The Arbiter 4.24.18 Vol. 30 Issue 30

Vol. 30 Issue 30

April 24, 2018

IN D EPEN D E NT

NEWS

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These are the changes coming to Boise State next year

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CULTURE

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Seniors look forward to exciting post-grad plans

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SPORTS & REC

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UFC coming to Boise for the first time this summer

Brandon Rasmussen After leaving The Arbiter, Brandon will be finishing up his final semester for his English degree in the fall and hopes to go on to work as an Idaho journalist.

OUTGOING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF When I officially joined The Arbiter as culture editor at the top of the fall 2016 semester, I immediately began to ask myself what I’d gotten myself into. From the get-go, the pattern of my life shifted to revolve around a weekly cycle of discovery, photography, writing and discussions of all lengths with people in the Boise State community and beyond. My life then took another sharp turn into the frying pan when I accepted the position of editor-in-chief after that first year.

Serving as one of the leaders of this publication has granted me perspective and responsibility like I’ve never known.

However, nothing has brought me as much satisfaction or fulfillment as watching the Arbiter Staff blossom into the fantastic journalists they are today. I am so proud of the work they have done and the people they are. I wouldn’t have survived this year without Taylor’s tireless efforts in the newly-created online editor position, in which she has been instrumental in carrying The Arbiter into its online-first future. Thanks to her, her position will have a place in the editorial cubicle for years to come, though she is surely moving on to bigger and better things.

Throughout this academic year, I’ve also been increasingly encouraged by the stories we’ve published. Though the work has been hard and finding balance as a student is always difficult, The Arbiter has produced journalism this year that is more timely, well-written and relevant to students than I’ve ever seen it before. It’s been amazing to see more students from the campus community coming forward and asking to be involved,

or offering story ideas to the staff. Ultimately, our goal at The Arbiter is to create journalism that is useful and important to students, so seeing that increase in engagement has been a pleasure to say the least.

But despite all this, the fact that I’m leaving this place has only begun to hit me in waves throughout the last week or two.

I will certainly miss the kind jokes and conversations with our sports and rec editor Daniel, as well as political debates and exchanges with our opinion editor Jacob.

I’m excited to see where our sports and rec reporter Peter goes with his near-encyclopedic sports knowledge, and how our culture editor Shannon fares traveling the world. And, of course, I have an endless amount of faith in our news editor Jordan, who will be taking over as editor-in-chief.

Her vision and hard work has transformed our news section into a well-oiled machine that has produced our very best work this year, and I’m so excited to see what she can do for The Arbiter as a whole.

I could write a book about this experience, but here’s the Sparknotes version (though I will ensure my literature professors I have never used such a website). I am very much looking forward to seeing where The Arbiter goes next, I couldn’t have done this without our terrific staff and none of us could do what we do without your readership or support as students.

Thank you so much for reading. I leave you all in Jordan’s capable hands.

Jordan Erb

Before school starts again in the fall, Jordan will be working a summer internship in her home town of Helena, Montana, freelance in Cuba and attend a conference in Washington, D.C. INCOMING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF My name is Jordan Erb, and I am the current news editor for The Arbiter. I am a junior (soon to be senior) studying journalism and international relations. I was recently hired as next year’s editor-in-chief, and I couldn’t be more ready to get started.

After watching the wonderfully talented staff work this year–particularly Taylor Munson and Brandon Rasmussen, this outlet’s backbone–I know that we have an infrastructure in place that will only help this little news outlet get better and better.

We are going to work hard to get our community’s news to you all as quickly and efficiently as possible. We want our website to be the first place to look for breaking news, campus culture, and sports updates, and with the right amount of effort and sleepless nights, I think we’ll get there.

Even though I will miss this year’s staff’s constant bantering, sarcasm, singing and spontaneous waffle-making (I’m looking at you, Shannon), I know there will be just as many memories to come over the next year. I’m hopeful for momentum of team camaraderie to continue, and for this office to become a home to the new staff in the same way that it has done for me.

With the staff I just finished hiring, I have a feeling we will be able to bring to you the most factual, accurate, and interesting news stories from Boise State and the surrounding areas. I hired two news reporters so that we will have more resources for finding the best stories, and we will be able to expand the news section to give you all more of what you’re looking for. My goal is to bring more diversity to news, culture and sports, and have each section cover a wide range of stories that

the campus community needs to see. I have a team of strong writers and fearless reporters, and an office full of passionate journalists that are ready to work hard and put forth their best effort, day in and day out. Applications are still open for a copy editor and an opinion editor, and I’m hoping the positions will be filled with curious and ambitious students.

I’ll be working with my online editor Ximena Bustillo–it’s pronounced Heemen-uh–and together, we’re here to give Boise State the news it deserves. We’ll be working all summer in preparation for the fall, and I can’t wait to see what we come up with. I’m preparing for something great, and I hope our readers are, too.

I’ll see you all in the fall, Jordan

WHAT YOU MISSED ONLINE PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Editor-In-Chief Brandon Rasmussen editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu Online Editor Taylor Munson onlineeditor@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Visit us online throughout the summer to stay updated on campus.

Opinion Editor Jacob Palmer opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu News Editor Jordan Erb news@stumedia.boisestate.edu News Reporter Ximena Bustillo news@stumedia.boisestate.edu Culture Editor Shannon Brennan culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Culture Reporter Logan Potter culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Sports Editor Daniel Gardner sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu Sports Reporter Peter Huguenin sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu Digital Content Manager Axel Quartarone digitalcontent@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Students take turns examining and creating maps of surfaces with a resolution approximately 100,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair through a process called atomic force microscopy (AFM). Photo courtesy of the Boise State University Facebook page.

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After 15 years of serving the Boise State community, President Bob Kustra will be finishing his final semester on campus. He will retire on June 30.

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NEWS

HERE ARE ALL THE CHANGES COMING TO BOISE STATE BEFORE FALL

Some significant changes to the University will be finalized by the time students return Blake Simony | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

As the spring semester wraps up, many Boise State students will be taking some form of a summer break from school.

Although the campus often seems dormant over the summer, the University will be undergoing some significant changes.

Here’s what to expect for the new academic year in the fall.

Higher tuition, but fewer overload fees The Idaho State Board of Education has been working to approve budget changes.

