The Arbiter 11.7.17 Vol. 30 Issue 13

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FINDING A VOICE

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Broncos partake in Prision Debate Initiative as both volunteers and students.

BSU population growth Page 7

Student engages in advocacy Page 13

Women’s basketball Page 17

EVENTS

Events this week Fighting Fake News in Idaho Nov. 9 | Student Union Building, Jordan D Ballroom | 7:30 pm

Matt Christensen, editor of the TimesNews in Twin Falls, Idaho, will talk about his experiences with fake news.

Movie Series: Baby Driver Nov. 9 | Student Union Building, Special Events Center | 7 pm - 9 pm

Enjoy a movie with your fellow Broncos with a showing of Baby Driver, a story of Baby, a talented getaway driver and his drive of a lifetime. Event if free with Student ID, or $5 for General Admission Boise Plaza Holiday Bazaar Nov. 10 | Boise Plaza Building | 7 am - 3 pm

Want to explore some of Idaho’s high-quality goods from local vendors? The bazaar is similar to the Saturday Market, but also provides some of the profits to a local charity, and this year’s recipient is P.A.W.S Rescue, Inc. Boise Philharmonic- Music of the Americas Nov. 11 | Morrison Center | 7:30 pm

The Boise Philharmonic is in full-swing for the 2017-2018 season, enjoy some of the finest local musicians as they perform some of America’s most influential compositions. Additional information can be found at boisephil.org Service Saturday- Rake Up Boise Nov. 11 | Student Union Dining Area | 9 am - 1 pm

Come out and volunteer to help rake up leaves in Boise for those who cannot tend to it themselves, and enjoy some of the beautiful scenery of autumn in Boise!

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INSIDE

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Photo of the week Editor-In-Chief Brandon Rasmussen editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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What you missed online SPORTS Jay Ajayi traded to Philadelphia Eagles.

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NEWS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

No, these dogs aren’t just pets

Recognizing emotional support animals and their responsibilities Carleen Casey | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

When Makenna Mavity, a junior psychology major, feels her anxiety beginning to surround her, her emotional support dog, Clancy, is there to help. Clancy is trained to sit on her chest when she has an attack, or lick her face and palms when she passes out. He can also sense when she is about to have an anxiety attack, or when something triggers her. Mavity, who is diagnosed with depression, generalized anxiety and has overcome a suicide ideation, is certified to have an emotional support animal on the Boise State campus.

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ESAs aren’t pets.

People who have and truly need them don’t make upstories, and what my ESA does or anybody else’s should be respected.

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- Makenna Mavity, junior psychology major Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are a way to ease mental illness. Students living on campus can be certified to have an emotional support animal. ESAs are allowed to be in classes, the library, or anywhere their humans need to go.

“We do not have a fee associated with having an emotional support animal on campus,” said Amy Soutar, customer service representative of Boise State Housing and Residence Life. Once the student is approved by the Education Access Center, we are sent their approval, along with the student having to send us the following information: a photograph, name breed, weight, type, color, vaccination record, and license record.”

Mavity stressed the importance of recog-

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Members of the Bronco Dogs Club. ESAs and service animals have very distinct responsibilities, according to Brittany Picker, president of Bronco Dogs Club. Photo by Taylor Humby.

nizing what emotional support animals do.

“If there is one thing I always try to include in conversation when talking about Clancy is that just because he isn’t a service dogs doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a job,” Mavity said. “ESAs aren’t pets. People who have and truly need them don’t make up stories, and what my ESA does or anybody else’s should be respected.”

Brittany Picker, a junior biology and pre-veterinary medicine major and president of the Bronco Dogs Club on campus spoke about the difference between a service dog and an emotional support animal.

“Service dogs are trained to complete a specific task or meet a specific need of someone with a disability,” Picker said.

“This can be anything from a seeing eye dog, a medical alert dog, a dog for the deaf, or a balance assistance dog. An emotional support dog, on the other hand, has no specific training and it’s sole purpose is to be a companion for its owner.”

Picker, along with the Bronco Dogs Club, focuses more on service dog training, instead of emotional support training.

ESAs are not considered service animals under both federal and state laws.

“Emotional support dogs are not a bad idea, however the concept is very easily abused. While it may be fun to have your dog with you, please don’t claim them as an ESA unless you really truly need them,” Picker said.

Emotional support animals don’t have to be just dogs–they can be cats, a pig or whatever animal could help relieve any pain one might have. They can be important for those with a mental illness and they should be appreciated and recognized, although their usage should not abused.

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Boise State’s steady population growth may lead to change

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Undergrad enrollment has increased 27.1 percent in five years

Alyza Lovenguth | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu For the second year in a row, according to an article by Sherry Squires, Office of Communications and Marketing’s assistant director of content on Oct. 20, degree-seeking undergraduate Idaho residents and out-of-state newcomers make up the largest first-year class in Boise State history.

Total fall enrollment, according to Squires, is the highest in Boise State history–totaling 24,154.

According to the Office of Institutional Research’s University Enrollment Reports, first-time undergraduate enrollment at Boise State has increased by 6.1 percent since last year; and over the past five years it has increased by 27.1 percent. While over the past five years resident undergraduate first-time enrollment has increased by 7.8 percent, out of state undergraduate first time enrollment has increased by 63.2 percent; undergraduate residents having only 289 more students than nonresidents.

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The university strives to grow at what we call a ‘healthy rate,’ and that is anywhere from two to four percent each year total enrollment. That’s what we need in order to be a healthy, prosperous place.

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- James Anderson, associate vice president for Enrollment Services “The university strives to grow at what we call a ‘healthy rate’ and that is anywhere from two to four percent each year total enrollment,” said James Anderson,

associate vice president for Enrollment Services. “That’s what we need in order to be a healthy, prosperous place to continue to keep our student services up to the level they are, or even expand them past the level they are.”

Although Anderson claims growth by two to four percent each year is healthy, growth by 10 to 30 percent each year should be concerning.

