The Arbiter 11.13.18 Vol. 31 Issue 14

November 13, 2018

Vol. 31 Issue 14

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SEEKING THE RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM

BOISE STATE ATTEMPTS TO PUSH LGBTQ+ STUDENTS TOWARDS SUCCESS VISIT US ON ONLINE: arbiteronline.com @arbiteronline

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NEWS

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A call to action against sexual assault

CULTURE

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International Education Week at Boise State

SPORTS & REC

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Student-athlete profile: Wyatt DeMulling

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SCOREBOARD

EVENTS OPEN MIC NIGHT student union building

wed november 14

7 pm

Come show your talents and hear others at Open Mic Night. The event is free for students.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL taco bell arena

fri november 16

7 pm

The Boise State women’s basketball team will take on Northwest Christian on Friday.

TWENTY ONE PILOTS taco bell arena

sat november 17

8:15 pm

Twenty One Pilots returns to Taco Bell Arena this Saturday for The Bandito Tour.

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS

MORRISON CENTER

mon november 19

7:30 pm

Photo courtesy of The Morrison Center’s Facebook page.

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VOLLEYBALL NOV. 10 BSU 1 CSU 3

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOV. 10

NOV. 8 BSU 74 CSUN 63

BSU 91 SOUTHERN OREGON 46

MEN’S BASKETBALL NOV. 10 BSU 70 - ISU 72

CROSS COUNTRY NOV. 9

NCAA WEST REGIONAL WOMEN’S 6K 2ND PLACE (49PTS.)

NCAA WEST REGIONAL MENS’S 10K 3RD PLACE (102PTS.)

FOOTBALL NOV. 9 BSU 24 - FRESNO 17

NEWS

THE INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE STUDENT COUNCIL EXPLAINED IESC members work to serve marginalized identities on campus

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

According to Newton, when people think of marginalized identities, they often think about race, sexual orientation and gender, but the IESC goes beyond those identities—supporting anyone on campus

“We go look at ability, we look at age, we look at veterans (and) anyone on campus who is a small percentage of the dominant culture.”

Nisha Newton, IESC member

Dehra McFadden, Bibiana Ortiz, Tanyka Begaye, Nisha Newton and Esperansa Gomez | Photo provided by the IESC.

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or some, Boise State’s Inclusive Excellence Student Council (IESC) is an unknown entity on campus. However, Nisha Newton and Dehra McFaddan, two IESC members, explained that IESC is a branch of Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) that works to create policy changes and sustainable change on campus for marginalized identities.

According to McFaddan, the IESC works as a checks and balances system for the ASBSU assembly. If students in assembly do not feel their voices are being heard, the students can come to the IESC members, and with a vote between the five members, they can push their request through.

Bibiana Ortiz, an IESC member, said the IESC was created in 2016 by students

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and is also led by and oriented to students.

“For students who did not feel represented within the ASBSU executive and assembly team, (IESC) came about from 11 students who would spend their Sundays here at the Multicultural Student Services drafting (policies) and literally going about this process of what we (as students) want to create,” Ortiz said. “I think that’s something I always try to tie back to.”

Newton said the 11 people who founded the IESC were a diverse group and were met with a lot of push back.

“They were met with a lot of dissidents,” Newton said. “We could probably make a whole novela about what they experienced while they were trying to create themselves.”

At the time, Newton said the group was not an official student group, organi-

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zation or staff or faculty group. Last year, the group made the change, through 500 votes, to merge with ASBSU in order to create a sustainable future for the IESC to be forever available for marginalized students.

“Last year, they put the first team together, a team of five, and we took it upon ourselves, two graduating members in particular, to make a decision to be sustainable in ASBSU, so that we could be here for marginalized students forever,” Newton said. “They went through hell also. We voted on campus last year, known as Invision 2018, and got the 500 votes we needed for support.”

As of this year, Esperansa Gomez, as vice president of Inclusive Excellence, is working with ASBSU and IESC to merge together as one.

who is a small percentage of Boise State’s dominant culture.

“We go look at ability, we look at age, we look at veterans (and) anyone on campus who is a small percentage of the dominant culture,” Newton said.

In terms of marginalized identities, McFaddan said the IESC also works with cultural and ethnic minorities, and a direct example of this is their work for international students who may experience a cultural change in their education.

“So for our international students’ services, (what) we try to look at is how can coming into such an individualistic culture in society potentially influence their time here when potentially coming from more of a collectivist university or education background,” McFaddan said.

According to Newton, IESC is working on several things this year such as prayer spaces, available seating in classes for different body sizes and abilities, gender inclusive bathrooms, working on Peoplesoft to get phonetic column and pronouns added and creating a diversity building.

NEWS

RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSOR INTRODUCES 3D HEARTS TO THE CLASSROOM

Samantha Davis to receive national teaching award for her work with 3D hearts Alyza Lovenguth | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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amantha Davis, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Respiratory Care, will be one of two people selected to receive the 2018 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Gary A. Smith Educational Award for Innovation in Education Achievement, an award created to recognize innovative educational methods in formal respiratory care programs, clinical education, training programs and patient education programs that address current challenges in respiratory care education.

Davis’ nomination was due to a class project in her spring 2018 neonatal, or newborn, pediatric respiratory care course. There, she put students in groups to work in the MakerLab, a service which provides access to emerging technologies, to create 3D heart models displaying different kinds of newborn heart defects. Previously, these heart defects were only taught through textbook models.

“The big thing we learn about is how infants breath, since the heart and lungs work together, which is challenging to teach when you don’t have models,” Davis said.

The idea of the class project came to Davis after exploring the MakerLab and learning about the 3D printers. After the project, around 20 models of different heart defects were created by respiratory care students.

According to Davis, some of the hearts were cut into slices so students can touch and manipulate them to try to fully understand and identify the defects.

Carly Petrie, a participant in the class project and respiratory care degree alumna, said the models were helpful for students from all learning styles: auditory, visual and kinesthetic.

“I think one of the coolest parts of this project was that it appealed to all types of learners,” Petrie said. “Passing around the 3D heart during our presentations made it so that auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners

could be successful in learning about neonatal heart defects.”

Petrie said while it was a challenge to find a minuscule defect on a neonatal heart, the project pushed students to fully learn and analyze the inner structure of hearts.

“I am a very visual person and to see our models in 3D provided me a better understanding of the defects,” said MiSol Salinas, a participant in the class project and respiratory care degree alumna. “For example, my partner and I had the double aortic arch defect, and I created a trachea out of straw.

I placed it in between the arches to simulate the aorta constricting the air way resulting in the patient potentially having difficulty breathing and producing a stridor sound from the constriction.”

The biggest challenge of the project, according to Davis, was that the students from her class and from the MakerLab had to work together since those in Davis’ class did not have experience with 3D printing,

and the staff at the MakerLab did not have experience with heart defects. As a result, both sides had to work closely together to create the 3D heart models.

“My students had no knowledge of programing or computer tech which challenged them to learn that and collaborate with the MakerLab staff about complex heart defects,” Davis said.

Davis said, after talking to students from the Maker’s Lab and her class, it was a beneficial challenge for them to overcome. This statement was corroborated by Petrie.

“In healthcare, interprofessional communication and teamwork is an absolute must,” Petrie said. “This project opened up a whole new avenue for us to experience that, as we got a lot of assistance and guidance from the students who work at the MakerLab.”

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A SILENT CALL TO ACTION

LEARNING SOCIAL ADVOCACY

Demonstration demands action for sexual assault survivors

Communication course teaches students about advocacy

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

Chloe Baul | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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oise State students gathered on Nov. 7 in the Quad for a “Silent Call to Action” demonstration and held signs showing the statistics of sexual assault, their own experiences and words of encouragement.

