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WEEKLY EVENTS Landlady with Phantahex and Kathleen Williams Tuesday, February 14
Neurolux, 111 N 11th St., 7:00 - 11:00 PM, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, 21+ Radio Boise Tuesday show will feature a Radio Boise DJ before the show and between sets, and 20 percent of drinks sales throughout the night benefit KRBX 89.9 FM. Landlady—a New York group that sounds a bit like TV On The Radio and who has psychedelic animated gif artwork accompanying its bandcamp album—will be playing with Boise locals Phantahex and Kathleen Williams.
Deliberate Living
The Challenge of Walden in the 21st Century Thursday, February 16 Student Union Building, Jordan Ballroom, 6:00 PM, FREE As part of the “Interdisciplinary Explorations: The Idea of Nature” lecture series, Professor Laura Walls will discuss how Henry David Thoreau’s work “Walden” can be addressed and applied to life today. A reception will follow the lecture, and those hoping to attend the reception are encouraged to reserve a spot at scholarworks.boisestate.edu/ideaofnature/.
Paint Night
Thursday, February 16 Student Union Building, Lookout Room, 6:00 PM, FREE There will be refreshments and painting supplies available for students to take a break and follow step-by-step painting instructions, provided by Art Party Boise. Because space at the event is limited, students are encouraged to register on OrgSync.
MSE Seminar: Hu Zhang Friday, February 17
Engineering Building, Room 110, 10:30 AM, FREE Associate Professor at University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) will present on “Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect in rare-earth based intermetallic materials” as part of the Materials Science and Engineering seminar series.
Poetionpics Valentine’s Day Micro-fiction/Poetry Contest Saturday, February 18
Rediscovered Books, 180 N 8th St., 6:00 - 9:00 PM, FREE Winners of the inaugural Valentine’s Day Love & Poetionpics Micro-Fiction Contest will read their winning pieces at Rediscovered Books.
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Patty Bowen
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OPINION EDITOR Sierra Williams
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INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE REPORTER Jacob Palmer
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NEWS EDITOR
Samantha Harting
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NEWS REPORTER JARED LEWIS / THE ARBITER
Taylor Munson
Legislature builds on debate surrounding santuary cities : pg.4
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CULTURE EDITOR
Brandon Rasmussen
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CULTURE REPORTER Michael Paquin
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SPORTS EDITOR Evan Werner
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SPORTS REPORTER Rylan Kobre
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER LADY LES BOISE / COURTESY
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NEWS Bill discouraging sanctuary cities introduced in Idaho Legislature Federal, state and local power take part in national debate about immigration law
Idaho Legislature set to consider bill regarding sanctuary cities in Idaho. (Photo by Jacob Palmer / The Arbiter).
Jacob Palmer Investigative/Enterprise Reporter JacobPalmer@u.boisestate. edu The debate over illegal immigration has intensified over the past few years with the formation of sanctuary cities. Sanctuary cities do not act in compliance with federal authorities who ask that illegal immigrants be handed over to agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), essentially acting as a place where undocumented immigrants are less likely to be deported. These cities have come un-
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der scrutiny and debate. As a result, an Idaho lawmaker is introducing a bill to prevent such cities in Idaho. Although Idaho currently doesn’t have any sanctuary cities, the debate about them has come to Idaho. Representative Greg Chaney from Caldwell recently introduced a bill to the Idaho Legislature discouraging the formation of sanctuary cities in Idaho. The bill, formally known as House Bill 76, states any city not acting in compliance with federal immigration authorities would be subject to a withdrawal of state funds. Some have criticized this bill, saying it sends a message
of intolerance to immigrants, while others support it saying it’s needed to ensure public safety. Dr. Greg Hill, director of the Idaho Policy Institution, School of Public Service and associate professor of Public Policy and Administration, has studied immigration law and the issues surrounding it. “If (someone gets) booked in the county jail, (they) end up getting fingerprinted and those fingerprints are shared with federal agencies—ICE included. If ICE determines that person is undocumented, then they ask the county to hold that person until they can take them into custody;
sanctuary cities don’t hold them and let them go without reporting to ICE,” Hill said. Critics of sanctuary cities, such as Chaney, argue these policies give arrested felons a layer of protection from being deported. Detractors argue the reputation of a city “being friendly to illegal immigration” can attract criminals that not only hurt the general population, but legal immigrants as well. “These sorts of policies are very negative even for the immigrants themselves. Adopting these policies turns communities into magnets where people with the wrong motives tend to flock,” Chaney
said. Supporters of sanctuary cities argue the constant threat of deportation is the reason why many undocumented immigrants feel unsafe. Francisco Salinas, director of Student Diversity and Inclusion, said when a city isn’t a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, they are often afraid to contact local law enforcement, making them greater targets for abuse and crime. “Five years ago, I was dealing with a situation in which a female tenant had been the victim of sexual assault. The victim was not a legal resident and did not want to be exposed—she felt at risk for even contacting the police,” Salinas said. “When you’re in a society and you feel you can’t have folks to protect you, that creates a situation of people who are treated lesser than other humans.” The assertion that enforcement of immigration laws such as House Bill 76 would target all undocumented immigrants was rebuffed by Chaney. “The bill doesn’t do anything until someone is already placed under arrest. Not every undocumented person who is arrested is going to become subject to detainment,” Chaney said. “It’s not practical nor prudent to try to go pick up every single person with misdemeanor charges who is undocumented.” Since Idaho currently doesn’t have any sanctuary cities, some have questioned the bill’s legitimacy. Salinas argued it would send a nega-
tive message to undocumented immigrants. “It would have the effect of reinforcing a sense of not being valued for those populations in our state that already feel at risk,” Salinas said. “All students deserve to feel safe and valued. If we’ve got anything going on campus that makes students feel less safe or valued, that should be addressed.” While disagreeing on the bill itself, both Chaney and Salinas showed support of immigrants in general. What’s left to be debated is how to deal with immigrants who come to America without proper documentation. Chaney argued his bill is meant to combat dangerous criminals committing felonies, and that sanctuary cities don’t protect average undocumented immigrants—only felons. “(Sanctuary cities) don’t shield the sort of immigrant that’s generally put forward. It shields those who have a tendency in engaging in (illegal) behavior, or their motives for being here aren’t typical of the immigrant community,” Chaney said. If the bill passes in both houses it will then go to Idaho Governor Butch Otter who, in a recent press conference with the Idaho Press Club, showed support for upholding federal immigration law. “People in Idaho respect and count on the rule of law,” Otter said. “And even if it’s a federal law that I don’t like, I am obliged to enforce it—I’m obliged to obey it.”
Rumors of NEA and NEH being defunded cause discussion Art community left to speculate about alternative funding avenues
ARTS AND CULTURAL PRODUCTION CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN
$704.2 BILLION TO THE NATION’S ECONOMY, WHICH EQUATES TO
4.23% OF GDP
THE ARTS STRENGTHEN EDUCATION Research confirms that the arts cultivate young imaginations and facilitate success in school, enhancing students’ academic achievement in multiple subject areas. The arts provide the critical thinking, communications and innovation skills essential to a productive 21st century workforce.