Boise State will see a five percent increase in tuition for both Idaho residents and non-residents in the next academic year.

Greg Hahn, the associate vice president for Communications and Marketing of the University, explained that there are several components that contribute to the budgeting process.

According to Hahn, the University initially requested a 5.1 percent increase. The State Board only approved five percent, but this is not a huge increase when compared with other universities.

“Boise State actually has a lower tuition than some of the other universities,” Hahn said. “But that’s because we have higher fees in certain areas.”

Another important change will be the redefinition of what distinguishes full-time students from part-time students in terms of credits. Part-time status was defined as an undergraduate student taking one to 11 credits, while full-time status was reserved for those taking 12 credits and up. But in the fall, 11 credits will be the amount that constitutes a student as full-time.

Additionally, the maximum number of credits that a student can take before having to pay an overload fee will increase.

Instead of having to pay overload fees per credit after 15 credits, students can now take up to 16 credits without having to pay the fee. This is a change from the initiative to move Boise State towards a pay-by-credit institution by dropping the maximum number of credits before receiv-

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ing an overload fee “They’ve decided to maintain this plateau for a while,” Hahn said. “We’re trying to extend it out so you’re not paying for the extra credits until later on. We don’t want to discourage somebody from finishing (in four years) because, in the end, that’s what saves you money. If you finish in four years, you won’t have to pay nearly as much.”

A new University president Five presidential finalists were named by the Idaho State Board of education on April 18, and they will continue to be interviewed by the State Board and the campus community. From April 23 until April 30, each finalist will be on campus in the Simplot Ballroom for faculty, staff and students to ask questions. Students are invited to attend from 2:30-3:30, while staff and faculty will attend from 1:152:15. Kustra believes that the final decision will be made “sometime in May,” but the campus community can expect to see a new working president by July 1.

Boise State’s outgoing president Bob Kustra will work his last day before retiring on June 30. He mentioned in an interview with The Arbiter that he plans to remain affiliated with the University.

“I don’t have a role in the selection process,” Kustra said. “The decision will be made by the (Idaho) State Board (of Education), but I have complete confidence in the State Board to find the best candidate for BSU.” A new building and ongoing construction According to Drew Alexander, a capital planner with Capital Planning and Space Management, there are two major building projects to expect in the fall: construction of the Micron Center for Materials Research and the continued construction of the Center for Fine Arts.

“In addition to those, there are always

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There are many changes on the horizon for Boise State in the next few months before the start of the fall semester. Photo courtesy of the Boise State University Facebook page.

ongoing alteration and repair projects,” Alexander said. “Things like concrete repairs or room renovations—the smaller things.”

Although the Materials Research building won’t be finished until the spring of 2020, the Fine Arts Building is expected to be completed by the fall of 2019. As for the upcoming fall, construction will be completed on the new Campus Planning and Facilities building located behind the Engineering building. Additionally, a new pedestrian crosswalk will be added to University Drive and Lincoln Avenue that will connect the Honors College and Sawtooth Hall to the Student Union Building directly.

Upcoming changes to parking rates: To be announced

Parking rates are expected to change at the start of the Fall 2018 semester, despite having not changed since the 2016-2017 academic year. However, Transportation and Parking Services will not officially announce the details until after the budgeting hearings being held by the Idaho State Board of Education.

Sam Patterson, director of Transportation, Parking and Safety Systems, wrote in an email, “Our rate changes have not been approved yet, but they are minimal.”

Parking permits purchased during this current academic year are still valid until Aug. 25, but The Arbiter will report the new parking rates as soon as they are approved.

NEWS

TACO BELL ARENA FIRST “SENSORY INCLUSIVE” COLLEGE ARENA IN THE NATION The arena has trained staff and now offers kits to be used by patrons with sensory disorders Jordan Erb | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The sensory bags include noise-canceling headphones, communication cards, fidget toys and weighted lap pads. Photo by Taylor Humby.

Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was the first NBA arena to become “sensory inclusive.” Soon after, MetLife Stadium, field of the New York Giants, became certified in sensory inclusion. Now, Boise State’s Taco Bell Arena has followed in the footsteps of some of the most prominent stadiums and arenas in the United States to become the first college arena to get the certification.

Sensory inclusivity is a movement that “allows individuals with autism and other sensory needs the ability to see and experi-

ence all the things the world has to offer,” according to KultureCity, the nonprofit that partnered to certify the arena. Sensory needs include autism, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dementia and others, most of which are not outwardly visible.

Getting certified as a sensory inclusive establishment required training by KultureCity, where both full-time and part-time staff were taught how to assist guests with sensory needs. To help staff with this task, sensory bags will be available at seven

different stations in Taco Bell Arena. The drawstring bags include a communication card, noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys that help with sensory processing and a weighted lap pad that is intended to calm guests in a sensory overload situation.

“If you think about when you go to bed at night, and you hop in bed and pull your covers over you, when it’s the end of the day and you’re in your safe place, you can calm down,” said McQ Olsen, associate director of marketing at Taco

Bell Arena. “The weighted lap pad is a lot like getting under your blankets at night because the comfort of that pressure of your blankets on top of you helps you desensitize.”

To check out the bags, guests can visit one of the seven guest services stations in the arena and exchange their driver’s license until they return the bag at the end of the event.

Olsen hopes that by implementing the sensory bags and staff training, the arena will be more accessible to guests.

By making the arena more welcoming for those with sensory needs, the arena staff can make the event experience accessible to all.

“A big part of our mission is to serve all sorts of individuals and all sorts of guests, regardless of ability or disability,” Olsen said. “ ... A lot of those events are very family-centric, and sometimes there are folks who might not be able to attend those events as a whole family because of a sensory issue. We hope that this will help in making those events accessible for the whole family.”

The move towards sensory inclusion comes after Taco Bell Arena’s other strides towards becoming a more inclusive venue.

The arena now has all-user restrooms on the ground level, caption boards where spoken word is translated into text on a reader board, assisted listening devices and platforms for those with physical disabilities. According to Micki Courtney, Taco Bell Arena’s assistant general manager, these steps have been taken to create a more welcoming environment for all guests.

