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ing skills. It’s an understanding of leadership,” said Crash Marusich, public education and mitigation specialist with the Ada County Emergency Management (ACEM). In the course, students learned about firefighting, first aid, terrorism awareness and personal preparedness. The goal of the course is that, afterwards, the students will be able to fulfill the position of a first responder role when first responders are not available. The students are not themselves becoming professional first responders. “They’re working with Ada County and the Boise State emergency management department to establish a group
of volunteers who are trained to help in the event of a disaster or an emergency here on campus,” said assistant professor Mark Siemon from the School of Nursing. C-CERT training has been offered at Boise State in the past, but this is the first time a new course and club are being introduced along with it. “There might eventually be a one-credit course which this would be a portion of,” Marusich said. “Then the club members would obviously go through that class and flow back through into the club.” The course the class has jumpstarted will be offered sometime in the near future. The name of the future
course is uncertain, but it will have something to do with disaster preparedness. The students also hope along with the course and club, the C-CERT trainings can continue. This year's training was in part funded by (ACEM). “We hope to continue to partner with them (ACEM) in addition to the Idaho Department of Homeland Security to continue to make this a no-cost event for faculty, students and staff at Boise State,” Siemon said. An important part of the training and the future course is moulage. Moulage is the technique of simulating severe wounds on people with make-up.
“When simulating a disaster event, the higher the level and the more realistic you can make it then the more practice people get; in that, the better prepared they are to actually go into a real disaster where you can potentially have people who are severely injured,” Siemon said. For this exercise, volunteers from the Meridian Medical Arts Charter School came in to adorn the moulage and play as victims. “The moulage forces them to think things through— what is the first aid technique I need to use, how can I effectively carry this person without injuring them?” Marusich said.
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Paige Puccinelli said. “The Help” by Kathryn major “The Fault in Our Stars” Stockett by John Green This book is based in Jack-
This is the first book of a wonderful series. It lays out
the groundwork of a fivebook series about gaining control of seven kingdoms. This novel introduces you to the world, politics, magic, and history of the seven kingdoms. The first novel tells multiple stories of the main characters throughout the series. “The books are so good! You pick a character and you hope the character makes it through. Each chapter is a different character’s portion of the story,” Gage Telleria, junior English major said.
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Students from the community and population health course in the nursing program have collaborated to bring CCERT (Campus Community Emergency Response Team) training to Boise State campus, along with a new course, and a new club. Senior nursing majors Jessica Mothershead and Kira Bishop-Loya both realized the community was lacking in any sort of team to assist in an emergency situation on campus. Both students participated in the C-CERT class which took place on April 30, 2014. “This is good general life knowledge; it’s critical think-
Ashley Stout Staff Writer
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on all of those best-sellers that there wasn’t any time for during the hustle and bustle of the school year. Whether it’s a classic or a brand new novel that just hit the shelf, there is an ample amount of time to finally crack open a few books. Some students can’t wait to
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get back to the shelves and the stacks of books that have been calling to them since midJanuary. Students shared some of their can’t-miss favorites.
“Out of the Dusk” by Karen Hesse
Set in Oklahoma in the 1930s, this novel tells the story of a little girl who is faced with dealing with very adult and scary issues of life, the broken
relationship between her and her father, and trying to figure out where she belongs. “It’s based during the dirty ‘30s out of Oklahoma where I grew up. Even though it’s a fictional book I felt like I could relate to it,” Melissa Jacobsen, a senior communication and biology major, said.
“A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin
flags lined up in the quad were part of the pro-life rally. The article stated the flags were meant to represent the number of fetuses aborted every day. This was
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son, Mississippi in the 1960s and tells the story of three African-American maids. This story is told from the perspective of the maids and their lives working for white families. This novel has touched the hearts of many and will leave you laughing and crying at some points. “It’s a really great story that can teach a good lesson. Plus it has some pretty funny moments,” junior communication Students event. According to club president, Katlin Bailey, each flag in the quad represented 25 Boise State donors. There were 2,212 flags. To learn about the Boise
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After seeing how well this training course works at Boise State, the class may also be implemented and offered at other universities throughout the state, such as University of Idaho and Idaho State University. “This really is the pilot; this is where it’s growing and where we’re working it through,” Marusich said. When or if a disaster will hit Boise State cannot be predicted. However, Marusich pointed to the increase of school shootings. “Unfortunately we’ve seen all over the United States active shooter scenarios on campuses occur,” Marusich said.
