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Students misuse free tickets Shelby Bodine
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Students can pick up their tickets for games as early as the Monday before the game. home),” Rosandick said “I think it’s awesome there’s a
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Jade Samples is a full-time student that takes a lot of pride in being a Boise State football fan. She makes it a point to go to every home game and stay until the end. “I don’t see why more people aren’t out there supporting our football team for the entire game. I mean its college football for free,” Samples said. She also pointed out how some of her football player friends mentioned the atmosphere of Bronco Stadium lately hasn’t been up to its usual hype. “I’m not sure if it’s because we aren’t blowing teams out the water anymore or what, but it’s still great college football we don’t have to pay for,” Samples said. On the contrary, full-time student Grant Rosandick has yet to attend a game. “I’d much rather just watch the game (from
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If tickets are not used, there needs to be enough time for the public to purchase an affordable general admission ticket. —Drew Vachal
program of this caliber and students can go watch great football for free. I just am not into it.” Drew Vachal runs the social media for Bronco Nation News (Twitter: @BSUBroncoNation) and said he thinks student tickets should be regulated similar to the University of Alabama, the No. 1
ranked college football program in the nation. “Boise State has some tough challenges that most schools across the country face. If 20,000+ students cannot fulfill their ticket allotment and stay for a whole game, there needs to be some significant changes,” Vachal said.
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After traveling abroad in European countries, Boise State Secular Student Alliance (BSSSA) President, Jake Wolford, made the observation that there is room for improvement in the United States. According to Wolford, the line between governmental power and Christianity has to be drawn. In the past, the Roman Catholic Church was the ruling body of Western Europe but there are reasons why that no longer works. Wolford explained, without separation of church and state there is a potential that governmental decisions are clouded by doctrine. BSSSA is made up of six officers and overseen by Robin Allen, an associate professor of social work. The new club’s mission is to create a safe place where students can come to express their opinions without judg-
ments. “I personally feel that a couple hundred years from now or 500 years from now people will look back like we look back on previous civilizations and think they had all that scientific information and didn’t utilize it,” Wolford said. The value of investigation and scientific reasoning is the base for BSSSA’s discussion and ideals for society. Secularization holds true to the separation of the church and state. This means, not letting government or policy intertwine with theology. “We want people to come out, those that are in the closet about their views. As an organization we want to be open about our views and we encourage people to participate. Because not everyone in Idaho is religious, even though people think so,” Wolford said. A predominantly conservative state, Idaho is often though of as being heavily religious. However, BSSSA argues that campus might not
fall under that stereotype. The BSSSA has been conducting a survey in the Quad on Boise State campus and have concluded that between 50 and 54 percent of students find religion to be harmful. “I was surprised by the number of people that are out there and not religiously affiliated despite the Idaho stereotypes,” said Anthony Loper, Boise State sophomore and one of BSSSA’s vice presidents. With the intent of creating a safe place for everyone to come and share ideals and be open about religion in politics and society, the number of students willing to talk to BSSSA members during the surveying on the Quad was noted as progressive and positive. “There are different points of view out there and it is important for people to know that,” said Daniel Calderon, Boise State junior and the other BSSSA vice president.
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On Nov. 22, The Crux will be hosting to an event meant to open the eyes and minds of those in attendance. Something quite a few people are uncomfortable acknowledging: Suicide. There will be a benefit concert being put on by the Suicide Prevention Action
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Network (SPAN) of Idaho. The event, “Save The One” will feature local bands who support this cause. Attendees will also be able to hear guest speakers talking about topics like mental health and suicide prevention. “Suicide prevention and mental health are topics very close to my heart,” said Tyler Shockey, a junior health sci-
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ence major. “I found myself wanting to spread awareness and became involved with SPAN Idaho this year.” Shockey plays drums and piano in the band A Sea of Glass, one of the bands that will be performing at the show. Shockey has a personal connection to the event, having struggled with similar issues himself. “For quite a few years, I have struggled with extreme anxiety and depression,” Shockey said. “My mind can turn into a tempest.” SPAN regularly hosts events around Idaho to help raise awareness and educate the community about mental
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The spreading of ideals takes time and work, and because the club is so new there is much of both ahead. As the word gets out, there is a hope among club officers that support will follow. BSSSA hopes to influence campus in the areas of human rights and scientific reasoning. Calderon emphasized the importance of separation from religion in education and further encouraging of the use of investigation and science
to reveal all sides of issues in government. “The common reaction is to put one finger in an ear and the other finger in the other and say ‘I don’t believe what you are saying, science is false,’” Wolford said. BSSSA is a group that encourages diverse conversation and balanced opinions. Questioning authority and finding out what is really happening in society has more power when supported by investigation. For more information about how to get involved with BSSSA email boisestate@secularstudents.org.
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Vachal also brought up the issue of wasted tickets. “If tickets are not used, there needs to be enough time for the public to purchase an affordable general admission ticket,” Vachal said. At the University of Alabama, there are two packages available for students to purchase, each with a different se-
BSSSA conducts a campus poll on religion.
illness. “I think we should start talking openly about mental illness and depression and help people find support and counseling before it’s too late,” said Gabriel Rudow, a graduate student in the Masters of Health Science program who has been helping out with SPAN’s upcoming event at The Crux. “My understanding is (SPAN) helps to raise awareness about suicide prevention and try to reduce the stigma of mental illness.” The concert will feature the bands Grand Falconer, A Sea of Glass and Spencer Rule. While the show is completely free, those in attendance are encouraged to purchase tickets will enter them into a raffle. All of the proceeds of the event will go to SPAN Idaho.
Having dealt with depression and anxiety firsthand, Shockey knows what it’s like to feel as though there is no way out. He explained his ordeal and hopes that others going through it can seek help without feeling embarrassed when doing so. “I get lost in the storm and believe that I am alone in this and I will never make it out. But it’s a lie. You can make it out. And you are not alone,” Shockey said. “We need to start talking about mental health. We need to erase the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses.” For more information on this event, visit The Crux’s Facebook page. To learn more about SPAN Idaho, and to get involved, visit www.spanidaho.org.
