aftershocks were felt in surrounding states of Kansas, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri. The epicenter was about 50 miles east of the city. Aftershocks of 2.7 and 3.4 magnitudes were also registered by the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or major damage were reported as a result of the quake. According to police dispatcher Claudie Morton, the worst damage was in downtown Oklahoma City. Some buildings will need structural integrity tests.
Foggy conditions lead to 34-car crash SOMERSET, ENGLAND —- At least 34 vehicles, including a number of semitrucks, were involved in a pile-up on a freeway in Britain late Saturday night. The crash triggered a massive fireball, at least 200 meters long. There was heavy fog on the freeway that night, which was described by witnesses as a “white wall.� People coming onto the freeway
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GERMANY —- City officials in Dortmund, Germany announced that a cleaning woman managed to scrub away part of a piece of modern art valued at more than $1.1 million. There was a patina designed to look like a dried rain puddle on the ground near the piece. It appears that while cleaning the area the woman forgot instructions to remain eight inches away from the sculpture and fell upon it with intensity, scrubbing until the patina was erased away. It is unclear why the rain-puddle patina fell victim to her brush. The work was on loan to the museum from a private collection.
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Mississippi puts new “personhood� amendment to vote MISSISSIPPI --- Governor Haley Barbour cast his absentee ballot on Friday in support of a proposed amendment to the Mississippi state constitution which would extend full rights as a human being to a fertilized egg. The implication most think of is abortion. This type of ammendment deals with an issue called “personhood� and was prompted by a comment made by Justice Potter Stewart in the infamous Roe v. Wade case. The initiative is promoted by Personhood USA, a Colorado based organization.
Mississippi is the only state scheduled to vote on the issue of personhood this year. Many are worried that the implications beyond abortion are not being included in the debates. One of these worries is now there will be extensive investigation into miscarriages as a possible crime. Does this mean mothers who smoke or drink while pregnant can be charged with willful endangerment? There are also no exceptions in place for women who are victims of rape or incest, or for women for whom giving birth will be a life-threatening process.
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Protesters gather at Capitol Park, Saturday.
Encampment for Occupy Boise starts BOISE —- Tents began to spring up on the Old Ada County Courthouse lawn yesterday as Occupy Boise set up its first encampment. Currently the number of campers is limited to 15. This number was hashed
out during a meeting earlier this week with state officials. The campers have avoided encroaching on the nearby Veteran’s Memorial because of the approaching Veteran’s Day.
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Professor balances work, play BSU music professor reveals his passion for music, teaching, performing Cheyenne Perry Journalist
Music Professor Del Parkinson, Ph.D., showed interest in music at a young age. At just 3 years old his wish-list for Santa Claus included a piano. He received a toy piano, which was not what he had in mind. “Santa, for some reason, didn’t figure out that I wanted a real piano,” Parkinson said. Two years later Parkinson got his first real piano and has been playing ever since. When the time came for him to enter college, Parkinson began at Brigham Young University in Utah. After a semester he discovered op-
portunities to major in music, something he had not been aware of before. Within three days of making the decision to change schools, Parkinson was on his way to Indiana University. “I decided literally during finals week … the end of my first semester and three days later I was on a train heading for Indiana,” Parkinson said. He obtained his doctorate in music, specifically piano performance, through Indiana University. He later completed his postgraduate diploma at The Juilliard School in New York. The Boise State professor has been included on four
different CDs including The American Piano Quartet. ParProf. Parkinson kinson has played concerts in Asia, Europe, South America, Mexico, and throughout the United States. His most recent trip to Brazil greatly impacted him. “I really loved performing there (in Brazil),” Parkinson said. “That was fun. The people really enjoyed it and really appreciated it. Probably the most prestigious (concert)
was performing in Carnegie Recital Hall in New York. That was really exciting.” The person who influenced Parkinson the most in his musical career was his college teacher and private instructor. “He was a great role model and mentor,” Parkinson said. He inspired Parkinson to become a music professor. “My college teacher was doing exactly what I’m doing now … It was just something that I definitely wanted to do based on having worked with him and seeing what he did,” Parkinson said. Parkinson has been teaching at colleges and universities for 35 years and has been teaching at Boise State for 26 years. When asked what his best experience at Boise State has been, Parkinson talked about his time spent with
Boise State’s gifted student musicians. “Without doubt, working with the really talented students that come here. We’re just blessed to have such terrific students here,” Parkinson said. His current occupation allows him to pursue music while helping others transform their abilities. “I’m really lucky because I get to combine teaching and performing and they work really well together,” Parkinson said. “Since I teach it makes me think carefully about what skills are necessary to perform well and since I continue to perform myself then I’m able to help my students by staying … current on what’s going to help them achieve their goals. So it’s just an ideal combination.”
