The Arbiter 9.4.18 Vol. 31 Issue 4

September 4, 2018

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WELCOME TO THE ARBITER PHOTO OF THE WEEK Editor-In-Chief Jordan Erb editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu Online Editor Ximena Bustillo onlineeditor@stumedia.boisestate.edu Opinion Editor Chase Marsh opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu News Editor MaryAnn Fernandez news@stumedia.boisestate.edu News Reporter Alyza Lovenguth news@stumedia.boisestate.edu Culture Editor Logan Potter culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Culture Reporter David Collie culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Sports Editor Delaney Brassil sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu Sports Reporter Autum Robertson sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu Copy Editors Chloe Baul Sophia Uhlenhoff Digital Content Manager Taylor Humby digitalcontent@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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EVENTS julia davis park

fri september 7 ART IN THE PARK

10 am

From Friday through Sunday, Art in the Park will be hosted at Julia Davis Park across from Boise State. The event is hosted by the Boise Art Museum, and will include more than 200 artists, live entertainment, food and activities.

albertsons stadium

sat september 8 BRONCOS VS UCONN

8:15 pm

Boise State’s first home football game of the year will be against the UCONN Huskies. Student tickets are available at broncosports.com/studenttickets. Photo courtesy of Boise State Broncos vs. UConn Huskies’ Facebook page.

THE KNITTING FACTORY

thurs september 6 MILKY CHANCE

8 pm

Milky Chance and special guest Slenderbodies will be playing at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are $30 in advance, or $32 the day of the show.

boise state quad

thurs september 6 FIRST THURSDAY

5 pm

Downtown Boise will be celebrating First Thursday with local vendors offering food and beverage tastings, discounts, deals and art exhibits. Event typically lasts from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., but each store varies.

NEWS

THE LAST STRAW: ARAMARK BEGINS CUTTING OUT PLASTICS The food service provider pledges to reduce plastic at Boise State and around the world Alyza Lovenguth | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

in order to replace them with straws made with sustainable material.

“Once our current stock of plastic straws is depleted, we will move to offering a straw made of a sustainable material,” Holzworth wrote in an email. “These straws will also be placed behind the counter for the guest to request if they want one.”

While there is concern for the environment, Aramark claims the reason behind the method of requesting a straw instead of the company eliminating single-use plastics all together is because they recognize special circumstances where straws are necessary, such as for hospital patients or individuals with special needs.

“Aramark shares our guests’ passion to protect and preserve our oceans.”

Eric Foss, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Aramark

Aramark has vowed to reduce plastics by offering eco-friendly alternatives. Graphic by Isabel Sarhad.

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ramark, a Boise State campus partner and food service provider, announced on July 24 in a press release that they are committed to reducing single-use plastic items such as straws, stirrers, bags, cutlery and various package materials.

Starting in September 2018, the company’s strategy to reduce single-use plastics includes phasing out the use of

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plastic straws and stirrers and offering eco-friendly alternatives. According to the Aramark press release, the phasing out of plastic straws and stirrers will result in a 60 percent decrease in plastic straws by 2020.

While Boise State’s Aramark-operated locations do not currently offer eco-friendly alternatives, Brian Holzworth, Aramark resident district manager, said they are currently diminishing their plastic straws

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“Aramark shares our guests’ passion to protect and preserve our oceans,” said Eric Foss, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Aramark, in the press release.

“Today’s announcement provides an opportunity to make meaningful achievements in minimizing our environmental impact, while continuing to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish lives. By working hand-in-hand with our customers and consumers, we can make significant progress in limiting the consumption of single-use plastics, reducing waste before it happens and creating a healthier planet.”

While Aramark has their own strategy for reducing single-use plastics, Holzworth

said it’s important to keep in mind that some of the national brands, such as Starbucks, will continue to follow their direction on sustainability.

On July 9, Starbucks announced in a press release the company will eliminate single-use plastic straws from more than 28,000 company-operated and licensed stores by making a strawless lid or alternative-material straw options—including paper or compostable plastic—available.

Starbucks will begin offering straws made from alternative materials for blended beverages and available by request for customers. Starbucks’ goal is to eliminate plastic straws by 2020.

In the Aramark press release, the company also announced its new partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme campaign #CleanSeas to reduce single-use plastics by 2022 in order to help conserve the health of the world’s oceans.

The press release also stated the company will be launching a “Sip Smarter” consumer marketing campaign to raise awareness, inform consumers and drive change. The campaign is designed to complement the operational actions with messaging that will help to minimize plastic consumption such as signs that alert customers about the changes, where they can still find straws upon request and ways they can reduce personal consumption of single-use plastics.

Aramark has also implemented practices on waste management that decrease the impact and cost of waste, according to their website, which focus on what they purchase and how they dispose of waste. Aramark is recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for their goal to reduce food loss and waste in their operations by 50 percent in 2030.

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ASIA GLOBAL BIZTECH PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Eight students recently returned from an extensive internship and education program in Taiwan MaryAnn Fernandez | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ight students recently returned from Taiwan, after spending two months in the Asia Global Biztech program (AGB). The AGB was launched for the first year within the College of Business and Economics (COBE) partnered with the College of Engineering and the School of Public Service. The students studied at Providence University in Taichung, Taiwan, afterwards they served a month-long internship in various firms in Taiwan.

Jack Marr, AGB program founder and clinical associate professor of international business, explained that the purpose of the program is to give students the opportunity to study history, economics, politics and

“The best thing I learned throughout the program was more about myself, including what I want and need in a work environment.”

Amy Krutz, senior political science major corporate structures all while experiencing a different culture.

“The first phase of AGB is learning the local language and taking several field trips to talk to they key players at various organizations,” Marr said. “Not only do the students get a feel for how business is done but they will learn more about the underlying culture aspect.”

Marr added that the students who go into this internship will be able to gain critical and real workplace experience.

AGB was developed two years ago when Marr heard that the Taiwan Industrial Development Bureau–the leader in Taiwan’s

industrial technological business strategic policies–was visiting the United States.

