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Art students go international Natalie Cragin, senior graphic design/photography major “Their art is amazing. I was blown away by their artistic abilities. Their second year students are very far along. I was really amazed that these people are younger than I am and I would’ve bought their work if I could. It was beautiful. They know what they’re doing.”
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Naohiko Wantanabe showcases his art for Boise State students visiting Japan.
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When art professor John Francis first came to Boise State 12 years ago, he came with a goal to help students experience and appreciate cultures different from their own. This past summer, 11 students and assistant professor Jill Fitterer had the opportunity to visit Nagoya Zokei University of Art to display their own art and experience Japanese culture. This two-week cultural undertaking was part of an art and design program led by Francis. “I think it’s really important in today’s world that we understand that with people in other places in the world there are cultural differences, but we’re all human beings,” Francis said. “We share certain fundamental feelings or experienc-
es. I feel it’s important for students to be exposed to that.” Having had such a positive experience with his host family the first year he went to Japan, Francis said wanted his students to have a similar experience. “I think staying with a family in Japan is different from seeing people in the street,” he said. “They get to know these families that they stay with and in a very short time get close to them. That, to me, is the most important part of this trip being able to make that human connection with people in another country and realize that we do have a lot in common.” A few of the 11 students said they were initially nervous about staying with a host family, especially those who didn’t speak Japanese. Natalie Cragin, senior graphic design/photography major, was
particularly apprehensive. “They matched us by our interests and what the family liked to do,” she said. “The first night I was there, they were trying to describe how to shower and I had no idea what they were saying. I was so overwhelmed, I was like ‘What did I get myself into? This is the worst mistake I ever made.’ However, the next day, they took me shopping. (My host mom) was great. She kept saying ‘I just want to take you shopping alone … leave my husband and kids at home and just take you.’ It was really cute.” At Nagoya Zokei University, the students and Fitterer displayed their artwork in an exhibition for Nagoya students to view. Additionally, Boise State students had the opportunity to view and
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“It was very busy. It was very structured. I think that’s why the family time was so important. During the day it was constant ‘go go go!’ following John, following his schedule, him stressing about following his schedule. We saw a ton of amazing stuff that we otherwise wouldn’t see, especially if we were there as tourists.”
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“Culturally, living with a family is the best way to learn the language and how the Japanese people live. It’s an honor to be invited into their home. We had a lot of fun translating English and Japanese. I was talking about buying ice cream, as a treat and their favorite ice cream place was ‘Boskin Wobin’. I was like, ‘Boskin Wobin, what?’ It was actually Baskin Robin’s.” Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
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For students who have been on University Drive recently, it’s apparent the bright orange cones and fencing signify the seemingly ongoing and never ending construction on campus. A closer look reveals the majority of the orange cones decorating the campus belong to the City of Boise and their geothermal project, not the university itself. The geothermal project is a pipeline that connects Boise State to the City of Boise’s geothermal heating system. Since 1983, Boise has utilized the system of natural geothermal water that comes out of the ground at over 170 degrees to heat various buildings in downtown Boise. The water travels through the pipeline to designated areas and then is injected back into the geothermal aquifer located near Julia Davis Park, according to the City of Boise website. According to their site, the new construction will attach the Administration Building, Center for Environmental Sciences and Economics and the Student Union Building to the environmentally-friendly system. The Morrison Center, Multipurpose Building, Interactive Learning Center, the Math and Geosciences Building and the new Micron Business and Economic Building were already connected last summer as part of the first phase of the project. When it is done, around
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660,000 square feet of the campus building landscape will derive heat from the natural source. The project started July 23 and will be completed by mid-September according to the project traffic advisory. In other words, the project was scheduled right in the midst of the brand new school year. Why would the city plan a project that would rip up the main street of the university knowing thousands of stu-
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dents and faculty would be returning in the middle of the mess? According to City of Boise Community Relations Supervisor Vince Trimboli, there were a couple of different factors that dictated the schedule. “Two things factored into the construction scheduling: budget and the contractor’s schedule.” “Boise State University and the City are providing the local share to match a
Department of Energy grant for the project,” said Trimboli. “The construction contract had to be scheduled in two phases.” The two phases Trimboli explained were, “so the City could budget our local share over two years.” Trimboli expressed it was the goal to get the work done before school started, however it didn’t work out that way. “Our goal was to complete
the Phase 1B work during the 2012 summer break. However, our contractor working on other contracts they had obtained between our Phase 1A and 1B, could not resume work until July. So unfortunately some of the work has spilled into the fall semester,” Trimboli added. “We have worked closely with Boise State officials to alert students about the project and to be mindful of the construction.” Although the timing is unfortunate, the benefits of the project seem to far outweigh the temporary inconvenience. Mr. Trimboli explained the huge upside to such an endeavor. “Geothermal heat is a clean, affordable and renewable source of energy. This source of heat also has essentially a zero carbon impact and will contribute significantly to the university reducing their carbon footprint. Boise is fortunate to have this great natural asset.” He also said, “Our Mayor and Council want to maximize it’s effectiveness as far as possible. It’s been in our master plan to extend it to the Boise State Campus for nearly 30-years. Thanks to the help of Representative Mike Simpson and Senator Mike Crapo we were able to secure Federal funding to finally make the project possible.” The plan seems to be a great thing for the university, the city and the environment. Considering such a plan was 30 years in the making, a couple of weeks of inconvenience seem to be very minor. arbiteronline.com
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Frank Church Conference focuses on Afghanistan The 29th annual Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs is a day-long conference to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The conference, taking place in the Student Union Simplot Ballroom, will focus on Afghanistan as well as South Asia, and is titled, “Afghanistan After America.” The keynote speaker for the event, Ryan Crocker, is a retired U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan. His speech will take place
at 7:00 p.m. Crocker was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and serves as dean of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Additionally the Frank Church Institute, in conjunction with the conference will sponsor the International Economic Summit which is open to college students the afternoon of Oct. 16. in the Jordan Ballroom.
