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Preventing bike theft with U-lock design

Katie Meikle Staff Writer

According to the 2013 Boise State Crime Log, 47 bikes have been stolen so far this year on campus. Last year, the Boise Police Department reported a dramatic increase in city-wide bike thefts. According to Rick Rogers, a civilian employee at the Boise Police Department, the beginning of the fall semester corresponds to a high number of bike thefts reported on campus. Newcomers to campus, including freshmen and transfer students, are often unaware of the extent of the bike theft problem and what they can do to prevent it. “A bike with a U-lock on it is the least likely to get stolen,” Rogers said. Rogers said registering bicycles with the police department is a good form of added protection as well, because it ties the bike to the owner. “Unless your bike is registered, there’s no way to get a recovered bike back to you,” Rogers said.

Bike theft is a highly prevalent form of property crime on college campuses across the country, according to the National Bike Registry. Rogers said bike thieves are known to steal anywhere, anytime, and any day of the week. Bike theft patterns and focus areas are difficult to determine. “We look at this issue all the time because it is our biggest problem. Where can we put our time and energy? If it was just the dorm areas, we’d focus there. If it was just the classroom areas, we’d focus there. But it’s not, it’s all over,” Rogers said. Rogers said there is also not a distinctive trend in the types of bikes that are frequently stolen. New and old, cheap and expensive models are all targeted by bike thieves. The only clear trend in bike thefts relates to the type of lock on the bike, if the bike is locked at all. U-locks help prevent bike theft because they are more heavy duty than a standard cable lock. “Heavier, solid steel locks, like Ulocks, link into a plated steel locking mechanism,” said Kyle Lewis, a ju-

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nior studying graphic design and marketing who works at the Cycle Learning Center on Campus. According to Lewis, this makes it difficult for a bike thief to cut through a U-lock as easily or inconspicuously as a cable lock. “It would take 20 minutes to saw through a U-lock with a hacksaw,” Lewis said, “On the other hand, an experienced bike thief can probably cut through a cable lock in under two minutes with bolt cutters or a pair of pliers.” The Cycle Learning Center sells U-locks for about $25. A U-lock at most bike shops in the city runs about $30, according to Lewis, making the Cycle Learning Center one of the most economic options for students in terms of buying the equipment needed to protect their bikes from theft. Boise law enforcment encourages bike registration citywide. Students who register their bicycles with the Boise Police Department by Nov 15 will be entered in a drawing with the chance to win a new Ulock for their bike.

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We look at this issue all the time because it is our biggest problem. Where can we put our time and energy? If it was just the dorm areas, we’d focus there. If it was just the classroom areas, we’d focus there. But it’s not, it’s all over. —Rick Rogers

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The Crux hosted EMA for undergrad reading Ashley Stout Staff Writer

The Crux is home to some of Boise’s most unique events, not to mention one of the best atmospheres. This past Wednesday, Oct 23 the Crux paired up with Boise State’s English Major’s Association (EMA) to host an undergraduate mixed genre reading. A collection of poems and fiction stories were read from several Boise

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State students. “We are giving people a chance to get their work out there, you know when you write it feels really different to read it aloud, sometimes its good for your writing to work through it,” said Lacey Rowland, the event coordinator for the mixed reading. This event was put on by the EMA to promote student writing, learning and to share ideas. Eight Boise State stu-

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dents gathered the courage to make their way on stage to share their diverse work. It ranged from poems in the form of love letters, to fiction stories about murder. The work presented by these students was outstanding. In the past the EMA has hosted this event at Solid downtown and with every year growing bigger and bigger they soon hope to extend the event time and also possibly include professor’s work into the

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event. This year’s turn out had standing room only, helping to create the cozy atmosphere readings are known for. Friends, family, and faculty showed their support for the students presenting by showing up to the reading. Britney Leavitt a junior English major said, “It’s cool to hear other students work who are around the same age and all of the different styles”. The EMA typically

holds this particular event a couple of times a year, with the next reading being on Feb 21. Any and all undergraduate’s are encouraged to share their work through this event. “This event is definitely open to more than just English majors,” said Rowland. To sign up email pieces to: bsuema@gmail.com. Submissions typically are 5-8 minutes in length and can be poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.

