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Is the “bike ban” in the Quad a good thing or a bad thing?

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Family, students remember Professor Michael Blankenship Suzanne Craig Journalist

Professor Michael Blankenship, who was recovering from gastric-bypass surgery, died of a heart attack on campus last Thursday. A memorial service will be held this Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Student Union Building.

“Mike was highly respected by his students, who were engaged by his lively debates; by his colleagues, who appreciated his passion for teaching and reforming the criminal justice system; and by the Treasure Valley community, who were touched by his outreach and advocacy,” Boise State President Bob Kustra said.

“He will be missed as a vital member of our campus community.”

He leaves behind his wife, Sheila, and a son, Ian.

Students and Family Remember Professor Blankenship:

My mother and myself are brokenhearted over the loss of a great father, friend and husband. We can’t even begin to imagine life without such a great man who had passion for everything he did. We will never forget the joy we experienced watching him as he pulled into driveway on his yellow motorcycle he loved so much.

--Ian Blankenship, 24, son of Professor Michael Blankenship COURTESY/UNIVERSITY NEWS

Last Tuesday he came in even though the doctors

said he needed more rest, he was too bored. He just powered through the lecture like he normally does, he was just as excited about everything. On Thursday he came to class again but seemed a little bit weaker ... he tried to wave a bag around as a demonstration and he was just too tired. He didn’t want anyone to feel bad for him ... so he powered through the lecture like it was just another day and he died less than an hour later.

--Rebecca DeLeon, in-coming editor-in-chief, The Arbiter He was the kind of professor who would teach, but step back and let you figure things out for yourself so the YOU were informed. He was the type of prof. that made you want to come to class ready to debate and discuss and ultimately learn. I knew him only for a semester, but I am extremely saddened by his passing because he had that big of an impact on my life and my college experience. Rest Easy Doc, I hope they have Harley’s in Heaven.

--Ben Halverson, senior communication major Dr. B wasn’t just a professor, he was a friend. He poured into his students all that he had and because of that, he has forever changed me. Dr. Blankenship, you were an amazing professor and I miss you already. May you rest in peace knowing that you accomplished so much in your lifetime and that it will echo for generations to come. Thank you.

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He was the one that convinced me to change my major to criminal justice. He made the information interesting with humor. I will always be grateful to him for leading me to the criminal justice field. He was a teacher that will leave an impression on me for life, and for that I thank him.

--Adam Siler, junior criminal justice major He was not one to be afraid to speak his mind on politics and social issues. When the guns on campus bill came up in the Idaho State Legislature he was very much against that, and gave a very convincing testimony against the bill. Though he had been Dean over at the college, he had good street credentials having been a Georgia motorcycle cop.

--Mark Ellsworth, graduate student, journalism

New parking proposal moves freshman to Lincoln Garage

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The State Board of Education approved a $266 tuition and fees increase on April 21, bringing fulltime resident annual tuition to $5,566.

With a yearly tuition increase of 5 percent, Boise State requested the lowest increase of Idaho public colleges and universities. Tuition will be lower than University of Idaho ($5,856 a year) and Idaho State ($5,796 a year).

Tuition continues to become a bigger piece of the budget. In 2000, 24 percent of the school’s budget was from tuition; since then, the number has risen to 47 percent.

Although Boise State receives the lowest amount of state funding, President Bob Kustra said that the university is “unwilling” make up for the gap with an unaffordable increase in tuition. According to Kustra, the university will continue to look for new revenue sources to remain an affordable choice.

Manly-man camp repels girly traits

--Janae Vorhes, senior criminal justice major I feel very devastated upon hearing the news about Dr. Blankenship. I was so happy to have him back in class this week after his recovery from surgery. He was very charismatic and was not afraid to let you in on his opinion! He was always so upbeat and funny! His use of all the social network applications as an academic tool really let you get to know him on a personal level as well his presence in the classroom. Much love to all his family and friends! Dr. Blankenship, baseball is NOT boring!

--Samantha Welch, sophomore criminal justice major

Parking and Transportation Services has proposed to convert the current Resident Housing parking permits (RH1 and RH2) into general parking.

This potentially means freshman parking (with the exception of Towers Hall residents) will be in the third and fourth floors of the new Lincoln Parking Garage addition beginning in the fall.

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If the proposal from Parking and Transportation Services goes through, hundreds of parking spots near Bronco Stadium could move to the new Lincoln Garage addition in the fall.

Why? To increase general permit parking and out of concern for the security of residents who park in RH2 spaces, located southeast of the Bronco Stadium.

This proposal would also alleviate the hassle of students having to move their cars during events.

How would the change in parking benefit Boise State?

Freshman would no longer

have to move their car for specific events, including football games.

The walk from current RH2 parking to freshman housing takes longer and is a darker path than that from the Lincoln Garage.

The garage will also protect cars from the weather.

What might be some disadvantages of this proposal?

While the new path from the Lincoln Garage to RH2 would have better lighting, this doesn’t hold true for RH1 parking, located directly east of Chaffee Hall.

So, while maximizing safety for RH2 parking permit holders, the proposal could be reducing safety for RH1 parking permit holders.

