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Last Saturday evening, 150 communication alumni, faculty and guests gathered in the Stueckle Sky Center to mark the Department of Communication’s 40th anniversary. Communication-rooted courses, like journalism, speech and debate were part of university curriculum in the 1930s, but until 1972, students couldn’t officially major in communication or graduate with a communication degree. “1972 was an important
year in that some of these diverse elements housed in other places on campus were gathered together to form a department devoted to a wide variety of aspects of communication,” Department Chair Rick Moore said. In the past 40 years the department has expanded the areas of study available to students and now offers eight Bachelor of Arts degrees and one Master of Arts degree and one minor. The department has also recently added two certificate programs—one in public relations and the
other in cinema and digital media studies, said Sara Barrett, senior public relations major and member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. The creation and expansion of the communication department helps Boise State compete with other major universities and it attracts potential students who seek communicationrelated fields, Moore said. Moore also said the department provides students with education in communication theory as well as useful, marketable skills that companies in the
community are seeking. “We have students who do internship and community service in intercultural communication, video production, public relations and many other areas,” Moore said. Moore was the evening’s keynote speaker. His speech touched on the growth and accomplishments of the department and he acknowledged current faculty members while lightheartedly poking fun at them. Barrett said Moore’s speech was the highlight of the evening.
“(He) gave a hilarious faculty roast that all attendees seemed to really enjoy,” Barrett said. Those in attendance browsed department memorabilia from the past 40 years and had their photographs taken with the Blue Turf in the background. “The evening was filled with great memories,” Ali McQuain-Hardy, communication major and Public Relations Student Society of America president, said. The Public Relations Student Society of America planned and hosted the event.
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In comments submitted to Boise Mayor David Bieter and the City Council on April 18, Boise Chief of Police Michael Masterson requested more people be allowed to jump off of bridges. The comments were made regarding a revised Boise River use ordinance which would allow jumping from bridges into the river as long as jumpers land at least 50 feet away from rafters, tubers and other floaters. It is currently a misdemeanor to jump from a bridge into the river regardless of where the jumper lands. However, as bridge jumpers are often minors treating the violation as a misdemeanor results in a lengthy judicial process within the juvenile court system. The new ordinance will ensure youth offenders are not saddled with a criminal record for something as innocuous as jumping into a river. At the same time, treating violations as infractions with a fine of $56.60 will allow police to issue tickets to irresponsible jumpers without going through the hassle of making an arrest. Boise City Councilmember Lauren McLean is in favor of the new river use ordinance and intends to vote for it. McLean
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Current ordinance prohibits jumping off bridges into the river, also commonly known as river jumping. expects the ordinance to pass on May 8 and take effect on May 14. “The proposal strikes a fair balance between safety, fun and responsibility,” McLean said. Along with bridge jumping, the new ordinance will allow the Parks Director to open new areas of the river to boogie boarders and bungee surfers. Blocking bridges and pathways along the Greenbelt will also be treated as an infraction and will
result in the same fine as a jumping infraction. According to Masterson, a warning period will be in effect during the early part of the float season. Officers will focus on warning and educating the public prior to issuing citations. Lieutenant Tony Plott of the Boise Police Department cautions bridge jumping enthusiasts to look before they leap. “Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe,” Plott said.
