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What’s Going on With Facebook?

Lesley Brey Editor-in-Chief On Monday morning, billions of people around the world woke up to the unthinkable: Facebook.com was gone. This wasn’t something that could be solved by refreshing a page, or by resetting a router. The reason that Facebook, as well as Instagram and WhatsApp, were inaccessible was because for six hours those domains simply did not exist.

In the fallout, Facebook continues to face an antitrust lawsuit from the American Federal Trade Commision (FTC).

Facebook has been a staple in the daily lives of millions since it was launched in 2006. Initially retailed as a way to connect with friends

and family, it now serves multiple functions, including as a marketplace and news media platform. It’s popularity is evident just from the number of visits the site receives monthly. In June 2021, Facebook saw 20 billion visits, making it the third most popular website in the entire world, according to Statistia. com. Written out, 20,000,000,000 has ten zeros, which is nearly three times the Earth’s current population of 7,753,000,000 people.

Considering that Facebook claims its active user base numbers around 2,890,000,000,

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NEWS

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

ISU Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day Jack Sherlock News Editor On Monday, October 11th, participants across the United States will have celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day as part of a growing movement. In lieu of the longheld and long-contested national holiday known as Columbus Day, Idaho State University is one of the many institutions that took part in celebrating this annual holiday in a new light, in one that celebrates Indigenous and Native culture and representation.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the motivation behind the call for change goes as far back as the ’70s and ‘80s, and one of the first open celebrations held publicly in support of the holiday name switch was in 1992 in Berkley, California (National Geographic). Also referred to as Native American Day or First Peoples’ Day, these holiday name switches have gained traction and have slowly replaced many states and their citizens in the ways in which to call for celebration. Despite the original intention for Columbus Day being an opportunity to recognize the struggles of Italians and the likes of 15th-century explorer, Christopher Columbus as they came over to the western land, many find it hard to disregard the explorer’s actions that granted him his status. Columbus and his crew found success in the early Americas at the expense of the native people on this land. Rape, mass genocide, torture, and assimilation plagued the already sustainable and present nations in the west, and according to NPR, many find it controversial and inappropriate that people aimed to celebrate Columbus Day and Italian heritage

while also discrediting the livelihood, the culture, the people that existed long before Columbus arrived.

This holiday name change movement is one of many that aims to recognize fully the wrongdoings of colonization in the Americas, and this name change in association with other nationwide efforts aims to celebrate the culture of Indigenous people and their rich backgrounds in ways that were not permissible in the past. ISU actively took part in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day all day on Monday with the theme of “Native Power, Resilience, & Strength in the 21st Century.” In association with the Office for Research and Compliance, Native American Student Services, the Department of Anthropology, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Office of the President sponsored twelve events inviting ISU students and staff to participate and volunteer if they were able and interested. The events were as follows: 7:30 - 8:00 AM - Sunrise Ceremony lead by a Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Elder on Bartz Field.

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Registration and Check-In for participants, hosts, and volunteers, where coffee was served for all in attendance.

9:00 - 9:30 AM - Welcoming Address given by ISU President Kevin Satterlee and ISU Chairman Boyer in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.

9:30 - 10:45 AM - Keynote Address, delivered by former Idaho congressional hopeful and Shoshone-Bannock tribal member, Rudy Soto, in the Pond Student

Union Ballroom.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Yola’s Sweet Treats and Anthony’s Navajo Tacos served up to 300 people on the quad, providing delicious food for event attendees.

Cultural Performances were hosted by the ISU Native American Student Council with MC Tyson Shay, located on the Quad.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - The ISU Museum of Natural History opened up its doors and offered free admission to those in attendance.

1:00 - 2:00 PM - Concurrent Workshop Session 1A was hosted by Randy’L Teton, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Public Affairs Manager, and provided a panel discussion inviting attendees to get to know the SB-Tribes in the PSU - Wood River Room. Session 1B was hosted by Sonia Martinez, STEM Diversity Coordinator at ISU, and led a discussion on Engaging Native Students in Research for ISU teachers, grad students, staff, and faculty.

