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Boise, Idaho
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Non-discrimination law passes in Boise Zachary Chastaine Opinion Editor
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SUB Santa
The holidays are in the air and Santa is in the Student Union.
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Vegas bound
For the third year, the Broncos are headed to the MAACO Bowl.
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Council member Elaine Clegg, right, shook hands with attendees after the ordinance passed. “It’s an advocacy issue, on as she spoke of her decision ing to Brenna Brumfield, treabehalf of myself, the clients, to vote in approval of the surer of BGLAD, the queerstraight alliance on campus, all the people I work with ev- measure. Council Member Ben approximately 10 percent of ery day, it’s imperative,” Seider said. “This is what it has to look Quintana’s thoughts mirrored people on campus would be like within our state, in our de- many thoughts shared by the affected by the ordinance, especially since the ordinance mographic through the city council members. “I think this ordinance is a extended to include transgenunfortunately. I mean, we can’t even get out of committee. It statement that we get to make der individuals. “Why would you ever jusas a community to say this is doesn’t go anywhere.” tify taking away Once the someone’s right a u d i to r i u m to a home and the was full the I think in a state like this, where right to feed their meeting bewe’re at, this has to happen city by city. family just because gan and everythey have a differone stood for —Joe Seiders ent sexual identity the opening or gender. That’s prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The the way we do business here, inhumane. Finally someone council started by honoring this is the way we treat every- realized people have the right local restaurants for their sus- one here, and I’m glad that to a home and a job, basic funtainability efforts and quickly we’re a part of this movement damental rights,” Brumfield went through other ordinanc- and I think it’s a great thing not said. Mayor Dave Bieter adonly for our community but es. dressed the audience and the When the non-discrimina- our state,” Quintana said. Once the ordinance passed, council before the vote. tion ordinance was brought up “I have to say I was a little to the floor the council mem- the crowd gave a standing ovabers gave some final thoughts tion and cheered. Loved ones skeptical at first about whether hugged and many cried out of this was really necessary, so I on the issue. can’t thank you all enough that The council members spoke excitement. It is a big deal for the LG- came to testify,” Bieter said. about how proud they were of people stepping up and tak- BTQ community on campus “They’re so hard on all of you ing a lead in their community. as it makes up a considerable to give your personal stories, Maryanne Jordan fought tears number of students. Accord- but that’s what matters to us
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and that’s where we see that policy is not a sterile thing that we do in a room like this, it’s something that matters in our community, so I can’t say enough for those of you who were willing to do that, we just owe you so much because that’s what really makes a difference,” Bieter said. Jessica McCafferty stood in the hallway of the Capitol building’s west wing shortly after the ordinance was voted on. “I’m very excited,” McCafferty said. “I’m not a resident of Idaho. I moved here for school. But I was appalled at the thought that there wasn’t an equality ordinance in the city or in the state for that matter. So I’m really glad that it happened now.” She continued, “I’m a master’s student in public administration so looking at policy is especially important to me and this is really interesting. (Council member) Lauren McLean actually graduated from our program so it’s a big honor to have her be a part of this moment.”
New club makes its mark with art Alx Stickel
Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
Last week welcomed the birth of the Drawing and Painting Guild, a club dedicated to students and alumni interested in the visual arts. Starting with about ten members, the club is already becoming active on campus and in the community by debuting their art for First Thursday and in The Zone Gallery this Friday. “You don’t have to be an art major to join but we would like people who are interested in the art community to join because that’s what we’re here to do: promote and educate in the visual arts,” said Miles Schlagel, club president and Bachelor of fine arts graduate student. “We have a diverse group but we’re all interested in the visual arts. We tell each other about connections and help each other out, so that’s what it’s all about, moving all this forward.” Members of the club want students to know this Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Flying M Coffee House they will sell
holiday art from drawings and watercolor paintings to illustrations and painted ornaments. Proceeds will fund future workshops, a visiting artist program, museum visits and potential exhibitions. “(I enjoy) working as a team on different ideas and projects to get a larger opportunities to explore our creating of art,” Luma Jasmin, senior visual art major with drawing and painting emphasis, Luma said. Angela Henson, junior BFA emphasis interdisciplinary studio arts, said she joined the club with a need to meet new people with a similar interest in art. Henson said she is looking forward to the First Thursday event and promises students will see more from this organization. “As an artist it is good to have a group of peers to help critique and inspired your own work,” Henson said. “We will have tons of great activities coming up. The sale has great 8x10 artworks and hand painted ornaments for a great price for a unique and easy gift.”
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Club info provided by Miles Schlagel: The Drawing and Painting Guild became official in November 2012. Open to all students and alumni this club hopes to provide learning opportunities to students who are interested in the visual arts, preparing them for the professional world after graduation. With this goal in mind, our club is fundraising for future workshops, a visiting artist program, museum visits, and potential exhibitions.
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A deeper look into one of the year’s most shocking moments.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, was a huge victory for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community in Boise as the City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to prohibit discrimination of employees, tenants or customers based on sexual orientation or gender identity. People filed into the temporary City Council meeting room located in the State Capitol from the rain-soaked streets and took their seats. The 6 p.m. meeting saw the reading on a number of ordinances, but the main event was the non-discrimination ordinance. Before the meeting began, faces were somber and broke into smiles only as people reunited with friends and associates. Joe Seiders is a Boise State master’s student studying social work. As the auditorium began to fill, he offered his thoughts on the ordinance. “I think in a state like this, where we’re at, this has to happen city by city. It’s not going to happen in the legislature, so I really hope there is a great turnout from students today. I know that there has been in the previous two sessions but it’s just incredibly important at all different levels, from the different issues that the LGBTQ community from the housing and discrimination and everything that exists, even as far as on the Boise State campus and their faculty and what they endure as professors, this is something that needs to happen,” Seider said. The only other city in Idaho with such an ordinance is Sandpoint. According to the Idaho Press Tribune, Sandpoint is among 125 cities and 21 states to pass such an ordinance. “Add the Words,” a statewide campaign to pass a similar law in the Idaho legislature, had been met with opposition earlier this year. A Senate committee refused to hear the bill, and it died in March after struggling to become state law for six years.
President: Miles Schlagel, graduate student, received a BFA in Visual Arts from Boise State in 2012 specializing in Drawing, painting and Printmaking. Vice President: Kim Owens: candidate for a BFA in Visual Arts specializing in Photography. Secretary: Adam Atkinson: candidate for a BFA in Visual Arts, specializing in Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. Treasurer: Everette Hoffman: candidate for a BFA in Visual Arts, specializing in Art Metals.
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