The Arbiter 8.14.18 Vol. 31 Issue 1

August 14, 2018

Vol. 31 Issue 1

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Boise State Stands Up For OER Campus groups advocate for Open Educational Resources to lower costs for students

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WELCOME TO THE ARBITER PHOTO OF THE WEEK Editor-In-Chief Jordan Erb editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu Online Editor Ximena Bustillo onlineeditor@stumedia.boisestate.edu Opinion Editor Chase Marsh opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu News Editor MaryAnn Fernandez news@stumedia.boisestate.edu News Reporter Alyza Lovenguth news@stumedia.boisestate.edu Culture Editor Logan Potter culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Culture Reporter David Collie culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu Sports Editor Delaney Brassil sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu Sports Reporter Autum Robertson sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu Copy Editors Chloe Baul Sophia Uhlenhoff Digital Content Manager Taylor Humby digitalcontent@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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EVENTS Ann morrison park

sat august 18 CORGI FEST

10 am

Check out Boise’s first Corgi Festival! With events such as a pup parade, costume contest and corgi derby, Boise Corgi Fest will support the Idaho Humane Society and Fuzzy Paws Rescue. There will be vendors and a silent auction.

bogus basin

sat august 18 MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN

12 pm

Bread and Circus, Gypsy Moonrise and JUICE will be playing at the last of five shows in Bogus Basin’s Music on the Mountain summer concert series. There will be food, drinks and fun lasting until 6 p.m.

boise art museum

sun august 19 PRINTMAKING

1 pm

Spend the afternoon at Boise Art Museum learning about printmaking. Explore abstract art with Cercle et Carre and the International Spirit of Abstract Art. This leads to an exhibition at Boise State, which will run from Aug. 19-Sept. 23.

boise state quad

mon august 20 ICE CREAM SOCIAL

11 am

Hosted by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, the ice cream social is a way to celebrate the first day of fall 2018 classes while making new friends and getting to know campus. Photo courtesy of SILC’s Facebook page.

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GREEK RUSH OPENS THE DOOR FOR MORE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Fall recruitment for Greek chapters begins on Aug. 27 MaryAnn Fernandez | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

“Our Greek organizations are young and still developing, which means the freshman class has the unique power to determine the identity of Greek Life on campus,” Lamb said. “That’s a big responsibility.”

Rush is a chance for students to get involved with Greek Life. Photo by Austin Lamb.

When Echo Dassinger, international business major and member of Alpha Omicron Pi, experienced a rollover car accident, the first people to contact her were her parents and other family members.

According to Dassinger, her sorority sisters were next. This support from her sisters is what Dassinger deems as unconditional love, and she explained that she would not trade her sisters for anything in the world.

Each year during the beginning of the fall semester, Boise State’s 21 chapters offers students, like Dassinger, the opportunity to join a sorority or fraternity in the weeklong event called ‘Greek Rush.’

Greek Rush is an annual event which helps students discover and learn more about the several different chapters on campus.

Fraternities: This year Greek Rush kicks off on two different dates within the fraternity com-

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munity. First, the Inter-Fraternal Council recruitment begins on Aug. 27, although individual recruitments for the several different fraternities start on Sept. 2.

According to Austin Lamb, president of Delta Upsilon and political science and Spanish major, Greek Rush allows any interested student the chance to explore and learn more about Greek societies on campus. Also, almost all Boise State fraternities and sororities participate.

Lamb added that while Greek Rush is not the only way for students to join a Greek organization, it is the most common method.

At the end of Greek Rush, the Greek organizations will give ‘bids’ for students they believe are a good fit within their organization.

Lamb explained that while Boise State is a growing university, Greek Life is flourishing.

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Sororities: Similar to the fraternity Greek Rush dates, the Panhellenic recruitment begins on Aug. 31, with individual sororities recruiting future members on Sept. 1 and ending on Sept. 3. Previously, Greek Rush for sororities began on Friday which caused conflicts with the students’ class schedules. This year, though, the Panhellenic Council has changed the dates to allow for more women to participate in the recruitment.

Katelyn Murphy, general business major and sisterhood chairman member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, said that sorority recruitment gives women at Boise State a chance to learn more about sororities and their values.

“During sorority recruitment, you could meet your closest friends and discover things about yourself that you didn’t know before,” Murphy said. “Sororities aren’t how they are portrayed in movies. Most of the women are kind, smart, ambitious and want to change the world for the better.”

“During sorority recruitment, you could meet your closest friends and discover things about yourself that you didn’t know before.”

Katelyn Murphy, sisterhood chairman member of Alpha Sigma Alpha

According to Murphy, sororities at Boise State are different than they are on other college campuses. At Boise State, sororities support and help motivate other sororities.

“Boise State has fostered a supportive environment between Greek organizations,” Murphy said. “No matter which sorority a student may end up joining, they have the opportunity to develop relationships with women in other sororities.”

Murphy explained that the process of Greek Rush within the Panhellenic community lasts for four days. On the first day, students will get to meet each sorority and have conversations with current members.

On the second day, the student will pick up to four sororities to learn more about their service events and philanthropies.

The next day, “Preference Day,” allows women to discover each of those sororities’ values. Finally, “Bid Day” is when the women bid for a sorority, which essentially is their invitation to join their organization. Their bid is a formal invitation to join the sorority.

Dassinger said that being part of Greek life has given her the opportunity to develop lifelong leadership, service and relationship skills. Additionally, it has helped her define a set of values that has molded her life and moral compass. Dassinger added that joining a sorority has changed her life in a positive way.

