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Before you let an old cell phone go to waste -- or slobber -- think about holding off until Jan. 27 when you can donate it to a good cause.

The College of Social Sciences and Public affairs is bringing the HopeLine program to Boise State.

The program will place three bins around campus to collect the old phones of students and faculty. The best will be refurbished and then sold or given out to support victims of domestic violence. The rest will be recycled in a greenfriendly manner.

The bins will be located in the Student Union Building, The Interactive Learning Center and Albertsons Library.

According to Rick Jung, director of development for the college, they hope to collect 500 used phones in their first year.

The program will be a big-time group effort with Verizon as well as the schools of social work, criminal justice, psychology and The Women’s Center.

If you’re a victim of domestic violence, please call 911, dial #HOPE (#4673) on Verizon or call 1-800-442-4673.

The “#HOPE” service will connect callers to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, where they can receive confidential help through crisis intervention, information and resources. The call is toll and airtime free too.

According to Verizon, almost one in four women, one in nine men and more than three million children are affected by domestic violence.

Since the launch of the cell phone recycling program, HopeLine from Verizon has: • Collected more than seven million phones • Awarded more than $7.9 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and organizations throughout the country • Distributed more than 90,000 phones with the equivalent of more than 300 million minutes of free wireless service to be used by victims of domestic violence • Properly disposed of 1.6 million no-longer-used wireless phones in an environmentally sound way • Kept more than 200 tons of electronic waste and batteries out of landfills

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Invisibility cloaks. Spider silk. Just two of the inventions explored in the series “Making Stuff,” which premiered Wednesday. Look Monday for more coverage on the joint project between Boise State and community organizations.

Boise State scholars explore classroom use of mobile devices Heaps and Barbara Schroeder, clinical associate professor in educational technology, are leading an interdisciplinary group of six to eight instructors through the project. Each scholar will explore best practices for integrating mobile technology into a course and will be supported in conducting an individual scholarly teaching project aimed at understanding the impact of the technology on the course (on student learning, on communication, on engagement, etc.). Others assisting with the

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Phi Kappa Phi offering big bucks for ridiculously great papers Andrew Ford News Editor

The Boise State chapter of Phi Kappa Phi announced the Wallace G. Kay annual student writing contest. PKP is asking for submissions of “outstanding undergraduate research papers” by juniors and seniors by Jan. 28.

Better keep “When blueberry cream cheese meets balogna!” for another contest, eh?

The papers must be written in upper level (300 or 400 level) classes completed in the spring, summer or fall of 2010. Student winners will be recognized at the annual PKP Induction Ceremony April 17 and will get a prize of $200.

According to a Phi Kappa Phi, “ ... Papers must be of superior quality in all respects and formatted in a style commonly found among scholarly journals in the disciplines represented by each college.”

They tell us papers should include notes, appendices and a bibliography and not exceed 15 pages in length. They can’t be written in anything other than English (sorry crafty Norwegian study abroad students!) and must be only solo authored. A student will need a a faculty nomination to accompany his or her paper.

If you think you’ve got a paper worth submitting, check out the full application: http://tinyurl. com/bsupkpcontest.

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m-Learning Scholars project include Albertsons Library assistant professors Amy Vecchione and Memo Cordova.

Program participants include faculty members from the College of Business and Economics and the departments of Educational Technology, Geosciences, History, Linguistics, Music and Respiratory Care.

Boise State University is kicking off an innovative pilot project to help instructors take advantage of mobile devices in the creation and delivery of courses during the spring semester.

“We will be experimenting with mobile devices in the classFor more information about room and exploring how they Boise State’s m-Learning Scholcan be used as effective tools to ars initiative, visit http://ctl. support teaching and learning,” boisestate.edu/programs/msaid Allan Heaps, interim direclearning.asp. tor of Academic Technologies in Boise State’s Center for Teaching and Learning. “This technology offers an information-rich opportunity to rethink the way we approach various aspects of education. Given the ubiquitous nature and use of mobile devices, especially among today’s generation of students, exploring how they might be integrated into our curriculum makes perfect sense.”

