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Boise State professors receive major academic grants TONY RODGERS Journalist

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oise State professors have been receiving one grant after another for research in their field of study. Like wildfire, the grants are spreading from department to department, with new awards springing up almost every week. One of the major grants to come into the spotlight is one awarded to associate professor Cheryl Jorcyk. A member of the Biological Sciences Department, Jorcyk was awarded $720,000 for her reasearch project, “Breast Cancer Metastasis in Bone: The Role of Oncostatin M.” Oncostatin M is in a way, a messenger body that is produced by breast cancer cells and tumor cells in the immune system. According to Jorcyk, it could play a key role in the progression and spread of Brest Cancer. "About 70-75 percent of metastatic breast cancers metastasize to bone, so what I'm doing is studying the potential process that Oncostatin M undergoes, and if I can find a connection, then the next step will be finding a way to stop it," Jorcyk said. To recieve a grant from the American Cancer Society takes skill, and the research must impress the reviewers, which is exactly what Jorcyk's project did “The project was selected by a panel of expert peer reviewers as part of the Society’s nationwide competitive review process,” said T.J. Koerner, director of research information management at the national office of the American Cancer Society. “Fewer than 15 percent of the applications were approved for funding, thus giving a sense of how highly regarded the proposal by Dr. Jorcyk was deemed by the stringent review process.”

The grant will be disbursed over a period of four years. There are some limitations however, much of the money will go to pay staff that she will hire for her lab, including a post-doctoral member. Other funds will go to buying cells, such as antibodies, while other funds will go to buying supplies. "We will need a lot of plastic, enzymes and analytical kits," Jorcyk said. On the other hand, no money is alotted for buying equipment to conduct the experiments. This is the largest grant Jorcyk has received. She has also recieved grants from the National Institute of Health. "I feel great! It's a privilege to receive

DVD and imagers in your digital camera LCD display.” Wan heads a cluster of scientists called The Nanophotonics Group. He works in close collaboration with professors Bill Knowlton, Bernie Yurke and Will Hughes to discover new ways to further the study of Nanophotonics. The National Science Foundation grant is Wan Kuang’s first major grant. “I’ve gotten grants before in the past, but this is the largest one I’ve received to date,” Wan said. The money is allotted to be disbursed during the next five years, and the majority will go into researching nanophotonics. Some of the money is being specialized into an outreach program. The program will focus on high school students, and will try to spark interest in energy conservation. Department chair, Thad Welch, considers Wan Kuang a valuable asset. "Wan has been a very productive member of the faculty for a number of years," said Welch. "This is a nationally competed process, and he won this award, which says alot about his capabilities now, and into the future." Kuang currently advises both graduate and undergraduate students. With the grant money, Kuang hopes to expand the doctoral program at Boise State with new opportunities to study electrical and computer engineering. Kuang received his Masters in electrical engineering from Chongqing University of Post and Telecom in China.

“I feel great! It’s a privilege to receive funding from the ACS, and I’m very excited,”

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funding from the ACS, and I'm very excited," she said. An engineering professor has also been awarded a large grant. Wan Kuang, assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, has been recognized by the National Science Foundation for his promising research and his teaching abilities. He was awarded the CAREER grant, the most prestigious award for early career faculty. Kuang received $400,000 for his proposal on the advancement of Nanophotonics. “Nanophotonics in a nutshell is to make optical device as small as we possibly can,” said Kuang. “Examples of optical devices for consumer products are laser in your

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BSU professor Cheryl Jorcyck has been awarded a $720,000 grant.

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Senators seek barbecue bill KIM KING Journalist

en. Pro Tempore Justin White ended the chocolate candy bar incentive Tuesday. He made the offer at an ASBSU meeting earlier this month hoping to inspire new legislation. “I want to clear up any possible misunderstanding,” he said. “To think that would be our motivation would be ridiculous.” Candy bars were distributed to senate members and gallery guests

in attendance. “Why do I do what I do?” White said. He challenged each senator to examine his or her motivation for serving in student government. “Now should be a time of reflection. Helping students should be the number one priority.” White is drafting a bill designed for students to have the opportunity to meet senators at a barbecue and discuss the issues. “There is no formal process or legislation for events like this in place now,” said Chase Johnson, senator-at-large. “I’m willing to

