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President Kustra will give his 2013 President’s Address on Wednesday, August 21, at 10 a.m. Pick up Monday’s edition of The Arbiter for details on the address and what it means for Boise State.

On August 31 at 2 p.m. students will attempt to break the Guinness world record for the longest distance traveled on a slip ‘n slide in one hour. The slip ‘n slide will be assembled on the lawn outside the Communications Building.

The Pulse Radio will be hosting a back to school concert on August 23 at noon. Check out page 16 for more information and drop by the Student Union Building patio for some free live music.

Dodging state mandated insurance Ryan Thorne

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Once Student Health Insurance Plan is waived and a private policy is verified by the university, it is up to the student to ensure the private policy is active and paid for, but unless SHIP employees catch wind of a dropped policy by a Boise State enrollee and conduct an audit of coverage, the individual may get away with breaking state law. “We normally don’t do it (verify coverage),” said Marika Butler, SHIP health insurance and billing coordinator. “For the most part, we are here to make sure students are meeting their insurance needs.” See DODGING MANDATED INSURANCE I page 9

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Someone close to you has a lurking crush. They are probably lurking right now in fact. Look around! Not too obviously you fool! Now they know you know about them! They probably know about me now too! Way to be inconspicuous!

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Cancer (June 21-July 22): All of these “doctors” are going to try and tell you that eating too much sugar will give you diabetes. These “healthcare professionals” will cite years of intense medical research and patient care as sources for this malarkey. Diabetes was invented by doctors who hate candy.

You and I both know you have been a bit of a fatty lately. I know the shutdown of Hostess factories came as a great personal loss for you, but for God’s sake, have some vegetables or something. Try mixing cupcakes and broccoli in a blender. While your gag reflex may be initiated, your body will thank you. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

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Good news! Your love life will certainly become interesting this week. You are pregnant, or if this is physiologically impossible, you got someone pregnant. It happens. Don’t panic though, the child will grow to be a healthy, well adjusted hobo.

Summer is nearly over and you haven’t been swimming once. What are you so afraid of? If your pasty, unattractive frame has you feeling self conscious, it’s probably too late at this point. I mean, what were you doing all summer? Living in a hobo commune? Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Meteor showers in the sky are set to throw off your chakra this week. Make a paper boat and fill it with dried rose petals then set the small vessel ablaze within the confines of your toilet bowl. While you are now cured, you just murdered an entire alien race with black magic.

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School has started and you may notice others staring at you on campus. Maybe its because you aren’t wearing any clothes. Though it’s hard to remember sometimes, Idaho does have laws that make it illegal to flash your privates to total strangers. That weekend you spent at a nudist colony really got to you.

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Students’ financial aid may increase or decrease

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Each fall, the line outside of the Financial Aid office trails through the halls of the Admissions Building. The sounds of frustrated and confused students echo through customer service, those confused sounds are about to get a lot louder as Financial Aid changes its Cost of Attendance policy. Students who are enrolled less than full-time after August 14 may have their financial aid decreased or increased (this includes grants, loans and work study). The Financial Aid Office has changed how they determine the ceiling of financial aid offered to students. Maureen Stigler, the interim assistant director of customer service for financial aid and scholarships, estimates 300 students will likely feel the impact of this change. Financial Aid uses the cost of attendance (COA) to determine the amount of aid a student is eligible to receive. This will be evaluated twice a semester. Previously, Financial Aid would set up a budget for students based on fulltime or less than half-time; they would then total up the COA based on that information. The total would then set the ceiling for financial aid. Now, a student’s COA is determined based on enrollment level. Between August 14 and September 10, a student’s Pell Grant may be adjusted twice; once for the first disbursement of the semester and once after the Pell census date when your academic load has been locked. Before it was adjusted daily until the tenth day of the semester. This means a student could drop a class, receive a full refund for the fees and then discover after September 11 they owe money back because their financial aid has been reduced. Full-time students will not experience any change to their financial aid.

However, students signed up for 12 credits that are wait-listed may see a change. Students less than half-time will also be unaffected. Financial aid hopes to alert all students of this change. “We want to get the word out to all students because wait-listed classes do not count towards your enrollment,” Stigler said. Stigler encourages students to keep a close eye on their Student Center in their BroncoWeb account. Cody Peterman, a music education major, shared his thoughts on the change. “The information is explained clearly and it’s good to see that they are changing things to try to make them better,” Peterman said. “However, from what I understand it seems that financial aid is becoming less flexible. For example, your Pell Grant can only be adjusted twice before September 9.” Peterman explained the changes probably will not impact him but he did show some concern regarding his Pell Grant. “The new wait-listing restrictions on financial aid don’t worry me. However, there are now more hoops to jump through and I always seem to be stuck with at least one class that I can’t get into until school starts,” Peterman said. Financial Aid representatives understand this change may cause frustration and confusion for some students. Stigler asks students to be patient. “We will be empathetic and willing to work with students through many circumstances,” Stigler said. “There are some things we are going to learn as the situation occurs.” In some circumstances, if a student has a negative balance, instead of forcing them to pay it back immediately, Financial Aid can adjust their spring aid to reflect the amount owed. For more information, visit http://financialaid. boisestate.edu.

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Food stamps available for hungry students Ryan Thorne @RyanThorne86

In 2012, nearly 46,609,000 Americans bought food with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Food Stamps, as the program is more commonly called, supplied meals to 14 percent of the nation’s households in 2012. Started in the late 1930s, the Food Stamp Program was created to distribute surplus food supplies purchased by the federal government in an effort to promote the nation’s agricultural growth. Students facing hardships may apply for SNAP benefits, but they must meet standards set by the state of Idaho. “Basically, they have to meet all of the eligibility requirements they would have to meet if they weren’t a student,” said Idaho Health and Welfare Public Information Manager Tom Shanahan. This includes a monthly income maximum of $1,211 for a single household member. “They also can’t have assets

over $5,000,” said Shanahan. “And if they have a savings account, that’s an asset.” A single vehicle is not counted by the state as an asset, but any additional automobiles or recreation vehicles are. “Let’s say they have a motorcycle or an ATV too, those would be counted as assets,” said Shanahan. After these initial requirements are met, students who are currently receiving financial aid must either be enrolled in a federal workstudy program, or meet a minimum number of work hours with a private employer. “They don’t have to work in work-study, they can be employed outside,” said Shanahan. “But if they are employed by a private employer, they have to work a minimum of 80 hours a month and be paid for it.” Self-employed students must work 80 hours a month and show they have been earning at least the equivalent of federal minimum wage to qualify for SNAP benefits.

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Students are able to use their EBT cards to buy groceries. “You can’t get by saying ‘I didn’t make any money, I was self employed’,” said Shanahan. Parents enrolled at Boise State are given exceptions to the financial work requirements depending on their family circumstances. “Someone could meet eligibility criteria if they are caring for a child under the age of six or if they are a

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“A lot of fans have told us they would appreciate being able to legally include alcohol in their tailgates. That’s why the ‘10 to 10 Zone’ was created,” Masterson said. BPD said the goals of the “Zone” are to: -Reduce the amount of open container tickets that are issued on Boise State campus during football

single parent of a child under 12,” said Shanahan. “In other words, they don’t have anyone else to watch the child.” Under these circumstances, parents must be living without the assistance of additional family members. “So if you live with grandma and grandpa and they are watching them, that won’t apply, you need to work,” said Shanahan.