Dassinger said that her experience with Alpha Omicron Pi has been unforgettable and that the relationships she has developed within her sorority have helped her through difficult moments in her life.

“Going Greek will give you friends for life, and you will learn and practice the meaning of true and unconditional love,” Dassinger said. “I know that when I went through recruitment, I had no end goal of going Greek. It was just an opportunity that presented itself for me, and I took a leap of faith.”

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A NEW TAKE ON ALBERTSONS SETTLES ON BROADWAY

The new Albertsons keeps its neighborhood roots while rethinking the traditional store Alyza Lovenguth | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

On April 7, the Albertsons on Broadway Avenue and West Beacon Street closed its doors. Soon all that was left was torn down fragments of what once was, and the construction that would lead to a new beginning was wrapped in orange banners calling for citizens to “Eat Life Up.” What originally was going to be a Market Street Idaho location is now a $7.2 million Albertsons.

The Albertsons Broadway officially opened on July 20 and a grand opening celebration followed on July 21. Kathy Holland, Albertsons Companies communications and community relations manager in the Intermountain Division, said the concept change from Market Street Idaho to Albertsons Broadway was influenced by the customers in the community who have lived in the neighborhood for several

years–some possibly even meeting Joe Albertson back in the day.

“This was their neighborhood, and they were sad to see it go,” Holland said. “With the Albertsons Stadium right across the street, we made that decision to keep the Albertsons name to the store.”

The grand opening celebration included a ribbon cutting, live music, prizes and giveaways, creating a focal point on a community of customers. The keeping of the Albertsons name was also very focused on the store’s connection to the community, but Holland also specified there are details that make this Albertsons a different twist on the past.

“We decided to name it as an Albertsons, but make it very distinct that it is much different from your traditional Albertsons store,” Holland said. “With

Albertsons Broadway, you can see from the outside and inside even the bar on the second floor is titled Broadway on the Rocks.”

Albertsons Broadway brings a different concept to Albertsons stores by focusing on fresh and local meals and produce.

Upon entering the store, there are food stations where customers can place an order and watch their food be prepared.

While walking down the collection of food stations, one can find an asian section that prepares rice bowls, sushirittos and mongolian beef, a wood fired pizza station, a grill station offering gourmet hamburgers and fried chicken, and finally a sandwich station where sandwiches can be created from a customer’s individual taste.

According to Holland, the bigger produce section is strikingly different than the Albertsons before it. There are also more

local products in the store. Further, there are also store-made items created from scratch featured in the bakery. A chocolatier even makes chocolate in house.

“People from all over the community are coming to check it out,” Holland said.

“Everyone wants to come visit the first couple weeks and then it’s back to normal business. We’ll get quite a bit of traffic here in the beginning and then it will be business as usual.”

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BRONCO WELCOME WEEK SERVES NEW STUDENTS

The week of campus activities begins Aug. 17 and offers over 50 events MaryAnn Fernandez | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

As students arrive back on campus for the new year, the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) will help greet them with a week-long series of over 50 events called ‘Bronco Welcome Week.’

This year, Bronco Welcome begins on Aug. 17, and is put on by various university departments in collaboration with SILC. Erin Mahn, associate director with SILC, explained that being a part of the Bronco Welcome planning committee allows her the opportunity to support students. Furthermore, Mahn contributes in offering programs and services that are aimed to welcome, orient and connect students to the university.

According to Mahn, Bronco Welcome is intended to help students feel welcome and develop a sense of belonging at the university. Overall, Mahn and the faculty at SILC hope to help students establish relationships with other students, faculty and staff.

Each year SILC encourages departments to revamp the events offered within Bronco Welcome. Despite modifications, a select few events are the same as last year.

Residence Hall Move-In Day Friday, Aug. 17 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Student and faculty volunteers will guide new students and help move their belongings to their rooms on campus.

Melinda Stafford, assistant director at SILC, said that move-in day is, essentially, an opportunity for students to meet new people on campus.

“Move-in Day is one of the initial set up days in Bronco Week,” Stafford said.

“All around, it’s usually a fun day for all involved.”

Bronco Night Friday, Aug. 17 9 p.m.- 12 a.m.

Students will gather on the Taylor Hall lawn to learn athletic cheers and traditions

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Students can use Bronco Welcome Week to become more acquainted with each other and the university. Photo courtesy of Boise State’s Twitter.

“Move-in Day is one of the initial set up days in Bronco Week. All around, it’s usually a fun day for all involved.”

Melinda Stafford, assistant director at SILC of the Broncos. Cheerleaders, Buster Bronco and first-year students will be attending, as well as local radio station, 103.5 KISS FM.

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According to Stafford, the main mission of Bronco Night is for students to become more acquainted with each other.

Super Saturday Saturday, Aug. 18 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Students will be able to accomplish unfinished tasks before the semester starts.

Normally, university offices are closed on Saturdays. However, on Super Saturday, they will be open and accessible to students who need certain questions answered, according to Stafford.

“This year I’m excited to see a couple of the academic department socials that are new, such as the communications department Throwback Field Day,” Mahn said.

“Also, Broncos on the Mountain, which

offers a discount for students to check out Bogus Basin.”

Bronco Welcome is not strictly intended for new students, but is open to returning students too. Students can visit the updated event page from the departments and student groups to find out more information.

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NEWS

A PACT FOR FEMININE HYGIENE ACCESSIBILITY

Boise Period Project’s period packs make hygiene products accessible to homeless and those of low income

Alyza Lovenguth | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Boise Period Project staff. Photo courtesy of Boise Period Project’s Facebook page.

