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During the march Monday morning, participants made way to the Capitol Building to show their support for civil rights.

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Four score and two years ago, (Jan. 15, 1929) an icon was born. Today, Martin Luther King Jr.’s message inspires Boise natives to celebrate diversity and accrue new civil rights for those who have yet to obtain full protection under the law. The demonstration began Monday in the Student Union Building where activists gathered with kindled spirits and colorful signs. The day’s brisk, snowy air did not discourage protesters, as University Drive soon filled with the warm possibility for complete equality of all peoples. Boise State students played an integral part of Monday’s rally. The event was organized by junior Ashley Magin, co-chair of the MLK Living Legacy Committee. Several

students also spoke at the rally. “It (MLK demonstration) is something that really brings the community together, as you can here, there are so many different people here of all shapes and sizes, of all different organizations coming together for a common purpose,” Magin, a biology major, said. Along the march, protesters chanted, “Two, four, six, eight, Idaho is too great for hate.” Kerri McCanna, 37, marched along holding a rainbow-striped flag with a peace sign affixed in the center. “Unless we can work together and treat everyone as though they are an equal creation, we will not survive this adolescent stage our country is in,” McCanna said. King preached this: society cannot thrive when the lie of inferiority is accepted as truth in society. To King and his fol-

lowers, everyone is equal, no matter how “inferior” a person is deemed. Protester Ashley Dowdle from Phi Alpha honor society and a senior studying social work, explained why this march is so important to her. “It’s about rights, not beliefs. There is used to be the belief that blacks were inferior … there were Jim Crow Laws. That’s a society I wouldn’t want to live in, that’s why I’m here,” Dowdle said. Students and community members alike then took a right on Capitol Boulevard where the movement gathered for a succession of likeminded speakers advocating King’s spirit. Senior Nathan Eggleston, member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, spoke at Monday’s rally. “Live that you might be judged not by the color of

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your skin, the language you might speak, your class, your caste, your gender or gender identity, your religion, your nationality, your intellectual or physical disability, your creed, your tribe, your sexual orientation, your age, your family status, your access to education, your employment or lack thereof,” Eggleston said. “Live that you might be judged solely by the content of your character.” Civil rights have come a long way since the time of racially segregated buses and schools. But as King once said, “Progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem.” According to Eggleston, there are more individual rights that have yet to be obtained. “Human rights and equality might visit us for a brief mo-

As technology grows, new activities are invented. One example of these activities is surfing the internet. Ever since Wikipedia and Google, students have been clicking through domains to find relevant and new information. Scouring the internet, The Arbiter has found a handful of websites that students may find useful.

SuperCook.com A website, slash, super-food collider. Users input various ingredients and SuperCook recalls recipes with those only. Munchie curator galore.

TheUniversityBlog.uk

TheUniversityBlog.uk is an inspirational blog that gives a plethora of advice from studying tips to socializing. Blogs are humorous, light and clever. The blogger has a passion for higher education and wants to improve the life of collegiate students.

Cramster.com Procrastination is like the flu—it comes out once a year and it’s never expected or convenient. Cramster.com provides a remedy for the overwhelmed brain. Students add homework questions to a database of students who are on the Cramster.

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Self-explanatory blog where a grad student attempts to repays $ 20,000 in student loans by blogging. Archived blogs come in a variety of themes including college life and weekly roundups. BrokeGradStudent.com has repaid $ 8,680.91 dollars.

ment but there is still work to be done,” Eggleston said. Sophomore Shaila Schmidt held a sign reflecting uncompleted civil rights: “Add the words Idaho” is in reference to Idaho’s lack of civil rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) community. “It’s telling representatives to add gender identity and sexual orientation to the Idaho Bill of Rights,” Schmidt said. In some states constitution like California, a line has been added to that states Bill of Rights to protect gender identity and sexual orientation from discrimination. The spirit of activism reminded participants to speak up. According to King, “A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan.”

Reddit.com

A source for categorizing popular and relevant information. Users submit themed articles to a specific sub reddit community, where that reddit community rates up or down the relevance and popularity of submitted articles.

HackCollege.com

A website designed for the “Web 2.0” student. The website’s approach to higher education is to provide open-source advice. Students can get advice on almost anything from Windows and Mac tips to packing tips.

