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NEWS

SSDP fights the war on drugs ted atwell/the arbiter

Christina Metzqer Staff Writer

When it comes to the war on drugs, the student organization Sensible Students for Drug Policy wants it to end—for good.

Last semester, SSPD, led by club president Tate Fegley and treasurer Christopher Felt, decided that a student organization on campus could shed some light on the failings of current drug policies and make students more aware of the results of fighting the war on drugs.

“We really want this to hit people and know how much money the government is spending,” Felt said.

According to the Drug Policy Alliance, a nonprofit organization with the goal of ending the war

on drugs, the U. S. government spends $51 billion a year on the war on drugs only.

Other sites, such as Drug Policy Reform Movement, see the war on drugs as a failure.

Part of the debate includes its similarity to dealing with the previous alcohol prohibition of the 1920s and discusses issues that touch on public health.

Fegley and Felt both agree that this war has affected people around the world, especially people within the United States.

They believe money used to fund this war is oftentimes wasted and is leading to excessive incarceration of those committing victimless drug crimes and the gradual erosion of citizen civil liberties.

There are similar student

groups like SSDP around the country that are showing a growing concern.

The group Students for Liberty and their “End the War” campaign are an example of the student advocate groups at work.

“Most people, it seems, when I meet them, they think we’re a bunch of potheads who want to legalize weed,” Fegley said. “When I tell people about our organization, one thing I like to emphasize is as far as our goals, recreational drug use is at the bottom of (our) list of things (we) want to accomplish.”

Their focus this semester is directed at growing their membership base, educating others and making students aware of the problems associated with the faltering drug policy.

The group will be cosponsoring an event with

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the Economics Association on Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Special Events Center.

It will feature speaker

Bruce Benson, economics professor from Florida State University, who will discuss the economics of the war on drugs.

“You have something to gain from changing drug policy, even if you aren’t someone that uses drugs,” Fegley said.

Boise State is not in the dark about light

According to Scott Stultz, energy engineer for the Department of Architecture and Engineering, if the university were to replace all of its exterior lights with LEDs, the annual savings would be about $22,500 in energy production.

Suddreth added additional savings would include longer lasting lights and labor savings by not having to replace the lights as often.

Suddreth and Scott explained HID lights that are currently being used will last for 20,000 hours; LED lights will last for 100,000 hours.

Suddreth also said LEDs

can distribute light much more evenly so there won’t be as much inconsisency between light and dark places.

While Suddreth acknowledges there will always be areas for improvement, Lena Lee, freshman respiratory care major, couldn’t think of any exterior oncampus areas that need improvement.

“I think it’s actually welllit, considering that this is a pretty big campus,” Lee said. “I don’t feel unsafe at all usually with the lighting. The indoor lighting is kind of another deal, but the outdoor lighting I actually really like.”

Alx Stickel News Editor

Students were quick to give their input when asked about Boise State’s exterior lighting quality, which received mixed reviews.

Facilities, Security, Architecture, Associated Students of Boise State University and other departments are preparing to do their annual “light walk” around campus next week to check outdoor lighting and prioritize areas for improvement regarding

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visibility and safety.

Jesse Tirivepi, sophomore pre-nursing major, already has a suggestion of addressing lighting in the Riverfront Hall and Math Building areas. “(Boise State is) dark compared to other campuses I would say,” Tirivepi said.

“Not everywhere of course.

I feel like this area (near the Student Union Building) is lit better but if you’re talking, like, a little bit further down towards Riverfront Hall … it’s a bit darker. And

that’s where most of the students are anyway.”

Doug Suddreth, project manager in the Department of Architectural and Engineering Services, who will be one of the department heads leading the walk, said he always welcomes student feedback either given to him directly or communicated through facilities.

Suddreth said one of the priorities will be areas deemed “dark spots” where the lighting is poor.

“If we find a dark place

that we were unaware of, our facilities people are equipped to go get a light and put it someplace,” Suddreth said. “Security is going to be there because they know the campus; they know what happens on campus. They know about how people move in those areas.”

