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CDC Recommends Wearing Double Masks Jack Sherlock Reporter The COVID-19 pandemic has been a confusing and disorienting time for many of us. Following the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. on Jan. 21, 2020, a series of lockdowns across the nation were put in place.

What was initially planned to be a few weeks of being sealed inside our homes has now led us a year later to adapt our everyday life as we know it to work around the harsh conditions of this pandemic. Zoom calls for school, video chats for business meetings and even friendly gatherings via FaceTime have become the new social norm. On the flip side of social nature, service workers, essential businesses and others aiming to provide for the American people during this difficult time are facing confrontation on the frontlines brought on by those that struggle to adhere to the new norms, norms like mask-wearing and social distancing, for example. Service workers and essential businesses are struggling to remain financially secure, on top of taking the considerable risk of COVID-19 infection as dangerous acts of defiance are present with those apathetic to the severity of the pandemic. Among the shared feelings of vexation, and after

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reaching a milestone of over 500,000 American deaths from COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending something that will help reduce the spread even more than we have already -- doubling up on mask-wearing.

This recommendation also seeks to actively protect those that need to work daily with the American public and ultimately unite all of us through our efforts as we work towards the common goal of returning back to normalcy.

Earlier this month on Feb. 13, the CDC issued a statement titled “Improving How Your Mask Protects You”.

Within this statement was a new recommendation to double up on the masks you wear. The idea behind wearing two masks as opposed to one is to reduce the respiratory droplets you let out when you exhale, and to prevent the inhalation of other people’s exhaled droplets. The do’s and don’ts of mask-wearing as of now include the prior recommendation of finding a mask with a nose wire, preventing air from traveling out the top of your Continued on Page 2

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NEWS

Logan Ramsey | News Editor Contact: bgnews@isu.edu

A Proposal for a More Sustainable Idaho

Andrea Diaz Reporter KISU, Idaho State University’s radio station, recently interviewed Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson about a new proposal known as the “Energy and Salmon Concept” that would remove the four Lower Snake River dams in Idaho by 2031 and let the water flow through Idaho in the form of rivers and streams. The Proposal would be a 34 billion dollar project that would take many years to complete, but it would reimagine the Northwest’s energy landscape.

“Well, you know, we’ve been debating on

how to recover salmon runs ever since the lower Snake River dams. For over 40 years we’ve been discussing this. We’ve tried every other alternative except the extreme measure of removing the dams.” said U.S. representative, Mike Simpson.

There are many positives to this proposal and also some possible consequences.

This proposal was created due to concerns about Idaho’s salmon going extinct.

The most obvious positive to this proposal would be it would help the salmon population in Idaho. “The proposal was brought forward because removing the dams is recognized as the only way to save the salmon. Salmon serve a vital function

in Idaho’s economy, ecology and culture.

Salmon are spiritually crucial for native peoples in the state and are also a source of food, recreation and revenue,” said the president of the ISU Sustainability Club, senior political science major, Eizaak Jordan.

“We’ve spent 17 billion dollars currently, trying to recover salmon and one thing we have not done is recover salmon.”

Simpson said.

Another positive to this proposal is that it was very well thought out and had many details in the plans and execution of the proposal. “The plan is also well thought out. It includes a place at the table for tribal interests, funds for community restoration, funds for replacing lost energy, into handling nutrients from feedlots. The takeaway is that the plan is needed, and even an environmentalist like me has to work hard to find many issues,” Jordan said.

With the benefits that the proposal brings, there are also some possible downsides to the proposal. One of the most apparent being that the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act cannot be sued in the area’s agricultural operations for 25 years.

“The Clean Water Act’s (CWA) creation was in response to the vast amount of unregulated industrial and agrarian waste going into waterways across the U.S. This act and the Endangered Species Act give environmental groups and communities a legal standing to fight threats to their waterways. To be able to enforce the CWA and through lawsuits is another tool to reign in bad actors. The plan also states that even “bad actors” will be exempt from lawsuits.

The capacity to file lawsuits is vital if future anti-environmental presidential administrations gut Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement of the CWA and ESA; lawsuits might be a nuisance, but they are also a safeguard,” said Jordan.

This proposal is drastic and there are possible consequences, however, the benefits may greatly outweigh the possible consequences.

“There is no way forward for salmon without removing the Lower Snake dams.

Even though it is a great plan, and ISU’s Sustainability Club endorses it, we must still use a critical lens to determine where it falls short. This plan will define development in the [the region of] Palouse for decades; it is essential to get it right,” said Jordan.

