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Boise State has been named a “Military Friendly School” for the fourth consecutive time by Victory Media, a media outlet providing content to the military community, a fact largely unknown on campus. This achievement signifies the university is in the top 15 percent of schools nationwide for delivering the best experience for military students. According to Victory Media, the list is compiled through extensive research and a datadriven survey of more than 12,000 schools in the United States. "The most positive thing I can say is that it’s so nice, you don’t even have to think about it. You take everything for granted. You’re not going to have any problems. It’s super easy to use the GI Bill or voc rehab,” Joshua Barnes, a veteran now in his senior year of health sciences said. “You just go in not expecting to have any issues and there aren’t ever any issues. And if there are (issues), R.K. is awesome.”
Barnes also addressed the new program brought to Boi- rior Foundation, a nonprofit difference he has experienced se State, one of only 24 uni- organization supported by between the level of atten- versities to have this program private donations, now only tion he receives at Boise State, across the country, through present on the campuses of compared to his experience at the collaboration with the CWI and Boise State. a university in North Dakota. U.S. Department of Veterans’ “We are an organization He spoke highly of the staff Affairs (VA). that provides mentorship and at the Veterans’ Center, how “We support veterans go- support for severely woundknowledgeable they are and ing to school,” Sean Burlile, ed, injured and/or ill veterans. how easy they make it to use Ph.D., VetSuccess on Campus The biggest piece of our orthe benefits. Counselor said. The VA pays ganization is the mentorship, This is especially pertinent for tuition, provides a living and we call it 360 degree supbecause “evport for e r y b o d y ’s the wargot their own riors that situation are in the We support veterans going to school, anywhich makes program. thing to help the veteran be successful. it difficult Each one —Sean Burlile sometimes, of them is I think, to assigned figure out a squad. where you are in that whole allowance, medical care, men- They have three students and sort of stream,” Barnes said. tal health services and coun- one local mentor assigned to Inside the walls of the Vet- seling, "anything to help the each individual warrior. The erans’ Center, there are three veteran be successful," Burlile intent for those squads and different organizations avail- said. the local mentor is to establish able and ready to assist stuHaving the resources right a support structure that the dents. on campus and in the same warriors feel comfortable with They include Veterans’ space as other veteran ser- and can share things with and Services, which provides ac- vices makes finding the right can get advice from,” said Tom cess to educational benefits to assistance that much more Byrns, Director of Scholarship veterans, and two new organi- convenient for students when and Education. zations, VetSuccess on Cam- they do turn to the Veterans’ The Foundation also propus and the Wyakin Warrior Center for support. vides professional developFoundation. Boise State has also part- ment seminars and focuses on VetSuccess on Campus is a nered with the Wyakin War- how to help veterans transi-
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tion and be productive in their careers. According to Byrns, 14 students have applied to the program for next spring, and as there are currently only 11 students participating, the size of the program will soon more than double. Barnes is one of the first members of the Wyakin Warrior Foundation and said it is "another facet” of why the assistance available to veterans here on campus is “awesome.” “Everybody is prior military, and helping you use the skills that you learned in this one sort of specific aspect and sort of translating those into business,” Barnes said in reference to the Foundation. When asked whether he agrees with Boise State being named one of the top military friendly school, Barnes said, “Totally founded. For sure.” The well-established working relationship within the Veterans’ Center is an invaluable resource to student veterans here and as one of every 12 students is eligible for veteran benefits, it is critical that this support structure exist and function as well as it does.
Steven Pinker speaks on decreased violence Danielle Davidson Staff Writer
Abraham Lincoln was the president who kept our nation from splitting in half indefinitely during the Civil War. “We are not enemies, but friends," Lincoln said. "We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic cords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature." The last portion of Lincoln's speech “by the better angels of our nature” was used by cognitive scientist Steven Pinker in titling his most recent book "The Better Angels of our Nature: Why Violence has Declined." Pinker said the
better angels of our nature to be self-control, empathy, moral sense and reasoning. “Over history one can see the circle of empathy expanding,” Pinker said during his Oct. 4 speech at The Morrison Center for The Performing Arts. Pinker’s book was the main topic of the lecture he gave to a full-house for the fall installment of the Distinguished Lecture Series. He also cited books, movies, etc. allowing people to enter different mindsets and gain empathy for people of different cultures, classes and race. Students who attended the lecture said Pinker brought up points they had not thought of before. “I really like how he pointed out that in the 20th century that there wasn’t actu-
ally more deaths just because we saw a higher number of deaths, because he looked at it in relation to the increase in population as well,” said Cassandra Sullivan, junior economics major. “So when we look at that ratio between population and the amount of people that died, it’s actually a lesser percentage dying. So I thought that was a really good argument that I hadn’t thought of before to justify an increase in death, but there’s more people, so it actually doesn’t mean there’s more violence.” Pinker focused on bringing evidence for his claim to his audience. A lot of it was in the form of charts, graphs, other visuals and straight facts. “I thought he was wellspoken and made some really interesting points,” said Kevin
Colwell, junior math major. “I didn’t know what to expect but I’m very pleased that I got to see him speak. I thought his data was very well collected and very diverse in the sources, and he looked at it from a lot of different angles. I just think that the number of different things that he was looking at, including rape, civil war, interstate war, methods of war, they all went together and made his point very clear.” After the lecture there was a short question and answer session and Pinker stopped by the side of the stage to sign autographs and answer more questions. “It’s a privilege to have to have all of these notable people come to Boise State and talk to us about their field. (It’s) really interesting, really enlightening,” said
Max Chambers, junior math major. The Distinguished Lecture Series comes to Boise State once a semester and presents people who are at the top of their given field.
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Numerous ASBSU working on funding cougar sightings Several sightings of a mountain lions have been made in the past few days in the surrounding Boise areas. No sightings have been made at Boise State, instead the animal has been seen near the Hilton Inn in Eagle, near Veterans Memorial Parkway and near Expo Idaho. Police are consulting with Idaho Fish and Game officials and members of the public are encouraged to call Idaho Fish and Game if the animal is seen.
Idaho Fish and Game isn’t surprised the big cat has moved into the valley due to the dry conditions in the mountains forcing the cats prey into into the valley area. If a cougar sighting is made do not run from the animal. Instead back away slowly, facing the animal. Stay calm and talk to it in a firm voice. Use outer clothing and arms to appear as large as possible and call for help.