One of the other goals of the light walk is to prepare for replacing all exterior lights with light emitting diodes, which will be more cost and energy efficient.

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NEWS

Gabrielle Russon Orlando Sentinel Tribune News Service

Frederick LaLanne describes his mother as a helicopter parent who doesn’t seem to mind that the baby of the family lives at home while he commutes to college.

But it doesn’t keep her from echoing the common refrain at the end of the semester: When are you going to graduate?

For LaLanne, who expects to be 24 when he finishes University of Central Florida a year from now, the delay can be blamed on changing majors and juggling work.

“If I graduated a year or two ago, I’m guess(ing) I’m working. I might be in something I didn’t want to do,” LaLanne said in the Student Union while soon-to-be graduates in their caps and gowns posed for pictures nearby.

LaLanne’s six-year journey is becoming normal on campuses across the country as most students fail to graduate within four years, according to a recently released study called “The Four-Year Myth” from an Indianapolis nonprofit Complete College America.

Only about 19 percent of college students will graduate in four years from public universities and about 36 percent from flagship highlevel research institutions, the report said.

For those seeking an associate’s degree at a two-year school, only about 5 percent will finish on time, the study found.

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“Metrics like these are unacceptable, especially when we consider that students and their families are trying desperately to control the skyrocketing costs of higher education,” the report said.

“As lifetime savings are depleted and financial aid packages run out, the extra time on campus means even more debt, and for far too many students, additional semesters do not result in a degree or credential.”

At UCF, fewer than half of all students will graduate in four years.

For the group of UCF students who enrolled in the 2008-09 year, about 40 percent finished within four years while about 70 percent had earned diplomas by six years, according to the university.

The expectations of students graduating in four years has changed, especially as students study abroad or do internships, said Maribeth Ehasz, UCF’s vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Services “Now students want to do more that extends their time,” Ehasz said, adding most UCF students typically finish school in 4-1/2 to five years.

Still, the latest numbers show improvements from nearly a decade ago as more students arrive on campus with college credits from dual enrolling or AP courses. Only 31 percent graduated in four years in the group that started UCF in 1999-2000.

At the University of Florida, about 67 percent gradu-

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Graduating in 4 years extended to 6

Graduates attending the spring 2015 ceremony. ate within four years and 85 percent in six years, spokesman Steve Orlando said.

The most recent numbers at Florida State University show 57 percent graduate by four years and about 77 percent in six years.

About 16 percent of Valencia College students who didn’t need remedial classes graduated in two years while 37 percent finished in three years, according to the numbers for those who started at the school in 2010.

The latest report blamed several reasons, such as students not taking enough credits each semester while they juggle school, work and

families to a problem with credits not transferring from other schools. The average graduate finishes with 134 credits, above the typical threshold of 120 to get a degree, the report said.

UCF pushes to help students narrow in on what they want to do, Ehasz said. Firstyear students are assigned special advisers at orientation to “get a grip on what’s in front of them” and meet throughout the school year.

LaLanne counts his credits at 98 so far.

Outside Orlando, at Winter Springs High School, LaLanne was known as outgoing teenager. His grades

weren’t spectacular, but good enough to graduate, and he played practically every sport—lacrosse, volleyball, football, baseball.

In his family, LaLanne was special. He was going to be the first in his immediate family, who migrated from Haiti, to attend a university after he graduated high school in 2009.

At first, LaLanne wanted to become a high school science teacher.

“Then a year passes, and then I go, ‘I’m not really about this,’” LaLanne said.

Last spring, he settled on his major, falling back on his love of sports. He wants

to study sports exercise science and dreams of becoming a strength and conditioning coach at a university.

It isn’t easy to catch up.

He could cram more classes into his schedule, but he delivers pizza 25 hours a week and spends summers working at a camp to earn extra money. LaLanne is paying his way using loans and financial aid.

He doesn’t focus on the debt that lies ahead, he said.