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mask. The CDC also recommends appropriate mask-wearing includes the mask fitting snugly over your nose, mouth, and chin, sealing in any exit or entry point for droplets. The guidelines for dual mask-wearing are as follows: put on one disposable mask first, snug around your face and cinched by a nose wire at the top of the mask, then place a fitted cloth mask over the disposable one. The idea is this second mask presses the edges of the inner mask against your face and creates a tougher barrier for droplets to travel in and out of. What not to do with mask-wearing is as follows: combine two disposable masks or wear more than one/ any additional mask type with a KN95 mask. Disposable masks are not designed to fit tightly and wearing more than one will not improve the fit. Additionally, you do not want to fit a KN95 mask with any other mask and only one KN95 mask should be worn at a time. These do’s and don’ts for mask wearing are also emphasized as critically important right now as it is predicted by the CDC that a vaccine will not be readily available to the general public in mass until late July, with that time being the earliest availability assuming the best possible outcomes in the months to come.

With the updated recommendations for extra protection from the CDC being shared across the nation with health officials, where do we stand here in Pocatello, or even more specifically here on campus? Tracy Mcculloch, the Community Health Director with Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH), provided information on what to expect in the near future with the City of Pocatello.“We follow the CDC guidelines and recommendations very closely,” says Mcculloch. While dual mask-wearing is new to the recommended protocol for our citizenry, Mcculloch emphasized the importance of wearing a mask at all, saying “One mask is better than no mask. Studies show it is proven to reduce the spread [of COVID-19] and if we can get everyone to wear just one, we’ll be happy.” Logan McDougall, the Public Information Officer for the City of Pocatello, was also critical in deciphering what we should look out for in the coming weeks within our community. McDougall assured that the ordinance in place fol-

lows everything that SIPH recommends to them and that any changes in protocol would have to come directly from SIPH officials in order to be considered and reviewed by the Pocatello City Council. On February 18th, a press release was sent out, outlining Pocatello City Council’s decision to vote against rescinding the City’s face covering ordinance. This secured the ordinance to remain in place up until March 4 as the city council plans to revisit the subject then. For more information about the ordinance and the regulations within the ordinance, visit the city’s website at pocatello.us.

Rex Force, Senior Vice Provost and Vice President for the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences was available to comment. “We need folks to realize that any face coverings are good, and in this case more face coverings are better. This virus is transmitted by droplet and aerosol spread, and anything we can do to decrease the spread of those droplets and aerosols is going to be beneficial. That is why masks that fit tightly along with the recommendation by the CDC to wear two masks is good, because it increases the effectiveness of face covering” says Force.

The use of thin, unconventional means of face covering was mentioned as well, with Force saying “we have seen before very sheer bandanas and neck gaiters being worn, and these are not very effective at stopping droplets. These may even be splicing big droplets into smaller, more transferable droplets. The way to go is a tight fit, double layered face covering per CDC guidelines to decrease transmission.” Force also discussed the pride he has in the Bengal community, as we are “doing very well and presumed to continue doing well with mask wearing on campus.” Force’s final remarks included a message to what it means to be a Bengal.

“Bengals treat Bengals well by looking out for one another” says Force, “and that is the mantra we want to encourage as we wear our masks and look out for each other during this difficult time.”

For more information on the CDC’s guidelines to COVID-19 protocol, please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus, and do your part by staying well-informed on current events, procedure, and announcements as the pandemic develops.

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Logan Ramsey | News Editor Contact: bgnews@isu.edu

ISU Students Discuss Their Research Joanna Orban Copy Editor If there is one thing that unites most college experiences at Idaho State University, it is writing research papers.

Idaho State students are no strangers to the dreaded term paper or late-night visits to the Eli M. Oboler Library. However, there are some students who are choosing to participate in their own research outside of their required courses.

Some of these students are involved with the Idaho State University Office for Research. According to Deb Easterly, Assistant Vice President for the office, “Students bring that diversity through their life-experiences and their desire to learn and question. Working with faculty on research projects gives students an opportunity to learn and faculty an opportunity to share their knowledge and love for a discipline.”

Senior electrical engineering student, Barrett Durtschi has been involved with on-campus research since July of 2020.

His research is in collaboration with engineering professor Andrew Chrysler, who holds a doctorate in electrical, electronics and communications engineering. Chrysler and Durtschi are researching Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). According to Durtschi, RFID is almost like an indoor GPS system. Using different tags equipped with antennas, locations can be detected over small distances. The two are also monitoring the vibrations put out by the tags to study frequency rates. “It takes a lot of time to figure out a solution,” Durtschi said of his research.

RFID has many practical applications and could be used to reduce human error in civil engineering and construction.

