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One of the more recent and most crucial departments at Boise State is the Department of Computer Sciences within the College of Engineering. The department’s website states “Almost every major challenge facing our world is turning to computing for a solution, from conquering disease to eliminating hunger, from improving education to protecting the environment.” App-athon winner Samuel Dorsey Campbell, a 29-year-old majoring in computer science, said he hasn’t always wanted to be a programmer but it seemed to be the most fitting area of expertise for him. He said his career plans have changed numerous times throughout his academic career.
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to problem solve in innovative and unique ways. “There are a million ways to go about a problem and you get to pick the most awesome way,” he said. Campbell said almost all computer science majors usually also have an external project they are working concurrently. Right now, he is working with a friend to develop an automated trading system. The Department of Computer Science is developing at a rapid rate and students choosing to studying within the department, such as Campbell, are working hard to excel in this field while building an even more respectable reputation for Boise State as a research university. The Computer Science main office is located on the second floor of the Engineering & Technology building room 240.
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He began studying in Scotland to become a patent attorney but decided that it wasn’t for him. “Putting a price tag on your decision isn’t the best plan, it isn’t usually the best fit,” Campbell said. Campbell said he was inspired to study computer science when he was visiting a friend and just started scanning through his textbooks. Since deciding to join the computer science department, Campbell hasn’t had any regrets. According to Campbell, he is pleased with the department. He is especially pleased with Professor Jyh-haw Yeh, saying Yeh “dripped with brilliance.” He also mentioned that excellence is found in both Professor Amit Jain and Tim Andersen. Campbell said computer science is exciting for him because it is a creative activity that allows him
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A crowd of 50 people gathered at the Ann Frank Memorial downtown on April 20 in hopes of gathering more signatures for a medical marijuana petition and to march to the State Capitol spreading their message on medical marijuana as an alternative choice for medical treatment. Sara Cramer, new chapter leader of the Treasure Valley Idaho Moms for Marijuana, organized this event to deliver a message to the governor’s office and ask for an open forum to discuss the issue of medical marijuana. However, Lindsey Rinehart, 29, leader of Compassionate Idaho who suffers from multiple sclerosis, released a statement April 15 stating that the organization didn’t gather enough signatures to get the Idaho
Medical Choice Act on the 2012 ballot. “We will get these laws changed,” Rinehart said in her statement. “We need your help because we are not giving up and we are not going to go away.” The details of the Idaho Medical Choice Act would have protected patients needing marijuana for medical use. With the act, patients could have nine plants, five of which could be harvested. But patients would never have more than two ounces at a time every 14 days. Patients would also be able to grow their own marijuana, have a grower grow for them, or go to a dispensary. Boise Police Department (BPD) spokesperson Lynn Hightower stated the BPD is strongly against marijuana use in Idaho. In 2009, DrugFree Idaho Inc
sponsored PAYADA, which provided educational classes aimed at elementary students and their parents. The curriculum stated that in that states such as California, where medical marijuana is legal, are overrun with fraud and 70 percent of California medical marijuana cardholders are under the age of 40. But Rinehart disagrees with DrugFree Idaho’s stance that marijuana is more harmful than useful. “We live in Idaho, not California,” Rinehart said. “We’re a conservative state, so state measures have to be kept conservative.” Compassionate Idaho said it will continue to fight for Idahoans to use medical cannabis to treat cancer or other medical illnesses. “We are surrounded by states that have safe access for their patients and it’s time to do the right thing here in Idaho too,” Rinehart said.