“Now, we don’t want the university to grow by 10, 20 or 30 percent in total undergraduate enrollment; those are not things that we plan for,” Anderson said.

“We like a healthy growth and we can continue to move our facilities up, our staffing up, our faculty up, and just a nice meter approach.”

With more than 2,800 students living on campus, according to Anderson, housing is almost at capacity; but this can be increased by proper reconfiguration of rooms, Anderson states.

“We’re close to being full. The thing to remember about housing is we can reconfigure some rooms,” Anderson said. “So rooms that are singles, we can turn into doubles; rooms that are doubles, we can sometimes turn into triples. We can start to reconfigure our inventory even though it’s the same number of rooms.”

If population continues to grow, Anderson expects more “inclusive facilities” on campus similar to the new Southfork dining hall. Anderson stated Boise State should be more than a place students take classes; instead, Boise State should be a community.

“As the university begins to move forward, I think you’ll see more inclusive facilities,” Anderson said. “It’s a great environment for students to be able to have the dining facility right in the same facility you’re living in. It certainly makes it nicer not only for convenience sake but also for building community. We want students to stay on campus because it’s a place to study, place to network, a place to meet

The number of students walking daily through the quad is increasing steadily each year. Photo

by Taylor Humby.

with one another and when students do that, they have a higher success rate.”

As Boise State continues to grow, Boise State will follow their master plan.

In regards to parking, Anderson stated, they encourage students to walk, bike, or use transit. For students struggling to find parking, Anderson said most of the parking constraints this year have been due to the construction–not the population growth.

“The university has a master plan and that master plan allows for campus growth, new residents halls, classroom spaces, or parking spaces–those sorts of things,” Anderson said. “With the kinds of construction that we have going on campus–the fine arts building–has taken down some parking that we would have.”

Squires also stated that Boise State is

not only educating more degree-seeking undergraduates, but more degree-seeking master’s and doctoral degree, Honors College, online undergraduate and graduate and transfer students alike.

Enrollment growth, according to Anderson, was due to the welcoming climate of Boise State’s campus–thanks to the students.

“What I want students to know about this is that increases in enrollment–that has been going on for two years now–it’s because they make it such a great place to be.” Anderson said. “If the institution wasn’t a nice place to be, we wouldn’t continue to grow. The students should have a lot of pride in their university and know that others around the country are taking notice.”

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Examining fire safety on campus

With fire season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to evaluate campus safety MaryAnn Fernandez | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu Starting in the beginning of August, wildfires were rampant and caused a thick layer of smoky air to become trapped in the Treasure Valley. Most notable was the Cinder Butte fire, located in Eastern Oregon. Furthermore, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from 2000 until 2015, there were 85 nationwide fatal fires that occurred in dorms, fraternities and off-campus housing. These fires resulted in a total of 118 fatalities, an average of approximately seven per year.

While wildfires are still an ongoing concern, this data suggests it may be a pertinent moment to take a closer look at the fire safety procedures that occur on university campuses such as Boise State.

In 2008, the Campus Fire Safety Rightto-Know Act, an amendment to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, was signed into law by President George Bush. This amendment is intended to increase awareness for fire safety and required universities to keep records as well as publicly post the safety procedures.

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I feel we are all responsible for ensuring the safety of every member of our community.

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- Dean Kennedy, director of Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life keeps the records of Boise State’s fire log. According to the updates on the log, there has not been any fires on campus in the past 60 days.

Randy Bunnis, safety and loss control specialist within the Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability, emphasized the importance of fire safety with students living off-campus.

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“Almost 80 percent of fire-related fatalities related to campus housing occur off-campus. Make sure smoke detectors are installed and working in each sleeping area,” Bunnis said.

According to Bunnis, all major facilities on campus have a fire protection system.

Each system is different depending on when it was built or remodeled.

“The older buildings will have heat and smoke detectors and possibly fire alarm pull stations, while the newer buildings will have a full sprinkler system. All buildings also have fire extinguishers, emergency illumination and exit signage throughout and many have fire or smoke doors,” Bunnis said.

Bunnis explained that if students were to detect a fire, then the first thing they should do is pull the fire alarm and proceed to call 911. If they feel confident, use a fire extinguisher, but never put themselves or others in danger. Most importantly, evacuate the building.

“If the building has a sprinkler system and it activates, they are generally 98% effective in controlling a fire; activation of the sprinkler system will cause the audio and visual devices to sounds and flash,” Bunnis said.

Dean Kennedy, director of Housing and Residence Life, stated that all Residence Life student staff go through extensive training involving emergency procedures including building emergencies, evacuations and fire prevention.

“I feel we are all responsible for ensuring the safety of every member of our community,” Kennedy said. “This means being observant of our surroundings, reporting suspicious or dangerous behavior immediately, evacuating buildings when alarms go off and making sure peers are leaving those buildings too and being proactive-stopping potentially dangerous behavior by our friends. Together, we have the power to keep our community safe.”

Causes of fatal campus fires (2000-2015)

Smoking (29 percent) was the leading cause of fatal campus fires.

Undetermined 18% Smoking 29%

Other 17%

Intentional 16% Electrical 11%

Cooking 9%

A storage facility on Boise State campus last semester. The fire was put out quickly by firefighters after it was reported by a student. Photo by Jared Lewis.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Boise State students to walk for clean water

University Foundations 200 class to raise money for nations without clean water Kate Johnston | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Boise State students and faculty will walk for Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso and 21 other nations on Thursday, Nov. 9. These students and staff will walk for something that relates each of these countries to one another–water.

The walk will begin at Friendship Bridge, and is being held by a University Foundations 200 class that has decided to support “charity: water” in its mission to bring clean and safe drinking water to developing nations. Charity: water is a non-profit organization that has helped build wells, rainwater catchment systems and latrines in rural areas.