“The Bureau was interested in seeing Micron in Boise, which is the largest investor in Taiwan,” Marr said. “When I heard about this I contacted President Bob Kustra, and Provost Martin Schimpf, who helped me welcome them to Boise State with open arms.”

Marr explained that this created a partnership with COBE and led to the formation of the AGB. Amy Krutz, a senior in political science studying international relations, said that as a student through the AGB, she was able to learn more about a different culture. Additionally, Krutz was able to gain more insight into the perspective of Taiwanese business practices.

“It was a bit chaotic in the beginning, because it’s the first year of the program,” Krutz said. “I think throughout the program I was able to learn more about how a different culture responds to various conflicts and problems within businesses.”

According to Krutz, in the first phase of the AGB program, the students took classes at Providence University and they were paired with students who were known as their “international friendship buddies.”

“The best thing I learned throughout the program was more about myself, including what I want and need in a work environment,” Krutz said.

Savannah Willits, a senior urban studies and community development major, said that as a student through the AGB, she discovered the ties between Taiwan and Idaho.

“Most people don’t realize that Idaho has a large presence in Taiwan,” Willits said.

“Micron is the number one investor there.

It was fascinating to see the connections that we share with Taiwan.”

According to Willits, the internship that she participated in analyzed different ways that Taiwan can protect itself. Currently, Taiwan is not recognized as its own

Eight students participated in the Asia Global Biztech Program. They served in a summer internship in Taiwan within the College of Business and Economics. Photo courtesy of Jack Marr.

country, and is still a part of China. Willits learned about how Taiwanese businesses essentially protect their country.

“Being in Taiwan I became aware of how their people had to find other ways to protect and survive in the world, where here in our nation we take that mostly for granted,” Willits said. “They would wake up everyday and wonder if they would be invaded by China.”

Willits explained that the application process included meeting with Marr and making sure all of the students would blend together as a team.

“We needed chemistry, and there’s only eight of you in a foreign country. We had to make sure we had a solid team and that was most important,” Willits said.

Amy Bennett, a senior accountancy student minoring in Chinese, also experienced AGB. Bennett said that she had always heard about the differences in workplaces and recognized the challenges that came with it.

“My experience was the most different from everyone else’s,” Bennett said. “There was only one other person at my internship who spoke English, and my Chinese is decent, but I’m not fluent. I had that language barrier and had to deal with that everyday, so it made my experience more comedic and confusing at times.”

Despite the obstacles that Bennett faced, she felt that when she returned from Taiwan, she returned as a different person.

Bennett and the other students agree that going through the program was the most efficient way to learn more about themselves.

“I think it was the fastest way to discover things about myself and to grow,” Bennett said.

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FREE CLINIC WILL OFFER MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED

The AMEN clinic is returning to Boise to provide medical, dental and vision services for free MaryAnn Fernandez | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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n April of last year over 750 volunteers gathered at a free clinic in Boise and provided nearly 1,400 individuals with dental, medical and vision services. The Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN), will be returning to Boise and is offering a three day free clinic at Expo Idaho on Sept. 12-14.

Last year was the first time that Community Development Incorporated (CDI), hired the AMEN staff to Boise and launched their services. Many of the patients were able to follow up with local clinics.

“Not only is it our job to give a service to individuals in need but it is to connect them to further resources for continuing their healthcare,” Thomsen said. “We want those organizations to be on-site at the clinic so they can be connected to those

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organizations before the patients leave.”

Thomsen explained that Fred Cornforth, CEO at CDI, is the major contributor for these free clinics and partner with local organizations.

“We hire the AMEN group out of California, and they bring their truck, equipment and supplies,” Thomsen said.

“We help them set up. Also, we provide all the volunteers, logistics and food for the volunteers. Everything we take care of at the clinic and the AMEN group brings the medical equipment.”

Thomsen added that every individual that attends the clinic is entitled to the services provided. Although, services are on a first come, first serve basis. Thomsen recommends that patients arrive early.

Also, since there is limited space and volunteer, individuals should prepare for a

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long wait time.

“We don’t require any identification, insurance, or immigration status. If individuals need a service and they come to the clinic, we will serve them,” Thomsen said.

Karrie Stoldt, community outreach coordinator at CDI, said that all of the services offered at the AMEN clinic are provided by dentists and doctors that are volunteer-staffed. While AMEN will be contributing the majority of the medical supplies, local companies will bring in additional services this year.

“Because of our local partnerships, this year we will have services that we weren’t able to have previously. We will have a mobile x-ray unit,” Stoldt said. “The doctors will be able to do female exams, sexually transmitted infections tests and pregnancy tests.”

According to Stoldt, they are also adding an on-site pharmacy to the clinic to assist patients in acquiring the correct medications, at no cost.

“We found that having an on-site pharmacy is an important competent to be able to help not only to make sure that the patients are getting their follow up prescriptions, but also, to ensure that the patients are able to pick them up and not having to worry about paying for them.”

Stoldt said.

Stoldt and Thomsen explained that the clinic will require over 300 volunteers per day over the span of the three day clinic.

Additionally, they will serve up to 400 to 500 patients per day depending on the number of licensed doctor volunteers who are on staff for the day. Currently, volunteers are still able to sign up.

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BOISE SEES DECLINE IN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

Boise State Refugee Alliance continues to support and motivate students in the Boise community Chloe Baul | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

how groups on and off campus are figuring out ways to continue to provide them.

“Refugee agencies in town have much less money to support refugees because agencies get their funding by how many people we have resettled in the United States overall,” Shuck said. “Just because they have been resettled doesn’t mean the support ends there.”

“Just because they have been resettled doesn’t mean the support ends there.”

- Gail Shuck, director of English learning support programs and advisor for BSRA

Photo by Perry Grone courtesy of Unsplash.

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ince the Trump Administration dropped the national refugee cap, Idaho has seen a sharp decline in refugee resettlement. In 2017, the number of refugees resettled in the United States as a whole has decreased more than in any other country, according to the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Before the decline in resettlement, Boise’s refugee and immigrant community continued to grow and so did programs created to support international students.

