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technology:

Friend Foe? or

In the classroom and in their lives, students are either rejecting or embracing technology every day. Which side are you on?

Handling cyber harrassment

Students combat cyber harrasment Mallory Barker @Mal_a_Gal

“Megan b. you may know a lot of people but no one really likes you. It’s a surprise you got into ASBSU. You should hit the gym sometime.” This statement was posted on Bronco Confessions 2.0 on Thursday, Sept. 19. For some people, most people, this statement would be devastating. Megan Buxton however, is stronger than most. “The Bronco Confessions post was definitely a shock. I did not take it to heart, but I can easily see how posting something like this could cause some serious damage,” Buxton said. “I actually felt much better after reading the responses posted by my friends. I am really lucky to have such a strong support system. I could only think about what I had done to this person to cause such a post to be warranted. If I honestly wronged the person, then I would like to apologize for what I have done.” Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) President, Ryan Gregg, commented on the site im-

mediately after the post in defense of Buxton. “Megan is one of the most compassionate people and the best friend that you could ask for. I’m ashamed that you are part of our Bronco community. You should be ashamed of yourself for how nasty your comments are,” Gregg said. “This is not the way that we treat people at Boise State, especially those who make the choice to serve.” Gregg then voiced his opinion on cyber harassment in general. “Cyber harassment is a serious issue. It’s an issue for kids who are high school age and now in college and life beyond. It’s unfortunate that we’re dealing with this because it’s a new way for people to be nasty to one another with no—or few—consequences,” Gregg said. The administrator of the site, who chose to remain anonymous, posted an apology a few days later and removed the post.

Recognize the situation for what it is: Online harassment. It can also be referred to as cyberbullying, but regardless of the name, know that this is a sign of weakness for the perpetrator. As upsetting as it can be, recognize that it’s extremely important that you DO NOT respond to this person. Engaging with the bully often only makes matters worse. They feed off their victim’s misery and pain.

Make a copy of the message, photo or video. The best way to do this is to copy the URL of the specific webpage where it’s happening. Then screenshot the webpage, just in case.

Contact the website operators by phone, email and any contact submission forms that they have available on their site. Request that they take the content down immediately, and let them know that you’re filing a case with your local police department. Remain persistent. Continue calling and emailing the website operators until the content has been removed.

File a report with your local police department. While some police departments have an “Internet crimes division,” many do not. So unfortunately, in many cases the police can only get involved if your life has been threatened.

If necessary, file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The IC3 is a partnership between the FBI, the National White Collar Crime Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. They work together to track down serious cases of online criminal complaints.

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Students balance technology in the classroom Ryan Thorne @RyanThorne86

Every day, students at Boise State use their cell phones and laptops to send thousands of text messages and emails, or to check whether an assignment is due on the popular scholarly website Blackboard. As the internet and technology have be-

come integrated more into the education system, students are expected to keep up with the changing times, but for some professors like Rick Moore, chair of the Communication Department at Boise State, sometimes technology has no place in the classroom. “Typically with a lecture and discussion

class, I take a hard line against technology use,” Moore said. “It’s not that I don’t understand that learning can take place with those technologies, the difficulty is that they are a distraction for most students.” Moore allows technology use in the classroom when necessary to learn a concept or complete in class work, but he

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TALK NERDY TO ME

Why you should upgrade your phone “Talk Nerdy to Me” is a technology column written by Derek Deulus to provide technological advice to the Boise State community. If you’re due for a cell phone upgrade, then you owe it to yourself to upgrade. I’m not just saying this because it’s always great to get a new phone, but because if you don’t upgrade, then you’re just throwing away extra money to your cell phone carrier every month. And we all know, as students, every penny counts! Everyone knows when you buy a new Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, you are signing a contract for two years promising to pay something like $45 a month for service. What most people don’t know is the actual retail cost of these phones are around $500-$700, and part of that $45 a month payment is hidden phone payments. So let’s say that you purchase an iPhone for $100. For every $45 monthly payment you pay, $19 is going towards your phone. This means that 24 months later, when your contract is over, you have paid around $456. If you add to that your initial $100 you paid when you bought your phone, then your phone is officially paid off. So why is your monthly bill still the same? This is where U.S. carriers screw us over and profit off of us. This is also the reason why you owe it to yourself to upgrade your phone. U.S. carriers already charge way too much for phone service, so don’t give them more money if you don’t have to. If you want to save some money, as most students do, there is a better solution. Switch to T-Mobile. Not only are they one of the most affordable carriers in the U.S., but they also don’t pull any tricks. They don’t have twoyear contracts. Instead, you have a line of credit with them that you purchase your phone on. They create a phone payment plan for you that is added to your bill for a limited number of months, and once the phone is paid off your bill drops significantly. Now you’re only paying for cell service without any extra hidden costs and saving money each month.