Career Center to host Graduate, Professional School Day The Career Center will host Graduate & Professional School Day from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Hatch Ballroom of the Student Union building. Students are invited to meet with national, regional and local programs
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Marilyn Whitney, Communication and Legislative Affairs representative of the State Board of Education visited Boise State Oct. 2, to meet with ASBSU. The meeting was used to update ASBSU as to what the State Board of Education has been doing in regards to Boise State’s equitable funding campaign. The Board was asked to work on a possible solution and come up with a proposal. The proposal recommends equalis-
ing funds across higher education. Specific line items have been approved, however, there are still many other requests being worked out. The Idaho Legislature would still need to approve the proposal, either in whole or part and an additional roadblock could be cause by the proposals request for money from the Legislature to address the issue. Without the money the issue of equity will still be addressed said secretary of external
affairs, Jace Whitaker. She said it is challenging because the Legislature has approved special requests for all institutions and will divide the money equitably with adjustments for past individual requests. A new methodology was proposed by the Board equalizing funding based on educational cost. Each school would be brought up to the school with the highest cost, which is Lewis and Clark State College.
Fall Rec fitness programs The deadline to register for the second sixweek set of fall instructional fitness programs is near. The session is from Oct. 29 to Dec. 13 and the registra-
tion deadline is Nov. 2. Each session is $60 for members and $90 for non-members. Interested individuals can try a class for free Oct. 22-26. Programs being
offered include Hip Hop Show, Downhill Ski Conditioning at a lower rate of $30 for members, EmPower Boxing, TRX, and Tabata Intervals.
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Some students, professors disappointed by debate Mallory Barker Staff Writer
Richard Kinney, a professor of political science, said he was unsure of how successful President Obama’s performance was.
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“I got mixed impressions from President Obama,” Kinney said. “Some thought Obama was rusty because he hadn’t had to go through that kind of debate in four years. Or was his demeanor such that he was trying to be more
Presidential?” Kinney also said he would have like both candidates to have been more informative. Lance Moore, 22-year-old communication major and president of college democrats, said he was not impressed by the organization of the debate. “I was actually pretty disappointed with the debate,” Moore said. “There wasn’t a lot of organization when it came to moderation. It turned into a he said, he said situation rather than a debate.” “It was quality debate that was handled poorly, and
facts were not explained,” Moore said. Moore also stated that facial expression was a large factor in the debate. “Romney’s emotions were showing on his face repeatedly and that was unbecoming,” Moore said. “When they let their emotions get the best of them it reminds you that they are just men, we often put the presidents on a pedestal but they are still just men that feel.” Samuel Wonacott, a 24-yearold economics major, reinforced the idea that the debate was not stellar. “There really wasn’t any-
thing about the debate that impressed me,” Wonacott said. “Neither candidate really had to hold their feet to the fire.” However, Wonacott did say he was shocked by Gov. Romney. “I think Romney’s performance was unexpected and
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Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, took the stage in Denver, Colo. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to participate in the presidential debate regarding economics and entitlement. The debate was mediated by Jim Lehrer, a former news anchor for PBS. Lehrer wrote and posed the questions for the candidates. Time seemed to get away from Lehrer as the candidates ignored his interruptions. Justin Vaughn, assistant professor of political science, stated that he was not thrilled by the debate and was disappointed in both the moderator and in President Obama. “Mitt Romney came off far more engaged and more determined than the President,” said Vaughn. “Obama’s self conscious, slow and deliberative pace of speaking made him appear almost meek.” Vaughn said he felt the moderator was not assertive enough for the job and the candidates used that to their advantage. “The moderator, Jim Lehrer, disappointed me most. There were rules that were supposed to be enforced and he didn’t enforce them,” Vaughn said. “They clearly trampled on him, but their
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Diversity Realized at Boise State Emily Pehrson Staff Writer
When Briana Cornwall, now a senior at Boise State pursuing dual degrees in English and Social Sciences, was in high school she began to realize she was different. She was not the only one to notice. Everyone knew. From teachers, to counselors, to church officials. There was no hiding it. Some even called her sexually deviant. What was Cornwall’s abnormality? She identifies as queer. However, misguided labels and names often made it difficult for Cornwall to accept her sexuality and left her feeling isolated and alone through many of her teen years. The issues Cornwall faced are just are just a few of those lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual (LGBT) students deal with every day. Here at Boise State there are resources to both support members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, intersex and ally (LGBTQIA) community and promote understanding. This week one of Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies for Diversity’s (BGLAD) premier events is taking place. October 8-12 BGLAD, in coalition with the Women’s Center, is putting on a Diversity Week. Each evening touts a different event. A complete list and a description of each event can be found on the Women’s Center website. The schedule
is as follows: Monday- 6 to 8 p.m., Farnsworth Room: Be an Active Bystander: Prevent LGBTQ Bullying Tuesday- 7 to 9 p.m., Bergquist Lounge: Queers and Answers Panel Discussion Wednesday- 7 to 9 p.m., Bergquist Lounge: “For the Bible Tells Me So” screening and discussion Thursday- 9 to 3p.m., The Quad: National Coming Out Day Celebration. 7 to 9 p.m., Bergquist Lounge: Non-Discrimination Human Rights Ordinance Seminar Friday- 7 to 9 p.m., Hatch Ballroom: BGLAD 20th Birthday Celebration The purpose of Diversity week is two-fold. The first reason for Diversity Week is education. The events are open to everyone and are designed to humanize the LGBTQIA community. This is a chance for people who have questions, reservations or limited experience with the LGBTQIA population to come see what it is all about. As Matthew Vankirk, president of BGLAD and senior Education student, said, “You may not get the answer you are looking for but you will get an answer that makes you think.” The second goal of Diversity Week is to celebrate diversity at Boise State. Diversity Week provides a low stress way to reach out to and connect with members of the LGBT community and to members on campus who
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Last year a Diversity Day celebration drew vendors, crowd to SUB patio. want to identify as “allies.” Ally is a broad term that many may not be familiar with. As Kali Furman, program coordinator for the Women’s Center said, “As a straight person I identify as an ally to the LGBT community. I try in all the ways that I can to hear their experiences, to validate their experiences, to find out ways that I can be supportive, to find ways that I can stand up, ways that I can create an inclusive community.” That is the spirit of Diversity Week which is centered around National Coming Out Day on Thursday Oct. 11. “The significance of National Coming Out Day is it’s a day
for the LGBT community to really celebrate who they are,” Vankirk said. It is impossible to get exact numbers of how many LGBTIQ students we have here at Boise State. However, the Williams Institute of Law at UCLA published a study in April 2011 saying that conservatively 3.5 percent of the adult population of the United States identifies with the LGBT community. If we apply that number student body here at Boise State we are looking at an estimated community of around 700 students. With hard work and the aid of programs like Diversity
Week, Cornwall has found her niche here at Boise State. She currently works at the Women’s Center as a Gender Equity Peer Educator. “I just want people to see themselves in their wider culture—I want people in classes to see people like themselves; I want the media to represent LGBTQIA people in a way that doesn’t tokenize or constrain them within cliché stereotypes that make them other” Cornwall said. “I want relationships to be freed from constraints about how people should behave just because of one facet of their identity.” For people like Cornwall, the work is just beginning.