McLean said the ordinance “holds jumpers responsible while making it clear that they jump at their own risk.” If the ordinance goes into effect, signs will be posted in strategic locations to notify cannonballers, jack-knifers and belly-floppers of the regulations and risks involved. River jumpers will be responsible for assessing the safety of their aerial feats. It should be noted that while some bridges
serve as prime locations for taking a refreshing plunge, others just don’t have enough water underneath them. If you are new to the sport of bridge jumping and want to learn more, float down the river on any summer afternoon and stop when you see a crowd of youthful faces peering over the railing of a foot bridge. They will provide you with further instruction. arbiteronline.com
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P YO N YA N G — North Korea is expected to carry out an underground nuclear weapons test this week. Initial estimates said the weapons test should occur sometime Tuesday night, but it has not been confirmed if this test took place. According to MSNBC, a senior sourcewho has correctly predicted events in the past has confirmed that the preparations for this nuclear test are nearly complete. U.S. officials have said North Korea may already have a significant nuclear arsenal, between 12 and a “few dozen,” according to the Herald Sun. Ties between the U.S. and North Ko-
C H A R L OT T E , N.C.—Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich called Mitt Romney’s move to kick-off his general election campaign “insulting,” as he hasn’t dropped out of the race yet. However, Gingrich does acknowledge he will probably “reevaluate” his decision to stay in the race, according to
rea have been greatly strained since the April 13 long range rocket launch, which ended in failure. What had been hoped to be a demonstration of technological prowess by launching a satellite resulted in embarrassment when it exploded and crashed into the ocean. Meanwhile, Western leaders decided the launch was actually a covert test of missile technology and a violation of international resolutions. The U.N. Security Council, including North Korea’s only major ally, China, severely censured the nation for the launch. This will be the third nuclear test, after one in 2006 and another in 2009.
Putin deserts ruling party, claims non-partisanship MOSCOW—Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin cut ties with the ruling party United Russia, handing the reins to future Premier Dmitry Medvedev. Putin founded United Russia ten years ago and chaired the party for the past four. He claims the main reason is the job-swap which will take place on May 7, when he becomes the president and Medvedev becomes the Premier.
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Clinkingbeard restarts her congressional campaign BOISE—Cynthia Clinkingbeard recently announced she would be gearing up her campaign for Idaho’s First Congressional District. In regards to her March 16 arrest for aggravated assault, Clinkingbeard’s told the Idaho Statesman it was “a bit of a fly in the ointment.” A judge ordered a mental health evaluation for Clinkingbeard. A hearing on this evaluation is set for May 4. Clinkingbeard filed as a Democratic candidate. It is unlikely Clinkingbeard and her main opposition, candidate Jimmy Farris will have a televised debate.
CBS. It is considered likely he will suspend his campaign later this week. Rick Santorum decided to drop out of the race earlier in April. Tuesday night Mass. Governor Mitt Romney held a general election launch in Manchester, N. H. Gingrich called this move “a very substantial mistake,” as Romney doesn’t
hold the majority of the delegates. There were five states which held primaries on Tuesday: Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Delaware. Romney was expected to sweep all five and Gingrich recently reported his campaign was more than $4 million in debt.
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Longboard aficionado John Rucker rides his board through the Quad. As the temperature goes up, more students travel to, from and through campus on wheels.
Riders weigh in on code of conduct Alx Stickel Journalist
Overall, skateboarders and longboarders have an unspoken shared code of conduct when boarding on campus. Skateboarder Nathan Hunnicutt, a freshman business major, sums it up well: “Don’t run into people, don’t piss people off when you’re riding by them.” Some longboarders and skateboarders don’t follow the general code of
conduct. They ride in No Ride zones even when a large group of pedestrians is present. However, often boarders follow the dismount rule. Sophomore Cassie Brand, art education major and avid longboarder, plays it safe. “I usually just step off my board and carry it, so I won’t take someone out. On a longboard, you can’t really stop immediately, especially if you’re going
quickly,” Brand said. Hunnicutt agrees. “You can’t ride it while it’s crowded. There’s too many people,” Hunnicutt said. Freshman Keith Ellis, a business major, doesn’t ride his longboard on campus often, but he feels riding in the dismount zones is OK, regardless of how crowded the area is. “There’s not much traffic that I’ve seen lately where it’s that big of a deal. I haven’t seen anyone get hit by some-
one riding a skateboard. I haven’t seen anyone get hit by someone riding a longboard,” Ellis said. “It doesn’t bother me at all. I think if they need to get to class on time and that’s the only way to do it, I think it’s a good idea.” However, accidents have happened. Occasionally a longboarder or skateboarder will run into someone walking. When this happens, boarders agree apologizing is the first step, but addition-
Students say studying abroad is must-do Cheyenne Perry Journalist
