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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 2006 ISSUE 23, VOLUME 19. FIRST ISSUE FREE.
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Get your preview of the WAC women's soccer tournament Scott Yenor, a professor of and check out your candidates political science at Boise State for next week's election. Univeristy, said the lack of young voters is correlated with a lack of responsibility. "When you're married, have kids WEATHER and own property, you have much more of a stake in the community," Yenor said, "and you understand
oJ oJ Q cJ FRIDAY High:•57F / Low,43F Boise State University engages students in Native American culture ..oJ J J oJ SATURDAY COMPILED BY this month being ,"National lationship with individual Indian Rodenhiser, William Whitaker, High: 58F / Low 41F ARBITER STAFF American Indian Heritage Month,' people and Indian tribes. For many Gretchen Cotrell, Pamela Davis to re-visit with. Josephine and years 1have worked exclusively In (Shoshone-Bannock tribal mem- November is "National American see how she was coming along Indian 'prpgrams. I also grew up ber), Leland and Theresa Manuelito Indian Heritage Month,' Initial- with those projects. This is what with the 3hqshone-Bannockpeople, [Navajo'-.....tribal member and Iy designated by a joint resolu- we found: which certainly helped getting this ' Shoshone Pillute tribal member, re- tion and passed by Congress in With the support of Provost Sona class up and going. BSU was very spectively) and their three children, SUNDAY 1990 to recognize. and acknowl- Andrews, School of Social Work supportive and wanted to make the Rusty and Maureen 0' Leary, Ryan High: 57F / Low 41F edge American Indians and Alaska Director 'Roy Rodenhiser, Gretchen attempt,' Halfhide said. Stone-Grace Io, Andrea Burnie, 1111 Natives as a group. Recognizing and Cotrell, William Whitaker and Beginning the morning of Aug. The month of November Darrington and Suzie Kiesel. acknowledging American Indians the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal 9, students spent two full days in a "It was such - a great and Alaska Natives is something Council, the course "SOCWRK classroom on the Fort Halllndian is "National American opportunity and reflect- ON CAMPUS that one Boise State University 494/594: Health and Human Reservation. Indian Heritage Month." ingback I realize how much I ------alumna takes very seriously every Services in Indian Country,", TheymetwiththeBureauofIndian learned," class participant Jill FRIDAY day ofthe year. has-become a reality apd was Affairs, Indian Health Services, with Indian people from across the Darrington said. Up All Night. Josephine Halfhide Is a strong ad- offered Aug. 9 to 13' on the Fort Tribal Social Services, Tribal Police, Northlvest and Canada, while lis- Halfhide is hopeful that, if the Student Union Building, vocate for people Indigenous to this Hall Indian Reservation in -Tribal Domestic Violence Program, tening to traditional drumming Shoshone-Bannock' tribes are re- 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Student country. Last year The Arbiter in- southeastern Idaho. Tribal Courts, Iridian Gaming and and singing and dancing. They also ceptive to continuing this class next Activities invites students to terviewed her when she received a This Isthe first time in Idaho's his- severalotherdepartments. watched the competition and selec- -year, other departments at 'BSU enjoy a night of fun. Student Programs Board Is sponsoring National Association of Social Work tory that any Native American tribe Students were well rewarded tion of Miss Sunni Bigday as 2006 will consider offering the course speed dating. scholarship .for her 35-year com- has allowed and collaborated with a after the first day, eatIng finely pre- Shoshone-Bannock Queen. to their program's undergraduate mltment to working with Indian university to conduct a class on its .pared barbecued elk steakfor din- Students attended the all-Indian and graduate students and that MONDAY people. At that time she was a stu- reservation. Howwas it that BSU,not nero rodeo,'Indian relayraces, Indian BSU officialswi\l consider this Ethnic Luncheon. dent working as a tribal liaison at Idaho State University (whichis only - Mter the second day they Hand Games and Indian art show experlellceas arequlremeptforfac- Student Union Lookout Room, the BSU Cultural Center, conduct. 10 miles from the Fort-Hall Indian attended llbllffalo feast sponsored and browsedthroughthiHribalmu~ ' tiltyand admlnistrati:l~. .' .' 12 toJ p.m, This Is a chanee Ing research on "the Recrnitment reservation), arranged to provide by the ShosboIie-Bannocktribes: ' . sewn. 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BY BARRY FRANKLIN students ofthe fall ofthe Berlin Wall said. The painting is set at dawn News Writer and the United States' triumph over with the night behind the boats communism. representing past accomplishments Outrage at a perceived bias by a "It's funny how people will al- by students and the bright future Boise State student, a proposed mu- ways get bent out of shape over free that awaits them. ral project and three pieces of leg- speech. If they think this is offen- "The nighttime behind you and islation filled the Tuesday ASBSU sive, they should burn their history the daytime in front Is the sym- Senate meeting. books," Sawmiller said. bolic meaning behind all of this," Sawmiller said he has no idea how Thompson said. Other pieces from Thompson Poster outrage the stamp saying, "supported by student government" got onto the can be seen hanging over the doors Senate guest Juan Morales con- poster. at Dawson Taylor coffee shop on veyed his outrage at a supposed "The College Republicans are not Eighth Street In downtown Boise. ASBSUapproved poster. Two pho- afraid to post anything they believe COBE will work in conjunction tos were printed on the yellow sheet in," Sawmiller said. with Dawson Taylor four point zero . measuring eight and a half by 11 Student organizations must on the mural project. inches. The left side ofthe poster had receive approval from Student "[The mural] will be a relaxing a blown-up picture of Che Guevara Involvement before posting on cam- vacation between classes," April withacaptionreading, "Hisideology pus. Approval comes from present- Rumore said. murdered 100 million people." The ing the material to the info desk .. right side of the poster contained Legislation in the Student Union Building. If a a photo of Ronald Reagan of the Senators sent three pieces of leg- posting is supported by ASBSU,it same size with the caption read- islation to committees Tuesday. SR- must be presented to the desk by a Ing, "His ideology freed 425, 574, 4 honors United States Veterans as member ofstudent government. well as all those around the world 817people." Both ASBSU and The Arbiter Morales' main issue with the who have sacrificed for freedom. It will investigate the mysterious poster was It had a student govern- Is sponsored by Senator Jonathan stamp further. Sawmiller, Senator Jennifer Stolley ment approval, and he feltthe poster and Senator Katie Io Rupert. misrepresented Guevara. Morales Its title is Freedom Week. If it believes an attack on an individu- Mural proposal passes, Freedom Week will take al has no place in a university like April Rumore and Ien Stemple place from Nov. 6 - 12. Boise State. asked ASBSU senators Tuesday to "') SB-4calls for a regular senate ses- "Che Guevara fought against cor- contribute anywhere from $3-to-$5 sion on the