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Is cheerleading a sport? “When you look at it, these kids are athletes, and just because they aren't considered an athletic team, they are still athletes in their own right,” Stevens said. It’s a time-old question that is often accompanied with great debate. In the CavenWilliams Sports Complex practice room the consensus opinion seems to option away from being a sport NCAA-sanctioned sports have endless restrictions and rules, including everything from public appearances to practice restrictions. Coaches, players and staff of NCAAsanctioned sports must go through hours of compliance training just to understand the rules placed on them. During the past football off-
season, the media had a field storm with the sanctions imposed on teams such as those from University of Southern California and University of North Carolina for not complying with NCAA rules. “If you’re a sport, you have to have a certain amount of sanctioned events against other schools," Sanders said. "So we would be losing a lot of community appearances and community involvement just to turn into a competition squad.” Even though the highly athletic and intense practices the squad goes through every week would have some athletes fatigued and on the floor, the Bronco cheerleaders are comfortable with their place at the university.
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The Boise State cheer team feels it deserves recognition for the countless hours of hard work they put into preparing for Bronco Nation sporting events. Many Bronco fans don't realize the devotion the cheer team commits to ensure spirited Bronco representation. In fact, people expect the cheer team to always be there, especially at football games. However, what many are unaware of is that the cheerleaders’ game day starts before some most people are out of bed. “These kids come to a game four hours before the game starts. I don’t think people understand that. We come four hours before the game and then you have a three hour game. The kids are here between seven and eight hours every game day,” head coach Julie Stevens said. Senior Bre Sanders, women’s cheer captain, has been a BSU cheerleader for four years. She is familiar with the dedication necessary to be on the cheer team. “It is a gigantic time commitment with practices, but also with cheering, not just for football, and not just for basketball, but
soccer, volleyball, and men’s basketball and women’s basketball,” Sanders said. The squad practices 10 hours a week. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:30-2:30, and Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30-1:30. But in the spring, the team practices from 11:30-1:30 in preparation for nationals. It is a balancing act for the team to juggle practice times with class schedules. “You can’t get the classes that best fit you, but you have to get classes that best fit your schedule around practice and games,” senior men’s cheer captain Wes Boggan said. “But last year I had to miss an hour of practice Monday, Wednesday, Friday because my accounting class was only taught during practice time, so I was missing the last hour or the first hour.” In addition to cheering for Bronco sporting events, the cheer squad is also involved in the community. The team looks for every opportunity to give support to local events such as elementary school rallies, education conventions, support for cancer patients at St. Luke’s hospital, and much more. “They do a lot in the community,” Stevens said. “I think it’s really important that the kids are good role models in all
aspects.” The team labors tirelessly to stay in peak performance shape, especially after winning the national championship last year. “I think the biggest thing is that we’re trying to improve and get better every year. Competing is just one small part of what we do, after you win a national title then next year you want to come back and win it again because you are a national defending champion,” Stevens said. The success of the Broncos last year has gained additional acknowledgment for the team. But what many of us do not know is that it is the cheerleaders’ responsibility to raise the $700 for nationals. The BSU cheerleaders feel strongly that they deserve respect and recognition for the hard work they put in. This is a team that has a tenacious work ethic in their support for Boise State athletics and the community as a whole. “As long as the kids get the respect of how hard they work and what they do, then I’m happy with that,” Stevens said. “But my biggest pet peeve is when people say that they aren’t athletes. No, they are athletes, just not an athletic team. In our right we are athletes and we are our own athletic team.”
Cheerleaders are student-athletes too Even without NCAA regulations on the squad, there are still high standards in place for the Broncos. Between practice, school, sporting events, public appearances and competition these men and women are spread thin. The team is required to hold at least a 2.8 GPA and take at least 12 credits, while spending enormous amounts of time representing the university. Most members of the team have scholarships, but there are no full rides available because of funding. School comes first for the squad and sometimes that means making sacrifices.
“Our coaches tell us not to have night classes on Thursday or Friday night," Boggan said. "Sometimes I do have to miss classes." Balancing life, school and cheer is not always easy, especially when classes have to be missed. Stevens’ philosophy is if a student excels, then the professor will be a lot better about letting someone miss class. Sanders and Boggan said that balancing school, cheerleading and life only gets easier with time. “After four years it’s nothing. It’s like second nature," Boggan said.