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An online graphic presentation generator that interacts with the user’s ability to create graphically engaging presentations. Users can create an account or login with Facebook.

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Cruise ship crash leaves at least 11 dead, 25 missing GIGLIO, ITALY —- The Costa Concordia, a cruise ship run by Carnival, floundered after hitting a submerged rock off the coast of the island Giglio, leaving 11 confirmed dead and more than 25 missing. The ship struck the rock Friday night while dinner was being served. Most of the more than 4,200 passengers were in the dining areas and were able to get off, despite mass chaos caused by failure to announce the evac-

uation, inadequate lifeboats and vests, and a severely listing vessel. Rescuers have taken advantage of the past few days of good weather to search the abovewater sections of the boat and have started searching the rooms submerged under the sea. The weather has started to take a turn for a worse, making rescue workers suspend nightwork for the time being. No survivors have

been found since Sunday. Captain Francesco Schettino was arrested on charges of manslaughter as well as for abandoning ship before all people were evacuated. He also refused to return to the ship when ordered to by the Coast Guard, as audio records played on Italian national television earlier this week indicate. Schettino is currently under house arrest, according to Reuters news.

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One million signatures call for Wisconsin governor’s recall M I LWA U K E E , WISC. —- The political group United Wisconsin met their deadline. In order to get a special election to recall Governor Scott Walker, the group had to collect more than 500,000 signatures. Instead, the organization submitted more than one million signatures. This amounts to 23 percent of the voters in Wisconsin. The move to recall

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Walker was spearheaded by the local Democratic Party in response to his aggressive moves to basically end collective bargaining for public workers. This stance was a corner stone to his election campaign. The movement also submitted signatures they claim are well in excess of those needed to bring Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican Senators to vote for recall

as well, according to USA Today. One of the senators supposedly up for recall is Minority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. Spokespeople for Walker express doubt that the minority group will be able to transform early enthusiasm for their movement into actual votes. The special election will not be able to be held for another few months, leaving time for Walker’s supporters to respond.

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MERIDIAN—Two California- and Nevada-based companies were fined thousands of dollars for selling steroids disguised as dietary supplements to a retailer based in Meridian. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill fined DCD, LLC $125,000 and R & D Holdings $21,000. These amounts were estimated to be their revenue from the fraudulent sales. They pled guilty to charges of introduction and delivery of interstate commerce drugs with the intent to defraud. The penalties were not decided until Tuesday. The two companies are on probation for five years. DCD, LLC must fund extensive tests on all dietary supplement products to ensure they do not contain steroids. R & D Holdings no longer produces dietary supplement products and is banned from doing so for two additional years. Court documents have not released the name of the Meridian-based company according to the Idaho Statesman.

SHREVEPORT, LOUIS. —- Michael Williams, commissioner for the Caddo Parish District 3, has proposed a law banning wearing pajamas in public. Locals don’t agree. “I’m an American and I can wear my clothes anywhere I want ... I don’t know why it’s an issue,” said Khiry Tisdem, a Shreveport local found wearing his Stewie “Family Guy” pajama pants, according to USA Today. Williams claims that seeing a group of men in a store wearing pajamas that revealed one man’s “private parts” was the last straw, leading to his proposal of the new ordinance. Law enforcement officials have other concerns. Enforcing the “no-sagging” law by handing out misdemeanor citations for wearing pants below the waistline, means they are worried about the ordinance’s wording. One of the main problems is the definition of what constitutes pajamas. Peopleof WalMart will likely lose valued members.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 - Practice listening, whether it’s to the seashore murmur of traffic, birdsong or the hum of the washing machine. It’s a tool to focus on the present. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 - What you learn now helps you greatly in the future. Don’t underestimate the power of focused silence. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 - There’s action in the money department. You could win big or lose. Consider carefully where to put your eggs definitely not all in one basket. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 -You’re ready to make changes and you have everything you need: resources, partners, backup. Unleash your ingenuity.