By downloading the Charity Miles app, selecting “charity: water” and joining the “BSU UF 200” team, participants can track their mileage and raise money with

every step.

“So far, our class has achieved over 500 miles combined, but we hope to log many

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I think the charity walk is a great opportunity for students at Boise State to get together, meet some new people and make a difference for people in water-depraved nations.

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- Braden Luper, business law major

more so we can donate all these funds to support charity: water,” said Mari Rice, professor of the UF 200 class hosting this event. “Whoever has the most miles at the beginning of each week is rewarded an extra credit point.”

Though the class will be walking on Thursday, running and biking help raise money as well. As one walks, runs or bikes, the Charity Miles app tracks his or her distance. Bikers earn 10 cents per mile for their charity and walkers and runners earn 25 cents per mile.

“We’re trying to do five miles per person in the class up until the ninth. At the end we will calculate how much money we have raised, and then we will make a big check and take a picture with it,” Rice said.

Participating in this walk will mean

supporting a non-profit organization that donates 100 percent of their profits to help improve water access for areas with limited access to clean water all around the world.

“I think the charity walk is a great opportunity for students at Boise State to get together, meet some new people and make a difference for people in water-deprived nations,” said Braden Luper, a business law major from the class. “In addition to the donation that Charity Miles donates for each mile walked, I think the students will also gain some valuable information on the global water crisis.”

Anyone is welcome to join the class at Friendship Bridge, where the walk will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 10:15 a.m.

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OPINION

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Universities need to be accountable to taxpayers

Why campus administrative transparency is crucial to a quality education Logan Potter | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

For some Boise State students, the future is crystal clear. Whether it be owning a business, acting in theatre or living in the political sphere, big dreams run wild through our campus. However, with these dreams, come limitations. For some students, this means being a small business owner rather than a corporate CEO. For others, this may mean the jeopardization of their quality of their education and personal safety due to a lack of transparency, specifically affecting the students at Boise State University.

Problems with defining transparency are found foremost in our own government administration. Citizens of the United States search for government transparency--some believe classified documents ought to be distributed to the public, and others simply want to see IRS tax returns.

Transparency opens a discussion most Americans can agree on from at least one angle; that said, it is also important to recognize this epidemic of blurry vision doesn’t stop at the national level of government.

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America’s public schools and colleges spend $1.1 trillion a year but often shun public accountability. In translation, public universities are funded entirely by taxpayers, yet lack the integrity to ask their donors for input on the future of said universities.

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- John Doe, Sample Designation According to the Student Press Law Center, America’s public schools and colleges spend $1.1 trillion a year but often shun public input and accountability. In

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translation, public universities are funded entirely by taxpayers, yet lack the integrity to ask their donors for input on the future of said universities. While taxpayers can’t expect an administrative-like rule over the governing bodies of American universities, they can, and do, expect respect by an organization that claims to be educative and integral towards the students whose educations are fostered within the college environment.

As per the historical proof of lack of government transparency, an absence of administrative transparency creates skepticism and corruption amongst the members of governing bodies, thereby creating a rift in the trust between the university and the taxpayer, as well as that same relationship between the university and the student.

These tensions can be more pronounced among certain groups of taxpayers. In fact, the Pew Research Center reports that U.S. Republicans have an overwhelmingly negative view of colleges and universities in America, with a staggering 58 percent, which can be potentially problematic given Boise State’s location in a solidly red state.

In recent years, we have seen this lack of transparency come to light in particularly daunting circumstances, including freedom of speech laws and sexual assault.

Regarding Boise State, it is crucial to evaluate the systems that are in place for the sole purpose of informing students; it wouldn’t be a fair argument to exclude the steps that have previously been taken to eliminate a lack of transparency. One example is Boise State’s BroncoAlert system.

BroncoAlert is Boise State’s emergency alert system, created to inform students and faculty of emergency or suspicious events on or around campus. Most recently, students received a message regarding an armed robbery near the Broadway Bridge--the suspect was armed, and the Alert included a description of the suspect in question. As BroncoAlert is only used for “emergency” situations, things like

Universities such as Boise State should be more accountable and transparent to the taxpayers who fund them. Photo by Axel Quartarone.

so-called disclaimers on other events are sent separately through the Department of Public Service. One of these non-emergencies came in the form of an email: “Recently, the Boise State Department of Public Safety has received reports of sexual misconduct from members of the Boise State community. These reports involved different situations and perpetrators. While the reported incidents themselves did not meet the criteria for notification of the campus community, we felt it was important to send out a Campus Crime Safety Awareness Notice to remind the community of conduct that violates our policy and to ensure the campus is informed of resources available to victims.”

A message from October, the Department of Public Safety aimed to warn students of the dangers associated with sexual assault--yet, not once was one of the predators mentioned. While the email is an important sentiment when regarding the safety of the students, it doesn’t cover

the pieces of the puzzle that are needed the most to create a picture. This message to students is the most recent example of a growing epidemic stretching across the nation, failing to prepare students for what actually has the possibility to arise.

All in all, classified information shouldn’t be top secret. But without the proper measures in place to learn what students “need-to-know” rather than just what the University wants to tell them, safety and corruption will forever be concerns to students and the taxpayers who support the functionality of the educational environment. This transparency is likely the only path to complete trust within those relationships, while narrow, still possible. Proper measures, not determined solely by University standards, must be taken to ensure the genuine educational and administrative growth in regards to students, and the current methods simply won’t do. Informed citizens are necessary to a well-run education system.

NOVEMEBER 7, 2017

Return of “whataboutism” could change politics

OPINION

How to defend against diversionary tactics from Trump or anyone else Brandon Rasmussen | Editor-in-Chief | editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Whatabouism is a diversionary tactic meant to call attention away from the issue at hand.

Graphic by Oliva Tocher.

In the world of political argument, the use of deflection by politicians is so universally recognized, it has become synonymous with the profession. The term “dodging the question” makes a regular appearance in nearly every post-debate analysis, and rightly so. Many can agree public figures should be held accountable for their words and actions.