An example of the period packs. Photo courtesy of Boise Period Project’s Facebook page.

The Boise Period Project, a new charitable organization, is making menstrual hygiene products available by supplying them to people who cannot afford them, including Boise’s local homeless and low-income communities.

July was the Boise Period Project’s first month of distributing packs, and they have already distributed 90 period packs throughout organizations from low resource to homeless shelters in Boise.

According to the Tax Foundation, Idaho enforces a 6 percent sales tax on feminine hygiene products. Macarah Heller, executive director and founder of the Boise Period Project, said the sales tax on feminine hygiene products should not exist since it is a basic human right for people to access feminine hygiene products—declaring menstrual hygiene products a necessity, not a luxury.

“There’s just a higher cost to just function as a woman or menstruating women solely because of your anatomy,” Heller said. “In the bathroom, there is free toilet paper, but there are no tampons and pads.

The Boise Period Project believes everyone has the basic human right to have access to these products.”

According to the United States Census Bureau, 13.6 percent of Treasure Valley’s citizens live in poverty. Heller states that the largest majority of those in poverty are people in the menstruating age bracket.

“The poverty level in the Treasure Valley is 14 percent, and the largest majority of those are women in the age bracket for menstruating,” Heller said. “Since the poverty level is so high, there is a large amount of people in need of menstrual products. 1 in 4 menstruating people have had difficulty and lack access to menstrual hygiene products.”

According to Heller, each pack includes enough feminine hygiene products for one menstrual cycle totally to $6: 15 tampons, five pads, three liners, travel hand sanitizer and cleansing wipes. The Boise Period

Project received their pads and liners from Idaho Diaper Bank, since Idaho’s diaper bank recently partnered with Alliance for Period Supplies—receiving a large donation of cortex pads and liners. The rest of the supplies in the period pack are fundraised by the Boise Period Project themselves.

“We’re just working within Boise right now,” Heller said. “We’ll probably be averaging 60 to 80 packs a month since that is all we can really afford for supplies until we’re sustainable and have more fundraising money.”

“The Boise Period Project believes everyone has the basic human right to have access to these products.”

Macarah Heller, executive director of the Boise Period Project

While there are no volunteer positions available at the moment, Heller said there is a way everyone can help–by donating money on their website or donating unopened feminine hygiene products to any of their drop off locations listed on their website.

“We really need donations of tampons and any money so we can keep doing this,” Heller said. “We have enough to get through the next couple of months, but we’re not completely established yet.”

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Welcome back, Broncos!

MEET THE STAFF

We are excited to be able to represent the student voice as a campus department independent from the university. We look forward to telling your stories as you make your way through this next academic year, and we hope to cover the things that matter most to you. Our amazing new staff will remain dedicated to relevant, accurate and hyper-local coverage of campus and sporting events, student life, academic changes and more. Have a good year and as always, WE ARE BRONCOS.

LOGAN POTTER

JORDAN ERB

XIMENA BUSTILLO

Editor-In-Chief

Online Editor

I am a senior majoring in journalism and international relations with a minor in Arabic. When I’m not at the office, you can find me applying to grad schools, nerding out over school work, drinking tea or espresso, or re-watching New Girl for the seventh time. I am passionate about journalism for its ability to bring people together through storytelling, and I hope to make our community a bit closer this year doing just that.

I am a double major in political science and media arts and this is my third year at The Arbiter! I began working here as a staff writer in the Media 119 class and I have enjoyed every moment. I look forward to continue working with our staff to bring students, faculty and staff high quality, professional and relevant articles to keep them informed. I love giving Boise State community members a voice on this campus and I look forward to meeting many of you this year!

DAVID COLLIE

DELANEY BRASSIL

Culture Editor

Culture Reporter

Sports & Rec Editor

I love the Kardashians (except Rob), frequent energy drinks and live music–I am almost always at a concert venue. I fell in love with pop culture, celebrities and being surrounded by people who thrive in it as much as I do. I came into this position without knowledge of journalism; my only experience was a blog that I started from my bedroom. Since I began working here, I have found my passion for the entertainment industry, and I can’t wait to learn and grow on campus!

I’m a junior studying English with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition. I want to be a reporter because it gives me the opportunity to meet people who are passionate about something, and then share their passions with others through my writing. Being a reporter allows me to meet new people and learn new things. When I’m not surrounded by words, I like to spend my time running, watching TV and movies, or relaxing with a nice scented candle.

I’m a junior studying media arts with an emphasis in journalism, and I am so excited to gain more experience covering sports for Boise State! I love doing anything outdoors, working with others, and attending games, movies and more. My favorite aspect of reporting is the “story behind the story,” uncovering the things that motivate and inspire Boise State’s coaches, athletes and fans. I’m looking forward to bringing personality and excitement to the sports section!

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MARYANN FERNANDEZ

News Editor

ALYZA LOVENGUTH

News Reporter

CHASE MARSH

I’m a proud Bronco and a senior studying media arts. My vision as the News Editor is to shine a light on the importance of student voice and independent journalism. I value ethical journalism and I strive to always be accountable, truthful and impartial. In my spare time I enjoy writing, spending time with my loved ones, watching VICE News and listening to underground rap. I’m thrilled to continue my journey at The Arbiter for my last year at Boise State.