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2012 Trends The trends of 2011 revamped for a new look in 2012 Natalie Craig Journalist

The new year means a few things: new you, new resolutions and a new wardrobe. While the content of your resolutions and plans for the new you might be a lot to juggle along with classes, jobs and internships, keeping your wardrobe fresh and trendy won’t be a hard task to conquer in 2012. While the runways showcase an abundance of accessories and over-dramatic looks, Emily Fascilla, a senior psychology major, lives by Leonardo Da Vinci’s words: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” “The secret to a great wardrobe is ensuring that your closet has those classic, simple pieces that are the majority of what you wear every day,” Fascilla said. “My style is generally three-parts simple piece, one-part featured item. I am not going to wear a red blouse that has a plunging neckline with a tight skirt, over the knee cheetah boots and a leather jacket.” Because it took so long for the temperatures to turn bitterly cold, fall trends extend their stay in our wardrobes. Not only is the weather rocking our fashion world

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but also, since last spring trends have been defying the norm. Dark hues will appear in the spring and bright pastels have shone through the gloomy mood in the fall and throughout winter. In 2011, we saw fabulous trends emerge and come back into style such as infinity scarves, ankle boots, gender mixing and oversized clothing. These trends add edge, mystery and attitude to the average ensemble. The infinity scarf is a cool addition to any outfit and it is perfect for men and women. Its chunky and complex formation diversifies even the plainest look. “Infinity scarves can take any outfit from bleak to chic,” Fascilla said. “My pair of go-to boots—those are a staple in the winter.” Mid and knee-length boots have always been a must-have during spring, fall and winter. However, ankle boots were the trend to embrace last spring and fall for men and women. These boots go with almost anything and switch up the look of the average boot. “Boy meets girl” was a new trend in 2011 but it is expected to grow immensely throughout 2012. Gender mixing has become very popular across the fashion world. Men’s clothing paired with girly accents makes the perfect alpha female look. To try this trend start with a girly mid-length skirt, pair it with a blazer

Liberal Arts Building, Boise State University, 7:40 a.m. The boy, college senior and known daydreamer, is sitting in class and reflecting back on his freshman year—a period of utter turmoil and seemingly unrelenting disrepair. Sitting in the same room as he did those three years ago, he harkens back to his first day at the university. Part 1: The girl The sun was pouring across the valley like ribbons of open flames that August morning and his eyes, sticky with anticipation and fatigue, were wide shut as his nervous laughter carried him from his mother’s sedan to what would be his first official roll call in a college classroom. His landing here at Boise State University was nothing short of circumstance as aspirations to become the next punk rock superstar fell forever to the wayside, leaving wide an open wound that shed puss, bitterness and notebook pages that told the tales of dead men. As his professor droned on and on about Plato, premature ejaculation and Star Wars, he noticed a girl parked in a desk a few rows over politely indulging her apparent eagerness

to flex her all-knowingness. She was a young, beautiful and particularly aggravating young lass but her shoulderlength black hair, full lips and furiously blue eyes were doing all the right things at all the right times. She pursed her lips around the mouth of her water bottle in a way that suggested innocence amongst a closeted, torrid sexuality. The words that spilled from behind her sparkling veneers sent her tongue into a fervor of swift intellect and preciseness as she cited Oscar Wilde, Chuck Palahniuk and even Jewel, sending the classroom into a flurry of moans, groans and sighs. She missed not a beat in her pretentious musings and with every word came another reason to hate her guts. He had to talk to her, he simply had to. ‘Twas never an angel in the sky that bore the same fruit as this fine piece and for that he was smitten by her very existence. He motioned to her, mid-lecture, pantomiming the sending of a text as he mouthed, “Can I have your number?” She smiled, looked around the room and began flashing numbers with her fingers. He coolly punched the digits into his phone but was left with nothing to say besides, “Hey. I’m Cameron. What’s your name?” A moment passed between sending and receiving that felt like an eternity, but eventually he was met with a response that read, “Hi Cameron. I’m Sally. My place isn’t far from here would you be interested in screwing the day away?” In the most brilliant instance of foreshadowing, albeit unknown to him at the time, the bell rang and she calmly strode over to his desk, breasts bouncing and hips swiveling, and placed a scrap of paper before him with her address written in purple ink. Awestruck and vulnerable, he looked up at her with the word “Virgin” seemingly emblazoned on his forehead as she leaned in close to whisper into his ear the words that would change his life forever. “I’m very discreet.”

