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Heck, it's free How to: Use the Boise Bus system Suzanne Craig Journalist

1. Get yourself a sticker

There's no typo, the Boise buses are free to students. The only thing necessary to get free bus rides for the rest of the academic year is to go to the information desk in the SUB and ask for a bus sticker. They will take your student ID and put a shiny silver sticker on it that says "BUS 10-11." You do not need to get a new one every semester, but getting a fresh sticker every fall is a good idea.

2. Figure out your route

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Brian Wilson, a freshman culinary arts major scribbles, while riding the Boise State shuttle leaving Parkview Apartments Monday. Meanwhile, Rachael Killeen (left), listens to music and Rae Wald secures her cake.

'Riders thwart off global warming, cooling, too sTEPHANIE SCHEIBE Journalist

While a car may be a convenient mode of transportation, more students are realizing the advantages of taking the bus. Despite having her own vehicle, Jessica Brookhouse, 21, takes the bus to campus everyday. “I take the bus because it’s free transportation,” Brookhouse said. “Just to save the environment a little.” Students who bike to campus also reap the benefits of having a free public transit system. Lin Wang, 29, also takes the bus to and from campus. “Sometimes I ride my bike,” Wang said. But she enjoys the convenience of the bus when the weather is bad, especially through the winter months. While many students take the bus to just save money or to lessen their carbon footprint, others depend on the bus system to get to and from school. Mariana Morale said she rides the bus because she doesn’t have a car. Without the bus system, she would have to figure out another way to get to campus. For information, visit http://valleyride.org.

WASHINGTON - With the weak economy driving voter discontent three weeks out from congressional and state elections, President Barack Obama Monday renewed his call to spend an additional $50 billion on improving the nation's transportation infrastructure. His plan calls for rebuilding 150,000 miles of roads -- "enough to circle the world six times" -- laying and maintaining 4,000 miles of railways, restoring 150 miles of airport runways and advancing a new air-traffic control system. Obama said that America's crumbling infrastructure weakens our economy and leaves the nation trailing foreign competitors in investment, including China, Russia and Europe. By embarking soon on the infrastructure buildup, he said, "we will create good, middle-class jobs right now."

Obama's push comes with the nation's overall unemployment rate which is stuck at 9.6 percent. Voters are upset about the economy and job losses, but they're also unhappy about federal budget deficits and the skyrocketing national debt. The deficit for fiscal 2010, which ended Sept. 30, was $1.3 trillion, the second highest since World War II, according to an estimate last week from the Congressional Budget Office. The highest came the preceding year, at $1.4 trillion. Obama said "this plan will be paid for. It will not add to our deficit over time," but that depends upon Congress, which hasn't taken the plan up yet. Obama spoke upon release of a new report by the Treasury Department and Council of Economic Advisers, which concluded that U.S. infrastructure "is not keeping pace" with economic demand and Americans' expectations, and that now would be a "particularly timely and beneficial" time to

spend more. The report said Obama's plan would create middle-class jobs, primarily in construction, manufacturing and retail trade. The report also said for 9 in 10 Americans today, transportation costs eat up nearly 17 cents of every dollar of income. "Nearly 1 in 5 construction workers is still unemployed and needs a job," Obama said. "And that makes absolutely no sense at a time when there's so much of America that needs rebuilding." With Congress out until mid-November, then back only briefly, there's no realistic prospect for action on the president's proposal this year. Some Republicans are openly hostile, saying that Obama's $814 billion stimulus program, which passed last year, was supposed to improve infrastructure and create jobs, but hasn't done enough. Rep. John Mica of Florida, the top Republican on the House of Representatives

3. Find out where to board

Now that you know the schedules and have picked your first destination, you are completely ready to go except for one little detail, where the bus stops are on campus. Two of the most heavily used bus stops are on University Drive in front of the Administration Building. On the schedules, the one listed as “BSU Admin,” refers to the one on the side of the street closest to the Administration Building. The one listed as “University and Joyce,” is across the street diagonally from the first stop and is closer to Joyce Street by a few yards. Most of the routes through campus stop at both of these stations, with the difference usually being 15 or 20 minutes, but not all. So if you have any doubts, there are signs by the stops that list the routes numbers that go through there. Also, you can always ask the bus driver what their route number is.

4. Make a trip happen

Once you are on the bus, heading to your destination, make sure to keep an eye out for the stop before yours. In some cases, the bus does not stop at every single place listed on their route if no one is standing there to be picked up, so they have yellow strips of plastic or some other signaling strip that you need to press to signal that you want the next stop. Do not press this when your own stop is within sight; press it when you have just passed the stop before yours. Bus drivers need the warning and do not appreciate having to suddenly pull over because a passenger wasn’t paying attention.

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The next step to getting anywhere using the buses is knowing the routes. There are two ways to do this. The first is to go to the Transportation and Parking Services office on the first floor of the Lincoln Parking Garage. They have a wide selection of paper bus schedules for you to choose from, most of which have stops on campus. The second method is to go to their website, http://valleyride.org, where they post the most up to date schedules and maps.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, called the new report "pitiful." He also said that more than 60 percent of infrastructure funding in the stimulus act has yet to be spent. He said he'd be happy to work with Obama and his advisers "when they return to planet Earth with both feet on the ground." Obama insisted that America's outdated highway, air and rail systems are taking a toll on the economy in lost productivity. As a percentage of GDP, Obama said, U.S. investment in infrastructure is less than half of Russia's and a third of Europe's. He said that China will build dozens of new airports in the next decade. Such investments show that other countries are "creating jobs today, but they're also playing to win tomorrow." "So there's no reason why we can't do this," Obama said. "This is America. We've always had the best infrastructure."