“Amazing. It was probably the best experience of my life.” These were graduating senior Bobby Kuber’s words describing his study abroad experience. Kuber, international business and marketing major, participated the fall 2010 exchange program in France. Besides traveling throughout France, he was able to travel to areas such as Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Morocco and Sweden. He went skiing in the Alps, hiking, backpacking and camping in Italy on a fiveday excursion and attended Oktoberfest in Munich. Kuber believes studying abroad should be a requirement for students. As a peer adviser for Boise State International Learning Opportunities and having experienced studying abroad firsthand, Kuber
knows the challenges a student faces when attempting to study abroad and the gratification that come from the experience. For many students contemplating studying abroad, making the leap and actually committing can be challenging and intimidating. Students want to finish classes and graduate in a reasonable amount of time without going into debt and studying abroad takes both time and money. The main obstacles students face when choosing to study abroad are transferring classes and obtaining the necessary classes at the right time, as well as collecting enough funding. “That’s the difficult part, I think, is the financial aid and the funding,” Kuber said. While acknowledging the fears many students have regarding financial aid, Kuber explained paying for studying abroad is pretty realistic, es-
pecially when students know what funding is available to them. The International Learning Opportunities at Boise State plays a big role in helping students receive as much financial aid for studying abroad as possible. Graduating senior Greg Harvey, studying electrical engineering, also took time to study abroad when he was a sophomore. Before he researched his possibilities, he worried about getting enough funding to go abroad. “International Learning Opportunities, they really do help students out with applying for scholarships, with finding extra funding. There’s a lot of money out there that I didn’t really know about at first,” Harvey said. Some of the funding avenues Harvey mentioned are scholarships dedicated to students studying abroad, grants and student loans.
The Financial Aid Office can even increase a student’s funding while the student is abroad, if necessary. Now a part of the International Learning Opportunities staff, Harvey’s advice for students thinking about studying abroad is not to “let money be the issue.” “Any student I’ve ever talked to that studied abroad has always said that it’s like the best experience of their life,” Harvey said. Harvey insisted studying abroad is something all students should do while they have the chance. Kuber and Harvey stressed the importance of studying abroad on students’ perspectives and lifestyles. “I think the international experience helps (students) grow up—it helps them see outside their boundaries,” Kuber said. Both seniors treasure their experiences of breaking cultural barriers, enhancing their
al action may be required. Freshman Kosette Leperi, material science and engineering major and longboarder, is prepared to take such action if necessary. “I think with any wheeled vehicle, there’s a possibility of serious injury. You’re going faster than a walking speed, concussions are definitely possible,” Leperi said. “It’s your responsibility to stop and make sure they’re OK. If they need to go to
outlooks on the world and making life-long friends from different countries. Students are encouraged to meet with a peer advisor from International Learning Opportunities to talk about different options if they are interested in studying abroad. To learn more about any of the study abroad programs at Boise State, stop by the office located in the Academic and Career Services Building, 1464 University Drive, room 114, or check out the website at international.boisestate.edu.
the hospital it’s your responsibility to either get them there or call somebody to get them there.” Boarders typically feel if the Quad is pretty empty, it’s OK to ride through. “If it’s empty, or if there are obvious clear gaps, then I’ll ride, because that’s the point of bringing it to campus: making my trip from one class to another a lot shorter, especially if one class is at either end of the campus,” Brand said.
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President Obama appeared on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a student loan rate increase.
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The weight of debt can feel unbearable for students graduating college. In a world where students are told, “go to college if you want to succeed” it’s ironic that the price tag for success keeps going up.
While there are a large number of successful individuals who never went to college, those taking the higher education route face hefty financial challenges. Current subsidized Stafford loan rates sit at 3.4 percent. However, unless Congress votes to extend the 3.4 percent rate by
July, students could see that rate jump to 6.8 percent—the same rate currently offered for unsubsidized Stafford loans. Although the current rate was a result of a 2007 cut, the political climate is now different from the one that fostered the cut initially. In the whirlwind of the impending election,
Congress divided and President Obama’s motives could be considered questionable. An article in the Denver Post discussed Obama’s motivations and questioned whether he targets the youth vote through his push for a continuation of the lower Stafford loan rate. Obama ap-
peared on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Tuesday to discuss his views on the rate increase while slow jamming the news with Fallon. The lowered rate costs around $6 billion a year according to the Denver Post, which could cause Congress to weigh the benefits of the extended rate.
