The Arbiter 3.10.22 Vol. 34 Issue 10

March 10, 2022

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Candidates running for 2022-23 ASBSU positions debated and discussed their platforms on March 8.

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Local transgender people share testimony on the anti-trans healthcare bill awaiting Senate hearing. arbiteronline.com

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Student artists featured in the student-juried Blue Galleries reflect on the stories behind their art. @arbiteronline

SPORTS & REC

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Indoor track and field earned nine podium finishes, set three new school records at Mountain West.

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Af ter a difficult star t, the Boise State men's basketball team rallied to create one of the most successful seasons in program histor y. Our Spor ts & Rec Repor ter walks us back through the season's highs and lows, and where it might go from here.

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SENATE BILL 1309: IDAHO’S TEXAS-STYLE ABORTION BAN

New bill will ban abortion after six weeks and create bounty system targeting providers Br ydon Black | News Repor ter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 1309, a Texas-style abortion bill that eliminates access to abortion after six weeks and allows family members to sue abortion providers, on Thursday, March 3, along party lines.

Both the main bill and a trailer bill meant to correct problems raised by medical providers is now headed to the House of Representatives. Advocates for reproductive rights gathered outside of the State Capitol Monday, Feb. 28 to oppose SB 1309.

“I’m here to fight the ban on my body.

I’ve also had an abortion myself so it’s important for me to come out here, say my story and be heard … It’s our choice, autonomy of our own bodies and being able to let people safely make that decision is important,” said Lex, a senior at Boise State majoring in urban studies and community development, who asked for

only her first name to be used to protect her privacy.

The coalition of protestors was made up of Planned Parenthood, ACLU Idaho, Legal Voice, The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Add the Words and six politicians including Rep. Ilana Rubel (D) and Sen. Melissa Wintrow (D).

Lawmakers and advocates of SB 1309 have championed the bill as a “fetal heartbeat” bill, which they say is detected around six weeks of pregnancy.

However, medical professionals take issue with the term “fetal heartbeat.”

“The term ‘fetal heartbeat’ is pretty misleading,” Dr. Jennifer Kerns told NPR. Kerns is an OB-GYN and associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco.

“What we’re really detecting is a grouping of cells that are initiating some electrical activity. In no way is this detecting

University of Texas students protest the nation’s strictest abortion law, which SB 1309 is modeled after.

Photo courtesy Bob Daemmrich

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a functional cardiovascular system or a functional heart.”

Opponents of the bill voiced concerns that it effectively bans abortion access after six weeks of pregnancy, which is similar to a piece of legislation passed last year. The difference with this bill is that it would provide financial incentive for individuals to spy on their pregnant family members.

“It’s our choice, autonomy of our own bodies and being able to let people safely make that decision is important.”

- Lex, senior urban studies and

community development major

“We’re really concerned that they’re turning family members into vigilantes and asking them to monitor their pregnant relatives with a financial reward.

They sue a medical provider, an abortion provider, they’re going to get a minimum of $20,000 in damage,” said Chelsea Gaona Lincoln, the Idaho programs manager of Legal Voice. “That’s pretty terrifying.

Family members that may be abusive, you may not even be in contact with them — this gives a legally protected mechanism for abusers.”

Gaona Lincoln also said the bill’s provisions for rape and incest are effectively useless, since victims would be required to present their abortion provider with a police report before the six-week mark.

Meanwhile, victims have to wait for the investigation to close before obtaining a police report.

The Idaho attorney general’s office confirmed some of the legal concerns in an opinion solicited by Sen. Grant Burgoyne (D).

“Senate Bill 1309 would likely be found to violate recognized constitutional rights under the U.S. Supreme Court’s current understanding of the U.S. Constitution … S.B. 1309 could be found to violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution and the Idaho Constitution,” Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane wrote.

“I think it’s one of the worst bills I’ve ever seen,” Wintrow said. “It’s unconscionable, it’s abusive, it treats women as if we don’t even have a brain in our body to control our own lives. It treats us as vessels that carry a pregnancy beyond where we don’t want to. It’s outrageous.

Especially the avenue it builds for abusers, to create a bounty system for relatives to go after somebody. That opens the door for abuse.”

A health care worker attending the protest expressed their frustration in regards to how abortion access is not widely recognized as a health care issue and how laws outlawing abortion can have dangerous consequences.

“I’m a postpartum nurse. Abortion is an essential health service and needs to be safe, legal and accessible,” said Vanessa R., who graduated from Boise State in 2014 and obtained a master’s degree in nursing from Columbia University in 2021. Vannesa also asked that only her first name and last initial be published.

“If politicians really cared about life they would care about our environment, regulate guns, provide better public education and health care,” Vannesa said. “But this bill isn’t about life. It is about control.”

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HOUSE PASSES ANTI-TRANS BILL

Budget sent to House despite “social justice” debate

HB 675 criminalizes gender-affirming health care

Fenix Dietz | News Repor ter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance Appropriations Committee (JFAC) met on March 2 to discuss budget items relating to the Idaho State Board of Education, including funding for colleges and universities within the state.

In 2021, JFAC held up the higher education budget for weeks and ultimately passed it with cuts to all public universities.

This year, despite a proposed amendment to cut Boise State’s budget, the higher education budget passed out of committee and to the House of Representatives on its first try.

The most heated topic of discussion was Rep. Ron Nate’s amendment to the budget, which focused Critical Race Theory (CRT) and “social justice programming.” The amendment was sponsored by Rep. Priscilla Giddings, a candidate for lieutenant governor in the 2022 primary election.

The amendment would have removed $552,700 from Boise State’s budget in order to “reduce support for diversity and inclusion programming at BSU,” according to Nate. Idaho State University and the University of Idaho were also mentioned in the amendment.

This amount of money was selected based on various programs and associated staff wages at the universities mentioned.

Nate mentioned Boise State programs

like the Student Equity Center, the Blue Sky Institute, the Gender Equity Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Nate claimed that these programs violate last year’s House Bill 377.

Several members of the committee objected to Nate’s discussions of CRT during a meeting regarding budgets.

Rep. Scott Syme went as far as to comment that he “[doesn’t] understand why they would be against teaching about the diverse nature of society.”

The amendment ultimately did not pass, with Nate and Giddings being the only representatives to vote in favor of it.

The budget in its original form passed with 11 votes in favor and eight in opposition, with one abstention.

Andrew Mitzel, the director of government affairs for Boise State, said in an email to The Arbiter that he felt that this budget was the best case scenario.

“We had heard from a number of legislators that wanted to be conservative on spending as well as limiting the impact on Idaho students and their tuition,” Mitzel said.

According to Mitzel, the budget has bipartisan support in both chambers.

“We will be actively working with our legislative partners in the House to ensure its passage and we hope the budget is considered and voted on sometime in the next two weeks,” Mitzel said.

Rep. Ron Nate’s proposed $552,700 cut to Boise State’s budget for “social justice programming” and CRT was shut down. Screenshot of the March 2 JFAC meeting

Idaho continues to be one of the nation’s leaders in anti-trans legislation.

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or the third year in a row, the Idaho Legislature is attempting to criminalize gender-affirming health care for people under the age of 18. This time, it comes in the form of an amendment to the state’s prohibition against female genital mutilation, making providing any form of health care for trans youth a felony.

This includes not only surgical operations, but hormone therapies and puberty blockers as well.

On Tuesday, March 8, the House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 675, 55-13. The only Republican to vote against it, Dr. Fred Wood, is also the chamber’s only physician. The bill will now move to the Senate for consideration.

On March 4, the House State Affairs held a committee hearing to hear testimony about HB 675. Multiple young trans Idahoans testified that the treatments the bill would ban are necessary and life-saving.

“The generation of transgender youth ahead of me deserve the same medical treatment opportunities that I had, and this bill would make that impossible,” said Calvin Udall, a freshman sociology major.

Many other trans people signed up to testify against the bill but were unable to. Boise State senior computer science and mathematics double major Anna Rift said that the

committee seemed to be selective about their testimony, providing disproportionate time for supporters of the bill.

“The representatives did not care to hear us, nor did they care if their position was even consistent,” Rift wrote in an email.

“They just want us gone, no matter how they can accomplish that, even if it means denying medical care to children. Direct action and the internal strength of the trans community are the only things that matter.”

Representing Idaho physicians, Susie Keller, CEO of the Idaho Medical Association, testified that physicians have expressed concerns about the criminal ramifications of treating trans youth.

“It should not be a crime for a physician to provide health care,” Keller said.

In particular, many representatives focused on gender-affirming surgeries, labeling them mutilation, even though the primary care for trans youth is puberty blockers and hormone therapy, along with other forms of therapy. Lumping these together, Keller and other opponents said, is dangerous.

