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Free Birth Control Hey ladies! Birth control, among other preventative sexual health services, will be free beginning August 2012.

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// Birth control taken up to three days (72 hours) after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. // Available at health centers and drugstores. // Safe, effective, painless. // No prescription required. // Cost varies from $10 to $70, depending on where it is purchased and health provider. // Not intended as a primary form of birth control; does not protect from STDs.

n top of studying, homework, jobs and classes, students still find a way to incorporate sex into their lives. Finding the right protection and birth control methods for your lifestyle might be a challenge, but neglecting the safety of yourself and your sexual partner may have devastating repercussions. There is no perfect method of birth control but there are many options. Condoms and the pill are the most common, but other forms of birth control also fit into students’ busy lifestyles. “Since I have only used the pill, I personally would say that it is super easy to use and fairly inexpensive,” a sophomore elementary education major said. “If you are good at taking it everyday then I would say that this is the easiest because if you don’t want to take it anymore than you can just be done, opposed to having the IUD or something long term.” Some factors to consider when choosing a birth control method are health, side effects, sexual lifestyle, effectiveness and future fertility. The only method that is 100 percent effective in protecting against pregnancy and STDs is abstinence. Other

THE SHOT // The hormone progestin injected into the arm or side to prevent pregnancy. // Lasts three months // Effective, convenient, relatively painless. // Requires a prescription. // Costs $35–$75 per injection, plus any possible exam fees, depending on health care provider.

See BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS I page 3

INTRAUTERINE DEVICE //An IUD is an “intrauterine device.” // Small “T-shaped” device inserted into the uterus. // There are two brands. ParaGard® contains copper and is effective for 12 years. Mirena® releases small amounts of progestin and is effective for five years. // Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year with an IUD. // There is no protection against STDs. // Must be inserted by a healthcare provider. // Costs between $500 and $1,000 up front, but lasts for multiple years.

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// Condoms also protect both you and your partner from sexually transmitted infections. // Condoms have no side effects except for people who are allergic to latex. // Condoms are available in drugstores, community health centers, some supermarkets, and from vending machines. Individually, condoms usually cost a dollar or more. Packs of three can cost from about $2 to $6. E ARBITER

// Condoms are worn on the penis during intercourse. They are made of thin latex or plastic that has been molded into the shape of a penis. // Like all birth control methods, condoms are more effective when used correctly. // Each year, 2 out of 100 women whose partners use condoms will become pregnant if they always use condoms correctly. // Each year, 18 out of 100 women whose partners use condoms will become pregnant if they don’t always use condoms correctly.

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// The pill is simple, safe and convenient. It does not interfere with having sex. // Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they take the pill each day as directed. // About 9 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they don’t always take the pill as directed. // Certain medicines and supplements may make the pill less effective. These include the antibiotic rifampin (other antibiotics don’t interfere), certain medicines for yeast infections, certain HIV medicines, certain antiseizure medicines and St. John’s wort. // The pill doesn’t protect against STDs. // Some of the most common side effects usually clear up after two or three months. They include bleeding between periods (most often with progestin-only pills), breast tenderness, nausea and vomiting. // Birth control pills may be purchased with a prescription at a drugstore or clinic for about $15–$50 a month.

NUVARING® // A small ring inserted into the vagina once a month for three weeks to prevent pregnancy. // Easy to get with a prescription. // Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they use NuvaRing® as directed. // About 9 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they don’t always use NuvaRing® as directed. // May cause regular, lighter and shorter periods. // It is left in place for three weeks and taken out for the remaining week each month. //Costs about $15-$70 a month.

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Teachers thoughts on evaluations Local (page 3)

Boise State student eyes US ski team bid. Sports (page 7)

Riots in Russia protest the United Russia party. News Briefs (page 2)

Smoking ban causes divergence Opinion (page 4)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- U.S. Federal Aviation Administrator Randy Babbitt resigned on Tuesday after a Dec. 3 arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was arrested after police saw him driving on the wrong side of the road in Fairfax, Virg. His boss learned about this through a police press release on Monday. Babbitt went on leave immediately. Babbitt’s resignation was accepted by Ray LaHood, the United States Transportation Secretary, on Tuesday. Babbitt’s deputy, Michael

Huerta, was named acting Federal Aviation Administration director in his stead. This resignation comes at a poor time for the FAA. As they are facing a second forced shutdown since the government has, yet again, failed to decide a budget in the middle of deliberations on pilot fatigue rules. President Barack Obama has ordered the FAA to finalize these rules in order to prevent crashes like the 2009 Colgan Air crash, a crash primarily caused by pilots being overworked and exhausted.