Boise State senior psychology major Alex Bennett thinks the program should be used only by those who are truly struggling to put dinner on the table. “I can see both sides, why it should and why it shouldn’t be available to students,” said Bennett. “My parents won’t let me and my friends starve, but other students aren’t that fortunate.”

games. -Reduce the number of problems that present themselves in the neighboring areas of Boise State. -Allow the department to focus on other safety concerns that may occur on game days. BPD recognizes that there will be a decrease in funds generated by the fines written on game days. In documents released by Boise City Council, it is estimated that lost fine revenue could be as high as $6,750 /year, but BPD does not think it will be that much. Officers noted that many tailgaters are confused about where they can legally consume alcohol. This has lead

to many tailgating parties being relocated to nearby neighbors, bringing with them loud noises and sometimes disruptive behavior. The rules regarding the ordinance are as follows: -Alcohol will only be allowed in opaque plastic cups within the Zone. -Any alcohol in glass containers, beer cans, any type of liquor bottle or cups with alcoholic labeling are prohibited. -Anyone consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age. Masterson also stated BPD will be readily available should there be trouble during a football game. “Should problems arise,

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typically 30–40 officers are working the stadium area and would be available to respond quickly,” Masterson said. “But we think most fans will appreciate the expanded tailgate zone and use it responsibly.” The “10-to-10 Zone” includes an area north of the stadium, and the eastern half of Julia Davis Park that begins at Zoo Boise and runs east to Broadway Avenue. BPD wants to remind citizens that open containers of alcohol are still prohibited on the Boise River. The “10-to-10 Zone” should be in effect by the first Boise State home game on September 7 against the University of Tennessee.

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Complaints and student resources Addressing harassment and discrimination on campus

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With 20,000 students on campus during the school year, incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination are likely to occur. Boise State alumni and recently appointed Title IX/504 coordinator for the Office of the Dean of Students, Annie Kerrick, helps students who feel they have been a target for harassment or discrimination by fellow students. “Someone can call the office here, they can walk in, or email me about the situation and then I would set up a meeting over the phone or in person,” Kerrick said. Located in room 116 on the first floor of the Norco building, Kerrick’s office handles a handful of grievances. “I deal with two types of complaints. The first is the Title IX complaint and that would be sexual harassment or discrimination. That’s a lot of what we would

be seeing.” Student’s can report incidents to Kerrick regardless of situational circumstances. “Potentially, if something happened off campus, but there were on campus effects, my office could handle those matters,” Kerrick said. Kerrick’s job is to mediate disputes between students and attempt to resolve matters in a professional manner. “I do not contact the police department; I will leave that up to the person reporting,” said Kerrick. “I would encourage them to, but that’s not my decision to make.” When incidents are reported, Kerrick logs them with campus security in order to provide documentation should the issue arise again. Kerrick is required to do so under the Cleary Act, a federal law mandating universities to keep a crime log. Those who come forward with 504 complaints

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can register them through Kerrick as well. “That’s discrimination on the basis of disability,” Kerrick said. “Things I would see a lot for that is that students feel they are not receiving the accommodations they needed, parts of campus aren’t physically accessible.” Students who contact Kerrick with a problem are not required to disclose their identity should they feel it unnecessary. “If the person does not want to come forward but just wants to notify the university of a complaint, they can file it anonymously through a third party,” Kerrick said. That third party is Kerrick, who can initiate a university investigation on the matter. “I am working on an anonymous reporting form to go up on the dean of students website,” Kerrick said. “So people can just get online and make reports if they want to.”

Kerrick highlighted the lack of reporting incidents like harassment on campus and urged students to come forward when a problem happens. “The important thing is, we receive the information so we can do something to remedy the situation,” Kerrick said. Kerrick’s office cannot guarantee those accused of student misconduct have the same rights they would have in the American legal system. “Remember that we are not dealing in the criminal realm,” said Kerrick. “Your right to face your accuser may or may not apply.” When filing a complaint, Kerrick urges alleged victims to do so with factual proof, otherwise her office may be limited in its actions. “I would tell anyone who wanted to file a complaint anonymously that my ability to investigate and move forward may be limited based on what evidence we could gather,” Kerrick said.

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The Department of Defense (DOD) announced that Octavio Herrera from Caldwell, ID, was killed in an attack in Afghanistan on Aug 11. Herrera was one of three soldiers supporting Operation Enduring Freedom who were killed when their unit was attacked with indirect fire. The DOD stated, Staff Sgt. Octavio Herrera, 26, Sgt. Jamar A. Hicks, 22, of Little Rock, Ark., and Spc. Keith E. Grace Jr., 26, of Baytown, Texas, were killed when their unit was attacked with indirect fire. Herrera studied in Phoenix, Arizona and at Boise State. Boise State President Bob Kustra, shared his condolences in a press release regarding the loss of Herrera. “Boise State mourns the loss of Sgt. Octavio Herrera and expresses deep condolences for his wife, Courtney, and his large, loving family,” Kustra said. “The campus community is proud of our active military students and our veterans, and we wish those still in harm’s way safe

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passage home.” Dean of Students Chris Wuthrich, also expressed appreciation for Herrera and other veteran students of Boise State. “He was doing a great service and will be greatly missed,” Wuthrich said. “We have a large number of veteran students at Boise State campus and we recognize the kind of commitment any veteran student makes and we are appreciative of that.” Herrera was a member of the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Herrera graduated from Caldwell High School in 2005. He joined the army in 2007. Kim Yee, the manager of Orphan Annie’s in Caldwell, where Herrera was employed for two years, highlighted Her-

rera’s work ethic and character. “He was a really good worker. He was quiet but did his job no matter what,” Yee said. “He was always friendly and was the kind of person you could tell really cared for everyone.” Herrera’s family released the following statement to the media: “First of all, we want the world to know that Octavio loved and was deeply loved by his family. His family has always been his priority, and it was clear to all of us that he took so much pleasure from being with us. That included play-wrestling with his nephews, nieces, his brothers and sister and even his father. He was the youngest but strongest son, and we thought of him as our ‘big little brother.’ He loved having fun! Octavio’s smile lit up any room he was in, and we will never forget that smile.”

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John Stish, 53, died in a car accident near Notus on Friday Aug. 9. Stish was a media equipment specialist in the Office of Information Technology. Stish began working for Boise State in 1997. He has worked for the Office of Information Technology (OIT)since 2011, prior to that he worked for Academic Technologies. Dean of Students Chris

Wuthrich, offers his condolences on behalf of the Office of the Dean. “John was a very friendly employee he was well loved and very service oriented. John was much appreciated by all staff and will be missed.” Wuthrich said. “We do offer his family and all who know him, particularly the staff over in OIT, our deepest condolences.” A memorial was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Caldwell.

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good impression by showing your interest in their subject and also familiarizes them with your name and face for when you submit assignments, have questions and turn in projects later in the semester. Check back to The Arbiter every Thursday for a new tip from Maria Shimel at The Online Testing Center.

