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The Bra Project Supporting breast cancer awareness

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“You’re a rockstar, 71,” musician Rocci Johnson, co auctioneer for the annual Bra Project, said to a successful bidder at the light-hearted fund raiser and breast cancer awareness event friday night. Held at the Art Source Gallery downtown, the Bra Project hosted more than 50 men and women who came to view and bid on uniquely created bras and bra-related artwork in honor of breast cancer awareness month. All proceeds from the sixth annual silent and live auction will provide mammograms for uninsured and low-income women in the community through St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI). According to Lindsey Matson, Women’s Center program assistant, the Bra Project began as a response to the lack of community events supporting breast cancer awareness. In September, the Women’s Center called on faculty, staff, students and the public to produce original bras to be auctioned off at the event. The final 46 pieces were designed by local artists and non-artists with a variety of inspirations. While folk musician Rochelle serenaded the crowd, guests enjoyed catering by Smoky Mountain Pizza and perused the silent auction items. Lyndsey Evans and Katherine Mills, inspired by the flower power 60s era, constructed Groovy for your Boobie, a plain

white bra accented with brightly colored hearts and flowers. Artist Amanda Pena used her sweet tooth to create her Better than Chocolate while Chris Zahn fashioned wine corks into a bra entitled Corks for a Cure. Sarah Crawford’s painting, Boise State Broncos, featured an orange bra with the Bronco logo. Adriane Bang, interim director of the Women’s Center, crafted a shadowbox filled with trinkets and a mini paper bra. Bang’s mother inspired the project, which she named Grow. “She has never experienced breast cancer, but I think anytime we talk about issues that impact women, and we hear artists’ stories about how their mothers, sisters, friends, aunts, and lovers have been impacted, we naturally think about the women in our lives,” Bang said. The live auction kicked off at 7 p.m., hosted by Johnson, owner of Hannah’s and lead singer for The Rocci Johnson Band and Leslie Webb, assistant vice president for Student Affairs. Members of the sororities Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Xi Delta modeled the bras. Monique Johns, grant writer for the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, fashioned a bra out of pink fabric, ribbon, a white flower and the word “Home.” “I’m not an artist so it was really practical,” she said. Her idea developed from the memory of the first time a boy touched her bra.

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Kay Seurat’s piece titled “Bra-Barella” is inspired by the 1968 sci-fi fantasy film “wBarbarella.” “I put together a story that actually happened when I was 10-years-old,” she said. Artist Amber Grubb’s two photographic representation pieces Cage Free and Free Range began the auction. “I thought it would be a little bit different than creating a bra,” Grubb said. “I decided pictures would be more appropriate.” Her artwork featured women in motion, their breasts covered by ivy leaves and red feathers. Bras with themes ranging from sock monkeys, camouflage, flamingos, owls, baseball and the 1968 erotic science fiction film Barberella colored the live auction. Johnson and Webb humored the crowd with anecdotes, jokes and stories behind the auctioned bras. “No, it’s not gonna be a dinner bell,” Johnson told Jamie Lange, Women’s Center social services coordinator, when she joked about the metal construction of the Heavy Duty Bra. Owner of the Art Source Galley, Zella Bardsley, created the Heavy Duty Bra, the hit of the evening, which sold for $225. Bardsley uses her occupation to support of the event’s cause. “I can contribute through my art,” she said. Some artists used their designs to promote ideas. Emily Ryan’s Radica and Doodica

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Mismanagement of state funds will impact student organizations

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ASBSU president Trevor Grigg speaks with Arbiter journalist Kim King KIM KING Journalist

Auditors are meeting with university officials to investigate the mismanagement of funds. Student organizations have received funding without following the appropriate guidelines, according to Assistant VicePresident of Student Affairs Leslie Webb. “There are gray areas that need to be identified,” she said. “Organizations funded by student fees operate differently from others that receive state funding. But at the same time we have to show we are compliant.” Current policy requires funding requests

to be submitted four or more weeks in advance. Exceptions have been made in the past and funds have been granted in as little as two weeks. ASBSU Sen. Pro Tempore Justin White argues the four week rule is only a guideline and is hoping for quick approval for his funding request. He is sponsoring a bill for a meet and greet event for students to learn more about senators and their role in government. The amount requested is $900 to cover chili, cookies and drinks. The proposed date for this free event is set for Nov. 12. Sen. Chase Johnson said funding may be