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and a button-up blouse. Add heels if the look feels too masculine for your style. Oversized V-necks and T-shirts were a huge trend seen around campus during fall. As we layer ourselves into winter, oversized clothing hasn’t looked better under large coats, jeans, tights and leggings. These trends are more than “so last year”— they are the future of trends and the musthaves of 2012. Not only is winter fashion on our minds but so is the spring right ahead. Many of these trends can be stripped of their layers for the cold winter and incorporated into our spring wardrobe. Pastels will be back on the spring radar unlike last year where darker hues were worn. “I’m really excited for spring because I am a huge fan of cute dresses and spring colors, especially pink,” Jesaka Riddle, sophomore criminal justice major, said. “This year I’m really focusing on being cute and classy daily, instead of my yoga pants.” Springtime may just kick away those winter blahs, sweats and yoga pants when floral and lacetrends become ladies’ best friends and men’s clothing evolves with touches of bright pastels. This semester, keep your old trends close and your new trends closer because 2012 is predicted to be a year of fashionable surprises and reinventions.

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Ceramica holds differing ceramic projects such as Angry Birds and other ceramic creations. Ceramica is located on 1002 Vista Ave., Boise, Idaho. CERAMICA

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For students juggling course loads and other obligations such as work and family, it can be easy to fall into a rut. But the new semester can be the perfect opportunity to shake up a dull, daily routine and try something new. Instead of the same old bar scene, Saturday night movie dates or staying home, say hello to a new, fun and cultured self.

For those who would rather create their own art, or need a fun date idea, Ceramica can be a fun and unique place to visit. • Ceramica offers over 300 pieces of unfinished pottery. • They also offer daily specials, including a Friday date night discount. • This special gives a 20 percent discount on the second piece of pottery and complementary chocolates. • Customers can take their time and paint as long as needed to achieve artistic satisfaction. • Cermaica will then glaze and fire the finished piece for you to pick up.

IDAHO ICE WORLD Idaho Ice World offers a wealth of activities. There is everything from ice skating and playing hockey to arcade games and a food court where people can grab a bite to eat and watch those on ice. • Ice World offers skating lessons in 6 to 8 week semesters for $11 per class. • Ice World offers public skate hours which vary daily but can be viewed on its website. • Wednesday night is family night admission and rentals are only $5 per person from 6:30 to 8:30.

THEATER Knock ‘Em Dead theater offers dinner and a show. Tickets must be bought 24 hours in advance. • Students and military personnel can buy discount show tickets on Thursdays for only $15, just remember to bring ID. • Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” will run through Feb. 18 • “Xanadu,” described as a musical adventure on roller skates, will run March 16 through April 14. • The menu and prices do vary but can be viewed on the Knock ‘Em Dead website.

BULL’S HEAD PUB If good old-fashioned fun is what’s needed to revive a tired schedule, Bull’s Head Pub can be just what the doctor ordered. It’s a bit of a drive but can be well worth it. • Bull’s Head features a Live DJ or entertainment on the lower level during the weekend. • There are live comedy and dueling piano shows upstairs. • For sports fans, there are 12 big screen TVs. • Serves European and American style food, with a healthy selection of imported beers. • Open 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

ART SOURCE GALLERY If supporting Idaho and engaging in more cultured activities is more fitting, take in some local art at Art Source Gallery. • The gallery is owned by Idaho artists and features the works of more than 40 Idahoans. • For January, Art Source is featuring “An Altoid Tinstallation!” Which is in some cases is literally art in transformed Altoid tins. • It is located at 1015 Main Street in downtown Boise. • Operating hours are 10 a.m. through 6 p.m Monday though Saturday and they stay open until 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.