Will parking permit prices be affected if this proposal goes through?

It’s not clear, but parking prices could rise because they won’t receive financial support form Athletics.

Kimberley O’Bryan Journalist

Sixty-six Muslim teenage boys in Malaysia are being sent to a camp to show them how to behave more like men. Picked for their effeminate characteristics, these 13- to 17-year-old boys will attend a four-day camp focusing on religious teaching and physical education.

The Education Department’s director Razali Daud claimed that they have done nothing wrong -- in fact, they were attempting to curb any feminine traits that might cause the boys problems in the future.

The camp has received flak from other sources.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said, “The experience of being singled out on the basis of perceived characteristics is an extremely traumatizing experience, particularly for adolescent teens.”

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Top 10 scholar teaches writing from the heart Sherry Horton Journalist

Guisela Bahruth is one of 10 Boise State students who received the “Top Ten Scholars” Award April 19. Bahruth was recognized for her outstanding academics and community service to not only Boise children, but to children in her Guatemala hometown.

The award is one of the highest honors awarded to a Boise State student. To be considered, a

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student must have a grade point average of 3.85 or higher. Qualified students are then reviewed based on academic breadth of coursework, research, creative works and publications, presentations at professional meetings or conferences and community and campus service.

Bahruth has devoted much of her time, money and knowledge to teaching others to write from the heart. She works with the Literary Log Cabin doing workshops for aspiring writers. She also lends her time and energy working with students during their regular school day for about an

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hour teaching Spanish at the Foothills School of Arts and Sciences and Riverstone International School.

In summer, Guisela provides 15 hours of intensive writing training. Her teaching takes her to many Treasure Valley cities and as far away as Hailey. “This is one of my favorite things to do -teaching writing,” she said.

Guisela was born and raised in Guatemala during the 40-year civil war. In the war-torn

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environment she says that she managed to have a happy childhood. Until she met her husband, Robert Bahruth, she had only seen the ugly side of the war but not the harassment. Robert was in Guatemala teaching English at the same school where Guisela taught social studies.

After they married, only then did she experience the harassment that occurred against Americans. The situation intensified after their first child was born.

“It was very stressful,” she said.

“So, we decided to move.”

They moved to Boise in 1988 after Robert earned a doctorate in linguistics and accepted a teaching position at Boise State.

Every year she returns to Guatemala to visit her family.

Since 2007, she devotes a week to working with street children in her hometown. She found a school that needed experienced and knowledgeable teachers to volunteer time to teach the children. No one who works at the school gets paid, but she says working with children is payment enough.

She has a separate bank account where she saves for the school and knows where to buy inexpensive school supplies and toys. At the end of her teaching week she gathers the writings and publishes a book for the Guatemalan children who then sell copies. The money is donated to the school.

Guisela will receive her bachelor’s degree this May in Spanish and begin work on her master’s degree in the fall.

She says she was lucky to have Whelan, Ph.D., a writer, as a teacher her in English 101.

Through writing, she learned to speak and write in English.

She enjoys reading books by authors Tony Morrison and Stephen King.

Getting this award is the icing on the cake but her real reward is the cake, she said. The importance of the award can lead to the academia taking her more seriously; that she is not only a diligent student but that she applies her knowledge to the community.

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Stephanie Casanova signed a measure last year Journalist

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed the bill that proposed guns be allowed on University campuses’ “public right of way”, a first for Brewer.

Until now, Brewer had signed every bill easing gun rights laws since she took office two years ago.

The governor called the bill “poorly written”.

allowing anyone, regardless of background check or special training, to have a concealed weapon (if there age was more than 21). She claimed to usually be a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.

Along with criticizing the lack of definition for the term “public right of way”, Brewer said “educational institution” could easily be argued to in-

clude K-12 campuses.

Arizona University presidents are all relieved that the bill was vetoed.

Those who supported the bill said it would improve campus safety.

Brewer now has to decide on a new bill, SB1201, which would require state and local governments to either allow guns in public facilities, or secure them with metal detectors and armed guards.

Students tear down stereotypes of Jamaica while volunteering Stephanie Casanova Journalist

While Boise State students were visiting home for spring break, or out partying, 15 students boarded a plane, destination: Jamaica. Though their trip was a fun vacation, it also consisted of a lot of learning and hard labor.

The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) and Volunteer Services Board (VSB) planned their annual spring break alternative trip this year to Jamaica. There, the three staff members and 15 students volunteered at two schools.

“I thought there would be a lot of clashing because there was a lot of different types of personalities that were on the trip but … it turned out to be the best dynamic of leadership I think I’ve seen,” said Ian Bott, a 27-yearold senior communication major from Boise.

Prior to Boise State’s group of volunteers arriving in Jamaica, the University of Oregon and University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse also volunteered in the same two schools, leaving most of the finishing touches to Boise State students.

“We literally had to make concrete out of rocks and cement and water and we had to manually do all of the stuff,” said Christina Coats, a 21-year-

old senior sociology major from Yucaipa, Calif.