Professor addresses the politics of climate change Stephen Percy Journalist
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, climate change education is becoming an increasingly contentious issue within the education system.
New standards for science education set to be released by the National Research Council are expected to cause further debate in the political arena. Jen Pierce, Ph.D., an associate professor of geosciences at Boise State, finds the idea of
basing beliefs about climate science on religious or political affiliation ridiculous. “Saying ‘I’m a Republican or I’m a Christian, therefore I can’t believe in climate change’ is like saying ‘I’m an electrician, therefore I don’t believe in amusement parks.’
Those things have nothing to do with each other,” Pierce said with a grin. From Pierce’s perspective, politicians have no business debating the science of climate change. “I don’t think that this should be a political issue. The bottom line is there’s no disagreement within the scientific community about whether climate change is happening and that anthropogenic increases in CO2 are the major factors driving climate change,” Pierce said. What the term anthropogenic (human-induced) means in the context of climate change is that since the Industrial Revolution, humans have harnessed the power of combustion, releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. “The effect of increased CO2 in the atmosphere is to warm the climate,” Pierce said. For Pierce, recognizing the human influence on changes in climatic conditions more or less involves putting two and two together. However, she does not expect people to take everything they are told by scientists at face value. Pierce believes a solid educational foundation will provide people with the tools they need to make their own informed decisions on issues related to climate change.
“I think it’s very important to teach about global (climate) change in schools,” Pierce said. National organizations have been drafting new K-12 science education standards to replace current ones which are over a decade old. A preliminary document released by the National Research Council (NRC) establishes anthropogenic climate change as a core concept in several areas of scientific study. According to the NRC document, “it is clear not only that human activities play a major role in climate change but also that impacts of climate change—for example, increased frequency of severe storms due to ocean warming—have begun to influence human activities.” According to Louis Nadelson, Ph.D., Boise State associate professor in the college of education, Idaho state science content standards indicate students should “understand common environmental quality issues, both natural and human induced.” Nadelson pointed out that this implies an expectation that the anthropogenic climate change should be addressed. However, there is no language in current standards specifically addressing climate change.
Present Day “Excuse me, Cameron, would you mind enlightening us on whatever it is that has you staring so intently out the window?” his professor asked. It was the last day of dead week and Cameron was reveling in nostalgia and steadfast inattentiveness. “Can we have class outside today?” Cameron responded, his head dizzy with memories dead and gone. “Come on teach, I’ll buy you a beer.” The professor smiled, noting the urgency in Cameron’s voice. “I guess I can let you go a few minutes early, but hit the books tonight. The final’s a doozy and I don’t want to see any of your ugly mugs again next semester.” “Real sentimental,” Cameron said. As the class packed up and headed for the door, Cameron was once again stolen away by his daydreams and the promise of a fresh start. “Hey teach, what if I’m making a mistake?” “Cameron I’ve only known you for a short time but hearing the way you talk about her leaves not a doubt in my mind,” his professor said. Cameron looked down at the ring on his finger, gently stroking its golden exterior with the tip of his thumb. “But what if I suck at it?” “You’ll worry yourself into the ground if you keep this up. Now go enjoy the beautiful day, college boy.” Cameron looked at his ring then back outside. The weather was warm and campus was buzzing with sundresses and bicycles. Parked in the grass nearby, a couple read poetry to one another, pausing between stanzas to blush and stare. His eyes were hot and welling up with tears at the thought of leisurely strolls through campus and noisy, lurid embraces on the hill. He was never one for goodbyes, but as he sat there, gazing at the last four years of his life, he could feel it all coming to an end. Subtly rubbing his eyes dry, he gave one last look at the shimmer around his finger and headed for the door. “Oh, Cameron, one last thing,” the professor said. “Tell her I said hello.” “Followers” is a quasi-autobiographical mini-series about a college senior looking back on his freshman year at Boise State University.
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Although the official policy discourages riding through the Quad during busy hours, students often do it anyway.