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Boise students should follow 2012 elections

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The Republican primaries are underway, meaning the future of our country could drastically change this year. With the Republican primaries done in Iowa and New Hampshire and the primary in South Carolina in a couple of days, the race for the Republican choice for president is heating up. With all of this happening, college students need to educate themselves and pay attention to what is happening in the political world because it will shape every aspect and law for each American citizen. With the economy and job prospects declining, it would greatly benefit students to gather the information news outlets provide and vote for a candidate who will best represent student’s voice concerning their situation when they graduate from college. Putting trust into a candidate can be a big deal but by simply paying attention to candidates’ stances and doing a little research, the choice can be easy. College students have the power to influence change in society by participating and

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becoming active in the political world. Senior communication major Alex Weiss doesn’t involve herself in the political world. “I was a (political science) major and the more I learned about politics, the less faith I had in democracy, I guess,” Weiss said. “It’s all about who has the most money to market themselves to the most people.” But even though the political world can be daunting, confusing and even maybe corrupt, students need to be aware of what is happening. “Who gets elected now affects how the future job market will be for us when we graduate,” said freshmen health and science major Nic Brush. “I like to know the state of my country and who makes decisions for it.” The job market, among other issues, should be on the minds of college students. The new health care policy changes (often refered to as Obama Care), foreign policy and taxes are hot topics among presidential candidates. All of these things will affect college graduates. Students need to know what each candidate stands for in order to

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Who gets elected now affects how the future job market will be for us when we graduate. I like to know the state of my country and who makes decisions for it. —Nic Brush

be prepared for the 2012 presidential election. Students have a huge influence in political races. For example, the 2008 election between presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain sparked more interest in college students than past elections. According to USA Today, 85 percent of college freshmen were involved in that election. A candidate who can communicate and connect to students will have the upper hand in the presidential race, such as former presidential candidate John Kerry did. Although he ended up losing the electoral to George W. Bush, Kerry’s influence on students helped him compete and actually win the popular vote. President Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee, reaches out to college students by speaking at campuses about issues concerning students. Doing this has helped him gain a lot of student support. According to CBSnews. com, “Mr. Obama stressed his programs to expand student loans for those in college, so as to expand the percentage of young people who get college degrees. He also said the U.S. has fallen to twelfth position globally in the percentage of young people getting college degrees and he has set a goal of returning to first place by the end of the decade.” By listening to the news and keeping up to date on all of

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A street vendor sells Obama T-shirts outside Qwest Arena for the Democratic Caucus Feb. 5, 2008, in Boise, Idaho. the candidates, students can change the outcome of the presidential election this year. Students need to pay attention to the presidential candidates as well as the political world to be able to make an educated decision on who to vote for this November. This is the chance to make a difference and every college student should take advantage of it.

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March 3rd - Washington 6th - Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusettes, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia

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Education beyond high school is a key to success later in life. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 62 percent of all U.S. jobs now require a minimum of two-year or four-year degrees or special post-secondary training. That number is expected to increase to 75 percent by 2020. Unfortunately, at the same time that some form of higher education is becoming more important, it’s also becoming increasingly more expensive. The College Board calculates that college costs have risen faster than the rates of inflation over this previous academic year. In fact, the average cost for tuition and fees at four-year public institutions has increased nearly 51 percent over the last 10 years, after adjusting for inflation.

While the statistics may be daunting, there is a simple way to make higher education more accessible and affordable: Start saving even a small amount as soon as possible. Often we see parents worrying about their children’s academic preparation for college, but financial preparation is equally important. In fact, according to a recent study in the Journal of Children and Poverty, researchers at the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis found that children with a savings account in their name were approximately six times more likely to attend college than those with no account. The amount saved was not important ,only that they had some form of savings that were dedicated to higher education. The sooner a family starts to save for higher edu-

cation, the more affordable it will be. However, many families think they don’t need to prepare for higher education expenses when their child is an infant or toddler, often putting off the task until their child is in high school. State-sponsored and tax-advantaged college savings plans, called 529 plans after section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, allow families to start saving from the time their child is born. In fact, saving for higher education can start in a 529 savings plan as soon as a couple begins to think about starting a family if the parent enrolls as the account holder and names himself or herself as beneficiary. Prospective grandparents can even open accounts the same way, as can any relative or family friend. The more time an investment for higher

education has to grow, the more valuable it can be. And those investments do not need to be designated for fouryear degrees only. 529 savings plans can also be used for a two-year degree, eligible technical or trade training, room and board, books or other qualified expenses. 529 plans help families finance all forms of higher education and training throughout the country. Maryland’s 539 plans can be used toward nearly any accredited college nationwide, public or private, two-year or four-year, and at U.S. schools that have campuses outside the country. People often fear making decisions and investments they can’t reverse down the road, but 529 plans offer more flexibility than many realize. For example, if a family starts a plan for a child who decides not to pursue higher educa-