Recently, however, the Boise School District is scaling back the Borah High School Bridge program, which provides

high school age refugees extra English language instruction and gives students more confidence to pursue college. In 2016, the Bridge program paired up with Boise State Service-Learning and brought more than 30 Borah High School students to Boise State.

Gail Shuck, director of English learning support programs and advisor for Boise State Refugee Alliance (BSRA), teaches writing courses for non-native English speakers and connects English language learners with the resources they need.

Shuck, who previously coordinated with the Bridge program, discussed the importance of refugee support programs and

Shuck explained that there are groups collaborating on and off campus and in agencies that are trying to figure out how to maintain support for refugee students and families.

President of BSRA Freddy Nyakulinda helps students navigate resources on campus, provides outreach to Boise schools and creates a strong peer-support network overall.

“Our mission is to make sure that all refugee students that are joining campus at Boise State can succeed in their education by supporting them in the classroom or on the campus itself,” Nyakulinda said. “One thing we do is help refugee students find accommodations so they don’t feel like they are pressured during exams if they have English language problems.”

BSRA also reaches out to local schools in order to inform students about their organization and motivate students to apply for college. Nyakulinda said he wants students to remain hopeful if they are having any doubts about their ability to succeed in college.

“We reach out to senior and junior high schools in Boise to encourage students to go to college and show them they have support, especially those who are having college anxieties or if they have any questions about Boise State,” Nyakulinda said.

Tearyn Cox, program assistant at the Idaho Office for Refugees and Boise State student, stated that the Trump Administration set a cap for 45,000 refugees in the United States. According to Cox, the world is experiencing the highest levels of refugee displacement on record. Around 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from home, among them are 25.4 million refugees and half are under the age of 18, as stated by the UNHCR. “In the grand scheme of things, (the national cap) is much smaller than it was in past years. It was more than double that, at around 120,000 refugees,” Cox said.

A report conducted by New American Economy in partnership with the City of Boise stated that 961 refugee and immigrant students who were enrolled in colleges and universities in the county during the 2016-2017 academic year spent $24.7 million and supported multiple local jobs.

“In spite of national policy, it’s important to the City of Boise and Mayor Beiter that we continue to be as welcoming as possible; not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s a smart thing to do for the economy,” said spokesperson for the City of Boise, Mike Journee.

Journee explained the decrease in refugee resettlement and how it could make an impact on a local level.

“Immigrants and refugees have a higher rate per-capita of owning their own business,” Journee said. “I don’t think (the decrease in resettlement) will impact the local economy overall, but it will certainly do some damage to the robustness and the vitality of our culture.”

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OPINION

STREAMING KILLED THE RADIO STAR (AT LEAST IT’S PLOTTING TO) Radio had a good run, but we’re ready to move on

Chase Marsh | Opinion Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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raditional radio is slowly dying, and that’s for the best. In the rapidly expanding world of technology, streaming playlists, internet radio and podcasts are taking over. Since the iPod era, cars have equipped drivers with alternatives for consuming their favorite audio, and smartphones are constantly innovating the listening experience. It doesn’t make sense to live in the past, so let us immerse ourselves in the new age of music.

Over 245 million people listen to internet format audio on a monthly basis according to a study by Statista.com. As one of these users, I can vouch for streaming services’ convenience, ease of use and superiority to the radio. Formerly, I listened to the radio to discover new music or just to make rides in the car more enjoyable.

Today, streaming has revolutionized music discovery, music listening and talk radio in cars.

This has become increasingly popular in the past few years—particularly amongst those born since 1995. According to a 2017 New York University study, there has been a 50 percent decrease in teenage radio listening between 2005 and 2016.

The same study calculates that, by 2020, the post-1995 generation will constitute 40 percent of all media consumers in the United States. And much of the post-1995 generation will be driving cars that make the radio even more obsolete.

Apple Carplay and Android Auto have created a seamless synchronization of streaming services with cars’ entertainment systems—most mid-level car models since 2016 have one of these softwares. Apple Music and Spotify are at your fingertips— just like on your phone. Even if your car doesn’t support these services, auto manufacturers have been making accommodations like auxiliary cord connectivity and bluetooth audio for over a decade. There are also third-party adapters, so any car can play your favorite playlist or album, making it easier to consume substitutes for

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Graphic by Wyatt Wurtenberger.

what the radio has to offer—which isn’t much. Meghan Neal from Vice reports that some electric cars are already saying goodbye to AM radio and implies that FM may be on the chopping block in the near future, so these alternatives will become the norm.

But for now, all cars still have radios and people still listen to them. But what happens when we aren’t in cars? We can’t drag an entire radio around with us all day,

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and nearly no one owns handheld radios anymore. Luckily, we have smartphones.

We can download podcasts or playlists formulated by Spotify to match our musical interests. And that’s it. Then we can ignore our phones while we enjoy the playlist we’ve been given while we drive, walk, bike, run or do absolutely nothing.

If the radio industry wasn’t concerned before this study took place, I hope they are now. There’s plenty cause for worry, but

there’s more cause to rejoice—if you aren’t working at a radio station. Technology is making life more enjoyable for music lovers. We don’t have to listen to the same 12 songs on an endless loop with irrelevant commercials interrupting for five minutes.

The radio is going to die. I don’t know when, but for many, it will be a day to rejoice.

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PUT DOWN YOUR STRAWS, BUT ASK YOUR LEADERS TO DO THE SAME

Eliminating waste from our daily lives will only be successful if it is accompanied by action from our leaders Chantal Mendiola | Guest Writer | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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s I sit inside the Library Starbucks, sipping on a chai tea that’s still too hot to drink, I wonder what caused the surge of interest in eliminating plastic straws from our everyday lives. Often optional and not necessary to their daily lives, these tiny tubes of plastic were the target of every thinkpiece, tweet, and video circulating the internet telling us to abandon straws or else be the direct culprit in sweet turtle deaths.

But why were we the sole people blamed for plastic being dumped in the ocean?