How to use the Bronco Shuttle

Bronco shuttle is a smaller bus that goes around campus and across Capitol to Park View and other off campus apartments. This shuttle is also free with valid Boise State ID, and though a bus sticker is not necessary for this shuttle, it is a good idea to get one just in case you ever need to take the bus. Students who frequently ride the bus or shuttle have no complaints. “It’s always really quiet, nothing bad or weird has ever happened,” said Kajsa Goudjil, a junior Business and Language major. The bus drivers agree that it is usually a calm route. “A scary incident was when I was pulling up to an intersection and looking to the left, since I was going to turn right, and I almost didn’t see the girl who shot in front of me on her bike. I almost hit her, but that sort of thing is rare,” Jim Baxter, shuttle driver, said. If an emergency happens, grab a cab (it's free too). For students who commute either by walking, bicycle or bus there is another option if an emergency comes up and you need to get home quickly. The Guaranteed Ride Home program is one that is designed for commuters that don't use a car. The program is that if there is an emergency, you can call a taxi and after paying the taxi up front, you can submit your receipt to be reimbursed if you have registered with the program. A link on the Transportation and Parking Services’ Transportation Options page (make this link) will take you to the Ada County page where the registration form is available.

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Woman sexually assaulted Sunday on Greenbelt near campus

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The Boise Police Department received a report of a woman being sexually assaulted below the Capitol Boulevard bridge between 12:30 and 3 a.m. The victim, an adult female, told officers she was walking alone under the bridge when she was approached by a man and assaulted. The woman said the attacker was a light-skinned male, with a boney facial appearance and sunken eyes. The attacker appeared to be 40-50 years old and was wearing a black winter coat with short, dark hair and a full beard. The victim reported the incident to police at about noon Sunday by calling 9-1-1. Police dispatchers then called Boise State campus police. The responding officer then notified detectives with Special Victims Unit and a Victim Witness Coordinator. The Greenbelt is patrolled by Boise Police by police in cars, bikes and on foot, according to Lynn Hightower, communications director for the Boise Police Department. "People using the Greenbelt in that area will see patrols along the Greenbelt increase, especially as officers continue to investigate and search for the suspect," she said. Campus security will also be increasing patrols. Students can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS or through anonymous text messages sent to 274637 (CRIMES) beginning with "tip236" for Boise area tips. The university is encouraging people to walk in groups

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Memory cards, black backpack and necklace snatched from campus

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Brittany Weifenbach walks along the Greenbelt Monday afternoon. Weifenbach would never walk the greenbelt at night alone. "It's the Greenbelt and the Greenbelt has a reputation for not being safe at night." Boise Police advises students to be aware of their surroundings when walking and to walk in groups or pairs to be safe.

Students with information about the crime can contact University Security at 426-1453. and stay in well-lit areas. The email sent to students Sunday night said the suspect was 30-40 years old, but according to Boise Police the suspect is 40-50. The possible time of attack was also moved earlier to 12:30 a.m. In February, two homeless men were put into custody after groping and robbing a woman on the Greenbelt. Idaho Statesman In 2006, a student claimed to have been beaten while homophobic slurs were shouted at him. He later claimed to make up the story. Should you have any questions about this communication, please call University Security/Boise Police Department at (208) 426-1453.

As a reminder, here are a few general safety precautions: *When walking, be aware of your surroundings *Report suspicious activity or individuals to University Security at (208) 426-1453, or for emergencies call 9-1-1. *If possible, walk in pairs or groups and try to stay in well lighted areas. *University Security/Boise Police Department offers numerous crime prevention presentations and training which include personal safety and sexual assault awareness. Should you have any questions about this communication, please call University Security/Boise Police Department at (208) 426-1453.

Oct. 10 - Resident at Towers hall was in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. The subject was cited and reported around 10 p.m.. Oct. 10 - A sexual assault was reported below Capitol Bridge. The female was walking home alone then attacked. Oct. 9 - A subject was cited for petty theft from Bronco Stadium Bronco Shop around 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 - A wheel was stolen from a bike outside Taylor Hall between Oct. 7 at 11:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. the following day. Oct. 5 - Micro SD cards were taken from a locked office inside the Math and Geosciences building. The burglary took place between Oct 1. and Oct. 2. Oct. 3 - A bike was stolen from Oregon Trail Apartments on Chrisway Drive. The bike lock was cut. Oct. 3 - A bike was stolen between 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at University Square. The bike lock was cut and taken from the bench it was locked to. Oct. 3 - A bike was stolen between 4:30 p.m. and about 11 p.m. on Beacon Street. The bike was unlocked and in front of the apartment building. Oct. 2 - A black backpack was stolen from a table outside the stadium. The owner left the backpack outside before the game and it was taken during the game. Oct. 1 - A necklace was stolen from inside the Student Union Building gallery.

