SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
VOL. 30 ISSUE 6 I N D E P E N D E N T
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EVENTS
Events this week Frank Church Lecture Sept. 20 | Political Science Dpt | 12 p.m.
Steven Feldstein speaks on the legacy of Frank Church and leadership in the economy moving forward.
Bikes Are the Answer: A Cyclorama of the First 200 Years Sept. 21 | Hatch Ballroom | 6 p.m.
Dr. George Knight gives talk on the bicycle along with Michelle Estrada’s exhibit in the SUB.
Pre-Law Society First Meeting Sept. 21 | Forum Room | 6:30 p.m.
Student members of Boise State’s Pre-Law Soceity gather for their first meeting of the semester.
Boise State vs. Virginia Sept. 22 | Albertsons Stadium | 6 p.m.
The Broncos square off against the Virginia Cavaliers in Boise State’s third home game of the season.
Symphony Orchestra Concert Sept. 24 | Morrison Center | 7:30 a.m.
Boise State’s most advanced orchestral ensemble gives their very first concert of the school year. Students get in free!
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Trump derides North Korea’s leader as ‘Rocket Man’ Laura King | Piece courtesy of Tribune Washington Bureau
With tensions running high over North Korea, President Donald Trump on Sunday mocked its mercurial leader, Kim Jong Un, referring to him as “Rocket Man.” Trump, who is spending the weekend at his New Jersey golf property, said on Twitter that he had spoken Saturday evening with South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, and that the two had discussed Pyongyang’s latest actions, including the firing of two missiles that overflew Japan and a test detonation of the North’s most powerful nuclear device yet. “I spoke with President Moon of South Korea last night. Asked him how Rocket Man is doing. Long gas lines forming in North Korea. Too bad!” Trump said on
Twitter. The White House was more circumspect in a readout of the call, saying that in their conversation, Trump and Moon had “committed to continuing to take steps to strengthen deterrence and defense capabilities.” Meanwhile, national security adviser H.R. McMaster said on ABC’s “This Week” that Trump was determined to contain the threat posed by North Korea. Of Kim, he said: “He is going to have to give up his nuclear weapons, because the president has said that he is not going to tolerate this regime threatening the United States and our citizens with a nuclear weapon.”
Asked whether that meant Trump was contemplating a strike against North Korea, McMaster said: “He’s been very
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I spoke with President Moon of South Korea last night. Asked him how Rocket Man is doing.
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- Donald Trump, president of the U.S.
clear about that – that all options are on the table.” Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, however, emphasized that military action would be a last resort. Interviewed on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” he said the Trump administration’s strategy centered on a “peaceful pressure campaign” against Kim’s government. “If our diplomatic efforts fail, though, our military option will be the only one left,” Tillerson said. North Korea is expected to be a major topic as the United Nations General Assembly holds its annual session this week.
President Trump referred to Kim Jong Un as ‘Rocket Man’ in a conversation with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service.
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Federal Title IX policy changes impact Boise State
Ximena Bustillo | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu The political and educational spheres in the U.S. were thrown into controversy when Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated her intentions to replace the current Title IX system and how it handles investigations and prosecution of those charged with sexual assault on college campuses. “The current controversy over Title IX largely pertains to sub-regulatory guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education in the form of ‘Dear Colleague’ letters,” said Associate Vice President for Campus Operations, Alicia Estey. “Although Education Secretary DeVos has indicated that changes are forthcoming, it is premature to speculate as to what those changes might be.” Change to the policy is not opposed by Sociology and communication major and ASBSU President Sienna George, but she hopes it’s well thought out. “The policy leaves a lot up for interpretation and could be more specific in clarifying what it means by some of the terms defined,” George said. “However, I wouldn’t opt to change it without a lot of well-informed research.”
well as anyone participating in a University sponsored activity.” George has previously worked with what Title IX defines for Universities. “As a student on campus, I am familiar with Title IX, but only because I deal directly with its definition for the work I do
What is Title IX Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 dicates that no person in the United States shall be excluded from participation in, or denied benefits of, any educational program or receiving of federal financial aid on the basis of sex. This, according to Boise State’s Office of Insitutional Compliance and Ethics, was originally put in place to create more of a balance between gendered sports teams in order to give women as many opportunities to compete as men. Any educational institution that receives a form of federal funding is bound to this regulation. Over time, the legislation expanded to cover conflicts regarding other extra-curricular activities, as well as sexual assault. According to Boise State policy #1065, Title IX applies to “all University employees, students, contractors, vendors, customers, or visitors to the University as
In Practice: At Boise State “The number of reported violations of University Policy 1065, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalkingvaries by year,” said Estey. “Title IX applies to both students and employees; we receive complaints from both.” As a preventative measure, Boise State offers multiple gender-based violence prevention programs and trainings. “Incoming students receive training administered by the Office of the Dean of Students, all employees, including student employees, complete online training within their first 30 days at Boise State,” Estey said. “Additionally, the Gender Equity Center has a number of interactive workshops designed to raise awareness of and prevent gender-based violence; these workshops are offered year-round to students and staff.”
