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What’s in a transit center? What is the Transit Center? The Transit Center is a new building connected to the SUB that has intercounty buses pick up and drop off for students and the community.
How do I use it?
Grab a bus sticker from the Info Desk inside the SUB, then you can use your student ID to ride any Valley Ride bus. Daniel Patchin/THE ARBITER
After five years of planning, the new Boise State Transit Center at the Student Union Building is scheduled to open Monday. The 3,000 square foot building is an addition to the SUB and will provide a central place for local and intercounty bus routes.
It is open this week for students to see, but buses won’t start coming through for another few weeks.
Transit Center drives one location for commutes
What’s a Kiss-and-Go? The Kiss-and-Go is an area where you will be able to stop and drop someone off quickly. And hey, give them a kiss before they go off to class.
Why did they build it?
Edina Macic Journalist
The 3,000 square foot Transit Center complete with a digital screen displaying news, routes and weather as well as a Kiss-and-Go opens this week. Buses will begin to use the facility in a few more weeks. The construction began in summer of 2010 with the goal to facilitate transit needs for not only students, but for the community. “Originally, the Transit Center was going to be placed inside the Lincoln Garage. After reflection, it was decided to move it to the Student Union Building,” said Aaron Whitman, project manager. The Student Union Building provides many services to students and visitors that come through, which is why it’s logically the best location for a Transit Center, according to Whitman. He said they had to get a documented categorical exclusion and jump through numerous hoops before they were able to design the center. “It’s (a) 3,000 square feet addition to the SUB. We went to great lengths to make sure we had enough space for everybody.” Looking out the SUB’s front entrance, there are three layers to the facility. There should be plenty of room for all types of traffic: There are areas set aside for pedestrians and those waiting for buses. Whitman said they’ve tried to segregate the different levels of the facility to make traffic circulate easier.
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The benefits of the Transit Center are that it is not only safe but it’s going to be an inter-county bus stop. For example, if you live in Nampa and take the inter-county bus it’ll drop you off in front of the Transit Center and pick you up and take you back to Nampa. It’s the same with the Meridian and Caldwell buses. There is no parking but, there is a Kiss-and-Go. “One of the things I was excited to see put in here is what we call a Kiss-and-Go,” said Whitman. “If you have a spouse or someone that needs to drop you off it’s an area designed for them to stop and drop off.” The Kiss-and-Go is located outside the Special Events Center. Inside the Transit Center there will be a touch screen television mounted on the wall. This will provide bus schedules, maps, weather, live shuttle tracker, news feeds and a staff directory in one place. The screen’s front page will have the news feeds, time and weather. The Transit Center cost $2.3 million to build and was funded from a federal earmark for public transportation and from Boise State dollars. The university put in half a million dollars which came from central reserves and transportation, according to Director of Transportation and Parking Services, Casey Jones. “There wasn’t a problem to fix before the transit center but this is planning for the future. We know transit alone is incredible to the university,” said Jones.
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To provide transportation to students and the community all in one area instead of all over campus. For example, if you live in Nampa and use an intercounty bus it will drop you off at the Transit Center and could also take you back to Nampa.
How much did it cost? Total cost is $2.3 million dollars. Half was received from the central reserves and the transportation department at Boise State. The rest came from federal earmark for public transportation.
How much does it cost to use?
It’s free. Just grab a free bus sticker from the Info desk inside the SUB.
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University Drive will wrap around the new Transit Center addition to the Student Union Building. The 3,000 square foot addition cost $2.3 million and upgraded the West side facade of the SUB.