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Along with the mixed genre readings, the EMA also does The Moveable Feast, which is a gathering of students held in a literature professor’s home, with free food. Each semester a professor, depending on who it is, chooses a book for students to read and discuss. Last semester students read “Time’s Arrow” by Martin Amis. “For English majors the best place to go is the EMA Facebook page for events, also through OrgSync”, said Rowland. More events like this will be coming from the EMA throughout the rest of the academic year.

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Aries (March 21- April 19): A phone call from a stranger will change your life this week. Make sure to wear your pager at all times so you don’t miss this important message. The caller will identify themselves as representatives from the Chinese government will say two words, destroy capitalism. These two words will activate your brainwashing and prompt you to kill.

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ACROSS 1 Credit card choice 5 Woman’s address 10 Nosegay 14 Blogger’s “That’s what I think” 15 Like beer in a cooler 16 Vogue rival 17 Mathematician’s “Stay cool!”? 19 Radiant look 20 Signed up for, as a contest 21 Bacon hunks 22 Corrida cry 23 Hors d’oeuvres liver spread 25 Waist-tied kitchen protectors 29 Golfer’s “Stay cool!”? 33 Pinot __: red wine 34 Remove wool from 35 Half of the word “inning” 36 Diver’s “Stay cool!”? 40 “Ewww!” 41 Whistlestop places 42 Former Sony brand 43 Refrigeration mechanic’s “Stay cool!”? 45 Take out a loan 47 Senior advocacy gp. 48 Help out 49 Roller coaster segments 52 Bedroom shoe 57 “If __ a Hammer” 58 Realtor’s “Stay cool!”? 61 Arty NYC section 62 Last new Olds 63 Vicinity 64 Ruffian 65 Black __ spider 66 Legis. meeting DOWN 1 ’80s TV’s “Miami __” 2 “That’s my cue!” 3 Closed 4 Top-shelf 5 Refuges for overnighters

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Someone you do not know will come to you for advice this week, but be wary Taurus. You really shouldn’t be giving out advice after all. Remember when you advised all of those junior high kids to drop out of school and start working a “real job”? Now my neighborhood is full of unemployed teenage gangsters.

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Gemini (May 21-June 20): Your writing and speaking skills will elevate you to positions you never thought possible before. Soon enough, you will be contacted by the Republican Party and will be asked to consider a run for president. Impress your right wing colleagues by constantly holding press conferences where you say offensive and inaccurate things.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Time to indulge in some laughter. I mean some real belly laughs. Start laughing all of the time regardless of the circumstance or mood displayed by others. When you get pulled over for speeding, laugh hysterically at the officer. When the stock market crashes again, just stare at a blank TV screen and laugh. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You need to start sharing your thoughts with others this week or you will feel like exploding. Hold impromptu political discussions with others while waiting in line for coffee. If they don’t want to talk, try insulting them. This will cause them to become angry and they will probably be motivated to engage in meaningful discussion. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Try not to get caught up in all of the beauty and majesty nature has to offer this time of year. While the leaves are changing color and falling to the ground, you will find you are experiencing the same phenomenon. For leaves, this is normal, but humans shouldn’t change colors and experience frequent loss of consciousness.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): A group unrelated to you and your friends will receive credit for work you have done. Don’t worry about it though, tipping over port a-potties in construction sites is surely a crime in the great state of Idaho. Those who received the due credit will also be instructed by a county judge to serve up to a year’s supervised probation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is a fast-paced energy in the air that will cause you to become quite angry this week. Why are all of these people running around and meeting deadlines and appointments? Sometimes you just feel like a hamster on a wheel, spinning over and over again, going nowhere. Perhaps you died and were reincarnated as a rodent.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Great news! Your career choices as of late will have your house in an uproar. Apparently, your family isn’t too happy about the idea of you becoming the head of a satanic cult. It’s not real the whole “worshiping the devil” thing that will upset them. It’s probably the fact that you decided to start wearing acid washed jeans.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your mind will play a trick on you this week causing you to start seeing visions of long dead American presidents like Teddy Roosevelt who encourage you to commit a string of bank robberies. My best advice: ask Richard Nixon for help when questioned by the police. He’s not a crook and neither are you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your actions today may be directed toward bettering the community and solving some of the common health problems your friends and family suffer from, but the unintended consequences will be nothing short of a disaster. After selling bottles of your own urine as a health elixir, you will be promptly arrested and jailed.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) A financial investment may end badly for you this week if you are not extremely careful. Watch the sunrise and sunset for shooting stars and keep track of your toenail clippings to try and predict the near future. Also, do not invest in your neighbor’s start up used toilet paper business. It’s a crappy idea.