I am a sophomore majoring in media arts with an emphasis in journalism. I love learning new things which makes journalism both a rewarding and stimulating experience. While I love the practice of journalism, I also enjoy writing plays and screenplays. As a comedy enthusiast, I can name most, if not all, comedy Netflix has to offer. I’d define myself as an introvert and extrovert hybrid. If you have a story idea, feel free to contact me or anyone else on The Arbiter staff!

I am a junior English major in my second semester at Boise State. This is my first semester working at The Arbiter. I grew up in the Boise area, so it was an easy decision. I enjoy watching sports and movies, and listening to music. I am an avid Twitter user, but I don’t use other social media. This year I am looking forward to working with a diverse group of writers and producing articles that make readers excited to pick up the paper every week.

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Sports & Rec Reporter

CHLOE BAUL

Copy Editor

SOPHIA UHLENHOFF

I am majoring in media arts with an emphasis in journalism and media studies, with the goal of going into sportscasting. I have wanted to make a career out of my love for sports ever since I could remember. I have quite a few goals for the paper, including working to continue making the paper an online-first news source, and maintaining the sports section to include several stories publishing weekly to ensure that there’s always something new for our readers.

I couldn’t be more thrilled to work alongside a team of passionate, like-minded individuals this year.

Throughout my life, I have been drawn to research, writing and immersing myself in important topics about the world, diversity and where we are headed. I want to play a role in encouraging others to share their perspectives and engage in discussions that matter to them. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to underground hip-hop, reading books and traveling.

I’m a junior majoring in communications with a minor in English. I was born in South Dakota but grew up in Idaho, and I recently earned an associate’s degree in liberal arts from the College of Western Idaho. I believe The Arbiter plays an important role in keeping students informed about what’s going on around them. In addition to working here, I barista at Moxie Java and write middle-grade urban fantasy for Fiction Vortex, a digital serial-fiction publishing company.

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FACULTY AND STUDENTS PUSH FOR CHEAPER CLASS MATERIALS

Open Educational Resources could be the answer Ximena Bustillo | Online Editor | online@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Open Educational Resources could help students save money by making copyrights freely available for use within classrooms. Photo by Ky Tucker.

Faculty and students at Boise State are gaining momentum with the Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative on campus. Bob Casper, instructional design specialist at the Instructional Design and Educational Assessment (IDEA) Shop, explained that Open Educational Resources means the copyright is freely available for use within classrooms. This can include videos, textbooks, audio or any other form of educational materials.

Various campus groups including Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU), the library, eCampus, the IDEA Shop and others are taking steps to bring awareness to the benefits of OER on the Boise State community.

The OER initiative on campus The initiative continued through the spring and summer with the use of

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the OER Institute put on by the Open Textbook Network (OTN), an alliance of higher education institutions committed to improving access, affordability and academic success through the use of open textbooks. According to Bob Casper, the OER institute is an event held for faculty to explore their options for OER in the classroom and learn more about these opportunities.

“We held the OER institute and various other workshops and all the information went into an annual report that goes to the Provost,” Casper said. “This year, if you include the people who attended the OER workshops and the Institute, we had about 60 faculty members.”

Of the 60 who attended, 54 self-reported that they would begin using OER to cover between 35 to 100 percent of their course required materials. According to

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Casper, if each professor replaces one book–on average costing $60–in only one of their courses, they are saving the student body $81,000 over the course of one semester.

“We are not forcing them to make the switch, but we are encouraging them to adopt OER. The workshops and Institute also work to not only save students money, but to teach how to pay attention to copyright law and find accessible course materials,” Casper said.

According to Casper, both Boise State and the Idaho State Board of Education have created partnerships with the Open Textbook Network. The Board then asked the Boise State OER group to make a list of proposed texts available for instructors teaching lower division, general education courses that are common among all universities in Idaho.

“We still want to maintain a level of autonomy for the teaching staff, but OER is like laughter—as instructors see each other succeeding with it they gain interest,” Casper said. “OTN will have additional training and we are going to invite them to the campus and talk to whoever wants to be a part of the conversation.”

“We still want to maintain a level of autonomy for the teaching staff, but OER is like laughter—as instructors see each other succeeding with it, they gain interest.”

Bob Casper, instructional design specialist at the IDEA Shop

Boise State Librarian and OER Research Fellow Amber Sherman attended an Idaho State Board of Education workshop in 2015 and has been able to provide support for faculty since.

“I definitely notice more faculty and staff inquiring about OER. In general the library wants to support student learning, and OER is something we can provide access to,” Sherman said.

Casper explained that it is also beneficial that the current student government administration has a focus on OER. ASBSU President Kaleb Smith has also acknowledged the role of students within this process by making it a portion of his platform.

Although there are no set plans, collaborations between Casper and ASBSU will continue to happen throughout the year.

“I don’t think it is wrong to believe that this cannot occur without student support,” Smith said. “We are weighing different ideas in terms of events and the formation of committees.”

The OER initiative online In January, eCampus research and innovation team manager Rob Nylan began leading a small team that conducts research for online courses and looks into how to implement OER. According to enrollment data, in the 2017 to 2018 academic year about 14,467 students took one or more online courses.

This is 46 percent of all Boise State students and over all, eCampus accounts for over 20 percent of all registration.

“We have a lot of students who are fully online who are nontraditional and a barrier they face is the cost of textbooks,” Nylan said. “A big concern that we have is ‘day one’ access. Many studies show that students prolong purchasing textbooks and this results in a negative effect on the student’s grade. A lot of online courses are only seven weeks and so day-one access to materials is very important.”

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over the course of one semester.

Graphic by Isabel Sarhad.

