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Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 11-20-2003 Arbiter, November 20 Students of Boise State University Although this file was scanned from the highest-quality microfilm held by Boise State University, it reveals the limitations of the source microfilm. It is possible to perform a text search of much of this material; however, there are sections where the source microfilm was too faint or unreadable to allow for text scanning. For assistance with this collection of student newspapers, please contact Special Collections and Archives at [email protected]. 1 l) J J B 0 I S E STATE'S INJ)EI'~;NDENT STUDENT NEWSI'APl:H S I x C E THURSDAY ·.··.···.e-. ...··/,·~.··;';,. CELEBRATING ''<.'' 70 YEARS' NOVEMBER 20, 2003 .. -,' .- -'.. • ...--.-",'!.;(~ Comin' out~:, TheWACt is on the BSUand Spa FIRST COpy FREE WWW.ARBITERONLINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 27 UNIVERSITY Activist SHORTS protests Boise State hosts Japanese fair, government Portland Talko Ensemble treatment The Boise State Universi- ty Student Union will take 01 Native- on an international flavor Dec. 6 when the Cultural Center hosts the Japanese Americans Cultural Fair. The daylong event will bc highlighted DYMONICAP~CE by two performances ofthc News Writer Portland Taiko Ensemble, at 2 and 8 p.m, in the Spe- Long-time activist of cial Events Center (tickets Native-American issues, to thc 8 p.m. show arc sold LaNada Boyer spoke about out, but matinee tickets mistreatment of Native- will be available bcginning Americans by U.S. govern- Nov. 19). ment, Monday, as part of The fair is free; tickets Native-American aware- to the Portland Taiko En- ness month. semble are $10 general and As one of the coordina- $5 for seniors, students 17 tors of the daring takeover and under, and Boise State and occupation of Alcatraz students, faculty, sta ff and Island by Native-American alumni through Select-a- activists in the late 1960s, Scat. This event is part of Boyer brings an interest- the Student Union Classic . PHOlD BY MARY DAWSON/THE ARBITER ing perspective to issues of Performances Series. Boise State Spanish Professor Alicia Garza recently accepted the award of the 2003 Idaho Professor of the Yearin Washington, D,C.Boise State President Robert Kustra will officially concern to Native Ameri- The fair, co-sponsored present Garza with the award on Dec, 2, . cans. by the Consulate General With Native-American of Japan -, Portland, Ore., Awareness Month comes Japan Society of Idaho and a look back on the role the Boise State Japan Club, Garza named Idaho Professor of the Year Native-Americans have commemorates 150 years played in U.S. history, and where they are today. of Iapan- U.S. relations, Recipients of the award are Boucher said. Although Garza BYBRANDON BECKHAM ed," Garza said. "They figured they beat The fair will kick off at judged in four areas: impact had many obstacles to over- News Reporter Boise State professors have us and we're dead and 8:30 a.m, in the Student earned the Idaho Professor upon and involvement with come, with the encourage- that's it," Boyer said. Union Jordan Ballroom students; scholarly approach ment and support of her family Boise State Spanish Profes- of the Year award a total of Boyer said the U.S. gov- with an opening ceremo- to teaching and learning; con- she earned her Ph.D. For many sor Alicia Garza received na- eight times. Garza continues ernment won't deal with ny, followed by visual pre- the tradition, making this the tributions to education in the she is the ultimate example of tional recognition in Washing- the issues troubling Native- sentations, speakers, a sixth straight year that an in- university, community and what hard work and determi- ton, D.C. last week as the 2003 Americans. Boyer and her koto concert by Selha Mi- structor at the university has profession; and finally, sup- nation can accomplish. Idaho Professor of the Year. father worked for 30 years yabi Kai, an introduction port from colleagues and stu- In response to Professor's Garza was one of 43 professors been honored. to establish awareness to flower arranging and dents. Garza's award her students honored by the award from the "What I really enjoy about of native people's issues. thc traditional tca cere- According to The Carnegie shared their thoughts, "She is a Carnegie Foundation for the teaching is the contact with "They don't want to deal many, martial arts demon- Fmmdation, award winners great teacher, she is very thor- Advancement of Teaching and students, the different minds with us:' Boyer said. strations, door prizes and are chosen on the basis of their ough and very animated, she the Council for Advancement and perspectives that I en- Last Thursday, as part more. extraordinary dedication to does a really good job of