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PAGE 2 1. Education Building-If you're a single man or woman you G) want to hang out here. All the hot soon-to-be teachers and nurses President Kustra welcomes new ... ~ congregate in this building. Plus, you can enjoy a tasty sandwich students to Boise State ...... from Subway. , -G) CCS 2. Albertson's Library-It's the big building with all the books. ~. OPINION ...... Don't be fooled by the name though - you can't buy a steak in 6ET-.1 en ~ there, trust us . MUltip~rpose Building- Not only does this building have the PAGE 4 '" 3. .. V, coolest name on campus, it's also where you'll find most of your classes during your first few years here. A white, middle-class, married, flellted :1 Business Building- You'll know this building by the bucking Christian, US Army veteran I'll' 4. \II bronco with the huge erection out in front of it. Oh, it has a Moxie gives us what he believes to be e fI) Java and a great computer lab inside it too, the real meaning of feminism __ 5. Health, Well ness, and Counseling Center- Get your STDs > checked out here as well as many other fine ailments. CULTURE O 6. Student Union Building- Buy your books, bowl the night '1'- -cs "" away and start a DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION. PAGE 6 ... 7. Administration Building- Apply for graduation, find the financial aid office, pay your tuition bills and enjoy the quietest . Globally to locally, Culture c ,.., and cleanest bathrooms this campus has to offer here . Editor/Columnist Daniel Kedlsh tells us what's hot and , M 8. Student Recreation Center- This is where you get your .- 'tV sweat on at Boise State. Usage of this facility is free for full-fee what's not LI. paying students during the fall and spring semesters .

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The Arbiter has established an Editorial Board to Indicate The Independent Voice of Boise State University's official stance on topics concerning the university and the Treasure Valley. "The Way We See It" will be printed In every Issue for the entire school year. It Is Intended to give The Arbiter a more active role In the Boise community, to take a stance on Issue pertaining to student life and let our readership know how we view our world. The bl-weekly column Is based on the majority opinions of The Special Olympics come to Idaho in 2009 Arbiter editorial board. Members of the board are Drew Mayes, BY MICAH MCLAUGHLIN Over 2,000 athletes are expect- "This state is a prime location for editor-in-chief; Marcus Hackler, ed to attend, as well as more than the 2009 Special Olympics World business manager; Heather News Writer 10,000 spectators. Winter Games,' said Panitz, "all English, production manager; Originally, slated to be held in the needed facilities are already Dustin Lapray, managing editor; Idaho has been selected as Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in place. However, it will take a lot of work from thousands of vol- Brandon Stoker, opinion editor; the U.S. site of the 2009 Special Boise was selected after the former city passed on the opportunity. unteers all across the state to pull and Hadley Rush, multimedia Olympics World Winter Games for its sports venues and strong com- Other locations considered in- ofran eventofthis magnitude. We producer. munity support and will hold the cluded Garmisch-Partenkirchen, will need the support of people in games in and around Boise during Germany, Reno/Tahoe, Nevada towns of every size - from Boise to February of that year. (U.S.), and Schladming-Graz, Idaho Falls to Homedale." CONTACT "The World Games will Austria. In addition to the games, visitors ------bring athletes with intel- The venues of Idaho played a will experience Idaho itself. NEWS lectual disabilities from part, but Seckler said all the poten- "The Special Olympics World (208) 345-8204 x 102 , 100 nations to the state of Idaho," tial sites offered excellent venues. Wint.er Games are about more than [email protected] said' Kirsten Seckler, Director of "It was the passion exuded by just competition," said Panitz, PHOlO COURTESY SPECIAL OLYMPICS, INC. /TliE ARBITER. "each country's delegation will Global Media and Public Relations the people of Idaho which helped Athletes receiving their medals from the 2005 Special OPINION the decision to bring the Games to travel to a town in Idaho the week for the Special Olympics. Oiympics World Winter Games in Nagano, Japan • (208) 345-8204x 112 .According to Seckler, the Special Idaho," said Seckler. before the games to experience the [email protected] Olympics are games designed to As .of now the venues' include: people and culture" "We recommend that Idaho . come and fill the sports venues." The first games were held in change the lives of people' with Bogus Basin, the Boise Center on CULTURE learn more about intellectual dis- The. Special' Olympics "were Chicago in the summer of 1968. Intellectual disabilities and '. all the Grove,' Boise State University, (208) 345-8204 x 104 abilities, think about creative ways founded in 1968 by Eunice Previously, the summer lind win- peopie.by expanding their under- Idaho Ice World, Tamarack Resort, [email protected] that all people in Idaho can expe- Kennedy Shriver. whose sister, tergameshavebeenheldinDubJiri, standing of these disabilities. and the QwestArena. rience the Games, and, to learn Rosemary KennedYI suffered from Ireland in2003and Nagani),.lapan "The movement has a "Nothing is written in stone SPORTS about the many countries thatwill mental retardation; • ", in 2005, respectlvely~ . unique transformative qual- yet," said Ryan Panitz ofthe Local (208l345~8204 x 103 come to, YOW:state,· saidSecklei', ~incetJieJltheSpeCiaIOlymp,ts'· •'i1ien~ .11wm~n~itn~ [email protected]. ity which celebrates the power, Games Organizing Committee, of the human spirit and helps us ~We willworlc to. firm. up those "we also hope thandahowill en;'bas become a wodd-class sp()rtl.pg" . all C ADVERTISING " allrealiz~ the power of b~lieving ci)mmitments in the coritiDg, 1:e~1J:\t~~~~~r~:;- ... ¢i"::-i , (208)345':'.8204 xU8 in potential,"saidSeckler; .. months.": '. [email protected] World/National/What the? stories colirtesy of KRT Campus Wire Services unless otherwise credited; Local/BSU storles are courtesy of the Boise State ·THEHEADEINES Website at www.bolsestate.edu. All stories are complied by News Writers. a drug that mayhave potential to Cigarettes - Is missing a big oppor- demographic decline. demographic future is. grim, with local/bsu make chemotherapy treatments world tunity to stem the country's leading More than 40 percent of Russia's an annual population decline of for cancer patients safer and more 700 thousand and a birthrate so preventable cause of death. high school graduates already are effective. "It looks like the Russian govern- smokers, according to Russian BSUoffers new grad low that by 2050, the country may The provisional patent applica- Russia's population ment is not interested in regulation health experts. In some regions, only have no million residents, certificate in Supply tion, made by Charlier and owned or money," said Andrei Dyomin, a that number surpasses 50 percent. going down in smoke down from the current 143 million. by BoiseState, is.the beginning of Moscow Medical Academy profes-' The World Health Organization Chain Management But while Putin called for young the legal process to obtain protec- sor and president of the Russian - which declared May 31 World No MOSCOW- More than 300 thou- people to have more children, he tion for the discovery for one year mentioned smoking only once, Public Health Association. Tobacco Day - says 61 percent of Boise State University has joined sand Russians die each year from while Charlier continues his re- when he talked about the "huge Cigarettes in Russia are plentiful Russian men and 36 percent of all with the University of Alaska tobacco-related diseases, yet the search studies. number of young people:' with and still amazingly cheap. One do- Russian adults 'smoke, among the Anchorage to jointly offer Idaho's Russian government does little to Charlier demonstrated that bi- chronic diseases and addictions to mestic brand costs 15 cents for a 20- highest rates in the world. only graduate certificate program discourage smoking and the coun- thionol, commonly used to treat alcohol, smoking and narcotics. cigarette pack. They are also easy to The Russian anti-smoking move- in Supply Chain Management. try remains one of the world's lead- patients with liver flukes or other The bottom line, public health buy, even for minors. "I was seldom ment has made progress, but no- Students can register and enroll ing consumers of cigarettes. parasites, has an unexpected ef- Russian President Vladimir Putin advocates say, is that Russia - with refused," said Yana Saftyf, 18, who where near as much as its coun- at either university and will earn fect. its lax regulations and low taxes on spent years making underage pur- terpart in the United States, where their certificate from the univer- last week warned that the country's Specifically, bithionol and a re- chases after she started smoking at only 21 percent ofadults smoke. sity they choose. lated drug, bithionol sulfoxide, age 14. In Russia, tobacco ads on televi- The full program will be de- inhibit an enzyme that is' known The national consequences of sion and radio were banned just five livered online and is organized to convert anthracyclines used such individual choices are clear. years ago. Alaw that goes into effect through the NorthwestEducational in chemotherapy treatments to a Putin in his May 10 State of the in July is supposed to stop outdoor Outreach Network. heart-damaging substance. Nation Address called the demo- advertising of cigarettes. Smoking Courses are designed for those Bithionol and bithionol sulfoxide graphic crisis the nation's "most in many workplaces, government who have some experience in sup- could be used to block the forma- acute problem" and proposed fi- buildings and on public transpor- ply chain management