ARTS AND CULTURE SUPPORT
4.7 MILLION WAGE AND SALARY WORKERS
Source: National Assembly of State Ar t Agencies
Samantha Harting News Editor News@stumedia.boisestate. edu After taking office, President Donald Trump discussed various initiatives, including defunding the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), as seen in Alexander Bolton’s Jan. 19 article on The Hill’s website. The NEA was established by Congress in 1965 and serves as the “independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations and develop their creative capacities,” according to the National Endowment for the Arts’ website. Though an official proposal has not yet been released, many Americans are wondering what the consequences would be if the NEA was defunded. On the website of We the People—a platform that allows citizen to petition
the U.S. government—two petitions have been created to stop this from happening, totaling almost 300,000 signatures. There are also artists who argue against the NEA, because it is not allowing for free market competition. “It’s really hard to know what it would look like if there was a proposal (to defund the NEA)—it could take a lot of different forms,” said Idaho Commission on the Arts Public Information Officer and Literature Director Jocelyn Robertson. Robertson said President Trump has talked about federal agencies not imposing “one size fits all” solutions and the NEA and NEH represent the kind of effective federalist government Trump’s Administration has previously discussed. “It would be a statement (to defund the NEA and NEH), because it would have no discernible effects on the budget deficit,” Robertson said. “It would have a lot of ramifications, but not for the national budget.”
Federal appropriation As stated on the NEA’s Jan. 2017 Arts Investment Fact Sheet, “In its fiscal year 2016, the NEA provided $787,100 in Partnership Agreement funds to the Idaho Commission on the Arts.” “That money, by law, has to be matched by our state appropriation,” Robertson said. “Half of our funding comes directly from the NEA and the other half comes directly from the state.” These funds are able to be leveraged through direct grants to art organizations and artists throughout Idaho, according to Robertson. “In 2016 we awarded direct operating support grants to 73 organizations throughout our state,” Robertson said. “We also funded grants to 28 organizations and school districts which reached about 126,000 Idaho children.” While many support the NEA, others do not, such as Artistic Director of the Blue
Box World Theater Company in New York City David Marcus who was interviewed by Scott Simon with NPR. Marcus said the governmental support of the arts hinders free market competition. “These arts organizations are less incentivized towards going out and getting new audiences than they are to going out and getting new grants,” Marcus said in the NPR interview. “So I think that if we removed some of that grant incentive and forced these arts organizations to compete in a free market place, we’d see a more vibrant arts community that was bringing in more diverse audiences and just larger audiences, in general.” Local impact Project Manager for The Cabin—a Boise nonprofit center for reading and writing—Katie Fuller said losing NEA funding would affect The Cabin’s ability to provide workshops, host community-based events, as well as bring nation-
ally renowned writers to Boise through their Readings and Conversations series. “(Defunding the NEA) would deemphasize that the arts are important on the national level, and it’s something everybody in American society can contribute to and be proud of and be a part of,” Fuller said. The Cabin is supported by various sources, such as the NEA and the members of the community. If the NEA is defunded, local support will become more essential. “The Cabin’s pretty motivated to find funding. We are definitely concerned about the rumors, but our plan is to wait and see what happens, and also to realize the Treasure Valley community has always really supported us in a myriad of ways,” Fuller said. Art Professor Stephanie Bacon—who is also Director of Idaho Center for the Book and Co-Director of Boise State’s Arts and Humanities Institute—said the idea that the government would choose not to show concern for the
arts makes creative people feel marginalized and unimportant. “(Defunding the NEA) is incredibly depressing and demoralizing to me, and I’m sure to most practicing artists,” Bacon said. “We’re used to working without a ton of support, but NEA projects tend to benefit big collaborative projects and community arts initiatives.” As Americans wait to see what transpires, Robertson advised people to withhold judgement until more information is available. “The NEA and our legislators in Idaho have given us broad bipartisan support— that’s been the case at the state and the national level,” Robertson said. “We have a lot of people who love the arts and a lot of people in government who love the arts. We don’t want to alienate people by making assumptions about what they’re going to do before we know there’s actual action.”
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IMPACT OF THE ARTS
NEWS SHADES advocates for undocumented students Welcome to “oise” State A resolution to strengthen the implementation of federal laws University! Campus sign vandalized over weekend
sees difficulty on ASBSU floor
A “Resolution to Protect Undocumented and DACA Broncos” was introduced for the second time to Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) on Monday, Feb. 6 by Students Honoring Active Demarginalization Efforts (SHADES). SHADES, which focuses on social justice efforts, has been pushing for discussion and action regarding the security of undocumented students. After passing at Student Assembly, the resolution has failed at the executive level, causing frustration among supporters. Advocates say this resolution is imperative to moving toward a more inclusive and safe campus for all. “The resolution brought by representatives of SHADES proposes that Boise State takes a bigger stance on undocumented students and those a part of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It’s protecting students,” said ASBSU Assembly Member Austin Henderson. Currently, under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), educational institutions are not allowed to release any private information about a student. However, schools are allowed to disclose records without consent, if they are complying with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena. Jese Robles, senior criminal justice major and one
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of the three founders of SHADES, said this resolution has a few objectives. It is a direct follow up to the petition originally sent out to students and faculty. “When we created the petition, we first sent it directly to President Kustra. We soon heard from his law team explaining that what we were asking for was already fairly stipulated within FERPA,” Robles said. The resolution also solidifies what is already federally mandated within FERPA, according to junior sociology major Fructoso Basaldua. “It’s time to emphasize these laws. Even if nothing has happened—such as an incident with an immigration officer on campus or an executive order from Donald Trump—it’s more symbolic to show Boise State cares about its students and their families,” Henderson said. The resolution also secures the safety and security of students and their families in the event that an executive order be passed requiring educational institutions to release records. “When undocumented children applied to DACA, there was an establishment of trust. By failing to protect information, there is a failure to ensure trust and then this goes against the shared values of Boise State,” said Basaldua. SHADES and other advocates for the resolution see it as a channel to increasing support for social justice at a micro level. “The petition is one route through community support and the resolution is through the support of AS-
Samantha Harting News Editor News@stumedia.boisestate.edu A “Boise State University,” sign on the corner of West University Drive and West Boise Avenue was vandalized on the night of Thursday, Feb. 9, when the metal letter “B,” was stolen from the wall. “Despite the theft, this community is strong in its morals and values which allow our city to be one of the most livable cities in the nation,” said Boise Police Department Lieutenant Rob Gallas. “When we allow individuals to deface property—and deprive others of such property—it sends a message that future disrespect will be tolerated.” If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of the “B,” or about the party or parties responsible, the Boise Police Department has requested them to call the Department of Public Safety at 208-426-6911, Boise Police Department substation at 426-6911 or Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS. The caller’s identity will be kept anonymous. “Trying to solve a crime such as this, without input from the community, is very difficult,” Gallas said.