Game days are serious business The football team isn’t alone when it comes to putting in lots of hours on game day. Eight-hour days are second nature to the cheerleaders when it comes to supporting BSU's nationally-recognized athletics. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. The squad is expected to be ready for football games four hours prior to kickoff. The afternoon is full of appearances, including the walk of champions and Alumni Center performances. “When the Athletic Department asks us to do something we really try hard to accommodate and do anything that we can because we are in the Athletic Department," Stevens said. "That’s why we’re here, that’s why cheerleaders are here. We are supportive of the athletic teams. I think the Ath-
letic Department in itself really appreciates what the kids do.” After the appearances, the squad still has three to four hours of cheering to do at the game “As we get a little more in the spotlight with the football team, we’re trying to bring our program up to the level of their program,” Stevens said. This spotlight brings more opportunity for appearances and performances along with a lot more interest at team tryouts. The past Fiesta Bowl victories also created a spotlight for the squad. Even junior quarterback Kellen Moore’s Heisman Trophy hopes have the cheerleaders busting out a signature pyramid that ends with a flyer posting up on Sanders' knee, then busting out the Heisman pose.
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No. 2 BSU wrestling team uses disciplined diet to excel Genevieve Nutting Journalist
Whether the goal is to lose or gain weight, keeping the body healthy requires more than just setting a goal. Wrestling is no different. Wrestling has a reputation of having an unhealthy approach to dieting. Boise State’s wrestlers give tips and tricks to losing and maintaining weight while still keeping a healthy body and not abusing it. “Wrestlers are notorious for losing a lot of weight," senior Kirk Smith said. "I think a lot of people view it badly, but at the college level, you see it differently when people start to learn how to do it properly and not so much dehydrating, and
for better lack of words, killing themselves." A typical day for Smith starts out with an early morning work out to get his blood pumping and boost his metabolism. Through out the day he will focus on hitting all the basic food groups and consuming the daily recommended intake. He has wrestling practice from 3:15 - 5:30 p.m., where most wrestlers will lose at least seven pounds. Because most of added weight is due to water, Smith focuses on rehydrating his body afterward and eats a light dinner. Wrestling head coach Greg Randall refers to a wrestler’s diet as a year-round diet. He advises his team to keep their meals low fat, drink plenty of
water and not eat anything after dinner because that is when your body will start to gain weight. His idea of a sensible meal includes two chicken breasts, a baked potato and big glass of water. “My coach always told me you could eat whatever you want, drink whatever you want as long as you are willing to work it off,” Randall said. “You have to create a lifestyle of what you want to accomplish.” There are many lifestyle changes that Smith, as well as his other teammates, make in order to perform to the best of their abilities through out the season. This includes keeping a good sleep regiment, mixing up their diet, taking in more carbs, being more disciplined and
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taking in more fruits, veggies and whole grains. “When it’s wrong, your coach can see it and you can’t hide it because you can’t perform the way you should be,” senior Andrew Hochstrasser said. “It can be unhealthy. I’ve done it unhealthy and the right way. And
it feels better the right way.” Hochstrasser also suggested replacing lettuce with spinach, eating oatmeal for breakfast and plenty of sandwiches on whole wheat bread. To avoid binging, he goes grocery shopping with his teammates and lives with them to help mo-
tivate each other and stay disciplined. “When people say ‘Oh, I’m going on a diet.’ I kinda just roll my eyes," senior Adam Hall said. "It’s not necessarily a diet that’s going to help you, a lifestyle change is what it is. Not just athletes, but for everybody.”
