I n d ep en d en t
Issue no.
S t u de nt
V oic e
o f
B ois e
S tat e
Sin ce
1933
44
February 2013
Volume 25
w w w.arbiteronline.com
Boise, Idaho
21
First issue free
Top Stories
The Oscars
And the Oscar goes to...Check out our picks.
4
page
Wear it right
Ski club perseveres despite lack of snow Ryan Thorne Staff Writer
How you dress could predict your performance.
page
6
Serve it up
Alan Moore has spent many winter nights hoping and praying for snow this year, and so far, it hasn't helped much. Moore is the president and directing manager of Bogus Basin Ski Area. “People know the conditions up at Bogus Basin pretty well, and they know it’s been kind of limited with regards to snow,” Moore said. Little snow means Boise State Ski and Snowboard Club members are forced to look elsewhere to enjoy the outdoors. Moore explained there
are many factors that limit precipitation from reaching the Bogus Basin area, and weather reports can be misleading. “The statisticians of the world call them independent variables, and there are just too many,” Moore said. “Including the jet stream, including the fact that we are up against a mountain in the valley, including the highs that sit just off the coast sometimes that keeps any weather from coming in." Ski and Snowboard Club members plan a once yearly excursion to a bigger resort but rely heavily on snow at Bogus Basin to have an active season.
“We have our annual trip to Jackson Hole, so that gives everyone a chance to get four days in,” said Ski and Snowboard Club President David Redinger. “But other than that, it’s hard to arrange car pools up to Bogus when nobody has the interest to go.” Redinger said he and club members have made few trips to the Bogus Basin due to lack of snow. Ski Club member and Bogus Basin employee Johnny Whittemore has been witness to the low snow levels this year, but claims that despite poor conditions, entertainment can still be found. “The snow hasn't been
great, but the addition of the Mountain Dew terrain park helps a lot,” Whittemore said. The 50 acre terrain park opened this year, and has provided relief to enthusiasts who are unhappy with snow conditions, but Redinger, Whittemore and club members have decided to spend more time and money at Brundage Resort. Brundage Ski Resort is located two hours north of Boise. “Right now I am in the process of planning at least two or three trips to Brundage before the semester is over,” Redinger said. “Their snow is better up there. We have some-
one who has a cabin up there, so as long as we can get the right dates to go up and get the interest, we will be taking ten to twelve people up each time.” Redinger says despite the lack of snow both this year and last, Ski and Snowboard Club membership has risen. “We at least doubled, if not more, this year in membership compared to last year,” Redinger said. “Our Jackson Hole trip last year only had 18 members go, and this year we had 31."
Men’s club volleyball has presence on and off the court.
page
8 Photo Courtesy Kevin McCullough
Boise State professors design monsters
Weather Today
Zoe Colburn Staff Writer
Partly Cloudy
43º high
10%
chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy
45º high
40%
chance of precipitation
Saturday
Snow Showers
40º high
30%
chance of precipitation
What’s Inside News Briefs
page
News
page
Opinion
page
Sports
page
The Arbiter
2 3 7 9
“It’s in the house,” Verne whispers, in terror, into the phone held tight in his hand. A green, web-footed monster jumps on the stage; splashing sounds come from the speakers. The arrival of the monster has been long anticipated with much of the first act of "A Nighttime Survival Guide" seemingly leading up to this point. It's the story of a preteen boy living in Arco, Idaho and his penpal Aki, a girl in Japan learning to survive the night and how to get rid of monsters that might be real. Three performers handle the limbs and head with rods connected to the puppet's appendages. They are dressed in black—meant to blend into the background, but too present to be ignored. Verne bows to the monster puppet—a Kappa— and it bows back. “Bow again, a little lower this time,” says Aki over the phone. He does. The monster bows again. They repeat the process once more and water, which gives him power, spills from a dip in the kappa’s head, leaving him comatose. A sense of relief waves over the audience. The kappa puppet, along with the two other puppets which make an appearance later in the play, an akiname and tsukumogami, are built in a style meant to emulate the traditional Japanese Bunraku. This type of puppet theater relies heav-
ily upon the performer handling the puppet. “People who do bunraku, they study all their lives just to do simple movement. It takes a lot of work and it’s physically really demanding. You have three people crowded around a puppet and they’re crawling all over the place,” said Theater Arts Professor Michael Baltzell, who designed and built the puppets. He based the puppets on monster designs by illustration and drawing professor Bill Carman. “Because it was Japanese-based in the story, we decided to try to embrace the bunraku style, the Japanese puppet theater, so there is anywhere from a single individual to up to three people manipulating
one puppet at one time,” Baltzell said. Creating the puppets was an involved process, and one which was different in many ways—partly due to the collaboration, Baltzell said, but also because the use of traditional Japanese monsters demanded a certain amount of adhesion to the traditional image. While Carman adapted the monsters to his vision, it was not the be-all-end-all of what the puppets had to look like. “What I didn’t want to do was describe the monsters too specifically,” Carman said. “Because I’ve been in situations where the art directors or editors want you to just execute their ideas, and no artist wants
Illustration Courtesy Bill Carmen
to do that.” Because Carman took this approach, it made the collaborative element of the puppets somewhat more intuitive. “None of it was a strict reproduction of any one part of the design,” Baltzell said. “So it all turned out sort of collaborative.” The puppets couldn’t be direct copies of any one part of the design; Carman made decisions in his designs based on the play and he didn’t want the exact traditional design primarily because the monsters were being seen by a western boy. Creating puppets, though, is more than just taking a design and bringing it into the 3-dimensional world. Professor Baltzell also had to consider all the details
of the puppets, from the material they were made of to how the monsters would move. “I started with the tsukumogami,” Baltzell said. “So I started with the watch, actually the first watch that comes out. And that I did research on how to do that manipulation. Because, you know, it wants to be mechanical because it’s a mechanical thing that’s come alive.” To get the mechanically organic feel of the movements, Baltzell researched robotic hands. “I found a couple of sources of how people were making sort of do-it-yourself robotic hands. And that was what it
See Monsters I page 6
Courtesy Boise Contemporary Theater
“A Nighttime Survival Guide” puppets were designed and created by Boise State Professors.
