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Odd Christmas traditions Katie Meikle Staff Writer

Boise State freshmen Evan Long-Quian and Breanna Burke put their heads together and thought a minute. “Weirdest holiday tradition?” Long-Quian asked incredulously, as if to verify the question. But Burke jumped right in. “In my family we don’t celebrate Christmas on Christmas, ever,” Burke said. “We celebrate Christmas in the beginning of January, because my mom works on Christmas.” Long-Quian’s family, on the other hand, celebrates Christmas on the normal date, but in a special way.

“We all wake up at exactly 6 am on Christmas morning, every Christmas. It's like telepathy,” Long-Quian said. “We eat the exact same thing for breakfast every year. It’s a ham, cheese, and hash-brown casserole and it’s delicious.” The idea of a typical American Christmas may bring to mind images of star-topped evergreens, shiny gift-wrap, and a jolly old gift-dispensing man with a beard and a belly (like a bowl full of jelly). Every family celebrates Christmas in their own special way, and many of these traditions may come across as strange to other people. Similarly, different countries observe this

festive season in ways which seem odd from an American point of view. Here are six of the most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world: In Spain, nativity scenes often feature a “caganer." Español-speakers can translate this as – that’s right – “the defecator", or one who discharges bodily waste. Why was there a designated defecator present at the birth of baby Jesus, you may wonder? According to legend, the “caganer” is featured in nativity scenes to ensure a fortunate harvest for farmers. In a similar vein, one Catalan Christmas tradition involves a piñata of sorts, in the form of

a hollow log. This log is given a special name: Caga Tio, or the pooping log. Every evening from Dec. 8 until Christmas Eve, family members place little treats inside the log. On Christmas, Caga Tio is thrown into the fireplace and beaten until he poops out goodies for little boys and girls to enjoy. Christmas in Japan revolves around the saintly Colonel Sanders rather than Saint Nick. It is a widespread Japanese custom to enjoy Christmas dinner at a local KFC, which accepts reservations for this purpose. It is recommended to phone several months in advance, especially if you and your family expect to sit in a booth.

cludes hiding a pickles h a p e d Chr istmas o r nam ent – the last ornament to adorn the tree – deep within the branches. The first person to find the pickle camouflaged in the foliage on Christmas Day receives a bonus gift. In Ethiopia, a highspirited and often very violent ball-and-stick game called ganna is played on Christmas. You probably did not know that was how the biblical shepherds first celebrated the birth of Jesus.

Italy may have Halloween and Christmas confused. In Italy, an old witch, warts and all, takes over Santa Claus’s gift-giving duties, taking up a broomstick in place of the good oldfashioned sleigh. You may have heard of this one: one German or German-American Christmas tradition in-

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Boise State’s eight year head coach Chris Petersen made the move to Seattle, Wash. to coach the Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 on Dec 6, 2013. Just one week later, Boise State introduced their new head coach for the future, Bryan Harsin. “I think I can make an argument that this is one of the most daunting assigments of any Division I football program in the country, to find a new coach,” said Boise State President Bob Kustra. Harsin, who was the offensive coordinator under Petersen for four seasons at Boise State, returned to The Blue after two seasons as the offensive coordinator at the University of Texas and one

season as the head coach at Arkansas State University. “When I left, it was one of the hardest things me and my family ever had to do,” Harsin said. “I had a conversation with Dr. Kustra about how the primary motivation for me leaving was to go out and develop myself as coach, develop myself as a person, to hopefully someday have a chance to come back here as a head coach.” Harsin has his roots in Boise. He played quarterback at Capitol High in Boise. Following high school, he played quarterback at Boise State from 1995-1999. He then served as a graduate assistant and was an assistant coach at Boise State from 2001-2010. Harsin left Arkansas State after just one season; the third year in a row Arkansas

