The Arbiter 9.25.18 Vol. 31 Issue 7

September 25th, 2018

Vol. 31 Issue 7

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ST U D E NT

V O I CE

NEWS

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Helping student veterans build a community

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B O I SE

STAT E

S I N C E

CULTURE

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How to travel on a student’s budget

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SPORTS & REC

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Former Broncos take the NFL by storm

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

Students participated in the first Service Saturday of the fall semester, benefiting the Idaho Humane Society and the Boise Rescue Mission. Photo

by Bailey Nellesen.

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EVENTS meridian city hall

tues september 25 MERIDIAN, SHOW UP FOR EQUALITY

6 pm

A public hearing is being held to discuss a nondiscrimination ordinance being introduced in Meridian. The ordinance would extend protections to LGBT people in the community.

morrison center

wed september 26 IS DEMOCRACY IN TROUBLE?

7 pm

Former deputy secretary of state and deputy national security advisor Antony Blinken will speak about democracy. Photo courtesy of the event’s Facebook page.

student union

wed september 26 WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP

8 am

Women and Leadership: Trends in Leadership is an event aimed at highlighting women in leadership positions, and encouraging both genders to foster growth in themselves and others. Last year, over 750 people attended.

games center

thurs september 26 4 pm

NATIVE STUDENT GAME NIGHT

Come meet members of the local Native community, Native student staff and learn more about Multicultural Student Service and Intertribal Native Council during Native Student Game Night in the Games Center at the SUB.

NEWS

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY TO BRING STUDENTS TOGETHER

Campus organizations will work together to register students to vote Alyza Lovenguth | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 25, and there will be events in the Quad to celebrate. Graphic by Maddie Ceglecki.

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ational Voter Registration Day is a national holiday that celebrates American democracy by registering or updating citizens’ voter registration. In honor of the holiday, Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) is partnering with the School of Public Service to host a National Voter Registration Day event titled “Registering to Vote is as Easy as Pie” in the Quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 25. The event will include volunteers from the Resident Housing Association, Political Science Association and the Student Assembly.

Jackson Blackwell, ASBSU’s government relations officer, is the main planner of the event and explained that it will include more than voter registration forms for students, such as pie and stickers, once students register.

“We’re excited for students to come out and register to vote,” Blackwell wrote in an email.

Kennedy Gelnette, president of the Political Science Association, added there

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will also be puppies at the event along with people coming together to encourage voter registration.

“The purpose of the Political Science Association is to spark and facilitate civic engagement in a nonpartisan manner for all Boise State students,” Gelnette wrote in an email. “We are taking a part in this event to encourage our students to register to vote. By the time Nov. 6 rolls around, students will be ready to go to polls and exercise their right to vote.”

Gelnette said the Political Science Association will continue participating in and supporting several non-partisan events leading up to the Idaho general election.

Nathaniel Hardy, president of Afro-Black Student Alliance, said the Generation Action Chapter at Boise State has reached out to the Afro-Black Student Alliance to do work for National Voter Registration Day. The Afro-Black Student Alliance will help set up Generation Action’s table and educate students on some of the political candidates and their

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“In my personal opinion, my civic duty was always to be a citizen and to vote. I want to use that power, and essentially that option, that others have died for. It’s one thing near and dear to my heart. I served in the military, so it’s always been important to me.”

Nathaniel Hardy, president of the Afro-Black Student Alliance

platforms.

Hardy explained the Afro-Black Student Alliance has participated in numerous political events, but none involving voter registration. However, he considers voting significant to his civic duty.

“In my personal opinion, my civic duty was always to be a citizen and to vote,” Hardy said. “I want to use that power, and essentially that option, that others have died for. It’s the one thing near and dear to my heart. I served in the military, so it’s always been important to me.”

According to Piercy Robinson, president of the College Republicans, the College Republicans also plan on registering people to vote in the Quad on Oct. 3. Robinson said the club is conducting a partnered voter registration drive with the Young Democrats through a University Pulse Radio show called “Crossing the Aisle,” where they will be promoting the event. The goal of the drive is to get as many people registered, regardless of their party affiliation.

“Don’t forget to vote. Do your civic duty, and be a part of the solution and not part of the problem,” Robinson said.

“Don’t be one of the people who sits on the side lines and says their vote doesn’t matter. Every vote does count in the local, state and federal level.”

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), Idaho offers both early voting and no-excuse absentee voting. Early voting is where any qualified voter can cast a ballot in person during a designated period prior to Election Day. No-excuse absentee voting is where a voter requests for a mailed ballot to be turned in through mail or in person.

Individuals can also vote online through Idaho Secretary of State’s Office if they have an Idaho driver’s license or identification card. If a person does not have an Idaho license or ID, they must register by mail or in person to their local County Clerk’s Office.

NEPTUNE WARRIOR PROGRAM HELPS RECOVERING STUDENT VETERANS

NEWS

Utilizing diving activities as therapy, veterans are working to overcome PTSD and build a sense of community Taylor Humby | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he Neptune Warrior project is using scuba diving activities to help recovering veterans adjust to life back in Boise. Operating out of the Boise State Recreation Center, the project aims to help transitioning vets and first responders work through issues with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and help build a community of people that each veteran can relate to.

The mission statement of Neptune Warrior is “healing heroes one diver at a time,” and they are fighting against suicide and other issues surrounding the Boise veteran population. Program director Rob Anderson described the number 22, and how it is often associated with the number of veteran suicides per day. This is what Anderson hopes to combat with therapeutic diving activities.

“A good majority of our veterans deal with flashbacks, nightmares, night sweats, survivor guilt, physical trauma and we have guys who have traumatic brain injury,” Anderson said. “Boise State University is a magnet for returning veterans. It’s an attractive place to live and study, but you don’t always outrun your demons, so we are here to fight those demons with those guys.”

Sarah Musser, a mechanical engineering student who volunteers with the project, explained the three-pronged approach to what the project does. The first step involves fitting the veterans with diving gear, and going over some of the basics of diving so they feel comfortable in the new underwater environment. The second goal is to use simple games and activities as a form of PTSD coaching.

“When you’re in that aquatic environment, triggers from different smells or sounds are gone,” Musser said. “You focus on whether you’re building the barrel of monkeys upside down, tossing a ball, or trying to balance a golf ball on the back of a spoon. It helps relax you.”

Musser explained the importance of

such coaching, stating some veterans return with a feeling that they are always under a potential threat. Being in a hyperbaric underwater environment takes away such hyper-sensitive feelings.