and will tion of this dangerous substance, nancial incentives to encourage tation is also prohibited, but smok- teach the knowledge and skills young couples to have more chil- ers routinely flout the bans. needed to successfully manage a thus making anthracyclines safer dren. company's supply chain opera- for treating cancer. There's no clear answer to why tions. "The use of anthracyclines to the - government isn't pressing national . The IS-credit-hour program treat cancer is limited because of- more to stop smoking as begins with three core courses in the potential for heart damage," another way of addressing the Amendment ban- Supply Chain' Management fol- Charlier said. . lowed by a specialization in either "This new discovery is promis- ning gay marriage Radio Frequency Identification ing because it could lead to the de- fails in Senate (RFID) or Operations Excellence velopmentof drugs that would pre- Along the Supply Chain. vent this serious side effect from Expert faculty from the part- occurring:' WASHINGTON- While backers of • During his research, Charlier a gay marriage ban have triumphed nering institutions will teach the worked with scientists at the at the ballot box in state after state, courses. Students will take two Veterans Affair Regional Medical they recently failed for the second courses. at a time beginning fall Center and at Boise State. time in two years to pass a federal 2006, finishing their certificate A number of Boise State un- constitutional amendment defin- work in summer 2007. dergraduate students are also in- ing marriage as between a man and The program will accept up to 30 volved in conducting laboratory woman, making little headway since students for fall 2006 and the stu- experiments. Charlier is also in- the Senate's last vote on the issue in Gents will move through the pro- vestigating other potential inhibi- 2004. gram as a group, allowing them tors that may also improve anthra- "We'renot going to stop until mar- to develop working relationships cyeline therapy. riage between a man and woman is with one another, undertake group . Make sureyou activities and research and share Crib Comforts Clean It respected," Kansas Republican Sam Brownback said. 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loans- before June' 30 BY JOSLYN SALOW percent to a new rate of 7.3 percent into one. This allows students to Loan Program. pay on one solitary loan instead of BSU's Financial Aid Web site of- News Writer as of July 1. Students who consoli- date their loans before June 30 will several they may have. fers information about current in- terest.rates for students in school Boise State University's Financial have a significantly lower fixed in- The second benefit of consolida- and graduates as well as a com- v., Aid Office strongly recommends terest rate for the life of the loan. tion allows students to lock in at a parison of these rates to the July 1 that current students and recent This opportunity will not be avail- fixed rate for the life of their loan increase. graduates with subsidized or un- able after July 1. rather than having existing loans According to the website, this is subsidized student loans consoli- According to David Tolman, subject to possible yearly rate in- the last aid year that an "in school" . date their loans no later than June Director of BSU'sFinancial Aid and creases. ... Scholarships Office, there 'are two According toTolman, BSUdoesn't loan consolidation benefit is avail- ...... 30 due to an expected interest rate .... able. For, additional informa- increase. primary benefits of consolidating endorse one company to consoll- ...,...,. ",off"", ... tion 'and a link to the Direct Loan Existing loans have a variable loans by June 30. date with, however he does suggest Consolidation web site visit http:// interest rate that is expected to in- The first is the convenience of to make sure 'that the company is taking all loans and merging them part of the Federal Consolidation financialaid.boisestate.edu. (20B) 455-2359 =::::=-.= crease from the current rate of 4.7

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j.-.I , .~ The way we see it FormerBSU Away with the football player got off easy An essay from former Boise State football property tax player Cam Hall helped the quondam Bronco receive early release from jail for the role he , ,. played in a horrific car accident that killed where you continue to be taxed over and over on asln- three members of an Eagle family. gle purchase. This is a means to grow government pure This news is just the latest and probably and simple. Ask yourself, what function does a county (hopefully) last instance of the standout play- government serve that a city cannot or visa versa? The best time to scrap it would be no~ before the valley is er getting off easy. built out. Since May of 2005, when Hall was accused The 3-legged tax model could stand just as well on of racing another driver who slammed into sales tax and Income tax alone. When a recession hits, the car.of the Perfect family (killing Tony and government should feel the effects too, rather than Stephanie Perfect and their 5-week old daugh- sustained, infinite growth. Why is it that the mob and ter, Zoe) Hall has been treated with kid gloves the government are the only recession-proof entities by most of the criminal justice system every in this country? 'step of the way. _ People driving the market put an unfair burden on others. This market-is largely an investor-driven mar- Despite originally facing three felony ket. The investors should be footing the majority ofthe counts of vehicular manslaughter and one tax bills because they won't be here when this market felony charge of leaving the scene of an ac- crashes to help repair it. People from out 'of state are cident, prosecutors dropped the vehicular illegally taking the Home Owners Exemption and the manslaughter charges, instead opting to add assessors are doing nothing to fix that. This means a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving in that everyone gets the HOE, basically defeating the their place. Right from the get-go, prosecutors purpose of having one in the first place. So the recent increase in the HOE was for nothing. dramatically changed the length of jail time The builders have unrestricted access to building and possible fines Hall was looking at. sites and feel no responsibility to the roads they de- Prosecutors would later allow Hall to enter stroy, the growth they cause, and the effect it has on an Alford plea to the one remaining felony surrounding areas. Force the builders to put in the charge of leaving the scene of an accident. roads, schools, parks, and water systems. Entering an Alford plea inrlk:ltes Hall con- The government has been unwilling to put any re- ceded that a jury would likely convict him, strictions on the kind of buildings that they're put- ting up. A recipe for disaster is minimal lot size and but was not admitting any guilt. In exchange home duplication. We have some of the lowest build- for this Alford plea, prosecutors dropped the ing codes in the country. Some of the homes built are misdemeanor charge of reckless driving. literally lemons. It's an invasion of privacy. Tax asses- Now, instead of facing four felony counts, sors trespass on your property when you're away. They prosecutors had somehow managed to let also enter the home during construction to gather Hall slide by with nothing more than one fel- information. The characteristics of your home are on ony count-of leaving the scene of an accident the internet. This information could potentially help - to which he admitted no guilt. criminals. Idahoans are being taxed out of Idaho. The people Eyebrows were raised yet again when Hall who have lived here and made this a great place to live was sentenced to 180 days in the. Ada County are the same ones who are being pushed out. ILLUSTRATION BY LEONA ELLSWORTH/THE ARBITER Jail, five years probation, a $2,500 fine, and an The' state legislature has demonstrated time and essay explaining what he did wrong whereas '. again that they truly know better than the voting pub- Mark Lazinka, the other driver involved in the BY JUSTICE ADAMS It's a progressive tax that is being applied to things lic. Identify your local. representative and ask them accident, was sentenced to three consecutive Guest Opinion that people are using equally such as schools, roads how they've been handling the property tax issue. If 10-year prison sentences (30 yearstotal), 12 of and abatement, meaning 'that this is essentially a re- they start to sound like 'a 'dishonest car salesman, fire th property taxes in the mail, it's time again distribution of wealth. The more a person contributes them. which are fixed. to the community, the more they are punished. Great Want to get your pound of flesh? You can appeal Granted, with Lazinka's prior record, the to look at the major problems with the cur- Wrent system: . message, legislators! . on the web at www.adaweb.net.Itis your right to ap- fact that he had alcohol in his system at the It's a tax on unrealized gains. You are being taxed for The value of the home is subjective. Assessors are peal. It doesn't cost one red cent. They simply cannot time of the crash and that he was the driver the inflation in the market between the cost to build not using building costs to develop value, they are us- handle thousands of phone calls. You can gridlock this whom actually crashed into the Perfect fam- and market value. This is equivalent to being taxed ing the market. But value to one person is different that process and freeze taxes until they make a change. Do ily means he deserved a harsher sentence on an equity loan. If the market hit a downturn, you value to another. They are not operating in a uniform the right thing and appeal your value whether you be- than Hall, who was a first time offender. But would not be able to recover the tax losses that you in- system to. arrive at home value. Your house could be' lieve it to be high, low or right on-the tax is wrong and getting taxed at a