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With fall creeping slowly into the daily lives of the Boise State community, students have had the opportunity to hear some of their peers perform piano duos of classical pieces such as Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Brahms, to name a few. On the evening of Oct. 1, student pianists highlighted their talents on stage in the Morrison Center Recital Hall. A combination of both current piano students and new alumni members partnered up in order to deliver renditions of their chosen piano works. The atmosphere in the recital hall portrayed starry eyed proud parents and friends applauding the student performers. One by one, rendition

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by rendition, upbeat allegro classical piano music filled the halls of the Morrison Center. The student duo recital takes place every semester as students have to register to perform. They receive credit for the performances, as they have a very short time to prepare for the recital once they enroll and select their music. “There will be six duets taking place in total, and one quartet,” said Del Parkinson Ph.D., professor of music and piano performance at Boise State. “This is how it works; six sets of student duos play a piece

together, each on their own piano, facing toward one another. For the quartet, there will be two pianos on stage, two people per piano.” There are many difficulties that come with having such a short time, usually around only a month to prepare. Student performers have to adapt to the anxiety of not only playing in front of an audience, but also familiarize themselves with the music they select and learn to play it with a partner. However, students think they’re up for the challenge. “It sometimes takes work for two contrasting instruments to blend together, and with two pianos that challenge is lessened,” said Ryan Wight, senior piano performance major. “There are also setbacks, but in general it’s a really rewarding experience.”

When asked to elaborate more on the emotions that come will having so little time to prepare, Wight said, “Right before the performance I always wonder if I’ve practiced enough. Especially with duo music, I worry about missing a cue or missing a page turn.” Parkinson has been a part of the duo piano recitals since its beginning. It provides an opportunity for students to develop their performance experience as well as collaborate with other student-piano majors. “There are alumni that perform alongside some of the students. Becca Taylor, who is a recent graduate, played with Ryan (Wight) in their piece by composer Manel De Falla,” said Parkinson.

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 12:01 a.m. the federal government of the United States of America officially shut down. This was caused because Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution (CR), a type of legislation that allows the government to be funded temporarily even though an approbations bill was not signed by the end of the fiscal year. While the government is shut down, only programs deemed “essential” will be funded. This has resulted in 800,000 government workers being furloughed, all national parks and monuments being closed, all military academy (Army, Navy and Air Force) sports events being cancelled and many other government programs being placed on hold. Check out page 5 for a staff editorial about the government shut down and make sure you pick up Monday’s edition of The Arbiter for a break down of what the shut down means for students.

This is how it works: six sets of student duos play a piece together, each on their own piano, facing toward one another. For the quartet, there will be two pianos on stage, two people per piano.

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The Boise State campus is filled with students from many different backgrounds and over 1,000 of them are Veterans. It is impossible to put Veteran students into a single box, because each experienced something very unique during their service. Their jobs ranged from IT work to fighting in active war zones. However, upon their entry (or return) to university, they all share one thing in common: adjusting to student life. When in the military, solders often develops a certain work ethic that isn’t always shared by other students. As a large group of Boise State students transfer immediately from high school to college, they cannot relate to the experience of those who served in the military.

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“It’s not the same mindset,” said Kelsy Gagnebin, a junior communication major who served in the Air Force for six years. This can create a feeling of isolation for veteran students, even feeling like they are treated differently when people become aware of their service. While deployed, soldiers are practically cut off from the outside world. “When you’re deployed your world stops, but the world keeps going on around you,” Robert Carnes, a student employee in the Veteran Services Office, said. Carnes served in the Navy for eight years before going on to university. “Everyone else has lived life without you and it can be a struggle to catch up.” Transition from a military environment to a civilian environment often includes losing a set structure. In the military there is constant ac-

