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themselves as being a sex offender, we require them to send us an email outlining the specifics of their conviction,” Jensen said. “That includes how long ago it was, the nature of the conviction, and any other information that can help us understand the specifics of their situation.” Housing and Residence Life then coordinates with campus security to check the records and verify information before a final decision is made. “Have we denied students residency because of past sex offenses? Absolutely,” Jensen stated. Erin Fuller, a junior study
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correspondence between Campus Security and individual professors if there is a sex offender in one of their classes. “All that information is available in the registry, but it’s upon the offender themselves to register,” Uda said. “And to me, that’s a potential flaw in the system.” The label of sex offender can span a broad spectrum of different violations, ranging from rape to urinating in public. Students at Boise State can be denied residency because of the sex offender designation. “With any potential resident with a sex offense conviction, regardless of its sort, a sex offender must disclose that information to us,” said Malinda Jensen, the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Boise State. Jensen then stated that student situations are assessed by Housing and Residence Life on a case-by-case basis. “When a student identifies
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There are 367 registered sex offenders living within a three mile radius of Boise State’s campus, according to the Central Sex Offender Registry of Idaho. This currently includes 19 students enrolled at Boise State who are registered sex offenders. The registry provides names, birthdates, photos and even maps of the addresses where all registered sex offenders live. “The information provided by the registry is very publicized,” said Jon Uda, the Executive Director of Campus Security and Police Services at Boise State. “But we do not publicize that information further.” In Idaho, all sex offenders are registered for life. Some offenders can petition to be removed from the registry 10 years after their offense under certain conditions, depending on the nature of their offense and if they are not repeat offenders. “As far as the registry is concerned, a sex offender that lives near here or goes to school here is required to register with Ada County. That information is then forwarded to the Idaho State Patrol police, who send a formal letter to us indicated that a particular person is a registered sex offender,” Uda stated. “That’s as far as it goes.” There is no direct
ing political science at Boise State, told The Arbiter she thinks that the sex offender label can have a stigmatizing effect on a student which is not merited in all cases. “People can get a sex offender status for a lot of things, which might not be as bad as what everyone assumes a sex offender means,” Fuller said. “The sex offender label covers an entire spectrum.”
Fuller said she does not think the registry is an asset to personal safety in all circumstances. “I don’t feel like there’s a risk when I’m in class. I feel like that it is unrelated. If I was walking from the library to my car at midnight, that’s when I want a sign above someone’s head if they are indeed a sex offender,” Fuller said.
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The programming phase for the new fine arts building is nearly complete. Building desires and requirements have been put to paper and funding is being calculated and pursued. Last year, plans for this new fine arts building were set into motion. The first two stages of the project involved establishing goals and objectives for the building, then gathering information about what the future building would be like. “You start with this big pile of information and then you try to get it refined, defined and into something,” Christy Jordan, director of Capital Planning and Space Management, said. “This is not necessarily a linear thing.
It’s a lot of (refining).” Architect firms HGA, which specializes in fine arts buildings, and LCA, a local firm, have been working with an assortment of individuals to discuss initial building plans, including functions and space requirements. “Delving into the many purposes that the building needs to be used for… fine arts could cover fabric or it could cover acids. Its environment needs in the building could be very varied compared to classrooms,” said Suzanne Seigneur, TDM communications and outreach coordinator for Campus Planning & Facilities. According to Jordan, the programming phase of a building project consists of research and decision making which identified the scope of work which will be put into
constructing the building. “You want to think grand. You want to try to anticipate as much growth as you can. You want to it be kind of a best case scenario, but then after there’s the cost on things getting put together, then it often becomes apparent that the two don’t match,” Jordan said. While a concrete budget has yet to be decided upon, Laura Simic, vice president of University Advancement, said an estimated cost has been established, and the plans for making that estimate happen have been discussed. “We’re very early in the fundraising process,” Simic said. “We know that the building is going to be an approximately $35 million facility and it’s anticipated that will be about $25 million funded through the university’s
bonding capacity and we (will) seek to raise about $10 million in private funds.” Simic explained in addition to the bonding (basically a line of credit which the university will repay over time) administrators will seek out gifts from donors who will most likely have a passion for the fine arts. Once the funding package has been established, the building requirements and estimated cost can be presented to and then approved by the State Board of Education. Art students said they have high hopes for what this new fine arts building will provide them and the art department as a whole. Craig Heath, drawing and painting major, said he is looking forward to having a building that unites the art department
and is technologically and functionally updated. “I feel a lot of the equipment that we have is outdated and the classrooms are just old,” Heath said. In addition to more updated art department amenities, art students also said they look forward to not being spread out all over campus. “What I hope for it to accomplish is a better art community because at this point we are divided between different buildings,” said Catina Crum, senior drawing and painting major. “To have a building that is completely designed just for artists, that’s going to be a substantial step forward for the art department.” For more detailed information on the building process see this article at Arbiteronline.com.