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Show me the money State funding cuts will force university to bump student fees Suzanne Craig
Assistant News Editor Money is what makes the world go round, and at Boise State it’s no different. With drops in state funding, student fees going up are a very real possibility, but exactly what does the state give the university and how much remains? The current total tuition and fees for a full-time resident student is $2,650 per semester. These fees include $7.80 for ASBSU, $15 to the general scholarship fund and a residence hall construction fee at $57. There are more fees added onto the general resident tuition of $1,777.55 to get to the total cost. From 2008 to 2009, there was a decrease of about $130, while from 2009 to 2010, there was a drop of $618. Since 1994 fees and the total budget have steadily increased, but so has the total full-time student en-
rollment. From 2009’s fiscal year to 2011’s, there was a 10.2 percent increase in full-time student enrollment, with a 14.4 percent increase in tuition and fees per semester. The budget, overall however, has decreased 4.3 percent and this is in spite of the increase in tuition, thanks to the nearly 20 percent decrease in state funding. That is a drop of a little more than $17 million. “The state has a funding formula based on enrollment growth ... based on their own formula, they owe us $10 million,” said Chris Rosenbaum, executive director of the Budget Office. The state still provides the majority of the campus budget, supplying 53.1 percent of the total budget while student fees and tuition provide the remaining 46.9 percent. The budget covered by the state has been decreasing since the fiscal year of 1994. Meanwhile, the budget has increased due to the greater number of students. The university budget did not
start to decrease until 2009. Despite the pattern, when comparing the money Boise State gets to other schools in Idaho, big questions arise. As the largest university in Idaho, Boise State still receives the least funding per full-time enrolled student out of the three state funded schools comparable (University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark), coming in at $2,422. University of Idaho and Idaho State University are both graduate focused institutions, even though they receive state funding they are not entirely comparable, according to Rosenbaum. “However, I can’t understand Lewis-Clark getting $791 more per full-time student than us,” she said. State funding’s drastic decrease is more extreme when looking at the decrease between 2008 and 2010. From 2004 to 2008 the funding per student steadily increased, usually no more than $100 a fiscal year. Just looking at those numbers gives a skewed pic-
ture. Keep in mind that there was an increase in fulltime student enrollment (4.5 percent) but still not enough to make it so that the state hasn’t dramatically cut funding over the last few years. Student fees have gradually increased to make up for this shortage, and the student fees for the next academic year are coming up for review.
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For students interested, there is a meeting Feb. 10 in the Lookout Room of the Student Union from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Student fees for the next year will be discussed and organizations receiving funding from fees will appeal to either increase or decrease the funding they receive from fees. Any students can attend and voice their comments and concerns.
Kustra asks state to think before slicing deeper education cuts Andrew Ford News Editor
President Bob Kustra gave lawmakers a piece of his mind last week. Kustra essentially asked law makers to stop before making the now-yearly cuts to higher education. He also gave a plug to the University Jan. 26, saying that despite the lousy economy and sinking state appropriations, the university has still improved significantly, including building up its research portfolio and contributing loads to Idaho’s economic recovery. “It has been a struggle and a true test of institutional character to advance as we have despite the dramatic reductions in funding over the last several years,” Kustra said during his annual presentation to the committee. He also said the university’s efforts have paid off, but maintaining quality will be difficult if the university endures another round of budget cuts. “We are coming close to a critical point in history where only
those who can afford higher education will get it, just as we need an increased workforce knowledge base to maintain the recovery and global competitiveness.” This is true. There’s less money to go around and at least according to UCLA’s annual survey of the nation’s incoming college class, students are more stressed then ever. A statistically significant 72.7 percent of students indicated that the chief benefit to attending college is to increase their earning power. Additionally, it’s never fun to take money from your parents when they’re unemployed and the survey indicated that the number of students with unemployed fathers was the highest ever at 4.9 percent, and the number of unemployed mothers increased to 8.6 percent. Hopefully there will be jobs for all these students when they graduate. According to Kustra the economic impact that is derived from additional income from Boise State degree holders in Idaho tops $900 million in impact to the the state’s economy.
