The Arbiter 08.19.19 Vol. 32 Issue 1

August 20, 2019

Vol. 32 Issue 1

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Boise State sustainability team collects over 1,000 pounds of recyclable materials at campus events

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BOISE ORGANIZATION RESEARCHES KETAMINE USE TO TREAT DEPRESSION

The Boise Ketamine Clinic is using a quicker method to combat a common problem among college students Celina Van Hyning | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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etamine is an anesthetic typically used in medical settings to produce sleep. It was first manufactured in 1963 as a replacement for the drug PCP, but it has recently appeared in medical news for another purpose.

The Boise Ketamine Clinic knows how important fast and effective treatment can be to those with depression and, as a result, is researching the use of ketamine to treat depression.

Medications used to treat depression can take weeks to take effect in the brain. For those with severe depression, weeks may be too long, and a quicker option could mean the difference between life and death.

Owner Nykol Bailey has been running the clinic for three years. As a certified registered nurse, Bailey said that she has never seen a drug reduce suicidality so quickly in patients.

“I lost someone to suicide in my twenties,” Bailey said. “After that, I wondered if something was available then that worked quicker, if the situation could have been avoided.”

Bailey explained her desire to find a way to help treat people with depression and, after doing extensive research, determined that ketamine could be a temporary solution.

“Ketamine works by manipulating the neurotransmitter chemical in the brain, which gives you a boost in neurotransmitters that antidepressants try to target.”

Bailey said that, unlike other drugs, ketamine is the only medication that works to treat depression within the first 24 hours of administration.

“Ketamine is great for someone who is suicidal and needs to buy time between having an antidepressant work,” Bailey said.

Dr. Diego Quiros, psychiatry resident at Boise State Health Services, has more questions than answers about ketamine. Quiros is, however, hopeful that doctors will continue their research on the use of ketamine.

“In medicine, we are taught early in our training to use evidence to help guide our thinking and decision-making,” Quiros said. “In terms of long-term effects of drugs on a patient, studies on drugs like

Boise Ketamine Clinic offers quick treatment to those suffering with severe depression.

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ketamine or esketamine are very much in their infancy, and so it is very difficult to tell at this point.”

Quiros said that the evidence presented to date looks very promising, and wants to see more patients test out the drug.

“While (ketamine’s) manner of action is still not 100% clear, theories suggest it could act on an alternate pathway from traditional antidepressants,” Quiros said.

As with any drug that can be used recreationally, Quiros said patients should still consider the possible risks associated with use.

“Ketamine given via IV can lead to increases in blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, blurry vision, so-called ‘out of body experiences’ and the perceptual disturbances like hallucinations,” Quiros said.

“The long-term consequences are not well known at this time.”

Boise State students who have struggled with depression have shared their feelings about the use of ketamine to quickly treat depression. Among these students is Grace Paduano, a senior media arts and communication major.

“From what I’ve read, ketamine was being tested as an emergency rescue drug, not a long-term thing,” Paduano said. “Most antidepressants and mood stabilizers I’ve been on take weeks, if not months to start working.

For a person who is having a real psychiatric emergency, that isn’t fast enough.”

Regardless of what type of patient enters the clinic, research suggests ketamine could be useful to quickly treat those who exhibit severe symptoms of depression. As research continues, it is possible that more information about the long term effects could offer more insight about the true nature of the treatment.

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SUSTAINABILITY TEAM BRINGS IN BIG HAUL AT GARTH BROOKS CONCERT From basketball games to live shows, sustainability on campus is improving

Taylor Rico-Pekerol | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The sustainability department, led by Kat Davis, collected over 1,000 pounds of recyclables during the Garth Brooks concert weekend.

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oughly 86,000 people filed into the Albertsons Stadium to watch Garth Brooks perform in the stadium’s first ever concert on July 19 and 20. While attendees enjoyed the music, 27 volunteers and housekeeping staff of the Taco Bell Arena collected 1,263 pounds of aluminum and 500 pounds of plastic.

The work prevented the recyclables from going into landfills, according to Isabelle Setna, a senior environmental studies major and intern for the Sustainability Department.

Kat Davis is the sustainability coordinator, and heads the volunteer events recycling program that started in the spring of 2018. During NCAA March Madness, Katie Matthews, the assistant director of housekeeping, sustainability and energy management for the Taco Bell Arena reached out to Davis.

Davis and Matthews wanted to create a program that would aid in retrieving recyclables thrown into normal trash bins.

The team created signs to denote which bins were designated for different types of recyclables, and volunteers sifted through trash to rescue aluminum and plastic bot-

tles from ending up in landfills.

The program has grown from exclusively Taco Bell Arena events and now encompasses recycling at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Outlaw Field concerts, events across the Boise area and the most recent concert at the Albertsons Stadium.

“It can be a disaster in terms of the amount of waste produced, so my team is there to turn that potential disaster into an opportunity for recycling.”

Kat Davis, sustainability coordinator

“It can be a disaster in terms of the amount of waste produced, so my team is there to turn that potential disaster into an

opportunity for recycling,” Davis said.

At the Sustainability Department’s first event, March Madness, they diverted 10,000 gallons of recyclables — roughly 200 pounds — from finding its way into the landfill.

For the Garth Brooks concert, two 40-yard dumpsters were used to collect aluminum and plastics from the trash. In comparison, eight-yard dumpsters are used at the Botanical Garden concerts, according to Davis.

“The Treasure Valley has some of the dirtiest recycling right now in the state of Idaho,” said Nino Duran, senior environmental studies major and Sustainability Department intern. “It’s just really bad, especially on campus. So that’s something that we’re really working on, is going out to these events, cleaning out the recycling and making it able to actually go to the landfill or to the recycling center.”