State has had a one-anddone coach. Harsin couldn’t say no to Boise State when they came calling however, and Harsin jumped at the opportunity. “When this job opened up, I had a tough decision to make,” Harsin said. “At Arkansas State they have been through some coaches that have been there one-anddone and by no means did I think that was going to happen or by no means was that the intention.” Several candidates were at the forefront of the race to become the next coach at Boise State, two were interviewed in-house, while four others were interviewed outside the program, Harsin being one of those outside candidates. Coming from the Chris Petersen web of coaching

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Bryan Harsin addressed the media for the first time as head coach. however, Boise State Athletic Director Mark Coyle knew Harsin was the man for the job after his interview. “I wanted to find some-

Church Institute debates liberty vs security Cassandra Sullivan Ryan Thorne David Adler, director of the Boise State Andrus Center for Public Policy, noted that although the National Security Agency (NSA) failed to send a requested speaker to the 2013 Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs, he welcomed their presence through supposed secret surveillance. Gaining several laughs from the audience, this comment highlighted the topic of the conference: Watching the Watchers: Security vs. Liberty. Over 600 high school stu-

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dents, along with community members and Boise State students and faculty, were in attendance at the conference on Tuesday morning in the Simplot Ballroom. The morning opened with a panel discussion that consisted of four distinguished individuals who have experience in the public and private sector with national security issues. During the discussion, Roger Newman, former adjunct professor at the Columbia University School of Journalism, highlighted the difficult questions we face while protecting personal liberties. “How to untangle privacy

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and surveillance? Survey after survey has shown that American people are not sure. That is scary—we don’t know what we want,” Newman said. Boise high school students impressed the crowd by posing challenging questions to the panel. Justin Nesbitt, a senior at Meridian High School, appreciated time out of the classroom to attend the morning panel. “This was a really great experience, not only did we get to see a different perspective from the industries and from the congress, but also from journalists. It is different from the textbooks,” said Nesbitt.

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After the panel discussion concluded, participants then attended a luncheon where Newman gave the address. Gary V. Wenske, executive director of the Frank Church Institute and planner of the event, commented on Newman’s address. “I knew he would raise some issues and create controversy, and I think he did it,”Wenske said. The next evening, ticket holders filed into a crowded Jordan Ballroom. “What I want to do tonight is talk about what was once a great tradition in the state and could be again, and that is progressivism,” said keynote speaker Jonathan

body who was an innovative football leader and coach, I wanted to find someone who was an incredible recruiter, and I wanted to find somebody

with a commitment to compliance,” Coyle said. “And I am confident that we have found the best coach for Boise State football.”

Alter in his address Thursday night. Alter outlined the history of progressivism from Lincoln to Obama and noted that the resurgent progressive movement currently relies on the success of the Affordable Care Act. “The shameful era in American history where if you got sick or your child got sick you had to sell your home or declare personal bankruptcy, that shameful era is now in the past,” Alter said. “That’s an amazing progressive accomplishment. Criticizing the conservative far right, Alter explained his opinion saying those who complain about federal government intrusion in their lives are at the same time benefiting greatly from

that involvement. “I’m sorry to insult Idaho in this way, but when you get so much more from the government than you pay in taxes— like a state like Idaho does— and then you complain about the government being in your business, you start to wonder a little bit if people have really thought through their social contract,” Alter said. Touching on the recent NSA spying revelations, Alter noted how previous justification for wartime surveillance generally extended to the end of a conflict. “The problem with terrorism is it is a war unlike any other war and a war without end. At the end of those other wars, we got our rights back,” Alter said.

