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For students returning and new, traditional or non-traditional, BroncOlympics provides the chance to engage in Bronco spirit through the annual series of week-long events during homecoming week. Students will have the opportunity to sign up teams in order to compete in the event with the goal of having their group’s name etched into the coveted BroncOlympics trophy, therefore being solidified in Boise State history. The event has been organized and planned by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC). All student groups, from the Greek community to groups of friends, are welcome to put their talents to the test in this friendly competition promoting Bronco pride. Thomas Camara, programming assistant with SILC and senior entrepreneurial management major, spoke of the importance of BroncOlympics. “The purpose of BroncOlympics is to continue the tradition of Bronco pride with all students, and that anyone is welcome to join in on the festivities,” Camara said. Participation is key when it comes down to becoming the BroncOlympics champion. The more a team participates, the higher the odds of receiving maximum points. Whichever team finishes the week with the most points is de-
clared champion. There are an assortment of small prizes available throughout the week, so if a team is not so much into the competitive feel they still have the opportunity to win prizes other than points. Last year’s BroncOlympics featured many teams predominately from the Greek community as their core foundational values are based on developing a close knit organization of people. But this year, the organizers at SILC are looking to attract a broader array of teams from all walks of the Boise State campus. The promotion of camaraderie between Boise State students was the inspiration behind the creation of BroncOlympics. With an assortment of events that include the Toilet Bowl competition, to the parade at the conclusion of homecoming week, students have the chance to stamp their mark and legacy on the tradition of the event. “We hope to bring a community feel to BroncOlympics where students can feel comfortable to get to know their fellow students,” Camara said. BroncOlympics will be held next week from Oct. 14-19 with locations varying throughout campus. The deadline to register a team is Oct. 11. For a full listing of event details refer to homecoming.boise state.edu.
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Toilet Bowl Co-Rec Tournament 3:30 – 10:30 p.m. The Toilet Bowl, is an annual co-rec flag football tournament held at Bronco Stadium on the Monday of homecoming.
Social work reunion School of Social work reunion and lecture On Oct. 15 at 6p.m. Attendees
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Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts announced its donation of $50,000 as an endowed scholarship to the Boise State Department of Theatre Arts on Sept. 24. James Patrick, the executive director of the Morrison Center, described how the success of the Department of Theatre Arts is important to the Morrison Center. “It’s a very symbiotic relationship between the shows that we put on for the public and the relationship between the students working for us and supporting our mission,”
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Patrick said. Each year the Morrison Center employs many Boise State students to work backstage on productions. On Sept. 22 of this year there was a celebration ceremony held to honor the life of Velma V. Morrison, who passed away last June. “This was part of the timing of it,” Patrick said. “It’s really kind of important that we have it in her name. Morrison herself was a strong advocate for education.” This strong passion for education was displayed through out her life. “Education and working with students was critical for her,” said Carole White-
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leather, the outreach and education director at the Morrison Center. “The number one thing that we are trying to do here, with a scholarship of this nature, is to honor her as well.” As an endowed fund the scholarship will live on indefinitely. The interest built up from the money each year will then be handed out as an annual scholarship. However, there is still room for the scholarship to grow. “The hope also is that other people contribute to it and it starts to build,” Patrick said. The scholarship is anticipated to be available to students this spring semester. This scholarship will be available to any Boise State junior or senior theatre arts major who maintains a GPA of 3.0 and, preferably, has worked or will work in the Morrison Center. Which
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The scholarship is available to students working with the Morrison Center. students will be chosen for the scholarship will be a collaborative decision between Patrick and Richard Klautsch, the chair of the theatre arts department. “We know our students’ classwork, their work on our productions, but we don’t always know what kind of employees they are next door,” Klautsch said. Klautsch would like the
money to be shared among two or three of their best students who are active theatre arts majors. Every year, usually between January and March, the theatre arts department holds an audition day for students who wish to apply for scholarships. The students sign up for a ten-minute slot to be interviewed by Klautsch and several faculty
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members. Students must bring in (or perform) works that relate to their concentration. “If a student is interested in performance, then they’re going to audition for us,” Klautsch said. This season at the Morrison Center all events, besides “Wicked,” will have discounted ticket prices for students.