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Title IX applies to both students and employees; we receive complaints from both.
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- Alicia Estey, associate vice president for campus operations with #notsilentbecause,” George said. #Notsilentbecause is a student-led initiative that teaches Boise State students about the importance of consent and how to prevent sexual assault through bystander intervention.
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who recently stated her desire to change Title IX. Photo courtesy of Michael Vadon.
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Hurricane Harvey leads to an increase in Boise gas prices
Though it didn’t physically impact Idaho, Harvey is affecting the state in other ways Carleen Casey | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu
A Boise resident fills up her gas tank. It is projected that gas prices in Boise will rise 80 cents due to Hurricane Harvey. Photo by Alec Foege.
The hurricane that affected Texas will be having an impact on gas prices in Boise. Photo by Alec Foege.
The United States recently overcame a rough couple of weeks due to a monstrous hurricane, known as Hurricane Harvey. Texas was the most affected state in the country, while Boise, Idaho was safe from any tragic situations. Harvey’s reach may be a bit wider than the southern states, however. Boise will increase its gas prices by 80 cents due to the hurricane. When prices will decrease is uncertain–students should be prepared to spend a little more than normal when filling up their tanks. According to Allen Dalton, adjunct faculty member and economics professor at Boise State, prices have increased for one reason: oil. “Oil prices are basically determined in one market and that’s the world market,” Dalton said. “If there’s a reduction in supply anywhere in the world, that’s going to have consequences everywhere.” Dalton believes supply and demand are
hoans to conserve on a scarcer resource.” Don Holley, emeritus faculty, also believes supply and demand are playing a role in rising gas prices. “The amount people are willing to sell is equal to the amount people are willing to buy,” Holley said. “They are not going to produce more that they can sell, they’re not going to produce less that they can sell–they produce exactly what they can sell. Then you have a hurricane like Harvey, all of a sudden productive capacity is destroyed, the supply curve shifts and then the price rises.” According to Holley, Hurricane Irma will not affect gas prices as much as its predecessor, Hurricane Harvey. This is because Boise gets its oil from companies that are closer to Texas, instead of Florida. Holley then finished his statement about whether Hurricane Irma would affect the price increase just as much. He said, “Not like Harvey.”
a big factor right now because if Hurricane Harvey is affecting one state, then the states around it will be affected too. Since August, eight different oil refineries were
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It depends what happens with Irma, how soon and to what extent prices will change.
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-Allen Dalton, professor of economics at Boise State shut down due to the Hurricane. “When they’re back online, prices will go back down. There will be greater supply in the world market,” Dalton said. “Prices have to rise when you have scarcity because it sends important signals, including Ida-
Dalton believes refineries and platforms will get back up to capacity soon if Irma heads to the east coast instead down towards Florida. His estimated time for that is a month, maybe even two months. “We have a problem with Hurricane Irma now–if Irma goes through the gulf, then those refineries are going to be shut down for a much longer period of time,” Dalton said.“It depends upon what happens with Irma, how soon and to what extent prices will change.” Some students are upset by the fact that gas prices are increasing. For Kira Acevedo, Boise State alumna, rising gas prices mean less money for other necessities. “It makes sense as to why it’s expensive,” Acevedo said. “I’m broke all the time and I don’t have money to put towards more gas. I have a budget for my gas and when I have to put more money down, that means it takes away from other expenses.”
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OPINION
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Generation Z will lean more to the right than millennials
Why the newest generation of Americans is unique Jacob Palmer | Opinion Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu
conservative than Millennials as a result. “(Gen. Z) grew up... at a time of perpetual war, at a time of budget cuts, at a time of the great recession, at a time of terrorism and terrorist threats...They’re definitely much more moderate to conservative when it comes to fiscal issues and to security issues.” Brauer said. Additionally, Generation Z is looking to be a generation of go-getters, business leaders and entrepreneurs. According to Harvard Business Review, a whopping 70 percent of Generation Z-ers have been self-employed, compared to only 12 percent of Millennials. A Gallup poll also found 77 percent of grade school Gen Z-ers wanted to be their own boss in the workforce, while 45 percent wanted to start their own business. This is great news for the right who has First-year students pose for the camera at an Orientation Fair earlier this year. Photo by Taylor Humby.
Everyone wants to shape the future in their image, especially regarding politics. It’s reassuring to think no matter how a political debate unfolds, your side will be the one that will inevitably win. Some on the left have such as John Judis and Ruy Teixeira have made this argument in their book “The Emerging Democratic Majority,” in which they argue a racially diverse, young and secular coalition will become the permanent leftist majority. Looking at what has long been considered the youngest generation of voters, Millennials, this conclusion is a tempting one to make. The Millennial Generation has tended to be one of the most liberal generations so far, with a majority of them identifying as moderate or liberal democrats, according to the Pew Research Center. Millennials are also very diverse in terms of race according to the Brookings Institution, and very secular, according the the New York Times.