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refused because it does not meet the four week requirement. “I’m not advocating going against policy,” he said. “Exceptions are being made, but we risk denial.” Johnson said the plan of action should be to follow the required steps closely, hope for the necessary funding, and then educate other organizations about the guidelines. ASBSU President Trevor Grigg spoke to other senators and guests about possible changes and modifications. “Until the new guidelines are in place we have to comply with all university and state laws,” he said. “What many organizations do not realize is that they can raise money, but once it goes into their account, it’s not their money anymore.” He expressed concerns over possible solutions in an interview on Friday. “This is government,” he said. “When money comes from the state, they want to control how it is spent. With temporary solutions come mistakes and then more bureaucracy and more rules.” “I would like my lasting legacy to be a year with no change in student tuition and fees,” he said. “An additional six million is expected to come from student fees next year, but there are other ways to accomplish this.”

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Junior addresses art, inanimate objects CULUTRE

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Interior Exterior is thetitle of Ben Browne’s art collection

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used the idea of conjoined sock monkey twins to express radical and liberal feminism. “They both agree that sisterhood is powerful; both agree patriarchy has to end,” model Emily Kudo, a freshman human resource major, said. Boise resident Debbie Love of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council came in support of Johns and artists Paige Weber. “I see it (the Bra Project) bringing women and men together,” she said. Bang admires the passion of the artists. “It's such an honor to witness the stories of amazing women and how breast cancer has personally impacted their lives,” she said. St Luke’s MSTI Patient Navigator, Jill Winschel, expressed her gratefulness to the crowd. “You’re paying things forward,” she said. More than 190,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute. Last year, MSTI provided 300 women with mammograms. According to costhelper.com, mammograms

Constructing Formlessness mixed Red Siren: Falling and Floating, media collage on paper mixed media on paper

range from $80 - $200. One member of the site claims she paid $704 for a mammogram in Idaho in March 2009. An informational table at the event provided details on breast cancer self exams and pamphlets on MSTI and its services. “Detecting breast cancer is the key piece of the cure puzzle,” Bang told guests. Janet Summers, Women’s Center administrative assistant, purchased Radica and Doodica and Brandi Benson’s Innocence, made in honor of her daughter who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). “There’s real heart and a lot of emotion behind a lot of the bras that are submitted,” Summers said. Last year, Summer attended the event with Roxanne Gunner, a former professor in the College of Applied Technology. Gunner died of breast cancer in May 2009. Gunner’s friend Julie Gerrard created a hand sewn black and lace bra, It’s Not All Black and White, in her memory. “It’s the people that are touched by tragedy that reach out to other people,” Summers said.

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Executive MBA students travel to Vietnam BENJAMIN MACK Journalist

The heat is suffocating. Mosquitoes swarm through the air like ash. All around, people stare suspiciously, leery of the Americans they fought 40 years ago. Yet, surprisingly, throngs of suitclad business men act as if they have no memory of past conflict, welcoming you like a long-lost brother after a trivial quarrel. While that scenario may seem like fiction to many, it was reality for some Boise State students. Second-year executive MBA program participants traveled to Vietnam from Oct. 11-16 to study the communist nation’s emerging economy. They learned how the poor and formerly reclusive nation has worked to become a major player in the Southeast Asian market. Visiting Vietnam as part of their International Residency Week, the program participants met with U.S. embassy officials, Vietnamese government officials and explored a number of both private and government-run businesses. Each year, second-year executive MBA students travel abroad to learn more about the world economy first-hand, through the eyes of both the United States and a particular nation. For participant Doug Metzgar, it was a trip of a lifetime.