Called m-Learning Scholars, the project is sponsored by the CTL, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Department of Educational Technology and Albertsons Library. Ten projects -- each with Gary Reyes/San Jose Mercury News/MCT a unique aspect in scope or desired inquiry or outcome -- will Teacher Christina Pak, left, helps Chase Kerley use his be dispersed throughout the uni- iPad during history class at Hillbrook School in Los versity’s academic departments. Gatos, Calif., Nov. 22, 2010.

Professor accused of asking class to grade student who missed class to give birth

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Fall 2011 scholarship deadlines coming up

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - University of California, Davis, officials are investigating allegations that a veterinary school professor polled students on what grade he should give one of their fellow students who had missed class after giving birth to a baby.

Chancellor Linda Katehi issued a statement Friday saying the university would take “swift and appropriate action” if the investigation revealed misconduct on the part of the professor.

“This alleged action, if found to be true, would present a serious deviation from the values and principles that guide our campus and our School of Veterinary Medicine, and I would be profoundly disappointed if the reported events did in fact transpire on this campus,” Katehi’s statement says.

The chancellor’s response followed a report about the alleged incident on a blog for women in science, written under the handle “Isis the Scientist.” The blogger reported Wednesday that a UC Davis student had forwarded her an e-mail written by thirdyear class presidents from the veterinary school. The e-mail allegedly sent to the whole class - says, in part: “One of our classmates recently gave birth and will be out of class for an unknown period of time. This means she will undoubtedly miss one, or more, or all quizzes in VMD 444. Dr. Feldman is not sure how to handle this and has requested the class give input and vote.”

The e-mail then lists six options for how the new mother could be graded - including “automatic A,” “automatic B,” and “automatic C” - and tells students to “keep your eye out for the upcoming vote.”

The professor, Edward Feldman, did not return a call or an email seeking comment.

He is described on the UC Davis veterinary school’s website as a professor and chairman of medicine and epidemiology who has taught small animal medicine for more than 25 years.

Bob Powell, chairman of UC Davis’ faculty senate, said he does not know Feldman but supports the chancellor’s decision

The deadline for new and transfer students to apply for scholarships to Boise State for the Fall semester is getting pretty close. In order to automatically be considered for Boise State scholarships, students must submit all materials to the Admissions Office no later than Feb. 15. The financial aid deadline for current students is March 15.

Here’s what you need to do:

Turn in a completed application packet to the Admissions Office. An application is available online at http://admissions.boisestate.edu/apply.

Complete a 2011-2012 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online FAFSA application is found at www. fafsa.ed.gov.

If needed for a specific scholarship, also complete a Supplemental Scholarship Application, available at http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/HowToApply.shtml.

Admissions website: http://admissions.boisestate.edu.

Scholarship information: http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships.

Students who apply early have the best chance of being eligible for many limited types of federal aid.

Early applicants also have a better chance of ensuring their funding is available when classes start.

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Resolved: Waste less food

By Andrea Weigl

McClatchy Newspapers What is sitting in your refrigerator just waiting to be thrown away?

Half cans of tomato paste and chicken broth hiding behind the jars of pickles and mayonnaise.

A bunch of cilantro or parsley wilting in the vegetable drawer after only a handful was used in a recipe. A lonely, leftover hunk of pork tenderloin or a cup of chicken soup.

We all do it. Each year, Americans waste an estimated 160 billion pounds of food - enough to fill the Rose Bowl to the brim, according to Jonathan Bloom, author of “American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of its Food (and What We Can Do About It).”

Because an estimated 40 percent of food waste comes from our homes, we all can do better.

Near the top of my list of New Year’s resolutions is wasting less food. So I asked Bloom, whose book came out this fall, for advice.

The seeds of food thriftiness were first planted in Bloom by his mother, a woman who always took home doggie bags from restaurants and for whom no leftover was too small to save. Home is where he learned the practice of turning an array of leftovers into an occasional smorgasbord dinner.

Bloom, 34, who received his master’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, started researching this book in 2005 after working at a food recovery operation in Washington, D.C. During those five years, he has evolved from a person who was taught to understand the value of food to

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someone who is actively trying to avoid wasting it.

That’s not to say leftovers don’t go uneaten or ingredients never spoil in Bloom’s Durham, N.C., home. He’s quick to admit: “I just wrote a book about this stuff, and I’m still letting it happen.”