The first school, located in St. Elizabeth, had been damaged five years ago by Hurricane Ivan. The students helped build a wall and clean up the debris left since the hurricane. “(We) cleaned out a classroom that was essentially a storage space for all of the things that they’ve been able to salvage from the hurricane” said Kenzie Larsen, a 20-year-old sophomore psychology major from Ogden, Utah.

The second school was a one-room school which needed a separate cafeteria. The students finished the building by providing the floor for it and painting the building.

Students learned a lot about Jamaican culture too. Coats was surprised when she saw girls with Hannah Montana purses and heard kids singing Justin Bieber.

“When I went I kind of expected kind of the stereotypes that you have about Jamaica like seeing dreadlocks and hearing reggae music and kind of like that culture,” she said.

Coats, as a sociology major, was interested in the kids’ future aspirations. She asked many of them what they wanted to do when they grew up and realized that they all had “honorable” careers in mind such as soldiers, police men, or teachers. She also learned that Jamaicans highly value their family.

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650-year-old gold treasure sifted out of Austrian man’s backyard Tasha Adams Journalist

Kindergarten pirates from around the world can rejoice after an Austrian man uncovered a medieval treasure in his backyard.

In 2007 he was “turning dirt” and found more than 200 rings, brooches, ornate belt buckles and gold pieces.

Not thinking much of it, he kept them in his basement and later posted pictures on-

line where collectors informed him of their importance.

The Austrian Federal Office of Memorials is now evaluating the objects, thought to be about 650 years old, for origin and worth.

The man who found the riches isn’t interested in making money and intends on loaning the collection to a museum.

New journal, The Compendia, to display students’ philosophy, art, literature Stephanie Casanova Journalist

The Philosophy and Art Metals Clubs as well as the English Majors Association will be putting together and publishing an undergraduate journal, the Compendia, this summer.

The Compendia will be specific to art, literature and philosophy. The website, thecompendia.com, opens today and students can submit their work by providing a Boise State email.

The deadline for submissions is June 1.

Once submitted, the work will be judged and about 50 to 60 of the works will be cho-

sen for publishing. Winning submissions will be announced June 11. The selected works will be edited through June 30.

The print version of the journal will become available in the fall.

The website will host work as well as allow submissions.

The journal hopes to establish an annual publication.

ASBSU will provide a joint-club grant of $2,158.50. The Philosophy Club and the English Majors Association will fund the remaining $1,773.38.

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School files larceny charge against homeless mother Jana Hoffman Columnist

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People riding bikes, long sboards and other wheeled transportation have to dismount and walk through the often busy Quad.

New wheels-down zones makes Quad safer for students Tony Madonna Journalist

According to feedback given to The Arbiter, the wheels-down policy in the Quad is not well liked amongst riders. With a growing student population, the Quad is becoming more and more congested, making it nearly impossible for pedestrians, cyclists and the like to coexist.

“We are asking for an adjustment in behavior because safety is paramount. Nobody here wants to be injured or injure someone else. That’s what it boils down to,” said Casey Jones, director of Parking and Transportation Services.

There is no reason a student has to ride a bicycle in an area so congested with pedestrians. It doesn’t make sense for a bicyclist to attempt to maneuver through a crowd. He or she would only be able to go the same speed as pedestrians anyway, so it would be easier just

to dismount and walk. Also, there is the danger of collisions.

“I like the idea about the areas that they marked off as a no ride zone,” said Mike Tam, a bike commuter on campus. “I agree that bicyclists and skateboarders have the right to ride, but when it interferes with the safety on campus, I think safety should be first.”

The dismount zone isn’t just for the safety of pedestrians, but the safety of wheeled transportation as well.

“I was originally very opposed to the plan until I had my office right on the Quad and I saw it, and I lived there for awhile,” said John Gardner, director of the Energy Research and Sustainability Department. “I was then convinced that this was a reasonable course of action.”

Although it doesn’t seem like it now, the dismount zone is only the beginning of an overall master plan.

“The recommendations that were included in the Alta plan in terms of alternate routes and accommodations for bicycles are absolutely in order,” Jones

said. “And we’ve got the funding to make those improvements.”

These alternate routes, which will run along the edge of the dismount zone, will provide close access to all the buildings in the Quad.

They will be built this summer and will be ready to ride in the fall.

Rather than locking up a bike right in front of the Albertsons Library or the business building, racks are only 20 to 30 feet further -- that’s more than manageable.

The university did all students a favor by implementing this plan. Students who walk won’t have to worry about bicycles ripping through the Quad, and it also directs bicyclists away from the busiest place on campus. Once on campus, everything is close enough to walk.

“This is what (bicyclists) want -- (BSU to be bicycle-friendly),” Gardner said. “What we want is going to mean that we are going to have to give up a little bit.”

7 ways to browse Facebook safely work name, and the signal strength indicator may show a padlock. Secure wireless networks encrypt the data that is being broadcast, which makes it more secure.

Tyler Kirkham Journalist

Only use the HTTPS option HTTPS is the Secure HTTP protocol, which is how web pages are transmitted

across the Internet. HTTPS encrypts the data, which prevents attackers from reading it. Avoid sites that ask for personal information (like addresses, phone numbers, location, pictures, etc.) without providing a secure channel to communicate.