Metzgar kept a daily blog of the trip, which can be viewed at http://boisestateinvietnam.wordpress.com. According to the College of Business and Economics executive MBA Web site, the “executive MBA program is an opportunity for experienced professionals to obtain a master’s degree in business administration on a schedule that minimizes disruption of work and personal pursuits.” Admission to the program is relatively simple, and the Web site boasts of a weekly time commitment of only 20-25 hours, including classroom instruction time. The program is expensive, however, costing $41,000 for two years. More information can be found at http://cobe. boisestate.edu/emba. The online database vietnam-war.info/ facts states that the Vietnam War lasted officially from 1965 until the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 1973. There were 58,148 Americans killed and 304,000 wounded out of 2.59 million who served. Over 2 million Vietnamese are thought to have died, with millions more wounded. According to the U.S. government’s CIA World Factbook, Vietnam’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $89.83 billion, with the economy growing annually at 6.2 percent. Still, with the average citizen making only $2,800 per year, it remains one of the poorest countries in the world.

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Speculation surrounds Obama’s Nobel Prize MELANIE PALMER

1906, President Woodrow Wilson won in 1919 and in 2002 Jimmy Carter. The Nobel Peace Prize is one of history’s greatest irony’s. It was the idea and last request of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and known arms dealer. In his will he stated that the Nobel Peace Prize is to be awarded “to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity among nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.” This year it seems the Norwegian committee has broadened its interpretation of Nobel’s instructions. This five-person committee, elected by Norwegian Parliament, carries the responsibility of selecting the recipient out of the nominees by a majority of three. Some say it’s

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided President Barack Obama was the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Oct. 9. The news was met with international praise and speculation. Regarding Obama’s award, the Nobel committee stated, “only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future.” It’s his multilateral diplomacy and his work toward nuclear disarmament that most impressed the committee. Obama is the fourth U.S. president and the third sitting president to receive this honor. The other U.S. presidents awarded the Nobel Peace Prize are President Theodore Roosevelt in

too early to tell if what Obama is doing is really going to make a difference or if it’s talk. Thobjorn Jagland, the Norwegian Nobel Committee Chairman, rejected this thinking and stated, “some people say, and I understand, isn’t it premature? Too early? Well, I’d say then that it could be too late to respond three years from now. It is now that we have the opportunity to respond - all of us.” Both liberal and conservative pundits have made pointed remarks as for the reason Obama got the award. On the Daily Show Jon Stewart quips that Obama got it for “not being Bush,” while Redstate’s Erick Erickson makes a (bad) joke by saying, “I did not realize the Nobel Committee had affirmative action quotas it had to meet.” The deadline for nomination (February 1) raises questions

since Obama had been in office less than two weeks when nominations were due. Knowing this, some believe it was not legitimate, but once one looks at the criteria for nominators one can gain a better perspective and see the myriad of reasons why he could have been nominated. It’s fairly easy to get nominated, though not many people are. This year held a record number of nominees with 205 votes. Members of any government or national assembly, as well as the International Court of Justice, can make nominations. University professors of history, law, philosophy, political science or theology also have the ability to nominate. Whatever the reason behind President Obama’s nomination, there is no denying it has created great dialogue, especially in America. Issues ranging from

health care reform to the legalization of marijuana, from our role in international crisis to the subsidizing and lowering of the cost of college, are all recipients of the nation’s attention. We have gained knowledgeable insight into our nations psyche and hopefully positive changes will be made. Whether brought on by himself or by international pressure and interest, President Obama has become an international role model. He has the world looking to him to set an example for both industrial and developing countries for settling conflicts both foreign and abroad. But he must be careful not to forget his obligation to be the leader of the American people and do what’s best for them. He walks a fine line and only the future will tell if he will be successful in his dual role.

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The Swine Flu Vaccine: To get the shot or not? HALEY ROBINSON

Statistics about swine flu are not as sturdy as they appear either. Because the flu often does not kill people directly, but makes them more susceptible to secondary infections like pneumonia or bronchitis, it is hard to say how many deaths it has actually caused. Also, going to a hospital for mild versions of any of these ailments increases a person’s chance of infection of other viruses, as well as exposing others to their own illnesses. Another reason to reconsider the vaccine is that, according to the CDC, the majority of people infected with it recover without medical treatment. Of those who have been hospitalized for it, 70 percent have underlying problems that put them at “high-risk.” According to an article discussing the effect of swine flu on children from The Kansas City Star, doctors are saying that the vast number of children brought in to the hospital had mild illness and many could have been treated at home. The most striking evidence against this vaccine is the reports claiming that many vaccines don’t actually do anything at all. Research discussed in an article from The Atlantic Online discusses interesting results of swine flu vaccines. In 2004, vaccine production fell behind, causing a 40 percent drop in immunization rates, but mortality rates didn’t change. In 1968 and 1997, vaccines were produced in the summer to protect against a set of viruses but by winter a new set was circulating. Essentially, both years no one was vaccinated. But death cases from all causes, even flu and the illnesses it can exacerbate, did not increase. So if the swine flu vaccine is not the answer, then what is? Dr. Jack Erickson, local health care provider, personally believes that natural immunity is the best way to protect ones body. Vitamins D and D3, which can be obtained from getting some