“We just see this as one more tool that supports our mission that we are a venue that is open, accessible and welcoming to any and all guests,” Courtney said. “If we have the privilege of having a patron in our building, we want them to know they are as welcomed and serviced as any other guest who comes through our doors.”

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NEWS ASBSU ROUND UP: EXECUTIVE TEAM 2018-2019

Associated Students of Boise State University elected members begin their terms in office Ximena Bustillo | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Secretary of Academic Affairs: Mikayla Melchert, freshman, international business major

Newly elected members of ASBSU have taken office. Photos by Taylor Lippman.

Along with a new school year, Fall 2018 also brings a new board of Associated Student of Boise State University (ASBSU) Executive Council members.

President, vice president, secretary of academic affairs, secretary of community relations and secretary of student organization affairs have now taken office. In an interview with The Arbiter, they discussed their plans as they work for the student population that voted them in.

President: Kaleb Smith, sophomore, finance major Vice President: Emily Rembert, junior, finance major According to Smith, the president’s role has been about facilitating the relationship with staff, administration and students.

“Presidents usually pick up a major project, such as Sienna’s food pantry and

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the Student Fee Activity Advisory Board created by the president before her,” Smith said.

Though Smith is still deciding what his project will be, Rembert’s main goal is to get as many areas of campus in Assembly.

“In the past it’s been just through applications. I have started an excel spreadsheet and have been looking at all the groups to reach out to,” Rembert said.

Rembert and Smith are both excited about student-led initiatives.

“Assembly will be focused on being an incubator for student-led initiatives,” Smith said. “I am very excited for this and for us to empower students.”

The final goal already outlined is to make a seamless merge with the Inclusive Excellence Student Council (IESC).

“I want to work closely with Esperanza.

The way to achieve that is through good communication,” Smith said.

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The secretary of academic affairs is the only student who sits in with the faculty senate during meetings and works with the provost towards academic goals and projects.

“I really believe that this position is what you make of it,” Melchert said. “I can have a platform, but that doesn’t mean anything if it is not what students want.”

According to Melchert, she wants to focus on two main areas: Open Educational Resources (OER) and academic advising.

“The outgoing secretary worked with Bob Casper, who is the head of the OER initiative. But it takes a lot more student advocacy,” Melchert said. “Other universities have adapted to OER, and it’s an attainable goal.”

Melchert also stated that while talking to her College of Business and Economics advisor, they discussed that academic advising is underdeveloped in other campus schools.

“I want to find where the problem is coming from that causes students to feel neglected,” Melchert said.

Secretary of Community Relations: Esperanza Gomez, junior, social work major The vote to create a merger between ASBSU and the IESC passed this election cycle, causing a change in the position of the secretary of community relations, who is now also the vice president of the IESC. “I ran for this position because of the proposal of the merge between the IESC and ASBSU,” Gomez said. “This position represents historically marginalized groups, something I am very passionate about.”

The position, according to Gomez, will

be the liaison between ASBSU and IESC. Gomez will advise executive team members to make statements and represent and advocate on behalf of marginalized communities.

Previously, the secretary of community relations managed the block party and voter registration day–these tasks will be reassigned to other ASBSU positions.

“I am excited to help mold this position.

I have to remind the executive team that we are there for the students, not just the administration,” Gomez said. “I am hoping to get feedback from students to know how we want that relationship between ASBSU and IESC to develop even though they are separate entities.”

Secretary of Student Organization Affairs: Veronica Camargo, sophomore, health science and pre-medical studies major According to Camargo, the responsibilities for this position are more laid out in the ASBSU code compared to other positions on the executive team.

“Every week consists of a hearing for the secretary of student organization affairs to grant and deny funding for student organizations,” Camargo said. “This person serves as the chair of the funding board and the main liaison between student organizations and the student funding board.”

Coming into the 2018 academic year, Camargo’s goals include improving and streamlining the funding request process, hearings and web page.

“I care about the student experience and all the opportunities students seek to take advantage of through the funding support of ASBSU,” Camargo said. “During the elections I realized there are many students and organizations who are not aware of the funding support from ASBSU, and I hope to make changes with that.”

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM FACES CHANGES FOR FALL 2018

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Changes to the language and structure of the courses have been made to decrease confusion and increase relevance Ximena Bustillo | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Students looking to enroll in Boise State University Foundations courses will find changes to the type and range of courses available. Over the past year, campus administration and students have created a platform of changes to implement Fall 2018 that address concerns from both faculty and students.

Background Almost all colleges and universities nationwide require students to earn credits in general education. The Idaho State Board of Education requires 36 credits of foundational studies.

Thirty credits are specifically outlined by the State Board, and the remaining six credits are left for each university to manage. At Boise State, these six credits take the form of University Foundations (UF) 100 and 200.

John Bieter, interim director of the Foundational Studies Program, explained that seven years ago, Boise State went through a transformation when administration was unsatisfied with the old general education core and started the Foundational Studies Program.

However, according to Bieter, the University didn’t support and finance the program correctly.

“In our survey, Dr. Andrew Finstuen and I went into 17 different faculty and student groups to see what the main problems were and how to make them better because the university experience should go beyond vocational and help students make a living and make a life,” Bieter said.

“This foundation facilitates that.”

Concerns “The Faculty Senate of the University and President Kustra had raised concerns about the Foundational Studies Program, which came to a head in spring of 2016,” said Interim Vice Provost Andrew Finstuen.

Finstuen explained the President of the Provost, Martin Schimpf, asked him to in-

vestigate concerns of faculty and students.

“Bieter and I met with student groups including the Associated Students of Boise State University, living learning communities, afro-black student union and faculty groups,” Finstuen said. “What emerged was that students and faculty either really liked UF or really hated it, and they didn’t know what foundational studies or general education was.”

According to Finstuen, the three main problems with the Foundational Studies Program were confusion in what the courses are, why they have to be taken and inconsistency in the rigor, as some courses were more difficult than others.

Three students—junior history and secondary education major Daniel Hopkins, senior political science major Evangelina Rodriguez and senior psychology major Cerena Lee—worked alongside Bieter in Spring 2016 to investigate the problems and solutions to the current general education program at Boise State.