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Students need to follow the pedestrian zone rules that have been set out for them to keep everyone safe Cody Finney Photo Editor
The die-hard cyclists have been toughing the cold weather all winter. Now that the sun is shining, more and more students have decided it’s time to break out the wheels. From boards to bikes, traffic is now diverse on campus. But, students still cannot ride bikes through the Quad. Spring of 2011 brought out the new policy that does not allow bikes and boards in the heart of campus, i.e., the Quad. Some students park their bikes on the outskirts of the “Pedestrian Zone” and simply walk to their next class. Other students have a sense of self-entitlement, which allows them to ride through campus despite the clear signs that
state the contrary. Two kinds of students do this—those who ride at a walking pace, nipping at the heals of walkers and those who possess a racer’s mentality. Their inner Lance Armstrong comes out when they get to the walking zone. Even though bike racks are available to lock bikes for convenience and others’ safety, cyclists disregard these and the race for the gold jersey is on. Similarly, skateboarders and long boarders feel free to ruin their bearings by riding through puddles in the middle of the Quad, cutting people off and, most importantly, leaving their mark on others’ heels when they lose control of the board. Now don’t get me wrong—I will bomb a hill and mob my singlespeed just as fast as the next guy,
but when I’m going to class, I think such activities should be reserved for another location. There are reasons behind the university not allowing wheels through the Quad. Parking and Transportation Services has received more negative than positive feedback from students regarding wheels through campus. But what people may not notice is that not everyone is capable of adjusting to fast-paced students flying through the Quad. There was an individual, more specifically a veteran with a service dog, who was walking though the Quad when a biker ran into the pair and injured the veteran’s service dog. This is an example of the types of injuries that these rules were set in place to avoid. What can be done to fix the problem? First, there are two al-
Beefing up cyber security MCT Campus The engineers who designed the Internet focused on connection and communication, not safety and security. That’s one reason hackers have been able to take surreptitious control of Internet-connected devices, cripple websites and steal valuable data. Now, lawmakers are considering whether to vastly expand the government’s role in protecting Internet services and corporate computer networks against cyber attack. But while the online security threats are serious,
encouraging private industry to funnel information to the government poses its own set of problems. The House is expected to take up a bill this week that would allow companies and the government to share more cyber security tips and techniques. The noncontroversial part of the proposal would let federal intelligence agencies disclose sensitive information about cyber threats to utilities, ISPs and corporate network operators. The controversial part would encourage private industry to monitor any and all activity
on their networks for cyber security problems and share even potentially sensitive personal information they collect with the feds. The bill’s authors—the top Republican and Democrat on the House intelligence committee—are so eager to beef up the private sector’s defenses, they would waive wiretapping rules, privacy regulations and all other laws to let companies use vaguely defined “cyber security systems” to obtain information about cyber threats and share it with anyone, including the Department of Homeland Security.
ternate routes around the heart of campus. One is in front of the Administration Building where, as of last summer, the university has widened the sidewalk to accommodate for boarders and bikers. Another route is the sidewalk along the Boise River. Both of these routes lead directly to one’s desired location safely and quickly. If you must make your way through the Quad, then walk your bike or pick up your wheels. So, come on people. We are a university of backpack rollers, criminal justice geniuses, athletic powerhouses, engineering entrepreneurs, mathematical masters, potential business billionaires and artistic innovators. I think we can manage to follow one simple rule.
To accommodate the rapid changes in technology and hacking methods, the measure broadly defines the information that companies could monitor, collect and share in the name of cyber security without fear of liability. To their credit, leaders of the intelligence committee have tried to address privacy advocates’ concerns. But the bill’s fundamental problem is that encouraging the operators of broadband services, email systems and social networks to collect information about their users and share it with the government transforms them from service providers to surveillance agencies. A better approach would
be to address the software vulnerabilities of the Internet directly and the devices that connect to it. Having companies do a better job minimizing their exposure to hackers and keeping their software up-to-date is at least as important as having them monitor their networks. And if companies want to share what they learn about cyber attacks—some may not because they believe that information gives them a competitive advantage— they should do so without including personally identifiable information, and without handing the data to federal enforcement agencies that might be tempted to look for something other than hackers.