BSU seniors prove resilient against Bulldogs Broncos soccer team fights back from two goal deficit Nikki Hanson Journalist
Bronco seniors supply huge lift against MTU Wyatt Martin Journalist
The new era for Boise State men's basketball began with a 77-58 exhibition win Friday night against the Montana Tech Orediggers of the NAIA Frontier division. The Broncos led the entire game and kept the Diggers down with tenacious defense and a fast-paced, aggressive offense. The game was a success under new head basketball coach Leon Rice. The Broncos were led by senior forwards Robert Arnold and Daequon Montreal, who each finished the game with 15 and 17 points. True freshman Jeff Elorriaga came up huge in his first collegiate game, finishing with 14 points on 6-8 shooting. “I've never sweat so much in my life before a game.” Elorriaga said. “It was a lot of fun though, to get out there and hear all the Bronco fans cheering for you.” Junior guard Wesley Perryman ran the point for the Broncos and set the tone early with his effort on the defensive side of the ball, finishing the game with 7 steals compared to only 1 turnover. “I base my game off energy and playing aggressive, I feel like that sets the tone for our guys.” Perryman said. Boise State has some things to work on heading into their next exhibition game against Adams State Nov. 9. “Get better at rebounding the ball, that was probably our biggest weakness.” Rice said after the game. Montana Tech out-rebounded the Broncos 42-29, giving them numerous opportunities to get back into the game. Boise State was abysmal at the free-throw line, shooting only 13-26 for the game. “My old mentor once said there's two things that don't last long, dogs that chase cars and teams that can't shoot free-throws.” Rice said While rebounding and foul shooting were
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Senior Robert Arnold has the supporting cast to make a dent in the Western Athletic Conference this season. aspects the Broncos might like to forget about, energy and effort were the focal points of this victory. When Montana Tech narrowed the gap to four points with three minutes remaining in the first half, the Broncos picked up the pace and put away the Diggers with a pair of steals that led to dunks. The first by Arnold with one minute left, and the second by Elorriaga, who zipped a pass down-court to Montreal who slammed it home as time expired in the first half. The second half began with a steady dose of Montreal in the post, but sloppy passing and poor rebounding again allowed Montana Tech back in the game. In the end, the Broncos were just too big and too much to handle, out-scoring the Diggers 40-14 in the paint. A scary moment occurred near the end of the second half when Arnold took off for a dunk outside the key and was undercut by one of the Montana Tech players. Arnold hit the floor hard and was taken into the locker room after the incident. With seniors like Arnold and Montreal, the Broncos are poised to make a move up the Western Athletic Conference standings this season. Something Boise State has been needing and wanting for some time now.
The Boise State women’s soccer team ended its last home game in a 2-2 tie against Fresno State. The Broncos scored in the final seven minutes of regulation in a hard fought game that was critical to keep their title hopes alive. Boise State (7-8-3, 4-1-2 Western Athletic Conference) needed at least a tie against Fresno State (6-8-4, WAC 2-32) on Friday to position itself for a chance to compete for the WAC Championship “It’s always hard trying to come back when we are down two goals. I think we just kind of got together after that and decided to win this for the seniors because it is senior day,” junior goalkeeper Liz Ruiz said. “We are still in contention for the title. So I think it just took heart and passion to get it done.” The first Bulldog goal came during the 37th minute of the first half when the ball was deflected off the Bronco defense and went straight to a Bulldog forward who kicked the ball into the back of the net from three yards out. “It was chaos in the box and you’re lucky if you get it out of that, but you’re lucky if you get it in too,” Ruiz said. Fresno State scored its second goal with 10:25 left on the clock. The goal came after a Bulldog cornerkick was headed into goal from five yards out. “We had a little miss-hap on that cornerkick where they got that goal,” Ruiz said. “We have to fix that before we get to the tournament because we can’t have that happen again.”
The Broncos were down two goals with 12 minutes left to play. However, this only gave the ladies more incentive to play for their seniors. “Because it was senior day he (head coach Steve Lucas) just said play for your seniors and send them out the right way,” senior defender Malia Hendrix said. Senior forward Shannon Saxton scored with seven minutes left in the game. After getting past two Bulldog defenders, she freed herself up for an open shot at goal. The opportunity was not laid to waste. Saxton’s powerful kick from the right side sailed into the left corner of the goal, cutting the deficit to one goal. With two minutes left to play, junior forward Katie Lucas made a run toward the Bulldog box. She fired a hard shot, keeping it low, directly inside the right post from 19 yards out. This tied the match with 1:15 to play in regulation. “It was amazing because we pulled together as a team
and started connecting, senior midfielder Cheyenne Jones said. “It was pretty powerful in the second half to come back and tie it up in the last seven minutes of the game. It just shows our team chemistry and coming together.” The Broncos may have already qualified for the WAC Tournament, but that does not change their team mentality of playing each game with heart and dedication in their fight for the WAC regular season title. “We might have been looking ahead too much and I told them before the game that Fresno is playing for their lives and it was obvious that they were,” head coach Steve Lucas said. “I told them that we had tickets to the WAC Tournament already, but how do you want to go?” BSU's game on Sunday against San Jose State has several implications for the Broncos. BSU needs to get a win and hope that Fresno State ties or wins at Idaho to have a chance at the WAC regular season title.