“If you worry about it through your whole school career, that wouldn’t be good,” he said. “Every class would stress you out—I need to get it done.”

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NEWS

Stephanie Labastida Staff Writer

You may have seen this club in action in the fall when they passed out flowers and Halloween candy. Students can expect to see them again passing out valentines.

When life is hard, students should rest assured the Random Acts of Kindness, Etc. club at Boise State wants to brighten up their day.

According to Stephen Gustafson, club president, RAKE has only been around for one semester and was inspired by the desire to promote positivity in everyday life.

“I can help someone, and though I might never remember it, they’ll probably remember it for the rest of their lives,” Gustafson said.

RAKE fits among the club community as both a social and volunteer-type organization. If a member in the club has an idea to make someone’s day better, the club gathers resources and plans it out.

Gustafson believes, through their projects and philosophy, RAKE sets itself apart from the typical club community at Boise State.

As a student, there are many ways to make some-

one’s day better.

“You don’t need to be a member of the club to be a part of it,” Gustafson said.

According to Laura Coleman, club secretary, their focus is on simple things they can do to uplift people’s day.

“By increasing positivity, it’s sort of like a domino effect,” Coleman said. “If you help brighten someone’s day, they’ll probably end up brightening someone else’s day as well—like paying it forward.”

According to Coleman, RAKE is open to anyone interested in joining the club.

They can participate on

campus with the club or on their own.

Gustafson reiterates that plans for club expansion remain in the gaining new membership stage.

“Having an expanded presence will make it more official,” Gustafson said.

Students can get more information about RAKE on their Facebook page, Boise State Random Acts of Kindness, Etc. Club and at their next meeting on Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chief Joseph room on the second floor of the Student Union Building near the Women’s Center.

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RAKE inspires students through positivity

RAKE is on Facebook.

Be aware of test anxiety Maria Shimel

Online Testing Center Courtesy

The topic of test anxiety is one that impacts a lot of students in their education. This can be especially daunting for students taking exams at the Online Testing Center for the first time. There are many resources to reach out to on campus about test anxiety, such as Academic Advising and Enhancement and Health Services.

These resources offer study tips and test anxiety workshops that can help teach you successful methods of dealing with stress.

The Disability Resource Office can help set up special accommodations for students who might require limited distraction testing or extra time on exams among other available resources.

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You can also boost your confidence by studying thoroughly before the test so that you feel like an expert on the content before you even sit down for the exam.

Take the time to become familiar with the testing environment; in the case of the Online Testing Center, go to the website and review the rules and come visit the testing room itself so you know what it

looks like.

Test anxiety can also be reduced by deep breathing techniques, visualization and meditation before taking the exam.

Although all of these solutions might not be the ones for you, remember that everyone at the university wants to see you succeed in school, and there are tons of resources available to assist you in reaching that goal.

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opinion

Shame on you, Idaho Leslie Boston-Hyde Copy Editor

History repeats itself, but it’s whether or not we learn from the mistakes and improve upon them that makes a difference.

We’re oppressing basic human rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Idaho must stop this discrimination and pass a law to protect these citizens.

Here we are in another civil rights movement, where the question of people’s humanity comes in. We’re hearing the same unjustified arguments that “invalidated” women’s and African-American’s rights.

“This is about human dignity and respect. Every human being deserves equal access and equal protection of law—period,” Rep. Melissa Wintrow told The Arbiter after the decision

to reject Add the Words on Jan. 29.

In December 2014, Dan Jones & Associates polled 520 Idaho adults, asking whether or not it should be illegal to discriminate someone based on sexual orientation. Approximately two-thirds of the respondents believed that this type of discrimination should be illegal.

While the sample size is small, representatives clearly aren’t listening to the majority of voices in Idaho.

It’s been endowed upon elective representatives to embody the Constitution and freedoms that America offers. Excluding the LGBT community from these rights reflects poorly on the government officials who vote against human rights bills, such as House Bill 2.

One of the main arguments against Add the Words is that homosexuality

is a choice.