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The Future Aries (March 21- April 19):

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Stress will take a toll on your physical health this week. Remember to relax and take plenty of bubble baths. Light a scented candle and really make it something special. Plug in a lava lamp too. With things going so well for you this week, what do you need me to say that will make things any better? I mean, look at you. You are an exquisite work of art. It’s like Michelangelo himself sculpted your figure from the finest manures.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

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While you have just received a myriad of good news, don’t go out and start bragging about what happened. Others may find out about your email from a deposed Nigerian prince and may try to cut you out of the equation altogether. Now that your pockets are bulging with hundred dollar bills, don’t go right out and spend it on loose women and alcohol. I have a cousin that is trying to start a cat washing business and is in need of an investment partner. Think about it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22):

You will find the drive and energy to create glorious works of art this week. As you put the finishing touches on a masterful plate of homemade nachos, remember to reflect on all those artists who paved the way before you.

Due to a flux in the space-time continuum, you will be transported to the distant future where all of mankind has migrated to space colonies. Your utter ignorance about even basic technology will cause the future people to put you to death.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 19):

Someone in your life will need a lot of love and affection this week and you are the person for the job. First, buy Neil Diamond’s greatest hits on CD and then be sure to adorn your walls with elk antlers. This will help you help them.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

There is tension in the air this week and you are partly responsible. Perhaps the tension is related to the fact that you can’t go five minutes without discussing your bowel movements with those in your immediate area.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

You are really in a financial jam this week and may be forced to consider a second job to make ends meet. Have a look on Craigslist under casual encounters. I have seen some people earn nearly five hundred dollars for a couple hours of honest work.

Some social disputes with neighbors have forced you to become a recluse in your own home. It’s not your problem if they don’t approve of you burning your own feces in a large, industrial size steel barrel in the backyard. Be yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

As you are getting older, you have started to leave some friends behind because of your escalating maturity. Maybe it’s time to tell all of your friends living in the cult compound to get real jobs and contribute to society.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your attention to personal hygiene has not gone unnoticed this week. Remember, you can’t mask the smell of body odor by applying larger amounts of perfumes and colognes. Give your armpits time to heal and they will stop smelling by themselves.

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The student meeting began in the SUB.

The tour added a visual element to the forum.

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Students were asked to share their opinion.

A wwwot of time was spent in central locations.

Student input sought for master building plan @EmilyPehrson

The master plan serves as a blueprint for the physical growth of the university. New buildings, parking and even the proposed placement of trees are detailed in the current master plan which was created in 2005. Now, with the majority of projects from the current master plan completed, Boise State’s master planning team will spend the next 8 to 12 months creating a new master plan which will detail the future goals of the university. They are seeking student input on this new project. On Friday, Sept. 20, students were invited to attend a campus tour where the walk would be used as

a forum to discuss ideas for the new master plan. The tour was lead by Carolyn Krall, an architect for Ayers Saint and Gross, the company hired to consult on the new plan. About 25 people attended the tour. “It’s really important to have these talks with students,” Krall said. “This is their campus and I want to take their ideas and make them feasible and responsible.” One of the main focuses that many students brought to the tour is how Boise State would incorporate alternative energy sources and sustainability. “I’m really interested in hearing what the plan is and how, as new buildings are made, they maintain Boise State’s reputation as sustainable, seeing

how they make that work when it comes to money,” said Kirk Paul, junior construction management major and president of the Green Building Club. The tour took students from the Student Union Building, down through

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“I know that many might consider them an eyesore,” said junior communication major Ian Walsh in reference to the greenhouses located outside between the ILC and Science buildings. “But I know some of the biology

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the quad, out past the Interactive Learning Center (ILC) and finally onto the Greenbelt. The main points students talked about were the art in the quad, the greenhouses and the desire for open spaces where events can be held.

