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As we come to the close of the semester and this final issue of The Arbiter, on behalf of the editorial staff, I would like to thank you for engaging with our content. It has been quite the year and as I step into the Editor-In-Chief position for next year, there are a few things I think are important to communicate to our readership. When our Director of Student Media followed other opportunities and left the Arbiter in the fall, we were, in essence, adopted by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center. Now, instead of working as a distant entity in tandem with university organizations, Student Media is part of the SILC umbrella. As we move into the next school year, this new organization should help increase our efficiency and cement our student-led in-
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frastructure. In addition to these management changes, The Arbiter will now be switching to a once-a-week print run. Instead of printing two issues each week on Monday and Thursday, we will be printing one issue a week on Tuesday. This will allow us to bolster and focus on our web content. Even further we will be able to polish and better explore our print content, making each Tuesday issue something consistently worth picking up off the stands. Overall, you can expect the same amount, if not more content from The Arbiter. Arbiteronline.com will be constantly updated and maintained over the summer and will continue even stronger once classes resume in the fall. This stronger web presence will provide more multimedia content, including videos, polls, podcasts and more. As an organization, we
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The Food Recovery Network of Boise State is fighting food waste on campus and hunger in the community. The club has recently teamed up with Aramark, Boise State’s food services provider, to decrease food waste. For senior bilingual education major and president of the Food Recovery Network of Boise State Luigi Novoa, serving the community has always been a passion of his. The idea of bringing leftover food to those in need came to Novoa when he was in high school and had to think of an idea for a research project. Novoa thought of the possibility of taking leftover food from restaurants to nearby homeless shelters. “My teacher told me, ‘That’s not possible. Don’t even do it.’ So it bummed me out,” Novoa said. Years later, Novoa learned of the Food Recovery Network. It is a national organization which has several chapters at different universities all over the country. They recover food from their campus dining halls and local communities and donate it to people in need. Novoa immediately knew that he needed to bring the Food Recovery Network to Boise State. Novoa made the Food Re-
covery Network a club at Boise State and has been trying to get it off the ground since last summer. It became an official club at Boise State last fall. According to their website, the Food Recovery Network has donated 725,223 pounds of food nationwide since their formation in September 2011. The Food Recovery Network at Boise State has begun distributing Aramark’s leftover food to the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. Novoa said that Aramark is excited to be on board with this new project and did not take much convincing. “They’re just as passionate as we are about reducing waste,” Novoa said. According to Novoa, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Panda Express and campus catering events are all planned to be a part of this initiative to reduce campus food waste and fight hunger in the Boise community. However, Food Recovery Network has only recovered food from Einstein’s Bagels so far. This is because the food from Einstein’s is the easiest to work with and transport because it needs no refrigeration. According to Novoa, the club has their first food run planned with the BRC that will likely include meats and proteins for later this week. Boise State’s Food Recovery Network has made
a handful of food runs already and will continue to do them five days a week. So far they have recovered over 40 pounds of food. Senior multidisciplinary studies major and one of the leaders of the Food Recovery Network at Boise State Joe Fuson said the Food Recovery Network’s efforts are important because they bring awareness to the food waste issue. This offers a chance for students to be involved in the community. The project is still getting off the ground. The club has five leaders and an advisor handling this big project, so Novoa and his team are very much open to new volunteers and leaders to help them see this through. Many of the leaders of Food Recovery Network at Boise State are graduating within the next year, including Novoa and Fuson. “We need young leadership to carry on the torch of good will,” Fuson said. As of now, the members of the club are transporting the food in their personal vehicles. According to Fuson, the club hopes to get a biking initiative started, which would allow students to haul small trailers full of food on bikes with the food banks. “There are so many people out there that are passionate about helping others about reducing waste so let’s make this happen,” Novoa said.
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NEWS
History department sees grim future Justin Kirkham Managing Editor
Graduation couldn’t come sooner for senior history major Deb Jackson. She’s glad to graduate. Considering the Department of History’s future, she would not choose to pursue a history degree at Boise State again. Since the announced staffing cuts in March, Jackson has seen a distinct attitude change within her classes. Professors and students alike are looking at the coming years, filtered with smaller research efforts and less specialized historians with disdain. With all adjunct and lecturer positions cut, several courses have been canceled and many tenure professors will have to shift their time from research to further class instruction. All in all, Jackson is frustrated. She believes the department cuts are ill placed.