Thursday of every third rupt governments in South America thousand to a COBEmural project. J'( ,;~"-:/ week of each month at BSU West f, and Africa," Morales said. "Many COBEis an organization ofbusiness Campus in Nampa, Idaho. It is spon- students on campus believe Guevara students who meet once a week on sored by Senator Bakh Mirkasimov '~"J";":i is a freedom fighter and this repre- campus to discuss business options and Senator Ryan Cooper and Its ti- .. ·..;fJ.t~· sentation is misleading." for the community. All grades are . ~" . tle isASBSURegular Senate Meeting ".1 Morales agreed with the poster's represented in COBE. ' at the West Campus In Nampa. promotion of the fall of the Berlin The proposed mural will fill the .0. The third piece of legislation Wall but did not see the connection curved wall on the south side of the s doesn't have a number but is a " , . with Guevara or why ASBSU ap- Multi Purpose Building. If the proj- '0.L Senate Bill. Its purpose is to pay for proved the poster. ect comes to fruition It will repre- postage to send care packages to Senators appeared surprised at sent the second original mural on U.S. military members overseas. the images from the poster. Aspresi- Boise State campus. The first sits It is sponsored by Senator Jennifer dent of the College Republicans, on the third floor of the Education Stolley,Senator Jonathan Sawmiller Senator Jonathan Sawmiller posted Building. Artist Rick Thompson, said the "work in progress" symbol- and Senator Bakh Mirkoslmov. Its "DEEPLY SlCK, the images and said they had noth- izes all aspects ofcollege life. title is "Support forU.S.Troops." ing to do with ASBSU. Senator Cooper said none ofthese Sawmiller said the poster had "Multiple rowboats sit at the prec- pieces have passed yet but they have everything to do with commu- ipice of a waterfall symbolizing stu- UTTERLY lRRESl~TlB been sent to committee. nism. Representing the organiza- dents' journey into the unknown "There is a dialogue and that's a RICHARD C~L\SS tion, Sawmiller said the College and the water represents present TIM good thing," Cooper said. Republicans wanted to remind and past generations," Thompson
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November 2, 2006 Whether film, food or travel, posters convey p-ersonal lnterests with style BY STACY DOWNS es, 'fading or pin or staple holes? McClatchy Newspapers Has the poster been restored? What's the return policy? How Posters qUickly' communicate is it going to be shipped? Get a what you're all about, unlike other second opinion. Lee Milazzo, forms of home decor. They display owner of Poster, Conservation where you want to travel and what in Stamford, Conn., says people you like to drink. They show style e-mail online poster images and preferences, from the flowery or- listings to him, asking about au- nateness of art nouveau to the ul- thenticity and potential restoration tra-hip techy look of the computer . before they buy. He can age. Their colorful artistry can be be reached at lee@poster sophisticated or whimsical. conservation.com. The posters In Greg Melvin's Overland Park,' Kan., home show- Linen backing case his favorite movies. Three and restoration posters dominate his study, paying Linen backing is a conservation homage to nair. films, known' for method used to mount and pre- their shadowy scenery and unlucky serve vintage posters so they can characters. His living room features be framed without compromising three science-fiction film posters 'value. The poster is mounted wet hung above the sofa.The 1956poster to linen (cotton canvas) with a buff- ofTnvasion ofthe Body Snatchers," ered barrier paper. The process gets with a highly stylized red hand- rid offold lines and creases. It pro- print set against a vivid yellow back- vides a smooth surface. for resto- ground, hooked him on collecting. ration work and allows a poster to "Posters provide a lot of visual be easily rolled up and shipped. It appeal," Melvin said. "They're works starts at $80 for a standard 27-by-41- of art." Melvin owns only vintage' inch movie poster. Get'Noticed posters. They're collectible because Restoration includes washing, our smile match your personality they can be tricky to find and often piecing paper inside holes and us- '#~~i cost hundreds of dollars. "Vintage" ing watercolors or colored pencils means the poster was printed at the to make missing parts nearly unde- time its advertising campaign origi- tectable. It costs about $75per hour. nally took place, and it doesn't refer These services are not usually avail- to style or age. So the contemporary able at custom frame stores. Apple iPod posters, with white MP3 posters also fetch a lot ofmoney. Last nist countries such' as Cuba Contact a specialist: Poster playersdramaticallypoppingagainst year a California man set the record and in Eastern Europe created Conservation, 583 Pacific St., dark silhouettes and colorful back- when he bought a 1927poster forthe their own versions of posters for Stamford, Conn. 06902, (203) 324- grounds, are vintage and in demand. German sci-fi film "Metropolis" for movies. Many have high-quality 9750,wwW.posterconservation.com Reproduction posters, on the other $690,000from a London gallery. graphic designs. OR Poster Mountain, 7320 Laurel hand, are inexpensive and aren't Posters became the art gallery Melvin began his vintage mov- Canyon, North Hollywood, Calif. valuable because they were printed of the street during' the 1870s in ie poster quest on eBay. As he was 91605, (818) 982-1058,www.poster- long after the original ad campaign Paris, ushering in the modern age browsing, he discovered dealers mountain.com ended. Reproduction film, travel of advertising. Henri de Toulouse- who specialize in the artworks, and cuisine posters are easy to come. Lautrec's "Moulin Rouge" elevated such as Motion Picture Arts Gallery 'Framing by at stores such as Z Gallerie and the poster to fine art status during (www.mpagallery.com) in -East Improper poster framing can online at-www.allposters.com. the 1890sbelle epoque period. They Rutherford, N.J.Melvin bought post- cause acid burn, mold or foxing Posters are sold mostly on- were printed using stone lithogra- ers and sent them to professional (dark spots that spread throughout line these days. The most recently phy until after World War II. Each poster conservationists to be linen- an image). Don't let a framer use searched categories of vintage post- color was hand drawn or painted backed and restored. Fold lines in tape even archival tape as an ad- ers on eBay were "French," "film," onto a separate slab ofporous stone. posters often split the fragile paper, hesive because it damages posters. "travel," "war" and "music." The vibrant colors and textures of creating holes. He had small touch- Also, don't let a framer dry mount a Dealers see other trends. Skiing, stone lithography are more prized in ups made. Part of a man's head was vintage poster to foam core because art deca and modern 1950s posters the poster world than photo offset or missing in "The Narrow Margin," it can yellow and devalue the piece. are hot, says Jim Lapides, owner of silkscreen processes. a 1952 nair film poster, and a letter After the poster is professionally the International Poster Gallery in Butch Rigby of Kansas City says was missing from the 1955 classic linen-backed: Use acid-free cot- Boston. Olympic themes are also stone lithographs even make B- "KissMe Deadly" poster. ton-rag matting or frame spacers so popular, says Valerie Clark, spokes- movies look beautiful. "Some of Rigby doesn't mind a few creases the glass .doesn't touch the poster. :woman forthe InternationalVintage these movies were pretty awful," orripsinhisvintageposters. "Part of Poster Dealers Associatlon.. The "said Rigby, who displays vintage the bell~ty:- he said, "is in the_wear top-selling vintage poster on eBay 'film posters in his media room and / andtear," " - in August was an 1898"Iournee du in the Screenland Theatre he owns. - Chat Nair" ("'furn of the BlackCat") "These posters were about selling Buying vintage by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen for the sizzle, not the steak: posters online $9,200, says spokeswoman Jenny Rigby has learned about Research the dealer by reading feedback, making sure the seller is Baragary. The poster Is one of the the nuances among ,•. most reproduced images. movie posters. Whim movies were reputable and specializes in post- Vintage movie re-released, posters 'were reissued, ers. 