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“We don’t know where they came from,” said Director of Communications and Marketing Frank Zang. Rick Rogers, clerk at Campus Security also reported the organization has no information about the Fire Kustra stickers that have appeared around campus seemingly overnight. The origin and motivation behind the stickers remains a mystery.
Admission changes drop enrollment Cheyenne Perry Journalist
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Based on the 10th Day Enrollment Profile, campus now holds 4,254 freshmen, 3,762 sophomores, 3,612 juniors, 4,923 seniors, 2,296 graduate students and 817 post-baccalaureate undergraduates. The total count of enrolled students reached 19,664 for the fall 2011 semester. Though beneath the desired 20,000 total enrolled students, this count means positive things for advancing admission requirements. Over the last ten years, changes have been made to the Boise State enrollment process that have affected the number of students who are eligible for acceptance into Boise State. For incoming freshmen straight from high school, the university currently uses a combination of high school applicants’ grade point
averages (GPAs) and standardized test scores to determine acceptance. Boise State also requires a certain amount of completed semesters of classes in compliance with Idaho core standards. The class requirements and credits have remained constant in the last ten years, but the Boise State University Admission Index has been altered. The admission index is a chart that displays ranges of high school GPAs on one side and standardized test scores on the other. Freshmen can find where their scores intersect on the table to determine their candidate category. Boise State uses its Admission Index to show the ranges of excellent, possible and unlikely candidates for admission as new degreeseeking freshmen. Freshmen fall into three determined categories for admission based on the admission index.
An excellent candidate for admission on the chart is represented by a dark gray region, an unlikely candidate falls into a white region and a possible candidate falls into a light gray region. This light gray, middle acceptance region in the admission index provides an opportunity to take a more personal look at the student. “In (the light gray) area, that’s where we really look at students a little more one-on-one and look at more than just their GPA and test scores,” Admissions Director Jenny Cerda said. The light gray area representing possible candidates on the current admission index has experienced change over the years, most recently last fall. In previous years it was likely for students to be accepted “low in the [light] gray,” said Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services Mara Affre. Yet recent (and future
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changes) to the light gray region are making it harder for students who fall into that area to be admitted. The change in this gray area occurred last fall and Affre said more change is coming. “We’re looking again at fall ’13 to move it again,” Affre said. In the 2001-2002 university catalogue for undergraduates, the admission index had two candidate categories representing probable candidates and unlikely candidates. The 2001 index categories also included substantially lower GPA ranges and standardized test scores than the 2011 index categories currently used. The increased admission requirements affect the numbers of new degree-seeking freshmen who enroll at Boise State. “We did see a decrease in freshmen, which we expected because of the increase in admission requirements,” Affre said. Having only admitted 54 percent of the students who submitted applications this fall, Boise State anticipated a lower admittance number of degree-seeking freshmen. Nine hundred and seventy-six applicants, equal to 12.4 percent of all new freshmen applicants, were denied admission this fall semester. The number of new academic freshmen applicants who were denied admission in fall 2001 was 299, or 7.4 percent. This, among other reasons, accounts for Boise State’s number of total enrolled students remaining beneath the 20,000 mark. Boise State’s football distinction seems to play a role in attracting students to the university, which can increase applicants and impact the need for enhanced admission requirements. The 2007 Tostitos Bowl win drew national attention to the university, which has continued to gain notoriety since. “[Football] gives us a really good chance to start telling the story of what all is going on here,” Cerda said. Student interest in Boise State football helps introduce the university as a college option, then allowing faculty, like Cerda, to explain the opportunities within academic programs makes the university a serious option. “You’ll hear Dr. Kustra say this often … certainly our football team has opened up the doors of people being aware of Boise State,” Affre said. “While football may have opened their ears, it really is the quality of the academic experience that’s bringing the students here.”
Living Abroad Video contest asks students to share experiences Stephanie Casanova Assistant News Editor
Remember that amazing semester you spent in Europe? Have you ever wished you could share it with others? Or have you considered studying abroad but want to get an idea of what it’s like before you decide? Connecting Our World encourages college students to share their study abroad experience through the 2011 Student Diplomat Video Contest. Connecting Our World is a community that supports “public policies that strengthen and expand international education.” According to its website, Connecting Our World believes “that international education and exchange—connecting students, scholars, educators and citizens across borders—is fundamental to building mutual understanding among nations; preparing the next generation with vital crosscultural and global skills; and creating the conditions for a more peaceful world.” The 2011 Student Diplomat Video Contest requires applicants to submit a one- to three-minute video about their experience abroad. Eligibility is open to students who’ve recently returned or who are currently studying abroad. The videos submitted could be shared on Connecting Our World/NAFSA and STA Travel websites. Students entering the contest are asked to consider how their experience affected them as a student and as a person, whether they are more prepared for school and a career and what valuable lessons they learned about the culture and people. They should also take into consideration how they learned to adapt to a new environment and/or language, what opportunities they may have had to correct misconceptions about the United States or Americans and what ways they were able to contribute something specific to the local community where they studied. The Student Diplomat Video Contest launched Sept. 12 and will be open until Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The grand prize is a $1,000 travel voucher courtesy of STA Travel and the title of 2011 Student Diplomat. Runner-up will receive a hand-held flip camera from NAFSA and Connecting Our World. Connecting Our World is powered by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and STA Travel, a NAFSA Global Partner.
