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Overview: Saturday, internet addicts across the nation breathed a sigh of relief. Congress indefinitely postponed SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act) and its sister bill PIPA (the Protect IP Act) following an explosion of protests on thousands of websites. The most notorious was Wikipedia’s 24-hour shutdown on Wednesday.

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DMC passed as a law in 1998 and is the current policy.

PIPA passed the Senate Committee last May and was up for final vote, but was indefinitely postponed Saturday.

SOPA was in the House of Representatives when it was indefinitely postponed Saturday.

What does PIPA do?

SOPA was proposed to modify DMC and adjust the penalties for pirating copyrighted content. Though this is often assumed to only concern songs or movies, counterfeit prescription drugs and other consumer goods are also protected. Revlon and True Religion Brand Jeans support SOPA because of this.

What does DMC do?

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DMC was passed in 1998 in response to the explosion of the internet as a resource for public use. It was primarily designed to implement two World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaties: the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty. Phonogram means audio recording—the old school way to officially say “audio files.”

Pirated content found - now what? Pirated content posted to a website.

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Claims and counter-claims go on and on, then go to court.

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Unable to act against foreign-based websites without their government’s cooperation. This isn’t as problematic as it sounds; recently the international website Megaupload was shut down: four employees were arrested in Auckland, New Zealand, while the company itself is registered in Hong Kong.

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Senator Harry Reid (D-Calif.) remains hopeful a compromise will be reached. Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and 24 co-sponsors introduced an alternative to SOPA in the House of Representatives recently, called Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN). The full text of all these bills is available online at keepthewebopen.com.

PROTECT IP Act (proposed 2011, shot down 2012)

PIPA, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (note the acronym spells the word “Protect”). It focuses on online pirating, including international sites.

What does SOPA do?

It is a re-write of the Combatting Online Infringement and Counterfeits Acts (COICA) which failed to pass in 2010.

The parts of the bill which affect the internet were the main targets of the protests.

Pirated content found - now what?

It gives the Department of Justice the right to serve a court order against the website as a whole if an individual owner cannot be found.

Under SOPA, the U.S. Department of Justice can seek a court order to prevent other sites (advertising agencies, search engines, etc.) from linking to this site or allowing users to access this site through their services.

PIPA isn’t about specific content, it’s more targeted against “rogue websites,” or websites that host pirated content in general.

After a court order is granted, it can be served to advertising agencies, service providers and “information location tools” (search engines). At that point, the websites served with the court order would disable all links to the rogue website—the IP address would still get you to the rogue website, but links would not.

How is this bill different from SOPA?

PIPA doesn’t do much regarding penalties for people pirating content, whereas SOPA would have changed the legal repercussions for individuals and corporations.

Who protested, how, on Wednesday? Flickr: provided app to let contributors darken their photos for 24 hours

Stop Online Piracy Act (proposed 2011, shot down 2012)

Google: blackened logo

Boing Boing: 24-hour shutdown

Firefox: special home page (black, stop censorship banner)

Reddit: 24-hour shutdown

For more, visit sopastrike.com.

WHAT HAPPENED TO WIKIPEDIA? Wikipedia shut down for 24 hours on Jan. 18, featuring a black screen and a paragraph explaining how SOPA could destroy the free exchange of knowledge on the internet. It also had an explanation on how to contact your senator and representative in support of the protest. The shutdown started at midnight eastern time and went until midnight of Jan. 19. Some protesters admitted to being highly entertained by panicked tweets from teens who couldn’t access Wikipedia that day.

A site is found to be primarily based on distributing pirated content.

So, that’s what PIPA does. What’s the difference?

It provides a two-step process for copyright holders to get reimbursed if they were harmed by the pirated content service. They complain in writing and, after it’s validated, the site needs to take down any links to the content (similar to DMC). If the site complies, great. No problems. If they don’t, they can be sued for injunctive relief by the intellectual property rights holder and even shut down entirely. Step two targets the individual pirating the content rather than getting something for the copyright holder. Unauthorized streaming of pirated content would be penalized by up to five years in prison for 10 of these infringements within six months.