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Try something new this week and be spontaneous! I mean give it a try will ya? Instead of putting two spoonfuls of sugar in your coffee, try one! Instead of using toilet paper, try using your finest hand towels. Instead of driving a car, try riding a push scooter to school this week. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Though your emotions may weigh you down this week, there are solutions to your slump. I know a doctor that specializes in alternative medicine. His office is in an odd location, in an alleyway downtown, but he has the best medicine in town. I just can’t remember where he went to medical school…
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): With everything going on this week, you may an like you are a machine and your brain is the operating system. Even though your main mission was to travel back in time and kill John Connor to ensure the proliferation of Skynet, try to stay on top of your studies and make the honor roll. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may feel like this week is the one for you to break free. Unfortunately, you have been kidnapped by a gentleman named Buffalo Bill. He will insist on using your skin to make a suit he will wear late at night while howling at the moon. Just remember to apply lotion. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A twist of luck will aid you in an emotional battle this week. After thinking your roommate ate the last piece of cake from your cousins wedding, you will discover a lost king size candy bar lodged between some leftovers and the rotten gallon of milk you still haven’t thrown out. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Friendships are an important thing for you to maintain. That’s why you will begin to mark all of your closest associates with your urine this week in an attempt to thwart other pack rivals from asserting their dominance in the social order. Also, your friends may become quite upset with you. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Solutions come in all shapes and sizes so don’t be upset if you don’t get exactly what you want this week. I mean, what did you expect? Felony grand larceny carries a set of harsh penalties that will likely land you in the big house for years. At least you don’t have to worry about work now. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You are about to receive some shocking news this week as you find you are related to a large mafia family in New York City. They will fly you out to have cannolis, prosciutto, and to whack a couple people who can’t keep their damn noses out of the family business.
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Agape Life members enjoy their first Get Involved week as a Boise State recognized club.
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Brian Portugais, a civil engineering graduate student, founded Agape Life at the beginning of this semester to help those affected by alcohol or other drugs (AOD). “I was a little shocked that there were 273 student organizations and not one of them talked about alcohol or drugs. That was intimidating and inspiring,” Portugais said. Portugais himself has dealt with alcoholism. Last semester, Lauren Oe, Boise State Case Manager and advisor to Agape Life, told Portugais that another student had to leave school due to a similar situation. “I said (to Oe) isn’t there a student organiza-
tion on campus that deals with this stuff ?’ And she looked at me and said, ‘No, but you would make the perfect president of one,’” Portugais said. Portugais came up with the club’s name; it is a Greek word. “Agape means unconditional love,” Portugais said. Agape Life focuses on creating a peerto-peer support group for all struggles with being a student and maintaining a sober lifestyle. “For me, it is not easy to go to a center or a professional. That’s where we are going to fill the gap because we are students that have dealt with the same problem,” Portugais said. However, Agape Life strongly supports these organizations and stands as a referral resource to
the professional departments on campus such as The Wellness Center and Counseling Center. Agape Life strives to create an atmosphere that is safe for people to address these issues. “It kind of opens up a subject that is very taboo. It’s okay to talk about it. It’s okay to want to better people’s lives,” Jaymee Danielson, an Agape Life officer, said. Portugais wants incoming members to know that they are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. “More than anything it’s not (incoming members) telling their problem it’s them listening to my story first and then realizing, ‘Oh, I’m not unique. I’m not a freak,’”