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tion 24/7 and always someone to take orders from. Time management is something that can be challenging once students end their time in the service. The sudden decrease in responsibility can lead to boredom and not knowing what to do to fill the time. “The biggest thing is the amount of free time I have,” Gagnebin said. “Some Veterans may find themselves stuck in the routine: waking up at 5 a.m., folding clothes a certain way, etc.” Another shared concern amongst Veteran students is finances. They struggle with how to get their GI Bill started, receiving the funds, the paperwork and so on. Veteran students can receive help with this at the Veteran Services Office in the Alumni Center on campus. R.K. Williams, the coordinator, also offers a course on the tran-

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Kelsy Gagnebin is recognized for his service in the Air Force. sition process, designed to help Veteran students adapt to their new life. It is aptly titled “College Transitions for Veterans.” In this course,

Veteran students can connect with each other, share stories of their experience, and have their questions answered. Although Veteran stu-

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Aries (March 21- April 19): Use caution this week Aries,;you will receive some Earth shattering news about your career. Apparently, a major children’s network rejected your teen comedy pilot because of sexually graphic and violent content unsuitable for children.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your interest in purchasing some workout equipment may prompt you to buy all of the Chuck Norris endorsed Total Gyms in the neighborhood with the intent of driving up demand for the product, then selling them all at exuberant prices.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): An interest in foreign art will cause you to seriously examine your upbringing and moral values this week. You will ask yourself, “Why didn’t my parents introduce me to the complexities and depth of the Hungarian masters?”

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take some time this week and listen to that little person inside of you who prompts you to make better decisions. In your case, the little person inside of you is your twin that never fully developed or was re-absorbed by you in the womb.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Your good sense and fortune are at a peak this week. Maybe it’s time to splurge and buy that new car and cell phone you don’t really need. Remember to mark all of your new purchases with urine in case pack rivals try to challenge you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A highly ambitious investment opportunity will present itself to you this week but you must act now, as this is going to be the last opportunity for a while. All you need to do is recruit a bunch of people to work under you, kind of like a pyramid.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): A message will reach you from an old friend or lover this week. The message will be delivered by a grease covered owl that will cough incessantly before dropping owl turds all over the plush carpets your mother gave you last Easter.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some people may try to put you down this week, but don’t listen or take stock in their insults. Your unibrow is large, flowing and beautiful. Are you really going to go and shave it because a bunch of classless morons suggested it?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): An increase of knowledge in technology will give you a one up over your peers at work this week. I mean, who knew you would figure out how to use the fryers so quickly at your new job? Beware of jealous coworkers.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A visit from an old friend may bring back some long repressed memories. Flashback to the summer of ‘99. You are deep in the jungles of Vietnam and covered in bug repellent. You are working at a heroin processing plant in the Golden Triangle.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This week a series of magical events will bestow themselves upon you. First, you will be visited by three wise men and three wise women from the future (there is no sexism in the future) who will take you back to the future to prevent your birth.

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Students outgrow scholarships Ryan Thorne @RyanThorne

With Boise State setting personal records for increased enrollment over the past few years, donor scholarship funds for students haven’t kept up with the accelerated growth of the student body. “We just can’t compete with other universities because we don’t have as much money,” said Renee Rehder, assistant director of Scholarships and Athletic Aid at Boise State. Rehder explained schools with more alumni receive larger contributions for student scholarships and endowments. “If you think about U of I compared to Boise State, U of I has been around for a hundred years, so they have years more donors, more donations and their endowment is larger,” Rehder said. According to University Advancement, Boise State’s endowment in 2012 was $75,966,014. That same year, the University of Idaho had an endowment of 280,000,000, over triple that of Boise State’s, according to

Chris Murray, Vice President of Avancement at the University of Idaho. Rehder said many universities use profits from invested endowment accounts to pay for scholarships and other school expenditures. While Boise State is growing quickly, Rehder said donor contributions need to match the rate of growth in order to provide scholarship opportunities to a wide pool of students. “Our biggest trajectory upwards has been in the last five to 10 years,” Rehder said. “But we need more scholarship funds and so one initiative of University Advancement is to campaign for scholarships.” Mike Journee has worked in the University Advancement office for the past two years and has been part of the annual campaign effort to convince individuals and private businesses to donate. “One of the key ways we do this is talking to donors about how Boise State students use these scholarships,” Journee said. “Scholarships allow students to truly engage in all of the academic opportuni-

