The passing of CISPA will result in a dark implication; George Orwell’s dystopian reality “1984” is much closer to reality than fiction.
Written for, Me on Aug 30, 2012.
America’s paranoid feelings related to the prevention of terrorism have already led to a comprehensive surveillance of the internet, mail and telecommunications. From the tracking of what books you check out to data mining, bills such as the Patriot Act imply—big brother is watching.
But the Patriot Act is not alone, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is now another tool for the all seeing eye viewing the American public. The bill was just passed by House of Representatives but has yet to beat the Senate or see Obama’s approval. The passing of CISPA will invoke dark implication; George Orwell’s dystopian reality “1984” is much closer to reality than fiction.
In Orwell’s book, government tracks every part of your life, including your emotions and thoughts.
“It was terribly dangerous to let your thoughts wander when you were in any public place or within range of a telescreen. The smallest thing could give you away,” on page 55 of “1984”.
Although CSIAP is not a fully functional telescreen—a tool used to monitor civilians emotions and thoughts—the bill will defiantly take a step in “Orwellian” direction. It opens the door to a dangerous hall where, the “encouragement” of sharing—Google Documents, instant messaging records and emails—could be later interrupted as, “The Federal Governments and corporations have the right to monitor and act upon, all information stored online.”
“So if they (corporations) see the slightest bit that they think is odd in your email, they can hand it over to the government. And if the government says it has something to do with national security – it is very easy to say that, whether it’s true or not – then the government can study it for any purpose,” Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation, said in an RT interview.
The bill reads, information which “degrades or disrupts” government and corporate entities, can be searched, seized, and shared within the “cybersecurity” community. The bills voluntarily statues do not justify America’s loosing their online privacy for “national security.”
President Obama has threatened to veto CISPA if passed by the Senate, but these views do not reflect his pervious decisions such as his renewal of the Patriot Act, which I believe are counterintuitive to civil rights.
ACLU legislative counsel Michelle Richardson stated, “CISPA goes too far for little reason. Cybersecurity does not have to mean (the) abdication of Americans’ online privacy. As we’ve seen repeatedly, once the government gets expansive national security authorities, there’s no going back.”
If the bill is passed by the Senate and The President does not veto it, CISPA will destroy any impression of previously conjured ideas of online confidentiality. It will give the government—including the military—and private companies, comprehensive tools to spy on innocent Americans. We say the terrorist didn’t win, but it sure does seem like their actions are bringing us closer to “1984” and not a prosperous future.
-Thanks again for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
Boise State Students discover the “first-eco” movements prevalent within the English Romanticism Literary period in the Simplot Ballroom.
Written for, Me on May 2, 2012. 
The Boise State Arts and Humanities Institute completed their three part lecture series “Interdisciplinary Explorations-The Idea of Nature Public Lecture Series,” with Kevin Hutching’s presenting; “Romanticism, Blake, and the Politics of Nature.”
From 6 to 7pm Aug. 30, Hutchinson’s presentation reviewed in delicate grace, the “first-eco” movements prevalent within the English Romanticism Literary period; including paranoid schizophrenic ecologist-William Blake and with poise, the politics of preserving nature as life.
Hutchinson is also the Research Chair of the Literature, Culture and Environmental Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. His lecture, included three live renditions of Blake’s ecologically-based songs. In between of which, he explained how the first ecological movements expressed their discontent with, “killing of green things that were in the way.” Hutchison’s voice only cracked once, infecting the audience with a nugget of humility.
Politics is a distinctly human activity, we often think of nature as something that exists apart from the political realm, Hutchings said. However, in an era of revolutionary turmoil, William Blake, who championed “England’s green and pleasant land” against industrialism’s “dark Satanic mills,” understood better than any other romantic poet that nature was subject to myriad political uses. By showing how cultural institutions invoke nature to “naturalize” their authority, Blake reveals that nature can be thoroughly political—The Update reports.
It was interesting to hear ecologist from centuries ago discus the dark implications of capitalism. Writers such as Blake, express the importance of considering ecology as “political” movement and not just as an un-popular green philosophy. Blake believed that man belonged to nature and not nature belonging to man. He argued against the “Satanic Mills,” destroying the English country side during the Romantics-areas industrial revolution. During this time period, and todays, trees are considered “green objects that simply get in the way of man.” It is important for ideals like these to be addressed, because if we don’t, the globe will ruin the opportunity to create a sustainable future viable for later generations.
Written May 6th, 2012
-Thanks again for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
The College Republicans attendance at CPAC, combine conservative logic with a gay faction of the Republican party and a surprise visit from Occupy D.C.
Written for, Me on May 1, 2012.