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Aries (March 21- April 19): Keep a pistol at your side at all times. This time of year, everyone is looking for that great deal on a Christmas gift and are roaming the streets in gangs armed with firearms and baseball bats. If they see you walking down the boulevard with a wrapped gift, they are likely to beat you mercilessly and rob you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Apparently, both Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana and are due to open their first pot shops this new year. That’s just great. That’s what we need right now, a bunch of pot smoking hoodlums listening to their jazz records. Soon the streets will be filled with free loving hobos screwing each other in plain sight.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You are nervous about spending time with family members this year, especially your aunt Stacey who always wants you to sit on her lap. There are ways to avoid these awkward, semisexual exchanges. Try defecating into your pants just before she comes over Christmas Eve. She is sure to quickly push you off of her lap.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): At least you won’t have to worry about the government shutting down this holiday as Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement which extended finances for the next two years. Thank god for that. Your job with the NSA is still secure and you are free to monitor the emails of Americans to see what they got for Christmas.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): It’s time to decorate your tree. Because of your financial situation, you are forced to make your own ornaments and decorations. Start saving used toilet paper strips and spray paint them silver to use as tinsel. Save your toenail clippings and spray paint them gold to use as colorful flecks. Save roadkill to create a makeshift nativity scene.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The winter solstice is approaching and you are feeling strange. You have been staying up all night and sleeping all day. Your thirst for blood has made you weak and you have been wandering the streets of downtown Boise looking for victims to feast upon. Soon you will reign as king/queen of the Treasure Valley undead.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Finals week has you stressing out pretty hard. That’s OK. School isn’t supposed to be fun. In order to cope with the stress, begin a diet of grapefruit and water to cleanse all of the toxins from your body. This will help you focus on studying for all of those tough exams and essay questions. Also, it will cleanse your spirit.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your clothing selection has been a bit bland lately and you feel like a change is necessary. Try draping yourself in velvet and painting your face. Actually, scratch that. Wear your finest baggy jeans and oversized white t-shirt. Paint your face in black and white clown makeup. Now you are cool and can make your own hiphop cassette tape.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Some romance is due in your life. Head downtown to the bars and begin searching for that special someone. Find the most handsome streetwalker available and take them home to bathe them in lavender scented soaps and oils. Comb their gorgeous locks and if the time is right, propose marriage.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): All the excitement about the upcoming break has you bursting with energy and you may not know what to do. Eventually, you will dance like there is no tomorrow. Dance in the streets by the big fountain and inspire others to do complex routines in perfect synchronization with you as you burst into a beautiful song.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You want to throw that hit holiday party that will be the envy of all of your friends, but where do you even begin? Start with a trip to the liquor store. Buy the cheapest bottles of peppermint schnapps and vodka. Stop on by the grocery store and get all the fixins for bologna sandwiches. Now you’re ready to party!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) I’m sorry Pisces. I am sorry to say this, but your Christmas is going to suck. Just kidding! I got you there, didn’t I? You have always been so gullible! I have always been able to pull the wool over your eyes. Oh man, I wish I was there to see your face when you read this and just be all like “Yeah, got you sucka!”

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Therapy puppies help alleviate finals stress TALK NERDY TO ME

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Luke’s Therapy Dog program and Genesis Service guide Dogs will be in the Student Union Atrium Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to help students relieve finals stress. However sometimes finals can be so stressful that finding the time to relieve stress becomes just one more thing you have to do. For those who are too busy to make it down to the SUB, take a few minutes and enjoy these pictures. How can you not smile at that face?

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There is nothing better than coming home to Fido after a long day of classes. Tail wagging, slobber drip-

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“Talk Nerdy to Me” is a technology column written by Derek Deulus to provide technology advice for the Boise State community. Follow him on Twitter @deulus. Let’s talk about upgrading the RAM (random access memory) in your PC. Think of RAM as a highway inside your PC. The more RAM you have, the more lanes you have for your data to travel on. More lanes ensures faster data travel. This helps ensure faster performance for your PC. Most modern PCs come with an average of 4 GB of RAM. For light use such as surfing the net or writing up reports, this is sufficient. If you want to run programs that are more resource heavy, you’re going to need more RAM to increase your performance. The great news is that RAM is fairly cheap and installing it is extremely easy. It only requires a screwdriver. Just be careful when installing RAM or you could easily break your PC and turn it into an oversized paperweight. The first step is to find out what type of RAM you need and the maximum amount of RAM your PC can handle. The easiest way to do this, is to go to www.crucial. com. Their homepage has a simple tool that asks for the make and model of your PC. Using this information, they will display the type of RAM you can purchase and what size you can purchase up to. If you are concerned about price, let me be the first to tell you, Crucial has some of the lowest prices available. Crucial also offers helpful videos and tips on how to install your memory. For detailed pictures on how to install laptop RAM, use this link: bit. ly/raminstall. Most importantly before installing your RAM, make sure to “ground” yourself by touching something metal to avoid shorting out your PC or RAM with static electricity. If you don’t feel comfortable installing RAM yourself, don’t be afraid to seek help. It’s better to ask for help than to damage your expensive PC. Lastly, I want to say I will be graduating on Dec. 20, so this will be my last column. I want to thank all my readers and let you know that this column will continue online at www. talknerdy.info

