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Campus ConversationOpinion
February 19, 2021

Opinion: Keep COVID-19 protocols in mind this semester

By Paige Wirta
As a new year and new Spring semester begin, students across campus are once again reminded of the COVID-19 protocols Boise State has put into place. At this point, donning a mask before I leave my dorm and keeping at least six-feet away from others has become a habit rather…
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January 30, 2021

Opinion: Professors should take the time to get to know their students in the beginning of the semester

By Taylor Rico-Pekerol
The traditions for the first week of classes, commonly known as “syllabus week,” looked a little different from the usual protocol of everyone introducing themselves, our professors telling us about themselves and taking a syllabus quiz. To start off the spring semester…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
January 15, 2021

Opinion: Testing COVID-19 positive as a student-athlete and journalist

By Lexi Almeido
As I was laying out my outfit the night before the Boise State football game on Nov.14, I received an unexpected phone call. I had tested positive for COVID-19. Like so many others who have experienced similar situations, I was confused and devastated. This was the first…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
January 10, 2021

Op-Ed: University role in student governance by Leslie Webb

By Guest Author
From Leslie Webb, Vice President Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and the SAEM Leadership Team [Leslie Webb, Student Affairs, faculty/staff, studio] Portrait by Priscilla Grover | Courtesy Boise State In recent weeks, many complex social issues have come to…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
December 30, 2020

Opinion: Boise State has failed to honor its commitment to diversity

By Paige Wirta
A recent controversy over a local Boise shop, Big City Coffee, abruptly leaving campus has fueled conversations on what kind of companies and businesses Boise State should (or should not) support. Boise State has been very vocal about their values regarding inclusivity and…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
October 6, 2020

Opinion: My experience testing positive for COVID-19 as a Boise State student

By Amanda Niess
My mornings begin with a double shot of my favorite espresso. I especially love the aroma that comes from the espresso machine as the bold coffee slowly drips into my cup. But, today was different. I couldn’t smell the coffee at all. When I took the first sip of this…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
September 28, 2020

Opinion: Bars reopening near campus present a new threat to the student body

By Paige Wirta
On Sep. 4, the Central District Health (CDH) board approved lifting quarantine on all bars and nightclubs when CDH designated Ada County as category 2 — yellow — for schools. A few days later, CDH moved Ada County to the yellow category. With many of these bars able to…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
September 27, 2020

Opinion: The Rec Center's new dress code is progressive, but won't satisfy everyone

By Paige Wirta
Recently, the Boise State Rec Center changed its dress code, relaxing previous policies. Now, the Rec only requires that visitors must wear a “top and bottom.” When I initially heard about this change, I was glad it had been made. Dress codes have historically…
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Campus ConversationOpinion
September 24, 2020

Opinion: The "no guest" policy is necessary, but isolating for those in student housing

By Paige Wirta
On Aug. 14, on-campus residential students got an email informing them that a change had been made to the housing guest policy. According to the new policy, “Due to COVID-19, non-resident guests are prohibited from Boise State Housing and Residence Life halls and…
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Campus ConversationNational IssuesOpinion
September 11, 2020

Opinion: Transgender people shouldn’t be the only ones discussing pronouns

By Paige Wirta
In recent years, transgender people have become more understood and accepted into some communities. Because of this, pronouns are often included in introductions by trans people. Whether it is a name tag with their pronouns, included in their social media bio or a verbal…
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