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ing the film can start a dialogue between parents and youth about gender issues. “We’re hoping to have some good discussion between parents and youth about how gender influences them and how it’s more of a social construct than a binary choice when we’re born,” Morgan said. Morgan feels that the Women’s Center has a positive impact on the students who are involved with it and its projects. “I believe that equality is really important, especially on a college campus. These are the formative years of our lives …
“I think that it’s important to create a space where youth, adults, and nontraditional students who have children are able to listen to these kids so that they can create that conversation about [gender roles] in the home and open up a space for communication,” Lundquist said. “There are a lot of different challenges that our kids are facing. I think creating a space for that conversation is a good thing.” Lundquist particularly wanted to see if more nontraditional students would come, as she feels they
are an underrepresented group on campus, particularly in the campus media. “You typically see an 18 or 19-year-old college student,” Lundquist said, referring to nontraditional students’ underrepresentation in student media. “Over 50 percent of our students on campus are nontraditional … but they are not very visible [in student media].” Lundquist says that all students, nontraditional and otherwise, are welcome at the Women’s Center. In particular, she cites
the Women’s Center as a motivation in staying at Boise State despite the challenges posed by being both a student and single mother. “I almost dropped out of college until I started going to the Women’s Center,” Lundquist said. “When I found a space that I could get involved in on campus it helped [me] want to stay in school … getting involved on campus is proven to help people stay in college.”
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Its website reads, “The Women’s Center is a place for everyone” and that students there should “feel safe expressing all aspects of their identities.” Keeping with this theme of equality and acceptance, the Women’s Center hosted a viewing of the documentary “Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up,” followed by a discussion on gender roles on Oct. 22. The film deals with sexuality, gender, bigotry and society’s expectations of teens. “Straightlaced” makes the case that society’s definition of gender roles is in a state of fluidity and constant flux. It also touches on the subjects of discrimination and bigotry that many teens face in their daily lives. Daniel Morgan, a gender equity peer educator with a focus on masculinity and LGBTQIA issues, believes that show-
where we become who we’re going to be for the rest of our lives,” Morgan said. “I want to be there as a support for LGBTQIA students and show them that Boise State is a safe place to be.” Tasha Lundquist, gender equity peer educator at the Women’s Center with a focus on nontraditional students, conceptualized and helped organize the event. Lundquist, a single mother and nontraditional student, hopes that she can help make the conversation about gender roles in the home easier to engage in.
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Ben, a Boise State sophomore construction management major, said he doesn’t have any sexually transmitted diseases (STD) but he has a couple of friends who do. Ben preferred to remain anonymous for personal reasons. “Some guys I know don’t like to use condoms and don’t really think about it too much, until they got something (a STD),” Ben said. Ben doesn’t worry about STDs because he practices safe sex, even though he’s
not in a monogamous relationship. “I like to use protection,” Ben said. “And when I’m in a relationship it’s protected too.” Dr. Vincent Serio, medical director for University Health Services, said chlamydia is the most common STD the Boise State Health Center sees, along with gonorrhea. Although they do see high rates of HPV (human papillomavirus), which he explained was actually the most common STD, but it appears less than chlamydia due to its lack of laboratory screening for HPV. Serio said stereotypi-
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cally speaking, one might expect college rates to be higher than the national average of STDs, but they’re really not. “HPV is probably the most common disease worldwide that’s sexually transmitted,” Serio said. “HIV and Syphilis are very uncommon in college settings.” Serio said there’s going to be two situations in which a student would go into the health center to talk about STDs. “One is (a diagnostic situation), they’re going to have some type of symptom,” Serio said. “The second scenario is (a screening proposition) the student that doesn’t have any symptoms at all and just ‘wants to know.’” According to Serio, people should do everything they can to prevent the diseases that are preventable. “HPV is probably the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide and it’s also the only one in which there’s a vaccine to prevent,” Serio said. “So the first thing on your list should be getting a
HPV vaccine. That’s for both men and women, from the ages of 9 to 27.” Serio listed the second preventative method as barrier protection. “Most of the other STDs are transmitted through skin-to-skin, intimate contact with the genitals,” Serio said. “Using a condom is a very effective way of preventing most of those types of sexually transmitted diseases. They’re not 100 percent affective but they’re really the best next step that’s available. Abstinence is the only surefire way of preventing a sexually transmitted disease.” Though students at Boise State like Ben haven’t practiced abstinence, Ben explained he’s never come across someone that argued about using protection, but if he did he would definitely have to talk about it. He also discussed the number of sexual partners he has. “I would say two or three in a month,” Ben said. According to Ben, all his partners know he has others and are okay with it. Ben
admitted he and his friends hookup with other students, coworkers, friends that don’t attend school, at parties, or where ever they can. On the other end of the spectrum, there are students who are very cautious. Bre Clifford, sophomore communication major, said she’s been in a monogamous relationship for five years. “Before we were sexually active we went and got tested together and because it was just after I had broken up with somebody, we went and got tested again a few months later,” Clifford said. “And we’re both good to go.” Clifford said they still practice safe sex though, because they are not ready for a STD or a baby. She believes most people are promiscuous on campus and although she doesn’t personally know someone with a STD. She has heard there are people on campus with one. Clifford offered advice for other students around campus. “Practice safe sex,” Clifford said. “We don’t need STDs or babies.”
The Health Center is used to having these discussions with students. Everything is fully confidential and they offer anonymous HIV testing that doesn’t require any blood work, just walk in and you get a Q-tip swab on the inside of your cheek; painless, anonymous and free.
Dr. Serio explained the typical symptoms of a STD. In males it’s usually burning with urination, or discharge from the penis. In females it’s typically a vaginal discharge, or odor. “In both cases sometimes, things on the genitals that don’t seem right, that shouldn’t be there; lumps, bumps, sores, something visible on the genitals that wasn’t there before,” Dr. Serio said. “Those are the common symptoms.”