“Dr. Bieter really wanted student involvement. He thought it was very important to the success of the program and any changes. We also reached out to student groups such as the Multicultural Greek Council, Panhellenic and Residents Housing Association,” Hopkins said.

Changes Rodriguez explained the students started off by researching other schools and comparing them to Boise State’s program and what students were saying. The group also researched why students and faculty didn’t like certain features of the program.

According to Finstuen, starting in the fall the UF class size will be reduced from 200 to 100 students, and there will only be one to two discussion leaders to increase consistency.

“It was recognized that the program was underfunded, so we increased the budget.

We also tried to make the language more consistent to be transparent with students

The Idaho State Board of Education requires 36 credits of foundational studies, or “General Education Matriculation (GEM) courses.” Graphic by Sierra Nobley.

and parents,” Finstuen said.

At the 100 level, the goal is to be clear what discipline the course is in.

Lee came up with the term “foundations of a discipline” to encompass all the courses under the same level to ensure that students know it is all a part of the large core of general education.

“Students did not recognize what they were meant to be doing in these courses.

The language was not accessible. ‘Disciplinary Lens,’ what does that mean? But ‘foundations of mathematics’ is more accessible,” Hopkins said.

According to Finstuen, there has been an increase in faculty oversight as well.

“The variation was so extreme in stu-

dents’ and faculties’ likes (and dislikes) of the program that we are trying to close that gap. A part of that is done by increasing preparation for lead instructors through funding, course availability and opportunities to help faculty,” Finstuen said.

According to Bieter, 42 courses were submitted for 30 available spots for the fall.

“Fall of 2018 will bring a whole new set of courses and a new set of how the courses are framed across every college at Boise State,” Bieter said. “We want students to make a living, make a life and learn about the world outside of their major.”

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FINAL THOUGHTS FROM THE ARBITER’S LEAVING STAFF TAYLOR MUNSON Online Editor

My time at The Arbiter has come and gone, and to say my farewell is bittersweet is an understatement. The Arbiter has been such an integral part of my life for the past two years.

There are too many memories to list that I will cherish for a very long time. Whether it’s the long production days that often end with delirious walks with Jordan back to my car, or very serious conversations with Shannon Brennan about the merit of Triscuits.

College would not have been nearly as life-changing, enlightening or special for me had it not been for The Arbiter. Being given the opportunity to forge a new path in this position has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me. I’m eternally grateful for all the support and mentoring I’ve received from Seth Ashley and Jenn Fields, and I thank them for that. I’ve also made lifelong friends, who will always be very near and dear to my heart. As I spread my wings and go on to pursue my career in the media field, I have The Arbiter to thank for instilling my love for journalism and the world of news—something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

JACOB PALMER Opinion Editor

The thing I’ll most miss about my time here at The Arbiter will be the wonderful staff I’ve had the pleasure of working with. We’ve had a truly diverse group of people who all contributed to the paper in invaluable ways. I could always count on everyone to brighten my day in their own unique ways, whether it be Shannon’s witty observations about college life, Daniel’s great Hearthstone tips or the deep discussions I would often share with Brandon. I should also thank the amazing work from our design team, which made the paper look better than it ever has been. Each staff member, whether it be Brandon, Taylor, Jordan, Ximena, Harbor, Evan, Shannon, Logan, Peter or Daniel was amazing to work with, and I will truly miss them after I leave.

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“What am I going to do, Shannon? What am I going to do? Cry,” said Logan Potter, culture reporter at The Arbiter as the news of my impending departure hit her full force in the feel muscle.

I understand how she feels—I cry all the time. While I have basically no idea what I will be doing for the rest of my life. This year at The Arbiter, writing to all you folks, has been unforgettable. When I randomly applied to the position as the culture editor, I had no idea what I was doing and was in way over my head. I have learned so much this semester and will miss all of my coworkers (but mostly Logan) so much. I never imagined that in my senior year, so close to leaving, I would make such good friends and have such unique experiences. It has truly been a pleasure writing everything from art exhibit spotlights to our weekly “Open Letter” columns. I will carry these memories with me as I travel the United States in my van and/or do what ever it is I do with my life.

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EVAN FISHBURN Copy Editor

After working at The Arbiter for a year, I have grown significantly as a person, an editor and a coworker. Though “production day” is often stressful, there is also a great energy in the room as the various sections collaborate to put the paper together, page-by-page. Editing for clarity and objectivity certainly improved my own writing, and my role made me appreciate the place newspapers (and online news) have in our society. From covering topics such as the Boise Film Festival to TubaChristmas, or from the Frank Church Conference to Valentine for AIDS, I have enjoyed contributing articles to the news and culture sections. I even got to try my hand at satire in our fun April Fool’s edition. Clearly, there are many occasions to write, and I would encourage anyone interested in journalism, current events, campus life or our community to consider writing for The Arbiter next year.

DANIEL GARDNER Sports & Rec Editor

Graduation is right around the corner and I am so incredibly excited to be done with college. It feels like I have won the lottery. The only difference is that I’m thousand of dollars in debt. However, the memories I’ve made are priceless, sike there’s actually a price tag on those also. That being said, I have enjoyed and appreciated my time at The Arbiter and Boise State. I feel fortunate to get the opportunity to learn how newspapers run and be invested in something at the school that I believe is beneficial to the student body and society.

I will be leaving Boise this May to head back to the exquisite Hagerman Idaho to run my families white water rafting company. It’s been a good ride Boise State. Just remember, don’t let your dreams be dreams.

PETER HUGUENIN

Sports & Rec Reporter

Goodbye, Arbiter! For the last three semesters I have been here at the Arbiter, and in that time I have discovered my passion for journalism. I have also gotten to work with some of the most talented writers I have ever met. During my time at The Arbiter, I have seen it grow, and I hope that if I come back to have seen it grow even more. I would like to thank everyone who has read my articles and encouraged me along the way. It was truly a great experience being able to cover Boise State sports for you all these past three semesters.

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F E AT U R E

A LASTING LEGACY: BOB KUSTRA’S PRESIDENCY COMES TO A CLOSE

Take a look at the highlights of President Kustra’s legacy as he enters his final months as president Taylor Munson and Jordan Erb | Online Editor and News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Every year for the past six years, Boise State President Bob Kustra told his wife Kathy that he was going to retire. She learned to smile and nod her head, then watch as adamancy softened into hesitation with the start of the fall semester.