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With a student body smaller than Boise State’s, the University of Idaho has far more donor funding. ties that Boise State has to offer them.” Journee said scholarships play an important role in the overall success of students at any university. “If a student has to work to pay for school, then that’s 2040 hours per week that they are not spending focusing on school,” Journee said.

While there is a wide variety of donors to Boise State, Journee explained that contributors usually donate because they care for a specific cause. “A lot of our alumni are big supporters, people who have a personal connection with Boise State whether that be fans of the football team,

people interested in research for cancer or creating a better experience for business students, whatever it may be,” Journee said. While football has put Boise State in the national spotlight, officials like Journee see exposure as a means to which the university can receive more donations.

“Football has really helped people pay attention to Boise State, people outside of Idaho that might not otherwise pay attention,” Journee said. “We are talking to these people not only about what our students do on the football field, but what they are doing in research and education as well.”

Colleges offering credit for massive open online courses

ment” process at UMUC, which measures competency in a topic. No students have signed on yet. “I don’t want anybody to think we’re giving away credit,” said Marie Cini, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at UMUC. A college education has never been more important for socio-economic success or more expensive, President Barack Obama said last month in announcing his plans for education reform, which include a challenge for schools to come up with less expensive ways to deliver an excellent education. He highlighted MOOCs which frequently follow a format of short, online video lectures, assignments and quizzes as possible game-changers. And United States Edu-

cation Secretary Arne Duncan has said that they have “become one of the most significant catalysts of innovation in higher education.” Last spring, Georgia Tech announced plans for a MOOC master’s in computer science that will cost less than $7,000 to complete, compared with more than $40,000 for out-of-state students who pursue the same degree on campus. So far, it appears to be the only MOOC degree out there, despite an intense focus on the online classes by university officials across the country. College board members and trustees are pushing institutions to investigate MOOCs because they’re worried that they will be left behind if they don’t, education advocates said. “For the first 40 years

of my career, very little changed in higher education, and now, wow, things are really hopping,” said Ray Schroeder, associate vice chancellor for online learning at the University of Illinois Springfield. “It’s just amazing to me. I’m just infatuated with all of this.”

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The University of Maryland University College expects to be among the first wave of schools this academic year awarding transfer credit to those who have take and can prove they learned from certain “massive open online courses,” known as MOOCs. The school, which targets working adults with its own online classes, and six others nationwide, have agreed to track student progress as part of a research study gauging how well the MOOCs, which are relatively new to the

education world, prepared the transfers for a more traditional learning experience. It’s all part of a broader effort to get beyond the hype surrounding MOOCs to determine whether the classes have the potential, as some have said, to transform higher education in the same way the Internet revolutionized publishing, retailing and journalism. The hope is that they’ll provide alternative and less expensive means to get a degree. A three-credit course might cost several thousand dollars at a traditional university, while the same class offered as a MOOC

would likely be under $200. Still, some worry that the classes, which are usually free, can never provide the same quality of education or variety of experience that a brickand-mortar school offers. UMUC has agreed to grant credit for six courses that closely match its own introductory offerings. But to get the credit, students will have to prove that they know the material. That can be done one of two ways: by taking a paid version of the course for $150 or less, which includes proctored exams, or by going through a rigorous “prior learning assess-

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Boise State students learn self-defense Joy Pine

Officer Tuckie Shaver, the crime prevention specialist for the Boise Police Department, held a women’s self defense on Friday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. Shaver believes everyone needs to be proactive in their community. She begins the class by saying, “If you see something, say something.” Shaver then brought Bob the dummy in as a tool to help students target the right areas for defense. It is a short class, but many students go away feeling more confident. According to Shaver, pepper spray is more effective than mace and can be purchased at most sporting goods stores. “The main thing is to be prepared, alert and trust your instincts. Don’t stare at the ground texting and walking alone at night,” Shaver said. Avery Roberts and Skye Hetherington, resident assistants at Boise State, sponsored the event at the Student Union Building. Officer Shaver will hold these classes based on interest.