Students, faculty and anyone else looking to volunteer can go to the sustainability page on Boise State’s website to get involved. Davis also offers service learning projects to environmental studies students every fall and spring semester.

Photos courtesy of Kat Davis

“It’s been a really great opportunity to provide a place (and) a way, for students especially, and for staff and community members to go enjoy a free concert because concerts are expensive,” Davis said. “So it’s an awesome way to give back to your community and learn about recycling.”

Davis’s team worked with the City of Boise’s public services to get dumpsters and receive input on how to effectively collect the recycling they gathered at the events. Along with public services, they met with Boise State Event Services and toured the stadium to see how they could most effectively post signage and collect the recyclables.

The opportunity to volunteer gives people the experience of seeing what happens with their trash and where it goes, according to Setna.

“It doesn’t just go away after you throw it into a receptacle,” Setna said. “I think that people who are passionate about the environment will find this volunteer opportunity really enlightening.”

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PREP ACADEMY GUIDES STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ON CAMPUS

Program intends to aid students in creating a prosperous university experience Taylor Rico-Pekerol | News Reporter | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ccording to a Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disabilities, 11 percent of the higher education population is either intellectually or developmentally disabled students as of 2016. Boise State, however, is striving towards these students becoming more than an institutional statistic.

On June 16, 21 students with disabilities ranging in age from 15-to-20 years old came to campus to receive the full college experience for five days. The students were part of the Postsecondary Rewarding Education is Possible (PREP) Academy, and took part in classes and events that college students encounter frequently on campus.

Jeremy Ford, director of the PREP Academy, started the program in the summer of 2016 and has had almost 100 students complete the program.

Throughout the academy, attendees will take three courses: Introduction to Sociology, a Career Exploration class and a Financial Literacy class. In the courses, they completed presentations and group projects.

Students taking part in the program spend the night in the dorms and are mentored by Boise State faculty and students.

“(It) gives other students with disabilities who are college-bound an opportunity to experience college life in a supported environment.”

Carrie Semmelroth, director for assessment and communication for the College of Education

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From left to right: Students Jakub Jahoda, Matthew Thompson and Hayden Lambert.

When they aren’t living the resident life, Carrie Semmelroth, the director for assessment and communication for the College of Education, teaches the Introduction to Sociology course. “(It gives) other students with disabilities who are college-bound an opportunity to experience college life in a supported environment, while being able to connect with peer mentors,” Semmelroth said. “It’s just a great program all around for the university, as well as the community.”

Along with classes, the students also participate in college-like activities, including gathering at the Game Center, watching a movie in the Rec Center and walking onto The Blue.

Ford hires five peer mentors each summer of any background, but primarily focuses on those with a special education major to work for the program. The academy normally takes place the last two weeks

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of June and each week, a different group of 20 students comes to campus.

The program allows potential students to connect with resources that are available to them at any public university and to advocate for themselves and find the help they may need.

“Some of these students have never spent the night away from home, and they are spending a week on a college campus.

That in itself is a huge growth opportunity,” wrote Julia Gorman, a first-year graduate student studying Early and Special Education, in an email.

The purpose of PREP Academy is not to recruit students to Boise State, according to Ford, but to show them that college is a possibility if it is something they are interested in.

“We’re very clear about students trying to find the school that’s the right fit for them,” Ford said.

Photo courtesy of Julia Gorman One of the main goals of the PREP Academy program is to develop self-advocacy for students, primarily learning how to identify and ask for help when they may need it. Semmelroth requests that the students make office hours with her and come visit in her office so they are familiar with the process.

“It doesn’t matter what your background is, it’s just kind of like this daunting idea, you know, to go up by yourself (to college),” Semmelroth said. “I think the program is really good in like, allowing for students to come in and see what it will really be like.”

Students interested in attending the fully-funded PREP Academy must be receiving services from the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, whose goal is to assist people with disabilities in preparing for and securing employment.

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IMPACT SCHOLARS OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER AND HOMELESS STUDENTS

The Boise State program gives students the chance to succeed and achieve their dreams Celina Van Hyning | News Editor | news@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ach year, 15% of children in foster care will attend some form of institution of higher education.

Of those children, only 3% will graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Boise State recognized these statistics and created an organization to improve the numbers and place these students on a road to success at the university.

The Boise State Impact Scholars program offers homeless and foster students individualized support, connections to campus, community resources and access to scholarships.

Assistant Dean of Students Anna Moreshead has been overseeing the program since it first started in 2013, seeing firsthand the remarkable benefits of the program.

“After working with youth in foster care in the mental health setting, I saw a lot of gaps that existed for these young people; specifically, their educational outcomes.”

Anna Moreshead, assistant dean of students

“After working with youth in foster care in the mental health setting, I saw a lot of gaps that existed for these young people; specifically, their educational outcomes,” Moreshead said. “Since 2013, the Impact Scholars Program has been a program at Boise State University to support the retention and completion rates of students with foster care experience.”

Many changes have taken place since the

program first began. Moreshead said that after five years of trying different elements, the program has found its focus moving forward.

“I do outreach to all current students who have indicated they have spent time in foster care,” Moreshead said. “I do this to offer this program as a support (system) and a place to get involved, and offer myself as a resource and advocate for these students as long as they are here.”

Moreshead said financial support is also one of the resources that has seen many changes in previous years.

“There are program scholarships designed to address this gap,” Moreshead said. “One of the scholarships, generously donated by a Boise State Alumni chapter, the Intercollegiate Knights, includes a partial-tuition scholarship and a year-long mentorship to help the recipient work towards academic and/or career goals.”

Along with the personal assistance from Moreshead, ASBSU President Kaleb Smith strongly believes that programs like Impact Scholars benefit students more than they may realize, and wants to continue offering support to those who make them possible.

