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Volume 47

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The Independent Voice at Idaho State University Since 1910

ISU Remembers Fallen Bengal: Charles “CW” Cullen Jack Sherlock News Editor If you’ve been a member of the Bengal community for quite some time, you’ve probably run into one of our university’s most committed students and achievers. Charles Cullen, also known oftentimes as just “CW”, has graced our Pocatello campus for a while, and his active and long-running presence here at Idaho State University makes his passing a great loss to our community. Cullen, born June 2nd, 1929, passed on August 17, 2021 -- just a little over a month after he celebrated his 92nd birthday. Cullen, a proud Pocatello native, who first enrolled at ISU in 1947. Although his initial start was not one of comfort, he returned back to campus in 2004 after an extensive break and a longawaited retirement in the year 2000, which was followed also by the passing of his beloved wife, Tina. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology in 2008 and earned a second degree in 2019, a B.A. in General Studies. In addition to learning what he could from his ISU peers, and sharing knowledge and experience with them along the way, Cullen also spent his final years volunteering to teach disabled children in the community. Cullen did anything and everything to remain a “failure at retirement”, a title he attaches to himself in an interview from an ISU news article covering his upcoming accomplishments in the Spring of 2019. For many, it is easy to recall a time they’ve run into Cullen on campus, either when traveling in between classes in his bright safety vest, waiting for the bus in rain or shine, or even when picking up his daily Einstein’s order. As a bolo tie enthusiast, Cullen’s style reflected his often positive attitude and a good sense of humor. He made a point to befriend folks everywhere he went on campus. Regardless of where you first met him, his presence was always memorable. His love of learning reflected a firm determination to gain the most out of life. At the commencement for his second bachelor’s degree, Cullen joked, “Who knows, maybe I’ll try for a master’s for my 100th birthday.” Losing a member of our Bengal community is never easy, and we at The Bengal wanted to take a moment to remember the Bengal pride that Charles “CW” Cullen possessed during his time with us here at Idaho State University. The Cornelison Funeral Home is hosting his obituary on their website, and if you wish to donate flowers to the family of Charles Cullen, share a fond memory you had with “CW” or plant a tree in his honor, you may do so at [cornelisonfh.com].

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Jack Sherlock | News Editor Contact: bgnews@isu.edu

FDA Approves Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine Jack Sherlock News Editor College students may find enjoyment with involvement on campus, and student involvement usually expands beyond the strictness of an academic environment making the community surrounding the university much more comfortable. Things like hobbies and interests with a mutual place to practice and enjoy them can provide a much-needed break for academically rigorous minds. Organizations and clubs also provide skill development and opportunities for leadership to bring forth a well-rounded college graduate, ready for the workforce or for continuing education. ISU recognizes the importance of expansive opportunity, and last week the university’s Week of Welcome included a special event that hosted all of the university’s clubs and organizations on the Quad for members of the Bengal community to visit and chat with. This was an opportunity for ISU’s student

leaders and members of various clubs possessing many different interests to talk directly with their peers and recruit members. The Bengal was able to drop by and gather statements from just a few of the committed and proud members of our ISU student involvement community. When asked what each of the organizations aimed to provide for ISU students and the greatest benefit to be had by membership and affiliation, we were able to gather quite a selection of welcoming statements from various club leaders. Courtney Lyman with the ISU PAC Rats said that their organization aims to provide students with “the opportunity to explore their spontaneous creativity.” The ISU PAC Rats is an improv group on campus expanding the theatrical art of improvisation to any and all that are interested. Lyman, who serves at the PAC Rats Public Outreach Coordinator continues to say “Improvisation can help people improve their quick thinking and

communication skills.” We then moved on over to the Sustainability Club’s booth, where acting President Eizaak Jordan explained that “we aim to give students opportunities to restore and engage with the natural world.” With the increasing challenges that the globe faces with climate change, this organization has piqued the interest of many students looking to create a positive environmental change. Jordan continues to say that “we are doing the environmental work that needs to be done to move our university into a green new world.” We also got the chance to speak with representatives of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance organization, referred to most often as SAGA. SAGA is one of ISU’s LGBTQIA+ clubs, where they aim to “help bring allies and LGBTQ+ members together...in a safe, welcoming environment.” We then wanted to see what words

of advice club leaders had to give to their peers when it comes to getting involved on campus and staying active with organization membership, and they delivered some wise words for their fellow Bengals. Ruth Andrews, Vice President of the Ecology and Conservation Biology club, says “sometimes joining a club can be intimidating. Remember that everyone in that club wants you there and the officers will help you feel comfortable in any way they can.” Farhana Hibbert, President of the ISU College Republicans summarized our interviews best when she said “join what you are interested in! Jump right in and be involved!” If you’re looking to get involved and you want more information on the clubs and organizations that are active on campus, you can visit [isu.edu/clubs/].