Scientists are proving this claim wrong. In 2008, researchers at the Karolinska Institute found structural differences between homosexual and heterosexual male brains. Homosexual men’s brains structurally resemble a heterosexual woman’s brain much more closely than that of a heterosexual man.

The other main argument against Add the Words is that religious organizations would have to perform marriages of homosexuals or transgender couples. The most recent House Bill 2 allowed exemptions for these organizations to respect their right to religious freedoms, as outlined by the first amendment.

“There are good people, Christian people, who are using, intentionally or unintentionally, their religion as a shield to justify certain behaviors,” Wintrow said.

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Legislators should have added the words

Supporters gather outside Capitol.

Having been raised Christian, I was taught the core teaching of Christianity is love for one another. Denying other people rights to equality doesn’t show neighborly love. While some argue over specific Bible verses and theologies, it is clear that being able to empathize, respect and ultimately love is an overarching theme within the religion.

A complication that arises from adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the current Idaho Civil Rights Act is that the two phrases were not clearly defined. This could allow other groups, such as child molesters, to argue that they would be protected under “sexual orientation.” It’s a small factor, but if adjusted, the bill could have a stronger chance.

However, in today’s society, it is common knowledge that “sexual orientation” refers to relationships between two consenting adults.

The fact that we are arguing over who deserves basic human rights is appalling.

Add the Words isn’t over, and hopefully, next year, this story will have a new ending.

Letter to the editor: Add the words

paper I couldn’t write. I could only say in my testimony what I really felt and as hard as it was to stand before the glazed eyes of the legislators, all I could do was ask for help.

Many people who opposed Add the Words stated that discrimination doesn’t actually exist among the LGBT community. That makes sense, for we can’t actually calculate discrimination in Idaho if it is legal to do so. LGBT individuals are less likely to report

discrimination if there aren’t laws that would acknowledge their claims as valid. Out of fear, and with the knowledge that the report will likely fall to the waste side.

Social justice will always prevail, so it is only a matter of time before our society accepts LGBT individuals.

Until we take steps such as adding the words, however, LEGAL discrimination will continue to deeply affect our LGBT and allied community.

Ashley Thompson Social work major Senior

Add the Words was rejected by a partisan vote last week, but my thoughts are obviously still reeling. After a brief interview with The Arbiter, I felt inclined to add a few more thoughts about the topic.

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When I decided to testify my first thoughts went toward social work and how our code of ethics promotes social justice and activism for the oppressed populations in our society. Through the social work lens, I couldn’t just stand idly by.

I spent three days writing testimony after testimony, crumpling one paper after an-

other. How could I possibly write a three minute speech on such an important issue?

However, after hearing three days of testimonies, many WILDLY inaccurate and downright full of hatred—I felt personally on trial. I felt like my partner was on trial.

I felt like my closest family members and my wonderful friends were on trial. As I said

to many, I don’t think I’ve ever been compared to so many different animals in one week than through my whole life.

So when I went up to testify, I couldn’t speak on behalf of social work values ...

I couldn’t speak through the lens I’d been developing over the course of my academic career. I couldn’t read from a

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opinion

Student voices by patty bowen and & august mckernan/the arbiter

Do you have horror stories about buying textbooks?

Any textbook tips for your fellow students?

“I would not get (textbooks) from the Boise State Bookstore. They’re a lot more expensive there. I would get them on websites like Bookbyte or Chegg who usually have really good deals, or try Amazon. They usually have used books that are still pretty nice.”

“I ordered a used book from the bookstore online but when they finally filled out my order there weren’t any used books, so they changed it to a new one and changed the price so I decided not to take it when I went to pick up my books. I had to order (another) one online. By then I’d lost about a week (of class).”

“Most of my textbooks are never able to be bought back by the bookstore for some reason. And my Spanish textbook was like $300, so that was horrible. I also spilled a drink on my textbook a couple of years ago and all the pages were permanently glued together so I had to buy a new one. That wasn’t fun at all.”