Nutrition Q&A covers wide range of topics Nutrition Question and Answer sessions are being offered every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the first Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building across from the information desk. These sessions are being offered through the campus Recreation Center and are free of charge. The purpose of these sessions is for students to receive walk-in nutritional information from qualified staff mem-
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bers. The topics discussed cover a wide range of questions and offer students the opportunity to learn about healthy eating. Topics to be discussed include; food cravings, weight loss, low energy, healthy food choices, confusion over supplements and nutrition for athletes. The topics aren’t focused on a specific body type or individual, but instead cover a wide range, there is truly something for everyone.
Friendship Bridge set to re-open Construction surrounding campus was a cause for many gripes and complaints for students returning to school, but one project finally has reached it’s end. Today, Sept.6 the repairs that began
in early summer on Friendship Bridge have finally been concluded. A new deck was installed on the bridge during the closure. Originally construction on the bridge was slated to be completed
on Sept. 8, the new opening date offers students an early return to their usual travel routes to and from the university. The bridge extends from Julia Davis Park to Boise State University at Cesar Chavez Lane.
Guest speakers, Russian lit. make for well-rounded students Today, Thursday, Sept. 6 presented by the colleges of Engineering and Education a guest speaker will be presenting on campus. John Denker is described as a highly original scientist. He is also an engineer, author and flight instructor. Denker will be speaking at 5:00 p.m. at the Student
Union Simplot B/D Ballroom on the topic, “See How it Flies.” Denker will be offering a new way of thinking about perceptions, principle and procedures of flight. The following day, Friday, Sept. 7 the Boise Public Library will be holding, Literature for Lunch: “Crime
and Punishment.” This event will take place from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. at 715 S. Capitol Blvd. just down the street from Boise State. The event is free and will challenge readers to examine the interwoven connections between the central themes of the Russian classic.
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A new vehicle with license plate recognition is currently in implementation stage at Boise State. Mallory Barker Staff Writer
Late this summer the Parking and Transportation Services purchased a vehicle with license plate recognition (LPR) capabilities. The vehicle has a computer system that runs two cameras which scan license plates through the system and enters the information into a database. The goal for the vehicle is to someday get rid of sticker
permits completely. Instead of putting a sticker on their windshields, permit holders would simply have to renew their permits online with their license plate number. Parking and Transportation Services believes this is a cost-effective plan for the university because it would save money by eliminating the need to purchase permits each new semester and additional money could be saved by cutting
labor costs. The car is a more efficient way of regulating the parking permits on campus, and can scan a parking lot much faster than any person on foot. This gives the “ambassadors,” i.e. citation writers, more time for customer service. JC Porter, assistant director of Transportation and Parking Services, said the department would use money saved by using the car on
more parking spaces and lots. According to Porter, with the LPR, ambassadors can now focus on helping those who are lost or in need of service in some way and focus less on writing citations. Porter said this vehicle is a tool used to “reallocate time for the ambassadors.” “It is basically an enforcement officer that goes really fast,” Porter said. The department has yet to see much difference as the
vehicle is still in the implementation process and there are still bugs that need to be worked out. Porter stressed there was a large misunderstanding on campus this vehicle will be used to catch more offenders and write more citations. Porter said Parking and Transportation Services does not make money off citations. The department sees citations as a form of customer
service to those who purchase permits because people pay a lot of money to park in specific spots. “There is a misconception that we make a lot of money off of citations, but we actually lose money on citations,” said Porter. “It costs more to hire ambassadors and buy the citation itself than what we get from the citation. The actual money brought in is less than the actual money spent on the citation.”