Six fall convocations later, President Kustra has decided to step down from his position. Though he announced his retirement in November, his official last day will be on June 30, after a new president is selected.

During his tenure, President Kustra witnessed three Fiesta Bowl victories, made notable strides in campus infrastructural and cultural development and oversaw the push for recognition by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education as a doctoral research institution, all with a touch of lightheartedness.

“He loves to laugh,” said vice president for research and economic development Mark Rudin. “I can’t explain it. He works hard, and he’s very serious sometimes, but he loves to laugh too.”

To commemorate President Kustra’s retirement, The Arbiter compiled a highlight reel of his legacy from start to finish.

Athletics The first Fiesta Bowl win by Boise State was in 2007, and it was a pivotal moment in the university’s history. According to Greg Hahn, associate vice president of communications and marketing, the down-to-the-wire win signalled a shift in perception about Boise State. It was also one of Hahn’s favorite memories of President Kustra, as it was then that they knew things were going to change.

“The number of applications, even for graduate programs, spiked,” Hahn said.

“The level of interest spiked, and the idea was, ‘well, this is our chance. If we ever wanted to expand our footprint, now’s the time to do it.’”

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was the decision to implement a baseball program at Boise State. Though the program won’t be in action until 2020, the infrastructure is in place and has received strong support from the president.

great insight, he’s well read, and he sees the future.”

According to Schimpf, Kustra’s leadership in creating the College of Western

Development President Kustra’s 15-year tenure witnessed the university’s vast expansion.

The Micron Business and Economics Building, the Stueckle Sky Center, the Alumni and Friends Center and several other buildings were constructed during his time, totaling $400 million in new developments since 2003.

According to Martin Schimpf, the current provost and vice president of academic affairs, Kustra has always been forward thinking in his approach to the development of Boise State.

“I learned a new word about a year ago and when I learned this word, I thought of President Kustra,” Schimpf said. “The word is ‘perspicacity.’ It’s the quality of having ready insight into things. He has

“I learned a new word about a year ago and when I learned this word, I thought of President Kustra. The word is ‘perspicacity.’ It’s the quality of having a ready insight into things.”

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Marty Schimpf, provost Idaho (CWI) is a great example of his ability to see the future.

“It wasn’t too long after he got here that he saw the need for a community college in this region, in order to release Boise State to become something more because we couldn’t do it all,” Schimpf said.

“That’s one of the great legacies I think he’s left. He was a real driving force in the creation of CWI.” Before the creation of CWI, Boise was the largest metropolitan area in the country without a community college, according to Kathy Kustra. When President Kustra learned this, the push for a dedicated community college began. By creating a specific community college, the president was allowed more leeway to create what he and Kathy Kustra refer to as a “vibrant campus culture.”

To do so, President Kustra began marketing the university more to traditional students by fostering the growth of campus activities. He was a driving force in expanding Greek life on campus, and he introduced Living Learning Communities, as well as an overnight orientation.

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“He felt that having communities of different stripes that people are comfortable being in are what cause people to feel like they’re home; this is their school, and this is where they want to stay for four years, whether that’s somebody who wants a fraternity or sorority or somebody who wants to gather around their major,” Kathy Kustra said.

Beyond social culture, President Kustra also pushed for intellectual development, with the most tangible example being the new Honors College building. The new building is a visible symbol of the college’s importance at Boise State, and it signifies President Kustra’s dedication to its success, according to Hahn.

“It was a very visible way to say this is an important part of campus,” Hahn said.

“The biggest building on campus is the Honors College, so that was a big declaration that this is important.”

The president is most proud of the Center for Fine Arts, which is slated to open in Fall 2019.

“When I look at all these buildings–and they’re all important to me–the Center of Fine Arts is the one that means the most to me, personally,” President Kustra said. “And the reason for that is simple.

In higher education today, it’s more and more difficult for universities to find the funding either from the public sector or from donors to build out the arts and the humanities. I think we were able to do that here because of the incredible support we received from the state, but especially from the community.”

Research During an address to the university in August 2003, President Kustra told listeners that Boise State needed to set its sights on becoming a Carnegie-designated metropolitan research university of distinction. More than a decade later, in January 2016, the university reached that goal.

The Carnegie classification system looks at the number of doctoral students and

programs, and the amount of research being done at the university before designating campuses. With the help of Rudin and Schimpf, Carnegie recognized Boise State as an R3 doctoral research institution in 2016. The only designation higher than an R3 is an R2 or R1, which Rudin said he believes Boise State will eventually be able to reach.

Rudin also said that while growing Boise State’s research has been at the forefront of President Kustra’s presidency since he arrived at Boise State, he never lost sight of the importance of the students and their success.

“He never wanted our growth in research to negatively impact the student experience,” Rudin said. “That’s a testimony to him being able to move the campus forward and try to achieve our dreams, but have a firm foundation on what the university values.”

Throughout President Kustra’s work to maintain focus on student success, the university has seen a substantial increase in graduation and retention rates.

Chief operating officer Kevin Satterlee said not only has President Kustra made strides in the research aspects of the university, but more than anything, he’s arguably brought even more attention to the “distinction” part of Boise State’s reputation.

One example Satterlee brought up was when President Kustra decided out of the blue that he wanted to have astronaut Barbara Morgan be an educator in residence at Boise State.

“How many universities have an astronaut in residence?” Satterlee said. “And that was his idea–his brainchild. (He knew) this is how we’re going to make ourselves distinctive.”

Another example was the creation of the College of Innovation and Design (CID).

According to Satterlee, when President Kustra made the proposal for the CID to the State Board of Education and the

proposal was peer reviewed by other universities, many of Boise State’s sister institutions were skeptical.

“But he drove that vision; he said, ‘this is going to work, this is what it’s going to do,’ and look what a success it has been as a college,” Satterlee said.

Plans for the Kustras after June 30 Once a new president is chosen and President Kustra works his last day at the university, he and Kathy Kustra will have more time for their family, travel, reading, writing and avid bird-watching.