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NEWS

Jack Sherlock | News Editor Contact: bgnews@isu.edu

Repairs Bring a Halt to On-Campus Swimming

Hailey Nelson Production Editor Idaho State University’s Reed Gym usually offers the perfect venue for aquatic enthusiasts to practice in the water. For the time being, however, the on-campus pool has been closed for repairs “to support its future, long-term viability,” according to the university website. The pool was part of the original Reed Gym that opened in 1951. Karen Homstad, Campus Recreation Staff’s Associate Director, said the pool is “basically a big cement botox” that was designed to last for a while. It has, however, passed its due date for repairs. “That pool was meant to last 50 years, and we’re at 70,” said Homstad. An official reopening date has yet to be determined, but this doesn’t worry Homstad. “I get it that there is a needs hierarchy, and I trust ISU to make a good decision,” she said. The campus website notes that in August an aquatics facility engineering firm visited to assess the pool and recommend actions for the university to take on the matter. Facility maintenance staff was contacted for comment, but has not yet responded. For many, the temporary loss of a pool on campus has been less than ideal. The university swim club, for example, has had to relocate practices.

Photo Courtesy of Idaho State University Featured: Swimmer at Reed Pool, 1964

Hannah Montrose, Swim Club President, mentioned that although they have arranged times with local pools to continue club meetings, issues have arisen with such arrangements. “It’s not as accessible to students that don’t have a car or transportation,” said Montrose. In addition to accessibility issues, Montrose has had to compete with other local swim groups for time at off-campus spaces. Pocatello offers facilities such as Ross Park Aquatic Complex and the Community Recreation Center, but between high school swim teams and the general community each having their own time in the water, reserving times for larger groups is a necessity. Relocating hasn’t been easy, but Montrose remains hopeful about the club’s continuation despite drawbacks. “It’s a bummer that the pool is closed, but we will still be swimming this semester,” she said. Swimming, according to Homstad, is more than just exercise. She says that the pool on campus is a sort of symbolic representation of the university’s cohesion between mental and physical health. “I know that swimming is like a lifetime activity,” she said. “So it doesn’t seem that glamorous, you know when you’re 15, 16 or 17, but I think as you start to get a little older you can start to see the physical and mental benefits of swimming.” In the meantime, Homstad, Montrose

and other swimmers in the campus community will have to reap the benefits of swimming somewhere else.

For updates on the ongoing closure, visit https://www.isu.edu/camprec/pool/.

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LIFE

Chloe Reid | Life Editor Contact: bglife@isu.edu

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Chloe Reid | Life Editor Contact: bglife@isu.edu

We Want You: Desperate for Club Leaders on Campus The Associated Students of Idaho State University Submitted Content The fall semester has just started, students are submitting their first pieces of homework, and events are happening on a nearly constant basis. This year is looking bright, mask reinstatement notwithstanding. The question that is likely on your mind right now might be: Is this how the whole year will go? The answer is, well it depends. While there are organizations like the Student Activity Board (SAB) putting on events all year round, it will be more of a drip-feed and some people prefer to meet and connect with others in a more relaxed setting. This is where clubs and student organizations come in. If you want to join a communal, tightly

knit group then maybe you should look into joining a fraternity or sorority. If you are more interested in finding a study group or in meeting people with the same career path as you, then a professional student organization or association might be the right fit for you. And if you are just trying to find a group of people with similar interests to you, there are a variety of clubs that cater to various hobbies. There is a catch though. Most of the student organizations and clubs on campus right now are desperate for leadership. It takes work to facilitate an environment where people can meet each other and share interests. Most clubs became less active at best and catatonic at worst last semester and club leaders are left to pick up the pieces and try to reactivate members. This is all assuming that the leaders are still involved with the clubs and stu-

dent organizations that they ran last year, many club leaders graduated without finding anyone to pass the torch to since it was so difficult to recruit new members. If you are looking to create lasting relationships in college, prepare yourself for real-world leadership situations, or just want something that looks good on a resume and are willing to put in an hour or two of work in a week, then consider becoming a club leader. If you don’t want or have time to be a club president, then join as a VP, a financier, or a secretary, the leader of the club or organization will think you a hero. If you are looking for a specific type of club or student organization to get involved in then ask a professor or your college’s Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) senator, they will likely point you in the right direction.

