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Have you ever wanted to travel to Spain? Have you dreamed about attending classes in France? Jillian Marian Itza, a junior communication major, is one student who will be traveling abroad next semester. “I’m Basque, so I’m going to the Basque country,” Itza said. “I’ll be going to Bilbao Spain. My (extended) family lives like 30 minutes from Bilbao.” Itza is participating in the Study Abroad program, which is one of three different types of programs offered by the International Learning Opportunities office. Sara Dart, Education Abroad/NSE advisor, said the study abroad program offers three different types of programs: direct exchange, study abroad and national student exchange. The study abroad program involves students traveling abroad to a wide
variety of countries. Dart explained it’s all about the experience. “(It’s) taking classes, getting immersed in the culture and really getting a sense for what it’s like to live somewhere else and experience that,” Dart said. Direct exchange is where students go and enroll directly at a foreign university that Boise State has a reciprocal relationship with. “They take classes with the native students, sometimes in English sometimes in the native language of the country,” Dart said. National student exchange is a program within the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Guam, according to Dart. “Students can go to any one of about 200 universities and take classes there,” Dart said. Students that would like to learn abroad can start with the International Learning Opportunities information sessions.
“We offer info sessions in our office a couple times a week,” Dart said. “That’s a good first step. Once you have a sense for where you want to go, it’s good to meet with an academic advisor.” According to Dart, there are many things to consider when choosing a location. “Where you go can depend on a lot of things, Dart said. “Maybe you have always wanted to see Australia, so some of it is personal preference. But it also might be determined based on what classes are offered in places. For instance, international business ma-
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jors often go to either Bilbao Spain, Lyon France or Turin Italy because those places offer a lot of international business classes.” For some students traveling to these far away destinations could seem out of reach. Many students worry about paying for regular semesters. However, according to Dart, the costs vary depending on where you’re going and on what program you’re enrolled in. Dart said it ranges from paying Boise State’s tuition, to paying the foreign university’s tuition, and/or program fees. “But you can use all of your
My whole dream in life is to travel to Spanish-speaking countries and teach English, so knowing Spanish fluently is definitely going to help with that. And the culture and the experience and everything that comes with it.
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financial aid and there are study abroad specific scholarships available, both through our office and through the government and other private foundations,” Dart said. Itza added to this by saying the cost for her going to Bilbao is about what she is paying now. There are also different lodging opportunities that go along with the cost according to Dart. The typical options for lodging are a home stay with a local family, living in an apartment off campus or a residence hall on campus. Living conditions and cost are not the only things that vary. Dart explained sometimes the academic calendars do. “Although there are some countries that have different academic schedules, for instance students that go to Japan, their fall semester is about October to February and their spring semester is April to July,” Dart said. “So it varies but it’s typically com-
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Remember when you were little and your mom would wake you up and say, “Hurry and get ready, we’re going to the zoo today”? Your stomach would fill with butterflies and excitement as you thought about seeing the lions, tigers and giraffes. Your mouth would water at the thought of the giant ice cream cone your mom would buy you if you behaved well and didn’t fight with your brother (a task that was easier said than done). Well, let your stomach fill
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with butterflies and excitement because Boise State students are invited to attend Boise Zoo Night this Friday night for free. On Sept. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Zoo Boise will only be open to Boise State students, families and friends. Erin VanDenburgh, program coordinator for Student Involvement and Leadership, explained why SILC picked the Zoo as their venue. “Zoo Boise’s close proximity to campus and its fun and inviting atmosphere made for an ideal location to host this program,” VanDenburgh said.
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Students are required to present a valid Boise State ID card to gain admission for themselves and their guests. Zoo Boise’s website informs visitors of the mission statement of the zoo. “Zoo Boise connects our visitors with animals to inspire and involve our community in the conservation of wildlife worldwide.” Zoo Boise offers numerous animal exhibits. From the lemurs to lions, students and their guests can walk through Africa and stroll through the rainforest. Wake up the kid inside of you and say hi to Julius the giraffe.
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patible with Boise State’s semester schedule.” And although this might sound like a well-deserved vacation, study abroad students also have to take a full course load which is comprised of 12 credits to stay compliant with financial aid regulations. However, according to Dart, all credits earned while studying abroad transfer as Boise State credits. Even though it’s a full course load, students are up for the challenge. Itza chose Spain, where she’ll be immersed in the language and culture while studying. “I want to take away memories of my family and the fact that I can learn Spanish and can communicate with them,” Itza said. “My whole dream in life is to travel to Spanishspeaking countries and teach English, so knowing Spanish fluently is definitely going to help with that. And the culture and the experience and everything that comes with it.”
Jaguars are one of the exotic animals students can see at the zoo.
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ACROSS 1 Ski area helpers 6 Finish line? 10 Equal to the task 14 “Live Free __”: New Hampshire motto 15 Some are easily bruised 16 Sound of laughter 17 RATS 20 “Friendly skies” co. 21 Garr of “Mr. Mom” 22 “My place or __?” 23 SHUCKS 27 Unspecified amount 28 One of the Seven Sisters schools 32 Joe’s sister in TV’s “Under the Dome” 35 Salinger girl 38 Soccer shout 39 DARN 43 Goat quote 44 Hurdle for a storied cow 45 Offers thanks, in a way 46 Decides one will 49 Itinerary word 50 SHOOT 57 Setting for “Beasts of the Southern Wild” 60 Cloudburst, e.g. 61 Seasonal drink 62 FUDGE 66 Item on a “honey-do” list 67 Time fraction: Abbr. 68 “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” singer 69 Computerized city people 70 Former “Entertainment Tonight” coanchor 71 Ecclesiastical council DOWN 1 Replenish a pint of ale, say 2 Thorny shrub 3 Jane Eyre’s charge 4 Free
Housing troubles may find you and force you to relocate. This will come as a shock to you since you have already procured the finest spot under the bridge downtown. Fear not, the riverside has many pleasant little hovels available.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
You will be clear-headed and vigilant this week, prompting you to get started writing that novel you have been thinking about. Unfortunately, the medication you are taking will interact badly with a cup of coffee you will drink and everything you write will be unreadable.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
A sudden, unprovoked melancholy will settle upon you this week, forcing you to dye your hair black and paint your nails dark red. You will drink coffee slowly most nights and read the memoirs of Joseph Stalin until late in the evening.
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You will have some difficulty with two things this week, your home and your mother, who just so happens to live in the same house. Remedy this problem by moving out of your mother’s house like a real grown adult.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
Unfortunately, you will be the victim of gossip this week and one of your closest friends is surely to blame. Weed out the mole by kidnapping and waterboarding each of your closest confidants until you draw out a confession.
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Strange dreams will cause you to lose sleep this week. As soon as you wake, record these omens in a dream journal to be reviewed by the neighborhood shaman. Also, remember to watch the flight of small birds and try to interpret their meaning.