One sign held by Kelsey Wilber, a senior sociology major and president of both the Gender and Sexuality Club and Civic Responsibility Club, read that “one of every six American women have been a victim of sexual assault in their lifetime.”

Students used the Quad’s concrete slab as a platform to educate their peers on the facts, resources and information on consent. The students also called upon Boise State officials to make campus a safe place with resources readily available for students, according to both senior social science major Brooke Frye, and senior sociology major Amelia Keily.

“The school is supporting us, but they did not take the initiative to start the change—we have,” Frye said. “We’re done accepting the silence and the stillness of it. Nothing has progressed. Nothing has changed over the last three to five years, and it needs to.”

“Nothing has progressed.

Nothing has changed over the last three to five years, and it needs to.”

Brooke Frye, senior social science major

The demonstration was a response to the Ford-Kavanaugh sexual assault hearings which created conversations on sexual assault at Boise State, according to Frye.

“We just started having conversations about sexual assault in light of the Ka-

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vanaugh cases that lead to college issues with sexual assault and that lead to Boise State,” Frye said. “We know it’s a rising issue. We know it’s an increasing problem. We’re (asking) what’s being done, and there hasn’t been anything done. We really want to bring awareness to the issue and start the change.”

Wilber said these conversations started in their feminist theory class. In the class, students asked what is available for sexual assault survivors, how students access resources and how students report sexual assault—all of which were difficult to find when the feminist theory students investigated.

“It was really difficult to find a straight path forward,” Wilber said. “I’ve never had to report, but the people who have talked about how difficult it is to access these resources, or they were scared or confused by it. That’s the purpose of this.

It is a call for a clear path forward for survivors.”

Frye said trust in the university’s system can be gained through education on what Title IX is, what is and isn’t confidential in the reporting process, along with a clear path to resources.

“Students need to know what rights they have, not only as a student but as a human,” Frye said. “I think that’s the biggest initial step we can take, aside from starting a conversation, is creating that awareness in the rights and resources available and pushing that everyone is receiving those rights and resources.”

Senior communication major Victor Barrios said it was eye-opening to see, from Frye and Keily’s work, how resources are unclear and confusing at Boise State.

“We’re just trying to bring awareness to make sure Boise State knows the resources they are giving out are a little bit iffy and are here and there,” Barrios said. “We just want to grow and evolve from it to be a bit more progressive and bring in more resources, as much as we can.”

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he communication course, rhetoric and social movements (Comm 484), is giving students hands-on experience of what it means to be a social advocate. At the beginning of the course, students focus on learning social movements throughout history, from traditional forms to more modern forms. During the second half of the course, students will lead a campaign that will create a better social environment in the local community, whether it’s at the university or within Boise.

As part of the campaign, students send out a press release, create a public service announcement and then hold an hour-long event, such as a picketing or a conversation in the Student Union Building for their final project. This week, they have formed groups and are now in the process of formulating and planning their social movement.

“I believe that we need to do things in order to leave our community, our schools, better than what we found, and I don’t think that we do a lot within the academy of teaching people how to be advocates outside of the classroom,” said Amy Arellano, professor of rhetoric and social movements.

“I think looking at the personal and believing that the ‘personal is the political’ allows students to use the skills they have to become better stewards of their community.”

According to Arellano, after completing the campaign, students will receive feedback and share with the class how their social movement went, what they achieved and what roadblocks they may have come across.

“I think now, more than ever, we need people who can voice what’s going wrong, so this class allows them to develop the skills to become better involved socially,” Arellano said.

Three students in the course who have decided on which issue or topic their group is focusing on and why they believe it’s important on a local level.

Communication major and sociology

minor Rob Price said his group is focusing on student drinking and the problems associated with student alcohol use, such as violence and sexual assault.

“We are narrowing down to students and the rate of drinking that occurs on campus or around campus, and we wanted to determine how Boise State ranks against the national standard and whether or not there is a problem of alcohol consumption needs to be addressed or not,” Price said. “We weren’t sure if there was a support network set up for students who find themselves in an addiction situation, (somewhere) to turn to, that’s what part of this project is hoping to uncover and discover.”

Communication majors Mckenna Esteb and Taylor Jackson have decided to focus on creating a positive social movement on campus in order to relieve student stress and anxiety.

“We’re basically trying to find a social movement that will help relieve anxiety in college students around campus; we want to try and relieve the stress that college students feel on a daily basis,” Jackson said.

“I feel like it’s talked about, but there’s still not a lot of action being taken, so even just a small step like what we’re doing will hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.”

The positive movement group is hoping to figure out a tangible way to spread positivity to students on campus, whether it is through uplifting sticky notes or handing out goodie bags during finals week.

“I think a lot of anxiety and depression is triggered from small things that people aren’t even aware of. I think often, especially college students, they have to work for a living, they have to pay for tuition, they have a lot going on,” Esteb said. “So little things like giving people goodie bags or saying ‘have a good day’ can make a huge difference on how you feel because just a little positive recognition can make that much of a difference on how stressed everyone is.”

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS

Though unknown to many students, Boise State offers numerous scholarships Taylor Rico-Pekerol | Staff Writer | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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oise State is known for having many different scholarships ranging from the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) to the President’s scholarship. Along similar lines, Boise State also has on their website scholarships for the LGBTQ+ community that are offered from different organizations.

To make sure the scholarships are valid and not a scam, the Financial Aid Office does research and checks into the different scholarships that are emailed to them.

Yazmin Zalzar, the assistant director of scholarships and athletic aid, explained the process of researching each scholarship.

“What we do is research that compa-

ny or organization to make sure it is a legitimate organization. Things we look for is making sure they do not require an application fee or to sign up for a newsletter in order to be considered,” Zalzar said.

Some of the main scholarships online are the Pride Foundation scholarships.

They offer roughly 60 different scholarships and there is one large application process for all of them. The application is open now until Jan. 11.

According to Csea Leonard, program coordinator for the Gender Equity Center, The Pride Foundation scholarship is the most promoted scholarship within the Gender Equity Center.

“The Pride Foundation scholarship is the one we definitely advertise more

as the deadline gets closer, and it is a really good one to have students work on during their winter break,” Leonard said.

“I remember it taking a long time, and with finals it is hard to focus on it, but once you do your finals you can really get it done.”

Although the LGBTQ+ scholarships are available on the Boise State website, the scholarships are not directly affiliated with the school. Around 30-40 scholarships will be emailed to financial aid and they will choose which they believe are worth students’ time, according to Zalzar.

Along with the Pride Foundation, Boise State’s website has scholarships available for National Women’s Studies Association, Fund for Education Abroad

Rainbow Scholarship, Point Foundation and the Imperial Sovereign Gem Court of Idaho scholarships.

Jade Browne, a sophomore psychology major and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, wasn’t aware of the various scholarships that are offered to students.

“I am going to be 20 years old, and I didn’t know about the scholarships or anything like these scholarships existed until last semester. I feel like people who are in the community and who are not financially able to go to college should benefit from this,” Browne said.

All of these scholarships range in funds given from $100 to $2,500. More information on the details for each scholarship can be found on Gender Equity’s website.

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OPINION ON MATURITY

The “powers that be” can learn from the resolution and open-mindedness of millenials Patrick Kaufmann | Guest Writer | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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great deal has been said on the subject of millennials.

Their work ethic and political correctness. Their feelings and triggers and safe spaces. Much has been made by earlier generations about millennials’ perceived lack of intestinal fortitude and how much “real life” they’ll need to toughen up and survive in the world beyond. As millennials continue to develop and seek out their own place in the world, reason suggests they be served with an example set for them by those currently occupying positions of power.