“The RFID tags can be placed in a certain position that will locate where or tell

the driver where they need to place the concrete,” said Durtschi. This is of particular use on construction sites. RFID is also used in ID-accessed doors like you see in private buildings such as hospitals, etc. “It is in a ton of applications,” said Durtschi.

Durtschi’s research about RFID has supplemented his degree program and taught him things that his program does not normally include in their lectures.

If other students get the chance to do research, he recommends that they do the same. “If you’re going to go for a research position, I would totally take it because it’s going to take you so many different places; you’ll learn so many things you didn’t think were part of your degree program,” Durtschi said. “You get on-hand experience.”

Durtschi had some tips for students who are just getting into research, “If you’re interested in what you’re doing, work really hard.” He also recommends that students take breaks and don’t burn themselves out.

Chrysler and Durtschi submitted their paper to the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and are waiting to hear back to see if they get to present it at the conference.

Junior Camille Hansen, who is studying microbiology is also a research assistant on campus. She works with biology professor Julia Martin, a doctorate in microbiology. Their research revolves around the molecular disease mechanisms of the Streptococcus pneumoniae. They’re particularly focusing on the degree to which bacteria can cause harm. “We’re studying the chemistry of these bacteria that can cause disease,” Hansen said.

Hansen applied to be a research assistant after taking an immunology class with Martin. Depending on the results of the research, Hansen tentatively plans to

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present her research at the end of summer 2021.

“I’ve learned to be patient with myself,” said Hansen of her research. “When you’re jumping into research, it can be really intimidating. I’ve just learned to not be frustrated with myself.

After graduating from ISU, Hansen plans to attend graduate school with the hopes of one day being a professor herself. Research experience supplements graduate school applications. Hansen recommends talking to your professors if you are interested in research.

Durtschi and Hansen aren’t the only students researching on campus. However, while their research is an on-campus job, junior political science major Spencer McArthur is completing his research as part of a requirement for his senior seminar class.

McArthur’s thesis revolves around the

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United States Insurrection Act of 1807.

McArthur estimates that by the time he is done with his thesis, his paper will be around 50-60 pages long. “When you do research, especially when it’s such a large thing, it allows you to understand something that interests you far better,” McArthur said. “Once you have an idea, you can go anywhere with it.”

McArthur chose his topic because he’s hoping to go into the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG’s) Corps after he graduates with a law degree. McArthur will present his research in his senior seminar class closer to the end of the semester.

According to Donna Lybecker, who is the Acting Vice President for Research, “Student research and creative endeavors build enduring relationships between ISU students and faculty and enriches ISU and beyond by providing new perspectives for the challenges of our time.”

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LIFE

Kaitlyn Hart | Life Editor Contact: bglife@isu.edu

COVID-19’s Lasting Effects on the College Experience

Kyran Cates Reporter Not long ago, one could leave their house without delay, dash to their car to visit with friends or quickly pop into the store for a snack. Now, every interaction holds an air of seriousness, and every journey out into the world poses risks to our health.

Since March 2020, life hardly resembles the day-to-day we all used to take for granted. Masks, social distancing and the constant worry of infection became an integral part of our day-to-day nearly overnight. Schooling takes place online, grocery shopping can be done from home and socializing occurs digitally. COVID-19 changed the way our society functions, and one can only wonder if things will ever look the same.

For many young people, it seems the traditional college experience they were expecting was ripped away from them out of necessity. Rather than homecoming or a week of welcome, students were ushered into their first days at Idaho State University with a complimentary mask and a COVID-19 screening.

While the United States is still struggling to lower infection rates and vaccinate the most vulnerable of the population, many are optimistic the worst of the pandemic is behind us. As individuals begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, college students wonder what the future holds for them in a post-pandemic world.

After the drastic appearance of COVID-19, it is abundantly clear that the risk of new illnesses and future pandemics is not entirely improbable, which leaves us to question if wearing face masks in public

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and on-campus will become a permanent social norm.

“Mask-wearing is extremely common in other parts of the world and I think that it would help our culture. However, the fact that there are people that refuse to wear a mask in the middle of a pandemic and ‘make fun’ of others for wearing a mask leads me to believe that this won’t happen,” said junior nursing major Megan Snow.

For the time being, there is little way of knowing what the future holds, but until the majority of the population is vaccinated, we should all expect to wear a mask whenever we leave our homes or dorms.

After COVID-19, whether you’re sick with the common cold or the flu, people feel that masks should be an integral part of everyday life out of courtesy for others.

Even after the vaccine is fully distributed, wearing a mask will be a viable way to keep those around you safe and healthy.