Police crack down on Moscow protests

Blagojevich’s lawyer admits ex-governor is guilty of crimes

MOSCOW, RUSSIA --- Hundreds turned out in Moscow for the second day in a row on Tuesday, protesting Vladimir Putin’s 12year rule in spite of police and Interior Ministry troops turning out en masse to stop them. The protest Monday night was permitted, but afterwards the police broadcast their presence to send people back to their homes. In some regions they traveled in armored vehicles in a show of force. It was reported more than

CHICAGO, ILL. --- Former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s lawyer admitted his client was guilty of corruption on Tuesday. This is the first admission of guilt from any representative of Blagojevich. Attorney Sheldon Sorosky admitted Blagojevich accepts the verdicts against him but maintains the prison terms demanded by the prosecution are too harsh. This statement is in direct contrast to Blagojevich’s repeated declarations of innocence throughout the multiple trials held over the past three

Police in Moscow escort protestors to an armored van to take them to prison.

50,000 police were involved, supported by 2,000 Interior Ministry troops, according to Reuters. Police reported they detained around 250 people in central Moscow and another 200 in St. Petersburg. These protests have gained momentum since Putin’s United Russia party suffered its most severe setback since 1999 in the parliamentary elections held Sunday. This defeat is in spite of the fact that Washington D.C. and European monitors criticizing the election

as being slanted in favor of Putin’s party. Monday’s rally in Moscow attracted more than 5,000 people. This was unusual in a country where protests and demonstrations are usually illegal and protestors are often hauled away by police. Protestors are not looking for a “Slavic Spring” though. “I don’t want the same thing to happen here as in Libya or Syria. There will be no Slavic spring here in Russia if I have anything to do with it,” protestor Maxim Mishenko said.

years, since he was accused of corruption and kicked out of office. Blagojevich was accused of asking for kickbacks from whoever he decided to name as President Obama’s replacement in the U.S. Senate in 2008. He was also convicted of shaking down a racetrack executive, a hospital executive and lying to the FBI. For all these crimes, Sorosky made the same statement -- Blagojevich accepts the verdict, but not the 15 to 20 year prison term that was handed down along with the verdict.

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MERIDIAN, IDAHO --Meridian police raided a house on Tuesday after a three month investigation, resulting in the arrest of four and the seizure of 37 pounds of marijuana, a small amount of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and about $1,000 in cash. The four arrested were: Roland Lindley, 46, from Meridian, Evelyn Lindley aka Evelyn Dunaway, 46 also from Meridian, Kevin Walsh, 42, from Eagle and his brother Steven Walsh, 44, also from Eagle. All four face felony charges for trafficking and manufacturing a controlled substance. The Lindley’s also face felony charges for possession of a controlled substance as well as a misdemeanor charge for possession of drug paraphernalia. The three month investigation was into drug trafficking in the region. The investigation resulted in enough evidence being gathered for a search warrant to be issued. This warrant authorized the raid on the house on the 1900 block of East Challis Street which resulted in the arrests and seizures.

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with 258 votes for and 41 against. Prime Minister Lucas Papademos described this budget proposal as a vital first step toward reversing the fiscal decisions that loaded each Greek citizen with more than 30,000 euros worth of state debt. During emergency elections in November, Pa-

pademos, also insists that Greece’s position in the European Union is essential and will not be sacrificed. As a former deputy chief of the European Central Bank, Papademos claims that the euro is “one of the noblest achievments in recent history,” according to ABC Newcastle.

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. --- Home of the United States porn industry, Los Angeles voters may be voting on a proposal requiring adult film actors to use condoms to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The AIDS Healthcare Foundation released a statement

Monday claiming they submitProducers argue the use of ted far more than the required condoms on their sets “denumber of signatures on a pe- tracts from the fantasy appeal” tition to put this proposal on of their product, according to public ballots in the June 2012 Reuters. The multibillion dolmunicipal elections. Should lar industry is threatening to the bill pass, producers would leave Los Angeles should this be required to use condoms bill be passed in the June elecon porn sets in order to get a tions. movie permit. Information from MCT

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Ready or not: Course evaluations are offered online