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A SCHOLARSHIP WORTH BY LAURA BAUER less jolt of energy, doctors and nu- nurse with De Soto public schools. increased blood pressure. AND JOYCE SMITH tritionists fear the medical side ef- "You're talking 280 milligrams." Energy drinks, with caffeine lev- Controversy was strategic to set- els from 75 milligrams and up, like- SMILING ABOUT. McClatchy Newspapers fects of these drinks, which aren't regulated by the U.S. Food and ting the product apart from the ly aren't harmful if used sparingly. horde of new drinks introduced But it's the repeated use, the two or Up all night studying? Throw Drug Administration. . this year, said Iarney Kirby, senior three cans at a time, that can wear back an' energy drink and get Others worry that drink makers partner at Redux Beverages, with ona body. Good news for through that early-morning geom- will resort to anything including offices in Las Vegas and Murrieta, After the initial jolt, people etry class. Need a little pick-me- pumping up caffeine levels to lure Calif., and founder of Cocaine. crash. dental students, up in the middle of boring work the young. "And once they fall, they fall pret- or at the end of a long day? Drink Take one of the newest brands. But even Kirby was "flabbergast- ty hard," said pediatrician Sarah Join the Army one and you'll instantly have more It caused quite a shakeup recently, ed" by the clamor Cocaine created. Harnpl, who works at Children's fun. Throw back a couple, and it's and not for its level of caffeine, be- "The politicians are saying we are glorifying drug use, that we're Mercy Hospital in the department Dental Corps and fun times two. lieved to be among the highest. of general pediatrics. "Their blood This is how some companies are The drink: Cocaine. desensitizing the youth to the dan- you can receive gers of drugs; they're calling for sugar drops, the caffeine wears off selling energy drinks, those cans of Because of the name alone, con- and they feel really bad:' sugary-sweet, high-caffeine drinks venience-store operator 7-Eleven stores to boycott it," Kirby said. a one- to four-year scholarship that Amy McClure, health teacher at with names like Red Bull, Rockstar Inc. is asking a handful of San lose, "Where did the coke in Coca-Cola Johnson County's Mill Valley High and even Whoop Ass. Costirig Calif., franchise stores to stop car- come from? Why aren't they ban- provides full tuition, a monthly stipend School, teaches a section on energy more than $2 a pop, energy drinks rylng the high-caffeine drink. And ning Coca-Cola? Our name is right drinks. And when the energy drink of over $1,250 and reimbursement of are raking in $3.4 billion a year the company is considering mak- there on the edge but I don't think it SoBe went into school vending ma- for an industry that grew by 80 ing it a nationwide request. falls over the edge:' chines last year, she got it removed. most academic fees, percent last year. "Our merchandising team be- It's marketed as the "legal alter- "I tell the kids, 'You only get one Lured by promises of high ener- lieves the product's name promotes native" and described by creators heart, you don't want to overwork gy, possible weight loss and greater an image which we didn't wail! to as tasting like a carbonated atomic your heart any more than you have sports endurance, young people are be associated with," said Margaret fireball. Each can has 280 milli- to," McClure said. . consuming these drinks at a grow- Chabris, a spokeswoman for 7- grams of caffeine, twice the amount Cardiologist Brian Wei ford, Tofind out more, or to speak to an AFmy Health ing rate. According to an Associated Eleven. "What is it, a legal alterna- in a regular cup of coffee. from the University of Kansas Care Recruiter, call 800-794-8867 or visit Press report, 31 percent of United live to an illegal substance?" AnaAlzarez ofthe Flamingo Mini Hospital, said people react to high healthcare.goarmy.com/hcU54 States teenagers say they drink Cocaine comes in bright red and Mart in Naples, Pla., has been car- them, and some say they down sev- white cans, similar to Coca-Cola. rying Cocaine for about a month. levels of caffeine differently. And without knowing what's in each © 2006. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. eral in a row to get a buzz. But the Cocaine name is spelled "It's selling very well here in While many say they're a harm- out in a powdery white font intend- Naples. We are selling more than of the drinks, there's a risk in ed to resemble lines of white co- Red Bull," said Alzarez, who doesn't consuming any.' cainepowder, like' the taste of energy drinks. "I wouldn't want my kids having "(The name) is a slap in the face "We're going to keep selling it. No any of these," Weiford said. to the prevention we try to do," one has complained yet:' For now, many young people said Janine Gracy of the Regional But other retailers are choosing know they want to keep consuming Prevention Center. "Yeah, it's not their public image over profit. ·these drinks. I the drug itself, but what about those "It was a no-brainer," said Mike Jessica Montes, 23, who was at who say, I drink this, what's the dif- Thornbrugh, spokesman for Moody's Coffeehouse in Kansas ference, maybe I'll try that." QuikTrip. "We don't see how in the City, drinks Rockstar for its "gum- And what about the next drink to world you can be a responsible re- my bear" taste. come along? How far will makers go tailer and sell a commodity that And lignesh Patel, a University of to stand out in a market where more glamorizes iIIegai drugs." · Missouri-Kansas City sophomore, than 500 new energy drinks were Most health-care professionals prefers Red Bull "it mixes with vod- launched worldwide this year? recommend a daily dose of no more ka perfectly." "At what point do you say caffeine than 250 to 300 milligrams of caf- · But he's all for trying the Cocaine is not a drug that can have adverse feine. Beyond that, the side effects drink if it comes here. side effects in a healthy person?" can set in: the jitteriness, possible "All students will probably try it said Christine McPherson, a district dehydration, the jump in heart rate, just for fun," said Patel. hat's coming GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO SOMEONE WHOSE MADE A LASTINGIMPACT'TO YOU! to the movies BY KATRINA L. SAVITZ Asstlstant Culture Editor