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As a result, some in the media have predicted those with right leaning views could become completely irrelevant. But this line of thinking is deeply flawed and proven wrong by a new, younger and even more diverse generation. Millennials, meet Generation Z. Born roughly after 1998, Generation Z leans a lot more to the right than the Millennial coalition. According to Business Insider, Generation Z is more racially diverse than millennials, more technologically integrated than millennials and much more conservative than millennials, specifically in regards to fiscal policy. A Fiscally Conservative Generation Unlike Millennials who grew up in the prosperous 90s and early 00s, Generation Z largely grew up during the Great Recession. Jeff Brauer, a political science professor at Keystone College, said to CBS News Generation Z is much more fiscally
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Generation Z is more racially diverse than Millennials, more technologically integrated than millennials and much more conservative than millennials, specifically in regards to fiscal policy.
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huge opportunity to sell supply-side economics to new a generation who couldn’t be more different than Millennials when it comes to money. A Socially Liberal Generation Generation Z leans left on social issues, although this is not true for every issue. Corey Seemiler is an assistant professor at Wright State University and author of the book “Generation Z Goes to College.” According to Seemiler, Generation Z tends to be highly supportive of LGBT rights, skeptical of U.S. involvement in wars and
concerned about government limitation on personal freedom. “They believe that people have the right to their own choices until they encroach on or harm others, especially those who belong to underrepresented groups,” Seemiler writes. “Thus, they may advocate for gun ownership while at the same time support workplace protections for transgender employees.” Much of Generation Z’s views are also formulated online. This may have given liberals an advantage in the past when Obama was the master of digital campaigning, but conservatives have recently established an online presence. For instance, The New York Times reported YouTube has become the home for a new generation of right leaning media, and how the “Youtube Right” has become a dominant political community. This means the internet is a much more politically diverse place for Generation Z than it was for Millennials. A Generation of Young Outsiders Of course not every individual will fit into this generalization. There will undoubtedly be solidly liberal, solidly conservative or neutral members of Gen Z. However, statistically Generation Z looks to be a generation of money-minded individuals who are skeptical of government power, yet socially liberal on a variety of issues. This categorizes many Gen. Z-ers as “Young Outsiders,” a group which according to the Pew Research Center, leans libertarian in its views. While this group isn’t solidly in one political party, they tend to lean Republican in their voting habits. It might have been easy for some to proclaim a solidly liberal future for the U.S. while looking at Millennials. But now Generation Z is set to prove how quickly the public can change its worldviews in just one generation.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Citizens should exercise advocacy over anger
OPINION
Peace and prosperity are impossible if we give in to anger
Taylor Munson | Online Editor | onlineeditor@stumedia.boisestate.edu
Angry demonstrators chant as they block Summit Avenue in front of the Governor’s Mansion in St. Paul, Minn., early Thursday morning, July 7, 2016. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service.
Neo-Nazis, alt-Right, and white supremacists march the night before the “Unite the Right” rally, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 through the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service.
We are currently experiencing some of the most divisive times in America’s recent history. With the 2016 presidential election, changing demographics and expanded use of social media, the pressure to choose a side is more intense than ever. As this polarization continues to increase, more people are adopting the “us versus them” mentality. There is, however, one trend both sides have in common: they are angry—very angry. In fact, the McCourtney Institute for Democracy concluded from a recent “Mood of the Nation Poll” that 95% of Americans found something in the news that made them angry. Not only are people angry, but they are getting angrier. An Esquire and NBC poll from 2016 determined that 49% of Americans found themselves feeling angrier than they felt a year prior. This anger is everywhere. It’s in classrooms, on the steps of capitol buildings, inside town meetings and on social media. It has manifested across every facet of our daily lives. This isn’t just politics anymore, it’s defining who we are as individuals. A judgement made about someone’s political affiliation is in
spectrum from Charlottesville, we have the violent Antifa group at UC Berkeley. They also embody clear anger and hatred for fascism and white supremacy. This anger creates more division, spreads more hate and prevents progress. So if not be angry, then what do we do? We channel that anger. We don’t hide behind our keyboards and scream at each other online. We do something worthwhile. We advocate. Advocacy can take on many forms. Advocacy is ensuring that not only is everyone’s voice heard, but it’s received in a way that changes can be made. Advocacy is well-thought out actions that have the potential to make a difference. It involves working with all sides to find the best way to make the majority happy. There certainly have been times in our history where anger has led to important revolutions to help shape our country for the better. However, the type of anger we’re experiencing now is not the healthy kind. Many people are holding onto that anger, and allowing it to turn into hatred. Hatred does nothing to bring us toward compromise, peace and prosperity.