Senators reconsidered Which ones swapped sides? Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) Co-sponsor of PIPA

Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) Co-sponsor of PIPA

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas)

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January 23, 2012

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Dutch teenager circumnavigated the globe by sail

Wildfires contained after 10K evacuate

Stabbing near campus being investigated

RENO, NEV.— Evacuation orders were lifted for the wildfire that has burned down nearly 30 homes and killed one at 8 a.m. Saturday. The wildfire was determined to be completely contained at 6 a.m. At the height of the fire on Thursday, more than 10,000 people were evacuated. When the evacuation order was rescinded, 2,000 were waiting to return home. High winds and a dry winter helped fuel the blaze, but a break in the weather and extensive work by the crews contained the blaze. According to FOX News, an elderly man came forward and admitted to improperly disposing of ashes, possibly sparking the immense blaze. “This is still (an) ongoing investigation and once it’s (completed) it will be forwarded to the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office for review,” J. Armando Avina, spokesman for Washoe County’s sheriff ’s office, said in an email.

BOISE, IDAHO—Two people were stabbed near a home in the area of W. Boise Ave. and Beacon Street at 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Officers were called to the house and the first arriving officers saw a car leaving the house. They soon discovered a person in the car with what appeared to be stab wounds. Another person was found a short

SINT MAARTIN—Dutch teen Laura Dekker sailed into the Caribbean port city of Sint Maartin last week, completing her journey to circumnavigate the globe solo. It took 518 days and almost didn’t happen. When she was 13 and planning on the trip, the Dutch government drew her and her family into a legal battle to prevent her from going. For a period of two months she was placed in state care because her parents refused to stop her from making the journey. After a court decision where it was determined she could not attempt the trip

at 13 years old, they left it open that she could take the trip later on and she did one year later. Now 16, Dekker is the youngest to officially sail around the globe. Australian Jessica Watson completed a nonstop solo voyage around the globe days before her 17th birthday, but it was determined she had not sailed the distance equivalent to the circumference of the earth at the equator. This is the measure usually used for determining if an around the world voyage qualifies. Dekker’s blog, updated frequently during her voyage, is available online.

Chinese Year of the Dragon begins today BEIJING, CHINA—The Chinese New Year celebrations conclude today, often beginning up to two weeks in advance of the actual Chinese New Years Day, which is today. The Chinese New Year is often celebrated with parades and lanterns, usually colored red. It is one of the most important holidays in the

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Chinese culture. In mainland China, it is one of two holidays where migrant workers are free to return to their home provinces with gifts for their friends and families. A slideshow of images of various parts of the new year celebration are available at the Washington Post website.

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Today’s Birthday (01/23/12) Let today be about reflecting on what’s next in your career, in your relationships, in family, in projects and commitments. What do you want to accomplish? Financially, opportunities abound this year. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6 - Communications about actions get through, whereas actions themselves could get blocked or obstructed. Get into planning, networking and crowdsourcing.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 - Don’t let worries about money interfere with love. You may as well listen, though you might have to compromise.

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day is an 8 - Mars goes retrograde today (until April 14). Avoid signing contracts between now and then, since vitality is lacking. Maintain projects with momentum.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 - Expand your influence. Talk about your fantastic project with imaginative flair. Paint a picture with an inspiring possibility. Invite participation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 - Avoid initiating important projects or buying mechanical equipment, if you can. Finish off old business.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 - Retrograde Mars especially affects Scorpio. Find support with family when it comes to making decisions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 - You have an excuse to get out of town and shake things up a bit. Visit family, maybe, or take a day trip.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 - When it comes to making money, you have the power. Focus your energy on what it’s really attractive to you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 - You may notice hidden motivations, or reconsidered personal views or opinions. Be gentle with hearts.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 - Set an intention, the New Moon is an especially fertile time for planting promises. Take care of your heart. Keep it healthy. Practice love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 - Focus on the space around the limitations. You may tumble, but you won’t know if you can make it, if you never even try.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 - The energy is there to propel your inner thoughts out into the world. What message will you relay? Have it well thought out, rather than reactionary.