For the ambitious among you that can’t find an active club that satisfies your interests or hobbies, see if you can reactivate a club that has a similar stated purpose, an ASISU senator, as well as the SAB, will help you through the process. If all else fails, there is nothing stopping you from creating your own club! It will take a little bit of elbow grease and some writing and paperwork, but it will be well worth it (ASISU and the SAB can help you with this as well). Student involvement is correlated with academic success and increased retention rates, so it isn’t necessarily a trade-off between doing good in your classes and being involved in Greek life, a club, or student government. College isn’t just about what you learn, but who you meet too!

ISU Involvement Fair Jack Sherlock News Editor College students may find enjoyment with involvement on campus, and student involvement usually expands beyond the strictness of an academic environment making the community surrounding the university much more comfortable. Things like hobbies and interests with a mutual place to practice and enjoy them can provide a much-needed break for academically rigorous minds. Organizations and clubs also provide skill development and opportunities for leadership to bring forth a well-rounded college graduate, ready for the workforce or for continuing education. ISU recognizes the importance of expansive opportunity, and last week the university’s Week of Welcome included a special event that hosted all of the university’s clubs and organizations on the Quad for members of the Bengal community to visit and chat with. This was an opportunity for ISU’s student

to say “Improvisation can help people improve their quick thinking and communication skills.” We then moved on over to the Sustainability Club’s booth, where acting President Eizaak Jordan explained that “we aim to give students opportunities to restore and engage with the natural world.” With the increasing challenges that the globe faces with climate change, this organization has piqued the interest of many students looking to create a positive environmental change. Jordan continues to say that “we are doing the environmental work that needs to be done to move our university into a green new world.” We also got the chance to speak with representatives of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance organization, referred to most often as SAGA. SAGA is one of ISU’s LGBTQIA+ clubs, where they aim to “help bring allies and LGBTQ+ members together...in a safe, welcoming en-

vironment.” We then wanted to see what words of advice club leaders had to give to their peers when it comes to getting involved on campus and staying active with organization membership, and they delivered some wise words for their fellow Bengals. Ruth Andrews, Vice President of the Ecology and Conservation Biology club, says “sometimes joining a club can be intimidating. Remember that everyone in that club wants you there and the officers will help you feel comfortable in any way they can.” Farhana Hibbert, President of the ISU College Republicans summarized our interviews best when she said “join what you are interested in! Jump right in and be involved!” If you’re looking to get involved and you want more information on the clubs and organizations that are active on campus, you can visit [isu.edu/ clubs/].

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LIFE

Chloe Reid | Life Editor Contact: bglife@isu.edu

New Year, New Places to Visit Chloe Reid Life Editor In comes, the 2021-2022 school year, and the hustle and bustle of new classes, new students, and new campus additions all add excitement to another school year. To add even more to your to-do list these upcoming months, the city of Pocatello has welcomed a variety of new shops and restaurants in the local area for new and returning students to explore.

1: Saffron Indian Restaurant

Located in the old building of the past local favorite, Bamboo Garden, the family-owned and operated Saffron Indian Restaurant aims to provide authentic Chinese and Indian dishes in a buffet-style format. Located at 1200 Yellowstone Ave, Saffron is a great spot for those looking to venture out into some new cuisine and support a small business in the process.

2: Brick 243

Set to open in October, Brick 243 plans to bring an all-new dining experience to Pocatello. Named after its location, (243 W. Center St.) the

restaurant aims to bring a gastropub vibe to the downtown area, offering unique, shareable foods as well as a variety of drinks. The menu plans to include multi-cultural specialties such as “bangers and mash” an Irish classic consisting of sausages and mashed potatoes, and tasteful appetizers like crostini with various luxury toppings including toasted walnut, roasted grape, truffle honey and herbed ricotta.

3: Goodbye Boutique

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Located in the heart of downtown at 144 N. Main St, Goodbye Hello Crafts and Boutique offers a variety of merchandise, from clothes, candles, gifts, decor, accessories and more. Carrying a variety of options from local small businesses, Goodbye Hello is a great stop to check out if you’re in need of a last-minute gift, or just want to drop by while browsing the other shops nearby.

