July 29, 2009 issue by The Arbiter at Boise State University

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Are you new to Boise? Check out our guide for restaurants, activities and bars.

FOOD FESTIVITIES

WAC PREVIEW

AND FUN

Student BUILDING: The

Union

Life at the Epicenter of Bronco Universe BY BEN MACK

Arbiter Journalist

hen brushing up on your French, here’s one word to remember when you’re inside the Student Union Building: vitesse. It means speed, and you’ll find plenty of it in the bustling heart of Boise State. “This is the place to be. There’s something here for every student,” said Jack Rahmann, Student Union director. With a gaming center that offers bowling and billiards, a food court offering nearly every imaginable food, the BroncoTec store and a new student bookstore that offers all things Boise State (who knew that they made BSU dog bowls?), it becomes apparent that the SUB is the center of Bronco Universe.

The expansion of the SUB and ballrooms

University Dining Services The BRC is serving it up hot and fresh!

“We recognized that our enrollment was on the rise, and our meeting rooms and ballrooms had reached the point of saturation,” said Rahmann. “There just wasn’t any space left.” Strolling through the SUB on a typical afternoon, it becomes apparent just how dramatically the building has been upgraded. The architecture has improved dramatically, most notably through the construction of the gorgeously glass-paneled atrium. The new ASBSU offices allow for increased meeting space that enables the student government to more effectively serve and meet the demands of the booming student body. More ballrooms and meeting spaces serve a great utility for the SUB which books reservations for approximately 12,000 groups and student organizations each year. The new space is great for hosting events in areas ranging from the cavernous 1500-person capacity Jordan Ballroom to the miniscule (by comparison) Shipman Room. According to Rahmann, the most recent expansion cost around $30 million to add 67,000 square feet and remodel an additional 27,000 square feet.

The Boise River Cafe

2009 WAC Preview The Arbiter’s 2009 WAC football ranking is out!

The old Table Rock Café, the subject of an intense love-hate relationship among students, has been replaced by the new Boise River Café (BRC). The food, oftentimes made fresh, tastes like the building’s mood: satisfying and newly refined. The BRC is now the primary eating area on campus, serving over 2,000 meals per day.

The Pulse The brainchild of a former Station Manager, the new Pulse studio is a beautifully designed, glass-enclosed

PHOTO BY lindsey ward/THE ARBITER

Like a colony of busy ants, 7,000 students, faculty and visitors amble through the sun-drenched corridors of the new atrium, grab a quick bite to eat at one of many restaurants, or shop at the bookstore daily.

space near the SUB’s redesigned patio entrance. Student producers are often found within, recording radio programs and interviewing all manner of people from nationally touring bands to politicians. Free tickets to events are sometimes given away in the studio, a fact that is not forgotten by many. The new studio in the SUB is, “probably the best asset the Pulse has,” said Dustin Verburg, Program Director of the University Pulse student radio station.

Bronco Gallery Across from the Moxie Java is the new Bronco Gallery. This new element of the SUB supports artists and creativity. This new addition is, “a campus retailer and frame shop committed to inspiring the imagination of student guests, giving visitors a chance not just to purchase art, but to experience the vibrant Treasure Valley art community in a welcoming environment,” according to the Bronco Gallery.

Oldies but goodies The Information Desk is located in the heart of the SUB. Aside from providing information to students and campus visitors, students can purchase tickets to athletic events, discounted movie tickets, along with tickets to other events on campus. Other features of the SUB include the Bronco Card office, a campus mailing center, an art gallery on the second floor and the Special Events Center (SPEC) which often screens free movies for students.

Go to arbiteronline.com to read more about the history of the SUB and plans for the facilities future.

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FOOD, FUN,

GRAND OPENING

AND FESTIVITIES

WAC PREVIEW

FOOD, FUN, AND FESTIVITIES. SONIA TREVIZO Editor-at-large

The city of trees is one of the last American metro areas where a large city has the heart of a small town. New comers to Boise State University can enjoy an array of opportunities and activities combined with a relaxed atmosphere. The university’s prime location puts students close to vibrant downtown Boise, live entertainment venues, public recreation areas and many activities students on a budget can enjoy.