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Winter driving survival guide Amy Merrill

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With the arrival of winter weather in the Treasure Valley, it’s time for Idahoans and out-of-towners alike to review safe winter driving tips to ensure all students make it through this weather intact. The Treasure Valley experienced its first significant snowfall of the season on Wednesday and according to KTVB.com between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m., 106 traffic accidents were reported for Ada County. This does not include the 75 slideoffs and the additional 33 traffic accidents reported in Canyon County. To avoid becoming an accident statistic, there are a few suggestions every driver should heed, even with a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The most essential tip is to SLOW DOWN. Although some people have experienced driving in snowy or rainy conditions, other drivers can have a tendency to perform some unsavory maneuvers that can affect vehicles around them. It’s easier to react to other vehicles when maintaining a reasonable speed.

Other ways to avoid accidents this winter can be as simple as increasing the following distance behind other vehicles. Weather.com recommends an additional three car lengths to maintain a safe stopping distance. According to Idaho law, “The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicle, the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.” When the time comes to make a stop, do not slam on the brakes, especially on snow or ice. The safest way to reach a complete stop depends on the kind of brakes installed in your vehicle. Standard brakes should be pumped gently. With anti-lock brakes (ABS) apply steady pressure. The brakes will pulse gently, which is normal. If the vehicle starts to skid or slide take your foot off the gas pedal. As the car slides, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If the rear wheels slide left, turn the wheel left. If the rear wheels slide right, turn right.

It may take a series of turns to correct the slide and regain complete control. For vehicles that get stuck in snow, slush or icy spots, here are some tips that can help get your vehicle free. First: stay calm. Don’t lay on the gas. This will cause the tires to spin out and the vehicle to become more bogged down. Instead, turn the steering wheel from side to side a few times. This will clear excess snow away from the tires. If necessary, use a shovel to clear additional snow from the tires and undercarriage. You can also pour sand, salt, rocks or kitty litter under your tires for increased traction. Put the vehicle in gear and gently ease on the gas. If that doesn’t work try rocking the vehicle back and forth, however, before you do, Weather.com recommends checking the vehicle’s user manual. In some cases, rocking can cause damage to a vehicle’s transmission. Winter preparedness is never a bad idea and for students who have a commute it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for the worst.

Other general tips for safe winter driving include:

• Turn on headlights for increased visibility. • Make sure the windshield is completely clear of snow and ice. • Use a lower gear. It will increase traction, especially on hills. • Do not use cruise control. • Use caution on bridges, overpasses and roads with infrequent travel. Even in temperatures above freezing, ice patches can form in shaded areas creating slick spots. • Keep extra water and non-perishable snacks in the vehicle. • Stash sand or kitty litter in the trunk. • Invest in an ice scraper and snow brush. • Keep a first-aid kit in case of an emergency.

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January 23, 2012

More than the average trend Natalie Craig Journalist

There are many forms of self-expression. As students strive to be unique in many ways, fashion is an underestimated form of art that can maximize the power of individuality and confidence. As the new year brings in many new and old trends-grab one, personalize it and go all out. “Fashion is a tool I use to express myself, and to make myself recognizable,” Courtney Datu, freshman graphic design major, said. “As a dancer, I