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A visit from family this week will give you the chance to catch up and relax over dinner. There is nothing more soothing to the soul than a great dinner and the passive-aggressive comments of extended family members who have been guilt-tripped into hanging out with each other for an extended period of time.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): You have always been the best with your finances but will soon be confronted with a dilemma. Don’t try to buy the love of others. Of course, if you want to buy the love of others, you can always browse through the casual encounters section of Craigslist and find that one person who is willing to accept money for love.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): With your head in the clouds and your spirit flying as free as a majestic eagle, you will suddenly realize you have climbed onto the register counter at the local burger joint and have been flapping your arms and screeching loudly. Next time, remember to stay home after ingesting a significant dose of LSD.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): You will be pulled between two aspects of your life this week. While the office demands you spend most of your week answering stupid phone calls from equally stupid people, try to take time to spend with your stupid family. Plan out a stupid vacation or have a stupid barbecue with some of your stupid neighbors.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22): You may receive a phone call from a lost love today. Don’t get caught up in reminiscing about the past and how many times you two used to get caught up in the funniest situations, like when you both started a meth lab and were eventually caught and arrested by the sheriff ’s department.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Your energy is unusually slow this week causing you to lay around the house half nude in a dirty bathrobe. Don’t try and motivate yourself at all. You must let this lazy spell run its course. You also may be cursed and should make sure you are in good standing with the local Wiccan mages who can end your plight.
Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 19): A loved one will need your close and personal attention this week. Every night after you arrive home, make sure and pamper your cat the best way you know how: deep tissue massages. Just strap that kitty to a massage table (or ironing board) and slowly begin to work scented oils into its back fur.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Sometimes traveling can be hectic and you wonder if you will ever reach your destination. Don’t fret. You will get where you are heading if you have patience. It may be a good idea to try purchasing a plane ticket instead of tearing up your lawn. Regardless of what your friends and family say, you can’t dig a hole to China.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your intuition is at an all-time high this week. Use your intuition to help further the cause of good and not evil. Take the time to read others’ emotions and be sure to use your heightened sensitivity to find the cleanest, less frequented bathroom on campus where you can relieve yourself in peace.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t believe anything you hear this week because it is all LIES! LIES I TELL YOU! The NSA has infiltrated every aspect of your pointless and mundane life. They are watching us right now. Every breath we take, every move we make. Every smile we fake, every claim we stake, they will be watching us.
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Boise State takes care of business
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Gov. Butch Otter started a project where students work with Walmart to increase manufacturing in the U.S. the economy would look like if Boise State wasn’t where it was,” Rudin said. Still working with local companies means the university needs to be able to work as fast as businesses do. This can be a challenge within the university
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Boise State helps local businesses and corporations by conducting research and sharing resources with the public and private sector, both benefiting the community and the university. The goal is to be a “metropolitan university of distinction,” said Mark Rudin, the vice president of research and economic development. Through research and working with businesses in the community, the university has been headed in that direction. “We interact with the industry to try and help them be more successful,” Rudin said. The university conducts research that might be able to benefit industries and create products to make companies more competitive. Graduate students then may be hired by these companies, seeing as they may have previously done work for them. The overall goal is to ask what Boise State can do for businesses in the community, Rudin explained. One of the ways the university helps is by sharing resources. If the university has access to equipment that a company needs, they can use it. This is one way that the private sector and the university interact. “I can’t even imagine what
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setting. “How do we conduct business at the speed of business?” Rudin said. Along with a relation between the university and the private sector, IGEM (Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission) has added a relation with the government. Through IGEM $2 million dollars have been donated to the research funds for universities in Idaho. In the College of Business and Economics, the career start MBA is designed
specifically to get students ready to enter the workforce. Students in this program are encouraged and given opportunity to join in on projects working with the community. Trisha Lamb, the director of the career start program, sees these opportunities as a win-win situation. Through working with local industries the program creates a relationship between students and employers. It gives students the opportunity to network in their areas of interest and
provides local businesses with research and tools to propel their company forward. “We have highly motivated, smart and enthusiastic students,” Lamb said. One of these projects, started by Governor Butch Otter, has students working with Walmart to reduce the amount of manufacturing overseas and increase manufacturing in the nation. “We’re hoping that we build those bridges and that trust between the private sector and the university,”
Rudin said. Continuing in this direction for the future, the university hopes to reduce the dependency upon federal funding. As Rudin explained, “I imagine that the outlook at the federal level for those agencies that fund research is questionable right now.” Funds from the federal government are expected to decrease in the future. “We’re looking to establish even more partnerships with the industry,” Rudin said.
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As I confidently waltzed into my dorm for my freshman year of college, with my new-found independence and debt in tow, I felt ready to conquer the world. Other than to check in, I refused to call my mother for any issues; I pridefully decided that if I had any problems I would solve them myself. I was horribly mistaken. I found myself calling my mom about everything from learning how to make do with limited resources to how to handle the dreaded financial aid office and even how to remove a nail polish stain from a comforter. “Most students have been in the same district for 12 years and struggle with the unknown,” said Julie Kampschroeder, counselor at Pattonville High School and the new St. Louis Graduates High School to College Center. “Students are often unaware of certain procedures and professor expectations. I would advise any
first-year student to take advantage of Residence Advisers and college counselors because they are trained to help students with these concerns.” As opposed to relying on Google and phoning Mom 24/7, these are a few life lessons that every parent should ensure their child knows before sending him or her off into the great unknown. TIME MANAGEMENT Transitioning from high school to college, it is imperative that your student know how to schedule his or her free time effectively. Using a planner consistently will help him or her keep a track of classes, meetings and study time. Students can also use their smartphones as a scheduling tool. Some great apps are available to help you avoid the pitfalls of procrastination: Students can include course schedules, plan study sessions, and input assignment deadlines, among other things (available on iOs). This app allows you to organize your thoughts,
tasks, and to-do lists. Outliner uses Dropbox so that students can share their information from any computer or web-enabled device (available on iOs and Android). Trello takes a productive approach to studying and collaborating with your peers. This app helps you plan an entire project from the beginning stages to the final product. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS If the recent recession taught us anything, it’s that credit card debt can get you in trouble. “Young adults need to know that they will be targeted by credit card companies,” Cheryl Bohlen, Finance Park Manager at Junior Achievement, said. “Know how credit works and how it can affect your future buying power.” Students should also learn to budget and prioritize their expenses. Many free online tools and templates are available to students and parents. Also, be sure your child knows how to use an ATM, balance a checkbook and pay her or his own bills.