Why weren’t we blaming the industries and governments that created this issue and continue to perpetuate it? This form of environmental activism pins the blame on the individual rather than the systems that force individuals to live unsustainable lifestyles. It claims that climate change is the sole fault of the individual by using cost-effective, simple and oftentimes necessary products, and not the fault of the corporations who designed these products to be cheap rather than sustainable or ethical.

Inspiring people to battle climate change should be the goal of everyone working towards a sustainable future, but it should not be the only goal. If we are to successfully tackle such a broad, global issue our plans should make room for solutions that are much larger than what items we can remove from our daily lives. This is not to say our individual actions don’t matter.

Our personal stake in the environment is essential to combatting this issue. There are small, easy actions we can take every day to reduce our waste, from reusable water bottles, cloth grocery bags and, yes, even metal straws.

On our own campus we have options nearly everywhere we go to reduce our waste; we can recycle plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper and cardboard at designated bins all around campus, and we can take it one step further by making sure to take any garbage we bring to events

with us when we go (tailgates I’m looking of our city and nation? at you). A quick glance at the Campus There should be no limit to what we can Sustainability page will show you a list of ask of the leaders of our institutions to do opportunities to volunteer several events BIGGER to help combat climate change. These are WE’VE atGOT EVEN ISSUES. listed in their “Get Involved” section. Bepowerful people who control our societies, yond this, there isn’t much our university but we can use our own power as constituoffers students. It is indeed our responsients to achieve grander goals. It took only

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Graphic by Isabel Sarhad.

bility to eliminate waste we produce in our personal lives, but what is the responsibility of our institutions? How much should we demand not only of our university but

a few people to start a national trend of reducing single-use straws, and it will take only a few people to refocus that energy to combat the greatest contributor to plastic

waste in our oceans: fishing nets.

As described by Adam Minter for Bloomberg, 46% of the plastic in our ocean comes from abandoned fishing gear, while all the plastic straws on the planet’s coastlines would only account for 0.03% of the 8 million metric tons of plastic that enters our oceans annually–implying the toll from straws is unimportant. I disagree with Minter that the 0.03% is not important, and instead agree with Radhika Viswanathan of Vox when they say that straws are the first step to larger solutions.

Viswanathan explains the spillover effect– how certain behaviors can motivate us to commit similar or less similar actions.

If we take the plastic straw conversation, we can turn it into positive spillover and enact policies and programs that will eliminate our 46% of plastic in the ocean.

Creating onshore facilities to dispose of and recycle old fishing gear while also creating incentives for fisherman to bring in gear that is not theirs–and penalties for abandoned gear–is a good place to start. This is where the energy of our plastic straw movement can be redirected: demanding fishing corporations eliminate their waste and help developing nations enact these policies.

As I take the last drink of my chai tea that is now too cold to be satisfying, I wonder how large is too large of a demand. Our activism must extend beyond individual actions to include the actions of our industries and institutions if we want to see lasting solutions on our planet.

As individuals we have options to reduce waste, and we should act on these options as often as we can. But we should also ask what can be done on city, national, and global level. It is our responsibility to create the future we want to live in, but it is not our responsibility alone.

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STUDENTS EXPLORE THEMES OF MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY In a partnership with a Boise local, the Boise State Dev Team works on VR creation

Ximena Bustillo | Online Editor | online@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Development Team at Boise State work with a local artist to create a VR game. Photos by Taylor Humby.

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ecka Watkins is a Boise local. For over 25 years she struggled with eating disorders as a result of previous trauma and spent time in and out of rehab on three different occasions. Over the course of her life, Watkins maintained one key form of expression: her artistic creativity. Through a collection of stories, poems and drawings, Watkins created a narrative of her experiences.

In March 2018, the Development (DEV) team at Boise State received Watkins’ story through the chair of the Games, Interactive and Mobile Media (GIMM) program, Anthony Ellertson. Over the summer and into this fall semester, the team of six GIMM seniors worked fulltime with Watkins to transform her story into a virtual reality (VR) video game.

The story Watkins, who is now 46, has been documenting her experiences since she was a child and has used it as a form of healing.

“In one of my in-patient final classes, I took some of the art I had made and at-

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tached writings for an art show. When it was over, I folded it up and put it away. It was personal,” Watkins said. “I didn’t think it would be out in the world.”

Five years ago, Watkins explained, she hung up art pieces at the Crux downtown and created a narrative with 15 pictures and writing samples with a timeline of her life events starting at age 15.

“I packed that up for a couple years because it was very personal and very uncomfortable,” Watkins said. “However, recently I showed my book to a friend who envisioned this being bigger than me. He got me connected to Boise State’s GIMM department and gave them my original art, and I had to trust.”

Watkins explained that it was others’ stories that helped her go through a healing process, and she hopes she can give a little of that back.

“It’s also not just about eating disorders.

It’s about eating disorders, addiction, elements of suicide and even the simple struggle of growing up,” Watkins said.

“When you go through struggle you al-

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ways hope that your journey has a purpose to all the struggle that you have.”

“It’s also not just about eating disorders. It’s about eating disorders, addiction, elements of suicide and even the simple struggle of growing up.”

Becka Watkins, Boise artist The team The project is mainly being worked on by six seniors within the GIMM program.

Dean Cohen, Gabe Grow and Aaron Christensen are the interactive designers who created the game mechanics to give

the user the ability to interact with the world.

Liz Altmiller and Mikayla Jones focused on design by making 3D models, texturing them and providing the visual structure.

Altmiller is adapting Watkins’ artwork into 3D models. Jones designed the environment such as trees, grass and brick textures.

“This is very complex,” said junior interdisciplinary studies major and former contributor to the project Kyle Rennie.

“Turning this into a 3D model that is respectful of the source material is a big undertaking.”

Taylor Campbell and Christensen are the students who have consulted most with Watkins. The pair has discussed what elements Watkins wants in this game and they are taking that vision and turning it into an accurate recreation in virtual reality.

Rennie, along with three other juniors, also assisted with the project over the summer months.

F E AT U R E “This is very complex.

Turning this into a 3D model that is respectful of the source material is a big undertaking.”