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love to stand out both on and off stage.” Boise State may not be nationally known for its fashion scene, but locals and students have said an urban vibe lies within the city, contributing to Boise’s unique fashion presence. “Fashion is important to me because it is really the first thing you show the world,” Jacy Skeen, senior communication major, said. “It’s a statement of what you’re about, it’s a never-ending world of possibilities and there is so much room for exploration and growth.” Everyone is different when it comes to personal style. However, there are students who stand out for their trendiness and others who don’t have the desire to express themselves through fashion. Whether or not a student is a huge fan of fashion, putting a little bit of extra effort into your outfit can boost your mood and turn heads. “I’m not saying that you have to look your best at every moment of every day, because I know I sure don’t,” Skeen said. “But is it that much harder to put on some denim instead of leaving the house in pajamas?” Why should students care about fashion when other important tasks may be higher on their priority list? Following trends that are always changing is intimidating and some students won’t bother trying to keep up. But it doesn’t take much to show the world, and campus, you care about how you come across. Mikey Castro, sophomore ITM major, advises breaking out of the trend-

following mode. “Try not to follow trends. Try to make your own and see what other people start doing,” Castro said. Just because following trends isn’t in your agenda doesn’t mean you’re doomed in the fashion world. If anything, a nontrendy look is diverse and has the grounds to start new trends. Skeen admits fashion plays a giant role in being confident and making the most of the average day. “When I’m dressed to my best I can take on the world,” Skeen said. “I have this feeling that nothing can stand in my way, or slow me down. It’s a great feeling.” Putting the time and effort into creating a great outfit is more than just

staying trendy. Well-dressed students said when they aren’t dressed to the nines they feel lazy and lack self-confidence. “When I’m dressed at my worst, I honestly don’t feel motivated to see anyone or do anything at all,” Blake Elliot, freshman music major, said. “It is very depressing.” Women and fashion seem to go hand-in-hand but men are beginning to keep up with fashion. From celebrities to guys on campus, more men are starting to care about their appearance and their outfits. “I think others should value fashion to a point where they are happy,” Elliot said. “There are so many different styles and looks that if one can come

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to find something that works for them they have come to realize the importance it has in their life.” Creating a unique ensemble is more than just being fashionable and with its list of perks, who wouldn’t want to try to put more effort into an outfit? Fashion is an art form that can be relevant no matter what style is present. “I believe that fashion is a form of art because it involves creativity and individuality. Like any work of art, it doesn’t have to be very detailed and colorful to make it special,” Arianne Sermonia, senior theater major, said. This year, amplify your style and confidence by spending more time on your outfits to redeem the cool perks that come with

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Into It. Over It. Album review

A glimpse at ‘Proper,’ a tad bit late, yet, just in time

Trevor Villagrana

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From the ashes of a year in passing rises an album that seemed to slip right through the cracks—“Proper,” by Into It. Over It. (IIOI), a stunning medley of ‘90s emo and modern pop punk. Now for those familiar with this particular genre and a majority of the current influx of bands dubbing themselves alternative, the infusion of early ‘90s rock into punk and indie has indeed become almost unavoidable. Into It. Over It. certainly falls in line with this.

IIOI front man and primary songwriter, Evan Thomas Weiss, began his young life playing and touring in bands such as The Progress and Damiera. Upon turning 23 and looking back on all of his accomplishments and those of his bandmates, he decided it was time to strike out on his own. Following a solo career, Weiss released “52 Weeks,” a compilation of a year’s worth of songs he’d written weekly throughout 2007— quite an undertaking for the 20-something. The effort immediately sparked the intrigue of his peers and soon-to-be-

committed fan base. “Proper” draws upon this remarkable work ethic, but instead of returning to the minimalist approach of his previous release, Weiss tosses the acoustic guitar aside and takes up a full band. From the get-go, what is most enjoyable about this album is the energy produced by all 12 extremely catchy, yet revealing tracks about that ever mysterious significant other who consistently goes by the name “You.” The lyrical content is of martyrs, bike seats and could-haves as Weiss paints a modestly

heartbroken picture of himself and the damaged people around him. Countless references are made to bad news and false truths throughout the record, but these tender lyrics don’t soften the blows made by raucous guitar parts and crashing cymbals. The first track, “Embracing Facts” is an example of Weiss laying on the self-loathing brought on by feelings of weakness and the impending woes of surviving on minor chords and common sense. However dark this personal narrative may be, the supporting band and melodies offer a

silver lining to the dark cloud that is Weiss’ starving artist demeanor. In the vein of cruel winters and a frigid longing, IIOI’s sophomore release is one that will go hand-in-hand with

fingerless gloves and precipitation. For those looking to spin something thought-provoking and coolly stimulating this year, pick up “Proper” and get to Weiss’ level.