Please contact 208-426-6911 with any information regarding the missing letter.
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When undocumented children applied to DACA, there was an establishment of trust. By failing to protect information, there is a failure to ensure trust and then this goes against the shared values of Boise State.” —Fructoso Basaldua, junior sociology major BSU and administration. This resolution is the difference between being proactive and being reactive,” Robles said. “Boise State is waiting until something happens. Why wait? It is a time sensitive issue.” The social justice-based resolution is more symbolic to its advocates than other pieces of legislation that are presented through ASBSU, according to Henderson. “I am tired of people say-
ing they will act and then not. The ASBSU needs to care, the University needs to care. This is something I am not seeing and it needs to start,” Basaldua said. The petition will be put through assembly again on Wednesday, Feb. 15. If it passes, it will be put to vote once more on the executive floor on Monday, Feb. 20.
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Ximena Bustillo Staff Writer News@stumedia.boisestate.edu
Bill banning Islamic law in Idaho courts returns to Capitol Taylor Munson News Reporter Taylormunson@u.boisestate. edu With Idaho’s Legislative Session now in its sixth week, bills are continuing to be proposed, including a bill intended to ban the use of international law in Idaho courts—with a specific aim at banning Shariah law. Shariah law is religious law based upon the religious rules of Islam. Though there have been no cases of basing any court decision off of Shariah law in Idaho courts, the bill was introduced for a second time by Representative Eric Redman. A similar bill was proposed by Redman last year, but it died after reaching the House floor—an attorney on the State Affairs Committee said it needed amending in the technical areas of the bill. Redman decided to bring the bill back this year, and anticipates it will have much more success. “My biggest concern is the intrusion of foreign laws over Idaho’s Constitution and the
U.S. Constitution,” Redman said. “I’m not trying to hide the fact that Shariah law is one of those foreign laws, since Sharia law is the law of 57 nations in the Middle East.” Although the bill places a ban on all foreign laws, Shariah law is one of Redman’s primary focuses. “When you have 57 nations, where Sharia law is their constitution, you do have a concern,” Redman said. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, there are currently nine states who have enacted legislation that prevents the use of foreign laws in state courts. The first law of this nature was passed in Oklahoma in 2010 and many more have continued to come up since then. Critics of these laws have many concerns about their reasoning and implications, particularly how they relate to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. “The outcome of these types of bills is deepening an Islamophobic paranoia that undermines basic freedom of religion values this coun-
try was founded on and also harms our counterterrorism efforts abroad,” said Political Science Professor Isaac Castellano. “This plays into the ISIS Al Qaeda narrative that the West is out to destroy Islam.” The primary reason for these bills popping up across the country is an effort to raise unfounded fears about Islam in an attempt to demonize them, according to Castellano. Castellano also said this bill may create more problems than it solves, such as the subsequent favoring of one religion over another, obtaining marriage licenses, adoption agreements, divorce decrees, child custody orders, contract laws, arbitration tribunals and foreign treaties. According to Redman, his amended version of the bill addresses some of these potential legal issues. However, the question still remains as to what existing problems the bill would solve in Idaho. “I’m not aware of it happening in Idaho today, but you don’t put in the smoke
detector after the fire,” Redman said. “I don’t know why it wouldn’t be bipartisan—all we’re doing is trying to protect our laws.” According to Redman, as of 2014 there have been 146 court cases throughout U.S. history involving Shariah law, and 27 of those cases sided with Shariah law over the law of the state. None of those cases were in Idaho. One specific case Redman referred to occurred in New Jersey in 2009. A family court judge ruled that a Muslim woman could not receive a restraining order against her husband, who sexually assaulted her, based on Shariah law. “That is probably the only case that would give credence to the necessity (for this bill),” Castellano said. However, according to Castellano, this ruling was later overturned and the restraining order was granted to the Muslim woman. “That’s the type of situation. That means one out of five judges went with Shariah— that’s a problem,” Redman
As discussed in nine other states,a bill intended to ban Sharia law continues to spark debate at the Idaho State Captiol. (Photo by Jared Lewis/ The Arbiter).
said. A hearing for this bill is expected to take place this week and Redman expects more support this year. Castellano does not foresee the bill becoming a law in Idaho. “I don’t know what to tell Representative Redman about how to calm his fears about it, other than to say, ‘Go meet some Muslims in your
community and see that those extremists you are really giving fuel to are such a small minority,” Castellano said. “The fact is, Muslims have been in the United States for hundreds of years and they will continue to be. They’re part of the fabric of America and that’s the course of this country whether you like it or not.”
LOCK IT or LOSE IT
On-campus vehicle burglaries increase Reese Kimball Boise Police Department Liaison News@stumedia.boisestate.edu
There have been six reported vehicle burglaries on campus in 2017. This could suggest an increase in vehicle burglaries on campus this year. Many of these vehicles were left unlocked which may have lead to their burglary. Although there was no shared location between this year’s six vehicle burglaries, most of the 19 vehicle burglaries that took place in 2016 occurred in the Lincoln Parking Garage—a majority of those burglaries also involved unlocked vehicles, according to Boise Police Officers. Boise Police Officers suggested being proactive about deterring burglars from student’s vehicles. In order to avoid vehicular burglaries, students can lock their cars, hide or remove valuable items from their vehicle, park in a well-lit area or install a car alarm system.
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OPINION Correction: Boise State Hockey Club’s Coach Cal Ingraham A statement written by the board of the Boise State Hockey Club was sent to The Arbiter on Sunday, Feb. 12 regarding an article published in our last issue, titled “Boise State Hockey Club ends season early.” We reported information that we received in an interview with Michael Wallingford, president of the Boise State Hockey Club, that there had been some problems with the Boise State Hockey Club’s coach, Cal Ingraham. “(Ingraham’s) son is getting a little older and he plays hockey as well. I think the focus is more going towards (his son) because he’s traveling a lot more now. It’s been kind of tough this past year for Cal to be split between traveling with us and not with his son to go watch him play,” Wallingford said in an interview on Monday, Feb. 6. The Arbiter will continue to investigate the information surrounding the end of the Boise State Hockey Club’s 2016-2017 season and publish our findings online or in our next print issue.
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The Boise State Hockey Club is ending the remaining competitions for the 20162017 Season, and will be focusing on the upcoming season and future of the program. Recent statements have mentioned that this decision was in relation to “some problems with the team and coach”, but it was, in fact, based on a Boise State Administration decision following violations of the Student Code of Ethics through Club Sports. There were no issues with Coach Cal Ingraham as was recently reported in the Arbiter. The Boise State Hockey Club wants to clarify that there is absolutely no truth to any ‘issues’ as erroneously indicated regarding Coach Cal in a recent uncorroborated press report.”