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majors are pretty attached to them. I don’t think they should just be torn down.” For Student Body President Ryan Gregg the tour was particularly important. He is a member of the Steering Committee for the master plan. “I want to be true to rep-

resenting your (the students) concerns when I’m there,” Gregg said. “I’m the only student on that (committee) so I want to make sure I listen to what is said and that I can relay that.” This tour will be only the first of many opportunities for students to have their voices heard concerning the master plan. There will be forum type presentations which students are welcome to attend. There will soon be a Capital Planning Facebook page to make students aware of these events. Students who have concerns or suggestions regarding the master plan are also invited to send an email to Jill Fedigan at capitalplanning@boisestate.edu.

Campus enforces riding policy @RyanThore86

Parking and Transportation employee Israel Uribe spends some of his work time clothed in a bright yellow and orange vest near the Albertsons Library, calling out to passing students on bikes and longboards and asking them to dismount and walk. “Some are pretty compliant and some have an attitude,” Uribe said. “I just point at the signs and they listen.” Students skateboarding and riding bikes through the quad this year may be greeted by a neon vested Parking and Transportation employee like Uribe, who are charged with enforcing Boise State’s Pedestrian Priority Zones. “Most (students) are agreeable when we are asking them to dismount but some get very upset and we understand they are trying to get through campus,” said Nicole Nimmons, assistant director for the Department of Transportation and Parking Services. Nimmons said officials at Boise State designated the arbiter The Arbiter

the quad area as bike and skateboard free in response to multiple complaints from students who felt threatened by injury. “We have had a few complaints this week in regards to that,” Nimmons said. “Right now we have two staff members that are going to be on the quad just to remind people of our policy and the safety of humans, which is why we are really out there.” Currently, violation of the Pedestrian Priority policy won’t land students a ticket and Nimmons thinks enforcement penalties shouldn’t be increased. “We don’t want to go to that at all,” Nimmons said. Boise State policy requires students to walk through the quad area. “We just want people to take ownership of them- worked with city officials on maintaining Pedestrian to reach classes across selves and others.” to provide a clear bike path Priority Zones, some stu- campus. Without the manpower on University Ave. and have dents argue they are wastThough the Greenbelt and money to enforce the worked to maintain bike ing time and money. and University Ave. offer policy, Nimmons is rely- accessibility on the Green“I don’t see anybody get- alternate paths for those ing on the common sense belt in order to make biking ting run over and people riding wheels, Sanders inof students. safer and more convenient. are just mounting their stead advocated for a seper“What we really need is “Our method is to get bikes directly after passing ate path through the heart peer enforcement, others more people out there to these guys,” Sophomore of the university. telling others ‘Hey, you re- educate. They are also out psychology major, Sacora “It doesn’t really connect ally need to get off of your there to notify people of Sanders, said in reference through everything like bike or skateboard,” Nim- where they can ride their to Parking and Transpor- here in the quad. Maybe we mons said. bikes,” Nimmons said. tation staff posed near the should have a designated According to Nimmons, While Parking and Trans- Albertsons Library. Sand- path for people that are ridshe and her colleagues portation focuses its efforts ers rides a longboard ing,” Sanders said. Photo Kaylee Hinkle/THE ARBITER

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Share with Cher is a recurring feature taking student queries to a new level by publishing student concerns or questions about campus and going straight to the source. Contact Cher at news@arbiteronline.com to get your answers. For this edition, I’m tackling a rumor I keep hearing around campus and an ongoing headache. Although I personally have heard from students about faculty requesting they only wear Nike shoes on the football field, it cannot (at least at this moment in time) be confirmed. So for now, it is still just a rumor. According to Max Corbet, associate athletic director/communications, he has never heard of this. “The athletic department has a contract with Nike and our student-athletes wear Nike apparel during their workouts and game competitions,” Corbet said via email. So I guess for now, it’s up to the students to tell me if this is actually happening or not. As for the help desk, I got the scoop on what’s causing the latest headaches. According to David Rencher, assistant manager of the OIT customer care help desk, the help desk specifically offers technical assistance for universityoffered services. “Things like your email, problems getting into Broncoweb, you can’t sign up for a class because the page is giving you an error, those kinds of things,” Rencher said. Rencher also mentioned, if students are having issues with Blackboard it is likely due to Firefox. “It’s kind of on the Firefox team to fix, but we’d be the people you call for stuff like that, Rencher said. “That particular issue really effects the grade center, so I don’t know if it effects the students or not.” Whether it affects you or not, until the problem is fixed, Rencher recommends using either Chrome or Internet Explorer with Blackboard. According to Rencher, the help desk does a lot more than just fix problems. “We run all three zones on campus,” Rencher said. “The Zones are places that students can come for faceto-face assistance. We also have checkout devices like laptops, macbooks, Ipads, digital cameras, digital video recorders, things like that to assist with course loads.” Although current Boise State students always have access to The Help Desk, Rencher explained that graduates lose access to those services and only retain the use of their Bronco email. “A recent change was made just this last year that emails do not get disabled, so graduates will continue to have access to their email after graduation,” Rencher said. “This is particularly beneficial for people moving on to grad school, since they are frequently told to use their university email addresses, since they look more official.” arbiteronline .com arbiteronline.com