discuss student issues at any time. I am approachable and it is important that students know me as that - not just as someone that creates a lot of legislation.” Johnson said he supports offering free food in an informal setting. White is calling his proposed barbecue a meet and greet. “Students need to meet their senators,” he said. “It helps us and other students realize the importance of what we do.” “I have met other people and it has been a good influence,” said Cara Mia De Marco, senator for the College of Education. “I didn’t even know there was a payment offered when I began in 2007.” “I took a 50 percent pay cut when I quit my other job,” said Laura Rogers, senator for the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, “but it has been much more rewarding. I enjoy working with students and I am now more involved with Boise State.” In other business Johnson’s Freshman Bill - proposing the creation of appointed senate positions for immediate occupancy by two first-year students - has been ruled unconstitutional by the judicial branch. Vice President Joseph Bunt is encouraging each senator to join four committees on campus. There are more than 60 committees that specify student representation and these positions are rarely filled, Bunt said. Any student can apply. ASBSU meetings are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the SUB Forum.

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Letter to the editor: Rise above party politics Each of us lives a contradictory life. We say one thing, but do another. Even when we do our best not to, circumstances and human nature get the best of us. Given the imperfection of our species, we can expect no less. Even so, a natural tendency toward contradiction doesn’t make it right or desirable. This is especially true re-

garding morality. Whereas we can easily excuse some contradictions as benign or inconsequential, nothing upsets us more than moral contradictions. Often used accusations of hypocrisy in media and conversations underscore our low toleration for blatant moral contradictions. Unfortunately, this truth isn’t lost on those who seek

power. They use our intolerance for moral contradictions to undercut their opponents. Today, it’s almost impossible to escape invective charges of hypocrisy from opposing sides. So common are such accusations that it has developed a predictable pattern. Party A accuses Party B of wrongdoing. Party B responds by

pointing to similar offenses perpetrated by Party A. Later, Party B accuses Party A of wrongdoing, and the cycle continues. There’s one problem with this approach: it’s not a defense, it’s a confession. What you are implicitly saying is that what was done is wrong, but that it’s no worse than what the other party is guilty

of doing, and that somehow that makes it right. It doesn’t make it right. The act in question is wrong regardless. Using this argument is not only illogical and fallacious; it cheapens any accusations of hypocrisy you make against the other party. Republicans and democrats, conservatives and liberals, all individuals at any

point of the political spectrum, I challenge you to rise above the partisan politics, acknowledge when something is wrong, and speak out against it, regardless of who is at fault, even if it’s your own party. Britton J. Holdaway is an alumnus of Boise State University.

2009 Homecoming Calendar Monday, Sept. 28

Saturday, Oct. 3

Toilet Bowl-Co-Rec Flag Football Tournament

BSU Construction Management Reunion Tailgate

3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Bronco Stadium Registration ends Monday Contact: Campus Recreation (208) 426-2447

Location TBD Contact Mike Sis at msis@idahosand.com All day East side of Caven Williams Sports Complex

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Homecoming Student Tailgate

Golden Grad Class Reunion – Honoring the Class of 1959

Outside Taco Bell Arena at the corridor between Kinesiology Building and arena lobbies 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to all students.

2 p.m. Campus Tour 6 p.m. No Host Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. Dinner Events held at Alumni Center Contact: Donna Conner (208) 426-1959

Homecoming Parade

Thursday, Oct. 1

Boise State vs. UC Davis

Begins 2 p.m. on University Dr. on the BSU campus.

Bronco Bash From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Boise State Alumni Center Contact: (208) 426-1698

College of Health and Sciences Honored Alumni Reunion Miniature Golf Tournament

Begins 6 p.m. at Bronco Stadium. Tickets necessary for admittance. Student tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m.