substantially higher amount than should be repealed. Hall's judgment was withheld - meaning ifhe curred because the government chose to tax you when your neighbors even through they are essentially the successfully completes all his sentencing re- market value was at its highest. The tax punishes people for making improvements same. Justice Adams is a Boise State quirementshis felony charge of leaving the totheir home and improving their standard of living. This is an infinite tax. There's no other tax like it graduate student in accounting scene of an accident could be permanently re- moved from his record. Now that Hall has completed his essay, the same essay the judge gave back to him the first time because it wasn't "specific enough," the judge has decided to let him out nearly fourmonths early. . The real meaning of feminism There is no doubt this incident was a hor- rible accident and the guilt Hall has to carry BY ZACHERY KOPPELMANN Catholic, or any other religion - is equal other, thoughtful points of view. They want to spread equality and freedom, with him the rest of his life is a larger burden Guest Opinion and has the right to decide how her or understand that many issues faced by educating the community about how society, today are complex and emo- local communities can improve the than any jail sentence. While Hall's sentence his life should be lived, I am a white, middle-class, married, Feminists, especially the feminists at tionally charged, but they never told me lives of everyone in Idaho by viewing in. no way should have been near the level Christian, US Army veteran man, Iwas Boise State and at the Women's Center, that I was wrong or that they were right; each other as equals. of Lazinka's, it also should have ultimately raised in a conservative Christian home are focused on freedom of choice, free- they only expressed their views and ex- If you are truly interested in under- been more than a slap on the wrist with pro- with conservative Republican parents, dom of religion, freedom to control their plained their reasons. standing what it means to be a feminist, bation and three weeks in jail for each life I have never done drugs, never been ar- own destiny, and, above all, freedom There are those who assume the title contact the Women's Center or take that was taken in the accident-he greatly rested, and lead a "normal" American from pain and suffering in any form. feminist means "lesbian," "man-hat- a Gender Studies course; don't listen contributed to. life. I am also, however, a feminist. The women and men at the Women's er," or any number of other names, but to one-sided rants. I can proudly and The term feminist is, I have found, Center have shown me one impor- I can assure you that the people at the honestly say that the Women's Center is one of the most misunderstood and tant fact during the year I have -had the Women's Center are secure. enough in the one place on campus where I know The way we see it is based on the majority opinions of misused terms. I am comfortable with pleasure and honor to work with them: their sexuality that they can openly and I will never be berated, insulted, cursed The Arbiter editorial hodid. Members of the board are that title because I know exactly what it freedom and equality are the ultimate honestly discuss their orientation with- at, or harassed inanyway; I think it is Drew Mayes, editor-in-chief; Marcus Hackler, business means and entails. goals for everyone at the Women's out malice or prejudice; they are by no the safest and most comfortable place manager; Heather English, production manager; Dustin It means that I believe everyone - - Center. The women and men may not means "man-haters" since a fewofthem on campus. Lapray, managing editor; Brandon Stoker, opinion edi- male or female; gay, bisexual, lesbian, agree on specific issues and concerns, are mothers or expectant mothers; and transgender, or straight; rich or poor: Zachery Koppelmann is tor: and Hadley Rush, multimedia producer. but they are all open and honest about they have no interest in replacing the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, their beliefs and are truly interested in patriarchy with a matriarchy. They a student at Boise State

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.BY MICHAEL MCLASKEY Opinion Writer ; IMMlGRIMN IS A NUMBERS GAME! WE GJLY WANT HUDDlED The victims of Enron's mismanaged malfeasance fl- MASSES YEARNING TO W(j1;N. nally have something to hang their hat on-guilty ver- lHE FIELDS.V~UUM ~E HOUSt, dicts for Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling. Ittook five CLEAN T~ETOI~ETSAND GUT years, but it seems that justice is finally being served. Now the last hurdle to clear is that of sentencing, set lHEGRASSI .for these two execs on September U. The courts, however, are historically lenient on crimes such as theirs. Both Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken-corporate criminals from the 80s-paid '~~';:,~'I("j/~~:\ large fines and served less than three years in prison. I, .,'. ~~., .: t· Milken was forever barred from securities trade as well, but that didn't stop him from shoring up his busi- ness connections, starting a think tank in California, and amassing a net worth nearing $800 million. :,'I~r·'.. It's obvious that In the case of Enron, corporate re- .\ \iI .

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fect combined with the price cap on parking permits! This was a bit of a I pay $680· per month plus utilities,' permit in the parking ,garage for and the reasoning for its elimination gasoline, Hawaii hada win-win situ- Nickled a.:iddimed out shocker since $218 is the equivalent you would think parking would be much less! in Hawaii. BSU included in the package. No other In a free market with a diversity of Not just because itwas a pilot pro- ation. of the apartments of aparking garage permit. On the one hand the price of gas- I currently park several hundred apartments in Boise charge for park- renting options, you can only dupe gram that the entire country was your tenants for so long. Sayonara closely examining. , oline could not exceed a predeter- Ilive in university housing for the yards from campus in an unprotect- ing, why should BSU? • BStJ, you've lost the competitive Not just because it was the first of mined limit. benefit of sleeping in and walking to ed, isolated lot. Isn't that an assumed benefit of many necessary steps to begin the While on the other hand any at- class. When I moved in, the rental lt's a good five-minute walk to the renting, a place to parkyour vehicle? edge. process' of regulating. the oil and tempt to dramaticallyraiselhe]lrice rates were- competitive with other nearest building on campus, but With a nine-month lease the park- ing permits add $50 per month for L. Scott/ohnson gasoline companies. without justifiable reasoning would .apartments after accounting for gas more like ten minutes to most of the be prosecuted, ...... buildings where I have class. two people. . Boise,ID But myprimary interest was with prices, commuting time, and the Iwonder who paid who wlose that' How this lot constitutes reserved That means we would pay $730 the untimely death of a significant price of a parking permit. concept. . . . progTambefore it had. a chatice to For the value I place on sleep, it parking isbeyorid me. per month for a small, poorly con- So much for regulat- Iam referringtothe authorization tu.e holdinthe resfofthe. Country.·· was.a screaming deal. But aeou- . The normal benefits of a reserved structed· .two-bedroom apartment l' :.,", -,', . " .\~;~' ingthe price of fuel that.thll. FederalTrilde CoMmission .~:,c?~ pIe months ago residents like me lot are· proximity· to .caIripus .and with crappyappIiances and paper.; received w ·lIIl4prose•· ...:2/~~ received a braienletter from the mayreprotection fromweaiher, but thin walls. inve. I readWtth iIllerest· about ,.the·· . cute for price'gougiDg. .',: ., . Housing Departnlent iIlforming us manyresidi!fits have neither. . • . I could live off campus ina much eliminatIonQf the gaso!ilieprlcecap , With· the ·FTC's.··authority in ef- . ;::'~~~~ nicer aparUnentWith a reserVed o ". ',: ,_ ,',-. _, '.,.".:. __ • of a n $21B charge for housing .Considering. ·my. roommate. and .. ..( ,. :<'~_. ~-. '-\">:'. ew " . '. ,,". CZlJLTlJRE

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WHAT'S HOT escape from the norm WHAT'S NOT IN ENTERTAINMENT BY LINDSEY PARKER Culture Writer .~~- idaho's beautiful capital city has - many great activities and, places which provide an escape from the summer heat, or simply relax after a long day at work. From clubs to mov- ie theaters, museums to restaurants, there's a place or activity for almost" everyone in Boise. P.P. Chang's China Bistro downtown in the 8th Street Marketplace is a good exam- ple of what this city has to offer. P.F. Chang's is located at 391 South 8th BY DAN'IEL KEDISH Street. Check them out at pfchangs. Culture Editor corri or make a reservation over the phone at 342-8100. Globally The national chain of popular china bistros has restaurants across HOT the country in more than 40 states. The sizzling sun raises tempera- Luckily for Idaho, ,P.F. Chang's is tures making it the perfect time to here too. The atmosphere inside the break out the hottest music coming restaurant is relaxed and inviting this summer. despite the large crowds convers- After hearing Daniel Pewter's ing throughout. A full restaurant is "Bad Day" consistently the last few usually a telltale sign of great food months, it's refreashing to learn and excellent service. The seating is the albums coming this summer prompt, and soon the waiter brings may hold more optimism than the the menus and inquires about bev- heartfelt tearjerkers today, a.k.a. erages. The wine list is colorful, of- Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me?" fering selectionst that vary from and Rihanna's "Ilnfaithful." White Zinfandel to Merlot. Throughout summer look for new White wine. flavors range from albums from Busta Rhymes, Sonic sparkling, sweet, and light to