l e tt e r t o t h e e d i t o r Tarana Nushin is a freshman criminal justice major. In a society that is filled with pressures of conformity, labels, and unbelievably high standards, it’s extremely easy for adolescent girls to get a bad reputation. Girls are supposed to be able to handle the twists and turns of life, set examples for younger generations, and fit in to society’s definition of “beautiful” and “successful.” In Dr. Stephen Hinshaw’s book The Triple Bind, he mentions, “and you’re supposed to handle it beautifully. Be completely graceful, poised, have a boyfriend you’ve been seeing for the past year, know everything, make sure nothing’s wrong, talk to your teachers, be best friends with them, everything has to be perfect. Love your siblings, love your parents, no fighting, and of course, you should be going out with your friends —... It’s so hard.” Society has these definitions of Guest opinions and Letters to the Editor (300 to 500 word limit each) can be emailed to letters@ arbiteronline.com
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beautiful, successful and what is and isn’t accepted for girls these days. Skinny, tall, tan, and perfect complexion are just a few of the qualities an “all American girl” should possess; those things plus being top of her class and a family and sports oriented girl is usually what media pushes girls to strive to be. Same thing for successful, it’s straight A’s, honors classes, and dean’s list. Anything less means there is improvement needed and you can spend the rest of your scholastic and job career fixing that. Good luck girls! Because of these pressures from society, girls have succumbed eating disorders and drinking problems to either meet the world’s standards or simply escape reality for periods of time. Author Elizabeth Scott explains, “What’s happened over the past several years has been an upswing in the amount that teenage girls drink when they are drinking. There
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are many theories as to why, but I think a lot of it comes down to how much pressure girls face today...” Of course, to solve these problems, society has created rehab, plastic surgery, and countless pills available. I noticed these expectations from girls when I started going to the mall on my own. I remember one day it was raining so I decided to wear sweats and window shop in the mall for a while; bad idea. The minute I walked into Macy’s, I was bombarded with disgusted glances from older men and women. What was even better about this situation was that a boy, around my age, walked by in sweats and a hoodie and those same adults didn’t give him a second glance. I then realized I received those looks because I was a “young lady” wearing sweats in public. This situation may seem comical on a small scale, but if I was like many other girls and took it to heart what those adults thought of
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me, I can see where the self-esteem issues come in. That’s where the problem starts, and unfortunately, begins to escalade. What girls really need is support from the media, family, friends, and school. Seeing size 2 actresses on every billboard and their families on diet plans is just not working. The media taking steps to showing more plus-size models and curvier women on TV and Dove Deodorant creating foundations that dedicate their time to help girls see the beauty in themselves are just a couple examples of what needs to be done in this modern age. After all, young girls are the ones that grow up to take care of families and influence society in the ways that women have in the past; and they can’t very well do that when they are too busy trying to be accepted by society. Therefore, we should treat them like the individuals they are, not the ones we expect them to be.
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America needs to adapt cultural responsibility. We must raise awareness to the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence in America or things will never change. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that more than 17 percent of women and 3 percent of men have experienced sexual assault during their lifetime; 25 percent of women and 7 percent of men said they “experienced violence from an intimate partner.” It is hard to understand the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence until you have experienced it yourself. But society should try its best to understand for the sake of those who are victims and to bring awareness to the issue in hopes of prevention. My insight was provided by Boise State University’s Coalition Against the Abuse of Women (BSUCAAW) and their play, “V-Day Boise State 2012.” The play shared stories from people who had been sexually and/or domestically assaulted. The plays flier read, “Raw voices of fierceness and honesty (about) the deep connection between women in prison and the violence that often brings them there.” Experiencing sexual violence changes a person’s life forever. According to Danielle Lyon, a junior studying theater and BSUCAAW member, the psychological effects of sexual assault can be felt immediately and all throughout life. “The very first thing they are going to go through is shame and guilt, right away they will think they caused and it’s their fault. They will later experience sadness, loneliness and anger,” Lyon said. We can recognize sexual assault if a person is unusually angry, vulnerable, feeling hopeless or show changes in their daily habits and routines for no reason. These emotions and actions can linger in a victim’s heart for days, months, years and even a lifetime. Domestic violence is a mental cage for victims and a physical and metaphorical entrapment of the soul. Some domestic violence survivors feel obligated to their perpetrator for financial, social or domestic stability. After the play, one domestic survivor explained, the daily beating and ridicule from her aggressor motivated her departure. But she couldn’t leave her relationship because of the dilemma caused by choosing between her kids or her health—choosing between having a dysfunctional family or none at all. The U.S. Department of Justice predicts 4.5 million physical assualts against women and 2.9 million cases of violence against men will be commited by an intimate partner within the next year—clearly there is a need to change the way our culture operates. If we are not aware of the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence, there is no way to stop it from continuing. Get involved and be aware. It just might help prevent further acts of assualt. Read unprinted opinions online.