turn a judgement about someone’s identity. Both sides feel strongly about their reasons for being so enraged, making it nearly impossible to reason with one another. Republicans are angry about the last eight years under the Obama Administration—with policies such as Obamacare, the Paris Climate agreement and fear of gun control. Democrats are angry at the election of Donald Trump—with his harsh stance on immigration, lack of organization and promised reversal of many Obama-era policies. There’s this unhealthy level of certitude in each side’s ideologies— this idea that they are right and everyone else is wrong. Instead of the the right and left side, it’s the right and wrong side in people’s eyes. This anger has festered and is now making itself visible through horrifying events, such as Charlottesville, Virginia. The white supremacists that marched through Charlottesville are the epitome of anger and hatred. They exemplify what happens when you allow anger and hatred to continue growing. This anger and hatred is coming from everyone. On the opposite end of the
Neuroscience tells us how much anger can impact our logical thinking. When you see or hear something that makes you angry, your limbic system starts firing. This is in charge of your fight or flight response, and turns off the left part of your brain— which controls the logical side of thought processes. This research proves how much allowing anger to overcome our thoughts can negatively impact our judgement. This is why we see angry exchanges often turn sour; our brain is unable to fully process the situation so that we can react in a constructive manner. We have to start pushing aside this anger, and look at positive ways of making change. Change is needed in our current environment. There is no future with the anger and division in this political climate, and there is certainly no true peace and prosperity. That’s why we fight. We don’t fight the way the white supremacists in Charlottesville fight, or the Antifa protesters at UC Berkeley. We fight not with anger—but with logic, strength and love. Only then can true progress be achieved.
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FEATURE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Secretary of Student Organization Affairs position filled
Executive council welcomes Veronica Camargo for the 2017-2018 academic year Ximena Bustillo | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu
new secretary is more than ready for the job. “The role requires a good manager, and I believe Veronica will do an amazing job,” Doi said. “I have good faith she is very well prepared to do the job.” In Doi’s absence over the summer, it was the president’s role to appoint an interim appointee, who then got voted in by both the assembly and executive teams. “I think with every person that is in office there are different priorities, I think (Camargo) should do what she sees is best so she can contribute to the school in her own way,” Doi said.
Veronica Camargo (left) sits back down after being elected unanymously to her new position. Photo by Brandon Rasmussen.
The executive team of Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) is starting the year off with a brand new member on its board. Sophomore biology and pre-med major Veronica Camargo was officially voted in by both the executive and assembly teams as the new Secretary of Student Organization Affairs. Camargo replaces former Secretary Justin Doi for the 2017-2018 academic year. Justin Doi: Former Secretary Senior political science major Justin Doi explained his decision to step down from the position during the summer. “I left mainly for academic reasons,” Doi said. “I have an internship–with Hilltop Public Solutions–where I am involved with running two campaigns, and I knew that was going to take away a lot of the time I was going to have from ASBSU.” Doi received this opportunity–which was not presented until after his campaign
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and election–over the summer. “I had to make a very difficult decision as to whether or not I could commit the proper amount of time to ASBSU and the constituents. I didn’t want to just give 70% of my time,” Doi said. However, Doi explained he is still pursuing his original goals outside of ASBSU in order to better the student experience at Boise State. “Because the last two secretaries have done an exceptional job structuring the funding board, my focus was on things outside the board,” Doi said. “What I have noticed is a lot of what I wanted to do then, I can do now outside my position.” Doi’s original platform included increased communication with–and about– student organizations, as well as making it possible for students who participate in student organizations to apply for academic credit for their club.
Justin Doi has left his previously-held position at Boise State to pursue other academic and community goals. Photo courtesy of ASBSU.
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All the funds we disperse are what full time students pay for in fees and I have the responsibility to disperse that.
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- Veronica Camargo, secretary of student organization affairs “This is something I feel like I owe the student body,” Doi said. “About 900 people said that’s what they wanted, and I want to fulfill this. I want to serve the student organization population.” Doi explained his passion is to help students explore and expand their experiences, and he would not be opposed to the idea of running again, if a need presented itself. However, he has full confidence the
Veronica Camargo: Appointed Secretary Over the summer, Veronica Camargo received a call from ASBSU President Sienna George, asking her to step into the interim position of secretary. Earlier this month, she was voted into the secretary position. She is now the head of the Funding Board. “Historically, the previous secretaries have run the Funding Board as efficient and as code-based as possible,” Camargo said. “They are making all decisions based off of the code to allocate funds to student organizations.” The financial code is a 20-page document explaining what student board is, what the roles of the funding members are and the roles and positions as well as the guidelines they have to meet when making decisions regarding club grants, joint grants and other rules. Camargo explained her main priorities are to run the Funding Board as efficiently as possible using the code and to improve and enhance the student voice on campus. “All the funds we disperse are what fulltime students pay for in fees and I have the responsibility to disperse that,” Camargo said. She continued to say this is in line with the rest of the ASBSU executive team’s goals of getting closer to students and enriching their voices and opportunities.