To enable HTTPS on Facebook: go to Account, Account Settings, Account Security. There is a checkbox to “Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) whenever possible [sic]”.

Use a wired connection when possible

Firesheep, the Firefox plugin that collects cookies to login as other users, exploits unsecured wireless networks. This is because they broadcast the information being sent and don’t encrypt the data. Wired networks have a direct connection to the network hardware, and don’t broadcast information. Intercepting network traffic over a wired network requires a dedicated and talented cracker.

Use a secured wireless connection when possible

If a wired connection isn’t available, use a secure wireless connection. WPA and WPA2 are the most secure; avoid WEP because it can be easily cracked. When selecting a wireless, the type of security in use will be displayed below the net-

Choose a strong password A strong password will prevent people from gaining access to your account. Try

a “passphrase”, three or more words that are hard to guess and not related to your interests. Choose something that is 10 or more characters, because this dramatically decreases the chances that an attacker can guess your password.

Log out when not using Facebook

Logging out can prevent someone (a roommate, the next person to use a lab computer, etc.) from accessing your account. This is an incredibly basic and often overlooked security measure, ignored solely for convenience. If it’s convenient for you, it’s convenient for an attacker.

Keep appropriate privacy settings

Don’t make everything about your profile public. Keep addresses and phone numbers private or limited to a select group of friends.

Don’t over share If you don’t any information made public, don’t post it. If only select people

need your phone number or private email address, keep it private or don’t put it on Facebook. Those pictures from the raging party? Keep them off the web. The ease of sharing doesn’t mean everything has to be shared.

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Tweet that inspired this week’s column: AdamWoodford Tanya McDowell, a homeless woman, could do some serious time for acting in her child’s best interest. Unbelievable: http://yhoo.it/ feRcym Tanya McDowell, a homeless woman in Connecticut faces larceny charges because she enrolled her five-year old son in a Norwalk, Conn. school using her babysitter’s address. In January, the Norwalk Housing Authority discovered the situation and evicted the babysitter from her apartment and reported McDowell to the Norwalk School District.

For the indiscretion, McDowell faces 20 years in prison and must repay the Norwalk School District around $15,000 for out-of-district tuition. She is the first parent ever to be charged by the Norwalk School District, and they intend to use McDowell and her son to make clear this point: “Your kind is not welcome in these here parts.”

McDowell is not some middle-class parent living in a so-so district trying to keep up with the Jones-es. She’s homeless, for crepe’s sake. She’s got a young son who has a babysitter in that district, and apparently, McDowell even frequents a homeless shelter in Norwalk. She sort of lives in Norwalk, just without an address.

In Connecticut, much of school funding is gleaned from local tax revenues.

Districts located in “the nice part of town” where “all the rich people live” receive more money. More money means more resources and that kids with the right zip code receive a better education.

Funding schools this way puts at-risk children at an even worse disadvantage.

It’s wrong.

The situation for kids with the wrong zip code can be pretty bleak, but what about kids who don’t have a zip code at all? School districts that encounter children without their most basic needs being met should bend over backward to assist in any way they can. The least they can do is ensure they have a safe, stable place to go when they are at school. They most definitely should not kick a homeless child out of school because his mother can’t provide an in-district address.

Schools offer a public service. School officials, administrators and teachers are by definition public servants. They are paid for and by tax dollars. They have the obligation to stand in the gap for vulnerable children who need assistance. Removing a homeless child from a school because he doesn’t have an address only feeds the unequal treatment of those with limited resources. Norwalk School District should be advocating this little boy, instead, they are ostracizing him.

Norwalk School District made a poor choice using McDowell as an example of their no-tolerance policy on out-ofdistrict fraud. She and her wee son have zilch. Nada. They are barely holding on.

By prosecuting McDowell and removing her son from school, they are alienating the boy from a world of hope. They have failed him. He may not have the right zip code, or any at all, but he deserves some stability and the opportunity to overcome the poverty of his upbringing.

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Assistant Culture Editor “I’m sorry for your loss,” Boise Police Officer Andy Hilton said as he clasped the hand of the father who had just lost his infant son.

Those five words are simple, but they bear the burden of something much deeper: a loved one is gone.

Life can be long, or it can be cut short. It can expire peacefully, or it can end abruptly in a bad car crash. For Hilton, who has been part of the Boise Police Department for five and a half years, attending to these tragedies is part of his duty.

“Tragic moments like these happen once in their lifetime,” he said.

“But it’s everyday on the job for us.”

Humans are emotional creatures, and cops are no different. In order to deal with the potential psychological side effects from traumatic events, officers often emotionally detach themselves from the situation.

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It begins with a call; Hilton, a part of the Crime Scene Investigation specialty unit, must then take photos, fingerprints and physical evidence are part of the job.

Concerning the tragic case of this reporter’s first few minutes shadowing a Boise police officer, Hilton had to first photograph the deceased infant at the hospital.

