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Coming into Saturday’s second bowl game of the year, the match-up between the Utah State Aggies and the Toledo Rockets was projected to be one of the highest scoring games in the whole bowl season. But not everything goes as it’s planned, at least not right away. Instead of being a high-scoring shootout between these two games, it was nothing but an offensive struggle throughout the first three quarters of the game. In the first play of the game Toledo’s star senior linebacker, and the lead tackler in all of college football, Dan Molls was knocked out of the game with
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and out of defenders. The very next play Keeton ran for a 62yard touchdown. To put it as simple as possible, Keeton has some real potential at the collegiate level and is extremely explosive. “Chuckie was very solid in his performance and in my opinion, Chuckie Keeton is an elite QB and he will be an elite QB in the nation next year and anytime anybody wants to talk about great quarterbacks here in the country, and there are some great ones, you better not make those conversations go too far without mentioning Chuckie Keeton’s name,” said Utah State Head Coach Gary Andersen. From the end of the first quarter till halfway through the fourth, there was a mass amount of field goals made
from both teams. Utah State contributed two field goals while Toledo made three field goals making the score 13-9. Enter Utah State senior running back Kerwy Williams. Williams went on to score three rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter, which included two long touchdown runs for 63-yards and 25-yards. Williams would go on to rush for 235 total yards. “The offensive line did a great job blocking up front, they opened up some creases for me and from there, it’s history,” Williams said. On the kickoff return after Williams 3rd touchdown, Toledo junior running back Bernard Reedy returned the ball all the way back for a 87-yard touchdown, making the game
34-15 with Utah State leading. After a failed 4th down conversion by the Rockets the Utah State Aggies went on to score once more, putting the exclamation mark and ending the game at 41-15. The Aggies were backed by their fans, as the close proximity from Logan, Utah made it easy for them to make the trek to Boise. And it showed through the official attendance at Bronco Stadium: 29,243, the highest ever for a non-Boise State football game. The Utah State Aggies finished the season with the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl trophy, a Western Athletic Conference title, an 11-2 record and will likely finish in the Top 25 for the first time since 1961.
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a concussion on the Rockets’ kickoff return and was unable to return to the game. This left a huge gap in experience and leadership for the Rockets. The first play of Toledo’s offensive possession set-up for what looked to be the tempo of the game as the Rockets ran a trick play that went for 36-yards. But, the Toledo was only able to come up with a field goal. “When they got down in the red zone they scored touchdowns and when we got down in the redzone we had to kick field goals,” said Toledo Head Coach Matt Campbell. Later in the first quarter, Utah State redshirt sophomore quarterback Chuckie Keeton scrambled for a 15-yard 1st down run while weaving in
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The United States is playing a delicate balancing game. On the brink of a dangerous fiscal cliff that could remove billions of dollars from the economy and send unemployment soaring, the federal government must also monitor and enforce the universal health care program, the likes of which have never been implemented in the United States. “It’s got a challenge ahead of it,” said Richard Kinney, Ph.D., a political science professor. The opposition for the reform is derived from the controversial policies which are taking the place of the previous policies. As of November 2012, approximately 48 percent of Americans still opposed the health care bill while only 42 percent approved. “One of its biggest challenges will be dealing with this opposition,” Kinney said. Health care reform is a reformation rather than an entire reconstruction, so the basic health care structure is going to remain intact. However, a multitude of the policies within that structure are going to change drastically. Both political parties in the United States concede the chaotic and expensive health care system in the United States prior to 2010 was in desperate need of reform. Each year, health care expenditures exceeded $2 trillion, according to
the federal government’s National Health Statistics Group. Additionally, over 16 percent of the population was uninsured in 2009, totaling almost 50 million Americans. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as ObamaCare, passed through Congress in early 2010 and was validated by the Supreme Court in June 2012. It became the official medium for reform as soon as President Barack Obama was re-elected to office in November. The purpose of the Affordable Care Act was to reduce exorbitant health care expenditures and to ensure coverage for the majority of Americans. Before 2010, employed individuals whose jobs offered benefits could attain health insurance through an employer. Insurance was also available for private purchase for individuals or families. Elderly people and people with mental illnesses could access health insurance through Medicare, while low-income individuals (who fit into designated eligibility categories) could access insurance through Medicaid. This included coverage for children, pregnant women and people with disabilities. Insurance could be denied to individuals based on preexisting conditions such as asthma, cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. Premiums, or the amount paid for the insurance coverage, could vary based on a number of factors, including age, health status, and
the location in which the person lives. Co-pay is the flat amount a person pays every time he or she has to get medication or see a doctor. A deductible is the amount a person has to pay in order for insurers to help pay for the medical expenses. While the Affordable Care Act will retain some of these policies, it will change a majority of them over the course of the next two years. According to a 2003 mandate by the Idaho State Board of Education, all full time, full-fee paying students are required to have the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or an adequate alternative insurance plan. A student without insurance
will be given insurance, and the fees will be added to his or her tuition. Students with an adequate alternative insurance generally receive it through their parents or legal guardians. Because of this access to insurance, many young adults feel as though the Affordable Care Act will affect the older generations much more than the younger. However, the health care reform is more collaborative than that. “Health care, to me, seems very relevant to all of our generations,” Kinney said. Currently, the Affordable Care Act is rolling into its implementation; it is supposed to be completely functional by 2014. If the health care reform lasts through future political
administrations, gains more public approval, and proves to be economically sustainable, the current generation of college-aged students will invest money into a health care system to ensure medical assistance in their old age. If it cannot sustain itself or is repealed, college-aged students will be the generation to tackle the question of health care reform. However, all that can be done at this point is to speculate about the possible outcomes for the Affordable Care Act. “As the law begins to get implemented, the problems may change (and) the priorities may change. We are faced with an uncertain picture of the future,” Kinney said.