4: The Smile Bar

Woman-owned and operated, The

Smile Bar aims to provide an all-new dental experience for its patients. In an attempt to reduce dental anxiety amongst guests, The Smile Bar strives to create a spa-like experience, providing luxuries for their guests upon request, such as warm towels and massage chairs. Located at 1023 Yellowstone Ave Suite M, The Smile Bar currently only offers teeth whitening services but is aiming to add extra cosmetic services in the future, from botox, lash lifts, and spray tans. While no student discount is currently available, subscription newsletters for discounts can be received by visiting their website, thesmilebarwhitening. com.

5: Garcia’s

A long-term popular stop for Mexican cuisine in Idaho Falls, Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant opened a highlyrequested Pocatello location in June at 1599 Yellowstone Ave. Offering staples like house-made salsa and signature margaritas, the eatery has been quick to gain local attention and

serves several classic dishes such as enchiladas, burritos, fajitas and more.

6: ImPressed Coffee Co.

Another locally owned business, ImPressed Coffee Co stands right off of Yellowstone Ave, near many popular amenities such as the local Walmart and the freeway. Whether you’re taking a quick trip to Twin Falls, doing some weekly shopping, or going to work, ImPressed offers a new vibe to its patrons that strays from the typical Starbucks drive-thru run. Perfect for quick-study sessions with friends while out and about, ImPressed offers a 36 foot covered patio for lounging, as well as being heavily stocked on all the favorites you know and love.The coffee store offers all the traditional graband-go delicacies, from smoothies, coffees, and muffins, to less-seen items like waffles and lava cakes. A full menu can be viewed at the shop’s website, impressedcoffeeco.com.

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Chloe Reid | Life Editor Contact: bglife@isu.edu

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How Are Students Spending Their Vax Cash? Andrea Diaz Reporter Idaho State University has initiated a new vaccination incentive program where students can now receive money for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Students must first go to the Office of the Vice President, located in the Pond Student Union building, where they can show their completed vaccination card and Bengal ID to receive a voucher that the student fills out. A staff member verifies and signs that voucher and the student must then take it to the Cashier’s Office located in the Administration building where they will receive $100 in cash. Once that voucher has been redeemed students are entered into weekly drawings that include larger prizes such as $500 to use at the bookstore and even $1,000 cash. These weekly drawings will occur throughout the semester. ISU is holding many vaccination events at the Pocatello, Meridian and Idaho Falls locations to make vaccines accessible to all students. A full schedule of the events can be located at isu. edu/vaxcash/. Since students have been receiving this extra cash they were asked what they have spent it on, or if they were planning to receive it, what they would spend it on. The most common answer received was food when asked what they would use the money on. ISU freshmen Brayden Remer, Joseph Pyper, Crystal Watkins and Mollie Ballingham all said food would be what they would spend the extra cash on. “I would probably spend it on Taco Bell,” said Hailey Liest, another ISU freshman. Another common answer was school fees whether that be required textbooks, tuition fees or general class fees. Aaron Azevedo, an ISU graduate student, said, “I don’t know, I

would probably spend it on daycare for him,” He said as he pointed to his young son that was walking with him. ISU freshman, Alan Lizarraga, said he had a very expensive psychology textbook that he would use the extra money on. Adriana Rubio, an ISU freshman, said that she would also spend it on a particularly expensive textbook. Another ISU graduate student, Jacob Harris said, “I had a balance of $105 and so when I received my cash at the office I just turned right back around to the other window and paid that fee off.” ISU freshman and music major, Evan Nelson, said he would spend it on a pianist. He is focusing on vocals and whenever someone wants to sing and have a pianist accompany them, they have to pay for the pianist’s services. Derik Hepworth, a senior, and Rachele Story, a freshman, said that they would both put it into savings and use it when needed, such as for emergencies. When Sam Rey, a senior, was asked about what he would spend it on said that it would either be rent, for practical use or for recreational use. He mentioned that he loves backpacking and riding his bike so he would spend the money on a new backpack to take with him on his backpacking/biking adventures. All but one of the students asked had not yet gone and gotten their voucher. For more information on how to get the vaccine, what steps need to be taken to get the voucher, or just general questions go to the Roaring Back section on the ISU website. https://www.isu. edu/vaxcash/

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Lesley Brey| Editor-in-Chief Contact: bgchief@isu.edu