However, this sentiment has been muddied in the past few months with the revival of the term “whataboutism,” a rhetorical tactic most famously used by Russia’s current president, Vladimir Putin.

In said tactic, as a response to a moral or legal allegation, the defendant attempts to draw attention to the accuser’s or opponent’s actions, creating an equivalency. The phenomenon can also be tied to the appeal to hypocrisy fallacy.

Those keeping up-to-date with the investigation into the Trump campaign will recognize this strategy as one that often appears on the president’s Twitter page and

across the White House podium.

“The Uranium to Russia deal, the 33,000 plus deleted Emails, the Comey fix and so much more. Instead they look

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In an ideal world, (being critical of one’s own political side) would be easy.

However in a time of extreme partisanship, criticizing one’s own side (or what is perceived to be one’s own side) is more difficult.

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at phony Trump/Russia,” Trump said in a tweet in July. These talking points and many other sentiments from the president have often been repeated by Trump’s defenders such as Sean Hannity.

When talking about this subject, it’s tempting to stop here and gleefully run circles around the president for his repeated use of what is basically a dressed up “I know you are, but what am I.” After all, Trump’s behavior has sometimes been used as a get-out-of-jail-free card for the left to argue however they like. However, as the term continues to make its way into the public lexicon and into our increasingly polarized political conversations, it’s pertinent to discuss why this diversion tactic has been so useful in Trump’s hands in the first place, and how we can tighten up our discourse to discourage its use.

In 2008, The Economist ran an article discussing this term and what could be done to combat it. The author came to two possible solutions: use the what-abouter’s own words to counter them and be more critical of one’s own side.

The former is something we have no shortage of today. Especially in the case of Trump, new media such as the internet allows us to keep track of pretty much everything a public figure says, such as Trump’s “both sides” argument around the Charlottesville protests, which has continued to be a pain point in press conferences since.

The latter defense is the much more challenging of the two, given our political climate. The idea of exercising self-criticism in the face of “whataboutism” is if Trump, Putin or any other politician attempts to deflect the conversation, one can retort that such subjects have been appropriately covered and insist they stay on topic.

In an ideal world, doing such a thing would be easy. However in a time of extreme partisanship, criticizing one’s own side (or what is perceived to be one’s own side) is more difficult. Since the 2016 presidential election, the U.S. political left has begun to consolidate in a number of ways. This is a stark contrast to the inner turmoil that was caused by the Democratic

primary elections between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

During this time, many on the left were more internally critical of their party, or specifically, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after allegations that the DNC had rigged the primaries in Clinton’s favor. This was most apparent with the lack of enthusiasm from Sanders supporters in supporting Clinton. And while more division is the last thing we need in the U.S. right now, this self-criticism was actually a much-needed voice from the left and one that could be useful in combating “whataboutism” and even toxic political discourse at large. Regardless of whether the DNC tampered with the primaries, the structure and activities of the Democratic Party should be scrutinized by its members if we want things to improve.

Moving forward, learning to defend against the standstill of ‘whataboutism’ presents an opportunity to be more honest in our political considerations. At least on this one side of the isle, if we really want to keep the president true to his word, it’s up to the left to call foul play when CNN threatens a 15-year-old over a Reddit post—and to not pull punches when more liberal-leaning figures and celebrities are accused of sexual assault. That way, when Trump or anyone else tries to use partisanship to turn the conversation around, we can confidently and accurately say that the issue is either not equivalent or has been properly addressed. Now, about that investigation.

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FEATURE

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From incarceration to independence: a success story

Prison Debate Initiative participant to graduate from Boise State in 2018

Jordan Erb | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Prision Debate Initiative was started by a Boise State alumna, Lauren Bramwell. Graphic by Selina Ceballos.

World maps and math posters line the walls of the classroom where students gather for lectures every Tuesday evening.

Computers sit on the tables, making the room comparable to any middle or high school classroom. Outside the classroom, however, are barbed wire fences and steel doors.

The students inside are men serving time at the Idaho State Correctional Center and are taught by volunteers from Boise

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State’s speech and debate team, the Talkin’ Broncos. In September 2015, Boise State alumna Lauren Bramwell began working on what would become the Prison Debate Initiative, a program in which Broncos teach these men how to debate.

Beyond basic debate skills and techniques, however, the volunteers teach students self-advocacy and help them regain their voices, which are often lost during their time in prison. Marginalization

and the lack of autonomy in the prison environment can cause this silencing.

Bramwell, who personally benefited from the confidence that comes with debate, wanted to spread it to underrepresented populations.

“What is most incredible is that my personal testimony of the power of this activity isn’t unique to just me—debate is a real source of empowerment for so many people in the forensic community,”

Bramwell said. “Recognizing this activity’s transformative value, I wanted to share its source of empowerment with folks behind the wall.”

That sentiment, as well as injustices in the criminal justice system, led to the Prison Debate Initiative. Bramwell’s first high school debate topic was the death penalty.

“I learned about the arbitrary nature of the death penalty and how pursuance of the death penalty is often dependent on

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the county in which the crime is committed,” Bramwell said. “I learned about the commonality of improper representation for folks convicted of a capital crime. The topic hit a real nerve with me and I’ve since learned the death penalty is just one issue in a whole myriad of injustices that lace our current criminal justice system.”

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We try to do topics that will engage them and engage the criminal justice system so we can be more critical of what’s going on.

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- Amy Arellano, Boise State lecturer and director of the Prison Debate Initiative Amy Arellano, a lecturer at Boise State and the current director of the Prison Debate Initiative, sees correctional facilities as a vital place to start reforming the criminal justice system. Arellano and the volunteers focus on teaching students skills that will help them advocate for themselves and engage in civic discourse.