full. Youth, Dashboard Confessional, Red wines also range from light to Nelly Furtado, and Jessica Simpson, full. Although wine paired with the who may provide the other side to popular Chang's Chicken in lettuce the relationship drama between wraps is probably excellent, a Dr. herself and Lachey. Pepper is ordered and the Pan -Fried according to traditional favorites, sauces and some oils. He offers to With Keane, Pharrell WiIliams Peking dumplings are added to the vegetarian plates, chicken and duck, mix up some sauces for us. He adds and Tom Petty all releasing new tab. seafood, meat, noodles meins and some hot mustard, white rice vin- material, the music scene is sure to The entrees at P.P. Chang's vary rice, and desserts. egar and a few other sauces together very tasty, and add to the uncomfort- be hot this summer. in style and price. The soup and .The menu offers dishes suck as creating a spicy dipping sauce. tuce. The Crispy Chicken is won- able feeling of an over full stomach. salad menu includes Pin Rice soup, Chicken 10 Mein, Buddha's Feast, '. Peking dumplings arrive ana plate derful, but not nearly as delicious It takes effort to pay the biIl and NOT Wanton Soup, and Hot and Sour Shanghai Cucumbers, Cantonese which are dipped into the sauce on as the lamb. Experiencing the taste leave the restaurant after such a While we look at what's hot, we Soup. Salads with salmon, oriental Roasted Duck, Orange Peel the table and eaten. The dumplings of lamb only one other time in life" cannot forget to mention what's chicken, peanut chicken, and warm Chicken, Wild Alaskan Salmon with are delicious and fresh with perfect this moment wiIl not be forgotten. huge meal. The good news? The cuisine and not, and while many of us admire duck spinach taunt the palate. As Lemon Pepper, Kung Pao Shrimp, amounts of meat and veggies in ev- It's not comparable to eating a New service offered at P.F: Chang's are the celebrities we look up to, I bring appealing as the soup and salad Mongolian Beef, Wok Seared Lamb, erybite. York Steak or, even filet mignon. a few words of advice: Do not get menu seems, the main entrees look and Chow Mein Pork. The main meals arrive and the The Sezchuan asparagus is tasty excellent. Lunches usually don't cost $40, however with .two entrees, pregnant b~cause Angelina did or even more tempting. The Wok Seared Lamb with white smell of Wok Seared Lamb fiIls the as well. Every bite blends together because Britney's on seconds! The waiter informs us that all rice,' and Crispy Honey Chicken with air. Lamb, Crispy Chicken, and as- with tastes of excellence and fresh- a beverage, an appetizer, a side dish, It seems you can't go a day with- dishes at P.F. Chang's are served brown rice is ordered with a side of paragus are scooped onto plates ness. After the food is eaten, dessert and a dessert it was well spent. out hearing the latest baby gossip family style so that food can be Szechuan Asparagus. Within min- before the first delicious bite of food is ordered. Between the Great Wall This is one of the best restaurants happening in Hollywood. shared and different foods can be utes, the waiter comes to the table is taken. The lamb is wonderful; an of Chocolate, New York Cheesecake, in Boise. If there's a long line at the While people continue to make sampled. The wide range of Items with a little plate on his arm. excellent blend of spices, and ten- and Banana Spring Rolls, the spring door, know that it's a good sign and scenes using there babies, it seems offered on the menu are categorized On the plate are three different der atop crisp shredded iceberg let- rolls are chosen. The spring rolls are that the food is well worth the wait. these buddies of joy are nothing but publicity stunts to increase stardom and box office ratings. Such as Angelina Iolie who just gave birth to Shiloh, the same time a bonus edition of "Mr. and Mrs. The Spy I Loved: It's never too late Smith" came out. Now don't get me wrong, babies are awesome, but what is in the wa- ter down in So Cal. Is this the baby boom of the new century? to hop on.the 007 bandwagon

BY FRANCY MARCOTTE three Bond films was the action se- Locally quences. Whether it involved Bond- Culture Writer escaping an exploding nuclear HOT plant in "Dr. No," being chased by Recently I went to a movie with a It's always nice to fall upon great assassins while skiing in "The Spy friend, never expecting that I would stores and restaurants, one in par- Who LovedMe," or getting involved walk out of the theater with one ticular that came as a hot spot is In a high-speed boat chase in "The thing on my mind: Agent 007, James Satchel's Grill, located downtown World is Not Enough", these actions Bond. Boise. sequences were Impressive, despite Before the movie started, a pre- While not only providing a great the fact that two of the three films view was shown for the latest ad- meal outside in the summer air, the were atleast 30 years old. dition to the James Bond series-a place provides various forms of en- The most obvious difference remake of the 1967 flick "Casino tertainment such as live music or among the films was that as time Royale." Suddenly, it hit me. I had movies shown on the building next progressed, they grew more sophis- never seen a James Bond movie be- door. ticated. For Instance the earliest fore. The experience of watching great Bond flick, "Dr. No," featured cliche The James Bond phenomenon films outside while chowing down after cliche. The Bond music theme was always something that I had brings forth a completely new realm would be played when Connery been aware of. In fact, I was so of entertainment. performed the mostinane actions, aware of the popularity of the Bond Satchel's environment provides like walking into a room, or lighting movies that I never felt the need to the perfect blend of entertainment a cigarette. In the other movies; the view them. and dining that can liven up any theme music was only used in large date, making this restaurant a hot However, sitting in that theater watching the "Casino Royale" pre- action sequences. spot in the city of trees. Bond's girlfriend in "Dr. No", view, I felt a sense of deprivation Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) was NOT come over me. After all, this wasn't the only as- what I imagined a Bond girl to be: While listening to the radio one blonde, dressed in a bikini, and pect of pop culture that I was com- night, I could not believe my ears completely dependent on her man. on hearing the details of the latest pletely clueless about, and I decid- 1999's "The World is Not Enough" this corny scene. trayed by a different actor in each In the later films, the Bond girls attraction at The City Bistro: a com- ed right then and there that I was Then there were the bizarre film I watched, James Bond was were not so nice. In "The Spy Who petition to win a free breast aug- not going to be left out ofthe James featuring Pierce Brosnan. Before I watched these movies, opening credits. The three films consistent in character: He was Loved Me," Anya Amasova threat- mentation. ' Bond club as,well. , myexpei:tations were not very high. each featured risque-dressed wom- suave, sophisticated, and managed ens to kill Bond after she discovers When did getting surgery be- The next day, Iwentto Blockbuster I assumed they would' be similar en dancing against various colored to seduce every woman he came that he killed her boyfriend on a come a game? We already see shows and picked up three Bond films. The and on some levels, IWas right. ' backdrops. Psychedelic? Certainly. across. previous assignment. Then, in "The - on TV that involve cosmetic Opera- first, "Dr. No" carne out in 1962 and All three films began in the same With the exception of "Dr.No,· Admittingly, Brosnan was my World Is Not Enough," Elektra King tlons, such as "Dr. 90210· and "The starred Sean Connery. According manner: a view from what appeared which featured the James Bond favorite Bond over Connery' and (Sophie Marceau) turns out to be Swan: but whim a club starts to of- to the Internet Movie Database, this music theme during the opening Moore. Maybe it was the fact that the villain ina nuclear plot. fer free services I have to wonder was the first movie in the series.so I to be some bad guy's gun barrel of credits, . the . films each. had. their I liked "The World is"NotEnough· .. ' My final v.erdict on the James what the world has come to. considered "Dr. No" an essential for James Bond. All' ofa .sudden Bond stopped, own theme songs .. I especially bestof the three films, or perhaps Bond films is that they're exciting, While people continue to diet, .any 007 novice. was impressed that the theme for "The itwas because Brosnan was darn fun popcorn movies that shouldn't exerclseand .accept their' bodies The next pick was "The Spy Who shot his gun, and the gunbarrel sa slowly wavered out of sight; sug- World. is Not' Enough" was' per" , good-looking,lnithisportrllyal of be taken t~ii seriously. - for what they are,I find that breasts Loved Me." Maldngitsdebut in formed by Garbage. Bond left me With allttJecrush on WillI be in line to see "CasiJio woilbystandingupInfront of a 1977,tbis movie had a different gesting that thewould-be assassin Next;thereisthelllim himself, , ihespy ..... ".. " .•.. ,.,. ," "RciyaIe~on'November'l7'h? I club judged byaudienc.elllembers actor, RogerMoore, in the role of was no longer athreatto Bond. James Bon~. My final choice was Don\ be afraid to laugh during Agent 007;' Thoughhewaspor- 'Thefiiial similarity among the ,waWdn't miss it for the worleL not hoi' .. '. ", .. ,,:';'

. -'- - .. -.' ,...... If' June' 14 2·006 CULTURE 17 No one's innocent: Even vegetarians Rockin' out at River City Bagel BY SHANNON MORGAN Culture Writer