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Tuition increases at College costs US public colleges at College costs rose again this academic year, but not as steeply as they have in past years. However, federal aid, which eases the lowest rate in burden for most students, has declined over the past two years. decades Type of college 2012-13 2013-14 % change

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Audio quality “Talk Nerdy to Me” is a technology column written by Derek Deulus. Like many people, I love music. Recently, one of my new favorite artists released her debut album. I did a quick Google search to see where it was available to download and this got me thinking about audio quality. Let’s start with the MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III). Without getting too technical, the basic idea behind MP3 is taking a pure recorded sound and compressing it into a smaller file while trying to retain the sound quality. In terms of audio quality and file size, the bigger the file you have, the more pure and quality sound you hear. If you were to take a song off of your CD and leave it completely uncompressed however, your average audio file size would be well over 30Mb (megabytes). That’s a lot of space for one song and your iPod would fill up pretty quickly. What audio compression does, is chips away little bits of audio that typically your ears don’t pick up on. This is usually your deep bases and very high ends in music. To your average music listener using $20 Apple earbuds, you’re not going to hear a difference and that’s great. If you want something a tad bit better in quality but don’t want to sacrifice your file space, start using AAC format. AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) was designed to be the successor to the MP3. AAC files offer higher quality sound at roughly the same file size as MP3’s. If you purchase your music through Apple’s iTunes then you’re already on your way, as Apple uses AAC. For the audiophiles of the world (I’m talking about the people who purchase $200+ headphones) industry standard MP3 probably won’t cut it. They most likely use file formats like FLAC or Apple Lossless compression. These are referred to as “lossless compressions codecs” because they don’t lose any sound quality. Just be warned though, one album could easily fill up to 1Gb (gigabyte) of hard drive space. So think about that the next time you are tempted to purchase those “Beats by Dre” headphones. Unless you’re using the right file format for your music, you may just be throwing away hard earned money.

The rise in tuition at public colleges slowed this year to the smallest increase in more than three decades, although financial aid has not kept pace to cover the hikes, according to a College Board study released Wednesday. At public four-year colleges and universities across the country, the average price for tuition and fees rose 2.9 percent this year _ the smallest annual rise in 38 years _ to $8,893 for instate students, the report said. Room and board adds about $9,500. However, analysts urged students and families to pay closer attention to what they described as the more important figure: the net average cost after grants, tax credits and deductions. That was $3,120, up from $3,050 last year, for average net tuition and fees at fouryear public colleges. “It does seem that the spiral is moderating _ not turning around, not ending, but moderating,” said Sandy Baum, a co-author of the College Board study and research professor at George Washington University. Baum said that the relatively small increase, while still

above the general 2 percent inflation, was good news and that she hoped it will encourage more students to enroll in college and apply for financial aid. The tuition hikes at four-year public colleges from 2010 through 2012 had averaged 7.9 percent, 8.5 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively. California contributed to this year’s national slowdown: the University of California and California State University systems froze tuition for the second year in a row after sharp increases for 2011. At private nonprofit colleges, the average sticker price for tuition and fees was up 3.8 percent, to $30,094. That was a bit less than the rise of at least 4 percent in each of the previous three years. The much lower net cost, what students actually pay, averaged $12,460 after grants and tax benefits, up $530 from last year, the College Board reported. Room and board at private schools average about $10,820. Both public and private colleges have faced more pressure from the public and federal government to keep costs down, said economist Jennifer Ma, a coauthor of the report. “Obviously, they have been mindful of that,” she said. For