Strive program seeks mentors Go On Idaho, Boise State, GEAR UP and Strive for College seek Boise State students to participate in a mentor program. The undergraduate mentor works one-onone with mentees through the college application and financial aid processes during the course of one school year. the arbiter The Arbiter

President Bob Kustra stated in a press release that he encourages high school students to engage in discourse with undergraduates. “Giving Idaho high schoolers more access to some of our best and brightest students can only inspire more young people to realize their dreams are

achievable,” Kustra said. “And that a college degree will pay off for a lifetime.” If you would like to get involved in Strive as a mentee or mentor, contact David Eastwood at david@ striveforcollege.org or visit striveforcollege.org. Check back in January for a full-length feature on the Strive program. arbiteronline .com arbiteronline.com

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Boise State students have an opportunity to rise above their peers and to showcase their talents to potential employers, thanks to MindSumo. The San Francisco based company is working with nationally recognized companies to provide college students opportunities for experience in the workplace. Aaron Weiss, the community manager for MindSumo, says the company allows students access to potential employers by solving real problems posed by the company. “Students get a better chance to prove themselves as viable job candidates,” Weiss said. A study conducted by Georgetown University in May 2013 revealed that, the overall unemployment rate for recent graduates, is 7.9 percent. The article goes on to say, “recent grads often have a more difficult time finding employment in their field.”

Founded by three friends who wanted to use their talents, the company has opened the challenges to students across the country, including Boise State. Over 25,000 students currently using the site. The only requirement is that students have a “.edu” email address. Keaton Swett, president of MindSumo, encourages Boise State students to use the site. “Often times we feel it can be hard for students in less populated areas to stand out,” Swett said. “By using MindSumo, it gives students a chance to showcase their skills in front of a company regardless of their location.” How it works: MindSumo and the established company collaborate and create a challenge that exposes students to a problem the company is currently facing. Students who accept the challenge compete against other students to submit the best solution. “Companies have a hard time assessing students’ skills on paper,” Weiss said.

“This outlet allows students to show off their skills.” The challenges also allow students, to gain experience in their specific line of work. “Students are given the opportunity to compete regardless of what’s on their diploma,” Weiss said. For example, one challenge, posed by John Deere, asked students to create a design for a detachable lawn mower blade that was inexpensive and easy to detach. Students with the best designs were brought in for interviews. One student which was offered an internship with the company. “We feel it is a much more productive way than working at a Starbucks or stacking books at the library because you get to increase your portfolio,” Swett said. Students also have the opportunity to win money through the company. According to Weiss, 95 percent of the challenges offer cash prizes to students who come up with the best

Students make a CHANGE Cassandra Sullivan Staff Writer

Eight Boise State students in a Community Health Education course have taken it upon themselves to enact CHANGE in their community. CHANGE, Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation, is a nationally used tool produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is a survey com-

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pleted by agencies that aims to identify and inform the status of community health needs. Students conducted the health survey at 24 agencies, in five separate sectors, which include health care agencies, worksites, schools, recreational sites, and community organizations. Participating agencies used the CHANGE tool to complete a self-assessed health evaluation. This process uncovers

strengths and weaknesses of the agency. Students presented the results to the community on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Boise Public Library. Sarah Stoppenhagen, a junior majoring in health education and promotion, helped conduct the survey and believes in its effectiveness. “I strongly support the CHANGE tool and think it is capable of making important changes to our commu-