Residents in Boise with a bachelor’s degree earn twice as much as those without, he said. Kustra outlined other highlights of Boise State’s recent accomplishments, including its recent designation as one of seven new CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) Research Centers by NVIDIA, a manufacturer of graphics boards for desktop and portable computers. The designation makes the university one of 20 centers worldwide and the only one in the Pacific-Northwest. Pretty cool. Look for more about that in The Arbiter soon. In discussing the larger higher education picture, Kustra told lawmakers that Federal Reserve data showing that the unemployment rate is surprisingly high in relation to job vacancies, indicating to economists that there is a shortage of capable workers for available positions. Boise State is trying to meet this demand, resulting in a 35 percent increase in the number of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Bad role models lead to false expectations
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Kids say the darndest things. Parents often say this after their children spout off something cute, funny or sometimes embarrassing. But where do these children pick up some of the phrases that leave their innocent little mouths? Chances are, when a 6-yearold is saying, “Call me Mr. Flintstone, I can make your bed rock,” they’re getting it from a source other than their parents. Children and young adults are affected by the media. Not only can it affect the way they speak, but it can also influence the way they act and their perceptions of things. According to a survey done by global marketing research firm A.C. Nielsen, the average American youth watches approximately 1,500 hours of television per year, whereas the same youth only spends around 900 hours a year in school. “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” is ABC Family’s most watched original series of all-time and is ranked as 2010’s No. 1 scripted cable series among females aged 12 to 34. The focus in this show is sex. The main character gets pregnant at 15, shortly after numerous teens at her high school begin having sex and several girls get knocked up. The series begins with a parental advisory stating it is not appropriate for younger viewers. So, why is it on the ABC “family” channel, and why did it recently win a Teen Choice award? The material is giving the younger audiences the wrong impression of what high school should be like and glamorizing teen sex. Another ABC Family hit, “Pretty Little Liars,” drew in 4.2 million viewers. In this show,
the main character -- a 16-yearold sophomore -- starts hooking up with her homeroom English teacher. If we aren’t careful about what we allow on our TV’s, teens are going to crave this season’s newest attraction -- a spicy hook-up with their teacher. The things put in the minds of young adults are outrageous. Kajsa Goudjil, a junior business and communication major, agrees. “TV can be a very bad influence on teenagers,” Goudjil said. “Their minds are so innocent, they’ll think it’s OK to do the things they’re seeing. I suggest knowing exactly what your children watch and block channels that aren’t appropriate for kids.” Parents need to monitor what their children are watching. “I don’t want my children watching half the garbage that’s on the TV nowadays,” said Sarah Burks, a junior business major and mother of three. “I would gladly block them from everything except PBS, but I’m not sure how and, there are so many other sources out there for them to go and watch it behind
my back.” Parents need to be proactive in helping guide their children toward healthy media outlets. To neglect doing so would be a disservice to the children of the future.
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Pack ‘em like sardines and stack ‘em in front of screens Jana Hoffman Columnist
This week’s tweet: TJLBoise Query: Would Tom Luna have been elected if he had proposed his plan prior to the election? Idaho needs education reform. We have some of the worst college enrollment and retention rates in the nation. Idaho students aren’t ready for much more than flipping burgers when they leave high school. Now that the well has run dry, all of a sudden Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna is ready to overhaul the system “with the students in mind.” His Students Come First initiative is nothing but a deficit-driven reaction to a serious budget shortfall. His aim is to use the state’s limited resources with fewer teachers and more technological gadgets. If he has his way, over the next five years, 770 teachers will be replaced by larger class sizes and $50 million worth of computers, clickers, smartboards, etcetera, and the necessary tech support that comes with them. High school students will be required to take six online credits in order graduate. The problem is that the larger classes are, the more students struggle to learn. The Idaho Department of Education should consider adding online requirements for high school graduation at a time when it could benefit all students involved. Students participating in e-learning would gain skills from independent study, and those in the classroom would benefit from smaller class sizes. It would be dreamy. Replacing teachers with computers and gizmos does more than send the wrong message to kids. One of the main objectives of Students Come First is to “raise the bar by implementing college- and career-ready academic standards that are comparable with any country in the world.” The aforementioned teachers are residents of Idaho with college degrees. They’ve attended universities and have secured jobs because of their education. People like them are hard to come by in the land of potatoes. Only 31 percent of Idahoans between the ages of 25 and 34 have a college degree. Idaho ranks 49th in the nation for college entry levels, and 50th in retention of college students from freshman to sophomore year. Luna is fully prepared to overhaul the education system in Idaho for the wrong reasons. Elements of the plan might have a positive effect on Idaho schools if they weren’t being used to make way for cuts in other areas. The Idaho education system needs serious help. Kids graduating from Idaho schools are not ready for college. It will take time and money to create a system that works -- those are two commodities the state lacks right now. Idaho students need good teachers to fill in the gaps created by a massive budget shortfall. Luna’s Student’s Come First plan will hurt Idaho’s students, college graduates, and ultimately the state of Idaho. Want more information on the plan? Visit the Students Come First website. Check out the Boise School District’s response to Students Come First. Visit Idaho Go On to watch head football coach Chris Petersen talk about critical nature of college enrollment and retention rates in the state of Idaho.