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Steven Patrick, professor and chair in the Department of Sociology, passed away on Monday, Oct. 1, at the age of 52. He had taught at Boise State since 1991. A memorial service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 8, in the Student Union Lookout Room. “Dr. Patrick was dedicated to his students and to the university,” said Melissa Lavitt, dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs. “He worked hard to create a collegial and productive environment for faculty and students in the department. The
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“We were walking up to the party, and we saw cop cars all the way down the road, so we were like, okay, this is gonna get busted but let’s go in anyway,” said Amanda Cochran, a sophomore elementary education student. Cochran and a friend attended a house party near campus on the 1500 block of South Grant Street just before midnight on Saturday, Sept. 29. “We walked into the house and starting going through and everyone is screaming,” Cochran said. “We go into the backyard and then they heard cops were there, everyone
starts running around the side of the house and cops came around with flashlights.” Boise police received two calls from neighbors complaining about noise. “We walked out to the front and one of the cops came up to us and was like, have you two been drinking tonight, how old are you,” Cochran said. The two were then breathalyzed. Cochran refrained from drinking that evening, along with her friend, and both were eventually allowed to leave as police corralled partygoers for questioning and sobriety testing. Police estimate there where around 250 people attending the party, many of them underaged.
“Ninety-nine citations were issued, 89 underage drinking, four disorderly conduct, and six open container violations,” said Charles McClure, Boise police public information spokesman. “I think they should have given everyone a warning and sent them home, eighty nine seems a little excessive,” Cochran said. According to Boise police, one female had a blood alcohol level of 2.5 percent. The next evening, Sept. 30, police were kept further occupied when they responded to a call from campus security regarding a noticeable marijuana odor emanating from a residence in Taylor Hall dormitory.
college will miss him deeply.” Dr. Patrick received his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Riverside, where he specialized in social psychology and formal organizations. In addition to his work in organizational control and computer simulation, he pursued work in criminology, studying juve-
nile diversion programs, drug courts, inequality in juvenile corrections, and a long-term study of abused children. “Steve will be remembered as incredibly hardworking, dedicated to his students and colleagues, jovial beyond compare and generous to a fault,” said professor Martin Orr. “He will be missed.”
“You could smell it throughout the whole Taylor Hall, especially the B section,” said Elizabeth Jones, a freshman resident of Taylor dorm. “The RA’s were going on their rounds and I guess they walked past the door and it was propped open a little bit, and they could smell it.” “I am not sure if they called the cops then, or knocked on the door first, but I know that some cops came up and they opened the door and there was two-and-a-half pounds and apparently he had 19,000 dollars on him, and a dog,” Jones said. Police arrested Anthony M. Inguez, a 21-year-old West Yellowstone resident. “He is being charged with felony marijuana trafficking and is being held in the Ada County Jail,” McClure said. The amount of marijuana
in his possession totaled 1,105 grams (nearly two pounds) according to Boise police. Inguez is not a student at Boise State, but was passing through to return to Montana and had friends living in the dorms, Jones said. “He came from California to somewhere else, then Idaho and then was going to Montana,” Jones said. Four other individuals were charged with frequenting a place where drugs are used and sold and one individual was charged with possession of marijuana. Police also found a small amount of marijuana in a water bottle belonging to a dorm resident. Penalties for Frequenting a Place Where Drugs are Used and Sold are punishable up one year in jail and Trafficking in Marijuana can include up to fifteen years in prison.
Student discounts are pretty common, but going on trips managed by student organizations aren’t necessarily such a good deal. Depending on the trip you could end up spending more versus going alone or with friends while not being able to spend your time however you want and instead following a set schedule. Some trips are worth it though, so research ahead of time is a good idea. Unless you are one of those lucky people who can fling money at a problem until it gets fixed, the money saved can be worth the time spent. An example is the Glass/ Moose trip the local international student organization (VIS) set up. It was 150 kroner for a day trip, about $25 and it included a tour of a local glassworks, a couple hours in a glass-outlet mall for lunch and a moose nature reserve. Most of the cost was in transportation. Considering there weren’t any direct bus routes from town to the glassworks or the moose park, at least two, or three tickets would have to be purchased. Add in the walking distance from the nearest stop to the attractions in miserable weather and the direct bus-ride in company of friends starts to look priceless. Other trips, like Russia, are a rip-off, but the extra cost is worth the convenience. Arranging a weeklong trip to Russia while taking classes, trying to learn a new language and going through day-to-day life in a new country is possible. It’s just a hassle that may not be worth it. So instead, they pay the extra money for someone else to do all the work. Then there is the final classification, the trips that gouge your pocketbook for no apparent reason. The IKEA outing organized by the VIS was another day trip, costing 125 kroner, or $20. The bus tickets to go to IKEA independently are 22 kroner both ways, even if it does take longer to get there than it did on the VIS trip. Day-trips can often be organized without the help of student organizations and you’ll not only save money, you’ll be able to keep your own schedule without worrying about being left behind by a bus. Longer trips, especially those outside the country, are usually the better deal. Not all destinations are serviced though, so getting used to planning your own day trips can serve as practice for planning a big trip later on.
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Pasta Puttanesca Lauren Hooker Staff Writer
As college students, we are all busy. Managing our hectic class, work and social schedules can be stressful enough. Add in thoughts of the dreaded freshman 15, and things go haywire. Aside from worries of weight gain, food is our number one source of healthboosting goodness, food for the brain and the body. “Hooker in the Kitchen” is designed to help you make healthy choices, leading you away from the many tempting fast food options and instead offering up fast, easy and budget-friendly weekly recipes. I first fell in love with the idea of pasta puttanesca when I read Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events”. The orphans had a few ingredients lying around, and had to assemble a dinner for a large group of people. I immediately tried making it, and it turned out wonderful; spicy with a little kick of salt. Legend has it a few Italian “ladies of the night” (hint: check out my last name) would make the dish, and set it out on their windowsills to lure men in.
What you need:
2 tbsp onion 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (I use black) 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional, but add a little extra salt) 28 oz petite diced tomatoes 3 cups water Salt and pepper 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, angel hair or rotini work best; use whole wheat for a healthier option, or brown rice for a gluten-free option)
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Professors Lynn Berg and Del Parkinson perform as part of the Faculty Artist Series at the Morrison Center on Friday.