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Kansas-based Appleseed Cast is gracing Boise with its post-rock presence on Monday, Nov. 14 at the Venue with supporting acts Hospital Ships, the Green Zoo and Leaving. The stop in Boise is part of a long-running U.S. tour in support of the band’s latest EP, “Middle States.” At a humble four tracks it is nothing short of an emotive wonder and amazement. Though it was released during the summer, the EP is perfect for those long, wintery drives across the valley, taking in sights and sounds frosted over in glassy ice and flakes. The first song, “End Frigate Constellation,” sets the tone for the rest of the album, resonating like falling snow on windshields desperate to be defrosted. It begins with a quiet drum beat, heavy in bell whips and soft snare rolls and snowballs into a bridge that is thoughtprovoking and cold as it bleeds into “Interlude,” a two-minute
blizzard of eerie guitar tones and spoken word. The title track picks up a little bit, making use of a catchy lead riff and vocal melody from singer and guitarist Christopher Crisci. The drums are much more prominent in this song as opposed to the first two and do an excellent job at maintaining the vibe and flow while keeping listeners guessing. “Three Rivers,” the 15-minute closer to the album, seems to take a departure from the others by showcasing the band’s more instrumental approach. The subtle guitar riffs are presented with a newfound level of clarity, but retain the same attitude and ethereal ambiance as those in the previous three songs. With a running time at just shy of half an hour, the album as a whole is incredibly easy to listen to. The songs fit together like puzzle pieces to a winter wonderland and although released during the warmer months of the year, act as a perfect soundtrack for trudging ankle-deep through the snow.
get unlost Why losing your love/job/mind is not the worst thing ever Therese Schwenkler Columnist
I know, I know—you want to punch me in the face right now. “Losing my boyfriend/girlfriend/job/(fill-in-the-blank) is the absolute WORST thing that’s ever happened to me!” you want to shout. You want to tell me how much I suck for even daring to suggest such a thing. And that’s OK. You’re right. Losing stuff sucks balls. It’s not fun. In fact, it’s super crappy. I know this, guys. I’m not dumb. But I also know something else: I know that, if you let it, sometimes it can turn into the best thing that’s ever happened to you. Allow me to explain. When you look at your life right now, what do you see? Chances are you see a big, huge void—an empty space; nothing, where there once was something. Right now, all you can focus on is what’s missing. After my last relationship, I knew this void. My nights and mornings were empty—there was no daily phone call, no kiss goodbye, no knowing smile. The space on my couch where he’d once sat beside me was empty. My heart—it was empty, too. It had a hole in it, a void he’d once filled. All I could see was the absence of what had been there. For a while, life was a hole. But this hole, if you let it, can turn into a whole. If you don’t just shut the pain out—if you don’t just run away—if you’re strong enough to let it break you to your core, a funny thing happens: You end up finding much more than you lost. It doesn’t matter what it is you’ve lost or let go of—it could be your possessions or your relationship or, God forbid, it could be your health. It could be your sense of security or your need to know or your need to prove yourself. But whatever it is that you’ve lost, you can find yourself here, in the emptiness it has left behind. Because when things go missing, they leave more than just a hole: they leave space. They leave space for something bigger and something stronger and something deeper to emerge. They leave room for faith to cultivate and grow. If you allow yourself to stay in that space that’s left behind, you just might come to find a sense of wholeness, a sense of self and a sense of faith that you hadn’t known before. And in this moment of broken wholeness—in this moment of bittersweet gratitude and painful joy, you cannot help but wonder: Is anything better than this?
