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Stress led to SUB explosion Suzanne Craig Journalist
A butane canister exploded Aug. 30 after being stored in a commercial grade minifridge, causing the two stainless steel doors to fly off. The leak wouldn't have been an issue had there been proper ventilation, but due to the cramped conditions, the density of the flammable gas was high enough for a small spark of electricity, supplied by the wiring inside the fridge to cause an explosive reaction. A tightened work timeline might have led to the explosion in the Student Union Building Aug. 30. Management at Boise River Cafe has told their employees that Aramark, the company that contracts with Boise State to supply dining services, is losing money at the Boise State branch, according to several student workers. "They don't want to pay us overtime, so instead we're supposed to work faster," said a student employee of the BRC. According to employees, the butane canisters were stored in an electronic cooler. The canisters were placed inside the refrigerator because it was nearby and the worker
was hurried. The leaking gas filled the cooler and was lit by a spark from the wiring. Had they been stored properly, it's likely the gas would have dissipated instead. "We can do better. Instead of corporate interests, they should look out for students, both employees and customers," said a former employee of the BRC. The Arbiter called Corporate Aramark Sept. 20 for a statement, and they directed all inquiries to the management at Boise State. General Manager for University Dining Services, Carol Scott, was contacted on Sept. 7 and Sept. 13. On both occasions she declined to comment. On Sept. 20, she was contacted again and agreed to be interviewed on Sept. 27. She confirms that Aramark is losing money at this branch, and as far as safety concerns, they conduct monthly safety meetings in addition to multiple health and safety inspections per semester. They also reward team members for coming forward with safety concerns or for doing something especially well. "Our goal is to have a 100 percent safe work environment," Scott said. Kim Thomas, Aramark contract manager for Boise
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A customer purchases food inside the first floor of the Student Union Building. Food services are contracted through Aramark, an international company based in Philadelphia. State, said at the corporate level, Aramark might not be losing money. Aramark had revenue of $12.3 billion in 2009. It's common in the restaurant industry for suppliers to give kickbacks to corporations based on the amount of their product the corporation is using, said Thomas. "Knowing about kickbacks is above their (the local management's) paygrade," Thomas said. "So while this local account indicates Aramark is losing money, maybe they're making up for their losses somewhere else." Five years ago, a contract
committee reviewed the proposals of companies that wanted to provide dining services at the university. After evaluating bids, Aramark was chosen as the company that gave the university the best deal, though another corporation "came close," according to Thomas. The initial five year contract that was made with Aramark included provisions for yearly renewals, so either party could reconsider at any time. Now the five year commitment is complete and another single year renewal is being considered by the contract committee.
Downtown exhibit sheds light on Boise's past Suzanne Craig Journalist
Today Downtown Boise is a vibrant place filled with buzzing shops and cultural landmarks, but around 50 years ago much of the current Downtown area was nothing but dirt. Thanks to an urban renewal plan that resulted in the destruction of hundreds of iconic buildings for a planned downtown mall complex that was never completed. Doctor Todd Shallat, working in conjunction with College of Social Science and Public Affairs and its dean, Melissa Lavitt, has put together an exhibit featuring the era before the renewal project called, "Lost City, Boise Before Urban Renewal." Featuring pictures by past Idaho Statesman photographer Leo J. "Scoop" Leeburn, along with corner stones of old buildings and a cross from St. Margaret's Hall, the exhibit's pieces were either donated by other organizations or found by Shallat. "I found this pile of stones at the Old Pen and I still don't even know what half of them are," Shallat said. "One of them was the cross from St. Margaret's, and another was this plaque from the first public school in Boise." Another large piece of the exhibit is an old neon sign from a club that used to be a major college hang-out,
Editors note: We don't like using anonymous sources, but to look into this story we had to allow students to stay anonymous so they could keep their jobs. In order to ensure our information was accurate, we corroborated it between several sources. Things we couldn't match up, we didn't run. We included employees with other restaurant experience because we think it gives them a level view of the food-service industry. Student worker 1: A current employee with a lot experience in the restaurant industry and has worked at the BRC for more than a year. Student worker 2: A former employee, with experience in the restaurant and food industry before coming to work for Aramark, worked at the BRC for several years. Student worker number 3: A current employee and has worked there for more than two years.