Masks are not the only concern students have when it comes to long-lasting pandemic behavior. Following over one year of social distancing, discussions of unregulated socialization peak the interest of everyone within earshot. Visiting groups of friends, family outings and communal activities now seem like distant memories rather than everyday occurrences.

Keeping in mind that vaccine distribution in the U.S. is moving painstakingly slowly, how long should people expect to be socially distanced on campus and within the community? Since 2020, the length of social distancing has been extended repeatedly.

“I think social distancing will stick around as long as COVID-19 restrictions are around in Idaho. There’s naturally a lot of people going to class on campus and, until the governor retracts the COVID-19 restrictions and allows large gatherings to occur without a maximum occupancy, we’ll likely be distancing on campus,” said senior nursing major Ariana Chapman.

Socializing is a basic need for all humans, but it’s vital to our health that, for the foreseeable future, we maintain a physical distance when sharing emotional intimacy.

Although numerous negative things have come from COVID-19, the option of online classes may be a positive outcome. Classes on Zoom allow students to attend lectures and participate in class discussions from their dorms, their hometowns and even from other countries.

ISU’s accessibility has grown infinitely with the addition of online classes to the in-person learning option. Students can learn without the worry of spreading or catching potentially harmful bacteria, and one’s distance from campus is no longer an issue. Although some students prefer learning in-person, having an online alternative allows anyone anywhere to further their education without even leaving their bed.

“I dearly hope the expanded Zoom options stay available, but I’m unsure if they will. People should have the option to stay home and learn from a distance if they’re feeling physically or mentally unwell, especially now that we know we are more than capable of doing so with the help of Zoom,” Chapman said.

One of the biggest uncertainties facing students today is the future of the college experience. Having friends in your dorm, attending sporting events and meeting new people used to be fundamental aspects of college life. Now that COVID-19 has reshaped society, we have to wonder which changes will stick around permanently.

Instead of dwelling on the past, it’s important to remain hopeful and imaginative for the future. It may be a long time until life begins to resemble what we used to expect, but change is a natural part of life, and it’s best to simply adapt when faced with unpredictable scenarios.

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Kaitlyn Hart | Life Editor Contact: bglife@isu.edu

What Tops the Charts Chloe Reid Reporter Whether you’re a hip hop head, a jazz enthusiast or a number one fan of 80s classics, there’s a good chance you’ve hit a standstill in finding some new tunes to add to your playlist. Whether you’re experiencing this right now, or have dealt with it in the past, look no further. After asking around campus, here’s a compiled list of the tunes that Idaho State University students & The Bengal staff have been listening to recently, as well as some of the top hits of the genre we think you should try, according to Spotify:

1: Indie Pop Top Indie Pop Songs: “Can I Call You Tonight” by Dayglow “Hey Lover!” by Wabie “Sofia” by Clairo “Fire for You” by Cannons “Wallflower” by Tim Atlas “Are You Bored Yet?” by Wallows “Happen To Me” by BENEE “Pop Tarts” by Easy Life “Appetite” by LAUREL “Good Advice” by Khai Dreams “Porsche” by Kacy Hill “Wish You Were Sober” by Conan Gray Student Recommendations: I’m With You - Vance Joy: Taylor Kurz, 21.

“My favorite genre to listen to is Indie Pop. My favorite two artists are Dodie and Japanese House.”: Brooke Johnson, 20 Staff Recommendations: “Gasoline” by Haim: Kaitlyn Hart, Life Editor at The Bengal “Still Beating” by Mac DeMarco: Chloe Reid, Reporter 4: Country Top Country Songs: “Forever After All” - Luke Combs “Lady” - Brett Young “Way Out Boys” - Ryan Robinette “When It Rains It Pours” - Luke Combs “Undivided” - Tim McGraw “Hell Of A View” - Eric Church “Settling Down” - Miranda Lambert “Hard To Forget” - Sam Hunt “Starting Over” - Chris Stapleton “One Too Many” - Keith Urban “Giving You Up” - Kameron Marlowe “Lady” - Brett Young “Made For You” - Jake Owen Staff Recommendations: “Wasted on You” by Morgan Wallen: Brandon Oram, Photo Editor at The Bengal

5: Rap / Hip - Hop Top Rap / Hip - Hop Songs: “Laugh Now Cry Later” - Drake “Rockstar” - DaBaby “For the Night”- Pop Smoke “POPSTAR” - DJ Khaled “The Woo” - Pop Smoke “Rapp Snitch Knishes” - MF DOOM “Get Money” - The Notorious B.I.G “Sensitive” - Serena Isioma “Compensating” - Amine “Get Dripped” - Lil Yachty Student Recommendations: “Yeah Right” - Vince Staples : Tanner Pratt, 18.