I'm driving up Main Street in downtown" windows down, hair flying, sweat dripping, oversized HADLEY RUSH sunglasses firmly planted on my Culture Columnist face, singing the words to Natasha Beddingfeild's new tune "Single" A few months ago I was working as loud as I can, feeling completely evenings as a cocktail waitress at empowered and on top of the world an undisclosed bar. (I maintain the on this beautiful downtown Boise name not because of a shady con- day. notation, but because of my "self "That's right Natasha, we don't release." Which means I quit via need no stink'n man!" I exclaim as River City Bagel, on Main Street in Boise, of- text message ten minutes before my I park, hop out of my car, and start fers a relaxed atmosphere, free WIFI, bagels, shift. 'Grin'). my "I'm an independent single coffee and release from typical expectations. In this nameless bar we served woman" strut on my way to River , food Items, as well as stiff drinks, City Bagellocated at 908W.Main St. and it was during a particularly slow , in downtown Boise, still humming er half with the sun dried tomato, lection of homemade creamcheese the doe eyed, hand holding, bliss- about now?" I wondered. Nowthat shift that a man ordered a plate of the tune to my new favorite female and Mike works on my 20 ounce blends and 'different bagel variet- fully happy, and perfectly wonder- the cute couple in love murdered nachos from me for himself and his anthem, feeling fantastic and all dark roast coffee with two shots of ies you can select from to suit your ful couple in love. _ my muse with their sickening pub- friend. Both men were dressed in that is woman. Espresso and caramel syrup, I take tummy's needs. !fyou happen to be The man had been there when I lic display of blissfulness. loosely fitting bohemian style cloth- Just as I am about to walk into a moment to scan the bagel shop a lover of Boise's local music scene, arrived. I didn't pay him much at- Ifound myself wishing Ihad some Ing. Tight hanging spindles of un- River City, a car full of handsome for any fabulously cute downtown such as I am, then they also have tention when I scanned the room ofEvologics tunes Inmy MP3 player, washed dread lock hung over their Jack Johnson look-a-likes roll down businessmen. Ihave a thing for men Steve from Evologic,which is a nice because he did not make eye con- as Natasha B's Top Forty pop music faces, and wafts of'over-applied pa- their window, honk their horn, and in suits, what can I say.No such luck added bonus. tact with me, which is a sure sign wasn't doing it for me anymore, and tchouli 011 dug away at my nostrils, yell some silly pick up line out the spotting any man candy, but that's I eventually get settled, take out of interest. Now I saw why he was I was in the mood for something a and stunk up the air around me. window at me. I turn around, low- probably a good thing. I came here my lap top, get into my chi, and so content, I watched as his entire little more dark and un-cute ..That's Gag. er my sunglasses and blow them a to write an article for The Arbiter find my muse on my MP3 player, body perked up' as this cute blonde when I remembered I was at River "Wouldyou like chicken orbeef on kiss, then proceed into my favor- today, not flirt. who today just happens to be Miss walked in the bagel shop. She City Bagel, and had access to the those nachos?" I asked with coun- Ite downtown bagel shop. "Sorry I love River City Bagel because it Natasha B.The mysterious forces of dropped her purse at his feet as he internet, so I logged into my favor- terfelt sincerity (nothing but a robust boys," I think to myself, "this hot is a perfect location to come with inspiration were working overtime, stood up to greet her and they just ite new addiction, My Space, and tip Inmind.) "Ohno,"Patchouli-man Momma is on a date with her laptop your laptop and make a day of it. supplying me with all the ammo I embraced there for a few minutes, went to http.z/www.myspace.com/ replied stark-faced, "I'm a vegetar- and a cup of coffee today." They are locally owned and oper- would need to write a very compel- holding one another and whisper- evologlc to listen to the music I had ian," he said looking across the table I go say hello to the crew behind ated and have a fantastic and af- ling article about being single and ing sweet nothings into each others been craving. at his friend who nodded his dread the counter at River City, paying fordable menu that a poor college fabulous, in Boise, as Natasha had ears. Next time you are looking for a locks at me adamantly. "Oh, alright special attention to Steve Bade who student can appreciate. Any place I directed me to do. Just as Iwas about Just then, the MP3 player in chill place to do some homework, then," I said. , is the basist ofone ofBoise's best lo- cango that has free WIFI and I can to light my keyboard on fire with my mind switched from Natasha and in the mood for bagels, coffee, Flash back to my youth- scene: my cal rock bands, Evologic. As Steve get a cup of coffee and a bagel for thoughts on being single, I spotted Bedinfeilds proud single female and free WIFI, head down to River mother feverishlyworklng overa hot prepares my toasted garlic and on- under five dollars is a keeper in my them, and they ruined everything. proclamation anthem, to Paula' City Bagel. Then you will be at the stove, sweat-slicked back hair hang- ion bagel, half with the artichoke book, and River City has all of that. You know who I mean; they are ev- Coles, "Where-have all the cowboys perfect place to go, no matter what Ing In her eyes and sticking to her spinach cream cheese and the oth- Not to mention the expansive col- ery single person worst nightmare, gone?" "What am I going to write it is you're looking for. freckled temples, an amber colored bird juicy and plump roasting In the oven, and me sitting arms crossed In the eating-nook- refusal, disgust, and hunger captivating my face. "Mom, I simply won't eat a liv- Da Vinci Code on the silver screen Ing creature." My mother raises an Neveu. That wasthe whole reason to eyebrow. "I'd rather starve," I' say BY MEGAN CURTIS like any bestselling book, the mov- keep turning the pages of the novel, as I watch her pull the rosemary- Culture Writer ie adaptation cannot be too far be- to see if they made it out of one situ- seasoned bird from the oven. She hind. ation or another alive. But in the laughs, carves the bird; and sets a It starts with a murder at the Ron Howard signed on to direct film, each solution is presented to piece of white meat on my plate. Louvre. It ends with the solution to and instantlynabbed TomHanks for us before there is ever a safety con- "Save It for Drama class," she says. I a mystery that could change the be- the role of Robert Langdon. Robert cern. The answer is shown before cower, and with stomachgrowling I lief structure of millions of people. Langdon, the hero ofour story, start- ed the novel "The Da Vinci Code" any question can be posed. There is eat. "The Da Vinci Code" is a novel that's also severe lack ofcharacter devel- Given my past vegetarian at- plot is affecting the level of religious in a lecture hall, explaining all the a opment in the film. The characters tempts, (and yes there have' been study and 'discussion around the mysteries of symbols to a group of students. After a fewhours, Langdon never evolve from the person' they more than one) and not being one to world. It has inspired people to take has to solve a murder to clear his are at thebeginning ofthe film. Sure entertain failure, I was Inspired by 'a closer look at their beliefs, to learn name, and solve the mystery that their knowledge level increases but the granola-duo atthe b1U that night. more'about the roots ofChristianity, men have killed for. The man mur- we never get to understand them, we , I figured maybe I encountered them and take a look at the life of Jesus dered was Jacques Sauniere, the cu- never find out why they are embark- for a reason. Perhaps this would be Christ and his apostles. rator at the Louvre in Paris.Sauniere ing on ,this quest except that Ron my second chance at the veggie life. Published in 2003, "The Da'Vinci left a cryptic note next to his body. Howard told them to. And maybe, just maybe, I could ban- Code," by Dan Brown, has gone With the help of Sophie Neveu, "The Da Vinci Code", the novel, ish my cravings for steak, rotisserie on to be a national best seller and played by Audrey Tautou, a cryptol- is far superior to the film. I enjoyed chicken, and pork chops from this a major motion picture directed ogist and Sauniere's granddaughter, the book and hoped to enjoy the film day forward. I decided from now by Ron Howard and staring Tom Langdon unlocks clues and puzzles as well but no such luck. The level of on I would cuddle and pet animals Hanks. The book spawned a nation- buried in artworks and around Paris excitement and fun camaraderie in instead of munch on them. And, I al debate over the beginnings ofthe and London. the novel is lackluster and forced in thought to myself with a wrinkled Catholic Church and the role Mary The novel progresses at a quick the film. Bythe time the movie ends, nose, I will learn to cook tofu. Magdalene might have played in its pace that has most people staying the audience is almost relieved to Gag. birth. Controversy has followed the up all night to finish. There is never be released. It's difficult to cram the Fast forward a few days. I stood in book and the film. The religious sect a point where the book can be put action of 400 pages into a two- hour line at a sandwich shop and ordered Opus Dei does not fare well 'in "The down safely without the brain con- film. It will be curious to see how a "VeggieDelight" 'wrap, the newly Da Vinci Code," and the secret soci- tinuing to whirl. Dan Brown man- much more of the story will be add- motivated vegetarian in me sali- ety The Priory of Sion is elevated to ages to weave together fact and fie- ed in to the DVD release. Until that vated as I tried to push the though significant historical importance. tion in a fun and exciting story. The time, I would stick to the book. The of a juicy hunk of Prime Rib from "The Da Vinci Code" has gone far book contains action and adven- film is not just a bad adaptation of my mind. I coerced myself into be- beyond being just a book, it has be- ture, mystery, history, and a little bit the book, but it's just not that enter- ' lieving that