The tension surrounding the recent events such as the postal bombs and synagogue shooting represented an opportunity for our national leadership to demonstrate skill at managing a potential crisis. While multiple law enforcement organizations succeeded in preventing further death at the gunman’s hands in Pittsburgh and intercepting explosive devices sent to critics of the Trump administration, political figures and media pundits proclaimed an appeal for unity in the face of ideologically indiscriminate attacks. For a while they set aside characteristic cynicism and acted as leaders to all Americans.

It was a short while: before the sun set on a flurry of closely watched investigations, the peace that had existed for just a brief time broke under rampant speculation and condemnation. Accusations and counter-accusations were delivered from the left, the right and by even our fourth estate, as cable news outlets drew conclusions based on information that was at best fragmentary and at worst misleading.

This frenzied dash toward judgement was led not by members of an inexperienced and maladjusted “snowflake” generation. It was not spearheaded by the perceived fragility of the #MeToo membership or the pained antagonism of the #blacklivesmatter movement. It was instead heralded by figures no less distinguished than the U.S. president, the White

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House press secretary, established leaders of the Democratic Party, the president of the cable news network and an assortment of “experts” touting theories with no factual basis.

As leaders to Americans existing across a broad cultural and political spectrum, each failed in their task to come together and lead the nation. With their clear disdain for open dialogue or compromise, these adults, these self-styled “grown-ups in the room,” abandoned any attempt for American unity in favor of advocating their own agenda.

I attend Boise State as a non-traditional student. I work side-by-side with people generally half my age. Many of the experiences they look forward to, like their first job or the first time they buy a home or get married, exist as memories floating about the great mental repository of my twenties and thirties. Compounding that age difference is my background of military service, a life experience most of my fellow students will never fully comprehend.

Despite all of these differences I see more resolution, open-mindedness and honorable deportment from my classmates than exhibited by those “powers that be” these past weeks.

Given that disparity, I offer my considered opinion that our national prospects will greatly improve once those currently in authority cede their powerful positions to the up and coming leaders of tomorrow.

It is my great desire that those future leaders take note of the behaviors they see exhibited by their forebears and commit to doing better. Working together with people who bring different perspectives to the challenges we face seems a likely path to success, and I have faith that the students of today are setting foundations for a nation guided by principled leadership.

Patrick Kaufmann is a junior majoring in media arts. He manages the Boise State Veterans Writing Group and participates in the campus film club Dead 8 Productions.

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D.C. Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS President Donald Trump delivers remarks on illegal immigration and border security on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington.

OPINION

COMMENTARY ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

Birthright citizenship isn’t just the law, it’s crucial to assimilation in the United States

Alex Nowrasteh | Los Angeles Times (TNS)

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n an Axios interview, President Trump said he planned to issue an executive order to repeal birthright citizenship, a law he described as “ridiculous.”

The legal argument against such a move is overwhelming: It would reverse about 1,000 years of Anglo-American common law and violate the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Even worse, experience here and in Europe shows that ending birthright citizenship would limit how well immigrants and their descendants assimilate and become Americans.

Birthright citizenship — if you’re born here, you’re an American — means that every descendant of immigrants has a stake in this nation and does not grow up in a legal underclass. When the U.S.-born children of immigrants — those here with a green card or a specialized temporary work visa, those who arrived as refugees or, yes, those who are here illegally — become automatic citizens, they and their families also become part of the community. U.S. history shows it, and so does recent history in Germany.

Traditionally, German citizenship was a matter of blood. For the most part, your parents must have been German for you to be a full citizen. Those laws created an assimilation crisis. Guest-worker programs in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s admitted a large number of Turks, Tunisians, Portuguese and others who were needed to work in the growing postwar economy. Despite German government intentions, many of these workers stayed on and had children, but the children weren’t automatically citizens.

The situation led to a few generations of resentful, displaced youths with only partial allegiance to the nation of their birth.

Noncitizens born in Germany formed “parallel societies.” They were more prone to crime and political ideologies like radical Islamism or Kurdish nationalism. Their discontents have played out in German

cities, most recently in the form of Kurdish-German attacks on Turkish-German cultural centers.

The German Parliament took action to boost assimilation. In 1999, it extended citizenship to some children of non-Germans born on or after Jan. 1, 2000, and a handful of those born in the previous decade. According to a growing body of academic evidence, the positive effect was indisputable.

Immigrant parents of children newly covered by birthright citizenship gained more German friends, spoke more German, and read German newspapers more than others. They enrolled their children in preschool at a higher rate and started them earlier in primary school, which prompted a rise in German language proficiency and a decrease in social and emotional problems.

The fertility of immigrants with birthright-citizen children fell, childhood obesity among them was reduced, and other health measures improved. Immigrants and their children, especially women, began to marry later and less often, in a pattern similar to Germans. These women were also more likely to marry men who were not from their own country of origin _ another sign of good social integration.

The National Academies of Sciences’ recent report on studies of immigrant assimilation in the United States starts from the position that birthright citizenship is fundamental to the nation: It “is one of the most powerful mechanisms of formal political and civic inclusion in the United States.”

Unfortunately, Trump and his party largely disagree.

About 62 percent of Republicans think that immigrants today are less willing to adapt to American life than immigrants were a century ago, compared with just 17 percent of Democrats who hold that view. The last time a poll on the citizenship question was taken, in 2015, about half of Republicans wanted to amend the Constitution to repeal birthright citizenship — and the more conservative members of the tea party fa-

vored repeal by an almost 20-point margin, 57 percent to 40 percent.

That makes conservative voices like those of Reihan Salam, author and National Review executive editor, all the more important. Salam favors birthright citizenship because otherwise we will be consumed by “the issues raised by creating a large class of stateless persons” born here without rights and no way to assimilate.

As University of Washington economist Jacob Vigdor summed up in his research on recent immigrants, fears of a lack of assimilation in the United States are overblown. “Basic indicators ... from naturalization to English ability are if anything stronger now than they were” in the Ellis Island era. The law guaranteeing birthright citizenship is part of the reason. Far from ridiculous, it guarantees that immigrants and their children are woven tightly into the American fabric.

Let’s keep it in place, and the 14th Amendment intact.

Wyatt Wurtenberger | The Arbiter

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n a 2015 survey by National Center for Transgender Equality, a majority of respondents who were open about being transgender in school experienced some form of mistreatment: verbal harassment at 54 percent, physical attacks at 24 percent and sexual assault at 13 percent. Out of these people, 17 percent had such severe mistreatment they withdrew from school.

In 2017, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation partnered with researchers at the University of Connecticut and conducted a survey of over 12,000 LGBTQ youth, and they found that while some schools offer safe and affirming spaces, many young people experienced negative and even hostile school environments.

According to Alicia Estey, chief of staff and chief compliance officer, Boise State has received very few complaints on discrimination or harassment based on gender identity or sexual orientation, receiving between two to five complaints every year.

However, Estey said this is most likely due to either a reluctance to come forward or a lack of awareness on reporting options.

“I’d say between two to five complaints (have been filed on discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation),” Estey said. “And that’s unfortunate, because the statistics tell us that individuals who identify in those groups are more likely to be sexually assaulted or victims of sexual violence than cisgender people.”

The student perspective Emily-Anne Hylton, president of Pride Alliance, said a group of people verbally harassed her while she was driving, regarding the equality bumper sticker on her car.

“I have an equality sticker on my car, and once I was driving through campus and a truck with a bunch of young men

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in it pulled up next to me and yelled ‘Gay rights are for pussy-ass bitches,’” Hylton wrote in an email.