To opt-in or to opt otherwise Amy Merrill News Editor
Participation in Boise State’s emergency notification system, BroncoAlert, is strictly voluntary, however, opting-in to the system is strongly encouraged. The BroncoAlert system is only used in critical situations, namely weather emergencies, or situations that pose potential harm to health or safety on or near campus. Students can Opt-in via BroncoWeb. Displayed on the main menu is the option “Opt in Emergency Alert” after clicking the link students simply need to add personal contact information, review the terms and conditions and click save. Students can be informed of an emergency via cell phone, text message, e-mail or home phone. According to the website, if an emergency of any kind were to occur on or close to campus, this is the most effective way for students to receive the most up-to-date information. Opting-in to the system will not cause students’ inboxes or phones to be flooded with advertising or unsolicited messages; the system is not used for this purpose. The system is used for telling students where to go, what to do or where not to go and what not to do. Students who have neglected to opt-in to BroncoAlert could inadvertently place themselves in harm’s way simply by being unaware of events unfolding outside the classroom or off campus. Potential reasons for The Arbiter
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There are resources on campus directed toward students who are interested in receiving education about alcohol, including online courses and counseling.
Sober or not, Health Services offers assistance Amy Merrill News Editor
Technically, Boise State is a dry campus, but that doesn’t mean students aren’t drinking. As a university, Boise State realizes some of the students who attend school make the choice to drink, or are friends with people who will choose to drink and there are options available to students such as alcohol education and, when necessary, intervention. Health Services on campus work with a variety of people to provide resources to students. From education to treatment, Health Services has students covered. New this semester, students living in University Housing
were asked to take part in an online education program, E-Chug. The purpose of E-Chug, according to Jodi Brawley, the assistant director of wellness and marketing, is “to start making sure all students are receiving the same educational information.” Brawley added that although not all students drink, there is information that could be beneficial to non-drinkers as well. “That would be anything from how to help a friend who maybe is drinking, how to encourage people to be responsible drinkers if they’re not,” Brawley said. Students living in University Housing have until Oct. 1 to complete the program.
Students who fail to complete the anonymous assessment may see a hold appear on their BroncoWeb account that prevents the completion of spring class registration. For students who wish to take the E-Chug assesment, it is available at healthservices. boisestate.edu. Additional programs offered at Boise State include CHOICES, the 21st Birthday Card, Health Coaching, Alcohol Presentations, Alcohol Peer Education and Counseling Services. Brawley addressed the stigma that can sometimes be attached to the idea of receiving counseling and the misconception that accepting help through counselling is a sign of weakness.
Boise State gives extension to firefighters Mallory Barker Staff Writer
With the dry heat of August frequently comes wildfires. As these fires threaten Idaho’s citizens and natural resources, hundreds of firefighters work together to stop the spread of wildfires around the nation. There are fires in numerous areas of Idaho—the most prominent in Lemhi, with the fire danger rated
“very high” by the USDA Forest Service. Boise State is currently offering student firefighters extensions to deadlines for admissions, registration, fee payment, housing check-in and dropping or adding a class. The university understands these students need to aid the community by fighting these fires and protecting the state’s resources. Extensions are last until the Sept. 7 as long as the
student provides proof they are a fighter. Faculty has been asked to give firefighters some leeway with homework and assignments, allowing for time to catch up once the students are able to return to campus. The office of Enrollment Services has agreed to make all arrangements with faculty and staff in order to ensure firefighters are given this extension. For classes where it is not appropriate to make
“I really wish students would just see it as a resource,” Brawley said. “Like another service that we offer here on campus to help them be successful. People have no problem going to their academic adviser to help them schedule their classes, so why can’t we be seen as a resource or service where students come to get the help they need.” Sessions with a counselor can be scheduled Monday through Friday and sessions can vary although they usually run about an hour. For students with S.H.I.P. the counseling services are covered, otherwise students need to check with their individuals insurance providers to see if the service is covered.
For basic education regarding alcohol, counseling may be unnecessary. Peer education, alcohol presentations or health coaching may be more beneficial. Peer educators throw planned events and plan classes to inform students, but in some cases the events are a way of giving students something to do instead of drinking in the evening. Alcohol presentations are available by request, but are also given to new students in the dorms, students in athletics and other organizations. Health coaching is a free service and can help students with responsible goal setting for drinking and behaviors associated with drinking. Students 21 and up are
up missed assignments, students will be removed from the course, free of penalty. Under no circumstance, will assignments be completely waived. Students who are firefighters are urged to return to campus as soon as is reasonably possible. Any student or family member of a student firefighter can call 4262384 for help receiving an extension. The University of Idaho is also giving firefighters an extension on their fees and enrollment. To view area closures caused by wildfires, visit the US Forest Services’s website at www.fs.fed.us.
Wildfires in Idaho have been severe this summer.
probably familiar with the 21st birthday card. For students who have yet to hit the big two-one, the birthday card is an online interactive card sent to students a week before the big day. Students are encouraged to consider risk factors and assist a student in planning a safe and satisfying birthday. An added incentive is offered in the form of BroncoBucks for the survey attached to the card. Ultimately, according to the University and Health Services, the school wants to guide students safely through their college years through education and awareness, and not just in a student-chosen profession.