Money matters will leave you confused, naked, and homeless this week. Apparently, you have to earn money, that in turn is used to pay basic bills like rent and electricity. Especially since wealthy people aren’t just handing out greenbacks.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22):
Financial trouble will force you to make desperate decisions, like taking up gambling in a local underground poker ring. Build up your poker face by allowing local teenagers to punch you until you stop flinching.
Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 19):
Though you are a pretty smart person, sometimes being a know-it-all can put a damper on a fun night. Like last weekend when you informed an officer that you “know your rights” and that “these damn pigs will never take me back to the clink.”
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
An old episode of Law and Order will prompt you to attempt your hand at amateur detective work. Your first case will involve solving the mystery of the missing bottle of wine. After that, you will work on the mystery of the hangover.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
A good friend will ask you for a substantial monetary loan this week. Do not give them a thin dime. Save your money and buy a cabin near Idaho City so when Obama comes and tries to take your guns. They ain’t takin’ your guns though...
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Out-of-state students increase Danielle Allsop
The number of students from states other than Idaho increases each year. said Weinstein. “It is a bit of a culture shock.” Jessica Perkins, a senior criminal justice major hails from Moapa, Nev., 45 minutes North of Las Vegas. She chose Boise State because of its beauty and amenities. “It’s outdoorsy, (has) beautiful weather, and a
great sense of community,” Perkins said. Carpinteyro said the low cost of attendance compared to other universities is also a selling point when out-of-state students chose to attend Boise State. “We are also much more affordable compared to other state universities
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I wanted a small school but a big feeling to it. Downtown is ten minutes away, and everything is really easy to get to.
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“Shared Leadership confirms my belief that stepping back to view the big picture is worth the time and effort,” said Shared Leadership participant Rose Marie Parsons. “As a first-year participant, I have gotten to know Boise State employees from across campus, and I look forward
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to getting to know them better as we plan next year’s programs.” Shared Leadership is a program which aims to provide networking and leadership opportunities for Boise State employees. The Shared Leadership websites explains that the purpose of the program is to train faculty and staff to become involved in the
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We all own a piece of the success of the university. If everyone is invested in the success, we can make it a better place. —Jerri Mizrahi
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Studying in groups is another beneficial way to get the most bang for your buck. Remember to pick a good team of equally motivated people to work with. You don’t want to spend the
whole study hour talking about last week’s episode of “Breaking Bad” or being the only one doing the work. Once you establish your study mates, set a time to get together; regular study meetings could be just as helpful as special pretest study sessions. You can assign different group members different areas of focus: Joe could be the definition guy, while Marla is the problem solving girl,
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university decision-making process. The program is designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the campus community. It also provides an opportunity for participants to meet and exchange ideas and motivate participants to assume individual leadership roles within the university. “We all own a piece of the success of the university,” said Jerri Mizrahi the advisor for Shared Leadership. “If everyone is invested in the success, we can make it a better place.” It is a two year program. The first year members are
nursing program,” Carpinteyro said. According to the Boise
required to participate in an activity once a month. The next year, members help facilitate and plan the activities for the upcoming first years. This year’s group will be taking on the topic of My Boise State. This corresponds with students’ my.boisestate site that was launched last summer. Members will be discussing how to turn “My Boise State” into “Our Boise State” through a series of activities and projects. The Shared Leadership program is nationally renowned and has been in existence for
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nearly 25 years. “People call from all over wanting to emulate this program,” Mizrahi said. Mizrahi said each year she sees members from Shared Leadership receive promotions. “In Shared Leadership I usually have somewhere between four to seven people that get different jobs. I don’t know if there’s any correlation to Shared Leadership but I’m going to take it,” Mizrahi said. “It’s because they are the ones that are willing to step up that they get noticed, they’re engaged, they’re usually positive and they get noticed.” Shared Leadership begins to advertise for the upcoming year in April, but Mizrahi said she tries to work around sched-
State admissions website, the annual cost (not including transportation, books, living expenses, or personal expenses) for a full time Idaho resident to attend the university for the 2013-2014 school year is approximately $6,292. For non-resident full time students, the annual cost (not including transportation, books, living expenses, or personal expenses) is approximately $12,600. According to the University of California’s admissions site, tuition is approximately $13,200 for the 2013-2014 school year. That number does not iinclude transportation, books, living expenses, or personal expenses. Weinstein says money played a significant part in her decision to attend Boise State. “It was cheaper to come here than it was to go to school in-state (in California),” Weinstein said. Boise State also participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange program (WUE). WUE allows students from some western states to attend Boise State at in-state tuition cost if they meet certain ACT and GPA criteria. ules of faculty and staff. The commitment is for two years.
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Let’s play a guessing game. What are these nicknames for: Scooby Snacks. Wheels. Decadence. Running. Go. Don’t know what it is yet? Try a few more: Adam. Dex. Sweeties. X. Still lost? These monikers are street names for methylene-dioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), aka ecstasy. More recently, the drug has come to be known as the girl next door, and her name is Molly. A nickname for a purer, crystalline form of the drug, Molly has gotten quite the name for herself lately. Over Labor Day weekend this year, the death of two young adults at the Electric Zoo music festival on Randalls Island, New York were attributed to fatal overdoses
of the drug. The same weekend, three people were reported to have overdosed on Molly at the House of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts. Song lyrics by Miley Cyrus and other artists have contributed to Molly’s budding notoriety. Molly is not limited to the East Coast or celebrity singers, however. Her fame has spread to other parts of the country, including Boise, Idaho. “We know that it’s out there. It shows up at events occasionally, but the city does not appear to be inundated with it,” said Lynn Hightower, the Boise Police Department Communications Director. Nationally, hospitalizations and deaths attributed to Molly abuse are on the rise. According to the Drug Abuse Warn-
ing Network (DAWN), there was a 74.8 percent increase in emergency room visits associated with MDMA from 2004 to 2008. College students in particular are at risk of abuse because of the popularity of Molly at raves, dance and music festivals. According to Hightower, several arrests related to Molly are made in the city of Boise each year, often in connection with other drugs like marijuana and cocaine. “No arrests have been made on the Boise State campus linked to Molly,” Hightower stated. Boise State students suggested that Molly is present at Boise State, but disagree on the prevalence of Molly abuse. “I don’t think Boise State is a school with a lot of drug use, especially compared to
schools on the East Coast,” said John Neal, a junior studying mechanical engineering. “It’s definitely there, but it’s not big.” In spite of its recent appearances in the news, Molly is nothing new. Ecstasy by other names has been widely available in the United States since the 1980s. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, MDMA (by any name) is both a stimulant and a psychedelic with emotional and prosocial effects. Individuals who take ecstasy experience an energy boost, feelings of euphoria and emotional closeness with others. MDMA sold by the name of “Molly” implies a purer form of MDMA, which is historically cut with a variety of other substances that affect its quality and effects. The la-
Micron expands in Asia, lays off workers Katie Meikle
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At the end of July, Micron completed its purchase of Elpida Memory Inc. for $2.5 billion dollars. Micron has also recently acquired Rexchip Electronics Corp., an operation located in Taiwan, making Micron the second-largest employer in Taiwan. Not all of the news is good news, however. Along with the expansion came the internal announcement at the end of August that Micron will be laying off 5 percent of its workforce.