Kyle Rennie, junior interdisciplinary studies major and project contributor The game Cohen explained that Ellertson believed virtual reality would be the best medium to depict Watkins’ story. Prior to beginning any work, the team researched the therapeutic capabilities of VR. “GIMM is trying to focus on front end technology, and VR still has a lot of areas that are untapped. But beyond that, when you are talking about a story that is mental and psychological, VR can help,” Cohen said. “If you are playing on a computer with a controller, there is still that level of separation. VR also allows for 360 video.”

Both Watkins and Cohen hope that this game reaches as many people as possible when completed.

“We want to have as wide a market as possible. The audience and market will mainly be younger adults and late adolescents but can include anyone,” Cohen said.

“We can even send it to other universities.”

Cohen explained that the team is still in conceptual stages. Watkins is still reforming her writing for the VR medium and the team sent members up to northern Idaho to film a location to be transformed into 3D for an initial scene they know they want to use.

The team remains split on the level of therapeutic value that the game is meant to have.

Director of Counseling Services Matt Niece explained that it is imperative that

they have an expert consultant on the topic of mental health.

“It is really tough to draw the line between being therapeutic and impacting,” Niece said. “It’s hard to generalize because what may help one person my further hurt another. Anyone runs the risk of vicarious trauma if they don’t watch their own boundaries.”

Rennie explained that there are heavy themes of depression, anxiety and eating disorders which the team does not want to treat lightly because they are going to be releasing this to a mass audience.

Christensen contacted Niece during the summer to create a partnership with a member of his department.

Niece confirmed that the team has been in contact with Boise State counselor Natalie Day, and according to Day, they have plans to collaborate moving forward.

“At the end of this, I hope people get connected, that people who experience this VR game are connected to themselves a little bit more, and it incites a little more empathy for themselves,” Watkins said.

Dean Cohen and Taylor Campbell spend hours each week developing the VR game based on the artwork by Becka Watkins. Photo by Taylor Humby.

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C U LT U R E

NARRATIVE TELEVISION INITIATIVE PREPARES FOR TAKE TWO

Boise State’s NTVI gears up for its second season Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The writer’s room course discusses development on their newest show ideas. Photo by Taylor Humby.

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arlier this year, the Narrative Television Initiative (NTVI) at Boise State premiered its three-episode television show, “And Beyond,” at the Egyptian Theatre. While the production budget was small, the impact proved to be large with hundreds in attendance and a stage full of cast and crew in the audience awaiting to see their hard work on the big screen. In a follow-up to the previous season of NTVI, new and returning crew members spoke to The Arbiter about what’s next.

Henry Coffey, senior English major, was one of three students whose stories were chosen to be written and workshopped in the first semester’s writer’s room, a course in the curriculum of the new film, theater and creative writing program. According to Coffey, the initial ideas were a way to demonstrate that they could “show things in terms of plot and character.”

“My idea is still seriously under development; in fact, it may go a totally new direction depending on what happens with

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the group writing with me,” Coffey said.

“I’ll just say that my inspiration was, ‘what if Guy Fieri from Food Network only ate Mexican food?’ I was surprised and honored that they picked it [for the course].”

Coffey said he decided to get involved because he had “always been intrigued by the idea of television writing” but had never heard of the initiative before applying.

Coffey isn’t alone in his sentiment of unknowing as Ryan Cannon, director of the Narrative Television Initiative, remained unsure of the future of the initiative for some time as well. Cannon is surprised at how large the initiative has become.

Using locations such as the Riverside Hotel, the Campus School building, the Dutch Goose and the Boise Farmers Market, Cannon said they would film between five and eight pages in a single day.

Filming may not always go as efficiently as planned, but that hasn’t stopped the Narrative Television Initiative from being an immersive experience for everyone involved. Rulon Wood, a faculty member

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in the Film and Television Arts program, is moving with the initiative into its second year, and believes that it’s only getting bigger and better.

“The coolest thing is that we’ve worked out all the kinks, so now we can produce some really cool TV episodes for the upcoming season,” Wood said. “We get to focus on the art, so I’m excited to see what we can come up with.”

Smooth sailing in the second season also means more room for industry professionals to take the lead. With the new film, theatre and creative writing program on campus, Wood is optimistic that the drive will go above and beyond.

“Now that we have a film degree, the students that are getting involved will be focused on just doing film work,” Wood said. “We will have a more dedicated team for the project this time around.”

Even without the new degree program last year, “And Beyond,” the initiative’s first television show, was turning heads. Wood took a group of students in the cast and

crew to the University Film and Video Association at New Mexico State University this year, where individuals from Chapman University told Wood that the initiative was “way beyond” what they were doing.

“It’s definitely going to put us on the map,” Wood said. “A lot of students think they need to go to LA to get a great film school education, but the great thing about this initiative is that they can stay right here in this creative wild west and get a great education without having to leave the state.”

While the plot of the new season hasn’t yet been determined, the impact that it has on everyone involved has been set in stone.

According to Cannon, the most rewarding part came after the camera stopped rolling.

“At our premiere, I had one of the most surreal experiences,” Cannon said. “Sitting in that crowded room and watching our cast and crew see their final product for the first time. It was extremely gratifying and eye-opening as a producer.”

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BOOKS AND BANANAS: THE JUGGLING ACT OF ACADEMICS AND NUTRITION

Balancing school and eating can be hard, but there are strategies to help David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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n college, balance can be difficult to achieve. Any list attempting to identify all the moving parts that need juggling would likely be inadequate, but one thing every college student grapples with is how eating fits into that circus act.

Eating will always be something that vies for—and deserves—attention in a busy schedule. Even with proper time, it’s not always clear what a balanced diet looks like, leaving bodies and brains unhappy.

Marlee Harris, registered dietitian nutritionist with University Health Services, weighed in.

“We need to eat; we’re animals. Sometimes we forget that, especially when we’re at university and it’s all about socializing and academics,” Harris said. “If we were in the wild, we would spend most of our time thinking about getting food, so it’s okay to spend some time thinking about it.”

Before food can be balanced with other priorities, it has to be acknowledged as such. After this, Harris identified two key steps in reaching balance: regularity and variety.

