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Sports & Rec
April 28, 2022

The rise of the Boise State beach volleyball program

By Matthew Valento
Boise State’s beach volleyball team has turned the tide after coming off a 6-11 record last year, the team finished with a 20-9 record this year, picking up a win against No. 13 California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) on April 23, their first win against a…
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BasketballSports & Rec
April 23, 2022

Commentary: Is the NBA Draft in store for Shaver Jr. or Akot?

By Matthew Valento
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcus Shaver Jr. (@marcus10shaver) Boise State men’s basketball made a huge statement this season by winning the Mountain West regular season and tournament championship which led to their appearance in the NCAA…
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Campus CultureSports & Rec
March 19, 2022

The fan experience of winning a conference championship

By Matthew Valento
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the men’s basketball team won the Mountain West Conference Championship. This is something that I never thought I would experience being a student at Boise State. I haven’t been to too many basketball games this season, but I knew that going…
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CultureSports & Rec
March 18, 2022

Former and current Broncos find success in sports podcasting

By Matthew Valento
Podcasts were an obscure practice a couple of years ago, but now, the narrative has completely switched. There are many podcasts out there, but there are some shows in the Boise area that have gained traction. The Takeover Sports, The GameChat Podcast, and Blue Turf Sports…
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Sports & Rec
March 17, 2022

Softball season is underway and the team is off to a hot start

By Matthew Valento
Boise State’s softball team is starting the season with a clean slate. There is a whole new reset in terms of coaching staff and mentality for players. Head Coach Justin Shults, spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Oregon University but was hired…
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Outdoor & RecreationSports & Rec
December 16, 2021

Students and staff reflect on the Rec's fall intramural basketball league

By Matthew Valento
The Rec Center kicked off an intramural 3-on-3 men’s basketball league on Sunday, Oct. 31. According to the IMLeagues, there are 41 teams participating in this league, which is a big turnout for students. Students were allowed to join teams until midnight on Nov.
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Sports & Rec
November 22, 2021

Boise State's Esports quickly growing, ranking top 10 in nation

By Matthew Valento
The Boise State Esports club launched in 2017 and has since become one of the top teams in the nation during its short time as a program. Out of about 400 schools, Boise State ranks among the top 10. Currently, the team is ranked in the top five. When head coach Dr. Chris…
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BasketballSports & Rec
November 12, 2021

Derrick Alston Jr.’s journey and pursuit to be in the NBA

By Matthew Valento
Former Boise State men’s basketball player Derrick Alston Jr. has made some noise in the NBA scene, becoming the latest Bronco to achieve his NBA aspirations. Alston declared for the NBA Draft after his senior year but went undrafted. However, he then joined the Golden…
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Campus CultureSports & Rec
October 12, 2021

The Toilet Bowl: Beloved Homecoming tradition returns

By Matthew Valento
The annual Toilet Bowl took place on Monday, Sept. 27 during Boise State’s Homecoming. There were a lot of fun festivities lined up throughout the week, but this flag football tournament took the cake. According to Boise State Student Life, the Toilet Bowl is one of the…
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Outdoor & Recreation
October 4, 2021

What you need to know about intramural sports at the Rec

By Matthew Valento
The new school year is underway, which means intramural sports are around the corner. This provides an opportunity for students to play their favorite sport. Intramural sports is one way for Boise State students to get involved and active outside of school. There is a…
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