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According to the Idaho Office for Refugees statistics, there were 686 refugees from 20 different countries whocame to Idaho in 2012. All of these refugees will have to obtain citizenship within seven years of their arrival in the United States. Some of them are without any English background, and some are illiterate, even in their native tongue. Assistant professor, Casey Keck, P.h.D., of the Boise State English Department has taken on the challenge of connecting Boise State students with the refugee population in the Boise community. With a Ph.D in applied linguistics, Keck and her team are working to help get elder refugees’ English proficiency levels high enough to pass the citizenship test. Keck is working in conjunction with Project SHINE, a nationwide program for refugee integration into American lifestyles and prevention of elder refugee isolation. The project that was started at Temple University has now spread across the United States with programs in 17 different states. “The largest program is at San Francisco State, where I last worked and got my start

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with Project SHINE,” Keck said. The Boise State volunteer staff for Project SHINE consists of seven people, a promising number considering this is the first year of the program. “The idea was pitched to me in the 2011-12 school year; we launched the first course in the spring of 2013,” Keck said. Classes such as Linguistics 310 and Linguistics 424 with a service-learning component generate most of the volunteers for the project. Keck’s motivation and inspiration to take on the coordinator position for such a hefty project came from her linguistic and education backgrounds. “My first job out of college was teaching English as a Second Language, which led to an interest in research and teaching other teachers,” Keck Said. From Atlanta, Ga. she moved to Flagstaff, Ariz. and carried out the rest of her schooling with a masters in teaching of English to speakers of other languages or TESOL and then finally her Ph.D. in applied linguistics. There is a research portion to the Project SHINE development phase. In this development, Stephen Gib-

son, Keck’s graduate assistant, is looking into designing a master’s project along with volunteering with SHINE. “I want to compile translations of the American Citizen Manual so the students can learn about the American government at home in their native tongue and then

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focus on English in class,” Gibson said. This is just one idea of a way to make all of the strange material that the refugees have to learn for the citizenship test more relatable. The project is newly launched, newly funded and thus far having a very positive

pared with $3,264 nationwide. UC’s $13,200 in tuition and campus-based fees this year is above the $9,804 average at all doctoral degree-granting public universities, while Cal State’s average $6,695 is below the $7,750 for master’s degree institutions nationally. Read the full story at Arbiteronline.com. impact on refugee elders and on Boise State students alike. As more professors gain awareness of the project and how it can lend to service learning options in classes, the program grow. Students with any interest in helping or volunteering with Project SHINE can contact assistant professor Casey Keck at caseykeck@ boisestate.edu.

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comic,” CBC president Eileen McNulty said. “Plot is also important, but I know some people won’t even touch some comics if the art is terrible or the main character(s) are insufferable.” Michelle Estrada heard about the club from a fellow classmate and attended a meeting for a class assignment. “I really enjoy comic books and during a discussion with a classmate I found out BSU had a club,” Estrada said. “I went to check things out, as an excuse, I used an assignment for sociology to introduce myself. I never left.” Reading and discussing

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comic books is a major point of the CBC, however, the club does more than the monthly meeting at Space Bar downtown or attending premieres of the latest movies that relate to their readings. Last fall, CBC members went bowling dressed in their favorite character’s fatigues, and in the spring they held an event at a Women’s Center to explore healthy relationships in the context of comic book characters. This fall there’s been talk of constructing Transformer costumes. This is the fifth year of the club’s existence. All one needs to join is show up to meetings

and participate in the discussions. There are no membership fees. “Just bring your immortal soul,” Estrada said. The CBC meets weekly every Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Student Union Building in room 403. As comic book culture continues to grow there’s anticipation the CBC will as well. Already this year they’ve doubled in participants from five to 10. “It’s a fun club for anyone who has an interest in geek culture and just wants to hang out with other people that share that interest,” McNulty said.