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lection of home game tickets. Once a package is purchased, it is loaded onto specialized ID cards that allow access to athletic events and no paper tickets are distributed. However, if a ticket wasn’t used for a game in the designated package that was purchased, two penalty points are added to ticket holder’s account. Every time a regular ticket is changed to a student guest ticket, one penalty point is added to the student who upgraded the ticket’s account. Once three penalty points are racked up, the ability to purchase tickets postseason and the regular season of the next year is gone and students are without Alabama Football in the fall of 2014. If Boise State were to implement changes into the policies and accessibility of student tickets it could carry both positive or negative repercussions. Paul Gerke, sports anchor, reporter, and director for KIVI and KNIN in Boise and avid Ron Burgundy impersonator, mentioned his opinion on Boise State being more than a football school. “I’d like to see more support for (Boise State men’s basketball), it’s going to be a wild season,” Gerke said.
Bates, Howard qualify for nationals Emily Pehron @EmilyPehrson
Junior Emma Bates became the first Bronco to place first in the NCAA West Region Cross Country race on Friday, Nov. 15. With her win, Bates qualified for the NCAA National Championships. Bates is the first Bronco woman to qualify for the national meet since Abby Peters in 1999. Bates’s ran the 6-kilometer course at Haggin Oaks Golf Course in 19:11. She not only clinched the victory but also beat her personal best for the 6-kilometer race by 58 seconds. Bates beat the second place runner, Shelby Houlihan from Arizona State, by three seconds. Also qualifying for nationals is senior Jeff Howard who finished seventh in a field of 187 runners. Howard is the first Bronco man to qualify for the national meet since 2006 when Forest Braden qualified. Howard’s time of 29:54 on the 10-kilometer course put him in second for the highest finish for any male cross country runner from Boise State. Senior Allan Schroeder and junior David Elliot finished fourteenth and eighteenth, respectively. Howard, Schroeder and Elliot received medals from the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their top 25 finishes. The Boise State men earned the best team score in school history. They placed fourth out of 27 teams. The women’s team placed tenth out of a 32-team field. Bates and Howard will compete on Nov. 23 in Terre Haute, Ind. for the national championship.
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Aries (March 21- April 19): Head to the hills and grab some flannel shirts for warmth. Your time among civilized people is now over. Soon you will be wearing wolf pelts and wrestling with grizzly bears near mountain streams. After several years, you will return to civilization to find the city’s in ruins and overrun by hordes of zombies.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): While romance is on your mind this week, you will find it difficult to communicate with your partner about your true feelings. It seems like every time you go to talk to them, they just sit in the corner silently, staring off into space blankly. Soon enough, you will discover you are dating a blow up doll.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Last week’s adventure in outer space has you really thinking about things. Driving down a country road that night, you never could have imagined that you would be taken by the ancient Klavakian race and be forced to occupy your prison cell in what the aliens call their Earth Zoo. At least they brought you back.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are feeling creative this week and decide you may be ready to start writing poetry about your feelings and experiences. Get to work! Let all of those emotions come out about the trials and tribulations you experience in everyday life. Just remember, don’t let the prison warden discover them. You’ll get thrown into solitary.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): With the oceans slowly rising as a result of global warming, you will soon find yourself attempting to learn how to surf. Your confusion about how high the oceans will rise has somehow given you the idea that within the space of the next decade, you will own beachfront property and live in a tropical future Idaho. Cancer (June 21-July 22): In an attempt to create a new email address for yourself, you will begin to ponder serious life questions like: Who am I? What am I doing here? What is the meaning of life? And are we alone in the universe? After concentrating too hard, you will experience loss of consciousness and wake alone and naked in the local gas station bathroom. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There are too many chemicals in your body. These toxins are making it hard to get of bed in the morning and have caused you to become disinterested in yardwork. The affects of these toxins are not limited to household duties however. The toxins will make tasks like homework and exercise seem unpleasant. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Round up all of your most precious metals, rubies and jewels and bury them in a time capsule in your backyard. Long after you have died, a child of the future will discover this treasure, become the richest person on future earth and regain dominion of the rebellious moon colony using brute force and ruthless violence.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22): This week a center of spirituality may open in your neighborhood. Gather your finest clothing and bathe yourself to check out what message this holy place has to offer. Call your neighbors and threaten them with hellfire should they not want to make a visit. Unfortunately, this place of worship is actually a new liquor store. Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 19): Hopefully things will work out for you this week. After being bit by a radioactive rattle snake, you will become a human/snake hybrid that will attempt to rob local banks and liquor stores. You will eventually get caught by police because you cannot seem to mask the sound of your rattle. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): After receiving several threatening messages from neighbors, you finally decide to remove the all too accurate depiction of the traditional Thanksgiving scene in which the Puritans decide that the Native Americans are godless heathens and to kill them with smallpox, measles and muskets. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Doing your duty for your country, you have begun sifting through your neighbors’ trash to see if they are associated with any terrorist groups. Unfortunately, one of the neighbors will set out a large bear trap that will snare you and force you to saw off your leg with a pocket knife to escape.
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Boise State maintains transparency Due to the fact that Boise State is a public institution, it must remain transparent in relation to all its records. Heather Calkins, management assistant of the Office of Communication and Marketing, manages the coming and going of the request forms. “Open records requests come to the university and we are the gatekeeper,” Calkins said.
How to place a request:
The request begins through an online form which gets sent to the Office of Communications and Marketing on campus. Even though the online form exists, some requests still come through the phone. “A lot of requests come to our office that are just somebody on the phone,” Greg Hahn, associate vice president of Communication and Marketing, said. After going through the Office of Communi-
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“Coaches’ salaries are always requested,” Wilde said. The salaries of sports coaches are one of the most common requests that the
Open records requests come to the university and we are the gatekeeper. —Heather Calkins
office deals with. Usually, these records are called upon with competitive intentions. Salaries are also information wanted by big news companies like the New York Times to compile statistics for their articles. All salaries on campus are public record, even if not all employees on campus are aware of it.