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Commencement Winter commencement will take place Friday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. in the Taco Bell Arena. This is a final opportunity for students, faculty and staff to recognize the achievements and hard work which is finally paying off for this semester’s grads. The ceremony includes the processional and recessional of candidates as well as individual recognition of each
person and hooding of the doctoral candidates. A reception will follow the ceremony in the Jordan Ballroom, located in the Student Union Building. Hosted by the Boise State Alumni Association, it will immediately follow the ceremony. Designated areas will be set up for each college for families to meet up with graduates.
Annual faculty, staff campaign kick-off Boise State kicked off its annual Faculty and Staff Campaign in support of student scholarships this week, renewing an effort that raised more than $130,000 for the university, its students and its programs last year. Student needs are a priority for the university’s fundraising efforts as enrollment and student costs continue to rise, meaning more students than ever rely on financial assistance. In fact, financial concerns are the top reason students leave Boise State before graduating. That’s why faculty and staff are being asked to direct this year’s gift to the General Scholarship Fund or earmark it for a scholarship
in the college of their choice. Faculty and staff have the online options of making a one-time gift or making their gift through payroll deduction. The Campaign is part of an ongoing annual giving program that invites alumni, friends, faculty and staff to make an annual gift in support of the university. In the past year, the annual fund grew by nearly 100 percent and is expected to double again this year. The success of the Faculty and Staff Campaign also gives other donors an understanding of how committed faculty and staff are to the success of the university and its students.
Some library services to go offline During Winter Break, Albertsons Library will be performing maintenance on one of its main computer systems. From 7 to 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, most library online services will be offline for regular maintenance. This includes the library webserver, Bron-
coWeb authentication, interlibrary loan and the library catalog. On Dec. 27 and 28, the back-end library catalog will be offline for a software upgrade. Patrons will be able to search for items held by the library by using the search box on the library’s homepage, but will
not be able to place holds, renew books or see availability of items. Searching for and downloading articles from databases or journals will be available. Downloading of ebooks will be available from the ebook vendor databases: EBL eBooks Library, Ebrary and Overdrive eBooks.
New online MBA program Beginning fall 2013, Boise State will offer a new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The State Board of Education approved the new program during its regular meeting in Coeur d’Alene. The new online MBA will provide access for students who cannot attend courses on campus. It will be offered in addition to Boise
State’s unique fulltime MBA program for recent graduates, a part-time evening MBA program for working professionals, and an Executive MBA program. All of Boise State’s graduate business degrees are accredited by the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard
of accreditation. Boise State’s is the only graduate business program in the Treasure Valley to achieve this distinction. Enrollment in the online MBA will begin in late spring 2013, and classes will start in August 2013. For more information about the college and its programs, visit cobe.boisestate.edu.
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Is social media working for or against you? Amy Merrill News Editor
A recent feature ran in The Arbiter titled, “Shared: What does your Facebook page say about you?,” in which Arbiter staffers demonstrated the relatively small amount of effort needed to find out extensive personal details about a randomly selected individual via their Facebook account. What students may not have considered is the number of individuals who may be doing the exact same thing to their personal accounts. Lisa Harris, Ph. D., vice president for student affairs, said, “Students should definitely be aware of it,” in reference to employers looking at social media sites. But scrutiny of social media doesn’t begin and end with employment. Other students, professors, parents and, yes, potential employers will look at social media sites and in some cases this can have consequences for the account holders. At Boise State there is no overarching social media policy. For accounts affiliated with the university there are guidelines put in place by the office of communication and marketing called, Social networking: A guide to best practices at Boise State University, but for student use of personal accounts students really have to rely on common sense and when in doubt can refer back to the Student Code of Conduct. “There are larger policy and rules pertaining to say harassment where there’s formal training and for students there’s the Student Code of Conduct, but that’s your conduct in general,” said Dean of Students Chris Wuthrich. “For student tweets and texts, if they violate the Code of Student Conduct, (they) can be used for investigation purposed and sanction purposes. And has that happened? It’s probably happened every semester in one form or another.” The Student Code of Conduct outlines specific values espoused by the university and makes it very clear discrimination, harassment, threats or intimidation will
not be tolerated. Although it is not specifically stated, it can be inferred this Code applies to all student behavior, including social media use. There aren’t individuals at the university level tasked with monitoring student, faculty and staff accounts, but that doesn’t mean issues don’t still arise based on social media posts. “I will tell you that, in my interactions with student leaders, if something comes to my ears and they do from time to time, I will have individual private conversations with student leaders about the issues and about the education pieces for our students,” Harris said. “But those are informal, those are not charged. I do it because I’m trying to teach and I’m trying to make sure our students are protected and that our students are making wise decisions for themselves and others and for their student organizations.” Harris emphasized wanting to educate students over any kind of punishment practice, but in some cases further steps must be taken, depending on the infraction. If the situation deems it necessary, the Office of the Dean of Students will have to step in. “In general no one is out surveying anyone’s behavior, so until anyone complains we wouldn’t know about an incident, and people do complain about things, and that’s when we have an educational process. We talk with the student, and if it’s been something that did violate our student code of conduct we would have a process to work with the student around,” Wuthrich said. “(For example) if you’re doing things on Twitter that are offensive, harassing that violated our student code of conduct, we learn of it and if there’s a complaint we would look at it and consider processing it through our system and students generally receive educational sanctions; reflection papers, sometimes we do mediation sessions, we do restorative justice sessions with students.” At the university level, Harris and Wuthrich made it clear education is their goal, but in other instances employers or potential employers may not be so