2:15 - 3:15 PM - Concurrent Workshop 2C was run by ISU professor and Director of American Indian Studies, Liz Redd, and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes member, Bailey Dann. They collectively addressed the inclusivity in syllabi and asked that teachers, faculty, and grad students bring their syllabus and run through a check on their level of inclusivity within their classrooms in the form of an interactive workshop.

Session 2D hosted by Jennifer Jackson from Idaho National Laboratory and Sunshine Sheperd from the SB Tribes Youth Education program held a panel discussion and presentation addressing “Hon-

oring Traditional Ways of Knowing to Create Pathways in CTE and STEM.” 3:30 - 4:45 PM - A student panel hosted

by Craig Chatriand, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students here at ISU, invited people to join them in a Q & A session with Native American students to reflect on their experiences at ISU. 5:00 - 7:00 PM - “Music is Life”

by Supaman, a show hosted by an award-winning Apsalooka hip-hop artist, welcomed up to 500 attendees free of charge for a musical experience.

Throughout the day, Native American Student Research contributors displayed their research and presented theses to gathering audiences in-between events.

For more information on how to support your indigenous communities here in Idaho, you can visit the Indigenous Idaho Alliance Facebook page to browse material, attend events year-round, and donate to ensure proper funding and resources are allocated. You can also visit www.sbtribes.com to see how you can support more local native efforts for the benefit of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

“Idaho State University acknowledges that the Pocatello campus is located within the boundaries of the original Fort Hall Reservation on the traditional lands of the Shoshone and Bannock peoples, while the Meridian and Twin Falls campuses are located within the traditional lands of the Shoshone, Bannock, and Paiute peoples.”

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A Brief History of Dracula Andrea Diaz Reporter It is officially October and that means it is time to talk about monsters! Dracula is one of the most iconic and well known monsters, but where do his stories come from? Why is he so well known? What is his history? Well, all will be answered in this article.

Dracula is a vampire most known for drinking blood, biting necks, and not being able to go in the sun. He is a fictional character that makes his first appearance in Bram Stoker’s book, appropriately named, Dracula. According to the University of Virginia, the novel was published in 1897 and didn’t see much success when it was published. What made the story more well known was when the German film Nosferatu came out in 1922.

Florence Stoker, Bram Stoker’s wife, was involved in a copyright lawsuit due to the stories being so similar and the studio

paying no royalties. This lawsuit brought significant attention to Stoker’s novel, however there is so much more.

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This lawsuit brought attention to the novel, but there is rich history that comes before Bram Stoker even wrote Dracula. Growing up Stoker was bedridden with an unknown illness for 7 years and in that time his mother would tell him folklore and her own supposed accounts with mythical creatures. This filled Stoker’s head with stories from a young age and only fueled his creativity.

About 800 years prior, in Slavic Folklore, we first see the myth of blood sucking monsters. In the 11th century is the first documented mention of such creatures and the word “vampire” comes from the old Russian word “Upir”. At the time, there were rampant diseases and death was a very common thing due to untreated diseases. When the body was decomposing it would bloat and some-

times blood would run out of the mouth.

This made it look like the person had just risen from the dead and fed on human blood. This created a vampire hysteria and bodies were buried with garlic or poppy seeds. They even went so far as to burn, stake, and even mutilate bodies.

This continued until the 18th century when Serbia was being taken over, Austrian soldiers and government officials and they documented the way bodies were buried.

These documents made headlines across Europe and created an even bigger vampire hysteria. It became such a problem that the Austrian empress sent out her own physician to examine what was going on. He debunked what was happening and posted a scientific refutation.

This decreased the hysteria, however the myth of the vampire was already widespread in Western Europe. These myths predate Christianity and persisted even when the religion taught against pagan

beliefs. All this according to named Master Educator by the education technology company Course Hero, Stanley Stepanic, who did a video through Ted Ed that detailed the story of vampires and Bram Stoker.