lettuce-grazing would come a phenomenon. An Amazon. ofromance. taining of a movie. Not something be more beneficial as I watched the com search forthe book leads to 267 The film does not manage to to spend eight dollars on. Go to the sandwich artist load on spinach and search results, a Google search re- keep the same adventurous air. At library, or a used book store and find sprinkle fingertips of black olives, sults in 125 million pages. There is no point is the audience ever con- acopy of"The DaVinci Code".Itwill banana peppers, and onions on my plenty of material out there to help cerned forthe safety ofLangdon and be a better way to spend the money. wrap. Besides, I reminded myself, wile away the summer hours. But processed meat has alwaysbeen one ofmy deep-seeded fears: "Itcould be intestines." As I finished paying for my lunch, I heard someone behind me say, Are rock stars better off dead? "Ham and Swiss on wheat." I sud- denly smelled something fragrant. Something hippie. Something pa- BY ANDREA OYARZABAL life, Quincy.Lenore, and Diane. A who Duane Allman of the Allman few of Chuck's exes are also men· Brother's Band is. Allman died in tchouli. Culture Writer tloned, but only because of their 1971 at the crossroads of Forsyth I turned around as Patchouli-man speedy kicks. Starring Lucas metaphorical comparison to Kiss and Zebulon in Macon, Georgia in stood, shifting leg to leg as he dug in "Killing Yourself to Live,", the Black, Bow 'Wow, and "Home members. .a motorcycle accident. his back pocket for a tattered hemp paperback release by Chuck Improvement's" Zachery Ty Bryan, Chuck has no idea how to pack Klosterman claims there are ten wallet. Klosterman, is a devil-horned won- this action-packed movie gives au- and this is where the road trip rock 'n' roll casualties (whose plac- "Ham' and Swiss on wheat; re- der that Satan and any rock fan is diences a chance to see Japan's new- spanning the nation from New York es of death are not visltedjthat no- peated the sandwich artist with a sure to love. , est craze in illegal racing called drift to Seattle began. He hesitantly de- body talks about. toothy smile, as she finished, fold- Hitting shelves on arguably the racing. cided on 600 cds and his iPod to Among these casualties men- ing ham over his footlong wheat and most important day in rock numer- cart along on the trip. tioned are: Marc Bolan, lead singer handed the meaty sandwich to the ology, 6/6/6 (sometimes referred to Obsessed with his rental car's ohhebandT.Rexthatdiedinacar BY KATRINA SAVITZ hippie. as the number ofthe beast), "Killing The Lake House GPS system, which he swears has accident in 1977 at the age' of 29; Assistant Culture Editor I did not smile. Yourself to Live" is a story ofrock "Andaveggle delight; said the ca- stardom and rock star demise. the voice of Meredith Baxter-Birney Michael Hutchence ofINXSwho A mailbox located outside of a shier as she placed the wrap on the Klosterman, a senior writer at (Family Ties); he renames his silver bung hlmselffrom a doorknob with Nacho Libre lake house is the portal to the roo Ford Taurus, the Ford Tauntan. a beltIn 1997; and former guitarist mance that develops between counter. Spin magazine, traveled 6,557miles The trip's _first stop is in West for Black Sabbath, iimdy Rhoads.. Sandra Bullock and KeanuReeves. Patchouli-man and I made' eye in the span of21 days searching for Warwick, Rhode Island, the site Rhoads died atthe age of25 when This comedic film stars JackBlackas Communication between them oc- contact. I squinted,' narrowing my sites associated with different rock- of tormer• cIub Thrne Station. 0n , thie Beecheraft Bonanza F35 ai'r- a,priest in what seems to be Mexico. ,curs through the exchange ofletters, eyes at him. "Iogo," he said quick- ers' deaths. He explored the no- February 20, 2003one hundred peo- plane he was riding in (flown.by When the orphanage that Blackser- but their, relationship cannot' prog- ly. I stood with one hand on my hip tion "why the greatest career move p e urne d t0 death duriunng a Grea to' zzy0sbournes' touour cook) eras- h ed vices is threatened to be shut down, cess because the distance between as Patchouli-man fidgeted. I stood any musician can make is to stop I b White concert whenthe band's py.' into a house after it's left wing hit Black attempts to keep it open by them is literally two years too far. in disbelief as Patchouli-man's face breathing." rotechnics went awry. The Station's Obsoume'stourbus at 140mph. training to become a ~stler. Garfield:ATale of'l\w Kitties turned a deep magenta with embar- The third chapter of "Killing ceiling Was covered With synthetic "KillingYourselfto Live" isChuck 'Nacho Ubre also stars EfrenRamirez The mischievous Garfield (voice by ,rassment. I stood foot-tapping as he Yourself to Live" established that foam, igniting thewhole building Klosterman's third book and by far of "Napoleon Dynamite." Bill Murrayy) and his loYal owner booked it out the side door toward , only halfthebookis aCtually about in 58 secimds; his best. In fact, it's the best book I, Jon Abuckle'gtIacro,ss the pond"to his VWbus to enjoy his "vegetarian" death and stardom. The other half, Chuck, am,azed by a North h,avereadallyear., " ' Fast and the th dKi gd ly fI dth lunch. ' not being Chuck's original assign- The ,'""~ k Drift' eUnite ,', n omon to m ,at Carolinian waitreSs's knowledge of It is jam packed fullofinforina~ FurlOUS:J.O GaifieldhasaEuropean )ookallke. Patchouli-man was nota vegetar- ment, is about love. " yo", The book l1as,strong overtones Franz Kafka, isstrangely dISmaYed tion,'Is incredibly entertaining, The tWo are 'mistaki!n!y swapP.Cd, ian. by beroceupation as a waltressandmakes fora quick' non- The ffimln "TheFMtaiid the b,utfortlp1ate1y,fl),r'oarfieId;:hiSlook"" , 'Patchoiili~mail\vas notinnocent. about a tangled web Klostetman third and aisohecausesheh~s,no i~ea ,required tead.'·":':"-'c' 'FurJous"series g~s to Japan forlts ~isrtJYalty:{. / " 'j No one isjnnocent, .weaved,with 3. different l\lves·of his 'c. " . 'j' or Not to Shop you can walk out with the item that accessible, for the most part easy to to obtain in a local store do to un- some disadvantages that make in- new to be found almost every time. BY K;KIRK day. That's the convenience of in- navigate, lind if you have to stop to availability. You don't have to walk store shopping seem more alluring Each trip we search for something, Culture Writer store shopping. Another reason in- deal with the kids, answer the door a marathon to get from dresses to still. Forone, there is the Irritation and find that special purse, pair of store shopping will always be is that or phone, or check on the progress boys' shorts. Then there's the ad- of return shipping when the web- shoes, or top that we didn't even I found myself shopping at JC half the fun of shopping is going of dinner, it's easy. You can talk on vantage of coupon codes and inter- site gives you the run-around ahout know we were looking for. The at- Penny online a couple of days ago somewhere outside of the home, the phone while shopping either net-only specials. why you would want to return that mosphere and personality of each after perusing the Bosie Towne exploring new places. Shopping in online or in a store, but it's notquite It's all at the click of a button. It hundred-dollar dress just because store is unique also. That is lost on- Square Mall recently. This fact town creates physical stimulation as socially acceptable in store for sounds as if internet shopping is it doesn't fit correctly. There's also line. Clothes are not truly standard- leads me to ponder which would I through walking so far and long. It obvious reasons of simple com- ideal and destined to overcome and the irritation of dealing with auto- ized, despite claims to the contrary. prefer; shopping online" or shop- can easily take all day if one has the mon courtesy to those who might eliminate in-store shopping. mated telephone services when you When you're in a store, you might ping in a store. time to dedicate. need to help you. You can look at Although there are many ben- call the one eight hundred number find you need a size down or upaf- This idea is not as simple as it On the other hand, internet shop- efits to shopping online, there are . to find out why you were charged ter trying an item on. sounds. Online stores are readily sizes that might be more difficult more then the total came to in the That's much more difficult on- ping may be needed by those who shopping cart. line. If you order a dress or skirt can't get around easily or are isolat- Of course, that could happen in for a special occasion, and find it's ed. Isolation though is part of what o a store. Stores do have sales that the wrong size once it's shipped to brings humans into stores. Wedon't are not run online, and they have you weeks later, it may be too late to like being alone by our very nature. •o in-store only coupons. One reason return it for a swap in time for that Since early recorded time we have o though that shopping in a store will special occasion. Delay time with been social animals, and find life http://career.bolsestate.edu never seem to disappear is, "the internet shopping can be irritating. more enjoyable when in social situ- 426·1747 hunt." It's much harder-to feel that You can make an order and be told ations. center rush offight or flight in the system by tb$!screen it's in stock, just to re- In conclusion, computers and c=";",Cr~) ,~:;' .when you're sitting at a desk star- ceive an email the next day stating online stores will· always have ing at a screen ofpictures that seem you will need to wait for the restock their place, but It is in our nature more often then not to be altered. shipment in four weeks. There is as mammals to desire socialization When you're out walking the miles no back order when you 'walk into and human' companionship. As of the mall or the blocks of shops a store. It's there or not. In a store such, shopping in stores will always in down town, there's something you may pay five dollars more, but be an exciting sport.