The third approach to Neptune Warrior is helping veterans adjust back to life by creating a community of veterans and first responders that group members can relate to.

“When a vet comes back from being deployed or from their mission, everything that’s constant in their life is gone,” Musser said. “Where they go to church, where they go get groceries, where they go on a Friday night, it’s gone. We provide that community of people who know what you’re going through and can relate.”

James Johnston, a work-study student with Veteran Services, stated the importance of a community. Johnston said of all the changes in adjusting to normal life, one of the biggest adjustments to life back in Boise was the lack of community.

“There’s a lot of things that you haven’t had to deal with in years that all of a sudden you have to figure out,” Johnston said. “Social life is hugely different. For instance, back when I was in the service, I had a built in social life. I would see all my guys everyday. Now it’s kind of like, where do you go to meet people?”

Rob Anderson said support from the broader student community is also vital to the program’s continuing success.

“As students, there’s still a lot of things that they can do for us. Our vets need support. All the gear (that we use) is donated,” Anderson said. “It would be awesome if we could get a community here at Boise State to go either raise funds or find equipment for us to use here at Boise State.”

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2019 STUDENT FEE HEARING Students are invited to comment on a proposed change to Summer 2019 fees.

Students may learn more about proposed fee changes at a hearing scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2018, beginning at 1:00 P.M. in the Skyline Room of the Stueckle Sky Center. Students will have the opportunity to comment on the propsal.

Students may also submit written comments prior to the hearing.

More detailed information about proposed summer 2019 fee changes is available during regular business hours at the Office of Budget and Planning, Suite 210, of the Administration Building.

All interested Boise State University students, faculty, and staff may send written comments to kennethkline@boisestate.edu before October 1. BSU students, faculty and staff wishing to provide comments in person may sign up at the hearing. It is helpful if those providing comments in person also provide a written copy of their comments.

Persons not currently affiliated with Boise State University are allowed to testify at the Student Fee Hearing under the following conditions: 1. They must sign up to testify and in doing so, indicate they are not a student, faculty or staff.

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

3. They will be allowed to testify only at the discretion of the hearing officer 4. If allowed to testify, they must identify themselves as a non student at the onset of their verbal testimony.

Proposed Change per credit

Summer 2018 per credit EDUCATION FEE FACILITIES FEE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FEE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS & SPIRIT SQUAD

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES STUDENT UNION CAMPUS RECREATION ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE TOTAL SUMMER FEES:

Summer 2019 per credit

205.29

-17.38

187.91

52.69

-3.25

49.44

9.61

-0.71

8.90

9.64

-1.05

8.59

4.30

0.02

4.32

6.40

-0.58

5.82

6.85

-0.38

6.47

1.65

-0.56

1.09

8.57

-1.11

7.46

305.00

-25.00

280.00

0.00

35.00

35.00

85.00

-10.00

75.00

ADDITIONAL FEES THAT MAY APPLY: NON-RESIDENT SUMMER FEE GRADUATE SUMMER FEE

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NEWS

TEAM OF BOISE STATE RESEARCHERS WORKS TO PREVENT BREAST CANCER The interdisciplinary team is striving to create an FDA-approved drug to prevent metastic breast cancer Chloe Baul | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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Boise State research team was awarded a two-year $200,000 grant from METAvivor, an organization founded by women with metastatic breast cancer in order to raise money to pay for research to help others who share this disease. The research team is comprised of faculty and graduate and undergraduate students in the biology, chemistry and biochemistry departments, who are conducting research to eventually develop an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of metastatic cancer.

According to Cheryl Jorcyk, a professor in the department of biological sciences and the director of clinical translational research, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States, but metastatic breast cancer is the most fatal.

“Most people know someone who has had breast cancer, so the good news is, if the cancer stays localized to the breast and doesn’t spread or metastasize, then the chance of survival is around 99 percent,” Jorcyk said. “There’s a very high survival rate which is great, but when you have breast cancer that spreads, they call it metastatic breast cancer and the survival rate is only about 23 percent.”

Joryck said a lot of research has been done on metastasis to the lung and the liver, but the bone and the brain are much harder to study, so her team has been working on breast cancer metastasis to the bone for a long time.

Previously, Jorcyk’s team received grants from the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, all for research related to breast

cancer metastasis to the bone.

“Those studies have led us to show that oncostatin M (OSM), an inflammatory protein is important for the process of metastasis. Blocking the action of OSM and using it as a target for a new therapeutic might help women with breast cancer metastasis to bone,” Jorcyk said. “Developing a drug is not something that can be done by ourselves. We have to work with a team, and we have a really great interdisciplinary team from people at Boise State.”

Don Warner, a professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, will be identifying and testing potential OSM small molecule inhibitors along with Matt King, assistant research professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry.

“We are trying to put a small molecule in the (tumor) site, and find the molecules

that will bind the tightest to prevent the protein from causing cancer cells to transport to another site and start to develop another tumor in the body,” Warner said.

Warner mentioned that it usually takes about 10 years from the initial work to market for pharmaceutical companies to develop a new drug.

“Pharmaceutical companies have a lot of money,” Warner said. “It costs about half a billion dollars to develop a new drug—it’s an expensive process, so we’re at the very beginning stages of our research.”

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NEWS

BLUE EMERGENCY PHONES TO STAY ON CAMPUS, DESPITE NATIONAL TRENDS

Universities around the country are getting rid of emergency phones, but Boise State will improve and maintain campus phones Chloe Baul | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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niversities and colleges around the country provide emergency phones with blue lights, but several of them have moved away from the technology in recent years, claiming that the phones are rarely used and that cell phones are so common among students and staff that they aren’t necessary or worth the maintenance costs. Officials at Boise State, however, have decided to keep them around.

Lieutenant Stan Niccolls of the Boise Police Department said that most college-aged people have a cell phone, so a lot of them see emergency phones as an “antique, out-of-date technology.”

“They don’t get used very often for emergencies, but we look at those as a sense of security,” Niccolls said. “(The phones’ usage) goes in waves—we will get two or three calls in a day and sometimes we will go days with none at all.”

Rob Littrell, emergency planning manager, discussed campus emergency phones and why it might be more beneficial to keep them on campus and continue to improve them, rather than get rid of them.

“I thought the same thing—‘are they worth it?’ So I did some research with other campuses, and we decided that they were worth keeping,” Littrell said. “We do have to maintain them. Being outside, they have a limited life, so we have to replace the units. It isn’t a significant cost annually as long as we keep up with maintaining them.”