Photo Courtesy of Brandon Oram | Photo Editor Featured: #20 Maddie Bean

Soccer Ties Utah State in Season-Opener Idaho State Athletics Submitted Content The ISU soccer team played their first game of the season against the Aggies of Utah State Thursday night. The match marked the first official game played on Davis Field post renovation. After ninety minutes of furious back-andforth play, the score was still dead even at 0. Extra time was full of exciting shots from both teams, but neither team could find the back of the net. With around five minutes to play, Bengal goalkeeper Mckayla Wetsel came up with a huge stop on an Aggie set piece. After clearing the wall, the ball was stopped just inches from the goal line and the Bengals survived to continue overtime. The Bengals finished the game with 14 shots. Deborah Pond and Gabby Warta tied for the lead with three shots apiece. Two of Warta’s shots were on goal. In all, nine Bengals recorded shots. Wetsel ended the game with seven saves on 23 Aggie shots. Bengals head coach Debs Brereton had high praise for her players after the match. “That was probably some of the best soccer that our team has played since I’ve arrived here,” Brereton said. “We played the ball around brilliantly (and) they executed that game plan marvelously.” The Bengals return to the pitch Sunday, April 22 on Davis Field at 1 p.m. when they take on Westminster College. Follow along at ISUAthletics.com to keep up to date on the team and don’t forget to follow us on social media at ISUAthletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Lesley Brey | Editor-in-Chief Contact: bgchief@isu.edu

Women’s Volleyball

Men’s Football Sep 4 (Sat) 1 p.m. (Holt Arena)

Home University of North Dakota Pocatello, Idaho

Sep 11 (Sat) 8:30 p.m. (MST) Away University of Nevada Sep 25 (Sat) 1 p.m. Arena)

Home Sacramento State

Oct 2 (Sat) 2 p.m. (MST) Oct 9 (Sat) 1 p.m.

Reno, NV

Pocatello, Idaho (Holt

Away Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ

Home UC Davis

Pocatello, Idaho (Holt Arena)

Oct 16 (Sat) 3:05 p.m. (MST) Away Portland State University Oct 23 (Sat) 1 p.m.

Away Montana State University

Oct 30 (Sat) 1 p.m. (Holt Arena)

Home Weber State University

Nov 6 (Sat) 1 p.m.

Away Brigham Young University

Portland, OR

Bozeman, Mont. Pocatello, Idaho

Sep 4 (Sat) 11:00 PM MDT Away St. Thomas

San Antonio, Texas

Sep 7 (Tue) 4:00 PM MDT Away The Citadel

Charleston, SC

Sep 8 (Wed) 4:00 PM MDT Away Charleston Southern Sep 10 (Fri) 5:00 PM MDT Away College of Charleston Sep 11 (Sat) 10:00 AM MDT Away Florida A&M

Sep 16 (Thu) 5:00 PM

Nov 20 (Sat) 1 p.m. Arena)

Provo, UT

San Luis Obispo, CA

Home University of Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho (Holt

Sep 25 (Sat) TBA

Home Sacramento State Home Portland State

Sep 30 (Thu) 7:00 PM

Women’s Socccer Sep 3 (Fri) 7:00 PM Home

Dixie State

Pocatello, Idaho (Davis Field)

Sep 5 (Sun) 11:00 AM Home

UC Davis

Pocatello, Idaho (Davis Field)

Sep 10 (Fri) 4:00 PM Away

Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

Sep 12 (Sun) 1:00 PM Away

Colorado State

Sep 16 (Thu) 7:00 PM Away

BYU

Sep 19 (Sun) 12:00 PM Home Field) Sep 24 (Fri) 7:00 PM Home Field) Sep 26 (Sun) 12:00 PM Home

Idaho

Oct 8 (Fri) 4:00 PM Away

Southern Utah

Oct 17 (Sun) 12:00 PM Home Oct 22 (Fri) 7:00 PM Away Oct 24 (Sun) 1:00 PM Away

Pocatello, Idaho (Davis

Eastern Washington Pocatello, Idaho (Davis

Weber State

Oct 15 (Fri) 7:00 PM Home

Provo, Utah

CSU Bakersfield

Oct 3 (Sun) 1:00 PM Away

Oct 10 (Sun) 1:00 PM Away

Fort Collins, Colorado

NAU

Pocatello, Idaho (Davis Field) Ogden, Utah Cedar City, Utah Flagstaff, Arizona

Portland State

Pocatello, Idaho (Davis Field)

Sac State

Pocatello, Idaho (Davis Field)

Away Montana

Oct 2 (Sat) 7:00 PM

Away Montana State

Oct 5 (Tue) 6:00 PM

Away Weber State

Oct 8 (Fri) 6:00 PM Gym)