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According to Branda J. Allen, Boise State and other national colleges have work to do in the way they review and accept and interpret difference on campus. Allen visited from Colorado State in Denver where she serves as a professor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion. Using text heavy slides, a method Allen doesn’t usually approve of, she illustrated the many ways diversity presents itself on college campuses and urged faculty and students to accept and include all people from varying backgrounds at Boise State. “You really should avoid slides with a lot of words on them,” said Allen drawing laughter from the audience. “And do as I say, not as I do.” Allen based her talk on

a statement from Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire and stressed an emphasis on acceptance of diversity in its many forms. “Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger generation into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity, or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.” Allen said, quoting the philosopher. Offering years of experience as a an educator and advocate for social change, Allen advocated for Boise State to take heed of Freire’s comments and move forward as a progressive college. “So, if this were an either

Bullying [news page 1] Multiple government agencies and schools alike have begun a war against cyber bullying. It is important to note that most of those organizations are specific to minors. According to WiredSafety, cyber bullying refers to minors targeting minors and cyber harassment refers to adults targeting minors or adults targeting adults. Cruel comments on Bronco Confessions 2.0 would be classified as cy-

ber harassment which is increasingly more difficult to control by law. According to National Conference of State Legislatures, 40 out of 50 states have laws specific to cyber harassment. Idaho is not one of those states, but cyber harassment is definitely present in Idaho. The comment made about Buxton was not the only example of cyber harassment found on the page. “Confession: I hate myself more and more every

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Diversity leader educates staff and students

Branda J. Allen visited from Colorado State University to speak on diversity and inclusion. or for you,” Friere said. ”Student, faculty, or community, which of those function would you hope Boise State is working toward?” Students like senior communication major CJ Mckinney attended the speech to

learn more about creating an all inclusive environment at Boise State. “I am very interested in diversity because I represent two diverse ethnic groups, I am both white and black and throughout my entire

life people have tried to put me in one box or another,” Mckinney said. Mckinney enjoyed Allen’s comments urging students and faculty to stop segmenting others into mental categories based on race, sexual

orientation, or age. “I think it’s cool she talked about how I should be able to act, react, and make the choices that I make without others expecting me to be a certain way based on my race,” Mckinney said.

day,” one post said. “Probably with good reason,” commented Robert Moore directly beneath the post. The site administrator released a statement on the site regarding the cruel posts before he apologized and removed the post about Buxton. “Please remember that cyber bullying is a real thing that does hurt people. So here’s what I’m going to try: If you see something with your name on it that is any way demeaning to you, shoot me a message and I will immedi-

ately remove the post,” he said. The administrator then explained to the Arbiter how the demeaning comment about Buxton impacted him. “A few days ago, I let a demeaning post about a girl slip and I got tons of feedback. Everyone sent me messages about cyber bullying and how mean it was to post something bad about that girl,” the administator said. “I’m actually really glad that so many people got on me about that one, because it shows that they have respect for one another, and they don’t have any tolerance for cyber bullying either.” The administrator went on to express what he wants for the site.

“I want this site to be a place that everyone can come and feel safe; I would hate for someone to be harassed and feel bad about themselves because of my site,” he said. According to Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, users will not “bully, intimidate, or harass any user.” By using or accessing Facebook all members are required to abide by these terms of service. In addition to abiding by Facebook’s rules, Gregg argues that Boise State students and faculty have to abide by a different set of standards. “When you’re a member of the campus community you have to play by a set of different rules.

You have to think about our statement of shared values. You have to be respectful, and responsible and a good citizen—along with the other values of course. This means we have to act differently,” Gregg said.