arbiteronline.com
2
Page 2
February 21, 2013
‘Like’ Dr. Picklestein Scholarships boosted by auction Fans of the colorful, entertaining and always educational Dr. Picklestein can now follow his science demonstrations, photos, videos, games and a lot more on his Facebook page. Dr. Picklestein, alter ego of Henry A. Charlier, a Boise State associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has shared his love for science with school children in classroom presentations all over Idaho. Charlier is now giving students a way to reach him online through Facebook. “The other day a young teen told me about the impression
one of my presentations made on her when she was in the fifth grade,” Charlier said. “She’s now in the ninth grade and wants to become a chemist and has an interest in engineering as well. Those are the stories that keep me going. “I’m hoping that Facebook can help me motivate more young people to follow an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).” Dr. Picklestein’s Facebook page has posts to interest students of all ages, teachers and just about anyone who enjoys one of the STEM topics
Campus Read visitor Bruce Barcott, author of this year’s Campus Read selection, will give a free lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Student Union Simplot Ballroom. Boise State selected “The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw: One Woman’s Fight to Save the World’s Most Beautiful Bird” by Barcott as the 2012-13 Campus Read book. It was named one of the best books of 2008 by Library Journal. Part nature writing, part travelogue, part biography, it is a true story that chronicles one woman’s crusade to stop a multinational
corporation from exterminating the last scarlet macaws of Belize. Her dramatic struggle brings alive the worldwide battle over globalization, demand for energy, environmental destruction, the fate of the planet’s species, and the realities of economic survival in a tiny Third World country. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the lecture. Faculty can visit the Campus Read website to find information to help engage their students with a pre-produced extra credit opportunity.
Boise State fans have a chance to get their hands on exciting memorabilia and tickets this month during the Boise State Auction 2013. Lovers of the orange and blue can bid online Feb. 12 through 26 for items ranging from tickets to athletic events, gift certificates, Bronco items and the chance to watch the Colorado State basketball game from the Arena Club seats. One lucky bidder will earn the opportunity to attend the pre-game “Chalk Talk” with coaches. A black-tie dinner
and live auction will be held on Saturday, May 4, to continue the scholarship fundraising. The yearly tradition started in 1983 at Boise State as a way to provide more financial opportunities to students, through the support of alumni and generous local Boise businesses. Dignitary tables with President Bob Kustra, Coach Chris Petersen and Coach Leon Rice have already sold for $6,000 apiece, according to details on the auction website. The auction and
gala dinner proceeds fund scholarships for students at Boise State and is sponsored by the Boise State Alumni Association. This event has raised more than $4 million in funds for academic and athletic rewards through the Boise State Alumni Association’s Legacy Scholarship endowment and the Bronco Athletic Association’s Athletic Excellence Scholarship endowment. For more information visit boisestateauction.afrogs.org or email alexcook@ boisestate.edu.
President’s Awards accepting entries Entries are now being accepted for the President’s Writing awards. Contest categories are open to all work prepared for Boise State undergraduate courses in spring semester
2012 through spring semester 2013. Previously published work is not eligible. Deadline for entry is 5 p.m. March 22. Two prizes will be awarded in each category: first prize
is $150; second prize is $75. Please visit the President’s Writing Awards webpage for more information about categories and submission guidelines.
Look
Smart
Act Be
ter . . . Trending on Twitter . . . Tren These stories have been trending on Twitter: Read the headlines here to look smart, browse discussion points at arbiteronline.com to act smart, or be smart by following links to full stories.
Why the Choice to Be Childless is Bad for America
The 20 Best Internships In America
Clubs & Orgs
editor@ arbiteronline.com
discgolfhaven@gmail.com
Tasha Adams managingeditor@ arbiteronline.com
Place Your Ad here!
N ews E ditor Amy Merrill news@ arbiteronline.com
F eatures E ditor Christina Marfice features@ arbiteronline.com John Garretson sports@ arbiteronline.com
Get lots of
BANGyourforBUCK
O pinion E ditor Zach Chastaine letters@ arbiteronline.com
BSU Sporting Arms Club
and
Shoot pistols, shotguns, and rifles! craigskaar@u.boisestate.edu
E ntertainment E ditor
O nline E ditors Nicole Reither onlineeditor@ arbiteronline.com
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
ACROSS 1 Apt. parts, in ads 4 Talking head 10 Big name in ATMs 13 Charged particles 15 Black-and-blue mark, e.g. 16 Suffix for pay 17 Soft hit that barely makes it over the infield 19 Cranberrygrowing area 20 Africa’s Sierra __ 21 Fed. retirement org. 22 “T” on a test, usually 23 Like dodos and dinosaurs 26 Foray 28 Archaeological age-determination process 31 Texting units: Abbr. 34 Rowboat mover 35 Wish granter 36 “How was __ know?” 37 Abrasions 40 Sinus doc 41 Not exactly robust 43 Simpsons neighbor Flanders 44 Makes really angry 45 Completely absorbed 49 Lawyer’s customer 50 Accessory often carried with a wallet 54 Merle Haggard’s “__ From Muskogee” 55 N.J. neighbor 57 Lightened 58 Libertarian politician Paul 59 Sign in a limo that aptly concludes the sequence formed by the last words of 17-, 28- and 45Across 62 Mystery novelist Grafton 63 Houston team 64 Statistician’s input 65 NHL tiebreakers 66 Tinkers (with) 67 Figs.
The Funnies
2/25/13 Saturday’s PuzzleSolved Solved Tuesday’s Puzzle
By Don Gagliardo and C.C. Burnikel
DOWN 1 The Good Book 2 Pricey watch with a gold crown logo 3 Nose-in-the-air type 4 “Nova” airer 5 Ocean State sch. 6 Convent dwellers 7 Starts to eat with gusto 8 Manhattan is one 9 Golf ball’s perch 10 Choice you don’t have to think about 11 Metaphorical state of elation 12 Violent anger 14 Former (and likely future) Seattle NBA team 18 ’90s Cabinet member Federico 22 Lug 24 Gator’s kin 25 Skier’s way up 27 Glad __: party clothes 29 Long-armed primate 30 Comprehends 31 Tick off 32 Went down swinging
(c)2013 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
33 Touchdowns require crossing them 37 Leonard __: Roy Rogers’s birth name 38 Mountain top 39 Advantage 42 Nastase of tennis 44 Security checkpoint request 46 Ultimate application
2/25/13
47 Big bomb trials 48 Binoculars user 51 Made in China, say 52 Look after 53 Icelandic sagas 54 Estimator’s words 56 P.O. box inserts 59 Printer problem 60 Stooge with bangs 61 Pack animal
The Future BY LINDA C. BLACK Tribune Media Services
Research your financial investments, which require close attention and management this year. Domestic bliss is the overarching theme. Summer brings heightened social life and family fun. Consider your education, and either teach or take a class.