Just a forewarning, this one is a tearjerker. This novel tells the love story of two young teenagers. It holds a bit of a twist considering the main characters have cancer. Throughout the novel you follow these young adults on a journey of their love, life, and the battle of fighting cancer. Sophomore English major Emily Davidson said. “It’s a wonderfully well-written book. I cannot wait to see the movie in June.”
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You are sick and tired of the political structure in Boise and decide to run for mayor, promising the citizens of the Treasure Valley that their children will grow up in a city where minors can easily purchase tobacco and alcohol. A nice family place, where hobos sleep in trees and packs of feral dogs roam the streets searching for young children. Keep an eye on the Canada geese as you walk your children through the park. They have been plotting a violent revolution against Boise’s citizens for years and plan to use our organs as makeshift blankets. Always carry a bag of plain white bread as it is known to drive the geese into a wild frenzy. Also, remember to protect your eyes.
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You are the coolest person in your apartment complex. Everyone is jealous of your ultra-hip Members Only jacket and acid washed jeans. When you run through the sprinklers in your bathing suit at the local park, members of the opposite sex rub themselves provocatively and lower their sunglasses to catch a glimpse of your rockin’ bod. Worshipping the spirits in the earth can bring you peace and understanding. Until you accidentally discover a chest buried in your backyard that you open, releasing dark demons into the world. Using the power of love and friendship, you and a team of teenage magicians will find a way to defeat the dark forces and restore geekdom to its proper balance. Soon you will be an unknown pawn in a secret government scheme to poison the population and enact a strict and brutal dictatorship. After being hit by a black SUV while walking to school one day, you will wake up two weeks later on a park bench with a chip in your tooth programmed to make you kill the president. A skateboarding accident will foil these plans. Dancing is in your blood and is part of your lineage. When your ancestors beat drums and told stories over fire pits, they danced too. Over the centuries their children trained in multiple styles, passing these skills onto their children. Now you are an exotic dancer and hopefully can pass your skills and depth of knowledge on to your seven children. Deep in the sewers of Boise lives a race of mutant people that live in secret. These employees were once workers at the local toxic waste plant and grew extra limbs and third eyes as a result of exposure to radiation. Enter the sewers and befriend these kind and noble creatures and join them as they build rocket ships bound for Mars. School is almost out, man! We did it! We made it all the way through the school year. Hell yeah! You are the best! I told you, didn’t I? Didn’t I say that we would make it? Can you believe we made it through eight months of dumb classes and the blah blah blah of these old people who teach us? Have fun reading all summer, suckers! I’m headed for the beach.
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Title IX is more than sports Nicole Kopczynski Staff Writer
When most people think of Title IX the first thing that comes to mind is equal opportunity for women in sports. Title IX is so much more than women’s athletics; it covers a wide variety of issues directed at both men and
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women. In July of 2013, Boise State hired Annie Kerrick as the new Title IX/504 coordinator and deputy compliance officer. Originally the position was offered and held as a parttime position, but Boise State decided to hire a fulltime staff member. Title IX is a federal law which prevents discrimination on the basis of sex within an educational institution. “Title IX focuses on overt discrimination against sex, so you can’t tell a man or a woman that he or she can’t be in certain classes because of their sex,” Kerrick said. Title IX also includes sexual harassment. There are two types of sexual harassment it covers. One is quid pro quo meaning there is a power indifference. “Think about a professor telling a student that they will give them a good grade if the student does something for them,” Kerrick said. The other is a hostile environment, specifically
with sexual harassment. It includes things as general as unwanted comments of a sexual nature which are significant enough to create a hostile environment. “This is the piece that we see probably more often,” Kerrick said. According to Kerrick, Boise State has had 31 complaints from the beginning of the semester to the present and 44 complaints from last July to the beginning of the semester. All together that is 75 complaints students have made because of discrimination. “That is a significant increase from the year before,” Kerrick said. Kerrick is the primary receiver of the complaints that students make. After receiving a complaint she starts an investigation to help solve the issue at hand. “Any complaint that comes into the university falling under Title IX should come to me,” Kerrick said. “I would go ahead and talk to whoever the complainer is about their rights on campus
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and then if they wanted to proceed with an investigation.” There are many other resources on campus for students to use, the Women’s Center being one of them. “For confidential support, the Counseling Center and Women’s Center would be the best place to start,” Adriane Bang, violence prevention and support coordinator at the Women’s Center, said. Bang’s job at the Women’s Center is to lay out different options for students and to make sure students can make an informed choice about what works best for them. “If a person is feeling confident they can go
straight to the university and complain, or they can come to us and we can help them too,” Bang said. Title IX is designed to enforce equal opportunity for all students and Boise State has many offices on campus who work together to try and help students.