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“If you’re in a degree that’s not technical or not STEM, you’re seen as second class,” Jackson said. “I don’t know what their end game is, but they’ve made history a service department.” According to associate history professor Leslie MadsenBrooks, the cuts stemmed from the department’s lack of revenue. “It’s a sticky wicket, research versus revenue,” MadsenBrooks said. “And you have to figure out where to cut. I don’t know exactly where it’s all going to go.” These cuts came with several considerations. “As we face a very different budget, we no longer can enjoy some of the benefits of that old, generous state appropriation that allowed us smaller classes and faculty that didn’t have the (class) loads they do now,” President Bob Kustra told The Arbiter in February.
According to Kustra, this meant the university had to choose which areas and departments were most cost effective and profitable in the long run, especially with limited funding at their backs. Because history courses have seen dropping enrollment, and therefore dropping profit, the Department of History was selected for resizing. Madsen Brooks attributes the lack of enrollment in the Department of History to the removal of its courses from core requirements. Instead of learning critical thinking, group work and research techniques from history courses, students now glean these tools in university foundations courses. Even further, she emphasized that one of the main functions of tenured professors is to engage in research. Cutting the adjunct positions will now transfer class loads to professors already busy with research
agendas. Because Madsen-Brooks has tenure, her position was not cut. However, in the future, Boise State will not be rehiring a historian with expertise in women and gender or a digital humanities individual within the department. This means research may no longer be conducted in these areas after Madsen-Brooks’ time at Boise State. “I understand the university’s arguments,” MadsenBrooks said. “But, in an ideal world, they would recognize that what we are doing is excellent and important and provide support for marketing those investments.” As it stands now, Jackson believes the university is making easy cuts instead of selecting and working toward a solidified goal. “I understand the importance of STEM programs and being able to support the Boise
economy,” Jackson said. “If they choose to be a polytechnical school, they need to come out and say it.” But, instead of reaching for this technical school identity, Jackson believes Boise State needs to maintain a balance in programs. Madsen-Brooks doesn’t see this balance. “I don’t think there is a balance,” she said. “I think it’s out of whack.” Kustra believes that the university does put a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities disciplines and hopes to continue to do so. When speaking about Boise State’s creative writing MFA program, he said he would “put it up against any I know in the northwest and beyond.” According to MadsenBrooks, the Department of History should fall under this emphasis on the arts and humanities, but has fallen short.
Putting more emphasis on the master’s programs that were hoped to continue within the department could bring in further revenue and create a model of positive revenue. Instead of focusing solely on maintaining a steady stream of STEM graduates for hopeful employers, Boise State could provide further cultural roots for the growing Boise community. Jackson believes this is integral to assisting Boise in its growth as a functioning culture beyond technology. She explained without Boise humanities spearheads like Pulitzer-winning Anthony Doerr and the Boise Historic Society, the community would crumble. “If you take the humanities away, what does that provide to Boise afterward,” Jackson asked. “If the humanities majors go out of state, suddenly you just gutted the city’s culture.”