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Asserting themselves Broncos destroy Cardinal, crave revenge against Beavers Nikki Hanson Journalist
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Kurt Swartz beats Garrett Schaner of Stanford 8-4 to end a dominant night by the Broncos. riod with an aggressive attitude. “In the first period we’re just not getting off to the right start, even though we are dominating the match. It’s a slow domination, not a quick domination. We aren’t wrestling the kind of competition that we are going to see at the NCAA tournament,” Randall said. “If we’re going to be a champion-
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ship team, we have to learn to dominate from the first second to the last second.” The team’s weekend will not be one of rest and relaxation, however. The Broncos will travel this weekend to face Oregon State on Sunday, Jan 23. It will be the third face off between the two teams this season.
It is great when you hear people yelling for you and you get that emotion. The hair starts to come up on your back and you just get extra strength —senior Matt Casperson
“I need to get revenge because me and this kid keep going back and forth. He is confident, cocky and he’s excited to go after it, but hopefully this time it’s my turn and if I’m feeling good. It’s going to be a great match,” senior Levi Jones said. The Broncos and Beavers wrestled to an 18-18 tie in Boise back on Nov. 13. The teams met again at the National Duals on Jan. 8, which resulted in a Boise State win, 24-12. “They are going to be fired up because this is their big match of the year. Hopefully they’ll get a good crowd, but we have to silence them right off the bat. We could really put it to them if we win the close ones again,” coach Randall said.
Boise State track and field uses ‘skit night’ to form common bond Justin Dalme Journalist
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Boise State went into the final match leading Stanford 32-3. It was obvious to all the fans that one more match would not result in any kind of upset. However, what the crowd did not anticipate was an exceptional performance by senior Matt Casperson. Casperson wrestled Stanford’s Zack Giesen, ranked No. 13 (InterMat) nationally. Casperson went into the third period trailing 3-0. However, a locking hands foul by Giesen initiated Casperson’s comeback. With 1:40 remaining in the final period, Casperson scored a one point escape to bring the score to 3-2. With just under a minute left in regulation, Casperson scored a take down after a surprise shot from the edge of the mat. Casperson managed to keep the score at 4-3 by riding the final seconds, giving Boise State a 35-3 victory. “It is great when you hear people yelling for you and you get that emotion. The hair starts to come up on your back and you just get extra strength,” Casperson said. The emotion was contagious in the crowd during those last thirty seconds. There was no doubt that the best match was saved for last, making for an unforgettable closing to the night. “The best part was that he (Casperson) stayed in the fight. He stayed in the match and didn’t let it get out of hand or let the other guy get up two takedowns,” head coach Greg Randall said. Boise State, 7-2-1 overall this season (2-0-1 Pac-10), made its presence known from the beginning against Pac10 Conference foe Stanford (7-8 overall, 2-2 Pac-10), on Friday, Jan. 28, in BSU’s first home match since Nov. 13. Despite a big win over the Cardinal, Randall wants the Broncos to be more assertive from the get go. The team needs to start dominating the first pe-
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Track and field does not always conjure the concept of “team.” Sure, the athletes are on a team, but they all compete individually to win their race or field event. But, track and field is as much a team sport as any other. “We do individual events, but we work as a team. Everyone has to understand individually what they need to do so that we can win a team title,” head coach J.W. Hardy said. Hardy and his staff focus on each individual, understanding what each athlete brings to the table. “Whether they are the NCAA runner up, or the developmental kid that may take two years to develop, everyone on our team has value,” Hardy said. There are two mottos Hardy focuses on with his athletes. One is “win with integrity,” and the other is “winning is not the most important thing, but it’s a close second.” Hardy wants his team to be the best it can be, but not at the expense of missing the mark in the classroom or his athletes thinking they can treat people differently just because they are on the team. “We want to win with integrity, but we also want to understand that we want to have all the other characteristics of what it is to be a member of a program or a team,” Hardy said. Becoming a team is easier said than done. Athletes are separated by skill sets and the events in which they compete. Sprinters, field events and long distance runners all train separately. Each group works within its own sphere, but Hardy has a tradition that helps team members get to know one another -- skit night.