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Being prepared can make the adjustment to college easier. LAUNDRY Some students seem to wait until Thanksgiving break for Mom to do all of their laundry. “While visiting my daughter (at college) I noticed that one of the biggest issues for students was knowing how to do laundry properly; there were a lot of kids walking around with discolored clothing,” said Lisa Bobbit, whose daughter Jordan goes to Belloit College in Wisconsin. Go over the basics of color sorting, the correct temperature, and when and how much detergent to use. Many students are concerned about storing their
laundry and other items in such a compact space as a dorm room. “Vertical storage is essential for small spaces. Mount shelves on the wall, use shoe organizers on the backs of doors, add an extra hanging bar in the closet,” said Jodi Granok, owner of Organizing Magic in University City, Mo. “Loft the bed and use the space underneath for a study zone. If at all possible, only bring one season’s worth of clothing at a time and rotate during the year.” CAR MAINTENANCE Students should know the basic operations of a car and how it functions.
Some basic tasks to know are: how to pump gas, how to check the oil level and washer fluid, how to jump-start a car and how to change a tire. “Prior to going away for school you should get the oil changed, check the fluid levels, and just have a general inspection done,” said Peter Huey, owner of STL Auto Advocates in St. Louis. “Also, a first aid kit, window cleaner and blanket are items you should always keep in your vehicle.” Students should also know how to book a flight, navigate a map and read public transportation schedules.
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cils, highlighters, healthy snacks and bottles of water. Remember to stay hydrated and eat high-energy foods throughout your study session so your mind is alert. Turn off your cell phone and computer if possible so that you can avoid electronic distractions such as Facebook and email too. Make sure to dress comfortably, set study goals, and reward yourself when you accomplish your goals.
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The annual Clery Report on campus crime indicates a large amount of alcohol citations in 2012, but officials claim the data is skewed.
Report: alcohol citations increase Emily Perhson @EmilyPerhson
Boise State reports a much higher instance of alcohol violation than the other universities in the state. In 2012 when Boise State reported 388 violations, University of Idaho reported 79 and Idaho State University reported only 30. Blaine Eckles, associate dean of students, does not think that alcohol use on campus has increased. He believes the large discrepancy comes from under-reporting and miscalculations in the past. “It’s a much more accurate reflection now of Clery violations then it
was then,” Eckles said. “That has to do with the increased knowledge and education.” The Clery Act requires all universities to issue an annual report, which contains a breakdown of crime statistics on campus, including alcohol violations. The statistics are gathered in two main ways: from arrest and citation records of the local police and from reports made by Campus Security Authorities (CSA). According to “The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting” the term CSA refers not only to traditional campus security personnel but anyone who has “significant responsibility for
student and campus activities.” In 2003 there were 33 reported liquor law violations. In 2007 there were 173. In 2012 there were 388. In nine years the number of liquor law violations increased by more than 11 times, according to the report. However, these statistics may be misleading. Under this definition coaches, faculty advisers, resident advisors and campus health center workers are all required to report crime statistics, but not victim name and information, to be compiled into the annual Clery Report. “I think it’s incredibly significant that BSU has
more than three times the amount of people being busted using alcohol,” said sophomore anthropology major Hailee Hines. “I think it shows Boise police spend a lot of time handing out bullshit MICs (minor in consumption).” There are other factors that many contribute to this increased rate at Boise State. According to University of Idaho’s Student Code of Conduct, alcohol is prohibited in public areas but allowed in campus apartments and houses. This differs greatly from Boise State’s dry campus policy and may lead to fewer citations being given and less underage drinking being reported.
University of Idaho’s enrollment was reported at 11,551 students for the spring semester of 2013. Boise State’s enrollment is nearly double that which simply equals more students present to receive violations. Tana Monroe, security analyst for Campus Security and Police Services, is in charge of compiling the Clery Report every year. She thinks the Clery Report is a useful tool to provide a snap shot of what is happening on campus. However, she admits it has its shortcomings. “We have a hierarchy of crimes… You only count the highest one,” Monroe said. “So if there was a rape, a murder and a bur-
glary in one incident you’d only count the murder for the report.” The Clery Report is also limited to showing only those crimes which are reported to the police or a CSA. As crimes often go unreported, they are not reflected in statistics. Reported or not, campus officials try to prevent crime. “The university takes this stuff seriously. We’ve put resources in place to address these behaviors and more accurately depict the information,” Eckles said. “Whether it’s the large or small violations, we want to make sure that information is out there for our students and our community.”
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Idaho lacks LGBTQ laws Ryan Thorne
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A handful of Idaho cities passed anti-discrimination ordinances however, state lawmakers haven’t.