Time and location TBD Honored Alumni Ceremony Time and location TBD Contact: Anita Castello (208) 426-1678

Bronco Spirit Rally – The Pink Project 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Boise City Hall Plaze

Social Work Homecoming Open House 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Education Building Contact: (208) 426-1568

Friday, Oct. 2 Presidential Alumni Recognition Gala Time TBA Contact: Alumni Association (208) 426-1698

Fifth Annual Men’s Alumni Lacrosse Game Time to TBD at Intramural Field PHOTO BY NIK BJURSTROM/THE ARBITER

Broncos land highest ranking in program history BY KIRK BELL Editor

Boise State (4-0, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference) has surprised the nation, surging three spots in both the AP and Coaches polls to become the No. 5 football team in the nation Sunday. The Broncos join the ranks of the top five powerhouse teams led by No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Texas, No. 3 Alabama,

and No. 4 LSU. The No. 5 ranking is the new benchmark for the highest regular season ranking for BSU football in the history of the program. The Broncos move forward with BCS hype looming early as a non-BCS automatic qualifier. Boise State hopes to crash the 2010 BCS party for a second time, joining the University of Utah Utes as the only

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two like programs ever to do so. Other notable teams with BCS bid hopes include No. 11 TCU (3-0) and No. 12 Houston (3-0). The Horned Frogs of TCU have two key games remaining on their schedule with Mountain West Conference foes at No. 20 BYU Oct. 24 and also host Utah Nov. 14. The University of Houston Cougars notable games

include Southern Miss (31) Oct. 31 and Tulsa (3-1) Nov. 7. The Broncos also face Tulsa Oct. 14 as one of their key remaining match-ups. BSU also faces a tough road trip to face Hawai’i (2-1) Oct. 25 and a surprising in-state rival Idaho (3-1) Nov. 14 at Bronco Stadium in Boise. The Broncos face UC Davis Saturday, Oct. 3, for BSU’s 2009 homecoming show-

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NOTABLE FACTS r WAC quarterbacks lead passing efficiency for the nation. Hawai’i’s Greg Alexander (178.76 rating) and BSU’s Kellen Moore (177.51 rating) hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. Moore has completed 70 of 101 passes over four games for 932 yards and

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Students work with German universities BENJAMIN MACK Journalist

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Although physically separated by more than 5,100 miles, Boise State’s College of Business and Economics (COBE) has been working closely with two colleges in Germany on projects aimed at helping Idaho and German businesses, a COBE spokeswoman said. Earlier this month, the COBE teamed up with the Europäisches Institut für Postgraduate Bildung an der Technischen Universität Dresden (Dresden University of Technology) in Dresden to host a weeklong MBA residency in commercial real estate in Boise. Known as the Dresden Project, the program brought Germans to Boise to learn about commercial real estate and residential development. Participants met with real estate brokers, Boise city council members and experienced the culture of Boise. “I think it’s a pretty good idea because you can learn the German language and get to know how their economy works,” Ka-

terine Ruffing, an international student at BSU from the Universität des Saarlandes (University of Saarland) in Germany, said. Jana Lepple, another student from Germany, agrees with Ruffing. “It’s a good idea because it helps (foster) communication and the exchange of knowledge,” Lepple said. Like Ruffing, Lepple is also from the University of Saarland, located about 65 miles from Mannheim. In addition to the Dresden Project, the COBE will be working with the Business School of Applied Science at the University of Heidelberg for the sixth annual Heidelberg Project, a program that lets Idaho businesses participate in a marketing study and business analysis to see how successful their goods and services might be if they were marketed in Europe. The project, also in collaboration with the Idaho Small Business Development Center and TECenter, will run from February to March 2010. Students and professors at both universities will conduct research

for Idaho companies on potential European markets, write reports, lead two 30-minute video conferences and complete final reports for participating businesses. Each business will pay $995 to participate in the project. Lepple thinks both the Dresden and Heidelberg Projects will have lasting benefits in improving USGerman relations, and allow for exposure to world culture. “It helps make progress between the two cultures,” Lepple said. According to the CIA’s World Factbook, Germany has the world’s fifth-largest economy, and the largest in Europe, with an annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of about $2.918 trillion. Founded in 1965, the COBE currently boasts 2,927 undergraduate students and 203 graduate students. With more than 11,000 alumni, the COBE is one of about 4 percent of all business schools in the world to be recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Boise State is the only school in the Treasure Valley to hold this recognition.

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The bandshell at Julia Davis Park, where 26-year-old Joshua Luman is alleged to have fatally punched Noah Hopper, 26, on Sept. 7.

