The Arbiter 10.30.18 Vol. 31 Issue 12

October 30, 2018

Vol. 31 Issue 12

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NEWS

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Campus security app helps students

CULTURE

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“The Lion King” comes to Boise State

SPORTS & REC

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Women’s basketball season preview

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EVENTS simplot ballroom

thurs november 1 LAW SCHOOL FAIR

9:30 am

Over 50 law school representatives from across the United States will be in the Student Union Building Thursday to help students learn more about the admissions process, requirements, and specifics about each program.

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thurs november 1 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

4 pm

The fifth and sixth floors of the JUMP Building will be home to song, dance, food and beverages this Thursday for a Dia De Los Muertos celebration. The event is free and open to the public. (Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto/Sipa USA/TNS).

downtown boise

sat november 3 VETERANS PARADE

10 am

In honor of Veterans Day the following week, there will be a veterans parade in downtown Boise. There will be tanks, music, trucks and an opening ceremony on the Capitol steps at 10 a.m. Photo courtesy of the event’s Facebook page.

albertsons stadium

sat november 3

BRONCOS VS. BYU

8: 15 pm

In their homecoming game, the Broncos will take on the BYU Cougars at Albertsons Stadium. The game comes after a week of homecoming festivities, including a homecoming parade. Student tickets are on sale now.

NEWS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GREEN SCOOTERS

A comprehensive guide to the fad that’s taken campus by storm Colton Ashley | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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n the closing weeks of summer, Meridian citizens started to notice something different about their commute. Almost overnight, dozens of electric scooters began popping up on the sidewalks all around town. Why were they here? How did they work? What do they cost? Only those who ventured near the new and mysterious devices got those answers.

The two companies operating in the Treasure Valley are Bird and Lime. Lime was the first company to approach city officials with their product, with efforts beginning as early as spring of this year.

After much negotiation, the scooters were approved for launch, with different guidelines and restrictions being put on them.

Some of these include annual operator fees and security deposits.

However, soon after launch, complaints of scooters being abandoned on sidewalks, people riding where they shouldn’t and near collisions with pedestrians were becoming frequent. It was because of this that Lime and Bird both decided it would be beneficial for the public to be better informed on how to use them.

During the week of Oct. 15, the two companies had public presentations where people could try the scooters and be informed on rules and guidelines that would help the scooters operate more efficiently.

David Diaz, a representative for Lime, explained what they hoped to achieve by operating in the Treasure Valley.

“We hope to eliminate more traffic from the road with our scooters,” Diaz said.

“By the end of the week, we hope to have them all around town. We’re talking with city officials to find the best locations to distribute them.”

Diaz also said that the company hopes to crate hubs in the future. This will make it easier for users to find a scooter, as well as receive a discounted rate for returning the scooter to the hub.

Aaron Kindall, another Lime representative, gave further details on how the

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Lime and Bird scooters relaunched in the Treasure Valley on Oct. 15. Photo by Taylor Humby.

scooters would launch.

“We’re going to start with 30 on the Boise State campus, with 250 in other parts of town,” Kindall said. “There will be zones where parking is prohibited, like on the Quad. Parking there will result in having your credit card continually charged or even possibly having usage rights revoked.”

During the companies’ relaunch weekend, the scooters were ridden more than 13,000 miles. 3,600 individual riders used them, with the average traveling 1.1 miles per trip. The two companies are already considering increasing the number of scooters available to keep up with the demand.

While the scooters are similar in design, there are differences in how each operates.

During the relaunch weekend, Bird scooters were plentiful and easy to find. A helpful tool in the Bird app allows users to put the scooters’ location into Google Maps, allowing for easy directions to the location.

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However, Lime scooters were more spread out and difficult to find, but this could change if either hubs or more scooters are made available.

Both apps require that users put in credit card information as well as agreeing to terms of use, such as not riding on sidewalks and only one rider per scooter.

Only Bird makes users scan in their driver’s license information, but both require riders to be over the age of 18.

Although both scooters top out at a speed of 15 mph, Bird scooters decrease speed automatically when entering “slow speed zones.” These are areas determined

by Bird where it would be unsafe for users to go through at top speeds.

While riding the scooters is enjoyable, at some point the batteries will deplete and need to be recharged. This is when riders have the opportunity to make some extra money. Through the app, users can apply

to be “Juicers.”

After completing the application, Juicers will be sent proprietary chargers from the company. After the set cutoff time of 9 p.m., users will be able to use the app to find scooters in need of a charge.

The scooters will then be taken to the Juicer’s home and recharged through a wall outlet. The average payout is $5 per scooter, but some will pay more depending on how difficult it is to find or how much charge it needs. The scooters must then be returned to a designated spot before 7 a.m. the following day.

As the two companies continue to grow their fleet, a third company, Spin, is beginning the application process to launch in the Treasure Valley.

COMMUNITY KINDNESS PROJECT TO END AFTER SEVEN YEARS IN BOISE

NEWS

Ben’s Bells, a project dedicated to spreading kindness in the community, will see its last stretch in Idaho

Grace Paduano | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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n January of 2011, Idahoan Mary Pridmore was visiting Arizona at the time of the attempted assassination of representative Gabrielle Giffords that left six dead and left Giffords with a brain injury. Pridmore was struck by how one small nonprofit, Ben’s Bells, opened their studios to allow community members to work through their grief by helping make symbols of kindness that would be hung throughout the Tucson area the following week.

Ben’s Bells is a community kindness project founded by Jeannette Maré, a former linguistics professor at the University of Arizona, that was brought to Boise, Idaho.

Maré began making Ben’s Bells following the sudden death of her three-year-old son, Ben, in 2002. Maré began making Ben’s Bells in a backyard studio with family and friends as a coping strategy, and randomly distributing them throughout her community. The project has since grown to have multiple studios in Arizona, as well as one established in Bethel, Connecticut following the Newtown school shooting.

According to Pridmore, she thought of how the 2009 disappearance and murder of eight-year-old Robert Manwill affected the Boise community. She met with Maré, and was eventually allowed to bring Ben’s Bells to Idaho on a small scale.

“The Ben’s Bells message of kindness seemed to be a wonderful opportunity to help create a network of community to help us heal,” Pridmore said.

Be Kind Idaho began in 2011, and the group started making Ben’s Bells in a garage in the summer of 2011, and distributed their first 250 bells in October of that year. According to Pridmore, an estimated 5,000 bells were distributed in Boise.

Ben’s Bells Project in Tucson is in its 15th year, and as they have grown, the national demand to participate has also

increased. Due to this growth, new guidelines are being put in place to assure consistency across groups across the country, and under these new guidelines, the special opportunity Be Kind Idaho has enjoyed is no longer available.