Correction: Sept. 26 issue: Out-of-state students increase In the Sept. 26 issue of The Arbiter in, “Out of state students increase,” there was a figure published from an unveri-
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Other students, like Eric Lyons, a student studying research materials at Boise State, suggested Campus Security should be obligated to inform professors if there is a sex offender in their class. “I think professors have a right to be informed, just because of the age of some of the kids they’re going to be teaching,” Lyons said.
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ue to increase. According to Greg Hahn, associate vice president for communication and marketing, it is projected that enrollment will not increase for the Fall 2013 semester.
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The Future Aries (March 21- April 19)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
Disputes between you and roommates will reach a fever pitch this week. One of your roommates has been running an illegal VHS bootleg operation and will start to bring over the shady Russian contacts in charge of Eastern European distribution. A friend’s funeral will put you in contact with plenty of new people this week. Don’t be shy, remember meeting new people is pretty neat. After all, what would your dead hamster think if you acted all weird at his funeral?
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
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A wad of cash will present itself to you soon. Use this money to fix up that hovel you call a home. First off, paint over the blood spattered walls and begin to evict the transients that come and go from the basement area.
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
A relative from a distant land will visit this week and lighten your spirits. Try to steer the conversation away from gossip. Most of the town gossip concerns your illicit behavior anyway so it’s best that you just don’t talk about it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
Some misunderstanding between local police and yourself may result in an extended vacation in the county jail. Don’t think of this as a bad thing though. You are going to get plenty of exercise and finally get a chance to finish that novel. This week you will meet a handsome person online but after agreeing to meet in person, you will find yourself disgusted with this stranger. The stranger will bless your coat and other outerwear for the winter.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22):
You are a very down-to-Earth person. You live in a cave deep down in the recesses of this planet. A ring of power will be placed in your hands and will consume your thoughts and desires for the next 1,000 years.
Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 19):
Emotions are running high for you this week. Try not to break into massive fits of rage after every minor disappointment. Xbox controllers and cell phones are expensive to replace after being violently dashed against walls.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Your imagination will soar and soar this week. It will probably soar too high and you will end up melting your wings like Icarus when he flew too close to the sun. Remember, being ambitious is dangerous and a waste of time.
You will feel healthy and well balanced this week. Everything is coming together for you. Your crystal energy is at its peak and your cleansing diet of lemon water and cayenne pepper will clean out your insides and soul.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Well don’t you just look wonderful today! This week you will feel like the world is your oyster. Throw a party this week and see who shows up. Keep a list of people that don’t show and remember to exact your just revenge.
You will find out you are married this week. Apparently, after sleep walking a couple of months ago during a Vegas vacation, you married a hustler and drug dealer from the main strip after confessing your late night love.
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The Department of Theatre Arts will open their 2013-2014 season with a group of absurd and witty short plays.
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The first show of the season for Boise State Department of Theatre Arts, “All in the Timing,” premiers at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. The show is free for fulltime Boise State students; tickets are available for pick up ahead of time at the Student Union Information Desk. The show will take place in the Danny Peterson Theater in the Morrison Center. It is recommended for mature au-
diences only, due to language and content. “‘All in the Timing’ is a group of absurd and witty short plays by David Ives that seemed best suited to an intimate, informal venue—a room with a kind of comedyclub vibe,” said Tracy Sunderland, director of “All in the Timing.” The contemporary set designed by Mike Baltzell creates the worlds in “All in the Timing.” There are six original acts, all with comical circumstances
and awkward encounters. Each explores a journey through language told by the stories of a tongue-tied first date, three chimpanzees, a musical parody, a foreign language class, an unlucky day, and a case of sudden death. “We hope it’ll be a fun place to visit and to share some laughs, hear some music and to enjoy the wacky, wonderful work of our talented students,” Sunderland said. The show runs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5, 9-12 and 2 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13.