Since the hysteria was so widespread books about the myth were published such as The Vampyre written by John William Polidori in 1819 and Carmilla, written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu in 1872. Stoker read and was inspired by the novel Carmilla and the stories his mother told, thus creating Dracula.

The story of Dracula progressed when Universal studios made the movie Dracula. Bella Legosi’s portrayal of the character made the story even more infamous and was the stake through the vampire’s heat that would guarantee the story lives on in history.

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What’s Going On, continued from cover that would mean that the average user was searching up the website at least seven times a month.

When a website that large vanishes without a trace, it’s no wonder why many people were in a panic during its outage.

So, what was the cause? It wasn’t a terrorist attack, nor the result of anything physical disappearing or being damaged.

Instead, the issue arose during a routine update when Facebook deleted itself from the metaphorical GPS of the internet.

Every website that exists is hosted on an actual physical computer somewhere in the world. For a website the size of Facebook, it is hosted over a huge network of so called server computers, some literally countries apart. However, they all share one thing: their home address. To access a website your computer, tablet, or smartphone first has to send a request to locate it. This request is sent to something referred to as the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which routes your computer towards the correct destination. Think of it like an old school telephone switchboard, or like a library index reference sheet.

At some point, a message was sent to the BGP which basically told it that the

domains for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were no longer available. Going forward, whenever someone tried to access one of those websites, the BGP no longer knew where to send them. For all intents and purposes, Facebook ceased to exist, although the physical servers were unharmed and running perfectly fine.

The solution to the problem was equally simple: send another message letting the BGP know that Facebook was back to where it had been, however, sending that message turned out to be very difficult. At Facebook headquarters, the software that runs the website also runs their internal company emailing system, as well as the digital locks on many of the doors. The lockout was so overwhelming that it took several hours before someone who could fix the issue even managed to get inside the building.

“Not only are Facebook’s services and apps down for the public, its internal tools and communications platforms, including Workplace, are out as well. No one can do any work. Several people I’ve talked to said this is the equivalent of a ‘snow day’ at the company.” Tweeted New York Times Tech Reporter Ryan Mac, during the day of

the shutdown.

The shutdown happened almost immediately on the heels of the airing of a “60 Minutes” CBS interview with company whistleblower Frances Haugen who leaked hundreds of internal documents, detailing alleged negligence on the part of Facebook in dealing with violent hate groups on their platform. According to Haugen, Facebook had knowledge of several potentially violent hate groups that were using their website to spread rhetoric and network with other similarly minded groups.

Furthermore, it also had the alleged ability to remove these groups, but instead, according to the whistleblower, the groups were allowed to stay because they generated large amounts of interaction, whether in agreement or opposition.

Additionally, in December of 2020, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Facebook, claiming that it was acting in monopolistic ways. The complaint alleges that “Facebook has engaged in a systematic strategy—including its 2012 acquisition of up-and-coming rival Instagram, its 2014 acquisition of the mobile messaging app WhatsApp, and the imposition of anticompetitive conditions on software develop-

ers—to eliminate threats to its monopoly.

This course of conduct harms competition, leaves consumers with few choices for personal social networking, and deprives advertisers of the benefits of competition,” according to the FTC website.

Following the shutdown on Monday, Facebook filed for a second time to have the lawsuit dismissed, stating in court documents that the FTC hadn’t succeeded in finding a ““plausible factual basis for branding Facebook an unlawful monopolist.”

“The FTC’s fictional market ignores the competitive reality: Facebook competes vigorously with TikTok, iMessage, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube, and countless others to help people share, connect, communicate or simply be entertained,” a Facebook spokesperson said in an interview with Reuters’ reporter, David Shepardson, “The FTC cannot credibly claim Facebook has monopoly power because no such power exists.”