Stephanie Casanova Assistant News Editor

Boise State is now saving two trees, one ton of carbon dioxide and an estimated $50,000 a year. Course evaluations are now being done online through a more centralized system. “(Because of) the budget crunch … we decided to take the plunge and come up with a way of centrally funding and administering the system,” Vice Provost Jim Munger said. To protect the anonymity of students, some departments or instructors required the comments on handwritten evaluations to be typed before given to the corresponding instructor. “Some students see (online evaluations) as less anonymous than completing a paper evaluation in the class and they’re wrong,” Coordinator of Assessment Marcia Belcheir said. Though online evaluations ask for more student initiative, the system allows students to

easily access the online evaluation during their downtime, giving students more time to complete them. “In many cases, the responses are more thoughtful … people can sit there and really give a full response,” Munger said. With paper evaluations, results sometimes took four to eight weeks to get back to professors, making it difficult for the feedback to be incorporated into the instructor’s following semester. “The whole point is to be able to get the feedback to a person so that they could make changes to the class,” Munger said. Though instructors won’t have access to the evaluations until grades are submitted, they will be able to look at them before next semester and make changes to their course as well as their teaching methods. Each department was allowed to choose their own questions and instructors could even add their own more specific questions to an evaluation. Questions can also vary based on the type

of course, whether it’s a lab, lecture or internship. One instructor chose not to participate. The instructor intends to use the online evaluations eventually, but prefers to “wait until kinks have been worked out in the system.” Some instructors fear the online evaluation system will turn out to be like RateMyProfessor.com. They assume students who have negative and sometimes unhelpful or inappropriate feedback will be more apt to take the time to complete the online evaluations. With in-class evaluations, there is a more diverse group of students completing the evaluation and therefore a wider range of feedback. Within six days, the response rate is at about 19 percent. Munger hopes for at least a 70 percent response rate so the results will be vaild. “Truly student participation is going to help drive the success of this whole system,” Belcheir said.

Birth Control Options [Local page 1] Other methods include barrier, hormonal, implantable, permanent birth control and emergency contraceptives. All of these methods work to prevent pregnancy however, the male condom is the only form of birth control that protects against STDs. An intrauterine device (IUD) is a method of birth control in the form of a rod that is implanted into a woman’s uterus. This method costs from $500 to $1,000 up front but lasts up to 12 years with less than one in 100 women getting pregnant while on the IUD. Along with the pill, this was the most popular form of contraceptive used among

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women on campus. “I have Mirena®, it’s an IUD, but I also use condoms,” a junior marketing major said. “I think that an IUD is the simplest form for a busy girl. There is relatively no maintenance I just have to check every month to make sure it is still in place. It is very effective and hassle-free.” Implanon® is similar to an IUD but it is implanted into a female’s arm. This method keeps eggs from leaving the ovaries, changing the mucus in the uterus to prevent sperm from reaching eggs and lasts for three years. Implanon® is very similar to the IUD due to its long-term protection against pregnancy.

“I got a little rod implanted in my arm, called Implanon, that is constantly secreting progestin,” Tawnee Watkins, sophomore pre nursing major, said. “I like it because I never have to think about it. All my girlfriends are on the pill and forget sometimes. That would be super ineffective for me since I’m so forgetful.” Birth control is an important part of living a healthy life. With a variety of options on the market students can find a method that works with their busy lives and future plans for a healthy adulthood and the prevention of pregnancy or an STD that may get in the way of fulfilling education plans.

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Affordable Care Act caters women’s needs Amy Merrill Journalist

The Affordable Care Act, enacted March 23, 2010, marks radical changes in women’s preventive services. Under the act, women will be provided with a variety of services without paying a co-pay, co-insurance or deductible. Some portions of the act have already been implemented, but free preventative health services for women will not take effect until on or after Aug. 1, 2012 depending on the individual’s healthcare provider and plan renewal date. Women covered by the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) are slightly ahead of the curve on services offered, according to Dr. Libby Greaney, the executive director of University Health & Recreation Services. Greaney explained through SHIP, women receive a few of the services that will be federally mandated by the Affordable Health Care Act. “Students with SHIP actually have the preventative benefit of the wellness exam being covered at 100 percent, including

the mammogram, if they access university health services, so they get one of those a year,” SHIP coordinator Marika Butler said. “The mammogram is done elsewhere but it’s covered under the plan design,” Greaney said. “So we wanted that as a benefit. That includes all STI screenings, (and) any of the indicators for health risks (determined) by age,” Butler said. Butler said the indicators for health risks sometimes include various screenings such as cholesterol screenings. For students who elect to waive SHIP, coverage they receive is based on the health care provider and plan they select. These students will also be affected by the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act. If the federally mandated guidelines go into effect in the next year, the services available to women will cover a much wider variety of women’s healthcare needs including: • Well-woman preventative care visits • Screening for gestational diabetes

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing • Counseling for sexually transmitted infections. Counseling and screening for human immune-deficiency virus • Contraceptive methods and counseling • Breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling • Screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic violence However, there is a catch. If the Affordable Care Act doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps its nickname will -- Obamacare. The highly contested health care plan will be reviewed by the Supreme Court with a ruling expected sometime around July. The changes listed above will only come if the health care overhaul is determined constitutional. While the general public is in limbo regarding their future health care benefits, it’s still important to be aware of the services currently offered to students through SHIP or other providers. The benefits currently available may surprise students and it doesn’t hurt to be informed.