tion, the money can easily be transferred to a different beneficiary, another child or even the parents, for qualified advanced education and training. Or the family can simply take the money out of the plan (subject to certain fees, taxes, and a 10 percent federal penalty on the earnings portion of the withdrawal). 529 plans are also geographically mobile, so if a family relocates, they can continue in the plan they chose originally or roll over once a year into another state’s plan if they prefer, subject to specific plan provisions. The College Savings Plans Network’s website, www.collegesavings.org, offers noncommercial information that allows families to research each state’s plans to select the best one for their needs. Despite the rising costs, a college degree can make a significant

difference in your child’s future. While the current national unemployment rate for high school graduates is 9.7 percent, the rate for college graduates is 4.2 percent. Also, college graduates can expect to earn on average 66 percent more over 40 years than those with only a high school degree. Whatever the individual situation, families should never delay starting to save because they’re worried about something occurring in the future or can only make a small contribution. Start now. Save what you can afford. Adjust as you go along. The costs and importance of higher education will only continue to rise _ but with smart planning and early savings, higher education and the benefits it brings can be a reality for all families, not just some.

American movie industry’s box-office blues easy to see why studios put the big dollars behind familiar fare. A more interesting observation came from the Los Angeles Times’ Ben Fritz and Amy Kaufman, who noted a trend that’s developed over the last several years. Major studio releases often had strong opening weekends, then faded rapidly. Suggesting avid filmgoers may still be flocking to the multiplex for new releases, but casual fans, those who wait to hear what their friends recommend have stopped. Meanwhile, as the population

ages, the percentage of young (and presumably more impulsive) ticket buyers has plummeted. New technologies in the living room, such as digital video recorders and large flatscreen TVs, have helped train consumers to wait to watch the programming they’re interested in until they can do it on their own terms. This shift toward on-demand viewing has been supported by the spread of extremely highspeed Internet connections, which have enabled services such as Netflix’s movie streams.

Industry figures through September show that on-demand and discount home-viewing options are growing rapidly in popularity. Some independent movie studios and producers have responded by embracing ondemand services, even to the point of offering titles on demand while they’re still playing in theaters. The major Hollywood studios haven’t been so bold -- they can’t afford to alienate the theater chains that play a crucial role in launching and promoting the hugely expensive

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“tent pole” films that bring in the largest chunks of the studios’ revenue. Nevertheless, this year’s boxoffice numbers fit into a pattern that’s consistent across all forms of entertainment. Technology is enabling consumers to be more choosy, and they’re willing to sacrifice timeliness for value. Studios and theater chains can cling to the hope that the coming year’s sequels, reboots and book adaptations will be bigger hits than last year’s, but the trend lines spell trouble for the status quo.

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Americans bought 50 million fewer movie tickets in 2011 than the year before, continuing a downward slide for Hollywood that began in 2003. The anemic ticket sales (the lowest total in 16 years) more than offset yet another increase in average ticket prices, causing box-office revenue to fall for the second consecutive year. The numbers have some industry watchers wringing their hands, but they’re not a portent of doom for the film industry.

They’re just a sign that movie fans have adapted to new technologies faster than the studios have. Analysts offered several explanations for the disappointing box-office numbers, citing high ticket and concession prices, increased competition from video games (such as “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,” which generated more than $1 billion in sales in a little over two weeks) and an underwhelming and unoriginal slate of movies. But then, when the seven biggest hits were all sequels, it’s

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The 10th annual Beauty and the Beast Competition begins this Friday. Nikki Hanson

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It’s a “tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast.” In general when someone mentions Beauty and the Beast, we fall back into our childhood memories full of the classic Disney movies. However, at Boise State University our thoughts do not fill with one of the greatest love stories of all time, but instead with gymnastics and wrestling competing side-by-side, featuring both the “beauties” and the “beasts” of