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Boise State undergoes renovations: Part 1

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When walking through the quad, one might not notice any difference to the Math and Geoscience Building. The outside is the same brick and cement, the landscaping hasn’t changed and to an unknowing eye, the building looks untouched. But, take a step inside and the smell of fresh paint and window cleaner is a telltale sign of renovation. The building is now referred to as the Math Building, the Department of Geosciences has moved to the Environmental Research Building. The building now houses the Mathematics Department, Biomedical ResearchCenter(BRC),Biology Department and two geology classrooms. Aaron Whitman, the Boise State architect and project manager for the Math Building and the Recreation Field estimated about 50 percent of the building was renovated. Some of the main changes students will see by the first day of school are: the Math Learning Center, the Biomedical Research Center labs, updated equipment and electronics in the classrooms. Some intriguing aspects of the building are the Vertebrate Teaching Museum associated with the Biology Department, and the Tissue Bank associated with

the BRC. The museum holds multiple animal specimens for students to analyze and the Tissue Bank will house tissues of cancer patients and other tissue types which will be cataloged for research. The estimated construction cost of the Math Building project was 3.7 million dollars. The building will be completely up and running by the first day of the semester on Aug. 27. An open house for the building is tentatively scheduled for the second week of September. While the changes to the Math Building may not be apparent at first glance, the new Recreation Field located off of Lincoln Ave. can be spotted immediately. The field is replacing the old Lincoln Building, abandoned housing and a General Permit parking lot. At this point, transportation is not implementing a new General Permit lot, though there are rumors of using the empty lot behind the Lincoln Town Homes for parking. The estimated construction cost of the Recreation Field project is 1.2 million dollars. The field will be available to students and the public except during intramural games and other events scheduled through the REC Center. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 27 at 4 p.m.

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Boise State will be participating in a national pilot program during fall semester to assist in the transition from

traditional book form textbooks to e-textbooks. The program is one of many which aim to make etextbooks as helpful, accessible and economically sound as traditional textbooks. The pilot

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education. Greg Kannenberg, textbook manager for the Boise State Bookstore, explained there are numerous goals, which the bookstore hopes to achieve through the program. “We want to move forward into the future with digital product. That is where the industry is going and we want to make sure we are still a player,” Kannenberg said. “We want to be able to figure out what our role will be in that industry.” According to Kannenberg, it is only a matter of years before digital texts will be as cheap, if not cheaper, than traditional

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textbooks. “We also want to try to reduce the cost of textbooks and course materials for students,” Kannenberg said. “Everyone thinks the bookstore is out to get money from students but that’s really not our goal. It’s to get the best deal we can and turn it into what’s best for the student.” The bookstore will pay the cost of the e-textbook upfront and will be reimbursed through a course fee paid by students. Kannenberg stated the cost is actually more expensive than the fee. “We understand we are going to take a bit of a loss on this, but we really think it’s worthwhile to figure out how we are

going to do this in the future,” Kannenberg said. Kerri Rager, mechanical engineering major, said she was conflicted when it came to digital textbooks. “I liked it because you could search through it and mark it digitally and bookmark important information,” Rager said. “But I also didn’t like it because it was hard to have in class. I don’t own a Kindle or anything and it sucks for open book tests because teachers don’t want you to be on the Internet or anything.”

Students can take notes within the textbook. Teachers and students can communicate through the textbook via the Internet.

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Budgeting your way through college housing Ryan Thorne

Monthly Rental Costs

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According to apartmentratings.com, a one bedroom apartment in the Boise area goes for an average of $688 a month. For students looking for a place to stay, on campus facilities are a convenient and cost effective alternative to private housing. “Basically, anyone interested in living on campus can go to our website,” said Director of Housing and Residence Life, Dean Kennedy. “They can choose to apply for housing in the traditional residence halls for our apartments or suites; it all depends on your class level.” Students interested in Boise State living spaces must pay a nonrefundable $25 application fee and provide a refundable $225 security deposit. These fees and deposits are necessary to ensure students interested in living on campus are serious applicants due to the limited amount of space, Kennedy said. “We have 25-30 people on our wait-list for first-year students,” Kennedy said. “That means these students are shopping for a place to live in preparation for the school year.” Students who sign a lease

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stay with us for the entire school year.” As far as payment goes, students can break up rental costs on a month by month basis, a strategy that Kennedy claims has been a model for many students living directly on campus. “We found breaking up payments monthly is

easier for students to budget, so there are about five payments due per term,” Kennedy said. Students with family assets or financial aid have the option of paying rent for the year in one lump sum. “Those trust fund babies with cash coming out of

their ears also have the option of paying it all at once if they like,” Kennedy said. When applying for financial aid, a student’s expected family contribution (EFC) determines the amount of money distributed for living costs like rent. For students who work and do not accept or receive

financial aid, a monthly payment option may be necessary. “There are some students who are working one or two jobs and plan to work over the school year,” Kennedy said. “They may choose to pay month-to-month according to their financial situation.”

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Idaho state law requires university students to be enrolled in a health insurance policy throughout the duration of the school year. According to Butler, those caught without insurance would be forced to pay for a SHIP policy backdated to the start of the semester. "If a student came in and their insurance terminated, we would help them get on SHIP at a prorated cost,” said

verify their private insurance at any time,” said Butler. SHIP outsources waivers and verification through Ascension Benefits and Insurance Solutions, a healthcare consulting firm that specializes in insurance management. “Ascension goes in and verifies the waiver initially,” said Butler. “And at any time during the semester we can go in and audit all, or a handful, or we can do a spot audit of the

waivers.” Private insurance companies like Idaho Blue Cross do not share student policy information with Boise State unless specifically requested during a coverage audit. “We do not contact the university to verify that an insurance policy is active with a Boise State student once the waiver has been completed; student health information is protected by HIPAA under federal law,” said Blue Cross of Idaho’s Corporate Media Relations Director

Karen Early. According to Butler, these audits have only been done a few times in the past and are done on a case by case basis. “We have done a re-audit in the middle of the semester before,” said Butler. Butler said an audit of private insurance companies is based on whether SHIP employees become aware that a student has dropped health insurance coverage. “It would depend, if a red flag came up, like if a student would come in and say

‘I don’t have insurance right now,'” said Butler. According to Butler, incidents like these are rare and a complete audit of all student waivers would be too costly and time consuming. Though waiver violations may take place at Boise State, Butler says she and colleagues prefer that those breaking state law contact the SHIP office to reinstate coverage. “We would rather have them come in and say ‘Hey, I need insurance,'” said Butler.

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Butler. "If they couldn't pay, we would add it to their student fees." Included in the online paperwork for the SHIP waiver is a statement students are required to sign indicating they will retain coverage as mandated by state law. “When a student does file a waiver, they sign a statement saying they will not falsify their information and it states we have the right to

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Key players on campus

Vice Presidents work to make sure every aspect of campus runs smoothly

Laura Simic

Vice President for University Advancement After a nationwide search, Simic was hired in November 2012 as the vice president for university advancement. In 1996, Simic became a Certified Fundraising Executive. She has since recertified multiple times. In partnership with Marketing & Communications, the Alumni Association, the Bronco Athletic Association and the Boise State University Foundation Simic uses her skills to create relationships with donors and ensure Boise State receives donations and gifts. Money raised by Simic and the others goes to fund scholarships, build new buildings, renovate existing spaces and any number of other projects vital to university growth.