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The Egyptian Theatre in Boise was full to its 750 capacity with standing room only on Thursday, October 7, 2013. There were lines over a block away in front of the Egyptian full of people attending the event. Pastor Mark Francey of Generation Church holds services across the street from the Student Union Building at Boise State at the University Christian Church at 8 p.m. on Thursday nights. Francey started with 9 members in a basement to now over 500 members. A lot of these members are from Boise State University. Kaitlyn Gervis, a member of this church explained the benefits of this church and movement in her life. “This music is appealing to a young generation and anyone. This is my fourth year and I would never want to miss out on this
annual event. I was once a student at Boise State and I am thinking about going back to finish my degree to teach elementary school children,” Gervis said. Gervis went on to express her feelings about her involvement in the church. “The love I have felt by being around this church has motivated me to give back the love I receive to the children in the community,” Gervis said. Ramus Amadi, James Meagher and Robert Ash , members of the Boise State football team, attended the event and gave up their seats. There were over 100 volunteers there to help with this event that are between the ages of 18 and 22. Francey discussed his goal for the event. “This is a movement that is not about a religion, but a relationship with Jesus Christ,” Francey said. He went on to discuss
his beliefs on joining specific religions. “I encourage everyone standing that got saved to go to whatever church that they chose to be able to experience and continue this growth that takes place after you get saved. Do not wait until you think you
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means anyone can come,” Portugais said. People involved with Agape Life interact with each other daily for various reasons related to sobriety or not. Agape Life’s purpose is to be a space where people can find support from other students living sober lives. “Life is scary. I don’t care if you are 17 or 34, life is scary and you have to have a support system that’s not just your family. It’s nice to be able to be on campus and have such a diverse group of people and know they have my back,” Danielson said. Students that are interested in joining Agape Life may email bsu4agapelife@ gmail.com for more information or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ AgapeLifeBSU.
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Portugais said. The structure of this club is informal, especially during its infancy stage. “It was really important to me that I let people know that we weren’t using the AA model. Anyone who wants to get involved can make this whatever they want. We’re very organic,” Portugais said. Portugais strives to make a future where Agape Life is a student-run center on campus. Additionally, he would like to create an on campus sober living community. The purpose of Agape Life is to not just help those struggling with addiction. “I don’t know a person that hasn’t been affected by alcohol or drugs in some manner. That
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“Breaking Expectations” is staff writer Danielle Allsop’s first hand experience living with mental illness. Here is my definition of a bad week: -Car gets hit in the Brady Street Garage -Do horrible on a test that I studied days for -Forgot about a paper that was due and had to essentially bullshit my way through it -Had an employee walk out on me at work, increasing an already crazy workload Yes, we all have bad weeks. We throw ourselves pity parties (I know I do) and complain that we have it hard. I’ll admit it: I have used my mental illness as an excuse for letting myself wallow for extended periods of time. I convince myself that I am allowed more time to recuperate because I can’t handle the stress. So after I had walked out to my car Friday afternoon and saw it had been banged up, I was mentally done. All I wanted to do was go home, crawl in bed, and pull the covers over my head. But I had made a commitment to volunteer at the Boise Rescue Mission that night. I couldn’t flake. Frustrated and ready to just turn around and go home, I arrived at the mission and was asked to just sit and observe. I was nervous to the point of anxiousness. At 6 p.m., residents were let into the shelter, where they checked-in and were given a cup for soup and one for coffee. Many had been waiting for hours in the rain in order to secure a bed. Wide smiles adorned most faces, happy to have a roof over their heads and a cup of soup to warm them up. Many residents approached me and seemed genuinely happy to have someone to talk to, to smile back at them. Some of these individuals have nothing: no family, no possessions, nothing. It wasn’t until I saw an older gentleman, walking around aimlessly with broken flip flops that I became emotional, realizing how lucky I am to have a pair of shoes, a jacket, a warm meal every night, things that I don’t even think about. Something I just expect to have. After that, my problems seemed so pointless; so silly. The next time you think you’re having a rough day, think about those who have nothing and be grateful for what you have.