Be Kind Idaho will be distributing bells for the final time later this month.

“It seems fitting that our final distribution of Ben’s Bells occurs on the seventh anniversary of that first outreach,” Pridmore said.

Andrew Farrar, director of instructional labs in the Boise State Physics Department, has been involved in Be Kind Idaho for four years and has hung bells to be found on the Boise State campus multiple times during his time as a volunteer.

The Ben’s Bells website collects stories from people who have found bells, often revealing the impact random acts of kindness can have on people. Anonymous stories from people who reveal themselves to be Boise State students posted on the site are a testament to the effect kindness can have on a community.

A stressed student dealing with an emotional time in life and the stresses of applying to nursing school wrote of the bell, “it was a beautiful reminder of the kindness that lives on in this world and the impact I want to have.”

Another student wrote, “having dealt with a harsh breakup recently and still dealing with depression, the message attached reminded me how I was meant to be happy and deep down, people are truly kind and wish to see happiness in others.”

Messages left for those in charge of policy at the Tucson headquarters were not returned by the time of writing.

Ben’s Bells is a non-profit that crafts wind chimes with messages. Photo by Susan Paduano.

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NEWS

THE RAVE GUARDIAN APP RECEIVES AN UPGRADE With new features, students can now easily utilize the campus safety app

Taylor Rico-Pekerol | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Rave Guardian app allows students to connect with Campus Security. Photo by Taylor Humby.

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ost students don’t realize they are able to have the Boise State Campus Security in their back pockets and right at their fingertips with the Rave Guardian app (RGA).

However, the RGA was introduced to campus in 2016.

The purpose of the RGA is to keep students safe and allow them to have easy access to Campus Security. With features like a directory with helpful phone numbers and a safety timer that allows students to set a timer for however long they would like before it alerts campus security, students may feel more safe.

According to Rob Littrell, assistant director for emergency management, 600 users are currently utilizing RGA at Boise

State. Recently, the app was revamped to make it more accessible for students.

Accompanying the new update, the app now has various new features that include a safety timer which allows students to have the Boise State campus police watching out for them. A student can set a timer for a designated amount of time, and if the timer is not shut off within that time frame, it will call the user. If they do not pick up in a certain amount of time, the police will come to check on the person.

With the new update, Littrell said he hoped to get rid of some of the flaws in the app, and in turn, make it more effective.

Allyssa Tedeschi, a senior health science major, said that she had a difficult time navigating the app last year before the update.

“I could never figure out the app, and I haven’t actually promoted it at all because I think it is really hard for me to promote something if I don’t know how to use it,” Tedeschi said.

Students have expressed concern about forgetting to shut off the timer and then bothering the Campus Security team. Although this is a concern for most that have heard of the timer, it is Campus Security’s job to check on all reports or alerts of alarm.

“We have actually had some students forget to turn of the timer and they go off campus. The alarm will go off and we then send Boise police to their house if they are not answering their phone,” Littrell said.

According to Littrell, the number one focus is the safety of the students and

the campus. Some students believe the app tracks them at all times, although in reality, the app will only send your location to campus security once. Afterwards, the timer is activated or the panic button goes off.

“It is like having an emergency blue light in your pocket. When you’re walking across campus in the evening, students can walk the blue light phone path. But what Rave Guardian does, if you turn on that safety timer, it’s like you have our 24/7 public safety communication center in your pocket,” Littrell said.

Along with the safety timer, the app also has a directory with the number for 911 and the Department of Public Safety along with other various resources. Students are also able to submit anonymous tips and pictures through the app.

“If you’re walking on the Greenbelt late at night and there is kind of a shifty-looking person following you, pull out your phone and call us. Through Rave Guardian we are tracking you and you’re talking to us. We want you to call if you feel unsafe,” Littrell said.

Campus Security offers a 24/7 escort service for students. The officers will pick students up and drop them off where they need to go to make sure they are safe.

The RGA is used on many college campuses, and by logging in with the student email, the student’s profile will be linked to Campus Security.

Melanie Strong-Duncan, a sophomore pre-med major, has downloaded RGA, but she has not used the Campus Security escort services.

“The reason I wouldn’t and haven’t used the 24/7 escort services on campus is because I don’t want to inconvenience the people who would have to come out and escort me,” Strong-Duncan said. “So I think that an app just makes safety that much more attainable.”

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OPINION

HOW NOT TO BE OFFENSIVE ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT

A call to action against cultures as costumes Logan Potter | Culture Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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alloween is near, which means it’s time for “trendy” white folk to strike again, wearing costumes that detriment an entire culture that the wearer failed to educate themselves on. Colleges across the country have made efforts to end the epidemic of miseducation during the fall season, but their efforts have gone relatively unnoticed. There has been enough discussion on this topic in recent years that I’m confident that everyone understands the problem—the evidence, however, is that the white community seems not to care.

I won’t give you the whole list, but we’ve all seen a “tribal queen” or “Geisha princess” at a party, and here’s the issue: we, as white people, can put on a costume for one night, dress as whoever or whatever our little hearts desire, and then we can remove them and continue to live our privileged lives, completely unaffected.

The peoples of the cultures and communities that we toss on for a night, however, continue to have the pain and struggles that themselves and their ancestors have faced for centuries perpetuated against them in 2018.

The difference between cultural appropriation and what some call “cultural appreciation” walks a very fine line, and it is one that has been used as a tightrope by the opposition to justify these literal Halloween nightmares. In a Huffington Post article titled “The Fine Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation,” the difference is deliberated most powerfully through a brief quote by actress Amandla Stenberg: “What would America be like if it loved black people as much as it loves black culture?”

The question is an important one. Between the injustices of police brutality and higher incarceration rates than any other minority group, African-Americans in the United States don’t have an easy lifestyle to live or a simple culture to maintain. It is because of these struggles that it is so frustrating when celebrities, literal role models, are leaving their homes in blackface, which

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Megyn Kelly claims was “OK, as long as you were dressing up as, like, a character,” for the sake of a costume. There are devastating consequences to the reputation of African-Americans across the nation; their culture, among any others, is not one to poke fun at, and no costume that initiates a joke against an entire group of human beings is created in good faith.

There are, of course, those that oppose this point-of-view. A Washington Examiner opinion piece titled “This Halloween, ignore the cultural appropriation craze” brashly reviews the “warnings” of cultural appropriation that, according to the author, infringe upon individual freedoms.