Find a connection with your family and grow. Take your ideas public. You get a blizzard of calls. Be ready to answer all the questions. Practice in front of the mirror.
It’s not a good time for wandering. Keep your feet close to home and your eyes on the prize. Focus on making money rather than on spending. Physical exercise channels energy.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
208.426.6300
S ports E ditor
Tabitha Bower arts@ arbiteronline.com
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
M anaging E ditor
A rts
FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Aries (March 21-April 19)
PLAY DISC GOLF FOR BOISE STATE
Haley Robinson
Crossword
Today’s Birthday (02/21/13)
Eight things killing the Harlem Shake
E ditor - in -C hief
arbiteronline.com
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Something is missing. Make the necessary changes for ease. Romance could interfere with your deadline. It’s possible to make time for both, and cut expenses, too. Everyone’s got to eat.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The rules stay the same for awhile. Review practical arrangements and get organized. Make a spending plan, without spending yet.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Don’t argue ... it’s not worth it. Especially since you’re likely to change your mind. Regulations could interfere with plans. Begin with commonalities, and consider new avenues. Listen to your heart.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your ideas still have some bugs to work out, but you won’t know if you don’t try. Take detailed notes. A practical plan works better than a gamble.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
It’s official: Your power is intense. Focus on career ways and means. Repairs may keep you busy. Just do what you need to do and move on.
Tempers are short, so choose your battles well. Sometimes it’s better to let another win. A female finds a treasure. It’s mind over matter now. Bend with the wind.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Listen to a loved one’s considerations; they may very well have a better perspective on the issue than you. When others look good, you look good. Don’t celebrate just yet.
You don’t have to carry the load alone; someone who loves you is willing to help. Or you could take it easy today, and start again tomorrow. Bubbles, good music and candles are nice.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Fine-
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
tune your image. Take one step at a time ... there’s no rush. Read all the new data. However, offer your opinion only if asked.
Insecurities and fears could get in the way of your commitments. An apology can go a long way now. Love the people you’re with, and walk in their shoes.
Sudoku
Level: 1
2
3
4
P hoto E ditor Cody Finney photo@ arbiteronline.com
C opy E ditor Taylor Newbold Lauren Jacob
P roduction M anager Bryan Talbot production@ arbiteronline.com
SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S PUZZLE
G raphic D esigner Chris Barfuss Dakota Wood design@ arbiteronline.com
B usiness M anager Kirsten Atkinson business@ arbiteronline.com
Contact Us arbiteronline.com 1910 University Dr Boise, ID 83725 Phone: 208.426.6300 Fax: 888.388.7554
Distributed Mondays & Thursdays during the academic school year. The Arbiter is the official independent student newspaper of Boise State University and a designated public forum, where student editors make all content
decisions and bear © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distr responsibility forMedia those Tribune Services. All rights decisions. The Arbiter’s budget consists of fees paid by the student body and advertising sales. The first copy is free. Additional copies can be purchased for $1 apiece at The Arbiter offices.
News
arbiteronline.com
February 21, 2013
3
SBOE open forum meeting on campus News Editor
Bronco Abroad: Culture clash at the board level Last year’s Breaking News Editor Suzanne Craig chronicles her adventures while studying abroad in Sweden. “Get involved” is the mantra of any college advisor. “Set foot on campus and become fresh meat for clubs and organizations that need new suckers to do heavy lifting” is a little long to fit on motivational posters. The mantra stays in the background, like those ‘buy shirts’ songs that play in Kohl’s, but it never quite leaves. After resisting, the boredom of the previous semester fueled a desperate application for a Växjö International Students board member position, which I got. New suckers? Check. Did I get some heavy lifting or tedious jobs shoved onto me? Yeah, that happened too. Since I was expecting it, I thought a preemptive volunteering gig would be less risky. Turns out the trip I volunteered to arrange got its date changed, so instead of a month to arrange it, I had two weeks. Thankfully, last semester’s crew did a lot of the legwork on the trip so I just had to pursue their old contacts to renew some old deals the board had going. Still rather stressful since I hadn’t done something along these lines before and everyone just flapped their hands when I asked for help, saying, “Oh no, you’ll be fine.” Since that failure in preemptive volunteering, one would think I learned my lesson and stopped doing it. That didn’t happen. Instead, I sign on for being secretary, leading a weeklong trip in March, being toastmaster and managing a crew at the Welcome Dinner. Volunteering generally means you, at some level, want to do whatever it is you volunteered for. The only one of those I wanted to do at any level is the trip in March. The rest came about because board meetings happen once a week, usually lasting an appalling three hours. This time could easily be cut in half if every question regarding “who wants to do…” didn’t end in ten to fifteen minutes of staring in awkward silence. If someone does volunteer, they generally sound as enthusiastic as voluntarily providing target practice for a firing squad. The toastmaster position needed one male and one female; none of the girls wanted to step up to the plate. Ten minutes of awkward staring and “I guess I can do it” finally came to an end when my patience snapped and I said, “I’ll do it. Sign me up. Yaser, we should meet later for details.”
The State Board of Education (SBOE) is holding meetings at Boise State Wednesday and today. The session Wednesday, beginning at 1 p.m. is slated as a work session. The work session will include an update to the Board’s Complete College Idaho Plan. However, on Thursday at 8 a.m., the SBOE will reconvene in the Simplot Ballroom in the Student Union Building. The morning will begin with a review and approval of the agenda and minutes before the open “forum begins. Students and other individuals interested in speaking in the open forum were required to sign up at least two days in advance and should be aware they will be limited to three minutes of speaking time. Students who weren’t able to find time to sign up are encouraged to attend the meeting. “I think if students want to show up, that would be great. Thursday will probably be the best day for students to show up. Their agenda is available on their website. The only thing I would say is not for students to expect a lot of action,” said Ryan Gregg, Associate Students of Boise State University (ASBSU)
“
Photo Courtesy mct campus
Students can attend and show the SBOE they care about tuition and classes. typically the student leaders come up and we ask them to spend some time talking about if they support the tuition increase.” The SBOE meets again
“
president. Students who have signed up to speak should be aware the forum is not a platform to air personal matters, personal complaints, grievances or partisan political issues. Instead, it should be a place to voice concerns about potential tuition increases, or to tell the Board that Boise State needs to hire more professors or offer more class sessions, if students are in fact concerned about these things. This sounds a lot like we’re encouraging students to complain about these specific matters. Keep in mind, members of the Board will not respond to any of the speakers during the open forum. The comments or concerns voiced by speakers will be recorded and referred to the individual or institution best suited to address the comments. “When students sign up
Amy Merrill
When students sign up and say, ‘I do listen, this is important to me,’ I think this does help.
and say, ‘I do listen, this is important to me,’ I think it does help,” said Stacy Pearson, vice president of Finance and Administration. “When they set their tuition and fees in April,
—Stacy Pearson
in April to set tuition and potential fee increases. At this February meeting, students have the opportunity to tell the Board why they should or should not be paying more in tuition.