It is good practice to go into an exam with confidence and a rational game plan. Take a moment to mentally prepare for the test: Imagine walking into the exam room without any nervousness, imagine sitting down at your desk and taking a deep breath,
then imagine the feeling of knowing the content of the test and answering every question perfectly! Envisioning success is a crucial step to achieving success. Don’t second guess yourself on the exam, you know your stuff! Once you are taking the test remember that usually the first answer you pick is the correct one ‑skip questions you
feel unsure about and work through all the ones you know. Then come back to the tough questions and try to reason through them. By approaching your exam with confidence and rationality you leave no room for self-doubt. After the exam is over make sure to reward yourself. You worked hard and deserve a treat.
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Dead 8 members gather together to workshop ideas, edit videos and help create the best product available. is a $5 entry fee, but that is only required to gain voting rights. The $5 fee isn’t necessary to partake in all the other club activities. Anyone can join, and no prior experience is required. It is not even required to be a student at Boise State. Each member of the club has the opportunity
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On a hazy day during the 1980’s, a dozen or so Boise State film students ventured into the foothills on a remote shoot. Eight of them never came home, or so says the urban myth that surrounds the student club Dead 8 Productions. Originally titled the Student Film Production Club, Dead 8 Productions is a film club for students. As Nathan Snyder, the club advisor, explained, no one knows for sure when the club began or where the urban myth came from. It goes back as far as anyone can remember. Dead 8 is a club for aspiring filmmakers. In the club, students explore the movie-making process by putting together their own shoots. They do anything from a single scene to an entire short film. The club focuses on exploring the technical aspects of creating a scene, the “movie magic.” Along with that, they often write the stories that would hypothetically surround the scenes that they shoot. Dead 8 offers handson experience for anyone who would like to join. To become an “official” member of the club, there
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to try out a different role of the movie-making process. Members learn how to operate a variety of equipment, create storyboards and work in postproduction. Most of the equipment used is rented out from Boise State so students don’t have to worry about owning all the proper technology. Colton Mabry is a senior communication major who has been with Dead 8 for three semesters. “They are mostly just here, because they are passionate about film and they would like to
learn more,” Mabry said about the members of the club. Each year the club raises funds in hopes to send their members to the Sundance Film Festival. The club also takes part of the annual Boise Student International Film Festival known as BoVi. Some of their films have gone on to be screened at the Sun Valley Film Festival. Nick Corbin is a senior communication major who has been with the club since 2007. He has submitted multiple films to BoVi, and in 2011, won third place for his docu-
mentary titled “Occupy Boise.” Corbin’s focus is on screenwriting, but he has found that being wellrounded in the filmmaking process is beneficial. “I realized that when I know the craft really well, or the technical process, and how everything comes together, it’s made me a better screenwriter,” Corbin said. The works of the club and its individual members can be seen on their YouTube channel aptly titled “Dead Eight Productions.” The club meets every Monday at 6:15 p.m. in
room 115 of the Communication Building. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.
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In an open letter posted on Sept. 17 of this year, Starbucks chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz respectfully requested that Starbucks customers no longer bring guns into its stores. Previously, Starbucks had a firearms policy aligning with the gun laws of respective states. In states with concealed and open carry laws, like Idaho, gun owners were allowed to bring their weapons into Starbucks stores. The Starbucks on Boise State’s campus abides preeminently by the policies of the university, which prohibit the possession of firearms on university premises. Students frequenting other Starbucks in the area, such as the one on Broadway Avenue, may be affect-
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ed by Starbucks’ request. “This is a request and not a ban. We’re not anti or pro gun, we just believe that weapons should not be part of our coffeehouse experience and that most of our customers and partners (employees) would be much more comfortable without them in our stores,” Starbucks spokeswoman, Jaime Riley, informed the Arbiter. Starbucks employees themselves are not allowed to comment on the issue. “We will not put our partners in the uncomfortable position of enforcing this request, but we are being clear that weapons are not welcome in our stores,” Riley said. According to a recent survey by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, 66 percent of Americans support Starbucks’ decision. “Seems fair to me,” said Hope Baird, a freshman at
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Boise State studying teaching. “The thought of someone having a gun in a Starbucks, concealed or not, makes me a little uncomfortable. You never know what people are going to do with guns.” According to Schultz’s open letter, Starbucks has been thrust unwillingly into the national gun debate. In the past, pro gun activists convened on Starbucks locations across the country on what they called Starbucks Appreciation Days. These appreciation days were meant to show support for Starbucks’ tolerance of guns. Starbucks’ request for customers to leave their guns at home is part of an attempt to dissociate itself from these appreciation days. Boise State students stated that they do not think the gun debate should come to stores like Starbucks. “I feel like there’s not much of a point in making a stand on this issue. The gun debate should be solved somewhere else, although obviously the government is not doing much to solve anything right now,”
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Starbuck’s CEO recently requested patrons leave weapons at home. Baird said. “I don’t think Starbucks’ stance will affect the gun debate overall very much.” The Quinnipiac University poll stated 72 percent of Americans indicated their likelihood of going to Starbucks is unaffected by Starbucks’ request. Fifteen percent indicated that they were more likely to go to a Starbucks now, and 11 percent indicated they were less likely to.