There’s a few problems with this passionate, but incorrect sentiment. First, if the individuals coming from the culture one has decided to dress as don’t have the freedom to end the injustices on and within their communities, then we certainly don’t have the freedom to wear said culture’s traditional clothing and accessories without carrying that same weight on our shoulders. Second, culturally based costume ideas that stem from communities outside of your own are not parodies, nor do they have the ability to be taken too far—they simply shouldn’t exist.

I’m not here to be a white savior, because it’s the people of my race who are constantly perpetuating these injustices. I recognize my privilege to use my platform to speak on subjects such as these, but those who are truly affected by cultural appropriation know their worth. Rather than allowing white people to be the sole speakers on an issue perpetuated by them (and without saying “not all white people”), it’s crucial to allow those affected by the appropriation, those with significant cultural ties, to have the last word.

Boise State University can no longer remain outside of the cultural conversation because of where we lie on both the geographic and political maps. Whitewashing ought not be excused for the sake of ignorance; we attend an institute of higher education, and the conversation is happen-

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Cultural appropriation is often most normalized on Halloween. Illustration by Wyatt Wurtenberger.

ing all around us. Take note, students: feel free to be yourself on Halloween. In fact, feel free to be someone else; that said, recognize your privilege, the potential harm, the injustices on other communities and take a good look at your reflection before you walk out the door on the 31st. You must consider whose identity you may be stealing on your way to the party.

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VOTE YES ON PROP 2

Why students should vote to expand Medicaid

Joe Goode | Guest Writer | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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lease support Medicaid expansion. Vote “YES” on Proposition 2, November 6th. Medicaid expansion will positively affect the 62,000 Idahoans who will be eligible for coverage if Idaho passes Proposition 2.

Passage of Proposition 2 will also have a huge positive effect on state finances and the Idaho economy.

Medicaid Expansion will bring $ 400 -$600 million per year in Federal dollars back to Idaho. The influx of federal dollars will create $14-16,000 new jobs, increase the state economy 1-2 percent, and increase tax revenues. A better economy benefits us all.

For the last five years, Idaho’s governor and legislature have refused the federal funds available from Medicaid expansion.

Idaho has refused $ 2.7 billion — so far.

When Idahoans paid their federal taxes, our money went to the 32 other states who chose to expand Medicaid.

Additionally, Idaho spends $55.4 million per year in Idaho tax dollars to cover care for the uninsured. Depending on the programs the legislature cuts after Medicaid expansion, Idaho could save $20 million to $65 million per year in state taxes.

Without Medicaid expansion, we also

pay higher insurance premiums. People without insurance often seek care from emergency rooms, the most expensive care there is. And that raises health care costs for everyone.

Bottom line — Medicaid expansion will bring about $500 million per year back to Idaho, increase job growth, spur the Idaho economy and save $20-65 million per year in state expenditures. Medicaid Expansion is fiscally responsible. And 62,000 hardworking Idahoans may have a much healthier life. PLEASE VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION TWO. Joe Goode is president of the Young Democrats at Boise State.

OPINION

VOTE NO ON PROP 2

Why students should vote against Medicaid expansion Daniel Kyle | Guest Writer | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ealthcare is a concern of persons. Healthcare in itself has been sold to us as insurance, which is a great evil lie. Why vote no on Prop 2? Medicare already has over $90 trillion in liabilities and the government spending is consuming the GDP as well as crowding out private enterprise which upholds the system. We are debating not if people deserve adequate care, but if our standard of living should be sustained by risking our children’s future, both locally and nationally.

This is starkly different from capital ventures where only those who are invested are taken back to the drawing board instead of federal programs which string together the entirety of the nation. Creative Destruction in a free market is the process of innovation and would let alone to itself create a healthcare market that few would be sick in a free society. We should support efforts of the Direct Primary Care movement believes that insurance is often the wrong tool for the wrong job because it believes that health insurance would better serve the people like car insurance where there is more pay per service or subscriptions rather than giving insurance companies, big pharma and healthcare firms unfair

subsidized advantages over consumers.

We need to bring back more hospitals in our communities. Our nation’s lack of physicians and medical schools is a grave concern and we cannot be bullied by cartels like the AMA. People themselves are scarce resources and we need to ensure that we have enough trained physicians to provide proper care and competition to encourage best practice. We would all benefit from adopting clinical data exchanges to have outcome based healthcare which looks at if the desired results were met and the patient has returned to health and overall quality. Lastly Legalize Marijuana!

It’s an essential plant that interacts with our endocannabinoid system.

Medicaid expansion comes with regulatory requirements like price controls that also put stresses and price out good physicians. We need more economic freedom in healthcare not price control systems which have inflated the system like Medicare. I believe in Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s four step healthcare plan which is a market based plan which ends with eliminating subsidies like Medicare and Medicaid. Vote No on Prop 2 because we can do better.

We should do better.

Daniel Kyle is president of Young Americans for Liberty.

Photo by Taylor Humby.

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Native American students struggle to thrive in Boise State’s culturally isolated campus environment LOGAN POTTER | CULTURE Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

INC members discuss potential services for Native students. Photos by Taylor Humby.

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anyka Begaye, president of the Intertribal Native Council and a junior elementary education major, was first introduced to Boise State University through admissions recruiters at a college fair located not far from her home in Arizona. After inquiring about the Native American population in

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the Boise area, Begaye was assured of the university’s ties to the Native American community with images of lively, annual powwows, which are collaborative celebrations of Native tradition, and a close-knit campus culture, leading to her decision to leave Arizona and find her new home at Boise State. Unfortunately, according

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to Begaye, the few other Native American students are coming from reservations much farther from Boise, making community-building and identity-seeking on campus extremely difficult.

According to statistics from the Boise State University Office of Institutional Research, it would appear that Be-

gaye’s experience is not an isolated one.

Since the fall 2014 semester, the American Indian/Alaska Native student population has decreased by 34.3 percent, losing over a third of their enrollment. More recently, the student population shown in these statistics saw a slight uptick of five students last semester, with the census date in spring 2017 showing only 60 Native American students enrolled at the university.

“Coming from Arizona, it was kind of like a culture shock because there was really no community for Native American students on campus,” Begaye said. “Intertribal Native Council (INC) did exist, but it was pretty inactive when I got here. It was pretty hard to connect with other students.

I was more fortunate than other students because I had my sister, and we are both Native American. I really immersed myself in planning and coordinating the powwow and meeting other students of color, (even though) they weren’t really from a Native community.”

Unknown by many on campus, the Intertribal Native Council is a small group of Native American students that gather weekly to discuss resources and events that are inclusive of the Native campus community. Despite the small Native population on campus, Begaye has chosen to immerse herself in the existing campus culture; a feat that, according to Ro Parker, INC advisor, is not an easy one to achieve.