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LIFE

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

Haunted Places to Visit on ISU Campus

Chloe Reid Life Editor

Halloween is right around the corner, and with that comes haunted surprises of all kinds. Being a historic school, Idaho State University has many buildings with haunted and supernatural backgrounds, making it a great place to explore during this spooky season. For those of you who don’t know where to start searching, here’s a list of all the haunted spots around campus to go check out for yourself :

1: Frazier Hall Frazier Hall is supposedly haunted by a ghost named Alex. Legend says that years ago, one Frazier Hall professor brought Alex, her son, to work with her on certain days. Alex enjoyed it so much that even after his death, he continued to return.

Public Safety officers have reported Alex

opening and closing doors after they’ve left the area, and sometimes footsteps can be heard walking around the 4th floor.

Ghostly illusions have also appeared sitting in the back seats of the theater.

Sometimes, if you drive by in the R1 parking lot and look at the middle window of the top floor, a woman can reportedly be seen watching you.

2: Roy F. Christensen Only one ghost, by the name of Frank, has been reported to walk the halls of the Roy F. Christensen building. People have heard footsteps running throughout the halls, as well as doors slamming throughout the building. He has also allegedly knocked utensils off of the walls.

3: The Administration Building While not too many haunts happen inside the Administration building, there are still notable occurrences to be mentioned. The ghost of an older gentleman

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likes to linger around the bathrooms outside of payroll, with people reporting the smell of tobacco when he is present.

Custodians have also reported hearing strange noises and doors shutting in the basement during cleaning hours.

4: Graveley Hall While it has no official name, strong presences have been felt in this building several times. Just locked windows have been reopened, despite no one being near them, and sometimes doors will open without notice for people walking through. Thumps, footsteps, and doors opening and shutting have also been heard coming from the 2nd floor, even though no one was occupying the area.

5: Albion Hall Reportedly, if you look down the main hall that spans the length of the building, you can spot the ghostly outline of a man standing at the opposite end of the hall.

6: Business and Technology Center:

One time while patrolling the building, a police officer heard his name being called several times. Thinking it was one of his coworkers pranking him, he radioed in to the others on campus to see if anyone was around the area, but no one was.

Doors also occasionally open and close on their own, and walking can be heard throughout the halls.

Old Town Pocatello will also be hosting another annual haunted building tour, starting the 9th of October. For those interested in visiting more haunted spots around town, tickets for the event can be purchased online via oldtownpocatello. com.

To view the full list of haunted buildings around campus, view Idaho State University’s official list at isu.edu/maps.

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WHAT COSTUME SHOULD YOU WEAR THIS HALLOWEEN? by Chloe Reid | Life Editor Libra September 23 - October 23 Hippie Libras enjoy being very balanced throughout their lives, and typically avoid conflict whenever possible. They enjoy creating peace, and typically feel guilty when experiencing negative emotions, as they don’t want the negativity to rub off on those around them.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Solar System Aquarians are all unique, making it hard to put them into a single type of personality.

They don’t like labels, and could go without adjectives describing them, even positive ones. They strive to make the world more enjoyable, and often care more about the emotions and wellbeing of others rather than their own.

Gemini May 21 - June 21 Angel / Devil Gemini’s, the twin zodiac, have a strong ability to be able to look on the bright side and land on their feet in nearly all situations.

However, they’re often perceived as two faced, as they will consistently be loyal in their relationships but aren’t afraid to speak up if they disagree with something you are doing.

Scorpio October 24–November 21 Cupid Like cupid, Scorpios are known for being passionate, and love and fight for who they love more than any other sign. They can go to all ends of the spectrum, and be your best friend, or your worst enemy if they chose to be. They are also 100% honest, even if it’s something the other person may not want to hear, which is great for choosing soulmates.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Psychic / Mind Reader Pisces are smart and incredibly intuitive.

They have incredibly strong gut feelings, and often can sense things about others without knowing them all too well. Pisces get along best with smaller groups, and mostly enjoy spending time solo to truly get in touch with themselves. When a Pisces speaks up, people tend to listen.