Home Northern Colorado

Oct 14 (Thu) 6:30 PM

Away Northern Arizona

Oct 16 (Sat) 6:00 PM

Away Southern Utah

Oct 21 (Thu) 7:00 PM Gym)

Home Eastern Washington

Oct 23 (Sat) 1:00 PM

Home Idaho

Oct 28 (Thu) 7:00 PM

Away Portland State

Oct 30 (Sat) 7:00 PM

Away Sacramento State

Nov 3 (Wed) 6:00 PM Gym) Nov 5 (Fri) 6:00 PM

Home Weber State Away Northern Colorado

Charleston, SC

Away Utah Valley University

Sep 23 (Thu) 7:00 PM Gym)

Charleston, SC

Sep 11 (Sat) 2:30 PM MDT Away Davidson

Sep 18 (Sat) 4:00 PM MDT Away Utah State

Nov 13 (Sat) 6:05 p.m. (MST) Away Cal Poly

Nov 3 (Wed) TBA

Sep 3 (Fri) 6:00 PM MDT Away University of Incarnate Word San Antonio Tx

Orem, Utah Logan, Utah Pocatello, ID (Reed

Pocatello, ID (Reed Gym) Missoula, MT Bozeman, MT Ogden, UT Pocatello, ID (Reed Flagstaff, AZ Cedar City, UT Pocatello, ID (Reed Pocatello, ID (Reed Gym) Portland, OR Sacramento, CA Pocatello, ID (Reed Greeley, CO

Nov 11 (Thu) 7:00 PM Gym)

Home Southern Utah

Pocatello, ID (Reed

Nov 13 (Sat) 1:00 PM Gym)

Home Northern Arizona

Pocatello, ID (Reed

Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado Montana

Missoula, Montana

Neutral Big Sky Tournament Greeley, Colorado

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Lesley Brey | Editor-in-Chief Contact: bgchief@isu.edu

Sustainable Idaho: Drought and Water Sustainable Idaho Submitted Content Hosts for Sustainable Idaho on KISU-FM are Eizaak Jordan and Ailie Maclean. All podcasts and articles for Sustainable Idaho can be accessed at kisu.org or on Spotify. Water: one of the world’s most invaluable resources, a necessity for biodiversity, sustaining agriculture, and urban development. However, as places like Germany and China experience dangerous floods due to abnormally large rainstorms, places like the American West endure another year of drought. We invited Roger Chase, former mayor of Pocatello and vice-chair of the Idaho Water Resources Board, and Jennifer Cornell, a water quality analyst with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, to talk with us about Idaho’s drought. The first thing to know is that the drought is severe, as reported by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, which has just measured the driest March through July since 1924. What’s more, National Geographic reports that Idaho’s drought is not a one-off occurrence but instead is part of a much longer ‘mega

drought’ in the American West that has persisted for 20 years. Now, Chase works for the Idaho Water Resource Board, which is under the Department of Water Resources which manages water quantity. We asked him about the nature of the drought overall. Chase explained that the drought is serious. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, drought in Idaho isn’t completely out of the ordinary. Historically, drought occurs every few years. The US Drought Monitor scales drought from D0 abnormally dry to D4 exceptional drought and the US Drought Monitor updates the conditions of drought across America weekly due to changes in weather conditions. The US Drought Monitor shows as of August 5th, 100% of Idaho is currently experiencing at least D1 Moderate Drought and almost 60% of Idaho is experiencing D3 Extreme Drought or greater, which is characterized by features like dryland farms left unused, limited forage, cattle herds being cut, very low spring snowpack, and an increase in the number of fires. Like Chase, Cornell acknowledged the severity of the drought and what that means for Idahoans, specifically agriculture. The drought’s impacts are already

being felt by farmers but through innovation and modern technology, humans might be able to mitigate the effects on agriculture. Roger Chase mentioned recharging efforts earlier on in the interview. But what does recharging actually mean in reference to Idaho’s aquifers? There are two main kinds of recharging: Natural recharging happens when rainwater and snowmelt seep through the ground into the aquifer by natural means while artificial recharging deliberately takes water, say from a river, and puts it in canals or fields to soak into the ground to increase aquifer levels. These efforts take steps to bumper water supplies during drought years but it does little to protect Idaho’s ecosystems. Cornell spoke to the impacts of the drought to our native species. Cornell explained that the less water there is in a waterway, the faster it heats up. This decreases the amount of oxygen in the water, which can increase the morality of a host of aquatic organisms. Cornell brought up a partial solution to the drought that also restores riparian areas: restoration efforts. Healthy riparian systems help keep water flowing in streams and rivers yearround. While restoration efforts can help