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Movie producers are reopening the imaginations of past and present comic readers by bringing the superheroes they admire to life on the big screen. “Ironman”, “Batman”, “The Avengers” and The “X-Men” movies have all been smash hits at the box office. Like a lot of feature films, these epic tales of fantasy and science fiction originated from pen and paper, in this case they were derived from comic books. Students at Boise State explore their imagination and plenty of illustrated action in the Boise State Comic Book Club (CBC). “I was introduced to comic book characters through television and movies, and now there are endless movies featuring superheroes,” CBC member Emma Faulkner said. “I like how Marvel’s movies are crafted to be blockbusters, with the right blend of humor, action and explosions.” The CBC discusses what each member is currently reading as well as a variety of different comics, such as graphic novels, science fiction and contemporary superheroes. They also share their opinions on artwork, plot and

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Most know the plight of North Korea. It is seen as a government machine that rules by authoritarian means and propagandist truth. It is one of the most publicized humanitarian moral inadequacies, joining the fallacies of political agenda and diplomatic rivalry. In seeing a place like North Korea through the gaze of a humanitarian, there is an invariable truth. When analyzing the human condition,every life and story should be valued, even half a world away. It is of interest to note the similarities human beings share. No matter from what culture, country, or way of life, people seek to find their own identity with the world they live in. Whether someone is a Boise State student, or North Korean defector searching for a new life to start, the power of understanding the human condition begins in recognizing connectivity. Arius Derr, senior political science major, is one such individual who has come to understand the depth of human identity. Through his own story in understanding North Korea and working with an organization that aids North Korean defectors, Derr recognizes why it is essential to care about other human beings and their stories. “They are 24 million people just like us; they want to pursue their dreams, they want to pursue their goals, they want to go to school, they want to take care of their families,” Derr said. Derr uncovered his passion for Korean humanitarian efforts through an unlikely source, falling in love. His fiance is an international student from South Korea, and after meeting his future wife, he decided to move to Seoul, South Korea in order to better understand her culture as well as to learn her language. It is in his time in Seoul that he joined with a group called “People for Successful Korean Reunification” (PSCore). PSCore is Canadian-based human rights organization that works with North Koreans that have defected. Specifically in regards to life after these defectors gain asylum. While Derr was in Seoul, PSCore became recognized by the United Nations for its work. South Korea, the United States and Canada are some of the few countries that provide automatic asylum to North Korean defectors. Derr went on to describe feeling empathetic with the tough journey defectors have to take not only to make it out of North Korea, but also to integrate into a new country, which is essentially a new world. “You can imagine growing up in a place like North Korea, you’re still looking at a 1940’s Stalinistic style place that has a total-personality cult mentality,” Derr said. He told a story of taking a young North Korean girl to a mall in Seoul. Walking through the revolving doors while texting, Derr noticed that his companion was no longer by his side. He looked back to see the young girl standing outside the revolving doors staring at them in awe. She had never seen revolving class doors before. Much of the world has an understanding and view of North Korea that is predetermined by their media source. Often times these views are negative depictions of the regime which governs the country, perhaps justifiably considering stories told by North Korean defectors. Shelton Woods Ph.D, associate dean of the college of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, spoke in regards to the phenomenon. “We look through a lens of North Korea that is sensationalized. I think there are no other windows to see North Korea,” Woods said.“Perhaps seeing the ugliness of the other helps us not to see our own ugliness.” Woods went on to analyze the relationship between how North Defectors transition identity when starting a new life, and did so relating it to that of what a college student might experience in his/her own life beginning at a university. Specifically regarding the human condition, Woods used a metaphorical depiction of a merry-go-round to explain the similarities that these two groups of people experience. “I liken it to jumping on a merry-go-round while it spins, nothing makes sense. You’re disoriented, you’re dizzy, but if you hold on long enough, things start to make sense,” Woods said. What both Derr and Woods recognized was that human beings not only seek to uncover their own identity, but also to define human experience in a way that benefits quality of life. Woods defined three questions that should be at the forefront of decisions made by every human being. “What are the things that I believe, that I hold to be true, things that are most dear to me?” Woods described. Derr’s path took him from student, to activist with PSCore, and now into the film world working with the North Korean Human Rights film festival called “Jayu,” which means freedom in Korean. In assessing his own path up to this point, Derr went onto describe the need for people, especially students, have to find something they are passionate about and see where it takes them. For his journey, it took him down a road of relating the search for identity to the perspective of being willing to see the world through varying cultural understanding. “Me at 23 years old, given that I am a senior, I have found this interest, this one major thing that I want to do for the rest of my life,” Derr said. Human beings and their experiences, no matter the background or story, can often inspire others to find their own sense of purpose.