“I’d be nervous if I saw a gun at a Starbucks, but it probably wouldn’t make me leave,” said Sammi Laflam, a sophomore photography major. “I think customers should definitely take Starbucks’ request into consideration, and not bring a gun into a Starbucks just to say, ‘Hey, I’m not going to listen to you.’” Laflam thinks bringing guns to a coffee shop may alarm customers and
hurt business. “Guns can be a safety hazard. If customers see a gun and won’t come to Starbucks any more, that is a concern for Starbucks. I think it’s a good thing that Starbucks makes a stand just so customers are aware of where they are on this. You don’t want it to be a situation where people assume that since Starbucks is not against it, they’re for it,” Laflam said.
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In the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that narrowed but did not do away with affirmative action in college admissions, the Obama administration has reaffirmed its commitment to using race as a factor in college admissions to help increase campus diversity. In a letter to college and university presidents, the departments of Education and Justice reminded educators that the Supreme Court in June ruled that race could still be used as a factor in admissions, as long as the race-based policies were necessary to achieve diversity. In its 7-1 decision in Fisher vs. University of Texas, the
court held that race could be used if “no workable race-neutral alternatives would produce the educational benefits of diversity.” Civil rights advocates and many university officials were relieved that the high court continued to allow race to be used in considering admissions, while opponents argued that there was still enough ground for further suits to challenge such policies. The use of affirmative action has divided Americans since the 1970s. In college admissions, supporters have used such policies to give opportunities to qualified minority students to help them overcome the effects of long-term discrimination. Opponents have contended that affirma-
tive action is really reverse discrimination. The Obama administration has supported the use of race to help improve diversity. “The Departments of Education and Justice strongly support diversity in higher education. Racially diverse educational environments help to prepare students to succeed in our increasingly diverse nation. The future workforce of America must be able to transcend the boundaries of race, language and culture as our economy becomes more globally interconnected,” the letter sent to educators says. The letter goes on to say that the 2011 policies on voluntary use
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On September 5th, a very important and serious conversation was started about sexual assault on college campuses. As Healthy Relationship Peer Educators, we know the weight of this topic, and how it affects students’ lives. Risk reduction is everywhere. Don’t drink too much, or at all. Don’t go out alone, especially not at night. Don’t wear “risky” clothing. There are so many actions and behaviors that women have been doing in order to stay safe, and yet the numbers haven’t been falling. People are still being sexually assaulted. One in four women on a campus will be raped. That means 12.5 percent of a college campus will be raped, and that isn’t adding in other sex and gender identities. This is an epidemic. The
Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Justice both state that 90 percent of women know their attacker. This isn’t the stranger hiding in the dark alleyway that is committing the bulk of these attacks. It is the survivor’s friend, family member, partner, classmate, acquaintance. What’s even more startling is that CDC reports that 94 percent of men are not perpetrators meaning only 6 percent of men are committing these attacks. Seventy one percent of these men are repeat offenders, often having a long string of victims. The “accidental rape” is a myth. With these statistics, all identities are presented in these categories i.e. gender, sex, race, class, ability, sexuality, etc. People with marginalized identities are often assaulted at a higher rate as well, such as people who are trans*, people of color, people with a disability, etc. This isn’t just a “women’s issue.” Rape and sexual assault affects everyone and all identities. These numbers are staggering, and it’s a painful and angering truth. The