Archaeologists from idaho will dig into campus This weekend Stephanie Scheibe Journalist
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"Lost City" is a new exhibit that will showcase old relics from downtown Boise before urban renewal. The exhibit will open Oct. 7. The Cub Tavern. "That sign is my favorite part, I just like the old neon," Shallat said. "And we get people who see the sign and just walk in and start telling stories about how they used to go there when they were in college; who put the bullet hole in it, how sleazy it was. It is just really neat to get all of that history from people who had sort of forgotten about it." The exhibit also has a small lounge area near the front where there are books about
Idaho and its history, as well as its future and Boise's own future as a growing metropolitan area. On a wall right next to the door are panels that describe the common architecture of the era, lent to the exhibit by the Smithsonian, which features local sights such as the Ada Theatre and its Egyptian theme. The future of the exhibit is one that looks to put historical markers and signs around the Downtown area, hopefully sparking its own cultural renewal by explor-
ing the past of Boise all the way back to its founding as a camp for Union soldiers in the Civil War. "The idea is to put some of the Boise in Boise State," Shallat said. "We've always been a part of the city, and this just serves to emphasize that." The exhibit is located BSU's Center on Main in the Alaska Building at 1020 W. Main Street. It opens Oct. 7 during a grand opening celebration at 7 p.m. The exhibit will be there until at least January.
Stacey Camp, University of Idaho’s assistant professor of anthropology will speak Saturday for the Idaho Archaeological Society’s 37th annual meeting about a Japanese Internment Camp in remote North-Central Idaho. Hosted by Boise State’s Department of Anthropology, the day-long conference will provide an opportunity for local and regional archaeologists to share and present results from recent archaeological investigations. The keynote speaker, Camp, will report her recent findings at Kooskia Internment Camp. Camp led an archaeological field school hoping to uncover the mysteries of the Japanese Internment camps. “I did research there this summer along with a group of six University of Idaho Students,” she said. “We went out and did some preliminary archaeological research to learn more about the men who lived there.” Among the estimated 10,000 artifacts, Camp and her team uncovered game pieces, calligraphy pens and buttons with military insignia. “They can tell you a lot about the everyday life of the internees that often aren’t mentioned in the archives,” she said. As the first internment labor force, the Japanese internees completed the construction of U.S. Route 12 (located between Idaho and Montana) according to Camp. The ongoing research and restoration will allow a better understanding of the personal lives the men led at the isolated and once forgotten Japanese interment camp and emphasize its importance as the product of America’s first attempts to create a work force through internee labor, according to the University of Idaho. Additional Information The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 110 of the Engineering Technology Building at Boise State. It’s free and open to the public. Free parking will be provided at the south side of the building.
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Adderall® Christine Ritchie Journalist
Recreational drugs are illegal, but that doesn't stop college students from dopingup to increase school work performance. They cheat the system by delving into the underworld trade of prescription drugs. Most students are busy, often with at least one job if not more. They are kept up late at night pushing to get as much studying done as possible. And the next day, they drag their drained bodies to class. So it’s no wonder some students turn to Adderall®, and similar drugs such as Ritalin and Vyvanse for help. Abusing drugs is not a smart move in the complex game of "seek-a-degree." Adderall® is a prescription drug given to people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Narcolepsy. According to the Food and Drug Administration it is meant to help people with ADHD focus in everyday situations, such as the classroom or at work. However, those without ADHD or Narcolepsy have been using the strong capabilities of this amphetamine to stay awake at night and complete hours of homework easily. Some use Adderall® only on occasion and others use it regularly. How students justify even one use of a drug that was probably obtained illegally boggles my mind. As a prescription drug used to treat disorders, Adderall® should not be abused as a study aid. It is known to have serious health risks if misused or depended upon for long periods of time. Students should not be popping unnecessary and damaging drugs just to get more done at night. Mandi Beck, freshman psychology major, took Adderall® several years ago to treat an ADHD diagnosis. “(I) took it for a couple months until I could be weaned out. It was horrible and I couldn't have gotten off it fast enough.” According to Beck, the symptoms of the drug are unpleasant to say the least. “I felt like a crackhead. I didn't