“The industry is always changing,” Micron spokesman Dan Francisco told The Arbiter. “Micron is in the process of always assessing its operations to make sure its resources are efficiently and effectively aligned.” The long-term impact on the Boise Micron campus and the greater Boise community is not yet clear. This includes any possible impact on Boise State and its students. Francisco stated a reduction of less than 5 percent of its global workforce of 30,000 would be instigated by the end of the 2014 fiscal year. “I would suggest continu-
Students act super John Engel @EngelESPN
Boise State students will get the chance to show off their inner super hero on Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Student Union Simplot Ballroom for the Boise State University Association of Office Professionals (BSUAOP) Professional Development Day. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Speakers addresses and Hawaiian luau buffet lunch are available for $45 or $35 with-
out lunch. The day-long event aims to build confidence and optimism within attendees through creating a strong community network while staying close to the “hero” theme. Keynote speaker Cindy
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Ecstasy is a popular drug at concerts, raves. bel, however, is no guarantee of purity. Many of the dangers of Molly are directly linked to the uncertain concentration of ecstasy in the drug and the nature of any adulterants the drug contains. Molly abuse causes a rise in body temperature, increased blood pressure and heart rate. In many overdose cases, like those reported over Labor Day weekend, an individual’s body temperature continues to rise until the body’s organs
shut down completely. Rachel Bisping, a freshman studying nursing, stated that she thinks drug use in general is a highly prevalent practice at universities and Boise State is no exception. “If you picked out somebody in this room, I bet they’ve done Molly before,” Bisping said, sitting in the Student Union at Boise State. “I think students know the dangers but just don’t care. Drugs mess you up, that’s just what they do.”
college,” stated Anna Bohnenberger, a junior at Boise State studying kinesiology. Underemployment is another concern for students who want to go directly into their field of study after completing their degree. “It’s definitely a concern for me. I know a lot of people who have graduated and are having trouble,” said Russell Holton, a senior biology major with a botany emphasis. Holton is concerned that paying for and completing an education may not guarantee her work in a field that she has studied in. “I don’t want to get just any job out of college, I’d want one that helps me build my career because I have pretty specific goals," Holton said. and problem-solving strategies can be beneficial to the workplace.
ing to pursue a technical education for whatever role they may be interested in within the company and the industry,” Francisco stated. “Also, students should keep an eye on micron.com for job opportunities that come up.” Boise State’s prominent engineering program, among other degree programs, helps to fuel the applicant pool for internships, entry-level positions and other positions in the company. “These combined acquisitions boosted Micron from a tenuous position in the hyper-competitive technology industry to its current status
as the second foremost producer of memory chips in the world,” Francisco said. Despite cutbacks, Francisco claims business has expanded greatly. “If you look at the memory industry in general and what Micron was able to accomplish, the manufacturing assets gained by acquiring Elpida and Rexchip account for a 45 percent total increase in Micron’s current manufacturing capacity,” Francisco said. Micron Technology Inc. has an ongoing intimate relationship with the university, culminating with a $13 million dollar charitable gift back
in 2011, the largest in Boise State’s history. The donation was committed to the College of Engineering to develop a Ph.D. program in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In addition, Boise State offers specific university classes at the Micron corporate site itself to help students acquiring technical degrees. The Micron microcosm is hugely significant to the Boise community, and also reflects a larger trend and a growing concern among college students about finding work after college because of competition and other factors. “It’s very nerve-racking thinking that I might have trouble getting a job out of
Clark is an author and professor in the School of Nursing at Boise State. Her message works to build positive and healthy work environments through evidence-based strategies. Other presenters include manager of Human Resource Services Jerri Mizrahi and Kimberly McAdams, Ph.D., from the Department of Psy-
chology. McAdams will host “Heroes Think Positive: Positive
Thoughts Bring Life Satisfaction,” in which she will show participants how optimism
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The right reason to pick a college
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Students speak up about their choice in education. Why did you choose Boise State over other universities?
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Two million recent high school graduates are just now starting college. Sadly, many of them selected schools for the wrong reasons. How did they pick them? Many played the ratings game. “By all means stick to the rankings,” they believed. “Never go to a school that is even one slot below the top one that admitted you.” Others chose a college because they liked the tour guide or thought they would make the most friends and be most comfortable. Those are two common ways students and parents choose a college. Neither holds up to scrutiny. Stick to the rankings? Which rankings: Those that measure the quality of teaching? The quality of research? The best program in your intended major? The most accessible professors? The medley of cost and performance criteria President Obama has proposed _ tuition, graduation rates, earnings of alumni and the like? And what does it mean to be comfortable? To have the most people who look and think like you? If so, you might as well stay in high school. As professors and presidents who have taught and advised thousands of undergraduates, we suggest a very different approach to high school seniors frantically trying to decide which colleges are best for them. Consider where you will thrive, both in the near term and after you graduate. If you want a career in theater, pick a school in a community with a vibrant local theater scene. Find out whether alumni help newcomers break into the field. The best school for an aspiring actor may have fewer students who look and think like he or she does,
and it may be ranked lower than other choices. If you want to become a global titan of industry, don’t go to a school where you will spend four years in classrooms primarily studying accounting and management. Pick a place that forces you to gain global literacy, whether through overseas programs, an international student body or courses on other cultures. That school may be ranked lower than others and almost certainly will enroll plenty of students unlike you. If you’re a nerd who has already invented great new apps and wants to be a tech entrepreneur, why spend four years in a school that will teach you skills you either already know or that will be off-shored or antiquated by the time you’re 30? Better to go where you can take great courses in design, the history of science or anything else that will make you more intellectually nimble. If you want a career in medicine, you clearly want your school to have a strong pre-med program, but if the faculty members don’t welcome undergraduate students to work alongside them in their labs, why go there? You’re more likely to get into medical school and become a better doctor if you’ve experienced firsthand what science is about. Better still, select a school that pushes you into courses in medical ethics and cross-cultural communications or has a program that allows you to shadow a working physician or assist medical staff in shelters and clinics. By the way, we walk this talk. We love the schools we lead, but we don’t blindly advise that children of friends come to our respective institutions.