- Board of the Boise State Hockey Club
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A guideline to understanding allyship Those who call themselves “an ally” need to act like one too Sierra Williams Opinion Editor SierraWilliams659@u.boisestate.edu Actions speak louder than words. This includes the actions of those who call themselves allies. With the increase of social justice issues matched with the growth of social movements to combat them, individuals who are not directly oppressed by these problems are labeling themselves as allies to those who are in attempt to show solidarity. First of all, an ally cannot be self-titled. This takes away from the validity that can only be substantiated by showing that you are an ally, rather than just saying so. Those who are true allies should not prioritize the fact they consider themselves as allies because it is not an identity, it is a choice. Their priority should be promoting and supporting the social movements that encourage progress. Saying you are an ally carries a tone of privilege. Allies who are quick to claim that they are one make it seem like a backhanded compliment. They address that they are here to support the cause but are still different from the individuals they are attempting to support. This should not matter if their intentions are to show genuine support. This is
what makes the word “ally” seem empty. As a friend of mine put it, it sounds like you came to the party just to eat the cake. An example of this would be the safety pin trend following the 2016 election results, that originally started after Brexit. This was literally wearing privilege as these pins were
what you preach when you are in the presence of those who are like-minded or who you claim to support. Holding yourself accountable and being consistent would show
“theThose who are true allies should not prioritize fact they consider themselves as allies because it is not an identity, it is a choice.”
meant to signify solidarity with the marginalized groups who were largely affected by the election. It is important to note this silent protest was just a “trend.” Trends come and go, but social justice issues do not. This trend was an ineffective way to combat large and systemic issues and a failed attempt to take the easy way out. Wearing a safety pin does not even begin to scratch the surface of the work that needs to be done. Neither does adding a filter to your profile picture on Facebook. Without feeling the need to have gratification and confirmation to complete actions, the ideal ally would do the following: Make sure they have actions to complement words. Don’t just practice
true dedication to the cause. Allies have a different platform and are able to reach audiences that marginalized communities may not able to. Stay informed and inform others. Just don’t be an ally because it is what everybody’s doing at the moment. Allies should always be advocating even after all the hype surrounding an issue has died down. Allies need to be just as vocal about issues as the communities they claim to be supporting. Allies still need to have conversations and prioritize listening to learn or understand rather than listening to respond. Allies can’t be silent. Allies need to understand the spotlight is not for them nor will it focus on them being an ally. An
issue with the ally movement is failing to recognize the needs of the communities that are being advocated for. To be an ally is beyond the ally’s individual needs. An ally is meant to represent a cause or belief. While their motives to support may be individualistic, their actions are contributing to a collective entity. Lastly, to be an ally requires balance. It is impor-
tant to know the context of the social movement and when it is okay to take charge or the back seat. There is no correct way to find a perfect balance of this, but allies should be able to adjust to the needs of the social movement without compromising their integrity and having a negative effect on the cause. While the intentions may be good, the word
“ally” should not be thrown around carelessly. It carries a lot of potential for action, but following through with these actions is where the true value in this label is. Individuals who deem themselves as an ally to social movements should match their intentions with acting upon them. Don’t talk the talk if you can’t walk the walk—or march the march.
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FEATURE
Boise State’s budget grapples with faculty pay
Faculty pay is a balancing act where students’ tuitions hang in the balance Jacob Palmer Investigative/Enterprise Reporter JacobPalmer@u.boisestate.edu With a hearing on possible new tuition hikes scheduled later this month, many students could be feeling financial pressure to pay for increased costs of many of Boise State’s programs. At the same time, some faculty could also feel financial pressure from budget limitations. While these two issues might appear to affect two completely different demographics, they actually all tie into the complex knot that is Boise State’s appropriated budget. The salary for each department is determined by private market competition, public funding and tuition. Each department has different salary demands in order to ensure the best possible teaching experience. Some programs, such as Biology, Nursing, and Electrical Engineering, received comparatively more money for salaries than other similarly sized programs. One for you, two for me, three for them Because Boise State doesn’t have enough funds to raise salaries across the board, different departments with different degrees are paid varying
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amounts. According to Boise State’s Appropriated Budget Book for the fiscal year 2016, the amount of money allocated to each department for salaries is correlated with the Full Time Equivalency—or FTE, the amount of 40 hour work weeks completed over a year—for each department. Generally for the previous fiscal year, the more hours worked by the staff and faculty of a department, the more salary is allocated to that department. However, some departments receive higher pay per FTE than others. According to Martin Schimpf, Boise State provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, the job market for faculty members is competitive, and universities like Boise State draw in the best faculty by providing competitive salaries for new hires. “We belong to an organization called the College and University Professional Association (CUPA). Each year CUPA surveys its members at over one thousand universities on their salaries. They collect all that data and they make it available through a database that can be searched,” Schimpf said. “We use to that help us set new salaries when we hire new professors as well as staff.” Competition between universities is a driving
factor in the varying salaries allocated to different departments. The amount of qualified applicants in each field is also a determining factor. “A lot of it comes down to supply and demand. When there’s an overabundance for job applicants in one discipline the salaries may not be as high as in other disciplines where there are not as many folks available. Some disciplines salaries are quite a bit higher than others. (The College of ) Business and Engineering tend to demand higher salaries for example,” Schimpf said. Offering the best for the best Boise State also provides other incentives to new faculty members to try to convince them into joining the University’s faculty. Some of these incentives are making sure the faculty have adequate supplies on hand to teach—such as lab equipment—and providing a quality facility to house classrooms and supplies. Making improvements to attract faculty to the university is an ongoing task, as evidenced by the recent construction plans for a new Fine Arts Building, as reported in the Sept. 20, 2016 Arbiter article, “Art program made priority with construction of new Fine Arts Building.”