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Share with Cher is a recurring feature taking student queries to a new level by publishing student concerns or questions about campus and going straight to the source. Contact Cher at news@arbiteronline.com to get your answers.

When students get ready to graduate they’re usually looking for references. Getting to know your professors is a great way to graduate with professional references in hand. So for this Share with Cher, I’ve got the scoop on how to go about getting to know your professors. Kevin Skidmore, adjunct

communication instructor, said the most important thing is: “if you want a positive reference, you need to make a positive impression on the professor.” Makenzie Phillips, former adjunct faculty member in the communication department, said the best way to make a good impression is by making

yourself known in class. According to Phillips, attendance and contributing to in class discussions are huge factors in that process. “Number one thing is show up,” Phillips said. “I can’t stress attendance enough. The number two thing is office hours are great. They’re usually really boring for professors, so if you happen to be in the area you should stop by.” Phillips added that taking the initiative to communicate with your professors demonstrates that you are willing to go above and

beyond. Although, according to Phillips some professors will be more open to getting to know their students and more social by nature. “In that case, meeting for coffee or something like that is probably appropriate,” Phillips said. Phillips also indicated that it’s best to suggest simply getting together. Then let the professor indicate what type of meeting he or she prefers (office hours, before or after class, or for coffee). Skidmore recommended starting the process by

Generation Church invites students to Compel Joy Pine

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On Oct. 3, Generation Church (GC) invites students to the Egyptian Theatre to enjoy an eve-

ning of music with a message at the annual event called Compel. The event is free and is centered around 18 to 22 year olds. Pastor Mark Francey

will be hosting this event from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be prizes, followed by a christian rock concert and food for all. According to Francey,

no one is excluded from this event. “Come as you are, this is not a place where you are getting judged,” Francey said. “We welcome everyone.”

The church website states that GC is a youth ministry of Capital Christian Center in Boise that is sponsored by Francey and his wife Rachelle Francey. They have weekly gath-

telling the professor you would like to know more about them. “(Suggest) something that would be businessrelated, but lead to a more personal relationship,” Skidmore said. “There’s nothing wrong with having personal relationships, just not dating (professors).” Skidmore also added there’s nothing wrong with asking to be mentored by the professor and suggesting weekly meetings. “That is a powerful relationship to form, that could go a lifetime,” Skidmore said. erings, special events and conferences they refer to as Compel. They also hold summer camps that are gender specific. For more information, visit www.GCBOISE.COM or contact the Egyptian Theatre at (208) 345-0454.

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On Tuesday, Oct. 1, after failing to reach a continuing resolution, the United States government faced a partial shutdown.

Congress should go without pay The federal government has shut down, but not powered off. While “essential” federal government employees are still at work (although not getting paid normally), 800,000 have been temporarily suspended without pay (furloughed). Unfortunately, members of Congress are not among those 800,000 not getting paid. Why is this happening? The Republicans and Democrats could not agree

on how to fund federal government salaries. Obamacare is also receiving some of the blame, but what it really boils down to is a failure to communicate and compromise like mature, responsible adults. Until they can stop bickering, both sides will continue to argue with and blame the other for this shutdown and many other problems currently being felt by American citizens. It is time for a time-out. Congress is not really feeling the heat of

this shut down. That is the people’s problem. Congress should be feeling the same squeeze the people they are supposed to be serving are feeling. Legally, that can’t happen. The 27th Amendment states that the salaries of the House and Senate can’t be altered until the start of a new term which in this scenario means their pay can’t be stopped when the rest of the federal government shuts down). And keep in mind, members in the

Students discuss sex offenders on campus @Wadapatch

After reading Monday’s edition of The Arbiter, I am one of many students that was a little shocked to learn there are currently 19 registered sex offenders enrolled at Boise State. So I decided to find out how other students feel about this.