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Exemptions:
According to Wilde, there are around 40 or 50 exemptions, or clauses for request denial, in the state legislature. One of the exemptions basically states that anything protected through the laws of the federal government, even if not listed in the Idaho Legislature, is still protected. Such things as the Federal Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects student records from being accessible, falls under this exemption. “That’s a federal rule, that we can’t give that (student records) out. It’s not specifically listed in the state statute, but it does say other federal laws that prevent you from giving out this information,” Smith said. Wilde explained that one potential issue with the law does not require an entity to create a public record. When this happens, tech-
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cations and Marketing, the requests are sent to the Office of the General Counsel where Matt Wilde, deputy general counsel, and Kendra Smith, senior paralegal and director of Foreign Faculty Services, sort through and respond to them. Idaho law requires all requests be replied to within three to seven business days. The Communications and Marketing department tracks when all records are received to see that they are replied to within the proper time frame. Each response must include the fact that if the request is partially denied or denied completely the recipient has 180 days to appeal that denial to the district court. If there is a denial or partial denial due to an exemption then an attorney must review the request.
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nically, the entity can deny Since Boise State is a reGregrequest. Hahn, oversees requests that come in. that However,allit records is search institution, outside usually easier for said en- entities may be interested tity to just create a ‘report’ in obtaining some of this of that record in a short research information. amount of time. If the re“What it provides is that if quest is denied, “they’re just you take reasonable precaugoing to come back and ask tions to protect your notes, for it in a different format thoughts, things that have and it’ll be harder for you,” a value to you,” Wilde said, Wilde said. “If the outside world could Some other exemptions have them you would lose that come up from time to your intellectual property.” time is the trade secret and Wilde and Smith evaluthe research exemption ate the language of the which protect any intellec- legislature to determine tual property of professors what falls under these on campus. exemptions or not.
IMSRL conducts research Cher Wada Koenig @Wadapatch
Students working together with professors, doing research on things they are interested in with the possibility of getting published: this is IMSRL.
What IMSRL is:
Intermountain Social Research Lab (IMSRL) is a research group on campus that is investigating the impact of the business model on higher education. “It was inspired by students and what they wanted to do,” said Arthur Scarritt Ph.D., associate professor of sociology. This is IMSRL’s third year and their students are examining interesting things: the virtual technology student, the comparison of international and immigrant student experiences and the multicultural policy. Sergio Romero, director of Multi-Ethnic Studies, also involved in the research, explained why IMSRL is necessary. “They (students) were excited about sociology but really recognized in the course
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What IMSRL does:
According to Scarritt, over the course of a year IMSRL takes students through an entire original research project. “It (IMSRL) really goes above and beyond the type of research that is done for social science courses, because one, you are doing it in a collaborative environment with other students where you get feedback; and two, you’re carving out a niche in that collaborative environment for something that really interests you,” Romero said. Students then go to Pacific Sociological Association Conference where they present finished work to a much bigger audience.
What students work on:
“It’s a significant writing sample that has all of the components that you would see in a revered publication,” Rome-
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ro said. “That’s not what we ask for as faculty in research papers in courses because it’s too onerous, but our IMSRL students do develop something that has all of the components you would recognize in a publication IMSRL met n Nov. 15 to discuss progress. in a journal.” According to Scarritt, one year. tive Fellowship. any exposure to conducting “McNair proved time and “We’d love to be able to original research has a huge time again that having your pay our students something, positive impact on students. “Even if you just do a little own original research project and they (Boise State) have research project you’re much is super beneficial for your this new Students Research better off as far as interest professional development,” Initiative where you have a research proposal that in school, interest in your Scarritt said. you say you’re going to do discipline, level of engage- The benefits: ment, your grades overall: “You could use that (fin- and the university will pay just a little dose of this goes ished research paper) as a writ- you a stipend if you win it,” a long way. We’re sort of do- ing sample for employment, Scarritt said. Another student, Makala ing a heavy dose which we graduate school, or law school. Knutson, who completed hope goes even further,” It’s a very sophisticated piece,” Romero said. “It’s an enhance- IMSRL received a Fulbright Scarritt said. IMSRL students get a level ment of their (the students’) Fellowship and is living and of training with research above writing skills, their research conducting research in Swaziland. Yet another is currently what most undergraduates re- skills, their analytical skills and in graduate school at the Uniof their organizational skills versity of Utah. According to ceive, according to Scarritt. McNair perks with dif- because it requires a great deal Scarritt they are working on of discipline to organize this submitting that student’s IMferent criteria: IMSRL was modeled after paper and to commit to it.” SRL paper for publication. the McNair Scholars program, Fame and fortune: To learn more, both Dr. according to Scarritt, with the Last year, Boomer Grahn, Scarritt and Dr. Romero main difference being IM- one of the IMSRL students suggested contacting them SRL is highly condensed into won a Student Research Initia- directly.
“Talk Nerdy to Me” is a technology column written by Derek Deulus. Follow him on Twitter @Deulus. If you are going to spend a lot of time on social media you should make it count. Your future career starts with making connections and Twitter is one of the most powerful tools available at your disposal. First, let’s talk about what Twitter is not. Twitter is not another Facebook feed. A common misconception is that Twitter is a place where people tweet about what they just had for lunch or rant about their personal life drama. Twitter is about what you’re doing right now. A great example of the connection power of Twitter, is The Arbiter’s online editor Kaitlyn Hannah. She recently went to the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National Conference. While at the five day conference, she spent a lot of time on Twitter using the official hashtag of the conference. This gained her approximately 80 followers ranging from students in PRSSA to public relations professionals who may later provide connections in her job hunt. If you would like to get her thoughts and experience, contact her on twitter at @KaitlynHannah92. Twitter is also great for connecting to the brands that you use and love. Companies have made great use of Twitter to connect to their customers more efficiently. Many companies now have Twitter accounts that are designed solely for the purpose of customer service. Corporations hate to have bad publicity and one of the quickest ways to get to get your problem resolved is to tweet a company’s Twitter handle. Unlike a phone call to a customer service center, a negative tweet is public for the entire world to see and you can bet that your problem will be resolved quickly as brands don’t want the world to see customers being ignored and face bad PR.