“Eating regularly and making sure you have food and water available when you’re hungry is important,” Harris said. “Going too long without meals means our brains can suffer, and trying to make that long study push without having the proper

“Going too long without meals means our brains can suffer, and trying to make that long study push without having the proper nutrients is going to be hard.”

Marlee Harris, dietitian nutritionist

nutrients is going to be hard.”

When eating is pushed aside for studying, students may find themselves being less efficient as their brains attempt to work without the proper fuel.

In regards to variety, Harris explained the importance of eating different things and suggested that meals and snacks should consist of items from at least two to three food groups. This variety also applies to the food groups themselves, which means that it’s not only important to eat fruits and vegetables, for instance, but to eat carrots and apples one week and salad and bananas the next.

The reason this diversity is important, according to Harris, is because it tends to naturally obtain a healthy balance of nutrients rather than having to focus on getting enough macronutrients.

“I think what’s important is recognizing your tendency and then thinking about ways to work with that,” Harris said. “Going long times without eating during those stressful times can be hard, and sometimes overeating might cause gastrointestinal stress or things like that.”

But one thing that any college student can benefit from is snacks—especially nonperishables like trail mix and granola bars, or portable fruits like bananas and oranges.

Peer health educators, Anna Hartwick and Audrey Walsh, also have some advice on the matter.

Hartwick, a senior majoring in health science, said that as a member of the cross country team, she has to watch what she eats. Her biggest struggle is not eating when she gets stressed.

“Find fun in creating meals or

in trying something else. Eating with people also makes it a lot more enjoyable,” Hartwick said.

Eating can be more enjoyable when done with friends. And even when it’s not possible to find time for this, finding ways to make eating fun can be helpful.

However, one thing that will never be fun is running out of food.

Walsh, a junior psychology major, said her biggest struggle with food last year was running out of fruits and vegetables.

Finding the time to restock on fresh produce can be difficult, but proper storage or even frozen alternatives might provide an answer.

Where would a talk on nutrition be without “the most important meal of the day?” Walsh encouraged a daily breakfast and said that without it, she can’t be “her most energetic self.”

Beyond vegetables and breakfast, Walsh had some bigger advice: “There are resources; people here want students to have access to food and not feel like food is something that comes later. It’s a priority; it’s your health.”

This important balance between nutrition and academics can be difficult, but there’s a benefit to maintaining it. While these strategies might not stop the juggling act, they may help these two important things feel less like cinder blocks, and more like tennis balls.

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A DEEPER LOOK AT THE SPIRIT OF BOISE BALLOON CLASSIC

An event with a history as colorful as its balloons David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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t’s that time of year: the skies of Boise once again opened up to the unique and brightly colored Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. Hosted in Ann Morrison Park, the event welcomed hundreds of people waiting to see the hot air balloons lifting off. While many might know the iconic images of the Boise skyline filled with colorful balloons, not everyone knows what the event really is or how it started.

Though this will be the 28th year the event has taken place in Ann Morrison Park, there has been some version of the event for the past 44 years. Scott Spencer, founder of the event, explained that it was a way to connect with other balloonists and described the experience as “something you always want to share with someone else.”

Spencer has shared it with Boise and more than a dozen other cities he tours annually with his friends. These flying events with friends and his four grandchildren are Spencer’s favorite part of the event.

“(The event is) a throwback to a simpler time.

There’s no money, no cause; just a bunch of people who get together and fly.”

Scott Spencer, event founder “(The event is) a throwback to a simpler time. There’s no money, no cause; just a bunch of people who get together and fly,” Spencer said.

Although there are a number of sponsors at the event, there is no cost of admission, and the relaxed atmosphere of Ann Mor-

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The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic saw its 44th anniversary last week. Graphic by Maddie Ceglecki.

rison Park gives a glimpse into the simple past that Spencer speaks of.

Another person who takes part in this event is balloonist David Robinson, who has been involved with hot air balloons for over 50 years.

“I got interested when I was in high school. I read a newspaper article about a little kid who had made a hot air balloon using bags and candles, and it was mistaken for a flying saucer,” Robinson said. “My friend and I thought, ‘We’re interested in things that fly; let’s make one,’ and we did.”

Robinson’s favorite part about the event now is that it gives him the opportunity to see his family who, a number of years ago, found they were only seeing each other at

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funerals and thought that it would be nice to see each other in a more positive setting.

What sets Boise apart from other cities that Robinson visits is the size of the Balloon Classic. With around 45 balloons this year, Robinson said this number allowed for an intimacy that isn’t found at larger, more crowded events.

Despite the relatively small participation rate of this event compared to some in other cities, Spencer said this year saw its “largest crowd ever.” It wasn’t too large, however, still giving the opportunity on Kids Day for any children who wanted to go on tethered balloon rides.

The Balloon Classic is broken up into daily events, like Night Glow, that offer a variety of balloon-related fun. Even for

those unable to visit the festivities in Ann Morrison Park, skyward glances might have given the opportunity to see the beautiful balloons, as well as the Boise spirit they represent.

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THREE DECADES OF BEING EN POINTE

Idaho Dance Theatre celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018 Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

While Hansen has certainly left her mark on the company, the dancers, too, remain committed to the mission and history of Idaho Dance Theatre. Senior nursing major Kennedy Kaya is welcoming her second year as part of IDT after her debut performance with the group in February and is enthusiastic about the 30th-anniversary season.

“I am so excited to collaborate with dancers and choreographers that were involved years before me,” Kaya said.

“There will be so many people to learn from since they all took different pathways after their leave from IDT. Everyone in the company is so truly amazing and talented, and I can’t wait to be in that environment again.”

Although Kaya’s time with IDT has been relatively short, the impact made on her by the dancers, choreographers and directors has not been small.

Illustration by Wyatt Wurtenberger.

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oise is becoming a hub for the arts, whether that be performance, film or dance. For Idaho Dance Theatre (IDT), it has been the dream to be part of that culture since 1989. Marla and Alfred Hansen formed a pick-up company not long after ending the first stage of their careers at American Festival Ballet, known now as Ballet Idaho.