Learning from ‘An Evening of Song’ Alx Stickel
Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
Vocal instructor Lynn Berg, Ph.D., and piano instructor Del Parkinson, Ph.D., filled the Morrison Center Recital Hall with “An Evening of Song” Friday, Oct. 5, continuing the Faculty Artist Series. Students said Berg and Parkinson complimented each other well while performing a variety of French art songs which conveyed sadness, drama and sometimes amusement. Students said they enjoyed the variety of pieces and overall the recital was enjoyable. Rachael Griffith, sophomore music education major
“For the people that don’t know French or the language it (the song) is sung in, you want to understand what the song is about if you don’t know what it means,” said Irina Bukhanstova, sophomore music education major. “You get to understand more with the translation.” Leanne Oien, junior music education major, said she also took this opportunity of watching Berg perform so she can better understand aspects of singing and performing she and Berg discuss in their lessons. “From someone who studies from him it is always wonderful to get to see him actually do some performing
because he doesn’t do it very often,” Oien said. “It’s a different type of learning that you’re actually able to do when you watch him perform rather than just having him tell you ‘You need to be doing this’. You can actually see what he means. It’s great.” Bukhanstova, Griffith and Oien said they enjoyed the performance for its variety in music selection and Berg’s overall performance. Griffith and Oien said they were impressed with Berg’s usage of body movement and facial expressions, which helped convey the mood of each piece. “There are several schools of thought, when you’re teaching voice, about what to do with
your body,” Griffith said. “He really represented, I think, a good amount of movement that followed the line, the story, the phrasing, but didn’t over power his vocals or affect them in a negative way.” Bukhanstova and Oien said this talent in Berg’s performance is reflected in his teaching style as well and has helped them develop their own skills as vocalists. Bukhanstova said Berg makes her work hard, but she appreciates his demands. Oien agreed the demands pay off in the end. “As a perfectionist, he expects nothing but our best, and I like that,” Oien said. “He keeps you working hard, and you always excel with him.”
Students make friends through Anime Club
What to do:
1. Chop the onion, olives, garlic and parsley together. 2. In a large skillet, heat up olive oil. Add the onion mix, as well as the red pepper flakes, and some salt and pepper. 3. Next, add in 1/2 tablespoon of anchovy paste. If the idea of adding fish to this terrifies you, or you don’t want to blow money on a tube of fish you’re only going to use once, this step is optional. 4. Let those saute for a few minutes, and then add the tomatoes, water and pasta. Cover, turn to high, and bring to a boil. 5. Turn the heat down enough so it’s no longer violently boiling, and let cook for 12 minutes, or until the noodles are no longer crunchy. 6. Garnish with any leftover fresh parsley.
and one of Berg’s students, said she was amazed by it all. “That was fantastic,” Griffith said. “He’s always good. People don’t do many French art songs because the language, the verbiage is really hard. So a chance to get to hear them and especially to hear Dr. Berg do them is amazing and he was amazing and it was really a treat.” While students said they enjoyed the performance, they also said they used it as a learning opportunity, not to learn French, but how to perform in a foreign language. Although the entire program was sung in French, translations were provided, which students said they found very helpful.
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Anime is a style of Japanese animation.
Mallory Barker Staff Writer
Veronica Williams, 24-year-old English literature major and president of the Anime Club, said anime excites her because it “usually revolves around the cliffhanger ending or a strong central relationship between two characters.” “Shows like ‘Dusk Maiden of Amnesia’ or ‘No. 6’ grabbed my attention for these reasons,” she said. “I also enjoy the quality of artwork that Japanese anima-
tion has to offer.” The Anime Club is free for any student to join and is lax on attendance policy. Williams explained many of the online members are busy with jobs and night classes and because of this Chelsea Mabbot, their vice president, keeps an up-to-date view log on the club’s Facebook page. That way, even if members miss a meeting, they can still watch shows and remain informed. The club currently has 133 subscribers to their Facebook feed, but usually only have about 30 members who show up to each meeting. Williams said the club is a great place for people who are shy or who don’t usually fit in to become involved in Boise State. “Last year we had our first Halloween party,” Williams said. “About a week after the party, I received an e-mail from Lisette Felix, one of our freshman members; she told me, ‘I just wanted to say thank you! I actually feel like I’m part of Boise State now and I finally had a chance to make friends.’ It dawned on me just how important our club is to campus.”
Williams said many of the club’s members didn’t participate in extracurricular activities, and Anime Club gives them a safe environment where they can express themselves while
watching cartoons and having fun. Anime Club will hold another Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 26 in the Student Union Building from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Williams
said the party is free and anyone is welcome to come. The Anime Club meets in the Student Union Building on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 9:30pm to watch anime cartoons.
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Try it with Tabby: Breakdancing
Tabitha Bower
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“Try it with Tabby” is a weekly article chronicling the adventures of Tabitha Bower as she searches for out-of-theordinary and budget-friendly activities for students. For today’s installment of Try it with Tabby, I encourage you to join a campus club or organization: Get involved. It’s free and part of the college experience to expand your horizons and delve into something new. To exemplify just how exciting trying something new can be, I joined Boise State’s breakdancing club for one of their twice-weekly two-hour practices. The thing about breakdancing is it utilizes massive amounts of upper body strength to properly execute. The thing about me I lack upper body strength. “Even though you lift weights you’re still not going to be able to do the moves just because you have the upper strength,” said Brittany Hernandez, Boise State breakdancing club vice president. “Stamina-wise, you can’t breakdance for 30 minutes straight because it is going to tire you out. You can only dance for so long, it is hard work just like athletes.” Stamina: As it turns out, something else I am severely lacking. Practice began slowly as club members trickled in and began to warm up. I was advised to start moving, and warm up similarly to any other athletic
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Tabitha Bower attempts a freeze pose with Boise State’s Breakdance Club Wednesday evening. feat. While other members showcased their moonwalks, pop-locks and other skilled dance moves, I stretched my quads and waked around the room making awkward gestures, attempting to mimic the movements of others. Hernandez gave me some one-on-one attention as practice began, teaching me the basic elements to a breakdancing set including toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes. We began standing, where I
tried my hand at some b-boy footwork emphasized by exaggerated hand and arm gestures, usually signaling “bring it.” Unfortunately I did not bring much of anything. When adding hand movements to the patterned footwork, all order turned to chaos. Reverting to something I knew well, I quickly jumped into my “running man,” a circa 1980’s popular dance move, hoping to regain some of my battered ego. Come to find out, “running
Ready, Set, Task
Alx Stickel
Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
Boise State students and community members came together and tapped into their creative side this past first Thursday for Boise’s first Task party held at the Creative Access Arts Center. Students of Art 351 collaborated with the Idaho Art Educators Association to provide art supplies, organization skills and volunteers for the event. “Task Master” Ritta Nielson, vice president of the Idaho Art Education Association, said she felt the event was successful thanks to cooperation from the students and the community. “I am amazed at how many people came. I was speculating there’d be maybe 50 to 75 through the whole night, but
I think there was an excess of a few hundred,” Nielson said. “I’m surprised. I shouldn’t be surprised though because the people who understood what Task’s potential was spoke to other people. The thing is this is a co-creation and it wasn’t just one thing done by one person. It took all of us working independently and together to make all of this noise about being a creative human being.” Participants did not have to have a strong art background in order to participate. Children, students and adult community members selected unknown tasks from the “Task Fuel” station and were encouraged to interpret the task as they saw fit. Tasks varied from creating two-dimensional art to performance art. Art 351 student Jenny Hoak, senior art education major, helped some
Exercise classes ‘fit’ in fitness Genny Nutting Staff Writer
The idea of crawling out of your cozy bed to run on a machine for 30 minutes does not usually inspire motivation. This can especially be the case when this machine involves the same repetitive motion with no interchangeable view for the entire duration. It’s time to stop rearranging yourself
because Boise State Recreation’s Group Exercise Classes may be the right fit to help improve your fitness. Whether looking for a way to be more comfortable in the gym atmosphere, a challenge, variety to the daily fitness regime, or simply a way to make exercise fun, the Rec has a variety of classes throughout the day to meet these needs.