life, or the lives of my friends who have experienced more violent queerphobia than I have,” Hansen said. Pamela Parks is the administrator for the Idaho Council on Human Rights and handles claims of gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace, housing and educational facilities. “If someone is let go because of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
Before it was passed, I was constantly moving around with the knowledge that if my landlord found out I was queer, he could evict me. —Madison Hansen
Parks said in an email to The Arbiter. “The law should be as clear and unambiguous as possible.” As individual Idaho cities pass LGBTQ equality laws, Parks said irregularities could cause legal confusion among employers. “Many cities in Idaho are adding ordinances that may differ from one another, which creates a non-uniform approach. Amending the state law will provide uniformity, clarity, and consistency so that one company operating in different cities will know what it should be doing to comply with the law,” Parks said. Meanwhile, until federal and state laws specifically address all types of discrimi-
disability or age over 40, that is considered discriminatory,” Parks said. LGBTQ members are protected from discrimination under the “sex” portion of the Human Rights Council’s definition of the law, but Parks said the Idaho legislature and federal government still need to approve or amend a bill specifically detailing equal protection for all. “Small employers, who generally do not have inhouse counsel to call upon, should be able to read the law and understand what their responsibilities are without having a legal background or a sophisticated understanding of the Supreme Court decisions,”
nation, students like Hansen will remain skeptical about local ordinances. “I don’t want to settle. It’s just one tiny law that doesn’t have any impact on my life, or really, in the community around me,” Hansen said. Hansen thinks while passing laws to protect LGBTQ members is essential to overall equality, negative attitudes toward gay and lesbian citizens still need to be changed. “I have a lot of straight relatives who are under this impression that now that gay marriage is legal in some places, or now that this thing in Boise has happened, homophobia is wiped out. But that’s just not true,” Hansen said.
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With many students away from home for the first time, the anxiety and stress that college can bring may finally be setting in. Boise State has made sure that students do not have to deal with these issues alone. The Norco building, located behind the Student Recreation Center, is home to Boise State’s Health Services. According to their website, the main goal of Health Services is to, “enable our campus partners to retain, enhance, promote, and improve upon their physical, mental, and spiritual health.” However, a common misconception among many students is Health Services provides only primary, urgent, reproductive and specialty care. Tara Brooks, a patient services manager for Boise State Health Services, believes that students are not utilizing all that the center has to offer. “We offer an array of comprehensive counseling
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services to students only,” Brooks said. Emily White, a graduate student studying special education, did not know about the additional services offered. “I guess I am underutilizing (the services) then,” White said. “If I was on campus full time, I would more than likely use it.” Health Services main goal is to support students in their academic and personal goals. “We are very in tune with the college experience and the stressors and the life styles that students are living, whether traditional or nontraditional. “We understand the stress that they’re under and how that affects their physical and emotional health,” Brooks said. Going to an off campus provider may not yield the same results. “We try to always treat our patients with that lens. It’s different than some community providers, who don’t maybe understand the culture on campus,”
Brooks said. Some of the types of counseling services provided include personal counseling, multi-person counseling, ADHD testing and screening etc. All services are run by licensed and certified staff. Health services also provide an array of free student groups, which vary by semester. These groups help students understand that they’re not alone. “You realize that you’re not the only person who may be experiencing that,” Brooks said. Past groups have included process groups, freshmen only groups and exercise and counseling groups. These services aren’t just offered to students enrolled in SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan). “We do bill insurance, and if you are non -insured, we can work with
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you and try and get a discounted rate,” Brooks said. For students with SHIP, the process is a little easier. “If you have SHIP, your counseling services are covered, there is no copay or deductible, which is the same for services offered at the health center,” Brooks said. Students who have questions or concerns regarding any insurance plans should visit the Health Insurance and Business Office, located on the first floor of the Norco building.
“We want to make sure they (students) are getting the best care possible. If there is something that we don’t provide, we are going to get you to the right place, a place that we trust,” Brooks said. To schedule an appointment, call health services 426-1459. More information can be found on their website at healthser vices.boise state.edu
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“Breaking Expectations” is staff writer Danielle Allsop’s firsthand experience with living with mental illness. Over the past few years, the media has played up the idea that having a mental illness indicates that the individual shouldn’t be allowed the same rights as those who do not suffer from a mental illness, specifically owning a firearm. This week’s school shooting at a middle school in Sparks, Nev. will inevitably spark the ongoing debate that mentally ill individuals shouldn’t have the right to own a weapon. Take for example, Adam Lanza, the man who killed 20 children and six adults during the Sandy Hook massacre. It is believed that Lanza suffered from some type of mental illness. The same has been said for Aaron Alexis, the man who killed 12 at a Navy yard in Washington D.C. just last month. These are extreme cases in which society failed these individuals. While we may never understand the circumstances which led to these horrible acts, one thing is clear: these individuals were overlooked. Society failed them. While many think that putting guns in the hands of mentally ill individuals is wrong, which in many cases may be true, individuals who don’t suffer from mental illnesses are also given the right to own a gun, and in many cases, use them to inflict the same harm. Look at the Downtown Chicago drive-by shootings that left many people wounded (including a toddler) just last month. Why should these individuals be allowed to own guns (or have access to guns), but mentally ill people can’t? What society needs to address is accepting those with mental illnesses, not ignoring the problem because they think there isn’t an adequate solution. There is always a solution. There are things you can do to help right here on campus. Be alert. If a friend or acquaintance begins to act odd or show signs that aren’t normal, ask them if they need to talk. Sometimes they just need a friend who will listen. If they confide in you about wanting to hurt themselves or others, contact the appropriate authorities. While you may think this is “ratting them out,” you may have just saved several lives. Keeping the trust of a friend is important, but preventing a tragedy trumps all. I want to reiterate that I am not a doctor. These suggestions are based on my own personal experiences. Some suggestions may not apply to every situation.