We’re never going to eliminate food waste, Bloom says, but we can reduce it.

If, like me, you are resolving to do better, here are some tips from Bloom: - Shop smarter. If you like grocery shopping, shop for a handful of meals at a time. If you don’t like to shop, plan a week’s worth of meals and go to the store with a detailed list. Stick to your list.

Don’t make impulse buys of perishable items.

- Serve smaller portions. Instead of heaping first servings, let people come back for seconds.

That way, less food is scraped off plates into the trash.

- Love your leftovers. You can look at leftovers in two ways: convenient or creative. It’s convenient to pack next day’s lunch after dinner. It’s a culinary chal-

lenge to turn last night’s roast chicken into several meals from soup to enchiladas.

- Approach expiration dates with a degree of skepticism.

Bloom says those dates - use by, best by and sell by - aren’t required by federal law, except on baby formula and baby food. The dates refer more to food quality than food safety. Trust your senses to determine whether food has spoiled.

- Keep your refrigerator uncluttered. Pack leftovers in clear containers. Shift new items to the back and old items to the front.

Designate a shelf as the “use it up” area for soon-to-expire items.

Start a compost pile. If you do have to throw food away, you can avoid sending it to the landfill and instead help your garden.

For more information about composting, go to http://bit.ly/ gZaikm and look under for links under “Recycling and Composting.”

To learn more about Jonathan Bloom’s book, go to www.wastedfood.com.

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“We have to make sure individual rights aren’t violated,” Powell said.

The UC Davis veterinary school is a highly competitive graduate program serving 524 students. About 85 percent of them are women, according to UC Davis officials.

Normal procedure for pregnant students - or those facing

family emergencies or medical issues - at UC Davis professional schools is to file for a “planned educational leave” that gives them permission to take a year off.

“If the students prefer NOT to take an extended absence through (a planned educational leave) and, instead, take just a brief absence for childbirth and then continue with their studies, veterinary school faculty will

work with the students to help them plan for such an absence and catch up on their studies when they return,” said Pat Bailey, a UC Davis spokeswoman.

Katehi, an accomplished electrical engineer who has two adult children, noted in her statement that she is sensitive to the allegations because she has herself experienced “the challenges of melding academic and family life.”

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Pharmacist’s powers may leave people begging

Please, sir, I want some more Jessica Swider

Assistant Online Editor Imagine for a minute that someone is extremely sick, but when they go to the store for medicine, the pharmacist says they cannot give it to them because they don’t think it’s necessary. The individual leaves confused, hurt and still very sick.

This sounds ridiculous, but it’s completely legal for pharmacists to refuse to fill prescriptions if he or she has a personal problem with said prescription, thanks to a piece of legislation passed in Idaho last year. This is an atrocious excuse for legislation that should embarrass any Idahoan with a shred of common sense.

Nicknamed the “Conscience Clause,” the amendment appears targeted toward anti-abortion drugs and contraceptives, but is not in any way limited to them.

This travesty of a law has recently put Nampa, Idaho on the map. In

November, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported that a pharmacist at a Walgreens in Nampa refused to serve a woman. According to the article, “The prescription was for a Planned Parenthood patient for Methergine, a medicine used to prevent or control bleeding of the uterus following childbirth or an abortion.”

The pharmacists allegedly called Planned Parenthood to clarify the reasons for such a prescription and when a nurse refused to answer, the pharmacist hung up and refused to fill the woman’s order.

Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest Director of Public Affairs Kristen Glundberg-Prossor said, “Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest public affairs staff has since contacted Walgreens’ corporate office, and corrective action wa s

taken with the Nampa pharmacist.”

The fact that this so called “professional” would rather let a woman bleed persistently than dispense a medication, simply because he or she were presumably pro-life, is both ironic and pathetic.

If a pharmacist is not prepared to put his or her personal feelings aside and do a job, perhaps that person should look into different professions.

This kind of antediluvian thinking is both detrimental to Idaho’s image and to its citizens’ personal well-being. It creates the opportunity not only for bad press, but potential lawsuits. It also creates the potential for severe injury and illness due to conditions left untreated, simply because someone is stubborn and insists u p o n pushing their personal beliefs on another person.