Campus Security and Police Services hopes to receive additional funds and grants to eventually add public safety cameras, sirens and loud speakers to the emergency phone units. Although there are currently 74 of the phones on campus, they are putting in requests to install additional units on walkways to housing around campus and Beacon Street.

Through a survey, Littrell found that blue emergency phones are an overall visual display of the commitment to fostering

Graphic by Maddie Ceglecki.

a safe and secure campus environment.

According to Littrell, parents comment on them during campus orientations, describing the peace of mind it brings them to know how quickly emergency messages can be received.

The blue light that radiates from the emergency phones also works as a “visual beacon”–students and staff with night classes or late campus activities, for example, can choose to take a walking route from blue light to blue light.

Overall, the emergency phones are commonly used for reporting suspicious activity, medical emergencies, river rescues, request for escorts, general information and push-and-run prank calls, according to Littrell.

On the emergency phones, the black button will contact the Public Safety Communications Center which is active 24/7 on campus. The red button will dial 911.

Each time a button is pushed, a police officer will come to that exact location.

In February 2018, BYU-Idaho removed their emergency phones because “nearly every single student has a cell phone” and when there’s an emergency, people are more likely to use their cell phones, according to Brett Crandall, BYU-Idaho University Relations.

Portland University planned to remove their emergency phones in January 2014, according to Littrell, but decided to keep them when a student used one to report a stabbing on campus at Seattle University,

in which a public safety officer was able to reach the victim in less than a minute.

“Unlike a cell phone, if something is happening and it’s an emergency, you just have to hit the button on these phones and we will be sending (an officer). If something happens, you have to turn on your cell phone and dial 911. That is a lot of steps. You don’t think of it as that much until something is going sideways,” Niccolls said. “The more people realize that emergency phones really do work and that they are there for a purpose, it’s great for the students and brings a sense of security (to campus).”

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OPINION

STOP STOP LIGHTS

Stop lights are an ineffective method of facilitating traffic flow and pedestrian crossing Chase Marsh | Opinion Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

There are far more effective traffic solutions than stop lights, according to opinion editor Chase Marsh. Graphic by Isabel Sarhad.

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ommuting to and from school every day can be time consuming, exhausting, frustrating and costly. Within the last few weeks, students commuting from the Northwestern Treasure Valley have encountered yet another burden on their drive along State Highway 16 at the intersection with Beacon Light Road: a stop light.

While a stoplight doesn’t seem like too big of an issue, I, as someone who spends at least an hour behind the wheel every day of the week, would disagree. With all the time I’ve spent staring at red lights in vacant intersections, I could probably have written the next Harry Potter.

But no, I am forced to sit in my metal box and stare vacantly at the red glow that taunts my existence until it gives me permission to proceed. Seeing a light turn red is especially frustrating when traveling at high speeds. Why am I stopping to let one car cross the highway when, before the stop light existed, they could have easily crossed the highway without causing

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anyone to stop?

But beyond personal frustration, what’s wrong with stop lights? Conveniently enough, CityLab.com gives us four reasons, but I’ll only address three: cost, traffic flow and safety. They report that operating one traffic light can cost over $8,000 a year. In the Treasure Valley, that translates to hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, if not millions. Regarding traffic flow, Eric Jaffe of CityLab says, “In high-traffic corridors, signals do a great job keeping cars moving. But in low-traffic or off-peak situations they can often slow down vehicles.”

I am the type of person who strives to do every task as efficiently as possible.

I’m no expert on transportation, but I do know that I could cut 10 to 15 minutes off of my commute if I was given a more efficient alternative.

Jaffe offers sources affirming that replacing traffic lights with stop signs in low traffic areas reduces risk of accidents. This isn’t as surprising a claim as I expected.

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Who would have thought paying attention to other vehicles rather than lights in the sky would be safer? Hopefully everyone.

Another issue that traffic lights present is excessive and unnecessary pollution.

The Pew Charitable Trusts predicts that traffic will rise to 8.4 billion yearly hours of traffic jams, which translates to 45 hours and 25 gallons of fuel wasted. I don’t want to be a part of that statistic, and I hope that Boise and other surrounding areas are discovering ways to combat the reality of stop lights. But the installation of the Highway 16 and Beacon Light Road traffic light is discouraging.

On campus, stop lights are ineffective in the way that Jaffe says: it’s a low traffic area where stop signs would suffice. They aren’t used as a means to diffuse traffic, but rather a way to ensure pedestrians are given a chance to get across the street at an intersection. At these lights, there’s usually crowds—large or small—waiting longer than necessary to be aggressively told to “walk!” by a voice in a pole

I purposely avoid crosswalks at intersections, because drivers often stop for pedestrians without the need of a signal.

Even the installation of four-way stop signs at intersections could facilitate a more efficient traffic flow through University Drive.

Again, it seems as though drivers appear to respond more alertly to pedestrians and drivers in the absence of traffic lights.

As college students, we are in a constant search for more time. Stop lights leave the clock ticking and the stress rising. Solutions and innovations in traffic, like replacing them with stop signs or roundabouts (another discussion for another day), are necessary measures that need to be considered by states and counties everywhere— especially on university campuses. I’m not asking for anarchy, just improvement.

OPINION

ON YOUR LEFT!

Pedestrians are unnecessarily tasked with dodging wheeled transportation in the unorganized travel pattern of the Quad Will Bates | Guest Writer | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ave you ever been walking down the quad, minding your own business, when a biker nearly takes you out trying to weave through a crowd of people clearly too large to maneuver through? Me too. I’ve also seen countless near accidents on longboards, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, or even those one-wheel automatic boards.

When it comes down to it, there’s a major problem which leads to the multitudes of accidents between students on campus.

WE DON’T PAY ATTENTION. To our credit, most of us get little to no sleep, are stressed from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, and work one or more jobs on top of attending school full time. How are we supposed to pay attention to John Doe attempting to break the bike speed world record down the Quad when we have so many other actual problems fighting for our time?

The truth of the matter is that we shouldn’t need rearview mirrors while we walk. How would Boise State look if we completely banned wheeled modes of transport on the Quad during high traffic times (the school day)?

Before I’m hanged for taking a jab at the big kahuna of eco-friendly travel, I have nothing against bikes on campus—quite the opposite, actually. They provide an extremely efficient and effective method of travel that is seconded to none, and everyone should be free to bike if they please.

I’m simply pointing out that when there are 400+ people walking through the middle of campus in between classes, it may not be the brightest idea to try and weave through the mess in order to be a couple minutes earlier to a class.

With the sheer size of the Boise State campus, there are hundreds of other paths, such as the Greenbelt, bikers are able to use to traverse campus that are just as fast, if not faster, than taking a straight shot through the middle.