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Blaring music and ceaseless vibrations of voices filled the evening, while nearby silent, dim-lit rooms were filled with patrons reflecting on paintings. Both of these describe the CONVERGE event hosted by Boise Art Museum (BAM) on Oct. 24. The World Stage series of Kehinde Wiley was highighted. The museum opened its doors later than usual. The gallery combined multiple artistic platforms. In addition to Wiley’s work, the event had six DJs and a sample of foods from three local restaurants. The three hour event was as much a paradox as the art it highlighted. The hallways near the entrance showcased the work of Wiley. His dramatized, boldcolored paintings hung on plain walls, illuminated by soft light. The exhibit was typical—it allowed people to study the artist’s work. Yet, a pulsing through the walls hinted something else going on in the back of the museum. In the back there was a room bustling with activity.

People stood drinking, talking and eating. There were two DJ set-ups so the beat that could be heard throughout the museum. The scent of food greeted incoming observers. This scene completely opposed the soft, quiet atmosphere that lay only a few doors away. The inconsistency between both atmospheres was intended. BAM education assistant Kimberly Cochrane explained that Wiley’s exhibit birthed this “convergence” event. The merging ideas within Wiley’s art—classicism and contemporary, power and weakness— along with the various cultures in his work, brought forth this diverse event. By combining music, food and art amidst a variety of culture, Cochrane and the rest of BAM hoped to bring a unique opportunity to Boise. Smiling as she spoke after the event, Cochrane appeared to think they’d accomplished this merging of cultures. She noted the “great turnout” and said she “felt like that came together today.” “I think that it was successful,” Cochrane said.

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Boise Art Museum holds “CONVERGE” event for Boise community. One of the pieces of the event Cochrane was most excited about was the DJs. Six different DJs each chose a specific country depicted in Wiley’s work to represent in a 20 minute mix. The DJs were all community-based: Slieb, Miss Kimberly, DJ Eric Rhodes, DJ Retronaut, StephaniePC and DJ Les Dudas. The audience listened to each DJ and voted for their

favorite. DJ Eric Rhodes, whose audience size and enthusiasm had begun to mimic a mini-concert, took the prize. Rhodes chose Brazil to inspire his music set because he “wanted a set that was really fun and upbeat.” Rhodes said that he “loves what the museum is doing.” He remarked on how the event had successfully brought in a variety of people.

“Diversity is important, it’s been a great time,” Rhodes said. Prior to the event, a few Boise State students waiting to go inside hadn’t been sure what to expect. Senior art eduction major A.P. Thomas expected “CONVERGE” to be some kind of cultural “fusion” event. Senior Hailey Turner, pursuing a bachelor of fine arts with an emphasis in

ceramics, said, “I’m a student of life and I want to be here.” The event provided a union of people and culture. It brought people of older and younger generations; people dressed in suits or band shirts. People were able to hear, taste, smell and see culture in action. The event represented a variety of cultures, all within the confines of Boise.

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“BOO!” Tony Hayne shouted, expecting a reaction from his unseen viewers. He took a short pause before laughing and proceeded to read the teleprompter beside the camera. “It’s that time of year again, Carbine City! Halloween is just around the corner, folks. I’m gettin’ the spooks and the ‘jeepers,’ already! What about you, Perry?” A woman sat beside Tony Hayne, with an overacted grin spread across her face. She was quite irritated from Tony’s excitement, depicting from the rolling of her eyes. “This holiday is so creepy!” she awkwardly exclaimed. She felt like this was her first day, on the job, as a news reporter. “What is it, Perry?” Tony asked with a chuckle. “Scary thoughts of ghouls and goblins givin’ ya goosebumps?” “No way, Tony,” Perry

instantly replied. “It’s our Breaking News, that’s giving me goosebumps.” Tony let out an over-exaggerate gasp of air. He clearly loved his job too much. “That’s right, folks! This just in, city of Carbine, the city of Grandeur is nothing but a world of cheese! Cheese! Literally! The city has suffered over two million in damages and over fifty casualties. All these casualties happen to be the members of a local mafia, known as The Torpedoes. No one in the city of Grandeur, Maryland, has any idea how this happened, but as far as we know this event was intended. Now, ask yourselves, how in the hell, of all that’s holy, has Grandeur become a giant pool of scorching hot, molten cheese?!” Tony slammed his fists on his desk, causing his paper work to fly everywhere.His eyes were wide as the news studio became silent. He straightened his tie, before he continued. “What do you