“The thing that is great about skit night is that it is an opportunity for our team to get to see each other in a different light,” Hardy said. “If I have a sprinter that makes a connection with a thrower, based on a skit, then it’s a connection that can be built on and boost performance. When you have support of your peers, anything is possible in the competition.” It appears that the Boise State track team is doing just that, making connections and truly vbecoming a team. “It (skit night) was fun, we came together as a team, and vary rarely in track and field do you see that,” junior thrower Trevor Kraychir said. “I feel like I know most of these people by name, and that is a very unique thing. It’s probably the most united I have ever seen this team.” That unity has spilled onto the track, just as Hardy hoped it would. This past weekend, the Broncos wrapped up another successful track meet at Jacksons Invitational. Junior Mele Vaisima won her fourth consecutive weight throw competition while teammate Raquel Jones won the women’s long jump with a mark of 18-5.75. On the men’s side, Brian Pierre won the 3000-meter run with a time of 8:38.81. Western Athletic Conference track athlete of the week, Jeff Daw, won his third 400-meter run with a time of 48.51. Rolando Trammel won the 60-meter hurdles with a career-best time of 8.08. Also, the men’s 4x400-meter relay team won its fourth-straight race, clocking in at 3:19.79. The team remains undefeated this season. Junior Kurt Felix shined, capturing the heptathlon with a score of 5,669 and setting a new school record in the process.
The Broncos-Horned Frogs seasonal merry-go-round continued to spin with the vote of Mountain West Conference presidents to move the Boise State versus Texas Christian to Bronco Stadium in Boise for their first and only potential battle for the conference title. Both teams are favorites to take the MWC. The original game had TCU scheduled to host the 2011 in-conference game at the Horned Frogs’ Fort Worth, Texas home. When the league witnessed TCU jumping ship to the Big East, the league presidents chose to stick it to them where they could, which resulted in the Frogs visiting one of the nation’s most foreboding venues in Bronco Stadium. The announcement puts the Broncos in pole position for the non-automatic qualifier at-large spot in the Bowl Championship Series race. It means the Broncos will have a marquee game against a top opponent at home. The Broncos open their 2011 season against the Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta, Ga. for their other monumental showdown. The biggest factor in the decision by the MWC presidents -- minus a TCU vote due to their decision to vacate conference affiliation -- is there are few teams to challenge the Broncos for that BCS spot next season. San Diego State’s complete 180 degree turn-around was brought to a sudden halt with former head coach Brady Hoke’s departure for the Michigan coaching job. Utah bounced off to the Pac-10 Conference after losing to the Broncos in the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas, the Utes’ final game as MWC members. One of the most important factors to bringing TCU to Boise- the selling power of that game. BSU and TCU have developed some bad blood over that past few seasons. If they weren’t locking horns on the field, they were jockeying for position to a coveted BCS berth. The Broncos and Horned Frogs have each finished within the top 15 in both the AP and Coaches’ polls over the last four seasons, TCU finishing with the highest ranking (No. 2) by a non-AQ team during the BCS era. The Broncos lead the series 2-1, each game having been played in a bowl game. BSU holds bragging rights to having already beat TCU on their turf in the 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 34-31. TCU would love to finalize their modern era rivalry by downing their arch nemesis. This is both teams’ first meeting during regular season play. This is a game fans should get up for simply for the rivalry aspect above even the Georgia season opener in Atlanta. BSU will play for pride and the edge on TCU in victories. The Horned Frogs were all a bloom when they defeated Wisconsin in the 2011 Rose Bowl and left a bitter taste in the mouth of one of BSU’s most dominant squads in program history. To squash TCU’s hopes for a three-year run at the BCS should be a goal of the Broncos pending undefeated records upon meeting, of course. In doing so, one team is sitting in the driver’s seat for continued national prominence. Unlike years before, most critics will agree that TCU and BSU have solidified their presence amongst the Ohio State’s, USC’s, Alabama’s and Oklahoma’s of the college football world. During modern era football, this meeting possesses the same conceptual meaning of Auburn vs. Alabama with similar implications. TCU’s final ranking last season all but broke the glass ceiling for teams like the Broncos and Horned Frogs. By placing a team in the toptwo in the country, voters have shown they are not beyond seeing a non-AQ team get national title looks. It has been a steady climb for these teams and next season, depending how AQ teams shake out, it could be that final straw necessary to give BSU or TCU the nod. Either way this will be a game of monumental proportions, both emotionally and practically.
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Broncos weathered by Techster storm surge John Garretson Journalist
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Women’s tennis begins defense of WAC title Tyler Hawkins Journalist
The Broncos Women’s Tennis team is off to a great start this season after a going 2-0 with wins over No. 71 Colorado and the University of Denver in Boulder, Colo. “Its good to go on the road early and get quality wins,” head coach Beck Rogharr said. Verizon Western Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Lauren Meagle is set to lead the Broncos in her senior year. On her way to player of the week honors, Meagle went 2-0 as the No. 1 in singles and doubles, teaming with Marlena Pietzuch. “Win the WAC title and make another NCAA
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Senior Lauren Megale earned her spot as the Broncos’ No. 1 women’s tennis player and as an inspirational leader.