“I keep hearing opposition to surgery and acknowledge that that is not being done in Idaho, but this also goes further and would outlaw some of the treatment that is keeping our youth healthful,” Keller said.

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ASBSU KICKS OFF 2022-23 ELECTIONS WITH CANDIDATE DEBATES

ASBSU elections will take place March 15-16 The Arbiter Staf f | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Candidate: Kalista M. Barkley Statement: “As Associate VP of Academic Affairs my main focus will be on providing all students with the support and resources they need to strengthen academic excellence at the university. More specifically, I will make it my priority to fix problems that have been ignored in the past. My goal is to promote every students’ goals in the pursuit of higher education and that ultimately means graduating. I also will make a priority to relieve financial burden in any way I can to all students. I truly believe that the stress of paying for education ends up halting students focus on academic achievement. I am a 2nd year, junior academically, psychology major, criminal justice minor and will be attending law school after graduation.”

The three presidential and vice presidential tickets, clockwise starting in top left: Jones-Bernard, Feferman-Fry, Kline-Zak. Photos courtesy ASBSU

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he Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) held debates for their elected positions on March 8 in the Student Union Building and virtually.

Recordings of the debates will soon be available at arbiteronline.com, and on the ASBSU website.

The ASBSU elections will be held all day on Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 16. The election results will be emailed to students on Thursday, March 17.

Three candidates are running unopposed in this election, while there are three tickets for the Vice President and President positions, the candidates for which run and are elected together.

More updated candidate information can be found at boisestate.edu/asbsu.

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Associate Vice President of Student Organizational Affairs Candidate: Rylee Bray Statement: “As Associate Vice President of Student Organization Affairs, I will strengthen communication between the student government and student organizations and clubs. In addition, I will work to increase awareness about student clubs and organizations and increase their representation within the student government. My main goal as Vice President of Student Organization Affairs will be to increase funding for student-run groups. Overall, I want to work closely with student organizations to help provide them with a positive experience when working with the student government. I genuinely believe that our clubs and organizations are an essential part of the student experience, and I want to help make it enjoyable for everyone.”

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Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Candidate: Melanie Figeuroa Zavala Statement: “As a candidate for the Associate Vice President of the Inclusive Excellence Student Council, I aim to advocate for the representation of every student and for their inclusion to all forms of involvement at Boise State University.

My experiences as a first-generation, Mexican, and female student have given me a unique perspective through which I intend to promote social equity. My intention is to create a tight-knit community in which everyone feels represented, heard, and welcomed. A community in which everyone feels safe to share their struggles, as well as their motivations, and in which we can support one another.”

President and Vice President Tickets Candidates: President: Eric Kline; Vice President: Kelsie Zak Statement: “The Kline-Zak ticket brings with it years of experience within ASBSU, and a promise for more student

belonging, safety, and unity across campus. Eric Kline is the current Communications Officer for the ASBSU executive team and has served on the assembly and senate in prior years. Kelsie Zak is a sitting senator for the School of Public service. Combined, they have the expertise needed to make real change across campus. You can expect to see 20% more lighting on campus, more support and funding for clubs and student organizations, and substantial change to representation within our student government.”

Candidates: President: Adam Jones; Vice President: Ryan Bernard Statement: “Our campaign pledges to improve the quality of life for all BSU students. We will accomplish this by returning normalcy, meaning that we will end the mask mandate, starting with how it relates to the Recreation Center. We will uncap all water fountains, and enhance the significance of Greek Life. We will create a database to assist students in finding off-campus housing. We will eliminate the over-credit fees that punish students for taking an increased credit load. We want to improve the student experience at BSU, but we need your help to do it. Vote for Adam and Ryan.”

Candidates: President: Julie Feferman; Vice President: Sarah Fry Statement: “When Sarah and I are in office, we will focus on three main initiatives: Transparency, Advocacy, and Safety.

Our overarching goal is to make sure that students are at the center of everything we do. In the past, Boise State students have been overlooked and put last. This is not how it should be. If given the opportunity to lead the student body, we will do just that; prioritize the students, working to achieve representation for all. We welcome any diversity of thought, as that is how the best ideas are born. All in all, this isn’t about us, it’s about YOU.”

FOOD VENDOR TRANSITION TO BEGIN

University and ASBSU prep for Chartwells switch Fenix Dietz & Julianne Gee | Arbiter Staf f | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The university contract with Chartwells will start July 1. Claire Keener | The Arbiter

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n Jan. 28, Boise State announced Chartwells Higher Ed as the university’s dining services vendor, replacing Aramark as of July 1 for a five-year contract.

Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) and Boise State Dining Services expressed confidence in their ability to make a smooth transition.

This change follows a very controversial year for Aramark among students, which saw Aramark struggling to employ students within Dining Services, resulting in an official condemnation from ASBSU. During the last year, Boise State hired consultant company Brailsford and Dunlavey to “develop plans for the future of dining services.”

Nicole Nimmons, the associate vice president of campus services, said that that the consultant company recommended creating a fee-based contract as a way to guide financial incentives with the next food vendor, which would allow the university to better adapt to changes and meet the needs of the student body. The university found Chartwells Higher Ed to be the best choice. “[Chartwells’] bid response is connected to advancing dining services through experienced leadership with a focus on a close-knit relationship with the campus,” Nimmons said.

Nimmons also clarified that this process occurred before the staffing issues that

Aramark and the university experienced this last fall semester.

ASBSU President Kenneth Huston went to an event at the University of Utah recently with ASBSU Vice President Sarah Smith to see Chartwells in action.

They tried the food, spoke to the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) and met the Aramark-Chartwells transition team for Boise State.

“The fact that [ASUU] barely knew Chartwells’ name speaks to what a non-issue dining services is at their school,” Huston said in an email. “Students are happy, the food is good, and we at Boise State can see a light at the end of the tunnel, and that our days of mistreatment have an expiration date.”

Despite ASBSU’s warm reception to Chartwells, the University of Idaho (U of I)’s student newspaper The Argonaut has reported that Chartwells has had its own issues with staffing and food quality in Moscow. However, Huston and Nimmons felt that Chartwells had responded quickly and efficiently, working alongside U of I to address the problem.

In response to the new contract with Boise State, Chartwells’ communication vice president Meredith Rosenberg said: “Chartwells is excited to be a part of the Boise State University community and create a premier food service program that emphasizes quality, made-to-order food, menu customization, variety, value, student success and forward-thinking innovations.”

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CAMPUS POLITICAL CLIMATE SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED

The ISBE’s anonymous survey reveals key differences in perceptions of freedom on campus Andrea Teres- Mar tinez | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Idaho State Board of Education members meet at Boise State on Feb. 17 to discuss the publication of the survey results, among other topics. Photo courtesy Idaho State Board of Education

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he Idaho State Board of Education (ISBE) released results from their November 2021 post-secondary survey, which aimed to measure the climate around freedom of speech on Idaho’s campuses.

The results revealed that a majority of students report positive experiences when it comes to expressing their individual values on campus, though some responses varied based on gender, age and political affiliation.

The anonymous survey was proposed over allegations from the 2021 legislative sessions that some students at Idaho’s public postsecondary institutions were being shamed for their personal beliefs.

Results for the survey were published in a dashboard on the ISBE website and discussed in a board meeting from Feb. 17, which showed a 16% participation rate.

“Rather than going for a representative population, we wanted to ensure that everyone who wanted to participate in this survey could,” said TJ Bliss, Chief Academic Officer for the ISBE. “And we wanted to make sure we protected their identity.”

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tire body of each school, Bliss emphasized the importance of looking at each institution’s data independently from others.

“It is not appropriate, practically or statistically, to compare institutions with this data,” Bliss said.

The first part of the survey asked for demographic information such as age and political affiliation, and the rest focused on student experience with the topics of belonging, feeling valued, respected, pressured and feeling safe to express their beliefs.

According to the survey report, a “supermajority of students across all institutions and all levels” indicated positive experiences related to these values.

In that same section, it stated that a “sizable minority of students” reported at least occasionally having negative experiences, those of whom vary by political view, gender and age.

If a student indicated any level of feeling pressured, bullied or shamed, they had the option to clarify where they felt that from within the university.

The data from that dashboard shows that for most demographic categories, students reported feeling more pressure from

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their peers compared to university faculty.

“It’s another interesting finding, there are differences in the perceptions and the dynamics of where they’re feeling those sorts of things or reporting where they’re feeling that,” Bliss said.

This data contradicts the concerns raised in past legislative sessions over faculty allegedly being the main force on campus to pressure students into silence, or pushing them to adopt beliefs that they found offensive, which was the motivation for the suspension of UF 200 courses at Boise State in the spring 2021 semester.