think, Perry?” Tony faced Perry before it was her turn to speak. She found him annoying. Very. “I-I do not know,” Perry stated with slight hesitation. “The governor of Maryland, himself, has recently declared that Grandeur will be nothing but abandoned, due to the circumstances this odd event has caused. Citizens of Grandeur had often reported that a ‘monster of some kind’ was the full cause of this mess. This ‘monster’ happens to be atypically known as the ‘Evil Nacho.’” Tony faced the camera, “Wow, that’s some grueling stuff, Perry. Whoever this ‘Evil Nacho’ is, we have no recollection as to where his, or her’s, location happens to be. He could be…. UNDER THE BED! HA! This is channel 23 local news, October 30th 1973. We will be back after these ‘spooooky’ messages!” TO BE CONTINUED

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Student’s spooky good time Ryan Hoffman @hoffmamon

On Oct. 25, the Lookout Room was transformed into a Halloween extravaganza. Streamers in black and purple fell from the ceiling, signs of warning, beware and danger were displayed on the walls, pumpkins were scattered everywhere, and a table was full of spooky treats. All of that topped off with mini vampires, princesses, super heroes, and animals that came together to create a night of entertainment for the young and old. The Halloween Monster Bash has been an annual event for the past several years put on by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center(SILC) and the Children’s Center. It caters to any student or staff member who may have children and want to have some Halloween fun. Activities like a cake walk, bowling, and pumpkin painting keep the children busy. And among all the fantastic costumes, one will be the winner of the best costume contest. “I think in col-

lege, no matter what age you are, you get to meet other people who are just like yourself,” said Thomas Camara, SILC lead coordinator for the event. The Children’s Center took care of most of the carnival games, but SILC provided food and set up a lot of the decorations. Camara and other members of SILC worked on the decorations for four hours. “It’s a fun event where other students with kids can all meet each other,” Camara said. Along with all the activities is a “Spook Alley” for the children to walk through if they’re looking for a scare. The alley is decked out with creepy skeletons, severed heads, and mystery bowls. “Some bowls have candy and some have grapes for eyeballs and cold noodles for worms,” Camara reveals. Creating “Spook Alley” was Camara’s favorite part of the event. “I love being scared and scaring people,” Camara said. Not only students, but also other Boise State

employees attended the event. Tom Schmidt is a technical record specialist in the Financial Aid Department at Boise State. Schmidt and his girlfriend Jennifer have been attending the Monster Bash for the past three years. They have benefited from the services offered by the Children’s Center, which is what led them to discover the event. “I think it’s great. They (the kids) get to interact with other kids and play games and free food of course” Schmidt said. Children’s Center director Bethani Studebaker notes SILC requested the Children’s Center for help. “We’re here just helping out, running some of the games, and also marketing and promoting to our nontraditional students that we serve at the Children’s Center.” “We’ve done the bulk of the marketing, but (the Children’s Center) has definitely helped in getting it out, because without them, it’d be hard to get a lot of students here that have children,” Camara said.

Danielle Davidson Staff Writer

Danielle Davidson is currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. This is her firsthand experience with living abroad. The Han River: Going to the Han River is a wonderful way to escape from the bustle of the main streets of Seoul. Even though it’s fairly crowded when no one is working, the atmosphere is re-

laxed. Some people even set up tents next to the river and camp out for the day. The City and the Streets: The streets of Seoul are filled with endless things to do and see. Game rooms, cafes, norabangs (karaoke rooms), DVDbangs (DVD rooms) and dog cafes (a place where you can go to have a drink and pet a dog at the same time) are all within the city. Festivals and concerts are also a large part of the culture, and around the

universities the nightlife is rampant. Cheonggyecheon Stream: Another great place to get away from the busy life of Seoul is Cheonggyecheon Stream. It used to be a natural river running through the city, and was restored through man-made means. Under the bridges that appear on the river you can often see performers singing and dancing.