Staff Recommendations: “Return of The Mack” - Mark Morrison: Chloe Reid, Reporter at The Bengal “Miami” - Will Smith: Chloe Reid, Reporter at The Bengal

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2: Classic Rock Top Classic Rock Songs: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts “Seven Nation Army” The White Stripes “Alive” by Pearl Jam “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC “Runnin’ With The Devil” by Van Halen “Carry on Wayward Son” by Kansas “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin “Dance The Night Away” by Van Halen Student Recommendations: “I’ve been a big fan of classic rock.

Mostly Van Halen, Nirvana, that type of music,” said Cance Reynolds, 20.

Staff Recommendations: “Hold the Line” by TOTO: Chloe Reid, Reporter

3. Synth Pop Top Synth Pop Songs: “Midnight City” - M83 “Running in the Night” - FM-84 “Back On” - Comic Sins “Keep You Close” - Joshua Daniel “Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind?” Tame Impala

Photo Courtesy of Adobe Stock 6: 80s Classics Top 80s Classics: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” Wham!

“Down Under” - Men At Work “Take on Me” - a-ha “Super Freak” - Rick James “Stayin Alive” - Bee Gees “Here Comes The Sun” - The Beatles “Don’t You” - Simple Minds “Africa” - TOTO “Any Way You Want It” - Journey “Good Vibrations” - The Beach Boys “We Built This City” - Starship “Never Gonna Give You Up” - Rick Astley “Play That Funky Music” - Wild Cherry “Manic Monday” - The Bangles “Sugar Sugar” - The Archies Staff Recommendations : “Could You Be Loved” - Bob Marley: Chloe Reid, Reporter.

“Everything She Wants” - Wham!: Chloe Reid, Reporter.

7: Folk Pop Top Folk Pop Songs: “SOS” - Johnny Ashby “Back & Forth” - Wild Child “Valentina” - The Hunts “Runaway” - Ziggy Alberts “Hollow” - Mills “Making Do” - Lake Street Drive “Hey Babe” - Matt Harke “letting go” - Ziggy Alberts “Eloise” - Penny & Sparrow “Easy, Love” - Tom West “Bitter Water” - The Oh Hellos “Like Gold” - Vance Joy Student Recommendations: “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s: Dayton Cates, a junior at ISU. Staff Recommendations: “The Joke” by Brandi Carlile: Jacob Gutridge, Editor-in-Chief at The Bengal

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SPORTS

Trevor Delaney | Sports Editor Contact: bgsports@isu.edu

ISU Tennis Takes Wins in Double Header Matches Against Colorado Mesa Trevor Delaney Sports Editor

Featured: Angela Walker Photo Courtesy of Idaho State Athletics

From the sidelines on Saturday, the tennis courts at the Reed Gym were filled with excitement as the Idaho State University Women’s Tennis team faced off in back-to-back matches against Colorado Mesa University.

Idaho State played with exceptional skill in the first match of the day, winning all three doubles, as well as each of the six singles matches, for a 7-0 win. Victory after victory came for ISU as the visiting opponents struggled to keep up. The O’Lideadha sisters won their doubles match with a score of 6-1, with both Sol and Lola taking victories in their singles as well.

Amongst cheers from the crowd, Hristina Cvetkovic slammed the ball as she took her second singles win of the day at a score of 6-4 over her opponent Issy Coman. The doubles duo of Cvetkovic and ISU freshman Hana Cho was a sight to see,

winning both their doubles for the day, their second doubles win coming with a score of 6-0.

The Bengals held on to their winning streak for the second match on Saturday, winning all six singles and all three doubles again. This gave the team the doubles point as well as six singles points, for an overall match score of 7-0 for ISU. These two wins take the Bengals up to 4-2 overall for the season, doubling their previous two wins. The Women’s Tennis team heads to Montana next weekend, taking on the University of Montana on Friday, Feb. 26, and Montana State University on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Remembering “Big Ed,” First African-American Olympic Heavyweight Champion Trevor Delaney Sports Editor This story is part four in an ongoing series by The Bengal Newspaper regarding Black History Month. Others parts in the series can be read at isubengal.com.

Through grainy black and white footage, the sturdy figure of a boxer dominating the ring with just his mere presence comes into view. The man of the hour was Idaho State University alum Ed Sanders, who on that fateful August night in 1952 would make history as the first AfricanAmerican to bring home the Olympic gold medal in boxing as a heavyweight. At a time a decade before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was made a federal law, trailblazers like Sanders helped pave the way for

generations to come. Sanders passed away at a tragically young age of 24, being inducted posthumously into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater in Pocatello just five years later.