Outdoor attractions

Arts and Culture

Bogus Basin – Take a 16-mile drive north of downtown and escape the city for a wonderland of year-round outdoor recreation. Students can purchase season passes for $229. Nordic passes are $89. Students can enjoy discounts from retailers, restaurants and resorts. Alpine day/night lift tickets start at $10. Boise Parks – One of Boise’s cheapest outdoor activities can be found in one of its many parks. Ann Morrison Park is the largest in Boise and features athletic fields, a lighted fountain and is a prime location to feed ducks and geese. Barber Park is located along the Boise River and is the usual starting point for raft and tube trips. Julia Davis has 90 acres featuring tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a rose garden, boat rentals and the Boise Zoo. Veteran’s Memorial has a great lake to cool off in with multiple rope swings and great picnic areas. Municipal Park on Walnut Avenue is adjacent to the MK Nature Center (a must see for all nature lovers). The center is a living museum that allows visitors to observe major ecosystems in the state and best of all, its free! Saturday Market – From mid-April through October the farmers market is hopping from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It takes place downtown on 8th street and the Grove plaza. It maintains a diverse mix of products and direct marketing opportunities for growers, specialty food vendors and artisan vendors. Live performers, artists and musicians make this event fun for all ages. Rafting/Kayaking – For water adventure lovers, Boise is centrally located among some of the best white water in the state. Less than an hour from downtown the Payette River can be an exciting and relaxing day trip. The outdoor program on campus offers several trips throughout the year at discounted prices and students can also rent kayaks and other water equipment at a student price.

The Egyptian Theater – Right in the heart of downtown on Main St. this theater has been one of Boise’s premiere showplaces since 1927. Movies, speakers, live performances and special events all take place inside of the majestic, Egyptian inspired rooms. Concert and special event prices vary but movie tickets cost $5 or less. Visual Arts Collective – Located in the Linen District on Grove and 14th Street, this gallery features only contemporary arts and a multi-use performance space. Events occur year round and range from alternative music festivals to opera. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theater - This unique community musical theater is right on 9th Street and offers a full catered meal with each show. Shows are Thursday through Saturday nights from October through June. Student rush-tickets are $8.50 within 10 minutes before curtain time. Boise Art Museum – Just a short walk from BSU, students can enjoy the museum’s many different exhibitions through out the year for only $3. The Basque Museum & Cultural Center – Boise has been a central location for Basque immigrants for many years. The museum provides a look into the Basque heritage with exhibits, collections and tours. Located downtown on Grove Street, adult admission is $4.

Hangout Hot Spots Hyde Park – On North 13th street in Boise’s historic north end neighborhood is a cozy thriving commercial district. It’s a popular gathering place with a variety of restaurants, unique antique shops, boutiques and galleries. Coffee Shops – Lucy’s is just a short walk from campus on Broadway. It’s a small family owned coffee shop with fair trade organic coffee, aromatic teas, fresh baked pastries and free wireless Internet access. Alias’s Coffeehouse is a chic and retro coffee shop with a bookstore right on Main street downtown. The atmosphere is open, comfortable and relaxed and is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Dawson’s downtown on 8th street offers inside and outside seating as well as free wireless Internet access. Along with their coffees and teas they also offer great smoothies and gelato. Flying M Coffeehouse on Idaho street has awesome lattes and is a great place to people-watch. They often hold mini concerts, plays and poetry slams. There’s also a unique little gift shop inside. Java is a hip hangout on 6th street with great coffee and food. The comfy couches make it a relaxing and comfortable place to study. Flat Bread – A fun pizza place right off Boise Ave on Bown way. Their wood fired, Naples inspired pizzas are sure to make anyone drool and the fun little community outside is a fun place to walk and explore. They often have live bands playing that make the atmosphere fun and easygoing. Make sure to explore the other fun shops and restaurants on Bown.