to improve habitat, a lot of environmental issues demand more attention to root causes. The mechanisms Cornell mentioned will only serve to address parts of the drought’s impact. Idaho’s drought will require cooperative action that takes into account the interests of agriculture and environmental health. The most recent report from the International Panel on Climate Change found with high confidence that climate change was making droughts and heatwaves worse. As previously mentioned, cooperative action is needed to tackle current droughts and their root causes. Overall, this drought is worrisome because water is vital for almost everything we do. But beyond that, drought can lead to cascading issues such as wildfires. This is precisely what we discussed next on Sustainable Idaho. And, if you’d like to learn what you can do to conserve water, visit conserve.pocatello.us. Sustainable Idaho is a partnership between ISU’s Sustainability Club and the Portneuf Resource Council.Contact us with your ideas at SustainableClub@isu.edu.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Sports for Uninitiated: Idaho State Beats Seattle University Lesley Brey Editor-in-Chief College is a fantastic time to leave your comfort zone. There are new things to see, do, experiment with and perhaps even new things you’ll grow to love. Take sports for example. If you’re like me, you may not have had a chance to experience the thrill of sitting courtside during a match. For those looking to explore the world of college sports, join me as we recap one match a week, all the while explaining the basic rules of the game. At Idaho State University, students can attend home game matches for free with their student ID cards. Masks are required. Women’s volleyball is a fast-growing sport in the 21st century. Loosely based on badminton and the beachside version of the game, competitive volleyball features two teams facing off, trying to launch a ball onto the opposing team’s side without touching the net or catching the ball. Six players square off on either side; hitters, setters, blockers and the special libero, which you can always pick out due to their specially colored jersey. Because each team is only allowed to touch the ball three times to get it over the net, every play starts basically the same. The ball is served by the opposing team, before it is intercepted by a defensive player, often the libero. This is called the bump. Next, the ball moves to the setters, players who prepare the attack. They toss the ball at just the right angle to be power smashed by a hitter, while at the same time preventing the opposing team from knowing where the attack will take place. Sometimes this involves tossing a ball behind them without even looking back. This is the set. Finally, the attack is ready. A hitter steps up to smack the set ball out of mid-air with maximum force, aiming to score a point by hitting the floor on the opponent’s side. This is called the spike. If they’re lucky, they’ll have a clear shot, but often the other team’s defense is one step ahead of them, which means they have to put enough force behind their hit to break through the arms of the blockers. Blockers attempt to time their jumps just right to bounce the

incoming ball back to the opposing team using only their forearms. This is particularly amazing when you realize that the net is over seven feet off the ground. Play continues until one team drops the ball, touches it more than three times or accidentally launches it out of bounds. That’s right, be prepared to catch an errant ball if you chose to sit close to the court! In college volleyball, teams play 25 points to a set, five sets to a game. A normal game of volleyball includes amazing saves, intense volleys where the ball passes between teams for minutes on end and other feats of athleticism so hair-raising you can’t help but get swept up in the energy of the moment! This last Friday, ISU hosted a volleyball invitational. Although we had lost to the University of California Irvine earlier in the day, the team was ready for their second match-up against Seattle University by 7 p.m. that evening. Playing in Reed Gym, there were at least enough spectators to fill up the courtside seating. I chose a bench in the upper bleachers to get a better view of the action. As soon as the buzzer sounded, the ball was in motion. The speed and agility of the players was astonishing. ISU quickly took the lead by two points, remaining that way for most of the set before finally pulling substantially ahead to defeat the Seattle Redhawks 25-18. During one particularly ferocious volley, the ball spiraled into the rafters, coming dangerously close to knocking out a ceiling panel. Bengal freshman Sadie Bluth, an outside hitter, led the Bengals in the first set with five kills, the fancy volleyball term for hitting the ball so hard the opponents can’t even try to return it. The second set turned out to be a nail-biter, with both teams fighting viciously for every point. Neither team was willing to let their opponents pull in front, and they stayed neck and neck until the Redhawks claimed victory 22-25. Although the on-court energy was intense, the players on the sidelines were having fun. After impressive plays, our Bengal ladies would act out C.P.R. and by the time we hit the fourth set the two teams were dance-battling during water breaks and referee deliberations. One