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Broadway’s Bermuda Triangle Getting lost is easy at the trio of bars that are footsteps away from campus Ty Hawkins
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Shrouded in mystery and intrigue, the Bermuda Triangle has been blamed for the disappearances of dozens of ships and planes. For Boise State fans and students their version of the Bermuda Triangle is located on Broadway Ave. Suds, The End Zone and R Bar are popular gameday hangouts, if their patrons don’t get lost somewhere in the trio due to one too many drinks. It doesn’t matter if the game is on a Thursday or if it’s a late Saturday night game. Tailgating isn’t just limited to the parking lot. Broadway Ave. provides a getaway for those who like to be lost at sea before they head over to the Bronco blue.
Co-owner Eddie Rasachanh is no rookie when it comes to the Boise bar scene. He used to manage the Hangar which is now the Silly Birch. “We opened to get out of mainstream downtown and have a venue that our regulars can enjoy for years to come. R Bar is the youngest of the bunch, but they’ve quickly established their bar as a must see island destination in the triangle,” Rasachanh said. Students who attend the Bermuda Triangle don’t always stay for the full game. “I usually start tailgating at the stadium then at halftime or after the game I head over to R Bar,” said Boise State student Jordan Valenti. “It’s more of an adult crowd.” The pub has a relaxed flow
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and fills up quick. The televisions are positioned so you can see the game at virtually any angle. Rasachanh enjoys the diverse crowd that comes in for Bronco games. There are college kids, mature drinkers looking to let loose and some fans that just like to relax while sipping a beer and enjoying the action. “Ages range from 21 to 60 and everyone gets along very well,” Rasachanh said.
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The biggest of the three pubs, it’s not uncommon for this bar to have patio tents set up outside to provide additional seating, because this place gets busier than the Boise Zoo on Easter during Boise State games. The main bar build inside is similar to the classic television series Cheers with seating all around. Televisions are wrapped around the ceiling with multiple games going on each one. Walls are decorated with
SHIP may change with ACA Danielle Allsop @Danibananii
Beginning Jan 1, 2014, all Idaho residents above the age of 18 are required to have and maintain health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Those who choose not to purchase or enroll in coverage will be financially penalized. With rumors swirling about the future of insurance plans, many Boise State students are concerned about their coverage, both with their personal insurance plans, and with the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Chelsea Lundy, a senior elementary education major, says her plan under Blue Shield isn’t changing. “(My family and I) are on a large group plan and nothing seems to be changing,” Lundy said, explaining she had already checked with her insurance company. Tara Brooks, the patient
services manager for Boise State’s Health Services, says that students currently enrolled or planning to enroll next semester in SHIP will not see any changes to their coverage. According to Ascension Collegiate Solutions, “SHIP coverage through your (Boise State) school meets the individual mandate requirement for qualifying health insurance coverage. “Students and their dependents enrolled in SHIP for the entire year will not be subject to a tax penalty.” Students will not have to worry about changes in their coverage until Aug. 1, 2014. “There will be no changes to SHIP plan for the spring semester,” said Brooks. “Students will still receive the same coverage.” The university’s health insurance runs on academic years, meaning Aug. 1 to Jul.
31, not Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Because of this, no changes, if any, will be made until Aug. 1, 2014, the start of the fall 2014 semester. “That’s where it gets a little more mysterious,” Brooks said. Brooks and her colleagues are still unsure of the future of SHIP, but are gathering as much information as possible so students can make an educated decision when the time comes. “We are definitely working hard to stay on top of it,” said Brooks. According to Your Health Idaho, all plans under ACA must meet the same essential benefits, which include free preventative care, doctor’s visits, emergency rooms visits and more. These benefits, according to Brooks, are already covered under SHIP. Brooks, hesitant to comment on any changes, said the main goal of Health
everything from autographed pictures of Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken, to Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Jerry Kramer of the Green Bay Packers. Twitter was on fire when Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees showed up a few winters back and they had to set up a makeshift VIP area for the 250 million dollar man. The tavern has specials daily and serves a hangover style breakfast every Sunday for NFL games. Also, college night is every Thursday.
The End Zone:
Once a bank and a brothel in the early 1900s, this pub is the granddaddy of them all and is the total package. There’s the classic foosball table and shuffle board, but step outside and there’s a complete patio with two stories. And there’s Jenga. Not just any Jenga but giant Jenga where people can think outside the box while drinking and enjoying the BronServices will not change. “Our main goal is to take care of students. Want to make it as affordable as we can while maintaining comprehensive coverage,” Brooks said. Currently, students on SHIP are paying $1,044 per semester for coverage. One thing Brooks is sure of is students need to be pre-
cos on televisions outside. The patio bar is straight to the back and there’s plenty of bench and table seating to accommodate the masses looking for a place to chill. “Game days are fun because you see people you only see during games,” said 11-year veteran pourer James Meyer. “You might not see them again until next year.” The camaraderie the triangle shares goes beyond business. The staffs hold a yearly golf tournament between the trio and the ‘Barmuda Olympics.’ “We usually try to do as many cross promotions as we can like the Barmuda Olympics,” Rasachanh said. They all have a major objective and that’s to continue to provide places for Boise State fans to enjoy the games whether it’s a pre-funk before the game, halftime or celebrating the aftermath. “As long as Boise State wins, everyone is in a good mood,” Meyer said. pared for possible changes. “Students need to be involved,” Brooks said. “They need to know their benefits so they’re not surprised.” Brooks said she encourages students to compare their current health plans against SHIP to make sure students are getting a fair deal on coverage policies.
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If you are from out-of-state or if your family is on an HMO plan, there may not be in-network providers near campus, and you may end up paying higher out-of-network rates if a health need arises. Students can still stay on their parents’ health insurance until they are 26, as long as the benefits are equal or greater than SHIP provides. Students can use SHIP anywhere (not just Boise), but get to know your policy. Look at what’s covered and what’s not covered in and out of network. If you lose your other coverage through no fault of your own, you are eligible to enroll in SHIP midterm, within 30 days of the last day you had coverage.