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These are just a few of the lines from negative political campaign advertisements that run incessantly on local television channels. These ads are enough to make anyone wish to rip his or her hair out. These smear commercials are to be expected. Elections are right around the corner, and the candidates lucky enough to have sufficient funding are pounding anti-liberal or anti-conservative propaganda down viewers’ throats. There are the occasional ads in which the politician simply displays his or her own achievements, but those are rare. However irritating these negative ads are, they do have their uses. Political science professor Gary Moncrief, Ph.D. said that they work in turning voters away from candidates. “In many instances negative campaigning is successful -- it is designed to move potential voters away from one candidate. And if it is based on past voting records, previous statements from the candidate, or obvious examples of hypocrisy, it often works,” said Moncrief. It is depressing that these ads work. Voters apparently miss the absurdity in the concept. Candidates should work on building up their reputations instead of spending money bashing their fellow runners. What a concept. Unfortunately, they are still extremely annoying, even if they are necessary. Negative ads do persuade some people to abstain from voting, but only about 2 to 4 percent, according to Moncrief. More people should refrain from voting
Tweet that inspired this week's column: 420list Billionaire George Soros supports Proposition 19; Gives 1 million http://t.co/LN8IDQF On election day, California may become the first state in the union to legalize recreational marijuana use. If passed, Proposition 19 will allow residents 21 years or older to possess up to 1 ounce of pot, which they can smoke at home or in licensed establishments. Supporters of Proposition 19 claim that legalization would generate revenue, cut funding to drug cartels and stop the unjust arrests of otherwise law-abiding citizens. So, what's not to love?
Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana has huge negative implications for youth because of how ridiculous they are. These ads serve to attack political opponents in anyway possible, but neglect to bolster their own potential contributions. Junior Josh Watkins, communication major, says that negative campaigns only belittle the opponent. “These ads tend to follow the following pattern: 'My opponent has done (A) which is very, very bad, so vote for me.' Candidates almost never say: 'While they did (A), I did (B).' As a result, there's no weighing mechanism. It's bloated rhetoric,” Watkins said. But he raised the question: how else would voters know the cons of a candidate? It’s not as if the "victim" of these ads would willingly share their faults. Not much can be done about these ads, though they often take a small bit
of truth and blow it out of proportion, Moncrief said. “There is really no legal way to stop this -- it’s considered a first amendment principle of free speech,” he said. As he also points out, voters could punish negative campaigners by not voting in their favor, as a mode of retaliation. This doesn’t really happen, though it definitely should. These commercials also tend to play back to back: one runs abusing candidate A, which is then followed by another smearing candidate B. It's so annoying that I would rather see repeats of Progressive Insurance commercials Ultimately, these negative ads play an extremely irksome role in times of elections. People easily gobble up the propaganda and spew it back out in the form of votes. Ah, the joys of active citizenship.
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In the past few months, there has been a spike in spending on behalf of the Associated Students of Boise State University. They unanimously voted to reallocate $165,000 to clubs and student organizations last Monday. A good chunk of this change has gone directly to benefit students and student organizations, which is what it's for. The ASBSU Senate can access the contingency fund, which is formed by unused money from previous fiscal years, since they have spent the annual funding supplied by student fees. There is $50,000 directly available for student clubs now. Previously this year, there was $15,000 in the Student-Sponsored Activities (formerly called the discretionary) fund available for clubs. The remaining funds are set aside for long-term club and student organization support, special projects that are not necessarily eligible for the two-club
grants and continued operating costs. A fair amount of the money hasn't made it to students. The most expensive expenditure so far this fiscal year was the Gene Harris Jazz Festival at $5,000. That money was thrown at the event likely for the purpose of getting a few minutes more advertising which seems remarkably like those deals where if students give $5, they get a keychain; if students give $15, they get a keychain and a poorquality T-shirt. Now because of Senate Bill 10, ASBSU has thousands to spend that is designated to student organizations and clubs. But there is something important to remember when it comes to anyone spending money. Clubs and student organizations need to do their part by speaking up and asking for the cash. Design some programs and events, come up with activities on which to spend money. ASBSU needs to make sure student
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Legalizing pot won't stop drug cartels Proponents of Proposition 19 say it will curb the violence of drug cartels. Essentially, by legalizing marijuana, California would "cut-off" funding to the the dangerous thugs across the border. Career criminals are devoted to their lines of work, just like the rest of us. They are resourceful in their endeavors. With or without cannabis, drug cartels will still have plenty of lucrative, illegal products to work with. The bad guys will just refocus their efforts to push more of the other unsavory narcotics across the border. California will see a rise in sale and abuse of drugs like cocaine and heroin. Heck, opium could very easily become the new pot.