Banning all wheeled travel may be a bit

Guest writer Will Bates believes there is a biker/boarder problem in the Quad, and that students can fix it. Illustration by Wyatt Wurtenberger.

extreme, but there needs to be a shift in the mindset of the people who continue to use bikes and skateboards on the quad despite the signage already present.

Extreme ideas always come to mind: if we commissioned all students to yell insults at people riding bikes on the Quad, that’d show ‘em, or maybe spike traps should be placed at Quad entrances to pop any tires. Bob Kustra could even front an all-out assault against wheeled transport.

But, as fun and effective as it’d be to watch this happen, the likelihood of any of any serious shift in legislation on the bike issue is slim to none.

Implementing an official change could

have lasting effects on the attitude of students as they walk through campus, but I believe it’s up to the students themselves to create a shift in the environment. I know the second I set foot on the quad I need to be ready to dodge some dude on a bike or a longboard, and this isn’t right.

I can’t be the only student with post-traumatic stress disorder because of Quad run-ins. Trying to reduce “Quad fear” among students could lead to a happier campus, which leads to happier students, inspiring a happier life. Basically, we all should be happy, hopefully.

A walk from class to class shouldn’t have to be an active war zone. Let’s keep

ourselves and our university free from John Does, the aspiring bike stunt riders, and let’s work to pay attention to what really matters to each of us. I know we, the student body, can fix the biker/boarder situation. We’ve done much more in the past.

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F E AT U R E

NOT A BARRIER: COMMUNICATION IN A MULTILINGUAL WORLD

Preparing students for success in an increasingly diverse linguistic future David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he world is a smaller place than it once was. As globalization continues, diverse cultures interact more frequently and different language backgrounds come together. Boise State is no exception.

A number of statistics show the impact that other countries have on the local economy, such as the 13,900 Idaho workers employed by foreign-owned companies. Beyond Idaho, data suggests the number of non-native English speakers now greatly outnumbers native English

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strategies can mean greater opportunities for success. Gail Shuck, professor and coordinator of English Language Support Programs for Boise State, has a great deal of research dealing with multilingualism and second language acquisition. She explained that certain teaching methods, like suggesting students jump in with questions during a lecture, might privilege some students over others.

“That is potentially going to shut down the students who are afraid to ask a question, or have to formulate the question for

Although individual attention from professors might be easier to reach in the liberal arts, this idea of mindfulness and empathy for different backgrounds still has the potential to benefit other disciplines.

Not a barrier There are undoubtedly difficulties associated with attending a university that is not in a student’s native language. However, this does not mean that the native language or the language abilities of these students are a barrier to their learning.

wish more people knew that so they could look at (multilingual students) as assets–the assets that they are. Having them in a class just makes our classes richer, and I think it challenges us native English speakers to up our game a bit.”

speakers, and estimates that native speakers make up around 375 million of the 1.5 billion people worldwide who speak the language.

In this reality, then, it would seem beneficial for the university to foster a climate that adequately prepares both native and non-native English speakers for a world of increasing diversity and intercultural communication. This would entail classrooms–not just in the English department–that are inclusive, and view a diversity of language backgrounds as an asset rather than a barrier.

Inclusion Whether English is a student’s first language or their sixth, inclusive teaching

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a little while longer,” Shuck said. “Building in opportunities for everybody to ask questions...is a strategy that can be really helpful when you have a multilingual class, or even when you have a class of some extroverts and some introverts.”

Margaret Bundy, an English professor who teaches first-year writing, has had similar experiences in her teaching as well.

She said teaching multilingual students has made her more mindful of the language choices she makes, and more empathetic toward different learning styles.

“There are these different strengths that different students possess, but I wasn’t always aware of it, if I made the assumption that my students were coming from the same spaces,” Bundy said.

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better understanding of new concepts, as the confidence that a native speaker might have is replaced with a willingness to learn.

Viewing multilingual students as having lesser language abilities has some absurdity according to Julia Geist Drew, who teaches multilingual students and runs a tutoring program at the university. She often works with students who know multiple languages, and said she wishes more people would realize the impressive language abilities they possess.

“I wish more people knew that so they

- Julia Geist Drew, lecturer

Christi Nogle teaches a multilingual section of English 101—English 101M— and explained that multilingual students might, in some ways, even have an advantage over native speakers.

“The student who has more experience with languages is sometimes a little bit more adept at picking up academic jargon or learning new terms,” Nogle said. “For a monolingual student, if they are 18 or 20 and they don’t know that word yet, they have a little doubt like, ‘Is that a real word? Is that something I need to know?’

Whereas the multilingual student is a little more accepting of the fact that, ‘I don’t know everything.’”

Essentially, it can be the case that inexperience with a language might mean

could look at (multilingual students) as assets—the assets that they are,” Drew said. “Having them in a class just makes our classes richer, and I think it challenges us native English speakers to up our game a bit.”

Two such students are Amaia Lojo and Iñaki Sagarna. Lojo and Sagarna are international graduate students, studying education and history respectively, who were born in the Basque Country.

Initially, Lojo thought she might have some troubles with the language, so in her first class she asked to record the lecture in case she did not understand everything the first time. After that first class, however, she found that she was able to understand the material, and that her professors and

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Some professors among the Boise State community believe that language diversity on campus is more of an asset than a barrier to learning. Photo by Taylor Humby.

classmates were willing to explain anything she might have missed. The biggest difficulty in regards to language, according to Lojo, has been tests.

“Some of the tests that we need to read are complicated and are already tense, so for me, I need a little extra effort,” Lojo said.

Sagarna has also had success with understanding the language, and said that the biggest difficulty for him has been writing.

However, as Sagarna is studying Roman history, he has found that his experience with Spanish has meant an easier time with sources written in Italian.

“If you have more than one language you can access much more information,” Sagarna said.

Overall, both reported positive experiences at the university, and have not felt impeded by their language backgrounds.

Practicality: An interconnected world The tendency might exist to view the topic of multilingualism as a concern belonging to the English department. But every discipline within the university—and nearly every field in the world beyond— can benefit from acknowledging a diversity of language backgrounds.

Patrick Delana, director of undergraduate studies for the College of Business and Economics (COBE), commented on the importance of recognizing this diversity, particularly in the world of business.

“The concerns or issues of international and multilingual students are not unique to the English department,” Delana said.

“You cannot do business just with native English speakers. You can try to do that, but you will probably fail very quickly and miserably.”