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Txting n driving is no LOL matter Eva Hart Journalist

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“Imma txt u l8r im on my way 2 ... ” A text that will never be finished because the sender swerved off the road into a ditch. According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, people who use cell phones while driving are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. Texting while driving is something many young adults have done at one point or another. These people think there’s no harm in sending a quick text when they’re behind the wheel, but they are wrong. In 2008, nearly 6,000 people were killed and a half-million more were injured in crashes related to driver distraction, most of which involved the driver using a cell phone in some way. “I tweet and drive, I Facebook and drive and yes, I text and drive," freshman Alex Hartwell said. "I usually only do it at stoplights and stop signs and I try to make sure there aren’t a lot of cars around. I used to text on the freeway until my dad’s friend's daughter died because of a kid texting and driving on the freeway.” If drivers are going to text and drive then they may as well chug four beers before they go for a joy ride. A study done by University of Utah shows that texting while driving is equiva-

Do YOu text and Drive? Brittany Cantree, senior- "I put my phone through the steering wheel and use my elbows to drive." Andy McCutcheon, senior- "Most of the time I try to keep it to when I'm at a stoplight...I usually try to keep it [my phone] pretty low and hide it." David Liddell, junior- "I like to text with both hands and drive with one knee." Katie Flores, junior- "I text back at stoplights." Brooke Berston, senior- "I was driving once and texting...and a cop tried to pull me over but I didn't realize he was trying to pull me over because I was texting."

lent to having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent. Jessie Johnson, a freshman nursing major said, “I text and drive all the time. I’ve never gotten in an accident from it, but I got in an accident from talking on the phone with my friend. It’s OK to text and drive as long as you're safe.” In reality, texting and driving is never safe. It is a decision that drivers make that effects both the person behind the wheel and the drivers around him or her. Many states have passed laws making texting while driving a misdemeanor and punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $300 fine. These laws were passed in hopes that the number of texting-related car accidents would decrease. However, in some places it may have actually increased the number of accidents, according to the Institute for Highway Safety. People have decided that instead of showing every car around them their multi-tasking talents and risking getting a ticket, they are trying to hide their phones and subsequently taking their eyes off the road for longer. Idaho legislature has considered passing the same law in Idaho. But with or without the law, people should be aware of the dangers behind texting and driving. That text messaging isn’t worth a life. It's not that hard to just wait to send it until the car is safely parked.

Board of Education messes with Islam MCT Campus From the state that brought you the notion that Thomas Jefferson wasn't an important Founding Father and that the internment of 100,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II had nothing to do with racism, comes another attempt to insert personal prejudice into public school textbooks. This time the Texas Board of Education is trying to limit references to Islam. Textbooks nationwide have been twisted, dumbed down and flattened into such boring tomes that it's no wonder most students can't abide them. The public education establishment's concerns about political correctness have resulted in books written more to avoid hurting feelings than to inform and challenge. California is one of the worst offenders with its requirements that the elderly, disabled and minority groups be shown in a positive light and be given pro-

portional representation. But that's not as troubling as the latest doings in Texas, whose school board on Friday decided that references to Islam in the state's textbooks must be reduced. It's bad enough that the board -- which has made a point of opening meetings with Christian prayers and voicing its belief that government should be run according to Christian beliefs -- tampered with history earlier this year by ordering publishers to downplay the role of Jefferson because he coined the phrase "separation of church and state." No one could accuse the school board of following in Jefferson's footsteps. It's particularly odious to see a government agency, especially one responsible for educating children, single-out a religion and seek to diminish its status in world history. The new resolution comes from an apparent misreading of a textbook in which one section contains

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The Texas Board of Education is seeking to limit the coverage that the Islamic faith gets in textbooks. more references to Islam than to Christianity. But there are other sections in the book that mention Christianity extensively. Given the board's history of setting a "Christian" agenda, its attack on a single religion could be challenged in court. Whether the Texas school board likes it or not, the United States' interaction with Islam

has broadened and deepened in recent years. Today's students will need to understand and deal with these changes as they mature and enter the workforce and civic life. The school board has done a disservice to a major world religion and its followers -- and to Texas' students.

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The Tea Party hates puppies Josh Gamble Online Editor

With elections just around the corner, it’s officially “Attack Politics” month, and the Weekly Buzz Kill is joining in the festivities. Sadly, the far right wing sometimes makes it too easy. Over in Missouri, a right wing activist group, Alliance For Truth, recently launched a campaign against the Humane Society and a “radical” state bill that would lead to higher standards in commercial dog-breeding facilities, known as puppy mills. The campaign is spearheaded by none other than Joe Wurzelbache, also known as “Joe the Plumber” of the 2008 McCain-Palin campaign and has attracted Tea Party backing. Missouri is notorious for its puppy mills, which produce around 40 percent of puppies sold in pet stores. I say notorious because puppy mills are known for inhumane and unsanitary conditions. The breeding pairs are often kept in small wire cages, underfed, and the females are often impregnated as frequently as possible (kind of like a polygamist compound). The conditions these dogs are forced to live in are unsavory at best, brutal at worst. According to Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle "conditions leading to distress and suffering in dogs, such as painful wire flooring, lack of proper veterinary care, overcrowded cages, and scant protection from the elements," are the target of the bill. In the words of the Kansas City Star, “Missouri’s animal care facilities act is 18 years old and lax compared with animal welfare laws in other states.” The state’s regulations of the industry were designed to keep the dogs alive, but not to ensure they are treated well. Not abusing dogs: this isn’t exactly a partisan issue. However, Joe the Plumber sees a dark and dastardly liberal conspiracy at work. According to Joe, the Humane Society’s agenda includes "lying to our citizens and taking our constitutional rights away – one state at a time." I actually looked it up. The right to abuse dogs is right there in the eighth and three-quarters amendment. Mr. The Plumber goes on to claim the Humane Society’s real goal is to "raise the cost of breeding dogs, making it evermore difficult for middle-class American families to be dog owners," and eventually eliminate all pet-ownership and meateating in the United States. It’s really not surprising that the Tea Party is backing this giant ball of crazy-vomit from the guts of America. Compare this campaign’s priorities to those of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). PETA’s priorities go like this: animals, boobs, and then people. By contrast, Joe the Plumber’s priorities look like this: smearing liberals (which they can do a fine job of themselves, thank you), money, (conservative) people and animals. This whole campaign is completely absurd. If the Humane Society were really against pet-ownership, they wouldn’t put up dogs for adoption and buy advertisements to encourage adoption. I don’t understand the point of this campaign. Are the Alliance for Truth, Joe the Plumber and their Tea Party supporters crazy? I think they just hate puppies.