forgiving. Mary Francis Casper, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, public relations certificate program director and PRSSA adviser, said employers can and will look at social media profiles. She added, these employers are looking for anything that would indicate a student is trouble and are interested in someone who would represent their company well. Casper mentioned as a professor at Boise State, Facebook presents her with profiles of people she may know. She has seen profile photos of students she knows are underage, holding a beer. This may show a potential employer the under-aged individual doesn’t respect the law. “If I’ve got pictures of you obviously intoxicated, things you think are nothing, or a joke, people take very seriously,” Casper said. “If I look at (your profile) and every picture shows you at a party, you are a problem because I’m thinking, ‘Here’s somebody who is probably going to be late to work if this is your lifestyle, is it a lifestyle that I want to deal with?’” Casper went on to say an employer won’t tell a prospective employee they are no longer a candidate for the job based on their profile, however, if there are three or four people competing for the same position with the same qualifications, it’s more likely an individual with a clean, well-managed social media account would get the position. “I have looked on Facebook pages of candidates applying for jobs, most employers do, the large majority do ... I have witnessed people who have inappropriately used social media and no longer have positions,” Harris said. One of the biggest things students should recognize is, it is well within anyone’s right to curse like a pirate, dress like a hoe, criticize products, companies and brands and to pass out head hanging over a toilet. It is also within anyone’s rights to post these photos and comments online, but it is also the right of others to look at and search for these images and comments and use them against the person who posted them.
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Social media can work to present your best self, or worst enemy to the world. Students can and should do what they like, but deep consideration should be given to what parts of a person’s private life should be posted on a public site. “Having a personal account, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and having a voice to the world is very powerful and requires a great deal of responsibility and accountability,” Harris said. Often students hear whatever is put on the Internet is permanent which may seem odd considering there is an option to delete virtually anything on Facebook, however, Casper explained how through data mining, deleted posts and pictures will live on. “Everything that goes out there now gets stored somewhere. It used to be, storing data was very expensive but now its not. It’s not expensive at all and social media sites make a lot of their money by data mining. So by saving your records they can sift through them with different programs to find interests and sell them to marketers,” Casper said. “So that data mining is so valuable, why would they get rid of something that
you’ve deleted because it’s already demonstrated it’s part of your life this is part of your lifestyle these are things we can turn around and use for you.” Casper has a good rule she shares with her students to cut down on regret worthy posting. “I actually told my students yesterday, just make it a rule. Don’t post anything within five hours of drinking. Period. Just a good habit, then you don’t end up with these things you’re trying to take down later,” Casper said. Casper’s rule can be important for all individuals, even students who aren’t currently seeking employment. “There are some professional practice things to consider, that you’re only speaking things that are congruent with those licensing procedures,” Wuthrich said in reference to professional licenses which are required in a number of professions including lawyers, doctors, most health workers, most psychologists and certified public accountants. “Sometimes you can’t get into law school based on the things you say on Facebook,” Harris added. Ultimately students may
want to consider cleaning up their social media profiles. This includes performing Google searches of one’s self, including Google image searches. Tightening security settings, untagging photos of the epic party last weekend, or of a triumphant keg stand is a good idea. Students should consider who they want to be professionally and then ask, does my profile represent that version of myself? “Don’t say it if you don’t want it on the front of the newspaper. That analogy is as true today as it was back then,” Harris said.
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A few weeks ago Student Media quietly launched a classified ad listing website currently called Arbiterlist, found at vader.boisestate.edu/ classi/. This new website created exclusively for Boise State students, was developed internally by the Student Media IT department. The resource is free. All a student needs to get started is current BroncoWeb credentials. Brad Arendt, director of Student Media, believes the website will create a sense of community because it exclusively connects students together. The website was envisioned partly due to the drop in demand for printed classified ads in The Arbiter. “We didn’t have a very legitimate classifieds section
anymore (and) we’re competing with Craigslist. There’s no point for us to continue (print classifieds), and this was our alternative,” said Kirsten Atkinson, business manager of Student Media. Arbiterlist was also created to be a safer resource for students compared to websites such as Craigslist by ensuring the legitimacy of the person on the other side as a student. Craigslist can be a potentially dangerous resource and a student-only website protects this segment of the student population better. Sophie Rattray, a first-year kinesiology graduate student, said in an email, “The main reason I chose this website is because since it is affiliated with Boise State I assumed there would be less scams than using Craigslist.” However, Rattray is disap-
pointed her ad hasn’t generated any responses and believes this is due to a lack of promotion. “I don’t feel the student population is fully aware of this website yet,” Rattray said. Rattray found the featured listing option at the top of the website helpful though, which is available for one dollar. Another feature of the website is it shows how many views your ad has. “(The view) eliminates wondering if people have seen it and can help you determine for next time if you want to put it on the featured list based off your viewings,” Rattray said. Atkinson explained there was a soft marketing launch because the website is in its trial stage. “When people come into it and find there are any bugs, that can be addressed a little bit quicker and it won’t be
such an issue. There won’t be so many people affected by it,” Atkinson said. An aggressive push of Arbiterlist is expected to come this spring semester. “We’re hoping to allow this to be a place for textbooks, and roommates and more of those student-related classified ads,” Atkinson said.