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Boise State student Zachary Peterson, passed away in a tragic car accident on Sunday, April 22, 2012. While driving east on Highway 26 in Oregon, 26-year-old Zach and his wife, 33-year-old Courtney Jane (CJ) Glick-Peterson (who was driving the vehicle) entered the opposite lane and collided with a Dodge pickup with a trailer. Both Zach and CJ were killed, along with the man driving the pickup. Zach grew up in Grayslake, Ill. and moved to Boise where he began attending Boise State as an accounting and finance major. Zach worked for Dark Psyence Records and under the artist name Zacklander as a producer/DJ in Boise. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Peterson, sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Chad Wogernese, and his nephews, Ethan and Nolan. A memorial service for Zach and CJ Peterson was held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Julia Davis Park. The service was open to friends of the couple, including Boise State students. Pictures of Zach and CJ, along with flowers, balloons and a screen with a picture slideshow of the couple rested near a stage where friends were encouraged to share their memories. After Rob Thomas’s “Little Wonders,” was sung in honor of Zach and CJ, the microphone was open for friends to share stories. Friends at the memorial service who shared their stories stressed that Zach and CJ will be greatly missed.
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Robert Stevahn spoke at the memorial service. Here is a shortened version of his eulogy: “Hello, I am Robert. Along with my wife Chris, I was Zack and CJ’s housemate for the past year. But more than that, we had become close friends with a little quasi-parental love thrown in for good measure. I’m here to talk about CJ & Zack’s years in Boise. ... While Zack did turn his life around over the next few years, it’s not like he was perfect from Day 1. My first memory of Zack involves him throwing my friend Benne into our swimming pool, fully clothed and with cell phone in hand. ... To a person, both CJ’s and Zack’s friends who I’ve spoken with say that their relationship was good for both of them. They treated one another with love and respect, just as they treated their friends. Zack went back to school, using most of his student loan money to throw parties and get Dark Psyence off the ground. He even went to class sometimes, but always aced the tests and completed the important assignments. Just last weekend he was telling me how he was the annoying class clown, always making accounting jokes in class while completing work in his head that the professor was still working out on the chalkboard. ... As I said earlier, I never met a more playful creature than CJ. With Zack, I never had a more affectionate friend. He always greeted me with a “Hey Buddy,” usually followed by a hug and an “I love you.” If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my dear friends, it’s that I can never say “I love you” enough. May we all live and learn.” arbiteronline.com
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Obama signs pact one year after bin Laden’s death AFGHANISTAN—Wednesday President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed a farreaching pact governing U.S. support for Afghanistan after U.S. combat forces are gone at the end of 2014. Obama—who made the trip unannounced—and Karzai signed the agreement in front of Afghan and U.S. flags at the presidential palace, just after midnight local time. Obama called the signing of the pact a “historic moment for our two nations.” “I’m here to affirm the bond between our two countries and to thank Americans and Afghans who have sacrificed so much over these last 10 years,” he said. There were “handshakes all around” and Karzai appeared to be in an ebullient mood, offering profuse thanks to negotiators on the agreement, including U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker. After the signing, Obama addressed U.S. troops at nearby Bagram Air Base, crediting them with blunting the Taliban, driving al-Qaida out of Afghanistan and decimating its ranks. The
signing and Obama’s address to the troops came almost to the hour of one year since bin Laden was shot dead. Senior White House officials noted that the trip fell on the anniversary, but said the timing was driven by the desire of both presidents to have the strategic partnership agreement before a NATO summit scheduled for Chicago later this month. Obama was scheduled to deliver a prime time nationally televised address after the signing. White House officials said the unconventional timing of events was aimed at allowing Obama to speak on a schedule convenient for U.S. television audiences. The trip comes as Republicans have criticized Obama for using the bin Laden raid in a campaign ad that also questioned whether Mitt Romney would have made the same call. The nine-page pact comprises a preamble and seven provisions covering all facets of the future relationship, from a U.S. vow to help defend Afghanistan against al-Qaida and other threats, to Kabul’s commitment to “inclusive and pluralistic democratic governance.”