The child’s grandfather sat outside the pediatric trauma room, the lines around his salt-and-pepper mustache firm. As people filed in and out, he quietly buried his head in his arms.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is unexpected and silent. It occurs in infants less than one year old and yields no symptoms. By law, police and other officials on hand, such as a coroner and detectives, are required to determine the cause of death.

After photographs are taken, the next step is to examine the scene to make sure there is nothing suspicious.

Physical evidence such as medicine, blankets and baby bottles, were bagged, labeled and examined.

The house was warm, and smelled like cinnamon. The baby’s room was decorated with baseball memorabilia, and the infant’s mother

sobbed quietly in the room next door as law enforcement gathered several items of evidence.

Intruding on such personal moments is routine; officers moved about with an air of solemnity and respect.

“Sir? We’re done,” Hilton said to the father with one blue-gloved hand on the door.

“Officer? Thank you for your help,” said the man, shoulders slumped.

“I’m sorry for your loss.”

“Thank you.”

Because news outlets only cover a few cases, this is the side of the BPD that people don’t often see. SIDS, suicides and abuse happen more often than many people think.

And contrary to popular belief, not all police are on a mission to issue the most speeding tickets or bust a ton of college parties.

“College kids are probably the lowest on our radar,” said Hilton, who also noted that most parties are called in by neighbors. “But loud parties disturb people, and we can’t just ignore it.”

According to Hilton, there are worse offenses in our community than underage drinking. As far as job satisfaction goes, citing a couple consumption tickets is nothing compared to arresting a child molester or burglar.

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Own the road with confidence

Trevor Villagrana Journalist

Warm weather here means three things: pizza, bikes and sundresses, and this summer should not be one to disappoint.

In Boise, a city with an emerging bike community, cyclists stand together through diversity and a love for the sport.

Anyone and everyone, including mountain bikers, road cyclists and the infamous fixed gear fanatics can find a niche some place in town that can facilitate their particular interests.

For those not in the know, here’s a guide to biking in Boise.

For the ‘DIY’ kind of rider

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“The bike scene in Boise is great and it’s getting bigger and bigger,” said Jimmy Hallyburton, executive director and cofounder of the Boise Bike Project (BBP).

“I remember growing up when it was pretty much non-existent. There was maybe some people mountain biking in the foothills and few folks commuting.

Within the last four years or so it seems like it’s just kind of exploded.”

Hallyburton grew up mountain biking in the foothills and working in shops, but it wasn’t until he spent some time fighting

fires that he realized he wanted to open a shop that catered to education rather than just convenience.

Maintenance is a key part to owning and operating a bicycle, but for those who aren’t mechanically inclined there are places such as the BBP which are designed to aid people in keeping up with the daily grind and wear that comes from riding a bike.

“What makes us different is that we don’t fix bicycles for people, we teach people how to fix their own bikes,” Hallyburton said. “If you don’t know how to do it we have mechanics that can guide you through the whole process. The whole cooperative aspect is something that you don’t really see at other shops.”

Not yet an avid road warrior?

The first step is to find a local bike shop you can feel comfortable frequenting for routine maintenance and for purchasing any products that are needed.

Paul McKenna, owner and operator of Meridian Cycles on 830 North Main Street, has been in the industry for more than 20 years. After traveling as a bike rep, selling products to shops around the country, McKenna settled down and opened the shop with his wife.

“The casual consumer doesn’t see a dif-

ference between the $150 bike at Walmart and a $1,500 bike at the bike shop,” McKenna said. “The cheapest product isn’t the product with the most value. There is a value to something that is usable as opposed to disposable.”

Don’t just grab any bike with wheels and a seat, grab one that fits you. It will make a huge difference on pavement, dirt, or any other avenue of travel.

Jon Warren, owner of Bicycle Mania on 8305 West State Street, started cycling when he was in college. With a background in accounting and experience as an amateur bike racer, Warren settled down after he was exposed to the Los Angeles bike scene and decided to open the shop.

“With every bike sale that I do, I do a fit, especially if they’re on the borderline,” Warren said. “I have people that come in that have short legs and long torsos, some that have short torsos and long legs, and there’s all these combinations that just make your head spin.”

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Need somewhere to take the kids? Cycling through neighborhoods or around the block is an excellent way to get those whippersnappers out of the house and into a lifestyle that is as green as the grass stains on their jeans.

“You can have as much fun pedaling your bike around the neighborhood with your kids, as you can out hammering trails or flying down the road with your buddies,” McKenna said.

Cycling appeals to more than just the youthful. A ride down the greenbelt demonstrates just how many people have taken to this sport as a new way of life.

“If you’re 55 you used to go to the golf club, play a round, and have a drink,” McKenna said. “Now cycling is the new golf. It’s cool to be 55 or 65 and out there riding a bike.”

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Shades of Black event celebrates campus culture Natalie Craig Journalist

The first ever Shades of Black show to hit Boise State came and went Saturday night. The presence of diverse cultures from all over campus and the Northwest were lively and united. The Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted the event which celebrated black culture -- among others -- through song, dance and words.