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A biker decides to pass by the “No Bike Riding” signs at the entrances to the Quad and cruise through the most crowded area on campus.
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Despite signs posted asking riders to dismount, some continue to roll through “pedestrian priority zones” Alisha Graefe Journalist
Rules are set in place for a reason: to ensure the safety of citizens and to keep order in society. If rules aren’t followed, the safety and order of society are compromised. All kinds of rules are in place around campus. Some of these rules include no parking in permit-only areas without a permit, no stealing paper from the Albertsons Library printers and no riding bikes, scooters or skateboards in the “pedestrian priority zone.” This new campus policy of
no bikers in the pedestrian priority zone isn’t much of a rule because few follow it and nobody enforces it. But bikers, skateboarders and scooter riders should still be courteous of pedestrians. There are other alternative routes riders can utilize, such as the greenbelt and the sidewalk parallel to the Quad. Many who walk through the Quad can attest they have witnessed someone casually riding their bike, skateboard or scooter through the pedestrian priority zone at 10:30 a.m. while the sign they just rode past clearly states riding through the zone is prohib-
ited until 6 p.m. on weekdays. “Riding through the pedestrian priority zone is irresponsible and dangerous,” junior Blake Dietz, a mathematics major, said. “On multiple occasions, I’ve seen both longboard accidents and bicycle collisions.” The Parking & Transportation website gives students only generic bike riding information, such as wear a helmet, be mindful of traffic, obey traffic rules, ensure visibility via bright clothing, reflectors, and lights, and other basic rules of the road. The website doesn’t inform students where they can and
cannot ride their bike or what the repercussions are if they violate these rules. These backlashes for violating the law of the land are stated on the signs in the surrounding areas. There isn’t a set of rules or information on the website because the Parking & Transportation department is new to handling bike policies. “The car policies have always been in place but (biking policies are) new to us and was sprung upon us last year. We’re unprepared,” said Franklyn Johnson, Parking & Transportation management assistant.
The only biking violations the department writes tickets for are parking violations. “Any (parking) that is not on a rack can get a warning,” Johnson said. Without a set of rules or consequences for bikers who ride through the pedestrian priority zone, bikers can do whatever pleases their pedals, but they need to pay attention and police themselves. “Social shaming really works well,” Johnson said. “We have no staff to regulate the area and it just wouldn’t be effective and they wouldn’t be able to catch everyone. So we are relying on faculty and
students to say something to the bikers.” Dietz suggested an alternative: “Anyone who violates the no ride zone should receive a warning as well as an explanation for why the rules were put in place and how they could be putting others in danger. If there are any repeat offenders, fines could be a practical solution; however I am in favor of alternatives such as community service.” Plain and simple, everyone should be responsible enough to make the “pedestrian priority zone” exactly what its name indicates: pedestrians only.