Kevin Satterlee

Vice President for Campus Operations and General Counsel

Vice President for Research and Economic Development

Mark Rudin

Lisa Harris

Stacy Pearson

A former deputy attorney general for the state of Idaho, Satterlee has served as the vice president for campus operations and general counsel since November 2012. His job is twofold. As general counsel, he is in charge of representing the legal interests of the university. As the VP for campus operations, he oversees departments including facility operations and maintenance, trademark licensing and enforcement and the office of campus safety and security. Satterlee also headed the development of the Emergency Operations Plan. The plan was released in January 2013 and details the steps which will be taken if a crisis situation arises on campus.

Mark Rudin came to Boise State in January 2007 as the vice president for Research and Economic Development. Rudin oversees the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Research Compliance, the Office of University and Industry Ventures. Rudin assists research faculty in acquiring grants to pursue their research and assisting in creating Kustra’s vision of a “metropolitan research university of distinction.” One of Rudin’s most recent projects is the development of Venture College, an extracurricular opportunity allowing students from any major to learn real life entrepreneurial skills. Students who participate in Venture College also have a chance of, at the end of the program, receiving funds to further their project.

Lisa Harris has been serving as the vice president of student affairs since July of 2011. Her job involves being the top ranking administrator for several aspects of the Boise State experience and working closely with the Associated Students of Boise State. The areas Harris oversees include student life, enrollment services, university health and recreation, campus services such as Bronco Cards and the dining services and the Dean of Students office. So whether students are making a trip to the Career Center, receiving benefits from Veteran’s Services or living in one of the Living-Learning Communities chances are Harris had hand in it somewhere down the line.

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Vice President for Finance and Administration Pearson has been the vice president for Finance and Administration since August of 2004. During a phase of rapid growth, Pearson has been in charge of the financial stability and administrative operations of Boise State. This includes but is not limited to financial reporting, real estate, budget and planning, human resources and information technology. In 2011, Pearson helped to represent Boise State to the Joint Financial Approbations Committee, a legislative team given the job of making sure that four year universities in Idaho were funded equally under the Enrollment Workload Adjustment. The end result was Boise State received more than 4.9 million dollars to be used for faculty salaries.

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Kannenberg sends out emails to Boise State In the 2011-12 year, full-time students spent an average of $420 on new and used textbooks instructors before the end of each semester from their college stores according to the asking for course material requests. If the National Association of College Stores. That professor is late fulfilling these requests, students same year, students spent an average of $68 may miss out on selling textbooks back. “For example, this fall, I had requested they per textbook from campus outlets, though this submit their adoptions by April 15th so that figure includes general book sales. As Boise State pupils gear up for a return to by the time buyback comes around at the fall semester, students will be forced to shell end of May, I would hopefully have all the out scarce greenbacks to have the necessary information I need from the instructors as to materials for their courses, but why do these what books are going to be used again next year,” Kannenberg said. textbooks cost so much? Textbooks that will be used by Boise State “I don’t want to make this sound like it is going to, but I am going to blame the publishers,” professors for the following term are purchased said Boise State Textbook Manager Greg at 50 percent of their original cost. “That is going to be the best price you get Kannenberg. “I deal with them regularly and selling your book back they have always been a to the bookstore,” huge, huge business.” Kannenberg said. An estimated 77 If Boise State doesn’t cents of every dollar need the textbook, spent on textbooks Kannenberg sells them goes to the publisher to textbook wholesalers for printing, marketing, like Nebraska Book admini strat ionand Company, who payment for writers. distributes them to “We do mark the colleges needing books up but, of materials for courses. course, what we make on the books goes -Greg Kannenberg “That’s what leaves a bad taste in a lot of back to the university. It pays for our overhead, and then the rest students’ mouths,” Kannenberg said. “You are goes to the university. We’re not out lining the getting maybe a quarter to an eighth of the price pockets of stockholders or anything like that,” that you paid for the book.” These low sell back prices are driven strictly Kannenberg said. According to Kannenberg, publishers are by the wholesalers themselves and Kannenberg pushing to bundle textbooks with one time doesn’t make a profit from these exchanges. “What I pay students for that book is what use software, making it impossible to resell the books and software when finished with a they pay me,” Kannenberg said. Though these buyback prices are not even course and forcing students to buy new material close to the original shelf cost, Kannenberg each term. “Now we have this bundle that you explained dealing with these national can’t buy used; it has to be bought new,” wholesalers allows for cost saving opportunity down the road. Kannenberg said. “If we do a lot of buyback for the wholesalers, Boise State’s bookstore does purchase previously used books at the end of each then they open up their used book inventory semester, but buyback is driven by professor more to us,” Kannenberg said. “They will requests and demand for courses not only give us an opportunity to find used books, at Boise State, but at universities across which we always try to buy first before purchasing new texts.” the country.

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Boise State prices: Sociology 101: Comm 112: Math 143: Hist 101: Music 102:

$92.75 $103.75 $96.75 $98.25 $99.75

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Amazon.com prices: Sociology 101: Comm 112: Math 143: Hist 101: Music 102:

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Bronco Welcome Boise State hosts events to welcome students and faculty back to campus

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For the week of August 23 through August 31, the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) will be hosting Bronco Welcome for back to school. This will culminate with over 300 Boise State students attempting to break a world record. Events include such things as Capture the Campus, Volunteer Expo, and comedy acts, just to name a few. The purpose of Bronco Welcome is to give all students coming into Boise State, no matter their background, an opportunity to build a relationship with the campus community and to get involved in whatever realm inspires a passion. Bronco Welcome has been planned by the newly hired programming as-

sistants and marketing assistant of SILC. They have worked together in order to bring all the events of Bronco Welcome to the students and have done so keeping in mind promoting student involvement. “Our goal is to welcome all students, whether they are traditional or nontraditional,” said Sydney Schaub, junior marketing major and marketing assistant at SILC. “We hope to help them get involved on campus whether it’s through volunteer opportunities, civic engagement, leadership opportunities, and things like that.” The variety of events that will be featured during Bronco Welcome serve the diverse student population. Ranging from activities which are geared more towards traditional as well as non-

traditional students, this multifaceted week long event provides an array of different opportunities to get involved. “We have a really diverse staff, and the events itself are a reflection of how we set up Bronco Welcome,” said Hannah Barnett, junior marketing major and programming assistant at SILC. She highlighted the diversity of the staff as being a catalyst for planning to meet students’ interest. With the student population growing every year as well as the variety of students attending Boise State, Bronco Welcome has been adapted to fit the needs of the student body. The future of student involvement at Boise State is paired with this changing student dynamic, and will continue to grow throughout the future.

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Boise State celebrates the legacy of Fredrick J. Norman Lance Moore @LanceMoore07 A memorial in honor of Fredrick J. Norman was held at the Morrison Center on August 18. Norman was most recently the executive director of the Morrison Center. Fred J. Norman was the consummate alumni as he was both student and former football athlete. Having graduated from Boise Junior College in the 1960s, he lived to see the progression of Boise Junior College into Boise State University. Throughout the course of his life and career, Norman had two great passions; football and the theater arts. The memorial featured a host of friends and colleagues who shared stories and memories of the experiences with Norman. There was also a performance by the “Fredrick J. Norman Productions” outfit. “It was very moving, so many people having been positively affected by a man

who had an innate ability to bring the best out of others.” said Anthony Starbard, freshman business student at Boise State, recalled, “ My family has been involved with the Morrison Center for many years and they always spoke very highly of Mr. Norman.” In honor of Norman, his life long friend and colleague Dyke Nally, who is a former student body president at Boise Junior College during 1968-69, is setting up a scholarship through the theater arts department which will begin accepting applications once it has reached its mark of $25,000. Throughout his tenure in university life, Norman was always heavily involved with the theater department. He helped out with local productions, and did so without seeking out any credit for those he served. It was Harry Morrison, husband of recently deceased Velma Morrison, who first contracted Norman to ask for aid with a local production in the theater department at Boise State. Norman did so

while refusing to accept payment. He went on to star in the committee which developed the Morrison Center to where it is today. Over the years, Norman became one of the most respected Boise State alumni of the school’s history. Before excelling through the ranks of the Boise State Student Union and Activities department and becoming director in the 1970’s, he coached football at Arizona State University and Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC). It was then that he was lured back to Boise State by Nally. He was also the quarterback coach for the Boise State Broncos for a number of years while he also serving as Director of Student Union and Activities, this was all before he became the executive director of the Morrison Center. Nally was the man who first decided to bring Norman back to Boise State as his assistant director of the Student Union and Activities. The rest-as is said-is history.