It depends on the kid. Sometimes we recommend schools that are ranked higher, sometimes schools ranked lower. The specific schools we recommend depend on the student’s needs and passions. Some need the comfort of a close-knit, hands-on environment. Some want to re-create themselves far from the prying eyes of their parents and others who know them. Some will thrive best in an urban environment; others amid mountains they can climb when they need to burn off steam. For kids who learn as much from coaches as they do from teachers, we propose schools with strong sports programs. For independent learners, we suggest places with a wide choice of electives. We always send those we love to places where they will be forced to grapple with difference. In seeking these matches, we are not looking for the most comfortable place for the student, but rather where he or she can thrive intellectually and psychologically. The most important learning might well be uncomfortable learning, where students take courses that terrify them and where they live and work alongside classmates from backgrounds much different from their own. The school that best achieves that for a particular young person may well not rise to the top of a list predicated solely on prestige or comfort. We recognize it is harder to apply the criteria we have laid out than to adhere to a published list or choose the school where your best friend is going. But in the end, the payoff will be greater. After all, the goal is to develop the skills and the inclination to educate yourself for life.
“I chose to go here because it was close to home, and it was an easy commute. If I wanted to move away it wouldn’t be too far. If I need help, family’s right there. I’m from Emmett, so about an hour away.”
“The price is right. I grew up in Boise my whole life and I haven’t gotten sick of it yet. I have a lot of friends and connections here.”
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“I decided to come to Boise State just because I was thinking about going out of state, but I changed my mind just so I could stay closer to family. Boise State seemed like it was the biggest university and it was the biggest step outside of what I already knew, because I came from a really small town.”
“I chose Boise State because I really like the location. I came and visited and really liked the people and the vibe you get from the school.” Emily Trammel Pridgen Freshman, English major
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“The university is really active, there’s always people going to football games, always something to do. It’s in the great state of Idaho, so you can always go out and take a hike, or go rafting if you want. I’m in ROTC and there’s a decent ROTC program.”
“I really love the environment here, It’s a really friendly campus. Football games are a ton of fun, and it really fell in line with what I want to do with my career. I’m in the army ROTC program.” Tanner Cook
Sophomore, criminal Justice major
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Three years ago, before the phenomena of athletes kissing their biceps after scoring a touchdown was deemed “Kaepernicking,” Boise State football was on the cusp of completely changing the structure of college football. Only the University of Nevada, one wacky new pistol offense and Colin Kaepernick stood in the way of the Broncos. Had Boise State defeated No. 19 Nevada in overtime that November Friday night in Reno, Nevada, the Broncos would have won the 2011 Rose Bowl, joined the eventual Pac-12 Conference and changed the entire destiny of Boise State football. In case you don’t already know, that didn’t happen. Two missed kicks ended a 24-game win streak and dropped the Broncos from
No. 4 out of the BCS bowl conversation. It was Nevada’s best day in program history, and senior kicker Kyle Brotzman’s worst nightmare after missing a 26-yard field goal to win the game at the end of regulation, and a 29-yarder in overtime. Brotzman inevitably became public enemy No. 1 in Bronco Nation for his miscues. Boise State sat one spot behind No. 3 ranked Texas Christian in the BCS standings, and a win over a Top 25 opponent would have added yet another positive bullet point to the Broncos regular season resume. On the other side, Texas Christian defeated New Mexico on the road, one week after they pounded the overrated, No. 5 ranked, Utah Utes. Andy Dalton had a career-passing day in Salt Lake City, Utah and posi-
tioned the Horned Frogs directly in front of the Broncos for consideration by the Rose Bowl and BCS National Championship game. If Brotzman had accurately kicked one of his late field goals between the Reno uprights, and Boise State defeated their third Top 25 regular season opponent and looked far more attractive to bowl selection committees than their equally undefeated counterparts. To speculate that Boise State wouldn’t have been as successful if they played Utah in Week 11 is also offbase, considering the Broncos didn’t allow an offensive touchdown to the Utes in the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas in their 26-3 at the end of the season. One kick. One kick places Boise State in the college football promised land that is the Rose Bowl, and TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. One kick
gives Chris Petersen his third BCS bowl game win in four years. And one kick causes the Pac-10 Conference to choose Boise State instead of the sorry excuse for football programs Colorado and Utah for the new super conference. This season may have been Boise State’s last opportunity to make a bid for one of the four power conferences in college football, and with the new playoff system being implemented, the dreams Bronco Nation once had of a national championship have faded away. Bronco fans called for a playoff for years as they watched Boise State get snubbed by BCS voters, but the development of a playoff system ironically kills the Broncos’ chances of ever finishing No. 1. Nevertheless, Joe Southwick’s mustache grows on. So that’s something. arbiteronline .com arbiteronline.com
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On Sept. 27, the Zombie Acres attraction will be open to the public. The Treasure Valley will have the chance to combat a zombie takeover with paintball weaponry in a team setting. In cooperation with The Farmstead corn maze, an attraction in Meridian, patrons will travel by bus through zombie infested landscapes while armed with paintballs. With the craze of a zombie apocalypse having taken over the hearts and minds of those who love the horror genre, patrons will have the opportunity to put their survival skills to the test in an affordable way. “It’s something new for Idaho, since there’s not a lot of affordable options of entertainment for the younger crowd, including Boise State students,” said Anthony Starbard, as-
sistant manager for Zombie Acres and sophomore general business major at Boise State. With the intrigue behind zombie lore from an entertainment perspective, the creators of Zombie Acres are looking to combine the global zombie phenomenon with a traditional community feel, as shown by its partnership with The Farmstead corn maze. “I love everything about zombie lore,” said Zombies Acres’ founder and content specialist, Chet Garner, “Here’s a chance for people to enter an arena that captures the intensity of humanity vs. the undead. It’s a paradox of fear and fun. Better than a movie. Better than a game. It’s a real life apocalypse survival scenario, with the assurance of returning home safely at the end of the night.” The attraction is available to both those interested in combating zombies (he-
Zombie Acres partners with The Farmstead corn maze to bring zombie fun to the Treasure Valley. roes), as well as those who are just looking to tag along for the ride as spectators. Regardless of role, Zombie Acres purpose is to provide an opportunity to participate for those around the Treasure Valley. “Think of this as a cross between a haunted maze, first-person shooter game,
and a theater production, complete with sets, music, lighting and choreography,” said Zombie Acres co-owner Zach Garner. Starbard went on to encapsulate the core of Zombie Acres jokingly, “Zombies are the real problem, they need to be dealt with...via paintballs.”
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Four Hemingways walk into a bar and philosophical macho bantering commences. This sounds like the beginning to some cliche joke told by a group of poets having a beer and shooting the breeze with one another.
On Sept. 24, the Ernest Hemingway Symposium began with a screening of “The Hemingway Play,” by playwright Frederich Hunter, at the Ron and Linda Yanke Family Research Park. The image of four Hemingways walking into a bar while measuring egos was a reality. What if an individual
could interact with different versions of themselves? “The Hemingway Play” depicted legendary American author Ernest Hemingway not only at different stages of his life, but in his career. Taking place in a bar in Madrid, Spain, the audience had the chance to see the varying personalities of America’s greatest author.