sleep. I lost several pounds because food was repulsive to me. I was moody and bipolar. I felt like I couldn't control my moods: one minute I would be happy and the next I would be angry or crying for no reason at all. I was miserable. I was like a different person.” It's incredibly stupid for any student to willingly subject themselves to such physical debauchery. While symptoms are different from person to person, it is shocking that people would pump amphetamine into their bodies. If there is any confusion, yes, methamphetamine is included in this group of drugs. It turned out that Beck was misdiagnosed with ADHD. What she really suffered from was post-traumatic stress disorder. What does that say about our medical system and pharmaceutical companies? Apparently doctors feel fine about handing out this drug like candy. Adderall® has become increasingly accessible. Those with prescriptions are selling the drug to their friends and doctor
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prescriptions are easy to obtain. An under- work their way through college if they simground network of exchanging drugs for ply manage their time and get some natuthe promise of extra hours in the day has ral health boosts from the amazing wonder been growing on college campuses across called sleep. Maybe it is time for college the country. crackheads to put down the pill bottle and Aside from the obvious illegality of sell- pick up a planner. ing prescription drugs, using Adderall® can have serious consequences on the user’s “I felt like a crackhealth. Changes in fertility and libido as head. I didn't sleep. well as cardiovascular and central nervous system irregularities are among some of I lost several pounds the adverse side effects. Senior social work major Brianna Rebecause food was inke works as a Program Instructor at Dave repulsive to me. I was Liddle & Associates where she researches substances, addiction and their effects on moody and bipolar.” the human body and mind. She uses that knowledge to instruct substance abuse education classes. Reinke estimated about 15 to 20 percent of people she sees are students either at Boise State University or other local institutions. Reinke described the horrible physical and mental abnormalities experienced while under the influence of amphetamine-based drugs. "In addition to the characteristic side effects of amphetamines (increased wakefulness, decreased appetite, increased respiration, rapid and irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, tremors, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, paranoia, aggressiveness, extreme anorexia, memory loss, halt A o nc e - dai ly c entral ner vous system stimulan lucinations and delusions), prescription m Adderall® comes with its own e di c i n e Us e d fo r t h e t range of side effects which reatment of Attention Deficit include Adderall®-induced Hyperactivity D is o r der psychosis and stroke," she
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said. As a sister psychoactive drug to methamphetamine and dextromethamphetamine, Adderall® is extremely addictive Reinke said. She strongly advises against the use of Adderall® as a study aid. "The unfortunate truth about Adderall® is that it is widely underestimated by the public, specifically by teenagers and young adults," Reinke said. "Because it is a prescription pill. It is assumed that it must be 'safe' which -when used recreationally -- is far from the truth." These harmful effects are not worth a few more hours of time to finish homework. Students can
about the fans -- the students. As stated in a "Letter from the editor" on Thursday, "what Boise State does not need is Bronco Nation to be belligerent, out of control and dangerous." Whoops. I got in line to get seats at about 10 a.m. and people were already tailgating in line. By about 3 p.m. we all got anxious and stood up, crowding each other. One girl, who I will call "Vodka-girl," produces a large water bottle full of straight vodka and begins pounding it back. By 4:10 p.m. Vodka-girl vomits. In line. Where we all have to stand for another 20 minutes,
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adding the smell of puke to the already uncomfortable hot and stuffy B.O. Belligerent? Out of control? Yeah. Not to mention gross. I was even more disappointed once I made it to the student section. Whenever an Oregon State fan entered, and while the Beavers were practicing, the crowd chanted "F*** the Beavers." Every second that we are booing or swearing (including when we call "bullshit" to the referees) WE WILL NOT BE PUT ON TV. Period. And we also damage Boise State's reputation. OSU fans will go home and say "Wow, those Boise students were jerks." Some of us were.
I know that it's football and it's exciting and we get caught up in our emotions. But keep in mind, there are a lot of people watching us. If you are a real Bronco fan -- if you actually care about Boise State -- think about the consequences of your actions. Whether this means having one less beer, not taunting the Beaver fans, or even speaking up and telling those around you to knock it off, I am asking every student to think about someone besides themselves. Boise State will be better for it. Brandie VanOrder is a junior double majoring in Spanish and political science.