According to Bristol Varley, president of the Transgender Student Alliance, the stigmas they’ve seen on campus and in Boise have been from a lack of understanding, something they credit to Idaho being a conservative state.

“We are a conservative state, so there is an issue of a lack of understanding, I’d say,” Varley said. “Between our conservative community and transgender community, there have been off-hand jokes which are a sign of disrespect and not really caring for our community. It’s something I have noticed within the campus as well.”

Hylton said stigmas can be broken through education, something Boise State can provide through a required diversity awareness section in all UF classes.

“I think all UF classes should have some sort of diversity awareness section where they talk about the LGBTQ community and challenges they face,” Hylton wrote.

“The Gender Equity center offers different educational lectures that professors can book, but it is not a requirement in most classes.”

According to Hylton, Boise State can better support LGBTQ+ students by adding more gender-neutral bathrooms, adding a LGBTQ+ center and creating safe spaces in the dorms.

“Basically, if BSU was intentionally and actively making sure LGBTQ students feel safe, then I would feel supported,” Hylton wrote.

Varley said the Boise State community, and the Boise community as a whole, can support transgender students by raising awareness instead of spreading false information or sharing one narrative.

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do instead of spreading false information,” Varley said. “Stop sharing the one narrative that you hear. There’s a lot of us and not all of us are going to fit into boxes that you may be familiar with. Try to support us. Be open-minded. I recognize that people don’t necessarily want to accept us for whatever reason, but recognize we are entitled to our lives just as they are.”

Actions While national surveys found national respondents experienced job and housing discrimination, a team in Insurance Quotes ranked Idaho number six in the states with the least LGBTQ discrimination charges in the workspace in an analysis of gender identity and sexual orientation complaints of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a four-year span.

Additionally, Meridian’s “add the words” allowed the city to become the second-largest city in Idaho to pass an ordinance banning discrimination based on gender orientation and sexual orientation.

On Sept. 25, Meridian added to the other 10 cities including Boise that previously adopted the ordinance. Varley said they are happy with Meridian’s action but they want to see it enforced.

“I think they’re setting an example for other cities within the state,” Varley said. “But just because it’s in law, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be enforced.

I’m hoping that it will be, obviously, but it doesn’t always pan out.”

Boise State also has protections for students who experience sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking through University Policy 1065 and Title IX which details a “commitment to providing an employment, learning and campus-living

environment free from sex and gender-based discrimination, harassment and violence.”

Graduation rates and inclusivity Leslie Webb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, said there is a need to be careful when talking about the LGBTQ+ population struggles since there are different issues for students who identify across the community, and the challenges range from person to person.

“We need to be careful when we’re talking about the population, because there are really different challenges,” Webb said. “For example, a transgender individual might have some outward facing things that increase the level of discrimination versus someone who identifies as gay or lesbian. There are a bunch of nuances.”

According to Webb, the graduation rate of LGBTQ+ students is also unknown because Boise State does not ask sexual orientation or gender identity of admitted students, something Webb said is experienced amongst other universities as well.

“The number one challenge that we have is—it’s not every institution in America but I bet it’s a lot—we do not have students tell us their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,” Webb said.

Webb said there a number of factors that are at play for students to be retained at a university. One factor is that students feel like they matter and belong in the community, whether it is in the classroom, a part-time job or the residence hall. While it may seem simple, it can be difficult with more than 20,000 students on campus.

“When you are being discriminated against based on your sexual orientation or gender identity—which is (against) our

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nondiscrimination policies—if someone is confused on what pronouns you use, and they don’t ask you, that feels marginalizing; it feels like you don’t belong here,” Webb said.

However, Webb said the group of students going to Rainbow Graduation every semester shows students are graduating, which is something to celebrate. In Spring of 2018, around 130 people were expected to attend Rainbow Graduation—50 more than the previous year’s ceremony.

“That tells me students are getting through the system, they’re persisting, they’re retaining, and they’re graduating, and that is something to celebrate,” Webb said.

Webb said problems with a feeling of community can also come from messages from the highest part of the United States government, such as the Trump administration’s consideration of narrowly defining gender as a biological—sparking the #WontBeErased campaign.

“There is a lot of political discourse right now when it comes to the support of LGBTQ+ students, and we have to do more,” Webb said.

Although Boise State does not ask sexual orientation or gender identity, Webb said Boise State, specifically the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, is exploring a possible program where students can put their pronouns in the system and even the pronunciation of their name.

“One thing we’re looking at and exploring with students is pronoun use,” Webb said. “If people have pronouns that are outside how they’ve been identified on their roster, we’re trying to find an inclusive way for students to identify pronouns

in the system and even the pronouncing of names so that our campus is more inclusive.”

Before implementing the program, Webb said they are looking for student responses and feedback. Recently, Webb received a response from a group of students she had emailed with a list of questions surrounding pronouns and how to make Boise State more inclusive.

“What we’re trying to do is be really intentional about how we implement something on this campus, how do we educate to people the purpose, how to use pronoun use, and why is it important in the classroom,” Webb said.

While the program is currently only a conversation at this time, the method of asking students about ways to approach a program is something Boise State is trying to do more of, according to Webb.

“It’s an approach that Boise State is committed to really understanding the student experience and what we need to do differently to better support our students,” Webb said. “So, we’re not just going to implement something without asking them, and I mean it happens, but we’re trying to diminish and eliminate that.”

Resources available Estey said there are a lot of different things campus operations can do to help students who have experienced sex-based discrimination or harassment. One option is going through the complaint process.

However, Estey said they can also work with students on particular issues with or without filing a complaint.

According to Estey, campus operations can provide academic accommodations if someone is struggling with school because they’ve been assaulted: helping a student receive a withdrawal even if it’s after the deadline, receiving an incomplete or other considerations to help them get through the semester if they want to stay in school. If a student works for Boise State, work assignments and schedules can be changed.

They also provide referrals to counseling.

“There’s really not a lot we can’t do that I can think of,” Estey said. “Every time somebody’s asked for something we’ve been able to find a way to make it work for them. It’s really about what does that specific person need to help them move on and get back to a place to help them heal.”

Varley said Transgender Student Alliance also works to provide resources and a sense of community for those on campus in the transgender community.

“We’re working

resources they have if they are being discriminated against in the classroom, facing housing insecurity for whatever reason due to their identity, and making sure we’re safe essentially.”

According to Estey, the Gender Equity Center has access to a lot of the same things she has access to for providing resources, but the Gender Equity Center is a confidential resource.

“The Gender Equity Center doesn’t have to report to me. They’re a confidential resource,” Estey said. “We keep Title IX information confidential to the extent we can under federal law, but people sometimes feel less intimidated going to the Gender Equity Center.”

Another resource Varley mentioned is the Steven Nelson Memorial Fund which provides financial assistance to students who are experiencing a financial hardship related to coming out in the LGBTQ+ community during their time at Boise State. The fund provides up to $1,500 and is dispersed in two payments over the course of two consecutive semesters.

Financial hardships can include loss of job, homelessness or eviction by landlord and familial disownership.

Varley said there is also support within the transgender community.

“We’ve also got our community, and there’s people from all walks of life within different stages of their transition here to help,” Varley said.

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SUSTAINABILITY AND URBAN FARMING AT BOISE STATE How conservation and production go beyond the industrial process in Boise

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hroughout recent years, Boise State has integrated a variety of classes, from University Foundations to Honors Colloquium that tackle the topic of sustainability and the prioritization of environmental health within the modern world to discuss the first steps to the reformation of outdated business models and incite the first waves of change for a more sustainable future.