, Borat: Cultural Learnings of toilet by his foe - another rat American for Make Benefit named Sid. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLEFOR Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan In an attempt to get back home This both. comedic and satiri- through London's sewer system, FACULTY RECOG NITI ON RECEPTION AT: cal film surrounds a man named Roddy needs to rough it up. ;;/ Borat, who is a famous televi- There he realizes that an entire "~ta 111' November 3,2006 sion celebrity in his home country rat civilization exists, and he's not of Kazakhstan. in Kansas anymore. " The Santa Clause III: Borat is sent to the United States With help from a fellow rat named 'ASBSU DESK The Escape Clause by the Kazakhstani government to Rita (Kate Winslett), they set off on Tim Allen returns as Santa Claus learn more about the country while a wild adventure through waste in thisyear'sfirstholidayfilm. Santa filming a documentary. and leeches to get back home. ~INFORMATION DESK is faced with a new dilemma: sav- This film is based on a comedic ing Christmas from the conniving , sketch by Sacha Baron Cohen of On the indie scene Jack Frost, played by Martin Short. HBO's 'Da Ali G Show.' ApPLICATIONS ARE DUE By·NOVEMBERIO,2006 Audiences are taken back to Santa's Black Gold toy workshop, and see Santa and Flushed Away This documentary takes audi- his elves attempt to keep Christmas Hugh Jackman plays an upper ences through an intense look at merry while forcing Frost to "chill class spoiled pet rat Roddy, who the coffee bean industry and its ef- This reception and award ceremony.is out." is pushed and flushed down the fects on world trade. . bemg he1d to recogruze outstandiiig , faculty members from all departments, here it schools and colleges at Boise State PaystdCare . When you give plasma you're University. literally giving someone another chance at life. . Thousands will benefit from your blood-plasma donations. RECEPTION IS ON DECEMBER 6, 2006 AT 6:00 PM: Up to $200 compensation '. "for your .first month. _ •• y',,; • ~-c~-, ,~ .:' - • -., ~
OPINION The way we see it ... ThewayJVU~" • ~~ The TaIkin'Broncos continue . .Political Make an informed vote on Nov. 7 to make BoiseState proud The most important threat to freedom is not over- seas - it is in our midst. Our government is designed There is a team at Boise State that is to be ruled by the Constitution, and that Constitution . on one impressive winning streak: a correctness dictates the separation of powers. We are seeing case team that is dominating the field of after case where socialist leaders are appointing competition with undefeated regu- socialist judges. These judges are overstepping their constitutional lar seasons and rolling tip prestigious boundaries by forcing legislatures to make laws as championships in the process; a team in Massachusetts and now New Jersey with same sex threatens marriages. Instead of the legislatures and executives that's loaded with all-conference per- formers; a team that is representing impeaching these activist judges they are conform- this institution of higher learning ing to judicial demands. Remember, judges are not elected - they are appointed. around the country with style, class We are beginning to see the end of our constitu- and domination. lie health tional republic that so many died for and the begin- This team we're talking about may ning of a socialistic judicial rule. not be the one you're thinking. It Ifyou don't get out and make an informed vote and doesn't play on blue turf and has no ease, but it wasn't. stay involved in your democracy you will soon lose The standard public health model re- your government to a handful of unelected self-pro- use for a football. It's not in a hot gym quired the people with whom the patient claimed rulers, all day long- practicing 3-pofut shots had made contact of the type that could Keep an eye on your schools - that is where social- and it has nothing to do with Taco Recently, Centers for Disease Control an- transmit the disease to be interviewed and ism is destroying the future. And don't believe the Bell. nounced its recommendation that the entire - if necessary to controlling the spread of the liberal media; conservatives can easily win the vote In fact, this team isn't any intercolle- population be regularly tested for AIDS. disease - quarantined .. this Nov. giate sports team atBSU - although it The implications of this recommendation All through the prior years of the 20'1.century Get involved, stay involved and get others in- demonstrate the deleterious effect that po- civil rights issues had been raised concerning volved. Join the following mail list: www.idahovot- could probably talk trash on the field litical correctness has on logical, earnest and the use ofthe public health model. ersgulde.org, of play better. than any of the Bronco truthful inquiry. . In every case the benefit to the public was athletes. The CDC has always been touted as the ulti- determined to be paramount and the concerns Casey Reynolds That is precisely because this team mate source for information and decision-mak- were reasonably addressed; and it worked. Rupert, lD ing in public healthcare. Why was this "silver bullet" plan not used? is the Talkin' Broncos. Because it wasn't politically correct. The BSUForensics Program (speech With their track record they seem invincible. Now they are calling for routine AIDS testing The CDC, in its official history of AIDS, cites Sali is a man of strong character and debate), also known as the of everyone. political pressure from gay activists as a major This is tantamount to throwing in the towel factor in not utilizing the proven standard pub- Talkin' Broncos, recently took home I have 'known Bill Sali for 14 years as my State -and admitting that their strategy to control the lic health model. its 10th consecutive tournament vic- Representative and two years as a colleague in the AIDS epidemic has been an utter failure. As the administrator for the first AIDS clinic tory in Portland, Ore., dominating 31 Idaho legislature. I've worked with him closely both The frequency of not only AIDS, but the in the Pacific Northwest I know this to be true in and out of the Statehouse. I know him better other schools in the Lewis and Clark whole panoply of sexually transmitted dis- from my own professional involvement. than most. Pioneer Invitational Tournament. eases is a catastrophic calamity on the level of Political correctness then and to this day Those who disagree with some of his positions global warming. often precludes the use of best measures in What makes the win in Portland so have attempted to characterize him as some type of How did we get in such a state where we can- disease control. special is the team had wrapped up fanatical, out of control extremist. This is far from not even limit the spread offragile diseases that All human life is precious. The CDC - of all or- the truth. the three-day tournament victory by ganizations - should have not been influenced cannot live outside the human body for more Bill is an intelligent, thoughtful, soft-spoken con- the end of the second day. That would by politics. than a few seconds? servative that represents the mainstream positions be like game officials calling a foot- Despite the propaganda to the contrary, it It should have led the charge for treating this ofthe vast majority ofIdahoans. awful syndrome of diseases the same as it did for ball or basketball game in the middle hasn't been for lack of money or concern. For example, Bill listens to multiple perspectives other epidemic diseases. of the third quarter because the con- Mortal disease, especially when spread by on tax and immigration policy. He is open to input Instead it gambled with the social engineer- sexual