“We teach different advocacy skills, then they practice their speaking and critical thinking skills and then we run debates with different topics,” Arellano said. “Last night they were debating whether qualified immunity should be limited for police officers. We try to do topics that will engage them and engage the criminal justice system so we can be more critical of what’s going on.”

Jacob Miller was a student in the inaugural class and has since returned to Boise State to complete the one course necessary to obtain his Bachelor of Arts.

Miller–whose name has been changed to protect his privacy–recently decided to add

a second degree, a Bachelor of Science. He is expecting to graduate with both in May 2018.

Miller saw the Prison Debate Initiative as an opportunity to escape his environment, if only for a few hours a week.

“The atmosphere in a prison is depressing and even more so for any person who considers themselves to be an intellectual,” Miller said. “The qualifications needed to apply were on a flyer in my dorm and I thought I had a chance to be around people who wanted to use their minds for something–an anomaly.”

Surrounded by the negative aura of the prison, Tuesday evenings were a welcomed serenity for Miller. Engaging in conversation and building relationships with the Broncos contrasted the harsh reality of prison life. “(We’re) still being treated like (criminals) in an educational setting,” Miller said. “They do the same thing during medical treatment. We are constantly put in ‘our place’ as a criminal. (We) can’t be left alone in a room, (are) not trusted with a pencil, can’t be expected to tell the truth­– the list goes on.”

Because the program is based on intellectual growth, it offers a space for students like Miller to talk and learn about subjects they may not be able to otherwise. Luke Yeates, a volunteer for the Prison Debate Initiative, said the nature of the program allows them to tackle difficult topics, which the students meet with enthusiasm.

“Because we’re not a religious group, our discussion can be more broad and that allows a wider discussion and people feel comfortable,” Yeates said. “You get to see personal expression of thoughts and ideas from (the students), which you may not get in other areas, or it may not be something that is common.”

Yeates, a graduate student teaching communication at Boise State, contrasted the prison’s class environment with a traditional college classroom. The Idaho State

Correctional Center, he claims, has more enthusiastic students than the University.

“I can tell you, now that I have an official classroom, the responses you get from lectures in the prison are almost what you would ideally want in a regular classroom,” Yeates said. “I have sat in classrooms where the response from my classmates is just dead. There’s nothing to it. They don’t answer questions and they’re not engaged.

This is almost polar opposite–you can ask a question and you’ll get 10 hands and people who have thoughts.”

Janice Witherspoon, another volunteer with the Prison Debate Initiative, attributed this engagement to the subjects covered in the class.

“I think that we bring something new to talk about and to learn,” Witherspoon said. “Access to education is limited and stimulating conversation is hard to come by when you are surrounded by the same people. I feel as though we bring new

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The graduation was nice. It was the first time I had been in the visiting area. We could mingle with the visitors, and for an hour and change, we were regular people again– that is until we had to strip naked to get searched before going back to our units.

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- Jacob Miller, Prision Debate Initiative participant. things into the prison, like opportunity for growth.”

This interest and enthusiasm has only benefited the program, which has nearly doubled in size since its inception. The first class had 12 students–eight of whom

graduated from the program. This year, there are nearly 30 students and the program now occupies two rooms rather than one.

The program runs from September to May, with a commencement ceremony at the end. There, a mock debate is held and students are encouraged to invite their friends and family to watch. Miller, whose friends and family don’t live in Idaho, still enjoyed the reprieve provided by the event.

“The graduation was nice,” Miller said.

“It was the first time I had been in the visiting area. We could mingle with the visitors, and for an hour and change, we were regular people again–that is until we had to strip naked to get searched before going back to our units.”

For those who do have loved ones nearby, the culminating event is a chance for the students to demonstrate their knowledge and growth, according to Arellano.

“Seeing them get so excited to share with their families how they’ve grown over the year, then seeing their families tear up and see them empowered and growing intellectually is probably one of the most rewarding aspects of (the program),” Arellano said.

Students typically debate with a member of the Talkin’ Broncos and pride themselves in competing at a collegiate level, according to Yeates. He recalled a student who was profoundly moved after debating in front of his children, seeing the pride in their eyes.

Yeates said the culminating event demonstrates the transformation students experience in the program.

“You see goals and aspirations being thrown around in there when (the members) talk about what they want to do, that you didn’t hear before,” Yeates said. “The world seems wider and brighter.”

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NOTES

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

In your corner

Your voice, heard

Sienna George | Staff Writer, ASBSU President | asbsupresident@boisestate.edu

This year, as Gabe (my Vice President) and I leaned into the new challenges of our positions, we really had no idea what to expect. We figured it would be a lot of accomplishing platform items that we set out for ourselves, but quickly learned our service was about so much more than managing our own projects, but rather about listening and responding to the voices of the students we represent. That’s why this week, we’ll be hosting our first Leadership Luncheon. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 12 to 2 p.m. in Hatch A Ballroom with special guests Dr. Leslie Webb, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and Dr. Christian Wuthrich, Dean of Students. The goal is to learn more from students about their concerns, interests

and what they’re hoping to see from their elected officials and administrators in the coming year. Please join us by RSVP’ing at asbsu.boisestate.edu.

As we continue to look for chances to listen and lead on behalf of the student voice, and to infuse this insight into our daily work, Gabe and I are met by opportunities to embrace student voice every day and are fortunate to have allies across campus who share this same passion and interest for advocating on behalf of students’ needs. That’s why ASBSU is excited to announce the launch of a PonyUp Campaign, this Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 to raise money to fund students suffering from food insecurity on campus, a concern that was brought forth to us in late May of 2017 and that we have been intentionally

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championing ever since.

While many may find it surprising, the reality is that 18 percent of Boise State students have experienced high levels of food insecurity, and 23 percent of students have experienced very high levels of food insecurity, but what’s perhaps the most alarming is that Boise State is the only university in the state of Idaho still without an on-campus food bank.

This initiative, in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office and colleges from across campus will look to change this by providing students who do not have a reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, with the opportunity to receive the subsistence they need to carry them through their day.