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Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

David Seelos

Photography Major Sophomore

Political Science Major Senior

Civil Engineering Major Senior

Letter to the editor: Textbook costs Angel Hernandez ASBSU Secretary of External Affairs

The article by August McKernan, published January 29, 2015, dealing with the rise of textbook prices was spot on.

The truth is that the continuous rise of textbook prices has become one of the greatest challenges to obtaining a higher education both nationally and statewide.

Not only are students beaten by the overwhelming shadows of debt that are accumulated due to the rising costs of tuition, but we are also being priced out of an education due to the exorbitant cost associated with books. Equally frustrating is the fact that sometimes the ex-

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pensive books that we have to buy are not even used by some professors.

Although, at times the textbooks are hardly touched by some professors, there are those professors that do rely on them heavily making it a risk to forgo textbooks to save money.

Not having a textbook for a class can present some serious academic problems for most of us.

Their importance as a tool for studying and learning is undeniable but yet, little has been done to ensure that textbooks are attainable for all students. The realities associated with the rise of textbook prices presents a serious challenge that requires the attention of our administration, faculty and

students. This is not a Boise State problem it’s a national problem!

Although no solution is a silver bullet, I am certain that we can do better and that we must do better ensure that a textbook does not determine whether or not someone can afford a college education.

It is my belief that we need to provide alternatives to students that do not wish to purchase the overpriced books at the bookstore. I am a proponent of a student run exchange that will allow for a much more organized way of students to sell and or trade books with one another.

There should also be a greater reliance on e-books over traditional textbooks and pro-

fessors should be sure to decide which textbooks they will be requiring for a class well ahead of time so that students have the necessary time to search for more affordable options.

It would also be helpful if our bookstore had a greater supply of used books to save a little extra money.

The need for a college degree is more important than ever in order to be able to find a goodpaying job. Therefore, it is incumbent on all of us to make education as accessible and as affordable as possible.

Taking on the challenge of pricy textbooks is a great start to ensuring that every Boise State student has the degree necessary to pursue all passions and aspirations.

Submit your letter to the editor by emailing to editor@arbiter online.com.

Submissions should be between 300-500 words. Your submission will be edited for grammar, spelling and space.

The Arbiter reserves the right to refuse any submission.

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Culture

Reading the prose on the wall

5 Literary magazines to check out Patty Bowen Culture Editor

VENDING MACHINE PRESS:

Vending Machine Press makes a good companion for road trips and long nights. The poetry and flash fiction published within Vending Machine Press are often very personal in a way that usually focuses on the intimate aspects of the writer’s life. The flash fiction generally creates scene, a small fraction of a story, instead of diving into something deeper.

The prose style that Vending Machine Press publishes is extremely pleasing to read because of the thoughtful, nostalgic and thought-provoking nature they possess. Readings of each poem and read excerpts done by the author of each piece are put online, creating an intimate experience between the listener and the author.

Vending Machine Press is not offered in print, and instead is online in full for free to view. For this reason, it’s hard to say no to spending an hour browsing the short pauses between audio clips and different author’s breath.

MIXTAPE METHODOLOGY: Adequately executing the use of phrases like ‘hipster beer’ and ‘vortex of desire,’ Mixtape Methodology toes the line between creatively intimate and material that needs to be sent back to workshop. Specializing in raw, powerful scenes and thoughts within its publications of interviews, essays, poetry and fiction, Mixtape Methodology doesn’t just ask you to keep reading, it forces you to.

Everything published by Mixtape Methodology is tied to music, whether it be because of a reference to a specific song or just a rough connection to musically inclined moments.

Mixtape Methodology doesn’t publish in print, and all of its content can be viewed online for free. It is also convenient for Tumblr users because their website is able to followed by anyone with blog.

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POPSHOT MAGAZINE:

Popshot Magazine is as visually pleasing as it is conceptually pleasing.

Although it only publishes flash fiction and poetry, Popshot Magazine is filled with beautiful graphics that each have something insightful to say about the prose that they compliment.