“It’s important to support all students, no matter where they come from or who they are,” Smith wrote in an email. “Scholarships like these directly help students that may not have the same opportunities as the rest of us do, creating more opportunities for student success and creating a more diverse student body in the process.”

The program has a wide reach and support from campus faculty and organizations, and the impact of it is seen in the students who participate.

Sierra Rude graduated in May 2019 with a bachelor’s in social work. After spending all of high school in and out of foster care, she knew that attending college was something she had to do.

“Throughout high school, I was sleeping

on couches or staying with friends and family,” Rude said. “I moved in with my aunt to finish out my senior year. I was the first person in my family to go to college, so it made me very nervous.”

Rude said that, while searching for scholarships, Moreshead reached out to her and told her about the Impact Scholars. The resources have been impactful to students campuswide, but Rude feels a particularly strong connection.

“Boise State is really unique, because it gives students the opportunity to shape their expe-

rience,” Rude said. “My life changed dramatically after getting more involved in the program. I finally felt like I belonged because I had something to contribute. I really dedicate my college experience to Anna because she made me feel at home.”

Impact Scholars seeks to bridge the gap between homeless students and higher education.

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STUDENT ORIENTATION FOCUSES ON THE WRONG ASPECTS OF COLLEGE Promotion of mental health services isn’t at the forefront of first-year discussion

Zach Hill | Opinion Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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he summer before my freshman year, my mom urged me to register for an orientation session she could go to. She wanted to know about all the activities I’d be doing, what classes I’d take and if I had a plan set out for the rest of my life.

So, reluctantly, I went to orientation and brought my mom.

When I got to orientation, I was definitely nervous to open this new chapter of my life- and I quickly realized that I had no idea what I was doing. I wasn’t sure how to register for classes, I didn’t know what resources were available to me for academic help, and I definitely didn’t know if I wanted to join any clubs.

Eventually, I did figure out how to register for classes, and it was more difficult than I had made it out to be. The same was true for my fear of not finding my way around campus. The only problem? I ended up with more stress regarding my upcoming workload and being involved than I was about finding my way around campus or finding a job.

Orientation puts a significant amount of weight on what you do during college.

Joining clubs, being an athlete, going to campus events and other messages telling me about all the opportunities that existed at Boise State took up the majority of the time we spent at orientation.

While they were acknowledged to some degree, I never felt like I would be able to get help from mental health services if I needed it, because I didn’t know where to find them.

It wasn’t mentioned during my orientation.

As college students’ levels of stress increase, the growing concern over how to handle crises of this nature is unknown.

The focus on getting involved certainly doesn’t help this issue. Wanting students to

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Mental health services offered on campus aren’t often discussed during first-year orientations. Mackenzie Hudson | The Arbiter engage in organizations on campus isn’t an inherently bad thing but focusing all of the energy orientation has into that specific part puts more pressure on students. If they don’t join a club or organization, they’re not involved, and won’t get a good job, and so on.

It’s this framing of campus involvement that can become toxic. For some students, time is a huge issue, and working a job while going to school may be their only option. For them, mental health services are likely more important. For first year students, career and academic counseling

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are probably great resources for understanding their path to graduation.

Orientation would be better off focusing on these services as opposed to involvement, especially given that clubs and organizations often take advantage of tabling in the quad. Each day when I walk to class, I get stopped at least twice on average by clubs asking me to get involved.

Why are we pretending that involvement is the part of the college experience that matters most? Involvement can be a great thing, but at the point where having a job is an absolute necessity for many

students to make ends meet, wouldn’t our resources be better spent elsewhere during orientation?

Orientation has the potential to do some great things for students such as helping them understand their place on campus, presenting available resources to them and creating a degree track. But in order to truly leave a mark, orientation needs to focus on the things that matter most, not the things that create added stress.

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ANTI-DIVERSITY LETTER EMBLEMATIC OF OTHER RHETORICAL PROBLEMS

The letter, signed by 28 lawmakers, is representative of larger public debate issues Zach Hill | Opinion Editor | opinion@stumedia.boisestate.edu

28 Republican lawmakers authored a letter to President Marlene Tromp, asking her to change current diversity and inclusion practices.

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t the beginning of July, 28 Idaho lawmakers sent and signed a letter addressed to new Boise State President Marlene Tromp with a pretty clear message: diversity and inclusion programs are antithetical to “the Idaho way.”

There are multiple problems with the letter, from the unwelcoming and downright threatening tone regarding programs meant to create an inclusive space to the poor justification for the letter in the first place. Phrases like “the Idaho way” are weak, empty pieces of rhetoric aimed at appealing to tradition, and they don’t give any reason for which to support specific causes. In the letter, the “Idaho way” is loosely defined as treating all students equally — except none of the supposed violations actually treat any student populations unfairly.

This is the problem with statements like “the Idaho way:” they strip away the lived experiences of people and boil down their hardships into disposable pieces. “The Idaho way” isn’t the only phrase that does this, though. Statements like “You hate America!” as a response to people finding legitimate criticisms of governmental structures fails to acknowledge that conditions can always be improved.

The 28 lawmakers never identify what these Idaho values are, but do imply a few possibilities in the letter, the most prominent one being the cost of tuition. The lawmakers contend that student tuition paying for items like programs responding to gender-based violence is a bad thing.

A common buzz phrase that arises in situations like this one is “identity politics.” The phrase is usually expressed in a negative tone. A claim or argument

is made demonstrating that something is racist or sexist, and the immediate response is that the issue has been boiled down to “identity politics.”

However, identity politics are important, and calling out racist or sexist actions and phrases is absolutely necessary. Historical power structures that put certain demographics of people in the upper echelons of society are outdated, and phrases like the “Idaho way” seek to reinforce those norms. But when those norms threaten the livelihoods of people, it’s vital that we seek to topple them. Claiming that something is boiled down to identity politics — and therefore isn’t a valid argument — is poor debate and completely ignores the issue.