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It’s that time of year again: flu season. As the weather changes it seems everyone is sick. And this year, a new kind of cough lingers in the air. Swine flu has reappeared, creating a very scary prospect for college students. According to statistics released by CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), from Aug. 30, 2009 to Oct. 10, 2009 states have reported 4,958 laboratory confirmed cases of H1N1 that have led to hospitalizations. In that same margin of time, they also reported 292 confirmed deaths due to H1N1. With tight resources and little time, many college students can’t afford to get sick. But what is the best way to stay healthy and dodge the swine flu? This month a vaccine has been released for H1N1. CDC advocates for this vaccine being the first and most important step to protecting oneself from the flu. But before rushing out to find this promise of immunization, there is more to consider. Though the idea of not being susceptible to swine flu sounds exciting, many people, including health professionals, are speculative if the vaccine actually works. One of the major reasons this shot could be obsolete is that the majority of cases brought in to the hospital with swine flulike symptoms have possibly not been the flu at all. According to an article from The Atlantic Online, we suspect that any time we have such symptoms as headache, fever, couching, sneezing, or aching, that we have the flu. The truth is that research has shown that at most half and potentially as few as seven or eight percent of such cases are caused by an influenza virus each year. There are more than 200 other known viruses and pathogens that can cause such symptoms.

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October 26, 2009 CULTURE

EVAN WESTERFIELD Journalist “The question to ask is what is at stake because of sampling?” said Ted Apel, a music technology instructor and an electronic sound installation artist. “What I mean is musically, if we outright outlawed sampling or borrowing.” These are the questions raised by the film “Copyright Criminals” a film shown as a part of the PBS community cinema series. The film is a documentary by Benjamin Franzen and Kimbrew McLeod documenting the story of music sampling and its clash with copyright law. The film covers music sampling from its roots in underground hip-hop culture starting in the late 70s up to the digital age in which anyone can create music, video, or digital mashups on their home computer. Apel conveyed a classical music reference of Pierre Schaeffer, who recorded sounds from the world, train whistles for instance and used them in compositions. “Schaeffer used emerging post-war (World War II) recording technology to create musique concréte. His intention was to extend Western musical tradition by introducing non-musical sounds into the music domain. He theorized: a note was a note and it didn’t reference anything.” Apel said Schaeffer, by the end of his life, considered his work in musique concréte a failure because

he didn’t think it became music. “The point is it is a new thing in music to make reference to the external world.” Wallis Bratt, a music composition and theory instructor, agreed with Apel’s view: “We all borrow from one another. If you were writing a paper and took four words at random from a paragraph you found about the same subject would it be plagiarism? Now if you took: ‘How now brown cow’ and said in a paper: ‘Brown cow how now,’ would it be plagiarisms? It depends on how artistically you look at it.” Bratt, who has written some compositions based off melodies both in and not in the public domain, espoused the way current legal channels in music work: “In plagiarism what is most important is: do I have permission? If you have money great, if not watch out. It is a fine line, a very fine line.” “The case seems to be the technology is a head of the legal system,” said Jim Jirak (who directs the BSU jazz ensemble). “The technology is ahead of the music, The technology is always ahead of music,” Apel said. “Though the film’s topic is a little outdated, we can all steal on a micro level now, because we’re all little artists thanks to Youtube.” Most of the crowd left after the panel finished speaking, but a few stayed afterward to continue the discussion. Jay Saenz, a 31-yearold History major from Boise, however stayed to talk after the panel. “Sampling for profit without the artists’ permission is infringement of rights,” Saenz said. “The film changed my opinion. I have more respect for sampling, and traditional artist should be more

receptive. They should worry about growing their own art.” Saenz thinks that copyright law should be more open. “I think copyright law should be changed to an open license, similar to Lennox, called gnu. That may be more financially viable and creatively stimulating. Financially viable because artist don’t get paid a lot of money for the music they record, whether on an Indie record or a big one.” For information about the upcoming movies in the Community Cinema 2009/2010 Season Schedule check there Web site here. Copyright Criminals will air on PBS in January (check local listings). Do you agree with copyright laws? Yes. No, but only when it has to do with sampling. It is taking the old and creating new art. No, Vive piracy. Vive the Pirate Party.