Before coming to what was then Idaho State College in Pocatello on an athletic scholarship, Sanders grew up in the city of Compton, California. Born in 1930, he grew up in a world where racial segregation and discrimination, both overt and covert, ran rampant throughout many communities.

When many public gyms were still segregated or barred African-Americans altogether, Sanders lifted homemade cement weights at his home in Compton.

Playing football and basketball throughout high school, Sanders’ athletic abilities continued to grow when he went on to start his college boxing career at Compton Community College

at the young age of just eighteen. As a college heavyweight for Compton, he won the National Junior College Boxing Championship two years in a row. The second year he fought in the championship, Sanders’ skills in the ring won him the admiration of Idaho State College’s boxing coach Milton “Dubby” Holt (the namesake of ISU’s Holt Arena).

After this crucial meeting for the young boxer, Sanders made the decision to come to Idaho State. Playing on the football team as well as participating in the decathlon in track, Sanders’ real skills always came out in the boxing ring. Setting the record for undefeated heavyweight fights during his time boxing for Idaho State, Sanders unmatched proficiency made him shine.

As the Korean War began to wage hotter, Sanders received word that he would be drafted into the U.S. Army. As a former

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Navy man himself, Coach Holt urged Sanders to enlist in the Navy, rather than be drafted to the frontlines in the army. Once again taking his coach’s advice, Sanders enlisted in the Navy. Joining the U.S. Navy Boxing Team the same year, Sanders made headlines nationwide when he won both the Los Angeles and the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournaments before taking the win at the 1951 Berlin Golden Gloves. Light on his feet with substantial power behind his punches, there was truly no match for Sanders. With a series of qualifying bouts the next year in his pocket, Sanders had his sights set for the 1952 Olympic Games.

At the final boxing match of the 1952 Summer Olympics, Sanders’ massive frame stood at six foot four, towering over his opponent in the fight, “the Pride of Sweden”, Ingemar Johansson, by a whopping four inches. There is no wonder why the world knew him as “Big Ed”; his left hook was his autograph. Taking over the ring, Sanders kept Johannson on the run. The Swedish heavyweight would go on to be disqualified because of a failure to fight. The Sport’s Editor for the Los Angeles Times, the legendary Pal Zimmerman, remarked that Johannson’s defeat was “the greatest retreat since the allies swept through Germany”.

Interviewing Big Ed the night of the Olympic fight, Zimmerman noted that Sanders was reading the bible and praying in the locker room before the fight. Zimmerman reported that Sanders was disappointed that he “never had a chance to hit [Johannson]”, he himself described Sanders as a “giant”.

If anyone thought this victory was a fluke, Sanders went on to fight at the amateur and then professional level. He won six of his eight fights his first year as a pro, and was by all accounts expected to go far in the world of professional boxing. Sander’s life was cut short when he fought his longtime sparring partner Willie James at the 1954 New England Heavyweight Championships at the young age of just 24. He was taken from the ring that night on a stretcher and tragically passed away after surgery.

Five years later in 1959, Sanders would be posthumously entered into the Idaho State College Hall of Fame for his time boxing and playing football as a Bengal.

When such an impactful life as Big Ed’s is taken too soon, the entire world mourns the loss of their light. Today, athletes can admire Sanders’ photo in the ISU Hall of Fame and aspire to do something as great as he did in his short time here.

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SPORTS

Trevor Delaney | Sports Editor Contact: bgsports@isu.edu

Idaho State Announces Ticket Sales to Spring Football Games Steve Schaack Idaho State Athletics In close collaboration with the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department, Idaho State University has announced that approximately 2,800 fans will be admitted into Holt Arena for each of the three spring home football games. This limited capacity will allow for student seating, Bengal Athletic Boosters (B.A.B.) priority seating, corporate sponsor seating, and a player pass list. Home games against Weber State, Eastern Washington, and University of Idaho are scheduled for February 27, March 13, and April 3, respectively. Kickoff for each game is planned for 4 p.m., but is subject to change.

Season tickets for the shortened 2021 spring season will cost $75 and will only be sold as a three game set to B.A.B. members. Seat allotments will be socially distanced in bundles of two or four. At this time, no additional season tickets or single

game tickets will be available. If games are cancelled due to COVID-19 related health concerns, or if fans are no longer allowed in Holt Arena, refunds will be issued at $25 per ticket.

The Idaho State Athletics Ticket Office is currently in the process of reseating 202021 B.A.B. members to adhere to social distancing protocols. Fans should expect to be in different seats than in previous years since safety measures are being taken to create ample space between seats.