“A good proportion of the pressuring actually comes from peers, other students and not necessarily faculty,” said Kurt Liebich, the ISBE president. “I’m not sure that’s necessarily the perception that would exist in the legislature.”

More than half of respondents indicated they were unfamiliar with policies and safeguards in place at their university to protect their right to freedom of expression.

“The fact that over 50% of our students don’t know where to go or what to do if they feel pressured or bullied, to me, is a problem,” Liebich said.

Most of the response variations from the rest of the survey questions were based on differences in political affiliation, gender and age.

Students who identified their political views as “left” were more likely than the center to report not feeling pressured to affirm beliefs they found offensive and feeling safe expressing their personal beliefs on campus. The opposite was true of right-leaning students.

Another one of the more notable demographic divides came from a question that asked students to what extent they agreed with the following statement: “It is important to participate in courses and activities at my college or university that are designed specifically to enhance my understanding of others’ beliefs and viewpoints.”

While 66% of four-year undergraduate students who identified as having a left-leaning political ideology said they strongly agreed with the statement, only 35% of those with a right-leaning political ideology agreed. “[The difference] is larger than we’d like, for sure. It’s worth noting and we want to dig into that and understand what’s going on as much as we can from the data,” Liebich said. “Your choice as a leader or as a board is ‘do you try to manage it or just let it happen?’”

In terms of next steps, some warned against the board taking action.

“I’d be careful about prescribing actionable steps. I actually think that would be a mistake,” said Bill Gilbert, audit committee chair for the ISBE. “They are the ones that are responsible for the culture on their campus, we are not.”

Liebich proposed a new expectation for institutions to meet with the board specifically to discuss the culture on their campus.

“We want to be a place where tough conversations can happen. We can engage in spirited and intellectual debate but with a healthy measure of respect,” Liebich said.

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ADD THE WORDS IS LONG OVERDUE

House Bill 440 would add much needed protections to Idaho’s Human Rights Act Paige Wir ta | Opinion Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Rep. John McCrostie proposed the well-known bill that has been introduced for 14 years to protect LGBTQIA+ Idahoans.

Photo courtesy John McCrostie

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n Jan. 17, Rep. John McCrostie introduced the “Add the Words” bill, a bill that has been introduced every year in Idaho for the past 14 years. House Bill (HB) 440 would add the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to Idaho’s Human Rights Act, protecting people from being discrimintated against for their sexuality and gender identity along with race, sex, age and nationality.

Having been introduced many, many times now, this bill has a long history in the Idaho Legislature. Introduced for the first time in 2008 by former Rep.

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Cole LeFavour, the bill was left to die, as has been the curse of the bill since then. In 2014, approximately 122 activists, including LeFavour themself, were arrested during a slew of protests and civil disobedience acts.

Since then, however, the movement has seemed to die out, especially in comparison with the 2014 protests and arrests. This didn’t stop a variety of legislators from continuing to re-introduce this bill every session, even while expressing their doubts on its passing.

“You know what happens with personal

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bills and that’s OK. At least by introducing this as a personal bill, we’re able to get the concept out for public consumption, for public discussion,” McCrostie said in an interview with KTVB. Personal bills don’t get a full public hearing, which limits important aspects of passing a bill, like hearing testimony from citizens and experts.

It makes sense why Idaho legislators continue to introduce the Add the Words bill as a personal bill; it’s introduced early, and with enough co-sponsors, legislators and supporters can still signify its support. However, as McCrostie himself indicated, this bill is unlikely to go any further than possibly sparking a community discussion.

As it usually goes every year, this bill was introduced, read, reported and printed to the Ways and Means committee, which is all that will likely happen regarding this bill until the next legislative session, when it will inevitably happen all over again.

I don’t like to be a pessimist, but after watching this happen year after year, I can’t help but believe that there must be a better way to get this important legislation passed. But why, exactly, is it so important for HB 440 to be passed?

Well, I can copy-and-paste my 18page research paper on the history and nuances of the Add the Words bills, but instead, I’ll summarize.

If a queer person lives outside one of the few cities, or Ada County, with local ordinances in place protecting them from discrimination, they can be fired, unhoused or otherwise discriminated against solely for their sexual or gender identity.

You may be wondering whether or not this actually happens, because if it doesn’t, the bill is rather obsolete.

A 2014 report documents an unfortunately long list of queer Idahoans being discriminated against, ranging from a transgender police officer being threatened by her sheriff to a lesbian college student being forcefully evicted by her landlord. Sadly, the list goes on, and that is certainly not even the worst of it.

The same report highlights a frightening fact: “Formal documentation of individual incidents of discrimination in Idaho is rare, in part due to fear of backlash.” Queer people cannot come forward in an attempt to stop the injustices enacted against them in fear of something worse happening.

Idaho has always been lacking when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, especially surrounding the legislature, but this has gone on too long. There is absolutely no reason to continue to allow employers and landlords to harass and discriminate against queer people.

A queer person’s existence affects no one but themself, and endangering their wellbeing because one doesn’t “agree with their lifestyle” is simply revolting.

Let queer people exist without politicizing and villainazing everything they do. Give them the protections they need and deserve to function in a society that was not made for them.

“There is absolutely no reason to continue to allow employers and landlords to harass and discriminate against queer people.”

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TRANS YOUTH SHARE TESTIMONY AGAINST ANTI-MEDICAL CARE BILL

The Arbiter is seeking to publish testimony that citizens were unable to share at committee hearing Guest Authors | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ditor’s Note: On March 4, the Idaho House State Affairs committee passed House Bill (HB) 675, which would prohibit gender-affirming healthcare for trans people under 18, including hormone therapies, puberty blockers and surgical operations. Under the bill, which is an amendment to the state’s existing prohibition against child genital mutilation, physicians providing such care can be convicted of a felony.

At the committee, many opponents of the bill who were present were unable to testify. To provide a record of their opposition, The Arbiter is publishing their testimony, particularly from trans youth.

Below is the prepared testimony that two Idahoans were unable to present to the committee.

Anna Rift (they/them), Boise State senior and computer science and mathematics double major: “Thank you Mr. Chairman. My name is Anna Rift, I’ve lived in Boise for close to a decade now, and I’m here to speak on behalf of myself as a transgender person.

I don’t think even the authors of this bill would disagree that it’s difficult to be a transgender child. It bears repeating that trans teenagers are one of the most at-risk groups for suicidal behavior as well as bullying or even physical violence from peers and others in their lives. Access to medical options like hormone replacement therapy is quite literally lifesaving.

HB 675 aims to take away these options and make the lives of trans people even more difficult. This bill, under the guise of concern about harm to children, attacks the medical freedom of trans youth. It is predicated on fear-mongering about children being subjected to medical procedures against their will or their best interests, but this is simply not occurring in the status

quo. Not only is transgender healthcare already heavily gatekept, but it has hugely positive impact on the lives of trans people. Ironically enough, the bill makes an exception to allow for surgeries on children who are intersex, a group who is frequently subject to medically unnecessary surgery, without their consent, to force their bodies to align with societal expectations. This shows that the bill isn’t meant to help anyone except those who are uncomfortable with the idea of non-conformity in gender and sex.

I came out as transgender when I was a student at Boise High School, and I can speak from my personal experience to say that if I was not able to access hormone replacement therapy as a minor, I probably would not be alive to speak to you today. It is not an exaggeration to say that the passing of HB 675 would end lives. I will give the authors of this bill the benefit of the doubt and assume this is not intentional.

Instead, I believe it comes from a place of discomfort with trans people, because we don’t fit into expectations for what a person should look like or act like. That discomfort is understandable.

However, it cannot be allowed to be expressed in a way that harms us.

In summary, this bill shamefully misrepresents an attack on trans youth as concern about the well-being of children, when really it is the very opposite. I hope, Mr. Chairman, that you and others present can see through this false concern for what it really is — a violent manifestation of discomfort with trans people.

Thank you for your time. I stand open to any questions asked in good faith.”

Lynn Thomson, 15-year-old Timberline High School student: “Hi, I’m Lynn Thomson, formerly Thurston. I am against the additions to House Bill 675, specifically the added C

I, II and III which unfairly and unreasonably targets necessary care for trans youth.

I am against these harmful and unnecessary additions as they threaten my access to the care I and many others need and I have no clue how important trans medications are the same as genital mutilation.

My gender has been a struggle my entire life. Starting out well before I knew being trans was even a thing, as a kid I always felt more like a girl and would be a girl in any fictional escape or game I could.

After feeling initially comforted and a sense of belonging when I found out about the trans community, I would deny being trans to myself throughout middle school. During this time the feelings went from crying about not being born a girl to a hatred of my body.

I hated showers and I especially hated mirrors or photos. I hated my name and I hated being called “he”. When it got bad enough, I was forced to confront the feelings and question if I was trans.

