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Boise State has only recently pushed for students to take a "diversity" course, but the one thing that makes many people diverse, especially among similar economic or social classes, is not an option to study. Religion influences human interaction to such a high degree that it should not be ignored in a general education, but Boise State does not offer a course on popular contemporary religions. … 2 Comments
Is there academic freedom for everyone? I sometimes wonder how those with a belief in God work in the science arena. From what I can tell, evolutionary theory is what science says is the best possible answer for the development of mankind, but there are several religions that have a belief in some sort of intelligent designer God. … 26 Comments
Last Saturday, roughly 6,000 students and community members gathered at the Student Programs Board's Spring Fling to watch reggae royalty, The Wailers, play a two-hour set. The marijuana legalization march and protest occurred at the same time as Spring Fling, which was completely unrelated, although a lucky coincidence for the marchers. … 5 Comments
Dear Readers, This is my farewell. As I sit in The Arbiter offices, at the desk I have called home for the past two years, writing my final article for this judge, I am embroiled with differing emotions. I feel massive love and respect for the crew I hired and watched grow. … 2 Comments
Gay unions have hit yet another snag in Idaho. It seems that Robert Ryan of Eagle has lost his insurance coverage under partner Ralph Martinelli's plan. The former New Jersey couple moved to Idaho, and last October, Ryan was dropped from the plan because Idaho doesn't recognize same-sex couples as actual partners. … Post the First Comment
One in three teens on the street will be lured toward prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home, according to National Incident Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway and Throwaway Children. Other information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says 100,000 to 293,000 children have become sexual commodities. … 3 Comments
Response concerning the United States Farm Bill. The 2007 U.S. Farm Bill currently being considered by the United States Congress is a multi-billion dollar, farm subsidy bill renewed every five years. It is a continuation of the 2002 Farm Bill. The bill first became law in 1933 as a means of preventing farmers from taking a loss on their annual production of crops {corn, wheat, cotton, rice and soybeans}. … 3 Comments