Hearing set for man accused of throwing fatal punch BENJAMIN MACK Journalist

An Oct. 20 hearing has been set for for Joshua L. Luman, the 26-year-old, former Boise State student charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Noah Hopper, 26, Sept. 8. The hearing date was scheduled in Ada County court Wednesday Sept. 23. Throughout the hearing Luman, clad in a red jumpsuit and chained around his ankles, appeared sullen and unresponsive. His only words came in response to Judge Richard Grant’s question of whether or not he still had a job. “No sir, I do not know,” Luman said. In addition to a new hearing date, Luman’s bond was reduced to $100,000 after a spirited debate between Ada County Prosecutor Barbara Duggan and Public Defender Matthew Stoppello. “This is an isolated incident that is an accident at best,” Stoppello argued, originally asking for Luman’s bond to be reduced to $25,000. “He (Luman) has a proven track record,” Duggan later shot back. Luman’s record is indeed extensive. In 2007, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail for petty theft, while in 2003 he spent two days in jail for drug possession. In 2000, Luman was also convicted of drug possession, and was sentenced to a year of probation. Luman had numerous failures to appear, contempt of court and traffic vio-

lations dating back to 2001, for which he both paid fines and spent time in jail. “He does have a misdemeanor history,” Duggan said of Luman. A small group of family and friends sat in the courtroom in support, including Luman’s parents, who traveled from Blackjack, Texas for the hearing. Luman’s brother Adam, a Boise resident, was also present. According to Boise Police detectives, Luman, Hopper, and an acquaintance were drinking near the bandshell at Julia Davis Park in early morning of Sept. 7 after attending a concert. Around 2 a.m., Luman allegedly punched Hopper in the face, who then, detectives said, fell and hit his head. Hopper was later taken to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center about 15 hours later after first being taken to a Boise home. Hopper died the next morning. Police said initially Luman would be charged with second-degree murder, but prosecutors lessened their charges to involuntary manslaughter at his Sept. 9 arraignment hearing. According to the Ada County Coroner’s Office, an autopsy on Hopper on Sept. 10 ruled the cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head. Authorities say an investigation of the incident is ongoing. A former journalist for The Arbiter, Luman’s last story appeared in the Sept. 8 issue.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

I’m rubbers, you’re lube:

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When it comes to talking about sex, college students have no trouble paying attention. Sex is fun, exciting and exhilarating. The part many students tend to overlook is that it can also be risky. Knowing how to protect oneself during sex is one of the most important lessons to be learned. People find information about sex everywhere. Sources such as friends, family and the media seem to have different things to say. With so much information and so many options available, students should begin to seriously examine their alternatives and consider what would be best ways for them to stay safe. Condoms are a well known form of birth control. They are relatively cheap, easy to get and easy to use. One major advantage to using a condom is they not only help protect against pregnancy, but also against the contraction of sexually transmitted infections. Available in a variety of colors, textures and sizes,

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condoms are a great form of protection for almost anyone. According to plannedparenthood. org, each year two out of 100 women get pregnant even when a condom is used correctly. Each year 15 out of 100 women will get pregnant if a condom is used incorrectly. Some complaints users have had include dulled sensation and an interruption in sexual excitement to prepare the condom. Hormonal Contraceptives include things such as the pill, birth control shots, vaginal rings and patches. When used correctly, these contraceptives can all be over 99 percent effective. However, they most commonly range around 92-97 percent effective. Typically, these options are easy to obtain with a prescription, easy to use and very efficient. A major problem with these choices is they do not protect against STIs. Coupling these with a condom will help protect against the spread of STIs as well as increasing the protection against pregnancy. According to WebMD, the common side effects of these contraceptives are usually not serious, but include nausea, weight gain, sore or swollen breasts, mood changes and spotting between periods. Spermicides come in many different forms including lubricants, foams, jellies, creams and dissolvable

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films. According to Planned Parenthood, when used alone they are about 70-80 percent effective. However, when used properly with a condom, they can be up to 97 percent effective. They are safe, inexpensive, and do not impact women’s natural hormones. When used alone, spermicides also do not protect against STIs. Students interested in any of these options can go to the Boise State Health and Wellness Web site to access to much of this information. Another great recourse for both products and information is the local condom store O!Zone.

