Plans for an Athletics Master Village at Boise State University will upgrade and expand current facilities, the university athletic department announced Thursday.
Boise State News May 25, 2021
Andy Avalos. Photo by John Kelly, Illustration by Daniel Saline
For Andy Avalos, returning to Boise State as the football program’s new coach was more than just an upward career move: It was a return to his roots.
Avalos has a rich history on “The Blue.” He served as a team captain and all-conference linebacker from 2000-2004, and later as a member of the coaching staff from 2012-2018, when he showcased his knack for developing college athletes into National Football League standouts like Leighton Vander Esch of the Dallas Cowboys.
Touching down on campus in January 2021 following a two-year stint as the University of Oregon’s defensive coordinator, Avalos knew he was in the right place.
Boise State News May 7, 2021
After an open call for student artists to redesign the bike lane icons at Friendship Bridge and Bleymaier Football Center, the Department of Public Safety has chosen two winners whose work will be installed later this year. The winners each received a $500 scholarship and their designs will be featured on the road for up to 10 years.
The program, Creative Routes, seeks to combine sustainable transportation and student art. The submissions are managed by the Department of Public Safety and the university art curator.
Denise Hutchins
Denise Hutchins, from Boise, is pursing a bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration and is expected to graduate in December 2021. Her design is inspired by the gaming world and seeks to appeal the diverse group of users on the path.