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“Breaking Expectations” is staff writer Danielle Allsop’s first hand experience with living with mental illness. In one of my classes last week (made up mostly of juniors and seniors), we were involved in a lengthy discussion about empathy. The professor asked, “What happens when you don’t have empathy?” to which one student replied, “You have a mental disorder,” then laughed. I was flabbergasted. It took a good thirty minutes for me to calm down, to return to the lecture. While I was trying to calm myself down, I began to make the connection of individuals using the word “retard” to mean “stupid” or “dumb.” I hear it all the time, “Dude, you’re so retarded!” While the utterance typically isn’t meant to call the recipient “mentally retarded,” the way in which the speaker used it was meant to hurt the recipient, thus creating the connection that mentally retarded individuals are “stupid” and “dumb.” It may not seem like a big deal, but to people who have children, siblings, family members, or friends who are mentally retarded, it is. The stigma that is attached to the word “retard” is one that is intended to cause harm, to make the connection that the other person is incapable of being like them. This is not to say I haven’t used “retard” in a hurtful context-I have. But I was ignorant enough to not think about the attached meaning of the word. It wasn’t pointed out to me that it was hurtful to others, that I was helping to spread the stigma associated with that word. I didn’t even think about the way I used it. It was just a word to me, like “stupid.” But after someone telling me that using “retard” in that context was inappropriate, I made the conscious effort to change. I’ll never know why the student associated having a mental illness with being incapable of feeling empathy. Did I judge him for saying that? Yes. But after setting my feelings aside to rationally think about his thought process, I came to the conclusion that maybe he has never been exposed to what mental illnesses really are, that all he has ever heard about them might have been negative, I was able to put myself in his shoes, and have empathy for why he said what he said.
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Anime event comes to Boise Boise’s very own local anime convention, Tomodachi Fest, is set to kick off on Oct. 4 at the Boise Hotel and Conference Center and will run until Oct. 6. This will be the convention’s sixth year of operation and the first year that it will take place in October. The convention will play host to several hundred Idaho anime fans, a variety of guests and several vendors. Several of Boise State’s Anime Club members will be in attendance at the event. Anime conventions such as Tomodachi Fest typically have a large variety of things to see and do throughout. Many fans dress up in
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various costumes, or “cosplays,” that they make themselves based off of their favorite anime or video game characters. Other fans often draw, paint, or craft various works of art to display for other fans to enjoy or purchase. Dances, contests and various other events are also available to attendees. Sarada Issuree, Boise State senior and vice president of the Anime Club, plans to attend the convention for all three days. “Last year was my first time at (Tomodachi Fest). It was fun. It reminded me of Anime Oasis before it got bigger,” Issuree said. Anime Oasis, another local anime convention in Boise, takes place during early May each year. Tomodachi Fest had previously
If you’re interested in anime at all you should come. It’s fun to be around other nerds and people who enjoy all of the comics and artwork. —Sarada Issuree
operated during Thanksgiving Break until this year. This change is seen as a positive by Isuree. “I always wanted to go to Tomo but it was always during Thanksgiving. Now that it’s in October it’s going to be easier to go,” Isuree said. “If you’re interested in anime at all you should come. Just go to have fun. It’s fun to be around other nerds and people who enjoy all of the comics and artwork.” Convention veterans like Isuree won’t be the only ones attending the convention from the Anime Club. Jake Reinhardt, a Boise State sophomore and club member, plans to attend as well. A long time anime fan, Reinhardt is excited to experience his first convention. “I’ve been into anime for around 16 years or so, since Pokémon came to the states,” Reinhardt said. “I’m looking forward to meeting the voice actor who plays Hercule from ‘Dragonball Z.’ I’m taking my twin little broth-
Valencia conveys culture Madison Killian @MaddaySunn
His recent works reflect the mixture of that schooling, and can be found on display on the second floor of the SUB in the Student Union Gallery. The works can be viewed free of charge and are loaded with Valencia’s own experiences and his adaptations to American culture. Valencia is an immigrant from Arequipa City in Peru,
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“Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and Chris Rager, best known for his portrayal of Hercule in the FUNimation dub of “Dragonball Z.” This will be Rager’s fourth appearance at the convention.