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Something is rotten in the city of Boise and it is the new smoking ban. Besides the obvious attack on personal rights, it also affects local businesses. Bars in Boise considered “smoker friendly” can no longer allow people to smoke inside. Depending on where the bar is located, smokers may not even be able to smoke outside of it. Is that not encroaching on citizens’ rights? People who do not smoke aren’t forced to be around smokers. They can easily choose not go to any bar that allows smoking. They are fully able to avoid smokers. Progressive is not a term that can be used to describe the ban; The term regressive fits better. This is an extremely personal issue, one that goes back all the way to the foundation of this country. When people’s rights are limited by others, they aren’t able to consciously choose to do what they want. It’s an issue of the government controlling whatever they can. Non-smokers have rights too, but that doesn’t mean they should attack and violate the rights of smokers. Diversity and tolerance is a two-way street and

50% - 70% more carcinogens which are more unhealthy than cigarettes and people are fighting to legalize that.

both sides have to respect each other. If a non-smokers doesn’t want to go to a business because it is smoker friendly, then they don’t have to. Conversely, smokers will not smoke at a place that prohibits it. Matt Hibberd, a senior philosophy major, Smoking: agrees. Smokers “ Th e choose to biggest flaw with smoke. There the ban is no reason is that it is taking to penalize away the smokers for p er s o na l their personal rights of business choice. owners. They no longer have the right to choose if they want to allow smoking in their establishment. They HAVE to be a non-smoking establishment,” Hibberd said. “They gave no new rights to non-smokers, but only took away rights of business owners.” Smokers choose to smoke. There is no reason to penalize them for a personal choice. This seems like Big Brother is trying to protect us from ourselves.

To say that smoking in the parks is harmful is overkill. There is no scientific way to measure second-hand smoke in an open air area. Someone smokes, the smoke goes in the air, a little wind comes along and, voila, the smoke is gone. If the second ordinance passes, people will be required to stay at least twenty feet away from the greenbelt to smoke. So smoking on the greenbelt is frowned upon but smoking in the bushes would be fine. Talk about fire hazards. Marijuana has fifty to seventy percent more carcinogens which are more unhealthy than cigarettes and people are fighting to legalize that. But, somehow smoking in a park is abhorrent and damaging to people’s health. To the non-smokers of Boise: do not support a ban on smoking. Just avoid smokers, avoid smoke and stop supporting businesses that allow smoking. The ban is unwarranted and unfair to smokers. It infringes on personal rights and doesn’t really change the fact that people are smoking and always will. Robert Tombari is a sophomore theatre major guest opinion.

Smoking ban puts public health above all else

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Cities around the United States have always made policies and bans that focus on maintaining the health of their citizens. Boise recently joined the list by proposing two smoke-free ordinances, one of which has already passed. These smoking bans are necessary for the health of the citizens. Smoking is a personal choice and shouldn’t affect others the way it does. The bans are a smart move and nonsmokers can breathe a sigh of relief. The first smoke-free ordinance prevents smoking in bars, private clubs, commercial outdoor patios accessible to the public, within 20 feet of any city-owned building, in outdoor ticket and service lines and other locations. If passed, the second will ban s m o king in all Health: public About 3,400 parks and lung cancer within 20 deaths are refeet of the ported as a result greenbelt. of breathing in I d a h o made the secondhand right desmoke. cision in creating these bans, because smokers not only affect themselves, they also affect people around them. About 3,400 lung cancer deaths are reported as a result of inhaling secondhand smoke, according to Cancer.org. It can also cause other diseases. Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals and toxins, more than 60 of which are known to cause cancer. Other ef-

fects include: spontaneous miscarriages, damage to sperm, heart diseases, lung diseases and asthmarelated problems. The Boise City Council did a great thing for the non-smokers of Boise and, for that matter, even the smokers of Boise who also breathe in secondhand smoke. “We have considered these ordinances carefully,” Councilwoman Elaine Clegg said to the Idaho Statesman. “I care about this issue personally, but it’s not about me. This is a public health issue. There are many instances in U.S. law where public health was the reason for regulation. That’s why we have sewers, the Clean Air Act (and) clean water.” Senior graphic design major and nonsmoker, Haley Collings agreed this was a positive step for Boise to take. “I don’t enjoy going into bars, restaurants or places of public gathering and constantly smelling cigarette smoke,” Collings said. “I understand it is an individual’s choice to smoke or not, but for those of us who do not smoke, we don’t do it for a reason, whether it be a health concern or just a personal preference.” Smokers should not be able to affect our lives with their choices. “We choose to not smoke therefore should not always have to be surrounded by those who do partake in the activity in public places,” Collings said. Although these changes won’t go into effect until Jan. 2, they will be impacting more than just the smokers. Boise residents can now be assured they will breathe the great Idaho air without choking on smoke.