Founder of Shades of Black and University of Idaho alumnus Kwapi Vengesayi said it wasn’t about the turnout, it was about the show.

“It looked like we had a great number of people,” Vengesayi said. “I really liked it.”

Vengesayi performed a spoken word presentation and a duet with Olivia Thomas, a Washington State University student and vocalist for one of the performing bands.

BSA President Joshua Henry, a Boise State junior psychology major, felt the show came together well, though he wished to see more students in attendance.

“The show came together and it was just truly amazing,” Henry said. “We had a good turnout from the community and the students who did come I believe truly enjoyed it. I know I did.”

BSA members were enthusiastic to see the end

result of the show they had planned for months.

Shena Foster, a Boise State freshman business major, was bursting with energy as the show came to a close.

“The show was amazing,” Foster said. “I didn’t think it was going to turnout like this. The show was a huge success. BSA is finally on their feet, it’s a start.”

Foster and other members were proud to make a name for BSA and be a part of such a big movement as Shades of Black.

Performers showed their heart and passion on the stage. From poetry to dancing, everyone expressed their diversity and moved the crowd to set differences aside and come together to celebrate culture.

“This is one of the best performances I have ever done,” said Mikey Castro, a freshman information technology major. “I had a lot of fun, everyone here was so great. That’s why I dance.”

Henry, Vengesayi and other BSA members look forward to bringing Shades of Black back to Boise State next year in hopes of making it an annual show on campus.

“It is something Boise State has never seen before,” Henry said. “I am hoping to bring it back next year as an annual event. I am truly happy with the way the show turned out.”

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Shades of Black, a multicultural singing and dancing celebration encourages acceptance and tolerance for diversity. The Black Student Alliance hosted the event.

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They say all good things must come to an end. For Boise State women’s tennis seniors Lauren Megale and Stephanie Jasper, the end of their collegiate careers are near as they prepare to play in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament -- and hopefully the NCAA Championship Tournament.

“They’ve really stepped up and taken a leadership role this year,” head coach Beck Roghaar said of his senior duo. “As a whole, I think they’re both really enjoying themselves and their last few weeks of college tennis.”

Megale and Jasper have both been Verizon WAC Player of the Week this season, were members of Boise State’s 2010 WAC Championship and both transferred here from other tennis programs.

Megale came from Arizona State University and Jasper from Montana State University.

Roghaar praised both seniors for their hard work, dedication and the overall stamp they will leave on a young Bronco program on the rise.

“Both of these girls will leave an unbelievable legacy of hard work and doing the right thing,” Roghaar said.

It’s natural for a collegiate athlete to go through withdrawals after their playing days have ended. More often than not they have been play-

Megale will graduate in the spring with a degree in mass communicaing sports while going to school. The life of a collegiate student-athlete is pretty much a full time job. tion/journalism. This summer she is set marry former Boise State wres“I’ll miss the team and the student-athlete experience the most. I’ve tler Levi Jones, then begin the pursuit of her professional tennis career. been going to school and playing tennis my entire life,” Jasper said.

Jasper and Megale both agree the Bronco program will be left in good “Come May, both of those are going to go away.” hands with the returning talent the team will have next year, along with Originally Jasper came to Boise State from MSU looking for a better the leadership of Roghaar. tennis program. She found that and more.

“Beck is a great head coach. He’s going to a great job with the pro“When I came here I was looking for a stronger program and I absogram.

There are only good things for Boise (State) tennis in the future,” lutely got that. We killed it last year, we won the WAC, and made it to Jasper said. the second round of the NCAA’s,” Jasper said. “Overall it’s been a really Megale also thinks Roghaar has what it takes to keep the future of the great place for me.”

Jasper will graduate with a degree in general business this spring. Broncos moving in the right direction.

“He builds great players and programs. He knows what he’s doing,” Upon graduating she plans to start looking for a job while also keeping Megale said. “He’s one of those born leaders.” the option of law school open in the future.

The end may be near, and as the Broncos prepare for their defense Megale, who possess a strong forehand and a nice drop shot, has seen her career well documented with her dominance at the No. 1 singles of their WAC crown, the seniors continue to preach what the team has position for the Broncos. been buying into all season “Nothing beats college tenas they prepare for their final nis. Being on a team, you can days in the blue and orange.

Both of these girls will leave an unbelievable never get that back,” Megale “We’re going to come said of her time with the Bronout to practice and work legacy of hard work and doing the right thing. cos. “It’s been fun, I love Boise. our butts off, keep preparThe coaching staff has been ing and see what happens,” —Beck Roghaar, head coach awesome. ” Jasper said.

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Red & Black provides insight on Georgia Bulldogs Ty Hawkins Journalist

It’s no secret that this is a huge year for the Boise State football team. It seems like Bronco Nation has been saying that since the first Fiesta Bowl win over the Oklahoma in 2007.

Things have only gotten better for the Broncos since their first Bowl Championship Series win, a game that really put the Broncos on the map in college football circles, and was arguably the most exciting game in college football history for its late game theatrics.