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Technology in the classroom [news page 1] Junior biology major Stephanie Grigg thinks teachers should follow a classroom model set by one of her professors. “My psychology teacher segregates our class by putting those with laptops on one side, those with paper and pen in the middle and the chronic texters are on the other side,” Grigg said. “She said she has kids and if her phone goes off she can answer it and she expects us to be able to as well.” While Grigg thinks tech-

nology should be allowed in a classroom setting, she could see how laptops and cellphones could distract others from focusing on the lecture or assignment. “When you have someone playing World of Warcraft and there is someone sitting behind them that’s really trying to listen, they are going to be more focused on the screen one row down than they are on what the instructor is saying,”Grigg said. Though technology use in the classroom is inevi-

table, some students think access to electronic devices should be at the sole discretion of the professor. “I think when technology becomes a problem, then teachers need to intervene, but I also think it is super rude to sit there and text in class,” said junior biology major Blaire Davis. “If you want to use your technology to help you, which it is designed to do, then that’s great, but I don’t think everyone goes by that.”

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The mid-sized city of Boise is known for its lush colorful trees, Boise State football, and potatoes for the simple fact that it grows in the heart of Idaho. Over the last eight to 10 years, both Boise State and the Boise community have grown exponentially as both attendance and infrastructure continue to boom. Another phenomenon has evolved and become popular throughout the course of the last 10 to 20 years, not only in Boise but in the world, hip-hop and rap culture. Hip-hop music has taken hold of the music scene ever since the emergence of music artists such as Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, etc. It has been maintained and altered to fit a revolutionized music industry by the likes of modern artists such as Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi and Drake, to name a few. Why has this genre of music in particular taken off so successfully, specifically with the college age demographic? So successfully in fact, odds are that the folks passing on a college campus between classes are listening to the best hip-hop has to offer today. With headphones lodged, attentions focused ahead, and tasks to accomplish for the day, college students have embraced hip-hop as an essential component to every day life. Alex Wati, recent graduate and international student from Paris, France said, “Listening to hip-hop or rap music has become a part of me it’s like breathing. Whenever I was on my way to class, even sometimes in class if the lecture was dull, I would find myself listening to my favorite artists.” When asked why he thought hip-hop was so popular with the college crowd, Wati responded, “Because the messages of the genre are absolutely relatable to our age group. Whether it’s struggling to make ends meet, stresses of growing up, or the simple act of looking for a good time while partying, Hip Hop is really versatile.”

The Boise State campus is evolving into a diverse hub of varying culture, as more and more out-of-state students are meshing with students who are native to Idaho. Hip-hop culture has transcended state lines along with this new wave of students. From new friendships formed to the sharing of music during lunch break, Hip-hop music has acted as catalyst of bringing people together through the love of music. “I think the main reason so many people listen to hip-hop, particularly in college, is because it’s a great way to bond with a vast assortment of people. Doesn’t matter who they are, where they are from, it brings people together. Most of it at least,” said Brittinae Carr, elementary education and English senior. Even in this increasingly progressive age of accepting people for who they are, prejudices still exist. No matter an individual’s ethnicity, religious belief, or sexual orientation, people are still looked at differently for the color of their skin and context of their character. The rise of hip-hop represents a style of music that is wrapped in the concept of spoken word, and in doing so allows for artists to break down the barriers of modern prejudice. Students not only see it in their lives at school, but in their private lives as well. “I am the product of interracial parents, having a mom who is white and a dad who is black. I have grown to love listening to certain hip-hop because many lyrics I hear from artists express the same frustrations I have being a product of a multiracial home, “ Carr said, “Many artists have brought real diversity to the genre and I think that correlates with why college students have come to make up a big part of hip-hop fans, no matter if they are white, black, or whatever race.” No matter the preference towards a certain hip-hop style or another, students have the opportunity to meet new friends through a love for music and art that breaks down the fallacies of social prejudice.

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Hemingway remembered

An annual symposium discusses the writer’s life and effect on other literature @LanceMoore07

The fifth annual Ernest Hemingway Symposium will provide an opportunity to experience the legendary American novelist through a modern perspective. The symposium is conducted both at the Yanke Research Park in Boise and the Community Library in Ketchum, Idaho, the town where Hemingway ended his life. The event will be held Sept. 24-28. The symposium is set to highlight the influence Hemingway has had through his terse prose style of writing and how it has in turn affected the world, even through the present. “Hemingway is one of the iconic figures of twentieth century literature, of modernism,” said Clay Morgan, director of collaborative research initiatives and the Story Initiative at Boise State, and co-founder of the Ernest Hemingway symposium, “In fact, Hemingway’s way of writing was so new at the time and influenced so many writers, that everyone began writing like he did.”