In addition to B.A.B. members and corporate partners, ISU students will receive approximately 300 tickets in sections R, S, and T, which will be distributed the Monday before each home game. Students will be able to pick up one ticket with their Bengal Card at either the Holt Arena Ticket Office or Campus Connection Desk in the Pond Student Union. Tickets must be picked up in advance, and students must sit in their reserved seats. All seats are on a first-

come, first-served basis.

“We are excited about the opportunity to welcome fans back to Holt Arena, even with limited capacity” said ISU Athletic Director Pauline Thiros. “We are grateful to the many Boosters who supported the BAB Scholarship Fund this year, even with no guarantee of a season, and it is great to be able to deliver a priority season ticket package to them this spring. Student athletes are ready to showcase their efforts, and they have been preparing for this season since last July. We were happy for the opportunity to play, and getting to do so with fans in Holt Arena is a very welcome source of encouragement to our team and staff.”

Fans visiting Holt Arena must remain in their reserved seats as much as possible and to practice physical distancing of at least six feet with those outside their group. All fans ages three and above are required to wear face coverings while inside Holt Arena. Limited concessions will

be available in the form of bottled water, soft drinks, and individually packaged snacks, which will be sold in the stands.

Concessions located in the concourses will remain closed until further notice.

All parking will be complimentary and lots will open to fans two hours prior to kickoff. There will be no sponsored pregame or tailgating events, and re-entry to Holt Arena will be strictly prohibited.

Bengal Athletic Booster members can pick up their season tickets starting Thursday, February 25, at the Holt Arena Ticket Office from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. and on gameday starting at 10 a.m. Paid and renewing members will receive communication from the ISU Ticket Office via telephone and e-mail, and may contact the ISU Ticket Office at (208) 282-FANS to secure their seats. Those who wish to join the BAB and secure priority season tickets, space permitting, may do so by calling Donna Hays at (208) 282-5773 or haysdonn@isu.edu.

ISU Takes Montana State in Home Victory, Overtime Loss at Away Game Trevor Delaney Sports Editor The Idaho State University Women’s Basketball team took on Montana State University Thursday night at Reed Gym in Pocatello, winning the game with a final score of 69-59. When the Bengals played at Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday, the game was tied 72-72 going into overtime before the Bobcats tipped the score for a final win by MSU. The Bengals were clad in Pink uniforms at the home game on Thursday, displaying the neon color for their annual Pink Week in honor of the Play4Kay Foundation, fighting to end cancers that impact women worldwide.

The limited number of fans allowed

in the Reed, a welcome return to the basketball games, were a sea of pink and orange as they cheered the Bengals on to victory. With the two teams nearly tied on Thursday with less than 30 seconds to go in the second quarter, this was anyone’s game. The Bengals kept up the momentum and played their way to a win with a 10-point lead.

The Bengals played just as hard on Saturday, taking the game all the way to overtime when the fourth quarter ended at a draw. With Montana State’s team taking this opportunity to steal the game, ISU played hard till the very end. At the overtime buzzer, MSU stood at an eightpoint lead with 88 points over ISU’s 80 points.

With this victory and loss added to

their season, Idaho State comes out of the weekend with a 16-3 record for the season so far, with a 12-2 season record in Big Sky play. The Bengals play again when they travel to Missoula on Feb. 25 to play the

University of Montana.

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OPINION

Jacob Gutridge | Editor-in-Chief Contact: bgchief@isu.edu

The Cost of Carnism Jacob Gutridge Editor-in-Chief Content Warning: In this column I describe the violent deaths and mutilation of livestock animals performed by the American livestock industry.

I have a confession: I am a closeted vegan.

I wasn’t always vegan. I spent many years as a vegetarian; I would eat eggs and dairy but I wouldn’t eat meat. I had often considered committing to veganism, but I was put-off by the extremists within the vegan community. I did not want to be the vegan that threw paint at people wearing fur; nor the vegan that chained themselves to machinery in commercial hatcheries.

Nonetheless, I knew the cost that carnism had on animal welfare, and I knew I did not want to be complacent.

Carnism is the term that Melanie Joy coins in her book “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows” as the condition in which one consumes animal products, the opposite of veganism.

I committed to veganism in December.

It was an easier decision after watching the Australian documentary “Dominion” (2018) which illustrates the rampant violence within the Australian livestock industry. I strongly recommend that everyone watch “Dominion”—although it can be too violent to watch at times. It is an incredibly poignant documentary that shows the true impact the violent livestock industry has on animals and humans dayafter-day.