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SEATTLE, WASH. —- Amanda Knox was acquitted of all charges Monday by an Italian court of the murder of her housemate, Meredith Kercher. The Seattle native was studying abroad in Italy when she was arrested for Kercher’s murder for which she was found guilty in 2009. Her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, an Italian, was also found guilty of the murder. They were able to appeal the verdict on the grounds of mishandling evidence. Multiple independent investigators, including Boise State biology and criminal justice professor Greg Hampikian,Ph.D., criticized the evidence gathered in the original investigation, saying it
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was unreliable. The original trial portrayed Knox as a “sex-crazed monster” according to Forbes. Knox returned to Seattle on Tuesday to cheering crowds. By and large, the Knox trial took place in the courts of tabloids and public opinion. Coverage of the case was international and its possible this coverage will help the family pay off their extensive legal debts. Knox’s parents used their retirement funds, mortgaged their house twice and her grandmother took out a quarter-million dollar loan to help pay. Knox currently wants to return to the University of Washington to finish her degree.
Nine North Koreans defect via Japan SOUTH KOREA —- Nine defectors who were found in a small wooden boat off the coast of Japan have been brought to South Korea to restart their lives. They arrived on Tuesday, about three weeks after they were found off Japan’s western coast. The three men, three women and three boys wore hoods,
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masks and sunglasses to hide their identities in order to protect their families left behind in North Korea. Their family members could be punished because of their relatives’ defections. More than 21,000 North Koreans have defected since 1953, according to Times.
BOISE —- A $1 million donation from the Stein family provided new uniforms for the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band and provided 35 new Steinway & Sons pianos to the music department. The donation made Boise State the first “All-Steinway” school in Idaho. This classification means that the Department of Music will only use Steinway & Sons pianos for teaching, rehearsals and performances that need a piano. There are 135 such schools in the world, including Yale, Carnegie and the Royal Welsh College. To put it in perspective, one Steinway grand piano takes nearly one year to build, as many as 200 people and more than 12,000 parts. “Steinway sets a standard. This transformative gift elevates us to an elite level of music schools in the country,” Boise State President Bob Kustra said.
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Jobs Act vote delayed WASHINGTON, D.C. —Senate Republicans demanded an immediate vote on the American Jobs Act Tuesday, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada blocked the move. President Barack Obama has repeatedly blamed Congress
for allowing the bill to languish over the past four weeks. In a move designed to expose the limits of support for the bill within the Democratic party, Republican Mitch McConnell called for an immediate vote. “I agree with the president
that he is entitled to a vote,” McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, said, according to the Wall Street Journal. Pieces of the bill may be passed before the end of the year, but it is highly unlikely the bill will reach Obama’s desk in full.
Arizona dust storms Proposed Syria cause death, injuries Twenty skulls shipped, courtesy of Germany sanctions vetoed
by China, Russia SYRIA —- Russia and China vetoed a resolution on Tuesday that was intended to condemn Syria’s response to the uprisings seeking to overthrow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ regime. The European draft was watered down from the earlier version, which demanded financial sanctions and an arms embargo.
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PHOENIX, AZ. —- A severe dust storm caused three separate pile-ups along Interstate 10 in Arizona on Tuesday, killing one man and injuring more than 18. All lanes of traffic were closed after the lethal crash. It involved semis, cars and trucks all mangled in the massive pile-up. There were 16 vehicles involved in the crash which took place just after noon. A 70-year-old man died in this pile-up, while his wife, the driver, was taken to the University Medical Center in Tucson with life-threatening injuries.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, 24 vehicles were involved in the three crashes. There are currently 12 victims being treated, according to University Medical Center spokespeople. Three of them were listed as being in critical condition while the other nine were listed as being in serious condition. The blinding dust prevented authorities from using helicopters to transport them to a hospital. This news brief was last updated on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
NAMBIA —- Twenty skulls taken from Nambia more than 100 years ago have finally been returned home. The skulls were taken from a former German colony by scientists to perform now-discredited racial experiments. The skulls were greeted by warriors on horseback screaming war-cries and women in elaborate ceremonial dress as the plane landed in the capitol at dawn. The skulls’ return to Nambia
took years of negotiation. Many Nambian citizens believe that Germany should pay reparations for taking the skulls, particularly since there are many more such skulls still in Germany. “We trust that the Namibian government will engage Germany for reparations and that justice will be done,” Nambia Chief David Frederick, whose grandfather’s skull was among those taken to Germany, told the BBC.