April Wisniewski, junior anthropology major. Q: How do you feel about this? Wisniewski: I think it depends on when they were sex offenders. It depends on the circumstance; if it was an 18 year old with a 17 year old, if they are currently active. I had an old neighbor that when he was 18 he got charged with a sex offense when his girlfriend was 17. And it was because the mom didn’t like when he kept her out too late. That’s still on his record to this day and the news did a big thing. So I asked him about it.

And he’s in his fifties now but he has to register every single year. But because the news did that, he lost his job and everything. Q: Do you think there should be any sanctions from Boise State for sex offenders? Wisniewski: I think there needs to be. It needs to be looked at (on a) specific case to case basis. But I think more so, people need to be careful because a sexual predator isn’t necessarily convicted. Q: Is there anything you would like to say to Boise State about this? Wisniewski: I believe that everyone deserves a second chance but I would have to say keep an eye on them and make sure they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing. Austin Nielsen, sophomore, athletic training major. Q: What do you think about sex offenders attending school here? Nielsen: I think it’s kind of a weird subject to think about in general. It’s definitely some-

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Dianna Ezzell, junior, criminal justice and anthropology major. Q: How do you feel about sex offenders attending Boise State? Ezzell: There are a lot of things that can constitute sexual offenses. And unfortunately there are a great deal of things that get grouped into sexual offenses. It could make me very disgruntled but I don’t want to be judgmental. Q: What if you had a daughter attending school here or a younger son? Ezzell: If my daughter was going here I would make my daughter very aware of the circumstances and make sure that

she was aware of the security measures and make sure that she knew about the potential. Q: What would you like to ask Boise State about this? Ezzell: I think that any sexual offenders have to make it known that they are in the area. So unfortunately, this should have been known to the public and it should have been made known before now. It’s a little disconcerting.

member. Maybe you are trying to write a report, but federal government website sources are down. Maybe you need to renew your passport to travel or study abroad; that will have to be put on hold. Essential federal agencies still open for business include air and other forms of travel, the post office, military services and prisons. With that in mind, many Boise State students aren’t feeling the effects of the shutdown, unless they were planning on visiting a federal

park or collecting delayed tax returns. What’s to be done? Americans have to wait it out and carry on with their lives as normally as possible. For many, this means just getting up and going to school or work like any other day. But for about 800,000 this means do whatever you will to pass the time, except work. And for Congress members, this means they should review lessons they learned in kindergarten and grow up.

thing that you need to think about and be aware of but that’s just so weird to think about. Q: Would you expect more rules in place about this sort of thing? Nielsen: I think I would definitely expect more rules put in place, not so much to control where they go on campus, but just to put the other students in awareness. More so to get the word out there that they are on campus and that everyone needs to be aware. Like this article (Sex Offenders by Katie Meikle) did but I think there needs to be more action, because not everyone reads the Arbiter. Q: If something like that was set in place, do you feel as though the sex offenders would be stigmatized and/ or shunned on campus, causing hardship to their college careers? Nielsen: In a sense it might but I mean, you have to think that was their choice and there are consequences to every action so in my personal opinion they should have thought about that before they did it. Everything affects everything. Q: Are there any questions that you would like to ask Boise State about this? Nielsen: I’m just mostly

shocked about this. It’s weird. I can understand them being on campus, because we’re technically, well mostly everyone, is the age of 18 and technically no one’s considered a minor. So they can’t be separated from the people on campus because no one’s under age. But it’s just so weird to think about. Q: Do you think it’s okay, or do you think they should not be allowed to be here? Nielsen: I think to some point it is okay for them to be here, but depending on the events and what is going on on campus. (Events) where people are under the age of 18 then more restrictions need to be put in place as to where on campus they can and cannot be, because it is putting those other people in harm’s way in some sense.