contact or blood; gets everyone's atten- on education and transportation issues. But he be- test was so out of hand at that point. ing approach - and it lost. The CDC caved in to tion quickly. lieves certain issues are simply not up for debate It's completely unheard of. power politics. And now it's officially admitted Any sense of complacency was based upon - abortion is wrong: period. And only marriage be- However, success like this isn't any- defeat. physician-encouraged confidence in the medi- tween one man and one woman is healthy, period. What shame we bear to all those who have thing new to the Talkin' Broncos. cal establishment to do the right things to cure It is Bill's unwillingness to bend on issues with di- died and will continue to die of this and the The team is the three-time defend- or contain the epidemic. rect nioral implications that have created fear withiri other sexually transmitted diseases that have When AIDS was first recognized in the early those that disagree, and prompted them to portray ing regional champion and defend- become not just epidemic, but endemic to ing national champion with the 2005 1980s it should have been treated in the same him negatively. manner as any outbreak of a transmittable dis- us now. victory (regional tournament cham- Ironically, these are the same reasons Bill has earned my respect and my vote on Nov. 7. pio~ships are he~d eve~ years and the national championship tournament State Senator Russ Fulcher is held during odd years). Boise, lD Since 1993, the Talkin' Broncos have finished in the tor five at the Pi Idaho Republicans are Kappa Delta Nationa Tournament Join the BSU Campus Crusade five times, including the last four tournaments. taking students to the bank I am writing on the behalf ofthe Campus Crusade The team has finished no worse for Christ concerning our continued efforts to edu- cate the BSU student population. than third place at the regional tour- Feeling the need for a clearer un- This tax increase came at a time when the state had nament since 1991. BY RICHARD STALLINGS derstanding of our ambitions on cam- $260 million left over from the previous year! Guest Opinion pus, we have drafted the following five Statistics like these make the Talkin' In a couple of months, the new law will lower prop- point bulletin: Broncos arguably the most successful As a former Ricks College professor and current po- erty taxes for commercial and industrial property and team of any kind at Boise State right litical science instructor at Idaho State University, I for people who are lucky (and wealthy) enough to own now and certainly put them in the am in constant communication with people just like vacation homes. "greatest ever at Boise State" conver- yOU: students who are the future leaders of our won- Will this law also provide some property tax relief derful state. As future leaders, it's important that you to ordinary homeowners? Very little, if any, because sation. 2, To work incessantly toward the con- learn from our past mistakes. And right now, you're these same middle class people are going to be paying The Forensics Program is one of the .version ofall inferior faiths"':" Muslims, paying for a whopper. a full percent more in sales taxes - all year long. . JeWs, Cat~01ic8,Pagims, Zoroastriilns; '. oldest competitive groups on camps, Late last August, as you were basking in the final So where do college students fit into this equation? with its roots back in 1937and the sec- days of summer, the Idaho Legislature snuck into You can take this to the bank: not one student who is renting - and I don't know any who are not - will see 3. Toincreasethepenetratlon or' public ond president of Boise Junior College Boise to raise taxes. space with religiouseducatioh; <. Eugene B. Chaffee (the founder ofthe But instead of raising taxes equally, this tax specifi- one dime of benefit from the property tax cut. Yet all of cally targets people like you - young people and you~g you are paying 20 percent more today in sales tax than '. 4. To establish adress code(i.e.anwhit~j collepe's debate team). families who rent rather than owning property. you were last summer. th~taccurately ': reflects/the strong We d like to bid the current Talkin' Perhaps if the money raised from this tax was being So now you have to dig a littI~ deeper into your pock- et to pay for just about anything -from that box of mac- Christian values of the student' . Broncos good luck and best wishes spent on higher education, public education or mak- body; . of continued success for the remain- ing health care more affordable, you might not-mind aroni and cheese in your kitchen to that new oil pump paying an extra percent on every taxable purchase you for your old car. der of its season. We respect your ac- So whenever you hear that cash register start to ring, Thbrlng alllln4J~t~1l athel~tic. indoc~ make. 5: trinatiOll of studenisbyfaeulty. ,: tivities, representing BSUbeyond the But the money you pay is going to be passed along as you hand your money across the sales counter, just blue. to large corporations such as Micron Technologies, remember that you're helping companies like Micron J.R. Simplot, and wealthy out-of-state vacation-home Technologies and people like J.R. Simplot and Arnold Schwarzenegger get just a little bit richer. The way we see it is based on the majority opinions of owners. . And you can thank Jim Risch and the Republicans The Arbiter editorial board. Members of tile board are Drew The bill was championed by temporary Gov. Jim Together we can bring students together in the Mayes, editor-in-chief; Troy Sawyer, business manager; Risch and the Republican leadership ofthis state. for doing such a great job. Heather English, production manager; Dustin Lapray, man- celebration of our faith. aging editor; Brandon Stoker, opinion editor; Harsh Mantri, It raised sales tax by one penriy and now you are online editor; and Sheree Whiteley, lead copy editor. paying six cents for every $1 you spend to the state's Richard Stallings is the chairman of tile Idaho Democratic Party Billy Mogensen general fund. Boise, ID
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The Boise State women's soccer team will begin their quest for a Western Athletic Conference tour- nament championship. The women open up the tourna- ment with a game against San Jose State at 3 p.m. Thursday. The Broncos lost to San Jose 3-0 The weather factor earlier this season. Visit arbiter- online.com for a more complete BY BRIAN LUPTAK tournament preview. Sports Writer October just happened. It came Shields brothers and it left in a blink of. the eye. represent BSU tennis Whether you realized it or not, the at championships last four weeks have been filled with major milestones in this year's The Boise State University men's sports. Wejust watched the entirety tennis team will send .Luke and of the Major League Baseball post- Clancy Shields to compete in the season, the Indianapolis Colts and Intercollegiate Tennis Association's the Chicago Bears get off to unde- National Indoor Championships, feated starts to their NFL seasons hosted by Ohio State University, and our own Boise State Broncos Nov.2-5 at Columbus, Ohio. have climbed from number 20 to 14 The tournament will feature 32 Boise State recorded its ninth win of the season after dismantling Fresno State 45-21 Wednesday night. in college football rankings .. players from 25 universities, with November is now rolling in and ..Boise State being one of six schools BY JAKE GARCIN hookup and a 10-7 lead 'after a forced a Fresno