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Nearly a year ago, Boise City Council members passed an non-discrimination ordinance prohibiting the discrimination of employees and housing tenants based on sexual orientation and gender identity. For Boise State junior Madison Hansen, the local ordinance offered some peace of mind. “Before it was passed, I was constantly moving around with the knowledge that if my landlord found out I was queer, he could evict me,” Hansen said. Hansen thinks while individual Idaho cities, seven of them, so far, have passed non-discrimination ordinances protecting the LBGTQ community, equality for all Idaho citizens is far from realized. “It is unsettling to know that state and federal laws are bigger and could nullify these community rulings,” Hansen said. With the Idaho state legislature currently rejecting proposed Add the Words laws, Hansen said she isn’t satisfied until LGBTQ members are given complete equality under the laws of the land. “Even though it was a tiny beacon of hope when Add the Words passed, I didn’t see much difference in my
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Cyberbullies: the modern day coward Devin Ferrell As a child, I remember bullying in school. I remember seeing kids getting teased in the hallways and classrooms, pushed on the playground and hit on the bus. I remember no one helping them, no noble soul intervening on their behalf. We need to understand that cyberbullying is real and does happen, and that there are ways to deal with it. I remember not doing anything myself, as complicit in the act as the perpetrator. I’ve always thought that for those of my generation bullying was tangible – scars and bruises both physical and psychological and isolated to the halls of primary education institutions. I was wrong. Here is a mother and father who have lost their daughter for what should be a pointless reason. Rebecca Sedwick jumped from a third story building last month. She was 12 years old. Her suicide has been covered by all of the major national news syndicates from CNN to Fox News to MSNBC. The reason, Polk County Sheriff ’s Department investigators suspect, was verbal, physical, and cyberharassment. Even when Rebecca wasn’t in school and around her
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Paige Walters of Blue Springs, MO. posted a photo in response to cyberbullies. aggressors she couldn’t escape persecution. Bullying has transcended physical exchanges, and like much of our communication, became digitized. Cyberbullying, while a controversial, murky issue, can be dealt with like any kind of bullying. With the advent of social media and instantaneous communication through texting our means of interaction have become more immediate and widespread.
No longer are disparaging remarks made in person in front of a classroom but they are now widespread, proliferated through the digital sphere of the Internet. According to the Google Ngram analytical tool, the mention of cyberbullying in books has seen a sharp rise since 1999 from no mention in prior years. Stopbullying.gov reports that in 2011, 16 percent of high school students reported being bullied
online. The research and statistics on cyberbullying are limited, however, that is expected considering its occurrence as a recent phenomenon of the Internet age. In a report from by Lakitta D. Johnson, Ph.D. of Jackson State University, 22 percent of Indiana State University students surveyed reported being cyberbullied, while 42 percent knew someone who had.
The document goes on to provide statistics from a few other universities but original research is limited. Regardless of the current lack of overwhelming empirical evidence it cannot be denied that cyberbullying is on the rise. It is an alternative means to attacking someone in public. It is the coward’s way out, as is any bullying for that matter. It’s the tool of the sarcastic and sardonic,
the insecure and the threatened. Those who cannot face the difficulties of their own lives and resort to attacking those they believe are weaker and defenseless to the end of validating their own existence. To tackle the issue of cyberbullying may seem daunting. My parents were divided when it came to my own bullying: my mother told me to turn the other cheek, to not stoop to their level. My father told me to fight back, to challenge and confront them and cause them to fear – an eye for an eye. Above it all though I remember telling myself that it would all get better, that some people are just bad and to look for the good in people. I believe if you find yourself the victim of cyberbullying – turn off the computer. Block whoever is attacking you directly and address your attacker if it is in a public forum. Do not counterattack; simply show them you are aware of your shortcomings. Deny them the venom they try to poison you with. The hallmark of any great person is humility. Talk to someone, a friend or relative, if what someone says to or about you is exceptionally painful. Above all else remember – they’re just words. Words spoken by cowards.
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Chris Petersen is the greatest head coach in Boise State football history. Petersen has established nearly a decade of dominance and brought Boise State to the peak of football prominence. Petersen will also be leaving. Soon. This is a bold statement, yes. There are a lot of plausible reasons and scenarios which could make this nightmare for Bronco fans become a reality. Petersen has been a vital part of the Boise State program since the early 2000s. When Petersen joined the coaching staff as an offensive coordinator under Dan Hawkins in 2001, Petersen’s creativity and efficiency were on full
display. The Broncos averaged 41.3 points per game from 2001-05 under Petersen, and finished as the highest scoring team in the NCAA twice (2002, 2003). Now in his eighth season as head coach, Petersen holds a ridiculous 89-10 record, including two undefeated seasons, and a 2-0 record in BCS bowls. Even with arguably the most consistently successful program in the country, Petersen still runs into a lack of full support he and his program have earned. Petersen has reiterated time and time again that while the fan base wants expansion, they do not sell out a stadium of 37,000. Fans leave at halftime and don’t return. Petersen even got his
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Every season Chris Petersen fields offers from other universities. three-star recruits. Imagine what he could do with top-5 recruiting classes year in and year out. While many Bronco fans stick to their belief that Boise State is one of the best jobs in the country and nothing could lure Petersen away, desiring a change of scenery is
a normal thing for anyone. Earlier this season, CBS Sports reporter Bruce Feldman reported a source close to Petersen said coach Pete was looking for a change. While these are only rumors and can’t be confirmed, to negate them is
pure denial of reality. I believe Chris Petersen has run his course at Boise State, and Bronco fans should be eternally grateful for what he has done. Hopefully he will not be chastised by the Bronco fan base for heading to another program.
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The Fox and the Hound (1981)
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After rewatching this one, I realized something. How was this movie made for children? Seriously, how did my 6-year -old self handle this emotionally? This movie starts out innocent and happy as a young fox named Tod and a bloodhound pup named Copper become best friends. But when Copper leaves for the winter to learn to become a hunting dog, Disney says “not so fast!” as they rip your heart out with Tod and Copper growing apart. Compared to other Disney storylines, this movie is strangely violent. A hunter tries smoke out Tod and his lover Vixey. Then the hunter gets trapped in his own bear trap set up for Tod, while he is being attacked by a mega-bear. Depsite all of these anxiety- inducing scenes, the underlined theme of friendship prevails. In the end, everyone ends up happily ever after as in all Disney movies, but wow, this movie still leaves you in a depressed mood. Give it the
This absolute perfection from Disney is full of everything you might need from a quality animated feature. It goes from excellent oneliners that are in turn hilarious innuendos (once you get to an age where innuendos are actually freaking hilarious) to deeper message monologues that teach how to be a better human being. The audience goes on an epic journey with Emperor Kuzco, a conceited monarch who develops an unlikely friendship with a peasant once he is betrayed by a witch who turns him into a llama, naturally. The man behind the voice of Emperor Kuzco is the one and only David Spade, which means absolutely nothing. It means nothing except that the he is the most raunchy human being alive who just happens to play one of the most hilarious monarch/llamas of all time. This movie is a sheer riot of entertainment for any age; enjoy watching the most quotable movie of all time in
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
I recently watched this animated classic and was instantly reminded why I loved it as a kid. It’s an entertaining, slightly eerie, classic spinoff tale of Sherlock Holmes, played by mice. When Olivia Flaversham’s toymaker father is kidnapped by the evil Professor Ratigan and his bat minion, Fidget, Olivia must turn to the famous Basil of Baker Street for help. The greatest mouse detective to ever live, Basil possesses an arsenal of great wit, snarkiness, and arrogance to rival that of Sherlock Holmes. Together Olivia, Basil and Dr. David Q. Dawson set on a quest to find Olivia’s father and he can finish Professor Ratigan’s robot of the Queen before he is able to seize control over the people of Mousedon. With the exception of some very blatant adult themes masked in the guise of animation, this flick is great for all ages to enjoy.
