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Interested in The Arbiter?📰 Learn more at our open house on November 20th at 6pm!Come meet our team, pick up the latest ...
11/13/2025

Interested in The Arbiter?📰
Learn more at our open house on November 20th at 6pm!
Come meet our team, pick up the latest print edition and learn how you can get involved

For the second straight year, Boise State women’s soccer team’s season ended on the same field, against the same opponen...
11/11/2025

For the second straight year, Boise State women’s soccer team’s season ended on the same field, against the same opponent.

Under the lights of the Boas Soccer Complex, the Broncos fell 4–2 in penalty kicks to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship on Saturday Nov. 8, closing a record-setting season with heartbreak.
After rallying from a two-goal deficit to tie the match 2–2 late in regulation, Boise State couldn’t overcome the Aggies’ flawless shootout execution. 

✍️ Aidan Mattingly
📸 Omar Saucedo

Stepping into The Flicks in downtown Boise is a step into a cinephile’s wildest dreams. On the left, a ticket taker with...
11/07/2025

Stepping into The Flicks in downtown Boise is a step into a cinephile’s wildest dreams. 

On the left, a ticket taker with a welcoming smile on their face stands in front of a vast library of DVDs available to rent — films from every genre and country one can imagine. To the right, a full bar and kitchen offers snacks, burgers and beverages to satisfy mid-movie cravings. 

This is the environment Carol Skinner was looking to create when she and her husband Rick opened The Flicks in Boise in 1984. The couple wanted to recreate the magic captured in indie cinemas from other cities.

✍️ Abby Bernard
📸 Omar Saucedo

It’s no secret Boise State students prefer using electric scooters to jet themselves from class to class over walking. S...
11/06/2025

It’s no secret Boise State students prefer using electric scooters to jet themselves from class to class over walking. Scooters are a fast, efficient, dare I say, fun way of getting across campus. With Lime scooters readily available for students at almost every turn, it’s no wonder usage on campus is through the roof.

The rapid increase in Lime ridership, paired with the popularity of personal scooters, strains the university’s infrastructure for regulating and enforcing safe scooter-riding habits, leaving students with the responsibility to hold each other accountable.

✍️ Zaccary Kimes
📸 Omar Saucedo

11/04/2025

As Boise voters fill in their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 4, one proposal will be in contention: the Clean Water and Open Space Levy.

Learn more about the levy and its potential impact on Boise at the link in bio.

What began as a chance for Boise State to extend its home dominance ended in one of the most deflating nights of the sea...
11/03/2025

What began as a chance for Boise State to extend its home dominance ended in one of the most deflating nights of the season, a 30-7 loss to Fresno State that snapped a 16-game home win streak and handed the Bulldogs back the Milk Can trophy.

✍️ Aidan Mattingly
📸 Carter Nash

Distant chainsaws echo, fog settles low to the ground and screams cut through the cold October air. This is Haunted Worl...
10/29/2025

Distant chainsaws echo, fog settles low to the ground and screams cut through the cold October air. This is Haunted World, Idaho’s largest haunted attraction, where hundreds gather each night to chase the fear-induced thrill.

What started as a small corn maze 26 years ago has transformed into an iconic local Halloween attraction with two haunted walkthroughs and an elaborate, spooky village for visitors to linger in. 

Co-owner Scott Ethington still remembers the early days when the setup took just a few weeks. Now, the operation begins in January and spans nearly 40 acres of elaborate sets, costumed actors and a sea of headlights from cars lined up for miles.
Distant chainsaws echo, fog settles low to the ground and screams cut through the cold October air. This is Haunted World, Idaho’s largest haunted attraction, where hundreds gather each night to chase the fear-induced thrill.

Test your courage and read more about the behind the scenes of The Haunted World at the link in bio (if you dare)! 🎃

✍️ Julianna Kelsey & Aidan Mattingly
📸 Julianna Kelsey

Two weeks ago, The Arbiter had the wonderful opportunity of attending MediaFest in Washington, D.C. This conference feat...
10/29/2025

Two weeks ago, The Arbiter had the wonderful opportunity of attending MediaFest in Washington, D.C.