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Growing up, Marla Hansen’s father was in the Air Force, and consequently, they moved around often, which made for rather inconsistent training. But whether or not she took ballet classes had little importance—what was most important was that she had a love for dance and she was surrounded with people who also had a love for dance. Even today that love is still present as she continues to contribute to the dancing world right here at Boise State as director of the dance minor in the Theatre Arts Department. “My dad, actually, when he was in college played on
the Oregon State football team, and he took some ballet classes, so he’s the first person who taught me how to do an entrelace,” Hansen said. Although her mother was not a dancer, Hansen did not hesitate to point out that she had always loved it, just had not been given any opportunities. As Hansen grew up, she continued to learn and excel in the art. Many doors were opened up to her, but the journey was not without struggle. Still, despite the many hardships she encountered along the way Hansen managed to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in ballet, dance professionally, choreograph numerous full-length ballets
and other works, start her very own company (Idaho Dance Theatre), and all the while raise a family with her husband and fellow dancer, Alfred Hansen. “It’s admirable—how long she’s been dancing,” Amelia Oliphant, one of Hansen’s current students, said. Hansen was determined from the beginning and she is determined even now as she continues to build up the dance program at Boise State. Although her many accomplishments would make her seem all business, Hansen is far from boring. “She still acts like a teenager, but in a good way,” Oliphant said. While some teachers are
of the opinion they must distance themselves from students in order to maintain successful, respectable relationships, Hansen has somehow managed to create uniquely balanced friendships between herself and her students. “She respects her students, which in turn makes us respect her,” Oliphant said. “She really cares.” Her determination has never failed her and continues to reach itself into all avenues of her life. From her first lesson as a first grader, to her position as head of the dance minor at Boise State nearly 50 years later, it has been made pretty obvious she never quite lost that spark, and she probably never will.
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Evaluating college deans involves students’ voices Staff Writer
As the end of the year fast approaches, students are rushing to finish projects and cramming hard for finals, but a select few are preparing to evaluate the deans of each college. Assembly members of the Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) will complete their annual evaluation of deans of the six colleges and the Albertsons Library before June 15. The annual evaluation of deans is a policy enforced by Boise State’s provost Marty Shimpf, and the vice president of Academic Affairs Lisa Harris. The policy requires a committee be formed consisting of faculty and staff from each college and the Albertsons Library to evaluate the head of the department. Students from ASBSU are assigned to participate in the committee. “We’re asked as student government to make sure we have students participate as part of those committees,” said Bryan Vlok, ASBSU president. “(Students) are asked to fill out evaluations based on how teachers are doing is kind of based on how our dean is doing their job or not.” The students are selected through the assembly and are asked to sit on the board. the arbiter The Arbiter
“There is a student voice for everything that we are doing,” Vlok said. “To have these students on (the committee) is to make sure student voices are being heard.” The annual evaluation committees are made up of five tenured or tenure-track faculty within the college with no direct tie to the dean and one ASBSU assembly member. The Albertsons Library committee is composed of three or four tenured or tenure-track faculty and one ASBSU assembly member. This year will be different because only three of the six college deans will be evaluated. “What happened this year is that we had a few retirements and individuals stepping down,” said Marcy Dugger, executive assistant to the provost.
The College of Health Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Albertsons Library will all be evaluated. Diane Boothe from the College of Education will be stepping down to rejoin faculty, and will be replaced by Richard Osguthorpe. College of Business dean Patrick Shannon is also stepping down to join faculty, and Kenneth Petersen will take Shannon’s place. College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs dean Melissa Lavitt took another position in January. Shelton Woods is currently the interim dean for the college. According to policy titled “Annual Evaluation of Deans,” the evaluations will be based on leader-
ship, administration, faculty relations and external relations. “These evaluations are intended to assist in overall assessment of their performance as dean and to provide constructive feedback,” the policy states. The student portion of the evaluation has yet to
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College is expensive, but many free services exist on campus to encourage engagement or provide aid to students.