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MindSumo executives including CEO Trent Hazy pose together. solutions. These prizes range anywhere from $100 to $250. MindSumo has recently introduced two new features to their website. The “Mentor Program” allows students to connect with professionals who are already established in their field. Students can reach out to these professionals for ca-

reer advice. “MindSumo Connection” encourages students to connect with other students who have experience working or interning for companies. That student will gain tips and information for landing a position at the company. Both Weiss and Swett encourage Boise State students to show why they

should be potential candidates for coveted positions. “We’ve seen companies hire students from areas that they normally wouldn’t go to,” Swett said. “It’s a way for students to really improve their skills and stand out from their peers.” For more information, visit mindsumo.com, or follow them on Twitter, @mindsumo.

nity,” Stoppenhagen said. Students became part of a large-scale project due to the influence of Caile E. Spear, Ph.D, professor of the Community Health Education course at Boise State. “I am active in my community and I came across the CHANGE tool in a meeting in the spring. I decided we needed to have students doing this in the fall,” Spear said. Spear assigns students community projects in order to provide them with valuable experiences outside of the classroom.

“I am a firm believer in service learning and students getting out. I don’t want resumes with classes. I want people to have resumes with actual experience,” Spear said. Nathan Diehl, a senior majoring in Health Education and Promotion, is satisfied with the networking and research experience he gained from completing the project. “The experience I gain from the projects Dr. Spear’s has us complete are a critical part in college education,” Diehl said. The CHANGE survey

completion benefits a wide array of individuals. The Health Department now has new data to analyze, agencies have increased awareness of health standards and students gained hands-on, community research experience.

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lance’s picks

1. The Great Gatsby This modernized depiction of the popular F. Scott Fitzgerald American novel combines all the elements of the American cult classic. This tragic, spiraling-out-ofcontrol love story breaks the barriers of social status and the double-edged sword of wealth representations of the club and fictional narrative.

Iron Man 3

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the best actors around, but his portrayal and brilliant performances as Tony Stark is what has made the Iron Man series as successful as it is. Iron Man 3 has a classic hero battling past demons, road to redemption. Also Gwyneth Paltrow has amazing abs.

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picks Gravity

An emotionally harrowing and redemptive story, amazing performances, out-of-this-world cinematography and Steven Price’s cascading musical score merge together to create a groundbreaking and satisfying whole. A continued tip of the hat to director Alfonso Cuaròn.

Side Effects

One of director Steven Soderbergh’s last films before his retirement. This well-made thriller features a cream-of-the-crop cast (Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Channing Tatum), stinging commentary on the current medical industry, and enough crazy plot twists to make you think of M. Night Shyamalan.

Like Someone in Love

Star Trek Into Darkness

Forget the Trekkies, J.J. Abrams sprinkles more of his movie magic on the legendary sci-fi series. The cast from the first film returns to deliver a stunningly heartfelt tale of betrayal and brotherhood. Also, who can forget Benedict Cumberbatch?

The only foreign film of the bunch, this Japanese international film by acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami follows a young and beautiful college student who works a second job as an escort. She develops a eerily genuine friendship with a widower. This film is a must see.

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Catching Fire

This improves on the original in nearly every way. Jennifer Lawrence commands the screen as always, along with a great cast of supporting characters. The social commentary and exploration of the series’ themes are amped up. It ends with one of the best cliffhangers in recent memory.

This highly underrated flick about two rival indie car racers based in Europe is one of 2013’s best. Between cinematography, excellent screenwriting and a powerfully raw story, it encapsulates pure artistry. If you are into the drama genre, this is the best of the best. page Design Jovi Ramirez/THE ARBITER