After months I concluded, I am. I didn’t want to be, I would prefer not to be, but I am. I later came out to friends and brother, and on Friday after, my parents and siblings.

We spoke to doctors and went to experts and I got counseling before we could get the care I needed. This is necessary in my opinion, I think you should be sure before you start reversible treatment, but that you can be sure well before 18.

I have been on reversible puberty blockers for almost a year and estrogen for many months. Both of which have helped greatly in finding hope for my future and estrogen helping me find the body I always needed. While there’s a long way to go in my transition (just listen to my voice) these have certainly helped so far.

The bill says to wait until you are 18, but this is far too late. Intervention with blockers near the beginning of puberty

has significantly better results for a successful transition and very rarely results in regret, as a study on over 20k trans Americans concluded that only 8% ever felt the need to detransition and 62% of the 8% only detransitioned temporarily.

Blockers buy time for a 13-year-old trans kid until they have matured and thought it out enough at 15 or 16 to go through irreversible puberty or hormone treatment. I do not regret my transition; only how long it took me to realize, come out, and start blockers.

The better results are incredibly important as every little masculine detail is magnified for us tenfold. Facial features and others such as hip width can’t be altered with hormones in late puberty but can earlier on.

I can’t bring up being trans without bringing up social pressures. Online and even at my own school, I have heard people mocking and making fun of trans people and making jokes at our expense.

The trans suicide rate especially amongst youths is extremely high but drops to near standard levels when given the proper care and supportive environments. I got lucky to have access to trans care and to have supportive family and friends, I do not believe I would be alive without it.

On top of banning the care I need, these additions to the bill will only add fuel to the flames of transgender harassment. I myself have in the past received negative comments about being trans, and I know some kids who have even been bullied over it.

We’re already under attack by our peers on top of the crushing weight of our dysphoria, this passing will give bullies the feeling of justification they need to hit even harder.

Thank you for listening. Please vote against these additions. They will literally ruin my life.”

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RECAP OF THE BOISE STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON

From “worst free throw shooting team” to outright regular-season conference champs Adam Bridges | Sports & Rec Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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n a season filled with the highest highs and the lowest lows, the Boise State men’s basketball team turned a seemingly hopeless season into the university’s first outright Mountain West title.

After losing their star guard Derrick Alston Jr. last year, media members who cover the conference started to feel uncertain on how Boise State would perform this season.

This ultimately led to the team being projected to finish fourth in the Mountain West behind Colorado State, San Diego State and Nevada, according to the Mountain West men’s basketball preseason poll.

The nightmare Boise State performed well in their first five games of the season but lost two close games to the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) and St. Bonaventure.

Fans started to worry after California State University of Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) defeated Boise State at home 39-46.

“In my 12 years, that was the worst offensive display I’ve seen,” head coach Leon Rice said after the game against CSU Bakersfield.

To make matters worse, Boise State then lost to Saint Louis, making the team sit dead last in the Mountain West with a record of 3-4.

Boise State had lost four of their first seven games in a conference where a team can only afford to lose around eight games to still have a chance at a title. It seemed unlikely that the Broncos could bounce back and win the Mountain West title after such a poor start, but Rice and the team remained optimistic.

“I scheduled this year like this on purpose — to build us for the end,” Rice said after the Saint Louis game.

As the team did not have the start that they had planned, tensions started to rise in the locker room.

For their game against Saint Louis, Rice decided to start freshman forward Tyson Degenhart over senior guard Devonaire Doutrive. Doutrive only played 13 minutes against Saint Louis and

started to become disinterested on the sideline during the second half, according to B.J. Rains from Bronco Nation News.

Doutrive later indicated that he was in New York a day before the team’s game against Tulsa. This caused many to wonder about where he stood with the team.

A Boise State spokesperson then confirmed that Doutrive was no longer a part of the team before the team faced Tulsa.

Boise State has still not given a clear explanation as to what transpired between Doutrive and the team, but Rice had brought up the team’s culture and desire to win every time he was asked about Doutrive.

On top of the Doutrive situation, many news sources started to tear the team apart by calling out all of their biggest flaws.

According to Rice, his team was labeled as the “worst free throw shooting team” in the country.

It wasn’t just fans and media outlets picking apart the team’s free throw shooting. Other teams were as well.

Rice even believed that Prairie View A&M had sent them to the free throw line a nation-high 52 times in order to try to exploit the team’s biggest weakness.

The streak With the fate of the season on the line, players started to step up and lead the team, including freshman forward Tyson Degenhart who had played well up to this point in the season and had earned his first start against Saint Louis.

Seniors Abu Kigab and Marcus Shaver Jr. also started to play at high levels.

“I really look up to Abu and the way I saw him work this summer,” Degenhart said in an interview on the Hold The Mic podcast.

These leaders helped their team deliver a solid 63-58 win over Tulsa. The Broncos were slowly improving on their flaws.

“Definitely needed a win. I’m proud of our guys,” said fifth-year forward Abu Kigab after the game against Tulsa.

Despite Boise State holding a six-game win streak at this point in the season, the

Broncos were more focused on the next task at hand.

“Everyone wants to talk about the streak and we don’t give a…” Rice said after the game against UNLV. “We are staying in the present. We don’t care about [the streak].”

The fans and media, however, wanted to see how the team would fare heading into conference play.

“The Mountain West is unbelievable.

We’ve got very strong teams throughout,” Kigab said. “We don’t disappoint.

We come out and play hard every single night, and I think that’s a characteristic every team has when you really look down the line.”

Boise State’s built-up momentum helped them roll past Fresno State, Nevada, New Mexico and Air Force.

The team then powered through tough games for vital conference wins against Utah State, San Diego State, Wyoming and Fresno State, bringing their streak to its peak of 14 games. In each of these games, the Broncos trailed within two minutes left.

The team’s most notable win was against Fresno State in their second matchup of the season.

According to ESPN, Boise State had a 3% chance of winning after trailing 5053 with three seconds left in the game.

Despite these odds, redshirt senior guard Marcus Shaver Jr. landed a clutch 3-point buzzer-beater, forcing the game into overtime where Boise State would ultimately win 68-63.

After winning 14 consecutive games, Boise State eventually lost their streak in their second matchup against Wyoming.

Even though they had lost their streak, they managed to fix their biggest issue — their free throw shooting.

Before the streak, the team shot 42.9% (6-14) against Temple, 47.6% (10-21) against Ole Miss and 46.2% (12-26) against Saint Louis. Boise State then shot 81.8% (9-11) against San Diego State, 72.2% (13-18) against Wyoming and 80% (8-10) against Fresno State during the streak.

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The final stretch Boise State went 7-2 since losing their streak and finished the season off with 15-3 in their conference and 24-7 overall.

After beating Nevada in their second to last game of the season, Boise State was awarded their first outright Mountain West title.

This is the third time they have been awarded a conference title, after previously winning the Big Sky conference title in 1988 and tying with San Diego State in the Mountain West conference in 2015.

“To win it outright, when you look at the conference schedule, we probably had the toughest schedule,” Rice said. “So to do what we did and be up two games on everybody with the schedule we played, we played every top team two times. It was remarkable what these guys did.”

The Broncos went from being labeled the “worst free throw shooting team in the country” to becoming the outright Mountain West champions in one season.

Boise State was also one win away from tying the school record for most wins in a regular season with 25.

“It’s just unreal,” Shaver Jr. said. “It feels good to get this championship after the season we had last year.”

The overtime Now that the team has finished off the regular season, they still have much more to accomplish in the Mountain West and NCAA tournaments.

The team will be the first seed in the Mountain West conference and have a first-round bye. They will then face off against the winner of the Nevada vs. New Mexico game.

The Broncos are expected to be selected for the NCAA tournament, but will not know for sure until Selection Sunday on March 13.

Boise State is projected to be a seventh or eighth seed in the NCAA tournament.

Regardless of how far the Broncos go in both tournaments, the 2021-22 season will be remembered as one of the greatest seasons in Boise State history.

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INSIDE BLUE GALLERIES: THE STORIES BEHIND THE FEATURED ART

Student artists share insight on their pieces featured in the student-juried exhibition Hanalei Potempa | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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n Emma Obendorf ’s submission for the 2022 Annual Student Juried Exhibitions, she wanted to do something different from her typically representational artwork. She’s an illustration and drawing and painting BFA student, but used newspaper, paper and charcoal to create a more abstract piece to consider memory and the recent loss of her grandfather.

“It was just kind of one big conceptual piece based on how I was looking at family memories and just overall my time with my family and my grandfather,” Obendorf said.