Tournament appearance,” Meagle said. “I think we have a very strong team, as long as we can stay healthy, the stars are aligned for us win it again this year.” Both Roghaar and Meagle are excited about the addition of assistant coach Thomas Schoek. Schoeck, helped the BSU men’s tennis team to three WAC championships, as well as competing at the NCAA National Championships in doubles during 2005 and 2006. “He stays back and is quiet, but when he speaks everyone listens,” Meagle said of Schoeck. “He knows so much about the game.” This year’s team is made of up two seniors (Lauren Meagle, Stephanie Jasper), junior (Sonia Klamczynka), sophomores (Marlena Pietzuch, Elyse Edwards) and freshmen (Morgan Basil, Sandy Vo). Coach Rogharr is excited with the progress the team has made and looking forward to the future success of the team. “I couldn’t be happier with the girls’ work ethic,” Roghaar said. “The work that we do off the court and before the match is going to hopefully win the match before it starts. Everyone has stepped up albeit practice or in the weight room. I’m excited with where we’re at and where we could go.” As for goals, the Broncos have many they feel they can accomplish this year. “Our number one goal is to have fun. We’re looking to make this year a great experience for seniors. We want to send them out on a high note,” Roghaar said. “Conference championships every year is something we strive for, and making the NCAA Tournament.” On Saturday, No. 38 Boise State fell to No. 34 Nebraska 5-2 on day one of the ITA Kick-Off in Evanston, Ill, but rebounded quickly to knock off No. 44 Harvard 4-3 on Sunday. Meagle and the Broncos aren’t looking too far ahead, but she is excited to play Oregon in particular. “I really want to beat Oregon, I think the whole team does. We play them at home this year,” Meagle said. WAC play begins Feb. 4 with the Broncos on the road vs. Utah State. Boise State also has the fortune of hosting the WAC Tournament this spring. The more fan support the better by Roghaar’s account. “We want everybody and their dog to come out and support us. It’s going to be something special.”
Teresa Weatherspoon: exceptional college athlete, former WNBA stand out, and now, acclaimed head coach. Weatherspoon and Louisiana Tech (15-5, 7-0 Western Athletic Conference) edged out the Boise State women’s basketball team (11-10, 2-5 WAC) 93-86 in a close game Saturday night at Taco Bell Arena. From the start of the game the physical and fast paced Lady Techsters never relinquished their lead to the Broncos as they went on a 9-2 run in the first half. A major key to Louisiana Tech’s success was capitalizing off the Broncos’ errors, in which Boise State had 17 turnovers. “I think the difference in the game is without a doubt their 28 points off turnovers and we got 10 points off their turnovers,” Boise State head coach Gordy Presnell said. “The bottom line is we had nine turnovers from our post players in the first half that turned into layups on the other end. They’re (La Tech) athletic.” With five minutes remaining in the game, Boise State was down by 15 and showed no signs of life. However, a spark in play calling by freshman guard Diana Lee let the Broncos catch up a bit. A simple pick and roll to junior guard Kati Isham which turned into two three pointers closed the gap on the Lady Techster’s lead to four. There wasn’t enough time or room for fouling as Louisiana Tech pulled away in the final minutes. “It was really an exciting game. They’re a really great team and I feel like at the end we all came together and did what we needed to do, and that’s what we’re capable of doing, so it was exciting,” Isham said. Presnell realizes the Broncos continue to improve, as they out-rebounded Louisiana Tech 41-34, but acknowledges that in order to succeed all the pieces need to be there. “It’s a little bit dishearten-
ing, but we at least proved to ourselves that we are capable of doing it. If we can put it together I think we’re a really good team,” Presnell said. “It’s like we’re always a wall with leaks and you plug one and the other one comes up. If there is a point where are guards get it together and our posts get it together I think we have pretty good talent.” Isham finished off the night with 20 points while going six-of-nine from behind the arc. Sophomore center Lauren Lenhardt recorded 14 points and eight rebounds, while senior center Janie Bos tallied 14 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Leading the Louisiana Tech charge was forward Adrienne Johnson, scoring 21 points and bringing down six rebounds. Six Lady Techsters scored in the double digits. The physicality and tenacity in Louisana Tech’s gameplay can be attributed to its head coach, Teresa Weatherspoon. A star out of Louisiana Tech, Weatherspoon participated in the inaugural season of the WNBA as a guard for the New York Liberty in 1997. For eight years, Weatherspoon’s style of play earned her countless trips to the All Star Game, a Defensive Player of the Year award and an induction to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. The Broncos hope to snap out of their cold streak as they head to Hawai’i on Feb. 2.