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Friends and family reminisce on the life of Fred Norman. Nally described Norman as a man who, “Never would take credit for anything. I never met anyone like him. There was never a man more generous or caring of people than Norman.” Norman was not only an individual highly involved with the theater arts depart-

ment at Boise State, but also was a man who had friends from all walks of life who often looked to Norman for advice. His contact book consisted of people by the likes of hollywood legends Robert Redford and Nick Nolte, who would call him regu-

larly for advice and guidance. With the passing of Fredrick J. Norman friends, family, and admirers paid their respects to one of Boise State’s all time greats. “There will never be another Fred like him. He was the best of friends.” Nally said.

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The Shredder in downtown Boise is up and running as an all ages music venue — one of only two in the area which consistently accommodates patrons under 21 and serves alcohol (the other being The Crux). Owner Justin Cantrell has been active in the underground music scene for years, booking house shows in Boise for over a decade including countless all-ages shows at The Myrtle Morgue — his own house. “I remember being a kid and not having places to go. Like, for a while there in between Crazy Horse and JD’s days I just had to resort to house shows,” said Cantrell. The two venues Cantrell

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mentioned, Crazy Horse and JD & Friends, have since shut down — a common fate for all-ages venues in the area. The Shredder, formerly a vacant warehouse, has been overhauled by Cantrell to meet occupancy and fire code regulations, and has been swagged out to look like the punk den of every teenage dirtbag’s dream. The space boasts a small bar that serves beer and cider, a pool table, a back patio, several video arcade games and until recently, a half pipe near the main stage. It has been likened by many to the lair from the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The highlights of The Shredder for Boise State students include its proximity to campus near 9th and

Myrtle, a short walk from the College of Business and Economics (COBE), and its accommodation of our mixed-age student population. Music lovers can enjoy live music (and, if of age, a brewski or three) without being shunned or having to shun their buddies due to their age in relation to alcohol laws. Local musician and Boise State junior Aaron Bossart spoke about the difficulty of performing in a band at age-restricted venues while being underage. “It kind of sucked because we had to wait outside when we weren’t playing and none of our friends who were under 21 at the time were able to get in,” he said. The drummer, who recently celebrated his 21st birthday, when asked where

he would see live music before turning 21, replied, “Before (The Shredder) turned all ages it was The Boise Venue or The Knitting Factory — maybe The Flying M, or The Crux, but The Flying M is all the way out in Nampa and The Knitting Factory is f***ing expensive. … I’ve missed so many bands because I couldn’t get in because I was under 21.” The Boise Venue has also since relocated to Nampa, leaving The Crux, The Knitting Factory (for select events) and now The Shredder as the only all-ages music venues near campus. The Shredder is unique among these in that it specifically caters to underground musicians and fans, heavily featuring punk, hardcore, hip hop, ska and metal artists. It is an environment

where a 16-year-old can try her hand at moshing for the first time, a pack of hardcore twenty-somethings can rock out to their favorite local grind core band over some beers, or an aging veteran of the scene can enjoy a show with the family. At a recent show, a two year old sporting a jean jacket with patches from numerous punk bands stitched across the back, was witnessed toddling on the patio with his attentive parents while they enjoyed a brew and a band in the summer heat. The Shredder regularly books local and touring bands — recently big underground names such as Every Time I Die and Green Jello — and will welcome The Queers to the stage in September.

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Boise State students will have their chance to join the ranks of the Guinness Book of World Records on August 31. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) will be running a slip ‘n slide to break the Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a slip ‘n slide in one hour. “The current record is held by the University of Oregon (UO), and it was broken in 2010,” Hannah Barnett said. “And it’s 82,080 feet.” SILC is hoping for around 300 people to show up and form two lines, riding the slip ‘n slide continuously. The numbers are calculated by the number of riders multiplied by the amount of feet traveled. Why this world record? “It’s something fun that college students can enjoy,” Stephanie Piles said. “And we want to beat the Ducks.” It’s no secret that Boise State’s clashes with UO on the football field is extra motivation for this world record. “We always want to beat the Ducks,” Barnett said. The slip ‘n slide will be held on the lawn in front of the Communication Building, located just west of the Appleton Tennis Center, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. Students can contact the SILC for more questions.

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University Pulse goes back to school Back to school concert breaks the ice for students The Lineup

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Now that summer is coming to a close and school is starting back up, The Pulse Radio will host a free concert on Aug. 23 to kick off Welcome Week. An array of bands will look to ignite the Student Union Building (SUB) Patio with unique local music beginning at noon. The Arbiter sat down with one of the bands performing, Castronova, here’s what they had to say:

What are your names and what do you do in the band? -I’m Alex Ridgeway and I’m the drummer. -I’m Paul Castronova, I sing, and play the guitar.

And you have another member?

Paul:

We have a bassist named Mike.

Q: Where are you

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Alex:

Twin Falls originally, and then I’ve lived in Boise coming on three years now.

How long have you been a band?

Paul:

This lineup has changed a couple times. We’ve been a band for probably a year and a half, and then Alex joined a few months ago.

How would you describe your sound?

Paul:

We’re kind

Pulse Concert highlights many artists, including Castronova. of like a mix between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and hmm... I don’t know, Alex would you say Nirvana? U2?

Alex:

Something like that, yeah. U2 would be a good description, I think.

got into late high school and early college like Iron Maiden and Rush, stuff like that. It’s a pretty natural transition though. I love rock ‘n roll in general. But for Paul, yeah those are definitely the biggest influences.

Q: So would you say

As this lineup, how many times have you performed live?

Paul:

Quite a few, now. We did a small tour in Oregon this summer, and we’ve played a few places in southern Idaho already. The Welcome Week concert coming up, obviously and Meridian two days after that.

those bands are your biggest musical influences? I would say so. I mean Alex has totally different influences, I think we all have different influences.

Alex:

I love those bands and everything, but most of my playing has been based on what I

Alex:

Q: What’s the biggest

crowd you guys have ever played for?

Paul:

That’s hard to say. With Alex in our lineup, probably had like 120. We haven’t done anything too big. Before that probably about 250 to 300 people.

Alex:

We’ve been in the Twin Falls music scene, both of us, for a few years separately. I know (Paul) has done some big shows. We both did Magic Valley’s Got Talent which was about 500 people. I did a Battle of the Bands with my previous band that was 700 or something like that. It was in the city park and it was free so it was a lot of people.

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Why should people come check out your band at the Pulse’s Welcome Week concert?