Florida A&M University investigation of hazing results in multiple charges ORL ANDO, FLA.—Several people will be charged Wednesday in the beating death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, who was severely hazed on a charter bus last fall. Prosecutors plan to bring a range of charges against suspects, said Danielle Tavernier, a spokes-
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woman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office. The charges are a turning point in the investigation into what happened on the parked bus. FAMU students have told the media Champion was hazed by members of the famous Marching 100 band. The university continues to grapple
with the fallout from Champion’s death, which has led to other hazing allegations. A committee of experts that FAMU created to help the university battle hazing on campus has fallen apart. Since Champion was beaten to death, the university has suspended all band activity and introduced some reforms.
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Great local date spots Best dates under $30 Café Ole
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404 S. 8th Street Boise, ID 83702 cafeole.com Underground, ambient and cozy, Café Ole boasts great food for under $15 a plate. If you’re not hungry, hang out at the cantina and sip a margarita with free chips and salsa.
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7051 Overland Road Boise, ID 83709 opcmovies.com If you don’t mind watching pre-released films, this is the ultimate cheap date. For $5, admission includes a movie ticket and two concession items. A movie ticket alone is $2 (with student ID).
(Behind Discovery Center) For a charming little date (first or for couples), visit the paddle boats at Julia Davis Park. In the summer, visit in morning or early afternoon to avoid the heat. Don’t forget to bring food for the ducks.
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Best Free Dates Table Rock Hike to the top and take in the City of Trees. For a romantic date, pack a picnic and stay until evening to watch the sun set.
Camel’s Back Boise Art Museum Park (BAM) 1200 Heron St. Boise, ID 83702 Hike, picnic, play, relax. Nestled up to the foothills, this is one of Boise’s best, most diverse parks and makes a great location for first dates.
70 Julia Davis Dr. Boise, ID boiseartmuseum.org Peruse exhibitions and get to know each other through art. Afterward, walk around the rose garden behind the museum. Admission to BAM is free to Boise State students (through Aug. 22).
Confidence will give you that ‘it’ factor Natalie Craig Journalist
As you sit down in class or at a café, or as you’re running down the green belt, you see a cutie look your way. Now, some people will pass up the first opportunity to admire the person who catches their attention. Some will wait for the other person to make the first move. But being an opportunist might increase your chances at scoring that cutie’s attention. Whether or not you land a date, what’s wrong with a friendly conversation or a chance to tell someone how striking he or she is? No matter what pick-up lines or tricks you have up your sleeve, having confidence gives you the initiative to make the
first move and grab attention. “Confidence is important because when you’re confident in yourself it’s because you know and love yourself,” Elizabeth Silva, junior biochemistry major, said. “If you’re going to appreciate another person you can’t do it without fully appreciating yourself.” Whether you are a naturally confident person or not, it is healthy and advisable to appreciate and admire yourself every day. Some claim feeling confident comes with aesthetics— dressing well or having a great hairstyle. If this is you, always dress your best and catch glimpses of yourself in mirrors and windows whenever you get the chance so you are assured how awesome you look.