Caryn Thompson, owner of O!Zone, believes condoms are vital because they are the best way to protect yourself against diseases. She asserted that blindly trusting any partner is surrendering to them your personal power. “Each of us, male or female, needs to make a choice to keep ourselves safe,” Thompson said. “In a non-monogamous relationship, a condom should be used every time.” No matter what type of birth control is used, always consider the risks and the circumstances of the relationship with a partner.

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Lunch break with

Ann Webber’s sculptures EVAN WESTERFIELD Journalist

On Thursday the Boise Art Museum presented Corrugated: Sculptures by Ann Webber, in its once-a-month Art Break Series. The Art Break series is a thirty-minute-long tour and talk led by a museum representative. The series covers an exhibition currently on display the last Thursday of every month. The sculptures shared a common medium of cardboard. “She cut the cardboard into stripes, and stapled them together. Afterwards she shellacked them to protect the

cardboard,” said Bob Olson, a docent for the museum. Although the medium may have differed from the norm, Webber’s sculptures covered a variety of subject matters common to the medium of sculpting. One sculpture called “Tiny Dancer,” presented the idea of balance by putting a star-like figure on top of oval shaped rock, which balanced on top of a large doughnut shape, of course made of cardboard. The juxtaposition of medium and subject matter was important in understanding Webber’s sculptures because of her history. “As we look at the art we

see there is a variety of ways to express yourself in art,” Olson said. “First of all, she was a ceramics specialist. Then she started working with cardboard because it was lighter and less cumbersome than clay.” Olson said part of Webber’s need for a lighter material for sculpting came from her desire to make larger objects. The grand size of the sculptures on display is a noticeable attribute. Many of the sculptures stand more than six-feet high. “Each one has an internal support system made out metal,” he said.

Another facet of Webber’s work on display was her charcoal drawings using collage paper. The paper used in the drawings was recycled and put together in the artistic process of assemblage. For information on Ann Webber’s sculptures visit her Web site here. If you would like to see Webber’s sculptures, they will be at BAM through November eighth. For a schedule of upcoming events at BAM, including the Art Break series, visit their Web site here. Admission to the Boise Art Museum is free to BSU students with student ID.

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Broncos sophomore wide receiver Titus Young runs with the ball during a 49-14 victory over the Falcons of Bowling Green.

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Broncos bowl over Falcons SEAN SHAPIRO BG NEWS

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Boise State had never played a game in the state of Ohio before Saturday. But after a 49-14 shellacking of Bowling Green, in front of a sellout crowd, they might just schedule another trip. Six different Broncos celebrated touchdowns, highlighted by a 29-point second quarter, as the No. 8 team in the country put up 529 yards of total offense on the Falcon defense. Of the 529 yards, many could be contributed to the big play ability of the Broncos who had five scoring plays over 15-yards, including a 71-yard backbreaking run by junior running back Jeremy Avery to open the second half which put the deficit to 35-0. “They can hit you in the mouth a few times, but it makes it easier when you don’t have these 15 and 17 play drives. We got some explosive weapons,” Bronco head coach Chris Petersen said. “If we give those guys some space we usually can make things happen.” Petersen’s weapons were on full display in the second quarter, as wide receiver Titus Young scored twice on end-around handoffs and Doug Martin broke loose for a 34-yard score to add to the second quarter onslaught. “Everything about today was about preventing the big play. We learned to bottle up the run, and those two reverses stung us,” BG coach Dave Clawson said. “They saw us over pursuing, they had good play calls, we didn’t get off of blocks, but that’s what they do.” While the reverses were the highlight of the quarter, the passing attack also got in on the action with 2:15 remaining in the half when BSU sophomore quarterback Kellen Moore