punt on the first you better believe it will disappear just as quickly. Baseball is over and to qualify one or more individuals Sports Editor quarter of play. Bulldog drive ofthe fourth quarter. to the event. Fresno State will join Zabransky threw his second Ian Johnson capped the game off college and professional basketball are both in sight. However,we're go- Boise State as the only other repre- As the saying goes, there's a first touchdown pass of the game on with his second touchdown of the ing to focus on football and what the sentative from the Western Athletic time for everything. Boise State's the first Boise State offensive drive night. Johnson broke open a 32- conclusion of the autumn season Conference. The tournament will football game against Fresno State of the second quarter. Zabransky yard run to set the Broncos up on proposes for the sport. Collegiate also feature seven of the top eight had plenty of firsts. The Broncos found Vinny Perretta on an 8-yard the Fresno 2-yard line. football is (our weeks away from nationally ranked players according had yet to playa Wednesday night swing pass to extend the BSU lead Johnson's 2-yard touchdown run the finale of regular season and tothelTA. game this season. It was also the to 17-7.The score came after an 11- solidified another standout perfor- the National Football League is ap- Luke enters the competition first time Bronco Stadium was cho- play, 52-yard drive. Zabransky was mance for the sophomore back. He proximately half way through their ranked No. 33 in the nation and will reographed for national television. named player of the game, finish- finished with 139rushing yards on season with nine weeks remaining face Ken Skupski (No. 12)of LSUin BSU fans executed a request for ing the night 19-25 for 180 yards, 24 carries and only three negative before playoffs. Both leagues are be- the first round. Atthe ITAMountain people in odd numbered sections three touchdowns and one inter- rushing yards. ginning to experience a new type of Regional in Las Vegas, Luke won his to wear orange and even numbered . ception. He also rushed for 57yards Johnson took advantage of an- football with the weather becoming first two matches of the tournament sections to wear blue. on eleven carries. other nationally televised game. He a third opponent. Or are they? before retiring the following match "I want to say how much 1appre- BSU running back Ian Johnson was announced as the fourth player I suppose in the case of col- to his teammate. ciate our fans," BSU Head Coach found the end zone forhis 19th score on the Heisman watch-list by ESPN lege football, the majority of fields At the All-American Chris Petersen said following the ofthe year just 2:23 before halftime. earlier Wednesday. With Boise throughout the country are the or- Championships in Tulsa, Okla., game. "(We appreciate) how much Johnson followed fullback Brad Lau State fans waving Heisman promo- dinary outdoor stadium open to the Luke knocked off three nationally energy they bring to the stadium, on a 3-yard pitch to the left side of tional posters, Johnson did his part elements. However, in a few college ranked opponents consecutively doing the blue-orange out. I'm al- the field. Johnson finished the half to prove the hype is well deserved. circumstances and even more in the to advance to the quarterfinals be- ways amazed that 30,000 people with 64 rushing yards on 16carries. "That guy just pounds away and pros, "dome" football is making its fore eventually falling to the nations seems like 75,000 people to me. All The Bulldogs started the second pounds away," Zabransky said. "It rise. Just this last Monday we wit- sixth-ranked Somdev Devvarman of the guys in the program really ap- half with their first real offensive- doesn't look like he's getting much nessed the Minnesota Vikings fall Virginia. preciate what (the fans) do for us." production of the game. Following and (he'll) spring it. He's so slippery to the New England Patriots in their Clancy qualified for the individ- One first that wouldn't be seen a 22-yard run by Dwayne Wright and has great balance. He does a home venue of the Metro dome in ual indoors by earning a spot in the Wednesday was Boise State's first Fresno found its way down to the great job in reading his blocks. He's downtown Minneapolis. Before and finals ofthe ITAMountain Regional loss of- the season. The Broncos Boise State 40-yard line. The BSU a workhorse and we're going to keep after the game, ESPNcommentators Championship with five victories improved their record to 9-0 (5-0 defense held strong, however, riding that workhorse until the end mentioned Patriot quarterback Tom over a three-day span. Western Athletic Conference) on forcing the fourth Bulldog punt of ofthe season. He's very deserving of Brady's undefeated record playing Clancy, who entered the tourna- the year, defeating Fresno State 45- the game. Ierard Rahb provided a all the attention he's getting." in the dome environment. I couldn't ment as the number seven seed, 21.The Bulldogs fell to 1-7(1-3WAC) 43-yard reception to get BSU into Kyle Wilson led the Broncos help but wonder, "Should this even advanced past both the second and on the season losing their seventh Fresno State territory. Rabb was defensively. The freshman from be a statistic?" See - I thought that fourth seeds to qualify forthe finals. consecutive game this year. rewarded six plays later as Piscataway, NJ led the team with arena football already had its own In the first round Clancy will face IttooktheBoiseStateoffense 10:33 Zabransky found Rabb for a 4-yard 11tackles, eight of which were solo. league. Also, if I'm remembering the nations top ranked player and and a punt fake to finally get roll- touchdown pass. Wilson was suspended for the sea- correctly, when the NFLwas formed the tournament's No. I seed, Ben ing. After being forced to punt on its On the next Fresno possession son's first three games after an un- in the 1920sthere was no such thing KohlloeffelofUCLA. second possession of the game BSU Boise State linebacker Korey Hall disclosed team violation. Wilson as indoor stadiums and it wasn't The men's singles competition ran a direct-snap play to Legedu picked off Tom Brandstater and has worked his way back into the being anticipated either. Football will begin Thursday, Nov. 2, at 4 Naanee who picked up 30 yards on returned the ball 22 yards to the cornerback rotation since then and was designated to be played in the p.m. (ET) at the Racquet Club of the fake punt. The Broncos convert- Fresno State lO-yard line. The inter- appeared to have his breakout game fall and winter months and I'm fair- Columbus. ed a 38-yard Anthony Montgomery ception was Hall's sixth of the sea- Wednesday night. Fresno attempt- ly sure this decision was made on field goal four 'plays later, putting son. Hall also chipped in with five ed to throw at Wilson and test the Bowl representatives were in purpose. Founders of the league Volleyball hosts two the Broncos on the scoreboard first. tackles on the night. youngster early and often. Wilson attendance, which bodes well for wanted a challenge beyond the The field goal came with 4:27 to go Despite the 38-7 deficit Fresno proved he was game by giving the the Broncos future. There were home games competition provided by the other in the first quarter. refused to quit, scoring again with best performance of his young -also representatives for the Orange Bowlin attendance . team. They wanted the uprising The Boise State University vol- .On the ensuing kickoff, Fresno 1:40 to