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We’ve all been there; that pivotal moment in the beginning of a budding romance: the part where word to pop up; however, both parties are unsure of the feelings of the other. It’s time for the other saying "I like you" is sometimes tougher than it seems. Not only does it require putting your heart on the line, it sets you up for potential rejection. Why is it so difficult to say "I like you?"

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Blurring the line between friend and lover Sherika Martinez Columnist

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Expressing love, let alone saying the powerfully terrifying three-lettered phrase, “I love you” is about as nerve-racking and emotionally horrifying as a prostate exam. But then there is the preemptive strike, the cocoon before the butterfly, the equally challenging situation of telling a lady of interest, “I like you.” There are recognizable and unrecognizable differentiations between the male/female psyches. Finding the courage to walk up to that pretty face across the way, or the enigmatic awkward task of requesting a first date, will make a man nervous, although comfort levels vary. The fear of rejection, coupled with insecurities, tend to make talking to a girl easier said than done. But sometimes, as the saying goes, one must “man up,” swallow pride in self preservation, and just get on with it. Dylan Brotsmanson, a freshman civil engineering major, said, “I usually just straight up ask. Sometimes you don’t even have to say it directly but things just fall into place.” This comes to hold true for many men when this sort of experience arises. “If you got a serious crush on a girl it might be nerve racking but eventually it’ll come out," said Charles Winslow, a junior history major. The awkwardness can often times feel like it lasts an eternity, as if time somehow ceases for a moment just to enunciate the sheer terror of the situation. But it does pass. “Awkwardness is always going to be there, but it’s a good feeling once it's over and a least you know,” Brotsmanson said.

It’s that point in the relationship; you’ve been online stalking him for weeks, your biology notebook is covered in hearts and you’ve even hung out a couple of times. He’s smart, funny and he possesses every quality that you’ve been dreaming about since you dreamt up your future husband in the second grade. But how come when it comes time to tell him how you feel, it’s so challenging? “It makes you vulnerable,” said Courtney Corcoran, a freshman majoring in Kinesiology. Ladies guard their feelings ferociously, and unfortunately, the opposite sex doesn’t come with an instruction manual. There are no steadfast rules or telltale signs that feelings are reciprocated. “It doesn’t have to be verbal,” junior Aubrey Brinton, a Multi-Ethnic Studies major, said. “It’s easier for women, I think for women it’s more socially acceptable.” Previous rejection and building confidence also plays a part in confessing feelings for someone. It’s a lot easier to ‘fess up if the situation seems to be leaning in your favor. “It’s just hard, especially if you’ve done it before,” said freshman Zöe Mroz, a Biology major. “In elementary school, I told a boy I liked him and everyone laughed at me, so it scarred me. Now I wait until I’m confident to tell them.” Speaking of elementary school, remember the days when you enlisted your friend’s help to figure out if the object of your affections liked you? Those days aren’t over. “Even though it’s not a good idea to get people involved, it’s good to get other people’s perspectives so you don’t overanalyze,” Mroz said.

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Be it classical or modern, music is the representation of all walks of life. LANCE MOORE Journalist

The Boise Philharmonic Orchestra began its season with “Autumn Romance” at the beginning of the month at the Morrison Center. The performance features music by classical composers such as Strauss, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, and featured internationallyacclaimed pianist William Wolfram. Guests came in their best evening-wear with a whirl of fine pressed suits for the gentleman and elegant dresses for the ladies, as social mingling and anticipation for the pending performance dominated conversation. Only one thing was missing from the cheery scene of refreshments and interaction: youth.

The only remnants of the college demographic that lingered were those at the door, taking tickets for the baby boomer generation. Which poses the question: What is it about the genre that turns off college aged youth to the idea of coming to listen to music written by classical musicians? As Tina Kierce, director of marketing and sales for the Boise Philharmonic, said, “Classical musicians were the rock stars of their time.” As generations pass, appreciation for classical music has become something equivocated to a dwindling past and rapidly occurring present. Music director of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra Robert Franz attributed this

phenomenon to the idea that, “there is a perception that classical music is for the elitist or someone who is of a higher status.” This would refer to the socioeconomic status of the audience and the overwhelming generational gap between the work savvy professional middle-aged demographic and that of the Ramen Noodle-eating college student. With ticket prices that may be a bit too hefty for the college student -- even with discounted prices for full-time students -- what is the defining element that could break down these generational barriers and inspire students to seek to understand the foundations of music? It begins with the very

students who are not taking the time to dishevel a conscious and unconscious ignorance of what classical music really is all about. "Classical music requires active listening, curiosity and desire to search for the story that is expressed through the music,” Franz said. "The key is for the audience to become a part of the story." Music is often referred to as a universal language and it is through the interpretation of this language and effort to explore its meaning that the college student can relate the story being expressed to his or her own life. Whether it be the “modern” music listened to now or what was considered “modern” back when

names like Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms defined music, each musician who creates and performs music is telling a story through the creation of a type of musical literature in every symphony or composition. Music is music, and behind the music is a story that defies the gap between young and old, performer and audience. “Some of our musicians are recording artists, soloists and international students,” Kierce said. Be it classical or modern, music is the representation of all walks of life. The goal of the Boise Philharmonic is to express this in its shows while also keeping it fresh, as Kierce described. “The audience is part of the story,” Franz said.