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Distance education expanding MIKE JOHNSON Journalist

With the expansion of course offerings through Boise State’s distance education program, enrollment for online and distance courses has increased steadily, 26 percent from fall 2008 to fall 2009. The university currently offers 225 courses online, and 13 certificates and degrees that can be obtained solely through distance programs. “As outlined in Boise State’s strategic plan, we are working hard to provide flexible course delivery options that meet the needs of students with demanding schedules, or who live a distance from our main campus or regional sites,” director of distance education Janet Atkinson said. Though online courses are the most popular form of distance education, a number of different technologies are utilized including video-conferencing, telecourses and teleweb courses. Telecourses require a mix of viewing of pre-produced educational pro-

grams on Idaho Public Television with required in-person meetings or labs. Teleweb classes mix Internet-mediated instruction with video programs. First offered in 1989, distance education has become a more prominent trend at BSU, especially over the last 10 years, with over 15,000 students enrolled in one or more distance education course during the 2008-2009 school year. The US Department of Education concluded in its report entitled Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning, that students participating in online courses, on average, perform better than traditional college students. The report emphasized the advantage of courses that mix online instruction with face-to-face instruction, rather than one or the other. However, the effectiveness of mixed courses should not be attributed solely to the media involved, but with the faculty as well. “A large proportion of faculty who teach online have either participated in

the OCFDP (Online Course and Faculty Development Program) or completed some other form of in-depth training to teach online,” Ann Randall, faculty development coordinator for distance education, said. The OCFDP is a comprehensive program which focuses on enhancing the distance education programs at BSU by increasing training for faculty and accommodating the distance education accreditation standards of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Student Kylie Dean, who took general business and medical terminology online, enjoys the online learning experience. “Online courses are more convenient and flexible than regular classes. It requires a little more effort because you have to rely on yourself to understand the material,” Dean said. Dean’s positive sentiments were shared by senior Chris Martineau. “I like online classes because I don’t like dealing with the terrible parking at BSU,” Martineau said.

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Idaho Vandal safety Shiloh Keo arrested MATT BEDINGER Journalist

The Idaho Vandal’s victory over Hawai’i wasn’t as sweet after starting safety and leading tackler Shiloh Keo was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge Oct. 17. Keo was involved in a fight at an apartment complex shortly after the game. Keo went to the police station on his own will for an interview Tuesday, where he was cited and released. His court date is in two weeks. Head coach Robb Akey would not elaborate on the situation, other than saying Keo will face consequences for his actions. “I am aware of the situation and am very disappointed that Shiloh made a poor choice off the field. I have dealt with this situation with Shiloh and he will have to pay a price,” said Akey in a written statement. “I am confident that he will learn from this situation. As well as dealing with the repercussions within our program, he will also have to make things right with the court of law.” Idaho (6-1, 3-1 WAC) played Nevada (4-3, 3-0 WAC) in Reno Saturday. The Vandals lost 70-45 to the surgings Wolfpack.

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October 26, 2009 SPORTS

Broncos buck Warriors, 54-9

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Defensive linemen Micheal Atkinson, Ryan Winterswyk, Shea McClellin and linebackers Darron Mackey and Aaron Tevis tackle Hawai’i running back Alex Green

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Women’s basketball returns with experience, high hopes

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Jamia Malone drives past a San Jose State defender during last year’s game MATT BEDINGER Journalist