Furthermore, there’s no substantive argument being made with statements like these. Frankly, when they’re in response to diversity and inclusion programs, there is

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no argument to be made. Students deserve to have a place where they can be safe in their identity. Students deserve to be protected and have programs supporting them. Empty rhetorical threats like “the Idaho way” exist only to alienate people who are different.

The 28 lawmakers who submitted the diversity letter to President Tromp make no attempts to rectify the problem that so many people fall into: using meaningless, empty phrases to construct poor arguments about real, lived experiences. Continuing to allow this rhetoric at Boise State endangers the lives of students and creates no real dialogue on how the programs are run. The “Idaho way” has to protect students who society won’t. The “Idaho way” has to be better.

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This is my third year working in The Arbiter’s office, and I could not be more thrilled to take on the editor-in-chief position this year. I’m dedicated to finding new and more inclusive ways of serving our student body, as well as creating a community of well-informed readers. Outside of the office, you can catch me critiquing red carpet looks or catching up on the latest about “Bachelor” Nation. I’m just as passionate about pop culture as I am about journalism, because both have the incredible ability to create thoughtful discourse across digital and physical platforms. Let’s start a conversation this semester.

TAYLOR RICO-PEKEROL

I’m a senior at Boise State and have been writing for The Arbiter for about a year! When I’m not busy writing, I manage Moxie Java, drink an embarrassing amount of coffee and spend time with my friends, family and three-year-old tabby, Jaxx. I am really looking forward to doing investigative reporting. As the news editor, it’s my goal to make sure that our readers are well informed about what is happening on campus and in the world.

I am a sophomore media arts major with an emphasis in production and a minor in journalism. My love of journalism came from listening to NPR with my dad on the way to school every morning, which is coincidentally now my dream job. I’m excited to start as the online editor to get firsthand experience in the journalism world, but to also have the opportunity to inform the Boise community on local and national issues. When I’m not working, you can catch me competing with the Talkin’ Broncos speech and debate team or taking a good nap.

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CELINA VAN HYNING

MEGAN MARY COPY EDITOR I am a senior studying marketing and communication and I’m ecstatic to be The Arbiter’s Copy Editor this year. I am originally from Idaho Falls, but have envisioned myself in Boise my entire life. Writing and editing have always been impactful hobbies of mine, along with running and hiking. I love Boise State, and the people I have been fortunate enough to meet here are unforgettable. This year, I look forward to sharing experiences and insights through my efforts at The Arbiter.

EMMA FREITAS ONLINE EDITOR

The Arbiter team is back, and we have a mix of new and old staff in the newsroom this year. We’re dedicated to being your recognizable, distinguished resource for campus and Boise life. Get to know us and, as always, go Broncos!

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WELCOME BACK FROM OUR STAFF

I am a sophomore at Boise State University and a news reporter for The Arbiter. My major is media arts with an emphasis in journalism, and I love working for a student publication. I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories and keeping the public informed on the topics that affect them. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends and play very competitive games of UNO. I hope that I can write compelling pieces this year that will aid the Boise State students in staying informed on policies and issues on campus.

ZACH HILL OPINION EDITOR

I am a senior majoring in media arts with an emphasis in journalism. I am beyond excited to kickstart my writing career here at Boise State! With a goal of writing for magazines one day, I can’t wait to see what gaining the experience of being a culture reporter will bring me. I am a very social person and, as a reporter, I am able to meet new people in a different and exciting way. When I get breaks in my busy schedule, I enjoy anything related to pop culture, entertainment, concerts and hanging out with my friends. I am ready to see where this year will take me!

I’m a senior studying communication and entering my second year at The Arbiter! As a member of Boise State’s speech and debate team, I love talking about politics, and being the opinion editor at The Arbiter gives me the opportunity to talk about the things that matter. I enjoy seeing a diverse range of pieces come in from students, starting discussions and reading about the issues that matter to them. In my spare time, I enjoy watching Mariners baseball, going on hikes and binging as many shows as possible in a weekend. I’m excited to see what everyone has to say in their opinions this year!

TRISHA KANGAS SOCIAL MEDIA

Hey! I’m Autum Robertson, and I’m a senior media arts major. I’m going into my second year as the sports reporter at The Arbiter, and this will be my third year in Boise, as I am originally from Kelso, WA. I have wanted to make a career out of my love for sports ever since I could remember. This year, I am most looking forward to learning, growing, and becoming a better reporter. After graduation in the spring, I hope to continue doing what I love.

I’m a junior studying creative writing. While I’m mostly focused on fiction, being on a team with individuals who are dedicated to other styles of writing will be very eye-opening for me. I’m certain that learning from their expertise will only deepen my love for language and the written word. I hope to bring my own spin on engaging storytelling to The Arbiter through social media. I wish to bring this incredible publication to as many students as possible this year and in doing so, to help showcase the talent of the outstanding staff herein.

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SPORTS & REC REPORTER

DELANEY BRASSIL

SPORTS & REC EDITOR

I am a senior studying media arts with an emphasis in journalism, and this is my second year as the sports editor for The Arbiter! When I’m not courtside or in a press box somewhere, I’ll likely be hanging out with my fantastic fellow Student Media members or taking advantage of Boise’s versatile environment. I love getting to know our Boise State athletes, coaches, fans and everyone in-between. I have nothing but love and appreciation for my experience with Student Media thus far, and I can’t wait for another year of bringing the most important and impactful Bronco sports news to you!