larger picture of rape shows that this is not a single person’s problem. This is a community issue. We are both proud members of the Boise State community. It saddens us to know that individuals have to deal with such risks in order to get an education that everyone should be able to have. All of us on this campus have the power to put an end to rape and sexual assault on our campus. Together, we can create a campus where we all empower each other, and create a space of safety. Rape culture is culture in which sexual assault and other forms of violence commonly occur, and ideas, attitudes, and media normalize these actions. We as a society normalize these actions by continuing to laugh at rape jokes, making homophobic comments, calling people sluts and whores and by not believing survivors. As members of Bronco Nation we can make an inclusive campus and Boise community for all. There are several actions that individuals can take in
order to help stop sexual assault. The most important thing however, is that we do something as a community to stand up and say that these actions are not okay. 1. Make the 94 percent visible 2. Believe survivors 3. Question the message music sends 4. Learn about consent and use it 5. Confront others when they use the word “rape”. 6. Attend events and trainings about ending violence 7. Don’t sexually assault Our campus needs to put out the message that rape and sexual assault is not okay. As a community we need to put an end to this issue. With our words and actions we can show perpetrators that we will not accept this anymore. We are challenging you as a community to help one another, to make it our responsibility as a community to end this cycle of violence. We have faith in you as a community and will hope for a brighter future.
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Dance Marathon donates to charity Boise State’s second annual Dance Marathon (DM) will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Feb. 28 in the Student Reccreation Center. There is no entrance fee, but in order to reach their donation goals, the DM executive staff members are asking students to raise a minimum of $50 each. Proceeds are anticipated to reach about $7,500 this year (compared to $5,000 last year) and will go toward St. Luke’s Hospital. “Right now, they’re trying to build a new facility, so that there’s easier access for those that have been discharged. Like if they need to go for little check-ups, they can go to this new building so they won’t be reminded of bad times at the hospital,” said Nick Propp, sophomore biology major. Propp is this year’s co-external chair, along with Bryan Vlok, the ASBSU vice president. According to Propp, he and Vlok are responsible for all of the DM’s promotion and mar-
keting: a process which is still very much a work in progress, and will be continuing until the event’s execution. Vlok says for the each of the five remaining months leading up to the event, they plan to distribute one video. Jake Fullilove, junior history major and local filmmaker, is in charge of directing the promotional videos. “I think last year there were a lot of people who would have liked to attend the event, but just had no idea it was going on,” said Fullilove. “And knowing it’s for a charity organization, I was willing to put my time and effort into it.” Currently, the external staff is still finishing their first video, but expect it to be distributed via email and throughout several campus television sets by early November. “They’ve really respected the fact that I’ve been doing this for a while, they know that I’m doing it for free, and they’ve really just given me free reign to do a lot with the project,” Fullilove said in regards to the creative control he has been granted by the organization. Additionally toward the effort, Fullilove is making an
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Boise State students worked diligently make Dance Marathon a success. in-kind donation of his own, Red Epic camera, the model of camera with which Peter Jackson shot “The Hobbit” on. With the help of everyone involved in the marketing branch this year, Propp believes the number of participants will double from last year. “We’re hoping to get about
600 students this year, so, double attendance which will be sweet,” said Propp. Students who are interested in registering and donating are encouraged to do so at helpmakemiracles.org and to check their Bronco email regularly for updates concerning the DM.
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“The best of the unknown”
Side Effects
—Jake Fulllilove
Movies, TV shows, actors, directors
Chosen by Lance Moore, Arts & Entertainment Editor and movie enthusiast.
The Constant Gardener
Hustle & Flow
This international drama stars acclaimed British actors Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz. The plot involves all the essentials to any great drama; conspiracy, twists, and a underlined love story that drives the beauty of the film. Taking place in the political complexity that is Africa, you will be left questioning what agenda truly drives international aid to the third world.
