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ASBSU inaugurates new officersPatrick AdcockStaff Writer
On April 23, students and faculty got their first look at the newly elected members of the Associated Students of Boise State University at the ASBSU Inauguration Ceremony.
It was a night described by many as bittersweet, in-cluding exiting president
Bryan Vlok.The ceremony began with
a look back at what ASBSU accomplished in the past year, including student tail gates at football games, the first-ever student Pink Out to raising awareness for breast cancer, a student leaders reunion hosted by committee and assembly members, poetry slams, helping students register to
vote and giving $300,000 back to students.
The new officers of AS-BSU took an oath to uphold the office and were officially sworn in.
Vlok took the stage as president one last time.
“Most of all, I want to thank you all overall as a team as students, as faculty, as staff, whether you were directly apart of this team or
not, you’ve impacted myself and everything that we’ve done. You are the reason that I call coming to work, ‘Coming to work,’” Vlok said. “You are the reason that I keep getting up every morning that I get to come serve and give back to the Boise State community.”
According to Vlok, his experience in ASBSU was “one hell of a ride” and com-
pared Boise State to Dis-neyland because “it’s where your dreams come true.”
Vlok said he is excited for incoming president Brian Garretson and his team to take the reigns.
Garretson was handed the “key to the university,” a gavel, that symbolizes the passing on the torch.
“We have the ability as student and staff alike to
make change, facilitate growth, connect, discover and honestly live in the best kept secret in this nation,” Garretson said in his first speech as president.
“We are here to make this the best experience possi-ble. We are here to listen, to learn, to live and to love. I’m humbled to start a journey along side my fellow stu-dents,” Garretson said.
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Students should research for job interviewsAlyse NorthrupStaff Writer
An effort to research a company before an inter-view could give students a leg up when it comes to fighting for a job, accord-ing to Vickie Coale, asso-ciate director of employer relations at the Boise State Career Center.
If a student is not pre-pared for an interview, however, they are no bet-ter off than a potential competitor that also didn’t educate themselves.
According to Cal Poly’s Career Services, it is cru-
cial that a student studies the intricacies of the com-pany they are applying to. Studying the company’s mission, values and the community in which the company is established will significantly boost an interviewee’s chance of success.
During an interview, many questions are asked for a specific reason. For instance, the employer is looking for a specific an-swer that showcases a level of preparedness. Many of those questions are about the company itself.
Kathryn Hunter, com-
munication major, had this success when inter-viewing for a job in health information.
“I was asked where I get my health knowledge and how I use it,” Hunter said. “I was able to answer the questions in the interview thoroughly based on my research.”
Coale said an employer may notice many red flags during an interview. Not knowing enough about the potential employer is one of them.
“If you don’t know any-thing about our company, how do you know you
want to work here?” Coale said.
According to Coale, oth-er red flags in an interview include inappropriate at-tire, bad attitude and talk-ing poorly about previous employers. However, she emphasized a lack of prep-aration for the interview is the most detrimental.
According to John Tay-lor, principal recruiter at Micron Technologies, the level of preparation an in-terviewee brings not only shows interest in the job, but the level of commit-ment as a potential em-ployee.
“Take time to do some research about a company before interviewing there,” Taylor said. “No one will
expect you to be an expert on it, but you should have a basic idea of the compa-ny’s business.”
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Boise state students face homelessness while pursuing degrees
NATIONALLY:IN 2012-2013, OVER58,000 STUDENTS WERE HOMELESS.
IN 2014-2015, 11 HOMELESS STUDENTS
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He had a wife, a daughter, a stable job in construction and a nice house. However, two years ago Chad Spangler found himself sleeping in his car after losing his home in a divorce.
“It can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter how rich you are, you can be homeless. You can lose everything just like that,” Spangler said, snapping his fingers.
After evaluating his situation, Spangler decided to enroll at Boise State as a social work ma-jor. At 40 years old, he knew his body couldn’t handle construc-tion work forever.
Due to his financial situation and child support obligations, he has remained in his car for the two years he’s been a col-lege student.