Cancer June 22 - July 22 Bob Ross Cancers enjoy using outlets to express themselves; whether it be painting, drawing, or reading, they always like to have a creative and intuitive side. You’re also typically classified as “the mom/dad friend” and go out of your way to show love to those you care about and try to make those around you feel as loved and appreciated as possible.

Aries March 21 - April 19 An Olympic Athlete / Gold Medalist An Aries enjoys being independent, and will always be 100 percent committed to whatever task they’re focusing on. They are very competitive, and enjoy contests, to which they will put their all into winning whatever it may be. An Aries will not rest until everything lines up with the life that they’ve envisioned, no matter what.

Leo July 23 - August 22 King / Queen Leos are natural born leaders, and are usually described as bold and courageous.

Often blessed with high self-esteem, they praise themselves when they do good work, and don’t believe in false modesty. Leos also enjoy making friends, but often find it difficult to spend time with them, as they put themselves and their agendas before making plans.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 Doctor / Nurse Tauruses are trustworthy, ambitious, and dedicated to what they surround themselves with. They’re one of the hardest working zodiac signs, and never shies away from getting work done, or pulling an all nighter to finish a task. Tauruses have intense internal drives, and like to do things on their schedule.

They might have trouble listening to others schedules, and flexibility is something that most Tauruses can improve on.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 Butterfly Virgos are sophisticated and kind, and can seem shy when you first meet them.

However, under the surface, Virgos will put all their energy into being the best they can be, fearing disappointing those they are close to. They also value perfection and beauty, and might project those high standards onto others. Virgos love keeping a clean appearance and home, as they believe how they present themselves is an extension of their personality.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Clown Sagittariuses are typically big-spirited, energetic, and love to have a good time in any situation. They also like to bring an infectious energy and enthusiasm to the table, and are great people to be around if you ever need a mood booster.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Superhero Capricorns are hardworking, and enjoy being in total control of their destiny. They always get what they put their mind to, and while sometimes having a reputation of being stubborn, they simply just know what their desires and wants are, and also know how they want others to behave. Capricorns are rule followers, and thrive in environments where there are strict orders and a set way to do things. Choices can make capricorns feel paralized, and they enjoy when things go to their set plans.

EVENTS CALENDAR

OCT. 12 - OCT. 19

THURSDAY OCT. 14

International Student Connection Group | 1-2pm | Rendezvous Open Climbing | 5-8:30pm | Ross Park

SATURDAY OCT. 16 -CONTINUED-

Reckless Kelly | 7:30-10pm | Stevens Performing Arts Center

Rockhound Treasures | 6-8pm | Idaho Museum of Natural History Field Sports | 7-9pm | Cadet Field

FRIDAY OCT. 15 Soccer vs. Portland State | 7-9pm | Davis Field ISU Jazz Band Concert | 7:30-9:30pm | Stevens Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY OCT. 16 Rock Climbing | Castle Rocks Drive-Thru Flu and COVID-19 Shot Clinic | 10am-2pm | Holt Arena Fall Fossil Fest | 1-4pm | Idaho Museum of Natural History

SUNDAY OCT. 17 Soccer vs. SAC State | 12-2pm | Davis Field

MONDAY OCT. 18 Late 8-Week Courses Begin

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

Sustainable Idaho: Plant Based Diets Sustainable Idaho Submitted Content We have spent the past few weeks talking about soil health and sustainable agriculture, we spoke to a soil scientist and two organic farmers.

This week, I want to focus on something anyone can do as part of a sustainable lifestyle, and that is to have a plantbased diet.

Industrial animal husbandry, or largescale meat production, represents a huge

source of greenhouse gas emissions.

According to research done by UCLA, if each person in the US gave up meat and dairy products on a regular basis, we would save the environment from thousands of tons of carbon emissions. In one year, animal husbandry creates as much carbon emissions as the entire transportation sector. Additionally, more than 50% of our freshwater is used in raising livestock.