“The most important thing (is) for factulty to feel like the university is invested in them and that they’ll have what they need to be successful here,” Schimpf said. Providing the best faculty to teach students can be extremely important in training intensive fields such as healthcare. “Qualifications for nursing faculty are set by the national accreditation bodies of programs, i.e. undergraduate and graduate and the Idaho Board of Nursing,” said Ann Hubbert, director of the School of Nursing. “Our faculty meet licensure criteria as RNs (registered nurses) and also for Nurse Practitioners if they teach in that graduate program. Tenure track positions must have a doctoral degree.” These requirements— along with competition from other universities— are why some faculty members, such as ones in the School of Nursing, need to be offered more competitive salaries than others. “Our salary rate for these adjuncts is competitive with RN salaries. In addition, nurse practitioners in the University Health Services also teach in some of our graduate classes for our nurse practitioner program. Any adjuncts hired in that graduate program are also paid the competi-
tive salary,” Hubbert said. Salaries and tuition. An expensive relationship Faculty salaries can become uncompetitive over an amount of time, at which point students tuitions enter the mix . Due to a variety of factors such as lack of funding, the salary that faculty at Boise State work for can fall behind the national average, according to Ken Kline, assistant vice president for Budget and Planning. “We don’t get the sort of funding we need to stay competitive. A lot of our faculty are working very hard and being paid below market and are staying here. We try to work to address those salary equity issues. It’s tough, because our funding levels are pretty low.” Kline said. Schimpf also listed a lack of funding as a main problem in keeping salaries competitive for Boise State faculty. He said this problem can lead to a loss of some faculty members and an increase in tuition cost. “The most seasoned and well experienced staff can slip behind the national average,” Schimpf said. “In certain areas—like IT— we can start loosing people to other opportunities. We often have to increase our tuition to give every employee an increase. It can
be a struggle to keep it up.” Funding for Boise State has, and continues to be, a contentious issue locally. A public hearing was just announced for Tuesday, Feb. 21 regarding a hike in tuition costs for students. The increase will charge full-time students an extra $200 per semester. A ray of financial hope? Some of Boise State’s funding problems can be solved with changes to the model Idaho uses to fund colleges, as reported in a Sept. 27, 2016 Arbiter article titled “Outcome-based model seeks to fix funding disparities.” Finding and keeping quality faculty for students has been, and will remain, a top priority for Boise State going into the future, according to Schimpf. Many departments are proud of the faculty they have on staff. Hubbert commended the faculty of the School of Nursing and was thankful for the large number of qualified faculty able to teach the next generation of healthcare professionals. “We are very fortunate that many superb nurses and nurse practitioners also want to teach and we are not challenged like so many national schools of nursing are to recruit qualified faculty,” Hubbert said.
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Embrace the awkward Boise State alumni launch “Animal Warmth,” a web series about introversy and social anxiety Fluorescent light weighs down on a young woman named Jenna as she pushes her cart through a grocery store. When she approaches one of the many refrigerator doors, she encounters a man standing in front of it, having a passiveaggressive argument on the phone about which creamer to buy. While she could say something, she elects instead to cast an uncomfortable look in the refrigerator’s general direction, as another shopper fills in to take the remainer of the groceries she came for. Defeated, Jenna laboriously spins her empty cart around and trudges away. This scene is one of many from the new web series “Animal Warmth,” which was shot completely within the Boise area and deals with the theme of social anxiety. The series was created by Boise
State alumni Josh Malan and Kirsten Strough, and is set to be released on Tuesday, Feb. 14—Valentine’s Day. The story of “Animal Warmth” focuses on Jenna, a 20-something, socially-anxious artist who can’t seem to fit in. Over the course of seven episodes, the series follows her romantic misadventures and attempts to experience human connection while weathering the complicated feelings that come along with it. “I wrote it because I am an introvert with social anxiety,” said co-creator Josh Malan. “The world isn’t always built for people who aren’t necessarily predisposed to putting themselves out there when it comes to dealing with other people.” According to Associate Producer Danielle Lyon, the series relates to the struggles of many young people who are also trying to figure out how exactly they fit into a social, increasingly fast-paced world. “It really speaks to college-
age people dealing with the idea of a quarter-life crisis,” Lyon said. “People in their twenties are constantly saying ‘I don’t know what to do with my life, and I have no idea what’s going on.’” Lyon, who also plays “Ally” in the show, went on to note it was natural for “Animal Warmth” to take on these themes, because the creators of the series started making films together while they were students at Boise State as members of the Dead 8 Film Club on campus. “That’s probably where we did the most learning,” said Lyon. “Over the years, we made all kinds of small films. This series is the first large project we’ve done together completely independent of school.” After graduating and leaving the Dead 8 Film Club, co-creator Kirsten spearheaded the creation of “Lady Les Bois,” the production company behind “Animal Warmth.” According to Malan, this was
done partially as a result of an observation Strough made about the lack of options for women in the film industry. “It’s crucial to provide women with an opportunity to work in their craft and for audiences to have access to content created by women,” Strough said. Malan agreed, emphasizing the male-dominated nature of the industry. “They both control production and tend to be the stars on screen,” Malan said. “Men take up most of the creative roles like editor and cinematographer—the more hands-on jobs. What Kirsten was trying to do with ‘Lady Les Bois’ was to start a production company that was geared toward empowering women to have those opportunities.” Malan went on to mention while he himself is a man, he consulted heavily with Strough while writing the story. He specifically tried to write a female lead role that didn’t needlessly fill stereo-
typical roles, such as romance partner or sidekick. While this focus on women played a prevalent role in the series’ production, inclusion of the LGBTQ community was also a large factor. “LGBTQ film is really important to me,” Strough said. “Having grown up as a closeted lesbian in a rural Idaho community, TV and film was my only outlet to see a world beyond that town where I might one day feel safe and happy and be part of a supportive community.” The team behind “Animal Warmth” made it a priority to provide a multi-faceted depiction of the LGBTQ community by giving special attention to avoiding stereotypes for those characters as well. “We also wanted to include a unique representation of the LGBTQ community,” Malan said. “Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with this, but a lot of the fictional media about LGBTQ individuals is centered around sexuality. We
wanted to do something different, take this character who just happens to be a lesbian and place her in a sort of buddy comedy role that would usually be a male character.” This concept of using comedy as a tool is present throughout the series, as Malan and Lyon both expressed sentiment that the comedic elements help connect the audience to the heavier struggles of the characters. “The nice thing about not being overly serious when talking about subject like discrimination and mental illness is it can make things more palatable,” Malan said. “We definitely don’t want to shy away from the pain in these scenarios, but introducing an element of fun into them lets the viewer take a sort of ownership over those moments.” Students can find the series on “Lady Les Bois’” YouTube channel.
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CULTURE A (poor) novice lover’s guide to becoming a good partner Maxwell Peterson Copy Editor Culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Let’s make something clear before we dive in. Valentine’s Day is imbecilic. If your boyfriend/girlfriend/non-binaryfriend will dog on you for not doing something special this V-Day, let’s just say what you do on Feb. 14 probably won’t tip the scale for you. That being said, no matter how much of a neglectful derelict you’ve been the rest of the year, it’s never too late to start being the partner your partner deserves. We’ve compiled a list of ways to stop being the lifeless, moth-eaten companion your partner has come to endure— I mean adore.
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So let’s just all pretend that this list is about Valentine’s Day and not your inability to commit on a regular basis to someone you should be holding onto for dear life. Because isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Oh, and don’t worry. We’ve taken into account that you’re a deadbeat college student with no money, so the only thing you’ll have to summon is a shred of willpower to make this ‘Valentine’s Day’ worthwhile. Do something... for anyone other than yourself As vital as it is to learn to forgo your own needs in lieu of nurturing your partner and relationship, having
a partner that pushes you to care about others is the cat’s pajamas. Because we’re talking about love, what better time to help those affected by a lovetransmitted disorder than a day commemorating the martyrdom of a Christian saint? Flying M is celebrating their 22nd Annual “Valentine for AIDS.” The silent auction benefits the Safety Net for AIDS Program. Prove to your partner that you can breathe new life into the roadkill you call a relationship by taking advantage of the window of Sunday, Feb. 5 to Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m to go to Flying M and bid on fare from over 250 different local artists that benefits those suffering from HIV and AIDS.