Boise State, according to Parker, was once a hub for a vibrant, or at least more involved, Native American culture, and the Intertribal Native Council fostered that support for the community. After the graduation of several key members of

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MEMBERS OF INTERTRIBAL NATIVE COUNCIL

Chenoa Hayes-Begaye

Gabby Lewis

Shay Esaw

Sonja Smith

INC, however, participation and engagement declined, and there was “no one left to plan,” leaving members of the Boise community with concerns over the future of the Native American powwows once hosted on campus.

Not long after this conflict with the potential loss of Native American identity on campus, Parker said Boise State stepped up and began funding the spring powwow, asking Multicultural Student Services to take on the project of reviving the livelihood of the annual event.

“They handled all the planning, organizing and payouts,” Parker said. “The students have been responsible for doing all of that (on their own), which is a huge ordeal for students to take on in addition to their already intense studies.”

The challenges that these students manage on their own are ones they are not unfamiliar with and are no strangers to working harder for the same success that white students often garner much more seamlessly. Kelly Talbert, director of admissions, explained that the odds are statistically against Native American students in terms of education funding and beyond, creating a rift in success culturally, one that shows prominently at Boise State.

“Compared with students of other ethnic identities, Native American students are at greater risk of attending underfunded schools at the elementary and secondary levels, and they enroll in postsecondary education at low rates nationally, so building a college-going culture takes time,” Talbert wrote in an email. “Financial constraints are a primary issue, and especially for first-generation college students, involving parents and key community members in

understanding college as an investment (as well as different sources to help pay for college) is key.”

An additional barrier to educational success for these students is the prospect of leaving their homes and native communities, both of which may create deep, thriving cultures for young adults; without outreach to students with campus services, this “tie-cutting” from their home life can have adverse effects on Native American individuals across the campus community.

“For families residing on reservations, distance from family and tribal community is an issue, too,” Talbert wrote. “There are other in-state college options that are in closer proximity to them than Boise State, so it’s even more critical that we communicate how students can find community on campus and will not be ‘lost’ on a large campus.”

A feat that is potentially even more daunting than leaving home is Talbert’s concept of being “lost” on campus.

According to Boise State’s Report of the Commission and Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion for July 2017, there is a grand total of four faculty members across campus that identify as American Indian/Alaska Native, making up 0.51 percent of the total faculty population on campus. While this percentage is small, it is not unusual when compared to the nationwide shortage of Native American faculty on college campuses. As of 2016, the National Center for Education Statistics reported a 1 percent total makeup of Native faculty on college campuses, including lecturers, professors, instructors and more across the nation.

These statistics show a divide in quantity

between white and Native faculty, similar to the student population, which can, in turn, cause a phenomenon that Parker described as “impostor syndrome.” Students who suffer from this might grapple with feelings of inadequacy and a lack of deserving qualities, especially in attending the university.

Providing a Native American liaison for students could help, according to Begaye.

Universities across Idaho, including Idaho State University and the University of Idaho, garner Native American-specific student services to integrate the communities into the campus culture and promote resources to effectively provide support for Native American students across campuses.

While general communication is key and liaisons are known to foster positive influence on Native American students, director of diversity and inclusion Francisco Salinas believes that Boise State’s proximity to Idaho reservations can be just as crucial to success as the students’ location in regard to their tribal community.

“Proximity matters. I used to work at the University of Idaho, (where) they sit on historically Nez Perce land. The kinds of positions and resources, such as a Native American liaison, they have them, (and) they started to build them roughly 20 years ago,” Salinas said. “We are a little behind.

We had to deal with some things here that they haven’t had to deal with there, like our enrollment growth.”

Begaye, however, explained that Boise is much closer to Native American tribes than many individuals on campus may believe. While Boise State doesn’t lie directly on an Indian reservation, the land once belonged to the Shoshone-Bannock tribe

before colonization, as reported by the Idaho Museum of Natural History. According to Begaye, a lack of community knowledge about Native lands has the potential to cause disconnect between the general and Native American populations across the Boise area.

“First and formally, recognize that this land had belonged to tribes in Idaho, what Boise State sits on. Throughout history, it was taken from them; that’s why I feel like the Native issue should be present, because it happened to tribes within this region,” Begaye said. “We try, as multicultural students, to recognize that and to get that out so that people do see that Native students suffered, and continue to suffer, because we aren’t recognized on campus.”

According to Parker, current diversity efforts don’t do enough, and a blanketed approach to inclusion campuswide can be detrimental to individual minority groups, especially the Native American student population.

“I think that there needs to be an intentional effort to retain Native students, and that effort is going to be very different than retaining white students, or Latinx students or Black students,” Parker said.

“Native students have some very unique needs that deal with culture shock and respect back to their cultures. Like many underrepresented cultures, where you know you’re not representing just yourself but your family, your community and your tribe, you always carry that with you. Boise State used to do that, and then it became a collective effort for diversity for efficiency.

We lose something, especially for Native students. Native needs are different.”

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C U LT U R E

FASHIONABLY THRIFTY LIFESTYLES AT BOISE STATE

Students share how they use fashion to express themselves on campus Sata Vanasouk | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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s the capital city of Idaho, Boise is the most diverse in terms of people, politics and perhaps the most overlooked, culture and fashion. While Boise isn’t the first place on the radar of fashion gurus, the diversity remains intact nonetheless.

Boise Towne Square houses some of the fashion industry’s biggest brands, including Forever 21, H&M, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch and the list goes on. Yet on campus, students often choose comfort over style. It’s unlikely to see someone completely well-outfitted and ready for the day at a 7:30 a.m. lecture.

Alex Liang, a senior biology major, explained his interest in fashion was piqued when he attended Idaho State University during his freshman year. The small town of Pocatello has an even smaller selection of clothing stores and diversity in fashion, and the lack of both inspired him to dress differently.

He gains most of his fashion inspiration from Korean-pop (K-Pop) groups, the more notable including BTS, G-Dragon, WINNER and SEVENTEEN. “Most of the boybands dress well. I try to emulate their style,” Liang said.

Since Liang’s unique style emulates overseas fashion, it could be reasonable that people in Boise aren’t accustomed to it. One of his statement pieces are his Saint Laurent boots—shiny, heeled, leather shoes adorned with harnesses. To some people, wearing these shoes around in Boise may be a curious thing to do, but with confidence in his style and appearance, Liang overcomes the stigma.

Fashion inspiration comes from a lot of different places. For Kathy Pham, a senior studying business, she gets most of her fashion inspiration from influencers on social media.