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funds go toward student events. Directing funds to sponsor a band at a jazz festival does not seem to elevate the quality student life. Successful financial policy depends on three things: having the money, allocating it correctly and spending it on constituents. ASBSU has the money. The allocation has been taken care of with Senate Bill 10, ensuring it has to be used for certain types of events. Only one thing is left: spending it on the student body. For ASBSU to spend the money on students and their organizations, student organizations need to ask. "The way we see it" is based on the majority opinions of The Arbiter editorial board. Members of the board are Bob Beers, editor in chief; Kirk Bell, managing editor; Haley Robinson, opinion editor; Josh Gamble, online editor; Rebecca De Leon, culture editor; and Jessica Swider, opinion producer.
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates that Americans use tobacco and alcohol at notably higher rates than marijuana, the country's most commonly abused illicit drug. This finding is also true among underage youth, indicating that young people are more likely to abuse legal, regulated substances. The reasoning behind this is simple. If kids know their parents can run down to a smoke shop and score a bag, they will have every reason to minimize the effects of smoking a joint every once in a while, or even every day. Proposition 19 excludes recreational use in the presence of minors, but nobody is going to be knocking down the door to enforce that one. With high school graduation rates at an all time low, adding one more legal downer to the mix will only exacerbate the situation. Studies show that smoking pot reduces cognitive function in the brain. Pot makes people dumb. Dumb people have a hard time focusing at school.
Marijuana use should be regulated like other drugs on the pharmaceutical market -- not touted as a way to have fun. Marijuana impairs the mind. People should have access to pharmaceuticals and herbs proven to safely alleviate pain or bring healing to the body. Research indicates that cannabis can help those suffering from glaucoma, migraines and nausea. For some people, the benefits of pot outweigh any debatable risks. Individuals with documented health issues should have access to the drug. Those who use it for medicinal purposes, in turn, should set it aside when its use is no longer medically necessary. Pot may not cause reefer madness, but it is a mind-altering drug. When smoked recreationally, its sole purpose is to make the user high. Government approval of a narcotic substance for recreational purpose sends the wrong message -- especially to kids. Narcotic drugs have their necessary place in society -- to alleviate pain in order improve quality of life. Using drugs to escape, robs individuals of experiencing life to its fullest measure. The legality of marijuana should be based on science and scrutinized in light of the way the United States regulates other drugs in the country.
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november 01, 2010
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ASBSU shifts $165,000 to student organizations
Q&A
Suzanne Craig Journalist
Why did ASBSU take the money out of the contingency fund?
Accounting informed ASBSU that having money sitting around without being allocated for a purpose gave the impression that ASBSU didn't know what they were doing and were ineffective with handling money, resulting in budget cuts.
Was it a good decision?
As far as benefiting the student community goes, yes. This money will go toward student-run events and organizations. Also, the budget for ASBSU may increase in coming years after they have shown they know what they are doing with the money they have been given, leading to more money towards student events and organizations.
What does it mean for student clubs looking for funding?
It means that now is the time to apply and get money - they have a lot of it and they are looking to spend it on students. Also, they will have more leeway in regards to matching funds policy since that hasn't been set in stone yet and at the moment is on a case by case basis.
Is it sustainable taking this much money out?
If the $90K set aside to keep the policy sustainable is actually used for that purpose, possible, though if ASBSU's annual budget is not increased, it will not be sustainable for more than two years at the most.