“That’s why I think students should care, it matters how long it takes for you to get your degree and start making money,” Gregg said. “If you stay in college another year, it’s not just your tuition, it’s your housing, and it’s your food and it’s your transportation, and then you add on the median salary that you’re not making.” Gregg recommends students wear their Boise State colors and let people know students are interested. “Seeing that students care about their meeting would be great. Rarely do students show up,” Gregg said. “I think they would appreciate the interest.”
ONLINE The meeting will be streamed on the web. Agenda materials and a link to the video stream are available at www.boardofed. idaho.gov.
‘College Scorecard’ aims to measure cost Courtesy MCT Campus
President Barack Obama’s administration Wednesday unveiled a new online tool aimed at giving prospective college students a better idea of what individual colleges will cost and whether the financial burden will be worth it. The “College Scorecard” comes as student debt is at an all-time high, graduates are entering a tough job market, and families are overwhelmed with confusing and sometimes hard-to-find information about costs. Obama, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, said families could use the website to figure out “where you can get the most bang for your educational buck,” though some experts Wednesday criticized the data the administration chose to use. The site allows consumers to get bare bones informa-
tion on 2 and 4-year colleges and universities, including tuition costs, graduation rates and graduates’ average loan repayment per month. The goal is to eventually include data on graduates’ employment and earnings, part of a push to make colleges more transparent about, and accountable for, student success. “We know students and families are often overwhelmed in the college search process—but feel they lack the tools to sort through the information and decide which school is right for them,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a statement. “The College Scorecard provides a snapshot about an institution’s cost and value to help families make smart decisions about where to enroll.” Students can search for a specific institution or by factors such as location, size or majors offered.
Some of the information is re-purposed from previous Education Department initiatives, such as the College Navigator website that provides much of the same data. The latest effort focuses more on helping students decide whether a particular school will be worth their investment by highlighting financial data, including how much the average student borrower has to repay each month after they graduate and how that compares to other institutions. For example, the site provides the following information about students at the Boise State University: The average net tuition price, after grants and scholarships, is $13,082 a year. About 29.9 percent of students graduate in six years. For students who relied on federal loans to help pay for college, about 7.8 percent of them de-
faulted within three years of entering repayment. The average borrower pays back about $171.47 a month for 10 years. Consumers can see how the costs and default rates compare to other colleges and universities. The default rate is a way to judge whether graduates are earning enough to be able to pay off their loans. If students compare University of Illinois’ average loan default rate to those at other colleges, for example, they would learn it is about 1.8 percent at Northwestern University, 4.4 percent at DePaul University, 15.2 percent at Chicago State University, and 18.6 percent at Harper College in Palatine. The national average default rate is 13.4 percent. Augustana College’s vice president, W. Kent Barnds, criticized the “one-sizefits-all” approach. He also said it emphasizes future
earning potential instead of student learning. At $21,840, Augustana’s net tuition price ranks on the high end, according to the scorecard. The typical amount that graduates have to repay in loans each month, about $287, also ranks high. Augustana, a liberal arts school in Rock Island, has about 2,500 undergraduates. “Access to a great education cannot and should not be defined only through the language of dollars,” Barnds said. “There is much more to consider when measuring the worth of a college education and degree.” Barnds said evaluating colleges based on its graduates’ earnings will reward institutions that graduate large numbers of future engineers and corporate executives but not necessarily those who graduate large numbers of teachers.
Securing smartphones Courtesy MCT Campus
Smartphone carry a lot of things an identity thief would love to have: stored passwords to online accounts, banking information, email addresses and phone numbers. How can anyone make sure private data stays private? Adam Levin, cofounder of the Identity Theft 911 website and former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, offers these tips: Lock phone with a password. It’s the most basic security step, but one that some
people skip. Yes, a hacker could break in anyway, but they may not want to bother. “Most bad guys will simply move on to the next, easier target,” Levin noted. “It’s a lot easier for a thief to steal a smartphone with no password than it is to work on cracking your phone.” When shopping on phones, use an application rather than a browser. Most major retail sites offer dedicated shopping applications that help shield users from fraudulent phishing sites and other scammer tricks, Levin said. Just be
sure it’s the official app before downloading it. Log out. When you’re done checking your credit card balance or checking account, be sure to sign out. “And never click the box asking the app to save your user ID or password,” Levin suggested. Connect to Wi-Fi only when needed it. Turn off the feature on your phone that automatically connects to any nearby Wi-Fi network, Levin recommended. Otherwise, “hackers with the right software can easily hack your phone.”
Photo courtesy mct campus
Take steps to keep personal information safe. And close your Bluetooth connection when you’re done. Delete all personal data before selling or donating your
old phone. Look in the settings for an option to “erase all content,” “factory data reset” or something similar.