Focus on qualities you love about yourself. If you’re great at golf, invite your new eye candy to paly mini golf and impress him or her with your skills. If you love to work out, invite your love interest to the gym for a casual workout session. Maybe your cooking skills are off the chain—so plan a simple picnic in the park with gourmet food made by you. “A date that sounds good to me would to just hang out together, get to know each other a little better,” Sarina Sinner, freshman general business management major, said. “I think walking around downtown or at a park and then catching a bite to eat would be good.” No matter who you are or what you’re into, everyone
loves to laugh and a couple jokes may break the ice so you can get to know someone you’ve been meaning to talk to. “If someone were to approach me thinking I was cute he would have the best luck coming at me being funny,” Silva said. “I love a guy who can make me laugh and has a sense of humor. It’s an almost instant attraction for me.” During class, approach someone with a question or ask for an opinion on a topic in class. Most will appreciate your interest and may not see your hidden agenda right away. Create a two-person study group with your class cutie. Offer to meet up weekly at a local coffee shop. It’s a date. Compliments are always nice to hear, just make sure
they are well thought out instead of blunt or cheesy. Guys—try complimenting girls on their style, hair or accessories. Girls get dressed up for people to notice, so ask her some questions about her style. She will find your approach interesting and will be more compelled to keep a conversation going. Say this: “I really like your style, what’s your inspiration?” Not this: “Your ass looks good in those jeans.” Girls find it cute when a guy asks for help in class, so don’t hesitate to mix your class work with your romantic interest. Ladies—guys love compliments as much as we do. If you admire their physique ask about their workout routine and suggest for you two to hit the gym or invite him to a
A girls guide to dating a sports guy Wyatt Martin Sports Editor
Let’s face it, men and women are completely different creatures. We act differently, we think differently and we constantly struggle to understand just how the other gender can do the things they do. Supermarket checkouts are lined with “How to please your man” articles in Cosmo. While these articles may have small insights into how to make your guy happier, the fact the majority of them are written by women should brings into question their legitimacy. Here is a small list of ways— from a man’s perspective—for women to make their ‘sports guys’ happy. If your man’s into motorcycles, art shows or anything other than sports, this might not provide much help but millions of men are indeed sports fans and seem to have a small disconnect with their significant others because of it. Solve this with five easy steps. 1. Pick a team. This could be the simplest way to get into a sport. Choosing a team doesn’t require much thought, whether it’s the team colors, mascot The Arbiter
or a hunk you have a crush on from that squad, creating a connection to a team can be an endearing way to have a bit of fun with your man. You don’t have to be a fan of the same teams as him, but a small suggestion would be to choose a team that isn’t a rival with his. This can lead to unnecessary animosity between you. 2. Ask questions, but not too many. It’s important understand the rules of the game. This can help you gain interest, because if you don’t know what’s going on, it’s very hard to get into the game. Asking questions about rules, scoring and players is fair game; asking questions about cheerleaders, what players are wearing or why the guys are so sweaty are off limits. A final piece of advice: get all your questions out before the start of the fourth quarter. Any questions beyond this point should be directed toward the TV like, “C’mon ref! What the heck are you watching?!” or, “Lebron! What were you thinking?!” 3. Sundays are sacred, Saturdays are sometimes sacred and Monday nights are also
sacred. In case you were unaware, these are the days college and pro football is played. To some men this is their time of worship—their church. In order for the rest of our lives to operate smoothly, we must have this time to vent, to pray and to sometimes cry. It is our therapy, our guidance and the only thing that keeps us sane. 4. Plan a personal vacation for the month of March. This is the time of year when productivity goes down and mass amounts of hair is torn from scalps—this is March Madness. It’s filled with buzzer-beaters, massive upsets and Cinderella stories. If you can’t get into the most exciting tournament in all of sports with your man, take a girls trip. But don’t be offended if, upon your return, your hubby didn’t even notice you were gone—the madness has taken him over. 5. If you can’t get into it, find something else to do. In a perfect world men and women could get together and watch sports, action movies, Glee and the Oscars; we know this is not a perfect world. So if the idea of watching sports is too much, find another hobby.
group flag football in the park. Guys also love fulfilling “man duties” and helping someone in need. If you need help with something, ask your eye candy. He’ll be sure to do whatever he can and if he’s not able to help, at least you’ve sparked up a conversation. A great accompaniment to confidence is persistence. Some may reject the idea of a date or opening up to someone right away because of personal reasons, but make it goal to get their attention and get creative with your methods. “Persistence could be a good thing,” Sinner said. “But ... if someone is making it blatantly obvious that they aren’t interested, yet you’re still trying to pursue them, it isn’t going to look good on your part.”
The worst pick-up lines Trevor Villagrana Assistant Lifestyles Editor
That shirt is very becoming on you. If I were on you I’d be coming too. I drank some pineapple juice like fifteen minutes ago... I want to wear you like a fanny pack. How do you like your eggs? My parents make a mean scramble. Roses are red, violets are blue, I want to be, inside of you.