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“My main focus is working on the smaller things like the board, the website and the code,” Camargo said. “We are changing the ‘get funding’ page on ASBSU’s website so it is more user-friendly and holding new info sessions throughout the year where students can get the information as to how to apply and get funding. I have asked to attend those sessions so I can meet the students.” There are also smaller changes in
the works, such as the use of inclusive language during hearings. The board has begun opting for “you all” as opposed to “guys,” “first year” as opposed to “freshmen,” and declaring pronouns when they introduce themselves. “All of exec. went through an inclusive language training and I really liked it, so I am passing it onto the funding board members.” Camargo, who was involved in student
government in high school and has held leadership positions on campus, expressed she is excited to further serve the student population. “I have found the most happiness when I knew I had done all I could to improve the student experience,” Camargo said. “I am excited to work with all the incredible students and organizations I have met.”
Members of the ASBSU Student Assembly vote to elect Veronica Camargo to the position of Secretary of Student Organization Affairs. Photo by Brandon Rasmussen.
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NOTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Column: In your corner
ASBSU president to give insight into weekly endeavors Sienna George | Guest Writer | editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu While Boise State is home to over 22,000 college students, in 2017, only little more than 1,700 of those students voted in their student government elections. While my Vice President, Gabe Payne and I ran on the platform that, “students are our greatest asset,” perhaps there is more work to be done in helping to bridge the divide between the student voice, and the student leaders elected to represent this voice. I am hoping this column can serve as the initial foundation for that relationship. Every month, as Student Body President I have the opportunity to hold a seat at a wide assortment of meetings that address topics of student activity fee allocation, course content, new programs and initiatives and, discuss university infrastructural changes that affect students directly,. We work alongside some of the university’s brightest hearts and minds, acting as a mouthpiece for the student voice. However, as one might imagine, this is
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not without its challenges. Representing the voice of nearly 23,000 students re-
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My job would be impossible without every single Boise State Bronco, and as such, I feel it is only fair I share my learnings, insights and work with you all as openly as possible.
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quires diligence, grit, empathy, and a willingness to embrace and correct my many mistakes along the way. However, my job would be impossible without every single Boise State Bronco, and as such, I feel it is only fair I share my learnings, insights, and work with you all as openly as possible.
In the coming semester, “In Your Corner” will serve as a place for readers to learn more about the work I do, as well as the many people that affect change on students’ behalf here at Boise State. You can expect to read about the meetings I attend, the educators and administrators that exist on campus to back your voice and support you on campus-- and from time to time-- read my thoughts on events taking place on a national scale that also affect the events taking place on our own campus. This column is intentionally crafted to read more like a conversation for the purpose of starting conversations, generating solutions together and learning about all the ways that students can engage and leave a lasting legacy at Boise State. I hope you’ll join me. Sienna George is this year’s ASBSU president. Photo courtesy of ASBSU.
UNIVERSITY
PULSE RADIO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
“Hound of the Baskervilles:” a self aware novelty
CULTURE
Idaho Shakespeare Festival brings a beloved classic to the stage Savannah Willits | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu
Performers bring a classic to life for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Photo courtesy of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Facebook page.
As the wind and light of Boise begins to transform, so does the mood at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, whose last production for the season is The Hound of the Baskervilles. The outdoor theater, in the midst of the foothills and with turkey vultures circling overhead, sets the stage for the ominous play. Originally written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this Sherlock mystery was adapted for the stage by Steven Canny and John Nicholson. The Idaho-based production is directed by Charles Fee, who is also the artistic director of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and features actors Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Lynn Robert
Berg and Dougfred Miller. One of the best-known Sherlock mysteries, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” follows the detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John Watson, to uncover the untimely death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the unfortunate fate of the Baskerville line. Accompanied by the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, madness and suspicious characters ensue at the family estate and moor to discover the curse of the Baskervilles. Accompanied by a flurry of costumes and accents, the three-person play—plus two mannequins—is a whirlwind inter-
twining comedy and mystery. The play is also a very self-aware production, which is founded upon a witty interaction with the audience. “The Hound of the Baskervilles” questions the seriousness of Victorian Sherlock Holmes. The chemistry of Hawkins, Berg and Miller toys with the traditional play structure in order to cultivate an amusing and ingenious story. Against a backdrop of bookshelves and a neon outline of a hound, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” relies on convincing acting and costumes to transport the audience to different locations around Victorian London. Through clever staging
and smooth blocking, the movements of the stage create the illusion of a full cast of characters. The production illustrates a solid and cliched scene of the beloved classic through standard lighting and costuming. Ultimately, the staging and restaging of the two acts drives the plot for the length of the play. I would recommend this play for any students looking for an untraditional adaptation of a play that knowingly breaks the fourth wall. Peering into the audience and questioning the archetypes of Sherlock Holmes, “The Hound of the Baskervilles is a self-aware novelty.