“He is an unbelievably crazy bird and dog lover,” Kathy Kustra said. “He can be a nerd sometimes–he’s a bird nerd. There’s binoculars all around our house. He feeds birds all the time. I could be telling him that I thought I was having a heart attack, and all of a sudden he would be saying, ‘oh, I think the blue lazulis are back!’”

President Kustra will still walk his border collie Sadie three or four miles every morning. He also plans to continue his radio show, “Reader’s Corner,” which is aired weekly on Boise State Public Radio.

Kathy Kustra said the couple has plans to travel throughout the summer and fall, from Chicago to the Smoky Mountains to northern Europe.

President Kustra said he hopes to find himself working with Boise State’s School of Public Service. He hopes for some level of interaction with students and faculty, and said he would be discontent to sit at home after June 30.

“I’m not willing to sit at home, that’s for sure,” President Kustra said. “My wife has this great saying, ‘I married you for better or for worse, but not for lunch.’ I think she’s giving me a message.”

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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR... FOREVER Graduating seniors and their future plans

Shannon Brennan | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Graduation is upon us, and while some of us graduating seniors are looking towards the abyss we call the future in fear, others are looking towards the beginning of the rest of their lives. These Boise State seniors look forward to bright futures following their passions and dreams.

Graduating senior Brooke Damico—a communication major with a minor in nonprofit management—is headed out to graduate school with a full tuition waiver at Texas Christian University. Damico did not always know she wanted to study communication, and it took her five major changes, three schools and six years to reach her destination.

“I’m really confident in what I’m studying because I’m super passionate about it after trying so many other things,” Damico said. “I’d rather pursue something that I love and that I’m passionate about than just go through the motions and have a degree and not know what to do with it.”

She looks forward to eventually pursuing a doctorate in communication and hopes to become a professor at the University of Washington.

“It’s interesting because I’m trying to finish up my undergrad while starting grad, so I’m finishing tying up everything at Boise State, but I just registered for my graduate classes, which was crazy cool, but crazy scary,” Damico said. “Getting ready to move to a new state is daunting. It’s hard for me to uproot myself and move onto this next chapter.”

Damico is not the only one making a big post-graduate move. Mackenzie Peters is graduating with a dual certificate in elementary and special education and is moving to Tajikistan to teach elementary education. After teaching summer school in Georgia with Quality Schools International, Peters decided that she wanted to continue teaching abroad after graduation.

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Jake Haley, Brooke Damico and Mackenzie Peters are moving up and moving out of Boise post-graduation. Photos by Shannon Brennan.

like I have no strings, so to be able to just pick up and leave is something that you don’t have the opportunity to do very often in your life,” Peters said. “Being able to do this before all of those big life things hit me is exciting, and I need to take that opportunity.”

While her contract is only one year long, Peters is excited to see where life takes her, whether that means continuing to teach abroad or coming back to the United States to pursue graduate school.

While graduate school may not be on the horizon for Jake Haley, a communication major with an emphasis in media production and a minor in nonprofit business, graduate school may not be on the horizon, but he is looking forward to

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some drastic changes in post-graduate life as well. Haley plans on living outside of the Boise area for the first time in his life, making the move to Los Angeles, California to explore a career in filmmaking.

Originally not even interested in seeking a college degree, Haley left his plans of becoming a touring musician behind after high school and went into college with no idea what he wanted to do. Haley didn’t declare his major until the end of his sophomore year.

“Making movies and media production stuff wasn’t even in my hemisphere of things that I could do until I took a class the summer after my sophomore year where we talked about filmmaking and stuff,” Haley said. “I hadn’t even realized

that I could study that at Boise State. I started getting into the production classes and they were interesting, and I realized that I could do it as a career.”

One thing that all three of these seniors had in common was their excitement for graduation and their futures. While getting thrown into the adult world may be a frightening prospect, the thrill of going out on one’s own easily beats this fear for these students.

“I’m dealing with this mix of being super excited, incredibly nervous and diving into the unknown. The four years just flew by. It feels like I was just at freshman orientation,” Damico said.

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MAKING MUSIC AND MAKING THE GRADE

Boise State student shows that making music isn’t just for professionals Isabelle Spaulding | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Nate St. Georige spends his free time making music from his set up in his room. Photo by Isabelle Spaulding.

Freshman computer science major and music producer Nate St. George found the world of music making when he was in middle school. Throughout the years, St. George has grown into a producer that is capable of writing 80s electronic and soundtrack music and is hoping to pursue a professional career in making music of his own.

St. George believes music is a creative outlet to make something for himself that’s expressive and real. Though many others may also share those passions, everyone has their own take on it, and everyone puts their own personality into it. For St. George, music is his thing.

“Music allows you a level of communication that isn’t allowed by anything else— where you can communicate really abstract thoughts and feelings in a way that spoken or written words can’t comprehend,” St.

George said.

Even though his music does not consist of words, when it’s shared, St. George says the experience between the listener and the producer is like no other. No verbal communication is needed.

“Much of the time, they’ll say exactly what I was thinking of when I was writing it, which I think is a really interesting and weird phenomenon—how two people can listen to the same music and understand it the same way,” St. George said.

When writing a song, he said it’s really about how far he can push an idea or a melody. If it’s pushed over the limit, it won’t turn out bad, but if it’s not pushed far enough, St. George feels it’s incomplete.

St. George said the longest song he wrote was 15 minutes while the shortest was only 30 seconds long. This displays the

beauty of writing for oneself; St. George has removed the pressure of conforming to any idea of normalcy in his music. St. George doesn’t limit himself to a specific amount of time because he feels that it’s futile.

“I think it’s a very personal thing. With a band, much of the time, it’ll be one or two members of the band writing the music, but every member of the band will have their own take on it,” St. George said.

“That’s why you can hear a guitar solo by one person and you can tell that it’s their own. They put their own style into it no matter how it was written. I prefer working by myself when it comes to my electronic music because I write music for myself.”

St. George is one student producer of many to show Boise State that making music is not just a “real world” activity anymore. However, just because it’s possible

doesn’t always mean it’s smooth sailing. St. George said it can be quite a process before one can succeed when writing music.

“It’s gonna be bad like most of the time.

For me, it takes about five to eight bad songs before an idea really sticks that I could expand into a full song,” St. George said. “And that’s pretty constant—it’s always been like that.”