The Boise State women’s basketball team returns to action this winter, getting senior guards Tasha Harris and Jessica Van Hoogen back from injury, as well as welcoming a set of new faces to the team. Although just five returners who played in games last season for the Broncos are back, the team seems poised to make a run at a WAC championship. With Harris and Van Hoogen coming back and last year’s emergence of now-sophomore guard Heather Pilcher, the Broncos return an experienced and talented backcourt with depth and athleticism. One of the only questions that seems to linger about the backcourt is which freshmen will emerge as prime players and what the rotation will look like. “We haven’t talked about that. We have no idea who’s

doing what yet. But [Heather] is going to play a huge role, I know that much. Her role’s still going to be significant, we just don’t know,” Harris said. Another question that will be addressed in the backcourt is how the Broncos will handle the transfer of former freshman guard Courtney VanBrocklin. “We hated to see her go, but you kind of can’t live in the past,” Harris said. “You just have to move on and go with what you got, and you know we still have a lot of guards, we still have a lot of people. It hurts us a little bit with depth but we should do okay.” The frontcourt also boasts a few notable returners, including junior forward Janie Bos and fifth-year senior Rebecca Kepilino. “(Rebecca) is getting her health back and getting her shape back and she’s going to be really helpful and we have a couple freshmen posts that are just athletic and work hard

and like to bang, so they’re going to have a huge impact,” Harris said. “They’re very strong. And then we have a transfer, Nicole Brady, who’s a junior so she brings a little more knowledge and she has a lot of skills on the perimeter. So I mean, they’re new people, they’re new faces, but they should help us a lot.” In the Western Athletic Conference media and coaches preseason polls, Boise State was picked to finish third in both polls, behind only Louisiana Tech and Fresno State. Although this team has not played together and hasn’t had a lot of time to gel on the court, they are expected to make a push for the conference title. “We haven’t officially talked about team goals yet, but, as always it’s always to be WAC champions and I think just to put our best foot forward and always play every game to the best of our ability,” Harris said.

“If we win or lose, we know we gave it our all. We don’t want to have a season with any regrets this year.” It looks as if team chemistry on the court will be the deciding factor in the outcome of the season. The parts look to be in place to make a run at an NCAA tournament berth, but the team will have to learn to play together on the fly. “On the court, it’ll take a little time, especially since we have a lot of freshmen and people that are just new to college basketball in general. I think that we’ll do okay. I think that we’re already starting to get to know each other a little bit,” Van Hoogen said. The Lady Broncos face a couple of particularly tough matchups in preseason play. They play Oregon at Eugene in early December and could possibly play Washington State in late November. The games should provide a good view of how well this team can play heading into conference action. “It will help us prepare and get ready for our league definitely because those are really tough teams to beat,” Van Hoogen said. “They’re going to be real good competition for us. If we can do well with them, then we’ll be able to face the people in our conference and do pretty well. We’ll see if that happens.” Both Van Hoogen and Harris were former preseason WAC players of the year before being hit with injuries early last season. Their health seems to be mostly back, but they made it clear that this year wasn’t about them, but rath-

er that it was about leading the team and having a successful season. “Our bodies have been through a lot just this past five, six years,” Van Hoogen said. “We’re not thinking or really going to talk about our injuries or our health anymore. It’s just going to be the will and our heart that’s going to push us through the year. Like (Harris) said, the knowledge of the game; we’re not going to worry about us getting beat up or anything else.” With the dynamic backcourt duo back, the sky is the limit for Boise State. Leadership won’t be an issue and depth

will be key, as well as having a post emerge as the go-to player in the frontcourt. It’s too early to tell now, but if everything goes to plan, it could be a special year for this team. “I think when you get older you just become a smarter player and you become more calm, you know, prepared for game situations so I think we’ll be able to kind of keep everybody on the same page and just keep an even tempo throughout the game and the season,” Harris added. The Lady Broncos’ first game is at home. The exhibition match-up against Lewis-Clark State is on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

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SPORTS

Kaepernick lights up Idaho MATT BEDINGER Journalist

In a game filled with big plays, Nevada and quarterback Colin Kaepernick got the best of Idaho Saturday, coming up with a 70-45 victory. Defense seemed non-existent throughout the game and there were five touchdowns that went for over 70 yards. The Wolf Pack’s offense went crazy, going off for 484 rushing yards and another 178 passing yards. Idaho put together 494 yards of total offense, to put the teams at a combined