now residing in the United States, gaining U.S. citizenship in 2011. So, it’s no surprise his work focuses on cultures and how they blend. “My emphasis on this exhibition is centered on the relationship of identity and institutions,” Valencia wrote in his artist statement, on display with his work in the SUB. “My personal experience with an institution influencing a collective identity was in Peru. The strong presence of Catholicism spread the idea that being white is better because Jesus Christ was white.” Many students agree that having fine works of art on display for the school isn’t a bad idea. “I think it’s wonderful that they’re sharing art with us,” Kati Blair, junior history major, said. Students are exposed to different ideas and ways of thinking when these artists’ works are brought to them. It’s not every day a
college student gets to walk around fine art. “It’s good. I guess, if anything, it’s nice for students to come see art on their off time or for students to show their art and let other people see it. It’s a way for artists to express themselves and be able to get their art out there for others to see,” Treyton LeDoux, a junior English major, said. These art showings allow Boise State to show off local talent and inspire the students who view them. Valencia’s work, especially, is used to create awareness. In his artist statement, Valencia wrote, “I am creating categories of different issues trying to understand any indication of what might people like or what might identify them. Creating artwork that is desperate to arbitrarily identify people and categorize them.” Veiko Valencia’s “Institutionalization of Identity” will be on display in the Student Union Gallery until Nov. 7, 2013.
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Tucked away in Boise State’s Student Union Building (SUB) lies Veiko Valencia’s installation, “Institutionalization of Identity.” Brought to the SUB by Boise State’s fine arts program, Valencia’s work explores controversial issues
and culture. His work is influenced by Latin American culture and how that in turn blends with American style. Valencia is a recent graduate of Boise State with a bachelor of fine arts. Starting his schooling at a traditional art school named Art Superior School Carlos Baca Flor, he came to America to get a new perspective.
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Danielle Davidson is currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. This is her first hand experience with living abroad. Confucian principles have been passed down through the generations here in Korea and respect for elders is one of the things that stands out. Ahjummas(elderly women) and ahjusshis (elderly men) roam around doing as they please, and no one dares to stand in their way, because of their deep rooted respect. The other day I watched as a couple of ahjummas duck under the turnstiles at the subway station (many of them are tiny and can do this sort of thing), and no one said a thing, because, well, Confucianism. It was actually a bit funny watching their small frames, with their giant backpacks, duck under the gates and run down the stairs like little bulldozers. Some of the bags these women carry and the carts they pull are hardly easy burdens. I mean it when I say you don’t want to get in the way of these tough ladies. They push, shove and sometimes shout to create a path for themselves. But it isn’t only the ahjummas who do this sort of thing, because the ahjusshis push their way around too, and getting in the way of a serious-looking older gentleman who looks like he might smack me with a cane isn’t something I want to be doing. Okay, they probably aren’t going to smack me (I haven’t seen this happen) but the elders are seasoned veterans of life and aren’t afraid of the younger generations. Another sight I saw was a large, two-wheeled, oldfashioned cart loaded with piles of assorted items being pulled by a lone ahjusshi. This hardy man reminded me life doesn’t always have the conveniences we have in today’s age, and how it wasn’t too long ago Korea was only on the verge of modernization and nowhere near as powerful as it is today. The ahjummas with their permed hair, and the ahjusshis with their stern countenances may look like they belong in a different time, but they seem to get by just fine as they navigate the modern city of Seoul, going wherever and doing whatever they please.