Viewing intercultural communication as a responsibility for everyone is a practical approach. Working with diverse language backgrounds is an unavoidable aspect of business in the modern world.

This is the approach that has been implemented this semester in COBE through the alteration to BUSCOM 201—Global Business Communication. Formerly just “Business Communication,” this required class in the college now draws more attention to intercultural communication.

Although it is still too early to report the effects of this new approach, faculty such as Delana have been taking this approach for a while, and this new effort seems to be a positive step in the way of fostering a learning experience that prepares both native and non-native English speakers to move into the interconnected world.

Just like the world beyond, the univer-

sity is a place of diversity. Everyone comes from a different language background, and acknowledging this allows for more effective communication. It also allows for those within the university to be more mindful of the language that leaves they choose.

Although the idea of changing language habits on behalf of others might not appeal to all, the practical nature of language as a way to communicate means it might simply be effective. And in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, it appears necessary that different language backgrounds be viewed not as barriers, but as assets.

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PAYING FOR MATINEE EVERY DAY

Students share their methods for checking out films on a budget Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

MoviePass is one of many options for students to save money when watching films they love (or don’t). Photo by Taylor Humby.

pcoming releases like “Mary Poppins Returns” and the new slate of Marvel Cinematic Universe films are on the entertainment table in coming months. It should come at no surprise that the buzz surrounding them primarily targets the collegiate generation, also known as the generation that grew up with them.

While students may want to catch every release before they are subjected to the frequent spoilers on Twitter and Reddit, it isn’t always the most cost-effective option for their Friday night. In Boise, however, the tables have turned, and students have found new and more change-saving methods to watch their favorite movies.

Sophomore 3D major Sydney Frey believes that her interest in history has affected how she watches movies, and streaming has allowed her to fulfill her desire for documentaries and other films. Even though DVDs are becoming significantly less popular, she still has a stack for when she can’t find her favorite film on a streaming service.

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“I prefer to watch my films on Netflix but I do have a decent stack of DVDs,” Frey said. “I typically will only buy a movie on DVD after I’ve watched it. However, if I want to watch a movie once in a blue moon or show someone a movie without having to buy it, I usually rent for free from the local library.”

With the Boise Public Library just minutes from campus, it’s a great option for students who want to find a film that isn’t free on their respective streaming platforms.

Most DVD players, however, have more capabilities than simply playing discs. Frey uses her BluRay player to stream and rent, keeping her hands-free for productivity.

“I mainly use Netflix because I can get it on my BluRay Player, leaving me free to use my laptop for homework and other things,” Frey said. “I have used Amazon Prime Video to watch documentaries and movies that came with Amazon Prime Student.”

While streaming and renting are typically cheaper than seeing films on the big screen,

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they aren’t the most useful options for students who want to see titles while they are still in theaters around the city. Junior health sciences major Hannah Voros, however, has found a method that will allow students to go to the theater and still have enough money in their account to pick up a snack.

“I really liked having MoviePass which was for $9.99 a month,” Voros said. “You could see one movie a day, but they (recently) changed it to only three movies a month.”

Although MoviePass has changed their policy to only three movies a month, students are paying the price of one ticket to get three. For the price of a Netflix subscription, students around campus could have the opportunity to see films as they are released, and it might be a way to keep money in the bank.

Alternatively, individuals who aren’t fans of the new MoviePass plan may find solace in Sinemia, a similar service that offers

family plans. Rather than simply paying $10 a month for three films, students can split the cost with a friend, family member or significant other for up to three movies a month, or get unlimited films every month for $29.99. While the pricing is slightly steeper than MoviePass, the flexibility of online and advance ticketing changes the playing field.

Even without a fancy debit card to get students through the box office, they can still enjoy a discount every Tuesday at Regal Cinemas. Sarah Riffe, a cast member employee at Edwards 21, believes the discounts are perfect for anyone–especially students–on a tight budget. Not only does the theater offer $2 hotdogs and $3 nachos, but with tickets at only $5.50 all day (and just $11.33 at the IMAX location), the savings are a gift that keeps on giving.

“I like providing friendly, fun and sometimes funny service to any guest that comes through the doors,” Riffe said. “I love seeing smiling faces when people come through, and those smiling faces remind me that I have given them the best deals possible.”

With so many options beyond simply turning on Netflix, it’s likely that students will be able to find at least one method that ends up becoming their movie-viewing niche. College students on a budget will find themselves cutting costs constantly, and with these plans to guide the way, the importance of film watching for entertainment or educational purposes will no longer be undermined.

“Obviously, movies are made for entertainment purposes, which is mainly what they are used for. However, I am a history minor, and for my senior project in high school I proposed the idea of using movies, TV shows and video games in the classroom to help students get interested in history,” Frey said. “It is a means by which a lot of people get interested in certain topics.”

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GUIDEBOOK TO AFFORDABLE TRAVEL: HOW STUDENTS SEE THE WORLD How students can get out and travel without breaking the bank

Taylyn Cogswell | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The students showcase their favorite moments from their travels on Instagram. Collage by Isabel Sarhad, photos courtesy of Broke Adventures.

hether it’s for the overall enrichment of their lives, or to get the most they can out of their college experience, students can integrate travel into their lifestyle—all without breaking the bank.

With a rise in travel photography and “destination-inspo,” courtesy of Instagram and Pinterest adventure boards, traveling is becoming a much broader idea. It is now being presented to mass audiences of all ages, as not only a desirable experience, but also as an attainable and affordable one.

One social media account that is rapidly gaining attention with the Boise State campus community is Cassidee Christensen and Jeff Gomez’s “Broke Adventures” on Instagram. Both Idaho natives and students themselves, the two have begun documenting their travels within the diverse Idahoan landscape and sharing their tips for adventuring on a budget.

“We wanted to share our adventures online because we wanted to show how realistic travel can be on a broke college student budget,” Christensen said. “As two broke college students ourselves, we understand our audience because we are the audience.”

The Broke Adventures travel page is filled with images of places close to campus, including the reputable Freak Alley in Downtown Boise and Table Rock, as well as destinations located a few hours further, including Mesa Falls, Hells Gate Park in Lewiston and the Lavender Goddess Farm in Buhl.

When headed to a destination that is further from campus or home, Christensen recommended carpooling with friends, splitting the cost of gas and making a trip toward the nearest lake or mountain as a way to save cash on a weekend excursion.

Whether students are Boise natives or out-of-state attendees, Broke Adventures lends their short list of cheap, go-to places for all students to engage with their diverse surroundings. Their top five places to travel in Idaho are Shoshone Falls, Craters of the Moon, Route of the Hiawatha, Coeur d’ Alene and the City of Rocks, in that order.