$20.75 Student Tickets (fees included)
March 25-28
Tickets at the Morrison Center box office with ID The Arbiter
arbiteronline.com
4
Arts & Entertainment
February 21, 2013
arbiteronline.com
2013
Oscar Predictions Matt Shelar and Ryan Hoffman Staff Writers
The annual Oscar Academy Awards are like the Super Bowl for movie buffs everywhere: the stars, the clothing, the speeches and most importantly, the freakin’ movies all usually add up to an entertaining night of entertainment. Seth MacFarlane is hosting this year’s ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 24 and compared to the grating James Franco/Anne Hathaway and slightly disappointing but kind of funny Billy Crystal ceremonies of years past, having the creator of one of the most successful crude animated shows host makes me perk up. It will certainly be interesting to see what “Mr. Family Guy” will bring to the table. Plus, you know, there was that whole Ted movie that’s only the highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time and was pretty dang funny to boot (Thunder Buddies 4 Lyfe!). Here are our picks for this year’s winners: Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
And the nominees are... Best Picture
Best Director
Amour Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les Misérables Life of Pi Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Zero Dark Thirty
Michael Haneke – Amour Ang Lee – Life of Pi David O. Russell – Silver Linings Playbook Steven Spielberg – Lincoln Benh Zeitlin – Beasts of the Southern Wild
Naturally, the ambiguously titled Lincoln sounds like it has all the tools to build the movie to end all movies about the Civil War. With Spielberg as its director and Daniel Day-Lewis as honest Abe, it screams Oscar. However, this front-runner has the potential to flop at the Academy Awards as Avatar did in 2009. With Affleck’s Argo, Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, and Tarantino’s very loud Django Unchained, I believe it’s anyone’s game. Pick: Zero Dark Thirty Alternate Pick: Django Unchained
When you’ve got big names like Spielberg, Lee and Russell in the mix, there’s just no place for lesser-known (but still quite deserving) talents like Haneke and newcomer Zeitlin. Beasts of the Southern Wild was particularly a cult fave, but Playbook and Pi are more virtuoso directing efforts. Lincoln will have stayed in viewers’ heads longer due to the political situation currently befalling the nation. Pick: David O. Russell Alternate Pick: Steven Spielberg
Best Actor in a Leading Role Bradley Cooper – Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis – Lincoln Hugh Jackman – Les Miserables Joaquin Phoenix – The Master Denzel Washington – Flight To many movie-junkies, Bradley Cooper’s nomination is likely a joke (given his previous roles). But his performance in Silver Linings Playbook is a definite game-changer. There Will Be Blood – Need I say more about Daniel Day-Lewis? Without saying, he qualifies. Washington and Jackman are your typical awesome actors and never fail to deliver. But it’s Phoenix’s year. Every minute of the Paul Thomas Anderson’s masterpiece, The Master, Phoenix shines on screen. His body and face are contorted for all 144 minutes of screen-time. Pick: Joaquin Phoenix Alternate: Daniel Day-Lewis
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Alan Arkin – Argo Robert De Niro – Silver Linings Playbook Tommy Lee Jones – Lincoln Philip Seymour Hoffman – The Master Christoph Waltz – Django Unchained
Amy Adams – The Master Sally Field – Lincoln Anne Hathaway – Les Miserables Helen Hunt – The Sessions Jacki Weaver – Silver Linings Playbook
These gentlemen are undoubtedly equal to the actors they supported in their projects this past year, and in some cases better (i.e. Arkin, De Niro, Waltz). Waltz, given his flawless performance in Inglourious Basterds (2009), is an absolute favorite for this category. However, Arkin, De Niro, and Jones are not to be trifled with. These guys are veterans of the art of acting and gave near-perfect and very warming performances this year. It’s so hard to judge their performances against each other. But it was Hoffman who gave another very loud performance. His chemistry on-screen with Phoenix was phenomenal and some of the most believable acting I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately it’s too close to call, as all of these nominees are masters of their art. Pick: Christoph Waltz
From the 30-year-old Hathaway to 66-year-old Sally Field, there is a very diverse spread of females in this category. Anne Hathaway, who many of us probably remember getting her start 12 years ago in The Princess Diaries, has developed into quite a name in Hollywood, winning her first Golden Globe earlier this month. She, over the seasoned Field, deserves this Oscar and has done everything in her power to make earn it. Another terrific young actress, Adams, did a terrific job in The Master. Phoenix and Hoffman are wildmen in this movie, but it is the very well-regimented Adams who holds their uncomfortable chemistry together. Pick: Anne Hathaway Alternate: Amy Adams
Alternate: Philip Seymour Hoffman
The Arbiter
arbiteronline.com
Arts & Entertainment
arbiteronline.com
5
February 21, 2013
{STUDENT
VOICES}
Alx Stickel
Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
Fist pumping and mechanical bulls Nicole Reither is a senior graduating in May with a degree in Communication and a certificate in Public Relations. Like Tasha Adams, she is also terrified of graduating–missing out on free food at the BRC, student tickets to events and the luxury of the free gym. “The undaunted undergrads” is an account of working through last-semester fears and getting the most out of the college experience. Ever been downtown on a Saturday night? If your answer is no, you are seriously missing out. Some of you might judge me and say downtown Boise is the most boring activity to partake in on the weekends. However, this is a column about what I believe every college student should do before they become a real human and have real human responsibilities. To those of you who are living the 21-year-old life, I strongly advise you to bite the bullet, take the risk, throw on a pair of heels and venture on down to the abyss of Tokyo Teas and late night hot dog stands. Eight months into my 21-year-old life I have to admit I’ve had some of the best times of my life down there. If you’re new to this scene, let me give you my oh-so-expert advice on where and when to go. You have to start off at Café Ole. Drinks are cheap and strong and you can order chips and salsa. I’m sold. From there we usually head
to Bistro or Humpin’ Hannahs. It’s when it hits around 1 a.m. when we all stumble to Dirty Little Roddies. And no, the name doesn’t lie. If you like 90’s wedding music, mechanical bull riding and a whole lot of dancing, then this is the place for you. When the lights finally turn on at 2 a.m. everyone seems to bolt. Probably for the reason of being sweaty from fist pumping, guzzling fireball shots all night and mainly not wanting the attractive male or female to see what you really look like in the light. The wise choice after you ditch the hunk is to head on over to Jimmy John’s where the party continues until all the drunken folks have decided it is time to cab it home. And if you’re really looking to top off your night and not have a hangover the next morning, then I also advise you to spend the nine dollars for a number 16. I promise it will save your life. So brush out those tangles and throw a little lipstick on. You never know when and how you’re going to have the best night of your life. But I can promise you if you have the right attitude when hitting the town it sure won’t disappoint. The best part about it? Unscrambling all of the stories the next morning over a big greasy breakfast at Elmers. I’ll see you this Saturday. Cheers!
When it comes time to do homework, some students “surprisingly” find themselves on their futon covered by a blanket with their cat curled up on them. They’re obviously “too tired” or “not feeling well enough to do their homework.” Some students said they shared these sentiments.
Normally I just kind of end up being sidetracked by everything around me. If I have my phone lying there, I use my phone. If I have my computer, I’ll go on Facebook or something. Really, if there’s anything around me, I’ll use that as an excuse.