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We will not tolerate harassment As members of a news publication, we certainly consider ourselves fans of the First Amendment. It allows us to say what we want and allows readers to say what they want in response. All in all, it’s pretty neat. However, First Amendment rights also allow people to walk onto the Quad with any kind of information in hand and thrust it in students’ faces. While this is usually just an everyday annoyance, sometimes, it can become harassing. And we as students who pay to grace this campus with our genius should not have to tolerate harassment. Propaganda is defined as information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular
political cause or point of view. Two weeks ago, a group of people stood along the edges of campus handing out copies of the documentary “180.” The cover of the DVD had nothing on it but testimonies of its greatness and a 180 logo. But students who watched the 33-minute film were exposed to horrific images of aborted fetuses and naked corpses piled on top of each other as aftermath of the Holocaust. The message (unsuccessfully) linked the Holocaust to abortion in an attempt to deliver a pro-life message. It is clearly propaganda. But whether a student is prolife or pro-choice doesn’t matter. What matters is that students who watched the movie were
upset about the way the message was shoved down their throats. Several students have complained to The Arbiter that they felt the people handing out the DVDs were too pushy, even at times following the student for a few feet or referring to the YouTube website after the student already refused it. Does this constitute harassment? Where is the line drawn? For students who took the DVD and watched it, they experienced a different kind of harassment. “They had advertised it as being about the Holocaust and about that situation and when we watched it, it related abortion to the Holocaust so I kind of felt like it was false advertisement
and kinda misleading,” said Megan Buxton, sophomore English, linguistic communication double major. “Had they marketed it correctly, I’d probably be more open-minded about it. But since they were not truthful in their advertisement about passing it out, it kind of irritated me a lot.” Controversy is everywhere and to some extent, it’s healthy. But shoving violent and disturbing imagery down people’s throats for the sake of propaganda is wrong and we should not tolerate it on our campus. “It’s offensive to me as a humanist that they draw upon one of the darkest hours of human behavior (the Holocaust), to support their morally hypocritical claim that their god values
the life of an embryo,” said Adam Keener, junior biology major. Anyone who wants to hand out flyers or sell something on the Quad must get permission from the university first. However, Conference Services at Boise State only reserves certain areas of the Quad and inside the Student Union building; all other spots on campus are considered property of the state and any form of propaganda is protected under the First Amendment. But harassment, defined as a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented, is not protected by any law. Was the situation with the “180” documentary one of harassment? We at The Arbiter think so. But no students reported it to Campus Security.
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But harassment is not protected by any law. The legal definition of harassment is the act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands. Let people express themselves and their beliefs on the Quad, but don’t tolerate harassment. We deserve more respect than that. The Way We See It is based on the majority opinions of The Arbiter’s editorial board. Members of the board are Editor-in-Chief Rebecca De León; Managing Editor Haley Robinson; section editors Wyatt Martin, Lindsey Hileman, Suzanne Craig, Tasha Adams; multimedia editors Cody Finney and Ryan Morgan; and Copy Editor Katie Johnson.
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ACROSS 1 Magician’s bird of choice 5 Seattle’s Best product, slangily 9 Fall faller 13 Pub picks 14 Special Forces cap 15 Fairy tale starter 16 Strike gold 18 Give __ to: approve 19 Canadian coin nicknamed for the bird on it 20 Hand-waving or finger-pointing 22 For each 23 Mythical Egyptian riddler 25 Cornfield bird 27 Smallest prime number 28 27-Across plus one, in Italy 29 Lines of theater seats 30 Goes down in the west 32 Debatable point 36 Encouragement for a matador 37 Lane straddler 39 LAX hrs. 40 Welsh dog 42 Screwball 43 Dalai __ 44 A bit amiss 46 “Milk” director Van Sant 47 Oval segments 48 Guy “nipping at your nose,” in a holiday song 52 Inquire 53 Rand McNally references 54 Takes home from the pound 57 Yogi, for one 58 Singer of the 1961 #1 song found in the starts of 16-, 23-, 37and 48-Across 61 Can of worms, e.g. 62 “Drat!” 63 Brooks’s country music partner 64 Sources of immediate cash: Abbr.