play. Brandstater found Joe collegiate career. "I was 'pretty anxious," Wilson "I don't know how they judge us sport of American football to be leyball team continues its home State kick returner Chastin West Fernandez for a 20-yard touch- said. "Ijust wanted to represent the or what decides if we go to a BCS a tough man's sport played in the stand this weekend against Western took Montgomery's kickoff ~3yards down catch after a miscommu- East coast. Go out there and make game or not," Korey Hall said. "All roughest weather. Football would Athletic Conference rivals New for the first Fresno touchdown of nication in the Bronco secondary some plays. I've got 10messages on we can do is go out and try and not be a sport canceled due to Mexico State (Nov.2) and Louisiana the game. The touchdown gave between Marty Tadman and my phone and I haven't checked win games. (10 we score as many climate conditions. Tech (Nov.4) at Bronco Gym. Fresno a 7-3 lead, but seemed to act Orlando Scandrick. yet. I think everyone (back home) points as possible and not let them League officials in today's era beg The Broncos (9-13 overall, 2-7 as the spark Boise State needed to On the next BSUdrive Zabransky stayed up and watched it." score very many, I think they'll to differ. "Fairness" is now apparent- WAC)are currently in seventh place catch fire. The Bronco offense ran Damon Jenkins intercepted With just three games remaining figure it out." 1ya factor in home field advantage in the conference. Boise State is led off2I unanswered points to end the Zabransky. Jenkins returned the on the 2006 schedule the Broncos The Broncos travel to San Jose and a wide subject ofwhining in the by senior Cameron Flunder, who is half. The first Bronco touchdown pick 56 yards for a touchdown. The are moving closer to the coveted State on Nov. 11 for a game that football world. Many teams. com- hitting .339 this season, fourth-best came with just seven seconds left score narrowed the gap to 38-21but Bowl Championship Series' bid ESPN announced Wednesday plain about the camouflaging effect in the conference. in the first quarter. Jared Zabransky would be the closest Fresno could with every win. Two Tostitos Fiesta would be televised nationally. of Boise State's Smurf Turf and our Plunder, the Broncos' all-time found Drisan James for a 28-yard manage to get. The BSU defense blue home uniforms. At the same kills leader, is also tenth in the WAC time the Tampa BayBuccaneers def- in kills this season (3.34per game). initely don't look forward to facing Senior Jackie Stroud, who needs the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau justdl digs to become the school's Field in December. Another reason all-time leader, is averaging 4.29 for playing football under a closed digs per game, which is sixth best roof is supposedly the comfort ofthe in the WAC. spectators. What a joke. Watch any The Broncos are coming off a 3-2 winter football game being played victory over North Dakota State on outdoors and I promise that you will Oct.29. see at least one small group of die- hard fans in the front row without NBA features five shirts and their chests decorated in former Stampede players their team's colors. Most members of the football fan base would claim The Idaho Stampede announced that they are the toughest breed of that fiveformer players are on 2006- sports fan. Additionally, Denver's 2007 NBAopening day rosters. Mile-High Stadium can sell out just A total of 15 former Stampede as well as the Edward Jones Dome players were involved with NBA inSt.Louis. teams during training camp and There are mutual agreements such summer leagues earlier this year. as the Texas Stadium. The home to The Idaho Stampede franchise is the Dallas Cowboys is a unique de- :DtlTl'llo __ .~~ ...... __ ...... -..: __ ----- ...... t ,. ;.....,~.nth eO<:lct'\n 40 ,.. ".Bur. ~.J;L'YL a6 .~o __ v u .. .n"... , ~ "'&VYJ\.I~" PlUU;\.UUll UYCI member of the NBA Development the fan seating while the field por- League, and an affiliate ofthe Utah tion of the structure remains open Jazz and Seattle Super Sonics. to the elements. My opinion is that Following is a list of former the fan protection istinnecessary. Stampede players on 2006-07 NBA However at least inthis instance, the rosters: game Is b~ing played the way It was meantto be.Itis open to nature and riot censored from the reality that it was designed for. Being a fan, I'm notllbouttoDflmd myself as afraid '.of.wihd,ralri Orsilow. Nowif only .~eoff.iclaIs of ii-professional sport ·sBIne''Wily.''<'ope~theiruinbrellas and'.; '..see''. November 2, 2006 SPORTS Zabransky leads Broncos'to ninth win BY KYE JOHNSON remaining in the first half from eight back Damon Jenkins ran back 56 Boise State Soccer team starts WAC Assistant Sports Editor yards out and the otherto Ierard yards for a Bulldog touchdown. Rabb from four yards out with 8:42 "We'll have to look at the tape," Although Boise State running to play in the third. BSU Head Coach Chris Petersen tournament against San Jose State . back Ian Johnson rushed for more Zabransky was sacked twice on said. "It might have been a little bit than 100yards and scored multiple the night, but at the same time did misfired but the receiver ran it a lit- BY ANDREAS KREUTZER WACstandings' with an unbeaten second in the league in goals and touchdowns again on an ESPNtele- a very good job of moving around tie too far in, bad result right there. Sports Writer conference record of 4-0-1, San ranks third in points (20). vised game, the night, the 45-21win the pocket and keeping the defense But I think it was a little combina- Jose State then lost its final two According to Lucas, holding truly belonged to senior quarterback honest with a few big runs of his tion ofboth ofthem," The Boise State Soccer Team games to Fresno State and Nevada, Irwin in check will be an impor- Jared Zabransky. In an efficientper- own, the biggest corning early in the Zabransky's three touchdown will be looking for their first dropping to No.4. tant key to the game. formimce, Zabransky completed 19- second quarter. passes tied his season high in that - WACTournament win when they Only three of the six teams "It gives us another shot at mak- of-25 passes for 180yards and three Leading 10-7 and driving, Boise category. His 57 rushing. yards also face the San Jose Spartans at entering the tournament ended ing sure we prove we're not the touchdowns. Oh, and by the way, State was faced with a big third was a season-high mark. His perfor- 3 p.m, today. the regular season with a win. same team they played last time," he also ran for 57 yards while he and two from the Fresno 32-yard mance helped BSU move one step The Broncos hold an 0-3 record Lucas is pleased that his team isone Lucas said. was at it. line. Zabransky was flushed out of closer to a fifth-consecutive Western in three appearances in the WAC of the three. The WAC tournament features Trailing 7-3late in the first quarter, the pocket as he dropped back to Athletic Conference Championship. Tournament. The Tournament "Going in there after a win is cer- a tight schedule with Nevada (No, Zabransky hooked up with wide-re- pass and kept it himself along the Amid his great performance and is being held at Mackay Stadium tainly good," Lucas said. 3) facing Hawaii (No.6) and Boise ceiver Drisan James for 27yards and sideline for a 19-yard gain, keeping the chants of "BCS" raining down in Reno, Nev., for the first time In their first meeting Friday, State (No.5) facing San Jose State a score. the drive alive and setting up an from the crowd as the