The change came after a change in the director, and in turn, a change in artistic direction for the company.

“Our first performance was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the fall of 1989,” Marla Hansen said. “We put together a big performance, and one thing led to another, and we thought we should do a show Illustration by Wyatt Wurtenberger.

in Boise, as well. And then we thought, ‘Maybe we can do one more.’”

Albeit the company’s small start, Idaho Dance Theatre moved up. From the early beginnings when dancers were paid by ticket sales to dancers paid by full-time contracts, the change has been welcomed in the last 30 years by Hansen, and she credits the success to the drive that the company has consistently held.

“It’s about longevity. I would say that resilience is really the hallmark of Idaho Dance Theatre,” Hansen said. “At year 25, we almost closed our doors because of finances. At year 30, I hope that audiences find reappreciation in the craft so we never make it to [that point] again.”

“IDT has challenged me as a person and as a dance because it pushes me out of my comfort zone.”

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aims to be remembered nonetheless.

“Because I have only been in the company for a short time, I hope to impact Marla and the dancers that I’ve worked with with as many memories as possible,” Kaya said.

Marla is most proud of “building fine artists” such as Kaya, and regardless of whether they choose to continue dancing, IDT has “given dancers the opportunity to have a career in the craft.” In the 30th year, Hansen reflects on the influences that have geared the company and its dancers to the brand they stand by today.

“Culture has become contemporary, which we have always been since we opened our doors,” Hansen said. “The city of Boise has changed; we’ve seen a growth in community and a growth in the number of arts organizations. Although funding has become more difficult, we were the first professional contemporary dance company in Boise.”

Discounted for students and faculty at Boise State, the Idaho Dance Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season kicks off Nov. 1 through 4, with all new shows and choreography.

“I hope audiences see this milestone season as the next step to more wonderful and intricate seasons,” Hansen said.

Kennedy Kaya, senior nursing major “IDT has challenged me as a person and as a dancer because it pushes me out of my comfort zone,” Kaya said. “Learning from multiple choreographers from different backgrounds and styles forces you to explore movement that fits the mold that the choreographer has created for the piece.”

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SPORTS & REC

THE BRONCOS PROVE DOMINANT IN 56-20 WIN OVER TROY Brett Rypien surpasses 10,000-yard passing mark

Autum Robertson | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Broncos beat the Trojans during their first game of the season on Sept. 1. Archive photo by Taylor Humby.

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he No. 22 Boise State Broncos routed the Troy Trojans 56-20 in a sensational season opener Saturday, Sept. 1 in Alabama. The Trojans and the Broncos entered the game as two New Year’s Six Bowl Game contenders, and Boise proved why they are the team that deserves this conversation.

Last season when the Trojans traveled to Boise, the game lacked good offense play from both teams. This year the Broncos had quarterback, Brett Rypien, come out throwing short quick passes to find a rhythm, and avoided having a game plagued with offensive struggles. This would work in the Broncos’ favor. On the first offense drive of the season, Rypien went 4 for 4 on passing attempts, and hit wide receiver Sean Modster for a 20- yard touchdown, to bring the Broncos ahead 7-0.

Boise office success would only continue for the entirety of the first half. Running back, Alexander Mattison, finished the

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first half with a touchdown from 7 yards out. Rypien finished with four touchdowns, with a pair to wide receiver Sean Modster, one to wide receiver CT Thomas, and one to wide receiver Akilian Butler.

Rypien ended the first half going 16 for 18 on passing attempts for 276 yards and four touchdowns. Rypien also passed the 10,000-yard career passing mark, becoming just the second Boise State quarterback to accomplish this. Wide receiver, Sean Modster, finished the first half with an impressive six catches for 161 receiving yards.

The Trojans’ only score of the first half came during the first quarter. Bronco’s punt returner, Avery Williams, was unable to field the punt, allowing Troy to recover and score on the following possession. After the touchdown, Troy’s offense was quiet for the remainder of the first half.

Boise is able to close quickly and tackle efficiently. This was a concern going into the game for Troy’s head coach Neal Brown. Brown pointed out that last

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season, the Trojans were only able to break one of Boise’s tackles. This proved true, when Boise cornerback, Tyler Horton, was able to knock the ball lose from Troy’s offense, and linebacker Tony Lashley was able to recover the ball and earn himself a seat in the Turnover Throne.

“It’s not just about the chair, it’s about going out there and creating opportunities,” said Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin in a press conference. “Our defense had four turnovers, two we scored on.

Tyler Horton scored on both of them.

That doesn’t happen very often, but the chair certainly made it more enjoyable on the sideline.”

Troy’s difficult first half ended in a missed field goal and they found themselves in a 35-7 deficit.

Just a few minutes into the start of the second half, cornerback Tyler Horton scooped a fumbled ball and took it 55 yards to the house.

The third quarter showed little offensive

action from the Broncos. Rypien went 1 for 4 on pass attempts. During the fourth quarter, Rypien surpassed 300 yards making this his 15th 300-yard game, only one game behind all-time leader former quarterback Kellen Moore. “(Brett Rypien’s) at that point, with mental toughness where I think he can continue it. He led really well, he stayed focused, he made great decisions and he ran the ball well,” Harsin said. “Everything he’s been working on, everything he’s wanted to accomplish, a lot of those things showed up.”

Boise State brought out freshman backup quarterback, Chase Cord, with just under five minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Cord was able to score on a 44yard run.

Troy’s offense gained some momentum in the second half. Backup quarterback, B.J. Smith, went in one yard for a touchdown. Quarterback Kaleb Barker managed to connect with wide receiver, Deandre Douglas, in the endzone. Troy finished the game with 20 offensive points.

Boise State’s 56 points against Troy was their highest scoring season opener, since 2007 when they beat Weber State.

UCONN travels to play the Broncos at home Saturday, Sept. 8, at 8:15 p.m.

“Our defense had four turnovers, two we scored on... That doesn’t happen very often, but the chair certainly made it more enjoyable on the sideline.”