MICHELLE JOHNSON CULTURE REPORTER

WILL MEYER CULTURE EDITOR I’m an English major with an emphasis in both fiction and nonfiction. Coming into my last year of my undergrad, I’m excited to be involved with Student Media at Boise State and working with other students who are passionate about writing. I’m always carrying one too many books in my backpack, and concentrating on not spilling my hot coffee as I rush from class to class. On top of being a student, I also spend my time working as a bartender and server at a local restaurant. I can’t wait to start writing pieces that highlight the different ways we as students make Bronco culture what it is!

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STUDENT NAME CHANGES MAY AFFECT MORE THAN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS How identity and convenience factor into the difficult decision after marriage for students David Collie | Guest Writer | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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iscovering identity can be difficult, and university life adds a number of obstacles to the journey. Among selecting majors, internships or career paths, some students also decide to marry while attending school. This tends to result in another choice thrown into the equation: to keep a maiden name, or to adopt a spouse’s.

Changing a last name can result in logistical difficulties as classmates and faculty struggle to determine which name is most current. This can lead to issues like missing out on important emails and miscommunication in group projects.

These minor inconveniences can become more serious when one’s personal or professional identity are strongly connected to their last name, which is especially true for those who get married later in life. One example of this deeply held connection is political science faculty director Lori Hausegger, who kept her maiden name upon marriage.

“For me, it was very personal,” Hausegger said. “I actually felt like it was a huge part of my identity, so I was very resistant to changing it…It was also part of my professional identity, because I publish under it.”

The topic of marriage and name change is one that Hausegger often covers in her classes, and she finds the most fascinating part to be the trends surrounding it. According to Hausegger, women popularized retaining their maiden names after marriage during gender equality movements of the 1970s and 1980s. Unlike other trends that emerged from that time, however, the practice of retaining maiden names did not follow the same kind of linear progression, and continues to rise and fall in popularity.

Although there are a number of dif-

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ficulties that may arise from adopting a partner’s name, the practice still continues, suggesting that the inconveniences are outweighed by the benefits. One individual who chose to adopt her partner’s name was former Boise State graduate student Jessica Avitia, who explained why she made her choice.

“Growing up primarily with my mom and stepdad, I had the last name Acosta when my mom, stepdad and sister were Salinas,” Avitia wrote in an email. “As a child, it made me feel different or sort of like I didn’t ‘belong.’ Initially, I was just going to hyphenate my name because I didn’t see a reason in fully changing my name, considering I had recently changed it from Acosta to Salinas. However, after finding out we were expecting, I knew I didn’t want my daughter having the same experience as me, so I decided to change it to match hers.”

Avitia also explained that, because she had already gone through the process of changing her name, she knew what steps to take the second time. These steps aren’t familiar to all students though, leading to some facing difficulties.

For these students, senior coordinator of customer service and residency Josh Wilkins highlighted the important

information to know, and explained the three different kinds of name changes.

Students can update the name that will display on their diploma — their “diploma name” — through Student Center. A “preferred name” is the name displayed for faculty and advisors, and it is the name that BroncoMail addresses are based upon.

This can also be changed through Student Center, but the Registrar’s Office must be contacted to update a student’s email address. Finally, a “primary name” is the legal name that appears on transcripts, and must be updated through the Registrar’s Office by submitting a valid driver’s license or social security card with the new name.

Last name changes control a number of factors for students, such as diplomas.

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While this information might make the process easier, the decision of what name to choose when getting married is still a complex one. Regardless of what choice is made, however, Hausegger explained the importance of people making the choice for themselves.

“I just think it’s something that would be best if everybody could make their own personal decision and not have backlash for their choice,” Hausegger said. “I don’t think people taking their husband’s names should be made to feel any differently than people who choose not to.”

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SPRING GRADUATE ENVISIONS LIFE AFTER BOISE STATE Sophie Croome reflects on her life on campus and what comes next Michelle Johnson | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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ollege is a four-year adventure filled with late-night homework sessions, new experiences and lots of fun. It’s a time filled with potential to grow as a person, get involved within the community and establish professional experience for a future career. This is exactly what Sophie Croome has spent her college years doing.

Croome is an economics major with a minor in math, and she is preparing to start her senior year at Boise State.

Throughout her years at the university, Croome has been involved with Greek life, student involvement, the honors college and was an orientation leader.

As she enters her senior year, Croome reflected on her favorite parts of being a Boise State student. Among her most memorable experiences on campus, Croome cited Greek life as a highlight.

“Greek life is the major thing for my senior year,” Croome said. “It will take up a lot of my time. But I love how it (has) made Boise State, which is a pretty big school, into a little bit of a smaller community that I get to be apart of.”

Katie Kelly, a senior studying marketing, is a good friend of Croome. They have known each other throughout their college experiences and Kelly has gotten to know Croome in both a personal and professional setting.

“We met three days before freshman year through the honors college in McCall (in) August 2016,” Kelly said. “We became friends after that. She has a way of making you feel very important and special. She’s very thoughtful and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body.”

Croome’s impact on others hasn’t stopped at Kelly. Maddie Martin, a former Boise State student with a degree in media arts with an emphasis in media studies and journalism, is her roommate, friend and former coworker, and holds high praise for Croome’s hard-working nature as a senior at the university.

today than I did three years ago,” Croome said. “Now that I am confident in the person that I am and the life I have created for myself, I can actually live it and fully enjoy my last year at Boise State.”

“I feel really established with my values and goals in life and I feel significantly more confident in the person that I am today...”

Sophie Croome, senior economics major

Croome is making the transition to post-grad life this May.

“Some of her best qualities (are) that she’s such a great listener and is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the people around her know that they are loved and cared for,” Martin said.

According to Croome, Boise has been one of the best parts of her life thus far.

Because the city has been her home for the duration of her college experience, the end of her college career nearing brings mixed emotions.

“I am definitely in denial,” Croome said.