Say something... it’s not a cliche if you mean it A hard fact to accept is the indescribable essence of you is what makes your partner stay. For a sure way to remind your partner they are also treasured, find a way to distill your feelings into tangible expressions. Although it would be nice if they never needed reminding, there will be times you are too busy to give them everything they deserve. Creating reminders of your affection is a good way to help ease them through these times. I suggest simplicity. Write out how you feel. This one is often a tricky one, as many people don’t think they’re good writers. Want a writing tip? Get over yourself. It doesn’t have to be eloquent, it just has to be true. If you don’t know what to write, consider these questions: How does this person make you feel? When was the last time they made you laugh? When was the last time they pleasantly surprised you with their wit? Another tip. Write what you would want to hear. If you want to upgrade this idea, you
can separate the thoughts onto scrolls of paper and fill a box with them, letting your companion pick the dosage of affection they need that day. Stop by Paperie + Pen in Meridian for some beautiful paper on which to mint your creation, and support a local business while you’re at it! Promise something... and follow through Don’t stress about this one. You’ve been doing it since your infancy. The coupon book. Remember, you’d make one for your mom for Mother’s Day full of foot rubs or for Father’s Day full of carwashes and then peace out when your doting parents actually needed you? That one. The key to this is follow through, obviously. What’s the worst part of Valentine’s Day? The fact that it comes once a year. Raising the expectancy-bar for your partner is no gift if it just means that the rest of the year they know to be disappointed. A coupon book full of redeemable, kind deeds says “Not only do I care about you today, but my love is present even when it might not be obvious.” Promising to be there for your partner when it’s not convenient is what love is about. So write a list of things your partner likes—even things you don’t love to do for your partner—compile them into cheesy coupons—see LoveCoups.com if you’re feeling lazy—and then keep your eyes in non-rolling formation when one is redeemed. Massage something... and then do it regularly
Massages—ever yone loves to get them. No one loves to give them. So do it. Just like cleaning the toilet and other chores, everyone needs things they don’t want to ask for. So spring the massage event on them on the regular. Side note, you know what really says ‘I love you’? Not pumping your partner’s largest organ full of gasoline byproduct. Stop by the Boise Co-op and pick up some organic massage oils to extend the longevity of your partner’s mortality—unless that’s not your end goal. Agree to something... your partner wants Finally, you may be in a relationship with someone who’s in the other camp. You know, extroverts, introverts and all that? Do something your partner doesn’t get to do often. Boise is basically a treasure trove of local restaurants, so take your cabin fevered lover away from the shanty hovel they’re trapped in and go to one of a million good restaurants in the Treasure Valley—jk, you should only go to Richard’s Cafe Vicino. Or perhaps your lover is the one who’s trying to stay in this holiday. Take advantage of inexpensive meal kits, such as HelloFresh! Whatever you end up doing this Valentine’s Day, remember. It’s never too late to start expunging the lasting impression you’ve made upon the person of your dreams.
Artwork provides social commentary in “Crafting Resistance”
...This is him now? The second coming of Aaron Carter
Gregory Climer’s piece titled “Factory Collapse at Rana Plaza.” Photo by Michael Paquin / The Arbiter
Michael Paquin Culture Reporter Miichaelpaquin@u.boisestate.edu Visual Arts Center Director Kirsten Furlong finds that political and social tensions naturally lend themselves to be the inspiration for great art. That’s why she organized the VAC’s newest exhibit, Crafting Resistance, which opened on Jan. 26. and remains open until March 28. The exhibit’s theme surrounds an array of social issues that dominate the political atmosphere, including race, social justice, environmental awareness, equal rights and human rights. 20 artists from the U.S., Canada and Mexico were selected by Furlong to be part of the exhibition, and their mediums vary from ceramics to wood and printmaking.
“I had a lot of people really interested. It was just the right moment to have a show like this because people are just really in the mood since the election,” Furlong said. All mediums used in the 20 pieces are considered “crafts.” Furlong said the process of researching the artists, selecting their work and having it shipped to Boise State and installed took a couple of months, but the work paid off. “We had a good turnout for the opening reception. Since then we’ve had various classes and lots of art students and people on campus that are interested in art,” Furlong said. Next to each piece is an artist’s statement about what their submission’s message is. Artist Gregory Climer’s submission, titled “Factory Collapse at Rana Plaza” uses out-of-focus imagery sewn
into quilt patchwork to depict the April 23, 2013 collapse of the sweatshop in Bangladesh that killed nearly 1,200 employees. Climer wrote that although consumers see disasters like this in the news and know that a large portion of their garments are made in similar conditions, they do little to alter their shopping habits. “The work is designed to be both viewed on screen and in the real world. By creating work that comes into focus on the screen and using a combination of traditional and new techniques, I am exploring the perception on multiple levels and our ability to disconnect from the world around us,” Climer said. “I noticed a lot of people spending a lot of time looking at it, and I think the message behind this piece is very powerful, but it’s also just
understanding the bigger ideas behind the show,” Furlong said. Another artist, Io Palmer, submitted two racks of wire hangers holding two dimensional blots of paint. The piece, “97 Spills” is environmentally oriented, with each blot representing the shape of the growing BP oil spill from an aerial perspective. “By borrowing from events in society that symbolize our collective fractures and class disparities, this work reflects and interprets the manifestation of societal excesses within today’s highly competitive capitalistic society,” Palmer said in her artist’s statement. Students interested in seeing Crafting Resistance can do so by visiting Gallery 1 in the Visual Arts Center located in the Liberal Arts Building.
Aaron Carter waits patiently for someone to review his new EP. Photo courtesy Aaron Carter’s artist Facebook page.
Darby Ebeling Copy Editor DarbyEbeling@u.boisestate.edu It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re thinking about your very first crush. If you’re a ‘90s kid, you might recall with a cringe that your first swoon was over Lizzie McGuire or Aaron Carter. Guess what? This year you can rekindle your love for one of them, Aaron Carter, as you give his new EP, “LøVë”—released Friday, Feb. 10 through Z Entertainment, Inc./Sony Music Entertainment—a listen. Spoiler alert: it will not be what you’re expecting. Touting lyrics such as “Panties on my bed, where’d they come from?/Show up uninvited, fucking up my vibes with/ All the shit that you pretend
you want,” this song, “Fool’s Gold,” and the EP as a whole will permanently incapacitate whatever remnants there were of the 2001 version of you that was dancing to “I Want Candy,” as featured on Lizzie McGuire. “LøVë” spreads a vibe more akin to G-Eazy than the Backstreet Boys, but Aaron Carter undeniably remains Aaron Carter, and I cannot in good conscience honestly recommend this EP. If you are for whatever reason planning on indulging anyway, be aware that you’ll need to replace your hairbrush-microphone with some shot glasses or a doorknob sock. I rate the apparently unpronounceable “LøVë,” 14 bottles of hair bleach, because through all these years and all this change, one thing has remained the same.