The Associated Students of Boise State University Senate unanimously voted to reallocate $165,000 from the contingency fund to clubs and student organizations last Monday. Senate can access the contingency fund now since they have spent the annual funding supplied by student fees. The contingency fund is formed by unused money from previous fiscal years. Clubs and student organizations can apply for the funding immediately -- $50,000 of which is specifically designated for clubs. Half of this falls under the Joint Club Grants category, meaning more than one club has to apply for funding for the same event. The other half is called Direct Club Grants, which are intended for individual clubs or student organizations, such as Alpha Chi Omega's previously granted application for funding to bring Kristin's Story to Boise State. Previously this year, there was $15,000 in the StudentSponsored Activites (formerly called the discretionary) fund available for clubs.
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ASBSU President Stephen Heleker works on a project in his office Friday. Heleker said he has been working with the rest of ASBSU to put money back into student organiztions and into student's hands. The remaining $115,000 is set aside for long-term club and student organization support, special projects that are not necessarily eligible for the two club grants and continued operating costs. "Accounting staff told us that having any unallocated money in our budget was a sign that we lacked budgeting experience and made us look unprofessional," President Stephen Heleker said. "It looks like we don’t know what we’re doing … that we don’t know what to do with the tools we’ve been given,” Sen. Evan Bashir, chair of the budget and finance
committee, said. By specifically designating the money for clubs and student organizations, ASBSU hopes to prove that they have students' interests in mind. Jason Denizac, a 22-yearold senior majoring in political science and ASBSU Communications and Transparency director, said that the bill is a direct result of Heleker's vision to return to helping out student clubs and organizations. The money is available immediately, though clubs should expect it to take a week or two for the Senate to evaluate and process requests.
Though this is more than a 1,000 percent increase in funding from this year's initial budget, the money is expected to be spent. By allocating the funds, ASBSU has done its part to get money back to students, but student organizations and clubs need to apply in order to get it. To apply for a grant, clubs and student organizations can go to the Student Involvement and Leadership Center on the second floor of the Student Union Building and pick up an application form from the front desk or by visiting the ASBSU office, also on the second floor of the SUB.
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Women take part in a self-defense class offered by the Recreation Center. The class emphasizes prevention to avoid dangerous situations, but also included basic strikes, jabs and ways to escape.
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'No!' Women's self-defense workshop teaches basics of prevention, strikes suzanne craig Journalist
A second women's self defense workshop slammed into the Student Recreation Center last Wednesday. Taught by Tuckie Shaver, a civilian employee for the Boise State Police department, she was delighted that more than 20 women showed up. "The first workshop (Oct. 2,) there were probably 12 girls here at the most," Shaver said. "It is really hit or miss ... sometimes we'll have
less than 10 other times I've taught up to 30 people." Shaver boiled down a 40-hour-long Rape Agression Defense course to the bare bones, resulting in the one and a half hour-long workshop. The event included three essentials for prevention. The most important of all is for women to be aware of their surroundings, as well as basic strikes and jabs to use on an attacker in order to escape. Shaver recommends doing more to help ward off would-be attackers.
"Karate, Tae Kwon Do, any of those -- if you are interested, do it," she said. Most of the women attended for the same reasons, being prepared in case the worst should happen. Many also cited the recent attack on the Green Belt as a motive to take the course, since it only served to emphasize what Shaver stressed throughout the class -- that it could happen to any of them. "It can happen to anyone," she said, "We always think 'Oh, that won't happen to
me,' but it can happen to absolutely anyone." The class is offered twice a semester, and the next set will be offered in March; if there is high demand, more can be scheduled. To register for the free class, visit rec. boisestate.edu. The courses are also available in the residence halls -Towers had one in September and Chaffee had one in October. To schedule a class or get the most up to date information, contact Shaver at tshaver@cityofboise.org.