participants with their performance task of putting on a wedding ceremony. Hoak and the other participants created the wedding attire, decorations and performed the ceremony. “It was interesting,” Hoak said. “I thought they (the participants) did a good job of making it a full-out ordeal and being as creative as possible with the idea. It seemed like people were intrigued by watching the event transpire.” Participants were also welcome to create if the inspiration struck them. Ashley Hubbard, junior social work major, said she decided to take the opportunity to create something meaningful for her boyfriend, who is fighting a fire in McCall. “He’s constantly underneath the stars and up in the mountains so I figured I’d give him something with stars on it saying I miss him,” Hubbard said
There is something for nearly everyone including strength training, upbeat and high energy classes like Hip-Hop Hustle and TurboKick, a few different aquatic class, and even relaxation through classes such as yoga. Sophomore April Taylor said she enjoys aerobics and yoga for a good balance of breaking a sweat as well as a way to relax and receive physical and mental benefits. “They really did help with the maintenance of always doing an activity once or twice a week besides my own fitness goals,”
man” is not cool in the world of breakdance. Go figure. Floor moves were not much easier concepts for me to grasp. Not only do these freezes and other poses take more muscle than I possess, the memorization was a thing that I could not grasp within one practice. The focus and commitment necessary is something to be appreciated. “It is hard work and I think it could have a positive impact on students,” Hernandez said.
“It will help them focus more on their studies because the moves that you have to do, you just cant do it in one go, you have to focus to master a move. Same goes with studies, you have to master how to concentrate.” In the end, I spent most of my time trying to incorporate a pose I learned in yoga into a freeze pose, and was somewhat successful in doing so. If nothing else, I got a good workout and a new appreciation for the
art of breakdancing. “Breakdancing is worldwide,” Hernandez said. “I learned breakdancing in Germany and even though I’m here in Boise, I still know people that breakdance in Germany, we have that connection. Our goal of the breakdancing club is to have more impact and to show not just campus but also out there that breakdancing is alive in Boise.” Check out Arbiteronline. com for a video my experience.
while she worked on her starcovered heart. Hubbard said she was glad she came, even though she didn’t know what to expect, and said she hopes Task Boise will take place again. Hoak said she was pleased
with how the event turned out and she would enjoy helping to make Task Boise happen again. “I thought it was a lot of fun,” Hoak said. “I thought that people were open minded and willing to get involved and see
what it was about so that was great. I had a blast. I have been fortunate to have been a part of the planning and setting up so I had an idea of what to expect but even I have been pleasantly surprised. I would love to do it again.”
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Ivey Tallant, senior, decorates a wall at Task Boise.
Taylor said. “It takes, what, 20 days to make a habit? So after a month the routine was very enjoyable. They say exercising releases endorphins.” Cala Sielaff, assistant director of Fitness and Aquatics, recommends trying cycling if it is your first class because each individual controls the difficulty of the class by adjusting their resistance level. But she said when looking for a challenge, her favorite class is PiYo Strength. “There’s Pilates in it, there’s yoga, there’s strength training, there’s plyometrics,” Sielaff said. “I
find PiYo Strength a really challenging combination of exercises and motivation.” Full-time students and members can drop in to any class for free and are encouraged to partake on a regular basis or simply stop by and try a new class if they have never participated in an exercise class before. Classes begin as early as 6:15 a.m. on weekdays and are dispersed throughout the day with the last class beginning at 7:50 p.m. Most run from 45 to 60 minutes but if you are pushed for time there are a
few which are only 30 minutes long. “I encourage people to get involved or try it out,” Sieloff said. “I think a lot of people are intimidated and think ‘Oh, I’ve already missed four weeks so I can’t go in.’ But that’s the great thing about our program is that you go in and you feel comfortable right from the get go. Even if people are more advanced than you, just take the options and modifications for you.” For a complete list of the group exercise schedule and class descriptions, visit rec.boisestate.edu/fitness/ groupEx.
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Bernadette Mayer continues MFA reading series Matt Shelar Staff Writer
Renowned poet Bernadette Mayer shared her work with Boise State on Friday while also discussing ideas for future poetry compilations. On Friday, Oct. 5 in the Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building, Mayer read excerpts from many sonnets of her earlier years in addition to several pieces of her later works. This event was arranged by the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program as part of the Creative Writing Reading Series. Mayer commenced the evening by saying, “Okay kids, get ready. It’s gonna be torture.” From there the poet began reading a few of her sonnets. She told the audience the last
of these, entitled “Complete Introductory Lectures on Poetry”, is her favorite self-written poem. “It touched up on everything she thinks poetry used to be and perhaps still should be,” said Shelby Brown, freshman business and finance major. Mayer read later works, one of which was “Summer Solstice 2006”, a narrative explaining what was going on that day: including the movies which were playing in theaters, places she would rather be and the meeting of her dog Hector. According to freshman criminal justice major Jessica Moncrieff, this event was “every hippie’s dream.” “Her work had a very Dylanesque feel to it and many poems seemed to be focused around a utopian society,”
Moncrieff said. In addition to first person accounts, Mayer read Idyll, a piece written from the point of view of George, a neighbor she had in a Massachusetts lake-house. It was centralized around George’s liking and disliking for a calm and quiet area that was not the city. Mayer said when she compiles a collective of works there is no vision or concept behind what she puts together. Though this is true for right now, she said she has thought about doing a conceptual book about “the Helens of Troy.” If you missed Mayer’s reading session but would like to hear the work of other distinguished modern poets, Renee Gladman will read on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hemingway Center.
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Bernadette Mayer reads her poetry in the Student Union Building.