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Southwestern single-skillet Lauren Hooker Staff Writer
As college students, we are all busy. Managing our hectic class, work and social schedules can be stressful enough. Add in thoughts of the dreaded freshman 15, and things go haywire. Aside from worries of weight gain, food is our number one source of health-boosting goodness, food for the brain and the body. “Hooker in the Kitchen” is designed to help you make healthy choices, leading you away from the many tempting fast food options and instead offering up fast, easy and budget-friendly weekly recipes. Don’t sacrifice healthy eating simply because it’s finals week and junk food is easier. You know the drill: It’s 2 a.m., you have an Anatomy & Physiology test in five hours, and you still need to get some more cram time in. Though there may no hope for acing the skeletal system portion of the exam or getting more than several hours of sleep, you can still salvage your waistline and focus better by eating a healthy meal. Black beans contain fiber and protein, brown rice contains carbohydrates to help fuel your brain function, and zucchini is rich in vitamin A. So, put the box of Easy Mac down, because this dish can be made in the same amount of time, using one skillet and is packed full of vegetables and protein, to boot. Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
Tis the season for the finals flu bug Genny Nutting Staff Writer
The end of the semester is finally here, and even if classes have yet to be perfected, the art of procrastination certainly has. Like a true procrastinator, papers, projects and finals have been put off to study for the week they are due. There may be one, two, maybe even three all nighters and before we know it we will be dashing through snow, laughing all the way and singing “tis the season to be jolly.” Then it hits. The inevitable finals week flu bug. Runny noses start to resemble Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, pounding heads make it impossible to focus on the
presentation we are preparing and forget about having the thought process to function well enough to write a paper. It would be nice to guzzle down mom’s chicken noodle soup, crawl into bed and snooze away the flu. With less than a week left, our perfected art of procrastination has now left us singing “tis the season to be stressing.” Why do we start to feel sluggish and under the weather the moment schedules require every ounce of energy we have in order to complete the last week of the semester? Assistant Director of Wellness and Marketing Jodi Brawley explained why students have a tendency to feel ill during the final weeks
of the semester. “During finals week students are typically changing their routine, maybe not getting enough sleep or eating healthy,” Brawley explained. “These changes and the fatigue that comes with them can cause an increase in general illness.” It would be nice if suddenly there was a technological advancement or Theraflu innovation that would allow one to become 100 percent better at the snap of their fingers. Unfortunately it is not this easy, though overcoming the finals flu bug can be done. After all, we did happen to make it out of dead week alive, right? It may come as no surprise how important it is to drink
lots of fluids, have a healthy diet and get enough rest in order to refrain from getting sick. At times this can be easier said than done. Brawley recommends taking study breaks and not cramming for finals so there is a sufficient amount of time to study without feeling pressured. Use these study breaks to walk around, drink water and give the brain a break so it is not overworked. “Get seven to nine hours of sleep every night,” Brawley advised. “Try to go to bed and get up the same time each day to establish a healthy sleep routine. Your sleeping environment should be cool, not cold, dark and quiet.” She also recommends
consuming foods high in Zinc and Vitamin C to help eliminate and reduce any symptoms and effects from becoming sick. Also incorporate foods rich in antioxidants along with plenty of water. These will help reduce inflammation in the body and boost the immune system. Be sure to wash hands throughout the day and even keep hand sanitizer nearby as this is one of the biggest ways to prevent the spread of bacteria and infection. If the finals flu bug has already had its way, know that Emergen-C can be a college student’s best friend during finals and it is okay to substitute Campbell’s for mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup. Besides, there are 30 test-free days of snoozing coming our way.
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The holiday season can be tricky, especially for students who are on a budget and have multiple people to give gifts to. To help all the students out there who are struggling to find low-priced holiday gifts here are a few gift ideas under five dollars to get started.
Cookie-Filled Tin
All that’s needed is a tin and the correct baking ingredients or holiday cookies from the store. Start by buying or finding a tin and then make the receiver’s favorite cookies, if the cookies are going to be homemade. Fill the tin with cookies and the gift
is finished! Some additions could be a bow on top or some fun tissue-paper inside.
Candy Stocking
This one is quite easy. A stocking already present in holiday supplies or one from the store will do the trick. Find out the person’s favorite candy (or candies), and fill the stocking with the candy to give to the person on the designated day. They’ll have an excuse to eat the candy because of the holidays and they might even share. Also, if the option of a stocking isn’t open, then candy by itself would do just fine.
Cute Bookmarks
Students constantly have
to mark pages in books, so a fairly simple gift to help out with this is a bookmark. Since it’s such a small gift it can mean more when made by hand. Bookmarks can be made out of craft foam, cardboard, thick paper, etc. However, the decorating is more important than the material. Stickers, tape, glitter glue and ribbon are all fun for decorating. Decorate the bookmark whatever way works best or is most fun, and then punch a hole in the middle of the top and tie a ribbon through the hole. Done!