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we thought the community members at this event would be a perfect fit for our Journalist campaign.” This event is not only a great opportuThousands of dog lovers from all nity for dogs to get their energy out and over the Treasure Valley gathered in Julia Davis Park to support the socialize with their four-legged friends, Trevor Villagrana 19th annual dog walk and festival, but also a great way to promote causes Assistant Lifestyles Editor See Spot Walk, an event that hap- that matter in the community. Idaho 1 of 3, a participant at the event, collected pens every year on the first SaturBoise State has more than one specially trained votes to change the current law Idaho has day in October. animal that helps lead its owner safely around camon animal cruelty. The Idaho Humane Society, pus. One of which is Dolly, adjunct math professor “Idaho is 1 of 3 states that doesn’t have along with many volunteers, has Judy Wayne’s purebred Border Collie. vision for anibeen putting on the event to raise a felony proWayne landed at Boise State with a scholarship mal cruelty. We have money for the shelter and give the for Science Competition Day in 1999. A good community a chance to have fun an existing From there she earned a bachr and socialize with other canine animal cruelor’s degree in mechanical enensuri ule of thumb elty law but ng you for lovers. The event included a onegineering, a master’s in material w a r ter. Ev p mile dog walk through the park, there is no science and engineering and a job ery tim et has clean f e l o n y d rink, a contests, demonstrations and tutoring math, that would inevidd fres e you get a p r o v i h wate vendors. This year, PRSSA at tably lead her to become an adjunct r. Boise State was there handing sion, conprofessor. victions are out dog treats, water bottles and Unfortunately, a childhood condiFrisbees. The Boise State Pre- only a misdemeanors,” Roger Dittus, tion left her with a complete hearVeterinary Medicine Club also with Idaho 1 of 3, said. “If we get enough ing loss in her left ear, thus creating votes we can change the code. ” hosted a low-cost vaccination the need for a companion to aid and Idaho Humane Society usually brings clinic for dogs. alert her. Enter Dolly: a vibrant and playful beast of about 20 dogs to the event. People ap“PRSSA at Boise State the greater good. brought the ‘Cotton. From ply to walk the shelter dogs, which gives A seven-year kinship began when Dolly was only Blue to Green.’ campaign them a lot of exposure and hopefully a a year and a half. She had been abandoned by her chance to be adopted and taken home. to See Spot Walk this past breeder, but was fortunately picked up by a private “[See Spot Walk] started out as a funweekend because we wanttrainer who was waiting for just the right person to ed to let the community draiser for the Humane Society, which is come along and swoop her up. still the goal today,” said Debi Closson, know about what we’re There were two other dogs vying for Wayne’s doing,” Ali McQuain, who’s been volunteering at the Idaho attention when it came time to decide, but it was Humane Society for 20 years. “[The] PRSSA president, Dolly’s wit that triumphed over the competition. said. “Both insula- very first time they were walking through “She was the only one who would fetch the ball, tion and dogs Boise foothill trail, not anywhere near bring it back and sit and wait for me,” Wayne said the crowds they have today. It has built make for hapabout her initial visitation. “She was also the least py, warm every year better and better.” bossy of the three.” See Spot Walk hosts four contests homes Wayne acquired her for free but was left with for the pooches: tail wagging, costume, so $1,700 in training fees. To her exuberance however, musical chairs and howling (American Dolly was transformed from a pup into a full-blown Idol). The winners of the costume service dog in only six months. contest were 6-year-old Bella, The bond these two have built is quite extraordia Great Dane, and 3-year-old nary. Dolly is noticeably sensitive to extended periMattie, a Saint Bernard. ods of time without her master nearby. A two-week “This was a third, first place stint is the current record amount of time that these win for Bella, she’s a pageant friends have spent apart and Dolly doesn’t handle girl and first win for Mattie,” the loneliness very well. said owner Autumn Brazier, “I’ll leave her with my dad every once in a while who has been coming to the to kind of keep him company and she will just lay event for six years. there with him,” Wayne said. “She won’t eat, she Brazier has been also volwon’t drink. She just lays there until I get home.” unteering with the Humane Around Wayne’s residence and classroom Dolly Society. is the Dark Knight, watching over her disciples “[See Spot Walk is] something meticulously and lovingly. She is alert to those I believe in truly and love to particiunder outstanding circumstances and is quick to pate in and do everything that we can notify people nearby that someone is in need of to raise awareness,” Brazier said. The assistance. Humane society is always overflow“She has kind of taken it upon herself to be the ing with pets, so the more they can get protector and caretaker of me and my adopted into homes the better. Brazier friends and family,” Wayne said. understands that money is always A story about a coworker of short, “so any money raised g Wayne’s who had undergone ACL in in a r as a ret reconstructive surgery was one of nt when sult of onsiste ur dog disc Dolly’s finest moments, as she ran e B o this… y g. If your from room to room to find someone o If d . r e u o ic is well y ut n b , to help the disabled worker stand . m ir m f he donatbe up after sitting on the floor to ice eward t r obeys, , t n ed.” ie bed o her knee. However enamored is g o d Wayne is with her long time friend, When trainin she is still a cat person at heart and intends to reg your dog, align herself with the feline dark-side after Dolly make it fun. 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Boise State is no place for hate Ben Mack