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Every lady out there should know that food is the key to a man’s heart. Here are some foods that go well with sports. Football : Wings (bonein), anything grilled on a barbeque and beer.
Basketball: Pizza (delivery is best for winter) and beer.
Baseball: Hotdog (or bratz), peanuts (or sunflower seeds) and, of course, beer.
I’ll show you mine if you show me your friend’s. Want a ride home? (points to mustache) You can sit on my handlebars. It won’t be great, but at least it will be quick. Hey do you know how much a penguin weighs? Enough to break the ice. Illustrations by Cassie Harris/THE ARBITER
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Overlooked musicians “ Joe Stanley, 21-year-old junior history major, entertains passersby in front of the Student Union Building. Stanley also performs downtown on weekends.
Warm weather brings performers to the streets of downtown Boise to entertain night owls, make money Journalist
Idaho is usually known for potatoes and farmers. Although those things are plentiful in this state, it also has a diverse community of artists—including some who play on the streets of downtown Boise on the weekends. The character of Boise
has become richer with its increase of talented street musicians entertaining the masses on any given night. From high school students trying to make it big on beat box, to a youth pastor preaching the word of God, downtown hosts a wide variety of talent of all ages. On the night of April 20, The Arbiter took a stroll
downtown to witness the performances of five musicians using the streets as a stage for their talent. Michael Jordon Olson, a guitar player and songwriter, said he plays downtown in order to gain a musical career and “live comfortably.” He said on average he makes about $40 on a weekend night.
It was the first time for Boise High student Ply Landers, a beat boxer, to perform downtown. He said he has played music all his life, but this was his first time playing for monetary reward. Landers said it was a blast and making $20 in one night made it even better. His goal in music is to “unify the community and bring more peace,” he said. “But, making money would be nice too.” Sarah Harriss and Joanna Richards, both guitar players and songwriters, perform downtown strictly for fun. Richards said she has been playing music and writing songs since middle school. She is a music teacher and uses playing downtown for recreation rather than as a vocation.
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The two women say they make, on average, $15 to $20 per weekend night. Harriss said she performs on streets downtown because music is the “best way to express yourself and connect with people.” Michael Steven Smith, guitar player and local youth pastor, said he has been playing guitar for seven years now, but doesn’t think music will be his career. He said he doesn’t know how much he usually makes because he donates everything he makes to the homeless. Smith is the worship leader for his church and doesn’t play for money,
but rather to “bring some light to this dark town.” While playing downtown benefits each of these troubadours in their own way, the performances also provide an entertaining bypass for those standing by listening and dancing along.
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killthe death penalty Kelsey Crow
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Seven months ago, convicted murderer Paul Ezra Rhoades was executed in Idaho. One of his three murders was that of schoolteacher Susan Michelbacher—who he pulled into his van, raped, shot nine times and then continued to sexually assault, the LA Times reported. Although some might say justice was done and Rhoades got what he deserved, his execution should have never happened. The debate behind the death penalty fuels strong emotions in many people because of intense ethical and moral implications. But disregarding those moral dilemmas, there are strong arguments financially and politically. Just looking at those alone might change your mind. Bottom line, the death penalty should not exist. It is ludicrously expensive, drenched in racial biases and full of general inequalities. There are currently 14 death row inmates in Idaho awaiting execution. A study in California shows the state has devoted around $4 billion to using the death penalty for 13 executions since 1978. “The cost of our system of capital punishment is so enormous that any benefit that could be obtained from it—and I now think there’s very little or zero benefit—is so dollarwasteful that it serves no effective purpose,’’ said Donald Heller to the New York Times. D a l e Shanklin, a