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NEWS
Students procrastinate doctor appointments Staff Writer
Maddie Patsel, junior communication major, thought she had symptoms of diabetes. She immediately made an appointment to see someone at University Health Services. “I was always thirsty and that is a sign you could be a diabetic,” Patsel said. She was assured she was not suffering from diabetes. “They gave me blood tests and stuff, so I had peace of mind,” Patsel said. “They really like me over there. I’ve heard so many stories of people being like, ‘I had an itch and I
never did anything about it,’ and it turns out to be something like throat cancer or something, so I’d rather fix the problem before it escalates instead of waiting.” Not all students take action as quickly as Patsel for medical issues. Kyle Smith, junior theoretical physical education major, avoids any medical attention if possible. “I suppose, if there is enough pain, I would probably force myself to go,” Smith said. “It is usually my stubbornness that keeps me from going.” Vincent J. Serio, director of University Health Services,
addressed the misconceptions and stubbornness that students have when it comes to the services available to them at Health Services in an email. “We find that students are less likely to come in for a routine yearly checkup that will help identify any issues that they need to keep an eye on,” Serio wrote. “Getting a yearly checkup can prevent issues down the road that could impact a student’s ability to be successful academically.” Serio, however, hasn’t noticed students putting off visits where small problems snowball into bigger issues. What he has noticed is stu-
dents putting off more routine visits. “We do see students with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, putting off required blood tests or running out of medications, until their next paycheck, for example. Even with insurance, there usually is an out-of-pocket cost for labs or medications and sometimes students have to decide between paying for that or making the rent payment,” Serio wrote. Despite Health Services being available to all students, some aren’t using the service. Some students aren’t aware that they can go to the center
regardless of insurance type. Serio noted the center has a strong marketing presence and up-to-date website. Health Services also facilitates outreach activities and promotes health events around
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Blacklight Bubble Party— Take a run alongside the Greenbelt for some fresh air, some exercise and a whole lot of visual and auditory stimulation. The Blacklight Bubble Party will transport you into a world filled entirely of lights and colored bubbles. After the 5K run, bubbles, blacklight, dancing people and DJ’d music will be waiting at the end of the route. The race will take place May 23 at 8:30 at Julia Davis Bandshell.
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Boise Music Festival— The Boise Music Festival is an annual one-day music extravaganza that focuses on the iconic parts of summer. The festival always takes Boise by storm with big name music acts, beer gardens and a large variety of carnival games, vendors booths and food. The festival will include performances from Rob Thomas, Nick Jonas, Redfoo, Plain White T’s, Shaggy, The Ting Tings, and Gloriana. The Boise Music Festival will be taking place Aug. 1.
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ese summer activities August McKernan Asst. Culture Editor
“The Secret Garden”— Based on the popular children’s novel, “The Secret Garden” tells the story of Mary Lennox. A spoiled and insolent child, she is sent to live with her uncle after the death of her parents. Her story arch reveals she has a cousin, Colin, and that the once boorish, mildly gloomy estate she has been sent to live in has one magnificent treasure—a secret garden. Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Hosted by the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the musical will open July 3 at 8 p.m.
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“The Secret Garden” Opening Night, 8 p.m., Idaho Shakespeare Festival
International Food and Culture Festival, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Julia Davis Park
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“King Lear” Opening Night, 8 p.m., Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
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Brandi Carlile/Iron & Wine, 7 p.m., Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden
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Last Summer On Earth Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes, Colin Hay, July 24, 6:15 p.m., Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden
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Boise Classic Movies: Princess Bride Screening, Egyptian Theatre
International Food & Culture Festival—For its first year, the International Food & Culture Festival will be providing Boise residents with a unique authentic experience by providing them with cuisine from all over the globe. The festival will explore a large range of foreign cultures through traditional dishes and several cultural activities. The festival will also be including vendors, activities for children, a beer garden and live music. The International Food & Culture Festival will be taking place Aug. 1.
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Culture
Vigil held for Nepal earthquake victims Staff Writer
Over 100 students and members of the community gathered on the steps of the Administration Building Tuesday, April 28, to hold candles in solidarity with the Nepalese members of the Boise community. After hearing the news of the earthquake in Nepal Saturday morning, the Nepalese Student Association, which consists of about 20 students from Nepal and several nonNepalese students, gathered to discuss their course of action in raising awareness and support. Ujjwal Roy, president of the Nepalese Student Association, started out the candlelight vigil for the victims of the earthquake by explaining the gravity of the disaster. The quake hit 7.9 on the Richter scale and took more than 4,000 lives. The number of people who are not yet found steadily in-
creases. Roy personally lost his cousin in the collapse of a building during the quake. According to Roy, there’s no looking back. “All we can do is think about what’s next,” Roy said. “The city is going to look different though … like an unknown city. We got to do what we got to do. We’re gonna fix what we have to fix.” Roy will be traveling to Nepal on Wednesday for two weeks to be with his family and provide relief in Kathmandu, the capital and one of the cities affected by the earthquake. In the aftermath of the tragedy, families in Nepal are susceptible to disease and sick-
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ness due to the lack of food, water and shelter. Roy described the Nepalese Student Association goals in three steps. 1. Raise awareness. 2. Pray for the lives lost. 3. Request financial support. Boise State President Bob Kustra sent out a mass email on April 27 publicizing the vigil and providing links for ways to support Nepal. One of these links was to an earthquake relief fund created on the site Youcaring.com by Roy. The fund has raised almost $4,000. The Nepalese students and residents of Boise spent the first hours after the earthquake trying to contact their family and friends back home—a challenging feat due to the fail-
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All we can do is think about what’s next. The city is going to look different though … like an unknown city. —Ujjwal Roy
ing cell towers damaged from the quake. “(My family) called me at night around 6:30 p.m. and they said everyone was fine,” said Tshering Sherpa, vice president of the Nepalese Student Association. “But just looking at the number of people that lost their families, the buildings that collapsed and the families that were affected, it just made me feel helpless being here and not being there to help them when my country needs me the most.” Brittany Odom, health science major, heard about the event from a friend and decided to stop by to show her support. “I just think that we’re so sheltered. We’re not aware of what’s going on in the world around us,” Odom said. “We can be so consumed about what’s happening in our own lives and wrapped up in that that we don’t really pay attention to what’s happening to other people.”