Opinion Editor Tensions were high Friday afternoon when a group of 150 to 200 students and a traveling preacher met on the Quad—so much so, that police were called in to mediate. Idaho native Shawn Holes—or “Shawn the Baptist,” as he calls himself—travels to college campuses across the country on a mission to convert others to Christianity. But it’s his intense, oftentimes abrasive speaking style that makes him a firestorm for controversy. Holes visits campus a few times each semester, and last Friday controversy ensued once again. But emotions ran higher than usual. As if Holes’ usual caustic preachings weren’t enough—which featured such themes as “women are by design inferior to men,” and “evolution is a lie”—the event soon devolved into what can only be characterized as a circus-like sideshow worthy of a reality TV pilot. One individual, dressed in black and sporting a keffiyeh—traditionally seen as a symbol of Palestinian heritage—silently stood in front of Holes and bore a sign saying “Be your own God” featuring an upside-down cross, used today as an anti-Christian icon. Another person wrote “Ice cream is good” on a piece of paper taped to a pencil and proceeded to read aloud from a Wikipedia article the history of Baskin & Robbins. Almost constantly, Holes and the crowd berated each other, using derogatory names, interrupting and shouting. At times it seemed they were about to come to blows. Holes and the others there seemed to have forgotten the Biblical Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Some non-Christians also seemed to have forgotten one of the
central tenets of paganism: “Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.” In other words, the hateful rhetoric—on both sides—needs to stop. Friday’s event was so caustic that Boise Police were called in following a citizen’s tip, according to Boise Police Lt. Tony Plott. Boise Police and University Security stood near Holes and at times had to remind the crowd to be respectful. At one point, an individual with a bullhorn shouting obscenities at Holes was told to stop. “You can’t use amplified noise (on the Quad),” Plott said. Despite the police presence, the hate went back and forth. Pamphlets passed out by Holes were set on fire, prompting police to intervene again. Even other Christians agreed that what happened between Holes and the crowd was not appropriate. Jared Kopczynski, a senior communication major and intern with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), believes the intolerance shown on Friday is counter-productive for healthy debate. “Nothing good can come from the situation as a whole,” Kopczynski said. “When there’s that much hatred centered around a person or ideology there’s no conversation that can take place across boundaries. It becomes a shouting match.” Cru Campus Minister Billy Mogensen wasn’t shocked by what happened when Holes came to campus. “I wasn’t surprised given that other people other than Shawn the Baptist have openly preached on campus,” Mogensen said. Mogensen also said there were a variety of responses among Christians who were at the event. “Some Christians were pretty upset,” Mogensen said. “They told me they thought (Holes’ preaching) reflected poorly on Christians and they didn’t like how abrasive he was
coming across.” The methodology used by Holes and others, Mogensen believes, was not effective. “There have been times and places where that has been effective in history, even in the Bible,” Mogensen said. “But in the context of Boise State today I think it’s a fair question to ask whether or not (the way Holes and others were verbally attacking each other) is the most effective or the best approach (to debate issues such as religion).” Cru has no organizational connection with Holes and Mogensen said he has never had a conversation with him. Holes, a former U.S. Ski Team member and professional coach who converted to Christianity when he was 40 years old and decided to give up everything in order to preach, is no stranger to controversy. Two days before he was in Boise, Holes preached at Central Mesa University (CMU) in Colorado, according to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Tensions on CMU’s campus were so high police had to be called to help calm the situation after a student threw a bottle filled with Gatorade at Holes, according to TV station NBC 11 News. Violent shouting matches among divergent groups is not appropriate at an institution of higher learning such as Boise State. Rather, it makes the university seem like a slightly more civilized version of a barnyard, where individuals bark back and forth at each other, making little sense. If individuals such as Holes and those confronting him want to have a debate about religion, then perhaps a more organized forum such as a formal debate with an impartial moderator is in order. Or if the soapbox style is still preferred, they could at least have the decency to not interrupt each other. Kopczynski agrees that provoking a firebrand speaker such as
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Vitriolic rhetoric such as the kind that occurred Friday on the Quad must end. Holes can only make a situation even more toxic and destroy any possibility of debate. “Provoking that does nothing,” Kopczynski said. “We need to un-
derstand what the other side has to say (in a debate). There needs to be a sense of focus. With hate there’s no conversation.” Boise State should be a forum
for civilized debate, not hate. Disrespect for one another’s beliefs and views should not be tolerated. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Hate begets hate.”