“I look up to YouTubers and Instagrammers...I love social media, so I follow a lot of people from out of state and celebrities,” Pham said.

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Alex Liang demonstrates the necessity for fashion in individuality. Photo by Sata Vanasouk.

Some of her favorite influencers include YouTubers Weylie Hoang (ilikeweylie), Sophia Chang and celebrities Hailey Baldwin, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner.

Born and raised in Boise, Pham found it difficult to express herself through fashion at times.

“I feel like I don’t belong here. I like to dress up, but I feel like I’m being judged here for dressing the way I want to dress.

I feel like I have to dress up to what their standard is,” Pham said.

The struggle to not draw unwanted attention can inhibit a person’s creativity and ability to express themselves. Pham explained that over the years, she has grown more confident in her style. Social media has helped build this confidence and creativity, and through various platforms she is able to share how she expresses herself with clothes.

“Fashion has no rules,” Pham said.

“Being able to dress how you want is being able to express yourself as a person.”

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After earning her bachelor’s degree in business this spring, Pham plans on applying to one of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) schools to pursue a career related to fashion.

Sometimes fashion isn’t always about the clothes. This may sound strange to some, but not for junior computer science major Jasmine Jess.

“For me, fashion is less about specifically clothing and more like there’s kind of a culture behind it,” Jess said.

Her style leans more toward streetwear, though she adds her own twist to it; her style is defined as something that she calls “feminine streetwear.”

“Streetwear tends to typically lean more masculine, with less form-fitting (clothing), baggier stuff and darker colors. I think I’m a little bit more attracted to the streetwear aspect of it, like the subcultures it draws from, but I still like to dress somewhat feminine. I own a lot of skirts (and) I wear dresses, but they aren’t floral or girly,”

Jess said.

Jess’s style is sometimes hard to find without breaking the bank. On top of having unique preferences on streetwear, shopping locally sometimes proves to be a struggle.

“I’ll go to the mall just to look around… and I just don’t see anything that’s appealing to me. I find myself shopping more at thrift stores than any retail place in Boise,” Jess said.

Her solution is to take matters into her own hands. She described one occasion where she wanted a specific pair of track pants, so she went to the thrift store, found a too big, but similar-looking pair and adjusted the waist to fit her perfectly.

“I think a huge part of it is being able to put creativity… or a part of yourself into it, whether it be talent, the way you style it or cutting and sewing it up,” Jess said. “To me, that’s all the fun of it.”

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TO DIET OR NOT TO DIET IN COLLEGE A look into the different dietary options for students Celina Van Hyning | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Organic foods are one option for students looking for a healthier diet. Photo by Taylor Humby.

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or many incoming college students, the fear of gaining the “freshman 15” can radically influence dietary habits. Some students are becoming more invested in their health by changing their lifestyle rather than dieting. The Recreation Center is filled with students getting in their 30 minutes a day, and hot spots for shopping like Whole Foods are no stranger to health-conscious Broncos.

When considering why some people change their lifestyle so drastically, there are many factors to be evaluated. Physical health can often be the main reason, but many students are attempting to transform their mental and emotional health and self-esteem, as well as maintain a frugal budget.

Many people who decide to improve their eating habits don’t just begin eating healthier foods, but begin restricting certain food groups from their diets, such as dairy or wheat. With many different types of diets, it can be difficult to determine

which one is the most beneficial for college students.

Ketogenic, vegan and following no diet at all are several examples of different types of diets. These diets can be beneficial for students in many ways, but they can also have some drawbacks.

Keto is defined as a low-carb, high-fat diet with low-sugar intake. Madison Murphy, a sophomore business major, has been following the keto diet since last summer.

Murphy said that the benefits of the diet are what encouraged her to try it. She said that this diet has made her feel healthier than she has from any other diet.

“I read into it and read all of the benefits and said ‘why not? I want clear skin; I could lose some weight,’” Murphy said.

“For other people, they think it is all protein, but it’s really a lot of healthy fat, no sugar and no carbs.”

Murphy feels that this diet has made her a much healthier person, as well as a more budgeted student because of the reduced total of her monthly grocery bill.

“It saves me money because I don’t eat out, but it also keeps me energized without the use of caffeine or sugar. It also keeps me away from junk food,” Murphy said.

For one Boise State student, the best diet for her to follow is no diet. Isabella LaForte, a sophomore secondary education major, has experimented with other eating habits in the past, but currently does not follow any specific diet. She said that this lifestyle works best for her because she has no food restrictions.

“Health and the excitement of variety are some of the main reasons I don’t follow a specific diet,” LaForte said. “I spend a lot more money on gas than I should because of my midnight adventures, but I enjoy eating a variety of foods. It gives me the opportunity to be adventurous in my food choices without restrictions.”

The campus dietitian, Marlee Harris, spends her days helping college students learn how to fuel themselves properly. In her work, she has seen many different diet trends adopted by college students. From her research and personal experience, she has concluded that the best diet for college students is an intuitive diet with different options.

“I do believe that there is no ‘one-sizefits-all’ approach when it comes to eating, and when we look at the research it is generally a diet that fits well and is sustainable for the individual that is the healthiest (diet),” Harris said. “We educate students and staff on how to understand what is right and feels good for them, (such as) listening to their hunger, understanding their fullness, and being able to eat in response to that. Restricting foods does not tend to lead to health results, so if you have a sweet tooth, enjoy some sweets once in a while. Being comfortable with a variety of foods is what research shows to be the healthiest.”

Harris also suggested that what and when students eat could potentially decrease their stress.

“We know that a majority of students on campus are feeling anxiety and are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of things they have to do in a day, and food feels like just one extra thing. I would flip that,” Harris said. “If we take time to sit down and eat, (we) will feel better. We know people who eat regularly and eat a variety of foods tend to do better academically.”

While Harris does not believe that there is one specific diet that students should follow, she does have some tips to help students manage their spending.

“Plant-based tends to be more financially feasible. Lentils are a third or a fourth the cost for the same amount of protein as it would cost to do meat or a protein shake,” Harris said. “Putting a little bit of your time (into cooking) can also be incredibly financially feasible. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. The less we spend on pre-prepared food, the more money we save.”

For all students, Harris wanted to express the importance that diet has on everyday life.

“Our diet impacts all aspects of our wellness, not just the physical dimension,” Harris said. “Be flexible with yourself. If you start something and it’s not working, evaluate what is not working and try again.

Your health should always be your top priority.”