Morrison Center
The Morrison Center offers both free and discounted tickets to students. Performances produced by the music and theatre departments are free to students. Students can get free tickets to Boise Music Week, which takes place May 2-11,
by submitting a coupon request or showing up the night of the event, if seats remain. Many of Broadway shows touring through Boise can be seen at a discounted rate. Virginia Treat, events and marketing manager for the Morrison Center, said it’s important that students receive such services. “Part of our mission is to provide access and opportunity to all our constituents. Students are one of our major stakeholders,” Treat said in an email. For tickets, contact the
ticket office at (208) 4261110 or through boisestatetickets.com.
Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC)
SILC offers a plethora of services to students, such as student organization services and ASBSU (which operates autonomously). Each year about 80 programs ranging from free movies, Spring Fling and ice skating to nights at Idaho Ice World, take place. The movies shown are typically recent, such as “Frozen,” and free popcorn is available
as well. Students can also sign up for LeaderShape, a six-day retreat takes place in May at Living Waters Ranch in Challis, Idaho. SILC determines which events to host by conducting campus surveys and asking their volunteers, the (IN) TEAM, for suggestions. Services and opportunities are available through SILC. “We just want to connect you to whatever you are passionate about or help you find that passion,” said Erin VanDenburgh, program coordinator for SILC.
Idaho businesses get a leg up Terra Chambers Staff Writer
The Student Union Building was recently overtaken by people in business suits, as World Trade Day was upon Boise
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cated in the Jordan Ballroom. Outside the ballroom there were booths lined up from various businesses and tables were reserved for interviews and one-on-one time with various successful international businesses. Dustin Ayres, senior international business major, and Brice Froschhauser, senior German and economics major, are both interns who helped put on this event. There were also 20 selected student volunteers from the College of Busi-
ness and Economics there to help. Froschhauser explained the goal of the event. “(The event) gives small and medium Idaho businesses the ability to gain information on expanding internationally,” Froschhauser said. There were over 300 registrants for the event and this event was the “largest event for international business in Idaho” Ayres said. The event featured educational seminars and panels with successful inter-
SILC is located above the Boise River Café (BRC) in the Student Union Building.
Student Legal Services
Student Legal Services gives both full-time and parttime students free legal advice on anything from traffic tickets to child custody. The lawyer, who is contracted by the university, offers students advice, but doesn’t go to court with them. ASBSU president Bryan Vlok said the biggest benefit of this service is that some students learn they don’t need to pay to get a lawyer for their type of situation.
ASBSU facilitates the service, which the Dean of Student’s office runs. Individuals can set up an initial 30-minute appointment with the lawyer, who comes to campus twice a week. Students who are interested in the service should reserve an appointment as soon as possible, as spaces fill quickly. Appointments can be made at ASBSU’s website— asbsu.boisestate.edu—or directly through the Office of the Dean of Students by calling (208) 426-1527.
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businesses and the World Trade Day to educate small and medium businesses about government and student resources. “All the companies worked with students from Boise State” Ayers said.