Like many other Boise State students, balancing both full-time work and school, junior pre-dental and Spanish major Eric Vance makes a habit of carefully planning his travels. He has acquired some tips and tricks in the ways of travel that he feels are useful for the

Bronco community.

Vance recommended that when planning trips outside of the state, to book flights one to three months in advance.

Departure dates on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays will typically yield the lowest flight prices for budgeting college students.

In addition to that, Vance said that knowing someone who you can stay with—whether it is a friend or family member—at your planned destination can help save money that would otherwise need to go toward hotel fare.

According to Vance, this has helped him travel more frequently between Idaho, Washington and California for less.

The benefits of student traveling are plentiful. Both Eric Vance and Cassidee Christensen agreed that when students take distance away from their everyday routines, they tend to experience feelings of relaxation, clearer minds and increased happiness with which to tackle their work upon return.

“It is super important for me to try to make sure that I’m making travel plans.

It’s kind of a form of self-care,” Vance said. “I try to have a trip planned for the end of the term or at the beginning of each semester, because then when the

going gets tough, I can be like, ‘Look, I just need to get through this semester.’ It gives me something to look forward to.”

For students still looking for a way to start getting out into their surroundings and reaping the effects of travel in their lives, the Boise State Recreation Center’s Outdoor Program offers resources for those who need guidance and support.

With discounted camping and outdoor sports equipment, as well as with affordable hiking, climbing and backpacking trips planned throughout the semester, students can take full advantage of the program during a handful of weekend and break-long excursions.

Rodo Leone, assistant director of campus recreation, described one trip leader of the Outdoor Program, Ashlyn Molino, as a “star in the program,” who was also willing to lend some insight and advice to prospective student travelers.

Molino recommended that Boise State students take advantage of the weeklong trips offered through the Outdoor Program, which include an annual backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon.

“Sign up for an extended trip,” Molino said. “I think that opportunity to get in a van with a bunch of people you’ve never really met before, spend five or seven days with them and then come back as friends with a unique experience and really great stories to tell. I think that’s so rare and that’s not something you get offered a whole bunch after college.”

Molino feels that the greatest gain from engaging with the Outdoor Program is the opportunity to be yourself.

“You get to be real and you get to be your genuine self once you step outside of campus and step outside of your comfort zone,” Molino said. “You get to really feel what just being a genuine human is like with a bunch of other people who are doing the same thing.”

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CREATING BLUEPRINTS TO PUT BOISE ON THE MAP

“Boise Boys” Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson bring their business to the big screen Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

hile Boise may be growing at a far more significant rate than the city has seen before, it’s even more exciting to its citizens when Boise is recognized on a nationwide scale. Whether it be for its rising housing costs or its reputation from Time Magazine as one of the best places to live, there’s something prideful about living in a metropolitan area that is on the rest of the country’s radar.

Most recently, HGTV gave the city the spotlight with a new show on its schedule.

“Boise Boys,” a home renovation program, showcases the local company Timber and Love. The company, first founded

“Never would I have thought it would involve having a show on HGTV, but we are enjoying the journey.”

Luke Caldwell, designer and co-founder of Timber and Love in Boise by designer Luke Caldwell and real estate broker and contractor Clint Robertson, has a goal of “bringing stories of restoration” to Boise, according to the Timber and Love website. This mission is what led them to tell stories on the small screen with their television show, and the founders are optimistic for where their newfound exposure will lead.

Each of the men comes from a very different yet equally intriguing background, with Robertson’s beginning on the reality television show, “The Apprentice.” After a change in perspective on his career and family life, Robertson believes the show affected his future for the better.

“After ‘The Apprentice,’ my wife and

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I realized that we could live wherever we wanted and do whatever we wanted to do with our lives,” Robertson said. “After exploring all of the opportunities available from New York, to Florida, Texas and L.A., we realized that there was no place we’d rather be than Idaho. It is a state of rugged individualism and unlimited opportunities, and that suits us to a ‘T.’” Caldwell, coming from an entertainment past as a touring musician, has a different outlook on his career with Timber and Love. His story, however, centers around his love for adoption, and his home life is a direct example of his passion.

“I am continuing to learn that life truly is a journey. I never would have guessed I would be either a musician or a designer; however, I have always loved to create. I believe there is a really strong parallel between the two professions,” Caldwell said.

It wasn’t until adoption fees came about that Caldwell finally had to consider leaving his lifestyle as a musician. While the career change was a big step for the family, Caldwell remains confident in the decision.

“When my wife and I decided to adopt around seven years ago, I knew I wouldn’t be able to do it on my income as a musician. We decided to flip a house to help pay for the adoption,” Caldwell said.

“Since then we have adopted three more kids, and now have six kids. It was time to be off the road and at home. Never would I have thought it would involve having a show on HGTV, but we are enjoying the journey.”

Caldwell and Robertson remain very different in lifestyle, yet the two mesh professionally and continue to succeed in their mission at the joint company. The two recognized that their contrasts and similarities complimented each other, which heavily influenced their decision to become a team at Timber and Love.

“We each had different professions that took us out of town often. We immedi-

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Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson take home renovation to the big screen. Photo courtesy of the Timber and Love website.

ately realized the synergy that came from two very different, yet like-minded guys working as a team,” Robertson said.

Once they teamed up, they stumbled upon the opportunity to create a television show. Production companies found the pair and became invested in creating a home renovation show, showcasing the mens’ specialties respectively.

“We were approached by several production companies who are always on the prowl for an interesting real estate business to pitch to the networks. They first asked for a little information about us, and that was closely followed with contracts from various production companies,” Caldwell said. “We settled on High Noon Entertainment because they have had a hand in most of the big shows you’ve heard of on

HGTV, like Fixer Upper.”

While national attention is important to the pair, it isn’t the primary focus of Timber and Love. The mission is directed at the city, and both men believe that the company brings direct benefits to the Boise community. This ambition and promise is something that Boise residents may find as a draw to the duo, and they anticipate to keep their drive within the city limits.

“We hope we are as unique to Boise as Boise is to the rest of the country,” Robertson said. “We believe that if we keep our focus on serving the home, the neighborhood and ultimately the buyer, our reputation will take care of itself.”

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BABY STEPS: THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OF STUDENT PARENTS

Tiny children can be a big responsibility, especially when trying to manage schoolwork David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Parenthood is no small responsibility in a student’s life. Illustration by Wyatt Wurtenberger.