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Thursday, Sept. 6
The Jakes of the world “You remember that, Johnson” is Katie Johnson’s survival guide to Boise State detailing her experiences last year as a first-year freshman from out of state. His name is Jake Matheson. And sometimes I really can’t stand being his friend. I stay up until 3 a.m. studying and pull an A minus. Jake doesn’t go to class for two weeks and sets the curve. He walks into a party and is friends with almost every person there. I get the address from him. He looks like he works out, but hasn’t seen a weight room in years. I mention him in conversation and at least one person proceeds to tell me how awesome he is. He’s that kid to whom everything seems to come naturally. Almost effortlessly. He watches me struggle with my math homework, does the problem in his head and then breaks down the question so I can understand. He questions why I have to put effort into anything and I know it’s because he’s literally never had to. And the worst part is his ego lets him believe he’s up there with Ghandi. It used to drive me insane; being best friends with someone who everything I work so hard for comes so naturally to. Why couldn’t I have an ounce of his talent? Why was he so gifted and I was left buckling down with the books? And with the way things would have it, it was Jake who explained it to me. It was a night when my friends were going out and I was staying in studying for a chemistry test I knew I wouldn’t do well on. Jake walked in to ask why I wasn’t coming out, in his usual concerned, but strangely charming way. I melted down—this stupid class, this test I had been studying for, something about covalent bonds, all the things I had been stressing out about came to the surface. “Ay yo, just try your best!” he said, gave me knuckles and left. And that’s when it hit me. As long as I was trying my best, I was still doing just as well as Jake. Jake was doing his best and I was doing mine. In the end, it was all relative. I’m not trying to tell you about my demigod friend. I’m trying to tell you to stop comparing yourself to other people. It’s not fair to yourself or whoever you’re comparing to. We’re all good at different things. We all have our strong points and though he won’t admit it, even Jake has his weaknesses. Including his absolute lack of understanding that plaid and stripes will never be OK together. Just do your best, whatever that may be. And, while you’re at it, stop trying to beat Jake. The Arbiter
The Women’s Center’s open house will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Located on the second floor of the Student Union Building, the Women’s Center will feature not only the artwork of Boise State students, but also free food. For more information visit The Women’s Center website.
Friday, Sept. 7 The Visual Arts Center will host two opening receptions, welcoming two new art exhibitions to the Boise State campus from 6 to 8 p.m. “Construct,” an exhibit by artist Nathan Craven, will be featured at the Liberal Arts Gallery in Gallery One. The exhibition opens on Sept. 6 and will run through Friday, Oct. 26. An opening ceremony for “Impressions,” an exhibition comprised of various selections from the Northwest Nazarene Uni-
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“Construct,” an art exhibition by Nathan Craven, will open in The Liberal Arts Building on Sept. 7. versity Friesen Print Collection, will take place in the Hemmingway Western Studies Center. “Impressions” will run from Sept. 6 through Tuesday, Oct. 23. For more information on both exhibitions, visit the art department website. The first Faculty Artist
Series recital, featuring music professor and pia-
nist Del Parkinson, will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. Find more information on this recital as well as the upcoming faculty performers at www.arbiteronline.com.
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Hop across Capitol Blvd. on Saturday to Papa Joe’s. Papa-Palooza will feature five local bands including Flip Side, Fires in France and Jack Loyd Gish and begins at 4:30 p.m. The last band takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Check out Papa Joe’s Facebook page for more information.
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Del Parkinson will perform once again on Sunday as part of the department of music’s Faculty Artist Series. The recital will start at 4 p.m. in the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. More information is available at arbiteronline.com.
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Take your dorm from drab to fab Natalie Craig Staff Writer
Do you feel like you’re trapped behind the dull and lifeless walls of your dorm room or apartment? Are you lacking inspiration from your chill-spot and living headquarters? It’s time to get creative with some simple and cheap steps to take your living space from drab to fab. If you don’t know where to start when decorating your dorm room, choose a theme. Themes can create an inspiring or comforting setting like a home away from home. Themes aren’t always necessary, but they can be a great start to creating a vibrant dorm room. Colors play a huge role in the way you feel. For example: Green gives off an en-
ergizing and relaxing vibe as opposed to red which may cause stress and create a sense of urgency. As a student, making sure your Feng shui is up to par is important to your social life as well as your studies. If you’re in a dorm room, painting the walls isn’t allowed, so instead add a splash of color with accent pillows, colored bed sheets, bean bags and chairs. Give your dorm room a wall of glory or an emphasis point. Grab your favorite medium and dedicate a wall to newspaper clippings, magazine covers or cool advertisements. This will give your space a touch of pop culture. Make this wall work double time by collaging in things to inspire you or some of the goals you have set for the semester.