For the first 30 minutes of this movie try to ask yourself, "What the hell is going on?" You will answer incorrectly. ‘Side Effects’ is a psychotropic thriller with numerous twists and no allegiance to big-name actors. The fibers of morality are held at the core of this film, one which you have to see more than once in order to grasp all hidden messages.
This surprise peach of a biopic about a Memphis pimp who strives to become a rap artist portrays a raw depiction of life in the deep south. Terrence Howard announced his arrival to the Hollywood scene with his excellent performance in this film, filled with artistic monologues and hip-hop narrative that is sure to satisfy those seeking a quality flick.
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The Maine, a five piece rock band from Tempe, Ariz., are set to play the Knitting Factory on Monday, Oct. 14. Accompanied by Anberlin and special guests Lydia and From Indian Lakes, their Fall 2013 U.S. tour is one you won’t want to miss. Formed in 2007, The Maine are as tight as ever. The band upholds their completely original lineup consisting of vocalist and front man John O’Callaghan, guitarist Jared Monaco, bassist Garrett Nickelsen, guitarist Kennedy Brock and drummer Pat Kirch. The group’s fan base continues to expand as their sound progresses to new and unexpected lengths. When releasing their third album in 2011, “Pioneer,” The Maine parted ways with their label and released the album independently. Without any outside input, the record was a success for the gang. Fans loved
the new direction the album took the band. Just two years later, The Maine released “Forever Halloween” on June 4, 2013. The band took a risk with this album and recorded the entire thing live on analog tape. It captures the energy that you get when you put five people in one room together to play music. The guys agreed that it made them a better band, having to get everything just right for the album. The album was not edited by a computer like other modern releases would be, showcasing the real talent this band encompasses. The release is unapologetically everything the band has ever wanted to express, and it undeniably shows through. Critics are praising “Forever Halloween,” as the album has remained on the Alternative Press Magazine’s top 10 album releases since its June release until now, currently sitting at the number six slot. The concert is extremely anticipated by fans who have
been waiting for the band to come back to Boise. “I’m definitely excited to see them play. They’re one of the few bands that I’ve watched change in the last few years so it’ll be cool to finally see them live,” Samantha Grippi, a sophomore pre-nursing major at Boise State, said. The lineup is unquestionably perfect as genres seem to mesh between the two bands. Anberlin, a five piece band from Florida will co-headline the tour with their alternative rock sound. Special guests include Arizona indie phenomenon Lydia. The four piece band was here last April, with fellow opener From Indian Lakes. The Yosemite Valley, Calif. natives were most recently in Boise this last July on a summer tour. Whatever you do, Boise State, don’t let this show go under your radar. It’ll be one to remember.
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The Maine are set to play a show at the Knitting Factory.