Crafty Picture Frame
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Get your anime on
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Ryan Hoffman Staff Writer
Even though it’s mostly made in Japan, anime, that ever-expressive, doe-eyed, colorful style of animation, has gained a strong cult
following here in the United States. The reasons people are drawn to anime range from appreciation of the art style and depth of emotion of the characters to the humor present in many popular shows. With its rise in popularity, especially throughout the last two decades, anime clubs have sprung up all across college campuses to provide entertainment and a place to meet for people with similar interests. Arbiter Staffer Ryan Hoffman caught up with graphic design and English with an emphasis in writing major, Chelsea Mabbott, to talk about her participation in Boise
State’s Anime Club. Mabbott is the lead supervisor/coordinator of the Anime Club. Q: Can you remember the first anime show or film you ever watched? A: Dragon Ball Z when I was probably about 9 or 10 years old. Q: What drew you to anime in the first place? A: The beautiful artwork and wide variety of possibilities within anime. Q: What is your favorite anime show or film? A: My favorite changes
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ful way to show appreciation. For this gift a small picture frame and some decorating materials will be needed. The picture frame can be decorated with paint, stickers and glitter among other things. After the frame is decorated and dry there’s the option of putting a picture in it, so all the receiver has to do is prop it up or hang it on the wall.
Candle Gift
Though candles aren’t allowed in University Housing, this option is good for someone living off-campus. The pieces that are needed to put this together are a candle, a candle plate and possibly some soap. This gift is easily assembled, because after setting the candle on the plate followed by the soap, all that’s left is for it to be wrapped. All of the pieces for these gifts can be readily available at local stores, so even on a budget students can give gifts to friends and family. Also, a card goes well with any of these gifts. Happy Holidays!
almost hourly, but the ones that are most constant are The Story of Saiunkoku and Sword Art Online. Q: What is your favorite aspect of Anime Club? A: Getting together with my friends and enjoying ourselves as we watch and discuss the anime. Q: What is your least favorite trope or cliché of anime? A: Two main characters that everyone pairs together even though there is no way they will ever get together (Interviewer’s Note: This is also what is known as a “crack” pairing). Q: If you were to make an anime show or film yourself, what would it be
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about and why? A: As a writer, there are hundreds of different story plots that I would love to make into an anime, so picking just one is impossible. However, my typical storyline tends to be about a broken main character who slowly becomes more and more comfortable with themselves through the help of others.
The Boise State Anime Club meets Wednesdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the SUB. The club watches and discusses four hours of a variety of programming selected and voted on by members. For more information, visit the Club’s Facebook page.
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For the past few months, “Try it with Tabby” has taken me from stripper poles and Lindy Hop classes to ceramic painting and my very first Boise State tailgating experience. For the end of semester, here is a look back at all of the excitement, embarrassment and downright fun I had with “Try it with Tabby” over the course of the semester. Below are my top four experiences.
#4: The burger challenge
Despite the week-long stomache following the Big Judds burger challenge, sitting down with current Miss Boise, Kacie Ann Bitzenburg, to take on the beast of a burger still ranks in at number four. Miss Boise summed the monstrosity up accurately when she said, “I feel like when I breathe grease just drips out. I am crying it hurts so bad. My stomach is seriously not happy. Part of my soul just died with the burger.”
#3: Breakdancing
Breakdancing
While this one started out a little shaky, and fully highlighted my awkwardness when it comes to attempting any sort of dance, especially one which involves a certain amount of swag, I came out having learned a new lesson in stamina from Brittany Hernandez, Boise State breakdancing club
vice president. “It is fun and it is not intimidating, I promise,” Hernandez said. “It is hard work and I think it could have a positive impact on students. It will help them focus more on their studies because the moves that you have to do, you just cant do it in one go, you have to focus to master a move. Same goes with studies, you have to master how to concentrate.”
#2: The tale of the two left feet
Possibly one of the most humiliating “Try it with Tabby” experiences, especially after forgetting every single dance moves that I had only 30-minutes earlier seemed to have mastered. Best quote from the story to summarize the class, “The problem about fun is once I start enjoying myself, the memorization part of
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my brain shuts down. About 25 minutes in, my step, step triple step turned to spin, spin triple spin.”
#1. Conquering the pole
Pole dancing, at first thought, intimidated me. But once I got into the studio and the music started playing, letting go of inhibitions for a solid hour was more than exhilarating. Allison Holley, poledancing instructor at Ophidia Studio explained the process of getting over the initial intimidation. “It is an incredibly femalefriendly supportive environment,” Holley said. “We want everyone to feel really comfortable, so regardless of what their experience level is. Getting through the door can be the hardest part and once you’re in it’s not at all what you would expect, but it is really fun.”