Cork boards and white boards are simple ways to fill up an empty wall or door space and they can also serve as great calendars, reminders or message boards. Walmart sells small, medium and large square cork and white boards. Mix, match, place and design your boards on your wall to create an interesting study area or picture and message memorabilia. Re-vamping your dorm room isn’t just about design, it’s also about how you store your extra clutter. Plastic crates are very popular around the dorms, however, they might put a cramp in your new style. Wall cubbies are the best way to store your things and give your room a refined and clutter-free look. Add basket inserts to stay more organized and
to add accent to your storage space. The final step in making your dorm room the perfect go-to spot is lighting. Lighting changes the mood of any room—invest in unique light strategies other than the switch on the wall. Line the borders of your ceiling, corkboards, wall frames or your headboard with string lights to add energizing inspiration even during the late hours. If you have a theme, add a lamp that compliments the look you are going for. Even if you aren’t ready for a total dorm makeover, string a line of pictures or stick up some posters to make your living space personal and unique. Check out Pintrest for some great do-it-yourself tips to creating crafts for your room.
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Dress up your dorm with colorful throw pillows.
Literature for lunch
Lauren Jacob Staff Writer
Once a month the Boise Public Library, located on Capitol Boulevard, will be host to Literature for Lunch, an event held by Carol Martin and Cheryl Hindrichs. Martin, a recently retired emeritus professor, along with Hindrichs, an associate professor in the English department, will lead the discussions throughout the semester. Martin’s area of specialization is Victorian literature and Hindrichs specializes in 20 th century literature. The discussions will be held the first Friday of the
every month from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Each semester, the selected books are based on a theme. Last semester it was “Male midlife crisis” literature, this semester it is “Purloining Literature,” which will feature books with characters who are thieves or criminals. The chosen books vary widely in origin and author. They are not exclusively classics and may include books from different continents and a wide array of authors. The first lunch, taking place this Friday, will focus on “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Literature for Lunch
events are open to the public and welcome to anyone interested, even if they have not finished the book. “The group that shows up is a diverse one,” Hindrichs said. “And in size varies from about 20 to 40 people.” The other books being featured this semester are “The Book of Evidence” by John Banville, “Jack Maggs” by Peter Carey and “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. These books are available for purchase at a student discount at Rediscovered Books downtown, the Hyde Park Bookstore and the Boise State Bookstore.
It sure is disappointing when you don’t get what you pay for. Some individual health plans seem like a bargain, but may be missing the benefits you really need. Plus, you have to pay medical bills out of your pocket until you hit the deductible ($1,000 to $5,000) before the insurance will start paying*. What good is health insurance if you can’t afford to use it? Considering an individual plan? Here are some things that may not be covered: • Contraceptives • Chiropractic care • Physical therapy • Mental health care • Allergy treatment and testing • Pregnancy (or covered only after an additional deductible of $5,000 or $10,000) • Brand-name prescription drugs may be covered only after meeting an additional $5,000 deductible
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participate in Japanese art classes. When they weren’t bonding with their host families or at Nagoya Zokei University, the group toured notable cities and exhibitions that covered practices from pottery to handmade paper and tie-dying. Senior illustration major Mary Chapman said she particularly enjoyed an exhibition based on magic. “I remember this particular exhibition that we went to in the Aichi Prefectural Museum called ‘Sorcery/Art’. It explored different cultures, like a Japanese take on these cultures,
and how magic and witchcraft are used in art,” Chapman said. “That was probably the most exciting one because it had the most interesting interactive things.” The students were given the opportunity to go to Japan based on two scholarships; one from Nagoya Zokei University and the other from Boise State. The two universities have a close relationship Francis established 12 years ago when he first went to Japan. “I’ve found the Japanese people to be incredibly giving and helpful to me in creating this program and making this
program continue,” Francis said. “The price of the program stays low because of the generosity of the people there that volunteer their time and help me out.” Francis said he intends to continue helping students experience and appreciate art and culture. “It was just a great experience, especially going to a different culture and exploring it through a similar medium like art that doesn’t necessarily rely on language as much,” Chapman said. “It’s a different culture, but we’re all still artists. You can understand the ‘artist language’. You incorporate the two cultures together through art.”
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Nest is a nifty looking device that essentially uses the same technology utilized at Boise State University to keep homes comfortable efficiently.