freshman entrepreneurial management major doesn’t agree with the death penalty. “I think capital punishment—at least the way we do it—is a bad thing because it’s more expensive to house them on death row than regular prison,” Shanklin said. In Maryland, the death penalty costs millions of extra dollars in processing the difficult cases, according to the Washington Post. In Kansas, cases involving the death penalty are 70 percent more expensive than similar cases not involving it—including incarceration costs—according to the Death Penalty Information Center in Washington DC. While the costs of the death penalty are staggering and the ethics are shady, the role racial biases play in the death penalty system is honestly quite nauseating. Racial disparity in death penalty cases have favored white people for decades, and the latest numbers show that hasn’t changed. The Death Penalty Information Center found that those who killed whites where more than three times more likely to be sentenced to death than those who killed blacks and more than four times more likely than those who killed Latinos. The inequalities don’t stop with race, though. According to the New York Times, many defendants in capital cases are too poor to afford legal counsel and the Senate Judiciary Committee found that seriously incompetent defense lawyers are responsible for about 40 percent of the errors in death penalty cases. It gets worse. In 2009, the American Law Institute reviewed decades of executions and concluded “the system could not be fixed and abandoned trying,” according to the New York Times. While the argument against the death penalty is overwhelming, it’s beneficial to bring them to the table. From 2000 to 2007 “35 death row inmates were found to be innocent of the crimes of which they were convicted,” according to the Washington Post. Emotional manipulation and sensationalism are almost never the answer, but one can’t help but imagine how many other innocent inmates were unsuccessful in proving their innocence before their lives were taken. Must America spend atrocious amounts of extra money, endure racial bias, continue to marginalize those in poverty, and tolerate shady ethics— all in the name of this so-called act of justice? Absolutely not. America should get rid of the death penalty all together.
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“I don’t think so because who’s to say ‘you should die for this crime?’ It could be some terrible thing, but it’s almost like you’re playing God.”
“It all really depends on what the crime is. For some milder crimes it’s kinda iffy but if it’s like a child molestation then I think the death penalty could be used for that. Or maybe for mass murderers for that matter, like if it was like the Columbine (school shooting) then the death penalty could be useful for that.”
“I do believe that in certain cases there should be a death penalty but I think it should be similar to the procedure now where you have multiple chances to prove yourself innocent.”
“It’s an incredibly touchy topic when taking someone’s life into the hands of human decision. It’s a difficult thing to do because these people who are accused of horrendous crimes have to be removed from society in order to make society a safer place.”
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MW Champions
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The Boise State men’s tennis team poses with the Mountain West championship trophy in San Diego last weekend after defeating New Mexico in the final.
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Freshman Aidan Reid returns a shot to Montana earlier in the season.
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Damian Hume and Scott Sears battle in double play against TCU in San Diego.
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Sophomore Scott Sears lines up for a return against UNM.
Men’s tennis capture Mountain West title over UNM Lobos, headed to NCAA tourney John Garretson Online Sports Editor
The No. 38 ranked Boise State Broncos captured their first Mountain West men’s tennis tournament title against No. 66 New Mexico this past weekend at the Aztec Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif. The championship run was kicked off as the top seeded Broncos defeated
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No. 4 seed Texas Christian University 4-0 on Saturday to face the Lobos, who upset No. 2 seed San Diego State later that day. Taking first strike were the Lobos in the doubles point, as Conor Berg and Ben Dunbar defeated senior Damian Hume and junior Scott Sears 8-3. However, sophomore Nathan Sereke and senior James Meredith defeated
Phil Anderson and Jadon Phillips 8-4 in the No. 1 seed. In thrilling fashion, sophomore Andy Bettles and junior Filipp Pogostkin took the No. 3 seed win against Carl Ho and James Hignett 9-7, sealing the doubles point for the Broncos. “Winning the doubles point was so big for us,” Head Coach Greg Patton said. “It gives our guys
so much confidence and takes the pressure off so they can just go out and play singles.” While on their hot streak, the Broncos were looking to close out the Lobos with momentum at their hand. Sereke dished out a loss to Berg at the No. 4 seed 6-0, 6-4, Bettles triumphed over Phil Anderson at the No. 3 spot 6-3,
6-2 and in a storybook ending, Meredith defeated Philips 6-2, 6-2 in the No. 1 seed for the title victory. The No. 2, 5, and 6 seed matches went unfinished as the Broncos swept the Lobos 4-0. This marks the school’s 13th conference championship, 10th under Patton, and their first Mountain West title as inaugural members. The Broncos
coupled this victory by going 5-0 in conference play this season. From the win, the Broncos earned the Mountain West’s bid into the NCAA tournament. They will face the Florida State Seminoles in the first round of the 64-team tournament. Play will begin for the Broncos on Saturday, May 12 at 7 a.m. MST.