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John Engel When choosing where to eat for lunch downtown, coffee shops galore entice customers with discounted bagels and specialty lattes to curb midday hunger. But having lunch at a coffee shop is disrespectful to lunch time. Even though options may be slim for an inexpensive lunch stop downtown, this time it’s perfectly fine to be bleu. Bleubird is an elegant, yet casual, downtown lunch stop featuring sandwiches and other fine, yet affordable, dishes headlined with bleu cheese. Located in the former dwellings of the Fixx coffee shop on 10th Street, Bleubird features a unique dining experience at a bar, where diners see their food made from fresh ingredients before their eyes, customers can also sit by at one of the many window-side tables throughout the two-level cafe. Beer and wine is available, as well as the zest that only an old-fashioned bottle of Coca-Cola can provide. The friendly and laid back staff are as just as much of a reason to visit Bleubird as their dozens of unpronounceable fine cheeses. While I was enjoying my beautifully constructed smoked pork sandwich, staff members used the cash register computer to share the latest viral video with Sarah Kornfield, who co-owns Bleubird with her husband, Dave Kelly. “Some of us are trying to get work done!” Kornfield joked, with me dining just feet away at the bar. Even for the less adventurous of diners, like myself, Bleubird offers simple grilled cheese sandwiches and entrees made with the same detail of its signature bleu cheese specialties. Bleubird recently celebrated its first year since opening its doors in August of 2012, and it’s obvious why customers keep coming by. With the speed of Jimmy Johns, and the quality of five-star restaurant, what’s not to love?

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be balanced. Every relationship is different, and different people have different expectations of their partner, but it has to be a mutual agreement,” Anderson said.

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make sure we spend time together since the majority of the time we are occupied by other things related to work and school,” Birt said. Time management is essentially a rigorous balancing act between the life one has as an individual and the life one has with those they love. When this is lacking, the negative ramifications can harm even the strongest of relationships. Birt spoke upon some of those negatives. “When one of us was awake, the other was sleeping. For a few weeks, consequently, we didn’t make any time to be together. I felt really lonely. It took a toll on our relationship temporarily,” Birt said. Her husband, junior electrical engineering major, Rick Anderson, touched on these negatives as well. “I feel that when couples are not on the same page, and not scheduling together or understanding each other’s schedule, the time spent on activities become unmanaged and unbalanced,” Anderson said. A maintained balance be-

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Time stops for no one, and time management may ultimately decide the happiness of a person. This concept goes hand in hand relationships as well. The college lifestyle is an interesting growth period in the span of a student’s developmental process. This time is also defined by the figuring of how to sustain and promote healthy relationships with a significant other. At the very core lies the mastery and efficiency of time management, as well

as a built level of respect between two lovers. Between juggling schoolwork, jobs and whatever else takes up precious seconds, it is important at the end of the day to calm stresses by a little one-on-one time. Zoe Birt, junior exercise science major, touched upon the importance of keeping a schedule that allows for personal agendas to be accomplished as well as quality time with a lover. “It’s not so much that we schedule time for each other, but when there is free time in both of our schedules, we take advantage of it and

tion by effective time management skills. “You need to be an individual, but not at the cost of being one unit. There is a fine line, and it needs to

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Throughout the months of November and October, Boise State’s criminal justice honors program has been raising money to help out with Christmas presents for foster families in the area. “We raise money for CASA which is the Court Appointed Special Advocacy program. They are a temporary foster agency for kids coming from broken and abusive homes,” Tyler Kelly, a masters student in the criminal justice program, said. The children in the agency get to pick one or two things they want and then CASA uses donation money to buy them their gifts. “At Christmas time, what CASA does is get (the kids) presents. We help grab donations and try to get (the kids) whatever they want on their Christmas list,” Kelly said. The criminal justice students have collected donations at places like the Satur-

day Market, in the quad and were even able to collect donations from other criminal justice classes. “The more money we get, the more kids we can sponsor. We’re sponsoring 25 kids this year, and we’re on track right now to collect about $3,500,” Kelly said. “We’ve been doing this with CASA for about seven to 10 years, and I think we’ve branched out more this year than any other year.” Kelly went on to describe the work his student organization does with faculty. “Because we work with the criminal justice department, we have teachers that put in their efforts as well. Professors will come through and they’ll help with their vehicles, they’ll help with donations, they’ll match funds from classes, then they’ll help us during shopping for the gifts as well.” Kelly said. Once the group is done collecting donations and crossing off their shopping list, they go drop the gifts off for CASA to distribute. “We’ll drop the gifts off and see the organization