son. There’s a line between someone that got charged with statutory rape because he slept with someone that’s a year younger than them or someone that rapes someone or sexually molested a child. Whether that should be brought into public knowledge is a tough decision. Q: If it was public knowledge, do you think sex offenders would be stigmatized and or shunned on campus, causing hardship to their college careers? Smith: Yeah, I believe it’s possible. For sure. Q: Do you think there should be any rules Boise State should have in place for this type of situation? Smith: Truthfully, in my opinion I would say the school should leave that alone. Q: What if it’s a hardcore sex offender? Smith: If they (Boise State) were able to accurately draw a line then they should do it. But if not, I don’t know, it’s not violating anyone’s rights because everyone’s (records) are available to be aware of, for someone that’s a sex offender anyway. Smith is referring to online law enforcement sites such as the Ada County Sheriff’s Office sex offender registry.

Casey Smith, freshman, finance major. Q: How do you feel about sex offenders attending school here? Smith: It doesn’t bother me. Q: Do you think students should be made aware of sex offenders being in their classes? Smith: It’s a tough topic. I’m kind of split on it because I have a friend that’s a sex offender and he’s not a bad per-

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House and the Senate currently earn $174,000 a year. As of Wednesday afternoon, 104 members of Congress have said they plan to donate or refuse compensation for the duration of the shutdown. That means that 431 have not. If you aren’t mad now, you should be. What does this mean for Boise State students? This shut down could mean something different to each Boise State student, faculty or staff

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able” equates to higher outof-pocket expenses for the patient? Just last semester our medication topped out at $20 for brand name and $5-10 for generic and our deductible was capped at

$250, which is currently placed at $1000. Now, the medication I previously received for $20 has skyrocketed to $50 on my plan. I have contacted AmeriBen at the behest of Express

Scripts and they informed me it was due to changes that Boise State University implemented for this semester - 2013-2014. Outof-pocket expenses do not equate to a more affordable

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‘The Goonies’ to be shown at drive-in event Cheyenne Perry Staff Writer

Students might remember the drive-in movie events held a couple years ago on the Boise State campus. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) is bringing them back. On Saturday night Oct. 5, Boise State students can enjoy a “throwback movie” on top of the Lincoln Parking Garage. A large, blowup screen will play “The Goonies” for students sitting in their cars or sitting in chairs. Senior Nikki Hanson is the acting lead for the event and serves as a programming assistant for SILC. She is a also a communication major. Hanson described incentives for students to attend the event. “It seems like a really great time of year to have a drive-in movie—the weather’s a little colder. Cozy up, have a hot chocolate, get your blankets. How often do you have the opportunity to attend a drive-in movie?” Hanson said. Alex Nunes, also a pro-

gramming assistant for SILC and communication major at Boise State, sees the event as bringing students together. “We’re putting on this event to basically facilitate and create the opportunity for students to get together and meet other people(to) establish relationships and build connections with students,” Nunes said. It also presents an opportunity to bring together students who already know each other. According to Hanson, the event is great for a “date night” and allows friends to get together. Both Hanson and Nunes expressed their enthusiasm over the movie choice. “We’re really excited about the ‘throwback’ movie. We’re hoping that (it) pulls a larger crowd because it’s something that a lot of students can relate to because we’ve grown up with ‘The Goonies,’” Hanson said. Hanson expressed that SILC hopes to continue hosting drive-in movie events in the future. “We’re bringing it back

this year because it is something that we want to make a tradition in the Boise area because there is no opportunity for drive-in movies (in the area),” Hanson said. Ultimately, the point of the event is to provide a unique atmosphere, bring Boise State students together and hopefully provide a fun environment. “Everybody’s welcome,” Nunes said. “We really want everybody to go and enjoy themselves.” The first 50 students who arrive will get a free soft pretzel. After that, free concessions for students will consist of popcorn, candy, soda and water. Students are encouraged to bring blankets, jackets and flashlights. Those not bringing a vehicle are encouraged to bring chairs. Alcohol is not permitted. The movie begins at 7 p.m. For more information, check out the event description on the Boise State SILC Facebook page.