Boise State makes effective use of energy
By Zachary Chastaine Opinion Editor
Many have noticed Boise State University is undergoing some upgrades. As construction continues to hook up the school to the City of Boise’s geothermal project it’s comforting to know there is no messing around at this institution when it comes to making the most of that power. Boise State has put forth an outstanding effort to make the most of the technology at its disposal to harness the power of the geothermal project – as well as other existing elements of the university’s heating and cooling system – to the maximum. When it is all put together the geothermal project will heat several buildings such as the interactive learning center, the multipurpose classroom
and the Student Union Building. There are other buildings along the route of the system that will now draw their heat from the project. Some of the newer buildings on campus were built with the geothermal project in mind after their construction and were ready to connect to it as it was installed. Heat is derived from the hot water and blown into the building. The buildings were planned with the foresight in mind to connect them to the new geothermal system at a later date at a low cost to the university and some buildings not already built for the system are being retrofitted to connect to it according to Scott Stultz, campus energy engineer. But considering not all of the buildings will be heated using the geother-
mal project, some may ask how the university makes efficient use of the heating and cooling on campus. Stultz explained how the university’s heating and cooling is controlled through an intricate network in which the entire campus is connected to a program which is able to monitor temperatures, adjust temperatures depending on what time of day and even live telemetry for what the machines which service the building are doing. While connected to the program, buildings can be accessed individually via a laptop to an access point at the building and if the program were to fail the buildings could still function independently. The level of control over each individual building is rather precise as well. Buildings are broken down into
zones and each zone can be monitored and adjusted independently from the rest of the system. A zone can consist of a cluster of offices or an open area depending on how the system is built to that particular building. The heating and cooling system is designed so that when people are not in class towards the end of the day they stop heating or cooling the rooms at the same rate the same way a car idles when then engine is on but, you’re parked. Stultz said, “When nobody’s in that space we don’t heat that space at 70 degrees, but we never turn the heating off.” This allows the system to start up in the morning and begin heating back up before people start arriving and the building is considered occupied.
The system saves the school a lot of money in avoided energy costs, and while a figure was not available Stultz estimates it to be in the range of hundreds of thousands given that in a study two years ago of one building the annual savings was estimated at $50,000 alone. The university is utilizing technology and methods which have only started hitting the mainstream commercial market somewhat recently. Now there are some cool things out on the market today that can do to your house what the intricate control system does for Boise State. Nest is a thermostat built by Tony Fadell, the same guy who designed several generations of Ipod. His thermostat also looks a little bit like it came out of a sci-fi movie. It’s a small circular device
that takes the same methods used at Boise State to efficiently heat and cool the entire campus In addition to just changing the temperature the Nest attempts to learn about the temperature in your house and tries to identify patterns between warm and cold periods so that it can maximize its efficiency and accuracy. It tries to learn how long it takes between turning on your air conditioning to the point where the unit actually starts to take effect. At a university that has made sustainability a high priority as ours has, the control of our environment is an important factor for both comfort and cost. The effective use of technology is crucial and here at Boise State we are doing a good job of doing exactly that.
When politics were truly ugly compound of ignorance and ferocity, of deceit and weakness," but a wannabe monarch plotting to destroy democracy. But that's also how the Adams gang painted Jefferson. He had been an early supporter of the French Revolution; therefore, said Team Adams, he would import the guillotine and sow French-style chaos. Their vision of a Jefferson presidency looked like this: "Murder, robbery, rape, adultery and incest will all be openly taught and practiced, the air will be rent with the cries of the distressed, the soil will be soaked with blood and the nation black with crimes." Last week, a Texas judge named Tom Head warned Obama's re-election could trigger unrest and "possibly civil war." Whatever, pal. You can't hold a candle to Adams' Federalist attack dogs. The biggest dogs wrote for the Gazette of the United States, basically the Fox News of the Federalist Party. They targeted Jefferson's alleged defilement of Christianity. One broadside read: "The only question to
be asked by every American, laying his hand on his heart, is, 'shall I continue in allegiance to God, and a religious president; Or impiously declare for Jefferson, and no God!” Based on a couple of sentences Jefferson had penned in the early 1780s, "It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.", the Federalists warned in pamphlets that if the "open infidel" were elected, he would buttress his "contemptuous fling at the blessed Jesus" by shuttering the churches. Jefferson denounced the "lying pamphlets" and "absolute falsehoods," but only in private. He wrote to a friend, "It has been so impossible to contradict all their lies that I have determined to contradict none; for while I should be engaged with one, they would publish 20 new ones." (How old-fashioned: In 2012, candidates are expected to respond to all charges within the same news cycle.) Jefferson's allies struck back with a rumor that Adams and a colleague had
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sexually consorted with four women during a trip to Britain. Adams answered that one: He joked his colleague must have kept all four women for himself, "cheating me out of my two." Then it was over. On Inauguration Day, the victorious Jefferson called for an end to partisan strife: "We are all submissions will make it to print due to time and space constraints. The content of the opinion does not affect its eligibility to be printed.
Republicans. We are all Federalists." And: "Let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty, and even life itself, are dreary things." We'll hear the same thing in January. But we'll survive, just as we have ever since our founding angels schemed like demons.