The play portrayed a raw and deeply personal look into the mind of Hemingway, while also giving a historical account that encapsulated the peak of his career to the inevitability of age catching up with him. “I love showing this play to other people because I think it is important for everyone to envision different versions of themselves and what they would do if you could have conversations with those parts of you, “ said Clay Morgan, director of research at Boise State and co-founder of the Ernest Hemingway Symposium. “Imagine, what advice would you give your past you. Or better yet, would you be afraid to listen what the future you has to say?” For the screening being open to the public and geared toward attracting students as well as patrons of
This initial soft opening is set to gauge the community’s reaction to the new idea of making Zombie Acres relevant to the Boise community while also hoping to establish a new community tradition. From college students to those of all ages, Zombie Acres serves a va-
riety of community members with endless zombie possibilities. It is meant to serve as an alternative form of entertainment for the fall holidays, and will be seasonal. For the best deal possible, tickets can be purchased online at idahozombies.com.
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Clay Morgan introduces Hemingway Play. all ages, those who attended were predominately the elderly. From retired senior citizens, to tenured Boise State staff, not a single student was in the audience. “I wonder why students decided not to attend this screening. It’s really a wonderful play,” said Margaret Calhoun, one of the senior citizens in the audience. “Perhaps for next year’s symposium there should be a revamped marketing strategy to attract students. I think a
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play like this would affect students on an deep level.” The screening of this play set the stage for the remainder of events taking place for the rest of the week, with New York Times best selling novelist Heather Parkinson having a reading from her newest novel, “Across Open Ground.” She will also speak about how the works of Hemingway have affected her writing style and what the life of America’s greatest author has meant to her.
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If the lister claims to be out of town and asks you to send them any sort of payment prior to seeing the property or meeting the landlords, it’s probably a good idea to keep browsing. If you are going through anyone that is not a property management company take precautionary measures before making any type of payment exchanges.
Look for quality contact information and pictures, this will lead you down the road to a quality purchase. If a list of improvements or best aspects of the item in question is provided, then continue to ask questions about any flaws, but it is ok to be a little more at ease during the negotiation.
If you don’t feel comfortable and have a sense you are being lied too, chances are this is true. Moral of the story, be careful for dishonesty or offers that take you well beyond your payment maximum. Be weary of unrealistic pricing whether that’s on the high or low end of the spectrum.
Do research! It is important when shopping for jobs on craigslist to look up preliminary details regarding this prospective employer. If they have a website, valid contact information (not just an email), and have maps or photos of their establishment, then all you need to focus on is making yourself marketable.
Never agree to meet with anyone until you have at least had a phone interview and researched the job you are interested in applying for. Also, if any business asks for money as some sort of investment that will earn you earn back later, there are other jobs out there. Don’t be naive!
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Boise State is in a position they haven’t been in a very long time: just one loss away from having a losing record. It would be the first time during the tenure of current head coach Chris Petersen, who is now in his eighth season calling the shots on the Blue Turf. The Broncos lost a heartbreaker over last weekend, in a 41-40 nail biter to their bitter rivals, Fresno State. Fresno State moved into the Top 25 rankings after defeating the Broncos for the just the second time since 2005, as Boise State was snubbed from the Top 25 for the first time since that same season. The 2005 season was also the last year they failed to win at least 10 games, going 9-4 under Dan Hawkins in his last season as head coach. Boise State now finds themselves in a hole, trying to claw their way back into
Boise State finds themselves 2-2 for the first time since the 2005 season. to improve.” Head coach Petersen says this is arguably the most difficult schedule Boise State has faced in the time he as been a coach, but he knows it means they will have to become more disciplined and focused moving forward coming off a heartbreaking loss. “They (Boise State) don’t
like losing; show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser,” Petersen said. “We have a short time to shake it off and right back to work to improve.” The Southern Miss Golden Eagles haven’t won a game since Dec. 24, 2011. Winning would position the Broncos to make a run at
Men’s golf struggles at home Broncos finish 12 out of 12 Brandon Walton Staff Writer
The Boise State men’s golf team finished 12 out of 12 teams with a score of 893 (+41) at the two day Dash Thomas Memorial Tuesday afternoon. It was their lone home tournament of the season. The Broncos were led by Junior Ty Travis who finished the tournament tied for fifth place. Travis actually was the day one leader after shooting two good opening
rounds but struggled in the final round with a 5-over 76 performance. “This is the first time Ty has been in this position in a collegiate tournament and it’s tough to win one when you haven’t been there before.” Head Coach Kevin Burton said. “This will be good experience for him down the road, because I expect him to find himself in similar situations in the future.” This was Travis’s second tournament as a Bronco since coming from We-
ber State at the start of the season. He led Boise State in both of their tournaments with a 18 at the Itani and now a 5 place finish. Travis has been under par in three of his six rounds for the Broncos. The Broncos also got a solid performance from Freshman Kyle Mitsunga who competed as an individual. Mitsunga finished just a single stroke out of the top 25, with a total of 221 (+8) in his very first outing for Boise State. Rounding out the team was freshman David Elliot who shot a 224 (+11),
redshirt senior Jordan Skyles had a 227 (+14), junior Minwoo Park with a 235 (+19), and sophomore Shane Allor finished with a 234 (+21.) Individual performances included junior Jon Van Dyk with a 229 (+16), while sophomore Logan France and freshman Mark Brassey both carded a 229 (+16). “Ultimately, I think this is going to be a great learning experience for a very young team. They got to play in front of family and friends in a hometown environment, and I believe with that comes pressure to perform.”
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The Boise State women's soccer team has a motto to just get better daily, regardless if they win, lose or draw. The Broncos currently are 5-3-2 (1-0-2
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home, 4-3-0 away). In three games against the Pac-12 Conference, the Broncos are 2-0-1. Boise State earned their second victory over a Pac12 opponent this season after defeating Arizona State, 2-0. In his first season as
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Boise State head coach, Jim Thomas is undefeated against the teams in the Pac-12. “It’s a big game for a lot of people but for us we prepare for every team exactly the same," Thomas said. "Each game we play offers an opportunity for us to win, an opportunity for us to lose and to tie.” With back-to-back ties coming in the fifth and sixth game of the season to Washington State and Weber State, the Broncos were able to bounce back strong with victories.
In the first two games of six games straight on the road against North Dakota State and North Dakota, Boise State won 1-0 and 3-1 respectively. “There is no change in philosophy with how we prepare regardless of our situation being at home, away, wins, losses. We just take the correct steps to move forward,” Thomas said. The Broncos are looking to build on their first three wins of this six game road stretch. They will look to sophomore Brooke
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Burton said. “Excelling when the pressure is on is a learning process, and I hope this helps us make strides in the future.” Sacramento State took home the team title, posting a score of 851 (-1), while another Idaho na-
tive, Utah State’s Tanner Higham took home medalist honors with a score of 205 (-8). The Broncos will have a couple of weeks off before they head to the Utah Invitational next in Park City, Utah on Oct 7-8.