Obendorf ’s work is just one of the winning submissions for the 2022 Annual Student Juried Exhibitions currently on display at Blue Galleries, which was selected by a local artist from dozens of submissions. Featured pieces are on display at the Center of Visual Arts until March 30.

A few of the featured artists shared the details about their creative processes while making their pieces and the meanings behind them.

Obendorf revealed that her piece, titled “Memory of Life,” was a stepping stone for her in trying something new.

Not only was it more conceptual than her typical work, but it also delved into her ideas on the concept of memory, through the lens of her grandfather.

The newspaper Obendorf used for her piece is local, and she specifically emphasized her inclusion of the obituary page of the newspaper in her piece.

She wanted to look at memory in different forms and at different stages of life.

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is a very representational way for me to look at memory. I think that memories often come from core memories that then leave marks as time goes on,” Obendorf said.

Julie Hetherington is a current freshman majoring in visual arts with an emphasis in painting and drawing.

She is featured in the exhibit for her piece titled “Molars,” created using graphite and paint on canvas and paper, which was folded and manipulated onto itself to create many vantage points.

Hetherington shared that she wanted to explore the use of paper folding when she started this project. The process of making her piece was very time-consuming, though she never had a set plan for the final result.

“I started with the idea of a map and wanted to unfold it and keep unfolding it again and again and let myself explore that. I didn’t have a set plan,” Hetherington said.

Later, she started incorporating fabric as well.

The name “Molars” reveals a deeper meaning represented in the piece.

“You don’t really see people’s teeth close up, not like their molars, so it kind of sets the same feeling that you don’t show people certain parts of you that are kept inside,” Hetherington said.

“Molars” illustrates a juxtaposition of oneself. It represents what of yourself you present to others as well as what you do not show and keep inside, all in one presentation.

Annika Kalac, a current senior pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in interdisciplinary art, is featured in the exhibit for a self-portrait created using the process of etching.

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etching and that it was a very long, tedious process.

The process begins by drawing on the surface of a copper plate, which is then put into a fluoride acid, which carves the drawing into the plate. Next, ink is applied to the plate, and it is layered with paper, which is then put through a printing process.

Kalac shared that her piece is a bit more complex than a traditional self-portrait due to the multiple exposures it displays, capturing the same image at multiple points in time.

“The unique thing about this piece is it’s kind of a continuous narration, which means that you’re kind of seeing the figure in multiple moments in time,” Kalac said. “The piece relates a lot to self transformation, the way that you grow and change and struggle with the things you leave behind in order to pursue a future that is right for you.”

Kalac illustrated this transition period in finding one’s self-identity which is often an uncomfortable, “in the middle” sort of feeling. This is why the portrait is more complex and even a bit unsettling to look at.

The Blue Galleries is open from Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

For more information on the exhibit, visit the Blue Galleries webpage on the Boise State website.

After March 31, the Blue Galleries will be closed for the installation period of the Spring 2022 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition. Each semester, graduating senior art students display their work in the Blue Galleries.

This year, the opening reception of the BFA exhibit will be held on Friday, April 8.

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PATHWAYS PROJECT RECEIVES NEW $100,000 GRANT

The World Language Department program provides resources for K-16 foreign language teachers Julianne Gee | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Pathways Project co-directors present at a foreign language conference.

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n January of this year, the Pathways Project in Boise State’s World Languages Department received a $100,000 grant. The project has gone relatively under the radar, but its resources can be vital for teachers of foreign languages.

The purpose of the Pathways Project is to create open educational resources (OER) for language teachers and create a community for those instructors. It is used all over the nation and even abroad.

With the grant, it hopes to do research to create more professional development opportunities and resources.

The Pathways Project was started

by Kelly Arispe, associate professor of Spanish, and Amber Hoye, director of the World Language Resource Center, about five years ago. It came to fruition because of the conversation labs required for Boise State language courses.

“We create these activities … to give students real-world language practice. We

want students to [be able] to do real-world tasks [and have] authentic conversations,” Hoye said. “These activities are really meant to just promote conversation.”

There are activities for American Sign Language, Arabic, Basque, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, as well as foundational activities for any language.

Activity difficulty ranges from novice to advanced, depending on language.

Online-specific activities and materials are also available.

“We have designed the activities around themes, so if you’re teaching family or shopping or any of those common things in a language classroom. You can go in and find activities that match your students’ level,” Hoye said.

What makes the Pathways Project special, though, is the activities are created by students, for students. Rylie Wiesler, junior global studies major, is one such student.

“When I first started with the Pathways Project, it was just kind of what I was doing for my internship. It was a project I could work on, but as I started going through it … I thought it was really cool,” Wiesler said.

Wiesler is also minoring in French and has had the opportunity to see the resources used.

“In the beginner levels, you started using the Pathways Project materials just to build a strong foundation, and I think a lot of the activities have been improved,” Wiesler said.

The project uses OER Commons as well as Pressbook to create and distribute their resources, according to Wiesler. Professional development is also available for teachers on their website, and events have been held for professional development.

“The whole idea behind Pathways is for us to create pathways or connections across Idaho so that these teachers have access to professional development and … to high quality materials to use in their classroom,” Hoye said.

The content standards for world languages in Idaho is only five short pages.

In comparison, the content standards for dance, theater and visual arts are each between 10 and 12 pages, according to the Idaho State Department of Education.

In addition, many Idaho school districts are rural, so it is difficult to connect with other foreign language teachers, particularly if there is only one foreign language teacher.

“I think having a community of language teachers is really hard especially in those rural communities … With OER, [there’s an] opportunity to connect with what other teachers are doing,” said Emily Blackburn, a French teacher at Mountain View High School and Boise State alum.

In foreign language teaching, textbooks in some classrooms have been replaced with different — perhaps more authentic — materials, and the Pathways Project

creates activities with that in mind.

“OER is just so helpful for teachers … I think we’re moving away from just strictly teaching out of a textbook. That’s overwhelming for teachers that have been teaching from a textbook for a long time,” Blackburn said.

The Pathways Project collaborates with speakers from different areas and cultures to create their activities and resources.

“As a language teacher, [I think it’s important] we’re representing all cultures of our language. So, in French, there’s a bunch of countries that speak French in Africa,” Blackburn said.

During her time at Boise State, Blackburn helped with the Francophone Project, OER within the Pathways Project focused on bringing awareness to other French-speaking countries in the world.

With the grant, Hoye said the project hopes to put more time into research for their materials, professional development, and the continual creation of high-quality resources for teachers not only in Idaho but all over the world.

“This is specifically for language teachers, but part of what we want to do is share these findings and help school districts … around the country figure out how they can better support teachers to use open educational resources,” Hoye said.

“The whole idea behind Pathways is for us to create pathways or connections across Idaho so that these teachers have access to professional development ... and to high quality materials to use in their classroom.”

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BORN IN BOISE: REFLECTING ON CHANGES IN THE CITY OF TREES

With massive growth in recent years, long-time Boiseans struggle with cultural shifts and changing housing market Isabella Fox | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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eenan Roark, a sophomore and double major in philosophy and theater, is a fifth-generation Idahoan, as his family has inhabited Boise since the 1800s.

Growing up in the historic North End of the city, Roark graduated from Boise High School in 2020 amidst the initial COVID-19 outbreak and sudden influx of growth within the city.

Because of his first-hand experience and longevity within Boise’s culture, Roark has much to say about its ever-changing ways.

When asked about Boise’s rapid growth, Roark believes it’s a sticky situation.

“It’s just so hard to put the situation in black and white because there’s many factors involved in the [city’s] growth,” Roark said.

Reflecting back onto his childhood and the lush landscapes of the historic North End, Roark began to question when the growth actually began.

“Plenty of the growth probably started when I was young. But I think I noticed it in middle school when I could start going downtown on my own, especially when I started having access to driving and more exposure to the city,” Roark said.

Because of the unexpected growth within the city, many Boise locals confronted newcomers with extreme backlash, targeting Californians specifically.

When asked his stance on the hostility, Roark weighed the positives and negatives.

“I definitely have some mixed feelings about it. There’s always the classic ‘Californinans go home’ which I think is a little harsh because, you know, everyone’s just looking for a place to live,” Roark said. “It is a really nice place so it does make sense why so many people want to come here. If nothing else, I just think that Californians need to learn how to use roundabouts.”

Turning to a more serious outlook on

Generational Idahoans like Roark are struggling with the influx of population and developmental growth.

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the growth, especially from the western states, Roark explained it’s more than just the environment, but emerging class inequality.

“I think a lot of it comes back to class issues because it’s just a lot of rich people coming from California to retire and/ or are looking to get away from the very liberal environment and set up shop elsewhere,” Roark said. “So, again, I think that leads to a lot of displacement of local culture and community and replaced by [older] Californians with a stupid amount of money which is very classist and I’m not a big fan of. But of course you have the people who are just looking to move somewhere else and humans often do.”