For example, 1 pound of beef requires between 2,000 and 8,000 gallons of water

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to produce. And a gallon of milk requires 1,950 gallons of water.

Now I know having a plant-based diet isn’t for everyone, and some people may have concerns over maintaining their health while avoiding meat. To answer questions about a plant-based diet, I spoke to Andrea Jeffery, registered dietitian nutritionist, the nutrition clinic coordinator for clinics located in Meridian.

To start, what exactly do we mean by a plant-based diet?

“A plant-based diet is as individual as individual eating patterns. It can be 75% of your plate that is plant-based, or up to 100% of your plate being plant-based.

There unfortunately is no universally researched definition of plant-based at this time. You can have patterns, anywhere from whole food plant-based, to vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, some are vegetarian flexitarian and there are a whole bunch of others that follow depending on the individual’s need and whether they want to have an entirely plant-based diet, or if they want to add dairy or meat into their diet.”

So then, technically, being plant-based means making an effort to incorporate plants into your diet. In casual terms, most people refer to being plant-based as cutting out nearly all animal products.

We know that becoming plant-based is good for the earth, but it can also be good for our health.

“It has many overall benefits. First of all, being plant-based is not a diet. You may lose weight on a plant-based eating pattern, but it depends on how you approach it. There is a lot of research on the fact that you can lose weight on a plantbased diet, which then will decrease your risks of chronic disease. So, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, there is now a lot of research into dementia and brain health as well.”

And then, what kind of nutrition do we get that can only be found in plants and not animals?

“A lot of things that we would miss out on if we were just to eat animals. So antioxidants and phytochemicals are found in. If they can help reduce damage to our muscles and other tissues and they help build cells, they reduce inflammation in our body. Fiber is only found in plants as well. Plants give us a plethora of vitamins and minerals that our body takes and then does miraculous things.”

A common question most vegans and vegetarians are asked, is how do you get enough protein without eating meat? But Jeffery explains that certain plants have enough protein to keep a person healthy.

“With your protein, as Americans, generally, we eat way too much protein anyway, so you can get adequate quantity and quality of protein with plant-based eating. And this goes for all stages of. Whether you’re an infant, a child, a pregnant woman, college students, adults, elderly.

If you’re athletes, you want to focus on really good sources of non-heme iron.

So, 15 grams of protein, where does that come from? So, two slices of whole wheat bread with two tablespoons of peanut butter or your favorite nuts. One and

a half cups of an oat cereal with threefourths cup of fortified, alternative beverage, otherwise known as almond milk or soy milk, cashew milk. You want to make sure it’s fortified, for several reasons, your B12 as well. One cup of beans or lentils is 15 grams of protein, three-eights of a cup of tofu or pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of nutrients.

Plus they’re really crunchy. Always get unsalted. A smoothie with soy yogurt.

Those are great sources of protein, or you could have a pound of broccoli or kale for 15 grams. Depends on what you want.

More concentrated foods that have protein are your corn, wheat, rice, quinoa, or legumes. So you have beans, peas, or lentils, your nuts, cashews, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and pecans are great sources as well.”

And what about iron? How can those with a plant-based diet ensure they are getting enough iron?

“If you’re plant-based you can increase your iron absorption with vitamin C-rich foods. Tomatoes, citrus fruit, melon, kiwi, broccoli peppers Iron absorption can also be inhibited, if you consume black green and some herbal teas and coffee with your meals. We want to make sure that your iron is being absorbed and that you’re getting enough. So peas, beans, lentils, dark green veggies, soy foods, seeds, and nuts mushrooms, whole grains, and dried fruits. And being a dietician, unless you need supplementation, I would suggest getting your needs from the foods that you’re eating.”

That sounds like great advice for anyone. But for athletes or people with a fitness-oriented lifestyle, is it possible to be plant-based?