Hemingway was perceived as one of the greatest American adventurers, stamping him as one of the most prolific writers of American literature. His works were derived from his own life experiences. Hemmingway spent his time as a journalist in both World Wars and Spanish Civil War. He also loved bullfights in Spain, and embarking upon grand love affairs with British royals’ wives while on safari in Africa. The symposium serves the purpose of portraying to patrons the life of Hemingway and his works. “We explore Heming- Events honoring Hemmingway will take place in Boise and Ketchum, Idaho. way and his place in history; the way he wrote, It is described by the ernism. how he wrote, and how the other events of this symposium will take place Washington Post as, “a triAll events in both Boise he effected other writers,” in Ketchum, Idaho. umph for its unexpected ef- and Ketchum are free to said Morgan. On Sept.24, the sympo- fectiveness of its premise by the public. Morgan and those inThe symposium strives volved in putting on the sium will have a screening giving the opposing sides symposium seek to put all of the play, ‘The Heming- of the Hemingway’s divid- to provide a learning opportunity to everyone. of these facts of Heming- way Play” by Frederic ed self.” The other events will However for students, and way into light as a way of Hunter. The play is renowned for take place in Boise on the young writers in particugetting to the core of his influence not only during its portrayal of Hemingway Sept. 25 and will feature lar, Morgan thinks the even his time, but also in this day at different stages in his novelist Heather Parkin- will hold a special appeal. life. The play depicts four son Dermott, who will look “If you have a slight inand age. The first half of events Hemingway characters to examine some of her terest in writing you are taking place in Boise will be during varying stages of the thoughts on Hemingway going to be blown away,” held on Sept. 24-25, while man’s life. and his influence on Mod- Morgan said. Photo COURTESY MCT CAMPUS

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Sept. 24 (Boise)7 p.m., Screening of “The Hemingway Play,” by Frederic Hunter. Introduction by Clay Morgan, director of collaborative research initiatives and the Story Initiative at Boise State. The film tells of the life and loves of the great and often troubled Hemingway.

Sept. 26 (Ketchum)2 p.m., Screening of “Midnight in Paris.” Woody Allen’s surprise hit that earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and multiple other nominations, including Best Picture.

Sept. 25 (Boise) 7 p.m., Heather Parkinson, author of “Across Open Ground.” Parkinson will read and discuss her works, including her novel, “Across Open Ground” set in the Ketchum area.

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Sept. 27 (Ketchum) 9-10:30 a.m., Moderated Student Panel. A panel of four undergraduates from Boise State University and Northwest Nazarene University will present papers for 12-15 minutes each on aspects of Hemingway and modern literature. The panel will take place in the Regional History Department at the Community Library.

Starry storytelling Lance Moore @LanceMoore07

On Sept. 23, Boise State professor Greg Hampikian is set to perform his unique look of divorce and family life at the Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) with Starry Story Night. Starry Story night is a special performance put on by the folks at Story Story Night. Story Story Night, which is co-founded by the Story Initiative at Boise State and Boise State Public Radio, is a live storytelling program which invites members to go unscripted on stage and

share real life experiences. Stories range from the comedic to the dramatic, as well as an interchange of both. Greg Hampikian is a professor of biology and criminal justice, with expertise in the field of genetics as well as many others. His love of storytelling is rooted in his childhood time spent listening to stories by his father. However, Hampikian’s performance at Starry Story Night will consist of a much more recent influence on his storytelling, family life and divorce. “While I consider the

Sept. 28 (Ketchum) Noon, Hemingway Haunts Tour. Take a walking tour of local Hemingway haunts. Space is limited, please sign up at the symposium.

end of my marriage to be one of my greatest failures in life, I consider the way I got through the divorce as one of my greatest successes,” said Hampikian while laughing. Hampikian is using his opportunity to perform at Starry Story Night as a stage to share how storytelling has been a medium which has aided in his growth since his divorce, as well as the raising of his children. “I can turn any tragedy from my workday or in my family life into an element of a story,” said Hampikian. Hampikian’s storytelling

developed throughout the last seventeen years of his life while telling stories to his children as they went to sleep at night. He described the process of how his storytelling changes as his children got older. “Your kids will be the perfect audience, they will love you, then they’ll get to eight or nine and correct you, then by 10 or 11 they are steering you a certain way,” Hampikian said. Hampikian goes on to describe the gift of metaphor as an essentiality to good storytelling, and uses it often in his own stories. “A sense of metaphor is the basis of a story,” said Hampikian. Starry Story Night is