St. George believes that all it takes to make a song is an idea, some software and a bit of time. He discussed that making music in this way is something that is visionary and original.

“I think music is a really interesting and weird phenomenon because you can’t really say anyone’s taste in music is wrong. It’s creativity, and that is what I go to music for,” St. George said.

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CARDI B CONTINUES TO MAKE “MONEY MOVES”

“Invasion of Privacy” brings out a personal side of the rapper with her signature attitude intact Logan Potter | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

I’ll never claim to be an expert in rap or hip-hop music—period. That said, I was elated when I found out that Cardi B was releasing a debut album. She roped me in with “Bodak Yellow” and made me become a fan of female rappers, and as a result, I even gave Nicki Minaj a shot.

Historically, I’ve always been a frequent listener of Top 40 pop, and I never related to my friends who preferred Kendrick Lamar over Ed Sheeran. Since then, “Invasion of Privacy” made a fan out of me, and Cardi should be proud of the success she is garnering on and off the charts.

“Be Careful” is one of the rawest tracks on the album, and even this one has a signature Cardi B attitude behind it. The lyrics of the soon-to-be rap hit are focused on her relationship and past with now-fiancé Offset, who caused quite the controversy when he cheated on her, nearly ending their relationship. Telling him through song that she “could’ve did what you did to me to you a few times” but that it isn’t her “M.O.,” her feelings about the history of her continuing relationship with Offset are abundantly clear. The track is my personal favorite for its rawness and honesty; more than anything, it shows listeners that Cardi has no intention of holding back, especially in her music.

While the album also features chart favorites like “Bodak Yellow” and “Bartier Cardi,” Cardi B also collaborates with some of the top hip-hop and rap artists on the map. In her song “Best Life” featuring Chance the Rapper, she describes the thrill and lavishness that comes with fame, calling herself her “own competition.” In other tracks like “I Do” featuring SZA, details such as her self-love are brought to the table while simultaneously coming together into a track that pulls the entire album together as a whole. Collaborations may not be everything, but Cardi knows how to take them in strides.

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Cardi B’s debut album cover showcases her most vibrant assets to her personality. Photo courtesy of Vulture.

much more like the product of a seasoned performer. This, however, comes as no surprise after Cardi racked in two nominations in her first year of eligibility at the GRAMMY Awards. With that in mind, it’s important to note that this woman is no newcomer to shock factors. On the April 7 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” Cardi B unveiled her pregnancy while performing the aforementioned track “Be Careful.”

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performance. With the release of “Invasion of Privacy” coming so recently, fans (now including myself ) will be waiting for the announcement of an upcoming tour. Let’s go Baby B we can’t wait any longer.

All in all, Cardi’s debut may not be the album to watch in 2018, but it is certainly the one that will bring female rappers back into the spotlight this year. With 13 songs all collectively on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, she is breaking records that even Beyoncé hasn’t surpassed, and that is an achievement to cherish for the rest of her

career as an artist. Regardless of how one feels about her personal life and decision making, the consensus is clear—“Be Careful,” and don’t cross Cardi B, because she will find a way to make you pay for your mistakes. Coming from a strong woman who is looking to the horizon to become an even stronger artist, Cardi B doesn’t disappoint in her debut. Check out “Invasion of Privacy” and try to remind yourself why you didn’t listen to rap; you won’t remember.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY

The royal couple we’ve truly been waiting for

Logan Potter and Shannon Brennan | Culture Section | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Dear Will and Kate #2, We would like to begin by expressing our stress over the ending of Meghan’s character in “Suits,” because it felt like a death in the family (but not the royal family, amiright?). While we will be mourning the loss of our interest in the show, we will be forgetting about it entirely when your wedding rolls around; that is, however, not because we will be celebrating. It’s fine that we weren’t invited, but you could’ve at least sent a participation ribbon, you know? We’ve been watching this roller coaster ride in The Guardian for months.

Disappointments aside, and in all seriousness, congratulations. For years, we have watched the tabloids pass along messages of “Aliens Invade American

Trailer Park” and “Kim K’s Doctor Says Booty Implants are Worth the Treasure Hunt,” but our favorite has always been “Who Will Prince Harry Marry?” We will never forget the petitions on Change.org to get Harry on the unnecessary American television show, “The Bachelor,” where all ideologies based around real love go to die.

Thank goodness that you, Meghan, came around when you did; I was worried the United Kingdom might pick up the rights to the show.

What we do seem to be missing is the obvious: how did two of the world’s most gorgeous humans come to meet? Do they have conventions for you people? Is there a dating app that I don’t have the passcode for? Did Meghan mistake Harry for Ed Sheeran, and if so, does Harry know?

There are so many questions that have been left so devastatingly unanswered, and now the two of you are too famous for us to shoot you a tweet about them and hope to get a reply. We love you, but we are just a little disappointed.

While we get over that moment of sadness and anguish, we want you to know that we support whatever decisions you make upon getting married and finally becoming a prince and princess. That is, unless you choose not to get corgis—we, but especially Logan, will write you hate mail with photos of corgi puppies in baskets if you decide not to keep up the tradition of corgis in the family. They are truly wonderful dogs, and it would be a gravely missed opportunity if you passed up something so pure and precious. It’s

not even like you have to clean up after them or anything; we are sure you have people for that. Seriously though, do the people that take care of the royal corgis have special titles and stuff? And how does one get hired for that job? (Asking for a friend.) But whatever, it’s okay, we’ll live.

We guess.

In summary: I know we said we were okay about not getting an invite to your wedding, but we really are hurt. I thought we had something and while we may not be as obsessed with the royal family as some/all British people (seriously the infatuation gets creepy), we still love you both and wish you every happiness.

With love, Logan and Shannon

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MEN’S FOOTBALL TAKES THE FIELD FOR SPRING DAY

Football team competes against itself to give fans a taste of next year Autum Robertson | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Kellen Moore makes an appearance at the Boise State spring game. Photo by Boise State Athletics.

The Boise State Bronco’s 2018 spring football game took place Saturday afternoon to showcase both the starters and backups on the team for the following season. The Boise State starters completely dominated the backups, outscoring them 42-7.