Boise State University College Republicans (BSUCR) attends the 39th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C. on the second weekend of February 2012. The College Republicans meeting at CPAC, combined conservative logic with a gay faction of the Republican party and a surprise visit from Occupy D.C.
According to sophomore, Dominic Gelsomino, “(CPAC) signifies a call to action,” said the Idaho College Republican Chairman.
This, “call to action” is focused on reforming the Grand Old Party (GOP) back to, “the original platform of the Republican.” According to the Boise State College Republicans (BSCRs) the yearly conservative convention assembly was initiated by, a conservative “youth-activism” group founded in 1960.
At the first CPAC convention, “Grand Master Republican” Roland Regan spoke. Later assemblies (such as the one in 2012) included, Former Arkansas Gov.—Mike Huckabee, Texas Gov.—Rick Perry and Republican Sen. From South Carolina—Jim DeMint.
According to Gelsomino, todays, “Young Republican Convention” focused on; limited government which uses lower taxes and regulation to promote business growth and free market economics. Gelsomino added this campaign was prominently based around “Goldwater and Regan” economics.
Some of this year’s, “economic” speakers included, Wayne LaPierre—CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Herman Cain— from Godfather Pizza. The convention that was planned to foster young-conservative values also attracted the members of the Lesbian, Gay and Bi-Sexual political community—The Log Cabin Republicans (LCR).
According to the LCR website, the party works to build a stronger, more inclusive Republican Party by promoting the core values of limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, free markets and a strong national defense while advocating for the freedom and equality of gay and lesbian Americans.
When asked, “If the Log Cabin Republicans had, a candidate at the convention running for presidential election?” The Idaho College Republican Chairmen responded candidly, “Yes they do, they have Fred Karger, the first openly gay presidential-candidate to run in the Republican Party.”
This year’s CPAC held the biggest gathering of young conservatives in its history. The group was also visited by a slightly less popular group-Occupy D.C. According to Gelsomino, this newly-young concentration of conservatism attracted guests what were, “escorted out of the building” by security.
The Huffington Post reports, “(CPAC) drew crowds of protesters on (Feb. 10), as members of the Occupy Wall Street movement and labor groups demonstrated against the annual confab as, “a powwow for the 1 percent.”
The D.C Occupiers attend CPAC, bringing their fight against the one percent with them. The Idaho College Republican Chairmen explained that some of the protesters broke in and chanted, “CPAC you have been “occupied” while releasing balloons and “glitter-bombs.”
The interesting thing about the protesters presence at CPAC—is that, their presence is somewhat appropriate considering the theory of some republican authors mentioned by Gelsomino, mainly Goldwater.
Goldwater is very consistent conservative writer ran against Lyndon Johnson in the 1964 Republican Primary. His book, “The Conscience of a Conservative” expresses some of the most core Republican values: small government, freedom and locally controlled politics. Within—Goldwaters philosophy—in the context of labor unions and corporations—is that piles of money designed to make more money should not have the right to dominate politics, exactly what some of D.C. protesters are trying to prove.
“I see no reason for labor unions—and corporations—to participate in politics. Both their activities should be restricted accordingly,” Goldwater, page 55.
The protesters presence at CPAC means that there is some validity in a connection between the GOP and the Occupy Together (including Occupy D.C.) movement. At some point in time, one conservative political philosopher—Goldwater –spoke very loudly against lobbying and so did the protesters at CPAC.
In the end the protesters where, “boo-ed” out of the convention by a unified, “Go get a job” cheer on behalf of young conservatives everywhere, College Republican, Gelsomino said.
For more information about CPAC and the conservative party, visit their website.
-Thank you for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
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The Intrepid, a second on-campus newspaper I started in 2012, became created on the premise of Open Journalism — even though I had no clue that idea already existed. I knew the masses — or, simply, the consumers — had more journalistic power than ever in the 21st century.
But most…
Pew: 17% of Americans get no news daily | Poynter.
17 percent of all Americans get no news every day. Strangely, that’s the same percentage of Americans who read a newspaper every day. The statistic’s even starker for certain age groups: 31 percent of people ages 18-24 get no news on an average day, and 22 percent of 30-34-year-olds get none either.
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The “Z” in, “Boy-cee” will live on.
I should have known, coming here from so far away, there is no “Z” is “Boy-cee.”
See the thing is—that where I come from, saying something differently does not define you as inadequate. It defines you as, “original” and, “a necessary element” of participating in a functioning environment. “Sandy Diego” would not be “San De Eggo” if, there weren’t any tourists or Ron Burgundy’s around.
Students who argue, that there is a, “Z” in, “Boy-cee,” are intrinsically valuable to every publication within the city of Boise, Idaho. See the thing people who say it, “Boy-zie” have some level of understanding that is different from those of the norm. They observe things that the traditional resident does not.