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ates Quinn Perry does not support this bodies is absurd to me. new legislation.

By the way, if you don’t want to pre“Many people keep scribe certain medicaarguing that ‘if a phar- Sales of the top-selling tions prescribed by a macist refuses your prescription drugs in the doctor, don’t be a pharmedication, go to an- U.S., 2009, and condimacist.” other pharmacy,’” Perry tions treated: It is not a pharmacist’s said. “The scary thing job to pass judgment on a is that if you live in a 1. Lipitor (high cholesperson in need. Allowing small town in Idaho, a terol) - $5,363,193 this piece of legislation to lot of the time there is 2. Nexium (acid reflux) - stay in effect is the very only one pharmacist. If $5,014,827 real beginning of a slipthat pharmacist is not 3. Plavix (blood clot pre- pery slope. This ridicuallowing birth control, vention) - $4,223,124 lous allocation of power Plan B or even things 4. Advair Diskus (asthaffects not only pharmalike Viagra, then that ma) - $3,653,410 cists, but each and every person doesn’t have 5. Seroquel (antipsyperson who has ever the option to just ‘go chotic/antidepressant) had to fill a prescription. to another pharmacy.’ - $3,117,591 Maybe it doesn’t seem Obviously, abortion or important to some now, contraception is the is- Source: Drugs.com but when it inevitably sue here. The rhetorical does begin to affect these stasis of abortion is incorrect -- because people or their families -- perhaps when either you’d be pro-life or you’d be pro- they are arbitrarily handed a big fat “no” death, or pro-choice or pro-no choice. -- they will feel differently.

The fact that legislation can control Until then, here’s to hoping the rest of what women are doing with their own us don’t piss off our local pharmacists.

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Recently, the popular college drink, Four Loko, has been banned by the FDA in five states because it’s considered potentially dangerous.

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drinking one Four Loko responsibly versus chugging multiple Four Lokos until you pass out is simple: responsibility and moderation.

There are millions of people who choose to eat at McDonald’s every day. Should the FDA ban McDonald’s since some of the people who eat fast food irresponsibly have heart attacks, get high cholesterol or develop diabetes?

Four Lokos, infamously known as a “blackout in a can,”

gy drink and alcohol led to multiple trips to the hospital, but that’s not the consequence for every consumer.

Everything that people consume can be dangerous if they don’t moderate it.

Four Lokos are geared toward the college populous and, frankly, college students aren’t the best at reasonable restraint.

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aren’t the problem.

The problem is the consumer.

“I don’t drink them, but if people can’t control themselves while drinking them then I think it’s good that the FDA steps in and regulates it,” freshman accounting major Denver Dubreuil said.

Yes, the FDA can step in and regulate the Four Loko product, but even if the entire nation outlawed them people would continue to find their fix another way.

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sion of a Four Loko unless the FDA decided to outlaw energy drinks, as well as alcohol.

Outlawing Four Lokos won’t solve the problem, it will only make it less convenient for people to endanger their lives.

“If Four Lokos are banned because they cause blackouts for the idiots who drink them, what else could they ban using this logic?” said Jerod Shelton, a junior political science major.

There are an infinite number of products in the U.S.’s free market that affect our health in a negative way.

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lution into the air and atmosphere. Cigarettes directly affect the lungs of anyone near someone smoking, including the smoker. Alcohol poisons people on its own, and often leads to drunk driving accidents.

If the FDA decided to regulate every product on the market, there would be next to nothing left.

Four Lokos can be a dangerous product if consumed in an irresponsible manner, but regulating the drink will not make irresponsible drinkers responsible.

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Meet the Broncos

Men’s basketball 11-7 overall 4-2 WAC, 6-3 Home, 5-4 Away 75.4 Points Per Game 66.6 Points Allowed Per Game

by Wyatt Martin, Journalist

Leon Rice Head Coach

Dave Wojcik, Associate Head Coach.

First-year head coach Leon Rice brings invaluable experience and insight from one of the most successful basketball programs in the country. As an assistant at Gonzaga, Rice helped the Bulldogs earn 10-straight West Coast Conference regular season titles. In that same time, the team made three Sweet 16 appearances and three Top 10 finishes in the AP final standings. Rice has already helped the program make strides in his first season, helping the Broncos get out to one of their best starts in recent memory. He currently has Boise State at fourth in the WAC standings.