A blended community of Boise State professors, student organizations and leaders of the local farming movement are each taking part in sharing solutions for making Boise a region that can effectively replenish its levels of consumption in agriculture, water and energy.

In early October, a Boise State Honors Colloquium instructed by Stewart Gardner ventured to a local farm in Northwest Boise called Earthly Delights, led by Boise State alumna and self-proclaimed “seed freak” Casey O’Leary. This farm sits nestled behind a cul de sac sharing its property with the Draggin’ Wing desert-plant nursery.

“How do we, as urban people, connect with agriculture?” O’Leary asked upon opening the tour.

From this question, O’Leary intended to set the precedent for a profound discussion about the connection between the environmental health in relation to bodily as well as economic health.

During O’Leary’s career as an undergraduate at Boise State University, she was an active member of a club called the Idaho Progressive Student Alliance, which has since dissipated from campus. This club campaigned against the harmful effects of industrial agribusiness.

“Especially with the environmental activism, I felt like I was constantly running my head into a brick wall. Someone else was setting the agenda, and then I had to spend my life-energy trying to shut them down,” O’Leary said. “At some point, I realized I would rather just turn and run

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as fast as I could go in the direction that I think we should go and let someone else waste their energy trying to shut me down.

We need the solutions. That’s how I came to farming; I felt like this is a solution-oriented thing.”

The Boise State Sustainability Club is an excellent resource for individuals looking for ways to begin integrating sustainability into their own lifestyles. Sophomore accounting major and financial advisor for the club, Mikayla Hubele, believes that the club is a great stepping stone for individuals to begin prioritizing ecological health.

“They’re trying to teach other students about sustainability and just kind of how we can all be sustainable,” Hubele said.

“The garden that they have is an open garden and anyone can go and pick their own stuff.”

The campus club’s garden is located on a small property on Juanita Street, and during the peak of the season has a variety of foods available for picking including zucchini, squash and tomatoes.

In many ways, the club provides a learning environment for the trial and error of home gardening and a hands-on introduction to the philosophy of sustainability, as well as the important balance that is to be achieved between production and consumption in the modern world.

Mari Rice, lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program at Boise State University, thoroughly enjoys teaching her classes to a variety of majors and sees the campus community continually offering up a myriad of classes on the topic of sustainability through the lens of multiple disciplines.

“We are definitely offering more classes on sustainability in general, and a lot are focused on food. But I see sustainability in economics, urban studies, global and environmental studies as well as engineering,” Rice said. “A lot of disciplines are jumping

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on this, and it is pretty amazing.”

Rice acknowledges the need for the population to reduce its impact on the environment, and that the concept of local agriculture is revolutionary to reforming our current system of producing, purchasing and eating food.

“Any class I teach, agriculture is the big thing that needs to change,” Rice said.

“Almost all of our water used

here in Idaho is used for agriculture; making it an area where there could be some major shifts towards sustainability. The more locally we can eat, the smaller scale we can eat at and can purchase items, then the more locally sustainable we can be.”

Finding solutions that combat the harmful environmental, health and cultural effects of the industrialized agriculture is a complex feat, one that requires individuals to exercise personal discipline and take measures with their own money and time to consciously minimize. To do so requires education on the concept of environmental studies. “(Environmental studies) connect the human dimension with nature,” Rice said. “These complicated problems need to pull people from all disciplines to solve them.”

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THE HEMINGWAY BUILDING’S SILENT ORGAN The instrument and its history are not heard very often David Collie | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ny student who has traveled to the art gallery in the Hemingway Center has probably seen the massive organ with its army of pipes climbing up the wall and towering over the space—it’s an impressive instrument. Despite the eye-catching nature of this behemoth, not many students know its story, and few have had the opportunity to hear this unique piece of the university’s history.

The history of the organ is closely intertwined with a former head of the Music Department, C. Griffith Bratt, who led the department for 30 years. His son, J. Wallis Bratt, who also taught in the music department before his retirement in 2014, told of his father coming to Boise from Baltimore.

Bratt explained that his father was drawn by two job offers—one from St. Michaels Church and the other from the university.

“My dad had two jobs,” Bratt said.

“He took the St. Michaels job as well as the (Boise State) job based on the fact that Gene Chaffee (said), ‘I’ll get you an organ.’”

This promise was fulfilled, and the two men then sought the help of the Moore-Cunningham family—a prominent, philanthropic family in Idaho.

Eventually, on May 10, 1953, the organ was presented to the college by Laura Moore Cunningham as a memorial for her husband J.W. Cunningham.

The organ remained an important part of Bratt’s life as he grew up, with his father bringing in nationally-renowned organists.

One of these musicians, E. Power Briggs, even stayed in Bratt’s home during his visit. Furthermore, Bratt helped tune the organ as a teenager and recalled listening to a weekly radio broadcast of his father playing the instrument.

The instrument has played a large role in the life of Bratt and the Music Department, and it has even influenced other organs in the valley. One influencing factor was the versatility of the instrument, which

is able to play in multiple musical styles.

“My dad was after a kind of a semi-classic style that could perform the Baroque and early classical music as well as romantic and 20th century music,” Bratt said.

While organs are often associated with churches, they were also once important status symbols, according to John Bostron, an accompanist in the Music Department.

“Back (in) the 50s and the 60s, you had a culture in the United States where organs were kind of a status symbol of sorts,” Bostron said. “If you were a music department, you were going to have organ majors at some point because you had people playing in churches.”

Bostron has played on the organ in the Hemingway Center, but he hasn’t done so in about four or five years. Although Bostron was an organ major during his time at Boise State, the university does not currently offer an organ program, making it difficult for students who wish to learn—the only way to learn being through private lessons. However, Bostron said that the instrument is an important part of the Music Department’s history, and he would like to see it played more.

“That was where the music department used to be, and the organ is an important part of that history, I feel,” Bostron said.

“It’s a magnificent instrument. I think the big thing is it just has to be played.”

Bostron also commented on the relationship the room has with the instrument.

“Another thing with organs is that when they’re installed, they, in a sense, become part of the architecture because the room is basically a resonator for the instrument,” Bostron said.

On the visual side of things, Bostron said the room—when the windows weren’t covered like they are now—was “one of the best naturally lit venues” on campus.

Another person experienced with the space is the director of the art gallery, Kirsten Furlong, whose office sits directly

Taylor Humby | The Arbiter Gallery director Kirsten Furlong, whose office is just below the pipes, stands in front of the organ.

below the organ’s pipes.

Although she and the gallery will soon be moving to the new Fine Arts Building when it opens, Furlong had positive things to say about the space and the instrument.

“It’s been a while since I’ve heard (the organ), but it’s really amazing to hear,” Furlong said.

She also expressed her desire for the space to continue being used.

“I’ve always heard from people that either play music or sing in this room that it’s just a really amazing room for performance and for sound,” Furlong said. “I really would like to see it continue to have a life where people can visit and come in and see the organ or, potentially, hear the organ.”

It is unclear what will happen with the organ when the gallery relocates, but it seems that its pipes will remain silent until courses are once again offered.

“I hate to see the organ sit there dormant,” Bratt said. “I think it’s a shame the faculty don’t push getting some students in

there to take organ. I think the instrument needs to be used, it needs to be placed in the proper environment and it needs to be taught.”

Bratt also talked about the continued need for organ players, and said that not using the organ is a detriment to the Moore-Cunningham family by “not giving them the honor for what they donated back in the 50s.”

It does seem like such an impressive instrument has the potential to be an asset to the university and the music department rather than a collector of dust. Perhaps the relocation of the gallery will provide the opportunity for organ instruction to be offered, but until then, students looking to hear an organ might need to look elsewhere.