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State Board decides on tuition increase Aubrey Carlsen Comm 273 Courtesy
to pay more money—more money that I don’t have. And if people don’t get enough financial aid, then that extra $200-300 is going to make a difference,” Johnson said. India Humphreys, who transferred to Boise State from BYU-Idaho in 2012, understands the concerns many students have about rising tuition. “I think raising the price would be a bad choice. I
back an entire semester and in some cases more. “If there actually isn’t enough staff, then I can understand that, because you have to keep a college running,” said freshman Jake Soares, a California native who attends Boise State. “But you’d think you would need more people before you have more staff.” Another reason for the increase requested is the university needs funds to follow through with the pay increases already approved by the legislature. However, some worry that if the proposal is approved they run the risk of exceeding some students’ budgets. “If they raise it then I have
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think that people get deterred by prices for college,” said Humphreys. While acknowledging the funding comes from different places, Humphreys said. “I’m not for that at all. My tuition here has been insanely more expensive than BYU and I don’t think the education is any different.” Soares, who is from Northern California, is of the opinion that increasing tuition rates may not actual-
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Students may need to budget an extra few hundred dollars for tuition this upcoming year if the State Board of Education (SBOE) signs the newly proposed increases into action. The increase would affect Boise State as well as Idaho State University (ISU) , University of Idaho (U of I) and Lewis and Clark State College (LCSC). Over the last two decades, the college tuition and fee prices in Idaho have steadily risen each year. On the upside, the proposed amounts from ISU, U of I and LCSC are lower than they have been in years, and while Boise State is lower than last year’s request, it is still the most significant amount of the four universities with a requested increase of $384.00—a 6.1 percent raise from this past school year’s tuition fee of $6,292.00. “It depends on what they’re using it for,” Boise local and Boise State freshman Katelyn Johnson said. The top reason cited for the requested increase is declining enrollment resulting in decreased tuition dollars for the university, along with increasing faculty-hiring needs. Boise State’s enrollment is down roughly 3 percent since fall of 2012. Still, the lingering problem is recovering from the significant and unexpected increase in student enrollment they saw a few years back. Currently, Boise State is dealing with a shortage of faculty in fields like chemistry and biology which when unavailable can set students
If there actually isn’t enough staff, then I can understand that, because you have to keep a college running. But you’d think you would need more people before you have more staff. —Jake Soares
ly do much to help the situation, but instead worsen it. “One of the major factors for me deciding where I wanted to go was the cheapest college, so if you raise it then you’re going to get people not wanting to go. So it’s almost contradicting itself,” Soares said. While many students may remain unaffected by tuition increases, both Soares and Johnson admitted low tuition costs contributed heavily to selecting what college to attend, and if prices continue to raise, then Boise State could lose one of their most attractive attributes. “Tuition was low—a lot cheaper than a lot of the schools in California, but
Honor societies provide vast opportunities A total of 17 different honor societies at Boise State provide undergraduates, graduates, and professors an opportunity for scholarships and career advancement. A majority of these honors societies are local chapters of larger, national organizations geared toward specific majors ranging from construction management to radiology. A few societies broaden the spectrum to include all majors and include significant community service efforts. “It’s good to just be involved with what you’re passionate in, whatever that may be,” freshman international business major Lauren Williams said. Williams is the president-elect of the Honors Student Association. Although laden with financial aid and network-
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the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), according to Eta Kappa Nu president Blake Rapp. Rapp is a second-year graduate student studying electrical and computer engineering. “If they’re an engineering student, they’re probably going to be looking for a job in the engineering field,” Rapp said. “IEEE is probably more recognized (in the engineering field) than some of the other purely academic honor societies.” Eta Kappa Nu is a unique academic fraternity because it can induct undergraduates, graduate, and professors. The Honors Student Association (HSA) and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) include students from different majors, with a focus primarily set on academic achievement and community involvement. Acen Hansen, a junior kinesiology major, is actively involved with both HSA and NSCS. Hansen is the vice president of public relations for NSCS. While the two programs are similar, there are some stark differences relating to proximity and size at the local and national level. For example HSA has
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more members on campus than NSCS, but NSCS is a larger national organization. “If you pay tuition and you’re enrolled in the Honors College, you’re a member of HSA,” Hansen said. “I think the lack of the membership fee is a big reason there are more members in HSA than NSCS.” With NSCS, Hansen reports participating in larger community service activities, like sponsoring the Boise Glow for Cushing 5k and attending an annual NSCS leadership conference in consecutive years. HSA, events, by contrast, tend to stay closer to campus. “Because HSA is tied with the Honors College, they do more on campus,” Hansen said. “The Honors College faculty is able to work really closely with
HSA student leaders.” Aside from academic achievement and majorspecific societies, honor societies like Gamma Beta Phi primarily focus on community service, while still considering academic excellence. Junior Harmonee Teng sophomore psychology major, and vice president of Gamma Beta Phi. “While we have a GPA requirement, our actions are focused on community service,” Teng said via email. “We encourage our members to plan, create, suggest their own community service and then we, as a society, support that community service project.” Teng, also a member of HSA, participates in campus honor societies for the purpose of active participation in community service.
“Collectively, our services create a positive reputation of students at Boise State not only for our community but also at a national level,” Teng said.