Californians make up 46% of Boise’s growth in the last five years, and Californian migration has increased by 10% within the last five to 10 years.

“Many native Idahoans have watched their state transform and change over the years; however, some fear the Gem State is on its way to becoming the next California,” according to the Boise Valley Economic Partnership.

Roark was adamant about the saddening culture shifts within Boise’s ethos. He explained that seeing the culture change and adapt has been detrimental, especially in losing Boise’s truly historic nature.

“It’s very sad to see that historical culture lost to people with more money who are able to take advantage of the situation.

So, I suspect my family probably won’t be in Boise that much longer,” Roark said.

An overwhelming disappointment from many Boise locals comes from the extensive building and destruction of the Boise Foothills and local wildlife.

“There used to be trails and hills out in the East End area which are now popping up huge neighborhoods with all the houses kind of looking the same,” Roark said.

Boise’s development proposals have reached a new precedent as developers plan to build multiple high rises. Devel-

opers propose the construction of three of the tallest buildings Boise has seen to date. The proposals include 18, 19 and even 27-story apartments.

Roark not only focused on the culture shifts but the overall economic and structural changes Boise has begun to endure.

“With more people coming in there’s a sort of an adjustment in wages and the housing market especially. My parent’s house has matured a couple hundred thousand dollars since they bought it in the 90’s,” Roark said.

The Idaho Press stated that Boise’s housing market has increased by nearly 40% since November 2020 which puts Boise in the top two highest housing markets in the U.S. Roark explains that Boise may not be able to keep up with all the infrastructure changes especially in managing the growth.

“I don’t know if Boise can totally keep up with the growth which has led to a lot of displacement, like people selling their houses in historic neighborhoods like the North End,” Roark said.

Families aren’t the only ones moving to the Treasure Valley. Northern and southern Californian businesses have found a new home as well.

“The influx of people from California and some of the other western states just naturally leads to growth in buildings, perpetual construction downtown and the likes. There’s a lot more traffic and the feeling of Boise slowly becoming a bigger city,” Roark said.

However, Roark also mentioned that the new perspectives newcomers bring can be refreshing.

“It’s definitely changing into a different city. It’s just if we can make that for the better or worse in the long run,” Roark said. “I think the growth is ultimately fine, we just need to be ready to accommodate for [it] and, at least as of right now, I’m not entirely sure that’s the case.”

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LOCAL NONPROFITS PREPARE FOR TREEFORT ALONG WITH ARTISTS

Nonprofit organizations in attendance include Inclusive Idaho, Conservation Voters for Idaho and more Lacy O’Dell | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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onprofit row is back at Treefort Music Festival this year with several organizations from the Boise area.

With Treefort 10 right around the corner, the festival is gearing up to host nonprofits like Planned Parenthood, Inclusive Idaho, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, CATCH, Speak Your Silence, Conservation Voters for Idaho, Vivid Roots Collective, Idaho Safety Crew and more.

Nonprofit row at Treefort is a place where many different nonprofit organizations from around the Boise area come together in one place at the festival. All of the nonprofits have tents and interact with the festival goers. These organizations range anywhere from advocating for inclusivity to human rights to sustainability and more.

Nonprofit row is an essential part of

integrating the local community into the festival, according to Celeste Giordani, Treefort community engagement director.

“Treefort Music Fest is committed to fostering positive community engagement in Idaho and beyond. We strive to create a space where attendees, artists, staff and passersby can connect with local, regional and national organizations to create access to advocacy,” Giordani said.

With a large number of nonprofit organizations in Boise, event managers have the difficult task of selecting which ones will be in attendance at the festival.

“I focus on partnering with organizations who are both interested in being present, and whose organizational work focuses on nurturing sustainable and intentional growth in the Treasure Valley.

It is important to give space to both,” Giordani said.

This community partnership allows attendees, artists and staff to find tangible routes to civic engagement.

Nonprofits involved in the festival are able to connect with attendees in an engaging environment that highlights their mission, or a particular campaign they are promoting this spring.

Organizations use the opportunity to present various goals, as well as connect with potential donors, volunteers and creating content that they can use for the rest of the year.

“Nonprofit organizations are represented throughout the festival, but you can find most of them in the ‘Treefort for Good’ section outside of Main Stage on 12th Street,” Giordani said. “Stop by, learn more about their mission and get connected with the people and groups moving Idaho forward.”

Treefort’s partnership with local nonprofits encourages community civic engagement in a fun environment.

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HISTORIC MOUNTAIN WEST WIN COMPLICATED BY SECURITY INCIDENT

Security clashed with fans after men’s basketball secured first ouright regular-season championship Adam Bridges | Sports & Rec Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Men’s basketball defeated University of Reno, Nevada, 73-67 on Tuesday, March 1.

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he Broncos have officially secured their first outright conference championship since 1988.

“It’s their championship,” said head coach Leon Rice. “My nerves tonight were about them, just how bad I wanted it for them. I could taste it.”

This is the Broncos’ first regular season title in the Mountain West Conference since sharing the honors with San Diego State in 2015.

After defeating Nevada 73-67 on Tuesday, March 1, the team is now 15-2 in conference play and will be the No. 1 seed in the Mountain West Tournament.

Boise State went on multiple runs late in the first half and ended the first half with an eight-point lead. Redshirt senior guard Marcus Shaver Jr. and fifth-year forward Abu Kigab contributed 28 of

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their 41 points in the half after both scored 14 points.

Despite the Broncos leading by as much as 13 points at one point in the second half, the Wolf Pack managed to trail by only one point with four minutes left in the game.

The game got very close near the end, but Boise State managed to prevent a Nevada comeback and ended the game with a 73-67 win.

Kigab finished the game off with a game-high 23 points after shooting an efficient 75% (9-12) from the field. Redshirt senior forward Mladen Armus had a gamehigh eight rebounds in the game as well.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment ever since I got to college,” Kigab said. “All I wanted to do was win a conference championship, go to the tournament and make as deep a run as possible. Our dreams are

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Although the team had a monumental win to secure the Mountain West title, issues started to form after the game which dampened the whole experience.

In an attempt to stop fans from storming the court after Boise State’s win against Nevada, ExtraMile security guards initiated multiple physical altercations with the game attendees.

In a video taken after the game, a guard can be seen lifting a Boise State student off her feet and removing her from the court.

In another, multiple guards can be seen shoving Boise State students in an effort to keep them off the court, even as other students had already successfully stormed the court, as expected.

One of the students seen in the video, which was reposted to the Barstool Broncos Instagram page, was sophomore elec-

trical engineering major Marcus Boeck, who said that the guards’ efforts indicated mixed messaging.

“What confuses me is that they had a rope and around 30 guys protecting the court with the rope,” Boeck said. “That leads me to believe that they were told to not allow any students onto the court.”

ExtraMile Arena released a statement claiming that security guards were told to allow fans onto the court and not to physically engage with them.

“ExtraMile Arena deeply regrets and apologizes for the way in which staff responded to fans trying to get on the court following last night’s men’s basketball game. We failed to implement the postgame security plan that was developed in advance of the game in consultation with the athletic department. Security staff were instructed to allow students to celebrate on the court following a victory while providing a safe exit for the opposing team and game officials. No students were to be physically restricted.”

According to B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News, multiple Boise State students were also told by Boise State to not storm the court after the win.

Regardless of whether the security guards were told to prevent fans from storming the court, Boise State wants to do something special for students to celebrate the Mountain West conference championship and make up for the postgame frenzy.

“We will work with athletics on finding a special way for our students to celebrate the Men’s Basketball team’s Mountain West Championship,” Boise State University said in a tweet.

Boise State lost their final regular season game to Colorado State in Fort Collins, but remains the conference champions going into the official tournament.

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INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD EARNS NINE PODIUM FINISHES AT MOUNTAIN WEST

Three new school records were set as the women took home seven medals, and the men secured three Lexi Almeido | Spor ts & Rec Editor | spor ts@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Freshman Maggie Larson competes at the indoor Mountain West Championship in Albuquerque, where she won the triple jump with a personal record.

Photo courtesy Boise State Athletics all exciting finishes.”

Schoffield won gold in the women’s oise State track and field had Freshman Maggie Larson, sophomore 800-meter run, finishing with a time of nine athletes capture podium Anita Taviore and senior Kristie Schof2:05.92, edging her teammate, junior Mafinishes at the 2022 Mountain Leigha Menegatti who finished with a time West (MW) Conference Indoor field captured the three gold medals for the Broncos in their events. of 2:06.88, securing silver in this event.

