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Soundslide: When Blue met Orange

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Coach's Office

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The end of the season is drawing near and the Boise State Broncos are coming closer to yet another undefeated season. But two of their toughest games lay just ahead of them.

'Taking back the WAC' nearly a reality

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Taking back the Western Athletic Conference has been the number one goal for the Boise State Broncos since day one of spring camp. Now that goal is one game away from being a reality, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Farewell, you mighty Broncos

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ian Johnson Position: Running back Major: General Business Management Highlights: Rushed for 1713 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2006, including the winning two-point conversion in the Fiesta Bowl. Has accumulated 3956 yards and 54 touchdowns to this date. "My biggest thing [this season] was I wanted to hone in on skills I wasn't able to do so in years past.

Are you making any of these four deadly relationship mistakes?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Relationship Mistake No. 1 _ Partner Bashing

Bashing the one you are supposed to love seems to have become a national pastime.

It's really amazing _ one person in a group can start in, and then everyone else wants to top their story or complaint. The reality is that partner bashing reflects poorly on you, because after all, you chose this person.

Beyonce is 'Fierce' on new two-disc album

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Split personalities are usually taken care of with medication or therapy, but Beyonce doesn't need either. "I AM�SASHA FIERCE" or so claims Beyonce on her third studio album. Sasha Fierce is Beyonce's alter ego and the album is a two-disc set. One CD is Beyonce's work, displaying romantic, calm and soft music.

Dead Eight gears up for Sundance

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Every year, Dead Eight Productions coordinates a trip to the Sundance Film Festival through the Sundance Institute's "Students at the Festival" program. From Jan. 20-25, participants are provided with transportation and accommodations in Park City, and can attend exclusive lectures and programs.

Get a life!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A calendar of events happening on the Boise State Campus and in the surrounding community.

Publisher to release Michelle Obama comic book

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

BELLINGHAM, Wash. Michelle Obama's fashion savvy may earn her a spot on a future cover of Vogue magazine.

But her political influence has already won over Bellingham, Wash.-based publishing company Bluewater Productions, which plans to feature the future first lady in the third book of its "Female Force" comic book series.

Series 'cuts' for semester

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Latin American film series recently concluded for the Fall 2008 semester. Nicanor Dominguez, a professor with the History Department describes the Latin American Film series as a "coordinated effort of a group of faculty from different departments at BSU to show films and generate discussion and interest among students and community members about Latin America.

Web site promotes local Hispanic business, looks to expand

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While Idaho appears to be one of the least racially diverse places in the nation, our state is home to an ever-growing Hispanic population. Although the majority of Latinos in Idaho claim Mexican ancestry, there are populations of Hispanics who come from every country in Central and South America.

[Side Lines]

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

BSU set sights on WAC title

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Boise State volleyball squad season has been a bumpy one to say the least, but at the Western Athletic Conference tournament Thursday in Honolulu, Hawaii they hope to smooth those bumps out.

Sideline Pass:

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The biggest game of the year for the Broncos may be one they're not even playing. Brigham Young University will visit the University of Utah Saturday with far more on the line than the Mountain West Conference Championship.

Broncos stumble on road

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Siena College guard Kenny Hasbrouck led all scorers with 20 points as he went 7-for-10 from the field to lead the Saints to an 82-52 point victory over Boise State at Times Union Center, Monday.

'Sleep out'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Volunteer Services Board held a 'Sleep Out' Tuesday night as part of Poverty Awareness Week. "The premise is to raise awareness for homelessness issues and raise money for a local shelter," Crystal White, VSB poverty issues coordinator, said. This shelter is the Interfaith Sanctuary where whole families can go for help.

'Tea' author addresses failure

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"When your heart speaks, take good notes."

This saying inspires him everyday. He shares it with the people he meets. He even wrote it on his bathroom mirror so he can read it every time he looks there.

For most celebrities, travel is difficult because of the throng of people pushing towards them.

Campus Crime Log

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

11/4/08 - Theft - Unknown suspect took a parking permit from a window of a vehicle parked in the Residence Hall 1 parking lot. Report taken.

11/5/08 - Theft - Unknown suspect took a parking permit from a window of a vehicle parked in the Stadium parking lot.

Engineering professor receives prestigious award

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, Boise State University engineering professor Megan Frary received the Bradley Stoughton Award for Young Teachers at the Materials Science and Technology Conference in Pennsylvania.

"I am honored to receive this award for my teaching," Frary said.

Headlines

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

McNair saved his collegiate career

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Brian Lawatch, Boise State history major and McNair Scholar, completed his research over the summer.

"I conducted research on the French's use of torture during the French-Algerian War, comparing it to the U.S. in the 'war on terror' and how torture came to be practiced," Lawatch said.

Senate re-examines meal plan bill, tables Poverty Week initiative

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In general, no one shows up to the Associated Students of Boise State University Senate meetings. Sometimes the friends of the senators drop by, and occasionally a guest speaker will linger to hear the introduced legislation, but for the most part you could hear a pin drop.

This school needs a dose of respect

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In the last five years, I have had items stolen or vandalized more times than I can count. Car stereos, bikes, holiday decorations, purses, propane tanks - you name it, I've had it stolen from me. I'm not so na've as to think I'm a helpless victim. In the beginning, I knew there were things I could have done to protect myself. But these most recent burglaries have me thinking that maybe it is just the universe.

Marriage, more than a word

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Nov. 13, I published a pro-Proposition 8 article and I feel as though I did not do the piece the justice it deserved. In writing it, I felt as though I needed to be careful with a subject that is sensitive to those on both sides.

Living in a culture of Denialism

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

You can't ignore it and it's there - creeping into your life as we speak. Things of change are approaching and it will take more than an election to keep it going, but it's a hell of a start. After writing about denialism, I discovered myself finding it more frequently. In day-to-day life, going to the grocery store, buying my coffee at Moxie and borrowing a book from the library.