>> Secondhand smoke effects include: spontaneous miscarriages, damage to sperm, heart diseases, lung diseases and asthma-related problems.

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ACROSS 1 Money in Mumbai 6 Lose effectiveness, as painkillers, with “off” 10 Wild or Old region 14 Pole vault, e.g. 15 Palindromic pop group 16 Big fair 17 Soft mattress topper 19 Eagerly excited 20 Monterey County seat that’s the birthplace of John Steinbeck 21 ’50s-’60s USSR leader Khrushchev 23 Grafton’s “__ for Corpse” 24 Set aside for later 26 Edison’s electrical preference 31 Bills with George on them 32 Roman moon goddess 33 “No Strings Attached” pop group 36 NBA position 37 Grazing land 39 Small taste 40 Composer of marches 42 Like most pets 43 Fashion’s Chanel 44 Governmentowned financial institutions 47 Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil 48 Big mouth, in slang 49 Diocese leader 52 Abandon 56 Workplace protection org. 57 “Show Boat” classic, and where to find the ends of 17-, 26and 44-Across 60 Scold severely 61 Croat’s neighbor 62 Online read

Join Phi Eta Sigma and Invisible Children for a continuation of their book drive, Thursday, Dec. 8 on Boise State campus. Textbooks are acceptable as well as any other book in reasonable condition. For more information, visit idahobookdrive.com or contact Mary Hogan.

Friday, December 9, 2011 Ballet Idaho presents “The Nutcracker,” Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Morrison Center. Tickets range from $36 to $49.50. Other performance times include

DOWN 1 NFL arbiters 2 Eye layer containing the iris 3 Ring loudly 4 Draws in 5 Cultural, as cuisine 6 Major conflicts 7 Flow away, as a tide 8 Prez on a penny 9 Philadelphia suburb 10 Loses strength 11 Former soldier 12 Dick and Jane’s dog 13 Forum garb 18 “Born in __”: Cheech Marin film 22 Goodnight girl of song 24 Beach bronzings 25 Psychological shock 26 Medicos 27 Division word

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28 Show over 29 Standard practice 30 Boxing’s “Iron Mike” 34 Shaver’s mishap 35 USN noncoms 37 Barbecue site 38 Trust, as a friend 41 Walks with attitude 43 Turn over at sea 45 Customs levy

Dec. 10 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 11 noon and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Durea Thrall.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Holidays Around the World. This event for the whole family is a indoor street fair which features different activities such as music, dancing, face painting, balloon animals, refreshments and many more. Held at Student Union Jordan Ballroom from 2-5 p.m. The free event is presented by Boise State’s International Student Services. For more info call 426-3652.

Today’s Birthday (12/08/11). Artistic beauty calls to you, whether through a song, a painting or some other form of expression. Give in to the desire to create. Regarding investment ideas, get trusted counsel before signing papers. Go ahead and fantasize. Do the research. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 -- There could be elements to the puzzle that are hidden from view. Because of this, avoid expensive purchases or big decisions today. Those elements get revealed later.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9 -- When you’re feeling good, it’s possible to lose perspective of the world around you. Be considerate of others. Spread the love and the good fortune. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 5 -- A lucky hunch could turn quite profitable. You have the confidence to make your plan work: Put your back into it! Try again at

Senior Trombone Recital, Jeff Paradis. At the Morrison Center Recital Hall. At 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. For more information, call 426-1596. Senior Violin Recital, Aly Pederse. At the Morrison Center Recital Hall. At 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. For more information, call 426-1596.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Women’s Basketball v. New Mexico State. At the Taco Bell Arena. At 2 p.m. For more information call 4264737.