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A lot of people seem to think the lies and insults unleashed in the current presidential race are unprecedented one-headline the other day declared, "Worst. Campaign. Ever.", and that, by sinking so low, we have sullied the high-minded democracy envisioned by the Founding Fathers. But here's some perspective: The Founding Fathers actually wrote the book on how to brawl in the streets. In the words of historian Edward Larson, "They could write like angels and scheme like demons." Consider the campaign of 1800, when, for the first time, two political parties skirmished for presidential power. Thomas Jefferson looks noble on the nickel in your pocket, but back in the day, he hired hatchet men to do his dirty work. As the challenger in 1800, his goal was to topple the incumbent. His critique of President John Adams included the accusation that he was "a hideous hermaphroditical character, which has neither the force
and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman." In 2012, at least, neither candidate has been accused of having the sex organs of both genders, although we still have two months to go. Adams also did his business through surrogates. Jefferson was described as "a mean-spirited, low-lived fellow, the son of a halfbreed Indian squaw, sired by a Virginia mulatto father ... raised wholly on hoe-cake (made of coarse-ground Southern corn), bacon and hominy, with an occasional change of fricasseed bullfrog. All that stuff about the squaw and the mulatto, suffice it to say Obama was hardly the first presidential candidate to be tarred as something less than a real American. Nor is Obama the first president whose detractors have called him a dictator. Adams got the same treatment from the Jefferson gang, which contended the rumored hermaphrodite was not only "one of the most egregious fools upon the continent" and a "strange
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Fixing the Bronco offense John Garretson Sports Editor
The calls are already coming: Redshirt junior Joe Southwick’s name being shouted for a replacement. It’s as if the season was over with the Michigan State loss. Now, while the game may have been devastating and severely crushed BCS bowl dreams—all hope is not lost. It should be unanimously understood this 2012 team is not the dream roster we have witnessed the past four years, but it’s no joke either. Boise State’s secondary looked tenacious with its three interceptions, and had good looks on the pass rush from redshirt junior defensive end Demarcus Lawrence. It’s hard to say the same things for the opposite end of the ball. Southwick, while it may have been his first start, looked erratic between overthrowing and underthrowing passes that should have been completed. The experienced receiving corps had a few key drops. And the running game was nonexistent. So what is supposed to happen now? Should the towel be thrown? I don’t be-
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Boise State’s Mitch Burroughs narrowly misses a pass from quarterback Southwick during the first game.
lieve so. Voters gave the Broncos the benefit of the doubt by keeping Boise State in the No. 25 spot in the USA Today Top 25 and No. 26 in the AP poll. Come on; start to smile a little bit.
The offense looked raw: plenty of talent out on the field had glimpses of playmaking abilities, but on such a monumental stage, there was marginal room for error. One must believe with
these next two weeks before Miami (OH), head coach Chris Petersen will be toiling away on retooling the offense and establishing some confidence in Southwick & Co. What can we expect—or hopefully expect—to see in
the coming weeks? Sixth year running back D.J. Harper kept getting battered up the middle from the wall of Michigan State’s defensive line. Harper has the speed and ability to execute on outside counters and
handoffs, which should work well with redshirt freshman Jay Ajayi, who didn’t make the trip to East Lansing and who provides as a hard-nosed power back. Capitalizing on red zone appearances was not a forte for the Broncos. In three red zone trips last Friday, Boise State came away with just six points from two field goals. The other result was an interception. This is an undervalued area of improvement and hopefully can be adjusted instead of wasted opportunites. Last, instilling the confidence Southwick should be the next improvement. Aside from a few nice throws, such as the 40-yard-deep ball to redshirt sophomore Matt Miller, Southwick was rattled. Once Southwick feels comfortable in the pocket, the receivers will gain the rapport they lacked and the wheels on the offense will continue to move. Oh, and having a home game in Bronco Stadium couldn’t hurt too much, I would say. It wasn’t the result some were expecting, but bear with this youthful team and enjoy the growing process.
Unforeseen Passion An unconventional outdoors journal Nikki Hanson
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Expansive landscapes, towering hoodoos, deep canyons and magnificent arches are just a few features of the four national parks I visited over Labor Day weekend. I chose to spend my first weekend of the semester visiting national parks. Most people would want to spend their weekend relaxing and enjoying the summer sun before temperatures drop and the leaves change colors. I, on the other hand, saw four days as the perfect amount of time for an adventure. I did not go on this adventure alone, but with another who shares my passion for visiting the national parks. The four national parks that we visited included: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Arches National Park. Zion National Park A wonder to behold immediately upon entering the park, there are sheer cliffs over 3,000 feet, massive buttresses and deep alcoves. The Virgin River had a
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significant impact carving out the canyon walls, shaping Zion to its present-day form. Angel’s Landing is one hike the park is known for. It is a strenuous 2.5 mile hike, with a closing halfmile that requires chains as you ascend steep cliffs to reach the top. Despite a difficult conclusion to the hike, specifically on slippery rocks after a light rain, the view from the top was amazing and it is evident where the hike received its name. Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park is covered with spires, also known as hoodoos. Bryce Amphitheatre encompasses six miles of the park and is the most popular of the scenic viewpoints. The park boasts the “best three-mile hike in the world,” and after taking the advice of the park ranger, I am going to have to agree with that statement. There was something new and beautiful to see around each and every turn. A few of the specific landmarks along this trail include Thor’s Hammer and Wall Street.