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BOISE + HATE . nlan~;/!l('o,mectio"8' U • I Y ( I SIT' •••• Dixie Chicks BY MFGAN CURTIS Culture Writer i ~ In 2003 Natalie Mains, the lead singer made a comment while on IIIAII ...... :t tour in Europe about President - AIR NATIONAL GUARD . Bush to the affect that they were, rr "ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas," When Up to $3,000.00 Per Semester for the story was picked up by the U.S. media, the band faced a backlash Full-Time Students III of negative publicity and hate mail, including several death threats. The Dixie Chicks continued to tour , Montgomery GI Bill " Montgomery GI Bill Kicker while watching their fan base split. , State Tuition Assistance * Cash Bonuses Some fans turned their back on the Nice" but makes small appearanc- but her harmony blends In so well " Student Loan Repayment Program group, while new fans heard about es in "The Long Way Around:' and with the Dixie Chicks that it's near- the comment and decided to give "Easy Silence," ly impossible' to hear her unique' voice..The final musical talent to For Mort~ in(orrnation c.ontact: the group a listen. Other than the current single TSGT. Christine Witte It has been four years since the climbing the charts, there are quite add to the mix is John Mayer who 422-5597 or (800) 621-3909 Dixie Chicks released an album a few gems that can be found on plays electric guitar on the track containing new material and with the CD. Track eight, called "Silent "Baby Hold On," I'm sure this one Rick Rubin producing and every House" is a song addressed to a . will be released on the pop charts song written by a member of the family member with Alzheimer's due to it's cross-over appeal. group, the wait was worth it. This disease and contains the haunting "Taking the Long Way" debuted CD is by far the most autobiograph- lyrics, "I will carry it on and let you at number one on the Billboard ical of all of the Dixie Chicks CD's forget and I'll remember the years Top 200 albums. This was the Dixie and contains brutally honest lyrics. when your mind was clear," The Chick's third number one debuted The fist single off the CD is titled song itself sounds like quiet deter- record, making them the first all- "Not Ready To Make Nice," and was mination. What else is there to do female group to ever have three the first song written for the album. but carryon? It travels the road of number one album debuts. Politics In it the Dixie Chicks vent all their sadness, anger, and acceptance. aside, these girls can sing, and their frustration with the backlash they The other highly personal song newest album shows off their vocal 2006 LANCER 2006 ECLIPSE GS received and their final acceptance called "So Hard" discusses the and instrument range. of people's opinions toward them. struggle. Whether you like them or not, RETAIL $22.819 YOUR PRICE The song contains a cheeky joy and Three other musicians take a lit- the Dixie Chicks are a power group STARTING AT after rebate lARRYMIUfR DISCOUNT $2.500 almost relief of finally being able to tie detour and guest on the CD.The and with "Taking the Long Way" $12,995 FAClORYLOYALlYREBATE $500 say what they want to say, knowing Song "Favorite Year" was co-writ- it's obvious that whatever forces try $19,818 to stop them, the Dixie Chicks will SAVE that they faced the storm and sur- ten by Sheryl Crow and it's almost $199 mo. vived. The controversy is dealt with too obvious. Country singer Bonnie fight back and create good music 3,0001 purchase primarily in "Not Ready To Make Raitt adds back up vocals for the CD while they are at it.

AC.AM!FM Power Windows AC. CD. Power Package, Radio 4's new release Stk It M6089 72 Mos. 6.99% GALl 0% down plus title. tax license STK # M610Z Automatic and more! iJnQ dealer doc. lee of $194.10 makes enemies ~J!!aIR~~:' Mon.~t\~~at9.8 P~~~~~~E BY ANDREA OYARZABAL maining songs. O'Heir on Gem B1andsten in 2000. 't'''·~::.'?::~-:>:7;;'-·'''!":·.:: "":":. " __ ,_,_"_ "_ -,~, - ~ ., The second song, aptly named Followlng "The New Song and ~~ ...,._~~~~ .:.. 16°IltOFFAlLMAJoRSSMCE'·.··1 Culture Writer .;;;;::;;;;IIlI--=- "'" ~~...... '.IncIudlng~ 6Okand9Ok ServIce'· . "Packing Things Up on the Scene," Dance," 2002 saw the release of an 9380 Fairvievv Ave. • Boise FREE27POWrINSPECTlONONAU.MAKES& I quickly proves the c.d. is infiltrated amazing al- bum, "Gotham!" "Enemies Like This," the latest WWW.BOISEMITSUBISHI.COM MODELS.CAU.SERVICE~FOR~.··I with tunes' that produced by release by indie-rock band Radio 4 .have the same DFA (Tim All vehicles one only and subject to prior sale. Pcttres for inustration only. Ptices and payments plus tax Irc,ense,fees and dealer doc. fee of $194. m AI! fiJlilfl:ing OAC. Oealerletains rebates and incentives. rt any. Ad expires Qf21,oOO is a major miss. After releasing the horrible sound, Goldsworthy/ unsuccessful album, "Stealing of but different James Murphy) a Nation" in 2004, the Astralwerks titles. on the same la- indie-rockers can't dig themselves ."AsFar As the bel. Recycling at BSU • "Mixed" Paper out of the same old boring niche. Eye Can See," I saw Radio Summer just got a littl~ "greener" on Campus! The album, priced .at a mere the last track 4 at the then We want to make-you aware of the two green $12.99 (I found it used for $7.99), from the album, concert venue, seemed at first listen a worthwhile reminds me of 6th & Main, recycling dumpsters that are hungry for you addition to my c.d. collection. The Gloria Estefan while touring clean, dry paper products! Everyone on first' track fooled me into believing dancing around in support of the album had rock n' roll gran- in drag with a their release Campus is invited to haul paper to these deur. basket of fruit on "Gotham!" containers as an added contribution to the After I got it home and gave it a her head. The c.d. The band mem- current program! Use them and watch your "true" listen, I was horribly and re- is definitely not worth its list price, bers invited me onstage to play tam- grettably unimpressed with the ex- kind of worth its used price, but bourine for the song "Calling All trash shrink while everything else grows this . ception oftwo songs'. would definitely be worth a listen Enthusiasts' and they were incred- summer! Make a difference. Recycle. The first and title track, "Enemies for $4.99. However, the $4.99 may ibly downto earth. The drummer, Like This,"is fantastic, upbeat.and be-better spent onan icy cold beer Greg Collins, asked me ifI played What are the Recyciable Papers? reminds me of Radio 4's sopho- after a hard test. the drums in real life. Myresponse, more release "Gotham!". "Grass is Radio 4, an iridie-rock bandre- to my immediate mortification was, Cardboard (flattened) Binder Paper Questions? 685-7739 Greener," the soulful fourth track, is siding from Brooklyn, NY, formed "I play the air drums." Construction paper Newspapers . or [email protected] about a fictional girl, who lead sing- in 1999 and recorded anE.P. with' The band is sometimes referred to .er Anthony Roman wants but hasn't New Jersey's based Gem Blandsten as post-punk, but is quickly becom- Computer paper Brochures found. Anthony Roman's tortured label," .' . ing more post than punk .:Rad104's Envelopes (all types) Junk Mail lyrics nod to past artlstssuch as Ian Named after a song by the band demise may have come after sign- Magazines & Catalogs Fax Paper Curtis ofJoyDjvision. PUblic Image Ltd., Radio 4 is quite ing in 2003 with their current label, -Everything's In Question-, the often compared to Gang of Four, . AstralwerkS. . . Office Paper (any color) . Paper Bags fifth. song gets an honorable. men- one of thi1irmajor inIIueu<:es. Notl$lgreleasedsince"Gothaml- tion,but I have considered.return-. hasprovedto be worthy of a~oveted Frozen. Food. Boxes. C~real Boxes They relellsed"The.·~ew .Song ing .the album because oithe~" and Dance," produced by Tliil spotlnthe disc changer. SPORTS [THISf1\LL INSPORTS] Football- Volleyball