Paul:

I would say they should come to hear something new. We love to talk to people, too. I mean, just come check out some new music; we try to make our music as relatable to people as possible.

Alex:

It’s music that’s easy listening. Alternative rock. College age kids should really check that kind of stuff out. It’s good to support live music in any sort of venue. I highly encourage anybody to just come for the hell of it.

Other bands on Friday’s lineup performing alongside Castronova are; Customary Hip Hop is a hip-hop music group out of Portland, Oregon, who specialize in hip hop beats. Zabian is an electronica freestyle group who also specilizes in producing and remixing. Most recent work include works with Flipzide recording artist Devor on the song called “If I Could.” Young, Planetary is an emo/pop group with a self described style, “acoustic guitar with a punk sensibilty”, said Trevor Villagrana, front man of the group. He is also based in Boise. Fox Alive is a Boise based math rock group with five members. Naithon Cook heads up the Boise based hip hop outfit Holistic Meditation. With poetic and emcee influences, Holistic Meditation looks to consciously uplift its listeners. Other artists will include Zero, a spoken word hip-hop artist. As well as Woodwinds, a alternative indie group reminsicient of Death Cab for Cutie. The concert will highlight the beginning of move-in week for incoming and returning Boise State students. “Pulse radio is extremely excited to feature some talented local artists. It is our first big event of the new academic year and we have high expectations.” said Alisha Graefe, music director of The Pulse Radio. Look for The Pulse radio on bsupulse.com. For more information on the bands check out their Facebook pages on www.facebook.com by searching their names.

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On August 16 and 17, acclaimed comedian Bobcat Goldthwait lit up the Liquid Lounge downtown with back-to-back stand up shows. With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Goldthwait encapsulates comedic passion for a craft which can at times be difficult to maintain. His perfomrance consisted of a platform of selfdeprecating humor and even a few sly jabs at rambunctious fans who had a bit too much to drink, Goldthwait kept the crowd on edge of their seats with laughter.

With raw energy and impeccable comedic timing, Goldthwait's performances go to the core of many modern day issues such as politics, divorce, going broke and his career. Combine this talent for comedic timing with a talent for writing and directing, Goldthwait has established himself as a consistent relevant force in show business. Having appeared on the talk show with David Letterman at the age of only 20, he went on to appear alongside big name actors such as Johnny Depp in the movie "Blow." In his writing career, Goldthwait has written for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," "The Chappelle Show," and "Crank Yankers." As well as these accomplishments,

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Goldthwait has appeared regularly on television and HBO/Showtime specials. All things included, Goldthwait has an extensive directing resume as well, including recently being named "Director of the Year" by Esquire magazine. It has been performers such as Goldthwait who have inspired the call for more big name comedians to come to the Boise area, and perhaps even to the campus as well. When questioned about the idea of bringing more comedy to Boise, there seemed to be one unifying emotion between Boise State students Elizabeth Silva and Ashlynn Goody; excitement. Silva, senior health sci-

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Bobcat Goldthwait brings sass to the Liquid Lounge. ence major, said, "Laughing is one of the best medicines anyone can get. With the stress of college life I feel like more comedy and bigger names would help make college life even more enjoyable." Goody, junior envi-

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comedians?" A renowned comedic name like Goldthwait making his out to Boise, Idaho is a step forward towards the possibility of bringing more big names the Boise community, and possibly even the Boise State community.

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This painful anti-romance features Ryan Gosling, but throughout the film turned him into a balding creeper mustache sporting deadbeat. The story itself depicts a spiraling out of control towards an inevitable tragic end of giddy lovers who eventually come to hate each other. One of those movies you go into with great excitment and leave utterly disappointed, be prepared to go for ice cream after in order to perk up spirts.

If you like extreme gore and just sheer nastiness, this review might offend you. In a time where vomit-inducing horror flicks reign, this film will make you question if you will ever be the same again. Human Centipede is the type of criminally insane weirdo horror flick who kidnaps tourists and dehumanizes them. Except that a human "pet" is created in this mouth-to-rectum stitched debauchery.

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This is a complicated foreign film by acclaimed Mexican film maker Alejandro González Iñárritu. Javier Bardem excellently plays the role of a man sensing his end, caught in the paradox of understanding the purpose of death yet fearing its arrival. This romanticizing of human weakness becomes overwhelming. An adult beverage is absolutely necessary and I dare say essential in order to cope with the progression of the film.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon engage in a classic cat and mouse cop drama where an undercover cop and mole in the police force work for the same mobster, played by Jack Nicholson. Set in the rough and tough neighborhoods of South Boston, this high strung drama careens towards an inevitable and tragic end. From great loyalities to heartbreaking betrayals, all elements are in alignment for lovers of drama.

3.4 Stars

n this devilishly cunning Netflix original series, Kevin Spacey stars as a brilliant two-faced congressman out for power where every means justifies an end. With political wit and intellectual sword play ranging from great Shakespearean soliloquies to white knuckle jousts for superiority, this series is as close as it gets to cinematic perfection. The soft underbelly of Washington D.C. politics is left beautifully exposed.

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It isn’t often that two football teams, from different conferences, face off in two consecutive games. However, Boise State will open the 2013 season in Seattle against the Washington Huskies; the same team they faced in the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas last December. The Broncos defeated Washington 28-26 to finish off the season ranked 15th in the coaches poll and 19th in the Bowl Championship Series with a 10-2 record. With the season opener expectations are set for the entire football season. It will be the job of redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick to lead the Broncos away from the MAACO Bowl and on to greener pastures. Boise State has played in, and won, the last three MAACO Bowls with victories against Utah in 2010, Arizona State in 2011 and Washington most recently in 2012. Southwick took over the offense last season. He started 13 games for the Broncos under center. Following the opening day road loss to Michigan State, Southwick steadily improved his productivity. Southwick gained 20 points on his completion percentage to finish the season at 68 percent. “Joe did as nice a job of any player I’ve been around in a long time because of how the season started for him and for us,” Boise State head coach Chris Petersen said to the assembled media at the 2013 Mountain West media days in Las Vegas. “It wasn’t terrible. It’s less than a handful of passes that we need to happen."

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Not only is Southwick primed to have a breakout final campaign as the Broncos quarterback, but also explosive running back Jay Ajayi is healthy once again. Ajayi emerged as the next great Boise State tailback after his breakout 2012 season. Ajayi missed the entire 2011 sea-

son because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in practice. Most running backs are considered damaged goods following an ACL tear, but Ajayi has solidified himself as a major offensive weapon for the Broncos. “Everybody wants to anoint him as the next Walter Payton already and he’s had a few carries (82 rushes for 548 yards in 2012),” Petersen said. “He’s got a lot of potential. He’s got a knee injury that’s going to hopefully stay healthy.”

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Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and wide receiver Kasen Williams faced legal trouble this offseason, but Huskies head coach Steve Sarkisian allowed both to attend fall practices. SefarianJenkins served a day in jail on July 31 for a driving under the influence charge he pled guilty to, while Williams was fined and received a misdemeanor after being pulled over for speeding and investigation of driving under the influence. It’s still unknown whether Sarkisian will allow either falling star to play in the Huskies’ home opener, but all signs point to the two being on the field. Boise State didn't start off the 2012 season quite like it wanted to and this year's season opener will be more revealing than the last. Can Joe Southwick quarterback his offense to a BCS bowl? He won't be able to dawg the question after his trip to Seattle.