“I don’t think it is wrong to believe that this cannot occur without student support.

Kaleb Smith, ASBSU vice president The next step, according to Nylan, is to increase the involvement of online faculty.

“The OTN is centered around the Open Textbook Library, which pulls all open textbooks from across the world. The training builds awareness, helps them find a textbook and evaluate the books they can use in their courses. Next is building support for those who want to adopt and adapt a textbook,” Nylan said. “The growing interest and attention from the State Board is also very exciting.”

OER conference The 15th annual Open Educational Conference will be held in Niagara Falls, New York in October. Twelve Boise State groups submitted a proposal for presen-

tation and all were accepted to present.

Among the group are ASBSU, eCampus and the library.

All have separate presentations, according to Casper.

“The Open Ed conference is for anyone interested in using OER. It attracts a lot of domestic schools, but also Canadian schools because British Columbia has a big interest in OER. This also draws people from Europe and China,” Casper said.

ASBSU President Kaleb Smith along with Vice President Emily Rembert and Secretary of Academic Affairs Mikayla Melchert will travel to Niagara Falls to take part in both a panel and traditional presentation.

“The goal is to present how students can stimulate the process of getting OER on campuses, including ours,” Smith said.

“We wanted to present because we are interested in learning more, and going to a conference of this caliber gives us a lot of credibility here at Boise State and can go further in helping us advocate for it on the students’ behalf.”

Sherman, Nylan and Casper will also be presenting during the conference.

With OER, students would be able to access class materials online, rather than pay for textbooks. Photo by Ky Tucker.

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C U LT U R E

RETURNING BRONCOS ARE READY TO KICK OFF

Student morale increases as the new semester approaches Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Students are making their way back to campus for the year, and so far, morale is high. Photo by Ky Tucker.

Summer is finally coming to an end, and next week marks the first that most students will be returning to classrooms, professors and coursework. Campus culture balances between social groups and academics. Fortunately, for many students, the upcoming work hasn’t stopped them from keeping their hopes high about what is to come in the next several months of the fall semester. Whether it is Greek life, a club, a friend group or a job, individuals will find something in Boise that they may not be able to find in their home environments.

Regardless of what students are individually involved in around campus, they each seem to have something to look forward to this fall. Junior marketing major Maddie Hilyard has found the silver lining to making her way back to school, and it’s not all about the schoolwork.

“I’m in a sorority so I’m excited to see all of my sisters who went home for the

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summer, and I’m really excited for the football games,” Hilyard said. “I would say I’m definitely more excited going into this year. The last two years I was still kind of getting my footing, but something clicked for me last semester and I feel like I’ve finally found where I belong at Boise State and I’m excited to see where that takes me.”

“...something clicked for me last semester and I feel like I’ve finally found where I belong at Boise State and I’m excited to see where that takes me.”

Maddie Hilyard, junior marketing major

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Students returning to Boise State already have a grasp on the campus culture, but based on the testimonies of many, the experience changes the longer one stays at the university. Students from all walks of life have the ability to get involved as the years go by, and the school often facilitates these involvement opportunities.

Boise State boasts a number of on-campus jobs, as well as a close-knit community of housing tied together by the Residential Housing Committee. While not all students take advantage of these opportunities, sophomore graphic design major Madison Park has found that her morale is higher as part of them.

“I’m most excited to see my roommates again. They’re my best friends and I missed them all summer,” Park said. “I’m also excited to be in a bigger city like Boise so I can have fun things to do, and I’m excited to work again for the Boise State Photo Services.”

Sophomore biology major Haley Hunt compares her feelings this semester from her previous year as being “a lot more excited and way less nervous.” She described herself as unsure in the past, but after getting involved with Alpha Sigma Alpha, her sorority, her perspective has changed.

Hunt, like many students on campus, can’t wait for this semester to be the best one yet.

“I love being a biology major (at Boise State) because I’ve always had a passion for learning about how the world works through facts,” Hunt said. “I also love running on campus because it’s the perfect place for people watching. Really, I just urge everyone to stay involved on campus.

It’s so important, and it has made my experience so much better. Meeting so many people is the reason I’m so excited to come back this fall.”

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RADAR CENTER TAKES DIGITAL FOCUS IN LIGHT OF 17/18 FUNDING LOSS

A decrease in office hours has not impacted the wealth of information available digitally David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Unknown to many students on campus, the Idaho Regional Alcohol Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Center is a program that operates in the Chrisway Annex to provide information about drugs and alcohol to Idaho residents. Despite budget cuts to the program in the previous academic year, the staff continues working to educate Idaho residents about the important topic of substance use and abuse.

The RADAR Center houses a large collection of information regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco and more. According to Dan Arnold, director of the RADAR Center, in order to offset the loss in funding, the Center is working to make more of their information available online. Many of the print resources are available on the website, and even more are free to checkout through the center.

“This is an area for someone to come and gather information, and it’s all free,” Arnold said. “Everything in this building is free including the smiles on our faces.”

“This is an area for someone to come and gather information, and it’s all free. Everything in this building is free, including the smiles on our faces.”

Dan Arnold, RADAR Center Director They had to cut back to a four-day schedule a few years ago, and just recently went down to a three-day schedule, which is currently Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This, according to Arnold, is “one of the major impacts” of the previous year’s loss of the Millennium fund—the state funding that was reappro-

RADAR Center staff in front of their print resource collection. Photo by David Collie.

priated, as reported by Taylor Munson.

In addition to print materials, the center has a sizeable collection of DVDs. According to the video library manager, Dottie Blackwell, many of these are only available to be checked out—which can be done online or in person—although some videos have free preview clips online.

