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Boise State researcher examines faculty time use

Boise State University Anthropology Prof. John Ziker recently released parts of his study examining university faculty’s use of time during the day at Boise State University. The results so far indicate faculty members actually work much longer than forty hour work weeks and much of their time is spent in ways other than research or teaching.

	Virginia State Capital in Richmond, VA, above.

McAuliffe exercises first veto

Gov. Terry McAuliffe exercised his right to veto a state bill for the first time Wednesday on House Bill 962. The bill would have clarified existing legislation about guns stored in motor vehicles when the owner does not have a concealed weapons permit. It stipulated that the guns must be in “secured” containers, such as glove compartments or consoles, but not necessarily locked containers. McAuliffe’s objection to the bill was that not requiring the containers be locked was a public safety risk.

Contested races draw higher voter turnout

Last year’s student body elections, which culminated in the passing of an amendment to the Honor Committee’s constitution, saw a turnout rate of 50.27 percent, up from the 40.53 percent rate in Spring 2013. University Board of Election Results tomorrow will show whether students broke this low turnout trend.

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	Nearly half of then-second years voted in the Spring 2013 elections, slightly less than the school-wide total.
	Many fewer then-second years voted in the uncontested race for President, showing how uncontested elections may drive lower voter turnout.

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