Bengal stood triumphant after executing the worm perfectly. In the third set, the Bengals showed what they were made of, leading by a gnarly 10 points for most of the set, before winning 25-17. In retaliation, the Redhawks claimed the fourth set 21-25. The two teams would duke it out back and forth, with momentum swinging towards both teams before a final fifth set was needed. The Bengals saw their share of five-set games last season with many of them not going their way. The team was not going to allow that to happen this evening. After giving up the first point of the fifth

set, the Bengals roared back and quickly went up 5-1 forcing the Seattle coach to call a timeout, much to the chagrin of the Idaho State men’s basketball team sitting right behind the Seattle team. Seattle would never get closer than three points in the fifth set. The Bengals would close it out with a final score of 15-8 (final sets only play to 15) and take the match 3-2. The match marked the first Division I win for the Bengals since February of this last year and the Bengal crowd in attendance let the team hear their support.

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OPINION

Lesley Brey| Editor-in-Chief Contact: bgchief@isu.edu

The Best Books I’ve Read Recently (That You Should Too) Joanna Orban Copy Editor One of the best parts of the summer is being able to choose the books I want to read, instead of having to stick to a required reading list. Over this last summer, I read a ton of great books that I think other people need to know about. These books are a mix of fantasy and contemporary and historical fiction, so there’s definitely something for everyone.

“Six Crimson Cranes” Elizabeth Lim

“Six Crimson Cranes” is a fairy-tale retelling of the classic fairy tale “The Six Swans” by the Brothers Grimm. Lim’s version is an Asian-inspired retelling following Princess Shiori who is about to be married off to a man from a northern kingdom. After running away from her betrothal ceremony, she runs into a dragon and discovers that her stepmother is ac-

tually a practitioner of an ancient, exiled magic. When she and her six brothers try to confront their wicked stepmother, Shiori is cursed and her brothers are turned into cranes. I loved this book so much. It’s definitely a quest-narrative with a lot of inner monologues as Shiori is trying to figure out how she can possibly rescue her brothers. One of the best things about this book is the family aspect. You can really feel how much Shiori loves her brothers. I also liked how the worldbuilding taught me so much about Asian culture, particularly the food. I really like my fantasy books without a lot of romance, but this book has an adorable romance that even my pessimistic self liked. Definitely pick this one up; but maybe wait a little while, because there is a cliffhanger and the second book doesn’t come out until next summer.

“Long Way Down The Graphic Novel” Jason Reynolds

After taking a comics and graphic nov-

els class a few years ago, I’ve been really into graphic novels and how they use pictures to tell stories. This graphic novel is an adaptation of a highly-awarded book that follows a Black teen as he tries to decide about whether or not to kill the man who killed his brother. This book is very intense and really sad. The artwork does a great job of capturing that tension. As he rides the elevator with the gun in his hand, he meets people from his past, all of whom have been affected by gun violence. The colors of the graphic novel highlight the darkness of the story and the ambiguous ending is one that I still think about.

“Six of Crows” Leigh Bardugo

So, this book is really dark. I just want to make it clear going in that there is a lot of fantasy violence in this book as well as conversations around the sex-trade industry and drugs abuse. I did end up skimming some of those sections, not go-

ing to lie. With that all being said, I really, really enjoyed this book. It follows six outcast characters from a rag-tag gang who are tasked with carrying off an impossible heist. This book is set in the author’s overarching “Grishaverse” series, but you don’t have to read them in any particular order. In fact, “Six of Crows” and the sequel “Crooked Kingdom” are actually better than the first part of the series in my opinion. The characterization in this book is the best part. The six crows are all dynamic, diverse characters who you can really root for. Although I like them all, my favorites are definitely Kaz and Inej. If you’re not interested in reading the books and jumping into a new world, there is a new TV show on Netflix called “Shadow and Bone” that does a great job of adapting the story. I would definitely recommend that as well.

“Luck of the Titanic” Stacy Lee

I read a lot of historical fiction books, but unfortunately, the publishing industry as a whole has a long way to go to promote more diverse historical fiction books. Stacy Lee is a Chinese-American author whose works are non-white historical narratives. As the title suggests, this book follows the tragedy of the Titanic. A little-known historical fact about that tragedy is the fact that there were actually six Chinese passengers on the ship whose names and identities are just barely being talked about. “Luck of the Titanic’’ does a great job of illuminating the racism that these passengers would have faced. The two main characters are British-Chinese acrobats who are hoping to join a circus in America, despite the Chinese Exclusionary Act. As a future history teacher, I am always looking for books that aren’t focused on white narratives and this is definitely a great one.

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