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Boise State center Janie Bos (34) puts up a floater over the top of an outstretched Louisiana Tech defender. Women’s Basketball would go on to lose 93-86 against La Tech at Taco Bell Arena.
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Decorating the downstairs U.S. President Barack Obama isn’t the only one campaigning for a change of scenery; men and women across the United States are becoming more and more adventurous with the idea of decorating their pubic areas. by Lauren Hooker, Assistant Culture Editor
WAXING Traditionally, Brazilian waxes have been considered services only women get. However, “down there” waxes for men are becoming increasingly popular. Danielle Owen, esthetician and owner of Spa du Soleil, said they get an average of five men a week to get the Manzilian, the “Brazilian for men.” The Manzilian wax consists of removing hair from around the front and back of the pelvic area and can include the testicles. Owen advised against shaving for males because pubic hair is thicker and more coarse. So shaving contributes to nasty “bikini burn,” which causes bumps, rashes, itching and irritation. “There’s a myth that when you shave, your hair grows back thicker,” Owen explained. “But really what happens is you’re just creating a blunt edge, and then it feels thicker. It can also split the hair, so it creates a split end. So then you’re growing out a split end.” Waxing essentially pulls out the hair from the root, which means it takes longer for the hair to grow back, so you’re left with smooth, silky skin.
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Betty, a pubic hair dye, is a gentle dye to color your curlies a variety of colors including pink, aqua, red, green or purple. For the men who are going gray, there are also basic hair colors such as black, brown, auburn and blond. According to bettybeauty.com, the dye does not contain ammonia or parabens, and is safe to use in the genital area.
PIERCING If you’re looking to try something a bit more daring and want to add some bling to your ding-a-ling, genital piercings are another trend on the rise. “A lot of people who are interested in body modification but have careers, families; they get curious about modifying their body, but don’t have to worry about how people will react,” said Matt Funaiole, a body piercer at Imperial Body Art. In an interview with WebMD.com, Elayne Angel, a professional piercer in New Orleans and Medical Coordinator for the Association of Professional Piercers, said most people get genital piercings to bring increased stimulation for both parties during sex. If the idea of piercing your “Johnson” makes your head spin, don’t worry. According to Funaiole, it’s actually more awkward than painful. Funaiole also said the frenum and Prince Albert are the two most common types of piercings. The frenum piercing is located on the underside of the shaft, and is usually perpendicular to the frenulum. The Prince Albert goes through the frenulum and into the urethra. If genital piercings are properly done and cared for, the risk of infection is low. “Both male and female anatomy has lots of blood flow to the area,” Funaiole said. “Fluid exchange during the healing process is the biggest problem. Use protection.” Funaiole also advised that people be cautious of where they go to get pierced. “If a piercer says they’re a certified body piercer, they’re lying,” Funaiole warned. “There is no such thing.” If your pain threshold is low, but you still want to sparkle up your manly bits, there is the option of penazzling -- adding jewels to decorate the area around the penis. Vagazzling was originally endorsed by Jennifer Love Hewitt, but has been adapted to fit males, too. They can be applied at a salon or at home. Illustration by bree jones/THE ARBITER
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Can friends with benefits work? It’s easy to hit it, but harder to quit it
Haley Robinson Opinion Editor
Sex complicates things. Even the simplest relationships (coworkers, friends, acquaintances) can go from easy and straight-forward to messy and difficult. While the trend in recent years has been the “casual” relationship, smart men and women will steer clear of this trouble. “Friends with benefits” sounds like a great idea to two horny people who had maintained their platonic relationship until a depressing lull lures them into each other’s beds. After the storm of feelings and the stints of awkward encounters ends, the friendship is left in shreds of rejection coated in jealousy. To be clear -- this kind of encounter is not the same as a one night stand. There are many circumstances where two people can have a brief sexual encounter and part ways with no hard feelings (and usually no real satisfaction). However, when the “casual” encounters become regular and with the same person, then the trouble begins. First of all, the term “friends with benefits” illustrates the first sign of trouble. The lovers are already friends. That means they already like each other enough to spend time together and get to know one another. Mix sex into the equation and the feelings only amplify. Turns out, if someone’s willing to bare their genitalia, then they’re probably willing to bare their soul. If the person is not necessarily a friend, but a causal acquaintance with intent to stay casual, there will also inevitably be complications. The individuals are bound to talk at some point. They will get to know something about each