the first performance by Story Story Night at the BCT. With the hopes of making it an annual event, Jessica Holmes, co-founder of the Story Story Night and executive director, highlighted her hopes for the future with future performances. “We are using the first Starry Story Night at the Boise Contemporary Theater as not only a celebration of the Sesquicentennial, which is the 150 year since the founding of the city of Boise, but as well as a catalyst to draw attention to the possibility of making Starry Story Night an annual performance with the Boise Contemporary Theater,” Holmes said. The performance will begin at 7 p.m.

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ShOcKeR Milk and matching Danielle Davidson is currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. This is her first hand experience with living abroad. From what I’ve seen, there are pretty much only three flavors of milk in the U.S., plain, chocolate and strawberry. So when I heard banana milk was a thing in East Asia, I thought I should try some. The banana milk was indeed, banana milk. I felt like I was drinking a banana in liquid form, and it was strange. I was surprised that it actually tasted like the yellowpeel covered fruit, but still it was disconcerting. Still, for people like me who don’t take to the banana milk, there are even more options! Coffee milk, caramel macchiato coffee milk (my favorite so far).From what I’ve seen, coffee milk is similar in popularity to banana milk and it tastes like coffee, which is always a plus. But, what’s up with the need to drink a variety of flavored milks? Who knows. Maybe it has to do with the fact that a lot of things here are ‘cutseyfied.’ Friends and couples can be seen walking up and down the street, possibly drinking banana milk, wearing matching shirts, shoes, jackets or headbands. At first for foreigners it’s something alien but after about a month, seeing girls with matching headbands or couples with matching shirts doesn’t even spark hesitation. They simply want to show off their friendship or proclaim their relationship status so that everyone can see it. Sometimes it’s cute (matching shoes), and sometimes it’s a neon sign (matching everything), but if I don’t think about it too much it’s pretty easy to tune out all the declarations. Flavored milk, cutesy everything and matchy clothes were a shock for the first couple of weeks and every time. Now I just keep walking, because cute and matchy are now a part of daily life. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a foreigner and feel oddly out of place a good portion of the time, but adjusting to the little things is helping me adapt.

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The Broncos took down Fresno State 20-10 last year, but a 41-40 loss over the weekend snapped Boise State’s seven game win streak against the Bulldogs.

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For the second consecutive season, Boise State football will finish the regular seasons with at least two losses. The Broncos (2-2, 1-1) fell to Mountain West Conference opponent Fresno State, 41-40, for their second loss in the first four weeks of the 2013 season. For the first time ever, a member of the Carr family

has beaten the Broncos. Senior quarterback Derek Carr (2009-13), brother of former Bulldog and NFL quarterback David Carr (1997-2001), is the first Fresno State quarterback to beat Boise State since 2005. “I hugged my brother and told him, ‘this one is for you,’” Derek Carr told ESPN following the game. Boise State second-string freshman running back Aaron Baltazar led Bronco rushers with 92 yards and

two touchdowns on 18 carries. Redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick threw for 313 yards, zero touchdowns and an interception. Fresno State’s freethrowing offense went to the air 60 times in the win; with Carr completing 39 passes for 460 yards and four touchdowns. “We made too many errors just across the board. We can point the finger a lot of different directions,”

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Boise State athletics have always been a popular activity on campus, especially football. For students it’s a great deal with a rowdy atmosphere and free admission. Students come for the game, but marketing and promotions keeps the fans engaged in between plays and quarters. Matt Beckman has been the assistant athletic director of marketing and promotions for Boise State athletics since September 2011. Beckman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and communication from the University of Minnesota

Duluth in 2000. Beckman worked in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, before returning to Minnesota Duluth to take a job in athletics at his alma mater. “I applied and was fortunate enough to get the position,” Beckman said. “I really started my career in marketing there.” Beckman spent the next five years at Minnesota-Duluth before taking a position at Gonzaga University for another five years. Looking to move up, a position at Boise State opened up and Beckman jumped at the opportunity. “Boise State was a school that I was interested in because of who they were and