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SPORTS & REc Kameron Miles dismissal from team latest in recent trend for football team Evan Werner Sports & Rec Editor Sports@stumedia.boisestate. edu
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Boise State Broncos football program dismissed Linebacker Kameron Miles from their roster due to an arrest on a domestic battery charge. “Boise Police Officers responded to what was originally a call of a possible road rage situation in the area of Broadway Avenue and Front Street at 1:44 a.m. on Wednesday morning,” a statement released by Boise Police Depart-
ment on the incident. According to Boise State Athletics Joe Nickell, the team has no further comment on the dismissal. Miles is part of the increasing trend in player dismissals and departures since the hiring of Head Coach Bryan Harsin. Since Harsin has taken over, seven players have left the team because they were facing a suspension or have been dismissed from the team. In efforts to contact Boise State athletics there were no comments on any of the dismissals. In July 2014, Running Back Derrick Thomas was dismissed for
a violation of team rules. Defensive End Mat Boesen— who is currently playing for TCU—was dismissed before the 2014 Fiesta Bowl for getting in trouble several times with police in his stint with the Broncos. Defensive Tackle Dereck Boles was dismissed from the team in February 2015 after allegedly biting off part of a teammate’s ear and being charged with felony mayhem. Also in February 2015, Wide Receiver Richard Smith and Running Back Jack Fields were involved in a fight in the locker room. Al-
though there were no charges filed, Smith was injured from the event and was dismissed from the team in October 2015. Fields was not dismissed from the team. “Richard Smith was trying to avoid conflict and walk away from the situation when he was assaulted by one of his teammates. This landed him in the hospital. Richard is suffering from a skull fracture, brain hemorrhage and his entire brain is swollen,” according to a GoFundMe page started after the incident. Quarterback Ryan Finley was arrested in April 2015 for a misde-
meanor alcohol offense and resisting officers. Later that month he left the team on his own. In January 2016, Tight End David Lucero was dismissed from the team after originally being charged with felony attempted strangulation; he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge in an incident involving a female student-athlete. Defensive Back Donzale Roddie and Linebacker Marquis Hendrix were expelled from Boise State in July 2016, and Defensive Back Darreon Jackson was suspended for the fall semester. All three ath-
letes were involved in a Title XI investigation for alleged sexual assault on a female student. Jackson appealed his one-year suspension and it was reduced to one semester. Jackson later left Boise State and was recently denied transfer to Kansas. Safety Dylan Sumner-Gardner, was dismissed from the team in December before the Cactus Bowl. He was cited in November 2015 for drug paraphernalia, use or possession with intent to use, and was suspended the first four games of last season for academic reasons.
Four Boise State Football signees to know about Jermani Brown
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electrifying and when the ball State. He knew it was a great Rylan Kobre Midlothian, Hometown: Va. Hometown: Peoria, Arizona is in his hands, he has the po- fit, he was bleeding blue right Sports & Rec Reporter away.” RylanKobre@u.boises- tential to score every time.” ESPN Grade: 80 ESPN Grade: 79 tate.edu Chase Cord Drake Beasley Cornerback Quarter Back Hometown: Peoria, Position: AriHometown: Los Angeles, JermaniPosition: Brown California Hometown: Midlothian, zona ESPN Grade: 79 Offers From: ESPNColorado, Grade: 75 IlliVa. Offers From: Arizona State, Position: QB Position: RB State ESPN Grade: 80State, Wisconsin Michigan nois, Indiana, Oregon Offers From: Colorado, IlOffers From: Arizona, Cal, Position: Cornerback Colorado, UCLA, Purdue Offers From: Arizona State, linois, Indiana, Oregon State “He’s a phenomenal athlete, a highly intel“One of those “Drake quarterbacks weiswere on of “One of those Quarterbacks Beasley the kind Michigan State, Wisconsin ligent kid. Plays offense and defense as aon early as a early as aa Junior, a veryback good we were Junior, running wequarterback not only want returner,” Defensive Backs Coach Ashley known,” andhehewas nationally here, but we needquarterhere,” Run“He’s a phenomenal ath- very good Quarterbackand Ambrose said on signing day through Coachning Zak Hill saidcoach on signing ” QuarBacks Lee day Marks lete, a highly intelligent kid. was nationally known,backs Twiier. “He really wants to beterbacks a punt/-Coach Zak through Twiier. “He’s a 6’3” quarterback, Hill said said on signing day through Plays offense and defense as kick returner. A very explosive kid and is hastwitter. got great fundamentals, a quick release twitter. “He was ruled athletia returner,” Defensive Backs on signing day through not afraid of tackling. He’s that kid that and can it from the pocket and for has his hasthrow cally ineligible to play Coach Ashley Ambrose said “He’s a 6’3” Quarterback, you think can be special late on in his the ability to make people miss and on signing day through twitter. got great fundamentals, a quick senior year (transferred high career.” extend plays. and”we are very for“He really wants to be a punt/ release and can throw it from schools) the pocket and has the ability tunate to get a player like him.” kick returner. A very explosive High school head coach Kevin omas Steve Decker saidthis to make people missHigh andschool ex- head Oncoach scout.com they had kid andsaid is not afraid of tackling. about Brown on ultimaterecruitin the Idaho Statesman, to say about Beasley: He’s that kid that you er.com, think can tend plays.” High School Head Coach “Boise State is getting somebe special late on in his career.” “He’s a once-in-a-coaching-career type ofback Steve Decker said in the Idaho thing special in running High School head Coach “Jermani is a special player on offense and guy, how he plays, what kind of leader he Drake Beasley. At 5 (feet) 11 Kevindefense. Thomas about andStatesman, He issaid electrifying when the is. ey’re geeing a steal at Boise State. He “He’s a once-in-a-coaching(inches) 185 lbs., he will need Brown on ultimaterecruiter. ball is in his hands, he has the potential to knew it was a great t, he was bleeding career type of guy, how he to bulk up a bit, but don’t be com, score every time.” blue right away.” “Jermani is a special player plays, what kind of leader he is. surprised if he contributes on offense and defense. He is They’re getting a steal at Boise sooner rather than later. He has
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Drake Beasley
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great breakaway speed, and if brings some meanness to that Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho Hometown: Los Angeles, Califoryou watch his film, he has a way position. He is a tough kid. He’s nia of making moves that can make not a nice person on the field defensive players look down and that is what they want.” ESPN Grade: 70 ESPN Grade: 75 right silly.” Position: Defensive End Position: Running Back
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Idaho ESPN Grade: 70 “Drake Beasley is the kind Position: Defensive Endof running back we not only want here, but we need here,” Offers From: USC, WashRunning backs coach Lee Marks said on ington State signing day through Twiier. “He was “He has great flexibility. Weruled feel athletically like we canineligible get a lot to ofplay for his senior year (transferred high schools) and mileage out of him at both the we are very fortunate to get a player like STUD Linebacker and defenhi ” him. sive end position because of his athletic ability,” Defensive Ends On scout.com they had this to say about coach Steve Caldwell said on Beasley: signing day through twitter. High School Head Coach “Boise State is geeing something special Gino Mariani said in the Idaho in running back Drake Beasley. At 5’11” State Journal, 185 lbs., he will need to bulk up a bit, but “They getcontributes some don’t be wanted surprisedtoif he sooner size and some length with their breakaway rather than later. He has great players, brings that.his I seelm, he has a speed,and andhe if you watch him being a verymoves goodthat player way of making can make defor fthem a fewlook years. ensivein players downHe right silly.”