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A WEEK TO RETHINK INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

How students can appreciate international education without crossing borders Sata Vanasouk | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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nternational Education Week, which takes place from Nov. 12 to 16, celebrates the many initiatives encouraging and equipping Americans to succeed on a global scale, whether it be through studying or working abroad, or simply learning another language. According to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this brings to light the diversity of the international education experience and how it has affected different members of the community.

The experience of going abroad is can be very enriching, regardless of if it’s for travel, work or study—an experience some students may be exposed to.

However, a component of international education that is often forgotten is the exchange. People don’t necessarily need to travel to learn about another culture, which can be feasible as long as they take

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the initiative to learn and stay informed.

“It’s definitely a factor of motivation,” said Carley Baeta, senior English literature major.

Baeta took it upon herself to study Korean on her own because she was fascinated by the language and culture. Her study efforts jump-started her pursuit of a Korean certificate by allowing her to skip Korean 101 and begin with 102.

“Language is so intertwined with culture,” Baeta said. “The way you understand the world is through language.

It’s your mediator between you and reality, and so by learning other languages, you can learn other perspectives.”

Baeta herself has never been to Korea, but continues to share her appreciation for the culture through Korean Club, a group of which she is the president.

For some people, language alone isn’t motivational enough to study it on their own. However, educational exchange isn’t limited to just studying. Brian Stelbotsky, director of international admissions, explained that studying abroad wasn’t an option for him while he was in school but desired to be culturally conscious.

“I think it starts out with seeking out those experiences here,” Stelbotsky said.

“Talking to people who speak different languages, meeting people who eat different food, have a different religion, different viewpoint … I think you can do a lot of that in the U.S. without leaving your hometown … but you have to be intentional about it.”

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The impact of domestic students and teachers being the conversation starters is one that is lasting. Tashi Sherpa, a graduate student pursuing a master’s in business administration, said that coming from Nepal to the United States for the first time wasn’t an easy adjustment.

“I was really a social butterfly in Nepal, but on my first semester in the United States, it was really hard. Despite the fact that I spoke English very well, when you’re in a new country, you’re new. It is harder to make friends,” Sherpa said.

Sherpa started learning English as a child and, unlike many international students, had no difficult language barriers to overcome. Organizations like the International Student Association and International Student Services helped him network and provided him with opportu-

nities to find comfortable grounding in a new place. Breaking down the social barriers that made him struggle were partially absolved with campus initiatives bridging the gap between domestic and international students, a possible demonstration of the importance of diversity initiatives for minority groups on campus.

The impact of international education cannot be contained by borders, with an ambitious end goal of helping people become informed, open-minded global citizens. Campuses and organizations across the country have the opportunity to pass on cultural education throughout a week that prompts discussion, and it’s an important milestone that Boise State is leading the discourse.

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VENTURE COLLEGE SHIFTS FOCUS

Now, it’s aiming to involve students in pre-existing startups Rainie Harker | Staff Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he broke college student is possibly the most prevalent stereotype that exists on college campuses. Despite this norm, it is possible to be on the receiving end of lump sums of money while attending Boise State.

The Venture College is a resource at Boise State University within the College of Innovation and Design (CID) that allows students to become experienced and professional entrepreneurs, whether that means incubating their own business or joining a start-up business in the Treasure Valley. In recent years, the college’s focus has changed, allowing students to join the ranks of new start-ups rather than create their own businesses.

Though the Venture College hosts a downtown building, the CID can be found on the second floor of the Albertson’s Library. There is only one major currently available from the college, Gaming, Interactive Media and Mobile (GIMM), but it provides countless resources to university students such as Work U, the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge and the Venture College.

“We have started shifting from helping students launch their own businesses to helping students become involved with existing startups in the Boise community,” said Zach Richardson, former Venture College student and CID professor.

Richardson taught a course called “Side Hustle Core” and helped students develop their own businesses online. However, more complex businesses can be explored through the Venture College internship program, where students can see how to run a business effectively and potentially build contacts for their own business.

“That is a great place to start as a young professional who doesn’t have a lot of their own experiences,” Richardson said. “(Students) join another company … where they can earn their stripes and understand the process and the environment effectively

on someone else’s dime, rather than taking on the risk of raising capital (themselves).”

Ryan Vasso, associate director of Venture College, recruited Richardson while he was a student for a technical role in one of the college’s startups, and believes students can be actively involved in a business and generate revenue that far exceeds that of a part-time job. Still, students want to be able to focus on their studies.

“We just found, with evidence and over time, that a lot of students have interest in owning their own business one day. But now when they’re at school, that’s not the time,” Vasso said.

David McKinzie is an advisor for the Venture College, and was a student who became a partner with a business through the college.

Steve Silva, another Venture College student, began the business Bow Tie Hustle and found a partner in McKinzie. Bow Tie Hustle specializes in collegiate bow tie sales and has recently partnered with another company to expand their sales with suit companies.

The partnership may have been possible without the Venture College, but the college gave a platform and an easier time making those connections. “(The Venture College) gave us the space to grow a business. It gave us contacts and connections. There are companies and students who are interns here working with other businesses, so it’s just great to be in this environment of entrepreneurship and business,” McKinzie said.

The Venture College continues to provide opportunities for students like McKinzie and seeks to open new opportunities every semester. While the Venture College is geared towards majors in the College of Business and Economics, information can be found by anyone interested at the college’s website, where contacts may be found to learn more.

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JUST A THOUGHT A discussion I wish I didn’t have to have

Logan Potter | Culture Editor | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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t’s the end of stupid—I mean, spooky—season again, which means it comes as no surprise that we have to have some tough discussions about some individuals who clearly didn’t think their decisions through this year. My spotlight is set on Tana Mongeau, a YouTuber and rumored girlfriend of former Disney child Bella Thorne, who disappointed us all on Twitter—in a now-deleted tweet—and Instagram recently when she wore a costume she described as “Ho Ho Siwa,” or Mongeau Siwa in the ‘grammed version.

If you’re just a little behind on the tween times, here’s a recap: Jojo Siwa, former “Dance Moms” star and now 15-year-old solo Kidz Bop-esque YouTuber, has created her persona as a role model for young children through her fluffy, poorly written lyrics and “pranks” on other stars of her caliber, Mongeau included. Cited as a friend

of both Mongeau and Shane Dawson, another Internet celebrity, the scandal was excused.

The issue isn’t the costume, it’s the ignorance that lies beneath the clothing (or lack thereof ). Sexualizing minors has become all too common, especially since the dawn of “Stranger Things,” a Netflix original with a cast consisting almost entirely of children under the age of 16. Tweets surfaced, calling Finn Wolfhard “daddy” and Millie Bobby Brown a “babe,” creating disturbingly exploitative discourse around the sexuality of literal, not theoretical, children.

This television show’s influence has clearly gone beyond the Netflix queue.

Regardless of Siwa’s willingness to participate, the age of consent ought not apply only to sexual contact; Mongeau, a 20-year-old woman, knowingly portrayed Jojo as a sexualized version of the child she is and the role model persona she portrays for her young fans. With social media influence at an all-time high for young people, these posts can’t fly under the radar. If we truly want to change the perspective that adults have on millennials (or their relationships with young children), we must hold celebrities accountable for their actions, regardless of their reputations online—just a thought.

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WYATT DEMULLING HAS AN UNMATCHED PASSION FOR TENNIS DeMulling’s leadership is a big part of the men’s tennis team’s success

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unior communication major Wyatt DeMulling plays for the Boise State men’s tennis team. He has been devoted to this sport his whole life

and gives all he has to tennis.