“The past three years have been the best

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three years of my life. I have gotten really comfortable with my life here so it’s kind of scary going forward and looking a year from now and I don’t know where I’ll be or what I’ll be doing but I am also very excited.”

Croome can’t believe she’s already going into her senior year in college. She feels some pressure going into her senior year, but she’s ready to take it on and graduate with her friends by her side.

“I feel really established with my values and goals in life and I feel significantly more confident in the person that I am

Being involved around campus has given Croome experience outside of her major, opening up new career paths for her to pursue. With graduation less than a year away, Croome has a few goals in mind.

“I am not sure what my dream job is right now,” Croome said. “My main goal is to have something going on. I have looked at possibly being a leadership consultant for my sorority so with that I would get to travel around the world and meet with different chapters.”

Croome’s plans aren’t set in stone, a situation well-known for many other seniors, but she has plenty of vision for what’s to come after her graduation.

Senior year of college can have a heavy, bittersweet feel to it. With resumes to polish and careers to apply for, it can be daunting. A veteran of the experience, Croome shared a piece of advice for all the seniors graduating from Boise State this academic year.

“We’re all in the same boat. Like High School Musical, ‘we’re all in this together.’”

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REPRESENTING THE ADVERTISING ‘REBELS’

The agency Against. is seeking to change the mold of advertising, and they are getting students involved Michelle Johnson | Culture Reporter | culture@stumedia.boisestate.edu

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rom our phone screens to posters on a bulletin board, a day doesn’t go by when ads aren’t seen. But what makes them memorable and original? Brad Weigle and Jennie Myers, the co-founders of Against., are seeking the answer. Together, they have 20 years of experience in advertising and believe they can do something different.

Myers and Weigle aim to work with companies that aren’t afraid to take risks and go against the norm, the “rebel brands.”

“We wanted to create a company that takes clients against the grain,” Weigle said.

“We like to work with people that don’t like conventional thinking, the people that want to forge their own path.”

Although Against. is only seven months along in its journey, they have already

collaborated with Boise State by creating a new certificate in the College of Innovation and Design. This four-course certificate features creative concepting, growth hacking, analytics design and emerging technology.

“We founded it because students could benefit from learning higher cognitive social and technical skills that may not exist in some of their classes,” Weigle said.

“We created a curriculum that would help teach that.”

This certificate is open to any student enrolled in college with any major, but options are available for students who may not be able to fit the courses into their busy schedules.

An “unrestricted” internship is another piece of Weigle and Myers’s mission to

change advertising, beginning with students. The pair aims to have their interns do more than grunt work; the internship features the chance to work with real clients, participating in workshops — such as learning how to fly a drone — and learning the ins-and-outs of a job outside of college.

Several of the duo’s summer 2019 interns are Boise State students. Mikayla Melchert, senior marketing major and ASBSU Vice President, believes that the founders’ mission to support “rebels” is what drew her to the agency’s internship.

“For myself, it’s the values that Brad and Jennie have in this industry and their passion for giving to others and disrupting the norm,” Melchert said.

The unrestricted interns have helped

with a number of clients already, such as Franz Bakery and Boise Startup Week.

Weigle and Myers have already created ad campaigns for many rebel brands such as Auya — an athletic clothing company aiming to change the clothing industries fashion idealism and Killer Creamery — an ice cream company that dares to put the words healthy and ice cream in the same sentence.

As for what Weigle and Myers are hoping for in the future, they want to stay small and keep doing the work they love and believe in.

The company intends to remain local.“We have no ambitions of being huge — more people, more problems,” Myers said. “We want to have a solid impact on good people and good companies.”

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JUST A THOUGHT Rebooting to talk about...reboots

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he semester is finally upon us, bringing with it the end of “Hot Girl Summer” — although the song lives on — and a slew of television shows that premiere on a fall schedule. While some shows, like “American Housewife” will be seeing their final days on the small screen, others are just beginning...or returning.

2019 is the year of the reboot, and those participating are taking the world by storm.

Whether we’re talking about live-action remakes on the big screen, such as “The Lion King” or “Aladdin,” which both released this year, or the return of television shows, it seems as though twists on traditionally recognized storylines are trending.

While the tides are different for big-budget remakes, particularly by Disney, television has a habit of bringing back long-forgotten stars for their second break. Studios want to appeal to a new, younger audience; the results vary.

August held the premiere date for the reboot of popular drama series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Rebranded as “BH90210,” the show now focuses on heightened, characterized versions of the cast, feeling like a reality TV show or mockumentary.

Although the new show is being marketed towards a millennial audience, the show is being better praised for its nostalgic appeal to those who watched the original 90s run.

This could be an exciting development

for some, but failing to gain new audience members is a missed opportunity.

The viewership of the original series is loyal, sure, but it’s no more effective than watching reruns of the OG show. At the very least, however, the show can serve as a bittersweet reminder of Luke Perry’s life.

There are also reboots on the horizon that are directly targeted towards 2000s baby, now-adult audiences who grew up with the characters. Although it has not yet been released, the mention of a “Gossip Girl” remake piqued the interest of college-age adults everywhere...that is, until the plot was announced.

The definition of a reboot becomes loose when storylines require an entirely new cast to take on the plot. “Gossip Girl” is a prime example of this divergence from original plots; rather than take the route of bringing back beloved characters, the studio is choosing to rake in a new generation of gossip girls. I won’t have a take on this until the show’s release date, but I anticipate a reaction similar to the “High School Musical: The Musical: The Show”

announcement. Not exactly welcomed, but not shunned out of existence, either.

I could name hundreds of TV reboots that didn’t make the quality cut, but I’d rather focus instead on the holy grail of returning television: “Veronica Mars.”