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The Crux, located on Main street in downtown Boise has become a hub for small touring bands and local acts to gather every night of the week. The Crux is a great place for music fans to relax and enjoy a beer, wine or a steaming cup of coffee.

It is a college student’s dream hangout. The only thing missing are all the college students. Boise’s music scene has changed drastically in the last few years. “With The Crux, it feels like there’s a lot more shows for all ages. I used to go to shows when I was in college, but they’d be at the Knitting Factory and stuff — more expensive shows,” said Sara Peyton a staff member at Duck Club Presents, a local promotion outlet. Almost daily, The Crux busts out a show. The style of music varies with each lineup. “You can see touring artists almost every day of the week. It’s crazy. It’s super cheap, too. Some of it is only donation based,” Tygan Meyer, staff

member at Duck Club Presents, said. “Bands are pretty willing — since Idaho is pretty sparse — when they come through on tour to stop and play for the sake of playing.” Duck Club Presents tries to get bands to come through Idaho and play a show on their way to other states. “The Crux has been around for two years, I think they opened right before Treefort 2012,” Meyer said. The Crux has proved to be an amazing hangout for those who have already checked it out. “The Crux coffee shop? I’ve heard of it, I just haven’t been there yet,” said sophomore criminal justice major, Jasmine Birk. The ages of concert goers varies from show to show, but

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The Crux is a multifaceted venue open to all ages. you can usually expect to run into people ages 18 and older. If a younger band is playing, they’ll invite their friends from school. “The bands are diverse, too. There’s no certain kind of music played at The Crux,”

Peyton said. “There’s a lot of hardcore stuff, indie, indiepunk, rock, folk — there’s even been a few rap shows.” Every Monday, there is an open mic night at The Crux for those Boiseans who dare try their luck. There’s usually

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a free concert afterwards, too. “I’ve always heard great things about (The Crux). I want to try and make it down for a show and for an open mic night sometime,” freshman athletic training major, Austin Nielsen said.

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The Boise State Wakeboard Club will be holding their first collegiate competition at Broadside Harbor in Caldwell this coming weekend. Competitors will start riding at 9 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 5 and events will last until the sun goes down. If all the riders are not able to get through on Saturday, competition will roll over to Sunday as well. The Wakeboard Club was started three years ago by Club President Julie Robinson. A senior this year, Robinson has built the club up from nothing to its current count of 20 members. There are 10 members that regularly compete in the collegiate circuit and the club attends 2-3 competitions every fall. The wakeboard season is mainly in the fall but the club rides whenever they get the chance. All of the competitions are in the fall season but the national competition is in the spring.

“We haven’t gone to Nationals yet because we can qualify individually but we have to qualify as a team. I think this year we will be able to go though,” Robinson said. The most difficult thing standing between the club and nationals is cold, hard cash. “A lot of it comes down to the money, 16 teams are invited to nationals every year but it costs so much sometimes even the selected teams can’t go,” Robinson said. The Wakeboard Club is part of the United States Wakeboard Circuit, which is the main reason why the club is holding a competition this year. USA Wakeboard likes to hold competitions in different places every year, based on what teams volunteer to host. This year the Boise State Wakeboard Club volunteered for the challenge. There will be seven schools with approximately 16 riders per school. There is an estimated 90 riders coming to Boise, Idaho, for the