“Yes. Now the important thing, whether you’re an athlete or not is to get enough calories throughout the day. That is how you are going to get all of your nutrients.

Athletes may need a little more protein depending on if they’re active, ff they’re endurance athletes, if they’re strength athletes, I would really suggest athletes meet with a registered dietician nutritionist so that they can work on whether they’re beginning a plant-based eating pattern or they’re maintaining it so that their needs are being met” Having a plant based diet is an individual plan and is possible for anyone who is looking for a simple way to reduce their carbon footprint.

My conversation with Jeffery was to answer general questions, and should not be taken as medical advice. Anyone thinking about becoming plant-based is encouraged to meet with a dietitian nutritionist. For online resources, Jeffery recommends visiting the websites of The Physicians Committee, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or the Vegetarian Nutrition DPG. But if you are looking for a way to reduce your carbon footprint, replacing animal products with plant products during mealtime is a great place to start.

Sources: https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/ food-systems/the-case-for-plant-based/

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Bengals Upset #7 UC Davis Aggies Idaho State Athletics

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The Idaho State football team beat a , Top 10 team for the first time since 2005, beating No. 7 UC Davis 27-17 at Holt Arena.

Coming into Saturday’s game the Aggie offense was averaging 35 points a t game. Through three quarters, UC Davis . had only three points before scoring two u fourth quarter touchdowns.

The Idaho State defense forced three . turnovers, all interceptions. Jayden Dawson had a pick and a 61-yard return, Os, hea Trujillo had his third interception of r his career and Josh Alford had an interception. The three Aggie turnovers ret sulted in 10 Idaho State points.

Offensively, Idaho State had a seae son-high 444 yards of total offense. Hunter Hays earned his first victory as a starting quarterback throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns. h Tanner Conner had a season-high 150 , yards and one touchdown on five recepo tions. Xavier Guillory had four receptions n for 71 yards and one touchdown. r In his first start, freshman Tyevin Ford rushed for 107 yards on 21 carries and e one touchdown. Hays also had 52 rushing , yards on 13 carries.

Darian Green and Connor Wills led the d defense with nine tackles. Green also u had two tackles for loss. Dawson finished t with eight tackes, one tackle for loss, one t forced fumble, two pass breakups and his interception.

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when Hays connected with Connor on a 71-yard touchdown with 8:52 left in the first quarter.

On the next possession, Trujillo came up with the Bengals first interception of the season on a 20-yard return to the UC Davis 39-yard line.

The offense then marched down the field and went up 14-0 on a five-yard run from Ford with 4:39 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive was capped by a 32-yard reception by Connor on a thirdand-10.

On the first play of the second quarter, Dawson tallied his interception returning a Hunter Rodrigues pass 61 yards to the UC Davis 24-yard line. On the Bengal possession, David Allish nailed a 23-yard field goal to up the ISU lead to 17-0.

After a UC Davis field goal with 7:31 left in the first half, ISU would later go up 24-3 after an 18-yard touchdown reception by Gillory with nine seconds left until halftime. On the play prior, Guillory caught a 25-yard pass from Hays to put the Bengals in scoring position.

After a scoreless third quarter, UC Davis managed two touchdowns and Allish connected on a 19-yard field goal with 9:07 left in the game.

The Bengals got the ball with 6:48 left to go in the game and ran the clock out to seal the victory. Ford had 53 of his 107 yards rushing during the game-sealing drive.

Idaho State returns to the field on Oct. 16 for a 3 p.m. (MST) contest at Portland State.

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h Submitted Content s r Idaho State soccer defeated Southern g Utah University 3-2 Friday afternoon in t Cedar City, Utah.

The Win snaps a losing streak that goes back to 2019 and shows the growth of the Idaho State soccer program. r “I’m absolutely delighted for the team,” remarked Head Coach Debs Brereton.