After releasing three seasons in the mid-2000s, “Veronica” left our screens. only to return with a TV movie, funded

by Kickstarter. Then Hulu saved the day, bringing star Kristen Bell back for new private-investigating adventures on our television screens. The show debuted to critical success, but more importantly, a hearty mix of old and new fans looking to solve a mystery.

Reboots will come and go with original stories in-between, and in some cases, we should appreciate that our love for our favorite characters isn’t going unheard.

Now that we’ve rebooted the column, it’s time to start thinking critically about how pop culture impacts us, particularly in the ways it starts critical, recurring conversation — just a thought.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER RETURNS, SET ON DOMINATING THE MOUNTAIN WEST Broncos talk World Cup motivators, 2018’s frustrating end and proving themselves as champions

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

hile the nation was enamored with the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) fighting their way to a World Cup trophy this summer, the Boise State soccer team was busy gearing up for a battle of their own. After a frustrating end to their 2018 season in which San Jose State took the chance of a Mountain West (MW) crown right out from underneath the Broncos in a 4-3 penalty kick shootout, the team started their summer training with fire in their eyes.

“We need to show people how good we are,” said senior midfielder McKenna Kynett. “We’re all very anxious to start and show people that we’re not just going to be those girls that tie one year and fall off; Boise State is actually going to keep progressing as female soccer players.”

Boise State (13-4-3, 7-2-2 MW) closed out 2018 with its first regular-season conference title in program history. But they shared that title with Wyoming and New Mexico, thanks to a tie and a loss in their last two regular season matches. The team set several program records, including regular season wins (13), single-season shutouts (10) and longest unbeaten streak (10).

“Literally everything was going so well for us, and I think we just got caught up and our bodies got caught up. We definitely didn’t put (San Jose) away like we should have,” Kynett said. “Everyone came back in June; we’ve been here for two months training, getting ready for this. We are not going to let that happen again.”

Just as the USWNT team approached the World Cup with a “do or die” mentality, so will the Broncos face each opponent with last season’s unsatisfying conclusion in the forefront of their minds.

“We were definitely left with a little bit

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of a bitter taste in our mouth after last season… it was record breaking on so many levels for our program. But we’re still not satisfied with that,” said senior forward Kristina Serres. “Watching the US team take it all and watching them feel like, ‘We’re not satisfied. Yeah, we won the World Cup last time. But if we don’t win this time it’s a disappointment.’ That’s the mentality that we have going into it. It’s an all or nothing type of year.”

The Broncos are well aware of the grit coming from every angle in the MW. According to Kynett, “anyone can beat anyone on any given day.” While San Jose is clearly on their radar, the team is keeping in mind that they must approach each game with the same determination and confidence.

“I can honestly say we’ve never looked better than where we are now. We’ve never been this fit, this strong, this dialed in,” Kynett said.

While it is clear that the Broncos have unfinished business to attend to, their personal triumphs are not being overlooked.

Thomas hopes that, no matter the result, his team will be able to reflect on this season with pride.

“If we win being something we’re not, I know this group like the back of my hand; they’re not gonna be happy with that.

They’re gonna want to do it all again,” said head coach Jim Thomas. “Looking back to that group last year, while they were disappointed that they didn’t get the ultimate goal, they were so proud of what they had achieved and who they were by the end of it. The winning and losing part was a little smaller than the fact that we had done it our way and we were proud of ourselves for the way we went about it. So I want the same for this group.”

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The Broncos were picked as the favorite to win the Mountain West in the 2019 preseason coaches poll.

Mackenzie Hudson | The Arbiter This October, Boise State will be hosting to see it and to feel it and taste it. Now we the MW tournament for the first time in know what we want and we know what we program history. As a group that thrives have to do to get it, so we’re not holding in front of their much-appreciated Boise back for anything,” Serres said. “Last year, fanbase —the team went 6-2-1 at home (San Jose) got to hold up the trophy in in 2018 — the Broncos are pleased to front of their home crowd. This year, it’s welcome their opponents. With a MW our turn.” tournament win, the Broncos would be The Broncos will take on Eastern looking at a program-first automatic bid to Washington for their first home game on the NCAA tournament.

Sunday, Aug. 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the BOAS “All of us have had that taste of what it’s Soccer Complex. like to be right there and to literally be able

NEW GYM FLOORS BRING UNEXPECTED IMPACT

SPORTS & REC

Students voice disappointment in unforeseen summer Rec Center closures Delaney Brassil | Sports Editor | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

The Rec Center experienced summer closures due to delays in the gym court renovation project.

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very summer, the Boise State Recreation Center closes for a handful of days in order to maintain the quality of its facilities for members to enjoy throughout the year. This yearly update includes applying a maintenance coat to the hardwood floors of the fitness studios, racquetball courts and gym floor. But, this summer, the Rec Center went a step further, taking on a more indepth project to completely renovate the gym court floors.

The gym courts were scheduled to be closed for renovations for the entirety of the summer term from April to August. As the project progressed, however, the Rec Center experienced unforeseen delays, resulting in unexpected closures of the entire building.

Though the delays were out of The Rec’s direct control, the closures caused patrons to put a hold on their daily workouts, even seeking out memberships at alternate gyms.

“I went to Axiom and I was able to get a free week pass,” said senior kinesiology major Nick Lidstrom, who had already paid his $55 unenrolled student summer fee. “But then after that I’ve been having to pay for day passes.

So, I’ve paid like $40 in day passes.”

The Rec Center was unexpectedly closed on July 5 and July 22-25 as the result of delays in the project schedule. According to

Jason Hermes, director of Campus Recreation, these delays were attributable to the sourcing of construction materials.

The Rec Center underwent another closure from July 16-19, but this closure was a planned one. The dates were originally part of the gym court renovation schedule to provide time to apply two coats of finish to the floors. It was in this timeframe that Hermes was informed of the delay in sourcing construction materials, resulting in the unexpected July 22-25 closure to reschedule the second application of finish.