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TP chaps student asses Mallory Barker @Mal_a_gal
There are 48 rolls in a case of EcoSoft toilet paper. 1,719 cases of toilet paper were purchased last year. Each case costs approximately $21. A single roll of paper costs about $.45.
Nicole Nimmons avoids the ILC and Multi-Purpose restrooms but likes the design of the blue and orange bathroom in the SUB.
on campus but admits that they might not seem satisfactory to everyone. “For me, I honestly don’t have a problem with it. I’ve bought it for my house,” Lybarger said. “As a guy, I guess it doesn’t matter to me as much. If I asked my daughters they’d almost definitely say, ‘Dad we need two ply.’ But for me, I really don’t mind it.” Nicole Nimmons, interim director for Transportation and Parking Services, argued the toilet paper should be addressed. “I would like the toilet paper to be upgraded. I know that would be a substantial financial impact. Luckily in my office I can bring my own so I don’t have to worry about it,” Nimmons said. Bryan Vlok, vice president for Associated Students of Boise State, disagrees with Nimmons and thinks an upgrade in toilet paper would be a waste of funds. “I think the quality of TP is okay on our campus and it is cost efficient to the amount we purchase. I don’t think we would want to change the quality because that would cause an increase in price and therefore something else would be affected,” Vlok said. Other students would beg to differ. As Leslie Jenson said in a tweet, “it (the toilet paper) hurts.”
FOAM used to have a lot of stolen rolls until they purchased padlocks for the dispensers. “The locks outweigh the cost of the stolen paper,” Lybarger said.
Lybarger said the Albertsons Library is one of the most difficult areas to keep stocked. “The library gets hit really hard. Between the morning check and the afternoon check, we often will run out and have to refill,” Lybarger said.
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Student Opinion: “It’s noticeably cheap. It’s thin. It’s rough,” said Rebecca Plant, a sophomore psychology major. “It’s like the same material as the seat covers. I could use the seat cover instead.”
Student Opinion: “The toilet paper here makes me cry,” said Mason Menges, a sophomore physics major. “If you want to do anything you have to use half the roll.”
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The truth is, wiping hurts. When nature calls and there is nowhere to turn but a bathroom on Boise State campus, your keister may not like the environment. Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOAM) provides paper materials for all academic buildings on campus. The Recreation Center and Student Union Building are serviced through individual entities. However, all three departments go through Central Receiving and purchase the same type of toilet paper. From October 2012 through October 2013, FOAM purchased 1,719 cases of EcoSoft one ply bath tissue. In the academic year, $36,752 was spent on toilet paper. That money comes from the state and is generated through tax dollars. Ivan Lybarger, custodial services manager for FOAM, explained why it is important to be careful when choosing the toilet paper for an entire university. “It’s your tax dollars, my tax dollars that we are spending so we need to make sure we are efficient with that tax money,” Lybarger said. Lybarger went on to say all academic bathrooms are cleaned and stocked nightly and then again in the morning and afternoon. According to Lybarger, sometimes cleaning the bathrooms is not as easy as it sounds. Apparently, many of the female custodial staff have had difficulty servicing male restrooms because the men ignore signs and “carry on with their business.” “Guys will be guys,” Lybarger said. “Even with the closed sign up, they will pretend they don’t see it and continue on with their business.” Lybarger tells his staff not to create a confrontational situation but just to do what they can and leave them alone. He tells them to always try and stock paper products though. Lybarger supports the paper products
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vary in age and technology. Either way, every building needs to adhere to the needs of the 20,000 plus students who attend the university. Ryan Byers, a junior English major with a technical communication emphasis, and Katherine Watkins, a freshman English major, debated on which bathrooms they find the
Byers said ILC restrooms are “pretty good.”
best and the worst. “The ones in the Education Building are kind of sketchy,” Watkins said. “They seem unclean.” Byers thought the worst were elsewhere. “The one in the Administration Building, that one is gross. That one is weird, I don’t like that one at all,” Byers said. When it came to better bathrooms, Byers preferred a more modern setting.
“The ones in the ILC are pretty good,” Byers said. Ashlee Nichol, a sophomore respiratory therapy major, had some opinions on the matter as well. “My favorite is definitely at the SUB,” Nichol said. “The bathrooms in the SUB are so much more updated and you have space to do what you need to do.” Her least favorite washrooms are the ones located in the Mathematics Building. Nichol’s reasoning
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behind this is that “the ones in the Mathematics Building are old and really outdated and gross and small.” Luke Schafer, a senior visual arts major, looked down on the Education Building restrooms as well. “I guess the bathrooms in the Education Building stand out, because they’re kind of dark and dingy,” Schafer said. However, Schafer found the bathrooms in the Public Arts and Affairs
West (PAAW) Building more enjoyable. “It has a really sensitive smell sensor, so it always smell clean in there,” Schafer said. Drew Butler, a senior chemistry major, however, doesn’t have much a preference when it comes to choosing where he goes. “I can’t think of a favorite or least favorite honestly. They all seem pretty similar to me,” Butler said. arbiteronline .com arbiteronline.com
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They like to move it, move it Top 10 dancers from the TV show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ come to Taco Bell Arena Lance Moore @LanceMoore07
Lantern festival Danielle Davidson @DaniGrace4
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“So You Think Can Dance” (SYTYCD), one of America’s most popular television shows, is coming to the Taco Bell Arena. The show is a bit like “American Idol,” except for the dancing enthusiasts out there. Dancers have to perform a variety of dances in order to prove their skill and likeablity. At the end of each season, the top 10 go on tour to bring America’s top dancers select cities. Fox Network brought SYTYCD to American audiences ten seasons ago, traveling across the country looking for the best of what the United States has to offer. The show takes place throughout the majority of summer and into the fall. SYTYCD is an 11 time primetime Emmy award winning show, with seven nominations to its laundry list of accomplishments already this year. It was the shows appeal that enchanted American audiences ten seasons ago, as popularity for STYCD continues to be at an all time high. Target audiences range from 18 to 49 year olds, the show consistently gets between 2-4 million viewers per week Fik-Shun, one of the cowinners of this season and hip-hop specialist, brought to light some of his experi-
The hit show “So You Think You Can Dance” rolls through the Taco Bell Arena.
ences on the show and how it has changed his life. “It’s a dream come true,” Fik-Shun said. “It is such a great feeling to be able to turn something you love into work, and to be able to experience something like this.” Fik-Shun went on to add what it was like to go from performing in front of small groups, to perform in front millions of people from around the world. “It was definitely tough,” Fik-Shun said. “I tell you though, going on stage and
people not knowing the routine, there is so much room to be creative and play with your routine, which I love.” The show takes the audience on a journey with each routine, week in and week out. It also provides a time of growth for each of the dancers, as they make friends for life and learn so many different styles that they get to perform. Paul Karmiryan, top 10 participant and latin ballroom dancer, touched upon this sense of growth.