going and Support for Education - counter, especially when of the celebration Boy- For more information, undergraduate teaching. through the material," said Nic - the only national program teaching at the university er showed the film "Aka- contact the Cultural Center For many students at Boise Ward, a student of Garza's. An- that recognizes and honors level," said Garza, adding, "I traz is not an Island" at the at 426-4259. ( State Garza is a true inspira- other student, Heather Jasper outstanding undergraduate knuw I have succeeded when I BSU Special Events Center. have helped those that I teach tion. She grew up as the daugh- said, "She is very personable, college and university profes- The film deals with the 18- ter of migrant farm workers. very enthusiastic, she is some- Family holiday sors for their achievements in to see the value in such things month occupation of Alca- as literature. I have succeeded Her parent's formal education one who is approachable and concert features teaching. traz, a little known piece of "I had a real!y wonderful when I have helped them see ended in grade school. As a easy to talk to." "As I learn more about Ali- U.S. history. festive music time, the people were so kind. the power that comes in being child Garza learned English by cia it seems like I am always In 1969 a group of Na- As I listened to the different articulate," Garza said. watching television. The whole family will discovering something new tive-Americans treaded the speakers it really helped put "Students here at Boise State "She is sophisticated and cnjoy holiday music from about her involvement in serv- cold political waters of San things into perspective for me. can be sure that they are defi- theoretical on one hand, but a variety of choirs and in- ing the Idaho community," Francisco Bay to take on the What they had to say enabled nitely receiving a quality edu- absolutely grounded in the re- strumental groups at the said Boucher, adding, "Alicia ultimate sign of punitive me to better understand what cation," said Teresa Boucher, alities and difficulties of life Boise State University practices what she teaches, institutions: Alcatraz, After this honor really means and it chair of the BSU Spanish De- on the other. Students can Family Holiday Concert at definitely identify with her," that is what I admire about 1963 the prison was out of really made me feel appreciat- partment. commission and declared 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in See Garza page 3 the Morrison Center Main surplus federal property. Hall. A government treaty with The Flute Choir will per- Native-Americans states form highlights from "The surplus federal land can Nutcracker" by Tchai- resort to Native-American kovsky, the Boise State ownership. The occupation Tuba -Euphonium Ensem- of Alcatraz was an attempt ble will perform holiday to enforce that treaty. The favorites and the Chamber occupation forced the Singers will entertain con- government to sit up and cert-goers in the lobby be- take notice of the injustice fore the performance. and frustration of Native- General admission tick- . Americans. ets are $1 for students, $4 In the eyes of the world for seniors and $6 for adults the U.S. is wounded by it's through Select-a-Seat, own hypocrisy, Boyer said. vevrve. ida ho tickets. co m.- Other countries know more 426-1110 or 426-1494. Frec Let it snow, about the genocide of Na- tickets for Boise State stu- tive-Americans than the dents, faculty and staff are let it snow, general U.S. population. available at the Student "They talk about the geno- Union information desk. let it snow cide and holocaust of the Now in its 7lst year, the Jews by the Germans but concert is a tradition of Winter snows have finally arrived they don't look at them- the Boise State music de- in the mountains above Boise as selves," Boyer said. partment and the Trea- shown here in the foothills east of "We need to start the sure Valley. Parking is free. Bogus Basin. Look for the Winter healing process as native For more information, call Recguide insert in today's issue of people," Boyer said. Con- TheArbiter. 426-3980. PHOTO ~Y JASON KAUFFMAN/THE ARBITER See Activist page 3 Enviromental groups attack radioactive waste reclassification plan those materials must be stored 'waste must provide protection search Institute; Public Citi- landfiIls designed and permit- nor licensed to handle such BYERIC PIANIN The Washington Post in nuclear waste sites closely of public health and the envi- zen and the Nuclear Inforrna- ted only for chemical waste, in- waste." regulated by the NuclearReg- ronment that is comparable to tion and Resource Service, dustrial waste and municipal The EPA's efforts to devise a The Environmental Protec- ulatory Commission, the EPA the protection provided by EPA is strongly opposing the po- garbage.