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“THE LION KING” BRINGS A PHENOMENAL RUN TO BOISE STATE The Morrison Center hosts yet another hit Broadway show on a local stage Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The touring Broadway production of “The Lion King” brought vibrant colors and extravagant scenes to the campus stage. Photo courtesy of The Lion King Musical Facebook page.

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hroughout nationwide pushes for diversity and inclusion, as well as a history—past and present—of whitewashing prominent casts in the entertainment industry, Disney’s “The Lion King” has presented itself as an outlier in an otherwise confused society in terms of cultural significance.

In 2018, the touring production of the Broadway musical scouted the nation for the next stops on its long-running path to success, and Boise was fortunate enough to make its way onto their map.

The musical boasts a diverse cast of race, age and talent, with some obvious standouts including child actors playing Young Nala, alternated between Danielle W. Jalade and Gloria Manning, and Young Simba, another alternate role between Joziyah Jean-Felix and Salahedin Safi. These young talents bring songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” alive on and off stage, creating lasting memories for the audience

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after they leave the theater.

Another notable actor was Idaho-born Mark Campbell in the role of Scar, whose frightening persona brought new life to the animated character. These impressions are some that no other cast member left upon my exit from the show; as someone who adores musicals, this is no easy feat.

For anyone who has seen photos of production design and costuming for “The Lion King,” the imagery is already impressive. There is nothing, however, comparable to watching the opening scene—full of animals, music and an entire circle of life—live and breathtakingly close. After this experience, it is certainly no surprise that the creative team for the show has won six Tony Awards since the production’s start, and each and every performance (two weeks of shows in Boise alone) requires 114 individuals to set up and prepare for.

The work shows through the engaging

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(and often thought-provoking) design of each character and their dynamics on stage through costuming, design or otherwise.

This creates a lasting impression of Broadway shows in general, but even more, their touring productions that make their way through Boise.

Beyond the beauty, there is some serious research that goes into the design and script of a show as complex for human actors as “The Lion King.” Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show, actors portray 25 individual species of animals and insects, creating the illusion of a true savanna on stage, a trait extremely unique to this production.

This uniqueness is an important feature of the show—without this vast array of almost fantasy-like costuming that transforms person to animal, “The Lion King” would be any other Broadway musical. It is the show’s diamond-in-the-rough characteristic that brings it to the forefront of

musical discussion, and makes it one of the most popular shows to stroll through the Broadway in Boise program. Nearly every performance for the two-week tour was almost entirely sold out, making those who could find resale tickets amongst the most privileged of all.

If you were lucky enough to see “The Lion King” on this magnificently intriguing tour, tell everyone about it. This show deserves the word-of-mouth chatter; it is certainly one of Disney’s most underrated shining stars. With an incredible combination of music, dancing and a healthy balance between daunting and enchanting acting styles by the entire cast, the show shines beyond the stage and reminds us, as the audience, why Simba deserved to be the king of the Pridelands.

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DOES A CAT HAUNT THE CAREER CENTER? Some say the Career Center could be home to a frightening feline.

David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ith all the spookiness that comes with October, it can be nice to find something a little more calming. Something like a cute, fuzzy cat might do the job. Well, that’s assuming that it isn’t a ghost cat meowing from the ceiling like the one in the Career Center on campus.

According to Career Center staff members, Alex Gutierrez and Mary Sweeney, there was once a mysterious meowing that seemed to be coming from the ceiling, but no cat was actually found.

“When I first started here I kept thinking I heard a cat, and it sounded like it was coming from the ceiling,” Sweeney said.

“It would happen over and over again. I would be here by myself at night, and I would hear it.”

When Sweeney tried to look for the cat, however, she couldn’t find a thing. She said she would get on chairs and lift the ceiling tiles to search, but she was never able to locate the animal. Moreover, she wasn’t the only one who heard it.

Although Gutierrez would later play meowing sounds from his phone—or even make them himself—he claimed that he did, in fact, hear the same meowing that Sweeney did.

“I may have a reputation of being a prankster, but I did hear it,” Gutierrez said.

“I’ll make fun of it and try to exploit that a little, but when I heard it, I was like ‘yikes, there’s something up there.’”

According to Gutierrez, this occurred around 2012 when the building was undergoing construction and departments were relocating. But the meowing would occur even late at night when nobody else was in the building.

Although the construction upstairs likely wasn’t the source of the meowing, it’s possible the second floor was involved in another way. According to Gutierrez, the second floor once held—spooky drum roll—surgical technology.

Why is that spooky? Well, if this department used to perform dissections, it could be possible that there were cats used in this way.

In other words, it’s possible that the space directly above the ceiling experiencing the “ghost cat” was actually housing the dissection of cats. Could the meowing come from the spirit of a resentful cat who wasn’t treated with the proper respect during dissection? Or maybe a freshman impersonated the cat using silly voices.

Whatever the case, the noise has come and gone. According to Sweeney, the noise lasted a few months before disappearing.

The story, on the other hand, remains, and it raises the question of why people are attracted to things like this in the first place.

“For me it just takes me back to being a kid,” Gutierrez said. “You have a love-hate relationship with being scared as a kid, but as you get older... you want it to be true.

Being scared still brings you back to that fantasy.”

For Sweeney, though, it’s more about the present.

“It’s such a unique feeling that penetrates the senses,” Sweeney said. “It can be like a sensory overload. For me, I think it’s rare that I have that feeling of being scared or creeped out, so it’s kind of exciting.”

So while the ghost cat, if it ever existed in the first place, might have made its peace with the Career Center ceiling, its story lives on. And like other ghost stories, continuing to share this tale might make some feel more alive. Regardless, students might benefit from finding something other than cats if they’re looking to avoid the spookiness of October, especially on campus.

All things entertainment, all the time Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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e have… a lot of feelings. This is probably pretty normal for two overworked and over-emotional college students, but this week, our sights are set on “Halloween,” the almost-but-not continuation of the popular horror franchise released 40 years after the original film, as well as that devastating Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson that left us all (but mostly Logan) shattered emotionally with no hope remaining for love. Maybe these aren’t the most pressing issues in the media, but there’s something to say about every remake and break-up, two things that Hollywood just can’t stop bringing us.

Jamie Lee Curtis is the star of the basically B-movie addition to the never ending “Halloween” story. We were neither disappointed or impressed by her role, but the film as a

whole felt like a compilation of the first 10 films loudest screaming scenes in the span of just over an hour and a half, leaving us both with ringing ears and a pit-of-the-stomach feeling of nostalgia that we still just can’t kick.