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Boise State men’s basketball opens up their season with an exhibition on Nov. 1 against Lewis-Clark State College.

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The Boise State men’s basketball team had one of its more successful seasons in recent memory last year. In Boise State’s second season in the Mountain West Conference last season, the Broncos went 21-11, grabbing the last spot in the NCAA Tournament where they lost in the First Four to La Salle University. With the Broncos regular season less than a couple weeks away, Boise State is working hard to

prepare for an early exhibition game at Taco Bell Arena on Nov. 1 against Lewis-Clark State College. “It’s an early start this year so as coaches we’re trying to figure that out a little bit on what’s appropriate to do now,” Boise State men’s basketball coach Leon Rice said. With the season just around the corner, here are three things to watch for in the Broncos exhibition game on Friday. 1. Derrick Marks and Anthony Drmic The two juniors were the highest scoring guard tandem in the Mountain West

last season. With each averaging over 16 points per game last year, Marks and Drimc gave defenses fits all season. They pitched in on upsets over Creighton, San Diego State, UNLV and nearly taking down Michigan State. Marks was named to the Bob Cousy Award watch list this season, and Drimc was second in the Mountain West in scoring last year. If Marks and Drmic are able to establish themselves as efficient scorers again this year, the Broncos could make a push for a Mountain West Conference championship.

Swimming opens new season Nate Lowery Staff Writer

After dominating performances across the board for the Boise State swimming and diving team at the Fresno Invitational, the Broncos are hungry for more in what looks to be an impressive season. The Broncos swept the relays while also pulling out individual wins in nine events to score 1232 points, well ahead of second place Fresno State’s 765.5 points. Senior Ciera Cortney set a new school record — as

well as a facility record at the Fresno State Aquatic Center — of 306.3 in the one meter diving event. Cortney also won the three meter diving event. “(This) was our strongest start ever,” Boise State head swimming coach Kristin Hill said. “It exceeded our expectations which is hard to do with how high we set our expectations.” Boise State received exceptionally strong performances with a 1-2-3 finish in the 200 IM where all three Bronco swimmers finished within .03 of a second of each other.

Freshman Brittany Aoyama made her presence known nationally with three individual wins and contributing on five of Boise State’s relay wins. Aoyama’s time of 54.95, in the 100 butterfly, ranks her in the top 20 nationally. Her accomplishments at the Fresno Invitational earned her the honor of Mountain West Swimmer of the Week. “Brittany is someone I knew would thrive in our program,” Hill said. “She’s adjusting very well and knows how to race. She’s

2. Plays in the paint Once again, the Broncos head into this season severely undersized. The Broncos return their tallest starter, in 6-foot-9inch senior forward Ryan Watkins. Other important players to watch this year will be 6-foot-9-inch sophomore forward Edmunds Dukulis and 6-foot-7-inch freshman forward Nick Duncan. Look for Duncan to get some key minutes against LCSC and to get some game-speed experience. Duncan is a strong post who possesses presence on

the perimeter. Duncan’s shooting ability could be a key asset for the Broncos this season. 3. Defense The Broncos allowed over 70 points on 10 different occasions last season. If the Broncos prove to be as streaky on offense this season as they have been the last couple of years, a strong defensive presence will be something to watch for this year. While LCSC isn’t the most formidable opponent, it is expected the Broncos will try and establish themselves strongly on the defensive end

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very coachable so I knew she would thrive right away.” Despite the strong performance, both Hill and head diving coach John Lynch know that while success this early in the season can set a competitive tone for the rest of the season, it can also cause the Broncos to become complacent. “Success can create complacency,” Lynch said. “We need to keep the intensity up. Working hard everyday is what beats complacency.” Lynch believes this to be especially true in Cortney’s case. “Ciera has had season highs before, what we want is for her to perform when it matters,” Lynch said. “We’re

happy for her but she knows she still has work to do.” Both coaches hope that the success performances continue to occur with meets at Utah, BYU and Iowa City for the Hawkeye

Invitational. “We’d like to continue to build on what we started,” Hill said. “It’s important for us to be ready to race.” “I expect us to improve,” Lynch added.

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