Rice brought in Wojcik from Wake Forest, where he was an assistant on the Demon Deacons staff. Last season Wake finished with a 20-win season and an NCAA tournament appearance.

Jeff Linder, Assistant Coach

Linder was hired from the University of San Francisco where he was the Associate Head Coach for the 2009-2010 season.

Shaun Vandiver, Assistant Coach

Vandiver was hired from the University of Wyoming where he was an assistant coach for five years.

#30Westley Perryman

#12 La’Shard Anderson Senior, San Diego, CA, 6’1’’-170

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Anderson returns this year as one of the two returning starters from last season.

A dynamic and athletic player that runs the point for the Broncos. Currently leading the WAC in assists and steals and is fifth in WAC scoring. While Anderson’s offensive numbers are very impressive, his ability to shutdown opposing guards and set the tone for BSU’s defense are what sets this player apart. La’Shard will play a key role in determining the success of the Broncos for the remainder of the season. His veteran leadership and ability to pace the game have allowed Anderson to mesh into coach Rice’s system.

The second of two backcourt veterans, Perryman brings an unmatched tenacity and passion to the game.

As one of the Broncos most emotional players, Perryman’s fire on the floor usually leads to good things for BSU. His speed and handling in the open court have proven to be major assets for the team so far this season.

Usually plays as the shooting or off-guard, Perryman also has the ability to play at the point guard position.

Statistics 14.8-PPG, 3.3-RPG, 5.1-APG, 43%-FG, 37%-3PT, 84%-FT, 2.8-STLPG

Statistics 7.5-PPG, 3.0-RPG, 1.8-APG, 45%-FG, 29%-3PT, 62%-FT, 1.7-STLPG

#1 Robert Arnold Senior, Lancaster, CA, 6’6’’-176

The second returning starter from last year’s squad, Arnold is without a doubt the Broncos most dynamic threat on offense. Arnold is currently the Broncos’ leading scorer and is third in the WAC in the same category. Plays from the wing position, which allows him to fully utilize his athleticism. While Arnold is best known for high-flying dunks and alley-oops, his outside game has steadily improved as well. Will start to see more teams tailor their game plans towards stopping him as the season progresses and as his game continues to grow.

Statistics 15.5-PPG, 5.0-RPG, 41%-FG, 70%-FT, 34%-3PT, 1.4-STLPG

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#25 Paul Noonan

R-Sr. Beaverton, OR, 6’7’’-210

The senior sharp-shooter from Oregon has played a vital role for the Broncos for the past three seasons and continues to do so. With a stellar outside jumper and the most experience of any Bronco player, Noonan is one of the cornerstones of this team. His combination of size and long-range shooting make him one of the most versatile players on the roster.

Statistics 10.1-PPG, 3.4-RPG, 1.9-APG, 48%-FG, 85%-

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#2Daequon Montreal

Senior. Syracuse, NY, 6’8’’-230 One of seven seniors on the Broncos’ roster, Montreal brings a calm demeanor and resounding leadership to the team. More of a true power-forward, “DQ” has been moved to the center position this season to accommodate BSU’s lack of size inside. As the Broncos leading rebounder, Montreal uses his quickness and hustle to outwork opposing big men. While rebounding remains to be one of Boise States biggest issues, DQ’s toughness and work ethic are helping to resolve some of the Broncos worries on the boards.

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Statistics 9.7-PPG, 6.0-RPG, 45%-FG, 70%-FT

#32 Zach Moritz

R-Sr. Vancouver, WA, 6’10’’-239

At 6’10’’, Moritz is one of the Broncos only “true” centers. While Moritz has seen limited minutes so far this season, his size alone allows Coach Rice to use him for mismatches and defensive purposes. Expect to see more of him against bigger posts throughout the rest of the season.