Many players have come through their respective sports and made names for themselves while making lasting impacts on their sports, whether positive or negative. Some of these players have been invaluable to their sports, but if the statistics and numbers speak for themselves, then no single player has meant more to their sport than Tiger Woods has meant to the game of golf. In his 1997 sophomore season, Woods made his footprint on the game of golf and never looked back. Woods said “Hello, World.” He then became the youngest player to ever win the Masters at age 21. Woods also set the record for the largest margin of victory in Masters history in 1997, with a 12-shot victory. Here is where the influence of Woods really comes into play: when Woods burst on to the scene with his epic win at the 1997 Masters, he took home $486,000 for his victory that week. Just a short three years later at the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, a tournament where Woods would also win by a record 15 shots, Woods would receive $800,000. The 2001 Masters became the first major to pay the winner over $1,008,000 with a total purse of $5.6 million. Now, 12 years later, the 2013 Masters paid its winner, Adam Scott, $1,440,000. In just fifteen years, a growth of nearly $1 million has easily made Woods the largest influence on the game of golf. Woods has also made the Nike brand a global phenomenon in the golf business. Nike’s golf sales grew 10 percent in 2012, climbing to $726 million and is climbing the ladder each year. Now with the signing of 23-year old Rory McIlroy to a $200 million dollar deal, Nike is expanding their reach and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. With five victories already this season, reclaiming the world number one ranking, and leading the race for the FedEx Cup, all Woods is missing is that elusive major to solidify the fact that he is back. Win or lose, the world will be watching each week he tees it up.

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Since his years at Boise State, Ryan Grinnell has fought to earn a position with Team USA. coaching and found it rewarding to help student athletes be successful,” Grinnell said. “Not only do student athletes improve on the track, but you are a part of their journey of earning a college degree.” While there, Grinnell took a position at Campbell University. “I met the whole staff, and I fell in love with the place,” Grinnell said. “Everything felt

like a perfect fit.” Grinnell still wanted to compete after Georgia, and took his opportunity to compete for Team USA. He most recently held a spot on the team for the

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It’s difficult to keep football fans at bay for an entire offseason, so every summer college football award groups begin releasing watch lists for the upcoming season. As the Boise State football program continues to grow in popularity and talent, many local players are popping up in elite award conversations on both sides of the ball. All indicators point to redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick to have a breakout year in his encore season since taking control of the offense full-time, and award voters seem to agree. Southwick has been named to the 2013 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, as

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well as the Manning Award Watch List this offseason. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given to college football’s most outstanding fourth year or senior quarterback. Previous winners of the 26-year-old award include Andrew Luck from Stanford, Matt Ryan from Boston College and Peyton Manning from Tennessee. Four other Mountain West quarterbacks are featured on the watch list including: Fresno State senior Derek Carr, Nevada junior Cody Fajardo and San Jose State senior David Fales. The award looks at the player’s character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and athletic accomplishments. The Manning Award is a new honor that will be based on ESPN’s new Total Quar-

2013 World Championships. Grinnell needed a jump of 17.20 meters, to finish in the top three in the triple jump. His jump of 17.02 meters at the 2013 USA Outdoor Track

terback Rating (QBR). The watch list was composed from the top 30 returning quarterbacks according to the new rating. QBR is still a relatively new statistic, but is now one of the main evaluators for quarterback performance. It measures the quarterback’s contribution to scoring points for his team, as well as their given value in a win. However, Southwick isn’t the only offensive Bronco player receiving praise this offseason. Tight end Gabe Linehan and wide receiver Matt Miller have also been put on watch lists. Linehan was named to the Mackey Award Watch List, along with Washington opponent Austin Seferian-Jenkins, for the nation’s top tight end. Linehan had one reception for

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In the world of sports, there is no higher pinnacle than the Olympics. For many athletes the dream of competing in the Olympics is no more than that, a dream. For some, it can be a reality. Ryan Grinnell grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, playing all kinds of sports, but at Skyline High School, his leaping ability emerged. “The basketball coaches noticed how easily I could dunk a basketball and eventually convinced me to go out for high jump on the track in the spring 2004,” Grinnell said. Grinnell focused on the triple jump as he furthered his career at the collegiate level. Being an Idaho native, Boise State was on Grinnell’s radar, but he wasn’t on theirs. “Coming out of high school I was heavily recruited, but not by BSU,” Grinnell said. “After deep consideration, I eventually decided to attend the University of Montana.” Grinnell attended Montana for two years before transferring to Boise State and excelled in college, collecting 15 conference championships and was a six-time NCAA Track & Field All-American. “Once I got a release from Montana, I was heavily recruited by Coach Kyprianou and Boise State. It was an easy decision to transfer to Boise State and the rest is history,” Grinnell said. After Boise State, Grinnell followed Kyprianou, to become a volunteer coach at the University of Georgia. “I really fell in love with

23 yards last season for the Broncos. Miller was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, which honors college football’s best wide receiver. Demarcus Lawrence, who led the Mountain West with 9.5 sacks last season, was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award watch lists. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is given to the nation’s most outstanding player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club each season, while the Rotary Lombardi Award is given to the nation’s best lineman. Left tackle Charles Leno, Jr. is also in the running for the Lombardi Award, in addition to the Outland Trophy. The Outland Trophy is awarded to the nation’s best interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America. The announcement of college football award watch lists means one thing: football is coming. And that’s a very, very good thing.

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& Field Championships was good enough for a third place finish, but not enough to secure a spot on the team. A week later, at a USA Track & Field certified event Grinnell hit the mark with a jump of 17.22 meters. To Grinnell’s dismay, a technicality kept him off the team, as the USA Track & Field Association required a minimum of five competitors in the field, but only four were present.

“As you can imagine, it has been a roller coaster of events finding out that I would not be participating in the world championships this year,” Grinnell said. So what does the future hold for Grinnell? “I am now shifting my focus toward 2014,” Grinnell said. “There is the World Indoor Championships in March 2014 and there is no doubt that I can make the U.S. team.”

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“And that’s another Bronco… First down!” For the last 29 years, Bob Rosenthal has been the only consistency with the Boise State football program. Amidst the numerous league changes, coaching swaps, player graduations and stadium expansions, Rosenthal has been the Voice of Bronco Stadium. Rosenthal is now the general sales manager for Cumulus Radio — owner of popular local stations like KTIK, KBOI, KIZN, KQFC and The Eagle — and has become a staple in the Bronco game day experience as the public address announcer. His face is not recognizable. Most will only recognize him by his deep, bellowing voice, but Rosenthal is content being a small pawn in the production that is Boise State football. After numerous years of experience in playby-play and color commentary on radio and television, Rosenthal has learned that less is always more. “It’s very humbling and I’m always gratified when people react the way they react when they figure out who I am or hear my voice,” Rosenthal said. “My job isn’t to do playby-play. It’s all about the fans.” He first joined the Boise State family in August of 1978, when he accepted a job offer to become the sports information director for the athletic department. He had previously spent two years in the same position at the

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For 29 years, Bob Rosenthal has been the undeniable voice of Boise State football.

doing color commentary with local radio legend Paul J. Schneider for Broncos football and basketball games. In 1984, Rosenthal’s on air career abruptly ended when he took over the sales department with KBOI. Tom Scott was Boise State’s PA announcer at the time, and Rosenthal saw an opportunity to make a worthwhile transition. Scott is still a wellknown sportscaster in the area and wanted the opportunity to work on KBOI doing color commentary with Schneider. Luckily, Rosenthal wanted the exact opposite. “Bob and I traded places in 1984,” Scott said.