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something you failed at before. Cancer ( June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 -- Find a trustworthy friend to help you solve any dilemmas. Don’t take it all so seriously. Not everything that glitters is gold. Inject a sense of humor. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 -- Stifle your crazy side for a moment. Complete unfinished business (and impress others in the process). Attention to detail comes in handy. Figure out what you really want. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 -- The adventure continues, and there’s more work on the way. Don’t be misled by fantasy. Check your oil and tire pressure, and bring a sack lunch. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 -- Business interferes with fun. Don’t goof off! Plan a trip, and research the best tickets. Then focus on productivity to pay for it all. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 -- Respect the people that helped you get where you are, and show some appreciation. Be care-

ful not to lose what you have in order to get more, even if you’re busy. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 -- As you get lost in the maze today, don’t forget your goal. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know the way. Use your network: Call someone whose view is wider. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 -- Don’t worry about the money. Conserve resources anyway. There’s plenty to keep you busy, and more work coming in. Stay focused. It all works out. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 -- Make sure what you build is solid. Fantasies fade in the sunlight. Romance is a growing possibility. Choose substance over symbolism, and have fun. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 -- Don’t let anyone push you. It’s your life. Get into a homebody phase. Think about your roots, and where you came from. You choose where you’re going.

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Boise State football has recently been caught up in the national sports buzz; getting snubbed for a Sugar Bowl bid by 2010 foe Virginia Tech and Head Coach Chris Petersen ripping the BCS in a recent press conference which made ESPN headlines. Now there is another addition to the Bronco plate of commotion: we’re packing our bags and heading east. The Big East Conference has confirmed and announced the additions of Boise State University and San Diego State University as football-only members, and Southern Methodist University, University of Houston and University of Central Florida for all sports. As for the other sports at Boise State, the Broncos will be heading back to their old home in the Western Athletic Conference, while the San Diego State Aztecs will be taking their talents to the Big West. All five schools will make the transition into the conference for the 2013 season, in which the Big East will still have an automatic-qualifying bid to the BCS bowls. This story has spread like wildfire throughout campus and has been a trending topic on Twitter and Facebook. Boise State and conference realignment have been hand-in-hand since 2006, when the Mountain West did not bring them in with TCU. This will be Boise State’s third home in five years, and with all the commotion and issues that have surfaced, it’s honestly the best thing for our school. Let’s start off with the is sues at hand. First,

keeping Coach Pete satisfied. It’s obvious he’s shown some disdain toward the current workings of college football, and with no real answer on the status of AQ post-2014, this is an immediate solution. Boise State will have the opportunity to compete in a conference championship, in which the winner would head to the Orange Bowl, at least for two more years. No more chatter about what could’ve been or what should’ve happened—Boise State will have it’s glimpse at being an AQ school. Next, the exponential increase in money is impossible to ignore. The Mountain West pays Boise State a little under $1.5 million annually to broadcast it’s games,. The T.V. contract for the Big East dishes out $6.5 million annually. For a school that is not only looking to improve its athletic (cue stadium expansion and football complex) and academic facilities, it’s hard to say no to those numbers. This conference realignment also opens the floodgates in national recruiting and, with Boise State joining the Big East, could influence even more recruits to entertain the Broncos as a viable option for their playing careers. All of those, along with a bit of steeper competition, increased national attention and viewership and the hopes of saving a once-promised conference can benefit Boise State University with such a giant move. Flying for games would be not much different than it is now, as the Big East plans to make a western division with BSU, SDSU, SMU, Houston and Louisville, so most games would be centered around the midwest-western regions, and it’s hard to peg whether the Big East will be an AQ conference in a couple of years. However, it’s the crucial move Boise State had to make in legitimizing an on-the-rise football program.

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Dear BCS, I know how tough it must be to have to choose worthwhile bowl matchups of equally deserving teams each season and would like to commend you on doing such a bangup job in doing so, year after year. I can sleep easy at night knowing you will be protecting me from the evil forces of the non-automatic qualifiers out there in the world, who are trying to desecrate on the sanctity of your all-knowing and all-powerful system. The purity of college football is kept safe by your undying will to keep those pathetic riff-raff schools from playing in meaningful games, which they undoubtedly don’t deserve. It makes me cringe when I hear all these whiney universities complaining about how they deserve a chance to play the almighty AQ-schools. Who do they think they are? I would also like to say how brilliant I think this whole thing has been working for you. The way you give the peasant-schools hope that they could actually have a chance to beat you — it’s down-right comical they actually bother playing any of their games—they’re all meaningless. I mean, unless they go undefeated (in which case you’re forced to give them a game) they can pretty much pack it in for the season—’cause there’s no hope. BCS, I’m so envious of your fortitude and self confidence. Knowing so many people in this country hate you and want nothing more than to see you abolished forever, yet you