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Dearest Democratic Party, "Infectious and frothing?" I think there's a vaccine for that. I hear times are tough up on Capitol Hill. Republicans are on the march, and gaining headway. Plus, the Tea Party seems to be backing them. Meanwhile, your voter base lacks the infectious and sometimes frothing enthusiasm that the Tea Party brings to the GOP. You’re going to lose legislative seats and governorships come November. I admire the attempts at bipartisanship and triangulation on the part of the Obama administration, but they’re not really working for you. There’s a really simple reason why. You’re alienating your progressive base and the Republican Party isn’t willing to play ball. Bipartisanship doesn’t work if you leave one side feeling betrayed only to get stonewalled by the other. It’s a political game of “Pickle.” Neither side really wants you anymore and I don’t blame them. People who vote Democrat tend to be liberal. In general, we don’t like war or corporate tax breaks but we tend to like gay rights, reproductive rights and healthcare. You’ve done a little bit in a few areas but it feels a lot like you’re just throwing us a bone. Don’t confuse compromise with supplication. Fight for what your constituency wants before you start cutting back to appease the GOP. So yeah, we’re kind of mad. We’re not very eager to vote for you next month if this is how things are going to roll for the next two years. You already know that if you want a ghost of a chance then you’ve got to get the left fired up to vote. Here’s a tip for you: try not alienating us. Why not keep Press Secretary Robert Gibbs from saying things like, “Those people ought to be drug tested. I mean, it's crazy," regarding people who compare Barack Obama unfavorably to George W. Bush. Gibbs went on to say in an interview with The Hill, "They will be satisfied when we have Canadian healthcare and we've eliminated the Pentagon. That's not reality." Thanks, Mr. Secretary. I appreciate the vote of confidence in progressive ideals. Seriously, publicly painting progressives as unreasonable, ungrateful drug-addicts is not the best PR move. Of course Vice President Joe “Foot-in-mouth” Biden wanted in on the action, saying the Democratic Party needs to "remind our base constituency to stop whining and get out there and look at the alternatives.” You mean like voting third party and hanging your administration out to dry? I think that’s manageable. Even the president himself has insinuated in an interview with college journalists that the only reason the youth voters aren’t enthusiastic is because politics isn’t “fun” and “exciting” enough for them. His monologue -- which you can read on NorthbyNorthwestern.com -- is dripping with condescension. Contrary to popular belief, young does not equal stupid. We, the students of the U.S. in any party, don’t need this kind of patronizing crap. What we need from our leaders is some leadership. You’re not going to fire us up by looking down on us. I know the GOP is scary but while you’re pissing your pants in terror way up in your offices, try not to piss on us poor, drugaddled, shallow ingrates holding you up there. Sincerely, A slightly dampened voter Follow @arbitergamble on Twitter or visit Josh Gamble’s Facebook page for daily Buzz Kill musings.
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Style points Words without meaning Kirk Bell
Managing Editor College football is moving into the fifth week of play. During the first four weeks the words best to describe the Boise State critique on the national stage has be “style points.” Those words get thrown around more than sandbags trying to stop the flood of non-automatic qualifying teams making their way to the forefront of Football Bowl Subdivision talent. Teams like TCU, BSU and Utah (at least for one more season) have steadily climbed the BCS ladder while the naysayers knock them on their sides when they finally reach the top. That begs the question of “What are style points, really.” Is the answer No. 2 Ohio State getting love for its pummeling of subpar teams? They were able outscore their first four opponents 197-58. That is Marshall, Ohio and Eastern Michigan; each stellar out of conference opponents for sure. Miami (Fla.) is in the mix but they have proven to be the national title contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference (note the sarcasm). One of two BCS conferences that are considered behind the Western Athletic Conference in ESPN’s conference power rankings. Style against inferior opponents, it’s a go. Would it be last week’s No. 7 in the AP Poll and No. 4 in the USA Today Poll, Texas? The same team that received a No. 1 vote from the media only to get crushed by UCLA -- a good team, without a doubt -- but no national title contender. Head coach Mack Brown and the Longhorns have been all but shown to the exit of title contenders merrymaking. Then there is No. 4 Oregon climbing the polls. They have been one of the most impressive offensive attacks in the country up to this point. That is until they faced Arizona State (2-2) last weekend. The Sun Devils outgained the Ducks 597-405 in total offense. ASU turned the ball over seven times to Oregon. The turnover margin was five in favor of Oregon. That means ASU was two scores away from victory after giving UO five extra opportunities to grind them into the ground. Now that’s style. Then you have teams like No. 7 Florida and No. 6 Nebraska waiting in the cut for a shot to jump the No. 3 Broncos. The Gators have worked over Miami (Ohio), South Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. A body of work early in the season. The Cornhuskers rolled Western Kentucky, Idaho, Washington and the mighty South Dakota State Jackrabbits 17-3. All but Washington were played in Lincoln, Neb. They lost their one first-place vote but climbed one spot in the USA Today Poll after Texas lost, opening room for the blue bloods to hold strong to their rightful places. Holding strong and accountable for their style, schedule and quality of opponents. There is no problem with critics observing teams like BSU with a cynical eye. Nobody is about to hype of the WAC schedule quite yet. But it becomes a problem when the 'haves' are being held to a different level of style than teams like BSU, TCU, Utah and now up-and-coming Nevada. Style points are apparently automatically assumed for the big boys. The BCS allows for certain teams to be given the benefit of the doubt. It becomes an issue when those teams are not held to the same level of accountability with buzzwords like “style points.” It appears that the answer to the question of "What are style points," is still as vague as ever.