1,156 yards of total offense. Nevada struck early and often, building a 21-0 lead through the second quarter that the Vandals were never able to overcome. Kaepernick opened the scoring with an 11-yard touchdown run, followed by an 89yard touchdown scamper by Vai Taua just five minutes later. Nevada resumed its offensive onslaught in the second quarter, scoring on another Kaepernick touchdown, this one for 61 yards to build a 21-0 lead. Idaho responded with a 73-yard

touchdown pass from Nathan Enderle to Maurice Shaw to get on the board. Less than two minutes later, Idaho struck again, with a 59-yard touchdown run from Deonte’ Jackson. But Nevada and the nation’s top rushing offense came back with another touchdown run as Vai Taua punched it in from a yard out. Idaho then had another 73-yard Enderle to Shaw touchdown connection and freshman Trey Farquhar kicked a 54-yard field goal to bring Idaho to within four at the half, 28-24. To begin the second half, Nevada

brought more of their heralded rushing attack, with Kaepernick scoring on touchdown runs of 35 and 75 yards within the first five minutes. Senior Idaho wideout Max Komar caught a 9-yard pass for a touchdown, one of his three on the night. Nevada’s Chris Wellington scored the gamewinning touchdown with 1:52 left in the third, with his only carry of the night going for a 25-yard score. Max Komar added two more touchdown receptions and Colin Kaepernick threw his two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter.

OPINION

to you: Double standard for nation’s top quarterbacks BRITTNEY JOHNSON Journalist

News Flash. College football fans, Colt McCoy has just been named the No. 1 rated passer in the country throwing for 21 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. Yes, mark that people, two interceptions. Half way through the season McCoy has lead his team to an undefeated record of 7-0, thrown for 1,627 yards and completed 69.1 percent of his passes. He’s a definite lock for winning Heisman, correct? Wrong. The quarterback with all the accolades previously mentioned is not Texas’s favorite college kid. It’s Boise State’s sophomore quarterback Kellen Moore. Does he still have your Heisman vote of confidence now that you know it’s Moore? Those long pauses are what is wrong with this picture. Opinions change because of school name

rather than the cold hard facts. Kellen Moore is in the same position with the team he leads. They are both constantly clawing for respect that others seem to just inherit because of reputation. Don’t get me wrong. I believe the No. 4 BCS ranking shows Boise State has made tremendous leaps in regard to the national respect level, but there are certain aspects still not there. Those aspects relate to the fact BSU isn’t a blue blood of college football, they are a blue-collar team constantly fighting for respect from the big boys. Moore is no different, he quietly performs week in and week out, garners a 19-1 record as a starter and always has a big smile on his face like he’s playing a game of backyard football with all the neighborhood kids. What will it take for the nation to see his Heisman-like caliber? Will he have to change his name to Jimmy Clausen, have a mediocre freshman and sophomore years only to be 5-2

as a Junior with 64.9 percent completion percentage? The most important fact about Clausen’s so-called Heisman race. He plays for a team named Notre Dame. So basically what the national media is telling Moore by it’s lack of notoriety is that to be considered he must play for a big school with a big name, not measly 7-0 Boise State. Florida’s quarterback Tim Tebow is currently leading most Heisman polls and rightfully so. He is an outstanding asset to Florida’s program and without him they would not be No. 1. Tebow doesn’t have nearly the stats Moore does but he’s got all the intangibles that propel him to the respect he gets, and deserves. It’s still too early to have a Heisman front runner but the 2007 champion is a great fit. Moore should be No. 2 in all the expert’s polls because, like Tebow, he’s an important asset to the team and he consistently wins while putting up

impressive stats. It’s wonderful he’s getting enough respect to currently be No. 6 on the ESPN expert predicted poll, but Moore is a superstar that should receive a trip to New York in December if everything keeps going the way it has been at BSU. The Broncos and Moore constantly make a believer out of someone everyday. Hopefully if Moore keeps rolling it will be enough garner the respect he deserves as a senior or even junior. It’s just a shame that couldn’t happen now. It’s hard to deny that if the name “Boise State,” garnered the same respect, as several other program’s names across the country, Moore would be a shoe in for a December trip to New York and possibly the trophy. Congratulations to Moore on the already impressive, unforgettable carrier at BSU. Now it’s time for the rest of the nation to notice.

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