When I hear the TV going outside in the common room I always want to go out there and hang out with my friends and roommates. Noah Rusk
freshman mechanical engineering major
Hannah Goodman
freshman English major
I always go on Pintrest, pretty much just anything online.
Facebook (and) I watch TV shows on Netflix.
Courtney Brandt
sophomore business major
freshman psychology major
Trevor Comes
When I have a lot of work I feel like I don’t want to do, I just don’t do it. I just want to sleep. Araceli Contreras
Boise State
junior accounting major
Dining Deals
your Bronco ID to claim these special student deals! Broke? UseThese deals are also available on The Arbiter and Pulse Facebook pages 24/7.
YOUR STUDENT ID
AFTER 6PM
GET
$6 domestic pitchers everyday! www.cosmicpizzaboise.com
801 W Main St #101 Boise, ID 83702 Downtown on the Grove (208) 429-4109 www.costavida.net
20%
1079 Broadway Avenue
500 W. IDAHO ST. 208.345.4320
Free cookie with 6” sandwich purchase
ad l a S r o o t
w e ter valu or grea
1 1
Buy entree with drink,
get entree of equal or lesser value
FREE!
590 S. Broadway Ave. 208-426-0794
exp. 2/28/13
Buy one get one free coffee from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily!
208-336-1240
OR FOOD
urrhiase of equal . B k r o P t Swee ith the purc and 2 drinks
The Arbiter
with Student ID
OFF DRINKS
$1.50 Slices,
FREE
.00 5 Bacon Cheeseburger combo $
Exp. 2/28/13
1221 W. Boise Ave 208-258-3871
SHOW
Get a free 20 oz soda with purchase of 3 entree plate!
arbiteronline.com
6
Arts & Entertainment
February 21, 2013
Monsters [A&E page 1]
was based on, was that sort of mechanics,” he said. The materials used were important for creating the right look for the creature. If the tsukumogami had been made of foam rubber like the kappa and the akiname, it would’ve looked all wrong. Whereas if the kappa and akiname had been made of the same material as the tsukumogami, their texture wouldn’t have been there to make them lifelike. “I’m fond of the material of foam rubber to work with,” Baltzell said of the material used for the kappa and akiname. “You know you can squash it up and move it. It feels alive to me. It feels like skin and looks like skin.” The material also has the added bonus of being malleable enough so the entire head of the kappa puppet
was one piece of foam rubber, and looked more organic, according to Baltzell. “For me it’s sort of a process thinking, well, that’s sort of how your body makes itself,” he said. “Sort of folded around, and it’s better than sort of cutting out eyebrows and gluing them on. It feels more real to me, more interesting.” The puppets, though, are still just puppets without the performers who handle them, called silhouettes. “They certainly did a great job making the puppets come to life. After all, they’re just dolls until somebody, an operator, somebody who wants to invest life into them does that,” Baltzell said. “They’re more than stagehands, there’s a sort dance theater element to them.” Because the puppets were created after the bun-
raku style, the performers had to play an integral part in the story, implying although these monsters seem real, their actual reality is meant to be questioned. Baltzell said the silhouettes “not only operate the puppets, but they also expend they reflect other action in the play that has to do with father figures, and they sort of move the story along.” Junior multi ethnic studies and French major, Jamie Thomas, went to see the play opening night. According to Thomas, the show is to be highly reccommended to fellow students and community members. "The highlight of the play were the puppets. They were intricate, well-conceived and they captured the fantastical elements of the story,"
arbiteronline.com
she said. "Survival Guide" is a family-friendly production that combines fantasy and reality in a way that questions the facts the characters think they know. “A Nighttime Survival Guide” is playing at the Boise Contemporary Theater until March 2.
ONLINE Did you see “A Nightime Survival Guide? Tell us about it at Arbiteronline.com. Illustration COURTESY bILL CARMAN
Dress for success What you wear may impact performance Nathan Updike Staff Writer
Whether you decide to dress up or dress down, what you wear can impact your performance. Although it may seem irrelevant for anything outside of the usual job interview, dressing in what you are comfortable in, or what makes you feel good, can boost your confidence. It can also possibly even help you with testing or presenting. “I think that our confidence levels are definitely affected by what we wear,” said professor Kimberly Assad McAdams, Ph.D., of the psychology department. “Anything that you can do to make yourself feel more confident in your abilities or to help you feel better about yourself is going to benefit you in terms of your performance.” This idea of being benefitted in your performance also goes along with
testing. McAdams said if you prefer certain clothes on exam days or have a usual routine you do, you especially want to wear those clothes or continue that routine on test day. “I prefer to wear something that is comfy on test days,” said sophomore communication major Meredith Carlsen. “I also like to get a coffee and then read over my notes as I’m walking to class.” According to McAdams, wearing something you believe will make you more confident or more relaxed on test day is important. The same goes for continuing the routine which you find yourself doing nearly every day. Dressing in something which makes you confident can also be applied to the everyday life. Harry Penate, a freshman english major in the ROTC program at Boise State, said he believes wearing the Army’s uni-
form helps him with his everyday performance. “Wearing this uniform makes me feel proud and very confident,” Penate said. “It makes me want to work harder because I’m representing the Army.” Another aspect of this is dressing up for presentations. “We tend to view people who are dressed for the job or who are dressed better as being more assertive and as being more confident,” McAdams said. “I always tell my students before giving an oral presentation that, ‘you guys don’t have to dress up, but I strongly encourage you do so because then it seems like you know the material better.’” So how do you decide what to wear? McAdams said you want to wear something which you feel good in, and also you don’t want to feel like you’re wearing something which is “not reflective of your personality.”
CODY FINNEY/THE ARBITER
For military members, dressing the part is part of the job.
Auto Loan Rates as Low as
for up to 36 months! Other rates and terms available.