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CULTURE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
JUMP building downtown offers services to students
After years of construction JUMP acts as a venue for community service Fallon Falore | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu
JUMP finally opened its doors in Dec. 2015. Photo by Alec Foege.
A few mere blocks away from Boise State, a huge building asserts itself in the Boise skyline for those driving into the downtown area. After years of construction, Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) facility was completed enough to be used by Dec. 2015. However, despite its impressive looks, many students and Boise community members alike have expressed confusion as to what the building is for, and if they can interact with it at all. JUMP is a downtown venue that Boiseans can only rent out a facility if the event serves a purpose to impact the community. This means that they do not host weddings, private parties, or dances. For students, as long as the event has a true mission, Boise State University—being a non-profit—will get 25 percent off their total renting price. According to Community Engagement Director Kathy O’Neill, students are encouraged to take advantage of the
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building. “(You) have to come and experience JUMP in order to really understand (what it’s all about),” O’Neill said. For now, the lobby and parts of the outside areas are open to the community. However, the uncompleted amphitheater and park sections should be completely finished and open for public use by the end of the year. According to O’Neill, perhaps one of the easiest ways for students to utilize JUMP is to take advantage of the five studios that make up the space. The activities are constantly changing, the prices always vary and they are all usually offered for all ages. The first is called Make Studio, which is a workshop that teaches woodworking while using a 3D printer and laser cutters. Boise State students can come in on Saturdays for the workshop classes. The Play studio is a multimedia studio. Here, JUMP offers classes in the podcast station, the digital editing studio (for post-produc-
tion, Photoshop and Adobe software) and the green screen. On Saturdays, the studio is open to help people with their personal projects. The Share studio is a cooking facility. Most of the time the community reaches out to JUMP, whether it’s a restaurant or individual with some culinary talent, and offers to teach a cooking class. The Inspire Studio is usually free and is there to unite community members. Lastly, the Move Studio focuses on exercise. Makena McGrath, a freshman kinesiology major, recently attended a “sparkle yoga” event there. “Putting glitter on and doing yoga was so creative and fun,” McGrath said. Kendall, a freshman elementary education major, chimed in as well. “The instructor was very calming, and the facilities were really modern and clean,” Kendall said. According to O’Neill, the JUMP project began with J.R. Simplot buying 110
tractors with the idea of creating an agricultural museum. Quickly, the Simplots realized tractor museums don’t always impact communities, and the project was transitioned into a non-profit creative center privately funded by the Simplot Foundation. Today, 50 of Simplot’s tractors are displayed around the venue, which is meant to inspire people to think about how things were done in the past and what has changed. According to O’Neill, the title ‘JUMP’ is more literal than figurative. “JUMP is a metaphor for leaving the ground behind you—to get out of your comfort zone,” O’Neill said. “You get lost easily, which is by design, because you discover something new around every corner.” JUMP is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, check out JUMP’s website, jumpboise.org.
CULTURE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Two resources to help students succeed this semester
The AASC and The Writing Center are ready to help students master their classes MaryAnn Fernandez | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu
Freshman nursing major Kacey Fracsto (right) receives counsel from English major Gretchen Wagner (Left). Photo by Taylor Humby.
As students hustle to class after class, details can be easy to miss. Entire buildings can disappear in the blur of their peripherals. Unless they find themselves wandering campus recreationally, some students never quite come in contact with some of Boise State’s most helpful programs designed to help them succeed. Accessible to all students at Boise State, the Advising and Academic Support Center (AASC) is located at the Simplot Micron Advising and Success Hub (SMASH) building, and provides tutoring, study skills workshops and academic coaching, among other resources. Additionally, the Writing Center in the Liberal Arts building offers help with all things writing, helping students write papers and reports with confidence. The AASC Available at the AASC, academic coaches present a one-hour session on various
study skill topics. Some of the many topics include time management, note-taking and test anxiety. Furthermore, students can set up an appointment to meet one on one with an academic coach to discuss academic strengths, skills and to give supportive advice that may benefit students throughout their schooling. “Regardless of the student’s major plan or credit level, we want everyone to know AASC will partner with that student to help (him or her) achieve academic success at Boise State,” said Tomas Baiza, director of the AASC. “If we don’t provide the necessary services in-house, we will get them to the best Boise State resource available depending on their needs.” Baiza went on to say that not only does the AASC offer these advantageous resources, but they also advise students with undeclared majors. “This year AASC welcomed the largest number of exploring students since before
my arrival in 2013. We collaborate with the Career Center to ensure these new students engage in an intentional exploration of potential degree programs rather than wander through their first few semesters,” Baiza said. Lastly, the AASC also offers free tutoring to all students. If a student is unable to meet on campus, it even has an option for online tutoring. If a student requires more attention and time, the Support Center offers a service that helps find a private tutor. It even has tutors for subjects such as Japanese and guitar. The Writing Center The Boise State Writing Center, located in the Liberal Arts building, aims to be helpful to any student by offering its services for any paper students may need assistance with. Senior English major Caitlin Bullock has found her own success with the program
The Writing Center is open to any students who may want to improve their writing. Photo by Taylor Humby The Writing Center is open to any students who may want to improve their writing. Photo by Taylor Humby “I’ve used the Writing Center quite a bit in the past. I started using their services for everything from help with MLA style source integration, making sure my tenses were consistent, checking on the flow and transitions of my paragraphs, to just general feedback,” Bullock said. “It’s a great resource to get a second pair of eyes on a paper or work of fiction.” The Writing Center offers a comfortable environment with a widely accessible schedule that can be found online. If a student is unable to meet with a consultant, the Writing Center offers its services through email, where tutors send their comments attached to the documents provided by the student. “The mantra of the Writing Center is that it’s a safe, non-judgmental space and there’s no criticism. We see everyone from freshmen to graduates. Occasionally, we have helped faculty and staff members,” said Clyde Moneyhun, director of the Writing Center. “The Writing Center is not just error checking but brainstorming, creating an outline and revising drafts.” According to Moneyhun, the Writing Center has about 5,000 one-on-one sessions and 1,000 email sessions per year, with the tutoring split up among about 30 undergraduate and six graduate tutors. Additionally, Moneyhun advised students to make sure to set up an appointment well before they need their piece ready, as sessions fill up quickly, especially when midterms and finals week come around.