Going the distance for love: Students and long distance love Staff Writer
Relationships can be difficult to maintain during college life. If an ordinary relationship wasn’t hard enough, some students juggle work, school and the added pressure of a long distance relationship. “I do believe long distance relationships are harder than regular ones,” said Echo Grube senior geosciences major. “I think this is because you have to work extra hard on every aspect of the relationship. When you do fight you can’t just kiss and make up. You have to talk things through and not just walk away from the relationship.” Whether their significant other moved away for college, work or somehow they found each other on a trip abroad, these relationships are anything but easy,
however, very rewarding. “One thing I love about a long distance relationship is that it gives the couple room to truly miss one another,” said Joyce Bingham, senior sociology major. “If you see a person every day, all day there isn’t really anything to miss.” With all odds against their long distance relationships, these students push through the hardships to create something truly unique. “A long distance relationship gives you space to reflect on the relationship and figure out what it is that you truly appreciate about them,” said Mitchell Rummer, sophomore athletic training major. “I love the visits, long or short, because that time is more meaningful.” Two major components to a successful relationship are communication and trust. When living hun-
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Setting aside personal time to talk to your significant other is vital. Trusting them is also very important. My relationship was built on these two aspects and it is very important to keep those up to par. —Joyce Bingham
dreds of miles away from their partners students say these are the two most important things to practice in their relationships. “Setting aside personal time to talk to your significant other is vital,” Bingham said. “Trusting them is also very important. My relationship was built on these two aspects and it very important to keep those up to par.” In ordinary relationships, it’s easy to catch a movie or make dinner for each other, but just because your partner is far away doesn’t mean you two have to miss out on the opportunity to do things together. The first step to take in a long
distance relationship is to familiarize yourself with being creative. Even though the two of you aren’t in the same room, city or state you can still do things together such as watch a movie, cook, workout or study. Continuing to do these things can relieve some stress and pressure from your relationship. Skype makes doing these together from a distance much easier and a lot of fun. “To make it through the rough patches we try to talk on the phone, Skype or face time as much as we can,” Bingham said. There are so many ways to connect from a distance
with the use of technology. If you have a smart phone there are plenty of applications designed for long distance couples such as Pair. This application allows you and your partner to have a private timeline to share videos, pictures, messages and even allows you to draw with each other. Even though there are new ways to connect with your partner, don’t ditch the old fashioned ways of communication. Writing a letter, sending an email or sending flowers and baked goods can be an interesting ways to keep your relationship strong and spontaneous. When individual schedules become increasingly busy set up a routine of your own. Plan Skype and phone dates a couple times a week to stay connected and on the same page. These dates also give you
something to look forward to and help pass the time that you are away from your loved one. No matter where you are or what you are doing always indulge in the simple things that make your partner smile. Living far from your partner is not easy but it’s all about going the distance for the one you love.
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Modern-day abolitionists fight human sex trafficking Tabitha Bower
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t any given moment, it is estimated between 4 and 27 million people are in forced labor, including sexual exploitation, situations due to human trafficking. In Dec. of 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment promised permanent abolition of slavery throughout the United States. Now, nearly 150 years later, human ownership is an issue sparse in the minds of many Americans. However, slavery does still exist, and it’s going on in our own back yards. “I’m sure that sex trafficking is happening in Boise and in Idaho,” said Annie Kerrick, an attorney with the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. “But we’re failing to identify it, so people need to know what sex trafficking looks like so we can start identifying those cases as such.” This past June, a Craigslist ad soliciting the sexual favors of a threeyear-old girl led the Ada County Sherriff’s Department to hold a Boise man on felony charges of lewd conduct and soliciting a minor for prostitution. Evidence of sexual contact between the toddler and 39-year-old man was also found. “Unfortunately, the reality is very grim,” Kim Peake, president of the Idaho Coalition for Justice said. While human sex trafficking in the United States is, in common knowledge, associated with international individuals being victimized, Kerrick pointed to the fact that immigrants, legal or illegal, are not the only ones exploited. “A lot of the youth, especially the young girls that we are seeing trafficked, are girls that are from the United States,” Kerrick said. “The initial focus when I started working in this area five years ago was on international trafficking, but now we realize that a lot of trafficking is happening domestically with runaways or at-risk youth.” As this topic of human sex trafficking is beginning to register as a hot button issue within the United
States, self-proclaimed modernday abolitionist Lance Moore, senior communication major with a dual minor in leadership studies and political science, has decided to dedicate his professional life to the cause. Moore serves as president of International Justice Mission’s (IJM) Boise State chapter. “Basically our goal is to raise awareness for human trafficking in general,” Moore said. “It is a billion dollar industry around the world including the United States. How can I, as a human being in general, sit and live in a happy and comfortable lifestyle when I know there are things like this that should not exist, but still exist in this world.” According to UN.Gift, a global initiative to fight human trafficking, the majority of trafficking victims are between the ages of 18 and 24. An estimated 1 million victims a year are children. Based on data taken in select European countries, 95 percent of human trafficking victims are subject to physical or sexual violence and 43 percent of victims are used for forced commercial sexual exploitation. “No one knows about it because it’s not presented and it is pushed under the rug in our community,” Moore said. “I think it is something that needs to be addressed because it is a reality weather we like it or not.” Raising awareness throughout the community and within law enforcement, prosecution and assistance programs is the next step to bringing the issue of sex trafficking to the foreground of public understanding. Polaris project, one of the leading organizations in the fight against human trafficking, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs. “It happens in so many forms, so if you are looking for it, what are you looking for?” Peake asked. “A couple of the things Polaris project really points out is to call for help if someone you know is being forced to have sex against his or her will or has had his or her ID or documents taken away.”
Moore is working to raise awareness on campus with the help of Celeste Conrad, senior political science major and vice president of IJM’s Boise State chapter, along with other members of the organization. “When you hear about slavery, to me I think people are so detached from it because it is not obvious, it is not in your face,” Conrad said. “People can’t associate with it. I could never imagine being a sex slave, you can’t think about it, it’s not fathomable.” To bring this topic closer to the campus, IJM’s goal have been personalizing the issue, focusing on the fact human sex trafficking can and does happen within our community. Victims of human sex trafficking can be not only people students know, but students themselves. “You really have to put it in their face and present it to them as what it is,” Conrad said. “At the collegiate level, when students’ minds are blossoming, they have all of the possibilities and potential right in front of them. This is the time for them to decide what they want to do. Lance made the decision where he wants to dedicate his life to it. I’m not saying make that decision, but know about it and while your mind is blooming just think about this and how you can play a small role.” Moore said he attributes some of the lack of awareness on this topic to the apathetic attitudes and mentalities of many people who refuse to accept the reality of human sex trafficking, and believe if they don’t address the issue, it will go away. “Be open to the uncomfortability of it; have that openness and willingness to listen. A lot of people just don’t take it in. Being vulnerable to something that may be uncomfortable is best,” Moore said. “The fact that this could be a sister, a cousin, a mother, a daughter or son, I think this is why I keep wanting to solidify this and push forward that this is a human issue and something I am always going to fight against.”
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4-27 million Number of people in modern-day slavery across the world.
244,000
Number of American children and youth estimated to be at risk of child sexual exploitation, including commercial sexual exploitation, in 2000.
800,000
Number of people trafficked across international borders every year.
1 million
Number of children exploited by the global commercial sex trade, every year.
32 billion
Total yearly profits generated by the human trafficking industry.