Paws up for animal rights Haley Robinson Managing Editor
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” — James D. Miles. Walking into the Humane Society, it’s hard not to conjure up sounds of Sarah McLaughlin crooning as little “take me home” eyes gaze up at passersby and pleading paws reach through cage bars as if beckoning one to come over and pet them. Standing among the hopeful little friends immediately makes someone wonder how anyone could ever hurt these creatures. Few crimes are even comparably deplorable to animal abuse. Unfortunately, Idaho is one of only three states that still does not consider repeated cases of extreme animal abuse a felony. A grassroots organization, Idaho 1 of 3, is trying to change that. This group is working to collect the 60,000 signatures needed by
April 30, 2012 in order to get an initiative strengthening animal cruelty laws put on the November 2012 ballot. The initiative seeks to change Idaho Code by including: a definition of torture, changing references for penalty classifications, increasing the fines for misdemeanor violations and adding felony penalties for third and subsequent violations and any violations, including the intentional torture of an animal. Animals are intelligent, sensitive creatures that deserve to have their basic rights protected. Local dog day camp, Camp Bow-Wow, is one of the locations voters can go to sign the petition. Jennifer Willett, manager at Camp Bow-Wow, works closely with dogs. “I think in the future we’re really going to realize what a disservice we’ve done them and how intelligent they truly are,” Willett said. “We see emotions in these guys every day. We have dogs that will look at you and smile. We
have dogs that if you tell them ‘no’ they will pout. They absolutely have feelings just like we do.” The Idaho Humane Society is another big proponent of the campaign. Communication Outreach Coordinator for the Idaho Humane Society Hannah Parpart encourages voters to step up. “We need (the voters’) support,” Parpart said. “We need them to take action. So whether that’s getting out there and getting their name on a ballot or taking a ballot around with them and gathering signatures, it’s something our legislatures that we voted in aren’t willing to act on. So people, if you care about animals you really need to make sure that you’re taking action to show your legislatures that it’s something that is important to you.” Between classes, work (for many) and social lives, college students may struggle to find ways they can make a difference without overloading their schedules. Supporting this petition is one way animal-loving students
can make a positive impact without working too much into their already busy agendas. “Cruelty, torture and other forms of negligence undermine the respect deserved by animals,” senior zoology and pre-vet double major Kyle DeYoung said. “Treatment of that nature is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. A felony penalty will hopefully result in greater deterrence of animal cruelty and establish Idaho as a state that prides itself in maintaining animal well-being.” It’s time for Idahoans to make a difference for creatures that are not able to defend themselves. Supporting this petition does not mean throwing red paint on women in expensive fur coats. It does not entail sitting in a metal cage in front of meat packing plants painted in tiger stripes. It asks Idahoans to respect the basic rights of other living creatures enough to make a step toward progress. It’s time to take a stand CODY FINNEY/THE ARBITER and make Idaho a more humane Idahoans should work to make animal cruelty a felony. home for all.
Citizens should beat back bullying Jessica Swider Online Editor
Suicide among young people is becoming increasingly common, particularly in gay and lesbian youth. With several high-profile cases in 2011 alone, much attention has been drawn to the issues behind these suicides—bullying. Most recently, a 14-year-old boy named Jamey Rodemeyer from New York City, committed suicide after being severely bullied. Rodemeyer was a part of the It Gets Better project, a YouTube campaign that hopes to show young
people struggling with their sexuality that things get better over time. Inarguably distressing, the severity of bullying that occurs in our society is unacceptable. It’s impossible to prevent all forms of teasing, but the extreme lengths our youth is going to simply harass their peers is shameful and deplorable. While bullying can manifest in several different ways, such as verbally, physically, socially or cyberbullying, the act of bullying itself includes several things, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The website defines bullying as repeated acts that involve an imbalance of
power and an intent to cause harm. This issue has led several wellknown members of society to speak out, including most recently, Lady Gaga. Gaga reached out to President Obama, urging him to make bullying illegal, tweeting, “I am meeting with our President. I will not stop fighting. This must end. Our generation has the power to end it. Trend it #MakeALawForJamey,” according to ABC News. Obama has also taken notice of the attention bullying is getting, holding a conference on bullying prevention earlier this year that ultimately led to the creation of the StopBullying.gov website, which
seeks to give adults and youth the tools they need to help prevent bullying. Matthew Van Kirk, president of Boise State’s BGLAD, a group for LGBT students, feels that the solution to bullying lies in more than just passing a law. “Unfortunately, in the LGTBQ community, especially at the adolescent age, kids are very impressionable, stress wears them down,” Van Kirk stated. “It doesn’t matter if you’re gay or straight. There isn’t a simple solution. Part of it is providing a safe place for youth, which Idaho is working toward with the
Idaho Safe Schools Coalition.” Seven states have begun attempting to pass anti-bullying legislation, according to The Associated Press. Idaho’s Safe Schools Coalition is also working toward a brighter future. However, this is not enough. Bullying is no longer something seen as a “rite of passage.” It’s a serious issue that takes lives and we are not giving it enough attention. While a solution is incredibly difficult, each step toward a safer future is progress. Van Kirk acknowledges that putting an end to bullying won’t be easy. “Every person needs to realize that every other human is just like them. They all have feelings and emotion and [people] need to realize that,” Van Kirk said. “Be proactive, seek out someone who will help. Contact the police [if you’re
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Join Gov. C.L. “Butch” and first Lady Lori Otter from 3-6 p.m. in the garden level auditorium, for the second annual Women’s Day at the Capitol Building. Women serving in state legislature will also be present to answer questions about public policy. Admission is free.