found junior receiver Austin Pettis wide open over the middle for a 17-yard score. While they entered the half down 35-0, the Falcon offense missed a valuable opportunity to score first when they pieced together a 13-play, 65-yard drive, which took seven minutes off the clock. However, freshman kicker Jerry Phillips shanked the 29-yard field goal attempt wide left. Following their opening drive, the BSU defense had their way with the Falcon offense, intercepting BG quarterback Tyler Sheehan twice and forcing the Falcons to punt six times in the contest. “We’ve played some challenging teams here and these guys are no slouch. Their defense flew around, got pressure and made plays,” Sheehan said. “They are the real deal.” Even though the Boise defense held the Falcons to a mere 3.8 yards per snap, they still did get in the end zone twice in the third quarter. Both scores came off drives taking over five minutes, with the first resulting in a 7-yard pass from Sheehan to a wide open sophomore receiver Adrian Hodges in the corner of the end zone. On the second score Sheehan escaped a Bronco rush and scampered in for the 6-yard score. The touchdowns may have only cut the final deficit to 35 points, but they were important for the BG offense to prevent Boise State from picking up their second shutout of the season. “We wanted to prove we had some fight in us and that we weren’t going to be shutout,” Sheehan said. If Boise were to shutout out BG, it would have been the first time this century that the Falcons would have failed to put any points up on the scoreboard. However, it was still BG’s worst loss since the 63-7 embarrassment at the hands of Tulsa in the 2007 GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

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BLUEto you: Chip Kelly shouldn’t have to pay

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Boise State defeated Oregon in dominating fashion on Sept. 3 at Bronco Stadium. There was an argument spread across the nation as to whether or not it was Chip Kelly’s fault the Ducks lost to Boise State. This was completely fabricated and untrue. Oregon season ticket holder, Tony Seminary, decided to go to the next level and e-mailed Kelly an invoice that contained the total of what it cost him to travel to Boise to watch the game. Seminary’s reason for sending the bill was to express his anger and disappointment about the Ducks’ embarrassing loss to BSU. Seminary didn’t send the invoice to Oregon, he sent it to Kelly personally, asking for a full refund of his trip. Kelly, the stand-up individual he was, gave in and sent the disgruntled University of Oregon alumnus a check for $439 -- the full amount asked for in the invoice. This was probably not the first time an er-

ratic fan has done this. It, however, was extremely rare a coach actually gave in and allowed a fan’s demands without and didn’t ask for a reasonable explanation. Was Kelly really entitled to succumb to this type of demand? Was Mr. Seminary blaming the wrong side in this whole mess? Since 1999, BSU holds the nation’s best home record at 67-2, and during that time have also managed to climb up the list of all-time winningest 1-A football programs with an impressive mark of 342-144 since joining college football’s highest division. That’s good enough for a No. 8 ranking on the all-time list behind only: Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Alabama and Southern California. Sitting at No. 8 puts BSU in front of: Nebraska, Tennessee, Penn State, Florida State, Georgia, Louisiana State and Miami (FL). Yet, critics still search for reasons and make excuses as to why BSU doesn’t deserve to be thought

of as one of the nation’s premier programs. Strength of schedule, playing in the Western Athletic Conference and the blue turf are some of the more used excuses BSU fans hear about the most. BSU recruits Pacific-10 conference talent and proved it by defeating the Ducks in Eugene and in Boise for two consecutive victories. BSU the most wins by a west coast team since 2000 with 101 victories - that’s 22 more wins than Oregon at 79. The Broncos are 4-3 against the Pac-10 since 2003, with two of those loses coming against Oregon State by a combined five points. Only the loss to the University of Washington and junior quarterback Jake Locker was more than three points. Those stats indicate BSU has caught up to Pac-10 schools who are looking to go undefeated and compete for a national championship. The point is if Mr. Seminary wants someone to blame for the Ducks’ recent loss to BSU, don’t blame Kelly, blame BSU for out coaching, out playing and out classing the 101 teams they’ve beaten since 2000.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Broncos’ Venable makes smooth transition BRENDAN SHERRY Journalist