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Culture
Leaf Tea House brews downtown Staff Writer
Leaf Tea House is the perfect shop for tea drinkers, vegans and music lovers. Located on 9th street, the small, two-story shop has a lot to offer, both in atmosphere and cuisine. Susan Judge, owner and founder of Leaf Tea House, decided to start her own business after 17 years of working for others. Her decision revolved around her desire to pursue her passion. “I have two passions in
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life, one is books and the other is tea. I (decided to) do something with the other passion, tea,” Judge said. “Getting that started took about three full years of planning. It was a little challenging but it’s what I want to do for the rest of my life.” After the store opened in July 2014, Judge looked over a year for a place that would be suitable for her tea shop. Judge was hoping to find a store with plenty of space for tea as well as a community space. Leaf Tea House boasts a collection of 76 differ-
ent types of loose-leaf tea, served either iced or hot, daily specialties and inhouse baked goods. These include British scones, tea cookies and others—all either organic or vegan. Judge aims to keep her products organic while also trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible. “We have tea that comes from all around the world,” Judge said. “We are trying to stock as many of those in organic teas as possible. Not every tea is available all year-round as organic, so we have to go with the seasonality. Just like any
other kind of agricultural product, you have to go with what is available.” Currently Tea Leaf hosts live music in their loft every Thursday from different local and touring artists. They also host several tea classes and a book club.
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Leaf Tea house serves vegan.
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Culture
Dive into summer music, cinema, literature, games August McKernan Asst. Culture Editor
Alisha Graefe
General Manager The University Pulse
Justin Kirkham Managing Editor
With summer looming, many students have barely begun brainstorming ways to fill those long, hot summer days and nights. Those three months will pass fast, and since students can’t watch every movie or listen to every album, they have to be picky. Compare your list with these media essentials.
Music
“I Love You, Honeybear” Father John Misty’s “I Love You, Honeybear” is edgy and gorgeous. Joshua Tillman is one of the best singer-songwriters of our generation. Full of soaring vocals, beautiful choruses and cynicism, this album centers around Tillman’s relationship with his wife. Standout song: “The Ideal Husband” “You’re Gonna Miss It All” Easily the best college album, Modern Baseball’s “You’re Gonna Miss It All” is perfect for 20 year olds to jam out to in their apartments. The band consists
of a group 20-year-olds finishing college—this perspective is what makes their songs so catchy and relatable. Standout song: “Your Graduation” “You’re Always On My Mind” A fantastic underground pop album, A Great Big Pile of Leaves’ “You’re Always On My Mind” is the perfect summer album. With this album playing in your ears, you can easily picture yourself on the lake with friends on a nice 90 degree summer day. The songs are poppy, playful and pretty. Standout song: “Slumber Party”
Cinema
‘Poltergeist’ Premiering May 22, 2015, “Poltergeist” could easily be the year’s best horror film. This version promises to modernize the original film, released in 1982, while maintaining the original premise about one family’s battle with evil spirits. The trailer alone hints at the revamp maintaining the creepy, otherworldly terror of the original. ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Netflix released this 13 episode original in March, highlighting the plight
of 29-year-old Kimmy Schmidt, a spunky idealist recently released from an underground cult. As she tears into life outside her kidnapper’s bunker, Kimmy realizes what was normal 14 years prior is no longer socially encouraged in New York. ‘The Grace Helbig Show’ One of the longest running YouTube creators of all time, Grace Helbig has maintained her witty sarcastic content across several social media platforms. With over 2 million subscribers in tow, Helbig is adding television to her list of film credentials with “The Grace Helbig Show” on E!.
