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From Wall Street to Boise, students are occupying the street to speak out on behalf of the 99 percent of Americans who disagree with the one percent pulling the strings of the financial crisis. Their slogan, “We are the 99 percent. We will no longer remain silent,” unites many within Boise. But Occupy has become more than a movement—for many it has become a lifestyle. “I chose to join, to fight against corporate greed, income inequality, institutionalized racism and fighting to protect democracy amongst other things,” Marlenee Diaz, sophomore sociology major, said. “Corporations have control of our economic policies. Our democratic government is not representing the people. If the government is not going to represent us then we must represent ourselves.” Students have come together with other passionate protesters to bring awareness and fight for their say in how the government should handle expenses and rebuild the economy. “The way I see it, society is a car with the people in the back and the government in the passenger seat with corruption, money and corporations behaving like the chauffeur,” Peter Guerrero, junior political science major, said. “The car is heading towards a cliff, so I figured it’s time to try to take control before it’s too late, because once it is, there’s no going back. And rights work the same way, if you don’t appreciate them you’ll lose them, and once they’re lost it’s harder to get them back than it would have been had they been defended outright.” Occupy has its followers on a nationwide standby. At any second of the day, protesters may need to assemble to demonstrate
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and catch the attention of the public. B u s y students had expressed they couldn’t possibly make it to Marlenee Diaz every assembly or meeting, but with meetings every day it has made it easier for them to participate and become more active in Occupy. With many states on a national call for the movement, students drop their daily tasks on a moment’s notice to help march toward change. “What really just reflected everything at a climax was the other night when we were on a national call for the Occupy movement and this national conference call was with numerous cities throughout the whole nation and everybody was on call at once and it was incredible,” Steven Mercado, sophomore communication major, said. “It is just so exciting to see all of us mobilized and really just trying to do more than a march and really trying to affect change on so many different levels.” Because of the stories hitting newsstands nationwide about injuries and arrests involved with the movement, more students are keeping their two cents to themselves. Within the Boise Occupy
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I chose to join, to fight against corporate greed, income inequality, institutionalized racism and fighting to protect democracy amongst other things.
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Occupy Boise welcomed the community to Free! Bazaar Saturday in Capitol Park to share ideas. movement there are no records of injuries or arrests and the group continues to grow. But some students are afraid to speak out, concerned with identity, safety and abiding by the law. Students and protesters express the importance of becoming involved within Occupy and the community to better the quality of life and restore democracy. “This Occupy movement will affect your lives in positive ways,” Guerrero said. “The possibilities
are there, but you will see no benefits if you do not voice the problems you see or support the people that want to help make you a more educated person or a more positive influence to society.” To remind students they can make a difference, Diaz quoted Martin Luther King Jr. “Let nobody give you the impression that only time will solve the problem ... Somewhere we must come to see that human progress never rolls in on wheels
of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals. Without this hard work, time becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation. So we must help time and realize that the time is always right to do right.” “Boise State students, we are here, we are growing and we need you,” Diaz said. To become involved with Occupy Boise, visit its website at occupyboise.org and Facebook by searching OCCUPYBoi for more information on daily meetings.
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10/6/2011 Burglary: An AED heart saver device went missing from the Education building. The case was closed when the device was recovered. A BSU employee took the AED for intended and legitimate use and later returned it.
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The Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) has been enticing students with its elaborate and random Spontaneous Urban Performances or SpUrbans— a signature term coined by the local half-profit organization—not to be confused with “flash mobs.” With little to no warning, TMP dancers arrive at various business offices, on the streets, in salons and even right here on campus. Surrounded by cameras, people and chaos, performers dance to music blaring from a boom box resting on someone’s shoulder and then suddenly before anyone has time to figure out what this crazy whirlwind of confusion is, they’re gone. Freshman communication
major Allie Raaker experienced her first SpUrban three weeks ago. “I was just walking to class and I was startled by them,” she said. “Everyone just started dancing ... If I didn’t have class I probably would have stayed and danced with them. There were a lot of different types of dancers—it was a really cool expression. A lot of (people) held their phones out and started recording. I’ve never seen anything like it. It was definitely exciting.” “[SpUrbans] are starting to become more and more a part of our mission, bringing artwork to people’s everyday lives,” said Caty Solace, Trey McIntyre Project engagement manager of communications. In 2005, the Trey McIntyre Project, a Boise-based dance crew, began as a company that initially only toured during the summer. Because of the
incredible success of the tours and an overwhelming request for performances, TMP became a full-time company touring nationally and internationally year-round. With an increase in global popularity and a schedule that includes trips to the Philippines, South Korea and China in the spring of 2012, internationally recognized TMP could easily be based out of New York City but choose to stay in Boise. Despite back-to-back performances, TMP always has part of the team in Boise planning local projects. TMP is community inclusive, working with and supporting local art companies and artistic individuals. Most recently, they performed at the Morrison Center on Oct. 17 and
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10/3/2011 Theft: A BSU card and water bottle were reported stolen from the Bronco Circle area. Items have not been recovered. 10/3/2011 Bike Theft: A bike was reported stolen from the Interactive Learning Center bike rack sometime between 12:304:30pm. The bike has not yet been recovered. 10/1/2011 Narcotics Violation, Alcohol Violation: One stu-
dent was cited for possession of marijuana paraphernalia and a minor in possession of alcohol in University Square. Two separate citations were issued.
10/1/2011 Theft: A purse was reported stolen from Bronco Stadium. It was recovered by the owner the following day. No citations were issued and no arrests were made.
Campus Read
David ‘Sonny’ Lacks to speak tonight about his mother Tasha Adams News Editor “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” is this year’s campus read and Henrietta’s own son is coming to Boise State. David “Sonny” Lacks will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Simplot Ballroom in the SUB. When Henrietta died in 1951, her family was completely unaware of the impact she would have on the world. In a time when scientists could not keep human
cells alive in culture, Lacks’ cervical cancer cells—the ones that ultimately caused her death—were thriving. Those cells, now known as HeLa cells, revolutionized science, but they were taken from Henrietta without consent. Her family went decades without knowing the truth. Lacks will speak about his mother, her contribution to medicine and how it felt to find out that her cells have been living on long after her death. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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