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Phi Eta Sigma and Invisible Children have teamed up with Better World Books to run a book drive through fall semester. College textbooks are priority, however all books in re-sellable condition are appreciated. Look for collection bins around campus and the community. Stay up to date on idahobookdrive.com.Presented by: Phi Eta Sigma. Location: BoiseState University. Contact:Mary Hogan
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Fall Career/Job Fair The Career/Job Fair is for all students and alumni. Employers will be on campus advertising full-time, parttime, and internship positions. Several employers will be conducting on-campus interviews in the days following the fair. Sponsored by the Career Center 4261747 or career@boisestate. edu. Contact: Career Center
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Horoscopes 11/7/11
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65 Mends with thread 66 FBI personnel DOWN 1 Author Roald 2 Assortment 3 President’s weapon 4 Station with game reports and highlights 5 Clampett patriarch 6 Onassis patriarch 7 Brink 8 Declare to be true 9 Despises 10 Boredom 11 Piece of the sky, to Chicken Little 12 Shipping giant 14 “Sayonara!” 17 It’s roughly 21% oxygen 21 Unit of parsley 23 Tinker with 24 Franks 25 Hook nemesis, for short 26 Cylindrical caramel candy 27 General of Chinese cuisine 31 Loud call
Today’s Birthday (11/07/11). You can find the perfect balance between work and play, even if work seems overwhelming. Now’s a good time to reinvent or tweak how you make a living. Inject some love.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s passion in the air today. It could be an artistic awakening, calling you to create. Or it might be a more personal connection. Words come easily. Indulge. (c)2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
33 Auto tune-up item 34 Camp Pendleton letters 35 LAX incoming hrs. 37 Jazz licks 38 Approves 41 Amusement park racers 43 Longtime Dodger skipper Tommy 45 Brittany brothers 48 Sluglike “Star Wars” crime boss
Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Don’t hold back. You have no trouble getting the message across. Express your deepest feelings. Leave your money in the bank. You won’t need it anyway.
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49 Persistently bothered 50 Allegation 51 Missouri river or tribe 52 Cavity filler’s org. 54 Blissful sighs 55 Camping shelter 56 9-digit IDs 59 Deviate from a course 60 DJ’s stack
Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Be careful what you wish for. Others want to do what you ask. Now’s a good time to consult with your partner. Someone’s sharing kindness. Spread it around.
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Cancer ( June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Stop putting it off, and get what you need for your home! You’ve been making do, and it’s time to break down and get it. Direct action is called for. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Send support to someone on the front lines today. Even simple words of encouragement go a long way. Whatever the battle, let them know you’re on their side. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Listen to your core values. The money will come for what you need. Let your community know, and put it in action. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You may not like to admit it, but you are probably avoiding responsibility somewhere. Check what your true commitments are. Prioritize those. Reschedule the rest. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 9 -- It’s a good time to ask for money. How’s that marketing campaign going? Express the
value. Get very clear about it. Do it all for love.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is an 8 -- Let go of a presupposition, and abandon yourself to romance. What if you had no idea how it was going to be? Embrace the mystery. Discover harmony. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is an 8 -- Love is in the air (and not only in a romantic way). Bring passion and creativity to your work, and to your play. What you have to say is important. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is a 9 -- A new collaboration with a family member is possible, even if it requires some time to work things out. Set up a longterm plan. Words come easily now. Write a love letter. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Your finances are on the upswing. If you play the game and choose your next moves well, you could also move ahead in love through open and clear communication.
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Quarterback Kellen Moore (11) breaks Colt McCoy’s all-time wins record while throwing for five touchdowns againgst University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday.