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Expressive or offensive? The good and bad sides of social media use for student leaders
Fresh Perspectives: The bright side of the end of the world Zoe Colburn is a resident freshman and Arbiter opinion writer chronicling her experiences at a new university in a new part of the country. Online Editor
single day. Gregg has a total of 1,592 friends on Facebook and 275 Twitter followers. “Because as you know I have a ton of people on my Facebook who I don’t know, who are mostly students probably,” Gregg said. By asking all Republicans on his Facebook to simply delete him as a friend could come off as alienating to the part of the student body who associate themselves with the Republican Party. The criticism Gregg received on this post garnished many comments, most of which were negative. Jace Whitaker, Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) external affairs secretary, said, “Ryan is a very passionate individual and within his position he is objective and he cares about the students as a whole and he is a very
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I have this role to play but I also think that we have an unrealistic view of public servants in general. When we think that they will leave their opinions at the door. Everybody has thoughts and opinions. And I think that if they can express them in an appropriate way, on their personal Facebook or as a personal statement and make it clear that they are not reflections of the groups of people that they represent that is a good thing.” However, the distinction between what Gregg says professionally and what he does in his personal life can be fuzzy. Gregg then went on to say we are students and we are allowed to have fun, go places and have our own thoughts. As well as exercise new viewpoints and engage in discourse. “I think that is when we encounter problems with our elected officials is when we forget that they are people,"
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In this day and age, social media is a huge part of every day life. Someone wakes up, checks their Facebook, they go to work and check Twitter and they check again before they go back to sleep. Social media has become a norm. It is a part of life. However, this platform for interaction and the sharing of personal opinions and information has created a dark hole for unprofessionalism to flourish. Are we crossing the lines of what is appropriate between our social lives and cyberspace? As college students we are taught to have opinions, state them and take a stance on what is important to us and what we believe in. You are taught how to be an individual and during this time you grow into your own person instead of following others. College is also a time to have fun, mess around with your friends and live it up. But as we live our college lives, are we putting too much on the Internet and have we become too comfortable in doing so? People pay attention to what you as a student are doing, saying and acting. Everything you do can be judged, whether it is positive or negative. In some cases a Facebook post or Tweet can come along and may carry an underlying message that could be read negatively even if it is not the intention of the author. This is especially problematic if you are in a position that holds any public visibility, such as that of a student body president and his cabinet. Here is the million-dollar question; do student leaders need to watch everything they post in the cyber world in order to represent the public in a professional manner? During the 2012 election, Ryan Gregg, ASBSU, made a comment on his Facebook wall that stated all Republicans, if friends with him, should delete him. Boise State has 22,000 students enrolled in classes on campus. That is 22,000 students Gregg is representing every
The hard thing about being in such a high position within a student leadership position is that everything you say reflects upon that position and Boise State University as a whole. —Jace Whitaker
inclusive individual. The hard thing about being in such a high position within a student leadership position is that everything you say reflects upon that position and Boise State University as a whole.” Whitaker then goes on to state, “Ryan is a member of the LGBTQ population and I know we have a Chick-fil-A on campus and I know they discriminate against certain student populations. Gregg has this position as president to take the opportunity to go against Chick-fil-A, but he didn’t. He instead, went to the students and asked if they were comfortable with having the Chick-fil-A on campus and the responses were mostly that yes they were comfortable with it. So Ryan is very objective.” When confronted about the post Gregg explained he had taken a significant amount of criticism from both people he did and did not know. Gregg said, “I understand that
Gregg said. "I just want students to know that I am just a student too. I get bad grades occasionally. Sometimes I drink too much. So I think that is when we have problems, when we have unrealistic expectations of the people who we ask to serve.” And while there is a very human element to social media, there is still a professional aspect that must be taken into account. Ricki Maybruch, associate account executive at a social media marketing and advertising agency in New York City, said she believes all employers should check out what is public knowledge about their potential employees. "It’s crucial to identify how this person may represent your company to the rest of the world on the Internet,” Maybruch said. When asked what are some things that might be considered detrimental to hiring an individual who otherwise had overall
great credentials Maybruch said, “I would probably not hire a candidate who posts nude photos, offensive language against a specific person or group, or excessive foul language. This person could potentially represent the company I work for, as well as the clients we represent.” In Section 3 of the ASBSU constitution it states, “ASBSU will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation in matters of employment, services, requests for funds, educational programs, or other activates.” So while Gregg’s post may not have meant to be alienating, it could have come off that way regardless of his intent. And as the representative for the people he was elected to lead, these are things he needs to take into account. In this digitally connected age it can be very hard to disconnect your personal life from your professional life. But the necessity to watch what you say is at an all time high. The face of job hunting is changing as employers pay more attention to social media. Yes, we are all students. We are allowed to have our own thoughts, drink too much and make mistakes. However, student leaders must still be wary and careful as to what is put into the world wide web. There is a difference between being a student and being a student representative of 22,000 people. No matter who you are, mistakes with social media can— and will—be made. It is not the end of the world and considering one debatable post by the ASBSU president against his service history at the university, odds are it will always be just a hiccup. In the future however, in the words of the Boise State University Communication Department’s Facebook, “No matter what your privacy settings are, when you say it on the web, you’ve said it to all of us.”
Final word from the editorial staff Semesters go by pretty quickly, don’t they? In the proverbial blink of an eye, December is here and finds us scrambling to finish projects and papers, to study for finals and to prepare for a long holiday season with friends and family. Maybe you’re graduating this week, and if so, congratulations! Maybe you’ve had a really great semester. You have awesome grades and you’re proud of your effort. Maybe you’re really looking forward to another semester just like this one. Maybe this semester hasn’t been your best.
You’ve struggled with balancing your school and social life. Combining a heavy course load with an equally heavy work schedule was a bad idea. Maybe you partied a little too much. Maybe this semester was just a complete disaster. Maybe you’re pushing toward the finish line and looking forward to nothing more than putting these five months permanently behind you. And that’s OK. No matter how you look back on your semester, here’s something to remember: in college, your grades aren’t the most important thing. What really matters is that you’re here, surrounded by people from different places and lives, sharing all
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of their ideas and dreams and goals. You’re getting to know yourself. You’re getting to know others. You’re learning how to be a real adult in a real world. And, most importantly, you’re making mistakes. Some of those mistakes might suck a whole lot, but while you’re in college, they’re far more forgivable than they will be later. Don’t believe it? Let’s look at some examples. Back in September, an article in The Arbiter misspelled “balloon.” Three times. On the front page. Then there was the issue in which we reported about an exhibit honoring the “late” professor and artist Jane Wilson. Turns out Wilson is, in fact, alive and
nists reflect the diversity of opinion in the academic community and often will be controversial, but they do not represent the institution-
well. Oops. And then there was one time…well, you get the idea. Here’s our point: it’s OK to make mistakes. College isn’t about straight As; it’s about getting an education, and trust us when we say those are two very different things. The most valuable things a student can take away his or her college career are all of the lessons learned from messing up big time and the knowledge that everything turned out for the best. Rarely does a mistake have apocalyptic results, though it may look that way at the time. But every mistake does result in an opportunity to solve a problem and learn how to avoid that problem in the future.