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Since watching Boise State’s miraculous 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Adrian Petersen and the Oklahoma Sooners, Shane Swanson has wanted to meet the Boise State football team and head coach Chris Petersen. His dream was to witness a game on the famous Blue Turf. Shane, now 12 years old, isn’t from Boise, Idaho, or the western United States for that matter. He lives in Bloomington, Minn. Shane has lived with Spinal Bifida his entire life and most recently a broken leg, which requires him to use a wheelchair. He had one wish; to become a Boise State Bronco for just one day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted his wish. From the second he stepped off the plane from the Midwest, Shane was given the “blue carpet treatment” he most certainly deserved. His inspiration was enough to lead the Broncos to a 60-7 win over Southern Miss on Sept. 28. He is the third honorary Bronco the Make-A-Wish Foundation has brought to Bronco Stadium in the last four years. After making the three-hour flight from Minneapolis to Boise, Shane was greeted by the Idaho Make-A-Wish staff, the Boise State swim team and the Boise State cheerleaders. As he rolled through the sliding doors of the terminal, Shane, displaying his unforgettable smile for all, could hear the cheers escalating. Once Shane was escorted to Bronco Stadium for his press conference, and the signing of his letter of intent. He was blown away by the Boise State campus and all the attention he was receiving. “I was just like, ‘wow’,” Shane said during his press conference in front of the assembled local media. “That’s about the words that could come out of my mouth.” Shane received some applause of his own, when he announced to the media that he is also an accomplished swimmer. He has broken multiple records at the National Junior Disabilities Championships. He arrived in Boise and signed a letter of intent to be an honorary member of Bronco Nation. After hanging out at his own personal tailgate, Shane got the opportunity to lead the Broncos out onto the field for the game against Southern Miss. Buster Bronco entered the stadium first, as always, through the tunnel of cheerleaders lining the center of the field. Then it was Shane’s turn to shine. Pushed in his wheelchair by redshirt senior defensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. and redshirt sophomore safety Taylor Loffler to “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, Shane was greeted through the cloud of fog by 35,356 screaming fans in Bronco Stadium. Fireworks exploded behind the north end zone as Shane was wheeled down the sideline and towards midfield. Shane then joined captains redshirt sophomore safety Dillon Lukehart, redshirt senior wide receiver Geraldo Boldewijn, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Marcus Henry and redshirt senior defensive tackle Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe as an honorary captain for the game. “Our players did a great job with Shane the last two days,” head coach Chris Petersen said. “We just feel so honored when somebody like that wants to come out and have a wish to spend with us.” Shane then joined his family in their personal VIP seats for the game. He watched his beloved Broncos cruise to a 60-7 victory. the arbiter The Arbiter
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Local star coaches hockey club John Engel Cal Ingraham spent four seasons as a hockey legend from his right wing position for the Idaho Steelheads, leading the Treasure Valley's minor league team in scoring year after year. His No. 22 jersey hangs high above the ice inside CenturyLink Arena, never to be worn again. The retired Steelhead scored 175 goals in his career, becoming the most prolific scorer in Steelheads history. It has been 12 years since Ingraham stepped off the ice for the last time as a Steelhead, but he's back, donning a new color scheme. Ingraham is entering his third season as head coach of the Boise State Hockey Club, who open their 2013-14 season against the University of Washington on Oct. 4 at CenturyLink Arena. The Broncos are entering their first season in the newly formed Mountain West Collegiate Hockey League, with the championship tournament taking place in February. Boise State joins Brigham Young, Denver, Montana State, Montana Tech, Utah State
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Cal Ingraham became a hometown hero during his time with the Idaho Steelheads. and Weber State in the seven-team, independent conference within the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Boise State joined the conference in an effort to have a clearer path to regional and national titles. Conference presidents are considering
expansion to 10 teams following this season. "Obviously we're in a new league this year, so the goal is to win that," Ingraham said. "Get the exposure, and some day play in a national tournament." Over the last two years, Bronco hockey has been rec-
ognized as one of the most outstanding club teams at Boise State, and in the nation. Boise State was awarded the American Collegiate Hockey Association Community Service Award in 2012 in the Division 2 classification out of 185 teams. They worked with Make-A-
Wish, Meals On Wheels, the Ronald McDonald House, the Boys and Girls Club and Special Olympics. They were also deemed Club of the Year by the university for the 2011-12 season. Ingraham was awarded Club Coach of the Year in 2011-12 as well.
Even with all of the success Ingraham has experienced over the last two seasons, the Broncos still have substantial room to improve, according to the former sniper. "We had a better year last year, and I fully expect to have an even better year this year with some of the guys that have come in here," Ingraham said. Boise State's accomplishments on the ice don't come without any costs, however. Each Boise State hockey club player pays $1,200 each season to play, and the university only matches up to $7,000 in funds each season. Student athletes participating in club sports do not receive any athletic scholarships, and all educational fees are paid through grants paid out-of-pocket. Despite the financial commitment, players like sophomore Jorgen Vaage value every minute of ice time. "It comes down to that Boise State gives us the opportunity to play hockey for a well put together program at a collegiate level," Vaage said. Boise State opening game against Washington starts at 7 p.m. at CentruyLink Arena on Oct. 4.
