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CultureFilm
December 19, 2021

Preview: Get primed for a return to The Matrix

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Audiences will have another opportunity to choose between the red or blue pill when “The Matrix” franchise returns to theaters later this month. “The Matrix: Resurrections,” the fourth installment of the science fiction film series starring Keanu Reeves and…
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CommentaryCultureReviews
December 18, 2021

Commentary: Battlefield 2024's technical issues detract from inclusion efforts

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Disorganized teamplay mechanics and a puzzling interface are contributing to a tepid critical response to Battlefield 2042’s premiere, hampering its attempt to advocate for inclusion through the introduction of the series’ first non-binary character. Battlefield…
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Culture
December 10, 2021

Global flavors: Enjoy dinner out, crafted in your own kitchen

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
It can be difficult to raise spirits during an Idaho winter, as temperatures plunge and the daylight dwindles, but a little creativity and a sense of adventure in the kitchen can brighten any evening. Preparing a meal that could be served over tables on the other…
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Campus CultureCultureFilm
November 22, 2021

“Rust” tragedy and Hollywood labor strike emphasize evolving film industry for Boise State students

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Students graduating from Boise State University’s theatre, film and creative writing program may witness a new stage in the film industry’s evolution when they step onto their first live set. Ongoing negotiations between the International Alliance of Theatre…
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Campus CultureCulture
November 9, 2021

Boise State GIMM program reaches beyond campus to build communities

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Mention of Boise State’s Games, Interactive Media & Mobile (GIMM) program conjures an image of aspiring game developers huddled over their desktop computers. That perception falls short of describing the work taking place on the first floor of the Albertsons library…
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Campus CultureCulture
November 3, 2021

Boise State custodial staff keep campus clean and beautiful

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
The trash cans. The floors and the carpets. The walls. And, of course, the bathrooms. These are just a few of the daily cleaning tasks undertaken by Boise State’s custodial staff. Custodians are a vital part of the university’s environmental operations.
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CultureFilm
October 29, 2021

Film Review: In “Dune: Part One”, director Denis Villeneuve turns in a visual feast that skimps on extraneous details

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part One” is a visual and aural spectacle that offers an intimate examination of the key characters — often at the expense of context — from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel. Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac lead an…
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Idaho GovernmentNews
October 26, 2021

Former Boise State president Kustra calls for Democrats to register Republican to counter far-right influence

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Former Boise State president Dr. Robert Kustra suggested that registered Idaho Democrats should consider changing their political party membership to Republican in an opinion article published in the Idaho Statesman — a call which has garnered diverse reactions across the…
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ArtCampus CultureCulture
October 18, 2021

Boise State's collaborative art collection to inspire learning and innovation

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Art lives everywhere. It’s in downtown Boise on the traffic boxes decorated with murals. It’s on Boise sidewalks, where chalk artists are free to express themselves. It’s on the walls and in the classrooms of Boise State. Wherever students gather to learn —…
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Campus CultureCulture
October 14, 2021

Campus clubs navigate COVID guidelines to resume in-person meetings and activities

By Patrick R. Kaufmann
Many students come to Boise State in pursuit of intellectual and personal discoveries. One way for students to enrich their experience is to engage with student clubs and organizations that match their interests. Nearly 200 student clubs serve interests as diverse…
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