Canyonlands National Park Canyonlands National Park was the largest of the national parks that we visited. The park is an expansive 527 square miles with views of canyon mazes, unbroken scarps and sandstone pillars. There are numerous viewpoints to see the vast landscape. Island in the sky is just one small section of the park that encompasses 23 miles. Hidden in deep gorges among the canyon walls the Green River and the Colorado River connect, both major forces in shaping the basins of the park. Arches National Park The name of this national park simply says it all. The park contains more than 2,000 natural arches, the largest concentration of arches in the country. The Delicate Arch is a bit of a trek, but worth the views that conclude the end of this hike. The hike is designed for a dramatic finish, as the arch does not come into view until the very last step of the hike. Four national parks in four days is an impressive feat and well worth the adventure.
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Ty Hawkins Columnist
Christmas holiday shopping generally picks up during the fall season and goes up through Dec. 25. After that, people are looking for deals to stockpile for the next year. Like holiday shopping, NFL football is year-round, with the main course starting in the fall and going through the New Year to February. By the time this opinion goes to print, the Dallas Cowboys will have played the New York Giants. Back in the day “the big game” may have taken precedence over church on Sundays, depending on its magnitude. Cable television, DVR, the internet and smart phones have increased the ability to stay up on what’s going on in the league. No more excuses to miss church. In basketball and baseball, it’s usually the larger market teams that garner a majority of the masses following. Football, however, tends to boil down to geographic location, family matters and in the case of the youth, a significant player to whom they look up. American’s like a winner, but for NFL fans it’s respected to stand by your team, even if they’re a losing outfit. We also like front runners. I’ve talked to people who claim they like the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts before
Peyton left. The Lions stunk once Barry Sanders decided to hang up the cleats in 1999. They drafted terribly while showing us Matt Millen belonged in the broadcast booth. Even the Lions faithful wore t-shirts that read ‘The Perfect Season’ when they went 0-16 in 2008. Years later, quaterback Matthew Stafford, coupled with a talented wide-out with a menacing pseudonym named after a bad ass Transformer in Calvin Johnson helped Detroit make the playoffs. Now, the Motor City is buzzing as if Ford just opened 7,000 new jobs. The economy may stink and the NFL Package may cost an arm and a leg, but fans will find a way to watch their team. Wives and girlfriends may complain there’s too much football in their homes, yet they will gladly go run errands or get together with the girls as their significant other heads for their man cave or a buddies’ house. Sports bars nationwide openly invite and accommodate Fantasy Football draft parties where people will sit for hours discussing a team they will field for the upcoming season. The first pick in a fantasy draft is just as big to them as it is to an NFL owner. Christmas time is huge in many households still. The family, food and gifts are good for all. You’ve heard of Christmas in July, summer or whatever the pitch may be. To diehard NFL fans, the holiday season begins when the leaves fall from trees to when the snow lays on the sidelines and the New Year is celebrated in a warm climate. Tis’ the season.
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The Gameday Sports League gives students the opportunity to get rowdy in a game of kickball.
Lucio Prado Staff Writer
Throw balls in at your opponents, let loose, meet new people and have fun in the Gameday Sports Leagues. Gameday offers a unique opportunity for those 21 and older and looking for a new way to socialize. David and Eric Leaman founded the company last September. Partnering with Boise State and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) the Leamen brothers are able to provide venues, equipment, and officials for each league. “It’s low key, not ultra competitive and a fun way to socialize,” David said. “We are a highly organized sports league,
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offering recess or playground sports.” Currently, Gameday sports offers leagues in kickball, bowling and dodgeball. All leagues are co-ed and individuals as well as teams are welcome to register. Kickball begins Tuesday Sept. 11, games will be played from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Heritage Middle School in Meridian. As well as Oct. 1 with games played Ann Morrison Park near campus. Dodgeball and bowling start on Thursday Sept. 13. Dodgeball will be played at Axiom gym in Meridian and games will start at 7 p.m. and go until 9 p.m. Bowling will also begin at 7 p.m., games will be played at Big Al’s in Meridian.
Individuals who sign up will meet with a preleague function that allows new teammates to get to know the one another before the season starts. The cost is $50 per individual and prices for teams are different per sport. $375 for Dodgeball and teams are allowed up to eight people on a roster. $425 for bowling teams and there can be up to six bowlers on a roster. Kickball is also $425 a team and there can be up to 15 players on a roster. “This is a nice alternative for meeting new people,” David said. “If you are new to the area, or just tired of the bar and club scene, Gameday leagues provide a safe, fun easy way to meet new people from the valley.”
Champions of leagues are crowned and awarded prizes. The league posts MVP and standout performances online. Gameday provides each team with there own team picture, motto and logo that can be accessed on the team page on the Gameday website. You can follow Gameday @gamedayboise on Twitter, or like them on Facebook for information and updates on leagues. There are over 500 members currently signed up for leagues. Sign up or register your team at www.gamedayboise.com. Finding your 5th grade self and playing kickball with people aiming to do the same thing sounds too good to pass up.
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