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continue giving the people anything but what they want. The thing that scares me the most about those pesky non-AQs though, is they actually win big games when you give them a chance. They are 5-2 in BCS bowl games, and one of those losses was against themselves. So actually, when they play against AQ competition, they’re 5-1. I don’t even want to think of a world where those kinds of teams can just waltz right in and play top-shelf competition like Virginia Tech, Clemson or West Virginia. Besides, you’re number one goal has always been to pick the right number one and two match-up. Who cares about the rest of the top-10? As long as the best two teams from the SEC are playing against each other, everyone wins. So just tell Boise State, TCU and Houston to stop their incessant crying and to be thankful they get to play in a bowl game at all. I mean, only half the teams in college football even get the chance to even play in a bowl game. And tell them to be gracious for their matchups as well. It’s not every year you get to play a 6-6 team who’s tied for sixth in the Pac-12, is on a four-game losing streak and has already fired their head coach. In closing, BCS you truly inspire me to be the very best I can be and hope you continue in your ways of knowledge and wisdom — thank you. Yours Truly, Wyatt Martin Illustrations for this page by Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER

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Ski dreams John Engle Journalist

When most people envision the likes of a professional athlete, they see a chiseled physique and an individual in an elite class of popularity in the United States. However, professional athletes often come in many less-obvious forms. For Boise State freshman Austin Bourret, becoming a professional freestyle mogul skier did not follow the fairy tale storyline of a glamorous star while growing up in his home of Ketchum, Idaho. He is currently studying mechanical engineering during the fall and summer semesters, while working and training in the winter. Bourret also plans to take online courses while touring with his team. One thing that Bourret has noticed about his life as a skier over the past 18 years, is he didn’t really have much of a choice in participating in the winter sport. When he was

only six months old, his father would carry him in a backpack while he toured the slopes of local resorts and mountains in California, where Bourret is originally from. After harnessing enough of the basics to start using skis of his own, Bourret experienced his first run in Lake Tahoe, Calif. on the Alpine Meadows Resort. Since, that very run, he has been pushing himself to reach his highest potential as a skier. Bourret and his family moved to Ketchum, Idaho when he was 10 years old and began skiing the mountain he now calls home. After finding a love for speed and attempting jumps, he joined the Sun Valley Freestyle Team and started competing. “The Sun Valley Company is the life-blood of the Wood River Valley. No other resort can claim 3,300 vert, superior moguls, the greatest carving snow on earth or the amazing surroundings that Sun Valley can. This is where my true pas-

sion for skiing and my love of the mountain culture and lifestyle was really formed. I love this place,” Bourret said of his preferred mountain. From a very young age, Bourret has been traveling around the globe to attend ski clinics and camps, as well as to visit a multitude of world-class resorts, in order to some day obtain his dream of becoming a notable skier. Right after he began competing, Bourret was fortunate enough to travel to Argentina. Since then, he has visited resorts across the country through the United States Ski Tour while competing with the Park City Free Style Team. He also skied resorts in Canada and Switzerland. Because skiing professionally requires a large commitment financially for travel and competition fees, Bourret depends on sponsors like the Sun Valley Resort, which have made him one of the mountain’s company ath-

letes for this winter’s season. Other sponsors include Division 26 Clothing, Sun Valley Ski Tools, Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports and Ketchum Chiropractic to name a few. Sponsors donate money or products in order to support Bourret’s goal of becoming a member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. “The Sun Valley Company has given me the opportunity to represent them and to continue to ski a world class mountain when I am not in Park City or traveling,” Bourret said. “They made it possible for me to prepare for the upcoming season so I can dive in 100 percent right off the bat. Last December, Bourret fell short of his goal at the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team Selections and was not chosen by the team. However, he has changed his training regimen and feels his chances are very high. He will get another chance at the selections in Steamboat Spring,

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Austin Bourret- student by summer & pro-skier by winter Colo. this December. In order to stay in top physical and mental condition to compete with some of the country’s best skiers, Bourret uses the widely popular CrossFit workout, as well as water ramp and trampoline training. Though he may not be a

6-foot-8-inch, 230-pound NBA All-Star, Austin Bourret is showing that a professional athlete can be seen in many different shapes and sizes. While continuing his education, Bourret hopes to one day be the face of U.S. ski excellence.

