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The blue-turf turns green as recycling initiative sweeps the stadium
Two cans stand in front of you: a blue bin and a green bin. The green bin is for recycling, a common misconception for students according to Jennifer Ellis, the environmental compliance and sustainability manager for the Office of Sustainability. To dissipate any misconceptions…
Dry campus policies meet the reality of student drinking
Alcohol use in Boise State residence halls may violate university policy, but students and housing staff say knowing the rules does not always stop students from drinking, leaving resident assistants and student conduct officials to balance enforcement with safety and education.…
Boise State criminal justice program marks 60 years of an evolving field
When Boise State first introduced criminal justice education in 1966, the university had only been a four-year institution for one year. Sixty years later, the program has grown to more than 600 undergraduate and graduate students, with coursework spanning policing, courts,…
Engineering Building flood displaces students and classes
Sofia Davis and Jack McElwee The Charles P. Ruch Engineering Building suffered a flood over Labor Day weekend, displacing dozens of students. Classes and research labs are being temporarily relocated to other buildings on campus while the university addresses the damage. The…
Personal vehicle ban in dorms raises infrastructure concerns
Newly placed signs plastered on bike racks and entryway doors give students in residence halls a clear message: Personal vehicles are not allowed inside Boise State buildings. This rule includes scooters, bikes, skateboards and the electronic versions of the respective vehicles.…
Student Union renovations reshape dining and study spaces
Students returning for fall semester were met with major changes to dining areas in the Student Union Building. The areas surrounding the restaurants have been almost completely renovated, with changes to paint, materials, walkways and seating arrangements. The retail dining room…