Bryan Harsin, Boise State football head coach

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UPCOMING INTRAMURAL SPORTS BRING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Partnership between Boise State Housing and the Rec Center allows campus residents to play for free Sydnee Boley | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Students who live on campus can now have their intramural fees waived. Photo courtesy of Boise State Recreation’s Facebook page.

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s the fall semester rolls around, Boise State’s Recreation Center has intramural sports for students looking for competition. This season, 15 sports are offered, with another 14 sports taking place in spring. Over 2,000 students participated in intramurals on campus last year, and that number is expected to grow as more sports and opportunities are added.

An additional incentive for campus residents has been created this year, as the recreation program has partnered with Boise State Housing. Any team that consists of all on-campus residents will have their team fee waived. Instead of paying $50-$60, students can participate in intramurals for free.

“We want to help increase the college experience for on-campus residents, and intramural sports is one of those ways,” said Daniel Fragel, the coordinator of intramural sports on the Boise State campus.

New sports are also being added. One new addition to the list is keylog. This

sport consists of individuals balancing on a log-shaped beam that rolls in place in the pool. Players will be competing in different groups, whether that means going head to head with another person in attempts of knocking their opponent off, or timing how long they can stay on the log.

Another new event for students is the cornhole tournament. Taking place on the day of the Colorado State vs. Boise State football game, Friday, Oct. 19, it will be available at the student tailgate as a fun activity before cheering on the Broncos in Albertsons Stadium.

“I get to play with my friends, and I get to play a sport again. Even if it is not for the college, that has always been a part of my life,” said sophomore Angelo Lopez.

Lopez has participated in multiple intramural teams, including sand and indoor volleyball and soccer. He plans on playing those same sports again this year, as well as for his fraternity, Kappa Sigma, on their flag football team.

“The good thing about intramurals is

that it may take up one to five hours a week. If you are just looking to play, the time commitment is low, and the time you sign up for is when all your games will be scheduled,” Fragel said.

On Aug. 19, spikeball began its men’s and women’s open leagues, with a oneday co-rec team tournament happening on Aug. 31. Other sports offered in the coming months include 4 vs. 4 sand volleyball, 7 vs. 7 flag football, golf, disc-golf, innertube water polo, tennis, bowling, 3 vs. 3 basketball, 6 vs. 6 volleyball, 7 vs. 7 indoor soccer, keylog, cornhole, pingpong and the toilet bowl.

“Intramural is an experience that is like an extension of high school sports. You can have fun with your friends, but it can also be competitive,” said sophomore Simon Harmon, who has played in campus intramurals.

For the teams that may have more experience than others, the recreation center has different leagues set up based on skill level and competitiveness. Orange leagues

lean toward the recreational side for students looking to meet people and have fun, while blue leagues are typically for athletes looking for a higher level of play.

On the Boise State Rec website, students can sign up as free agents or create a new team. Newly added videos under the “how to play” tab explain the process of signing up for a league or creating an account, as well as what it means to be a free agent.

Along with playing, students can become a part of intramurals by taking on a job as a referee.

“We are really just trying to develop our student staff, make them more employable and make them understand how valuable their role is as an official and as a supervisor,” Fragel said. “Also, [we’re] just giving them opportunities to make it their program. We want to help people enjoy playing.”

Registration for 4 vs. 4 sand volleyball, 7 vs. 7 flag football and the golf tournament close Sept. 3, with disc-golf sign ups ending Sept. 6.

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BOISE STATE STUDENTS BRING THE HAMMER

New Hammer Crew ID offers special benefits for students in The Corral Ali Hollis | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

By getting the Hammer Crew ID, students gain access to the first two rows at home games, as well as free food at Corral-hosted events. Photo from Arbiter archives.

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ne of the many clubs on campus is The Corral. The Corral is filled with the people who sit in the front stands of the football games and bring face paint, blank poster boards and markers so that everyone has the opportunity to be fully prepared with Bronco gear.

This year, Nathan Carroll, president of The Corral, helped start the Hammer Crew Card that students have the opportunity to purchase. A sticker gets placed on the back of students’ Boise State identification card next to the bus pass and gives students in The Corral access to the first two rows at all of the home games and special events. They will also be provided with free food at events that The Corral hosts.

Any person admitted into Boise State

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is automatically a member of The Corral.

About 50 people have purchased a Hammer Crew Membership so far.

“I love going to sporting events and getting loud in the student section.”

Brad Walden, vice president of The Corral “I love going to sporting events and getting loud in the student section,” said Brad Walden, vice president of The Corral.

“Being VP gives me an opportunity to help

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shape the club and give it a more public image. It’s important because this helps promote Boise State as a whole through athletics.”

Walden explained that his career goal is to be a sports marketer for Boise State. According to Walden, being a vice president of The Corral is the best way to get his name out there and practice sports marketing while having fun at the same time.

Sophomore Ryan Eckart, a member of The Corral, said he joined because it was a way for him to meet more people and find people that have the same passion as him: football.

Eckhart bought the Hammer Crew Card so that he could get into the games 30 minutes before kick-off and not have to

worry about getting to the games almost two hours early just to guarantee a good spot. He hopes to hold a position on Executive Committee, such as vice president, in the next few years so he can make an impact on The Corral.

“I joined The Corral because of my love for sports and meeting new people to create experiences with,” said vice president Jared Creighton. “I stuck around because of the friends I made through The Corral and hope that I am able to create the same experience for other Boise State students.”

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Artwork by Isabel Everett. Find her on instagram @isabellie_boo

Being a Good Latter-day Saint & Supporting God’s LGBTQ Children hosted by Richard Ostler

Tuesday, September 11th Boise State University Student Union Building 1700 University Drive For more information or to register for this free event, search ‘Richard Ostler’ at eventbrite.com.

Or go to listenlearnandlove.org/events “Richard Ostler does a great job of demonstrating how you can be both a committed Latter-day Saint and support/love God’s LGBTQ children. I encourage you to attend his presentation.” ”Steve Young Listen Learn & Love Advisory Board Member

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University Pulse Radio Presents:

BECAUSE I SAID SHOW With Co-Hosts Kelsie Rose

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Sarah Buchanan

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With Co-Hosts Kelsie Rose

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