“Performing everyday, the people that I’ve met, everyone affects your life,” Karmiryan said. “Each individual that I have gotten to know during my time and the fans, each individual has a special place in my heart.” The performance will take place on Nov. 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at TacoBellArena. com, at the Taco Bell Arena box office, and by calling 208-426-1766.
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The “Mean Girls” have come to Boise State and invaded the Blockbuster Series. On Nov. 14. the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) decided to try something different with their Blockbuster Series, an event where they provide hit blockbuster movies for students to see for free. Voted on by the student body, SILC decided to incorporate a little throwback into
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their normal Blockbuster Series with “Mean Girls.” Many students came out to attend, which made the throwback a successful turnout. For the future, SILC may consider having a nice pairing of both throwback and current blockbuster hit movies. Hannah Barnett, programming assistant for SILC, gave a bit more depth on the future of the Blockbuster Series. “We decided to do a throwback movie because we thought it would be a fun way to mix it up,” Barnett said. “We let the students decide from four different movies and they got to vote online for what movie they wanted to see. Mean girls won with over 200 votes!” Edel Serafin, junior history major, attended the showing and spoke in full praise of SILC an popular film like “Mean Girls.”
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SILC throws back with ‘Mean Girls’
SILC brings back golden oldie at student’s request. “I definitely like the idea of throwback films. I think everyone likes a little throwback here and there so yes, definitely add that to the mix of movies,” Serafin said. Serafin went on to highlight how he thought “Mean Girls” was an excellent selection as a throwback considering how popular the movie was and continues to be.
“I think everyone can either see themselves in one of the many characters or know friends or friends of friends that fit either 100% or a bit of each of those characters,” Serafin said. “The student body voted for “Mean Girls” a true classic, hence why it was a success.” As the semester windes down, SILC looks to plan
for next semester. This also goes for the Blockbuster Series. Although “Mean Girls” was a success, SILC will look to keep a healthy balance between throwback and current blockbuster flicks. After all, a throwback loses its appeal if that’s all an audience is used to seeing every week. A little variety is essential.
Danielle Davidson is currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. This is her firsthand experience with living abroad. Giant handmade lanterns depicting all sorts of images littered the waterway, and from the roadway above the water we saw the masses of people filing down the paths near the waters’ edge to see the lamps. A Korean woman in a yellow vest said something and motioned to us with her glowing orange light-stick. “Come over here and the photos will be better,” she motioned and returned to directing the lines of people down the stairs and towards the water. We took our photos from above and slipped into a gap in the line following the workers as they directed us to the water. Frigid air, puffy marshmallow coats, a lot of cameras, a lot of people taking selfies and big shining light fixtures assaulted us when we made it to the stream. People are always taking selfies of themselves here: on the subway, at the café, in class, at the Lantern Festival, while waiting in line, etc. Local and international artists handcrafted the lanterns, and there were literally hundreds of lanterns to be seen. The festival had an overarching theme depicting Seoul’s 200 year-old history, culture and tradition. Fish were sprinkled across the night sky as we looked up. It felt like we were underwater, surrounded by sea creatures on all sides. There were also scenes of lanterns that showed kings on thrones, surrounded by loyal subjects, and a king playing board games with a monk. Everything was well placed, and transitions from one piece to the next were smooth. When thinking about the overall theme of the festival, every lantern had its place. By the time we were finished seeing all the lights, our hands were frozen and our noses were numb. So, of course hot chocolate was the next stop. The Lantern Festival was definitely something I won’t forget, because it brought the history and culture of Korea to life in such a unique way.
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Patti Murphy talks success and failure Boise State PRSSA hosts speech on college life Ashley Stout Staff Writer
tions firm shows her firsthand experience of risking it all. Even her lessons of working minimum wage, boring, basic and long hour jobs seem miserable, she pushed through it and embraced the fact that every opportunity was a chance to grow. Murphy also had her fair share of being turned down. After applying for a job for the public relations office at the Phoenix City Managers four times with no
thing she truly thought was important. One day while working for the city of Phoenix it was brought to her attention that she was giving up so much of her life for a job. After this realization she packed up and moved to Boise for a job in public relations with Boise Parks and Recreation. She wanted a lifestyle change. Since this lifestyle change Murphy has started her own public relations firm here in Boise and she has published two books, “Mother Knows Best” and “Mother Knows
Better,” along with many other published works. Sophomore, Shannon Rowe said, “It inspired me that when you think you have a failure it’s really just a blessing in disguise.” With the endless opportunities in life, “You will have disappointment, you will have jobs that you don’t like, you will get passed up for that interview and you may even get fired or laid off, and when, and if it happens, please don’t see it as a failure, see it as a window that has been flung wide open after a door has shut.”
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Boise State Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) hosted guest speaker Patti Murphy this past Thursday on Nov. 14. Murphy, the owner of Murphy Media Services Public Relations firm in Boise, shared her life lessons of struggle, failure and success. PRSSA paired up with Public Relations Society of Amer-
ica (PRSA) to host Murphy. “Our hope is to let people know that after failure there is always something that can happen that’s positive, so when a window shuts another door will open, and they can always get back up after they fall down” said Brooke St Marie, event coordinator. Murphy’s story of how she made the tough decision of dropping out of college to take a once in a lifetime chance as an assistant for a public rela-
interview she decided to apply for the fifth time. She was then called for an interview and hired. Although the struggles and failures of these two jobs were a lot to handle, Murphy did learn something. She learned that you shouldn’t do a job just for the money, but instead you should find something that has meaning to you. After learning that, she began to work for the Arizona Department of Health Services as a health information officer teaching others about AIDS; Investing her time into some-
The Boise State Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America welcomes Patti Murphy, founder of Murphy Media Services.