The RADAR Center also participates in several events, conferences and resource fairs. For those interested, the center’s website and social media provides more updated information.

Together, the print and video libraries provide an immense and free resource for students interested in researching the program’s mission. Unfortunately, substance use is an issue that can sometimes carry a stigma. It’s possible that some people might not feel comfortable seeking help.

For this reason, Arnold encourages people who might be reluctant to seek informa-

tion.

“Stigma related to mental health and substance use disorders has been around for centuries, but what happens when substances get their talons in is not a moral issue,” Arnold said. “It’s a mental health disorder. It’s a disease.”

There is no treatment that takes place at the RADAR Center. It is simply a place to learn and obtain information, and because of the digital accessibility of many of the resources, a lot can be learned from home.

While these resources are always available, they are especially relevant at the start of the school year. For many students, especially freshmen, college may be the first time they are exposed to drugs and alcohol. According to Arnold, data is often focused on how many people do use or abuse substances, rather than how many don’t.

“The majority of people don’t. It’s okay

to be one of those people if that’s their choice,” Arnold said. “And if experimentation is something you’re interested in doing, educate yourself. Look at all the possible ramifications before sticking your toe in the water.”

Amanda Crow, RADAR Center administrative assistant and senior kinesiology major, has some advice for incoming freshmen.

“You’re here to study; you’re spending a lot of money,” Crow said. “Go to class.

Don’t get distracted by all the partying and the alcohol.”

Regardless of what relationship a student has with substances during the next school year, the RADAR Center will continue to be a place that helps that relationship be an informed one.

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FROM THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED TO “THUNDER ROAD”

Award-winning director Jim Cummings shares his secret to success in the independent film world Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The film’s poster features Cummings in his feature role. Photo courtesy of Cinapse.

The story of the boy from New Orleans that becomes one of the most critically-acclaimed filmmakers on the festival circuit nearly sounds too good to be true. It’s a story that highlights a feat that seems even less likely for someone coming from Boise, Idaho. Fortunately, aspiring filmmakers, like myself, can be assured that this tale is much more than pages from a book; it is one that writer, director and actor Jim Cummings is living to tell (and I was living to listen to).

Throughout a 30-minute phone call, he was able to make me believe in his mission from start to finish. His start was that of many film school graduates; beginning without a film community, his career kicked off at Emerson College in 2005 with a dream of becoming a household name in Hollywood.

Follow along for a sneak peek into my interview with Jim Cummings, who

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proved he should be on our film-fanatic radars.

Logan: First of all, congratulations on the major success of “Thunder Road” in the festival circuit for the last two years.

You went from no one knowing your name to winning the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2016 for Short Film to doing it again at SXSW this year, except this time with a feature film. How did you get your foot in the door to a successful filmmaking career?

Jim: I always wanted to be a writer, director and actor, but I realized shortly after finishing college that no one was going to hire me to do any of those things, so I did it myself. I was doing coffee-fetching jobs at Lucasfilm and on the set of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” and then I realized I had to get off the couch and go make something. I scraped together sched-

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ules and created with a team of my friends.

I didn’t worry about wasting my weekends; you can get drunk and party for the rest of your life, you know? I do it all the time.

I shot something to impress people. The DNA of the project has to be able to make something that matters to people.

L: That’s a very entrepreneurial way of thinking, but I suppose that’s exactly what independent filmmaking is. I’m a pretty frequent follower of all things film festival, so I’m interested to know: what made you decide to turn the award-winning short into the feature-length version of “Thunder Road”?

J: It’s funny, actually. I had so many other ideas for movies I wanted to make.

I had a great idea for a thriller and a kids’ adventure film, but I had no help. No one was there except for Danny Madden, who helped with sound production, and Benjamin Weisner, one of the film’s producers.

It was a roundabout way of creating a film of sorts. We set up a Kickstarter and raised $36,000, got a small team and got our shit together. I learned that acting is essentially self-directing, and putting myself in the lead role was a strategy for finance, too.

L: It’s fascinating that so much of this was done entirely on your own, yet the finished product looks like a full production crew put it together. As it turns out, some of the nation’s top critics from publications like Variety, IndieWire and the Hollywood Reporter have given the film raving reviews. What thoughts went through your head when you saw that your film got the coveted 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes?

J: It’s really more stressful than it is exciting. When you’re at a film festival, you’re at a screening for your film, and watching critics walk past you causes this horrible fear. And then the movie is over, and your buddy comes over to you and says “I just heard that guy from Rolling Stone talking about your movie, he loved it!” and it’s unreal and terrifying. It’s a weird experience, to say the least.

L: I can’t even imagine that sort of pressure, but you seem to be handling it quite well. Do you think that creating most of this experience entirely on your own has made you a better independent filmmaker?

J: Not necessarily. I think persistence made me a better filmmaker. I would write myself notes that said things like “you’re a bad filmmaker,” or “do something else” constantly. I used scare tactics, the voices talking me down in my head as motivation. Because I was able to think so deeply, I was better fit to make something that is something self-fladulating like “Thunder Road.” Doing everything yourself can be extremely lonely and it definitely may not make you happy, but the real craft is hauling ass to make the film. I certainly understand why so many people quit, but you have to persist and get it done yourself.

L: You have such a down-to-earth grassroots career story, I think it’s easy for you to inspire a new generation of filmmakers.

Lastly, what is your most personal advice for aspiring filmmakers?