Discount football tickets offered Nate Lowery Staff Writer

Brought on by a feeble home schedule and the desire to have the experience of a full stadium, the Boise State Department of Athletics has reduced the ticket prices in four sections for three of the Broncos’ remaining home football games. Tickets for seating in the north end zone are now available for $10 (down from $40) the arbiter The Arbiter

and priority seating for season ticket holders in sections 101, 111 and 130 will sell for $25. The discounted ticket prices are only available for Boise State’s home games against Southern Miss (Sept. 28), Wyoming (Nov. 16) and New Mexico (Nov. 30). The Broncos’ match-up against rival Nevada on Oct. 19 will not be discounted. After hearing that many season ticket holders were unable to afford the original

where they were going,” Beckman said. At Boise State, Beckman works hand-in-hand with the Bronco Sports interns. He shows the next generation of students the ropes of the sports marketing world. “I love working with our students for a number of reasons,” Beckman said. “Our students are so energetic and really want to be a part of what we’re doing.” Beckman and his team of interns are focusing their attention this year on keeping students involved throughout the entire game. They are implementing things like a new tailgating environment before the

games to keep students active and busy with free food and entertainment before they enter Bronco Stadium. Beckman and his team are finding out what the students want this year to help keep them engaged during the games. “One of our biggest things is having unique prize giveaways, more student giveaways and we’re working with ASBSU quite a bit,” Beckman said. One of Beckman’s biggest points of emphasis this year is keeping the students in their seats after halftime. Many students will leave the stadium for halftime to tailgate and many do not return for the second half. This is something that head football coach Chris Petersen has focused on this year as well.

ticket prices for these games. Associate athletic director for development David Kinard said the decision was made to offer tickets at a discounted price. “We were hearing about fans not being able to afford to see the Broncos play,” Kinard said. “That’s why we chose to offer (the discount) in these special areas to protect our season ticket holders.” Kinard felt that it was important to give back to the season ticket holders for their loyalty after Boise State experienced a drop-off of season ticket sales from 2012. “Season ticket holders for us are kind of our loyalty people; we want to make sure

we take care of them,” Kinard said. “Some of them have been out there for 30 years. They’ve been with us through thick and thin—good years and bad years—so we want to make sure they’re protected.” When the newly restructured Mountain West Conference released the schedule, Kinard knew there would be a struggle to fill up Bronco Stadium—only two bowl teams from 2012, Nevada and Air Force, were scheduled for a visit to The Blue. “The schedule was big,” said Kinard. “When we were looking at the schedule we knew it was going to be difficult. With the kind of schedule that we got from the Mountain West,

Down six points, Fresno State marched 87 yards on a 13-play drive to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Josh Quezada to give the Bulldogs a 41-40 lead. Boise State failed to convert on fourth down to end their final drive. Since upsetting Fresno State 35-30 in 2001 – who were led by future number one NFL Draft pick David Carr – Boise State

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has dominated the Milk Can rivalry. The Broncos had defeated the Bulldogs in 11 of the next 12 ensuing match ups. Boise State enters their next home match up with Southern Miss. The Broncos hold two losses before Week 5 for the first time since 2005, when they dropped their first two games to Georgia and Oregon State.

We made too many errors just across the board. We can point the finger a lot of different directions. —Chris Petersen

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Petersen said. “We have to execute. When you’re playing a good team, you can’t just play hard.” Down eight to the Bulldogs, Baltazar rushed for a two-yard touchdown, but the Broncos failed to convert the two-point conversion. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0) led until 7:04 left in the fourth quarter, until Southwick rushed for touchdown from the one-yard line. Boise State junior wide receiver Matt Miller then completed a pass to redshirt sophomore tight end Jake Hardee for the twopoint conversion.

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Beckman’s job is getting students to the game. A student-only concession area is one of the points of emphasis in an attempt to provide more affordable refreshment options. “We love the students to stay the entire game,” Beckman said. “We’re looking to do some things during the third and fourth quarters to

it made (going to Boise State games) a little less attractive.” This led Boise State’s remaining premier home game, Nevada, to not be a part of the discount program seeing how there was already a demand for tickets for that game. Kinard also attributed the difficulty of selling tickets to ESPN broadcasting four home games on national networks this season. Ironically that TV deal was a factor to Boise State remaining in the Mountain West. “A full stadium creates a better experience for everyone in the stadium,” Kinard said. “We knew the importance of having a full stadium so that’s kind of our biggest push.”

try and add some more incentives to have them stay.” Boise State athletic promotions are always one of the more entertaining parts of Bronco sporting events, and thanks to Beckman and his marketing team, the fun doesn’t look to be stopping anytime soon.

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