Moffett analyzes fair chase Lance Moore @LanceMoore07
Every argument has two points, a definitive separation of perspectives on a specific theme. On Nov. 15, the Boise State Philosophy Club and Philosophy Department co-sponsored an event to bring Marc Moffett, Ph.D., to campus. He gave a free speech on the topics of, “Philosophy, Hunting and Fair Chase.” Moffett is a philosopher lecturer and chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Texas, El Paso.
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The concept of fair chase is basically the pursuit of wild animals that are not hindered in their natural abilities to escape from a hunter. Moffett’s overarching theme of the speech was to essentially relieve tension between the two crucial dimensions of fair chase: skill-based dimensions and ethical-based dimensions. Lucas Westcott, senior accounting major, spoke in depth about how he thought Moffett did in presenting his argument. “I was really impressed by the fact that he presented his argument in a logical way that left it up to us to
decided how we felt,” Westcott said. “I learned a lot of different parts to fair chase that I didn’t know, and I didn’t feel like he trying to impose his beliefs on the matter.” Moffett aptly portrayed his argument in a way that presented logical talking points from both points of view, whether or not members of the audience were for-hunting or against hunting. His main argument was that hunting is a participation in the natural order of living things. “It was interesting when he got into the ethics of hunting,” Westcott said.
“He was clearly on one side of the argument, but he presented his arguments in a way that was neutral as well, able to see both sides.” The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to facili-
tate a free exchange and discussion between philosophical ideas. In bringing a credited lecturer such as Moffett to explain a theme like fair chase, this free exchange of philosophi-
cal ideas was put on display for the Boise State campus. For more information on future events, check out Philosophy Club’s Facebook page.
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The Boise State women’s basketball team added some new faces to the roster for the 2013-2014 season. One of these was Yaiza Rodriguez Ortego, a 5-foot-5 freshman guard from Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain. Rodriguez is one of three international players on the Boise State squad. The Spanish native played for Spain’s youth national team program for four years. She also helped Spain to a fourth place finish at the 2013 U19 FIBA World Championship this past summer. “My job there was the defense.” Rodriguez said. “It was a great experience
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and helped me to make my defense much better.” Rodriguez stated that she had to change many of her playing styles to adapt to the American style of women’s basketball. Being a smaller player can make it easy for larger players to push her around. Developing a new sense of aggression could help Rodriguez to hold her own against the larger players she will be facing during the season. “When I came here I knew I had to change my aggression,” Rodriguez said. “The team here has helped me very much to develop new aggression and become stronger.” The Broncos team has quickly taken a liking to Rodriguez. They understand the hardships that
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When I came here I knew I hade to change my aggression. The team here has helped me very much to develop new aggression and become stronger. —Yaiza Rodriguez
can be caused by moving to a new country. They have rallied around her to help make the best out of her situation, teaching her how to adapt to the physicality of American basketball. “Here there is so much more running, much faster,” Rodriguez said. “And it becomes hard to understand the two different concepts from each country. The contact is much harder here and more physical.” Rodriguez will have to adapt to her newfound style of basketball and juggle the demands of college. Rodriguez has decided to major in materials science and engineering at Boise State. It did not take long for Rodriguez to call Boise State her new home. Though she does miss her friends and family back in Spain, she is enjoying her new friends and coaches on the Broncos team. “It’s been a great experience, special,” Rodriguez said. “They make things
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Yaiza Rodriguez Ortego (above) scored 12 points in the loss to SUU. easier for me because I have problems understanding everything.” Rodriguez took part in her first game in the United States going up against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. She started the game as a true-freshman where she was given the wheel to run the Bronco’s
offense. During the game she shot 3-8 from the field to go along with 5-5 from the free throw line, finishing with 12 points in the game. If she was nervous at any time during the game due to of her minimal experience with American basketball, it did not show.
Rodriguez made a great impression on Bronco Nation showing why head coach Gordy Presnell recruited her. Rodriguez’s and the Broncos next game will be on Thursday, Nov. 11 against the New Mexico Lobos in Las Cruces, New Mexico at 6 p.m.
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Boise State returned to The Blue after a four-week hiatus. They came out with a 48-7 victory over their Mountain Division opponents, the Wyoming
Cowboys. “I think that bye week really helped us kind of get our legs back and kind of breathe a little bit,” redshirt junior quarterback Grant Hedrick said. “And it showed that we came out and played pretty good as a team.” The Broncos were led by junior wide receiver Matt Miller, who hauled in three touchdowns on the night. Miller had seven catches for 143 yards and three
touchdowns, vaulting him into the top 10 in receptions and receiving yards in Boise State history. “It feels good to get the win,” Miller said. “You guys know me pretty well. If we win the game I’m going to be pretty happy.” After a slow start, the Broncos scored 48 unanswered points. This came after allowing their opponent to score first for the seventh time in 10 games this season. “I always think we’re
going to start fast,” Boise State head coach Chris Petersen said. “I think I feel more comfortable if we turn it over right away because then I know good things are going to happen right after.” The Boise State defense held Wyoming to 265 total yards on the night. They shut down the Cowboys after allowing the opening touchdown. “I think it was a really good defensive effort. We got turnovers, we got
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The Broncos have now won five of their last six. stops and we really limited the run game,” Petersen said. “It’s just the way we like defense played around here.”
The Broncos are now 7-3 on the season and lead the Mountain Division. They will take on San Diego State next weekend.