The Broncos were able to give fans a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season. Senior quarterback Brett Rypien played almost two flawless quarters; he went 15 for 19, totaling 267 yards. Wide receivers sophomore Octavius Evans and senior A.J. Richardson both had touchdowns from Rypien.

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rate with throws,” said offensive coordinator Zach Hill. “Our receivers have come a long way through spring ball, and some of the young guys are getting good reps. You can see their progression from spring.”

Evans finished the scrimmage with two touchdowns, one from Rypien and the other from redshirt freshman Chase Cord.

A.J. Richardson caught two touchdowns from Rypien, finishing the scrimmage with four catches, one touchdown and 117 yards.

Junior safety Deandre Pierce praised Evans after the spring game.

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he’s big, physical, fast. Basically, he’s our prototype receiver, and to think he’s only going into his sophomore year is kind of scary. I feel like the sky’s the limit for him,” Pierce said.

Starting running back Alexander Mattison did not participate during the spring game due to his surgery. Senior Skyler Seibold transferred from safety to running back. Seibold set up a touchdown after a 31-yard run. Sophomore Robert Mahone and redshirt freshman Drake Beasley also got playing time. The three running backs combined for 18 carries and 58 yards.

The Bronco’s starting defense looked

primed for the fall season. The defense held the second team offense to zero points throughout the entirety of the first half. Defensive end Jabrill Frazier managed to sack Cord twice for losses. Senior cornerback Tyler Horton had an interception as well.

“The first offense, first defense did a good job today. It was difficult for the second offense to move the ball,” said head coach Bryan Harsin.

Harsin went on to say that the second team has shown immense improvement since the start of spring.

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What can be expected of student referees?

Sydnee Boley | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

With little training in place, student treferees face criticism in intramural sports. Photo by Kenzi Hudson.

With only a few weeks left in the school year, classes are coming to a close, but intramural sports are still in full swing.

All year long, students are given the opportunity to compete against peers and potentially win a t-shirt and championship title. With such high stakes, many of the athletes take a serious and competitive approach toward the sport. This passion can come out against the referees, who are typically other students paid to regulate games and make calls.

There are around 25 to 30 referees for Boise State intramural sports. Most receive their job by applying online and there is minimal experience required—a past in refereeing or just any time spent around sports. Students chosen are trained a week before each season of intramurals for around two hours.

Kolby Warfield, a freshman mechanical

engineer major who has played both 5v5 basketball and 4v4 football, said he is unsatisfied with the referee training process.

“I was actually present for one of the trainings, and it was unacceptable. They are not being trained on how to make the call, and they are rushing the training,” Warfield said.

There are some rules present that are enforced to keep the game fair and friendly. Referees have the power to give a team sportsmanship rankings or points at the end of each game. A team must have three or more points when it’s time for playoffs, or there is a possibility they will not be eligible to compete for the championship.

“I’ve coped with interacting with students my age,” said Sarah Brewer, a freshman communication major and referee.

“They paid to play, so I say, ‘If you want me to talk to you about it later, I will, but

as of right now, this is the call and it won’t change.’”

There are some students who think referees do their job well because of their background in sports and knowledge of the game. However, there are other referees who might not be cut out for the job of working for the intramural recreation league.

“With some sports, they are too strict about contact. In football, there is going to be some form of contact,” said Kyle Dumpel, a freshman psychology major.

“The games should just be played more with less calls or penalties.”

Dumpel has played 7v7 football, 4v4 football and basketball, and he will be playing spikeball and softball this upcoming intramural season.

“A lot of them call things from places they couldn’t have possibly seen what had

happened properly, so they couldn’t be accurate calls,” Warfield said. “I have also seen them change their opinion based on the crowd, which is inappropriate for a ref to do.”

With this in mind, players might take into consideration that the referees are other students who possibly took the first job they could find on campus, regardless of their experience. Though intramural sports can be competitive, it is a recreation league designed for students to have fun playing sports.

However, in the end, there are some responsibilities the referees have in order to make the league enjoyable for players who put money towards playing.

“If you have someone who is bad at reffing, then you shouldn’t put them in the game. They shouldn’t be in the position to call the game,” Warfield said.

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UFC COMING TO BOISE FOR FIRST TIME CenturyLink Arena to host UFC event on July 14 Peter Huguenin | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

UFC will make its debut trip to Boise on July 14 in the Century Link Arena. Photo by Wikicommons.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is coming to Boise for the first time ever this summer at CenturyLink Arena.

During the UFC 223 broadcast, the UFC released its summer schedule of where the events will be. To the surprise of many, Boise was was on the schedule of July 14.

Tickets for the event will go on sale May 18.

This is only the second time a major MMA promotion has come to Idaho with the first being Bellator which came in May of 2016.

“Idaho has a passionate community of fight fans and has produced a number of very talented fighters as well,” said Centu-

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ryLink Arena general manager Eric Trapp.

“It’s wonderful that UFC recognizes the city of Boise as a city they need to visit, and we couldn’t be more excited to host some of the world’s greatest athletes in our building.”

Three fights for UFC Boise have been announced so far. Cat Zingano, who is currently the sixth ranked women’s bantamweight fighter, will take on Marion Reneau, who is the seventh ranked women’s bantamweight fighter.

Zingano is 9-3, and holds a victory over current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes. Reneau is 9-31 and is coming off a win in February.

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Liz Carmouche, the seventh ranked women’s flyweight fighter, fights Jennifer Maia, who is making her UFC debut.

Carmouche is 11-6,but lost her most recent fight last December; Maia, who is 15-4-1, won her most recent fight in December and defended her flyweight in Invicta.

Justin Scoggins takes on UFC newcomer Said Nurmagomedov.

Scoggins is 11-4. He last fought in June of 2017, where he lost. Nurmagomedov (cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov) is making his UFC debut. Nurmagomedov is 11-1 and is coming off a victory in his last fight in

September of 2017.

While not officially announced, it is expected that Zak Ottow will take on Sage Northcutt.

With this being the first time the UFC has come to Idaho, many local MMA fans are excited, such as Zach Covert, who is a senior business student at Boise State.

“I’m excited,” Covert said. “I don’t think it will be as great as some of the Las Vegas events, but maybe they can get someone like Justin Gaethje to headline the event since he trains relativley close to Idaho” The fights will air on Fox Sports 1.

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