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Romney takes debate, not election
President George W. Bush became an object of scorn and near-pity eight years ago for some voters watching his first debate with Democratic challenger John F. Kerry. Sitting amid a group of 100 swing voters who assembled to watch the debate at a college auditorium in Pennsylvania, I heard some laugh. Others shook their heads in dismay, as the president smirked or stammered and groped for words, particularly as he tried to defend the troublesome war in Iraq. The crowd had been given portable dial-rating devices to instantly register their feelings about the two presidential contenders. On almost every question, the crowd dialed the more articulate and decisive Kerry as "very good" or close to it. They rated Bush around average, sometimes lower. That president seemed not completely unlike the one who debated Republican Mitt Romney on Wednesday night. Though far more articulate than President Bush of 2004, President Obama of 2012 seemed a bit irked by the debate proceedings and not particularly enjoying defending himself against someone who he probably believes has no clue about the real trials and tribulations of the Oval Office.
That late September night spent with a focus group at Muhlenberg College, a small liberal arts school in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, delivered two important lessons: (1) Presidential challengers can be elevated substantially by debates. Kerry would jump up in the polls in the days after that and in subsequent debate showdowns with Bush, in which he also performed strongly. (2) Debates shape a race but seldom decide it. Kerry never overtook Bush. The U.S. senator from Massachusetts lost Ohio by about 90,000 votes and lost the presidency. Several commentators mentioned the 2004 debates prominently Wednesday night after challenger Romney, another politician from Massachusetts, seemed to score a decisive victory over Obama in the first of three debates between the two men. Democrats, ironically, turned to the example of that 2004 Democratic loss to find solace. Obama seemed somewhat passive and off his game. In one striking exchange, when former Gov. Romney was piling on about the alleged failures of Obama's healthcare plan, the president had a chance to jump in and defend himself. Instead he smiled and quipped (to the man who covets his job): "Please go
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on." Both pundits and the public tend to like decisive stories. Back then: Kerry soared. Bush stumbled. And now: Romney dominated. Obama crumpled. That narrative will prevail for a few days and even pick up steam. The punditocracy, after all, enjoys nothing more than change. And the ObamaRomney race had remained static for far too long. Repub-
licans will now turn to a historical example of their own, the 1980 presidential contest between President Carter and challenger Ronald Reagan. Reagan had already begun to move ahead in private polls, his handlers would later reveal. But some analysts like to paint that election quite broadly: Reagan won the lone debate and therefore won the White House.
AP classes to increase degrees
Now they see it happening again, with Romney reprising the Gipper's starring role. On that night in 2004, President Bush seemed so overwhelmed and out of sorts that it was easy to extrapolate again. How could someone so unsteady, so unready to the fight for his job, win another four years in the White House? The answer was that de-
spite misgivings about his first term, and particularly public exhaustion with the long and costly war in Iraq, many Americans still personally liked Bush. They never entirely warmed to Kerry, and they wanted to give the president another chance. Bush lost the 90-minute, prime-time skirmish and won the war for reelection. And because schools often cannot afford the math and science equipment needed to start an A.P. class, we provide funding for equipment with support from a public-private partnership whose grants come from foundations, large companies and the U.S. government. What we’ve found is that, on average, in the first year the program is implemented in a school, the number of math, science and English A.P. exams that students pass almost doubles. That means a sharp increase in the number of students taking college seriously and putting themselves on a path to completing a college degree. Are A.P. classes hard? You bet. Can many more high school students handle them and succeed in them? Definitely—especially if they have the opportunity and the right support. adults not yet eligible for Medicare would ultimately gut the program by reducing the number of participants. He even called Romney out for wanting to repeal the Dodd-Frank law enacted to end the Wall Street abuses that pushed the nation into recession.
according to a study by the National Center for Educational Accountability. Students earning a three or higher on A.P. exams are three times more likely to earn a college degree than students who do not pass, and African-American and Hispanic students who pass an A.P. exam are four times more likely to earn a college degree than those who do not pass, according to the study. More broadly, A.P. classes help students realize their potential as scholars and problem solvers. The experience of tackling a seemingly insurmountable goal—mastering collegelevel content knowledge in less than a year—and ultimately triumphing is a powerful one for students of all backgrounds, and
most especially those African-American and Hispanic students who are traditionally underrepresented in A.P. classrooms. When students take A.P. classes and pass the A.P. exam, it proves they have the potential to excel in college and beyond. When all students are given the opportunity to participate—and the incentive to succeed—in the most challenging high school courses, they’re more prepared to succeed at the college level. At the National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit that supports efforts to bolster math and science education in the United States, we have an A.P. program, active in 462 schools in nine states, that encourages all students—not just
“honors” students—to try their hand at A.P. classes and see what they can do if they put their minds to it. We want students to study challenging topics in high school classrooms before facing them in college lecture halls. To achieve the best possible results in getting more students to pass, we try to remove barriers that hinder schools’ and teachers’ best efforts. For example, we provide professional development for teachers in the summers and during the school year that schools can’t often afford. And because A.P. teachers often are not able to discuss concerns or difficulties they have in class with colleagues because they are often the only A.P. teachers in their subject at their school, we provide an A.P. expert whose job it is to support and be on call for the A.P. teachers in the program.
Romney found his stroke during the Denver debate
ones. Until he does, he leaves the door open, as he did Wednesday night, for Obama to suggest Romney will target those tax deductions most important to middle-class families—for mortgage interest and state and local taxes, for example. A seemingly listless
Obama never effectively drilled home that point, however. He mentioned it. He corrected Romney when he described a reduction in the growth of Medicare spending as a $716 billion “cut” to that program. He explained that the voucher program that Romney proposes for
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In the 2010-2011 school year, approximately 903,630 U.S. public school graduates took at least one Advanced Placement exam and 540,619 achieved a passing score, according the College Board. That is a huge achievement: a rise of 34 percent from five years ago in the number of students passing, and a 40 percent increase in the same period for the number of students taking the exam. These gains are an important step for students preparing for the rigors of college-level courses. But those students who took the exam represent just under a third of the more than 3 million high school seniors in the United States. We know that
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students taking and passing A.P. exams matriculate at higher rates and perform better in college than their peers, as shown by a 2007 College Board study by Rick Morgan and John Klaric. That’s why, if we’re serious about closing the much-talked-about skills gap in the United States, and improving opportunities for our students, it’s crucial that we enroll more students in rigorous programs such as the A.P. and give them the tools to do well. A.P. classes do more than teach integrals or “The Canterbury Tales.” By challenging and empowering high school students to successfully complete college-level coursework, A.P. classes dramatically increase students’ college readiness,
Maybe President Obama forgot his debate with Mitt Romney was on TV. How else to explain his lack of dynamism before a worldwide television audience in the millions. Were it an actual debate, where participants are scored on the substance of what they say, the president might have fared better in post-debate polls. But the public reaction after Wednesday night’s tilt indicated viewers were more turned on by Romney’s energy than Obama’s ennui. Again and again, Obama matter-of-factly pointed out gaping gaps in Romney’s program for America. Again and again, Romney, with a smile on his face and certainty in his voice, refused to fill in the gaps. It was a winning performance by a candidate whose recent gaffes may have made it easy to exceed expectations.