Graduates get paid, but not in Idaho Kimberley O’Bryan Senior Journalist

For the first time since the recession, college graduates are making more money. Students who graduated in 2011

started making an average of $50,034 annually. That’s up 3.5 percent from 2010 according to Money.cnn.com. However, Idaho is not following the trend. Agricultural Economist Stephen Cooke, has

been looking into Idaho’s low wages for a decade. One of his theories is a “lack of a priority on educating the state’s workforce and a failure to recruit enough highly paid jobs.” Employees in neigh-

boring states make more money. Colorado workers, for example, make an average of $12,000 more than Idaho workers. Teachers in Oregon make $5,000 more per year on the average. In Kennewick, Wash. a

pharmacist can make $119,686, about $26,000 more than in Boise according to Salary.com. Utah pays their accountants an average of $60,507, according to Accounting.Edu, about $7,000 more than in

Idaho. In Nevada, the average registered nurse makes $74,780, that’s $8,000 more than the Boise counterpart. But if you’re looking to stay in Idaho, the jobs listed below are worth a look.

Top jobs in Boise, average annual pay included (from various websites) Information Technology—Up to $94,000

Pharmacists—$93,000

Civil Engineers—$81,180

Chief executive officers—$78,000

Sales Managers—$55,000

Registered Nurses [RNs] & Physical Therapists—$67,000 General Managers—$52,000

Lawyers—$50,000 Teachers—$45,003 Illustration By Cassie Harris/THE ARBITER

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It’s childish to end a relationship through a text message or an update on Facebook Eva Hart

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At some point in everyone’s life they are going to face the dilemma of telling their significant other, “It’s over.” Break-ups can be hard, especially if the relationship was more than just a fling. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what a “good” break-up looks like, but it’s easy to classify a “bad” one. There is an art to breaking up and there are many different ways to go about it. Some try to say the right words in hope of remaining friends. Others want to make sure the person will never talk to them again. Some try hard to not hurt feelings. Others go out of their way to hurt someone. Some use the approach of blaming it all on themselves saying, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Others make sure their soon-to-be-ex feels as if it were their fault. No matter what approach you take, do not—and I repeat—DO NOT break up with someone via a text message or social media. This is a slap in the face and a good way to make a bad name for yourself. According to Psychology Today, a recent survey shows that 24 percent of respondents ages 13 to 17 said it was OK to break up with someone through text, and 26 percent of them admitted to doing so. Becca Johnson, sophomore psychology major,

thinks ending things through a text is the worst way possible. “I’ve had a lot of friends break up with people that way and I’m just like, ‘what are you thinking?’ ” Johnson said. “Can you really not pull yourself together enough to at least make a phone call? I liked a guy and found out he had broken up with his ex through text and it ruined him for me. Grow up people!” People often use texting as a way of doing things they are too chicken to do in person. It’s fine when you are telling your roommate you drank all their milk, but it’s not OK to use it for something as serious and emotional as a break-up. In addition to ending a relationship through text, Facebook break-ups are becoming increasingly popular. A survey conducted by dating app “Are you interested,” discovered almost 25 percent of respondents found out their own relationship was over by seeing it on Facebook first and around 21 percent of respondents said they would carry out a break-up by changing their status to single. This is worse than breaking up through a text. At least text messages are generally private. When people break up on Facebook, everyone and their dog can see it and, even worse, there is a chance the friends of the people involved