Restaurants Tangos – For a taste of Argentina that won’t hurt your pocket, head over to Orchard street and try one of their delicious empanadas or Argentinean subs. They are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Voted best of Boise in 2007, all of their savory empanadas are $2.25 each. Pita Pit – Downtown on Main street this pit offers great grub till 4 a.m. on weekends. Beyond delicious food, Pita Pit offers breakfast pitas, online-ordering and they deliver. Pits start at about $4. Pie Hole – Has two locations close to campus. There is a Pie Hole on Broadway and one on 8th street downtown. Pie Hole is open late and offers giant pizza slices for as little as $1.84. Their traditional cheese, basil/red pepper and potato/bacon pies are available every day. Andrade’s Mexican Food – This casual restaurant on Overland road is known for its Chiles Rellenos and cordial staff. They have a standard Tex-Mex menu and the food is always fresh. Their lunch menu offers dishes for $5.95. Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro – Close to BSU on Capitol Boulevard, this Bistro has been featured on Bon Appetite magazine as one of the best breakfast joints in the nation. The place is always busy from the time its doors open at 6:30 a.m. to when they close at 2 p.m. The atmosphere is cozy and the servers are always friendly. Donnie Mac’s Trailer Park – Located on Grove street, this roadside American dinner looks like a trailer park. Motorcycles, palm trees, cowboys, pick up trucks, bright colors, blue jeans, chrome, rust, barb wire, freedom and nostalgia are wrapped up in this shabby chic joint. Sit inside one of their truck booths and eat to the tunes of South Pacific, Jamaican, Latin, Reggae, Southern Rock, Jimmy Buffet and Hendrix all for $10 or less. Gernika – Bar Gernika has been on the Basque Block for almost 20 years serving authentic Basque foods, wine and desserts. Accoding to Twitter, students will find their, “Kalimotxos, surly service, and deep fried gravy balls are perfect for homework procrastination.” They also have great sidewalk seating, free wireless internet access and meals for under $10. Idaho Fry Company – Just a short distance from BSU on Broadway, Idaho Fry Company strives to serve the most incredible fries, burgers and service a company can offer. Their fries are cooked with natural and healthy peanut oil and they don’t share fryers with other foods. From regular russet fries to home-style yam fries they cost about $2.39 for a small order or $4.79 for a bowl.

Nightlife (for the under 21 crowd) Chilangos – This is a part time restaurant that turns into a dance club and karaoke bar at night and is located on Overland. Thursdays at 9 p.m. all ages are invited for Karaoke night and Saturdays there’s dancing for all ages. Social Friday is free to attend and usually brings in an older crowd. Karaoke is also free and there is a $5 cover charge on occasional Saturday’s. Lime Light – Boise’s all age dance club on Eagle has Latin nights on Fridays and Hip Hop on Saturdays. There is an $8 cover charge, no alcohol (alcohol is allowed only in the over 21 room) and tight security makes this a safe place to party until 2 a.m. Boise Café – Located on 10th and Bannock, this small dance floor offers salsa lessons at 9 p.m on Friday and Saturday. The DJ spins salsa, bachata, cumbia, reggeton and hip hop from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The cover charge is $5 and includes a dance lesson. Backstreet Billiards – Open from noon to midnight (1:30 a.m. on weekends), Backstreet Billiards is right on Overland. Pool is only $6 an hour per person or $8 an hour per couple. They also offer a variety of arcade games and dart boards. Emerald Lanes – For some awesome, retro glow in the dark night bowling, head over to Emerald and Orchard. Their early bird special is $3 before 5 p.m. and $4 after 8 p.m. for cosmic bowling. They have a food court that serves pizza, sandwiches and hot dogs. Pool tables, arcade games and air hockey tables are also available. Emerald Lanes is open until 1:30 a.m. on weekends. Pan y Vino – This new club is on Maple Grove and Emerald and is free to attend on Friday and costs $5 on Saturday. Pan y Vino is almost always full to capacity on Saturday so get there early for a night of hip-hop and Latin tunes (ID required to drink).