The Fox and the Hound (1981)
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
The Aristocats (1970)
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If you are a dog lover, and an aficionado of animated features, excuse the pun but this flick will be nothing short of “heaven.” Animated features have the habit of covertly dealing with adult issues rather brilliantly. “All Dogs Go to Heaven” is a film that not only delves into adult issues, but doesn’t even try to hide the fact that it’s doing it. The best part about it is that delinquent behavior is perpetrated by dogs. Genius! This movie has a habit of showcasing the eternal battle between good and evil. The opening sequence deals with the murder of the main character Charlie and dogs drinking, gambling and participating in all out raucous behavior. On top of the this, the Biblical euphemisms are actually quite daunting; The scene of dog hell is terrifying. It is the animated version of the movie “The Departed.” It is sure to leave you analyzing many themes of not only your own life, but life in general.
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The Aristocats (1970)
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Here is the basic breakdown; the Queen B of cat ladies lives in the high-end area of Paris in the early 1900s. She decides to leave the entirety of her fortune to her cat ,Duchess, and her adorable three kittens. Oh and the film happens to be a catchy musical sing along that was Walt Disney’s last approved film when he died in 1966. Intrigued yet? Well if not, lets continue with the breakdown. The jealous butler, swindled out of his cut of the inheritance by those pesky felines, attempts to kidnap Duchess and her kittens but fails. The result of this botched kidnap attempt leaves Duchess and her kittens lost in the streets of Paris. However fret not, because in walks the coolest sly tomcat of them all, Thomas O’Malley. (The fact that he is a red-haired cat with an Irish last name is completely coincidental). To put O’Malley into perspective, he is basically like Matt Damon in the film “Good Will Hunting.” Through a barrage of up tempo sing-alongs, O’Malley brings Duchess and her kittens back to their rightful home.
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On Friday, Oct. 25, hip-hop superstar duo Ben Haggerty, who goes by stage name Macklemore, and Ryan Lewis are makng their way back to Boise at the Taco Bell Arena for their 2013 World Tour. The pair recently found fame with their hit songs “Thrift Shop,” “Same Love” and “Can’t Hold Us.” Haggerty and Lewis got their starts not too far from here, in their hometown of Seattle, Wash. The two met in 2006 with Lewis starting out as a photographer promoting Haggerty under his stage name Macklemore. Later on the two became friends and Lewis began producing Macklemore’s songs. They released music together starting in 2009. Ever since then, the ball kept rolling. The duo released their album “The Heist” in October of 2012, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. The single “Thrift Shop” went No. 1
on the Billboard Hot 100 in January of 2013 and stayed there for six weeks. Macklemore is noted not only for his musical abilities, but for his activism in the LGBT community. His support of the cause is expressed in the song “Same Love.” He is also open about his battles with drug addiction and alcoholism, as seen in the lyrics of his song “Starting Over.” Together, the duo has turned many heads and has won plenty of awards including the BET Awards Best Group, Billboard Music Awards Rap Song of the Year with “Thrift Shop,” MTV Video Music Awards Best Video with a Message with “Same Love” and MTV Video Music Awards Best Hip-Hop Video with “Can’t Hold Us.” The last time Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were in Boise was last year at downtown hot spot the Knitting Factory. The two have come quite a long way, upgrading to a much larger venue. The college crowd has
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College age fan favorite Macklemore is set to hit the stage at Taco Bell Arena. definitely received Macklemore’s music well. “His music is easy for us to relate to, and it was something different than what’s been coming out
for the past few years,” said sophomore athletic training major, Molli Blea. “I’m just psyched for the concert in general and how the audience will be filled with
a ton of BSU students. I think it will be a lot of fun.” Many students will be starting out their weekend at the show and will most likely be talking about
it for many weekends to come. For more information on this event visit tacobellarena.com or the arena box office.
ASBSU gets corny with students Ashley Stout Staff Writer
Gather all your friends for some shrieks, scares and mazes during Boise State Night at Linder Farms. On Saturday, Oct. 26 the Student Union is hosting this spooky event to celebrate the spirit of Halloween. What better way is there to celebrate than with a Bronco corn maze and a “Trail of Terror”?