DeMulling now has one Division 1 fall season under his belt. His fall season was highlighted with a singles title at the Dar Walters Fall Classic Oct. 7 and being named Boise State athlete of the week on Oct. 8.

“This has been the best fall season I’ve had since coming to college. Winning the Dar Walters tournament, then being named athlete of the week, was a nice achievement,” DeMulling said. “But there’s no stopping there; it just makes me want to work harder and improve my game even more to have better achievements.”

DeMulling’s college tennis career started at Irvine Valley College, a junior college in Irvine, California. He played at Irvine Valley for two years before transferring to Boise in January of 2018. Part of the reason DeMulling originally wanted to come to Boise was because of former head coach Greg Patton’s success. Patton retired, but DeMulling still committed to Boise.

“Ever since I came on my visit, I’ve been wanting to get here. I had such a fantastic time here with all my teammates, the college atmosphere’s great, whenever we have our matches, the atmosphere is unbelievable,” DeMulling said. “Just the people here in general are really friendly.

It’s great for anyone wanting to come to school here.”

DeMulling started playing tennis at the age of three and immediately “fell in love with the sport.” Both of his parents played tennis at Green River Community College in Washington, and he said that they are a big reason why he started playing, but it was never forced on him.

DeMulling still has a fiery love and passion for the sport. He said he “eats, sleeps and breathes tennis.” His teammates see this in him as well.

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Photo courtesy of Doug Link Junior Wyatt DeMulling has made an impact since transferring to Boise in 2018.

“This guy works insanely hard. He has big aspirations, and he keeps pushing more and more, and gives a little extra every day,” said junior men’s tennis player Ryland McDermott. “I’d say that’s his biggest contribution because it shows us that we need to put in that extra effort, and it reminds us to bring that energy and fire he always brings.”

He hasn’t been at Boise State long, but DeMulling is a natural leader who brings energy and relentless effort to the men’s tennis team everyday.

“Wyatt is a quiet leader; he does the

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“This guy works insanely hard. He has big aspirations, and he keeps pushing more and more, and gives a little extra every day.”

Ryland McDermott, junior tennis player

right thing,” said head coach Kristian Widen. “He gives 100 percent at all times. He is a leader in the way that he does things.”

DeMulling has made a positive impact by making himself an influencer on his team.

“Let me tell you, that guy is a workhorse. He is live, love, tennis,” McDermott said. “He brings energy day in and day out, and he always shows up to practice ready to play. It’s not just tennis; he’s such a nice and respectable guy. He’s a great teammate that’s always there for us.”

In the past several months he has been at Boise State, DeMulling has had a chance to bond with his teammates and get a real feel of what it’s like to be a Bronco.

“I love all the guys on the team,” DeMulling said. “We get on each other’s nerves every now and then, but that’s very normal. Definitely just being around the guys, and pushing each other to be better everyday is great. We have a lot of good times, a lot of good laughs.”

DeMulling wants to learn everything he can. He understands that being a student-athlete is a privilege that can be taken away from him at any time.

“He soaks everything up. He listens, he wants to get better, he’s not afraid to try new things,” Widen said. “Sometimes you have to be a little careful coaching kids like that, because they literally do everything you tell them to do. So if you’re telling them the wrong information, you’re going to get the wrong results. He’s awesome.”

Giving up tennis, a sport that has been a huge part of his life, isn’t part of DeMulling’s plans; not now or after his collegiate career.

“I’m going to try and play professional for a few years after college, and if that doesn’t work I’ll coach, and maybe at some point down the line, coach a college team,” DeMulling said.

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BOISE STATE UPSETS NO. 16 FRESNO STATE Brett Rypien breaks the Mountain West all-time passing record

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he Broncos defeated the No. 16 Bulldogs in a 24-17 win at Albertsons Stadium on Friday, Nov. 10. Senior quarterback Brett Rypien threw for 269 yards and completed 24 of 29 attempts. Rypien now holds the record for career completions at 962 and passed the Mountain West alltime passing record with a total of 12,924 career yards. The previous record was held

by San Diego State’s Ryan Lindley with 12,690 yards.

Boise State’s upset puts them at 8-2 for the season and 5-1 in Mountain West play. The team is currently defending a five-game win streak and the victory was the first win over a ranked team for the Broncos this season.

The Broncos started the game with a 38-yard drive, but redshirt senior kicker Haden Hoggarth missed the 50-yard field goal attempt. He was able to redeem himself and post the first points of the game on their next drive with a 35-yard field goal.

In the second quarter, Fresno went 83 yards for a touchdown, including a controversial 38-yard pass completion to senior wide receiver KeeSean Johnson. They ended the half with a 47-yard field goal to widen the lead 10-3.

On the first drive of the second half, the Bulldogs scored again, making the game look unhopeful for the Broncos who were now down 3-17. Rypien was able to regain control of the field and lead the offense 70 yards for a touchdown in response.

“We came out the second half and knew it was a do-or-die situation,” Rypien said.

“We stepped up and made plays. That is something you definitely want to see coming down the stretch when you have these tough games.”

Junior running back Alexander Mattison showed up big for the Broncos offense,

posting 144 rushing yards and two touchdowns; one in the third quarter to close the gap 10-17 and again in the fourth quarter to tie the game 17-17.

“We talked about being in that moment. We knew what we had in our back pocket, we knew what we could do, we saw some things and we made sure we stuck our head in the dirt and just did the work,” Mattison said after the game.

Less than six minutes later, Boise State’s offense had an 83-yard drive, ending with a 49-yard pass from Rypien to freshman wide receiver Khalil Shakir for a touchdown. The Broncos took the lead for the remainder of the game.

“Every week we work to improve and we did that,” Mattison said. “Fast and physical is something we emphasis every week, every day, and that is what we did today.”

Fresno State answered with a 48-yard drive, but redshirt sophomore cornerback Avery Williams blocked their 50-yard field goal attempt. Williams showed up again during the Bulldogs final drive of the game, breaking up a pass intended for Johnson for a last minute play on fourthand-eleven on the Broncos’ 29-yard line.

“We were just talking about heart, it came down to this last play,” Williams said. “Someone was going to have to make a big time play.”

Boise State will travel to New Mexico next Friday, Nov. 16 to face the Lobos (3-6) at 7 p.m. The following week the Broncos will take on Utah State (8-1) on The Blue for the final regular season game.

The Aggies have yet to lose since their first game of the season against Michigan State.

This game could determine which team plays in the Mountain West Conference Championship.

Autum Robertson | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

MOUNTAIN

Boise State (8-2) The Broncos defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 24-17. Running back Alexander Mattison ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns against the top ranked Mountain West defense. The Broncos are now ranked at No. 23 in the AP top 25 poll, and Fresno is no longer ranked at all.

Utah State (9-1) The Aggies crushed the San Jose State Spartans in a 62-24 victory. Quarterback Jordan Love sliced up the Spartans’ defense, finishing with 491 yards and five touchdowns.

Air Force (4-6) The Falcons snapped their two-game losing streak when they took down the Lobos 42-24. Both of the Lobos quarterbacks combined for zero touchdowns and one interception.

Wyoming (4-6) The Cowboys were on their bye this weekend.

Colorado State (3-7) The Rams fell to the Wolf Pack 10-49.

The Rams looked equally as bad on offense and defense. Quarterback Collin Hills’ only touchdown came in the fourth quarter.

New Mexico (3-7) The Lobos were toppled by the Falcons 24-42. The Lobos’ quarterbacks failed to make anything happen; that is not a recipe to win a game.

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Fresno State (8-2) The Bulldogs lost to the Broncos 24-17.

Even with the loss, the Bulldogs are still the best team in the West division, so they remain at the top.