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t times, baby steps can feel like the only way to get through the stresses of college life. For some students, however, this might have a different meaning entirely. A recent NPR article looked at the concept of a “typical” college student, and found that this image of a carefree, fresh-out-of-high school twenty-something captures a fairly small portion of today’s learners.

Among the data from the National Center for Education Statistics, one estimate claimed that one in four college students is “caring for a child.” So, what is the college experience like for these “nontraditional” students here at Boise State?

Joel Gonzalez is a senior media arts major with a business minor, and the only baby steps in his mind are those of his 15-month-old son Conner. Like every

college student, Gonzalez has a number of important things to juggle. With so many responsibilities, the days can feel pretty short.

“It’s just having enough hours in the day to do everything, that’s really the hardest part,” Gonzalez said.

Although this does shed some light on the balance between academics and parenthood, this is likely a feeling that most students have felt a number of times before. A clearer view of this lifestyle comes from viewing an average day in the life of Gonzalez.

He explained that from the very start of the day, his focus is on his son. The two will either spend some time together in the morning or sleep; Conner decides which.

Gonzalez will then get both of them ready for the day before giving Conner to his mother-in-law, who is Conner’s primary babysitter. After that, Gonzalez goes to school and then comes home, where he spends time with his wife and son before doing schoolwork.

“Most people usually just head back to schoolwork, but I end up spending time with my family—my wife and my son—until about 10:30 when they fall asleep, and then I do my homework after that,” Gonzalez said. “Usually, I go to sleep around 1 or 2 in the morning.”

This is what an average day looks like for Gonzalez. But some days when his mother-in-law is not available to care for Conner, he might miss school or work, as was the case twice in the last week.

Unlike a number of priorities that can be left alone, finding proper care for a child can be difficult. And while Gonzalez does not want to place his son in daycare until he is older, that is the choice for many parents who might not have the family available to care for their children.

One such facility can be found on campus.

Boise State’s Children’s Center is a facility on campus that currently cares for about 150 children of students and faculty, and is one of 12 facilities in the Treasure Valley to receive an accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children—the largest nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education.

Center director Lisa Allred has seen many students work to balance parenthood with their studies and shed some light on what this looks like.

“It’s a lot to take on,” Allred said. “Most of our student parents are also working outside of their home, and so they not only have a job, they have school and they have parenting. And then if they are in a relationship, they have that also to tend to.

All of those things are very high demand.”

Allred is a parent herself and recalled what it was like to raise young children.

“I would drop them off at school and I would feel like I had already put in an eight-hour day, but I was still facing my eight-hour day,” Allred said.

There is no shortage of stress in college life, and parenthood does not make things easier. But that is not to say it is without benefit. Gonzalez explained best why he continues.

“It kind of makes me work harder. It’s not to say that I didn’t work hard before, but it puts things into perspective; there are other things I need to take care of that are more than just myself.”

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STUDENT-ATHLETE RAIMEE SHERLE IS CHASING RECORDS FOR SOCCER Sherle is a star for the Broncos on and off the field Sydnee Boley | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Raimee Sherle, a junior forward and health science major, is a force to be reckoned with. Photo courtesy of Boise State Broncos’ Facebook page.

unior forward and health science major Raimee Sherle is a force for the Broncos, helping the soccer team set new school records while achieving records of her own. The team’s 6-2-0 nonconference start is the best in program history, and they are currently defending a six-game win streak at the Boas Soccer Complex, Boise State’s home field.

Sherle already holds the title for most goals in a single season for the program and the Mountain West Conference and is one away from meeting the school’s career

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goal record of 35 and seven goals away from matching the all conference record of 41.

“A lot of people are manufactured goal-scorers; she’s a natural goal-scorer,” said head coach Jim Thomas. “She is really invested in trying to have more tangible skills to convert the opportunities that she sees.”

Last season, Sherle scored 18 of the team’s 38 goals, and was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year (2017). Her nine game-winning goals

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during her sophomore season tallied with the NCAA record and broke the previous school record of four. After her freshman season, she earned Mountain West Newcomer of the Year (2016) and numerous other accolades.

“My main goal (this season) is to win Mountain West,” Sherle said. “If I could get the career goal record that would be a cherry on top, but ultimately, winning the Mountain West Championship comes first.”

The Meridian, Idaho native started playing soccer when she was three years old after her aunt started a team with Sherle and her cousin. Ever since then, she has been passionate about the sport and knew she wanted to play in college. Boise State was the obvious choice for her because of the close proximity to home and the community.

Senior defender and graphic design major Allegra Weeks has been playing with Sherle since a young age. The girls often played together on the same club team and are both currently starters for the Broncos.

“She is like our star player, but her victories are our victories,” Weeks said of Sherle. “There is never a time when we’re celebrating that she doesn’t give us the credit as well, which I think is the probably the most selfless and amazing thing a player can do.”

Weeks and Thomas credited Sherle’s friendliness and selflessness for the success she has experienced so far as a Bronco.

They also noted her hard work, upbeat energy and the constant positivity she brings to the team.

“She cares deeply for people beyond herself and beyond her circle, and people play really hard for her and around her because of what she does as a person off the field,” Thomas said. “Her goals are often these wonderful individual finishes that took a huge collective effort. I think that effort is in some way relevant to how she cares for others and reaches out.”

Sherle attended Rocky Mountain High School, where she lettered all four years while also leading as class president each year. She still holds the RMHS record for career goals, assists and game-winning goals. Now as a junior college athlete, Sherle feels as though she has moved into a new role for Boise State’s team.

“I was a freshman once, and it’s tough.

I feel like my junior year is a year for me to take more of a leadership aspect on the team and help those around me and share the knowledge I’ve learned over the past two years,” Sherle said.

Beyond soccer, Sherle is currently studying health science and dreams of becoming a dental hygienist. She was selected into the Academic All Mountain West her freshman year, which requires a 3.0 GPA and a significant or starting spot on an athletic team. In her sophomore year, Sherle was an honoree for the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) NCAA Division 1 Academic All-District 7 First-Team with a 3.78 GPA. “Off the field, I think she is a great example that anybody can be amazing.

It’s not just about talent but about the work you put in,” Thomas said. “It doesn’t matter where you come from or what your history was, it’s about who you are inside and she reflects that everyday.”

The Broncos won their first home conference game on Friday, Sept. 21 against the University of Nevada, Reno, beating the Wolf Pack 2-1. On Sunday, Sept. 23 at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Sherle continued to prove her dominance by scoring the fastest hat trick in Boise State history, defeating the Lobos 3-0. She scored in the 47th, 49th and 51st minutes, increasing her total goals to 37. Boise State faces Colorado State University this Friday, Sept. 28 at the Boas Soccer Complex at 4 p.m.