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SPORTS & REC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Softball determined to have another record-setting season
Boise State Softball hopes to continue momentum Delaney Brassil | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu
Boise State Softball practiced throughout the summer to maintain their momentum from last season. Photo courtesy of Nate Lowery.
Heading into a new season, the mood for the softball team’s 2017-2018 goals cannot be set without the history of their recent seasons. After a last place finish in 2016, the 2017 team was determined to change their outcome by developing the motto “Flip It.” Starting in the classroom and the community, the team set out to “flip” their motives and, ultimately, their record. “We set a team record in GPA and a record for the athletic department of almost 1,000 hours of community service,” said head coach Cindy Ball. “We were number one in the nation for turning a program around from one season to the next.” After these accomplishments, the team was able to reach their first postseason appearance in Bronco history. All of these statistics contribute to their motto for this year: “We Are What’s Next.” Though their last season was noteworthy and brought the team more recognition,
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they do not want to settle, according to Ball. For this team, there is no offseason. Over the summer, a majority of the team was out on the field throwing, hitting and conditioning every day. Even with no coaches present, the girls were able to keep their goals in mind and motivate themselves and each other. In the midst of national coverage and top 10 rankings in offense and double plays, there is still much more to come. “Every year is a new team. As a coach, we don’t want them to get satisfied. We are getting a lot more exposure, but what’s next?” said Ball. With more experience, offensive and defensive strength and increased confidence through preparation, the team is ready to get back into the fight for success. The 2017-2018 season has brought an abundance of young talent, as well as wisdom from experienced seniors.
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We set a team record in GPA and a record for the athletic department of almost 1,000 hours of community service. We were number one in the nation for turning a program around from one season to the next.
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- Cindy Ball, head coach “Watching the freshmen play is awesome,” said senior pitcher Kelsey Broadus. “I can’t wait to see what they can do. I see so much in all of them.” Another new addition to the team is senior infielder Madison Anthony, who just
transferred from Oregon State University. “We are hoping to send the seniors out with a bang,” said senior infielder Rebekah Cervantes, who was named All-Mountain West First Team for 2017. The young team should bring a limitless amount of energy and spirit to the dugout, ultimately aiming the program in a direction of positivity and persistence. Though their official championship season does not start until spring, the team has a tough fall schedule ahead of them. After facing Northwest Nazarene in Nampa on Sept. 15, Boise State will face No.3 ranked University of Washington at home (Dona Larsen Park) on Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Determined to perform just as well as last year, if not better, the softball team is bound to add some serious excitement to this year’s Boise State athletics.