“This win has been brewing for quite d some time and to get our first conference e win on the road against a tough SUU team s is so rewarding. Everyone battled for the - entire 90 minutes and I was so impressed y how we showed a lot of resilience after goe ing a goal down early on. McKayla made f some huge saves to keep us in the game n during the first half and we scored 3 great goals in the final 30 minutes of play to - seal the victory. Morgen Fried had a solid - game. She won almost all of her 1v1 duals g and got forward to support so many of our

attacks. I’m so happy for her and the back line for another solid performance.”

The Bengals started the first half on the defensive, after six amazing saves

by McKayla Wetsel off of a ferocious SUU attack, the Thunderbirds were able to sneak one in off of a set piece in the 26th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the half.

After 15 minutes of scoreless action with both teams going back and forth in the start of the second half, the Orange and Black took control.

In the 60th minute, ISU freshman forward Deborah Pond drove to the box, but she wasn’t alone. Pond saw the opportunity and sent a quick pass to Gabby Warta who streaked forward and netted the ball in the bottom right side of the net and tying the match 1-1.

Knowing they had the advantage the Bengals continued to press their offense and continued to get looks at goal.

During one of these attacks, Payton Dion took the ball into the box. Rather than allow a goal, the Southern Utah team

fouled Dion hard and a penalty kick was awarded to the Bengals.

As she has twice before, ISU defender Karlin Wurlitzer lined up for the kick. It was never in doubt and the ball found the back of the net giving the Bengals the 2-1 lead.

Finally having the lead for the first time in many matches, the Bengals didn’t relent and once again the Bengals pushed into the offensive zone.

ISU freshman Taylin Butterbaugh sent a cross that was picked up by Gabby Warta who then netted her second goal of match. Giving the Bengals a commanding 3-1 lead.

The thunderbirds were able to score once more before the end of the match, but the Bengal defense held firm and the Orange and Black ended the match with a 3-2 victory.

“Gabby Warta had a breakout performance with two gorgeous goals that she took so well and was unlucky not to get a hatrick,” continued Brereton. “Karlin was

our anchor at the back and came up big time when she buried her penalty under a lot pressure to take the lead. Deb Pond, Taylin Butterbaugh and Peyton Dion dominated the midfield with authority that gave us a huge edge. Everyone was outstanding today. This was a total team win and we are looking forward to building upon it!”

Gabby Warta led the team with four shots, three on goal and two goals scored.

Her two goals scored earns her a spot in the ISU record book for individual goals in a half. Taylin Butterbaugh also recorded two shots.

McKayla Wetsel had a career-night in goal for the Bengals. The Bengal Keeper faced 17 SUU shots and had a career-high 10 saves. It ties her for 16th all-time in the ISU record book.

The Bengals return to action Sunday, Oct. 10 as they head to Flagstaff to take on the Northern Arizona soccer team.

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Idaho State, INL Host Disaster Response Training ISU Marketing and Communications Submitted Content Idaho State University and the Idaho National Laboratory are working together to make sure disaster relief teams are prepared for anything that comes their way.

On Wednesday, teams from the Idaho National Guard’s 101st and Oregon National Guard’s 102nd Civil Support teams worked together on a practice scenario simulating the aftermath of a bomb explosion on a bus on a busy street.

The teams used radiation detectors and protective gear, and practiced extricating and providing treatment to trapped lifelike dummies, or “passengers.”

The training was one of many that Idaho State has hosted at its Disaster Response Complex. The complex has room for both indoor and outdoor scenarios. At its outdoor location, teams can practice on scenarios such as earthquakes, rubble pile rescues and more. Indoor trainings, such as Wednesdays, are hosted at the Armory Building on South Second Avenue. There,

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they can simulate manmade and indoor disasters.

Since opening in 2020, the Complex has hosted hundreds of first responders, who previously had to travel from as far away as Texas, said Director Mustafa Mashal.

“We saw a gap and we wanted to fill it and make sure that we have a long-term asset for our community of first responders in this part of the country,” he said.

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