Volleyball grabs two conference victories Brandon Walton Staff Writer

Southwick isn’t that bad Engel’s Angle is a sports column written by sports editor John Engel. Over the last two seasons, Joe Southwick has shouldered much of the blame for the Broncos’ fall from BCSbusting glory. The Broncos are off to a less-than-stellar start to the 2013 season after losing two of their first five games for the first time since opening the 2005 season, with losses to Georgia and Oregon State. It’s easy to blame Southwick, who is clearly the antithesis of his predecessor, Kellen Moore. Southwick has versatility with his legs, is outspoken at times and enjoys the attention that comes with being a Division I quarterback. Moore, on the other hand, needed a sundial to measure his 40-yard dash time, mumbled through press conferences and was rarely seen in public. “Kellen would have never thrown that interception,” they say. “Kellen would never have a mustache,” they say. Taking over the Boise State Broncos football team from college football’s most winningest quarterback is not easy, but Southwick has done a much better job than most would have. What Southwick doesn’t have? A receiving core riddled with NFL talent. What he does have? The fifth=highest completion percentage in college football (73.5 percent). This Bronco team isn’t the one that won two Fiesta Bowls only a few years ago. This is a team with major holes on defense, few playmakers on offense and a very impatient fan base. Next time the Broncos struggle to get off to a good start, hold off before condemning Southwick.

Randi Reiley jumps the wake as she prepares for the competition.

competition. The private ski lake, Broadside Harbor, was chosen because it meets competition standards. “Competitions are mostly done on private lakes, this lake is perfect because it is over 1,000-feet long and is blocked by the wind,” Robinson said. The Boise community has been a huge support for the upcoming event. “The competition has been a lot of work, but hopefully we will come out on top with

the help we’ve gotten and the amount of riders coming,” Robinson said. Idaho Watersports provided the boat to use during competition, Redbull contributed the public address system for competition announcements and music. The six judges are local riders. Riders will be judged on composition, style and amplitude. “For composition, the harder the trick the better. For style, it’s about how steezy you can get, and for

amplitude, the bigger the better,” Club Treasurer Dave Robinson said. The competition is an enormous commitment for the club, but it has the potential for major rewards like recognition outside of the Boise area, raising funds and the experience of hosting an event this big. With all the support of the Boise community and the hard work put in by the club, the weekend is predicted to be a huge success for all involved.

face conference foe San Jose State. Boise State got off to a great start by taking the opening two sets to go up 2-0 in the game. The Broncos saw their quick lead diminish as San Jose State came roaring back. They rallied to take the next two sets, which tied the match all up. This set up the fifth and final set, and saw the Broncos struggle early on falling behind 7-11. Boise would come back by going on a 8-1 rally which led to them coming away with the victory 3-2. The Broncos latest game

was on the road, this time against Fresno State. Boise State got off to a rough start in the opening set that allowed Fresno to take the early lead in the contest. The Broncos would not let that deter them as they came away with back to back set wins to take the lead away from Fresno at 2-1. A letdown in the fourth would allow Fresno come back to tie. This forced a fifth and decisive set. The fifth was a back and forth contest. The Broncos were down early but

they went on to take the set and the game 3-2. The Broncos had standout performances from many of their players including junior outside hitter Alyssa Gammel, senior outside hitter Sarah Horton, sophomore outside hitter Katelyn Kinghorn, junior outside hitter Taylor Murphy, and junior middle blocker Brittany Reardon. The Broncos, who are now 7-6, are home for their next two games after their upcoming matchup with Air Force on Oct. 3 was cancelled.

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The Boise State women’s volleyball team has started their Mountain West Conference with at 2-2 record. The Broncos dropped their opening two conference games against Utah State but followed that up with back to back wins against San Jose State and Fresno State.

Boise State opened up conference play a few weeks ago on the road against Utah State. In the match the Broncos started slow as they lost the opening set 25-17 but they managed to make the next few sets closer. But in the end the Broncos would get swept 3-0. Following the 0-2 conference start, the Broncos headed out on the road to

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