It certainly wasn’t the best movie of the year, but it wasn’t as poor as “A Wrinkle in Time,” which means it wasn’t the worst, either. There’s something charming about watching the same film 40 years later, which must be the single emotion that Hollywood is relying on for continuing to have approximately zero original ideas to project on the big screen.

A less cinematic—but still terrifying—event is the break-up of Logan’s forever one true pair (OTP), Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande.

A eulogy of sorts, it’s important for us to chronicle the most groundbreaking events of their relationship, which are as follows: their engagement, their matching tattoos and their (inevitable) end. That’s all. Now that the long-running, beautiful story has come to a close, we wonder—which bridge will Davidson live under next?

We are comforted by the lack of real news in the entertainment world this month, as it means the universe is on hold and we might have something real to report on next time.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER TAKES A TOUGH LOSS TO UTAH STATE

The Broncos finish the season with a shared Mountain West regular season title Sydnee Boley | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he Broncos (13-4-2) played through the rain on Friday, Oct. 26 against Utah State (3-13-2) at the Boas Soccer Complex. Winning would have guaranteed an outright regular season title, but the tough 1-2 double overtime loss to the Aggies forced Boise State to share the title with Wyoming (12-3-4). This is the first time in program history that the Broncos have earned this title.

Six seniors were honored on Friday in the last home game of the season, and their last career collegiate game in Boise: Tara Fisher, Eva Herrera, Annie Lorelei Hoffman, Michelle Reed, Addison Standlee and Allegra Weeks.

“A 2-1 loss is a disappointing way to say goodbye to our fans, who were fantastic today,” said head coach Jim Thomas.

“Difficult weather conditions were a part of it but at the end of the day you have to rise above all of this stuff if you want to achieve the things we are after.”

Boise State showed an impressive first 45 minutes with five shots on goal and recorded two corner kicks while holding USU to one corner kick and no shots on goal. However, the Broncos were unable to take advantage of these opportunities and went scoreless the first half.

The Aggies came out stronger after halftime, posting two shots on goal and adding two more corner kicks before scoring in the 53rd minute. Sophomore midfielder Kami Warner found her first goal of the season in the left of the net off of a corner kick from sophomore midfielder Ashley Cardoza.

“We expected it because they were a lower seeding and we were the top dog,” said junior forward Raimee Sherle. “They came out really hard wanting to beat us, so they had something to fight for.”

Sherle and the Broncos responded and did not miss their next opportunity. Sherle got a ball in the penalty box off a pass from sophomore forward Aubree Chatter-

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ton, maneuvering around a defender and putting the ball into the right of the net, tying the game in the 58th minute.

The goal gave Sherle 20 on the year, leading the conference and NCAA. She already holds the Boise State career record goals and is leading the NCAA in game-winning goals with 10.

“I’m proud of her; it has been impressive to watch. It was an unbelievable show today as well,” Thomas said. “Hopefully she still has that hunger to score a few more in the conference championships.”

Both teams went goalless for the rest of the regular 90 minutes, sending the game into two 10-minute overtimes. In the 108th minute, a foul in the penalty box

by Boise State’s senior defender Addison Standlee on USU’s freshman forward Marli Niederhauser gave the Aggies a penalty kick. Cardoza drove the ball to the right side of Bronco’s senior goalkeeper Tara Fisher for her seventh game-winning career goal.

“Unlucky call but I’m proud of my team,” said senior defender Eva Horrera.

“This is an amazing season for us. But it’s hard to lose two in a row, so we will come back and work for a win on Thursday.”

Utah State also defeated Boise State two years ago in 2016 at home on senior night with a score of 6-1, and the Broncos entered that year’s MW tournament in a sixth seed. This year, Utah State will not be competing in the championship games and Boise State will enter as the one seed.

The Broncos clinched a bye for the first round of the Mountain West Conference tournament and will play on Thursday, Nov. 1 at San Jose State. Boise State could potentially find themselves in the NCAA tournament if they are successful next week. In 2009, the team qualified for the tournament for the first and only time, but lost in the first round to UCLA. “We are really thankful and happy to be in the tournament this year, and to be where we are seeded,” Sherle said.

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THE TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEKEND The Broncos win over Air Force leaves fans with three main takeaways

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he Boise State Broncos football team traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado to play their Mountain West opponent the Air Force Falcons on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Broncos surpassed the Falcons 48-38. This was the Broncos’ first ever win in Falcon Stadium.

With this victory, the Broncos improve to 6-2 on the season and become bowl-eligible for the 21st straight season.

Broncos Quarterback Brett Rypien is back in championship form Senior quarterback Brett Rypien had a strong game against the Falcons. He finished the game 20-34 for 399 yards and five touchdowns. Rypien’s five touchdowns matched his career high. The last time came on Oct. 7, 2016 when the Broncos played New Mexico. Rypien’s 399 yards put him at 20 games with 300 or more yards. This ties him with BYU’s Max Hall who is the Mountain West all-time leader. Rypien sliced up the Air Force defense and didn’t miss a beat the entire game. At this rate, it doesn’t look like he’ll miss a beat for the rest of the season.

Rypien’s resilience showed up once again at Falcon Stadium. Late into the second quarter, Rypien was hit hard in the chin by a Falcons defender. The hit required stitches, but the play led to his fourth touchdown of the night.

“I don’t like the getting hit part, and I think that comes a bit with the situation,” said head coach Bryan Harsin.

“He got his chin taken care of. That’s not what you want from your quarterback, but at the same time he’s standing there and delivering the ball. The number one requirement for a quarterback is toughness, and he’s been displaying it all year long.”

This was Rypien’s fourth game this season in which he had at least four touchdowns.

The Broncos have a dynamic group of wide receivers.

For the second time this season, two Bronco wide receivers had over 100-yard receiving games. Junior wide receiver John Hightower finished the game with 182 yards and three touchdowns.

Redshirt senior Sean Modster had six catches for 101 yards; this was his second 100-yard game of the season. Sophomore wide receiver CT Thomas and redshirt senior AJ Richardson both had a touchdown as well.

One of Hightower’s touchdown passes came when Rypen hit him from 61 yards downfield.

“It came down to the O-line blocking and Brett making a wonderful pass and me trying to do what I can,” Hightower said.

Boise State’s defense is able to adjust in tough situations Boise’s defense allowed the Falcons to score 28 points in the first half. The teams went into the half tied. Boise’s defense didn’t look at all prepared for the Falcons offense. After the half, the Broncos’ defense looked dominant, only allowing the Falcons to score 10 more points. Sophomore linebacker Riley Whimpey led the defense with 13 total tackles and one sack.

“It’s something special to know before today, no Boise State team had been able to come here and beat Air Force, so it’s special as a team to come in here and get a ‘W’ for the first time,” Whimpey said.