are going to see it before the person it was intended for gets online. Freshman art major Alison Greenage admitted her boyfriend broke up with her through a Facebook status. “It was awful. I wanted to crawl in a hole and die,” Greenage said. “My parents saw it, my friends, and even my manager. We almost dated a year and I thought we were past the Facebook break-up stage, but I guess not. It’s the most immature thing you could do to someone.” Social networking sites should be reserved for keeping in touch with friends, stalking ex-boyfriends and posting pictures of yourself so people will write nice comments and boost your self-esteem. It definitely shouldn’t be a way to end a relationship. Break-ups need to be in a private place involving just the two people in the relationship; they absolutely should not be done through any technological resources. Save technology for happy conversations. The art of breaking up is a unique one and it’s shameful to use Facebook and text messages to do this. It’s understandable to be scared, but get some courage and do it face-to-face. You’ll be more respected and have less of a chance of getting your car keyed or your bedroom window smashed out with a brick.

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Adults should be mature enough to break up with someone face-to-face.

Marriage isn’t fading Saying ‘I don’t’ and saving marriage for later doesn’t mean the institution is dying out marriage is an endangered institution. True, there are more divorced people in the population than in 1960, but divorce rates have been falling for 30 years. It also appears that more individuals than in the past will remain unmarried all their lives— perhaps 15 percent, compared with the historical norm of 10 percent. But with more people marrying for the first time as late as their ‘60s, we can’t even be sure of that. As gays and lesbians gain marriage rights, the proportion of married young adults may rise. Still, the last half-century has seen a momentous change in the role that marriage plays in organizing lives. Marriage used to be almost mandatory, one of the first things people did when they left home. It was not a decision that required much deliberation or even deep knowledge of one’s prospective partner. In the 1950s, the average bride and groom had known each other for only six months. Interviewing men and women who married in the 1950s and 1960s, I was struck by the similarities in how they explained their decision to marry: “It

was time to settle down”; “I was 23 and people were starting to wonder”; “You just did it, that’s all.” Alternatively, many “had” to marry: almost half of teenage brides were pregnant at the time of their wedding. Fifty years ago, getting married was a step young people took on the road to becoming economically secure, emotionally responsible and socially respectable. Today, it is more often the reward couples give themselves when they have achieved those goals. The vast majority of new marriages are between couples who have already cohabited. But many cohabiting couples refuse to marry until they are convinced that each partner has demonstrated his or her economic and emotional reliability. There are many positive aspects to people’s more deliberative approach to marriage. Every year that a woman postpones marriage, up until her early 30s, lowers her chance of divorce. Largely because individuals no longer feel forced to enter or stay in a bad marriage, domestic violence rates within marriage have fallen by more than 30

percent over the last three decades. But the transformation of marriage has posed particular challenges for individuals from low-income communities and with low educational levels. In 1960, even a collegeeducated woman typically earned less than a man with only a high school degree, so getting married was the best investment a woman could make in her future. And even a male high school dropout was a pretty good “catch” because rising real wages usually allowed him to earn enough to support a family within a few years of finding a steady job. However, since 1969, the wages earned by men with a high school degree have dropped by 47 percent. Last month, while more than 1 million workers with bachelor’s degrees found jobs, half a million high school graduates lost their jobs. This means that a woman whose pool of marriage candidates does not include someone with a college degree has good reason to be cautious about marrying, even if she gets pregnant. If she forgoes investing in her own education or curtails her own

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work hours, as women frequently do upon marriage, she may end up worse off economically, as well as emotionally, than if she had remained single. Couples in low-income communities now consistently tell researchers that they will not marry until they have achieved enough economic stability to give them a shot at sustaining a lifelong relationship. So the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots has been paralleled by a widening gap between the “I do’s” and the “I do not’s.” Unfortunately, not being married further exacerbates social inequality because the majority of marriages now involve two wage earners, multiplying the advantage of those who can form stable, committed partnerships and avoid divorce. Marriage isn’t disappearing. Most unmarried Americans say they want to eventually marry, and the vast majority will do so. But even in the best of times—which these are not—we’re unlikely to see people returning to early and lifelong marriage. That bus left the station a long time ago, and it’s been going in the opposite direction ever since.