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Mountain West (MW) play is in full swing as Boise State (3-2, 1-1) will head down to Logan, Utah this weekend for a crucial matchup with the Utah State Aggies (3-3, 2-0) in a game that could decide the fate of the Mountain Division. “It’s the next game and Utah State is a really good team from top to bottom,” Boise State head coach Chris Petersen said. “I think their special teams are good; their offense and defense (too). I think they’re a really good team top to bottom.” The Broncos are coming off a bye week following a 60-7 demolishing of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Bronco Stadium. The Broncos will now face a tough Utah State squad in a hostile environment, as they will look to their redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick to put them into position for a run at the MW championship game in December. “I think we’re definitely improving,” redshirt sophomore safety Dillon
Boise State football faces Mountain West opponent Utah State this Saturday in Logan, Utah. Lukehart said. Southwick has thrown himself into the Boise State record books this year, setting the Boise State record for completion percentage in a single game as he completed
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I’m just continuing my process of trying to get better and being a student of the game. —Joe Southwick
27 of 29 passes against the Air Force Academy earlier this season. For all the criticism he receives, statistically, Southwick has been performing on a high level. He currently has the fifth- highest completion percentage in college football this year, completing 73.5 percent of his passes this season. “I’m just continuing my process of trying to get better and being a student of the game,” Southwick said. “Just
knowing the other team inside and out, and know what they’ve done and what they might do.” Southwick had major shoes to fill as a redshirt junior, following behind the winningest quarterback in the history of college football. Now as a senior, Southwick looks as though he has come into his own. While the Broncos currently sit third in the Mountain Division standings, a win against Utah State on Satur-
Tennis avoids off season lull Nate Lowery Staff Writer
Don’t bother telling Boise State men’s tennis coach Greg Patton that fall is the offseason – he doesn’t care. Patton’s belief is the only way to set yourself up for a great spring is to put in work during the fall, something the Broncos did over the weekend hosting the Dar Walter’s Tennis Classic. True freshman Brendan McClain proved the hype surrounding his top 10 ranking among high
school seniors last season. He won the title in the singles Open Draw before teaming up with Garrett Patton to win the doubles Open Draw title over fellow Broncos Brian Foley and Thomas Tenreiro. Foley and fellow sophomore Toby Mitchell were both eliminated in the quarterfinals of the singles Blue Draw. “Our season is definitely a reflection of how we prepared in fall,” Patton said. “I’ve been coaching for 37 years and I know what happens in fall – guys build confidence.”
“A warrior becomes a warrior by going to war.” Patton was in awe by the performance from McClain in his first major collegiate tournament. McClain, a Ventura, Calif. native, where he was one of the nation’s top junior tennis players, bounced back to defeat the University of Idaho's Abid Akbar before besting Tenreiro, 6-4, 7-5. Akbar is an assistant coach for the Vandals. “McClain really stepped up and lived up to all the hoopla that we thought of him,” Patton said. “He’s
just blossoming (in college.) You could give him a little fertilizer and he’ll turn into a forest.” The successful outing at the Dar Walter’s hasn’t earned the Broncos the chance to relax – it only gets tougher for them from here on out with a trip to California for the Battle of the Bay. Normally just a tournament for Californian schools, Boise State received an invitation to the high-profile tournament pitting some of the best tennis teams in California against one another.
day could put them in perfect position moving forward to get a likely rematch with copreseason favorites Fresno State for the MW title. “Favorites doesn’t really matter because the season goes on,” Petersen said. “I think top to bottom, the whole league is pretty good on any given day.” Southwick could put to rest his critics with an outright MW. A win at Utah State will be the first step in that process. Despite the great competition, Patton will be leaving Andy Bettles, arguably one of the top upand-coming tennis players in the nation after an impressive berth in the quarterfinals of the All-American Championships, in order to give the younger players an opportunity to get more experience under their belts. After that Boise State will take their entire squad to Las Vegas for the ITA Mountain Regional with the expectation of walking away with the trophy. “Our goal is to win the Mountain West and make it to the Sweet 16,” Patton said. “We’ll see where we go from there.”
Steen Says is a comprehensive sport column written by Assistant Sports Editor, Michael Steen. For years, Boise State has been a picture of consistency and dominance in college football. The Broncos have consistently been a force to be reckoned with when it comes to winning conference championships. Dating back to their days in the Western Athletic Conference where they won titles in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the Broncos have been stocking their trophy cases heavily. Things haven’t been as luxurious however, since the Broncos made the move to the Mountain West (MW) 2011. The Broncos lost their first home game since 1999 in 2011, when they dropped a heartbreaker to Texas Christian University on a missed last second field goal. The Horned Frogs would take home the conference title that year in their last season in the MW, leaving the Broncos on the outside looking in. In 2012, the Broncos dropped yet another game at home, this time to the San Diego State Aztecs. That loss put the Broncos in a threeway tie for the conference title at the end of the season with Fresno State and San Diego State. It was their second shared conference title in three years. Now the Broncos find themselves fighting an uphill battle in 2013 as they look to regain an outright conference championship, and their first as a member of the MW. to read the full story
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