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the limelight. They are going to try to bounce back this Saturday when they return to the Blue Turf to take on the University of Southern Mississippi. “We just need to get better at practice and better on our fundamentals,” redshirt senior offensive lineman Spencer Gerke said. At 2-2, the Broncos don’t seem to be hitting the panic button just yet as the heart of their conference schedule follows their game against Southern Miss. “Even if we were 4-0, we wouldn’t be satisfied,” Gerke said. The Broncos defense has been gashed for some big yards and big points in their two losses this season. Discipline and execution will be a point of emphasis moving forward. “We have to get more pressure on the quarterback,” redshirt junior defensive lineman Beau Martin said. “There’s a lot of things we need to do as a defense
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Heidemann and senior Ashley Hruby to lead them through this gauntlet of road games. Heidemann leads the Broncos this season with six points and Hruby has provided the necessary leadership expected of a senior. “As a group our whole senior class finds their own way to lead; no one really tries to boss people around,” Hruby said. Heidemann’s maturity as a player is evident in her play; she was named Mountain West women's soccer Offensive Player of the Week at the beginning of the season. “The extra year of preparation, coming in as a fresh-
man you don’t know what to expect, and as a sophomore I know what I am doing and more comfortable,” Heidemann said. If the Broncos continue to win games against quality opponents, receiving an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament would not be far-fetched. “Getting an at-large bid is one of the big goals for us, but getting better every day so we can reach that goal at the end of the season,” Heidemann said. The Broncos have continued to get better daily with Thomas at the helm. Thomas has built a strong foundation not only for this year but for the entire women’s soccer program.
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The Boise State Broncos have had their struggles this season, but no team in college football has had a rougher time over the last two years than Southern Miss. The Broncos (2-2, 1-1 MWC) are coming off their second loss of the season, most recently against Fresno State last week. Boise State head coach Chris Petersen blamed turnovers and a lack of discipline for the loss. “Too many mistakes,” Petersen said. “When you play a good team, you can’t make too many errors. We made way too many across the board.” The Golden Eagles (0-3, 0-0 CUSA) have lost their last 15 games, a streak which began with the opening game last season. Before the unfortunate losing streak began, Southern Miss completed one of the best seasons in program history, winning 10 of 12 games , including the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, in 2011. The 2011 Conference USA (CUSA) Championship Game against No. 19 Houston was the last regular season game Southern Miss won. It’s uncharacteristic for Boise State to have two losses in any one season, let alone before the fifth week. Petersen, however, claims that Boise State’s schedule has never been more difficult. “I’ve said it before, but everyone wants to blow right by this,” Petersen said, “this will be the toughest that we’ve played since I’ve been here. It’s about finishing on the field.” The Boise State defense allowed Fresno State senior quarterback Derek Carr to complete 39 passes for 460 yards and four touchdowns, and were unable to force a single turnover.
Even with Southern Miss’ unfavorable record, Boise State will have to improve their matchups in coverage on defense in order to win. “If we’re not executing our assignments well, then that’s on all of us – starting with coaches to go back and simplify it to give our guys a chance to be right there and fight for the ball,” Petersen said. Some of the struggles on defense can be attributed to the relatively young group of players, with 11 new players seeing playing time this season on defense. It will be a learning experience for the Boise State defense this season, and it starts with veterans like redshirt junior defensive lineman Beau Martin. For Martin, it’s incredibly difficult to be a part of a struggling defense. “As a player, and as a member of the defense, you take a lot of pride in how things go out there,” Martin said. “It’s been difficult.” Following Boise State’s loss to the Bulldogs, it was unknown whether redshirt sophomore running back Jay Ajayi would remain as the starting tailback. He carried the ball 20 times, but only netted 54 yards. Ajayi’s backup, true freshman Aaron Baltazar, carried the ball 18 times for a total of 92 yards and two touchdowns. Ajayi’s job appears to be temporarily secure, but his fumbling problem -- three fumbles in the last two games -- may cause Petersen to transfer more of the work load toward Baltazar. Petersen has not said anything about replacing Ajayi with Baltazar. Historically, Petersen isn’t reactive to a few bad plays. The Broncos have some relief from their challenging schedule this week against the winless Golden Eagles, but the first four games are evidence that not every thing goes as planned.
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att Miller has become one of the Broncos go-to receivers in his time at Boise State. Miller leads the Broncos with 30 receptions this year, going for 281-yards and one touchdown. Miller’s season high for receptions was 66 in 2012. Miller’s ability to catch the ball in traffic is a vital asset to the Broncos passing game in picking up first downs and he will no doubt be called on this Saturday.
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nent defensive backs now has a young and inexperienced secondary that is allowing 273 yards per game through the air. If the Broncos want to turn their season around, there are a few things they will have to focus on. 1. Turnovers The Broncos seem to have turnovers in very inconvenient times and it is affecting their efficiency. Three fumbles in two games found redshirt junior running back Jay Ajayi on the bench against Fresno State as freshman Aaron Baltazar showed why the hype around him is so high. An inopportune interception by Joe Southwick before halftime against Fresno State stalled a promising and important drive. Taking care of the ball has to be a point of emphasis for the Broncos moving for-
ward and this Saturday could be the starting point. 2. Defense The Broncos defense is giving up the most yards per game since 2005, allowing 439 and a half yards per game, compared to 369.7 yards in 2005. Allowing 28.3 points per game ranks them at 78 in the nation in scoring defense right now. If Boise State wants to turn their season around and get into a rematch with Fresno State for the Mountain West Championship in December, it will have to start on the defensive side of the ball. The offense is making strides, but it will be difficult if the opponents are scoring 40 points. If the Broncos are able to perform on a consistent basis, they might be able to back themselves into the Mountain West title game.
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The redshirt senior is in his first full season under center for the Golden Eagles. After making appearances in six games and three starts for Southern Miss, Bridgford was given the reigns for 2013. It has been a struggle for Bridgford, as he has completed 66-of-121 passes for 732 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions. While he has struggled, Bridgford has raw talent, as he was the nation’s 79th ranked player as an incoming freshman in 2011. At 6-3, 210 pounds, Bridgford is a big quarterback who can do some damage if he is able to get into a rhythm.
Bradley is in his first season with the Golden Eagles, after transferring from Pearl River Community College where he caught 32 passes for 459-yards and two touchdowns in 2011. Bradley has emerged as the Golden Eagles leading receiver in 2013, hauling in 10 receptions for 250-yards and one touchdown. Averaging 25-yards per catch, Bradley is a deep threat that could cause problems for an already struggling Boise State secondary. If Bradley is able to get open downfield, the Southern Miss passing game could have a field day.