It took a few years before junior Safety Winston Venable’s mom would allow him to play football. Fortunately for the Boise State newcomer she gave in. “Eighth-grade was my first year of Pop Werner,” Venable said. “I was a soccer player up until that point and I tried playing football in sixth and seventh-grade but my mom wasn’t having it, so in eighth-grade I finally got permission from mom and she let me play” That is good news for the Broncos because the first-year transfer from Glendale Community College has already made a name for himself. Venable, who was the leading tackler against the University of Oregon in the season opener, made the highlight reel against Fresno State when he in-

tercepted a pass from junior quarterback Ryan Colburn on the opening drive and returned it for a touchdown. Venable’s smooth transition into Division-I football could partially be credited to his time spent in Glendale where he was able to get his feet wet while playing as a freshman. During his time at Glendale Community Colledge in Glendale, Az. he built a strong foundation before making the jump to a big program. “It has turned out good so far, it took me awhile to adjust to the system here but I’m off to a good start, and hopefully I can get better,” Venable said. After producing impressive numbers in Glendale, Venable had a couple of options when it came to choosing his next school. But after making his recruiting visit, he was certain Boise State would be the right choice for him. “I really liked it, [Boise has] a small town feel and I had a good relationship with the coaches during the recruiting

process,” Venable said. The move from Glendale to Boise has been a good one for Venable, not only because he has played a big part in the early success of the Defense but he has also enjoyed the environment around the Bronco program. “The game atmosphere out there on The Blue, it’s real intense, I love it,” Venable said. Venable’s outstanding play so far this season has disguised any learning curve he may have had. However, he does not want his early success to go to his head. He hopes he can continue to improve as the season developes. “I have a lot to do here and a lot to learn, I’m not satisfied with what I’ve done at all, I’m just starting to contribute a little bit, but I have a ways to go,” Venable said. Those are some inspiring words for Bronco fans who have already been pleased with what Venable has brought to the table this season.

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No hit was left un-played and few females were left with functional vocal cords when The Killers finished their elaborate show in the city of trees Friday night at the Qwest Arena. The show kicked off a polished performance from the opening act, The Nervous Wreckords. The ‘Wreckords sound like a modern day T-Rex with funk-infused blues rock. The groovy bass lines and charismatic frontman kept the crowd involved as the Qwest arena began to slowly fill. At the other end of the spectrum was the second band on the bill, Mariachi El Bronx. As the name implies, Mariachi El Bronx used traditional Mexican instruments to make mariachi music. On top of the trumpet melodies and Latin rhythms were English lyrics, which sounded like they’d been lifted from a Sublime album. Attendees didn’t look too disappointed when the lights illuminated and members of Mariachi El Bronx left the stage. As soon as the house lights dimmed and the seven massive LCD panels directly behind the stage displayed a countdown, the crowd went

nutty. The screaming continued as the colorful stage lights began swirling and a pre-recorded synth track played. Fog had blanketed the stage by the time the four members of The Killers stepped out and opened with “Human.” Adrenaline pumped hard in the audience for the first and second song, “For Reasons Unknown.” Midway through the track, a fight erupted between two audience members which prompted the abrupt end of the song. “I hate violence,” singer Brandon Flowers said. Flowers also took the opportunity to introduce himself and the three other men on stage as The Killers, then, the quartet jumped into the second verse of “For Reasons Unknown.” Without fights among fans, the show continued smoothly in the notoriously echo-filled Arena. The stage lights, synchronized perfectly with the music, looked amazing. The extravagant lighting, combined with frequently changing visualizations in the background and the palm trees scattered about the stage, made for a visually appealing backdrop. “The stage was a lot more decorative than most of the concerts that I’ve been to; They really went

all out,” said Tyler Dahle, a senior general business major from Salmon, Idaho. As fog melted onto the stage during “Joyride,” so too did second-hand smoke from a joint in the audience while psychedelic imagery displayed on the LCD screen behind the stage. Although the guitar solo was cut from “Smile Like you Mean It,” guitarist Dave Kuening was wearing a dark vest sans shirt and picked up an acoustic guitar for the first and only time during the concert. A slightly offstage violin player contributed a tasteful string part as red lights engulfed the arena. Kuening swapped the acoustic axe for a Gibson Explorer guitar midway through the song, making for a more recognizable piece. The highlight of the night happened during the main set closer, “All These Things That I’ve Done.” It was difficult to find an attendee not singing the song’s catchy refrain as confetti cannons papered the crowd. The evening came to an end with an explosive encore consisting of “Jenny Was a Friend of Mine” and “When You Were Young,” complete with a burst of pyrotechnic fire and a shower of sparks.

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