This event is open to all Boise State students, faculty and staff for discounted prices. Students may purchase tickets to the corn maze for $5 and $10 for the “Trail of Terror.” Faculty and staff may also purchase tickets for the discounted price of $7 for the corn maze and $11 for the “Trail of Terror.” Along with the discounted tickets the Student Union Building (SUB) is also offering free transportation for
those who are interested, although it is not mandatory. Buses will be leaving from the SUB at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the 26th. To sign up, contact Melinda Lewis, the program coordinator and Games Center manager, or you can also sign up at the info desk in the SUB. “There are a lot of groups, student organizations, and residence halls that are interested in doing a group out-
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ing with it so I’m hoping that we get a lot of participation from those groups,” Lewis said. “But I’d love to see people just get together with a group of friends and go.” Tickets can be used at anytime this season at Linder Farms; the corn maze is open all day but the “Trail of Terror” opens at dark. Linder Farms also has a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a petting zoo, pumpkin slingshot and many more
fun holiday attractions. This is the first time that Boise State is having this event and if the event is successful it is likely that the tradition will be continued for years to come. The maze itself has the Bronco logo in its midst for the fifth straight year. “The idea behind it is giving students the opportunity to get together and have a good time and go to a place that supports Boise
State and has this corn maze that represents us; it’s really just made to be a fun event,” Lewis said. “I really like being scared; that’s like one of the most fun parts of Halloween,” said Melinda Smith, junior communication major. So prepare to get your scare on and invite all of your friends to Boise State night at Linder Farms. Its sure to be a ghoulish good time.
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Jay Ajayi lead the Broncos past Nevada with one of the best games of his young career.
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Redshirt sophomore running back Jay Ajayi erupted for 222 yards and three touchdowns against Nevada over the weekend in another solid performance for the Broncos in their homecoming win. “We prepare each week to have a physical run game. Today was no different,” Ajayi said. “We just came out and wanted to have a downhill running style, and just make plays for our offense.” The 6-foot, 215-pound sophomore is having a productive season. He has
766 yards on the ground to go with his 12 touchdowns on the year. Saturday’s game against Nevada was Ajayi’s third game this season of having two or more rushing touchdowns in a game. His performance against Nevada brings Ajayi over the five yards per-carry mark. Ajayi is producing well for a player who is in his first year as top running-back for the Broncos. It is expected to see Ajayi in an increased role in the coming weeks following the potential seasonending injury to redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick.
“He’s a crucial piece to our team, definitely. Joe going down, it was tough to stomach. But we knew at the same time we had to carry the flag,” Ajayi said. Southwick has been a key piece to Ajayi feeling comfortable on the Broncos team. “I told him I dedicated this game to him, ecause he’s been so helpful with me, just with my college career here,” Ajayi said. “I told him I was going to play my heart out for him and run as good as I could.” Ajayi has had issues getting off to quick starts this season, and last week
Broncos to stop Hill’s mission Michael Steen @MichaelSteen2
Boise State has had its share of surprises during the 2013 season. None more so than when starting quarterback, redshirt senior Joe Southwick, went down with a potential season-ending broken ankle on his first play from scrimmage last week against Nevada. The Broncos turned to redshirt junior quarterback Grant Hedrick, who performed spectacularly in Southwick’s absence. As the Broncos prepare for this week’s non-conference matchup with BYU, having more repetitions in practice against Hedrick could be a blessing in dis-
guise, as they go up against another dangerous dual threat quarterback, Taysom Hill. “They’re very similar quarterbacks,” junior wide receiver Matt Miller said. “Taysom is just a little bit bigger, more physical runner and Grant (Hedrick) is more shifty and he will try and put a move on you.” Hill, a redshirt senior, is the epitome of a dual threat quarterback who has been giving defenses fits all season long. “I think they’ve created a whole system around him and his strengths,” Boise State head coach Chris Petersen said. “And he looks like he’s a better thrower than he was last year.”
Hill came in as a backup against Boise State last year at Bronco Stadium, completing four of 10 passes for 42 yards. However, Hill hurt the Broncos on the ground as he carried the ball 12 times for 72 yards, scoring the Cougars only touchdown of the night. “He’s a warrior. He carries the ball like a running back and he’s got a very strong arm,” Petersen said. “He’s a tough guy to defend.” Going against a running threat like Hill, quarterback containment will be of utmost importance from the Boise State front seven. Containing Hill will be a focal point especially for senior defensive lineman
was no different as he had most of his production in the second half against Nevada. “I’m not going to lie, when Grant (Hedrick) did his 49-yard scramble or whatever on that drive it kind of pumped me up,” Ajayi said. “I was like okay Grant’s getting loose I got to get loose. I was definitely able to feed off of his energy and his play.” Hedrick will try to fuel Ajayi’s fire for what could be the rest of the season, and their anticipated matchup in Provo, Utah to take on the BYU Cougars. The game begins at 6 p.m. MT on Friday Oct. 25.
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Boise State will try to contain Taysom Hill. Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe, and two time Mountain West conference defensive player of the week, redshirt junior defensive lineman Demarcus Lawrence. “It’s hard for the DB’s to keep somebody covered if they (the quarterback) have a lot of time,” Tjong-A-Tjoe said. “We just need to get some pressure and make sure he doesn’t scramble
around and make something happen with his legs.” The Broncos have been hurt by high-volume runners in the past. Containing a scrambling quarterback like Hill will pose quite a challenge for the Bronco defense, and will have to be a key point for them if they want to escape Provo on Friday night with a win.