For the first time in a long time, my savviness falls short. No need to peer outside your window to see if there are flying pigs or if the sky is falling. I am capable of admitting that there are some quirks about this crazy life we play that even I cannot answer. So this column will raise the question that I think many of us are thinking: What is the line between romantic love and just plain ol’ friendship? Why do so many of us cross it and then berate ourselves for being “so stupid” that we jeopardized a loving friendship? I say, don’t feel so bad about it, this line between friend and lover may not be drawn so clearly. Robert Sternberg of Yale University made up a triangular-shaped model with three components that make up a loving relationship at each point of the triangle. These components are passion, intimacy and commitment. While all of these can mean different things to different people, some characteristics are I think common knowledge. For example, commitment is described as a mutual understanding by each person that they will always be there for one another through thick and thin. A willingness to stay through the tough times, even if you don’t always like or agree with the person you’re committed to. Intimacy is the sharing from one person to another. Communicating openly and honestly, sharing secrets, genuinely caring for the other person’s welfare and also some physical affection like hugging or hand holding or being the shoulder to cry on. I think it’s that darned third component that everyone gets so stuck on -- passion. Passion has to do with motivation and sexual arousal. An intense longing to be with the other person. Often this is where that alleged “line” comes into play. See, commitment is not only something lovers share, but two friends could be just as committed to each other as lovers. The same goes for intimacy. Some might argue commitment or intimacy between friends versus lovers is a matter of intensity, with lovers feeling the stronger. But not so. Commitment to family is just as potent as romantic commitment and there are many people who consider certain friends their family. Passion, “the spark” -- the yearning and longing, the lusting. That is where we draw the line. But just because this component is missing at the conception of your relationship doesn’t mean it can’t develop or crop up in the future. A friendship is a relationship and a romance is a relationship. If you love someone as a friend then it’s very possible and even likely, that passion will blossom. So don’t beat yourself up and if you recently screwed yourself out of a good friendship (pun fully intended). Remember that there was something there before the passion and that those other two points on the triangle don’t just disappear with a little hot sex.

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GALING GALING BARCADA presents Filipino culture to Boise State Riley Nelson Journalist

The 8th annual Galing Galing, presented by Boise American-Filipino Relations Club And Diversity Association (BARCADA), will come to Boise State Friday, Oct. 15. Galing Galing is an event that celebrates Filipino culture through education and dance. It begins with a free workshop, then dinner and entertainment will follow for ticket purchasers. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The name Galing Galing is

from Tagalog, one of the major languages in the Philippines. It means "good" or "great." “We call the event Galing Galing because we feel that our event is a great way for us to enrich the student body with all of the different cultures here at BSU,” said BARCADA president Daryl Moreno, a sophomore with a pre-nursing major. Coordinator of Multicultural Student Services Ro Parker and director of Student Diversity and Inclusion Francisco Salinas will speak at the event. “We want to appreciate the differences,” Parker said. “And

I think that is a little more challenging than appreciating the similarities.” A Southern-style buffet will be served and live music will be performed by local jazz band B3 Side. “They (members of B3 Side) fit into our theme of promoting diversity," said BARCADA member Chris Arenz, a junior majoring in anthropology. “Not too many people know about jazz in Boise or listen to it, especially on campus.”

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When: Friday Time: Workshop 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Where: Student Diversity Center, formerly known as the Cultural Center in the Student Union Building Cost: Workshop is free; dinner is $5 for workshop non-attendees. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact the Multicultural Student Services at 426-5950.

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ing,” said Ashley Werhun, a Trey McIntyre dancer from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “When we performed at Jaialdi, it was amazing; you could feel the pride from the people. I’m really excited to do it for the rest of Boise who haven’t seen it.” Arrantza isn’t the only innovative twist on contemporary ballet; Wild Sweet Love features music from bands such as Queen, Robert Flack and the Zombies -not exactly traditional ballet music. “You should expect to see a very diverse program,” Werhun said. “I think that especially students will be blown away by the energy on stage and the energy from the City of Boise and the audience. You should expect to hear music that you’d never see ballet or contemporary dance to.” The Trey McIntyre Project aims to expose audiences to the culture of art and dance in a setting slightly different than traditional theater. "Our goal is to use the inherent beauty of ballet

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Saturday, Oct. 16 marks the return of the Trey McIntyre Project, a contemporary ballet company dedicated to spreading the art and culture of dance. Nationally renowned for their brilliant performances and fresh take on ballet, the company will grace the Morrison Center stage with some of their most popular pieces, including Arrantza, Wild Sweet Love and Pork Songs. Arrantza, a piece based on the intricacies and tradition of Basque culture, incorporates traditional folkdance and interviews from members of the Basque culture. It was performed during the Jaialdi Festival in July. The piece is unique to Boise, as members from Boise’s Basque community narrate many of the stories featured in the piece. “We were invited into their culture and learned traditional Basque danc-