Track and Field Championships Feb. 24Larson’s gold-medal triple jump came “We had a lot of young people step 26 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. from her sixth and final attempt where up,” Ihmels said. “It’s fun to see someone The Broncos came out with 10 medals she posted a personal record of 12.90 me- like Maggie [Larson] who is a freshman (three gold, five silver and two bronze). ters. This marks the third-longest distance capture an event win the first time out.

This is the most medals Boise State has in school history.

Then, someone like Kristie [Schoffield], won since 2018 when they received 11 Taviore won gold in the women’s who’s been here more than one time and medals at the MW conference meet.

60-meter dash with a time of 7.44 has come really close, earns the right to “We competed hard from day one stand atop the podium. It’s fun to see until the end,” said head coach Corey Ih- seconds, beating her own school record.

She also picked up a silver medal in the both sides of that.” mels. “Anytime you have event winners women’s 200-meter dash with a time of Junior Dafni Georgiou finished her it’s a fantastic thing for your program, 23.76 seconds.

60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.31 to and we had three event winners today,

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take home silver.

The women’s 4×400-meter relay closed out the competition on a high note, coming in third to take home the bronze.

Menegatti, Taviore, freshman Alyssa Cullen and sophomore Nyenuchi Okemgbo finished with a time of 3:40.69 to crush the previous program record of 3:44.36 from 2013.

Other top-ten finishes in the women’s events included Yasmin Marghini (4th in the 5,000m and 7th in the 3,000m), Maggie Larson (9th in the long jump) and Delaney Griffin (9th in the mile).

The women’s team finished fourth overall with 73 points, marking their highest finish and most points scored since 2018 when they placed third with 82 points.

In the men’s events, the distance medley relay team gathered a first podium finish, shattering the school record and receiving silver.

Seniors Henry Mong, David Pierce, Jonathan Shields and freshman Angus Fitzgerald posted a time of 9:44.65. This time was four seconds faster than the previous mark set in 2016. This was the third-consecutive podium finish for the men’s team in the distance medley.

Shields was the first Bronco to earn medalist honors, finishing second in the men’s mile with a time of 4:05.17.

Freshman Ahmed Ibrahim finished with a bronze medal in the men’s 3,000-meter with a time of 8:09.36.

As a team, the men finished seventh overall, earning 28 points.

Other top-ten finishes in the men’s events included a 7th place 4x400m finish.

“It was a fun few days experiencing these finishes and watching our athletes get better,” Ihmels said. “There were lots of positives. I’m excited about where we are and where we are headed.”

Boise State will enjoy a few weeks off before traveling to San Diego, California, to open the outdoor track and field season on March 24-26.

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BRONCOBOLD FACILIATES MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR ATHLETES

The BroncoBOLD initiative operates across Boise State Athletics to support student-athletes from all sports Jenna Vitamanti | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

BroncoBOLD offers resources and connection.

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tudent-athletes across the nation are often praised for their talents and winning the big game or being the best in the competition.

Yet something that is often overlooked by college sports fans is the struggles these athletes face with managing time, stress, injuries, pressure from external factors and learning how to prioritize their mental health.

Boise State Athletics launched BroncoBOLD in 2019 to spread awareness on the importance of mental health and wellness for student-athletes.

A group of student-athletes created the BroncoBOLD name and mission statement with the guidance of Stephanie Donaldson, the director of Athletic Performance and Psychology. This has initiated giving back to the Treasure Valley community through suicide prevention, community speakings from student-athletes and spreading awareness for the advocacy of mental health.

“There is so much awareness around it and we have identified the need,” Donaldson said. “Now it is creating the services and making sure the support is in place. I think there has been a lot of

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advocacy work in the area of sport that has also been changing the narrative that we have about mental health.”

As college students, athletes experience the same — or heightened — pressures as their counterparts who are not involved in sports. Additionally, they undergo enhanced stressors from participating in athletics at the collegiate level.

Outside of athletics, many people, including fans, are not aware of the pressures that student-athletes face, as they are often only recognized for their wins and trophies, and for the more public athletes, ridiculed for their percieved failures. An athlete cannot experience physical strength and conditioning to their full potential unless they are preparing through mental reps as well.

“For football, we are a bunch of tough guys, but I am sure some of my teammates and friends are dealing with things that I don’t know about or they don’t speak up about,” said senior defensive tackle Scott Matlock. “It is important because we are people too. For Bronco Football, fans think we are these awesome people and well known in the community. They don’t think about us

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and our mental state, which is natural.

People don’t sit back and realize what a lot of us have to do on a daily basis, so it can be tough.”

Matlock was raised in Idaho, and is a redshirt senior for Boise State football.

He received multiple accolades and recognitions during the 2021 season, including being named on the All Mountain West Second Team and the Phil Steele Preseason All Mountain West Third Team and was also an All Mountain West Honorable Mention in 2020.

A driving force for the creation of BroncoBOLD was pursuing a community outreach initiative to educate students in the greater Tresasure Valley area about mental health and suicide prevention.

Athletes have a unique platform that allows them to speak out about the importance of mental health awareness, creating a chain reaction.

“It is a trickling effect, so when you figure out how to control your mental health in one aspect of life, it helps you in all the other aspects,” said Kennedi Paul, a senior defender for women’s soccer. “You kind of figure out balance.

I think that is the most important thing because when you struggle in a certain aspect, you try to put so much time and effort into that, but you forget about everything else. That is when you start to spiral, so helping yourself first is going to help other aspects of your life and then you can help others.”

Paul is an alumni of Capital High School in Boise, and during her time at Boise State, she has been awarded Academic All Mountain West twice, in 2018, and again in the 2020-21 spring season.

A common concept that athletes tend to experience is the phenomenon of athletic identity. This is the state of mind where an athlete identifies with their role and is dependent for the acknowledgement of that role.

“Being on the field, in the weight

room or at the facility is doing what I know,” Matlock said. “Sometimes I will go home and think ‘this is not what I am supposed to be doing right now.’ If it is a sport someone has been playing their whole life, and that is all they know, going home and doing other things is definitely an uncomfortable feeling, like you are lost sometimes.”

Donaldson recommends that student-athletes find a space to detach from their sport and develop hobbies and interests outside of their practice and game schedules. She also meets with teams on campus for team talks specified toward what is needed or requested, as well as with coaches and student athletes for individual consultations.

“I think there has been a lot of advocacy work in the area of sport that has also been changing the narrative that we have about mental health.”

- Stephanie Donaldson, direc-

tor of Athletic Performance and Psychology

BroncoBOLD Resources On-Campus Mental Health Resources Available to Boise State Students GradWell Counseling Services / Medical Services: 208-426-1459 Office of the Dean of Students / CARE Team: 208-426-1527 Violence Awareness and Response / Gender Equities Center: 208-426-4259 Campus Security and Police Information: 208-426-6911 In the case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

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MAKING WAVES: FROM WHITEWATER RAPIDS TO THE REC POOL

The Kayak Club is a community for water-lovers and explorers, regardless of experience Kelby Andrew | Copy Editor | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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hat does it take to start a club at Boise State? For three finance majors, it was their shared love of kayaking in Idaho.

Third-year students Zane Lowe, Brayden Olson and Brayden West co-founded the Boise State Kayak Club in hopes of organizing a community of student kayakers.

Now, they’re looking to make waves across the campus community.

According to Olson, the club’s president, the Kayak Club originated in the Outdoor Program’s weekly kayak sessions at the Rec Center.

“The Outdoor Program holds weekly pool sessions, and there was a group of us consistently going to the pool for kayaking,” Olson said. “We decided that it was such a cool community that we wanted to expand it and grow. There’s also a lot of history with kayaking at Boise State, and nobody had made the effort to formally establish a club.”

West was introduced to kayaking last spring after signing up for the Outdoor Program’s class on a whim. Soon after, he convinced Lowe to do the same.

“We thought it would be really cool if we could give everybody else that same experience that we’ve had,” West said. “It’s kind of rare to be in the right place to have … people who know what they’re doing to show you and guide you, so we thought it’d be a great opportunity [for] people who wouldn’t normally have that chance.”

The Kayak Club welcomes seasoned kayaking enthusiasts, but as a newer kayaker himself, Lowe encourages anyone to hop on board, regardless of skill level.

“I was obviously a little intimidated at first. I know we all are, but you can start on some really mellow stuff,” Lowe said.

“That’s what I started on, and I sort of eased my way into it. I’m still very much a beginner … you can start small and work your way up.”

The Kayak Club is looking to schedule

The club is hoping to schedule multiple trips during the summer and in future spring and fall semesters, in addition to their pool sessions. Photo courtesy Brooke Lewis kayaking trips throughout the summer season in addition to attending pool sessions at the Rec, where beginners can practice kayaking in a safe, positive and fun environment.

