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09/26/2025

Blitz doesn’t wear a jersey or shoulder pads, but when he sprints across the Blue after a kickoff, he receives one of the loudest ovations in Albertsons Stadium.

The black lab has been Boise State’s tee dog since 2021, igniting Bronco Nation with his speed, confidence and energy.
For fans, Blitz is more than a halftime attraction. He’s a game day tradition, a reminder of the connection between the team and the community and a source of joy that rivals even the biggest touchdowns.

Celebrate birthday the right way by reading our feature story at the link in bio.

✍️ Aidan Mattingly
📸 Omar Saucedo

09/25/2025

On Sept. 27, the Boise State Broncos will take to the field for their second home game, this time adorned in custom, hand-painted helmets.

The artist behind the air-brushed designs, Armando Villareal, custom-painted each helmet to capture the essence of what Boise State Athletics believes to be the “Front Porch of Idaho”.

Villareal is subcontracted with Schutt Sports, the helmet manufacturing company supplying the Broncos’ football helmets and has hand-painted helmets for other schools, such as the University of Utah, Brigham Young University and the University of Illinois.

Each helmet displays realistic artwork depicting Boise State’s mascot, the bronco, on one side, and on the other, the Capitol Building stands tall in front of the beloved Boise foothills. The back of the helmet features Albertsons Stadium, the iconic blue turf and trees lining the Boise River.

✍️ Grace Stark
📸 Omar Saucedo

09/24/2025

Every two years, the Boise Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts and History recognize individuals for their contributions to Boise’s creative and cultural community. This year, three Boise State University professors were honored for their dedication to history and education.

✍️ Julianna Kelsey
📸 Omar Saucedo

09/18/2025

The Arbiter is looking for a News Reporter and an Opinion Editor – paid positions for passionate student journalists. Apply now and make your voice heard! 📝🗞️

09/17/2025

College students everywhere face mental health challenges and often struggle in silence, feeling alone and afraid to reach out for help.

Wellness Services and BroncoBOLD aimed to break that silence and have important conversations across campus through their annual Su***de Prevention Week. The week-long campaign featured a variety of free events for students to participate in, educating them about important student resources and connecting them with support.

“It’s important that students and their families understand that we have support systems and resources in place to not only keep them here as students, but to keep them well as individuals,” said Justin Herbert, a health educator with Wellness Services.

✍️ & 📸 Julianna Kelsey

09/13/2025

On the opening day of the 36th annual Boise Pride Festival, raindrops struck the tops of the sequoia trees at Ann Morrison Park. At the Flying M Coffeehouse booth, event-goers could be seen ordering hot coffee as the forecast showed little sign of the downpour letting up. As Boiseans filled the festival, sunlight emerged and a rainbow came into view over the festival, as though a friend were arriving late to a party.

Read more about the event at the link in bio.

✍️: Cole McAdams
📸: Oliver Rhoades

09/10/2025

As previously reported by The Arbiter, Realms Arcade, which has been serving the Treasure Valley as an all-ages arcade, bar and concert space since 2023 faced a tough decision in late June. An anonymous complaint about the business’s alcohol-to-food sale ratio prompted an investigation by the Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) that determined Realms Arcade did not meet the requirements to be classified as a restaurant due to its limited food menu.

This left partial owner Tanner Nielsen with two options: become a 21+ venue or temporarily cancel Realms Arcade’s beer and wine license until they could meet compliance standards.

“It sucked,” Nielsen said of the situation. “Not losing [the license], but being forced to decide. I knew the all-ages thing was just a must.”

On Thursday, September 4, Realms Arcade announced via Instagram, that it had regained its alcohol license after nearly three months of working to meet the ABC’s standards, allowing the venue to continue operations as an all-ages space while serving alcohol.

Read the full update on .arcade journey to remain an all-ages space at the link in bio.

✍️ &📸 Emily Carmela Nelson

09/09/2025

Boise State made a statement in their Friday night home opener, rolling past the Eastern Washington Eagles 51-14 at Albertsons Stadium.

From the opening kickoff, the Broncos took control and never let go of their momentum, securing their 13th straight home win and extending their win streak against FCS opponents to 22.

✍️ Aidan Mattingly
📸 Omar Saucedo

09/06/2025

Last week, the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic hosted its 34th year of hot air balloon launching.

The event, which was founded by Scott Spencer in 1991, features five days of countless colorful balloons sailing through the Boise skies, with a special night show, ‘Nite Glow Spectacular’.

What’s your favorite part of this Boise tradition? 🎈

Photos by: Keara Antonelli

09/03/2025

In 1932, the 70 students at Boise Junior College chose a mascot and colors for their brand new school. They became the Broncos, proudly wearing blue and orange.

Those students had no idea that their decision would make a lasting impact on what Boise State University is today.

“University history is something that brings everybody together,” said Cheryl Ostreicher, Head of Special Collections and Archives. “There are lots of people who have connections to campus, and the more people think about our history, the more connected they feel to the school.”

Every student at Boise State University throughout its 93 years of existence has played a role in shaping its history.

✍️ Julianna Kelsey
📸 All photos via the Albertsons Library Special Collections and Archive

09/02/2025

Rush — the nationwide phenomenon held during the beginning of fall semester is considered to be one of the most important events of the year for students interested in “going Greek”. Filled with exciting events, in-depth interviews and plenty of meetings, Panhellenic recruitment is anything but boring in the eyes of Boise State’s incoming freshmen.

“I’m most excited to meet people. There are a lot of opportunities for connections, building a community, getting an internship and so much more that comes with a sorority,” incoming Biology major Molly Lahart said. “I hope that I find really close girl-friends and get involved with health and wellness on campus.”

Through the approaching long hours of recruitment days, nerves and the pressure of joining a dream chapter, one can’t help but wonder what motivates these freshmen to keep going as they prepare for a possible future in Greek life.

✍️ Samantha Caccamo
📸 Omar Saucedo

08/29/2025

While the last day before fall semester may have brought gloomy skies, that didn’t stop nearly 1,200 students from bidding summer farewell with a float down the Boise River.

The First Week Float, a longstanding Boise State tradition, has invited students to the beloved six-mile stretch of river for over a decade. While the event is open to all students, it’s considered a core part of Bronco Welcome programming for first-year students.

Dive deeper into this Boise State tradition at the link in our bio🔗

✍️ Emily Carmela Nelson
📸 Omar Saucedo

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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.