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Broncos hope to avoid hangover Aggies to play spoiler this weekend at New Mexico State Nikki Hanson Journalist
Boise State head coach Chris Petersen believes New Mexico State University will have tremendous energy in its game Saturday against the Broncos. The transition from a national stage against Oregon State to this weekend could present challenges for BSU. The long hours and hard work that went into preparing for Oregon State must be translated to the approaching matchup against the Aggies. The No. 3 Broncos (3-0) look to continue their undefeated season this weekend against New Mexico State (0-3), with the knowledge that each game they play requires their entire focus. “I know they’ll play hard,” Petersen said. “I was impressed at how hard New Mexico State played us last year. Once you start playing the game all the extra stuff wears off and it becomes
about what you bring to the field.” The Broncos have not lost any time in learning from the oversights of last weekend. Special teams, specifically, have committed extra time to ensure there are no repeat mistakes. Unfortunately for the players on special teams, it is obvious when things do not go well, but much less apparent when they are doing their job. “I think a lot of minute errors were made, obviously tackling on the punt return and leverage on the ball. I think that is the biggest thing both on kick returns and punt returns. We hadn’t really made those mistakes in the first couple of weeks,” junior linebacker Hunter White said about the special teams' performance last week. White has come up with several big plays on special teams and received the honor of carrying out the hammer during the Virginia Tech and Oregon State games. The
hammer has become as synonymous to Boise football as the blue turf. “It means so many different things. It’s not just about special teams, but it’s about the defense and offense, and just physically dominating your opponent between the whistles, of course,” White said. “It is about the unity that coach Pete always talks about and discipline and putting it all together." The electric atmosphere on the field had the adrenaline rushing for the players last weekend. Now, it’s off to Las Cruces, N.M. Petersen talks about the SWAT team mentality the players must have. It is important for them to be road warriors and treat each game as a business trip where they must get the job done. Sophomore cornerback Jamar Taylor is well aware that no team can be overlooked, especially in a fight for the Western Athletic Conference Championship. “You have to worry about
winning the next game because New Mexico State could beat us. You never really know, so you just have to go out and focus on that team,” Taylor said. New Mexico State has a well-rounded group of players, and the Broncos are paying attention. Aggies senior running back Seth Smith recorded the first 1,000-yard rushing season since 2000 for New Mexico State last year. With the quality roster that NMSU has, the Broncos do not want to get caught in a trap game. Petersen and his staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the players are prepared for this weekend. The Broncos have an opportunity this weekend to showcase their hard work and fix their mistakes. Correcting last weeks slipups will be BSU's primary goal when it travels to NMSU to face the Aggies in what is shaping up to be an early season pivotal game for the Broncos.
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Hometown girl boosts Broncos Erica Parks pushes soccer team through struggles Nikki Hanson Journalist
A sunny personality, positive outlook and the innate ability to make people around her laugh are just a few ways to describe Erica Parks. Her teammates attest to her cheerful personality. “She is so easy to get along with," sophomore Ebie Harris said. "Every time you’re around her, you’re just cracking up because she is such a fun person, and so positive all the time. Her aura rubs off on you and you can’t be in a bad mood around her.” In addition to an amusing character, Parks is also well known for her commanding soccer prowess after an extremely successful freshman season. For first year college students, school is an adjustment period and difficult balancing act. However, Parks made it look effortless. She led the team in goals, game-winning goals and points. She was also awarded the prestigious award of Western Athletic Conference Tournament MVP. The awards do not stop there. She also received academic All-WAC honors as a freshman. In fact, her most memorable moment came when the Broncos won the WAC tournament last year. “It was awesome!" Parks said. "I have always been on the second place team, so to take it and win it was great." Her accomplishments extend into many realms, especially in her relationships with her teammates. Open com-
munication among teammates is critical on and off the field. “It is the most amazing team chemistry. Everyone is really good friends and you can joke around with and make fun of people with no hurt feelings," Harris said. "It is totally different and literally like a family and you can’t say that about a lot of teams.” Parks was born and raised in Nampa, and has been playing soccer since she was 6. Her parents made sure she stayed active throughout her childhood involving her in many extra-curricular activities. Parks did not make a big deal of her ranking as lead goal scorer on the team. “With our team, it really doesn’t matter because if I don’t score, someone else will,” Parks said. Many are making note of the perseverance and dedication Parks puts into each game she plays. “You want to make her look good on the field, so every time I get the ball I always look for her because she will always do something well and she works really hard,” Harris said. Parks' tireless work ethic, tenacity and the support of her teammates and coaches will help in her path toward another record-breaking season. “We have been a little rough here and there, but it’s coming together," Parks said. "Everyday we are getting better."