Spangler isn’t the only student at Boise State fac-ing homelessness. According to FAFSA forms received by the Boise State Financial Aid Services, 11 homeless students and one student at risk for homelessness enrolled at the university in the 2014-2015 year.
FAFSA defines homelessness as a student who does not have regular, fixed housing that is adequate. “This includes stu-dents who are living in shelters, motels, cars or parks, or who are temporarily living with
other people because they have nowhere else to go.”
Pursuing academic dreams
According to data com-piled from FAFSA forms, approximately 58,000 college students nationwide identi-fied as homeless during the 2013-2014 school year. This is a 25,000 increase—or 43.1 percent—from the 2010-2011 school year.
Universities are not required to keep track of homeless students, therefore FAFSA is the most available data. However, a student must self-identify on their form of their special circum-stance. This means the data available may not accurately represent the number of homeless students that exist. A student may not realize they are homeless or they may not want to report their situation.
“The general stereotype is, ‘You’re homeless. You’re either an alcoholic or an addict or you just don’t want to work,’” Spangler said. “Granted there are those (who fit this stereo-type), but there are some of us who are just trying to get by.”
Twenty-four-year-old Jake McAbee entered the workforce following his mission for his church. When he lost his job at Wal-Mart, he struggled to pay rent. His fellow roommates became upset. After a confron-tation with one roommate,
McAbee left his residence to find shelter at the Interfaith Sanctuary in September 2014.
“That’s not the life I want to live,” McAbee said. “I guess I could be like everyone else and just live (at the shelter) the rest of my life and not do anything, but I don’t want that.”
After he couldn’t find work, McAbee decided to apply for Boise State as a communica-tion major this spring. He has found multiple ways to pursue his passions, including being a drummer for a band at the shelter and a radio show host for The University Pulse.
Between attending classes, doing homework and his involvement on campus, McAbee has to make sure he is back at the shelter by 8 p.m. to ensure he has a bed to sleep in.
“If you don’t have a bed, then you have to (call) in before so that you can have a position on the floor because it’s first come, first serve,” McAbee said.
McAbee pays for college strictly with grants from FAFSA. The grants cover tuition and books, but there isn’t enough left over to cover housing.
Throughout this semester, McAbee has had to complete his homework assignments and study hours prior to leav-ing for the shelter. McAbee cannot bring his laptop into Interfaith due to shelter
policy nor does he have access to Internet due to shelter poli-cies. Some nights, he won’t go to the shelter in order to complete his studies.
Spangler feels many don’t understand his circumstance. He works approximately 20 hours a week doing con-tracted construction work but must pay $500 a month in child support. Taking care of his child a higher priority to him than paying rent.
“How about some compas-sion?” Spangler said. “It’s not like we’re a disease; we’re human beings.”
He wakes up around 6 a.m. to head to campus. When he gets out of his car, some people passing by will stare, make an off-handed comment or snicker.
“There’s a stigma that goes with (homelessness)—you’re homeless so they see you,” Spangler said pausing for a moment, “as garbage.”
Common struggleAnna Moreshead, Impact
Scholars coordinator for the Office of the Dean of Students, typically receives referrals from the financial aid office, professors and other students about students who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.
“Usually what I find is that homelessness is not the only thing going on for these stu-dents,” Moreshead said.
This can include academic struggles as well.
Moreshead highlighted that the retention rate of homeless students is low. Since physi-ological needs, such as shelter, are harder to meet, homeless students can’t focus on their academics as much as a col-lege student who has shelter.
“It’s just so sad that without intervening—maybe on a more holistic approach—I just fear we’re going to keep losing those students,” Mores-head said.
The value of educationMoreshead believes that as
higher education is pushed more, diversity will grow among the student body. This includes students of different financial backgrounds and needs.
“I would rather have a stu-dent experiencing homeless-ness spend time in a college classroom than anywhere else because the social worker in me just latches on to the fact that anybody can be an agent of change,” Moreshead said.
While Spangler has lost many material possessions, his education is invaluable to him and will help him build a better life.
“This is just something I want to do for me because when I get my degree, you can’t take it away from me,” Spangler said. “I’ve earned it. I can take it anywhere I go.”