Since then, the Broncos have stampeded into the nation’s capitol and upended eventual Atlantic Coast Conference Champions, Virginia Tech, sent an under the radar quarterback to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, and suffered one of the most crushing defeats in recent years at Nevada in one of the biggest games in Bronco history.

This year will provide many new challenges and experiences for the Broncos. They’ll begin 2011 with a nice preseason ranking and begin the transition from the Western Athletic Conference to the Mountain West Conference.

And again, the Broncos will be asked to play David vs. Goliath when they travel South to face the University of Georgia Bulldogs, much like they did in Landover, Md., last fall. The game is at a “neutral site” again, this time in Atlanta.

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SEC country isn’t too unfamiliar to the Broncos. UGA smacked the Broncos in the mouth on national television in 2005 winning, 28-13, and former BSU backup quarterback Mike Tamburo has since returned to his native Georgia.

That was ‘05, and although Coach Pete was the head offensive coordinator then, coach Hawkins was clearly the captain of the ship that ran into UGA head man Mark Richt and his pack of Dawgs.

A lot has changed for both programs since that meeting between the hedges.

BSU has continued its dominance in the WAC, while continuing to climb as far as the powers that be will let them in college football. According to the big boys though, they need to strengthen their resume if they ever want to become a regular at BCS parties.

Head coach Mark Richt has won more games than any coach in Georgia history. The Bulldogs are coming off of an 8-5 season in 2009 followed by a dismal 6-7 campaign in 2010.

Offensively, the good news for UGA is Aaron Murray is a sophomore, and the word is he’s ready to put on a show for folks in Athens this season. The bad news is who will Murray throw it to? UGA lost All-American wide receiver and potential top-10 pick A.J. Green to this spring’s NFL Draft, and will have pups at the receiver position as far as experience goes.

The backfield should be solid with the return of junior Caleb King and incoming freshmen Isaiah

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Georgia running back Caleb King battles with Shawn Williams during the Bulldogs’ spring scrimmage in Athens.

Crowell, the nation’s top running back as a high school senior.

Both teams have a ton of questions on both sides of the ball this offseason. So we called in a source with some valuable information on the subject, Nick Parker.

Parker is the sports editor and a beat writer for UGA football at their student paper the Red & Black. He took a quick minute to chop it up with The Arbiter about the game.

TH: What’s the buzz like around campus right now for the season opener?

NP: I think everyone’s really excit-

ed. Boise (State) comes in as a Top 5 program, Georgia is kind of rebuilding after a 6-7 year. At the same time they’ve got a lot of pieces to be excited about. I don’t think anyone in Athens knows what to expect from this team at this point, a lot of uncertainty.

TH: Does the move from the WAC to the MWC give the Broncos more credibility?

NP: There’s no doubt they’re a great football program. Going to play at Fresno State is not exactly a night game in Starkville, Miss. svs.

Mississippi State. There’s no week

off in the SEC. TH: Is there a belief you guys could lose this football game, or is it set in stone that you guys have this one in the bag?

NP: Obviously BSU is a good program, you would think Georgia wouldn’t feel too optimistic, but I swear fans around here think it’s a given that they’re just going to win this football game. I wouldn’t want to be Mark Richt if UGA does lose.

Boise (State) can compete, but everyone expects Georgia to win.

TH: Who’s going to fill the void left by A.J. Green?

NP: The wide receiver has to be a big question mark right now in my mind. They really don’t have any one that was very effective last year, a lot of inexperience and a lot of unproven guys.

TH: Can Bronco Nation expect some southern hospitality?

NP: It’s kind of a mixed bag. You’ll run into some extremely nice southern football fans just there to have a good time. Then of course it’s the South, I can promise you won’t see anything like it as far as tailgating goes in college football. It will be a great football environment for sure.

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A whole new can of worms: Looking at Boise State football’s 2011 opponents Wyatt Martin Journalist

Bronco Nation will be introduced to Mountain West Conference competition next season and all that comes with it, including new travel destinations and new rivalry formations. Boise State will face off against eight opponents in 2011 that went on to play in bowl games last season.

With a new conference and an improved schedule, the Broncos are hoping to silence the naysayers who claim they don’t face off

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against tough competition. BSU’s opponents had a combined record of 81-58 in 2010, showing the Broncos will undoubtedly be seeing some stiffer competition next season.

The season will start out in similar fashion to last year, with the Broncos traveling south to play at a “neutral” site against a big time college program. Boise will travel to Atlanta to take on the University of Georgia in the Georgia dome.

Fans and players alike are definitely hoping to see a better result than the last time the Broncos trav-

eled to Georgia in 2005. The Bulldogs throttled Boise State 48-13 in a game that left the Broncos in a tailspin. They would eventually go on to lose three more games, including the MPC Computers Bowl against Matt Ryan and Boston College.

Boise State will also host the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University on Nov. 12, a game that has the potential to be the biggest game ever played on the blue turf.

The game could also be the springboard for one team in its national title hopes.