Michael Steen is the assistant sports editor of the Arbiter, and Steen Says reflects all of his opinions as a die-hard sports fan. College football lives and dies by rivalries, year in and year out. Whether it’s Ohio State vs. Michigan, or USC vs. Notre Dame, the annual grudge matches between schools can fuel fires for years on end and be the only games schools care about. Boise State has had their share of rivalries throughout the years, but there is one matchup that is beginning to grow for the Broncos. Many Boise State fans grew up on the bitter rivalry with the University of Idaho. For decades, this in-state hatred split families and caused many arguments over the dinner table. Boise State has since moved on to bigger and better things, leaving Idaho to fend for themselves. With the Broncos move to the Mountain West Conference, a new rivalry is emerging in regional foe BYU. Boise State is in the early stages of a 12-year matchup schedule with BYU. Boise State came out with the victory against them last year in Bronco Stadium, 7-6, in a defensive battle highlighted by a pick-six by former Bronco defensive lineman Mike Atkinson. The Boise State vs. BYU matchup has been one that has grown through the years. Boise State took on BYU for the first time in 2003 in Provo, Utah. Led by quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie and wide receiver Tim Gilligan’s 209 receiving yards, the Broncos routed BYU 50-12 to put them on the map. The following year, when the Cougars visited Bronco Stadium, the matchup was a more even one. Led by sophomore quarterback Jared Zabransky, the Broncos held on late to a 28-27 win as BYU pulled a field goal wide left as time expired which kept Boise State’s longest winning streak in the nation alive. Now as the Broncos continue their decade long matchup with the Cougars, a budding rivalry is emerging. The growing number of BYU fans and graduates descending on the Treasure Valley is only going to heighten the intensity of the rivalry. Boise State vs. Idaho used to be the “house divided” model. Boise State vs. BYU is quickly replacing this
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Boise State junior guard Derrick Marks has been named to the 2013 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year watch list. The Bob Cousy Award promotes “leadership, team work, success, and fundamentals,” according to the award website. Marks averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game last season. He was a key player in Boise State’s run to the NCAA tournament last season the ended with a loss in the first four against La Salle. Marks isn’t the first Bronco to be named to the watch list. Former Boise State point guard Anthony Thomas was added to a midseason watch list during the 2008-09 season. He was then added to the preseason watch list leading up to the 2009-10 season. New Mexico’s Kendall Williams and Utah State’s Preston Medlin were other members from the Mountain West named to the list. The award was named for Bob Cousy who played for the Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1963, and was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971. He is 15th of all time in assists with 6,955.
Hedrick took over the Broncos’ offense after Joe Southwick suffered an injury on the first offensive play from scrimmage.
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One week ago, Grant Hedrick was nothing more than a backup quarterback. His game days were filled with waving his arms awkwardly from the sidelines, while wearing a headset, in order to relay the plays to the starting quarterback, Joe Southwick. Then everything changed. Now Hedrick will be counted on to be more than a onegame wonder. Hedrick entered the game after Southwick broke his right ankle on the Broncos’ first offensive play from scrimmage.
He went on to complete 18of-21 passes for 150 yards and rush for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Southwick was in the midst of the best season of his Boise State career, but it now appears that the quarterback position is Hedrick’s to lose. Despite Hedrick’s strong performance, there are still challenges ahead for him in his transition into the starting role, according to head coach Chris Petersen. Hedrick will make his first start as quarterback Friday against Brigham Young University. “He did a good job,” Petersen said. “Every defense is
going to be different that we go against. He’ll be tested in a completely different way this Friday, but he’s taken a lot of reps around here and he answered the bell nicely.” Boise State has now lost its main leader on offense, in starting quarterback Joe Southwick. Chemistry is always important between the starting quarterback and the receiving core. But redshirt junior wide receiver Matt Miller doesn’t believe Hedrick’s new role changes anything for the Broncos’ offense. “The good thing is not much is going to change for me on the outside,” Miller said.
“Grant is a very capable quarterback, and we don’t have to change much with him. He’s put in the work, and he’s always had that one-step-away mentality.” The relationship between Miller and Hedrick is also heightened, as the two teammates are also roommates and close friends. “He’s one of my good friends on the team. We’ve lived together ever since we got here, which is really nice and pretty rare,” Miller said. “He’s got one of the best work ethics on the team.” Hedrick’s speed was on full display against Nevada, and
he may even be quicker than Southwick, who is known as being a duel-threat quarterback. The Broncos will have the luxury of staying rather consistent in their offensive attack because of Hedrick’s ability to run the read-option and pistol formation sets. “Joe is a good runner, but Grant has that whole different level with his ability to run,” Miller said. “(Grant is) a little quicker than Joe was.” Rarely can a team improve after losing their starting quarterback, but that’s exactly what Boise State will try to do with Hedrick under center.
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Coach Chris Petersen will embark on a historic feat against the BYU Cougars on Friday, Oct. 25. He will have coached 100 games as Boise State’s head football coach. “The years have gone by so quickly,” Petersen said. “One thing I learned is the job does not get any easier. But I just love being with the guys.” His most well known win came in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners. What may be more impressive is what Petersen was able to do in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. He proved he could win big games, not just in bowl games, but in the regular season as well. With an experienced Broncos team, Petersen took down a ranked Oregon Ducks
squad in 2008 and 2009 by scores of 37-32 and 19-8. The second game against the Ducks kickstarted a season that would lead to the Broncos second Fiesta Bowl. Where they beat the TCU Horned Frogs 17-10. “There is no substitute for experience,” Petersen said. “It allows you to operate faster. Not everything is painstaking. You just have to go through trials and tribulations to get experience.” In the 2010-11 season Petersen was tested once again, playing two ranked opponents in a three game stretch. Petersen’s team knocked off the No.10 Virginia Tech Hokies 33-30, then turning around three weeks later to beat the No. 24 Oregon State Beavers 37-24. The game against the Beavers put Boise State in the
national spotlight, bringing ESPN’s College Gameday to campus for the first time in school history. With the success of the Broncos during Petersen’s tenure, support for Boise State has vastly grown. “The support staff has certainly grown. Which has been awesome,” Petersen said. “You need it to handle everything that goes on on the outside. You can’t function without it.” The Bronco supporting staff was in full bloom when they took on the No. 19 Georgia Bulldogs out of the dominant SEC in the Georgia Dome. Boise State proved they can travel well and thousands of fans were in attendance. Petersen shocked the world once more notching a 35-21 victory, lifting the Broncos to No. 4 in the nation.
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Pete approaches 100th game
Petersen will coach his 100th game Friday, against BYU. But what makes Petersen stand out more than anything else is his winning percentage, which could reach 90 percent through his first 100 games. Petersen currently holds a record of 89-10. If that were
to end today he would hold the second highest winning percentage in NCAA football history. Petersen also holds a 6-2 record against the Pac-12 conference, with both losses
coming against the Washington Huskies. He holds a 2-0 record against both Oregon and Oregon State. “I’ve had a lot of good players. Made it work out well,” Petersen said.
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