Things such as socially sourced manacles that do not encourage collaborative work. Editors from, “Boy-cee” are economically struggling when they are not able to help junior writers develop content. O how did I learn a lesson: do not expect, “Boyzians” to collaboratively work with, “Boyceeians” on an article.
The way I see it-is that my expectation of collaborative writing and social customs are different. You are from, “Boy-cee” and I just recently moved to, “Boy-zie.” But just because I will not work for student media, does not mean I will leave journalism. In fact, I now have a reason to compete.
See you in the Fall future Arbiter Staff, I can’t wait to see what the first article looks like. I’ll be writing right along side with—how do you say it out hear “ya’ll?”
-Thank you for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
We must raise awareness to the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence in America or things will never change.
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America needs to adapt cultural responsibility. We must raise awareness to the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence in America or things will never change.
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that more than 17 percent of women and 3 percent of men have experienced sexual assault during their lifetime; 25 percent of women and 7 percent of men said they “experienced violence from an intimate partner.” It is hard to understand the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence until you have experienced it yourself.
But society should try its best to understand for the sake of those who are victims and to bring awareness to the issue in hopes of prevention.
My insight was provided by Boise State University’s Coalition Against the Abuse of Women (BSUCAAW) and their play, “V-Day Boise State 2012.” The play shared stories from people who had been sexually and/or domestically assaulted. The plays flier read, “Raw voices of fierceness and honesty (about) the deep connection between women in prison and the violence that often brings them there.”
Experiencing sexual violence changes a person’s life forever. According to Danielle Lyon, a junior studying theater and BSUCAAW member, the psychological effects of sexual assault can be felt immediately and all throughout life.
“The very first thing they are going to go through is shame and guilt, right away they will think they caused and it’s their fault. They will later experience sadness, loneliness and anger,” Lyon said.
We can recognize sexual assault if a person is unusually angry, vulnerable, feeling hopeless or show changes in their daily habits and routines for no reason. These emotions and actions can linger in a victim’s heart for days, months, years and even a lifetime. Domestic violence is a mental cage for victims and a physical and metaphorical entrapment of the soul.
Some domestic violence survivors feel obligated to their perpetrator for financial, social or domestic stability. After the play, one domestic survivor explained, the daily beating and ridicule from her aggressor motivated her departure. But she couldn’t leave her relationship because of the dilemma caused by choosing between her kids or her health—choosing between having a dysfunctional family or none at all.
The U.S. Department of Justice predicts 4.5 million physical assaults against women and 2.9 million cases of violence against men will be committed by an intimate partner within the next year—clearly there is a need to change the way our culture operates.
If we are not aware of the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence, there is no way to stop it from continuing. Get involved and be aware. It just might help prevent further acts of assault. America needs adapt cultural responsibility. We must raise awareness to the psychological effects of sexual assault and domestic violence in America or things are never going to change.
-Thanks again for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
Source: arbiteronline.com
Websites that help college students
Written for The Arbiter.
As technology grows, new activities are invented. One example of these activities is surfing the internet.
Ever since Wikipedia and Google, students have been clicking through domains to find relevant and new information.
Scouring the internet, The Arbiter has found a handful of websites that students may find useful.
1. Reddit.com
A source for categorizing popular and relevant information. Users submit themed articles to a specific sub reddit community, where that reddit community rates up or down the relevance and popularity of submitted articles.
2. TheUniversityBlog.uk
TheUniversityBlog.uk is an inspirational blog that gives a plethora of advice from studying tips to socializing. Blogs are humorous, light and clever. The blogger has a passion for higher education and wants to improve the life of collegiate students.
3. BrokeGradStudent.com
Self-explanatory blog where a grad student attempts to repays $ 20,000 in student loans by blogging. Archived blogs come in a variety of themes including college life and weekly roundups. BrokeGradStudent.com has repaid $ 8,680.91 dollars.
4. HackCollege.com
A website designed for the “Web 2.0” student. The website’s approach to higher education is to provide open-source advice. Students can get advice on almost anything from Windows and Mac tips to packing tips.
5. SuperCook.com
A website, slash, super-food collider. Users input various ingredients and SuperCook recalls recipes with those only. Munchie curator galore.
6. Cramster.com
Procrastination is like the flu—it comes out once a year and it’s never expected or convenient. Cramster.com provides a remedy for the overwhelmed brain. Students add homework questions to a database of students who are on the Cramster.
7. Prezi.com
An online graphic presentation generator that interacts with the user’s ability to create graphically engaging presentations. Users can create an account or login with Facebook.
8. LaL.com
Website for students who had a missed an encounter and want to establish a missed connection. Users submit comments detailing the hair color and sex of the person their looking for. According to the website, LAL.com, is a flirting-facilitator platform.