Statistics 4.1-PPG, 2.5-RPG, 48%-FG, 68%-FT

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Broncos wrestling pins top 3 ranking

Four undefeated wrestlers anchor BSU’s success John Garretson Journalist

When people think of highly touted Boise State athletics programs, the unanimous thought is always football. However, the wrestling program is now consistently in the conversation as one of the top programs at BSU entering the 2010-11 season nationally ranked.

With the season halfway through, the Broncos hold the No. 3 ranking with 78 points and show no signs of stopping.

Head coach Greg Randall acknowledged the team’s success, but still realizes there is room for improvement.

“We’re doing the right things.

We want to be successful just like the football team or any other team,” Randall said. “Though, I think any coach could say that we can improve. We still got four wrestlers that are undefeated and that’s 40 percent of your lineup undefeated and that’s not too bad. We also have the other 60 percent that we are worried about and it’s the other 60 percent that’ll make this good team into a great team”.

The Broncos have a 5-2-1 re-

cord in dual meets this season with four out of their eight opponents within the Top 25. One of their most lopsided victories came against No. 19 Iowa State, in which BSU beat the Cyclones 25-13 twice on Jan. 8 and 9. Boise State has had equal success in tournaments as well, taking third place in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite Dec. 4 and second in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Dec. 19.

Randall has eight Top 25 wrestlers in their respective weight classes, but the four undefeated wrestlers: senior Andrew Hochstrasser at 133, junior Jason Chamberlain at 149, senior Adam Hall at 157, and senior Kirk Smith at 184 have been the key to the Bronco’s success.

Hochstrasser has gone 16-0 this season and ranks second nationally in the 133 pound weight class, providing not only an example for the underclassmen, but continues to reflect his work ethic in his matches. The senior, along with Adam Hall, were selected to wrestle in the NWCA All-Star classic in Fresno on Nov. 21, becoming only the sixth and seventh Broncos to be chosen to wrestle in the event. Hochstrasser fell to then No. 2 Jordan Oli-

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“Yeah, you know a lot of hard work goes into it and I think past years of hard work are key,” Hochstrasser said. “I think I’m wrestling tough, I’m wrestling good but there’s always something that needs to be fixed. Everyday we try to figure out what that is.”

Smith, on the other hand, has not been able to wrestle for the first part of the season due to injury, but made it to the 2010 NCAA Championship only to lose to Max Askren of Missouri. Despite his delayed start to the season, Smith has worked a 3-0 record and remains the top ranked wrestler in the 184 pound weight class, though he credits the ranking to his success last year.

“They put a lot of emphasis on last year’s national placement.

The guy that won at nationals last year has obviously graduated, so that’s going to bump me up to there. After that it’s just a matter of how hard you work to get there,” Smith said.

The ramped Broncos hope to continue carrying their success into their match on Sunday against the Cal Poly Mustangs at the Taco Bell Arena.

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SOLUTION TO MONDAY’S PUZZLE

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Horoscopes

By Nancy Black

Tribune Media Services (MCT) Today’s birthday (01/18/11). The Dalai Lama said, “Love and compassion open our own inner life, reducing stress, distrust and loneliness.” Let these words guide you this year. It’s a time for partnership, both for the heart and for the brain. Be compassionate to others and to yourself. Love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 5 -- The day is filled with emotions. Use your words. When you have a chance, snuggle in bed with your journal and a cup of tea. Write it all down.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t believe everything you hear. Stay quiet while others argue, and wait until asked for your opinion. Don’t gossip, either. You’ll be glad.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Don’t stay stuck in what you already know. Move ahead. Finish up all that stuff you said you’d have done by now, or change the deadlines. Go play.

Cancer ( June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Figure out how much you can afford to put away for a rainy day. There may be conflict at home. Resolve it with communication, and put it in writing.

Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Emotions run a bit rampant today. Journal them for understanding. In the end, as the Beatles said, “the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Shatter your assumptions. They may no longer fit. It may be tricky to get your message across, but it’s worth the intention. Think outside the box.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- The answers you seek today are elusive, but the limitation is an illusion. You’re more talented than you think. Find what you need far away.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t be held back by old sorrows. The answer is closer than you think. Just ask for what you want. It’s not a good time to shop, so hold off on spending.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Do you really need extra stuff? You might have something already that does the job just fine. Save money easily this way. Consider the impacts of your choices.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 5 -- A private conference spells out the facts. Think it out before speaking. When you do, let your words come from the heart. Dance with the circumstances.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- Tell them what’s up without stirring up jealousies or animosity. Keep your wits about you, and use your imagination. Reenergize at home with family.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Listen to your messages. The answer is right in front of you (probably yes). Money’s looking better. Don’t offer your opinion unless asked.