This time around, the Rec Center was not able to provide their patrons with the standard, two-week closure notice.

“I do acknowledge that our communication surrounding a complete Rec Center closure over the summer during the construction phase could have, and should have, been communicated more effectively to our patrons,” Hermes wrote in an email to The Arbiter.

According to Hermes, there were signs giving notice of the gym floor closures posted at the main entrance and high traffic areas beginning in March. The Rec Center also installed a large informational graphic in the equipment desk lobby informing patrons of the renovation project. Despite members’ awareness of the project, they were still

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paid the unenrolled student summer fee, received a partial refund of $21 after reaching out to the Rec Center. Kelly received an email from Campus Recreation Member Services Coordinator Lawrence Brown, who helped her coordinate her refund and apologized for the inconvenience.

“It was hard because I felt like I was in a good routine and then (the Rec Center) would add more closures without hardly any notice,” Kelly said. “After I reached out and complained, they handled it very well and answered me very quickly.”

As for the completed gym court floors, Rec Center members can expect Boise State-themed graphics and an overall improved hardwood system. According to Hermes, the courts have been experiencing dead spots, elevated swelling and contracting and general weakening of the floor due to the lack of a moisture mitigation system under the court’s original concrete slab.

The Rec Center is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday, August 21 for student staff training and orientation. The gym courts will re-open on August 23 after the Housing and Residence Life key pick-up event.

caught off guard by the unexpected closures.

“It can put you in a in a tough spot.

Sometimes you have a routine or a program you’re following, and it makes it hard when you don’t have access to the equipment and you have to go out and find other places,” said senior kinesiology major Cesar Robles.

“It starts becoming kind of a hassle of spending money at this point, which you already spent for a reason to go to that place.”

According to Hermes, the Rec Center has been working with patrons on an individual, case-by case basis to compensate them for their loss of time at the facility.

“Campus Recreation believes in doing what is right for our students, faculty, staff and alumni, and if there are additional Rec Center patrons who we have not yet served, I would encourage them to reach out to me directly to discuss compensation options,” Hermes wrote.

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PREPARE FOR BOISE STATE FOOTBALL WITH A LOOK AT TOP ATHLETES

National watchlists provide STUD Curtis Weaver and others with a great deal of national recognition Autum Robertson | Sports Reporter | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Some of Boise State’s most impressive players were recognized on national watchlists for the season.

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oise State football kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 31 against Florida State in Jacksonville, FL. (5 p.m. MT). Below is a list of Broncos that have been recognized ahead of the season opener.

Lott IMPACT Trophy This annual award is given to an athlete who demonstrates excellence in the field of athletics and recognizes college football’s Defensive Player of the Year, who best exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

Redshirt junior STUD Curtis Weaver made the list of 42 student-athletes.

Weaver is the only defensive linemen from a Group of Five school on the list.

Weaver enters the 2019 season with 20.5 sacks, tied for sixth all-time at Boise State. Weaver also became the first Bronco to be named the Mountain West’s Preseason Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.

Bednarik Award The Bednarik Award is presented to college football’s defensive player of the year.

Redshirt junior STUD Curtis Weaver is one of eight Mountain West athletes on the list.

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John Mackey Award The Mackey Award is given annually to the nation’s top tight end.

Redshirt junior tight end John Bates was named a candidate for the Mackey Award for the second-straight season.

Bates put up career highs in 2018, with 10 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown.

Rimington Trophy The Rimington Trophy is presented to the nation’s most outstanding center.

Redshirt senior center Garrett Larson made the list for the first time.

Larson started all 13 games as center in 2018. He was part of a line that helped produce 1,000 -yard rusher Alexander Mattison.

Bronko Nagurski Trophy This award was created in 1993 by the Football Writers Association, and it recognizes the best defensive player in college football.

Redshirt junior STUD Curtis Weaver earned himself even more national recognition after finding his name on this list.

Outland Trophy The Outland Trophy is presented to the nation’s top interior lineman.

Two Broncos were recognized for this

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award: redshirt junior left tackle Ezra Cleveland and redshirt senior left guard John Molcholn.

Cleveland started all 13 games in 2018 and he graded out as the highest-rated offensive linemen in the Mountain West

by Pro Football Focus (PFF).

Molchon also started all 13 games, and he was ranked as Boise State’s second-highest offensive linemen by PFF. DODD Trophy This is a Coach of the Year award that ties in a program’s community service and academics with athletic performance.

Head coach Bryan Harsin was named to the DODD Trophy List. Through five seasons as the head coach of the Broncos, Harsin boasts a record of 52-15, while also facilitating multiple community service opportunities for the Broncos and, in turn, encouraging them to give back.

Paul Hornung Award This award is given to college football’s most versatile player.

Redshirt junior cornerback punt returner and kickoff returner, Avery Williams, is being recognized on this list.

Williams was named the 2018 Preseason Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year.

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Wuerffel Trophy This trophy is given to the FBS who combines outstanding community service with athletic and academic achievement.

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Kole Bailey represents the Broncos on this list.

Polynesian College Football Player of the Year This award is given to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player, who embodies exceptional integrity and ability.

Four Broncos were named to this list, including redshirt senior defensive tackle David Moa, senior nose tackle Sonatane Lui, senior safety Kekoa Nawahine and junior nickel Kekaula Kaniho.

Weaver earns national recognition Weaver’s exceptional play on the field did not go unnoticed this preseason, but the only thing on his mind right now is fall camp. “(The awards) mean nothing,” Weaver said. “We’re taking everything day-by-day.”

Weaver’s ability and talent don’t go unnoticed by his teammates.

“Iron sharpens iron; (Weaver) is definitely the best to go against,” Cleveland said. “He’s a slippery, slippery little guy.”

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