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EVENT NEWS / November 14, 2007

Boise State Students Race to Collect More Canned Food than University of Idaho Students Before Big Game

Students at Boise State University are gearing up for Saturday’s football game against the University of Idaho by competing in a friendly rivalry to benefit the Idaho Food Bank.

Last year’s inaugural competition was so successful that the schools decided to make it a permanent feature before the annual game. Donations will be accepted until Friday, when the Idaho Food Bank will tally up the donations. The winner will be announced at halftime and will take home a trophy made especially for the occasion.

“The whole idea is to promote the rivalry while benefiting the Idaho Food Bank and the citizens of Idaho,” said Associated Students of Boise State Sen. Mariah Fowler.

Collection bins are scattered throughout the Student Union and buildings on campus, and food can be dropped off at the ASBSU offices on the first floor of the Student Union. The Idaho Food Bank also is receiving donations at its distribution center; donors can designate whether they would like the food to be counted toward Boise State or the University of Idaho. The drive continues through 10 a.m. Nov. 16.

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Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

For the 10th time in the last 11 years, Boise State University has set an all-time record for Idaho higher education institutions with an enrollment of 19,540 – an overall increase of 3.5 percent. A record freshman class of 2,280 students is also the most academically talented group ever to enter Boise State, including 12 National Merit finalists.
 

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, November 14, 2007