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2012 Arbiter NFL Draft Preview
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Wyatt Martin Sports Editor
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ith the N F L draft only hours away, many Bronco fans are wondering where some of their favorite boys in blue are going. We’ve compiled a breakdown of who will be drafted, who might get drafted and who should be drafted.
Shea McClellin
OLB 6-3 260 84.5 rating
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cClellin has been rising quickly on many teams’ draft boards. The Bronco defensive end will most
likely be moved to the outside linebacker in the league and would fit well in a 3-4 defense. Prediction: Rounds 1-2
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George Iloka
FS 6-4 225 73.0 rating
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hile Iloka’s 40 time didn’t help his value, his long and well-built frame did. He’s currently the fourth ranked safety (NFL.
com) and should see teams taking interest in him after being a fouryear starter here at Boise State. Prediction: Rounds 3-4
Middle of the Pack
Nate Potter
6-6 303 62.7 rating
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or some reason Potter’s stock has fallen drastically since the beginning of last season. He began the year as a preseason All-American, but fell off the radar over the
course of the season. He has the frame to make it in the league, but his athleticism has been in question since the combine. Prediction: Rounds 4-7
Doug Martin RB 5-9 223 86.0 rating
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artin is being touted as the second-best running back in this draft behind Alabama’s Trent Rich-
ardson. He impressed scouts at the Senior Bowl with his all-around abilities as a runner, pass catcher and blocker. Prediction: Round 2
Middle of
Kellen Moore
QB 6-0 197 51.0 rating
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hough household names like B.J. Coleman (Tennessee-Chanttanooga), Aaron Corp (Richmond) and Patrick Witt (Yale) are all ranked ahead of Moore, don’t count out the former
Heisman finalist. When a team finally gets over the fact that he’s too small and has too weak of an arm, they will probably find themselves with one of the most reliable quarterbacks in the league. Prediction: Rounds 5-7
Tyler Shoemaker
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Billy Winn DT 6-4 294 84.0 rating
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inn’s frame and strength can be an asset to nearly any NFL frontline. Though he doesn’t possess the elite
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strength of Suh or Fairley, Winn’s experience and savvy should make him an instant contributor wherever he ends up. Prediction: Rounds 2-3
Tyrone Crawford
6-4 275 77.5 rating
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rawford is a wild card. NFL execs are licking their chops at his massive frame and overall athleticism. The catch is that Crawford has only been playing organized football for about
five years. Don’t be surprised if somebody takes a chance on him early. Prediction: Rounds 3-4
On the Cusp
6-2 216 50.0 rating
ven though “Shoe” didn’t get an invite to the NFL combine, he impressed scouts with stellar times at the Bronco Pro Day. With a sturdy frame and above av-
*Ratings by NFL.com
erage speed, Shoemaker should get a chance on a team’s practice squad if nothing else. Prediction: Round 7 or Undrafted free agent
Kyle Efaw
6-4 247 no rating
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ne of the most reliable tight ends in Bronco history has an uphill battle to land a roster spot in the NFL. His size and pass-catching ability will make him appeal-
ing to some squads; his speed and agility might hinder his chances, though. Prediction: Undrafted free agent design by Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
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teammate’s head?” After the game, World Peace—it feels weird referring to him with that moniker given his past and the circumstances— was apologetic, saying in so many words, that it was the excitement of the play that lead to the ‘bow thrown. That may have been the case in his mind, still we have to wonder. Rewind to 2004, when the then-Artest, as a member of the Indiana Pacers was the catalyst that set off the Malice at the Palace against the Detroit Pistons. After a foul call was made against him in a squabble with Ben Wallace, he went and laid on the scorer’s table prompting an annoyed Piston fan to throw a beer, striking Artest. Give the spectator credit for his accuracy, but it was a bad move. Ron-Ron was up in the stands within the blink of an eye and all hell had broken loose. I strongly suggest pulling it up on YouTube for your viewing and audio pleasure, as it was a League changing moment, and you get to listen to Bill Walton slur as his dentures adjust during the call. On Monday, Dictator Stern issued a seven-game suspension to MWP that could run into the playoffs and $348,000 in salary. Now the Lakers must readjust their team chemistry, as they’re already thin on the wing, and will lose a guy who can guard inside and out. Would I want him on my team? Yes and no. Yes because he has talent, wants to win, is tough and has Finals experience. No because this is the second time he’s done this when his team was a potential contender. Sure the Lakers are old, they could still have at least been in the conversation with their play as of late, but it will be that much tougher without World Peace.