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As of 2010, according to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, married couples had fallen to barely 51 percent of U.S. households, with a full 5 percent drop in new marriages between 2009 and 2010 alone. The data for 2011 aren’t in yet, but if that decline continued last year, less than half of American adults are in a legal marriage now. Is marriage going the way of the electric typewriter and the VHS tape? Not exactly. The decline of marriage seems especially dramatic in comparison to the way things were 50 years ago. In 1960, almost half of 18- to 24-year-olds and 82 percent of 25- to 34-yearolds were married. In 2010, the comparable figures were 9 percent and 44 percent. Ironically, however, 50 years ago what had everyone worried was the rapid rise in the proportion of married-couple households, as young people rushed to the altar. The age of marriage has been falling since 1900, but it plummeted between 1940 and 1955, when the average age of first mar-

riage for women dropped by twice as much as in the preceding half-century. By 1960, half of all women were married by the age of 20. Experts sounded the alarm. The 1962 annual conference of the Child Study Assn. of America proclaimed early marriage part of a disturbing “lowering of standards in the areas of marriage, schooling, employment and the formulation of long-term goals.” Educators and psychiatrists blamed the problem on parents too concerned with their children’s “immediate happiness” to insist they exercise “selfcontrol.” (Sound familiar?) Dozens of articles urged young people to say no to marriage until they had completed their education, demonstrated their ability to, as the New York Times put it in a 1959 article, “afford the kind of (living) quarters they will need and want.” To almost everyone’s surprise, the next generations of youth followed that advice. Today, the average age of first marriage is almost 27 for women and 29 for men, up from 20 and 22 in 1960. This does not mean

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January 23, 2012

The much anticipated 10th annual Beauty and the Beast event saw the Boise State gymnastics and wrestling teams put on a spectacular showing. The men and women secured dual victories.

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The Boise State Broncos defeated Sacramento State 196.175 to 191.875 during Beauty and the Beast competition at Taco Bell Arena. ROBBY MILO/THE ARBITER

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The men proved their worth of their “beastly” title, with a 21-16 victory over North Dakota State to earn their second win of the year and the 100th win under Head Coach Greg Randall. It was a night of celebration as coach Randall celebrated his 48th birthday as well. But the heavyweights were the ones who turned the momentum in favor of the Broncos. Redshirt junior Michael Cuthbertson began the rally that would push the men to victory. Cuthbertson secured a 4-1 decision, giving him his sixth dual victory of the season, tying junior George Ivanov for the most of any Bronco. “Whenever I go out there I try to battle really hard and work on the things that I have been working on in practice all week,” Cuthbertson said. “I feel like that the things I did in practice this week paid off.” Redshirt junior Brent Criswell se-

cured the first lead of the match while bringing the audience to its feet. His pin on NDSU’s John Gusewelle in the first round brought the score to 18-16. “He’s a gutsy guy. The thing is that Brent compared to our other guys on the team goes out and wins. He tries to dominate. Our other guys are not there yet, trying to hang on to win and end up getting beat,” Randall said. The last match of the evening and ultimately the win rested on heavyweight sophomore JT Felix. Despite the highpressure situation, he closed out the match with an 8-5 win. “We have a lot of talent. We are still trying to tap into our potential. I think some of the guys are trying to find their identity. We are getting closer and closer each dual match, but we still have yet to put our best foot forward for the match,” Cutherbertson said. The Broncos will take to the floor Sunday to face off against Northern Colorado at 2 p.m. in Taco Bell Arena. The Bronco gymnasts, the “beauties” of the event, completed the sweep with a 196.175-191.875 win over