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Regionals to Nationals Cupping the Field BY DUSTIN LAPRAY throw of 243-4 (74JBm). This throw Sports Columnist men's team took 8lh at Regionals NCAA Nationals: Eleni Kafourou ship, as well as his third NCAAAIl- Compiled from Broncosports also earned Francis his second with a total of 33 points. Out of in the triple jump, and Jackieann America award. His others carne at last year's outdoor champion- Career All-Amerlcanaward.. corn- So, this yahoo in a blazer wanted The 16 Broncos who attended the 11 Boise State men who com- Morain in the 400-meter dash. Kafourou arid Morain combined to ships, and this past March when he plimenting the All-American he to make a bet with me onthe FIFA the West Regional Championships peted, four advanced to the NCAA score 14pointsforthewomen'steam placed sixth in the 35-pound weight was awarded two years ago when World Cup. This dude was so taken in Provo, Utah on the campus of National Outdoor Championships to place 13lh overall at Regionals. throw at the NCAANational Indoor he placed fourth in the same event. with Team USAhe actually let me Brigham Young University May 26 held in Sacramento, Calif. [ons and ,.. Championships. Francis' third place finish, com- take the field in the bet. If any team and 27 were the largest contention Simon Wardhaugh advanced in the Francis advanced to the finals bined with teammate Mattias Ions' other than the U.S.wins, I get paid. of Boise State student-athletes to men's hammer, and Keron Francis Ions lead the team at the NCAA of the men's javelin at the NCAA runner-up performance in' the Some critics may sting me with qualify for regional competition in and Scot Viafore advanced in the National Outdoor Track and Field Championships, June 7,posting the National Outdoor Track and Field hammer on Friday (June 9), tied the insults, shouting, "Where's your na- school history. men's javelin. Championships on June 8, as the Bronco men with three other teams tional pride man?!" Led by two-time NCAA AII- On the Boise State women's team, .top throw in the qualifying round Boise· State University thrower for 16th place. Boise State scored I have pride enough to know a American Mattias Ions, the Bronco two members also advanced to of the men's hammer. Ions contin- ued to dominate in the finals, lead- posted the second best qualify- 14 points to tie with Providence good bet. . ing the competition with his mark ing round mark of 237-7 (n.43m) College, lona University, and Long The U.S. is more than one-hun- of 233-11 (71.31m) until in the fi- to advance to the finals. Viafore, a Beach State. The team finish by dred years behind the rest of the nal round and final throw of the Boise State sophomore, missed ad- the Bronco men marked the third world when it comes 'to soccer. And competition when Virginia Tech vancing to the final round when he straight year Boise State has placed weshould call itfootball!Youalmost University's Spyridon Iullien let go placed 16th with a throw of 210-7 in the top 20. In 2004 Boise State exclusively use yourfeetl American a winning effort of 237-2 (n.29m). (64J8m). • scored 17points to tie for 15th place, football is based on hand-offs, pass- Sip lom.thlng Freshman Wardhaugh missed Francis finished third in the and last season the Bronco men tied es, and catches, none of which in- qualifying for finals in the hammer men's javelin finals, June 10, with for 14th place with 18points. volvefoot-to-ball contact. Dellclousl when he posted the 16th best throw a throw of 237-6 (n.38m). Francis' Neither Eleni Kafourou or In 2002,Team USAmade it to the at 203-1 (61.91ln). third place throw carne on his last [ackieann Morain were able to ad- quarterfinals. Good for it. But was Wi~h fiv~ li~rvin~§ gf frY it, @~~hliip This marked the second straight attempt of the competition, which vance to the final rounds of their it realistic to dream them into win- was won by Justin Ryncavage of the competitions. hqli thfi {)IJpg stuff ¥PYf pggv f1@(3g§ year Ions took second in the na- ning the 2006Cup? I think not. tional men's hammer champion- University of North Carolina with a The best players in the world do to mqintFlin1'1 JI:l§t h!3F11thv Hf@§Wlf:l: not play for the USA. That should ~motherWFlYJam\:lFl mRksfi it ~~!iif:lr say something, should explain how t~ live a more fr\-litfqllife, you lose 3-0 to the' Czech Republic in the opening game. vis'it usat: I heard an interview with Pele. 7709 W, Qverhm~ Rq, What you've ~l~§~~The man said he learned how to (Ne~t to the t:qw~n~~ (:;Inem~) play the game by kicking a ball 20B,6~fl! 176fi around all day, every day; through- FOOTBALL- out his childhood. He didn't have to AWARDS- GOLF- wait for soccer practice to pick up The Golf Coaches Association . Blue Ribbon College Football Boise State University has won the ball. j·le never had some coach of America named Boise State Yearbook has announced its 2006 the 2005-06 Western Athletic teaching him how' to dribble. He University senior Graham DeLaet pre-season All-American first Conference Commissioners' Cup - learned those things on his own un- to the PING All-Southwest Region team and Boise State University's the all-sports award given to the top til the ball became an appendage, a team, May 31. Quinton Jones has been selected as institution based on overall athletic part ofhim. Each of the nine PING All- the squad's punt return specialist. performance each year. In America, we try to regiment Region teams is comprised of 15 Asenior from Cerritos, California, Boise State tallied 96.5 points . the sport with coaching and paren- golfers and any player ranked Jones was ranked second in the na- in the Commissioner's Cup race tal abuse from the sidelines, when in the top 75 nationally in either tion last year for punt returns gain- to second-place Nevada's 93.75 what is needed is a lack of control- Golfstat or the Golfweek/Sagarin ing 459yards on 22 returns fora 20.9 points. a lack of coaching. Let the kids play Cure the Summertime Blues at Lucy's ranklngs, Members of the PING yards-per-return average. Three Fresno State was third with the game; let them figu'reout ifthey ;:how your Faculty, Staff or Student ID and gQt All-Region teams are eligible for of his punt returns went for touch- 20')\, OFF nflY pU1-chnsc - all sutt\mor! 89.50. are great or not. You cannot create Utah State was fourth with 81' PING All-American honors. downs during the 2005 season, in- . . diamonds; they are formed through ~rY our COOLsummer SmlalMes: 'BUBBlu'ms ·areen ~ea Frappe's ·11100BSW.SSOe SmDD~HIeS This season DeLaet was named cluding two for a school record 92 points. natural pressures .. Western Athletic Conference yards. Hawaii and Idaho tied for fifth It's not that the American team Player of the Year and was select- Along with leading the WAC in with 82.5. does not have great athletes. It docs. ed to compete in the NCAA West punt returns, Jones was also ranked San Jose State was seventh with I believe the greatest athletes on the Regional Championships as an sixth in the league forkickoffreturns 75.75points. planet are Americans (due to the individual. last year averaging 24.7yards per re- Louisiana Tech (74.25) and New mixtures of DNAin this immigrant He recorded tournament vic- turn. Mexico State (73.5)followed. nation). But just because you are a tories at the Falcon Invitational, Jones was. named to two AII- The Broncos had four first-place great athlete doesn't mean you can the Boise State Bronco American squads as a punt returner team finishes in 2005-06 - Football take a German to the goal off the Invitational, and the Thunderbird following the 2005 season. He re- (tied for first with Nevada), Indoor dribble or feel when to make a cut Invitational. ceived second team All-American and Outdoor Men's Track and Field, and hit your buddy in stride, those His 11 top 25 finishes this sea- honors from The Sporting News and and Men's Tennis. . things are natural reactions result- son set a school record; and his honorable mention All-American The Broncos also had second ing from a feel ofthe game. eight top 10 finishes placed him honors from Sl.com. place finishes in women's tennis America tends to dislike sports it second on the Bronco all-time Last month Jones received addi- and gymnastics. does not dominate or did not create. list. tional pre-season recognition when .. The WAC awards its Sowe slip into this WORLDCup, the In his four seasons at Boise The Sporting News selected him Commissioner's Cup to the school only thing we can't say is ours, and State, DeLaet won 10. tourna- as the nation's third best returner that performs the best in each ofthe try to take it over. Then we get up- ments,. six more than any other heading into the 2006season. conference's 19men's and women's set when we fail.Wewill fail, at first. Bronco in school history. Recently, Blue Ribbon College championships. Novices cannot be named champi- Nine points are awarded for first DeLaet also concluded his Football Yearbook picked Boise ons. Bronco career as the school's re- State to win its fifth straight WAC place, eight for second place, etc., The American team members cord holder for: Championship. It also named five in every sport (regardless of the have played since childhood, yes, Broncos to its pre-season All-WAC number ofteams) and are averaged but to the U.S.,soccer is still an ado- • career top 10finishes (26), team. between a team's regular season lescent sport; awkward and unsure, Linebacker Korey Hall led the finish (if applicable) and its WAC in a field ofgnarly veteran countries championship finish. • career top25 finishes (37), Boise State selections by being like the view? named the pre-season defensive so ready to take it all. Ties are not broken but instead Do not rush, my American soc- Sit In the press box. Now acceptlnq apjllitation are averaged between the tied • top 10 finishes in a season (9), player of the year. He was joined on the defensive squad by tackle cer fans. Have faith and fanatical Assistant Spotts Editor. teams. support for the sport you adore. 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