Often times the poetry published in Popshot Magazine is very thoughtfully wrapped within layers of itself. Focusing on the ideas and issues of human nature as they relate to our consciousness, Popshot Magazine creates a relatable dialogue that is as enjoyable to read as it is deep to think about.

Unlike most literary magazines, Popshot Magazine is available at most bookstores located around Boise, or by subscription. Unfortunately, Popshot magazine puts almost nothing on their website. Despite this they are still worth the read.

THE DIAGRAM:

The key to reading The Diagram is to take it with a grain of salt. This compilation of experimental poem, diagrams and reviews is both thoughtful and extremely strange.

The poetry of The Diagram is often a mix of visual representation and prose, creating an interesting balance of comprehension and commenting on the lack of visual elements in contemporary poetry.

The diagrams displayed in the issues of The Diagram are informative, and archaic. These diagrams explore a wide variety of topics including logistical dispersal of flour to how to tell emotional state through the slant in handwriting.

The Diagram doesn’t release print issues, and is all online for free consumption.

PAPERDARTS: Creating a strong culture in both print and online, PaperDarts is a brilliant exploration of fringe art and prose. Each of its five categories -art, culture, nonfiction, fiction, poetry- explore fresh topics and give insight into their medium as a whole.

Paperdart usually focuses on modern pop artists who use an array of mediums and content theme. Artists are featured with their work giving readers an insight into what goes into their creative process.

The poetry of Paperdarts sometimes borders on more of an essay style, and toes the line of poetry. Each poem published is unique in both content and style creating a beautiful contrast between the paired images and the published words.

Paperdarts is available in print or in PDF; however, a large section of each publication is put online, making it hard to question just reading what’s free to look at.

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Culture

Top 6 documentaries to look out for on Netflix

August McKernan Asst. Culture Editor

Blackfish

“Blackfish” poses an important question, “If you were in a bathtub for 25 years, don’t you think you’d get a little psychotic?”

The grim, eye-opening documentary, “Blackfish,” explores the moral implications and controversy over captive killer whales. It focuses on the story of Tilikum, an orca currently held

by SeaWorld and involved in the deaths of three people.

Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s investigation examines Seaworld’s practices and finds them severely lacking. After watching this movie, viewers will hesitate before planning any future trips to Seaworld, regardless of how many cute dolphins live there.

Miss Representation

Women make up 51 percent of the U.S. population, yet only comprise 20 percent of Congress. “Miss Representation” seeks to figure out why this gap exists.

“Miss Representation” explores an ugly truth, one people rarely discuss. There ted atwell/the arbiter

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is a severe lack of female representatives in positions of power in America today.

This documentary, directed

by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, asserts that this gap stems from a lack or positive female representation in the media.

Watch this movie to take a critical look at what the media is feeding us.

Freakonomics

“Freakonomics” is the screen adaptation of the 2005 best seller “Freakonomics: a Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything.” Authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner apply economic theory to diverse range of subjects, ones typically not explored by economists.

The movie is structured into four segments, A Roshanda By Any Other Name, Pure Corruption, “It’s Not Always A Wonderful Life” and Can You Bribe A 9th Grader To Succeed?

A fascinating exploration into the implications of names in personal development and social advancement and whether or not financial incentives actually make students get higher

grades is just a click away.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

Entire universes now lie within your reach. “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” presents new revelations about time and space in the reboot of Carl Sagan’s 1980s original, “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.”

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is an engaging and entertaining host. The science is high level enough to interest adults and the special effects are captivating enough to interest younger watchers and ensnare them in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Take this series for a test drive and watch the first episode, “Standing Up in the Milky Way.” Viewers will have plenty of interesting dinner party conversation starters by the end of it.

For instance, one could ask, “Which Renaissance scientist was burned at the stake for challenging the geocentric model of the universe?”

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Football signees to keep an eye on Nate Lowery

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An estimated 1.1 million high schoolers across the nation compete in football. Of that million, only 6.5 percent will go on to play football at the NCAA level according to 2013 data from the NCAA. National Signing Day provides the spring board for high school football players across the nation to fulfill their dreams of playing at the collegiate level.