The money raised during this month-long

fundraiser will help to sponsor food cupboards across campus stocked with healthy meal kits and grab-n-go snack options informed by on-campus dietician Marlee Harris.

As a University and as the Associated Students, we are committed to personal and social development, educational excellence, and civic engagement, none of which we believe are possible without enough to eat. We are excited to work together with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners as we strive to reach our goal of raising $5,000 to support this initiative on campus! Stay tuned for more updates next week following the launch of this new fundraiser and to learn more about this project.

CULTURE

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

An advocate for a better quality of life

Bronco Eva Rodriguez looks to brighten the futures of university women Logan Potter | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Eva Rodriguez advocates for the educaiion of undocumented immigrants rather than deportation. Photo courtesy of Eva Rodriguez’s Facebook profile.

Senior Eva Rodriguez, a first-generation student, sits in preparation for her representation of Boise State at the American Association of University Women in Washington D.C. the coming weekend.

She will be an advocate for women’s issues, as well as a creative mind for organizing workshops on campus for the women at Boise State. During her preparation, she remembers those who inspired her and those who told her she “can’t.”

Rodriguez is a student from Southern California who came to Boise State because, in her words, “it provides opportunities for political science students that many colleges don’t, like the ability to work in the Capitol.” Rodriguez is a student in the Department of Political Science, graduating a year earlier than her peers i1n her original class. As an undergraduate research assistant for the Foundational Studies program, Rodriguez

is highly acclaimed by the department and was even able to earn the departmenr a spot in Focus, the Boise State alumni magazine.

Those around Rodriguez also believe in her ability to apply her experiences to the real world. Dr. Jaclyn Kettler, a thirdyear academic advisor with a doctorate in Political Science, acclaims Rodriguez’s strenuous work to succeed.

“She works hard, and she’s thoughtful in several ways; she applies material to the real world, (but) she also does a lot to help others,” said Kettler. “Early on, she identified a desire to be in public service. (I have) no doubt that she will succeed, and she is an exemplary student in the School of Public Service.”

As a first-generation student herself, Kettler says she understands the pressure that students need to succeed at the university. She says that at first, Rodriguez “may have doubted what she knew” but she was “always intelligent, so she most likely knew.”

“Women and first-generation students almost always doubt what they know. For Eva, I (have seen) her confidence grow. She is intelligent, thoughtful and engaging,” states Kettler.

As a resident of an urban area, Rodriguez has witnessed firsthand the effect of housing problems on low-income, marginalized communities in Southern California. She strives to earn a Master of Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles or the University of Pennsylvania in an attempt to make a difference within her home community. “(I want to) get to know the moving parts of the government (because) the best

way to be involved in the community is to know the connections you need to make that change,” Rodriguez said.

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Women and first-generation students almost always doubt what they know.

For Eva, I (have seen) her confidence grow.

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- Dr. Jaclyn Kettler, political science Both Rodriguez and Kettler said they feel strongly about the potential impact that women make on the community.

“There are many ways to contribute and be a leader, so seek leadership opportunities. Regardless of the outcome, we need leaders that don’t always fit the mold; Eva didn’t fit the mold,” Kettler said.

Rodriguez has no plans on ending her political career. With programs like New Leadership Idaho, a young women’s conference held at Boise State, and the American Association of University Women under her belt, she is more motivated than ever to make a difference in her community and even sees herself coming back to Idaho “at some stage in her life.”

Eva concludes with a piece of advice for young college women: “You are qualified, more than qualified even, to do the things you want or need to do. You can do it, and you can succeed, although it may not be easy to get there.”

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CULTURE

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Celebrating art on campus

Faculty make steps towards implementing art into their learning spaces Shannon Brennan | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Members of the Computer Science program and the Division of Research and Economic Development are calling to expand their students’ horizons by bringing more art into their lives here at Boise State. These two departments have reached out to the University Art Curator, Fonda Portales, as they try to actively shape their culture.

“What I think is interesting is that these departments understand art is not about decoration of space, but rather about stimulating questions and new answers in their students,” Portales said. “They understand that art is not simply a completed act or a final product, but rather an important part of the process of learning in all types of disciplines.”

With the new headquarters in the City Center Plaza downtown, the Computer Science Department has the opportunity to bring in student artwork to improve the working space of their peers.

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Art encourages us to pause a moment, look around and remember that there is more to life than finishing the next assignment and getting to the next class.

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- Mason Vail, computer science lecturer “With the rapid growth of all of our CS programs and all of the activity around occupying a new building, it’s easy to adopt a head-down, focused-on-the-nextthing posture and attitude,” said computer science lecturer Mason Vail. “Art encourages us to pause a moment, look around and remember that there is more to life than finishing the next assignment and getting to the next class.”

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Vail’s statement expressed how easy it is to get sucked up into one’s own world or major. Pausing to remember the opportunities available to expand one’s horizon in a university setting could lead to eye-opening experiences all around campus.

While the new computer science building is an impressive space, Vail believes that it could use some sprucing up.

“Once the newness of being in a new facility wears off, vast barren walls become depressing. Our spaces may have purpose and function, but they lack life and soul,” Vail said. These members of faculty hope that adding art to the building’s empty walls could give it the soul that it needs.

“We would like our students to be well-rounded, whole people,” Vail said.

“Our world often emphasizes the shortterm job training aspect of degree programs at the expense of cultivating the whole person and developing an appreciation for the larger world we live in.”

Amit Jain, associate professor and associate chair of the Department of Computer Science, continued this thought saying, “Visual arts in the new space is one important step in balancing the two.”

While job training is essential to a life and career outside of the university, these members of the faculty understand that exposure to other disciplines and the creative workings of art are important as well.

In addition to the computer science program, the Division of Research and Economic Development also sees the benefits of exposure to art.

“The division is awarding a selected student with $500 to exhibit her or his work in the office, and that is a rare opportunity,” Portales said. “They have also opened the call to all makers, meaning that the work can come from any student, not just art students. Creativity is to be found in all of our students, and they recognize that.”

