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October 3, 2013 • Issue no. 13 Volume 26
Boise, Idaho
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With fall creeping slowly into the daily lives of the Boise State community, students have had the opportunity to hear some of their peers perform piano duos of classical pieces such as Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Brahms, to name a few. On the evening of Oct. 1, student pianists highlighted their talents on stage in the Morrison Center Recital Hall. A combination of both current piano students and new alumni members partnered up in order to deliver renditions of their chosen piano works. The atmosphere in the recital hall portrayed starry eyed proud parents and friends applauding the student performers. One by one, rendition
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by rendition, upbeat allegro classical piano music filled the halls of the Morrison Center. The student duo recital takes place every semester as students have to register to perform. They receive credit for the performances, as they have a very short time to prepare for the recital once they enroll and select their music. “There will be six duets taking place in total, and one quartet,” said Del Parkinson Ph.D., professor of music and piano performance at Boise State. “This is how it works; six sets of student duos play a piece
together, each on their own piano, facing toward one another. For the quartet, there will be two pianos on stage, two people per piano.” There are many difficulties that come with having such a short time, usually around only a month to prepare. Student performers have to adapt to the anxiety of not only playing in front of an audience, but also familiarize themselves with the music they select and learn to play it with a partner. However, students think they’re up for the challenge. “It sometimes takes work for two contrasting instruments to blend together, and with two pianos that challenge is lessened,” said Ryan Wight, senior piano performance major. “There are also setbacks, but in general it’s a really rewarding experience.”
When asked to elaborate more on the emotions that come will having so little time to prepare, Wight said, “Right before the performance I always wonder if I’ve practiced enough. Especially with duo music, I worry about missing a cue or missing a page turn.” Parkinson has been a part of the duo piano recitals since its beginning. It provides an opportunity for students to develop their performance experience as well as collaborate with other student-piano majors. “There are alumni that perform alongside some of the students. Becca Taylor, who is a recent graduate, played with Ryan (Wight) in their piece by composer Manel De Falla,” said Parkinson.
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 12:01 a.m. the federal government of the United States of America officially shut down. This was caused because Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution (CR), a type of legislation that allows the government to be funded temporarily even though an approbations bill was not signed by the end of the fiscal year. While the government is shut down, only programs deemed “essential” will be funded. This has resulted in 800,000 government workers being furloughed, all national parks and monuments being closed, all military academy (Army, Navy and Air Force) sports events being cancelled and many other government programs being placed on hold. Check out page 5 for a staff editorial about the government shut down and make sure you pick up Monday’s edition of The Arbiter for a break down of what the shut down means for students.
This is how it works: six sets of student duos play a piece together, each on their own piano, facing toward one another. For the quartet, there will be two pianos on stage, two people per piano.
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Keely Mills Staff Writer
The Boise State campus is filled with students from many different backgrounds and over 1,000 of them are Veterans. It is impossible to put Veteran students into a single box, because each experienced something very unique during their service. Their jobs ranged from IT work to fighting in active war zones. However, upon their entry (or return) to university, they all share one thing in common: adjusting to student life. When in the military, solders often develops a certain work ethic that isn’t always shared by other students. As a large group of Boise State students transfer immediately from high school to college, they cannot relate to the experience of those who served in the military.
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“It’s not the same mindset,” said Kelsy Gagnebin, a junior communication major who served in the Air Force for six years. This can create a feeling of isolation for veteran students, even feeling like they are treated differently when people become aware of their service. While deployed, soldiers are practically cut off from the outside world. “When you’re deployed your world stops, but the world keeps going on around you,” Robert Carnes, a student employee in the Veteran Services Office, said. Carnes served in the Navy for eight years before going on to university. “Everyone else has lived life without you and it can be a struggle to catch up.” Transition from a military environment to a civilian environment often includes losing a set structure. In the military there is constant ac-
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tion 24/7 and always someone to take orders from. Time management is something that can be challenging once students end their time in the service. The sudden decrease in responsibility can lead to boredom and not knowing what to do to fill the time. “The biggest thing is the amount of free time I have,” Gagnebin said. “Some Veterans may find themselves stuck in the routine: waking up at 5 a.m., folding clothes a certain way, etc.” Another shared concern amongst Veteran students is finances. They struggle with how to get their GI Bill started, receiving the funds, the paperwork and so on. Veteran students can receive help with this at the Veteran Services Office in the Alumni Center on campus. R.K. Williams, the coordinator, also offers a course on the tran-
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Veteran students adjust to university lifestyle
Kelsy Gagnebin is recognized for his service in the Air Force. sition process, designed to help Veteran students adapt to their new life. It is aptly titled “College Transitions for Veterans.” In this course,
Veteran students can connect with each other, share stories of their experience, and have their questions answered. Although Veteran stu-
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dents experience something unique, “Vets are just like regular people,” Williams said. "They fall into the same category as regular people.”
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