Sacramento State. Junior Brittany Potvin-Green recorded two career-best scores, tying another and winning two events. She began her night with a career-best on vault (9.875), winning the event. She then followed up her star-studded performance with a solid 9.825 on the uneven bars to tie for third. However, it was on beam—her first time competing in three years—that she truly made her mark, scoring a 9.80 and placing second. She closed out the night with a career-best 9.850 score on floor exercise, placing third and leading her to her first career all-around title (39.350). “My individual performance stemmed from my team,” PotvinGreen said. “They are like sisters to me. We would do anything for each other in gym and out of the gym.” Boise State’s team total of 196.175 tied for the 16th-best team total in school history. Boise State’s gymnastics team will compete next Friday in Logan, Utah, to take on Utah State and Southern Utah in a 7 p.m. match-up.

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Despite the inclement weather outside, the women’s tennis team opened its 2012 season with a victory over the Utah State Aggies 5-2 Friday evening at the Boas Indoor Tennis Centre. As former Western Athletic Conference rivals, the two squared off in what would be a home stand for the Broncos, as Boise State would play University of Denver Sunday morning. The girls came to the ring in full strength in the 2012 season, even though they had a depleted roster due to the scholarship infractions faced last year. The infractions came when previous Head Coach Mark Tichenor and his assistants illegally aided impermissible transportation, lodging and money for prospective students. However, rather than the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds shining it came in the place of the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds for the Broncos. Sophomores Morgan Basil and Sandy Vo have been a consistent key to this Boise State squad

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as soon as current Head Coach Beck Roghaar came onto the scene. Their play reflected the duo’s high tenacity and strong respect for the game. “Today we came to prove that we belong. We all came out fighting in every match and we all played so well. Got the doubles points, came through, and got the singles match too,” Vo said. The evening commenced with doubles wins for the No. 2 seeded Basil and Vo against Kristina Voytsekhovich and Romina Nedakovic of Utah State and No. 3 seeded win for senior Sonia Klamczynska and freshman Kaitlyn Brown over Monica Abella and Brianna Rowland-Harris of the Aggies. “For doubles I thought the energy was great, I tried a few new combinations and they turned out pretty good,” Roghaar said. “We needed to carry the momentum into singles.”

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Sophomore Sandy Vo returns a volley during her doubles match with partner and fellow sophomore Morgan Basil Friday night. Vo and Basil easily defeated their Utah State opponents. That is exactly what occurred, through the guidance of Basil and Vo, who were seeded at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. Vo quickly gave the Broncos life after Brown’s defeat to Abella with a swift 6-1, 6-1 victory over Nedakovic. The record became tied at two a piece with a No. 3 seeded loss by Manuela Pietzuch against McKenzie Davis, so the pressure was on for the Broncos to finish out strong. It came down to Basil with the sealing match of the night,

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Any girl can play any position on our team. The coach seeded us at the right position and things could change throughout the season. —Morgan Basil

a 6-3, 6-3 win over Utah State’s Julie Tukuafu. One note Roghaar left with his team is, “each play counts for one point so when you’re going out there, whether you’re playing one or six, your team

point counts as much as anyone else’s.” “Any girl can play any position on our team. The coach seeded us at the right position and things could change through out the season,” Basil said.

It’s evident the team holds depth even with just six girls. Even with no postseason on the line, the way Roghaar inspires the team to play, they will continue to a be strong force for the upcoming season.

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Week ahead in sports Wednesday, January, 25 Men’s Basketball vs. UNLV 8 p.m. Taco Bell Arena Women’s Basketball @ UNLV 8 p.m. Las Vegas, N.V.

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Men’s Tennis @ Santa Clara 11 a.m. Stanford, Calif.

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Wrestling vs. Oregon State 7 p.m. Taco Bell Arena

Men’s Basketball vs. Wyoming 1:30 p.m. Taco Bell Arena

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Women’s Basketball @ Wyoming 2 p.m. Laramie, Wyo.

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