The senior is in his second full season as the Golden Eagles starting middle linebacker. He finished the 2012 campaign with 66 total tackles and five tackles for a loss. He also recorded two and a half sacks and forced one fumble. So far in 2013, Howze leads Southern Miss with 34 total tackles, with two and a half tackles for a loss. Howze has seen experience since he was a true freshman and will be vital to the Golden Eagles defense if they want to slow down the dual running backs for Boise State in Jay Ajayi and Aaron Baltazar.
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No. NAME POS HT 1 Bryan Douglas CB 5-9 2 Matt Miller WR 6-3 3 Cleshawn Page CB 5-8 4 Darian Thompson S 6-1 5 Donte Deayon CB 5-9 6 Chaz Anderson CB 5-10 7 Joe Martarano LB 6-2 8 Demarcus Lawrence DL 6-3 8 Nick Patti QB 5-10 9 Grant Hedrick QB 6-0 10 Jamel Hart RB 5-9 10 Jeremy Ioane S 5-10 11 Shane Williams-Rhodes WR 5-6 13 Blake Renaud LB 6-2 13 Richard Hoppe QB 5-10 14 Trevor Harman P 6-3 14 Troy Ware WR 6-2 15 Chaz Anderson CB 5-10 15 Ryan Finley QB 6-3 16 Dionza Blue CB 5-11 16 Joe Southwick QB 6-1 17 Geraldo Boldewijn WR 6-4 18 Aaron Burks WR 6-3 19 Taylor Pope WR 6-0 20 Tanner Vallejo LB 6-1 20 Terrell Jackson WR 5-9
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Jerron Johnson
Sophomore 6-0/220
WT CLASS 178 JR 222 JR 179 JR 200 SO 151 SO 176 FR 234 FR 245 JR 196 FR 202 JR 195 FR 190 JR 157 FR 239 SO 153 FR 211 JR 188 SO 175 FR 186 FR 186 FR 202 SR 220 SR 205 SR 178 FR 217 FR 174 JR
No. NAME 21 Jack Fields 21 Cameron Hartsfield 22 Chanceller James 23 Derrick Thomas 24 Taylor Loffler 25 Christopher Santini 26 Sean Wale 26 Devan Demas 27 Jay Ajayi 28 Dillon Lukehart 29 Aaron Baltazaar 30 Jonathan Moxey 31 Andrew Pint 32 Jonathan Brown 33 Gabe Perez 34 Promise Amadi 34 Kirby Moore 35 Charles Bertoli 35 Darian Thompson 36 Tyler Gray 37 Ebo Makinde 38 Corey Bell 39 David McKinzie 40 Armand Nance 41 Dan Goodale 42 Matt Cota
POS HT RB 5-9 CB 5-9 S 6-1 RB 6-0 S 6-3 NT 5-11 P 6-1 RB 5-8 RB 6-0 LB 6-0 RB 5-10 CB 5-9 LB 6-1 NT 5-10 STUD 6-4 DB 5-9 WR 6-3 RB 5-11 DB 6-1 LB 6-4 CB 5-10 NT 5-11 WR 6-0 DL 6-0 K 5-10 LS 6-1
WT CLASS 195 SO 188 FR 205 FR 208 JR 212 SO 205 FR 185 FR 172 FR 220 SO 207 SO 215 FR 175 FR 221 FR 206 SR 226 FR 185 SO 208 SR 200 FR 197 FR 228 SO 185 SR 210 JR 165 FR 288 SO 196 JR 197 FR
No. NAME 43 Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe 44 Darren Lee 45 Travis Saxton 46 Kevin Keane 47 Brandon Brown 48 Kharyee Marshall 49 Darien Barrett 50 Nick Terry 51 Ben Weaver 52 Andrew Tercek 53 Beau Martin 54 Mat Boesen 56 Dustin Kamper 58 Robert Ash 59 Mason Hampton 60 Kellen Buhr 61 James Meagher 62 Chris Tozer 65 Matt Paradis 66 Mario Yakoo 69 Tyler Horn 70 Steven Baggett 71 Rees Odhiambo 72 Marcus Henry 73 Travis Averill 74 Archie Lewis
POS HT DT 6-3 LB 6-1 LB 6-1 LS 6-0 DB 5-11 STUD 6-2 DE 6-2 DT 6-3 LB 6-0 OL 6-1 DL 6-2 LB 6-4 LB 6-1 DL 6-3 OL 6-2 OL 6-0 OL 6-2 OL 6-4 OL 6-3 OL 6-4 DE 6-5 OL 6-3 OL 6-4 OL 6-3 OL 6-3 OL 6-3
WT CLASS 300 JR 221 FR 214 JR 211 JR 192 FR 240 SR 225 FR 271 FR 233 FR 279 FR 271 JR 213 FR 216 SR 283 FR 266 FR 285 FR 286 FR 319 SR 300 SR 323 FR 265 JR 285 FR 307 SO 285 SO 296 FR 275 FR
No. NAME 75 Eli McCullough 76 Jake Broyles 77 Spencer Gerke 78 Charles Leno Jr. 79 Avery Westendorf 80 D.J. Dean 81 Dallas Burroughs 82 Thomas Sperbeck 83 Tanner Shipley 84 Jake Hardee 85 Holden Huff 86 Kyle Sosnowski 87 Gabe Linehan 88 Jake Roh 89 Connor Peters 90 Justin Taimatuia 91 Jackson Reed 93 Brennyn Dunn 94 Sam McCaskill 96 Elliot Hoyte 97 Austin Silsby 98 Alec Dhaenens
POS HT OL 6-5 OL 6-5 OL 6-3 OL 6-4 OL 6-5 WR 6-0 WR 5-8 WR 6-0 WR 6-0 TE 6-3 TE 6-5 TE 6-2 TE 6-4 TE 6-2 TE 6-4 DT 6-0 TE 6-4 TE 6-3 STUD 6-3 DL 6-4 DE 6-3 TE 6-3
WT CLASS 271 FR 286 SR 303 SR 295 SR 292 FR 187 FR 187 JR 174 FR 182 FR 241 SO 236 SO 238 JR 238 SR 210 FR 250 JR 281 JR 226 FR 220 SO 240 FR 275 FR 219 FR 232 FR
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Bronco Defense 10 4 Jeremy Ioane
Darian Thompson
R-Junior 5-10/190
Corey Bell
38
Blake Renaud
Junior 5-11/210
Bryan Douglas
1
R-Junior 5-9/178
13 8 69
R-Junior 6-3/245
Rashod Hill
81
73
Senior 6-2/204
Tyler Gray
36 43 48
Junior 6-2/243
Demarcus Lawrence
Rickey Bradley
R-Sophomore 6-1/200
Sophomore 6-6/285
Sophomore 6-4/228
Tyler Horn
Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe
Junior 6-5/265
Ed Preston
77 Senior 6-3/302
65
Sophomore 6-3/275
R-Senior 6-2/240