9. CollegeWallOfShame.com
Self-explanatory website that publishes shameful user-submitted photos that a majority of students experience but would not normally publish on Facebook. Boise State does not have a page but the two photos under the University of Idaho link are tilted “Toilet Dreams” and “Mattress Mummy.”
10. ZimRide.com Websites that connects passenger with drivers who are traveling to the same location across long distances. Popular routes from Boise often lead to Moscow, Pullman and Mt. Home.
To add additional websites to this list, copy and paste the URL in the comment box bellow, followed by a short description.
-Thanks again for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
Source: arbiteronline.com
Price checking college necessities
Written for The Arbiter.
Students need food for all sorts of reasons: football games, daily groceries, late night munchies, etc. Albertsons on Broadway Ave. and WinCo Foods on Myrtle St. are two likely last-minute grocers for students.
A recent comparison of identical items between Albertsons and WinCo Foods store suggests Albertsons is a generally more expensive grocer.
According to Google Maps, WinCo Foods is exactly one mile away from Chaffee Hall, whereas Albertsons is .70 miles away.
On a 10-item sample receipt, with identical items and brands, WinCo Foods totaled $45.66. When compared to Albertsons’ total of $58.51, there was a 22 percent savings.
Keep it fresh
An 800-ml of Febreze Odor Eliminator costs $11.99 at Albertsons, the same bottle costs $5.99 at WinCo Foods.
Down delicious damnation
A 30-pack of Bud Light costs $18.99 at the Albertsons, while WinCo Foods charges $18.98.
Wonderfully warm wieners
The cost of Ball Park Frank Hot Dogs is $3.99 at Albertsons. WinCo Foods charges significantly less at $1.86.
I like big buns and I cannot lie
An eight-pack of Franz Hot Dog Buns at Albertsons costs $1.99 whereas the same eight pack costs $2.62 at WinCo Foods.
This is the result of Albertsons’ “weekly sale” that reduced its price from $2.79 to $1.99.
Live large
A 10-pack of Trojan Ecstasy Condoms costs $9.40 at WinCo Foods whereas the same box at Albertsons costs $11.59.
“We routinely check competitors prices and set our prices lower than theirs in order to be the low-price leader in that area,” WinCo Foods Vice President of Public and Legal Affairs Michael Read said.
WinCo Foods and Albertsons will always share the market for students on or near campus. It is up to students to chose whether or not they want to travel further to save more.
Representatives from Albertsons were not available for immediate comment.
-Thank you for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
Source: arbiteronline.com
Community service reality show seeks talent from BSU
Written for The Arbiter.
A new reality show, LifeCHANGE came to campus last Tuesday to cast students to for a community service web-based reality show. The show came here to find one of six, 18-25 year old students who will participate. They want to represent a wide range of students from all across the world.
Jason Cook, 30, from Somerdale, New Jersey and Ari Zucker, 37, from Chatsworth, California, are both co-producers for the reality show LifeCHANGE.
The pilot episode will air June, 2012.
LifeCHANGE will provide travel around the United States and abroad, where students will participate in various community service projects. Participants will not only have a camera crew but they will have their own handy-cams for quick personal journals as well. Their aim is to record the process in which students mature while working for a plethora of organizations like the ASPCA and Habit for Humanity.
Zucker and Cook are looking for students who have yet to unleash all of their inner talents. They are looking for highly skilled and motivated people but a good resume and a pretty head shot won’t necessarily land you a spot on the show.
“The people that do want to be a part of it are looking for something different in their lives,” Zucker said. “The vision for LifeCHANGE is to build confidence, responsibility, goals and self-esteem to young adults and help them discover a future without limits.”
They will pick one student from Boise, New Orleans, London and possibly New York. The remaining applicants will be selected from user submissions at lifechangetheshow.com.
“We are just people who want to help people. We are trying to make a movement not just a TV show,” Zucker said. She was inspired by her visit to the 9th Ward in New Orleans, where she witnessed 2,000 people displaced seven years after hurricane Katrina.
“I felt I had a responsibility to use my name and what I do to for the positive, to be proactive and get people involved with their communities,” Zucker said.
Cook became interested in the campaign when Zucker approached him in September of 2007. He said he is excited to be a part of a show that focuses on positive change and not just profits.
“I want to impact adult’s lives and spread the word while showing the importance of paying it forward,” Cook said.
The goal of the show is to ”… challenge (participants) themselves and each other to the highest possible degree. To test their inner soul and human strength by working toward changing the lives of others, all while changing their own,” Zucker said.
The show will not only be about community development, but mental development as well.
-Thank you for reading, Bryce Dunham-Zemberi
Source: arbiteronline.com