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Chase Baker never had the opportunity to play organized football during his childhood but that didn’t discourage him from making his presence immediately felt when the chance finally presented itself. As a kid, Baker constantly moved from town to town between his mother and father, never allowing him to settle down and find his niche in football. Still, Baker grew up hearing stories about his fathers’ days of football at Butte Community College in Oroville, Calif., where he excelled as an offensive guard for the Roadrunners. These tales sparked a high interest in football for Chase, but the most football he was ever able to play as a boy was a half season of Pop Warner. When Baker finally planted his roots in Rocklin, Calif., he was a teenager who had watched his early youth pass him by without ever having the chance to play the sport that his farther once thrived at. With stability came opportunity for Baker when he enrolled at Rocklin High School. Suddenly, the idea of playing football became

very real. “It was a random school and I came in two weeks late. I jumped in with the team and at first I had to sit around without pads,” Baker said. “Then they threw me in at middle linebacker. I made a couple plays in a row and things developed.” As Chase got older, he got bigger and made the move to defensive tackle before his junior season at Rocklin. Defensive tackle fit Baker well due to his unselfishness and physical mentality. Baker’s rapid rise took a hit in his junior season when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament midway through the year. That didn’t stop major universities from noticing him. Playing for the California Bears was Baker’s dream and the university had shown heavy interest in him by inviting him to its campus for a game. Baker’s heart was set on Cal, as was Cal’s on him, but that dream came to an abrupt end when he tore his ACL again early in his senior season. Cal’s fixation with Baker dwindled along with the other interested schools. Only Boise State and Sacramento State offered Baker a full-ride to play football after he completed high

school. “Chase was a really big guy that played tail back on occasion and was a defensive lineman, so we really liked his athleticism,” Boise State's head coach Chris Petersen said. “Sometimes, when as bad as an ACL can be and they take a lot of recovery, you can recover from those fully. That’s what we hoped and expected of Chase.” Petersen’s expectations paid off when the team allowed Baker to recover in his first year at BSU to properly heal the plagued knee. After gray-shirting, Baker was thrown into the mix as a freshman and impressed the coaches enough to make him a solid backup his sophomore season. Baker played in every game as a sophomore and amassed 37 total tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks. Now in his junior season, Baker solidly holds his starting position as defensive tackle, opposite of fellow junior Billy Winn. “Chase is by far one of the toughest guys I’ve ever seen in my life. I didn’t think he was going to be that dominant,” Winn said. “Chase and I really respect each other and we have a lot to learn from each other and learn about each other. But I see myself knowing

Chase is by far one of the toughest guys I’ve ever seen in my life. I didn’t think he was going to be that dominant. - DT Billy Winn Chase for the rest of my life. He’s just one of those guys. Chase is a man of great character. He is a great guy overall.” Through four games this season, Baker and the Broncos’ defense ranks No. 2 in total defense, having only given up 1,181 yards total yards. Boise State’s rushing defense ranks No. 3 nationally, giving up a measly 368 yards to its opponents. Baker says he wants to stay in the Boise area after college because he loves the outdoor atmosphere it provides. He also has a business called Baker Fencing, which he admits could do better but did well enough to pay his bills and get him though the summer and back onto the field.

The big boys in the BCS automatic qualifying conferences were temporarily bridled Sunday when ESPN announced their one-week-too-early BCS standings. Much to the surprise of BCS purists across the country, Boise State crashed through the national championship clubhouse wall by being ranked No. 1, 0.05 points ahead of Oregon. TCU was ranked a respectable No. 3 ahead of No. 4 Oklahoma. The early polls were missing one computer ranking of six that make up the full measure of the computer rankings. The coaches’, Harris and computer rankings each account for one-third of the overall BCS rankings. The Broncos should transfer the No. 1 pre-BCS ranking into the real poll released Sunday only to fall in later weeks. For now they have it right and here are the top five reasons why: 1. BSU currently ranks in the top 20 in most major categories including rushing offense (15), passing offense (14), total offense (5), scoring offense (4), rushing defense (3), scoring defense (11) and total defense (2). The Broncos have done all this against quality opponents like Oregon State (who beat the then-No. 9 Arizona Wildcats last week at Tucson, Ariz.) and Virginia Tech (who appears in good form with a four-game winning streak after an emotional season opener against BSU and heart-breaker against James Madison five days later). Those numbers are going to get better when the Broncos dig into the meat of their Western Athletic Conference schedule. 2. Of the top five teams in the ESPN early BCS poll, only Oklahoma and the Broncos can claim more than one quality opponent. The Sooners faced, and beat, Florida State, Air Force and Texas. Oregon has only faced Stanford, who buckled during the second half. TCU squeaked by Oregon State in Texas, 30-21. Ohio State beat an overrated Miami (Fla.) team early in the season. The Broncos beat two conference championship contenders in the Beavers and Hokies. There is a good chance the Pac-10 will be decided in the Civil War when Oregon and Oregon State meet for each team’s season finale if early games are in any way testament to what can be expected in games to come. Virginia Tech has momentum in a struggling Atlantic Coast Conference. 3. The WAC is no slouch this season. Multiple teams including Hawaii, Nevada-Reno and Idaho each rank high in statistical areas and have played tough against strong programs during the first half of their seasons. Even Utah State has been able to beat a traditionally tough BYU team and played a current top ten opponent in Oklahoma very close. The WAC is making strides as they prepare to rebuild over the next couple seasons with the departure of BSU, Nevada and Fresno State to the Mountain West Conference. 4. The Broncos, once again, are an underdog in the national discussion. This time it is for a championship instead of a BCS bowl berth and that is how they like it. The team thrives when they know people don’t respect them. I believe this team is one of the top three modernday programs in college football next to Alabama and Texas. This season if any, is one where they shouldn’t be denied that respect due to the unique strength their schedule exhibits compared to prior seasons. I also believe, pending results, Alabama might be the best team in the country ahead of BSU. They had the toughest schedule of the top five teams before this weekend. I wouldn't be shocked to see them in the national title game. 5. The Broncos are consistent. They have yet to trip up where other teams who are considered top 10 contenders have struggled when either up by multiple scores or when the game was on the line. Boise State is the most clutch FBS school out there at this point in the season. There is no reason to see that change over the next few weeks. At least not yet.