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Jack White surprises Boise with secret showEgipica MercadoStaff Writer
The city of Boise slowly woke up during the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, as the Egyptian The-ater quietly updated their marquee to showcase their spontaneous showing of
Jack White.After playing at Coachel-
la this past week, White de-cided to take a break from performing for awhile—but not before going on a special acoustic tour.
He plans on hitting up the last five states he has yet to perform in. Idaho hap-
pened to be one of them.The former lead singer
for The White Stripes per-formed a secret show out of the blue, with tickets being sold for the low price of $3.
The announcement was sent out via White’s social media accounts as early as 7:00 a.m., almost instanta-
neously prompting fans to begin lining up in hopes of being one of the lucky few to obtain a ticket.
The line wrapped around the block and ended at the other side of the Egyptian Theater within hours.
“It’s so cool. I got in line at about 9:45 Wednesday morning,” said Alex Satter-lee, community member and assistant producer for the Treefort Film Festival.
“It’s cool that Jack White is doing these shows for $3,” he said. “It’s a really unique experience. It seems like he’s doing it because it will be a unique, special thing that only a few people will get to experience with him.”
And that’s exactly what the show was—a very inti-mate experience that White managed to share with the
lucky few who managed to snag a ticket.
Cameras were strictly prohibited and everyone was forced to turn off their phones before the begin-ning of the show. This em-phasis on the moment, on living and on experiencing the performance for what it was created a special envi-ronment.
“I think the intimacy was what made it so special. At one point, I swear you could hear a pin drop in the theater. The entire crowd was entranced by the per-formance,” said Emma Bell, a senior marketing, general business, and human re-source management major.
“These shows are really about the experience and enjoying the music you are able to witness firsthand,”
she said. “Stripped down shows allow you to appre-ciate an artist and his craft, and I think Jack White is taking live performances to a new level by doing so.”
White played an entirely acoustic set for the first time in his career. Those in attendance were treated to something spectacular they’re surely never going to forget.
“I loved the last song. It was the perfect way to end the show,” Bell said. “Jack White played ‘Goodnight, Irene’ and the crowd softly hummed along. He came to the edge of the stage and performed without a mic. It was so beautiful. I couldn’t help but smile. Even from the balcony, I felt like he was singing directly to me. I am still smiling.”
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BAM presents ‘Art of Fashion Show: Incognito’Chris DennisStaff Writer
If you love art and you love fashion, “The Art of Fashion Show: Incognito” should have been a part of your Saturday night plans.
The Boise Art Museum invited designers and art-ists to create clothes in-spired by its current exhibi-tion, “Liu Bolin: Hiding in the City,” showcase them and compete for first place.
There would have been no fashion show without the inspiration provided by Chinese photographer, sculptor and performance artist Liu Bolin.
For his exhibition “Hid-ing in the City,” he painted himself with camouflage to almost disappear into well-known backgrounds.
All the dress designs for “The Art of Fashion Show: Incognito” were created with this source material in mind.
“It was a great event to show off designers’ artis-tic abilities and for me to represent a popular place in Boise like mine, which was Camel’s Back Park,” said Jessica Frew, one of the designers featured in the show.
More dresses featured other locations in Idaho,
including the Bruneau Sand Dunes, the Lion House on Harrison Bou-levard, Old State Peniten-tiary and Idaho’s volcanic landscape.
“I loved how they mixed art with fashion, and, to top it all off, there were places in Idaho in it,” said Kris Sturgill, one of the show’s many attendees.
Each dress told its own story. Some were about Boise, and others about more foreign places.
Bolin’s artwork could be viewed before and after the fashion show. The art fed into the fashion and the fashion fed into the art—
creating one complimen-tary piece.
“I thought it was really cool to showcase art into my design and not just show off the model wear-ing it,” Frew said.
Some designers and models were surprised at how big the turnout was for the show, based on past attendance. The show sold out the day of the event.
“I loved the turnout. I did not think this many people would show up to the event,” said Carrigan Owen, a model for the show. “It made me a little nervous because this was my first time modeling.”
Money garnered from ticket sales will go on to support BAM’s education programs.