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Some of the mistakes we’ve made could have been disastrous had we made them later, in a career setting. Some of us could have lost our jobs for the ways we’ve messed up this semester. That’s why we’re so glad we goofed so many times this year; we may have some cringe-worthy memories of the lectures we sat through with our professors and peers, but nobody got fired. So congratulations on putting a semester behind you, Boise State. And as you’re tying up the last of your academic loose ends, raise one of your celebratory drinks to the mistakes you’ve made since August—and the person they’ve helped you become. submissions will make it to print due to time and space constraints. The content of the opinion does not affect its eligibility to be printed.
Happy Apocalypse Week, everyone. I hope you are all prepared with guns and canned food and boardedup windows, lest the zombies or radioactive bombs or whatever natural causes will cause the world to spontaneously explode (or implode) get you. Ironically it is happening right during finals week. Despite the common belief that the end of the world will be a horrible occurrence, the timing of this apocalypse is good news for those who have been letting their academics slide. So if you didn’t get straight As it’s not a problem. Hopefully we are not let down yet again—I can’t begin to describe the disappointment that accompanied the sun rising the day after the last supposed apocalypse. And though I was but five years old, I can still remember the bitter taste of being let down by Y2K. This time, though, science is on our side. The ancient Mayan, known for their impressively advanced civilization (after all, Europe invented social organization, right?) and for their impressively violent human sacrifices, predicted hundreds of years ago that Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 is the day. Or, rather, the end of all days. Who would’ve thought some guy working on a calendar, presumably thinking, “Yeah, that’s like a few thousand years. We’ll keep going when we get there,” would be the herald of death for many western peoples in the future. I, for one, am just glad the end of the world means I don’t have to worry about my finals anymore, after all, once the human race has been almost completely obliterated by an as-of-yet unknown circumstance, whether or not I passed my math class will seem awfully trivial. I intend to spend the next few days kicking back and relaxing, not stressing about a final exam and a grade that will become irrelevant within the week. So the end of the world (if it happens) is actually a good thing, unless you got fantastic grades all semester. But otherwise you no longer have to worry about keeping grades up or finding a job or dealing with all of that “real world stress.” Feel free to join me this week in my celebration of our last week on Earth. I’ll be the one sobbing into my Cheetos and watching the entire LOST series on Netflix.
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Campus was buzzing after a frustrated student tackled a preacher on the quad. A vocal altercation between the preacher, Ken Fleck, and the student escalated until the student grabbed Fleck and forced him to the ground. “I’m sorry it happened. I forgive the man that did that to me,” Fleck said. “But I mean, Jesus said that you will be hated by all for his namesake, he said you will be persecuted for his namesake, so I just rejoice.”
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Why is there an outright ban on alcohol on the Boise State campus? This opinion article asks that question and contends that, on a vibrant and growing campus like ours, alcohol should be allowed when legal. “It is all reminiscent of the popular television series South Park, where the character of Mr. Mackey, the school counselor, gives the children lessons about drugs in which he simply tells them, ‘Drugs are bad,’ with no explanation as to why. In the end the curious children wind up trying drugs,” wrote opinion editor Zachary Chastaine.
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Boise State lacks a real sports rivalry
The Arbiter’s opinion editor thinks it takes more than a football game and geographic proximity to create a rivalry. Since Boise State stopped playing the University of Idaho, many feel the Broncos just don’t have the chance to play a rivalry game anymore. “Rivalry can be a friendly motivator in sports, but if all it took to establish a rivalry was showing up more than once for a game then we would be rivals with pretty much every team we play. When everyone is your rival, nobody is,” wrote Chastaine.
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“Black Out”at Bronco Stadium Fans joined in on the addition of a new jersey color in Bronco football’s repertoire: all black. The black jerseys were donned by players for the first time in Boise State history at the game against UNLV, and fans wore black as well to “black out” the stadium. “’I think they’re a really good uniform, it’s something different. Nike came with it this time,’ said senior linebacker Tommy Smith. Smith got a chance to model the uniforms as part of the unveiling of the blackout.”
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Street preachers should seek approval
In the wake of the quad preacher assault incident, many students expressed views that campus zealots are an unnecessary nuisance and should seek approval before being allowed to “harass and bully” students. But is ridding campus of preachers worth limiting the First Amendment at Boise State? According to Chastaine, “It is true the rude preacher’s free speech should be protected, but students should always have the right to a peaceful learning environment.” Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
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Junior guard Jeffery Elorriaga finds his low post during Friday’s home basketball game against Louisiana State University in Taco Bell Arena.