Currently, the Outdoor Program is offering free kayak and stand-up paddleboard sessions from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Rec’s Aquatic Complex. All gear is provided, and instructors are present to teach the fundamentals to newer kayakers.

“Kayaking can be for everyone, and I think if you give it a shot, the majority of the time [people] love it, and they come back,” Olson said. “We have a lot of people who come to the pool sessions just to be there. It’s just an inclusive environment.”

For the time being, Kayak Club is hosting its meetings during the week-

ly pool sessions, but as more members join, Olson said the club will decide on a meeting time that works for everyone.

The club is also looking to host a meeting once a month outside of the pool sessions to invite guest speakers, host additional lessons and discuss potential trips.

“We haven’t come up with any trips yet, but we’re planning for the summer, hopefully some trips to Wyoming … or possibly Montana, and then definitely some closer ones in Idaho,” Lowe said. “We [are trying] to make them all expenses paid for food and gas and travel … since [as a club] we do have a little bit of funding.”

Olson emphasized the unique opportunity Boise State students have to engage with kayaking, not only due to the range of resources provided by the Outdoor

Program, but also because of the university’s physical location.

“I think Boise as a city is one of the top places to be a kayaker in the country because of the resources we have here, especially as a student at Boise State with the rental equipment from the Outdoor Program, with access to the pool, with access to the river … and then also the whitewater that’s a half hour away,” Olson said.

For some newcomers, kayaking may be a cause for intimidation at first glance, but the Kayak Club encourages students to take part in Boise’s close-knit kayaking community.

Prospective members can reach out to the Boise State Kayak Club through Engage and the club’s Instagram page (@kayakclubbsu).

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F E AT U R E D S P E C I A L S March 10, 2021 | ARBITERONLINE.COM

BLACK IN IDAHO

A first-hand student account about what it’s like to be Black in Idaho

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Becky Wilson | Social Media & Outreach Coordinator | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

t is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one’s self through the eyes of others, of measuring one’s soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity.

One ever feels his two-ness, — an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two un-reconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.” -W.E.B. Du Bois I am Black. Always have been, always will be. I am Black, and I live in Idaho.

I am caught between two identities. One is withering away. The other stands proud as if I do not feel lawless in some capacity, but I should embody my true identity. It’s Black History month after all.

Now, Black History Month is ending, but I have minimal feelings. Is it the way that I perceive those around me? Is it the way that I have lived here so long that I seem to have lost touch with my Blackness?

My Blackness is not something you think of once at the beginning of the shortest month of the year. My Blackness is not a fleeting thought in the windowless cell that occupies your mind.

Black History Month is ending, and I have yet to have a conversation with my parents, with my white family. I am not ashamed of the way that I was built, I am ashamed of the world I’m built into.

As this month looms on its end, I feel this sense of dread—the same fear I felt when the summer of 2020 was ending; I will be forgotten, my people will be forgotten. But then again, how many people truly knew it was a month embedded with the hate of my ancestors? Those around me walk by with an ease that I envy, as my mind is filled with whispering doubts about the way that I look.

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What if I move the wrong way? I can’t look like I’m stealing. Please, God, do not let me get pulled over today. I’m not one for letting indifference take over my body, but sometimes it does, and sometimes I let it.

I am hesitant to admit that I came to terms with my skin late in my teen years.

I chase away the feelings of inadequacy, I am fine the way I am.

The way that I am is dipped in the need to always talk about my experiences. The way I am is submerged in the need to pull back and push forward because one month does not account for the decades my people were in chains. I feel disoriented yet my mind is clear every time I think of an unarmed Black person who did not deserve to lose their life. It seems a month meant for me is a stone left unturned.

I am Black in Idaho. I feel safe a lot of the time, until I don’t.

I used to be a person who did not think about my skin color, it was the least of my problems. As I grew older, I felt ill at the way it slithered to the front of my mind. Now, it is all I can think about.

What do you think about when you walk into a room, and you’re the only one with the skin color marked with oppression? Do you feel suffocated by the unassuming air? It could be worse, but it could be so much better.

I am nervous most days. It’s always at the back of my unraveling mind. I want to be quiet and simultaneously scream.

It’s an odd feeling — being trapped between your Blackness and your city. It’s a mark of contentment and heartbreak.

My heart breaks for those who feel the same as me.

Black History Month is almost over and I still haven’t told my grandma about a guest teacher who spoke words of crit-

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“I am not ashamed of the way that I was built, I am ashamed of the world I’m built into.”

Photo courtesy of Leandro Valentino icism to me as if I was the only one with faults. It follows me around. My skin is not an excuse for hatred. My skin is not an excuse for hands in my hair. My skin is not an excuse to sculpt me into your

comfort zone. My skin IS an excuse for me to feel angry and melancholy and joy all in one breath.

Black History Month is over, and yet for me, it feels just like any other day.

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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY 2022-23 STUDENT TUITION AND FEE HEARING BSU students, faculty and staff are invited to learn more about proposed 2022-23 tuition and fees at a virtual hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, beginning at 8:30 am. BSU students, faculty and staff wishing to provide comments during the meeting must sign up by March 14, 2022. BSU students, faculty and staff may also submit written comments prior to March 15, 2022.

Log-in instructions for the hearing, instructions for signing up to provide comments, and instructions for submitting written comments may be found at:

https://www.boisestate.edu/vpfa/student-tuition-and-fee-hearing/ Persons not currently affiliated with Boise State University are allowed to testify at the Student Tuition and Fee Hearing under the following conditions: 1 They must sign up to testify and in doing so, indicate they are not a student, faculty or staff.

2 They must submit a written copy of their testimony prior to testifying.

3 They will be allowed to testify only at the discretion of the hearing officer.

4 If allowed to testify, they must identify themselves as a non student at the onset of their verbal testimony.

TUITION AND STUDENT FEES

Current Fee/Semester

Fall / Spring Fall / Spring Full Time

Tuition Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success Institutional Operations, Service, and Support Student Activity Fee: Operations, Service, and Support Intercollegiate Athletics and Spirit Squad Student Union Student Transportation Facilities Fee Technology Fee

Total

Student Health and Wellness Student Health Center Campus Recreation

Total

Student Government Student Activities, Clubs, and Organizations - Optional

Total

Total Tuition and Fees

OTHER FEES Graduate Fee Non-resident Fee Western Undergraduate Fee

Boise State University Office of Budget and Planning 1910 University Drive Admin. Bldg., Suite 210 Boise, ID 83725

2,766.18

Part Time per credit

Summer

per credit

Proposed Change

Fall / Spring Fall / Spring Full Time

251.75

199.08

0.00

49.80

4.53

3.62

49.81 122.15 68.50 12.00 694.80 128.57 1,075.83

4.53 11.10 6.23 1.09 63.16 11.69 97.80

53.50 71.19 124.69 9.50 4.00 13.50 4,030.00

789.00 8,460.00 2,015.00

Part Time per credit

Summer

per credit

Proposed Fee/Semester

Fall / Spring Fall / Spring Full Time

0.00

0.00

2,766.18

0.70

0.06

0.01

3.63 8.88 6.23 1.09 49.44 8.90 78.17

0.72 34.83 5.54 0.00 51.44 35.35 127.88

0.06 3.17 0.50 0.00 4.68 3.21 11.62

4.86 6.47 11.33

4.32 6.47 10.79

17.70 5.72 23.42

0.87 0.36 1.23 366.64

0.80 0.29 1.09 292.75

Proposed Percent Increase

103.00 357.00 n/a

75.00 35.00 n/a

Part Time per credit

Summer

per credit

251.75

199.08

50.50

4.59

3.63

0.00 2.53 0.50 -0.22 4.83 3.02 10.66

50.53 156.98 74.04 12.00 746.24 163.92 1,203.71

4.59 14.27 6.73 1.09 67.84 14.90 109.42

3.63 11.41 6.73 0.87 54.27 11.92 88.83

1.61 0.52 2.13

1.43 0.52 1.95

71.20 76.91 148.11

6.47 6.99 13.46

5.75 6.99 12.74

0.00 0.00 0.00 152.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 13.81

0.00 0.00 0.00 12.62

9.50 4.00 13.50 4,182.00

0.87 0.36 1.23 380.45

0.80 0.29 1.09 305.37

3.8%

3.8%

4.3%

63.00 208.55 76.00

8.00 43.00 n/a

6.00 5.00 n/a

852.00 8,668.55 2,091.00

111.00 400.00 n/a

81.00 40.00 n/a

To be eligible for Federal and some institutional financial aid, you must enroll in 12 or more credits.

The full time undergraduate fee is charged to undergraduate students taking 11 or more credit hours.

The full time graduate fee is charged to graduate students taking 9 or more credit hours.

If approved, proposed changes would take effect starting Fall semester in 2022.