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other’s lives and little by little begin to get attached. Then, when it’s time to pull the plug, someone is going to be faced with one of the most horrible of human emotions -- rejection. It doesn’t matter if it’s by a stranger or your best friend. Rejection is virtually always painful. In addition to the emotional reasons to avoid this train wreck, there’s simple logic to consider: studies have shown men and women are more satisfied with sex in a committed relationship. According to Les Parrot, professor of psychology at Seattle Pacific University, “Numerous research studies make it very clear that the people who have the best quality and most frequent sex are married couples. That says a lot about the inadequacies of ‘casual sex.’ ” This is not to say that everyone should hurry to run out and get married, but for those men and women hiding behind a “fear of commitment” -- grow up. That excuse has been used so many times by now that it’s changed from a reason to a cop-out. It’s pretty simple: people who are lonely and seek to fill that void with “casual sex” will fail more often than not. Maybe it will be fun for a while, but in the end someone’s going to get hurt. The people who just want sex should find someone they are actually romantically interested in and they can take “just sex” and turn it into great sex. If they don’t have time for that, then it’s a lucky thing they were blessed with a hand to take care of the job themselves. For those looking for a month or two of satisfying no-strings-attached sex leading to a month or two of sobbing over devastation, this might just be the relationship for them. For most people however, opt out of the pain and awkwardness and find someone to date for a while.
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Assistant Online Editor What’s better in life than things that are free and easy? Not much. Often dismissed or discredited, a friend with benefits relationship has the potential to be just as gratifying as a traditional monogamous one. People often claim something like this can only end in disaster -- someone’s bound to get hurt, you can’t have sex without some sort of emotional connection, the excuses go on and on. However, it is possible to successfully maintain a friends with benefits relationship, as long as you keep some simple things in mind. While it’s true that when you have sex, your brain releases chemicals that naturally bond you to your partner, it doesn’t mean you have to cement the feeling. Having sex with someone means you shared something special with them. Acknowledge that and move on. This person has seen an intimate side of you, that doesn’t mean you need to call them every day to tell them you miss them. Madame Noire, a dating and lifestyle website said, “Biologically, sex induces hormones in women that creates a sense of happiness and loyalty that can manifest into emotional attachment. Biologically for men, sex induces hormones that put them to sleep. See the difference?” Similarly, friends with benefits does not mean BFFs with benefits. Successful booty calls keep their distance. Although there are exceptions, typically, the more people hang out apart from doing the dirty, the more likely they are to allow their emotions to get involved. Bad ideas
include sleepovers, “I miss you” texts, and calling just to say “hi.” This is probably not the friend to dial when you want to talk about your feelings. Communication is key. Make sure both people involved are on the same page and fully understand the outlines of this arrangement. Friends need to be completely honest, upfront and shouldn’t lie to spare sore feelings. Ultimately, if you’re not honest about where you stand with each other and your guidelines on seeing other people, including any and all aspects of your dating life, it’ll only come back to bite you in the ass. Keep in mind that you are not dating. He doesn’t have to call, and she doesn’t have to make you a sandwich afterward -- typical relationship etiquette doesn’t apply. You can’t get jealous, or territorial and above all else, as Lil’ Wayne said, “You can’t get too comfortable.” Understand that a friends with benefits situation is not for everyone. Maybe you’re one of those girls who craves security and wants someone to pay for dinner. Or maybe you’re one of those guys who likes to come home to someone at the end of the day or can’t do your own laundry. If that’s the case, this type of thing definitely isn’t for you. Know what type of person you are before getting into something like this, and don’t create unrealistic expectations. If you keep these things in mind and aren’t the crazy obsessive stalker type, it’s completely possible to have a convenient, no-strings-attached friend with benefits. Also, remember that no matter what you’re doing -- with who or when -- use protection.
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