Daniel Stanaway, a 29-yearold biology graduate student from Michigan, is studying hydrological sciences and working on a project that asks how microbial ecosystems adapt to chronically contaminated environments. The question is unique and one of the reasons the Environmental Protection Agency selected Stanaway out of thousands of submissions nationwide for a two year, $74,000 fellowship through the Science to Achieve Results program. Stanaway's project works closely together with researchers at Oregon State University, the University of Montana, the Metabolically Active Transient Storage group spearheaded by Roy Haggerty from OSU and Kevin Feris, a professor specializing in microbiology and ecology at Boise State. Years ago, the EPA identified the most contaminated areas in the United States and Clark Fork River in Montana was the worst. The area is heavily contaminated because of metals in the water accumulating over the years. "We get to use a hydrologic tracer, the Resazurin (raz-rru) smart tracer system tool designed by MATS group, to ask
questions about the ecosystem," Stanaway said. Most of the research consists of looking at communities of microbes, which is the indicator of environmental quality. The main goal of the project is to use the raz-rru tool and determine the water quality of the Clark Fork River. According to Stanaway, the tool wasn't developed as an indicator for environmental quality, but to use it to define the different compartments of a river. "We are using it as an ecosystem indicator," Stanaway said. "There is a few sources to site and a lot of, 'I don't knows.'" Over the summer, Stanaway and Feris went on a trip to Montana, hoping the project would be finished in a month. They realized after three days it would take a lot longer. The experimental part of the project is now finished and the next step is to analyze the data. Stanaway and his wife, Margaret, moved to Boise looking at graduate schools after he received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in environmental studies. For the future, Stanaway said working with rivers and water resources is his career path, but he isn't sure if he only wants to do research. Stanaway hopes to finish the project before spring 2011.
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NOVEMBER 01, 2010
MEChA: Rebecca De León Culture Editor
MEChA, stands for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano-a de Aztlan, or Chicanoa Student Movement of Aztlan. Aztlan is defined as Mexico, but with nearly 30 percent more land extending into the United States, thus including land owned by Mexico before the Mexican-American War. The club MEChA originated in Santa Barbra, Calif. in 1969. It is now a nationwide network with chapters in junior high schools, senior high schools, community colleges and universities. “We are an organization that has an interesting history,” said Mario Venegas, a senior majoring in mathematics and one of MEChA’s co-chairmen. “It came out during the '60s and '70s with Mexican-American students protesting for an education.” MEChA, however, does not simply center on education. It has a broad range of topics, focusing on community, social and political aspects of their culture. During their interviews, each group member showed appreciation for different aspects of the club and they all agreed community involvement is
one of the most important aspects of their club. In the past, MEChA has been involved with several events including the Chicano Art Show at the Cinco de Mayo event and Cesar Chavez Week. They also pass out fliers to encourage people to vote and conduct outreach programs at local high schools. “What our club does is promote higher education as well as educate ourselves about our culture and our history in general,” said MEChA Treasurer Elizabeth Ortiz, a senior double majoring in resource management and general business management. According to a study done by the National Center for Education Statistics, the percentage of Hispanics who drop out of high school is consistently double the percentage of Caucasians or African-Americans. In 2008, 4.8 percent of Caucasian students dropped out of high school, while 9.9 percent of African-American students dropped out of high school. Hispanics topped the charts with a staggering 18.3 percent dropout rate. MEChA aims to drive this number down. “We want to inspire stu-
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From Mario Venagas
MECHA members pose during a rally that took place on May 1, 2010. The purpose of the rally was to convey a message to our representatives in Idaho to not follow the political steps of Arizona in creating a bill similar to SB 1070. dents to get a higher education, at least a GED,” said Nancy Orizaba, a junior majoring in political science and co-chair of MEChA. Because it is a relatively small group, MEChA often partners with other clubs for events on campus. Among these events are the AntiColumbus Day, which they did in conjunction with the Intertribal Native Council, the Student Diversity Center (formerly known as the Cultural Center) and other student organizations. They
are also going to be a part of the Tunnel of Oppression, scheduled for Nov. 6 and 7 in the Hatch Ballroom at the Student Union Building. They highly encourage students to attend. MEChA members describe themselves as a family. Orizaba says they may not always agree on everything but they have gained a deep respect for one another which is something they all agree is important. They want to encourage everyone to join, especially under-
classmen. The group promotes pride in the ChicanaChicano culture. However, Venegas explained the word Chicana or Chicano is defined not as an ethnicity but rather a state of mind. “Don’t be intimidated by the name,” Venegas said. “We're not exclusionist to begin with. Anybody is welcome.” For more information on this club or how to join, visit the Student Diversity Center or e-mail mecha_de_bsu@ yahoo.com.