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Record six Broncos drafted, five others signed in NFL draft John Garretson Online Sports Editor
Exactly 253 players were drafted over the three day span of the NFL Draft. Six former Broncos were part of the draft class, while five others were signed as undrafted free agents shortly after the draft ended. Here’s a look at where the Boise State players landed this year. Round 1, No. 19 defensive end/linebacker Shea McClellin, Chicago Bears. Could’ve been seen as a reach here, but McClellin earned his way into the first round with his work ethic, motor, and pass rushing abilities. The Bears expressed that they will use McClellin on the opposite of Julius Peppers at defensive end, not in the linebacker position. Time will tell if McClellin was meant to be a linebacker or if he was meant to stay in the defensive end position. Round 1, No. 31 running back Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs traded up back into the first round to snag Martin, ranked No. 2 overall for running back behind Alabama’s Trent Richardson. Tampa Bay Head Coach Greg Schiano coached Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice at Rutgers a few years back—a player that Martin has drawn comparisons to. This was as great pick for Tampa Bay, a team that’s trying to rejuvenate their offense and a wellrounded player like Martin will do the trick. Round 3, No 18 (81st overall) defensive end Tyrone Crawford, Dallas Cowboys. Was not expecting Crawford to be the third Bronco taken in the draft, but Jerry Jones and the Cowboys organization saw his prototypical NFL size, strength, speed, and bull rushing abilities over his limited experience as a junior college transfer. This could have arguably been one of the steals in the draft, where if Crawford had four years of traditional college experience, he could have been an early round pick. Round 5, No 32 (167th overall) defensive back George Iloka, Cincinnati Bengals. Iloka was projected as a second or third round pick, but scouts apparently honed in on his inability to mirror in man coverage. It makes sense that the Bengals made the pick, as they were present for Boise State’s Pro Day. Iloka’s hitting ability, body control, and physical tools can definitely make him a starter for the Bengals if he can use more urgency in some of his cov-
erages. Round 6, No. 35 (205th overall) defensive tackle Billy Winn, Cleveland Browns. Another mid-round prospect that fell, Winn encompasses what premier defensive tackles have: size, force and finesse. It’s been seen that Winn has suspect work ethic, and could use more fire in his tank on plays, hence the stock fall. The Browns did a great job building up their depth in the defensive tackle position, and could have a sleeper pick in Winn, who could emerge as a starter. Round 7, No. 14 (221st overall) offensive tackle Nate Potter, Arizona Cardinals. One of my favorite picks of the draft, Potter is a tackle who provides quality run and pass protection with his strength and footwork, seen by the miniscule number of sacks allowed on Kellen Moore over the years. His game needs to progress to the next level, and add some weight to his frame, but former Bronco and current Cardinal offensive guard Daryn Colledge will be able to train and work with Potter in becoming an NFL offensive lineman. Undrafted quarterback Kellen Moore signed with Detroit Lions. While it may be disapointing to see the winningest quarterback in college football history go undrafted, the Lions are a great fit for Moore. No. 11 will have the ability to compete for Mathew Stafford’s backup against the aging Shaun Hill, have one of his favorite targets in Titus Young to throw to, play in a dome for half of the season, and with Stafford being injury prone, could possibly see some playing time down the road. Undrafted defensive tackle Chase Baker signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Slow and unexplosive, Baker was not regarded as a top or even mid-tier defensive tackle in the draft. His ability to get to the quarterback and run stoppage gave Baker a bit of upside. The Vikings were looking for depth in the defensive tackle position, and