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ketball will play Idaho at a neutral site. The Broncos will face off against the Vandals on Nov. 27 at CenturyLink Arena in Downtown Boise. Game time has yet to be announced for the bout. Though the game will have no technical homecourt advantage, Boise State
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has had the substantial advantage of having the game stay in the Treasure Valley for the past three seasons. Last season, the Broncos defeated Idaho 78-68 on Dec. 20 at Centurylink Arena, and, in 2011, Boise State narrowly defeated Idaho 76-73 at the Idaho Center.
Junior guard Derrick Marks led Boise State with 25 points in their game last season, and junior swingman Anthony Drmic led the Broncos to victory in 2011 with a 26-point performance. Both players are back this season for the Broncos. CenturyLink Arena can
hold over 5,700 people for basketball games when sold out. Last season’s fan turnout proved the success of the yearly matchup. Last season’s matchup resulted in an attendance of 5,548 fans. Boise State men’s basketball is 52-35 over the Vandals all-time.
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The Broncos entered Saturday night’s game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with a 2-2 record for the first time since 2005. Coming off a heartbreaking loss to their rivals Fresno State, the Broncos bounced back on The Blue with a
60-7 win against the Golden Eagles. “We’re proud of the guys. They worked hard,” Boise State head coach Chris Petersen said. “It’s not easy to come off a hard loss like that, and they went right back to work and they played really hard.” A crowd of 35,356 showed up to see the Broncos hang
60 points and 545 yards of total offense. Redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick led the way for the Broncos with another efficient game at home. He connected on 19 of 23 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns. “We’re just internally putting on the tape and going through our process,” South-
wick said. “It’s what we do around here. Southwick found eight different receivers on the night. Sophomore wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes caught nine passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Williams-Rhodes picked up 21 yards on two carries on the ground for another touchdown, bringing his season
total to four. The Broncos took a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter on a 10-yard touchdown rush from Williams-Rhodes. The Broncos didn’t trail at any point in the game. On the defensive side of the ball, redshirt junior cornerback Bryan Douglas and redshirt sophomore safety Darian Thompson both pulled
their third interception of the season. The Broncos put up 30 points in each half on Saturday night and have now scored over 40 points in four consecutive games, the longest streak since the 2010 season. “It took us a minute to get going on offense,” Petersen said. “But once we did I think the guys got into a good rhythm.” The Broncos will now have a bye week before heading on the road to Logan, Utah on Oct. 12 to take on Utah State.
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The Boise State passing game has been the calling card for the Broncos offense on for years on end. In recent years, the Broncos air attack has produced the winningest quarterback in NCAA history, Kellen Moore, and one of the more consistent receivers in the NFL, Austin Pettis. The Broncos passing attack has come into form over the past several games, after a 2012 season that did not see a whole lot of downfield looks. With redshirt senior wide receivers Aaron Burks and Kirby Moore and injured against Southern Miss on Saturday night, redshirt senior wide the arbiter The Arbiter
receiver Geraldo Boldewijn emerged as one of redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick’s favorite targets. “[I’m] A little frustrated with the slow start,” Southwick said. “But once we figured some things out we got rolling and put some good points up.” Boldewijn was a major deep threat for the Broncos on Saturday night. He hauled in three catches for 104 yards on the night, with a long reception of 52 yards. “It was big,” Boldewijn said. “Gives the coaches a little more confidence in the receivers and it was just a good thing.” Southwick racked up another efficient night passing
as he connected with Boldewijn on a 42-yard reception for a touchdown less than five minutes into the second quarter. “I gave him a chance, he used his body and he came down with it,” Southwick said. “I’m really happy for him.” The Broncos passing game has made major strides week to week. The offense looks like a night and day comparison from the squad that was beat down by 32-points at the University of Washington. “It’s definitely a lot of fun,” Boldewijn said. “There’s still a lot of stuff we have to improve on but it’s just fun to be able to correct some of our mistakes.”
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Geraldo Boldewijn had three catches for 104 yards in Saturday’s win. Boldewijn hauled in a big pass in the Broncos loss to Fresno State two weekends ago. And is starting to become one of the premier focal points in the Bronco offense. Head coach Chris Petersen has stressed the importance
of his receivers getting the 50/50 balls this season, and Boldewijn took it to heart with his touchdown catch against Southern Miss. “Changed the game,” Petersen said. “When we get a big tall receiver like that, he
should be able to come down with it.” With Boldewijn’s breakout game against the Golden Eagles over the weekend, the Broncos offense might have found a new weapon moving forward. arbiteronline .com arbiteronline.com
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