This conference featured lectures from educators and journalists from all over the country who provided valuable insight into topics from protest safety to sports coverage, to a personal critique of each Student Media organizations publications.

Outside of the conference, we received a personal tour of NPR from Arbiter alumni Ximenna Bustillo and were able to see the iconic Tiny Desk.

After a few weeks home, our team is feeling inspired to implement the incredible knowledge we learned, and continue providing high quality stories to the campus community. 💙

Whether it’s NIL deals or the transfer portal, today’s student-athletes have more control over their careers than ever.A...
10/27/2025

Whether it’s NIL deals or the transfer portal, today’s student-athletes have more control over their careers than ever.

Another change could reshape the college landscape once again — a new NCAA proposal that would give athletes five full seasons to compete, essentially redefining the traditional redshirt year.

Under the current system, student-athletes have five years to play four competitive seasons, with one year often reserved for development or recovery. The extra year gives programs flexibility to develop young players while maintaining roster depth.

Read more about what this change means for college athletes at the link in our bio!

✍️ Aidan Mattingly
📸 Omar Saucedo

Student artist Jacob Wilson’s first solo exhibition, “Family Gathering”, invites viewers to consider family structure th...
10/24/2025

Student artist Jacob Wilson’s first solo exhibition, “Family Gathering”, invites viewers to consider family structure through photography, video installation and found-object sculpture.

After receiving an invitation to host their exhibit in the Student Union Building’s Fine Arts Gallery, Wilson spent the summer solidifying sculptural elements and capturing additional photographs for the body of work.

“When I first viewed Jacob’s proposal, what stood out to me the most was the
approachability of their art and how a variety of gallery viewers can see themselves and
their childhood memories reflected in the pieces,” Curatorial Assistant Kat Watson said.

Working closely with Watson and Art Curator and Collections Manager Fonda Portales, Wilson visualized the floor plan of the exhibition to evoke the feeling of a home. Upon entering the exhibit, viewers immediately notice ‘L’ shaped walls, mimicking hallways.

“I spent a lot of time trying to be conscious of the space and its capabilities, while also thinking about the context of each piece and how I wanted it to be viewed,” Wilson said. “I wanted to place this exhibition in more of a family context. Even though I’m not wallpapering the walls, I wanted the layout to feel slightly familial, like a house.”

Read more about “Family Gathering”, exhibiting in the Student Union Building Fine Arts Gallery until Dec. 21, at the link in bio.

✍️ Emily Carmela Nelson
📸 Omar Saucedo

Almost every student finds themself at the Student Union Building to study, grab a bite to eat, stop by the information ...
10/23/2025

Almost every student finds themself at the Student Union Building to study, grab a bite to eat, stop by the information desk or enjoy a game of bowling. What those students may not know, however, is that the building rooftop is home to a colony of bees. 

The Bee Team, a group of students dedicated to taking care of this colony, aims to create awareness on campus of the positive environmental impact bees have on the environment. The team receives their hives and beekeeping necessities from the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club, a local group centered on educating and supporting local beekeepers.

Read about the day spent with this buzz-worthy club at the link in bio. 🐝

✍️ Samantha Caccamo
📸 Omar Saucedo

Boise State used a dominant fourth quarter and a steady rushing attack to pull away from New Mexico 41–25 on a rainy Sat...
10/14/2025

Boise State used a dominant fourth quarter and a steady rushing attack to pull away from New Mexico 41–25 on a rainy Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium. The win moved the Broncos to 4–2 overall and 2–0 in Mountain West play while extending their home winning streak to 15 games — tied with Alabama and Michigan for the longest in the nation.

Read more about how the Broncos secured the homecoming game win at the link in bio.

✍️: Aidan Mattingly
📸: Omar Saucedo

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The Arbiter is Boise State University's independent student news source.

We work towards building a well-informed, connected campus community and upholding values of professionalism, quality, and relevance. The Arbiter's Online Commenting Policy: We welcome and encourage your feedback and discussion. Comments must be civil, respectful and relevant. Refrain from gratuitous profanity and personal attacks, especially those that target individuals on the basis of personal identity. Comments that violate the law include, but are not limited to: - defamatory language - obscenity - incitement to violence We reserve the right to delete comments that violate this policy.