Boise is back on The Blue for homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 3 to play the BYU Cougars at 8:15 p.m. Mountain Time.

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#1 Utah State 7-1 (Last Rank: 2) The Aggies take the place of top spot after slicing up the New Mexico Lobos 61-19. The Aggies quarterback Jordan Love made things impossible for the Lobos defense, finishing with 448 yards and four touchdowns.

The Aggies are ranked at No. 18 in the AP top 25 poll.

Boise State 6-2 (Last Rank: 1) The Broncos beat the Air Force Falcons 48-38. The Broncos’ defense allowed the Falcons to score 28 points in the first half. After a much needed adjustment, the Broncos allowed only ten points in the second half.

Air Force 3-5 (Last Rank: 4) The Falcons put up their best effort against the Broncos, but would eventually lose 38-48. Falcons quarterback Isaiah Sanders had 15 passing attempts, but it just wasn’t good enough to beat Boise State.

Colorado State 3-6 (Last Rank: 3) The Rams lost to the Wyoming Cowboys 21-34. The Cowboys have consistently been one of the worst teams in the division.

Things aren’t looking good for the Rams.

Wyoming 3-6 (Last Rank: 6) The Cowboys routed the Rams to earn their third win on the season. This is the Cowboys’ only conference win so far.

New Mexico 3-5 (Last Rank: 5)The Lobos were taken down by the Aggies 61-19. The Lobos quarterbacks combined for four interceptions. That’s not how you win a game.

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Fresno State 7-1(SAME) The Bulldogs scorched the Rainbow Warriors in a 50-20 victory. Nothing seems to be slowing the Bulldogs down. They are ranked at No. 20 in the AP top 25 poll.

San Diego State 6-2 (SAME) The Aztecs lost to the Wolf Pack 24-28.

The Aztecs have been narrowly winning their last few games, but weren’t able to snag a victory this time.

Nevada 5-4 (Last Rank: 4) The Wolf Pack beat the Aztecs 28-24. After two promising wins from the Wolf Pack, their season could be turning around; hopefully it’s not too late.

Hawaii 6-4 (Last Rank: 3) The Rainbow Warriors were taken down by the Bulldogs 50-20. Hawaii was overpowered in every way by the Bulldogs. This team needs to make some serious adjustments on all phases of the game.

San Jose State 1-7 (Last Rank: 5) The Spartans pummeled the Rebels 50-37. This was the Spartans’ first win on the season. The Spartans’ defense cashed in big with three interceptions.

UNLV 2-6 (Last Rank: 4) The Rebels lost to the formally zero-win Spartans 37-50. The Rebels quarterback threw three interceptions against a defense that has allowed over 300 points to be scored on them this season.

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The Broncos are home on The Blue for homecoming, Saturday, Nov. 3 to take on their rival, BYU. The two teams have faced off eight times, Boise has won six of those games.

BYU is 4-4 on the season and their quarterback Tanner Mangum has only thrown five touchdowns. BYU will put up a fight, but the Broncos offense and defense will, once again, protect The Blue.

Final score prediction: 48-27 Boise State

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BOISE STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PREPARES FOR UPCOMING SEASON

The women strive to build upon their strong performance from last season Nathan Cook | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Boise State women’s basketball is after another Mountain West championship title. Their season opens in the Taco Bell Arena on Nov. 8. Photo courtesy of NCAA Photos.

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n Oct. 18, Boise State women’s basketball hosted media professionals to answer questions and address the team’s progress related to the 2018-2019 Season at the Taco Bell Arena.

The women are emerging from a strong winning season that merited the Mountain West Double (23-10 overall, 14-4 Mountain West) as well as its third NCAA Tournament appearance in four years. They hope to carry their momentum forward this season to similar results.

“We’ve got another few weeks before the season officially starts,” said head coach Gordy Presnell. “We’re still going at it pretty strong. We would like to win another Mountain West Championship if we can. We’ll see what happens.”

The women started practicing on July 6 of this year. Practice shifted into full-time about two weeks ago. Presnell noted that throughout the month of October, the players grapple with role acceptance, injuries and other challenges along the way.

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They make it a priority to overcome that process in preparing for the beginning of the regular season in November as well as conference play after Christmas.

Junior shooting guard Riley Lupfer returns after a landmark 2017-18 season, during which she accumulated a team lead of 16.2 points per game and scored 122 3-pointers, going on to break Boise State and Mountain West single-season records. She was also declared as the Most Outstanding Player of the Mountain West Tournament, holding an average of 16.7 points and shooting 44.4 percent (12-for27) from 3-point range throughout Boise State’s 3-0 victory.

The Broncos will start playing in an exhibition against Concordia in Taco Bell Arena on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

“I’m excited to open up with Concordia,” Lupfer said. “I have a friend on that team. We played them (my) freshman year, and I’m glad to open up with them again.”

Redshirt junior point guard Jayde Christopher initially transferred from University

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of Kansas to be on the Boise State team last season but had to sit out as per NCAA transfer rules. During her time at Kansas, she appeared in 61 games, making 21 starts as well as averaging 2.6 points and 2.2 assists per game. After spending her last season on the sidelines rooting for her fellow teammates, she is motivated to get on the floor and make passes to them this season.

“I’m really excited to be able to play this year and help the team, especially this group of girls,” Christopher said. “They’re awesome! I feel like it’ll be a great year.”

Also returning from last year’s starting lineup is senior guard Marta Hermida (10.8 points per game, 4.7 assists per game in 2017-18), who posted the second triple-double in Boise State women’s basketball history with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against Corban on Nov. 26, 2017. She also contributed to the Broncos’ Mountain West Tournament three-victory run (12.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.33 assists, shooting 43.6 percent from the

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Returning along with Hermida are junior guard Braydey Hodgins (8.2 ppg, 3.28 apg), who cemented herself as a Mountain West All-Tournament Team Pick, and forward A’Shanti Coleman (7.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, team-leading 50.3 field-goal percentage and team-leading 35 blocks), who was noted for her converting put back that won the team last year’s Mountain West tournament in the final against Nevada.

Reserves returning on the team this year include redshirt junior guard Ellie Woerner (5.5 ppg, 38.1 field-goal percentage, 15 starts last year), senior forward Joyce Harrell (3.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 25 blocks) and sophomore forward Tess Amundsen (31 games, six starts, 4.6 ppg, 23 3-pointers, 85.3 free-throw percentage).

Alongside Christopher, redshirt freshman forward Sofia Galeron will make her Bronco debut this season after transferring from Spain.

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