Nevada (6-4) The Wolf Pack dismantled the Rams in a 49-10 victory. The Wolf Pack has now won three in a row, and is showing a lot of promise towards the end of the season.

San Diego State (7-3) The Aztecs lost at home to the Rebels 27-24. The Aztecs struggled to stop the run, allowing running back Lexington Thomas to rush for 133 yards and two touchdowns.

Hawaii (6-5) The Rainbow Warriors were on their bye this weekend.

UNLV (3-7) The Rebels took down the Aztecs 2724. The Rebels played good football on both sides of the ball, earning three offensive touchdowns and intercepting the Aztecs twice.

San Jose State (1-9) The Spartans now have nine losses on the season after being demolished by the Aggies 62-24.

Spartans’ quarterback Josh Love threw more interceptions than touchdowns. The Spartans seem to have no idea how to win games.

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The Broncos are on the road to take on the Lobos this Friday, Nov. 16. The Lobos are the worst team in the Mountain division. The Broncos’ offense should be able to shred the Lobos’ defense, which allowed the Falcons quarterback to throw two touchdowns and lead the team in rushing yards. The Broncos hold a huge advantage on offense; they will win this game.

Final score: 46-23

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GAME NIGHT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAR Bar employees share their game night experiences Erin Barnett | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Bronco fans have a drink and watch the game at Sud’s Tavern.

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n the other side of the bar is a whole other kind of teamwork for the employees of the sports bars. Come game nights, the staff is ready and stocked to handle the crowds.

Angie Sanchez, a bartender at Taphouse in downtown Boise, has learned to handle the football game crowds whether it is a home game or away game.

“On a home night, it is crazy because it gets busy with people before the game, we get people trying to hurry to get to the game and people in to watch the game. We are just busy all around,” Sanchez said.

During away games, bars will get both sides of the fan spectrum. Often times, fans for both the local and competing teams will show up to watch games.

“It was during an Arizona versus Boise game, and we probably had 40 of the Arizona fans that took over. They spent so much money just drinking before the game; it was just so fun,” Sanchez said.

“They were battling with some of the Boise State fans, and they were all buying each

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other drinks. Games days are fun for that reason. You get to witness this cool sportsmanship attitude.”

Ross Kelley, an eight-year bar veteran and co-owner of Sud’s Tavern, spoke to the bar as a college staple to the locals and students alike. With people flocking in to see the game, Kelley has to be ready for anything.

The day before a game, Kelly will put in a large liquor order and make sure food is stocked. The stock order will vary based on the status of what game is playing. Then, the night of the game, an outside bar on the covered patio is prepared.

“It is like Murphy’s law; you prepare for it and it doesn’t happen, but if you don’t prepare for it then it will happen,” Kelley said.

Manning the bar isn’t just about pouring liquor in a frosted glass and cheering for a winning team. Kelley feels like it is important to support the team by speaking positively of what they did during the game as opposed to only focusing on what they did wrong.

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Taylor Humby | The Arbiter “The hardest part is just keeping everybody rooting for the team and being behind them and not complaining about players,” Kelley said. “It is a long season, and you have to go through some adversity. Adversity brings teams together a lot of the time.”

During away games, the bars are flooded with people to show support for their team of choice, but on home game nights the crowds flow a little differently. Home games are not just good for community moral, they also generate business for the local sports bars because fans will flock to the bar for pre-game, during a game and post-game for food and beverages.

The goal of working in the service industry is to be but a blip on a customer’s radar; customers rarely notice when they are camped out in a section for the better part of their server’s shift. A low rotation of the tables in a server’s section can make or break the night for the server, depending on the size of the customer’s tab. If a customer has a small tab, then the tip will be small regardless of time spent.

Courtney Stenger, a server in the Buffalo Wild Wings bar and a Boise State kinesiology major, has been serving for a year.

She expressed her dismay when a customer will sit with a small tab open for the period of a game and tip her low because of a small tab. Wages for waitresses and waiters in Idaho are made up of tips and a small hourly wage of $3.25. Game nights can either be a high wage night or low wage, but it all depends on the customers in the section.

Not only do tipping customers make or break the bank, but good customers can also make the night a good shift.

“I like the regulars that come in. There are a fair amount of people that come in for every game. They are always there,” Stenger said. “You get to know those people and most of them are pretty nice people you can have a good time with. I like the energy from the people who are excited for the game.”

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This week, we are all anxiously waiting for our break to commence. Scorpio, you’re passionate about what you do, so channel some of that into doing your best work before you take a week off and forget everything you’ve learned.

But please, try not to let your overwhelming stubbornness get the best of you, and finish off strong.

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SAGITTARIUS NOV 22- DEC 22

Sagittarius, don’t overexert yourself to rush through whatever work you have left this week.

It’s going to be tough to get through those online classes, yes, but it’ll be even harder to get over the migraines you’re giving yourself in the meantime. Slow down.

GEMINI

CAPRICORN

DEC 22 - JAN 20

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8 Post-OR stop 9 Nile biter 10 Cure-all 11 Bunch of baloney 12 Linguistic group that includes Zulu 13 Single-master 18 Silent 22 __ Palmas: Canary Islands city 24 Western tip of Alaska 25 Closing documents 26 Expressed, as farewell 27 Checks out 28 Oscar-winning director Kazan 31 Gives a hand 32 Press 34 Grad’s award 35 Nest egg choices 36 Bogs 39 Early Atari offering

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Capricorn, take a break from expecting the worst to consider the positive consequences of having a week off. No, you won’t be holding any philanthropy events, but you’ll get to sit down with people you love for a minute, even Kathy (alcohol not included).

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 - FEB 18

Aquarius, we know that emotions are hard for you to grasp, but that doesn’t mean you’re heartless. Don’t let Kathy beat you up about your love life as soon as your plane lands; hold your ground, but don’t be afraid to be emotional, either.

MAY 21 - JUN 21

Gemini, you learn quickly, which will be perfect when the turkey somehow wipes your brain of everything you’ve learned in your time at college. Stay adaptable to your surroundings, and you should have no issue bouncing back when the week is done.

CANCER

JUN 21 - JULY 23

Cancer, try not to get caught up in your daydreams this week while waiting to go home.

While it’s tempting to mentally check out a week early, you’ll wish you had stayed in tune when you get back. Stay engaged (and keep your fantasizing under wraps).

LEO

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Pisces, you get too deep in your feels and trust too often. Don’t make plans with toxic people this week—cut them out and make a glutton out of yourself this week on your own. Pumpkin pie may not be human, but it keeps you all warm and fuzzy inside nonetheless.

JUL 23 - AUG 23

Leo, you’ve always been a class clown of sorts; this week, your jokes are just making people want to leave faster. This isn’t your fault—just get creative with your humor and hold everyone over until break, when you can come up with new material.

VIRGO

ARIES

MARCH 20 - APR 20

Aries, you’re already pretty moody, and the cold weather is definitely starting to bring you down. We get it, so we recommend you give yourself a little extra TLC this week and keep your eye on the prize: Thanksgiving dinner.

AUG 23 - SEP 23

Virgo, practical is your middle name. You’ll have your week planned before you even pick up the paper, and while that’s fine, don’t let last-minute schedule changes get you down and discourage you from a week to be thankful for.

TAURUS

APR 20 - MAY 21

LIBRA

Taurus, you have a reliable reputation and you’re sure to pull through until break. That said, we’re concerned about your stars; you need to take down the possessiveness.

SEP 23 - OCT 22

Libra, try to suppress the grudges you’re holding for your non-immediate family this month.

We get how lovely it feels to be out for vengeance, but it’s time to be diplomatic, all while keeping the violent side under wraps.

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