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ing opportunities, many of these organizations face significant barriers to entry because they include membership fees. The national construction management honor society, Sigma Lambda Chi (SLC), requires a $55 payment prior to induction. But the honor society’s president, junior construction management major Austin Fricke, believes the networking opportunities are worth the payment. “It’s well recognized within the industry of construction,” Fricke said. “It’s a good way to get your name out there with future jobs.” Honor societies like SLC and Eta Kappa Nu, the electrical and computer engineering honor society, encourage membership from students studying a common major. Eta Kappa Nu, though a relatively small academic fraternity, partners with
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OLYMPIANS REFLECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT
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many pictures as possible and used social media platforms to highlight the positives of their experiences in Sochi. Studebaker and her teammates joined in the efforts of organizations such as 350.org to raise awareness. “I think that as athletes, as social figures, you had a little bit of a duty to be aware and bring some of these issues to light,” Studebaker said. “(We) talked about the devastation because of the games and try to keep that from happening in the future.” All three felt the media brought unwanted negativity to the Sochi area however, especially in regards to the conditions in the Olympic Village. In the pre-Olympic build-up, the only reports from the media were on the horrendous conditions in the Olympic Village. From pictures of dirty water and reports of the delayed construction of the facilities, many Olympic athletes had the expectations of living in slums during the duration of the Games. Upon arrival in Sochi, they found media reports overly exaggerated. “We get there and the accommodations were amazing,” Cunningham said. “They literally built two cities in the past four or five years.” “To have a couple of doors not open, or something like that, who are we to go out there and bad mouth them,” Cunningham said. Studebaker spoke of the negatives with social media in that regards -- if one person has a negative experience, everyone knows about it. “Things started out with some rough edges and people went about fixing the issues,” Studebaker said. “Unfortunately with social media, it’s really hard to come back from that with the bad initial (start).” “All the negative stuff wasn’t coming from (the athletes), it was coming from the media trying to get out the story and looking for an issue,” Cunningham added. Despite the negatives and controversies associated with this year’s Olympic Games, Fisher was at least able to take one positive from the experience: “Free Big Macs.”
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Lost in this year’s Olympics were the very people who were supposed to be the center of attention — the athletes. Four years of hard work and countless hours of training and dedication by the athletes who sacrificed so much to make their respective nations’ Olympic teams were overshadowed by the controversy of the Sochi Olympics. From the uncharacteristically warm temperatures for a winter Olympics, the mass killing of stray dogs in the Sochi area, poor conditions in the Olympic Village to Vladimir Putin’s antigay laws causing protests across the globe — it seemed as if the world and the media forgot what the games were really about. In the months leading up to the February 7 opening ceremonies, the media buzz was focused on the political and environmental aspects of the
games, far from the intended ideals of Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympics vision of education through sport. Once Albania walked out of the tunnel with their flag during the opening ceremonies, once the Olympic cauldron was lit, once Sage Kotsenburg stood on that podium listening to the Star Spangled Banner, receiving the first gold medal of the Sochi Olympics, the clouds disappeared — the focus of the games returned to the athletes. “I think once the games get started, people get back to what they’re all about,” alpine skier and Treasure Valley native Erik Fisher said. “They are about sport, trying your hardest and giving it your all.” According to Nick Cunningham, a member of the U.S. bobsled team and former track and field athlete at Boise State, it was a tough pill to swallow to have the Olympics be associated with so much negativity. “The last thing we want to do is be a part of something that everyone has this negative thought about,” Cunningham. Despite the negatives and the controversy caused by the Sochi Olympics, Cunningham, Fisher and biathlete Sara Studebaker, a 2003 graduate of Boise High School, felt it was important to have the games bring everything back to reality. The goal of the Olympic movement according to the Olympic Charter is to “contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating young people through sport practiced in accordance with Olympism and its values.” In Studebaker’s opinion, the Sochi Olympics informed the outside world of the events occurring in Sochi — without the spotlight of the Games, the controversies would have been buried. In an attempt to combat the negative aspects which were the focus of the media during the Sochi Olympics, Cunningham, Fisher and Studebaker attempted to bring as many positive aspects of the games to light. Cunningham and his bobsled crew took as
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As finals week approaches and the stress on campus starts really building up, there is no better way to remember summer is coming than with good music and warm weather. Broncos got just that on Saturday, May 3, with the 37th annual Spring Fling. This year it was held on the Intramural Field, so students got to hang out outside. Many attendees could be seen in shorts and tank tops enjoying the summerlike weather. Headliners like Cash Cash and Eclectic Approach got the crowd on their feet and dancing throughout the night. An oversized beach ball, a summer-themed photobooth, and waterslides added to the summer vibe of this year’s Spring Fling.