The 5 most anticipated movies of November tony Rogers Journalist
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Quite possibly the most anticipated movie of the year, the beginning of the final chapter premieres on Nov. 19. The series that many have grown up with finally begins its climactic run later this month, and it’s hard to find people who aren’t going to this movie. David Yates returns as director for both parts of the final installment, promising this movie will be as good -- if not better -- than the previous films. Though it only covers the first half of the book, this movie is expected to easily win the box office that weekend.
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Made in Dagenham
If you’ve ever seen the 1987 film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, then don’t be surprised if you get déjà vu from the plotline. Todd Phillips, the genius who brought us The Hangover, directs this comedy which follows Peter (Robert Downey Jr., Iron Man) as he crosses the United States in order to get to his wife’s childbirth. Throw in a complete stranger, a dog and a coffee can full of ashes, and this movie has enough humor to last a lifetime. It releases everywhere Nov. 5.
This dramatization of the Valerie Plame Saga is brought to us from the same director of The Bourne Identity, so how else can this not get anymore epic? For those who don’t remember the CIA issue from earlier this past decade, Valerie Plame was a CIA operative whose identity was exposed in retaliation after her husband wrote an editorial slamming the Bush Administration. Naomi Watts and Sean Penn give this movie an all-star cast that can’t be denied.
In 2003, a hiker got lost in the back-country around Moab, Utah. As he was exploring a canyon, a boulder fell on him, crushing his arm and trapping him for more than five days. The hiker eventually was rescued, and now his harrowing tale of survival is headed for the big screen. You may recognize the director as none other than Danny Boyle, the man behind Best Picture winner Slumdog Millionaire. This film is a great opportunity for Boyle to increase his credentials even more, and if the ratings hold true, it could very well be a contender for the Oscars next year. It releases Nov. 5.
Imagine how some of the civil and human rights movements got started. What kind of pressures were undertaken by those demanding their right to equality? That’s where Made in Dagenham comes in -- a dramatization of a strike in 1968 at the Ford Dagenham Car company in England, where women walked and demanded equal pay. This uplifting movie, based on the events instrumental in the Equal Pay Act of 1970, is a testament to the progress we have made as a society, and to realize that such change can happen by a group of people should be motivation for us all. It releases Nov. 19.
It's pretty much common knowledge that when it comes to clothes, men are slightly challenged. It's nothing to be ashamed of -- that's just how it is. However, with a little bit more thought and effort in the morning than you're used to, gentlemen, you can look infinitely more puttogether and more handsome than you do now. For starters, let's please get rid of all the sweat-stained, ripped, too small (or too big) T-shirts in your closet. They're not doing anything for you. In fact, anything that has sweat stains, or stains of any nature, can go in the trash along with those trashy shirts. What would your mother say? "Quit being cheap and invest in some new T-shirts." That's what she'd say. While you're at it, take a look in the mirror. If you're wearing anything that belongs on a field, court or arena, stop wearing it immediately unless you're actually on said field, court or arena. I have yet to find a lady who thinks sports attire is deeply and intensely attractive on a man, so why are so many of you convinced otherwise? On that note, I've recently become aware that there is indeed a male version of the mini-skirts-with-Uggboots travesty. River sandals with socks. Some of you laugh, but this does, unfortunately, happen. The reasons are beyond my knowledge, but men, if you do this, please stop. It's possibly the most unfortunate-looking thing ever. Those slip-on sports sandals are included in this plea, as well. And, dudes, let's not forget pants. What is so terrible about jeans that fit? Did belts suddenly become a sin and I missed the memo? At risk of sounding like an 86-year-old woman, I actually don't want to see your underwear, thanks. Pull 'em up, please. That being said, I can't decide which is worse: jeans that are multiple sizes too big or pajama bottoms. If you're really too lazy to pull on some real pants before going to class, there's just no hope for you in life after college. Get it together, boys. Guys also tend to underestimate the necessity of accessories. Scarves, watches, hats or even vests in some cases, are not just for the ladies. It's really easy to throw on one extra piece and have the whole outfit come together. Women really appreciate guys who respect themselves enough to care at least a little about their appearance, and who doesn't love that? It's really not all that complicated to look like you care about how you present yourself, guys. All it takes is clean clothes and an accessory or two. Stop trying to make it rocket science and ask your sister, mother or girlfriend to take you shopping.
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