The department will be mounting the winning work on a foam board and displaying it in the office of the Vice

Art lining the hallways of the Libral Arts Building. Photo by Taylor Humby.

President. In addition to the $500 award, a small award reception will be held in his or her honor. Entry for consideration opened on Oct. 23 and will close on Nov. 30.

The department seeks “student artwork that speaks to the process of discovery in the creation of both art and technology,” their flyer says, “with an emphasis on inter/

transdisciplinary motifs, the artist will explore the relationship of art (or the artist/ maker) to research or creative discovery.”

Both of these departments understand that merging disciplines and expanding one’s education can be exponentially beneficial to an individual.

CULTURE

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Boise State homecoming parade

Parade participants and spectators celebrate their Bonco spirit Kyle McCroskey | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Parade participants show their Bronco pride decorating floats and celebrating Boise State. Photo by Kenzie Hudson.

Alumni and students bustled about and a sea of blue and orange converged on campus last week as Boise State celebrated its homecoming. The week was filled with various school spirit-oriented activities, but the most anticipated event of all was the homecoming parade.

Pandemonium ensued as students, alumni and volunteers began preparing their floats for the parade. Floats were built by charities, sport teams, and student clubs and organizations, some affiliated with Boise State and some not. The participants went above and beyond with the level of decoration they achieved. Floats created by student organizations all had specific themes that were incorporated in the aesthetic of the float’s decor.

Bronco spirit filled the atmosphere on University Avenue as the parade commenced. Hundreds of BSU students and alumni lined the sidewalks; everyone was covered from head to toe in blue and orange. Homecoming banners hung on every light post and street sign. Cheers filled the street as the floats made their way through

the endless sea of Bronco fans. Candy and miniature footballs where flung from floats into the adoring crowd. The sheer number

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It felt really nice knowing everyone was enjoying the parade. It was great seeing it all come together and knowing it was all a success at the end of the day.

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- Charlie Nasrallah, Tau Kappa Epsilon member of people, both in the crowd and in the parade, brought an incredible energy to campus. Whether it was their first time attending the parade or not, everybody was enjoying themselves.

“It felt really nice knowing everyone was enjoying the parade. It was great seeing it all come together and knowing it was a

success at the end of the day,” said Charlie Nasrallah, planner and builder of the Tau Kappa Epsilon and Alpha Xi Delta float.

Fraternities and sororities affiliated with Boise State were paired up together and given a theme to incorporate into their float. The members of each group dressed up to match the unique theme of their float.

Some community organizations have been participating in the homecoming parade for 30 or more years. The many people that build and maintain floats year after year demonstrates the extraordinary level of spirit at Boise State.

One of the most notable and memorable parts of the parade was the infamous Bronco organ truck. This truck is completely bronco themed with a full-scale working church organ in the truck’s bed.

“This truck as been around around thirty years and has been in the parade for pretty much thirty years and will continue to do so”, said Larry Spolworthy, keeper of the organ truck.

Simply showing up to the parade and

having a float for a specific charity or group spreads the word in an entertaining and memorable way. Some organizations got creative with their floats, going beyond crepe paper and paint. One charity decided to forgo the float entirely, bringing multiple dune buggies and fez hats to the celebration. This made the Sanduners one of the most unforgettable and intriguing parts of the parade.

“We have been in the homecoming parade for quite a few years here in Boise.

The reason behind the dune buggies is having fun and helping the kids”, said Chris Burgess, member of the Sanduners.

Homecoming is the week of the year for people all over the Boise area to come together and rally behind their beloved university. Nearly all participants made it clear that the level of time and effort required for the parade was daunting, yet the response of the spectators made it worth it. The parade provided a energetic close to the Homecoming celebrations.

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SPORTS & REC

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Brett Rypien gets hot in victory over Nevada

Boise State defeats Nevada

Peter Huguenin | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Boise State defeated Nevada Saturday night 41-14, This win, along with Colorado State losing to Wyoming Saturday night, put Boise State in prime position to win the Mountain Division of the Mountain West. If Boise State wins any two of their next three games, they will clinch a spot in the championship game.

Junior quarterback Brett Rypien had one of his best games of the season. He completed 20 of his 27 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns.

“I think the biggest thing for me is we’ve done a better job of just committing to the pass game,” Rypien said. “We’re doing a better job of the run game as well, which is opening up some passing opportunities.”

The run game was also effective against Nevada. The team combined for 140 rushing yards and three touchdowns. This running attack opened up the playbook. Boise

State ran multiple trick plays, including passing to both Rypien and redshirt senior

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We’re spreading the ball around, a ton of different guys had catches tonight including Montell and I.

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- Junior quarterback Brett Rypien quarterback Montell Cozart.

“I think a lot, we’re spreading the ball around, a ton of different guys had catches tonight, including Montell and me. We’re having a good time out there,” Rypien said.

The Broncos had 11 different players

Running Back Alexander Mattison leaps over a Nevada defender. Photo by Alec Foege.

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with catches throughout the game.

The improvement Rypien has made is noticeable to his teammates. In the beginning of the season, large parts of the fan base were asking for Rypien to get benched.

“He started out struggling the season, he’s really been picking it up and firing on all cylinders,” said sophomore cornerback Deandre Pierce.

Rypien seems to be improving as he gets more comfortable. Rypien didn’t throw a touchdown until the fifth game of the season, but he also has not thrown an interception since that game either.

“He’s looked really comfortable, and I think that’s a big thing for a quarterback,” said redshirt senior tight end Jake Roh. “Go out there and play loose, really just sling the rock around, I think he’s done a great job of that.”

Head coach Bryan Harsin has also noticed Rypien’s improvement.

“As a player, and a quarterback specifically, you start to get into a little of a rhythm,” Harsin said. “He did the last game, he did this game. He’s really taken to heart about getting better every single week. That’s a credit to Brett. He’s seeing things on the field.”