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Broncos trump Tigers 89-70 Ty Hawkins Staff Writer
Last year Anthony Drmic was held scoreless against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge and forward Ryan Watkins’ toughness was questioned occasionally. Both of those issues were addressed Friday night at Taco Bell Arean in front of 11,000 fans as the Broncos rolled to an 89-70 victory over the Tigers. The ups and downs of last season appear to be gone for the young Broncos team. They started three sophomores and
two juniors against the Tigers, and although still somewhat young, this team has become an experienced bunch with a tough non-conference schedule that should give them a good taste of what Mountain West league play will be like. Drmic, and fellow sophomore Derrick Marks, who had 23 points on 5-of-13 shooting, have helped the Broncos establish a formidable one-two punch on the perimeter. The “doughnut” he put up last year was an afterthought as Drmic gave LSU plenty of trouble Fright night.
The second year starter hit 3-pointers from all angles while dropping in easy deuces down the lane, he did it all. Not to mention the two -handed dunk he had that nobody expected, leaving a pair of helpless LSU defenders in the rim. “My teammates were getting me open looks and I was knocking down shots and started feeling it,” Drmic said. “When you pack that arena around and there’s people screaming like crazy it just gets you going. It was really amazing.” That wasn’t the only
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move that brought a roar out of those who bleed blue and orange in attendance. Drmic missed a breakaway dunk that would have given fans the opportunity to cash in on a free cheeseburger from Wendy’s had they surpassed the 90-point mark. Watkins, the long-armed six-foot-nine southern Californian down low brought his hard hat and lunch pail to work as he cleaned the glass for a season high 17 rebounds, 10 of which came on the offensive end. This was big because the Tigers had a notice-
able size advantage over Boise State. LSU power forward Johnny O’Bryant III measures in at 6’9” while starting center Andrew Del Piero stands 7’3”. Foul trouble kept the beast that is O’Bryant at bay opening the door for Watkins to go to work. “I wanted to come out and rebound because that’s how I know I can help this team win,” Watkins said. “Me and (Buck), we didn’t want to let them push us around like that so we had to
hold our ground and fight for every rebound so that’s what we tried to do.” The end result for Watkins and the Broncos was a positive one, as he added 12 points on 5-of-11 from the field en route to a double-double, bringing the toughness that was in question when Boise State needed it the most. Up next for the Broncos is a trip to downtown at CenturyLink Arena as they host the University of Idaho Vandals (5-5) Thursday night with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.
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A new Boise State in the making? Staff Writer
On Saturday, Utah State put a cap on their most successful season in school history, and perhaps a season that could kick-start a midmajor power. Winning their first outright conference championship since 1936, the Aggies capped their record-setting 11-2 season with their first bowl victory since 1993 with a 41-15 win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl over the Toledo University Rockets. Since joining the Western Athletic Conference in 2005, the Aggies had gone 17-54 up until the 2011 season when the Aggies fought to a 7-6 record that ended in a heartbreaking 24-23 loss to Ohio University in last year’s Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Aggies success began in the 2011 campaign as a true freshman quarterback, Chuckie Keeton, led the Aggies to a near upset over then defending national champions, the Auburn Tigers. The game would spark the year as the Aggies finished with their first winning season since 1996. Utah State did not skip a beat heading into the 2012 season as they jumped out to a 2-0 start before dropping their first of two games against eventual Big 10 champion Wisconsin, 16-14. “I’m just blessed to be on this team that I have and I owe it all to my coaches,” said senior linebacker Bojay Filimoeatu. “My coaches told me to just go, let loose. I’m thankful for that.” Fourth-year Head Coach
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Gary Andersen has fueled this talented group and has got them to believe in what they are doing. “They’ve been got there all year long on defense” Andersen said. “They made a whole bunch of plays when they had to and the coaches did a nice job coaching the scheme all year long and the young men came out and executed it.” Now, the Aggies are looking ahead for what is to come. With the Western Athletic Conference dissolving after this academic calendar, Utah State is making their way to the Mountain West in 2013. The Aggies are in a good situation going forward as they have the potential, with Boise State and San Diego State currently scheduled to leave the Mountain West for the Big East in 2013, to make
“This is the best season ever in the history of Utah State Football and these guys got that,” said Andersen. “It’s going to be there for a long time until someone takes it away from them.” The Mountain West is a big jump in talent level from the WAC as it has produced BCS wins and teams that consistently finish in the Top 25. Something that further benefits the Aggies will be the post-BCS era in the Group of 5, where the Mountain West, Big East, MAC, C-USA and Sun Belt will each have an equal shot of making it into one of the major bowl games. With the way this team is coached, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Aggies make a push for the top seeded Group of 5 position. The Aggies improved with recr uit ing efforts over the past several years —Head Coach Gary Andersen behind the conviction of Andersa statement in the MWC and en, which might be just what take control as a premiere they need to take their proprogram in the conference, gram to the next level and something the conference establish consistency. will desperately seek. It may come as cliche, but With a coach like Ander- there are hints of Boise State sen at the reigns, the Aggies Head Coach Chris Petersen have the potential and the and Andersen in terms of talent to become the next Boise State, TCU or BYU in having players buy into their respective football program the college football world. While not having the suc- and vision. “They (Utah State playcess for the amount of years Boise State has had over the ers) believed in us (coaches), past decade, Utah State has “ said Andersen, “they beshown flashes of brilliance lieved in the program and I in the past three seasons believe that’s how you stay and has shown they have the consistent.” In years past they may have potential to reach the same echelon as Boise State, TCU been a WAC bottomfeeder, or BYU in becoming a mid- but the times are changing for the Aggies. major power.
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Utah State Head Coach Gary Andersen with the Idaho Potato bowl trophy.
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