Obama helped by not reminding viewers of Romney’s belittling remarks about the 47 percent of Americans too poor to pay federal income taxes, or bringing up Romney’s stint as head of a venture capital firm that closed workplaces and later sent jobs overseas. Were the omissions a mistake, or strategy? Romney likely had prepared a retort in anticipation of such attacks. What Romney didn’t do, despite the president’s pressing for an answer, is explain how he’s going to cut taxes—by $5 trillion, Obama said—extend the Bush tax cuts, another trillion, and increase military spending by $2 trillion without blowing the deficit even farther out of the water. Romney wouldn’t say. He insisted his economic plan does not call for a tax cut that high, but various fact checkers later concluded it did. In the past, Romney
has said he will attack the deficit by closing tax loopholes and getting rid of expensive deductions, but he still hasn’t said which
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Broncos ground Golden Eagles 40-14 Lucio Prado Staff Writer
Approximately 2,100 miles from Boise, in front of 25,337 fans in Hattiesburg, Miss., the Broncos offense came to life for only the second time this season, leading the Broncos to a 40 to 14 tromping of Southerm Mississippi University. Junior Joe Southwick spread the ball around finding nine different receivers completing 18 of 27 pass attempts for 195 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. It seemed Southwick had more confidence in his throwing abilities, looking more comfortable in the pocket despite the pressure from the Southern Miss defensive line. Senior D.J. Harper led the Broncos rushing attack scoring two touchdowns. Freshman Jay Ajayi continued to impress with his ability to finish runs and get something out of nothing. The Broncos gained 18 first downs and gained 310 yards of total offense. Getting to Southern Miss quarterback Ricky Lloyd and sacking him four times, the
defense forced five turnovers two interceptions and three fumbles and gave the Broncos’ offense great field position all game. Southern Miss gained 181 yards on the ground and 243 through the air for a net total of 424 yards of offense. The Broncos’ defense didn’t give up a touchdown until the second half but struggled to defend the golden eagles high-tempo-no -huddle offense. Defensive tackle Darren Koontz lead Broncos’ with five solo tackles and two sacks. Linebacker Tyler Gray and defensive back Darien Thompson each came away with an interception. The special teams unit also contributed with a solid performance from the Broncos’ kicking game. Kicker Michael Frisina was two for two with a long of 30 on his field goal attempts. Linebacker Blake Renaud scooped up a muffed punt from Southern Miss. The Broncos head back home to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday Oct. 13. Keep an eye out for Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr and running back Robbie Rouse Saturday.
True freshman Shane William-Rhodes dodges a Southern Miss defender during Saturday’s win.
Aztecs strike first in 1-0 win over Broncos Wayne Hoseck Staff Writer
A slight, chill breeze blew through the fields of the Boas Soccer and Tennis Complex as fans and spectators gathered to watch the Broncos take on a tough opponent,
the San Diego State (SDSU) Aztecs. The Aztecs, ranked tenth in the NSCAA, are only the second conference opponent Boise State has taken on. They are also ranked first in the Mountain West conference, tied with New Mexico at 1-0.
The first half was a close duel, with the girls battling it out on both sides of the field. The Broncos had won three corner kicks and had close chances to score, but weren’t able to complete them. Both teams had five shots in the first half, but SDSU’s iron de-
fense didn’t allow any of Boise State’s shots to be counted as shots-on-goal, as SDSU keeper Rachel Boaz, never had to block a single one, a curse that would last the entire game. In the second half, the SDSU girls picked up the offensive pressure and aggressiveness, which resulted in a couple of stop-play moments, where Boise State players were having a hard time getting up. The SDSU girls tackled, pushed and tripped the Broncos, who were forced to pick up the aggressiveness of their own game.
All in all, Boise State went toe-to-toe with a very tough opponent until halfway through minute 72, when a dual-assist from seniors Haley Locker and Tiffany Hurst allowed Sarah Halverson to direct the ball past sophomore keeper Maddy McDevitt for a score, the only one of the game. Boise State continued to take shots at the net, but were unable to score in the last eighteen minutes of play. Despite the loss, Head Coach Steve Lucas thought the girls still played well.
A bedlam of bouldering at Boulderfest 2012 Nikki Hanson
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Any competition, specifically when you have not competed in a long time, causes butterflies. And this was indeed the case for many as climbers competed in the 3rd Annual Boise Boulderfest. Participants from all over Idaho came together Saturday to take on boulder problems, competing in their assigned heats. The schedule for the day was as follows: 9 to 10 a.m.—Check-in and registration for Men’s and Women’s Open, Mas-
ters and Advanced 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Men’s and Women’s Open, Masters and Advanced 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.— Check-in and registration for Beginner, Intermediate, American Bouldering Series (ABS) Youth and ABS Junior 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.— Beginner, Intermediate, ABS Youth and Junior 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.— Finals Preparations 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.— Finals, Prize Raffle, Awards The most advanced climbers were the first to compete. It was a relaxed and professional atmo-
sphere at The Front, the climbing gym where Boulderfest took place. This division was impressive in their climbs, completing routes which proved challenging. Each route has a different point value. At the end of the two and half hours of climbing, the top five climbs with the highest point value participants have completed is added together for a final score. It is important to note the climbers lose five points for each fall they have on a route, maxing out at a loss of 25 points. However, if a climber
completes the route on their first attempt, also known as flashing the route, an additional 20 points is added to their score. The next to take the floor were the ABS youth and junior, as well as the beginner and intermediate climbers. It was a frenzy of activity on the floor, as the youth and juniors seemed to overwhelm the climbing gym. Although it was a struggle at times to get on the problems, there was more than enough activity happening, so each audience member and climber was entertained. Climbers in this division
were also given more time to compete, three hours, because of the high number of participants. After the conclusion of the second division, points are tallied and the top five finalists in each division are led to a separate area of the gym to await their competition. As the finals showdown commenced, a thrill of anticipation passed throughout the audience. The crowd gathered around the mats as the finalists sit facing away from the routes. The finals were divided into youth, women and men’s heat. The three divi-
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“I thought they did a great job, we stuck to our game plan, we got tired a little bit in the last ten minutes of the first half, and the second half was wide open. We’re proud of them, we are just bummed out they lost, it’s that simple,” Lucas said. “We’ve had some consistent performances over the last three or four weeks, and we just need to continue that, and things will start happening for us.” The Broncos’ next opponents are Air Force on Friday Oct. 12 and Wyoming on Oct. 14.
sions lined up and were allowed three minutes to complete the challenge. The sponsors for Boulderfest included: Asana Climbing, Smith Optics, Sierra Sage Herbs, Idaho Mountain Touring, Sierra Trading Post Outlet, FiveTen, Baboon Climbing, and USA Climbing. The sponsors also added incentive for climbers. There were five routes in the gym that were sponsored and climbers who completed the route were entered into a drawing for prizes on each route. There was also a raffle held at the conclusion of the tournament. All finalists and winners of the competition can be found on The Front’s website.
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