J: I’m in a unique position where college students are going to be reading my words, and I’m ten years out of college. I think when you are ten years out of college, the film industry is going to be a very different landscape. You’ll still have blockbusters, still have merging studios, but the instinct should still be the same. You want to make something you can make on your own, that impresses people and moves them, that uses the language of cinema to make them feel something: fear, disgust, sadness, or whatever. And you can do it for nothing. You can write it on a laptop in a cafe.

You’ll dream big and shoot small and compel people around the world, forever. It is a wonderful thing, and you should never let it go. Say ‘fuck it,’ and do it yourself.

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FREAK ALLEY GALLERY BRINGS EDGE TO BOISE ART SCENE

The inclusive gallery draws artists and their work from outside Boise’s mainstream Jordan Erb | Editor-in-Chief | editor@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Wyatt Wurtenberger, junior illustration major, with his art in the Gallery. Photo by Taylor Humby.

Wyatt Wurtenberger, junior illustration major, with his art in the Gallery. Photo by Taylor Humby.

In its unique ephemeral way, the Freak Alley Gallery spent the past week evolving into this year’s set of murals, which were officially revealed on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday’s event displayed the new artwork that took the place of last year’s art in the ever-evolving gallery.

Freak Alley Gallery was created in 2002 by founding artist and director Colby Akers as a middle finger in the face of Boise’s exclusive and mainstream gallery scene.

Sixteen years later, the outdoor gallery is the largest of its kind in the Northwest, and functions as a highly inclusive space for any artist–experience or not–to display their work.

“The formalities of the ‘legitimate art world’ ax a lot of people out who are talented artists, but aren’t given the opportunity because they don’t have a piece of paper that says they know what they’re doing,” Akers said.

The selection process is open to all, and that’s just the way Akers wants it. Individ-

Down the lane from Wurtenberger, through crowds of paint bucket-wielding artists and guitar-strumming musicians was Ashley Dreyfus, a Boise artist. In contrast to some of the darker paintings in the alleyway, Dreyfus’ artwork is a vibrant social commentary–literally.

The neon-colored painting, titled “Stop to Smell the Flowers,” uses Dreyfus’ recognizable characters, called Alter Egos, to demonstrate society’s infatuation with technology. As a tribute to those individuals who are disconnected with the world around them, two Alter Egos are using their flip phones while the other is happily smelling a flower.

Alter Egos, according to Dreyfus, are humans in their most natural form. Her quirky and colorful paintings can be found at local coffee shop Push and Pour, where she thinks they fit in. Rather than in a gallery, Dreyfus said her artwork finds a home in colorful, lively places. Freak Alley Gallery fits the bill.

“My pieces are very colorful, so when

uals with an idea and a drive to get things done have a good shot at getting in.

Wyatt Wurtenberger, a junior illustration major, was selected by Akers to contribute to the gallery, and spent the past week putting up his design. Inspired by a painting he made of his backyard, Wurtenberger calls his blocky and bigbrush-stroke style a unique, fun and weird sort of impressionism.

Painting started at 6 p.m. each night last week–or 7:30 or 8 p.m. in artist time.

Soon thereafter, the area would buzz with artistic energy and pedestrian curiosity.

Wurtenberger and his neighboring artists would collaborate or work alongside each other as interested passersby drifted from station to station.

“I like having the regular, pedestrian, non-painter folks come in and seeing what their thoughts are,” Wurtenberger said.

“You may be looking at something and you’re like, ‘I could have done that better,’ then someone walks by and says, ‘that’s amazing!’ It’s really a good morale boost.”

they’re in a colorful place, they react better. People can interpret them better, and they’re more accessible,” Dreyfus said.

“When people walk into a gallery they feel a little intimidated in that the art pieces are just hanging on a wall and you might not meet the artist, whereas at a coffee shop, everybody knows this person and their artwork is here.”

There’s a learning curve associated with moving from one medium to another, but Dreyfus said making the shift has been a challenge worth tackling.

“It’s the best challenge, just because it’s so gratifying afterwards,” Dreyfus said.

“And it’s just fun; why not challenge yourself to something crazy like this? Take risks.”

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NOBLEY, HAMPTON NAMED BOISE STATE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Athletes receive 2017-18 Boise State honor

Delaney Brassil | Sports Editor | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Sierra Nobley and Mason Hampton were nominated Student-Athletes of the Year. Photo by Ximena Bustillo.

Boise State student-athletes carry a tradition of Bronco excellence into both their competitions and their classrooms.

Beyond their class load, student-athletes must also balance multiple practice sessions and weekly sporting events in order to represent their school.

For many student-athletes, their hard work does not go unnoticed. Just this past spring, 227 Boise State student-athletes were named to the Mountain West All-Academic List, meaning they completed at least one academic term at the member institution while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and were a starter or significant contributor on their athletic team.

Recently, the efforts of two student-athletes gathered the attention of the university and athletic program. On Thursday, July 19, senior Sierra Nobley of the volleyball team and redshirt senior

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Mason Hampton of the football team were named the 2017-18 Boise State Student-Athletes of the Year.

Nobley, an outside hitter from Scottsdale, Ariz. is the most decorated volleyball player in school history, as well as one of the most decorated academic performers in recent Boise State Athletics history.

Nobley is majoring in graphic design, has maintained a 3.89 grade-point average and plans to graduate this May. “I have loved being a Bronco, and it’s an honor to know I made an impact on the program here while playing the sport I love,” Nobley said. “My initial reaction was surprise, and I was grateful to all the people who made it possible for me to maximize my potential and compete at a high level. This award is a great way to wrap up my career as a Bronco and set high standards for the next crop of players.”