On Wednesday, the Boise State football team welcomed their own group from that 6.5 percent. Of these, five signings stood out.

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Brett Rypien: QB

Brett Rypien, a passer from Spokane, Washington, signed with the Broncos back in fall and is already on campus taking classes.

The coaching staff announced that Rypien will have an equal opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position vacated by Grant Hedrick.

The competition between Rypien, redshirt sophomore Ryan Finley, redshirt sophomore Thomas Stuart and redshirt sophomore Alex Ogle will begin later this spring. Coaches don’t expect to name a starter until the season opener against

Washington on Sept. 5.

Moore started as a redshirt freshman for the Broncos in 2008 and went on to go 50-3 as the starter.

Kameron Miles: S

Kameron Miles, the high school teammate of current Bronco safety Dylan Sumner-Gardner, originally signed with Texas A&M in 2013 but never played a game for the Aggies.

Current Bronco’s defensive coordinator Marcel Yates also recruited Miles to Texas A&M. A former four-star recruit, Miles, left Texas A&M after a redshirt season and attended Butler

Community College before signing with the Broncos last fall.

Like Rypien, Miles is already on campus taking classes and is expected to compete for a starting position in the secondary.

Drew Berger: LB

Drew Berger, a stand-out from Coeur d’Alene, will reunite with current Broncos tight end Chase Blakely.

Blakely lived with Berger’s family for two years and the two consider each other brothers.

Berger flew under the radar during the recruiting process and could be a major steal for the Broncos. During the na-

tional all-star games for high school prospects, Berger received plenty of praise from recruiting analysts.

Donzale Rodale: CB

Boise State has created a reputation for getting defensive backs to the NFL and Donzale Rodale could be the next of kin.

Rodale, who didn’t announce his commitment to Boise State until signing with the Broncos on Wednesday, adds more depth to a Bronco secondary that struggled to stay healthy in 2014.

With Donte Deayon and Jonathan Moxey set to graduation after next season, Boise State filled a huge need by

getting the three-star prospect Rodale.

Akillian Butler: WR

In 2007, Boise State was able to sign future NFL players Austin Pettis and Titus Young to letter of intents.

This year, the Broncos signed Akillian Butler and fellow receiver Bryan Jefferson.

This duo, led by Butler, could be the next in line of great Bronco receivers.

Just as Rodale filled a hole with the upcoming graduations of Deayon and Moxey, Butler fills a hole with Shane Williams-Rhodes graduation on the horizon.

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Bridges back for one last ride Brandon Walton

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Last season, Devon Bridges was beginning to see her senior year slip away. Struggling with a back injury and in constant pain, Bridges made a difficult choice to end her season prematurely in hopes of being able to come back to have the senior season she always wanted.

The decision paid off for Bridges as she is back for a fifth year as a result of obtaining a medical redshirt and is looking to make the most out of her second chance.

At the start of last season, Bridges collapsed in the weight room after severely

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injuring her back.

Despite the injury, Bridges kept pushing on because she wanted to be on the field helping her team.

“I didn’t think anything of it at first and just kept playing through it,” Bridges. “Everyone was telling me to rest but at first that was just not really an option for me. In the end I ended up making it worse.”

Finally after playing in 13 games, Bridges made the difficult decision to sit out the rest of the year in order to have a chance to play again next season.

“I was thinking what was going to be best for the team and myself,” Bridges said. “I didn’t want my senior year

to finish like that.”

The return of Bridges was welcomed by the Broncos who are in the midst of a coaching transition. She is a three-time first team all conference player with a .373 batting average.

Bridges is the school record holder in career home runs with 43.

“What is so awesome about Devon is that she is by far the face of our program and she doesn’t let anybody know that,” head coach Cindy Ball said. “She’s so humble and is somebody that can compete with everyone on her team. She challenges them and makes our program better as a whole.”