Records and Rebels fall Joey McCullough Audio Producer
Kellen Moore is now the FBS leader in career wins after Boise State defeated the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 48-21. The 46th victory of Moore’s career moves him ahead of former Texas quarterback, Colt McCoy. That’s the silver lining to what started as a lethargic, flat-footed game by the Broncos (8-0, 3-0). The Rebels (2-6, 1-2 MWC) are arguably one of the worst teams in the country. They entered the game with one of the country’s lowest ranked offense and defense. However through
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two quarters of play the Rebels were the better of the two teams. They held the Broncos repeatedly to three-and-outs. They matched the Broncos on every score up until the end of the second quarter when Moore connected for the second time with wide receiver Matt Miller to go up 21-14. In the first half, Boise State’s offense struggled to gain yards and convert on third down. The Broncos also fumbled the ball twice but luckily recovered both times. On the defensive side of the ball, Boise State missed tackles, blew coverage assignments and put little pressure on Rebel
quarterback, Caleb Herring, keeping UNLV in the game. The only player who seemed to be doing as well as expected was Moore. He threw for nearly 150 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. The Rebels went into the halftime locker room trailing by one touchdown 21-14 to the No. 5 team in the country. So, kudos! The second half was an entirely different game. Boise State was poised, sharp, physical and most importantly, the boys were good. Behind Moore’s arm and the legs of running back D.J. Harper, who saw a lot of time because of Doug Martin leaving the game
on an injury concern, Boise State quickly distanced itself from UNLV. Even though Harper is in his fifth season, in a way it was his breakout performance with 13 carries, 109 yards and a touchdown. Harper hasn’t rushed that many yards since 2007 when he ran for 124 yards against Fresno State. Back-up running back Drew Wright saw a lot of playing time too once the starters were pulled from the game. Wright finished with eight carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. Moore finished his record-setting night completing 18 of 31 passes with
219 yards tying a career high five touchdowns. Moore’s touchdown target twice on Saturday was Tyler Shoemaker. “Shoe” had a difficult first half dropping passes repeatedly. Yet, Moore showed the faith he has in Shoemaker by connecting on a long 51yard touchdown to go up 2814. Shoemaker finished with five catches, 109 yards and two scores. The Bronco defense also looked much better in the second half. They put intense pressure on the Rebels, wreaking havoc on their offensive schemes. Boise State’s Tyrone
Crawford and Shea McClellin were relentless, recording a sack each. Boise State unleashed punishing hits to UNLV’s Herring. Twice Herring was left on the field to be tended by the training staff. During one play, it looked as if Herring had broken his leg, but returned a few plays later. The game was a lot closer than the scoreboards reveals. UNLV deserves a lot of credit for playing as well as they did in the first half. It was the Broncos’ game to lose and the second half turnaround was evidence that Boise State doesn’t play down to the opponents level for an entire four quarters.
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Broncos sweep Falcons Justin Dalme Journalist
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Senior D.J. Harper (7) takes the ball down field on one of his 13 carries for 107 yards.
Easier said than done
The Bronco women’s volleyball team (15-13, 5-7 Mountain West) took on the Air Force Academy Falcons (3-22, 0-12 MWC) Friday night in the Bronco Gym. The Broncos entered the night coming off a 3-1 win over Utah Valley University (30-32, 25-22, 25-20, 26-24) on Tuesday. Boise State had already swept Air Force earlier in the season and was looking for a repeat performance. Air Force took the lead early, going up 4-2. The Broncos then reeled off a 6-0 run and ran away with the set. Boise State hit 42.9 percent en route to taking the set 25-13. But Air Force was not willing to just roll over.
In the second, the Falcons and the Broncos combined for 10 ties and five lead changes. Air Force fought hard, scoring three points when Boise State had game-point. But the Broncos finally scored to take the set 25-23 and a 2-0 match lead. The third set started the same as the first, Air Force went up 4-2 and the Broncos, again, went on a 6-0 run. But, unlike the first set, Air Force kept things a little tighter, staying within two points of the Broncos for most of the set. In the end, Boise State pulled away to take the set 25-16 and the match 3-0. “It’s great to get another win in conference,” Head Coach Shawn Garus said. “We’re excited being home for the last three matches. I think this match will give us some mo-
mentum heading into the two big matches next weekend.” Middle blocker Darlene Nwagbuo had an impressive night. The redshirt senior led the team with 15 kills, hitting 65.2 percent. Sophomore setter Casey Rose led the team with 19 assists while fellow setter Breann Nesselhuf led the teams with 10 digs. The Broncos play their final two games of the season at home, starting with San Diego State University on Thursday. San Diego State swept the Broncos earlier this season and the Broncos will be looking to even the series. The final two games are also conference games that could help the Broncos rise in the Mountain West standings before the conference tournament, Friday Nov. 18 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Key players from the victory over UNLV
John Engel Journalist
The No.5 Broncos (8-0) faced the University of Nevada Las
Key Players While tying a season high of five passing touchdowns, senior quarterback Kellen Moore became the winningest passer in college football FBS history, stepping one win above former University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy. Though Moore’s name will forever be in college football history books, Saturday marked his second lowest completion percentage of the season (18/31, 58%) and second lowest passing yards total with 219 yards.