Literature
‘Off The Page’ Fiction and reality intertwine in bestselling author Jodi Picoult’s and co-author and daughter Samantha Van Leer’s anticipated novel “Off The Page,” releasing May 19. Humor, adventure and magical relationships abound in Picoult’s latest venture—sure to be a hit for those seeking a happy ending. ‘You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery’ YouTube star Mamrie Hart, made famous by her show “You Deserve
a Drink,” delivers a book frothing over with tales of her best drinking and hangover stories. Half novel, half cookbook, each story is accompanied with a special treat—one of Hart’s original cocktail recipes. ‘Go Set A Watchman’ Harper Lee’s sequel to “To Kill A Mockingbird” is slated for publication July 14. Taking place 20 years after events in “To Kill A Mockingbird,” the novel explores how Scout Finch, Atticus Finch and many other characters are adjusting to the transformative events of the 1950s. It should provide a fascinating look into some of literature’s most beloved characters.
and “Starcraft II’s” Kerrigan, “Heroes of the Storm” will be available free-toplay June 2. ‘Super Smash Bros 3DS/WiiU’ Nintendo’s beloved characters hit the battlefield last year, and some of the company’s best known icons didn’t make the roster. For the first time in Smash history, Nintendo is currently accepting ballot entries to determine new, downloadable fighters, opening the door for fresh or returning favorites like Lucas or Ridley. ‘Smash Up’ Robots and wizards blast ninjas and hulking dinosaurs with telekinetic
bursts—all on kitchen tables in Paul Peterson’s card game. “Smash Up” is a collection of battling factions,v and each participant smashes two together. With four planned expansions in the distance, players will have plenty of aliens and faeries to demolish.
Games
‘Heroes of the Storm’ Fans of “League of Legends” and Dota 2 can look forward to yet another multiplayer online battle arena game this summer. Featuring a collection of Blizzard’s most popular characters like “World of Warcraft’s” Lady Sylvanas
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Sports & rec
Rec Center confronts end of semester slump Guadalupe Fonseca Staff Writer
Rushing out of class, freshman Sage Heyrend dashes for a quick bite to eat and heads to the Rec Center to workout. When he is done with his workout he heads to the court in the Rec Center and enjoys some quality basketball time with his buddies. This is the daily routine for freshman Sage Heyrend, business management major, and for many other students here at Boise State. “About seven days a week, I’ll show up and stay for about two to three hours, whether it’s
working out or playing basketball,” Heyrend said. A self-described gym junkie, he feels exercise has grown in popularity over the past few years. “We have seen a steady increase in participation since the facility opened in 2002,” said Lisa Stuppy, senior associate director of the Rec Center. This trend, however, may be coming to an end. As of April 22, the Rec Center has been down in total attendance in reference to past semesters. This past fall semester, the Rec Center saw 137,622 total visitors.
As of April 22, the spring semester has seen 130,619 Rec Center visitors. That is a 7,003 deficit. Though the semester isn’t quite over, Stuppy is hoping to see an increase before the semester ends. “Rec Center data is collected through the students that have access as well as part-time students, faculty, staff and alumni that have joined as members,” Stuppy said. “If a student or member comes twice in one day that would count for two for the day.” She credits this end of semester slump to several factors. “The beginning of the se-
mester is always busy for us,” Stuppy said. “As the semester goes on students get more busy with homework, papers and finals. So students that are pressed for time may not come as much.” However, the beginning of the semester doesn’t carry these sort of burdens. The Rec Center is a part of BroncoVenture Orientation, the freshmen orientation, and is one of the designated stops on the tour. “The Rec Center is the first place many students place foot once they get on campus,” Stuppy said. Although the Rec Center
wasn’t Heyrend’s first stop on campus, he attends the gym regularly because he loves to work up a sweat. Due to crowding at some times, he feels like it can be a hassle to find machines but continues to go in an effort to stay fit and see results. The Rec Center has a lot of different facilities that their members can enjoy, from swimming, all the way to rock climbing. “We can be a very good place for people to go when they don’t want to be outside,” Stuppy said.
