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April 14, 2014 • Issue no. 55 Volume 26
Boise, Idaho
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Master plan shows future expansion
Framework of master plan update:
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• Flexibility to meet 21st Century changing demands • Integrate the Greenbelt into campus. • Reinforce a campus pedestrian environment • Be an urban university and a good neighbor • Check out their website for more insight on the future of campus space Courtesy ASG presentation
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Boise State administrators and Ayers Saint Gross (ASG) representatives are planning for university growth. Future buildings, old buildings, green space, road ways, bike paths, future land acquisition and space purposes were a few of the topics addressed. Carolyn Krall, senior associate of ASG, broke down the physicality of future expansions into three areas (precients) of development: expansion, Greenbelt and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and
Athletics. On April 10, ASG hosted three campus master plan update meetings for faculty, staff, students and the community, faculty, and staff about the physical plans for Boise State’s expansion and how they align with the strategic vision of the university. “Boise State University aspires to be a research university known for the finest undergraduate education in the region, and outstanding research and graduate programs,” the vision statement said. “With its exceptional faculty, staff and student body, and its location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, the university
will be viewed as an engine that drives the Idaho economy, providing significant return on public investment.” Krall also spoke about three phases in which these precincts might experience development and change. Phase one, happening over the next five to 10 years, primarily concerns present and future buildings moving forward. Krall highlighted student and faculty feedback incorporated into the design draft of the master plan. Two student suggestions involved the removal of the old business building and the red statue Kaikoo (which has already been removed) to open up space in
the quad. “Once students commented about being unhappy with the red sculpture, the steel sculpture which we weren’t fans of either— and that actually resulted in it being gone,” Krall said. “I think that represents the extent to which a student can say, ‘this is an issue; I’m not crazy about this’ and it goes all the way to the top. The president says ‘Yeah I think that’s a good idea. I think that should be out of here.’” Carl Breidembach, freshman civil engineering major, disagreed with the intent to demolish the old business building. “I didn’t like the plan to demolish the (old busi-
ness building) because that seems like a borderline historic building on our campus,. To remove one historic building to better show off our asymmetrical administration building doesn’t seem like the best idea,” Breidembach said. One concern voiced at both forums was about the homes and people living on the expansion precinct land. While Krall assured these residents were aware of the plans and were involved, Hailey Weatherby, ASBSU secretary of student organization affairs, still feels strong concern. “My biggest concern is just the people that live in this area, that really appreci-
ate living near campus, and any transitions they have to make,” Weatherby said. “They need to have a place near where they live now because... if they’re dislocated to a place they can’t afford or a place that is not near where they work or where their life currently is, that is going to negatively affect the university and, I think, not align with our desires as a university, our shared values.” These plans still have to be presented to the State Board of Education and other agencies for approval, and the plan will have to be updated years after as these developments effect new changes.
Patty Bowen Staff Writer
Adorned in the flags of foreign homes, the Jordan Ballroom welcomed those of all origins this Saturday for International Student Service’s 35th International Food, Song and Dance Festival. Focusing on the theme “Citizen of the World,” the festival pulled together students of different cultural clubs and backgrounds to embellish the international community within Boise State. There were performances put on by several different students including a magic show by sophomore Junny Foo, an Aztec Dance put on by Danza Azteca Tonatiuh, a Nepalese folk dance by the Nepalese Student Association, and a Skit by The Saudi Club entitled “Don’t Judge.” For Foo, despite the festival adding stress to her already busy homework schedule, the International Festival was a chance to perform in the United States in front of a large audience for the first time, “500 viewers for a performer is really important,” Foo said. Foo started performing in her home country of Malaysia when she was very young and has been exceeding the expectations of audiences
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through magic shows since she was 15. “I saw a talent show in my secondary school and I saw someone perform magic so I decided to start performing and I love it,” Foo said. The culture expressed previously through several songs and corresponding dances became tangible as the hundreds of attendees all gathered to try the authentic taste of dishes from seven different cultures across the world. The congregation of hungry culture consuming viewers was only left to mingle for minutes, before a line made of impressively dressed Danza Azteca Tonatiuh members made their way most stylishly on stage to perform an Aztec Dance. Subsequently a performance of “Henna Night” and “Groom’s Dance” was put on by Anatolian Daisy Girls. The dance is traditional to Turkey and is part of the wedding ritual, symbolizing a bride leaving her place as a daughter and becoming a wife. “The main thing is practice,” said Feruza Amrulayeba, one of the Anatolian Daisy Girls dancers, “We really failed the first practice parts, so I think it’s really practice.” Soon after, the Saudi Club commenced their skit “Don’t
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Judge” with a presentation explaining the importance of the Saudi Arabian tradition of kissing when you greet someone, the tradition of eating with one’s hands and the fascination with the Mustang cars in Saudi Arabia. Although the skit lacked spoken words, the actors expressed the importance of cutting hate and lies out of your life and replacing them with love and joy. The highlight of the evening was spoken by Angel Bustos as he marched on stage for a second time that night, giving a voice to his fellow international students. “We want to thank you, we want to thank Boise, for giving us a home,” Bustos said. Regardless of a student’s origin, it is indisputable that the international community at Boise State adds a simmering flavor of culture to campus. Currently 2.7 percent of Boise State’s roughly 20,000 undergraduates are international students. Students who are interested in getting to know the international community of students within Boise State can join in on their “Coffee and Conversations” every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Student Diversity Center.
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Students honor diverse culture
The festival embraced many aspects of different cultures.
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