It’s no secret that senior wide out Tyler Shoemaker has been quarterback Kellen Moore’s favorite target in 2011. Against the Rebels, even an SEC official would have appreciated their cohesion. Shoemaker had 102 yards with two touchdowns on five receptions, including one in the fourth quarter that left the entire stadium in awe. He now has 33 receptions with 11 touchdowns and 601 receiving yards in seven games this season.
Vegas Rebels (2-6) on the road for what would turn into one of their toughest matchups of the season. Despite a slow start from the Broncos’ offense and a tre-
mendous effort by the Rebels’ defense, Boise State remained unbeaten with a 48-21 win in Saturday’s late-night conference victory.
Kellen Moore, Quarterback
Tyler Shoemaker, Wide Receiver
D.J. Harper, Running Back Following an apparent injury to star tail back Doug Martin, red shirt senior D.J. Harper ran with the power and cutback ability that made Bronco fans fall in love years ago. Harper carried the ball 13 times for 109 yards and a touchdown, along with two receptions for 10 yards. He has now tied his career high for rushing touchdowns with six, meeting the mark he set his freshman season in 2007. Photos Courtesy Bronco Sports
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Carrying the torch Sr. point guard Wes Perryman takes the lead for Boise State basketball Wyatt Martin Sports Editor
Last season, the Boise State men’s basketball team made a run through the Western Athletic Conference which left them one game short of a conference championship and an NCAA tournament appearance. After losing seven seniors in the offseason, this year’s Bronco team will have a new look as the team transitions into the Mountain West Conference. A familiar face will lead the team this year at point guard. Senior Wes Perryman of Boston, Mass. will take over
the point guard position for graduated senior La’Shard Anderson. “Being the guy that the team depends on, I was always following other guys’ leads, but now I actually get to lead,” Perryman said. “I’m doing pretty good ‘cause I learned a lot from the seniors that were here last year.” Filling the shoes of Anderson will not be easy for the 6-foot-1-inch Perryman. “He wasn’t a real vocal leader (Anderson), he led with his game-play. So I’ve learned to get out there set the tone for the guys and play hard,” Perryman said. “They see me play-
ing hard, they’ll just follow my lead.” Perryman is coming off a junior season where he played in all 35 of the Broncos’ games, starting for 13 of those. He averaged 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. While splitting time at point guard and shooting guard last season, Perryman’s defensive prowess was unmistakable when he stepped onto the court. His size and quickness allowed for him to lock down opposing guards and jump passing lanes to get steals and make things happen in the open court. “He’s been there, done that,
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as far as playing in Division-I games and playing in front of crowds and being in big situations where you have to make shots,” Head Coach Leon Rice said. “His experience is invaluable to these guys, we’ve been on him about being a leader day in and day out.” With eight freshman and 11 new faces total, Perryman’s leadership will most likely dictate the team’s success over the season. The Broncos were picked to finish eighth out of eight teams going into the season, but it’s a familiar role for a team that was picked to be at the bottom of the barrel in the WAC last season and ended up finishing second. “Last year’s team was hungry, once I get these guys on board with how I feel, we’ll do CODY FINNEY/THE ARBITER the same damage we did last Wes Perryman drives to the hole against Austin Peay. year,” Perryman said.
Wes Perryman fast facts Favorite Player: “Michael Jordan.” Player you try to emulate on the court:“Derrek Rose.” Other sports: “Football in high school. After I broke my wrist, I decided to stop playing.”
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