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“Being a student athlete was the hardest thing I ever did. It took tremendous sacrifice and determination, and to see it all culminate with this award is truly something I’ll always cherish,” Sierra Nobley, senior graphic design major The 2017-18 Boise State Student-Athlete of the Year Award is one of many awards and accolades Nobley has claimed. She is a four-time Academic All-Mountain West

honoree (2014-2017), four-time Mountain West Scholar Athlete (2014-2017) and a two-time member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team.

On top of her Student-Athlete of the Year award, Nobley was also one of 105 Boise State student-athletes to receive a Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award, alongside her teammates Jensen Allen, Celine Christensen and Janell Walley.

“Being a student-athlete was the hardest thing I ever did. It took tremendous sacrifice and determination, and to see it all culminate with this award is truly something I’ll always cherish,” Nobley said. “It was a physical, emotional and spiritual journey that I believe was necessary for me to grow and mature as a person.”

According to Boise State Athletics, the Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors

SPORTS & REC bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in a Mountain West-sponsored sport.

Right across the parking lot from Nobley’s volleyball court at the Bronco Gym lies Albertsons Stadium, where another Boise State student-athlete has put in hours of practice: Mason Hampton.

Hampton, an offensive lineman from Meridian, Idaho, is the male Boise State Student-Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row. Hampton graduated in December 2017 with a 3.97 grade-point average and a degree in accountancy.

This award is one of many honors the

student-athlete has received since walking onto the team in 2014.

Hampton is a three-time Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award winner (2015-17), three-time Mountain West All-Academic Team member (2014-16), a 2017 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class member, a William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist (2017), an All-Mountain West Honorable Mention (2016) and a CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team member (2016). “(Football) has helped me become a leader. Playing on the O-line is not easy… it builds the ultimate leadership quality in being selfless and being a servant for who you’re leading,” Hampton said in a press conference after being honored as a Campbell Trophy finalist.

Furthermore, as a member of the

National Football Foundation’s 2017 Scholar-Athlete Class, Hampton received a postgraduate scholarship worth $18,000.

According to the Mountain West website, Hampton was the only Boise State football player to be selected into the 2017 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class.

July 19 was an eventful day for Hampton, as he was also named the 2017-18 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete of the Year along with female recipient Jinan Andrews, a swimmer from the Air Force Academy.

According to the Mountain West website, the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award is the highest honor presented to a student-athlete by the Conference. In addition to athletic achievement, recipients of the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award

must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, demonstrate leadership and exhibit good character and conduct on and off the playing field. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship.

Nobley’s advice to other student-athletes is to be sure to balance who they are as a competitor with who they are as a person, being sure not to place too much of their identity in their sport.

“If you want to reach your full potential on the court and in the classroom, every decision you make needs to reflect that,” Nobley said. “That being said, get comfortable being uncomfortable, and then you’ll be able to grow past the limits you set for yourself.”

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BOISE STATE FOOTBALL IS BACK AND READY TO COMPETE

Quarterback Brett Rypien aims for New Year’s Six bowl game Autum Robertson | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Broncos appear to be legitimate contenders for a New Year’s Six bowl game. Photo by Axel Quartarone.

The 2018 ESPN preseason top 25 poll is in, and Boise State came in ranked 22nd.

At this point, the ranking is based on things such as last season’s wins, returning players and coaching staff. Essentially it’s a prediction–nothing has been proven on the field yet.

“We’ve been ranked many years in a row,” said Bryan Harsin, Boise State’s head coach in a press conference. “Every year we have to address the same things; we have to stay focused. We can’t control (the rankings); just because we’re put into a position, that doesn’t change what our day to day is like. We’re going to operate the way we do.”

On paper, Boise State football looks like a legitimate contender for a New Year’s Six bowl game, with six offensive starters returning for the 2018-19 season. Last

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season Boise State boasted a powerhouse offense averaging 32.5 points per game.

The Broncos bring back both starting quarterback Brett Rypien and running back Alexander Mattison, who were two of the top offensive scorers the previous season.

In a post-practice interview with the Idaho Statesman on July 24, 2018, Rypien discussed his goals for senior year.

“One thing I came here to do was go to a New Year’s Six bowl,” Rypien said.

“That’s the expectation–the highest standard for us. I haven’t done that my first three years.”

Boise State’s young defense was dominant all throughout the 2017 season.

They ended the season ranked 22nd in the NCAA for total defense. Ten starters are set to return for the new season. The Bron-

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“One thing I came here to do was go to a New Years Six Bowl. That’s the expectation-the highest standard for us. I haven’t done that my first three years.”

Brett Rypien, Boise State quarterback cos’ biggest loss comes from the departure of linebacker Leighton Vander Esch who contributed an impressive 91 solo tackles during his last season as a Bronco.

“I think we have some guys at linebacker

that have stepped up and grown a lot this spring and some guys that have been limited in what they can do this spring but have taken steps forward in what they can do,” Boise State’s defensive coordinator Andy Avalos said during a press conference.

The Broncos’ special team lost long snapper Brock Barr and running back Ryan Wolpin. Cornerback and dynamic punt returner Avery Williams and kicker Haden Hoggarth will return for the 2018 season. During the 2017 season, Williams averaged 24.7 yards per game on returns, and was one of only nine football bowl subdivision players (FBS) with two punts returned for touchdowns.

Boise State football will head to Alabama Sept. 1 for the season opener against the Troy Trojans.

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