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Assistant Editor

FENG SHUI

January 20, 2011

laurenhooker@su.boisestate.edu

Lauren Hooker

Feng Shui Do’s

Feng Shui Don’ts

Do eliminate clutter to allow chi to flow freely.

Keep plants and fish healthy and thriving.

Use soft and peaceful colors.

Decorate with things that you want to bring into your life.

Wealth

Put fish in the bedroom.

Use harsh, fluorescent light.

Use dried/artificial plants.

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Assistant Culture Editor

Feng shui is the Chinese philosophy of Earth and Heaven to help one bring positive energy, or chi, into their life through geomancy.

Geomancy is any method of studying the earth and soil to gain insight, and chi is essentially the energy that flows all around us. If conducted throughout living space in a positive way, chi can bring luck, wealth and success to those around it. If chi is channeled in a negative way, it can hamper sleep, health and well-being.

Living areas are broken up into sections on a map, called a bagua, where each area represents a certain part of life. Elements, such as water, earth, fire, metal and wood, are factors that balance the chi flow and create either a harmonious environment or an undesirable one.

By arranging furniture appropriately, incorporating positive design ideas and balancing elements, you too can reap the benefits feng shui offers. The concept of symbols is very important in feng shui; for example, a picture of a lonely person in the relationship part of your house represents you being lonely, whereas a growing plant in the wealth area of your bagua represents a growth in finances.

To begin incorporating feng shui and balancing your chi flow, it’s crucial to clear out clutter in order to let it move freely and not become stagnant.

Fame/ Reputation

Love/ Relationships

Element: Wood

Element: Fire

Colors: Pink, red, yellow and

Colors: Purple, gold and green

Colors: Red, yellow and orange

Decorations: Plants, money jar or piggy bank, golden fish statues, coins.

Decorations: awards, diplomas, pictures of yourself or things you’d like to be known for.

Family/ Health

Balance/ Well-Being

Element: Wood

Element: Earth

Colors: Gold, silver, copper, gray

Decorations: A yellow rug, a hanging crystal or chandelier.

Career

Knowledge Element: Earth

Decorations:

Career-related objects and pictures, desk, plant to symbolize growth, positive affirmations or inspirational quotes.

of a mountain to represent support, lamps to promote bright ideas, pictures of favorite teachers and mentors.

Decorations: Artwork you admire, photos that represent your goals, photos of family and children.

Element: Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, gray

Colors: Blue, black and green

Decorations: Books, picture

and white

Travel/ Helpful people

Element: Water

Colors: Brown, yellow, green

pictures of happy couples, crystals, pictures of dragons, phoenixes or mandarin ducks.

Element: Metal

Colors: Yellow and earth tones

Decorations: Family pictures, potted plants to enhance good health, exercise equipment.

Decorations: Pairs of items,

Children/ Creativity

Element: Earth

Colors: Green and blue

brown

and white.

Decorations: Chrysanthemum

plant, crystals, pictures of people you admire and places you’d like to travel to.

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L20ooking for something fun?

21 23 24 Thursday

Harlem Gospel Choir Where: Student Union Jordan Ballroom Time: 7 p.m.

Description: Members of the choir travel around the world as African American culture ambassadors.

Cost: Tickets are free for Boise State students and $5 for non-students, available online at www.IdahoTickets.com or Select-a-Seat locations.

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Sunday

Leslie Moreau, clarinet

Julie Doxsee, poet

Where: Morrison Center Recital Hall Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students, as well as Boise State faculty. Part of the Faculty Artist Series. Call 426-3980 for more information.

Where: Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St. Time: 7:30 p.m.

Description: Boise State’s 2011 MFA Reading Series brings nationally renowned authors to the Boise area.

Cost: This event is free.

Culture Calendar for Jan. 20 - 26

Monday

MLK Keynote Speaker Who: Rev. Billy Kyles.