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The No. 3 Boise State Broncos (5-0, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference) travel to San Jose State (1-5, 0-1 WAC) to take on the Spartans. BSU leads the all-time series 10-0 against SJSU and will look to stretch it to 11-0. These Spartans are not led by King Leonidas and will need some breaks to go their way if they are going to upset the Broncos. The Spartans have had trouble scoring points this season and BSU ranks No. 2 nationally in total defense. The highest point total for the Spartans this year was 16, which came in their lone win against Southern Utah. The Spartans will need to overcome their scoring woes if they want to be competitive against the Broncos. But the Broncos have much to gain and learn from a this

game, as SJSU runs the same pistol offense as No.19 Nevada. San Jose quarterback Jordan La Secla isn't Colin Kaepernick, but has big play capability if he can get into the open field. "They have a very good scheme. They have an athletic quarterback to go with it, so they have the full compliment,” head coach Chris Petersen said. “I think they are getting better every game. If you watch them play Nevada, that was a good, hard fought game. Credit to San Jose (State), those guys are getting better each week.” San Jose ranks No. 21 nationally in kick return yards. This could give the Broncos a problem as BSU's special teams unit has had two lack-luster showings against Oregon State and last week against Toledo. Special teams has been an area of concern for BSU this season, a prob-

lem Boise State must improve to remain in the national championship race. The main story heading into this week's game at SJSU is junior quarterback Kellen Moore. He will become BSU’s all-time leader in pass completions if he can complete two passes. Moore currently trails Bart Hendricks by one completion. Moore could also become the all-time leader in passing touchdowns. He needs four touchdowns to tie Ryan Dinwiddie's career touchdown record. Last year, Moore threw three touchdowns against the Spartans. Throwing four touchdowns is plausible for Moore as San Jose State gives up an average of 31.8 points per game. While Moore has been leading the offense, junior linebacker Byron Hout has been shining on the defensive side of the ball. Hout has solidified himself as the starting middle

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San Jose State senior quarterback Jordan La Secla will try to defeat the Boise State Broncos with his arm and his running capability in the open field. linebacker over Derrell Acrey, who has suffered through plaguing injuries during the first part of the season. Hout moved to linebacker this year and has impressed coaches so far. “He’s (Hout) just a football player," Petersen said. "He’s an athletic misfit. He’s kind of a defensive end and he’s kind

of a linebacker. It’s taken him a while to kind of get into that linebacker shape. It’s certainly different than playing defensive end. It’s taken him some time to adjust to that, but you could tell right away he had a feel for it.” After Boise State plays SJSU, they will share a common opponent with Alabama. The

Crimson Tide beat the Spartans 48-3 in the first week of play. If the Broncos can outscore the Spartans by more than 45, perhaps it will make them look better to the voters of the AP and USA Today Coaches’ poll. Every style point helps as the first BCS standings are released on Sunday.

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Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African native making big name for self

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Damian Hume is a long way from home, and loving every minute of it. Last year, Hume quite possibly could have had one of the best junior college tennis seasons of all time. NJCAA singles title? Check. NJCAA team championship? Check. NJCAA player of the year? Check. No. 1 ranked Junior College player in the nation? Check. And the list goes on. After being recruited by big name teams in Texas, UCLA and Georgia, the South African native made the decision to come to Boise State. “I looked for a place where I'm going to love every single day that I'm there. I love coach (Greg) Patton and the guys on the team are great, and Boise is absolutely gorgeous,” Hume said. Having come from Johannesburg, South Africa, the change has been a dramatic one to say the least. Upon looking at Hume, it would be easy to write him off as an average player rath-

er than an up-and-coming star of the collegiate ranks. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall his presence on the court is less than intimidating. But Hume wouldn't have it any other way. “I love it, I feel like they're the ones who are intimidated of me. I get on the court, and I feel like I'm 6 feet 6 inches tall," he said. Boise State head coach Greg Patton also seems to think pretty big when it comes to Hume. “He's the Sister Teresa of college tennis. She fed the poor of Calcutta, he's going to feed the poor masses of tennis,” Patton said. “I call him 'The Sizzler,' he makes things sizzle.” Hume definitely had things sizzling last weekend at the Boise State Fall Classic, as he rolled his way to a title in the Open Flight Singles group. Hume was a resounding 4-0 in the tournament and the closest anyone came to him in a match was 6-2. Hume and sophomore Scott Sears finished as runners up in the doubles group, losing 8-3 in

the championship match. Even though the pair haven't been playing together for very long, they're learning to mesh together rather quickly. “Our personalities gel quite well. He's pretty calm, he keeps me under control. It's a good mix.” Sears said. “It's not Damian Hume, it's Damian Huge.” Sears said through a fit of laughter, an obvious joust at his partner's stature. When asked who would win in a tennis match and who would win in a bar fight Sears responded, “He might have me on the tennis court, I would definitely win in a bar fight, hands down.” While this pair will undoubtedly be trouble for opposing teams throughout the season, Hume's personal goals reach far beyond the Appleton Tennis Center. “(My) main goal is to become a professional and be one of the best in the world,” Hume said. Whether it's Damian "Huge," "The Sizzler" or "Sister Teresa," Boise State tennis has a star in junior Damian Hume.