University of Montana, and knew joining Boise State was the best possible career move at the time. Rosenthal made the transition into the more lucrative occupation of sales following Boise State’s Division I-AA National Championship in 1980. “Boise State has always been good,” Rosenthal said. “Even as a competitor at the University of Montana, coming to Boise was not a fun thing.” Even after leaving Boise State, Rosenthal continued

“About 10 years later, I became available to do PA again, but it was too late. Bob was doing such a good job, I never got the microphone back!” Rosenthal’s first football season as the new PA announcer was in the fall of 1984, but it wasn’t until his second and third year in the position that he truly felt comfortable. In the early 1990s, he coined the phrase every Bronco fan has heard before: “And that’s another Bronco…” “Boise State was playing Arkansas on the road and the PA announcer was doing an interactive thing with the crowd. Boise State approached me and said, ‘Can you do some-

thing like that?” I was a little bit apprehensive at first and I don’t like staged things,” Rosenthal said. He developed his line, and used the Boise State crowd at the next football home game for a trial run. After one try, on the next Broncos’ first down, the crowd erupted in unison announcing the gain of another set of downs. “It was a home run, which surprised me,” Rosenthal said. “We’ve been doing it every since.” Now, the best word to describe Rosenthal is stable. He plans to continue announcing games for many years, and first downs, to come.

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Boise State pinpoints conditioning in fall camp John Engel @EngelESPN

With Boise State’s season opening matchup with the Washington Huskies just days away, head coach Chris Petersen and his team are on the verge of finding out exactly what this group of players is capable of. During fall camp feelings of a breakout season for redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick and a return to undefeated glory seemed probable to the local and national media. But many

questions still remain for the Broncos. One of Petersen’s immediate observations about his team since returning from summer break was their bad conditioning. His teams have always been known as well conditioned, and without that strong conditioning, Boise State will have monumental problems with the Huskies. “We’re still a ways away from the conditioning level we need to be at. That showed up, they knew it,” Petersen said.

Southwick impressed many during fall camp, looking much more developed and controlled than last year. He thinks the Broncos are farther along to this point, despite the conditioning issues. “We’re ahead of where we were – a lot of guys are back. We’re definitely ahead,” Southwick said. “It’s a process.” Fall Camp isn’t only a place for returning players to get back into shape before the season. Petersen is using this time to observe the

incoming freshman class and evaluate the depth of his newest squad. “It’s always like this – there’s certain positions that I think we feel pretty good about depth wise and there’s certain positions that you just have to keep your fingers crossed.” Veteran wide receiver Aaron Burks is anxious to get on the field after a monumental spring season in which he set personal records in catches and yards. “I’m really eager,” Burks said during fall camp. “It was a big thing just to get on the field again. We love the workouts, but we love football and that’s what we’re here for.” The Broncos didn’t escape fall camp free-and-clear, however. Redshirt freshman safety Chanceller James was

expected to be a strong contributor at one of Boise State’s weakest positions this season before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament. “We’re going to miss him this year, which is such a bummer when a guy redshirts and they’re ready to play. We were counting on him to do some things,” Petersen said. The tackle position is in limbo after defensive tackle Duece Mataele left the team only two days into fall camp because of an academic issue. If Mataele doesn’t return before the opening game, junior Tyler Horn will fill the void. “The great thing about (Horn) is he can play inside, he can play outside, and that’s really nice to have that flexibility,” Petersen said. “We’ll need him with or without Duece.”

Engel’s Angle is Sports Editor John Engel’s personal take on various topics in the world of sports. Nearly 18 months ago, I wrote a column for this newspaper stating my displeasure with defamed Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who had tested positive for using performance enhancing drugs. He was acquitted of the charges made by Major League Baseball, and he shouted his innocence from the rooftops. I wrote how disappointed I was in the game for letting this happen, how slimy Braun sounded at the time and how disgusted I’ve become with lying athletes. Since then, Braun has accepted a 64-game suspension for his connection to the Miamibased PED lab Biogenesis of America. So, Braun will suit up again for the Brewers in 2014 like nothing happened at all. By the end of his current contract, Braun will still earn $133 million. Alex Rodriguez, who is appealing his 211-game ban from baseball, will gross another $61 million by the time he becomes a free agent. If the punishment isn’t over turned. Braun’s performance in 2011 earned him the National League Most Valuable Player award, beating out Los Angeles Dodgers centerfielder Matt Kemp. It’s naive to think steroids aren’t being used in baseball, but when an MVP is stolen from -- who we think is -- a clean player in Kemp, everyone loses. Despite what has happened recently, this is a great time for baseball. Finally, it seems like the balance between reward and risk with steroid use is starting to teeter towards the latter. Once guys like Braun and Rodriguez can’t afford to risk using drugs to profit from baseball, the game will be clean. Life time bans are neccessary for baseball to rid itself of steriods. Once Braun returns, and hits his first walk-off home run in the 2014 season for the Brewers the Milwaukee faithful will lineup at the team store to buy more No. 8 jerseys. Personally, I’m done forgiving and forgetting steroid users.

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The NCAA has numerous restrictions on how college football teams can gather and interact during the summer. Until August, it is primarily the players’ decision when to practice and how to improve for the upcoming season. With players like redshirt senior quarterback Joe Southwick coordinating casual, nonteam affiliated practices during the summer, Boise State head

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coach Chris Petersen is pleased with the results from the first official practices of the season. The Broncos open the season in Seattle, Wash. against Washington on Aug. 31. “Real good tempo, real good pace — a lot of guys are cramping up, so that’s probably a good sign that they’re going so hard,” Petersen said in his first official press conference of the season. The first week of fall camp, typically the easiest, is used to get players acquainted with

their groups and to regain speed and endurance that may have been lost. The first two days players wear only helmets, followed by two days of helmets and shoulder pads and the fifth day marks the first time players suit up in full pads. Petersen expressed the importance of keeping intensity high with his players during the first few weeks of the season in order to stay motivated through December. He is also notorious for sticking with the same summer and fall sched-

ule, but players expressed feelings that this fall camp was the hardest it has ever been. Petersen believes his guys may have had some fun over the summer but also made necessary adjustments on their own as a team. “I think they had a good summer— I do. I think the first two practices from the older guys...the indication is that they got some things done,” Petersen said. “Not only some good running, some lifting, but they did some good foot-

ball on their own. I think it has paid dividends.” Petersen isn’t the only one excited for the upcoming season. Redshirt sophomore running back Jay Ajayi is just as motivated to return Boise State to an elite level this season. “It’s just exciting to be out here with the team. I’ve been grinding all summer and have been kind of away from football — just weights,” Ajayi said. “So just being back on the field with the football and the team has been great.” Petersen

used true sophomore Shane Williams-Rhodes sparingly last season, but based on his attention on the wide receiver during fall camp, Williams-Rhodes should have an expanded role next season. Williams-Rhodes is undersized — he is listed at 5-foot-6 — however he is more than ready to see more touches. “It feels good. I used last year to learn and get into the offense,” Williams-Rhodes said. “Now everything is much easier.”

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