Nightlife (for the over 21 crowd) Hijinx – If you want to go see a comedy show, listen to live music, or just party your tail off, Hijinx might be the place for you. Located in downtown Boise on West Idaho street, Hijinx is open seven days a week. A typical week may look like this: Monday and Tuesday concerts will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday one comedy show start at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday two comedy shows start at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Cactus Bar – Suppose you are a student without much money, where can you go for a cheap drink and good company? The answer can be found at the Cactus Bar. This cash only bar serves up some of the stiffest drinks in town and on the cheap! Located right in the middle of downtown Boise on Main street, the Cactus Bar is always a good place to kick-off the night. The Cactus is open 7 days a week 10 a.m. til 2 a.m. The Reef – Located on 6th and Main, The Reef is a unique bar experience in Boise. It is located on the second floor and supports a great Boise music scene. The Reef brings in some of Boise’s best bands and musicians to their stage. With good food, a better dance floor and even better bar, the Reef is the kind of place that begs for the attention of any college student. If the dancing gets too steamy, you can head to their outside bar and enjoy a drink two stories above the street. The Reef is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. til 2 a.m. and on Sundays from 12 p.m til 2 a.m. Dirty Little Roddy’s – If loud, ear blasting country music is your thing, then Roddy’s is your bar. Boasting one of the larger dance floors in downtown Boise, Dirt Little Roddy’s is a staple of any bar when it comes to fast drinks, gorgeous bartenders, gorgeous people and lots of fun. Roddy’s also has a mechanical bull for those of you who think you can handle it (just make sure to wear appropriate clothing to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions). Dirty Little Roddy’s is open Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m. til 2 a.m. Mulligans - If you find yourself hungering for some fish tacos and cheap beer on a Thursday night, Mulligans is the place to go. Students pay happy hour prices all day Thursdays, combined with $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon, it’s hard to beat.

For a look around town, take the visual tour at arbiteronline.com.

PHOTO BY jeremy a. oliver/THE ARBITER

PHOTO courtesy of university dining services

University dining boasts new image COURTESY UNIVERSITY DINING There is absolutely no comparison from Boise State’s old dining experience to the new one. It is beyond “apples to oranges.” For patrons experiencing dining on campus for the first time, “it will be like a little glimpse of heaven,” said Carol Scott, General Manager of the University Dining Services. Boise River Café, the new dining facility in the Student Union, opened on January 20, 2009 and has been steadily breaking records since. “We have had a record number of attendees for lunch and dinner and we knocked our survey scores out of the park versus last year,” said Residential Manager Jason Lane. “The new BRC is a homerun!” BRC boasts 19,000 square feet of first-rate dining services, including a bakery and other stations of excitement and differentiation like International, Home Style, Deli, Grill and Salad Bar. ARAMARK, Boise State University Dining Services partner, also invites you to come meet our new Executive Chef, Robert McDaniel. Robert is in charge of the entire dining overhaul and excels in adding a little spice to the menu. After more than 30 years as an executive chef, McDaniel brings a lot of experience to the dining table. “Over the years, I’ve developed many different dining ideas,” McDaniel said. “I want to make

it fun, as well as provide great service and exceptional food.” Five new concepts, of the total 15 on campus, will bring an exciting mix to food and dining at Boise State. We’ve heard the students want variety and that is what we’re offering. “You’ll find everything at BSU outside of the kitchen sink: Mexican, Italian, American, French, Japanese and Home-cooking (if there is such a genre),” stated Patrick Gardner, ILC Retail Manager. Whether it’s a deli-style sandwich, sushi, burger and fries, healthy salads, tacos, spaghetti or vegetarian dishes, you will be able to find it here on campus. Carol Scott notes the exciting new meal plan options called “5 Spot” and “10 Spot,” which offer five (5) meals for $35 and ten (10) meals for $60, savings of $5 and $15. The idea is to offer a discount to costumers wanting to learn more about BRC and meal plans. “Once our patrons learn of the great facility, coupled with the exquisite meal choices and the huge savings, it is a natural step for them to want to purchase a meal plan.” Students can save over $1,100 per semester by purchasing a meal plan, not to mention the variety and convenience that is put at their fingertips. Students can get what they want, when they want, where they want. “University Dining Services is here to help make your college experience one of the best you’ll ever have! We know we have some big shoes to fill with a statement like that, but we’re confident in our people, our food, and our commitment to students,” Scott said.