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the mats. The Beauty and the Beast is an annual tradition held at Boise State University. The event highlights the close relationship between gymnastics and wrestling and draws a large crowd to support both teams. The Boise State wrestlers will face off against North Dakota State next. After four away matches, the men are more than ready to be back at home in the Taco Bell Arena. Last weekend the men rallied from a 16-0 deficit against Utah Valley, with the

score of 19-15 heading into the final match of the night. Sophomore JT Felix was the final Bronco left to compete. He defeated his Wolverine opponent with a 9-5 decision, unfortunately it was not enough to put the Broncos in front, with an aggravating final score of 19-18. A year ago, the Beauty and the Beast event was the final match of the season for the wrestlers and an emotional send-off for the graduating seniors. The Broncos defeated Utah Valley, with the senior class recording a career record

of 586-219 with a winning percentage of .728. The win left a resonating impact on the program and the decisive memories the eight seniors left with the team. The Boise State gymnasts will compete against Sacramento State. This meet will mark the second of the season for the gymnastics team after topping No. 16 Washington last week. It was a meet that broke the record books with the second-best season-opening score in school history, as was their team’s uneven bars score

of 49.075. In their previous Beauty and the Beast competition, the women were victorious over Cal State Fullerton, 196.175-189.175. The score marked the 13th best team total in Boise State gymnastics history. Redshirt senior Amy Glass improved to nine career allaround wins, No. 5 on Boise State all-around career wins list, while also improving to five career beam wins. She looks to improve on her winning performance in this weekend.

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The Boise State Bronco men’s basketball coaches, players and fans are learning that the Mountain West basketball scene is considerably more competitive than their former league the Western Athletic Conference. Already, the Broncos (10-7, 0-2) have experienced confer-

ence losses at home—Saturday night Jan. 14 at the hands of the Air Force Academy Falcons (11-4,1-0) 74-59—and now on the road, Tuesday night where they fell to the Colorado State Rams (10-4, 2-0) and their 8-game winning streak, 66-55. The loss for Boise is the third in a row and second doubledigit defeat in less than a week. The Broncos, who were

picked to finish last in the MW preseason media poll, are the new kids on the block. The conference champion is far from being crowned and the Broncos are adjusting to a better caliber of athlete in their new opponents, as well as facing most of these teams for the first time. They’ll play each team twice throughout the regular season and of course the conference tournament

doesn’t start until March 8. Things won’t get any easier for the Broncos in the mean time; they still have to deal with the league’s elite in nationally ranked programs No. 14 University of Nevada-Las Vegas (16-3, 0-1), No. 16 San Diego State (15-2, 1-0) and the University of New Mexico (15-2, 1-0) who has one of the most electrifying college basketball atmospheres in their

home court “The Pit.” Even with the departure of BYU this season from the MW. BYU is not only one of the top mid-majors, but it’s also a league that can and has made some noise in recent years at the NCAA tournament, with the chance to do so this spring as well. Let’s not forget that this is only the second year of the Leon Rice regime, with an ex-

tremely young team that is still finding themselves. To build a quality program takes time and right now the Broncos have plenty of it, they just need to use it wisely. And 0-2 isn’t the end of the world by any means, but it does have to have fans wondering. Boise State continues MW play on the road as they visit the TCU Horned Frogs in Ft. Worth, Texas Saturday at 1:30.

Patti leads additions to spring roster High school senior Nick Patti of Orlando, Fla. headlines that group. The dual-threat quarterback graduated from high school a semester early so he could get enrolled at Boise State and hope-

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Tuesday, Boise State football Head Coach Chris Petersen announced the addition of six athletes to the spring football roster.

fully join the Broncos for spring practice. Others on that list are linebacker Tyler Gray of Templeton, Calif., defensive lineman Elliot Hoyte of Ivybridge Community College, tight end

Hayden Plinke of Hillsboro, Ore., defensive lineman Demarcus Lawrence of Butler Community College and tight end Connor Peters of Laney College. The group will be

der to start working with their teams and coaches early to try and smooth the dramatic transition from high school to college. Here’s a closer look at each of the new Bronco additions.