Where: Student Union Jordan Ballroom Time: 7 p.m.

Description: Kyles was the man who encouraged King to go to Memphis in support of a strike and witnessed his assassination.

Cost: This event is free.

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January 20, 2011

Cooking 101 Lauren Hooker

Assistant Culture Editor

Oh, my stars!

With bikini season right around the corner, it’s time to shape up your eating habits. Pizzas are a common college favorite, and are perfect for a night in. However, most premade pizzas are loaded with calories and unhealthy fats (lots and lots of fats). But with some easy switches, a fattie-pizza turns into a fit pizza loaded with vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.

Materials: cookie sheet, oven Ingredients: whole-wheat pitas, pizza sauce (you can buy premade or make your own), shredded mozzarella cheese, toppings.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Spread pizza sauce evenly on pita.

3. Top with toppings and cheese.

Pita Pizzas

4. Place topped pitas on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Alternatives:

Gluten-free: substitute with corn tortillas.

Vegan: Use soy cheese crumbles instead of regular cheese.

Topping Combinations: Barbecue Chicken: swap barbecue sauce for tomato, and add some cut up roasted chicken.

A Taste of Italy: spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and mushrooms.

Veggie: bell peppers, onions, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, pineapple, tomatoes and zucchini.

Dragon Breath: swap pesto for tomato sauce, feta, spinach, onion, minced garlic and tomatoes.

Taco Pizza: substitute salsa for tomato sauce, top with lettuce, crumbled beef, Mexican shredded cheese, refried beans, chopped onion and chopped tomato.

Zodiac signs have not changed

Rebecca De León Culture Editor

If you are one of those people who follow the zodiac signs, your world may have been turned upside down last week.

Rest easy, folks. Your sign has not changed. It’s all been a big misunderstanding.

News broke last week that we now have a new zodiac sign, Ophiuchus (Ooh-FEE-yew-kus), and the other zodiac signs have shifted down a month.

An article by the Minnesota Star Tribune said that because Earth wobbles on its axis, it is now on a different rotating axis than it was a millennia ago, when the zodiac was first established. Therefore, there were 13 zodiac signs instead of 12, so supposedly most people either had to change their sign or adapt the new one.

People erupted on Twitter and other mediums, expressing panic or concern that their zodiac sign -- and

consequently, their life’s guidance -had drastically changed. The zodiac determines a sign’s personality traits and horoscope, which is a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs at a particular time and place, according to Princeton University.

A tweet from @cpshaw read, “OMG. The zodiac changed. How will ever reconfigure my life to fit with my new astrologically defined personality? I’m scared who i’ll become.”

Some people were outright rebellious, as @chloemclenahan tweeted, “WHO the Frick changed the zodiac signs? I WILL not be a Capricorn . f u dumb zodiac guru.”

Understandably, the biggest reaction usually came from people who had zodiac tattoos.

“If my zodiac symbol has been changed to a Libra, what am I supposed to do with my Scorpio tattoo?!?!,” tweeted @TheSlidersJD. Then, horoscope followers were thrown for another loop when news sources abcnews.com and CNN released articles saying the

zodiac had not changed.

“But before astrology fans scrape the ink from their arms because they think they’re now a Virgo instead of a Libra, they should consider this: If they adhered to the tropical zodiac -- which, if they’re a Westerner, they probably did -absolutely nothing has changed for them,” reported the CNN article.

Recent sources pointed out there are two zodiacs, the tropical zodiac -- to which Western astrology adheres to -- and sidereal zodiac, which is the type of zodiac Eastern civilizations typically follow.

Abcnews.com assured the public that astrologers and astronomers agree Western astrologers had foreseen the shift in axis and calculated for it.

Stargazers’ panic was an overreaction to an article that wasn’t entirely clear. Although the information in the article released by the Minneapolis Star Tribune was accurate, it was not initially obvious that it addressed the sidereal zodiac, not the tropical zodiac.

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“Oh yes, in the name of ‘research’ I have shamelessly asked people of all ages, races, genders and backgrounds very pointed questions about their sex lives and relationships.”

-- Sherika Martinez Check out the semester debut of The Saucy Misadventures next Thursday!

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