Despite being in great position to win the Mountain West, Harsin is making sure his players stay focused on one game at a time.

“We’ve been here before, as you go through this you learn a little bit,” Harsin said. “Over the season, over the years we control nothing other than what we do this week.”v

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Women’s Basketball ready to begin their season

SPORTS & REC

Bronco Basketball: Consider them a family Delaney Brassil| Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu With an exhibition game on the horizon, the 2016 Women’s Basketball Mountain West Champions are back on the court, with the addition of a few new faces. After losing three exceptional seniors, the re-innovated team is filled with fresh talent and noble goals.

Last season, Boise State set a program record of 25 wins and attended their fourth ever NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (previous years being 1994, 2007 and 2015). Unfortunately, the girls

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This team is super close off the court; we choose to be friends and hang out with each other, I’m excited to see that translate onto the court because these are my closest friends

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- Redshirt sophomore Ellie Woerner lost to UCLA in the first round of the much-anticipated tournament. Now, this well-rounded, competitive group hopes to keep their intensity and secure a place in the brackets again this year.

“We have a lot of new faces for our fans to look forward to, I think we are going to be a little deeper than we have ever been, so I really look forward to the start of the season,” said head coach Gordy Presnell.

For the first time in program history, Boise State has been voted the favorite to win the 2017-18 Mountain West regular-season title.

“I know it sounds funny, but I just really want to have fun. My teammates are my best friends here,” said junior Marta Hermida, whose teammates refer to her

as “The Spanish Fire” due to her home country of Spain. “I know we are going to have a good year, we have good players and we are all ready to compete together.”

Among the returning players from last year’s record breaking season is senior Shalen Shaw, who was recently voted to the Mountain West Preseason All-Conference Team. Last season, she claimed 2nd for total number of assists and is one of the highest scorers on the team, with roughly 10 points and seven rebounds per game.

Shaw is a driving force behind the team’s expectations. Her teammates refer to her as a leader and an inspiration, and she could be the first player in Bronco history to attend three NCAA Tournaments if the squad attends this year.

“This team is super close off the court; we choose to be friends and hang out with each other,” said redshirt sophomore Ellie Woerner. “I’m excited to see that translate onto the court because these are my closest friends.”

Redshirt sophomores, such as A’Shanti Coleman and Ellie Woerner, are itching to get on the court and show their stuff after spending last season watching and learning from their teammates.

“I haven’t played games since my freshman year, so for me getting to have the feeling of playing games again and being able to play with these girls for Boise State will be really special,” Woerner said, who transferred from the University of Portland.

The team takes on Carroll College for a practice game on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., and their first regular season game is against Northwest Christian University on Friday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Both games will be held at the Taco Bell Arena, where students will only need their student ID cards to attend

Marta Hermida pulling up for a shot during exhibition game. Photo by Alec Foege.

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SPORTS & REC

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Boise State students gather on the Blue for co-ed flag football

Annual Toilet Bowl event takes place at Albertsons Stadium Daniel Gardner | Sports Editor | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

“When I was talked to about playing in (The Toilet Bowl), my teammates asked me… do you want to win?” Miller said.

For Miller and his friends, this event is all about being the champion. “We’re lucky, the girls’ backs hurt from carrying us in the first game.”

Competing wasn’t the only reason people attended. Junior Cecelia Staggs, Spanish and linguistics double major came out to watch her roommate play. “(My roommate) is a badass. She made a catch nobody expected, and it’s been exciting as I love being on the blue. It’d be less exciting if this was in the stands,”

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I’m out here to win, I’m in it for the t-shirt—it says intramural champions.”

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- Student Competitior James Appel

Student competitors participate in the Toilet Bowl on Oct. 30. Photo by Kenzie Hudson.

The lights were shining bright on the Bronco Blue on a calm fall evening.

Students spread across the field as footballs soared through the air. Those who had gathered to watch their friends were wrapped tightly in blankets, while those playing in the Toilet Bowl moved around constantly to retain their heat.

The Toilet Bowl is a yearly, co-ed single elimination flag football tournament that happens during Boise State Homecoming week. On Oct. 30th, students flocked from all across campus to play some ball on the blue. Groups consisted of fraternities, sororities and clubs on campus, and friends gathered to show off their skills.

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Divided into 11 teams, over 150 students participated in what many students consider one of the most competitive intramural events of the year.

“I’m out here to win, I’m in it for the tshirt—it says intramural champions,” said senior accounting major James Appel, who attended the Toilet Bowl to play. He is playing with some of his friends from the Rec Center. Their team name is the Gym Reapers.

Daniel Fragel is in his first year as the intramural coordinator. Fragel said he was looking forward to the Toilet Bowl and the excitement it brings in allowing students the rare opportunity to play on the Blue.

Fragel explained that a unique part of the Toilet Bowl is the addition of kicking field goals, which normal flag football does not allow.

“This makes game strategy different as teams must decide if they would rather go for it on 4th down or attempt the field goal,” Fragel said.

Junior education and English double major Bennie Miller also came out to enjoy some competition. After his mens flag football team won the intramural championship a few weeks ago, Miller said they gathered the best possible women athletes they could find to form a sort of super team.

Staggs said.

Students weren’t the only people taking advantage of getting to be on the blue.

Don Miller and his wife sat draped in fleeces waiting for their son Bennie to play his next game. Don, who is a Boise State alumnus from 1983, and he said he cherishes every time he gets to watch Bennie play.

“Getting to come out here is better because it’s on the blue, but there’s nothing we’d rather do than watch our kids play,” Don Miller said.

After a long day of friendly interactions, laughs, spectating and a large amount of football, the Toilet Bowl reached its final two teams. The Gym Reapers defeated Foot and Ballz by a score of 37-18. Somewhere on campus you should be able to find James Appel walking around with his fresh new t-shirt.

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