Fred Moore
63 Junior 6-5/305
16 Senior 6-3/210
Tyre’oune Holmes
Vincent Brown
70 Senior 6-5/301
Allan Bridgford Bruce Johnson
5
Sophomore 5-9/151
Kharyee Marshall
R-Senior 6-3/300
Jordan Green
Donte Deayon
Markese Triplett
23
1
Freshman 5-11/170
Junior 6-4/224
Jalen Richard
36 30 USM Offense USM Roster
Senior 5-10/233
No. 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 17
NAME Tyre’oune Holmes Trae Collins Parker Adamson Antonio Thomas, Jr. Tyre Bracken D.J. Thompson Jerrion Johnson Marquise Ricard Kelsey Douglas Kyle Sloter Jomez Applewhite Urell Johnson Ricky Lloyd Matthew Bergeron Chris Briggs Kalan Reed Cole Weeks Jarell Aaron Chris Cooley Terrick Wright Nick Mullens James Cox Evan Osborne Allan Bridgford Lorenzo Patrick David Bertucci
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POS WR DB QB DB RB WR DB WR DB QB DB DB QB QB WR DB QB WR DB LB QB WR DB QB WR DB
HT 5-11 5-11 6-4 5-10 5-8 6-3 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-4 6-1 5-10 6-2 5-10 6-5 5-11 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-0 5-11
WT CLASS 170 FR 181 FR 213 FR 198 FR 186 SO 196 SO 205 SR 180 FR 190 FR 213 FR 175 FR 177 JR 202 SO 182 FR 214 JR 198 SO 200 JR 198 FR 176 JR 216 SO 188 FR 193 FR 198 FR 210 SR 192 JR 200 SO
No. NAME 18 Keelan Anderson 18 Dominique Sullivan 19 Rashun Prince 20 Ed Wilkins 21 Jeremy Hester 22 Branton Lee 22 Deron Wilson 23 Dylan Bradley 24 George Payne 24 C.J. Felix 25 Justin Sims 25 Corey Acosta 26 DeBarriaus Miller 26 Dimitri Smith 27 Kevin Williams, Jr. 27 Delvin Welch 28 Jacorius Cotton 29 Kendrick Hardy 30 Richard Collingwood 30 Jalen Richard 31 Alexander Walters 32 Xavier Thigpen 33 Matthew Moseley 34 Robert Collingwood 35 Justin Penn 36 Bruce Johnson
POS HT DB 5-9 QB 6-3 WR 6-1 DB 5-10 RB 5-6 WR 5-8 DB 5-10 DL 6-1 RB 6-2 DB 5-9 WR 5-7 PK DB 5-10 WR 5-7 DB 5-11 FB 5-10 DB 5-11 RB 6-0 LB 6-0 RB 5-8 DB 5-10 DL 6-5 P 5-10 LB 6-0 LB 6-1 RB 5-10
WT CLASS 191 JR 207 SR 180 SR 171 SO 177 SR 163 FR 183 SR 265 FR 200 FR 196 SO 171 SR 195 JR 183 SO 162 JR 196 FR 233 SO 195 SR 228 SR 225 SR 208 SO 184 SR 223 FR 164 SO 230 SR 212 JR 233 SR
Sophomore 5-8/208
No. NAME 37 Alan Howze 38 Jerry McCorvey 39 Juan Rodriguez 40 C.J. Perry, Jr. 42 Ta’Dren Kennedy 43 Johntre’ Goudy 45 Dasman McCullum 46 Wil Freeman 47 Nic Bekkers 48 Darrion Goudy 49 Adam Williams 50 Lance Schuffert 51 Vohn Keith 52 Josh Harris 53 Jamil Murray 54 Lelland Ducksworth 55 Dylan Reda 56 Garrett Clark 59 Josh Flanders 61 Bradley Nugent 62 Cameron Tom 63 Fredrick Moore 64 Chaz Cavignac 65 James Davis 66 Jordan Greene 67 Christopher Robinson
POS HT LB 6-3 LB 6-3 FB 5-11 FB 6-2 LB 5-7 FB 5-9 DL 6-4 DL 6-6 DL 6-5 DB 5-10 DL 6-2 DS 6-0 DL 6-1 LB 6-1 LB 6-0 LB 6-1 LB 6-1 OL 6-3 LB 6-1 OL 5-11 OL 6-4 OL 6-5 OL 6-1 OL 6-3 OL 6-3 DL 6-2
WT CLASS 227 SR 249 FR 215 FR 231 FR 218 JR 245 FR 237 JR 260 SO 244 JR 222 JR 294 JR 234 SO 207 FR 220 FR 206 SO 207 FR 233 SR 280 SO 210 FR 260 SO 289 FR 305 JR 271 SO 289 FR 275 SO 270 FR
No. NAME 68 Brandon Farmer 70 Vincent Brown 71 Randal Agee 72 Aaron Reed 73 Rashod Hill 75 Oliver Bates 76 Michael Brinson 77 Ed Preston 78 Devin Farrior 79 Taylor Peterson 80 JaMarcus Revies 81 Rickey Bradley 84 Max Mason 85 Ja’Boree Poole 86 Dillon Fedora 87 Francisco Llanos 90 Rod Crayton 91 Michael Smith 92 Casey D’Angelo 93 Jerry Harris 94 Draper Riley 95 Quentin Smith 97 Rakeem Nunez-Roches 98 Khyri Thornton 99 Octavius Thomas
POS HT OL 6-2 OL 6-5 OL 6-0 OL 6-4 OL 6-6 OL 6-2 OL 6-3 OL 6-3 OL 6-4 OL 6-4 WR 5-11 WR 6-2 TE 6-7 DL 6-2 WR 5-8 WR 5-8 DL 6-1 DL 6-4 DL 5-11 DT 6-3 TE 6-4 DL 6-2 DL 6-2 DL 6-3 DL 6-3
WT CLASS 307 FR 301 SR 277 SO 312 SO 285 SO 275 FR 280 SO 302 SR 304 FR 295 JR 170 FR 204 SR 231 SO 240 FR 161 SO 170 SR 302 FR 262 SO 267 JR 302 FR 284 FR 218 FR 290 JR 300 SR 240 SR
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Schedule Date
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2013
esult/ Location/Opponent RTime (MST)
Sat, Aug 31
@ Seattle, Washington
Washington
L (38-6)
Sat, Sept 7
vs Tennessee-Martin
W (63-14)
Fri, Sept 13
vs Air Force
W (42-20)
Fri, Sept 20
Fresno State
L (41-40)
@ Fresno, California
Sat, Sept 28 Southern Miss
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vsS
outhern
Miss
8:15 p.m.
Sat, Oct 12
Utah State
@ Logan, Utah
6:00 p.m.
Sat, Oct 19
vs Nevada
6:00 p.m.
Fri, Oct 25
BYU
6:00 p.m.
@ Provo, Utah
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