Membership Supports Education! (208) 884-0150 (800) 223-7283 CapEdfcu.org Contact Us Today! The Arbiter
*All loans subject to approval. Rates listed are base rates. Rates, terms, and conditions may change without notice and may vary based on creditworthiness, qualifications, and collateral conditions. If you have any questions, please call our Loan Department at 208-884-0150 or 800-223-SAVE (7283).
arbiteronline.com
Opinion
arbiteronline.com
February 21, 2013
7
One step closer to equality Anti-discrimination ordinance is just the beginning A few months ago Boise took a big step towards equality for all of it's citizens who are part of the LGBT community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender etc.) An ordinance was passed allowing LGBT citizens to be allowed equal opportunity in housing, jobs, and use of public buildings and services. It passed 5-0. This made Boise one of the four cities in Idaho to implement anti-employment discrimination laws. The question that is raised now is if this will truly do what it was set out to do. Though this does bode well for the advancement of human rights in Idaho, there is still a lot of progress to be made. Michial Cantrell, a criminal justice major, has mixed feelings about the effectiveness of this legislation. “I think that it is good that our city made the decision to make such a bold statement, however based on the Right to Work laws I don’t feel that it will make a noticeable change in the job markets,” Cantrell said. Cantrell unfortunately has already felt the effects of discrimination in
the workplace. He was fired, before this ordinance passed, for minute causes immediately after he was discovered to be gay at work. They listed next to nothing in the cause of termination. Still this termination would not necessarily have changed if it had happened during this new legislation. The Right to Work laws are
“
rights “I do feel however that it does make a statement that such behavior will not be tolerated in our state,” Cantrell said. Though Cantrell is correct in the fact the system can be abused, it is still important to remember that this action does have consequences. This ordinance is not a huge change
This ordinance is a big step in the right direction, and I think it sets a good example for other Idaho cities to follow, but there’s still a lot of work to be done here in Boise. —Andrew Geske
something that Idaho, along with 22 other states, agreed to. It allows employers to fire their employees without any named reasons. He explains,“it would still be possible for an employer to fire someone based on their sexual orientation by citing unrelated issues as cause or by giving no cause at all since it is not required.” Cantrell admits the system isn't perfect but that this was still an important part of getting equal
but it does show that Idaho is taking a step toward equal protections for it's LGBT citizens. This is an important change during this period where LGBT teen suicide has been rampant across America, and other big moves, like the removal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, are coming to light. Andrew Geske, a transgender student studying health science, has taken this change optimistically. “This ordinance is a big step in the right direction, and I think it sets a good
example for other Idaho cities to follow, but there’s still a lot of work to be done here in Boise.” Geske speculated on how important this change was for him, and his family. After coming out, the biggest worry his parents faced was how he would be able to get into the job market. They were sure that his gender identity would stand in his way. Now he hopes he can help calm some of those fears, as well as face the job world with a renewed excitement. When asked if he felt more secure in applying for jobs and housing now that the ordinance passed, he exclaimed, “Oh, hells yes! It’s good to know that I’ll be judged for my performance at work or my credit history just like everybody else, rather than for my identity.” This ordinance was a huge step towards equal rights in Boise, but it was only one step, before true equality can be achieved other protections will likely be needed. What's important though is to remember that this is still something to celebrate. This ordinance may not change everything but it did give hope to those fighting for the cause, and brought a new wave of optimism to the LGBT community in Idaho.
JAKE ESSMAN/THE ARBITER
The city council meeting, which passed the ordinance last semester, voted unanimously in favor of passing the ordinance.
{STUDENT
"I love it. I go there all the time; but I wish the grill had meal replacements."
VOICES}
Lauren Urness
Freshman Communications major
Provisions on Demand
“It’s very convenient, especially if you live in Chaffee; because you walk down the stairs and it’s RIGHT there.” Devin Guy
Freshman Mechanical Engineering major
This semester, Chaffee Hall was blessed with a convenience store and Starbucks rolled into one. It's “It’s really convenient because by the time the BRC closes, this place is still open.”
name: Provisions on Demand or "the P.O.D." In this place, one can
Armand Nance
use meal replacements in addition
Freshman Communications major
to a large number of snacky items available
for
purchase—perfect
for late-night homework sessions. And luckily, for all freshmen dorms
“I love it, especially living in Chaffee, because if you’re doing homework really late you can just stop in for a snack.”
other than Towers, it's just around the corner.
Jarrod Graves Freshman Marketing major
Today we asked students: What are your thoughts on Provisions on Demand? Guest opinions and Letters to the Editor (300 to 500 word limit each) can be emailed to letters@ arbiteronline.com
The Arbiter
The Arbiter cannot verify the accuracy of statements made in guest submissions. Opinions expressed by guest and staff colum-
nists reflect the diversity of opinion in the academic community and often will be controversial, but they do not represent the institution-
al opinion of The Arbiter or any organization the author may be affiliated with unless it is labeled as such. The Arbiter cannot guarantee
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.
Buckin-A: Changing your major is healthy Zachary Chastaine Opinion Editor
There may come a time in your college career when you realize you’re studying something you just can’t stand and the choice to go to college because you thought it would be more profitable in the long run doesn’t seem to be panning out. Maybe it’s time to change your major, and that’s okay. Not everyone is cut out for marketing. Maybe a biology student finds they don’t actually like science (never happens) or a student studying English may find he or she actually hates writing, and so it goes. Changing your major can be the shift you need to make your college career worth it. Especially if you’re convinced you’re studying the wrong thing, is there really any reason to continue pursuing a degree you hate? If you grew up making lemonade stands every single weekend as a kid, then by all means, keep your business degree. But if you were friends with that lemonade stand kid and only went to business school to hang out then maybe you’re not on the right track. To be sure, there are very real risks to swapping your major. For example, if you were on some kind of a four year graduation plan you will probably have ruined that plan and it may take more than four years to graduate. But then again, if you transfer schools, take one wrong class or fail something important you probably won’t graduate in four years anyway since all your credits will get messed up just enough to stunt your four year plan. More time in class can mean more money spent, more loans and more time starving to death in a dorm room. If you don’t love what you study then what’s the point? Even if you only love it a little bit. Bearing in mind your degree is what you make of it, meaning just because you graduate with a degree in political science doesn’t mean anyone is going to hand you a job like a reward for a job well done. This is no videogame— you have to work just to actually get work in the real world. Putting effort into networking and meeting people in the industry can be just as important as actually getting the degree itself, so if you find networking with politicians is awful and soul crushing then maybe that’s a sign the political science realm isn’t right for you. And if you are going to need more than four years to graduate then why not get your credits all janked up on your own accord. It should be your decision. Don’t be afraid to change your game. College is about learning think critically and being bold enough to make risky decisions about your path.