Inspired by “Dominion” and other research, here are two—of the many—reasons I decided to go vegan: The Cost of Eggs When I was vegetarian I had no issue eating eggs. Actually, I would commonly eat eggs or products containing eggs several times a week. But the most convincing argument I heard to switch to veganism, and the argument that keeps me vegan is the crisis of chicken culling.

In the poultry and egg industries, there is little economic benefit in raising male chickens. Male chickens do not produce eggs and do not grow as large as their female counterparts to be good broiler chickens. Meaning raising male chickens into adulthood would cost hatcheries more than they would profit. Killing these unwanted, or uneconomical, male chickens—and unhealthy females—is known as chicken culling. According to researchers at the University of Leipzig in Germany, more than seven billion chicks are culled every year around the world.

In the European Union, there are two acceptable methods to cull chickens: car-

bon dioxide gassing (i.e. asphyxiation) or mechanical grinding (i.e. maceration).

Neither method is particularly humane as both methods happen only once the chicken has hatched and while the chicken is completely conscious.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, more than 300 million chickens are culled every year in the U.S. And in the U.S. there is less regulation and even more violent methods to cull chickens than in the EU: including maceration, asphyxiation, cervical dislocation (i.e. their necks are broken), electrocution and suffocation (i.e. chickens are placed in plastic bags). Maceration is the primary method to remove unwanted chicks; typically involving feeding newly-hatched and conscious chickens into high-speed grinders that violently shred the animals alive.

I would include a photo with this column, but it is too violent to print in this paper; “Dominion” includes several maceration scenes.

United Egg Producers—the group that represents most hatcheries across the US—announced they would work to end chicken culling, but only as soon as it was “economically feasible” and an alternative was “commercially available.” It is clear that chickens are being systematically destroyed because they were born the wrong gender, and into a society that places profits over morality.

Note: United Egg Producers, or Egg Farmers of America, represents more than 95% of hatcheries in the US. Even if the eggs you purchase in your local grocery store are labeled ‘organic’ or ‘free-range’ those hatcheries are most likely contributors to chicken culling.

skin, and more skin means more wrinkles.

Extra wrinkles or skin folds cause health problems for sheep such as skin rashes, infections, defecation build-up and parasitic flesh-eating maggots.

Animal rights activists have suggested several humane ways to address sheep hygiene problems caused by commercial breeding, but none have proven to be efficient or profitable for wool companies.

Instead, the wool industry uses a process called ‘mulesing’. Mulesing is the practice of cutting off pieces of flesh from sheeps’ rumps and tails. It causes the sheep severe pain since wool producers do not use anesthesia—it is too expensive. Wool producers will also castrate and tag sheep with no anesthesia.

Commercial wool producers created problems by over-breeding sheep but refused to accept a humane way to address the problem. Until commercial wool producers stop maiming sheep, I will forgo buying any more wool products.

The Cost of Veganism It goes without saying that being vegan includes much more than I have discussed in this column. At its heart veganism is about avoiding the brutal domination of animals by humans.

However, I understand there are challenges and financial barriers to being vegan; and I don’t blame people who are carnists. Many people, especially those with children or working minimum-wage, don’t have the time or money to cook vegan meals. And frequently items at restaurants and grocery stores labeled as vegan, plant-based or cruelty-free can be much more expensive than their non-vegan counterparts. Instead, I blame the corporations that placed greater value on their profit margins than on morality and animal welfare.

I have the privilege to go vegan, but veganism might not work with your personal situation. I strongly encourage everyone— within their own limits—to examine what steps they can take to improve the wellbeing of animals. It might be total veganism or it might be switching to cruelty-free beauty products. If you are unsure where to start there are several online resources available. You can visit the VeganBootcamp at veganbootcamp.org to browse free courses on veganism and advocacy, or use sites such as crueltyfreekitty.com to search cruelty-free brands. All I ask is that you do what you can to improve the wellbeing of animals—even the ones you don’t call pets.

The Cost of Wool Veganism is not only a diet; it is a complete lifestyle. Most vegans avoid wearing animal products in clothing and buying beauty products that were tested on animals. When I was a vegetarian I already avoided fur clothing and tried my best to buy only cruelty-free products. I still purchased wool and leather products. I also bought bedding and other domestic products that contain down, or feathers.

But wool was not as humane as I once thought.

Admittedly, shearing sheep is not inherently inhumane. In places with cold winters and hot summers sheep can overheat if they do not shed some of their wool. However, commercial wool producers have bred and exploited sheep beyond their usual wool production, causing overheating and heat stroke or premature shearing.

Breeding sheep to produce more wool has resulted in sheep producing more

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