Bridges is also praised by

her teammates for her offthe-field contributions.

“She is a very good person and just always there for everyone,” senior infielder Jordan Kreiger said. “It really makes it comfortable to play with her on the field and off the field, being able to talk to her about pretty much anything.”

Despite all the trials and tribulations from last season Bridges is just happy to be back on the diamond to help her team win try and win the coveted MW championship.

“It is going to be great I just absolutely can not wait for it,” Bridges said. “I just want to enjoy my last season and enjoy every little bit of it.”

Football players make splash Ali Roberts Staff Writer

Seven years ago, six Boise State football players took the plunge in the very first Big Splash Meet to help bring attention to the, then new, swimming program.

The first year the six participants were judged by members of the swimming and diving team on the creativity and execution of the dives performed.

The format stuck and from then on, excluding a oneyear hiatus.

Since then, the event has grown to include a 4x25 yard relay and a much larger turnout from the offensive and defensive linemen from the team from the six participant of the first year to the nearly 15 of the 2015 event.

The victor of the diving event was redshirt freshman offensive lineman Jake Templeton who closed out the event with a fearless belly flop earning cheers and cringes from the crowd and judges

alike.

Templeton afterwards compared the win to the same feeling of winning the Fiesta Bowl.

“They are almost the same,” Templeton said.

“The Fiesta Bowl was a pretty big win but this is a big accomplishment so I just have to say thanks to the fans for coming out.”

The girls meet continued on with the Broncos destroying the Nevada Wolf Pack in their last dual meet 166-95, before heading to San Antonio Texas to defend their title as MW champions.

The meet wound down with the offensive and defensive lines squaring off head to head in the 4x25 yard relay.

The players all took their turns making a mad dash across the pool with the offense winning with a time of 59 seconds.

When asked what it was like going from the turf to the pool Armand Nance stated.

“It’s all blue so it’s all good.”

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A former bronco golfer tees off.

Men’s golf prepares for first tournament Brittney Liggins Staff Writier

As thermoters begin to rise and the winter thaw begins to melt, the Boise State men’s golf team is preparing for their spring season opener.

The Broncos will travel down south to St. George, Utah for the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Southern Utah on Feb. 9-10.

The Broncos have been in off-season since the beginning of November but have still managed to practice at every opportunity despite the weather according to head coach Dan Potter.

“A lot of the guys went down to the Fiesta Bowl and took their clubs and played some golf,” Potter said.

Boise has indoor facilities to train in, which in-

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clude nets to hit short and mid-range shots and drive.

However, the team has benefitted from being able to get outside and watch the ball fly. “We’ve had a good couple weeks here in Boise,” Potter said. “The weather has been awesome and we have been able to get a good four rounds of qualifying in. All I ask is that they compete hard and they control the things that they can control.”

Potter believes the team can improve upon their fourth place showing at their last tournament in Utah in October.

The players have bought into Potter’s mentality for the season opener.

“If we are not contending by the last round, it would be a disappointment for us,” junior Logan Francis said.

“I expect Ty (Travis) and myself to go out and win.

Anything less will be a disappointing ride home.”

Several of the Broncos have experience competiting on the Sunbrook Golf Course before and have a good idea of what to expect.

Knowing the landscape gives them an advantage over those who have never played there before.

The Broncos competed on the 27 hole course last season and finished third as a team. Francis and Travis tied for third place as individuals.

“If we play to our ability, we have a good chance to win,” Potter said.

Francis explained the bar has been set high for everyone on the team as well as themselves with the highest expectation of winning.

“This is a tournament that we can definitely bring home the hardware,” Francis said.

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Directions: Line 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Put Oreos into a large Ziploc bag. Crush Oreos until no large pieces remain. Melt butter and marshmallows in a large microwaveable bowl for about 2 minutes, until marshmallows fluff up and butter melts. Add crushed Oreos immediately and mix until combined. Press mixture into lined pan. Cool bars for 10 minutes until set. Cut into nine large bars.

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