Online
Assistant Opinion Editor
“
Brenna Brumfield
Read unprinted opinions online.
arbiteronline.com
8
Sports
February 21, 2013
arbiteronline.com
A serve into national contention Angie Christiaens Staff Writer
For the first time in program history, Boise State’s men’s club volleyball team qualified to compete in the NCVF National Tournament on April 3-7 in Dallas, Texas. In order to qualify for this tournament, the men’s club volleyball team will have to first attend their conference championships held March 2-3. Competing under the Pacific Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (PIVA) conference, the Broncos will have to volley for first place, which would guarantee their trip to the national tournament to be completely paid for. The men’s club volleyball team has been playing in tournaments since last spring competing against other schools from surrounding states. They’ve been competing very well, finishing in the top three of all tournaments they have played in this academic school year. The team, with 10 official Boise State students and an excellent coaching staff, has high hopes in the upcoming PIVA tournament and nationals. Ryan French, a captain and middle blocker for the team, believes the team can make some serious moves toward tournament play. “We feel we can finish very high in the PIVA championships and possibly go very far in the na-
West Coast Bias
Say it ain’t so, Titus Corey Morgan Staff Writer
Photo courtesy men’s club volleyball
The 2012-13 Boise State men’s club volleyball team poised in their home court at Bronco Gymnasium. tional tournament given that we are an unrecognized and unsanctioned club and will be competing in the Division 1 AA with similar school and club teams as ourselves," French said. This team is competing to make a statement not only as a program, but to raise awareness at the national level of Boise State having a successful men’s club volleyball team. “With the group of guys that make up the team now, we are all very ath-
Women’s tennis break even in Utah John Garretson Sports Editor
The women's tennis team (5-1, 0-0 in MW) made the trek to Utah over the weekend to take on Utah State and BYU at their respective stadiums and came out even at 1-1 over the trip. "It was our first time on the road this season," junior Sandy Vo said. "The altitude is a lot higher in Utah, which was something we prepared for the best we could." First stop for the Broncos came at Logan, where the women handled Utah State 5-2 Friday afternoon. Even though the Broncos came away with the W, this was the first match of the season that
the women allowed points to their opponents in a match. Striking first were the Broncos in the doubles play, as they secured both points for the win. No. 2 seeded juniors Vo and Morgan Basil defeated Julie Tukuafu and Kristina Voytsekovich 8-4. Freshman Megan LaLone and sophomore Sammie Watson also won 8-4 over Hillary Hays and Kallie Sperry at the No. 3 spot. The Pietzuch twins, seniors Manuela and Marlena, did not finish the No.1 match because the points had been secured. Carrying the Broncos to victory in the singles play were Basil, LaLone and Watson, who scored victories at
letic, talented, skillful and experienced,” French said. “We feel that this is about time that our school be seen on a national level for something other than football.” However, this team has done more than just compete in volleyball on the hardwood. The team essentially functions internally in order to continue playing the sport they all love by working hard. “We are governed by the recreation center and take
care of all our registration, paperwork, travel, accommodations and organizing by ourselves via our officers,” French said. By being a completely self-funded team, the men’s club volleyball team has also been holding fundraisers to earn money to travel to nationals, in the event they don’t place first at the PIVA tournament. The team has also been active in the community. They have been taking time to volunteer and provide clinics over the
summer season in order to spread the passion of volleyweball and to help raise money for their travels. While their financial struggles persist, the team has showed that time and time again obstacles will not be problematic toward their goals; even if they have to dive a couple times. For up-to-date results and to check their progress in the upcoming PIVA tournament and nationals, be sure to check their Facebook page.
the No. 4, 5 and 6 positions, respectively. The one who struck first and and gave the Broncos the extra edge was freshman Teal Vosburgh, who earned the first Broncos singles win with a 6-0, 6-3 No. 3 spot victory. "It was a good win against Utah State as they are a strong team and it's always great to win on the road," Vo said. Traveling to Provo was a different story for the ladies. It was the Cougars who took the doubles points for the match, a first for the Broncos this season. BYU's Meghan SheehanDizon and Nicolette Tran took the No. 1 seed over the Pietzuch twins in a 8-6 loss for the Broncos. Vo and Basil as well as Watson and LaLone fell in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots respectively. BYU carried their momentum into singles play, only allowing the Broncos one victory: a 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 No. 1 seeded match win from Vo over Morgan Anderson. The Cougars were able to defeat the rest of the Broncos to take home the 5-1 victory. "It was a tough road trip
and I'm really proud of all the girls for how well they fought in all of their weekend matches," Basil said. It's a brief week at home
for the women as they pack their bags again for Utah, this time to head to Salt Lake City to face off against the Utah Utes this Saturday.
What has happened to Titus Young? All it took was 10 days for two seperate teams to say “thanks but no thanks.” What gives? For four years, Young was known as the “big-play” guy that could explode for a touchdown at any moment. The guy was plain and simply, the most dynamic football player Boise State has ever had. After graduating from Boise State in 2011, Young was selected in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Young’s momentum was at an all-time high. Young would go on to have a stellar rookie campaign for the Lions, playing in 16 games while having 48 receptions, 607 yards and 6 touchdowns. The next year, in only 10 games, he had 33 receptions, 383 yards and 4 touchdowns; things were looking up for Young. But on Dec. 4 2012, the Detroit Lions placed Young on the Injury Reserve (IR) list, ending his would-have -been great season. Technically, he was placed on the IR due to the knee problems he had been having throughout the season. But if you were to ask any of the Lions management, it was because of his behavior on the team. The “laststraw” for the Lions’ management came when Young purposely lined-up in the wrong place on an offensive play due to him not getting the ball thrown his direction enough. Adding to the list of behavioral or attitude problems Young has had in his professionial career, these antics have started at a young age. In a 2007 video interview back in high school, Young’s uncle talked about Titus getting in trouble with his high school administration and football team in his 9th and 10th grade year. In 2008, Young was suspended three games by Boise State Head Coach Chris Peterson for violating team rules. The 3-game suspension turned into a seasonlong suspension, ending his season after only playing in 3 games.
Online
Cody finney/The arbiteR
To read the rest of Corey’s column, head to arbiteronline. com/sports
Junior Morgan Basil returning a serve at home.
Boise State University Foundation has
SCHOLARSHIPS! Reception Feb. 28, 4:30-6:30 Student Union Gallery
APPLY TODAY! For School Year 2013-2014
at www.boisestatefoundation.org Application Deadline: March 15, 2013
www.facebook.com/bsufinearts
The Arbiter
arbiteronline.com