SPORTS & REC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Boise State golf in full swing
Men’s and women’s teams each prepare for upcoming season
Jeff Hokenson | Staff Writer | Joshua Arace | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu The Broncos are now in full swing for their golf season for both the men and women’s teams. Though each team faces its own challenges, both are looking forward to what should hopefully be a successful season. Women’s team Backed by head coach Nicole Bird, the women’s golf team looks to start their season off strong at their first tournament of the year at the Ptarmigan Ram Classic in Fort Collins, Colorado. Last season, the team had a small roster with only seven players, one being injured for a majority of the year. At the end of the year, the women said goodbye to graduating seniors Genevieve Ling and Dana Clary, who hold the No. 2 and 4 spots in career scoring averages in program respectively. “We don’t have a ton of experienced players, but we have a lot of good strong players,” said Bird. Losing big hitters is always hard for the team, but Bird, who has been head coach for 11 seasons, believes the addition of new players, like junior Ivane Helias and freshman Alejandra Lobelo, will be able to pick up the slack and help the team succeed. Bird also hopes this season’s roster is more competitive with nine players, including five new faces for the Broncos. Ivane Helias, a junior international student from Saint-Maxime Hauterive, France, is one of the new faces on the team. Due to a lack of college sports in Europe, Helias looked west to pursue golfing and education. She originally set her eyes on Boise State after being contacted by a recruiter in France, but there was an initial hiccup. “It’s very complicated for international students to join the NCAA, so because of one of her test scores, she was not allowed to come,” Bird said. Helias instead spent two years at Bellevue University in Nebraska, where she
was enrolled in a NAIA program. Parallel to the NCAA, the NAIA programs go through smaller schools and runs stricter regulations on student athletes. After becoming eligible to join the NCAA, she transferred to join the Broncos and to help further improve her golf game. “We have a strong team, and the cohesion is really good,” Helias said. The women’s golf team has been practicing hard and building up team chemistry. Over Labor Day weekend, the ladies went on a retreat to McCall, where they were able to golf and help build strong relationships for the new squad. This season, the women have ten tournaments lined up, leading up to the Mountain West Championship. “We’re going to take it one tournament at a time,” said Bird. Men’s team Golf season has begun for the Broncos men’s golf team, as the team traveled to Pullman, Washington to participate in the Itani Quality Homes Collegiate. The Broncos performed well in the tournament, finishing in second place behind tournament host Washington State. However, the Broncos had a real chance at first place, leading the tournament heading into the final day, but ended up losing by just a single stroke. “It obviously feels good to start the season off well,” said head coach Dan Potter. “(We) knew it was a course (the team) could score low on. They went out with an aggressive mindset, so when they started making birdies, they just kept making more and more.” This is Potter’s fourth season as head coach of the team. As for individual performance, Boise State senior business major Donny Hopoi won the tournament, with a total score of 200 over the three-round event. This was an end result of -13, two strokes ahead of the second place finisher. Hopoi’s victory marked the first tournament win of his ca-
Senior Jacob Byers prepares to make a shot. Photo courtesy of Boise State Men’s Golf’s Facebook Page.
reer, and the 40th in Boise State’s history. “It sets the tone hopefully for the rest of the season,” said Hopoi. “It’s huge for my confidence.” Other notable performers included freshman Skylar Eubank, who tied for fifth place, and sophomore Brian Humphreys, who tied for eighth. Eubank, Humphreys and Hopoi were all able to shoot par or better in each round of the tournament. “I did a good job minimizing big
errors,” said Humphreys. As for his season hopes for the team, he says his ultimate goal is to “make it to regionals, that just requires playing consistently well and having our ranking go up throughout the season.” The Broncos’ season is surely looking up after their impressive performance in their first tournament. The team will now begin to prepare for The Jackrabbit, their next tournament, which takes place Oct. 1 through Oct. 3.
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SPORTS & REC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I CHOSE SOCIAL WORK
Sierra Nobley is killing it
Payer achieves excellence on and off court
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Sierra Nobley attempts a spike during a heated game. Photo by Alec Foege.
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Senior graphic design major Sierra Nobley tends to greet anyone who crosses her path on the volleyball court with a smile. A 6’1” outside hitter for the Boise State women’s volleyball team from Scottsdale, Arizona, Nobley often finds herself reminiscing on fond memories watching college volleyball when she was young, wanting to be just like them. Now, as a returning player for Boise State volleyball, Nobley is looking to continue her success into the new season. However, just getting on the team wasn’t enough for Nobley. During her time at Boise State, she has been named the Pre-Season Mountain West (MW) Player of the Year twice, and was awarded Mountain West Player of the Year in 2016. Nobley has broken the school kill record, and the MW kill record. As a result, she is moving her way up the NCAA total kill rankings, currently placed at No. 18. Nobley gives all the credit to her teammates and the school, and thanked her current setters and passers as well. According to Nobley, her passion for sports emerged when she was a young girl. She grew up in a family who was very sports oriented, including her grandfather, who recently passed. Nobley said he was
a dedicated fan that never missed a home match while she was playing on the high school team. “He was the one I always would look for in the stands before the game,” Nobley said. Nobley said she used this inspiration from her strong family connection to overcome a low in her sophomore season where she wasn’t sure if she could continue playing college volleyball. Ever since, Nobley has been a driving force on and off the court. “We don’t get a lot of 6’1” athletic kids that also have the full package of skills,” said Shawn Garus, Boise State’s women’s volleyball head coach. On top of everything, Nobley currently maintains a 4.0 GPA. She expressed deep commitment to her team, her faith, her friends and her family. As she approaches her final season, her goal is to make it to the NCAA tournament. “I do hope down the road 10 or 15 years from now, she gets the chance to sit back, kick her feet up and appreciate all she has accomplished—because it’s really special,” Garus said.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
BUCKING AROUND
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