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heads. We get to see the people in charge there, and see that they’re really happy we got everything on the list,” Kelly said. “You don’t actually get to go and give the kids their presents, but you get to see a handful of people involved, and you know it’s going towards a good cause.” There are about 18 students from the criminal justice honors program work-

ing on this project. “This is my first year being involved with the event. So far it’s been very rewarding,” said Kelly. “Along the way of collecting donations we’ll run into people, whether it be other foster families, or people who’ve worked with CASA in the past, just so happy that they can help out. They’ll always tell us ‘This is for a great cause’ or ‘I’m so

glad you guys are doing this, this really helps out.” Usually this fundraiser allows the students to buy all the kids they’re sponsoring every item the child asked for. “It’s really nice, I’ve really enjoyed working with the program.” Kelly said. For more information on CASA and how to get involved visit casaforchildren.org.

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American recording artist Justin Timberlake is one of those kind of artists that puts most in a good mood when they hear his music. He is a quality musician, one that stands the test of time, and reinvents himself throughout the course of his career. With the release of The 20/20 Experience: Part one earlier this year, Jus-

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tin Timberlake went from smooth rhythm and blues entertainer to classic soul sensation. He did so wonderfully. From great tracks on the record such as his hit single “Suit & Tie”, to songs like “Strawberry Bubblegum” and “Spaceship Coupe”, Justin Timberlake showed the world music can in fact be the perfect combination of class and sensuality. Jody Rosen, writer for

Rolling Stones magazine, emphasized this point. “The 20/20 Experience is the biggest pop event of 2013, but it’s not quite a pop album. Its sense of musical space-time is more elastic and sprawling than anything on the radio.” This neo-soul record is a few steps away from the conventional pop “let’s get drunk and ultimately have sex” type of crooner music. It brings back the heart-

beat of Tennessee blues mixed with soulful charm and dealt with maturity. Any individual who has ever been attracted to someone should look to 20/20 is Timberlake’s fourth album. this album for inspiration and ning of every grand love guidance. It makes us re- affair. Class, was at the foremember a time where true front of what it meant to courtship was the begin- be: sexy. Courtesy Pitchfork Media

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Danielle Davidson is currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. This is her firsthand experience with living abroad. Toys, lights, Santa Claus, gingerbread houses, candy canes and pine trees are all signature signs that Christmas is near. Waking up on Christmas morning to find presents under the tree was every child’s dream, as was ripping off bows and strings to see what was beneath the colorful wrappings. A holiday is a day to spend with loved ones and to remember the good parts of life. Either this type of Christmas has been experienced, been seen in movies or been heard about across the U.S., but in Korea there are some slight differences to what Americans would call a picture perfect holiday. Though it’s a time to spend with family for some here in Korea, I’ve heard different accounts. Couple culture dominates many holidays besides New Year’s and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). For many people of the younger generations it’s a day to spend with their significant other, exchanging gifts and eating out.

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Men’s and women’s basketball drop home games Michael Steen @MichaelSteen2

The Boise State men’s and women’s basketball teams took to Taco Bell Arena on Saturday afternoon for a doubleheader matchup. The women lost a close

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one to the University of San Francisco, 76-70 in the opening game. Boise State led by as many as 12 points in the second half, but were unable to hold off a late charge from the Dons, as the Broncos fell to 4-5 on the season. Sophomore forward

Miquelle Askew led the Broncos with 13 points, while freshman guard Yaiza Rodriguez Ortego poured in 12 points of her own, along with a careerhigh of seven assists. In the second matchup of the day, the men’s team fell to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 82-74,

as the Broncos dropped their second game this season. It was also their second consecutive loss following a road loss at Kentucky earlier in the week. The Broncos trailed by as much as 16 in the first half, before cutting the lead to 46-44 at

the half. Saint Mary’s proved to be too much for the Broncos however, as the Gaels went 12-of23 from beyond the arc, while holding Boise State’s leading scorer, junior guard Anthony Drmic, to just six points.