Friday October 7, 2011 Author Victor Davis Hanson will lecture at the American Founding Initiative’s Constitution Day in the Simplot Ballroom located
in the SUB. The lecture, titled “Liberty vs. Freedom” begins at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.
Saturday, October 8, 2011 Bill Cosby, comedian from the popular family sitcom “The Cosby Show,” will be at the Morrison Center at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, all Select-a-Seat outlets, at www.idahotickets.com and by phone 426-1110 . Price range $45.50-$75. For more information, visit mc.boisestate.edu.
Sunday, October 9, 2011 A tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show at the Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, all Select-a-Seat outlets, at www.idahotickets.com and by phone 426-1110. Price range $40-$45. For more information, visit mc.boisestate.edu.
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Today’s Birthday (10/06/11) Love plays a big part in the near future, whether it’s love of beauty or a romantic relationship. When you feel the urge to create something artistic, go for it. It takes courage and focus. Follow your dreams, and share them with those you most appreciate. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 -- The stress you’ve been under is easing now. You can make anything happen through strong (not loud) communication. Be thoughtful and considerate, and gently repeat if needed.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 -- If there’s a solution to the problem, why worry? If there’s not a solution, why worry? Apply insights to a family dilemma. Double-check your appointments. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 -- Stick to practical morning routines. Writing or recording projects can be profitable today. Apply your grandmother’s wisdom to a problem for smooth results. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 -- Things may not go according to plan, so prepare to shift as needed. Trust the structure that you’ve built. There’s more work coming in. Craft your vision statement. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 -- You don’t always have to say “yes.” Give up a fantasy to discover a new reality that’s been hiding there all along. It’s better than what you thought you wanted.
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Friday marks the first time in 15 years the No. 5 Boise State Broncos (4-0) and Fresno State Bulldogs (2-3, 1-0 WAC) will face each other as nonconference opponents. The past and future conference rivals will meet in Fresno, Calif. on Friday with the game being televised on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m. ESPN seems to love this matchup, televising these rivalry games since 2001 on either ESPN or ESPN 2. The last time these two teams met, Boise State took the field wearing their all-orange uniforms, winning 51-0. Kellen Moore threw for more than 300 yards and four touchdowns. It was a performance Boise State fans have grown used to but Moore’s performance last week against Nevada was far from normal. Looking uncomfortable and tense, Moore only complete 19 passes for 189 yards with two touchdowns and interceptions respectively. Chances are, Moore’s sub-par performance against Nevada is forgotten and in the rear view mirror. Helping pick up the slack last week was the Broncos’ running game. Doug Martin was finally able to find some running room and show off his feet. Martin rushed 121 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns against Nevada. The Broncos’ running attack still needs a lot of work, as do all areas of the offense. The running game Friday is important because it increases the versatility and selection of plays Boise State can choose from. For example, the Broncos were forced to throw the ball quite often against Tulsa two
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weeks ago because the run game was providing zero offensive support. Challenging the Broncos’ running game will be Fresno State linebacker Travis Brown. He is coming off back-to-back doubledigit tackles against Idaho and Ole Miss. The downside for Fresno State is opponents averaging total offensive 378 yards per game. Fresno State does have a pass defense that on average allows 209 yards a game. Boise State counters with 303.2 passing yards per game. The Bulldogs’ secondary poses a threat to cause problems for Moore and his receivers but this secondary is not close to what the Broncos have seen this season. The best part about Boise State’s win last Saturday against the Wolfpack was the defense’s ability to contain an explosive offense averaging more than 400 yards per game and holding them to only 182. Fresno State this season is averaging 387 yards a game. A big part of that is from junior running back Robbie Rouse. Rouse is averaging 120 yards rushing a game as is ranked No. 8 in the FBS with 600 rushing yards total this season. Another weapon for the Bulldogs on offense is sophomore wide receiver Jalen Saunders. Saunders had four consecutive 100-plus yard games this season giving Boise State’s secondary a lot to do. Fresno State has been the victor in all three. The No. 5 ranked Broncos makes them the highest ranked opponent to play at Fresno State.