Elliot Hoyte

Tyler Gray

Nick Patti

enrolling at Boise State for the spring semester in hopes that they can get a better grasp of the system and their roles here as Broncos. Many high school athletes graduate early in or-

Quarterback, Orlando, Fla. Dr. Phillips HS 5-11, 195

Linebacker, Templeton, Calif. Templeton HS 6-3, 215

Defensive Lineman, Travistock, England via Ivybridge CC 6-4, 275

Patti earned the majority of his national recognition over the summer when he competed in the Elite-11 quarterback competition that was aired on ESPN. The Orlando native is undersized with reported heights from 5-9 to 5-11, but makes up for it with accuracy and athleticism. Finished his high school career with a 34-4 record and took Dr. Phillips High School to the second round of the state playoffs last season.

The two-way player (outside linebacker and running back) helped his team to the CIF semifinals while earning enough recognition to be name first-team all-state. Gray has the size and athleticism to become a key player for the Bronco defense. Was also recruited by Hawaii and San Jose State.

The Broncos once again go overseas to find raw talent for their defensive line. Tyrone Crawford and Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe have proven that you don’t need to be from the U.S. to be an outstanding D-lineman. Hoyte played club football in England and was named as an All-Europe firstteam defensive end.

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2011: 2,114 yd. 23 TD 626 rushing yd. 7 TD 2010: 2,390 yd. 28 TD 377 rushing yd. 3 TD

Hayden Plinke

2011: 143 tackles, 5 sacks, 1,600 rushing yd. 25 TD 2010: 116 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 int, 597 rushing yd. 10 TD

Demarcus Lawrence

Tight End, Hillsboro, Ore. Glencoe HS 6-4, 230

Defensive Lineman, Aiken, S.C. via Butler CC 6-4, 248

Plinke is one of two tight ends who signed with the Broncos this spring. After grayshirting in 2011, the Oregon native will have a chance to show his talents this spring.

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Lawrence will be competing with fellow signee Elliot Hoyte to fill much needed vacancies on the defensive line. At Butler, Lawrence was named to the second-team NJCAA All-American squad and helped them in their way to being the No. 2 ranked junior college in the nation.

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2011: 457 receiving yd. 251 rushing yd. 5 TD

Connor Peters Tight End, Antioch, Calif. via Laney College 6-4, 245 Peters has great size at the tight end position and will be a nice target for whichever quarterback ends up in the Broncos backfield. Played on both sides of the ball at De La Salle HS at tight end and defensive end.

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2011: 66 tackles, 27 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks

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Bronco women suffer first loss of Mountain West conference play to Colorado State John Engel Journalist

After starting the season 11-6 and being tied for first in the Mountain West Conference, reality struck for the Boise State women’s basketball team (11-7, 2-1) when they met the Colorado State Rams (6-12, 2-1) Tuesday night at Taco Bell Arena. The 60-52 loss marked their first in conference play. The Broncos began the season with unparalleled success, winning by incredible margins and rolling over weaker opponents. They were able to win their first two conference games against New Mexico and lastplace Air Force, but showed

their true flaws on the court with a taller, longer Rams team. Though the shooting by senior guard Kati Isham and the post dominance by junior Lauren Lenhart has carried Boise State through its first conference games with ease, the Broncos struggled to find a consistent shooter to support them. Isham shot only 6-19 from the field and 4-13 from three. In only eight minutes, the Broncos found themselves down 19-5, while shooting four for their first 23 shots. An 11-4 run in the ensuing minutes left Boise State down only seven, 27-20. “I have no excuse for what happened in the first six or seven minutes of our game,” said a

distraught head coach, Gordy Presnell. “I don’t understand how you can be in first place, be on TV and come out flat. I’m at a loss for words.” Tuesday night was one of the few times they trailed while at home and the feeling was difficult for some players to adjust to. “There wasn’t that fire and intensity that we had (against New Mexico) that was what carried us through last time,” Lenhard, who finished with 17 points, said. On a positive note, Presnell showed he isn’t afraid to be aggressive in the front court on defense, something the team hasn’t done in the past. The Broncos’ speed worked to their advantage when run-

ning the full-court press on the Rams, but later proved to be very tiresome for the team in the second half. On Jan. 21, Boise State will face their toughest Mountain West Conference opponent to date against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs in the Taco Bell Arena. If the Broncos hope to make any headway in this new scene, they will have to forget reality and return to playing in the fairytale that is their Mountain West championship dreams.

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