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Art 397 students display their personal film creations Patty Bowen Staff Writer
The room was practically silent, exhausting your ears as you strained to pick up the humming of projectors against the hectic chaos that made love with the hot day on the first of May 2014. Several short films came to life throughout the room making onlookers into trespassers consumed by creative freedom. For the seventh year in a row, Modern Hotel has put on their Modern
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Art show, allotting local artists into its 33 rooms. Room 117 gave residence to Boise State University’s Art 397, a video arts class exhibiting their preferred personal film creation from the semester. “I like to think of art as a way to understand myself more and communicate it to others,” senior fine arts major with an emphasis in printmaking Kevin Ferney said. Citing Matthew Barney, Ferney explained how the video medium allows artist to stretch their creative
strings. For Ferney the inspiration for visual pieces draws from different corners within his mind, and he feels that artists who create content using negative habits, or thoughts driven from depression, must find a balance within themselves. The films within Room 117 included a shot of a woman’s feet dancing, a man painting his face black and then pressing it to a blank sheet of paper, a film highlighting poverty and death by Googlesearching several wars, historical tragedies, a film of the forest floor, and an abstract projection of shapes on the ceiling. “I still think video is a new formation and is being accepted on a wider scale,” said senior English major with a writing em-
phasis James Packer. For the final video, the students were required to incorporate another medium of art in their creation. “A cross pollination of disciplines…it is designed to push us.” Packer said. Although Packer is still fairly new to film, he would like to continue working with the medium.
Film allows for a wider audience to be reached because with digital options there is relatively no shipping cost, and film makers have the freedom to go back and edit whatever they would like within their film. As compared to many other creative majors, film majors do surprising well.
According to Forbes the graduates can make up to $77,000 annually midcareer. Within recent years, the global market for film has skyrocketed. Box-offices in just China reached an impressive $1.5 billion in 2013, and, according to the Economist, globally box office revenues have tripled in the last 10 years.
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Olympians discuss social media Nate Lowery Staff Writer
Social media has drastically altered the landscape of athletics. From improved connection with the fan bases of athletes and the increased role of sponsorships, athletes are always under the microscope. This was the focus of the Boise State chapter of PRSSA’s keynote event of CommCon 2014, Social in Sochi. The Social in Sochi event included a panel of U.S. Olympians with ties to the Boise area. The panel was composed of bobsledder Nick Cunningham, a former captain of the Boise State track team, biathlete Sara Studebaker, a 2003 graduate of Boise High School and alpine skier Erik Fisher who originally began skiing at Bogus Basin. All three spoke on how social media has affected their careers, as well as their experiences in Sochi. While all agreed that social media can be a great tool for career advancement, gaining sponsorships and connecting with fans, they spoke of the dangers associated with social media. “Social media can either build your career or kill it,” Cunningham said. “It’s like a car wreck.” Cunningham went on to say how important it is to stop and
think before hitting send on a tweet or Facebook post. Once it is out in the Internet, it’s there forever. With the nature of their respective sports featuring long, continuous months of travel to competitions, social media provided each an outlet to connect with the fans and the media. Cunningham regularly held Q & A sessions on Twitter during the duration of the Sochi Olympics. The opportunity to open so many people to the culture of Russia was a responsibility Cunningham took upon himself. Studebaker recounted an experience during the panel where social media was able to benefit herself. After a poor performance during the biathlon, Studebaker received an outpour of support from fans from all walks of life through social media. Cunningham attested as well to the support he received from fans after his crew in the bobsled “flat out choked.” “The amount of support from people all over was amazing,” Cunningham said. “It really brought me back.” There are both negatives and positives associated with social media. The ability to connect with fans and gain sponsorships is a great asset for athletes. If caution is not exercised however, social media can ruin an athlete’s career.
