We are the proud winners of nine Idaho Press Club Awards from the Best of 2025 Banquet!
Our recognition Saturday night spanned graphic design, sports reporting, elections coverage, features, photography, column writing, editorials and general excellence. 💙🗞️
Our last print of the semester and BluePrint, Student Media’s annual magazine, can be found on stands all throughout campus.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and celebrated with us today! 💙🌟
This time last year, The Arbiter provided coverage of the then-recently announced presidential search with a feature titled, “‘What do we want to be known for?: The search for a new Boise State President is now underway.”
Almost a year later, with no president selected and no finalists announced, Boise State is asking a different question: Who is going to lead us?
✍️ News Team
📸 Carter Nash
The Student Union Building (SUB) has had a long, rich history on Boise State’s campus. Serving as the hub of the university, the building has provided a space for students to socialize, eat, study and present their art.
In 1942, the first student union was created on campus, residing in what is now the Communications Building. For years, it functioned as a spot to host dances and club meetings. After a record-breaking year for enrollment in 1965, the demand for an expansion of the Student Union only grew. Just two years later, the current student union location opened in 1967, featuring office spaces, a bowling alley, meeting rooms and previously, a barbershop.
With smaller-scale changes like new food options being added and a huge $30,000,000 remodel in 2009, the SUB has undergone many changes, but a recent one has garnered a lot of attention from students.
The changing of the building’s name.
✍️ Olivia Brandon
📸 Omar Saucedo
When Ivy Hunter first tried tattooing, it wasn’t part of a long-term plan. It started casually in a Boise State dorm room with a curiosity sparked by a hand-poked tattoo she received from a friend.
Now, the Boise-based tattoo artist and alumna has built a growing business rooted in custom design, collaboration and a style that blends softness with intention. Known for her creative, nature-inspired work and hand-poked designs, Hunter has become a recognizable name in Boise’s ever-evolving tattoo and art community.
“At a certain point, I had to ask myself what I was going to do with my degree,” Hunter said. “Tattooing just made so much sense.”
✍️ Isabella Williams
📸 Keara Antonelli
Boise State University and head football coach Spencer Danielson agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season, the athletic department announced on Monday, April 20.
The move reinforces leadership for a program built on early success and a culture centered on player development and connection.
Danielson took over as interim head coach late in the 2023 season after the firing of Andy Avalos and quickly stabilized the program. Since then, Boise State has gone 24-8, won three consecutive Mountain West championships and reached the College Football Playoff in 2024 while finishing top-10 in the country.
✍️ Aidan Mattingly
📸 Omar Saucedo
Blueprint, Student Media’s annual magazine, is less than a week away from hitting stands across campus!
Thursday, April 30, we will be tabling in the quad from 12-3 p.m. to celebrate the launch.
Stop by, grab some treats and flip through Blueprint 2026 with us!
Can’t wait to see you there 😉
Producer: Olivia Brandon
Director: Zaccary Kimes
We have fun around here…
Even though reporting and editing jobs are currently closed, there are still so many ways to get involved with Student Media!
Want to guest write?
Send your pitch to [email protected]
MEDIA 119/319, The Arbiter’s workshop class offered fall and spring semester, is also a phenomenal way to get hands-on experience without committing to a part time position.
If you ever have questions about getting involved, stop by our office or attend our tabling events — this is your paper, your voice! 💙