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Men’s Basketball Tryouts The Boise State men’s basketball team will be holding walk-on tryouts next Wednesday, Oct. 12. Tryouts will begin at 5 p.m. in the Bronco auxiliary gym. The tryout will be run like a regular practice, starting with drills and ending with a scrimmage, running for about 90 minutes. If you’re interested please email Assistant Coach John Rillie at johnrillie@boisestate.edu. Interested candidates will need to take a physical before they can be cleared to tryout. They will also need to be a full-time student, who’s also academically eligible. Emails need to be sent to Coach Rillie as soon as possible.
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Boise State: Kellen Moore, Sr. Quarterback #11
Moore will most likely feel as though he has something to prove this week after his uncharacteristic showing last week against Nevada. Moore was overthrowing open receivers, making throws off his back foot and turning the ball over in the red-zone. Expect a bounce back game from the Heisman contender this week against a defense which gives up an average of 32.4 points per game.
Tyler Shoemaker, Sr. Wide Receiver #89
The senior wide receiver was sparsely used last week against Nevada (two catches for 25 yards), perhaps that could be one of the reasons Kellen Moore struggled. Shoemaker should get into the mix a little more this week when the Broncos head to a hostile Fresno. Look for Moore to target “Shoe” in key red-zone and third down situations.
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Jamar Taylor, Jr. Cornerback #5
Taylor was forced to make the switch to field-side corner last week when senior Jarrell Gavins suffered a knee injury in practice the previous week. He made the transition with phenomenal ease and made things tough on a very tough and physical receiver, Rashard Matthews. Things won’t get much easier for Taylor this week against the Bulldogs number one—Jalen Saunders.
Fresno State: Derek Carr, So. Quarterback #4
That last name may look familiar to some Bronco fans who witnessed older brother David play against Boise State back in the early 2000s. David went on to become a number one draft pick and eventual career back-up in the league. Now it’s younger brother’s turn. Derek is built in the similar mode, bigger quarterback with a strong arm, with the ability to make plays with his legs if needed. Derek has gotten off to a good start in his first year as a starter and hopes to continue the Carr tradition of extremely competitive games
Coming into Tuesday night, the Women’s Volleyball team was looking to end a two game losing streak before heading back out onto the road, but it wasn’t meant to be. The Broncos (10-8, 1-3 Mountain West Conference) continued their losing streak against Seattle University (4-12). The 3-1 loss now puts Boise State on a three game losing streak, their longest of the season. “I thought we just got outplayed,” Head Coach Shawn Garus said. “We got out hustled, we were outworked, I thought our energy was lacking. When we’re beat at every position, I just feel like it was preparation. We just weren’t as ready to go tonight and it’s disappointing.” The Broncos came out early in the first set and gave up three points before going on a 5-0 run to take the lead. It was the one and only lead change of the set as Boise State won 25-21. The second set was closer as the teams combined for 17 ties while swapping the lead six times. The Broncos struggled with a 13.5 hitting percentage and wound up losing the set 26-24. Boise State continued to struggle in the third set. After going up 8-5 on the Redhawks, Seattle fired off a 9-0 run to take the lead. The Broncos tried to close the gap, but it was too much as they fell 25-19. They took their 5.4 hitting percentage to a 2-1 deficit. In the fourth, Seattle went on another unanswered that put them up 14-7. Facing elimination, the Broncos fought hard, but
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again fell short as Seattle took the set (25-22) and the match. “We didn’t come out playing great at the beginning, Seattle just was kind of giving it to us a little bit,” Garus said. “When they picked it up, we didn’t respond and I thought it was a lopsided match after the first game. We just didn’t have the intensity and the effort that it takes to win at this level.” The sting of loss isn’t helped by the fact all three losses came at home. “(Handling the loss is) a lot tougher, especially when you have people who come out to watch you,” senior Amanda Remy said. “It’s disappointing to us and it’s disappointing to them. The people that we know and we talk to every day and tell them ‘we’re a great program, come out and watch us,’ that they have to see us lose.” The Broncos struggled to attack all night, hitting 14.3 percent for the match. Junior Fiona Jones led the team in kills with 12, while Remy and junior Kersti Whitney had 15 digs apiece. Senior Breann Nesselhuf racked up 29 assists. The Broncos now have to bring their losing streak with them as they head out on the road. “After a loss, we need to be able to respond and come back,” Remy said. “It’s how we respond that de-
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fines us as a team. This three game losing streak should not be defining our team. We’re much better than this and we have more ability and we’re not proving it out there. It starts in practice and we need to bring it to the court.” Coach Garus agreed that for the Broncos to get over the hump and back into the win column, it all starts in practice. “It’s going to be tough,” Garus said. “We have to get in the gym and train and work hard. We have to get kids focused on getting better. That we just don’t come in and go through the routine, but we actually come in and work hard, challenge ourselves and challenge each other to get better every day.”