Martin reflects on season Brandon Walton Staff Writer
Sophomore Samantha Martin had quite the season this year for the Boise State women’s golf team. “It was a really great season,” Martin said. “I played really well and I was proud on how I played.” She capped it off at last week’s Mountain West Championships with a 10th place finish and it’s the second year in a row that the Broncos have had a top 10 finisher. “I was really happy with
Sam’s performance,” head coach Nicole Bird said. “She played really strong and didn’t really make any mistakes. It was awesome.” Martin had a record-breaking season for the Broncos as she broke numerous school records during the course of the season. “It’s pretty incredible to be able to break records,” Martin said. “I have never done that before so that was really cool.” Her climb to the top began at a young age when she started playing golf at the age of eight.
“My dad first taught me the game,” Martin said. “He pretty much taught me everything from the beginning to where I am now.” Surprisingly, she wasn’t a fan of the game during her first few years of playing and her love for the game came afterward. “At a young age I was just going with it,” Martin said. “I didn’t start taking it seriously until I was 10.” As Martin’s love for the game grew she knew she wanted to play golf at the next level and started looking at schools
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year, four offensive players and two from the defensive side of the ball. While this is not one of Boise State’s strongest draft classes, there will still be players to watch for from Thursday, May 6 through Saturday, May 8. Demarcus Lawrence – DE By far the most dynamic player representing Boise State, and by far the most controversial. Lawrence had many off the field struggles in his
two seasons at Boise State, as his multiple suspensions tended to overshadow his work on the field. Lawrence led the Mountain West in 2013 with 10.5 sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss and is projected as a first or second round pick by CBS Sports. Charles Leno – OG A three-year starter, Leno spent his sophomore season starting at right guard before moving to left guard his junior
to go to. “I was looking for school in California and didn’t find any so I started looking out of state and found Boise State,” Martin said. “I felt they had a really good golf program so I wanted to come here.” It wasn’t long before Martin officially became a Bronco and she has become a perfect addition to the program. “I personally recruited her,” Bird said. “I realized that she would be a good fit here but I didn’t know she would be this good of a fit.” This season, Boise State was looking to replace their number one golfer Hailey Young from last season and Martin was one of the top candidates to replace her.
“I knew she had the potential to do that,” Bird said. “I was hopeful that she would and she did an awesome job.” Martin took the top spot for the Broncos and emerged as one of team’s leaders this season. “I do think of myself as a leader because the other girls do look up to me because I play really well and they want to know how I do it,” Martin said. Hard work and dedication has fueled Martin’s success here at Boise State. “She is one of the hardest workers in the weight room,” Bird said. “She is one of the role models for the team because she pushes herself extremely hard.”
Despite all her success, Martin is always striving to get better. “There is always something to improve upon,” Martin said. “I plan on just continuing to play consistent and getting better by working on every aspect of my game.” She plans on doing this by competing in several United States Golf Association events over the summer to prepare her for next season. This is all to help her reach her main goal for next season for not only her to make it to regionals but the team as well. “It’s kind of crazy to think about it,” Martin said. “I know we can do it because we all work really hard and have so much potential.”
and senior year. Boise State has produced very successful offensive linemen in first round draft pick Ryan Clady, Super Bowl champion Darryn Colledge and Nate Potter. Projected as a fifth round pick by CBS Sports, Leno will look to continue the offensive lineman trend for Boise State this weekend. Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe - DT Playing alongside Lawrence the last two seasons, Tjong-ATjoe helped baffle offensive lines and backfields in recent years which led to a first-team All-Mountain West selection
in 2013 after he recorded 50 tackles on the season. TjongA-Tjoe is projected undrafted by CBS Sports. Matt Paradis – C The 6-foot-3, 293 pound center was named secondteam All Mountain West while starting every game for the Broncos his senior season and was named Boise State’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman. Paradis is projected undrafted by CBS Sports. Geraldo Boldewijn – WR Boldewijn hauled in a career high 37 passes for a career high 510 yards in 2013 as he
passed his previous career highs in just five games. Boldweijn possesses a strong pair of hands and is a consistent target for a quarterback. Boldewijn is projected as undrafted by CBS Sports. Aaron Burks – WR Burks hauled in 16 passes for 286 yards and a career high three touchdowns his senior year as he missed two games with an injury and started just two games for the Broncos. Burks led all Broncos with double-digit receptions in 2013. Burks is projected undrafted by CBS Sports.
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