Offers From: USC, Washington State “He has great exibility. We feel like we can get a lot of mileage out of him at both the STUD Linebacker and defensive end position because of his athletic ability,” Defensive Ends coach Steve Caldwell said on signing day through Twiier. High school head coach Gino Mariani said in the Idaho State Journal, ““ey wanted to get some size and some length with their players, and he brings that. I see him being a very good player for them in a few years. He brings some meanness to that position. He is a tough kid. He’s not a nice person on the eld and that is what they want.”
Boise State Swimming and Diving Team to compete at Mountain West Championships Peter Huguenin Staff Writer Sports@stumedia.boisestate. edu The Boise State Swimming and Diving Team will be competing at the Mountain West Championships Wednesday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 18 in College Station, Texas. Boise State has had success in the Mountain West Championship, placing first or second every year since 2012, including championships in 2012 and 2014. Boise State is 8-1 in duals this year with wins over
Utah, Kansas, Idaho, Wyoming, Denver, Colorado Mesa, Northern Arizona and Nevada. Their sole defeat came against UCLA in Los Angeles. Boise State excels in relays, holding the best time for every relay in the Mountain West. If Boise State meets the qualifying standard time in a relay, they get to swim at the NCAA championships, as long as they have one individual diver or swimmer invited to the meet. “We have a lot of diversity. We have a lot of options. In all the different relays we can bring some-
thing different,” said sophomore Cody Evans. Last year Boise State won every relay but one. Boise State will look to continue their success and
have meet the provisional standard in also. In order to stay motivated late in the year the team does team activities to keep morale high.
“We have a lot of diversity. We have
a lot of options. In all the different relays we can bring something different.” - Cody Evans dominate in the relays at the Mountain West Championships. If they get one relay team invited, they can compete in any relays in which they
“The whole team is really supportive of each other, everyone just pushes each other in practice,” Evans said. “This time of year we are just super ex-
cited and we know we’ve put in the work.” Boise State has a great success in the Mountain West. Head Coach Jeremy Kipp is in his second season as head coach. Meghan Hawthorne and Brandon Blaisdell round out the coaching staff. “We’ve always had really excited and motivated coaches,” Evans said. The biggest part of their success comes from the athletes on the team. “The girls that we have, and the girls that the coaches continue to recruit are really unique. We
are really sassy, but really competitive and motivated, and really want to do well. We push each other all the time,” said Evans. “We all just really want to win Mountain West” Boise State knows they can compete at the highest level after beating last year’s Mountain West Champion Nevada 158.5 to 89.5. “We’re not (getting) cocky. We know we still have to put in the work,” said Evans. “We see that we are even a better team than last year.”
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Treasure Valley Roller Derby starts season this week Evan Werner Sports & Rec Editor Sports@stumedia.boisestate. edu Boise State graduate student, Alicia Garber, decided to move to Boise from Pennsylvania in 2012 to continue a hobby of hers. Roller Derby has been a big part of Garber’s life since 2010, and now in Boise she is a Treasure Valley Roller Derby (TVR) member and coach. “I looked for teams in the area through the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), and decided to join the Boise River Rollers, compared to the Nampa Beat City Bombers, because the Rollers are more competitive,” Garber said. Treasure Valley Roller Derby is Boise’s first and only Women’s Flat Track Derby Association League. TVR has two separate teams, their All Star team and their Boise River Rollers. The Boise River Rollers currently has 11 members. The team competes against other teams in the area. The TVR All Star team currently has 15 members. They travel and play teams from across the country and have even played a team from Canada. Both teams practice every Wednesday and Sunday, and have their games on Saturdays. Both teams have a game almost every month. “We have several students currently skating with us, including undergradu-
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ates and graduate students and quite a few Boise State alumni,” said Rebekah Wagner, TVRD marketing coordinator. According to TVR, all members of the Boise River Rollers and All-Stars must be 18-years-old or older to play. The ages on the teams range from 18 to the oldest member at 47. Younger players can join Juniors, teens who are — 12 to 17-years-old — a team that meets on Saturdays and junior members can be recruited to the older teams once they are of age. To try out for the team
lators or referees are also needed. They are considered team members, too, and must know all of the WFTDA rules and regulations inside and out, and keep the derby bouts running smoothly and safely. According to Garber, the best part about TVR is it is a very accepting community, members of the team range from moms to lawyers and doctors. “Everyone is accepted, no matter size, race, age, gender or sexual orientation,” said Garber. “We have a lot of big personalities on the team and having all these women in one place prac-
“andWehaving have a lot of big personalities on the team all these women in one place practicing together is probably the scariest thing about the sport.” - Alicia Garber
there is a skill set that is required by the WFTDA which includes basic skills, speed and an endurance portion. Another way to try out is to attend TVR’s fresh meat open enrollment practice on Sundays. With an exception of the mouth guard, members can borrow the necessary gear for practice for free for the first 30 days. The next 30 days are $5 per practice. After those 30 days, purchase of personal equipment is required. Once on the team, members will have to pay the monthly team fee of $30 per month. According to TVR, regu-
ticing together is probably the scariest thing about the sport.” Currently there are about 50 members including the new members, but the teams continue to be welcome to newcomers. Garber said anyone who thinks they are too old or out of shape to participate should come out and give it a shot. “I’m 33, and I thought that I was to old to do this,” Garber said. “It’s a great way to make new friends, take care of anger management and safely be yourself.” The Treasure Valley Roller Derby’s first game of the 2017 season begins Saturday, Feb. 18 at Expo Idaho (Photo courtesy of Treasure Valley Rollerderby)
MOVIE SCREENINGS ON THE BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
A Special Sneak Preview of the documentary, “The Apology.” The film follows the personal journeys of three former “comfort women” who were kidnapped by the Japanese Army and forced into sexual slavery. The filmmaker, Tiffany Hsiung, will be there for discussion after the screening.
FEBRUARY 28 6:30 P.M.
Morrison Center Recital Hall C200
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
familyofwomanfilmfestival.org
The camera follows Angy Rivera as she steps out of the shadows to the front page of The New York Times, inspiring her undocumented mother Maria along the way. The filmmaker, Mikaela Shwer, and subject of the documentary, Angy Rivera, will be there for discussion after the screening.
MARCH 3 6:30 P.M.
Morrison Center Recital Hall C200