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Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 10-11-1995 Arbiter, October 11 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]. ," · .... '/ ;,.~ i 2NEWS -------WEDNESDAY, OcrOSER11,1995 THE ARBITER ~•. ioside·· ;.,............--- (.roofs ("seeds This week's CoverStory tells about gay and lesbian stu- subsidizing Senator Craig Salmon were also an' issue at hand with a dents coming' byOon S~Mer Environmental Editor biologist stating that a healthy fishery would out in Idaho. 6 bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the Speaking with senators is not something we state. can do every day.When we get the chance to lis- Craig-responded by stating "I am not going ten, question and carry dialogue, we should to sit idly by and let the fish die." jump at the chance. This is a statement we should remember. The BSU lost their third Unfortunately, only 45 folks chose to take Idaho delegation hasbeenincredibly lax in their straight game. The the opportunity to speak with Sen. Larry Craig support of conservation strategies for salmon last Saturday at the Special Events Center. The and steelhead. media dubbed it a senator's forum was open, with anyone allowed There were comments by the more conserva- 'must-win' game. What to ask questions in a surprisingly casual atmos- tive side of Idaho. In an impassioned speech phere. bordering on tears, a woman said "the govern- .will happen 16 Craig's opening remarks drew heavily on the ment is a thief." The general part of this dia- next? Contract with America, His right wing rhetoric logue focused on taxes, term limits and out of of returning power to states and scaling back the control federal law enforcement. federal government dominated his speech. In direct response to this woman, Craig, in As the question period began, Craig used the speaking of what the public wants, claimed Why does well-polished rhetoric of a politician to slip his "there is not much Rush Limbaugh doesn't get' Sweetwater sound way through the forum. Conservationists drew right." repeatedly on the salvage issue, salmon extinc-: By now the room was becoming a bit more better than it tastes? tion and heavily subsidized resource industries. tense as the lies and misstatements grew on top Conservatives drew upon heavy taxes, subsidies of each other. and keeping our army out of Bosnia. The one One man questioned the Senator's revoking connection was corporate welfare. public participation rights in planning on 8 When asked about the $12 million of taxpay- National Forests. Under salvage operations, this er subsidies spent on the the latest salvage sale right has been greatly scaled back through the in Boise National Forest, Craig steered the Rescissions Bill which Craig voted for. With question away from money. this bill came the revoking of environmental He stated that "when you are talking about law on salvage sales. salvage, you are not talking profit." In a later "I will vote and continue to do so on guaran- question on the same issue, he said "I don't care teeing citizen input" Craig said. In addition, if we are talking corporate welfare, w~ are talk- "We did not waive the adherence to environ- ~ ing about managing forests" mental laws for the United States Forest 1910 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725 What he seemed to forget is the fact that Service." - according to the Government Accounting This is not true, but rather than focusing on Phone (208) 345-8204 Fax (208) 385-3198 Office, $94 million in Idaho last year went to the blatant mistruths, we could look to the one subsidized logging-about $5 billion in the factor which both the left and right agreed E-mail [email protected] 1980's throughout the country. upon-stop corporate welfare. TheArbiteris the oHicialstudent newspaper of BoiseState University.Its missionis to There could be direct connection with the' If one is to cut the fat from government, it providea forum for the discussionof issuesimpactingthe campusand the community. fact that in the last election year in which Craig has to start with corporate subsidies costing mil- TheArbiter'sbudget consistsof fees paidby students of BSUand advertisingsales. Itis competed, he received $41,300 directly from lions every year. Hopefully, Craig got the mes- distributedto the campus and communityon Wednesdaysduring the schoolyear. The the timber industry. sage. We certainly got enough political jargon. first copy is free, additional copies are S1 each, payable at The Arbiter offices. 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Magic Valley students are Foundation is a non-profit 'Into the "Last year we had 320 stu- making good on their promise group that seeks to promote dents, so our goal this year is to to take business classes if thcy Nominations education, research, prevention Streets' needs recruit 500. It's only five hours were offered in Twin Falls. Fall and management of contlict in on one Saturday, so we're hop- semester enrollment at BSU's all segments of daily life. The student ing our students will see what a sought for Magic Valley campus has far group also coordinates a bicnni- big difference such a small sac- exceeded expectations. Idaho al conference on mediation- volunteers Oct. rifice can make," said Renee Eighty-nine students are related issues. The conference, Smith, director of BSU's enrolled in four classes offered PeaceMaker co-sponsored by BSU's College 14 Volunteer Services Board. this fall by BSU. The classes of Social Sciences and Public To volunteer, pick up a reg- meet weekday evenings at the Awards Affairs, is being held this week, " Organizers of BSU's annual istration card at the Student College of Southern Idaho. Oct. 10-14, at BSU.