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Men drop second in a row Tyler Abner On Dec, 22-24 The Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic will take place at the Stan Sheriff Center in Hawaii. This past Saturday, college basketball fans got a taste of what the tournament could entail. The Boise State Broncos (8-2) took on the St. Mary’s Gaels (8-0) at Taco Bell Arena. Junior guard Derrick Marks and company fell to the Gaels, 82-74. Marks and Elorriaga led the way for the Broncos, with more than half of the Broncos points, combining for 42 of the Broncos 74 points. “We just came out a little slow,” Elorriaga said. “It’s just something you can’t do against a good team like that and it’s something we’ll have to learn from.” Saint Mary’s could have vastly helped the Broncos RPI come NCAA tournament time, if the Broncos become eligible. But, luckily for the Broncos, who have lost two games in a row after starting the season 8-0, they could get the Gaels in the second round of the Diamond Head Classic. When head coach Leon Rice was asked if he wanted to see Saint Mary’s again in the Broncos upcoming tournament, he did not hesitate to assure everyone that they are not

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Derrick Marks (center) drives to the hoop against Saint Mary’s. The Broncos dropped their first home game of the season. looking ahead. “I mean, it’s all Hawaii. That’s the focus right now,” Rice said. “If we get them, we get them. Right now we’re worried about a good Hawaii team.” Rice’s Broncos will take on the Hawaii War-

riors (6-2), who are currently first in the Big West standings, while Saint Mary’s find themselves matched up against the Gamecocks of South Carolina. Though the Broncos fell to the Gaels, Elorriaga

and company knows what they need to work on to come out on top if the two meet again. “We have some holes to fill and we know we have to come out quicker,” Elorriaga said. “That would have been a good RPI win for

Women drop close one to Dons Brandon Walton Staff Writer

overcome all the turnovers and mistakes that plagued them throughout the game. The inexperience and youth of Boise

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at home to the San Fransisco Dons 76-70 Saturday afternoon at Taco Bell Arena. The Broncos couldn’t

Tonishia Childress (#3) had 8 points against San Francisco on Saturday.

State showed during the course of the game. “We made some real crucial and mental mistakes,” head coach Gordy Presnell said. “We’ll learn from it and grow and hopefully get better.”

us and we know we have to play much better than we did tonight.” Broncos will need strong RPI wins to help solidify them as a 2014 NCAA tournament team. They could get a lot of help in that category at the Diamond

Head Classic. The Gaels would certainly help the Broncos RPI if the two were to meet again. The Broncos could potentially play the No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones (8-0) out of the Big Twelve Conference for the tournament title.

Boise State started the game out on a strong note by scoring the games’ first six points. They were up by as many as 10 in the first half with a 2111. They seem poised to run away with the game. The Broncos however, couldn’t maintain the momentum. The issues for the Broncos incurred foul trouble for a few key players and turnovers. Boise State had 11 first half turnovers. “We’re just young and we played four freshman at the end of first half,” Presnell said. The Dons capitalized on this and went on a 26-17 run to close the first half. The first half came to end with the Broncos leading 38-37. The Broncos would continue to maintain their lead in the second half until the 13:05 mark when the Dons tied it up at 46. A few minutes later, San Francisco would take their first lead of the game at 50-49. The Broncos never led again. Boise State kept it

close but the Dons would pull away when they opened their biggest lead at 69-60 with 1:43 left to play. The Broncos once again struggled with foul trouble in the second half and the turnovers continued to pile up. “Hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnel,” Presnell said. “We have a young team but we have a talented team.” The Broncos were led by sophomore center Miquelle Askew who had a team high of 13 points from 6 of 10 shooting and 5 rebounds. Yaiza Rodriguez added 12 points on 4 of 9 shooting with 5 rebounds and a team high of 7 assists. “It’s frustrating. We have been working to get our intensity up and once it drops we can never get it back up. That’s what we need to work on,” Miquelle Askew said. The Broncos dropped to 4-5 on season and saw their four game winning streak at home snapped. They will next go on the road against Eastern Washington before returning home against Cal State Fullerton on Dec 29.

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