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Breakaway dunk. Chest pound. Solid playground left elbow to James Harden’s dome. A threat to square up with Serge Ibaka at mid-court, as if a bar fight was about to pop off. Then a jaunt to the other end of the floor, followed by multiple chest pounds and an ejection. The artist formerly known as Ron Artest, now Metta World Peace (MWP), has re-painted a picture media and basketball fans alike are all too familiar with, leaving us scratching our heads. Sunday afternoon, MWP had a nice fast break dunk only to have a positive moment quickly turn negative, as he crushed an unsuspecting Harden. The best part of the melee, minus the elbow if you’re a UFC fan, was the fact he was trying to justify his actions to the referee once the commotion had slowed. It was as if MWP was saying “Did you just see what Ibaka did? He was calling me out!” If I was the ref I’d be thinking, “Metta, did you just see what you did to his
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Triathletes are a rare breed of athlete, whether it is a full, half or sprint, these people live for the intense nature of the triathlon. “It seems crazy,” said Casey Jones, president of the Boise State triathlon club. Jones is in his first year with the triathlon club. He is a one-year triathlon veteran and is drawn to the hardcore nature of the sport. But like any other sport, training is a key aspect to success. “It’s a lot of training if you want to do really well,” Jones said. When you think of triathletes, most of us would picture a super-athlete who trains constantly and does nothing but eat, drink and sleep everything triathlon related. “You think of someone that’s slim and cut, but the truth is there’s a lot of
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triathletes out there that aren’t,” Jones said. “But who can run six miles and bike 20, and a mile swim? It just seems crazy.” Alumnus Antonio Gonzalez founded the BSU triathlon club in 2004, and the club today has about nine active members. Interest in the sport is on the rise in the Boise area. “Triathlon, the last time I checked, is the fastest growing endurance sport in the world,” Gonzalez said. “And has been for many years. It’s just been exploding.” Shortly after graduation, Gonzalez opened TriTown Boise, a local triathlon store that specializes in gear from beginner to intermediate triathletes. Believe it or not, most triathletes are regular people who are attracted to the
idea of pushing the limits of the human body. But, most people may feel intimidated the first time they step up to the challenge. “The biggest thing is that you have to go out and try it because it’s not as hard as you think,” Jones said. The notion of getting out and giving it a try is not lost on Jon Walsh, the Boise State triathlon club vice president. His love for the sport started during his first race. “All it takes is one, and you get hooked,” Walsh said. There is more to a triathlon than meets the eye. The sport itself requires quite a bit of pre-planning and thought. Triathletes constantly train throughout the week on running, swimming and biking.
“When you want to do a triathlon, you actually have to think about, OK, how hard am I going to swim? How hard am I going to bike? And do [I] have enough in my legs to do well in the run?” Walsh said. Walsh said that another obstacle people face is just paying for the first race. “Once you commit to that, it zones you in and you’re stuck and have to do it,” Walsh said. Above all, triathletes are accepting of all skill levels especially with the Boise State triathlon club. “The club has people who are beginners to elite athletes. There’s always someone who can train with your pace,” Walsh said. “It’s all about fun and having a good time and making yourself a better person.”
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