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Playing in 800 professional games is a huge milestone for any athlete, and two weeks ago in Colorado, Idaho Steelheads Captain Marty Flichel achieved that milestone. The 5-foot-11-inch, 195-pound right wing has played professionally for a total of 16 years— nine of those seasons have been with the Idaho Steelheads, East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars. “This is a fairly big accomplishment, but I was unaware of it being my 800th game,” explained the humble captain. Flichel has no intentions of slowing down now, going on to say, “I’m not stopping at 800 games.” Growing up in the hockey country of Canada, hockey became natural to “Flich” (pronounced “Flick”). He learned how to skate by the age of two and began playing hockey when

he was four. His passion for hockey led him to join the Western Junior Hockey League and had to leave home at the young age of 16 to move to the United States to pursue his career in hockey—common place for hockey players. He was drafted in the ninth round by the Dallas Stars in 1994. He spent two more seasons playing major-junior hockey before turning pro, playing six seasons in the ECHL, WCHL, IHL and overseas in England before coming to Idaho to play for the Steelheads. Along with his recent accomplishment, Flichel has achieved many top awards such as the ECHL player of the week (multiple times) and was selected to ECHL’s All Decade team. Although his greatest accomplishment occurred back in 2006-2007 when the Steel-

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Flichel stares down a slap-shot on goal. The 16-year veterann is the team captain for the Idaho Steelheads. heads beat the Dayton Bombers for the Kelly Cup. Following this season, Marty was named to the All-ECHL First Team, becoming the first Steelhead to reach this accomplishment. As team captain, Flichel serves as a mentor for some of the younger players and puts forth effort to help them be-

come better players. Teammate and left wing Michael Neal describes Flichel as a team-first kind of guy, a good role model and a motivator. “He stays true to character even off the ice,” Neal said. “Marty is a guy to have in the locker room and he’s fun to goof around with. (He’s) the face of the Idaho Steelheads.”

“(Hockey’s an) action sport with a lot of excitement,” Flichel said. “To watch a game on television does not give it justice.” Flichel encourages anyone who has not been to a game yet to come check one out and support the local Idaho Steelheads. The Steelheads face the Colorado Eagles at home Friday (free car magnet to first 1,000

fans) and Saturday for the annual Toys for Tots promotion. The puck drops at 7:10 p.m. for all games and every Wednesday night home game is Dollar Beer Night. This article was written by Jordan Warwick, a marketing student participating in the Idaho Steelheads Internship Program presented by The Arbiter.

Lady Broncos drop their second straight at home Aaron Nelson Journalist

Boise State’s women’s basketball (4-3) played the Seattle University Redhawks (3-4), Sunday (who are in an independent conference this year). This is the fourth consecutive year these two teams have met— the Broncos have won the last three games. The Broncos offense is leading the Mountain West with 74.7 points per game, holding their opponents to an average of 69.9 points. The Redhawks average 66 points a game—holding their opponents to 65 points. The game opened with both teams trading baskets, but Seattle maintained a three-point advantage. Both teams’ defenses were playing tough against each other with the score 9-15 with 12 minutes left in the first half. Early turnovers hurt the Broncos which led to easy fast break points for the Redhawks. Seattle went on a 7-2 run, building a 2616 lead with 7:30 left in the half. Early fouls also hurt the Broncos, putting Seattle in the double bonus with 7 minutes left in the half. Seattle led the entire first half, finishing out the half 48-31. In the first half, the Broncos had 14 points in the paint to 12 points by Seattle. Seattle had 21 points off Bronco turnovers. Seattle shot 53 percent from the field and 54 percent from three point range, and 93 percent from the foul line. The Broncos shot 44 percent from the field,

22 percent from three-point range and 83 percent from the foul line. Kati Isham led the Broncos with 10 points while Kacie Sowell led Seattle with 11 points. To start out the second half the Broncos came out with much more energy, opening with a 10-0 run—cutting the score to 41-48. Seattle answered right back with an 8-0 run of their own giving them a 46-56 lead. The Broncos had some costly turnovers which lead to more Seattle points making the score 61-48 with 13 minutes left in the game. The Broncos tried to make a comeback hitting two straight three-pointers and getting turnovers from Seattle giving them easy points, getting the score 63-65. This is the closest the Broncos would get to Seattle. The Redhawks would pull away with the final

score 80-89. For the game Seattle shot 46 percent from the field, 45 percent from three-point range and 82 percent from the foul line. Seattle took 40 foul shots in the game; the Broncos only shot 12 from the foul line. The Broncos shot 48 percent from the field and 31 percent from the three-point line. The Broncos had 36 points in the paint to Seattle’s 20. Seattle had 34 points off the Broncos turnovers. The Broncos had 19-second chance points, 10 fast break points, with their bench adding 26 points. Kati Isham led the Broncos with 20 points. Three Broncos scored in double figures, Lauren Leinhart had 14 points 10 rebounds and Diana Lee had 13 points. The Broncos next game is tonight against Montana Tech at Taco Bell Arena at 7 p.m.

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