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Miller goes into the record books Tyler Abner
Matt Miller (above) is now in the top-10 in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns Bronco history. Boise State head coach Chris Petersen said. “Matt’s a playermaker. You just get the ball around him and he makes a lot of people right.” The Montana native has been as dependable as any
Elorriaga shines in debut Ruben Ibarra Staff Writer
Boise State senior guard Jeff Elorriaga made his season debut Friday night when he returned from injury. He did not disappoint. After missing his first shot he was lights out from there. He made nine straight shots from then on not missing the rest of the night. Anthony Drmic and Derrick Marks receive a lot of the publicity but it is the 6’1 senior guard who head coach Leon Rice calls his ‘se-
curity blanket.’ “You feel good getting through that Arlington game without him, but I didn’t sleep that night without my security blanket Jeff,” Rice said. Elorriaga impacts the game by stretching the floor on offense but it is his leadership that the coaching staff and players talk about. “It is who he is and it’s been who he’s been the whole time he has been here. Even as a freshman he had those qualities, and it’s amazing how good at it he is
Broncos rout Simpson at home Ruben Ibarra Staff Writer
Tight defensive pressure propelled the Broncos last Simpson University this past Friday night at Taco Bell Arena with a 110-53 victory. The Broncos were able to force 21 turnovers and produce 35 points off those turnovers. The Broncos shot the lights out from 3-point range and finished an exceptional 15-25 (60 percent) from beyond the arc. “We spread the ball out
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so well it’s just tough to guard us,” senior guard Jeff Elorriaga said. Elorriaga led the way for the Broncos making his season debut after sitting out the first game of the season due to injury. He finished the game with 26 points in 12 minutes, on 9-10 from the field, including 7-8 from beyond the arc and finished with Player of the Game honors. “The trainer told me let’s ease (Elorriaga) back in tonight, with this game it would be that opportunity
receiver throughout Boise State history. Saturday night against the Cowboys was no different. Miller became a nightmare for a Wyoming team that suffered a 48-7 loss to the Broncos. Bring-
ing Wyoming’s losing streak to four straight games. Coming into Saturday night’s game, Miller was beginning to show frustration about his lack of involvement with the team in their
and how much he means to the team,” Rice said. Elorriaga’s big night comes on the heels of Anthony Drmic going for a career high 34 points in the Broncos season debut, but Elorriaga’s performance just as impressive. “I was just letting it come to me. I’m not going to force anything. I think there was only one shot I forced but luckily it went in or else I would have gotten pulled by coach Rice” said the senior guard. Elloriaga seemed to be the
catalyst for the entire Bronco team. He also provides confidence to other players. “Jeff is our biggest leader on our team. When he didn’t play this week we really missed him, and when he is hitting those three’s it really gives me confidence to go in and do the same thing since we’re in the same role,” freshman Nick Duncan said. The Broncos unselfishness allowed for Elorriaga’s 3-point explosion. “Some nights it switches. Sometimes there are certain guys who are on and off and tonight Nick and I were on” Elorriaga said. For the Broncos to have a
to do that. It was great. It couldn’t have been better,” Boise State men’s basketball head coach Leon Rice said. The Red Hawks opened the game up with its first bucket to take a quick 2-0 lead early on in the first minute of play, but from there on out it was all Boise State. The Broncos largest lead would come midway through the second half when they extended their lead to 59. The 3-point shooting stood out offensively for the Broncos but it was the defense that led to good transition offense. “If you get stops, that’s what gets us the run-outs and that was the key tonight. We get a turnover,
throw it ahead, lay-up, Broncos when the games “We want to play fast. We dunk, three,” Elorriaga start to become more im- want to score a lot of points said. portant in positioning for and we’re best when we do Freshman Nick Duncan the NCAA tournament. that,” said coach Rice. was another bright spot on The 110 points the BronThe Broncos play Tuesthe night finishing with 14 cos scored, marks the sec- day, Nov. 19, against Sepoints on 4-5 from 3-point ond straight game in which attle University where they range. they have scored over a will look to remain unbeat“It’s a bit more fast paced hundred points. en on the season. but at the same time it’s a bit slower with the 35 second shot clock,” Duncan said. “I feel really well coming off the bench, the starting five has been tremendous in making myself feel comfortable in the system.” The Broncos shot 2336 (63 percent) from the line, something they will look to improve on as the season progresses. Free throw shooting Boise State leads the nation in ppg (113.0). will be crucial for the
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game career highs for the junior wide receiver. “Yeah and he would have another one if his roommate could know he’s a little bit faster than he thinks he is and throw it out there,”
last few games. His patience certainly paid off for the Broncos. “I think RP (offensive coordinator, Robert Prince) is doing a good job of having faith in me to go make a play,” Miller said. “He’s giving me more opportunities. Once you make one play he’s got a lot more trust in you throughout the whole game.” The wide receiver will have four more games this year, including whichever bowl game the Broncos end up in, to add on to his historic mark. Miller and the Broncos are on pace to meet the Fresno State Bulldogs for the second time this season. The stakes for game two will have much more on the line: the Mountain West Championship. The Broncos next game will take place on Nov. 23 against the San Diego State Aztecs. Boise State will look to redeem the loss they took at the hands of the Aztecs last season. With the MWC title game birth on the line, the Aztecs can expect to get the Broncos best shot.
Elorriaga is one of the nation’s best from three. successful NCAA tournament run they will need the leadership of Elorriaga and will need to keep this Bronco unit playing solid basketball. With all the fo-
cus pointing toward Drmic and Marks offensively, it will be the consistent play of Elorriaga that will space the floor and free up other players.
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Redshirt junior wide receiver Matt Miller broke into the Boise State history books after Saturday night’s game against the Wyoming Cowboys (4-6). Miller has accumulated 2,192 yards on 188 receptions to go along with 21 touchdowns during his career with the Broncos. “That’s going to be something that fifteen years down the road when I’m done playing will be cool,” Miller said. “Right now it doesn’t mean a whole lot.” Miller hauled in seven catches for a total of 143 yards, one being a 47-yard touchdown and 51-yard long ball. He also added a touchdown reception of 12 and 3-yards to his stats, bringing his total touchdown tally to three. “It seemed every time I threw it up there he was the one coming down with it,” redshirt junior quarterback Grant Hedrick said. “It was pretty cool.” Miller’s 143 receiving yards and three touchdowns were both single-
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