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Jay Ajayi leads Eagles team in touchdowns; other Boise State graduates make their mark Autum Robertson | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he NFL season kicked off two weeks ago, and former Boise State Broncos Leighton Vander Esch, Tyrone Crawford, Demarcus Lawrence, Kellen Moore, Jay Ajayi and Doug Martin are making themselves heard.

Jay Ajayi, a former Bronco, now plays for the Eagles. Photo courtesy of Eagles Nation’s Facebook page.

Demarcus Lawrence now plays for the Dallas Cowboys. Photo courtesy of JDF Sports’ Facebook page.

Dallas Cowboys Outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch was drafted 19th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. As a rookie, he is making a name for himself. In week one, the Cowboys went on the road to play the Carolina Panthers. The Cowboys lost the game, but Vander Esch was able to rack up tw tackles and one assist.

Week two brought more success to Vander Esch. The Cowboys NFC East rival, the New York Giants, traveled to Dallas. The Cowboys got their first win of the season, and Vander Esch finished the game with seven tackles, good for the third most on the team.

“Leighton has done an outstanding job,” said Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett in a press conference. “He fits the mold of those other guys. He’s certainly a very talented guy. He goes about it the right way.

He works very hard; he’s very competitive.

He’s completely engaged in what we’re doing and always is asking questions.”

Defensive end Tyrone Crawford finished the Cowboys’ opening game with a combined three tackles. Crawford got his first sack on the season during week two. He finished that game with two total tackles.

After finishing up his most dominate professional season in 2017, defensive end Demarcus Lawrence is off to a hot start.

Lawrence combined for seven tackles, and one sack in the Cowboys’ loss to Carolina.

His seven tackles led the team. Lawrence’s performance in week two wasn’t as dominant as week one. He finished the game with two combined tackles and a sack. Lawrence’s two total sacks lead the Cowboys.

“These defensive coaches are doing a hell

of a job putting us in the right position to make plays,” Lawrence said in a press conference. “As long as they keeping giving us that recipe, we keep making that meal for them.”

Former quarterback Kellen Moore is no longer quarterbacking for the Dallas Cowboys, but is now the Cowboys’ quarterback coach. At the age of 30, Moore is one of the youngest assistants in the NFL. Philadelphia Eagles Running back Jay Ajayi and the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Atlanta Falcons at home during week one. Ajayi had a big game and helped the Eagles earn their first win. He finished the game with 15 attempts for 62 yards and two touchdowns.

Ajayi led the team with touchdowns and rushing yards. In week two, the Eagles were handed their first loss in Tampa Bay by the Buccaneers. Ajayi had seven carries for 23 yards and a touchdown. He led the team with three touchdowns.

“I want to continue to add to my legacy,” Ajayi said in a press conference. “At the end of the day, this is my contract year.

I’m not putting this on my mind everyday because I just want to be able to go out and play the game. This year is going to affect the rest of my life. I’m just excited to go out and play the game and really showcase who the ‘Jay-Train’ is.”

Oakland Raiders Former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin now plays for the Oakland Raiders.

The Raiders have lost their first two games in the regular season. In their week one loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Martin had four attempts for 20 yards. In week two, the Raiders traveled to play their AFC West opponent, the Denver Broncos. Martin finished that game with seven attempts for 24 yards.

These former Broncos look to continue impacting their teams throughout the remainder of the NFL season.

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL REBOUNDS FROM LOSS TO TRIUMPH OVER NEW MEXICO Roberts and Hughes carry the team forward with 14 kills each; Broncos win all three sets Nathan Cook | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he Boise State women’s volleyball team faced off against the University of New Mexico Lobos (UNM) in the Bronco Gymnasium on Saturday, Sept. 22, achieving a three-set win 28-26, 25-22 and 25-21.

Both teams played neck-and-neck in a consistently close match, with Boise State hitting 22.2 percent and edging out New Mexico’s 12.9 percent. This victory boosts Boise State to 9-4 overall and 1-1 in the Mountain West.

“I was really proud of how our team bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Thursday,” said head coach Shawn Garus. “I thought our energy level was really good start to finish and it bodes well for the tough matches we have to come at conference.”

Senior outside hitter Sabryn Roberts and senior middle blocker Morgan Hughes led the team with a combined 28 kills.

Roberts notably seized the winning kills for the first and third sets, supplementing

“I thought our energy level was really good start to finish and it bodes well for the matches we have to come at conference.”

Shawn Garus, head volleyball coach this accomplishment with two service aces, seven digs and three blocks.

“When one area wasn’t going so well for someone, someone else stepped up in another area,” Roberts said. “I thought we balanced the team very well and executed the game plan.”

Hughes also performed strongly, hitting a team-best 52.2 percent, along with 10

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digs and two blocks.

“We started off the games pretty slow but we were able to hang in there the whole time and finish with a positive in the end,” Hughes said.

Sophomore outside hitter Kiley Lewis was a highlight throughout the first set, netting two of her seven kills late and paving the way for her team’s victory and extra points.

Junior outside hitter Janell Walley brought forth six kills, nine digs and two blocks. Redshirt junior middle blocker Celine Christensen contributed the most blocks with six as well as three kills.

Freshman setter Danielle Boss delivered 31 assists along with nine digs and two blocks.

Freshman libero Jessie Brigham netted a team-high three service aces and nine digs.

Boise State began the match strongly with a 6-1 run in the first set. However, tensions heated as the Lobos caught up at 16-16 and usurped Boise State’s lead late in the game with 22-20. After a 26-26 tie, Boise State bounced back with kills scored

by Hughes and Roberts to snatch the first set, 28-26.

The second match proved to be a shakier start for Boise State as UNM scored the first three points for the lead. Boise State quickly advanced onward to 9-5 with a steadier course, going as far as 7 points ahead at 18-11. The Lobos sought out a win, lifting themselves up to 24-22, only to see Walley’s fifth kill in the match earn the winning point for Boise State at 25-22.

The last set ensued New Mexico swiftly gaining momentum and leading for half of the period at 13-10. Boise State gained a tie at 13 with a run of three points. The Broncos gained their first lead with 15-14 and never fell back against the Lobos as they eventually cinched a win at 25-21 and swept the match with three wins.

The women’s volleyball team will travel to Reno for their next match against University of Nevada on Thursday, Sept. 27 to continue conference play.

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The women’s volleyball team beat the University of New Mexico Lobos on Sept. 22. Photo by MacKenzie Hudson.

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