“I am having a blast
and I hope to see more shows and crowd turn outs like tonight in Boise’s ever growing culture,” Sturgill said.
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Women’s tennis graduates twoGenevieve LingComm 273Courtesy
When the Boise State women’s tennis team con-cluded its season at the MW Championships last week, it said goodbye to its two seniors, Sammie Watson, from Denver, Colorado, and Kaitlyn Brown, from Boise, Idaho.
Brown is a health science major with a minor in Span-ish, and Watson is a creative writing major.
Boise State was a no-brainer for Brown.
“I grew up playing with all the Boise State tennis coaches. Ever since I was 12, Boise State was the first court that I walked onto,” Brown said. “I was always a Boise State fan.”
It was not so simple for Watson, who transferred from the University of Utah midway through her fresh-man year.
“I had always wanted to attend Boise State, but un-
fortunately things did not work out at first, and I had committed to the Univer-sity of Utah,” Watson said. “I did not feel like Utah was the place for me to grow into the person that I want to become, so it was at that point that I decided to transfer schools midway through season. I had al-ways loved the atmosphere and the vibe of Boise.”
For Brown, the best part of the experience has been the people that she has met as a part of the growing team.
“My best experience has really been meeting some of my best friends that I have had.” Brown said, “Every year has been different, with different girls on the team, but every year you get to be around different people with different cultures.
Watson, on the other hand, points to last year’s conference championship as one of her most memo-rable experiences.
“I remember last year’s
match against Wyoming at conference,” Watson said. Even though we lost, I re-member being the last one on the court fighting until the end, surrounded by my sisters and my family.”
Looking back at her expe-rience, Brown admits that if given the chance the one thing that she would do differently would be to take a step back and realize that these were the four great years.
“I would learn to breathe and let loose every once in a while,” Brown said. “Now that I’m graduating, I want to be here and now, every moment.”
Watson is taking an im-portant life lesson that was ingrained by head coach, Beck Roghaar.
“Working hard is one thing, working smart is where improvements are made,” Watson said. “I learned and fully embodied these concepts—that noth-ing worth fighting for comes easily and that what you put into this life is what you are
also given in return.”Watson and Brown have
both contributed to the women’s tennis team for the past four years.
According to Roghaar, the thing that he will miss their positive attitudes.
“Their leadership to-gether as seniors has been incredible.,” Roghaar said. “Positivity is one of the six pillars that we base our pro-gram on, and I think that they embody all of those pillars but they really excel in that one.”
Watson and Brown both have exciting futures await-ing them. Brown will fur-ther her education at the University of Montana in a doctorate in the physical therapy program, and Wat-son will graduate in Decem-ber with her creative writing degree.
Watson aspires to find a job that taps into her cre-ative side or a job that will allow her to travel, help peo-ple and make a difference in the world.
Devon Bridges hits big for softballKyle MoellerStaff Writer
Every week The Arbiter sports staff will be selecting a Bronco stu-dent-athlete for their athletic per-formances over the week. Selec-tions will run on Monday, based off of the previous week, running from Sunday to Saturday.
Devon Bridges has been named the Arbiter Athlete of the Week for April 19-25.
The Boise State softball team hosted Colorado State this past weekend. On Friday, the Bron-cos poised a comeback they will never forget. Redshirt Se-nior Devon Bridges was at the center of attention.
With the Broncos down 2-5 in the final inning, Bridges stepped up to the plate with all the bases loaded.
Bridges hit a line drive shot over the right field wall, and the Broncos went on to win the game with her grand slam.
It was Bridges’ seventh home run of the season and the 50th homerun in her illustrious career.
Bridges home run improved
the Broncos record from 11-35 to 3-13 within the MW conference.
Bridges went 1-4 within the game with her lone hit coming at the most significant time.
This season she is hitting .362 with seven homeruns and 29 RBIs.
No hit this year mattered or was more important than the one she had in Friday’s game.
Bridges hopes the spark she gave will give the team with the grand slam will give the team hope and boost of energy to get the Broncos on a positive roll and more wins.
For a full list of the past Arbiter Athlete of the Week winners visit arbiteron-
line.com.
Senior Duo: Watson (Left) and Brown
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