-Entered the juniors ranks at age 17. Broke into the world's top-50 in only 7 months. -Played in 3 junior grand slams, including Wimbledon, the French Open and Queens Opens. -Pre-match rituals-- night before, watches Two and a Half Men or other comedy shows. -Pump-up Song-- "The Anthem" by Good Charlotte or "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor. -Best asset on the court -- “I move better than anybody out there.” -Backup sport-- long distance runner. -Biggest adjustment when coming to the states -- the food. Courtesy Broncosports.com

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Remy leads with vocal personality Junior a huge reason for volleyball success John Garretson Journalist

The Boise State volleyball team continues to cruise through its winning season, already dipping into conference play and maintaining success. Part of the reason the Broncos keep playing with rhythm and consistency is from the energetic junior libero Amanda Remy. “Remy has been very consistent for us as a servicing player,” head coach Shaun Garus said. “Her intensity is really good. She plays with a lot of passion and a lot of energy and she is very focused on the court." The third-year veteran leads the team not so much with kills, aces or points, but with her loud voice and energetic passion that rallies the team together and prepares them for the upcoming match. “The one thing I offer to the team is energy for the most part. I’m probably one of the loudest ones and during warm ups I’m always the one yelling, trying to get everyone pumped up for the

game,” Remy said. “It makes other girls want to fight harder. They’ll get more excited for the game and know the jobs they have to do and get them done.” Remy plays the libero position, which is quite different than the normal outside hitter or setter spot. “We wear a different color shirt so they can go in and out of the game without a sub basically,” Remy said. “But they’re usually your best passer or best defender.” “We give her responsibility of controlling the defense so she shares a lot of information tactically through the coaches, like which hitters we want to key in on and what hitter tendencies are and passes that to the others out there,” Garus said. Remy has taken a leadership role for her team even before college. During her senior year at St. Lucy’s High School in Glendora, Calif., Remy was a captain and had to take over the coaching role of the team through out the entire season because they did not have one. The one thing the junior libero believes in is being a

leader on and off the court, which is reflected through the accolade of Western Athletic Conference All-Academic Team she received in the fall of 2009. One teammate that can attest to this is junior setter Breann Nesselhuff who not only shares a leadership role with Remy for the Bronco team but had earned the same accolade as well. “We’re both very motivated with high energy. The two people that are always vocal in practice and make sure everyone stays accountable,” Nesselhuff said. “We are disciplined in our own lives and on the court and making sure we set high standards with our work effort, our own energy and our own goals.” Remy does not partake in any pre-game ritual but the rest of the team has a dance party in the locker room before every match. The one thing Remy loves the most is the game she plays today. “I love the competitiveness about it,” Remy said. “There is always something you can get better at and everyday you can improve.”

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The past two Western Athletic Conference games for the Boise State women’s soccer team could be deemed a feeding frenzy offensively. However, on Sunday the team lost 1-0 to Louisiana Tech in a hard fought defensive battle. After defeating the Hawai'i Warriors 4-0 on Oct. 1, the Broncos 8-5-1 (2-10 WAC) dominated their again on Friday against New Mexico State, winning 6-0. After the record-breaking performance against the Aggies, the Broncos had difficulty finding a rhythm in their third league match of the season against the Bulldogs 12-4-0 (2-2-0 WAC). “Things went our way and we kept fighting on Friday,” head coach Steve Lucas said. “We didn’t let off the gas. Today things didn’t go our way and we panicked and lost our composure and didn’t stick to what we were doing well in the first half.” The Broncos were hoping to leave the field Sunday undefeated in league play, but instead it’s back to the drawing board to work on improvements. “We are probably going to work on shooting, making sure we get our passes to feet, and getting the ball out

of the air first,” senior defender Malia Hendrix said. The game was a heated contest defensively. LT scored early in the second half when Rachel King was able to get by the Bronco defense and send the ball into the left corner of the net. The momentum shifted immediately after the goal in favor of Louisiana Tech. The Broncos scrambled to get something going offensively, while struggling to remain strong in the backfield. “With defense we only have three in the back now, so we rely a lot on our midfield and our forwards to contain the ball a lot so it’s less pressure on us," Hendrix said. “We have a goal of making sure we don’t have any goals scored on us.” The Boise State offense outscored their opponents 10-0 in their first two conference games. However, BSU was not communicating as effectively as it wanted to against LT. “We had a little bit of trouble connecting today. La Tech was really direct and it kind of threw us off. It was completely different than the team we played on Friday. We needed to play to feet more and the forwards needed to connect better,” senior Shannon Saxton said.

The team went out with a lot of heart and passion against New Mexico State, making the loss against Louisiana Tech even more disappointing. “Playing two games in a weekend makes some of the girls tired, the mentality is a little bit different, but I think with the work ethic you have to work constantly,” Hendrix said. The Broncos take their home games very seriously, especially with only five on their schedule. It is disappointing for the team when they do not give a winning performance for their fans. “It’s awesome to play at home, but we just need to give them something to cheer for, especially on Sunday's when there are a lot of people here," Lucas said. “We would love for them to make a lot more noise and that’s on us to produce something that’s going to get them excited in the game.” Despite the difficult loss, the Broncos are ready to start working to improve their performance for next weeks game against Utah State and Nevada. Boise State doesn't return home until Oct. 24 to face the Idaho Vandals. BSU's last home game is Oct. 29 versus Fresno State at the Boas Soccer Complex.

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The Consulate-General of Japan in Portland, Oregon will be at Boise State University for an informational orientation on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program on the following day: Date: October 21nd, 2010 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Building: Career Center Room: Brink Room Applications will become available in early October at:

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