Ollie goes to the Library Courtesy Boise State Library One day, Ollie decided to go to college. When he first got to campus, he was really tired from the parties the night before. He heard the library had a Starbucks, so he stopped in and got a piping hot Americano. Mmmm. College is sweet! Then he went to shoot some hoops. The next day, he went to class and learned he had to write a research paper. So Ollie went home and searched Google for information on his paper topic. A week later his professor handed back his paper and told him he couldn’t only use websites in his works cited. Eeek! Ollie wasn’t sure what else he could use in his research. A friend told him to go to the library. “What,” Ollie asked, “I thought they only had coffee?” “Nope,” his friend said, “they’ve also got lots of other stuff.” So Ollie went back to the library and this time he looked at the librarian sitting behind the desk. Gulp. But she smiled at him, so he decided to go and ask her for

help. They chatted it up for a while and Ollie learned about finding books, using databases and getting articles online. “Awesome,” Ollie thought to himself, “I didn’t even have to leave my dorm to get most of this!” The library was quiet and Ollie’s roommate was usually noisy, so Ollie checked out a laptop, went upstairs, and found a comfy chair. Ahhh. He continued to find information using the tools the librarian showed him and finished revising his paper in a few hours. He was happy because he still had time to meet his friends to shoot some hoops. Later that night Ollie looked at his paper again and realized he had forgotten to cite his sources. He was missing some information, so he went online to the library website and found a link to chat with a librarian. It’s available 24/7 – no way! Ollie chatted online with a librarian who helped him figure out how to cite the books and articles he had found at the library that day. Phew! When Ollie handed in his revised paper he was happy because his professor gave him an A and told him he did a good job on his research. Way to go, time to shoot some hoops! Ollie decided he would always go to the library first when he had to write papers for other classes because he had saved so much time and found better information. Then Ollie started going to the library all of the time not only to do his research and write his papers but also to use the group study rooms and the computers, and to borrow movies and CDs. There was so much more at the library than he ever knew before and it was all free! Epilogue: Ollie wrote many great research papers throughout college with help from the library, and he still had lots of time to shoot hoops. He found that many of the girls liked smart guys, and that was nice. After a while he graduated and went on to become famous and successful.

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FOOD FESTIVITIES

WAC PREVIEW

AND FUN

2009 WAC Football Preview BY KIRK BELL

Arbiter Sports Editor

With fall creeping up and 100 degree weather slowly dissipating, fans tend to turn away from other activities and begin to put on their face paint to exhibit alma mater and local pride for the Western Athletic Conference teams they relate to best. Here is where each team stands as they enter the 2009-10 season, each with its eye on the prize.

[2008: 1-7 WAC, 3-9]

University Of Idaho Vandals [2008: 1-7 WAC, 2-10]

Utah State University Aggies [2008: 3-5 WAC, 3-9]

San Jose State University Spartans [2008: 4-4 WAC, 6-6]

University Of Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors [2008: 5-3 WAC, 7-7]

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Fresno State University Bulldogs [2008: 4-4 WAC, 7-6]

Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs [2008: 5-3 WAC, 8-5]

University Of Nevada – Reno Wolf Pack [2008: 5-3 WAC, 7-6]

Boise State University Broncos

[2008: 8-0 WAC, 12-1]

Go to arbiteronline.com to see Kirk Bell’s detailed analysis behind placements and the key players for each team. arbiter file photo

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New Mexico State University Aggies