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Austin Murphy’s cover story for Sports Illustrated's Oct. 4, 2010 issue, “Contender or Pretender,” examines the now legal ramifications of Boise State’s quest to reach the BCS National Championship game. This will be the second time in less than two months that Boise State has been featured on the front page of SI.
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Deadman performing Boise State's Theatre Arts Department presents edgy play Riley Nelson Journalist
Dead Man’s Cell Phone is a contemporary satire and is meant for mature audiences only. It emphasizes the human need to connect with the world around us. The Pulitzer- and Tony-nominated play starts when the main character, played by Boise State student Amela Karadza, a senior majoring in theatre arts with a performance emphasis, answers a dead man’s cell phone.
The character finds herself enthralled with the man’s life and is unable to stop answering his phone. Boise State adjunct faculty member Valerie BaughSchlossberg calls the play's writer "The Hot Playwright." “As human beings we have a need to connect,” BaughSchlossberg said. “We are in a culture of altogether alone.” Evan Sesek, a senior majoring in performance and playwriting, plays the dead man. He described our modern-day use of cell phones in a café scene. He told The
Arbiter that when people are alone in a present-day café, instead of striking up a conversation with a neighbor, as was done in the past, people play games or text friends on their cell phones. After a month of preparation and hard work, choreographer Yurek Hansen and director Valerie BaughSchlossberg believe the play will be a big success. “This is a play that people should see because it is unique, it's different, it’s interesting,” Hanson said. “It’s supposed to be funny, so
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I know what it’s like to fall in love. You meet someone amazing, you think about them all the time, you disgust all your single friends with your incessant blabbing about how happy you are. It's only natural that you want to spend as much time with your lover -- especially at the beginning of the relationship -- when you’re getting to know them and the sexual tension crackles between you in a sensual storm of anticipation. But spending all available time with your newfound love is the best way to doom your flowering love before it even begins and here’s why. First of all, you had a life before you met this person. You had friends, hobbies, family, pets, school, church -- and these are the things that make you, you. You were an individual and it was as an individual that your partner fell in love with you. So many times I’ve seen this happen. People fall in love and, the more they like their partner, the more likely they are to start letting goof the pieces of their life in order to make more time for their lover. Someone once said that in a relationship, whomever loves less is
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the one with all the power in a relationship. Time and time again I’ve seen this to be true. The person who is more invested in the relationship is the person who will be willing to sacrifice pieces of their life, albeit friends, family or social activities. In my observation, generally both lovers in a partnership will sacrifice different aspects of their individuality in order to explore their romance deeper, and to a certain degree that’s fine. But all too often, romance becomes like a drug addiction and people will start chopping off more and more of their individuality and soon they’ll find they’re spending ALL their available time with their significant other. This is how relationships begin to fail. It is imperative, especially at the beginning, that you set boundaries and you make time for the people and things that were in your life BEFORE you fell in love. This does beneficial things for a relationship. For one, you’ll find your company is much more anticipated and appreciated by your lover after time spent away. It’s the basic law of economics: that which is scarce is in higher demand. By all means, make time for the new love interest so they know that you’re into them -- but don’t make yourself too available. Don’t let go of the things that you do that make you who you are, even if it does infringe on quality cuddle time, because you still have to be the interesting cat your lover fell in love with. If you feel you’re balancing your time between your lover and your outside life well, yet your lover wants more, more, more or gives you guilt trips -- this is your cue to run. A person who is worth dating will want you to maintain your life and all the things that brought you joy before they came along. Rather than modify your life, your lover should be willing to integrate him or herself into your life. It’s hard, I know. But time spent apart gives you a chance to miss them, gives you stuff to talk about and makes your reunions that much more anticipated. Try it, you might be shocked by how right I am. Although, at this point you ought to know better.
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