Tulsa (@ Boise State)

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Key Players G.J. Kinne QB Curnelius Arnick LB

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Colorado State (@ Colorado State)

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Key Players Pete Thomas QB Mychal Sisson LB

Air Force (@ Boise State)

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UNLV (@ UNLV)

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Key Players Alverster Alexander RB Josh Biezuns DE

New Mexico (@ Boise State)

Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 4:00 p.m. on The Mtn.

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Under the microscope John Garretson Journalist

Much to Bronco Nation’s dismay, the 2011-12 season will be senior quarterback and Heisman candidate Kellen Moore’s final year in dawning blue and orange. With that in mind, the process of replacing the prized gunslinger is already in full effect.

Boise State has had to find a replacement for Ryan Dinwiddie, Jared Zabransky, and now it’s time to fill the void of No. 11.

“I would say there is going to be a more sense of urgency next season,” sophomore quarterback Joe Southwick said.

Entering the gauntlet of taking the back up quarterback role, and eventually the starting position, is Southwick and freshman Grant Hedrick.

The seasoned veteran versus the redshirted rookie. The clashing titans of experience versus youth. The battle for who will take over the next BSU

squadron.

Southwick has already had some playing experience from the 2010 season, being able to see action in games where the Broncos were clearly ahead of their opponents and no significant damage could be done. In the four games he was under center, Southwick went 1724 for 202 yds and a touchdown, completing 70.8 percent of his passes while taking in a 155.28 efficiency rating.

Contary to those promising statistics, it has not been the spring that Southwick could have taken advantage of. His ultimate downfall has been his inconsistent throws in both scrimmages this spring, leading to costly interceptions that did not improve his position stock.

However, the junior quarterback believes that he has been making the right steps forward in improving as a quarterback.

“Well I think kind of the big thing is the steps where you were day one

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of spring ball to where we are now.

I am very pleased where I am so far and have taken the right steps to get there to improve my game,” Southwick said.

The other candidate, Hedrick, redshirted last season and did not see playing time as he watched from the sidelines with the scout team.

Hedrick, an Independence, OR native, was able to shine as a high school standout, earning Oregon High School State Player of the Year at Central High School.

While Hedrick has been making an impression on the coaches during spring ball, the main concern for the freshman is his lack of experience and his ability to take control of the offense, something Southwick has had previous experience with.

“Some of my goals were to learn as much as I can, both from Joe Southwick and Kellen. They’ve both been here a good amount of time.

My main goal is to just mentally get better, to make my strides in the

Young garners WAC honors Women’s golf places fourth at WAC Championship Nikki Hanson Journalist

Golfing legend Bobby Jones once said, “Competitive golf is played mainly on a five-and-a-half-inch course...the space between your ears.” The Boise State women’s golf team can attest to the accuracy of this quote because their mental game assisted in their successful performance at the Western Athletic Conference Championship.

The Broncos took fourth place in the tournament, recording their best round of the semester with an 18-over 302 on the final day in Mesa, Ariz. It was a tournament for the record books as sophomore Lori Harper recorded a career-best 72 on the final day to move into a tie for 11th with a final tally of 13-over 226.

“It was awesome to do it in the last round and I was glad that I was able to peak at a time that I could help the team,” Harper said. “It was super fun and my mom was watching so it was cool to do it for her too.”

Harper was not the only Bronco to make her presence known to the competition. Sophomore Hayley Young led the Broncos, tying for ninth, with a 12-over 225 and was named second team All-WAC. “I did really well, except for the fact that I struggled a little bit. But I did fine and I’m happy with it.

It’s another top 10 finish for me,” Young said.

Harper and Young both had stand out performances, but the team’s ability to come together at a crucial point during the season led to Boise State’s overall success.

“I think we all had a pretty stand out performance given that everyone’s score was used at least once during the tournament and Maria stepped up the second day when a couple of our players were having a rough time,” Harper said.

“Michelle stepped up the third day.

Everyone took their time stepping up. Hayley’s always consistent number on everything, so it’s kind of hard not mention her as a stand out.”

Coach Nicole Harris and assistant coach Dave Bartels have always been there to spread encouraging words to the ladies, and this tournament was no exception.

“After the third day she just told us to leave it all out there, which was fun because that’s more of how I play golf rather than the conservative way,” Harper said. “Our assistant coach came with us for the first time and he was hilarious. They both

were very helpful.”

Golf is a challenging game as any competitive golfer would tell you.

That is why practice and preparation before each match and tournament is crucial. Perfect practice makes perfect and the Broncos understand the value of their training.

“I think we did come together at a crucial time, but I think one of the benefits of out team is that we practice hard all season,” Harper said. “I think that gave us a little leg up on a couple of the teams that were there.

We were able to maintain our practice the whole way through.”

Now that the season has officially come to a close the Broncos are ready for a much needed break. They are ready to celebrate the outstanding ending to the 2010-2011 campaign. However, that does not mean they won’t be hitting the grindstone to begin preparing for next season.

playbook” Hedrick said about where he needs to improve upon.

In jockeying for the 2nd string spot, the one aspect that may come as a surprise is the relationship the two quarterbacks have and that position battle does not get in each others’ heads.

“Me and Grant have a great relationship and we’re both very good competitors,” Southwick said.

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