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Jette hurdles academics in Bronco career Brandon Walton
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out of track and field. During her junior year she had a bone removed from her ankle. Last year she had a cyst growing in the arch of her foot. The doctors had to surgically fuse two bones together. “I literally didn’t walk for three months and my calf was the size of my forearm,” Jette said. “I had to build all that muscle up by doing physical therapy three times a week for the whole summer.” Now back, and in her final stretch of her collegiate career, Jette hopes she can end her career on a high note. “I would like to get personal records and better all my times,” Jette said. “More importantly I would just like to be here for my team by being a good teammate.”
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While many athletes have made headlines for what they have done on the field, one Boise State athlete is making waves for her performance off the field. Senior track and field athlete Kate Jette is putting the “student” in student athlete. Jette was recently named a Top Ten Scholar, the highest academic honor a Boise State undergraduate student can achieve. To be considered for the award, a student must have at least a 3.8 grade point average and be nominated by their respective deans. “That was really exciting and one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me,” Jette said. Academic accolades are
something that Jette has grown accustomed to during her time as a Bronco. In her career, Jette has earned All-MW Academic honors, All-MW Cross Country Academic honors and an All-WAC Academic freshman Honoree Award. “I have worked really hard in the classroom in the five years I have been here,” Jette said. “To see all the hard work pay off and be honored is a really great feeling.” She owes it all to a few simple things. “I have been very strict with myself,” Jette said. “When I get home, I always make sure I get all my homework done and organize my time well.” Jette has been able to accomplish all of this while battling injuries over the last two years, which kept her
Jette tries to get out in front. After graduation Jette plans on enrolling at Oregon State in the fall to pursue a masters in secondary education. While she has been
through a lot during her time here, Jette is grateful for all the opportunities she received at Boise State. “I am proud of who I am after having gone through
all those experiences,” Jette said. “I used all of that to fuel me into getting me where I am today and I am ready for the next chapter of my life.”
Game, set and match for star women’s tennis player Brandon Walton
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Watson returns a serve.
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Four years ago Sammie Watson was unsure of what her tennis career would hold. Unhappy as a freshman on Utah’s tennis team, Watson needed a change of scenery. “Utah was one of the most difficult experiences of my life,” Watson said. “I had been praying a lot for a different situation to happen.” A different situation did arise, leading her to the Boise State women’s tennis team. “As soon as I signed off at Utah, Coach Beck, a guy I hardly even knew, called me the next day and said he want-
ed me on the team,” Watson said. “I was beyond ecstatic and it was a pretty swift transition after that.” In the three years since, Watson became the face of the program. “She was such a great role model to her teammates,” junior Bobbi Oshiro said. “I watched her grow into such an amazing person and a leader on the court.” Watson recently capped her Bronco career at the MW Championships by doing what she had done so many times before— win. Watson won her final career match in a 6-0, 6-2 sweep over Nevada’s Monika Magu-
siak. With the win, Watson finished the season with 25 wins and finished with an impressive 58-25 career record. In doubles, Watson, along with her partner Oshiro, finished with a 17-13 record on the season. As a result she received an All-MW selection in doubles. “You always knew what you were going to get from her and that was always 100 percent effort,” head coach Beck Roghaar said. “She was always that role model off the court as she was on the court. She embodied what our program was all about.” While her playing days are
over, Watson will be back next season as a volunteer assistant coach while she pursues her degree in creative writing. “It will be a new experience for sure because I won’t be playing,” Watson said. “I am just happy to be around my teammates some more because I love them and want to continue to help them grow.” For Watson, tennis gave her so much more than just a great career and an education. “Tennis is life just in sports form,” Watson said. “I have learned so much about myself and life by doing it. I have basically become the person I am today through tennis.”