saw a low risk in signing Baker. Could be used in special teams as well. Undrafted linebacker Aaron Tevis signed with the New Orleans Saints. Tevis’s size and lack of moving into coverage is what didn’t get him recognized as a draft-worthy pick. Tevis’s work ethic and ability to rush from the weak side do pose some positives in his game, and the Saints need more outside linebackers to help middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma. Undrafted wide receiver Tyler Shoemaker signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shoe’s speed and route running abilities offer quarterback Josh Freeman another weapon to help explode their offense. His hands and size are his main issue, and last season we saw a few dropped passes on Shoe’s end that easily could’ve been caught. I believe he will make the cut and be on the roster for the opening Sunday. Undrafted defensive Jarell Root signed with the Miami Dolphins. Root’s character and personality go unquestioned, and am thrilled to see a guy like him get picked up by an organization like the Dolphins. Root has never been a starter, lacks the experience, but for the times he has entered games, he provided instant energy and showed potential in his pass rush. With six Broncos being selected and five others signing with NFL teams, the Broncos are being represented in the league more than ever.
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Unforeseen Passion An unconventional outdoors journal
Nikki Hanson
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By definition, wakeboarding is a sport that involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques. I camped with a group of friends at Arrow Rock Lake two weeks ago, but camping was not the sole reason I ventured to the lake. In fact, it would be my first time wakeboarding—something I can now successfully cross off my bucket list. Not once in my life have I heard anything about wakeboarding being a sport that came naturally or was relatively easy to pick up. On the contrary, my friends and anyone I had ever talked to have simply
stated how difficult the sport is and the time and dedication it takes to become successful as a wake boarder. I grew up in Southern California so it was surprising even to me that up until this point I had not yet tried wake boarding. I had plenty of invitations and opportunities to go up to the lake, but the sport never really held any appeal for me. However, that changed after I ended the Defy movie premiere. Unfortunately, Idaho weather is not as conducive as many of us would like for wakeboarding. However, we did manage to have sunny, warm weather for our weekend getaway and, thankfully, the weather didn’t change every 30 minutes, as Idaho weather has a tendency to do. I was extremely worried I
would not be able to get up my first attempt at wake boarding. It was made even more difficult by a boat full of people watching me try this sport for the first time. Another complete shock to my system was the cold water. Don’t get me wrong, I was not expecting bathwater when I first got in, and I probably should have ridden earlier in the day instead of deciding to splash around at 7 p.m., but we all learn from our mistakes. Thankfully, wet suits were available and that helped immensely with the cold water.
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Anthony Drimic (3) will vie to earn a spot on the Australian Boomers squad.
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Freshman Boise State guard Anthony Drimic has been invited to join the Australian Boomers squad that will represent the country in the 2012 London games. Drimic will be on the initial 25-man roster and will have to fight his way to earn a spot on the final 12-man squad that will travel to England this summer. He will have to make the cut through three camps which will be held in Perth, Australia and begin on June 3.
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“We have identified these players, worked with these players and watched their growth over the past four years,” Boomers Coach and San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach Brett Brown said. “The large majority of this squad has participated in several camps, tours and world events during my time as coach, and now each of them has an opportunity to take it one final step and represent Australia at the London 2012 Olympic Games.” Drimic was the Broncos’ leading scorer and rebounder last season as a true freshman. He was named one of
the nation’s top-25 freshman heading into last season and earned All-Mountain West honorable mention recognition following the season. He had represented his country previously on the Australian Under-19 squad, prior to playing for Boise State. “It’s exciting that Anthony has an opportunity to represent his nation in the Olympics,” Boise State Head Coach Leon Rice said. “It’s an honor for our program to have one of our players represent Boise State and his country at the pinnacle of international competition.”
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