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Robbie Rouse, Jr. Running Back #8 Rouse burst onto the scene last season, rushing for more than a thousand yards for the Bulldogs and has carried that success over to this season. In the first five games of the year, Rouse has already accumulated 600 yards on the ground and has failed to break 100 yards in only one game. Expect Fresno to give a heavy dose of action to the junior with a young quarterback under center.
Logan Harrell, Sr. Defensive Tackle #77
Logan Harrell got the reputation around the WAC last year of being nearly un-blockable, finishing the season with 10.5 sacks and 46 tackles. Harrell already has 32 tackles and 3.5 sacks through the first five games of this season. Look for the Bulldogs to be aggressive with their blitz calling Friday night against an offensive line carousel for the Broncos. If Fresno can confuse Boise’s front five, Harrell could get his paws on Kellen Moore.
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Anticipation, Fear, Perseverance The City of Rocks through the Outdoor Program NIKKI HANSON
Assitstant Sports Editor What is significant about rocks? We walk over rocks everyday, possibly use them as a tool to hurt our friends or maybe we are one of the lucky ones who gets to study rocks in a geoscience lab. Either way, many of us do not see the beauty, potential and power that every rock has, unless you have experienced the thrill of rock climbing. The Outdoor Program hosted a trip to the City of Rocks this past weekend. Those fortunate enough to attend had the opportunity to climb in the great outdoors away from the safety of the indoor climbing gym—a whole new experience entirely. The City of Rocks became a landmark in 1843 and has granite pinnacles and monoliths some 60 stories tall that have rock climbers across the nation salivating. Not only did the group have the chance of a lifetime to climb these magnificent rocks, but they were led in their climbs by avid rock climber Tedd Thompson. “He’s like a walking encyclopedia of climbing lore and knowledge,” Trip Leader Phil Hobbs said. “Tedd is a scholar and a gentleman. Tedd’s familiarity with the City was unparalleled
on this trip, he knows the place inside and out. He’s been climbing there almost 30 years. He’s the archetypal climber. There’s such a mythology around the old school climbers and I think he embodies that whole ideal really well.” The City of Rocks trip left a huge impression on the participants of the Outdoor Program adventure. Many students in the group had not climbed in the great outdoors before and now realize what they have been missing. Not just in the sense of climbing where there is no set route, but to climb surrounded by such a beautiful landscape is a rare treat in and of itself. “The coolest thing I saw on the trip was really how far all of our participants progressed within three days,” Assistant Trip Leader Travis Pruitt said. The destinations the group climbed during the trip included the Breadloves, Bath Rock and Bumble. Each location has a quirky name, but the routes are even more creative. For example, Bumble takes a tumble, New York is not the city, and Rollercoaster Wall were a few of the more innovative names the group encountered.
Climbing is a sport that is unlike any other. Many climbers adhere to this statement, but climbing is something that needs to be experienced in order for any person to fully understand the impact it can have on your life. “I love climbing because no matter how good you are, you can always be better,” Hobbs said. There is nothing quite like waking up to the dawn revealing a city of rocks just beyond reach.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling early and it could be because of the preseason hype along with an overpaid underachieving quarterback at the helm. First, they went out and spent way too much money acquiring a handful of big name free agents. Not that this is a problem, because I agree if you’ve built your team around the best, then you have a great chance of being the best; but they’ve got to perform and this squad has yet to do so. The new group of players acquired through free agency and trades, cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, along with the signing of Quarterback Michael Vick to a healthy contract, were prematurely deemed the “Dream Team.” Through four games though it’s been a pipe dream. Professional athletes pretend that they don’t pay attention to the media—but I’m not buying that. How could anyone from the Eagles (1-3) have missed the debacle that Lebron James and the “Heatles” created in South Beach during the last NBA season? That was a nightmare and I’d like to think people learn from others mistakes, but up to this point in this season, Philadelphia is what the Heat was at the same time early on — a hot mess. To Miami’s credit they made it to the NBA Finals and choked, if Vick and company can follow that blueprint it would be an accomplishment and a trip to the Super Bowl hasn’t been completely thrown out of the window, yet. Second, signing Michael Vick to a six-year $100 million contract. Initially, when I saw the report the first thing that came to mind was, why? Vick is one of the most electrifying players the league has seen, and is also a killer in EA Sports Madden football game. But outside of that, what has he ever done as a player to deserve that kind of contract? Sorry but he’s no where near being mentioned in the same breath as Peyton Manning or Tom Brady. Vick has tasted playoff soup, but he’s never come close to eating at the Super Bowl.
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