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Cool off with 5 rec events
Saying Goodbye
Brandon Walton
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Leslie Boston-Hyde Copy Editor
Summer is a great time to enjoy some sunshine, watch a few games and go outdoors. While planning out your summer calendar, consider these events in the Boise community. Zip Idaho—Horseshoe Bend, Idaho Why hike up mountains when you can soar down them? With over 5,000 feet in zip lines, Zip Idaho is a great way to kick off the summer and get a breath of mountain air. For those who have never zip lined before—no worries. Before zipping, zip liners begin with basic training and safety instruction. The tour includes five zip lines with varying lengths and one suspension bridge. The longest zip line, “Turkey 2,000,” reaches up to 50 miles per hour. All the while, zip liners can enjoy the scenic views of the
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Boise National Forest and Payette Valley. Zip Idaho is located about 40 minutes outside of Boise.
Boise Hawks season opener—June 18
Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack and head on out to Memorial Stadium on June 18. The local Minor League Baseball team, the Boise Hawks, will be opening their season against the Tri-City Dust Devils at 7:15 p.m. If Thursday night doesn’t work for your schedule, the Hawks and Dust Devils will be squaring off through June 22. Memorial Stadium is located in Garden City. Ticket costs vary and numerous season packages are available for those who want to attend multiple games this season. Dirty Dash - June 20 While some may enjoy spending time at the pool, others can get down and
dirty at the annual Dirty Dash Mud Run on June 20. The 5K course is anything but ordinary—mud pits filled to the brim with slimy mud, a slip and slide to get adrenaline rushing and a foam bath to help keep car interiors a little cleaner for the drive home. The event lasts from 9:00a.m.-2:00 p.m., so attendees can get as dirty as they please. The course is located 30 minutes outside of Boise.
Honors Wilderness Quest Rafting
—July 26-31 The six-day, 73 mile adventure through the Lower Salmon canyon is a great way for honors students to explore the Idaho wilderness. The annual Honors Wilderness Quest Rafting trip is hosted by the Outdoor Program. The registration deadline is July 1. For those who can’t make the event, floating the Boise River is available any day of
the summer. Floaters begin at Barber Park and finish at Ann Morrison Park. The six -mile course allows you to kick back, relax and enjoy the summer sun. Tubes and rafts are available for rent through Epley’s at Barber Park.
Basque Soccer Friendly—July 29
The blue turf in Albertsons Stadium will be hosting the event on July 29. The friendly professional soccer match between La Liga’s Athletic Club de Bilbao and Liga MX’s Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is the largest soccer match in the history of Idaho. This is all part of the Basque Cultural Festival, Jaialdi. The event sold 12,000 tickets within the first week of sales. Profits from the game will go towards the Basque Studies Foundation at Boise State and Idaho Youth Soccer Association.
Walton’s Wisdom is a sports column written by assistant sports & rec editor and selfproclaimed sports wizard Brandon Walton. Wow. It’s really hard to believe that I am sitting here on my laptop, late at night, writing this. Have three years really gone by? I can remember it like it was yesterday. When I first arrived at Boise State I would always park at the Lincoln Garage. While walking from the garage to class I would always walk past it, the Student Media office, wondering what it was, and if it was something that I would be interested in. After weeks of debating of whether or not to go in, I finally decided to check it out. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made. Fast forwarding to today, I am not only the assistant sports & rec editor for this paper, but I also have my own show for the The Pulse, and have done several video reports for The Arbiter. I have been to almost ev-
ery Boise State sporting event and have correspondingly written about every single sport this great university has to offer. I have been able to watch football games from high above the Stueckle Sky Center, walk on the court as the men’s basketball team won the MW championship this year and interviewed athletes up close like Jay Ajayi and Derrick Marks. So why am I telling you all of this? Find something you are passionate about and don’t give up on it. Instead, revel in every second of it and make the most out of it. That is what I did, and, as a result, yours truly has landed a job as the sports reporter for The Argus Observer. Words can’t describe how much I will miss writing for this publication. I hope you all have enjoyed reading my articles as much as I have enjoyed writing them. I wish the new staff for next year and, more importantly, all of you, my readers, the best of the luck in the future.
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Gown Cap Fail Stole
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