game dwin- and features the top six WAC Oct. 6, the Broncos lost 3-0 at San (No.4). "We were trying to get (Derek) eventual score. dled down, Zabransky still knew teams: Fresno State, Utah State, Jose. The team managed nine The winners of Thursday's Schouman isolated on the back- "Occasionally they'd bring a five the team can only win one game at Nevada, San Jose State, Boise State shots against the Spartans but was matches will then move on to play side, and they kind ofhung the safe- or six man pressure, but most of the a time. When asked about how hard and Hawaii. ' not able to score on any of them. Fresno State (No.1) and Utah State ty back there," Zabransky said. time they were bringing a four-man it is to try to ignore all the BCStalk, After a controversial loss to Utah Finishing their chances has been a (No.2) Friday with the winner of "Andthen my next read was Jerard rush and our offensive line was do- Zabransky said, "It's tough because State. Friday, the Broncos finished problem for the Broncos all season the BSU-SJSUgame playing Fresno Rabb who popped wide open on the ing a great job creating lanes for that's one of GUr goals, but we know the season with a 2-1 win over long and Lucas wants to address State. The Championship Match post I guess. I carne off him a little me," Zabransky said. "They (Fresno) what we needto focus on and that's Louisiana Tech that moved them this in the final practice sessions. will be lield Sunday. fast, but Drisan just did a great job were dropping six, seven, eight into one game at a time. And if we do into fifth seed Sunday. "We're going to put them in po- "We've just got to get on a little in keeping flow there. I gave him coverage sometimes and when they that, then that BCS thing is going "Friday was just a bummer, sitions to score goals in training," bit of a roll," Lucas said. "Iwouldn't a catch-able ball and he made a do that, there's huge running lanes to corne. We can't spring forward to there's no other way to put it," Head Lucas said. "Hopefully that carries want to have a bye. I want to play. I great catch." and I'd get outside and early on in December right now, we got to play Soccer Coach Steve Lucas said. "It over into the games." want to start by getting into a good After that score, it sort of all fell the game I threw a couple. Coaches San Jose State and then after San just put a bad taste in our mouth. Spartans junior mid fielder rhythm." into place for Zabransky and the were telling me, 'you know if it's Jose State is done you move on from We could have folded it up. So we Nicole Irwin was involved in all Fresno State and Utah State en- offense, as Boise State rattled off there then just take it with your legs', there." were proud of them (the players), three goals in the regular sea- ter the tournament unbeaten in 35-unanswered points. During that and I just started doing that and it "Each game is the biggest game of they got it done (Sunday)." son game against Boise State. She conference play. 35-point runaway, Zabransky tossed helped us out quite a bit." our season, so that's the waywehave The Spartans entered the fi- scored the first two goals herself Defending Champion Fresno two more touchdown passes. Zabransky's only mistake was his to have our mind frame and keep nal weekend of the regular sea- and had an assist on the third goal. State did not allow a single goal in One to Vinny Perretta with 9:06 interception that Fresno defensive focus like that." son sitting in second place in the With eight goals, Irwin is tied for the entire season. Idaho Steel heads hockey gets off to hot start
BY KYE JOHNSON you go on the road and be 4-1, you League's (NHL)Dallas Stars. players are getting called up or your ating. Fans will be seeing more pen- ing the game):' Laxdal said. "I got Assistant Sports Editor got to be happy with it," Laxdal The Steelheads are also below injury situation:' alties on both teams in most games a penalty for it. I was so ticked off, said. "But we're not content." the Iowa City Stars, who feed into "Like last year, we had two play- this season. That's why Laxdal feels and I got a call from the league yes- The Idaho StceIheads are set for According to Laxdal his team's the Dallas Stars organization. This ers leave at Christmas time to go his team needs to improve upon terday and they were pretty upset. I their home opener this weekend. season can change at the blink makes the Steelheads the Double- play in Europe and obviously the their penalty kill and power play, said 'hey I've got to be able to vent They host the Utah Grizzlies in of an eye, however. " A' team of Dallas. This makes it financial rewards are better than because those aspects of the game some of my frustration: It's a bit of downtown Boise at Qwest Arena. "You live and die by your tough to gauge where Laxdal's playing in a double-a hockey lev- are becoming more important an adjustment there:' The Steelheads are celebratingtheir affiliates," Laxdal said. team is at because ofthe possibility el," Laxdal said. "So if the kid's got tohisteam. Regardless of the league changes tenth anniversary as the hockey af- Even if his team is playing well, of his players moving around all' a chance to do what best for them This season already, Laxdal has dealing with officials, Laxdal feels filiate of Boise. the next day three of his best play- the time. and they've got a chance to go play gotten frustrated with the newly his team could have a very produc- The Steelheads are already out ers may be called up to one of the "It's tough, everyday you come in in Europe, they go for the money:' implemented officiating. tiveyear. to a 4-1 start this season, a start Steelheads affiliate teams. This and you're kind of like Christopher Laxdal is adjusting to other ad- WhileplayinginVictoria,BCcoach "We obviously want to compete that Head Coach Derek Laxdal is can cause the whole dynamics of Columbus," Laxdal said. "You versities early this season as well, Laxdal felttheofficiatingwas biased for a playoff spot, but we are play- very happy with. his team change. come in there and don't know particularly the refereeing. so he proceeded to display his ing for the divisional winner and "Well we're 4-1 right now, any- The Steelheads are a minor which way to set sail every morning TheSteelheadsleague(ECHL),has anger patriotically. (wewant to) take a run at the league time in this league, or in any league league affiliate oftheNation Hockey because you don't know how many gone to the NHL standard of offici- "I started waving the flag (dur- championship."
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GOVER~ Jerry Brady years, and the reason for that is began as an assistant to Senator "I believe we've got to increase Democratic nominee for that the wage today is at an all- Frank Church in 1963. need-based scholarships, drive Governor Jerry Brady is confident time low compared to when you Brady served as assistant down the rate of growth of tuition, "The Democrat in his abilities as a leader adjust for inflation. So we must director and director of public and grasp and appreciate the for Idaho. change this. It's immoral. It's is an underdog affairs of the Peace Corps from importance of education. We are "I knew I was the best person wrong. It's bad for families, it's 1969 to 1972. still not investing enough of our in Idaho, but for the job;' Brady said. bad for young people and it's not Brady believes access to Even though Idaho is known money, government money, into in this case I to be a strong Republican state, education. The percent of money necessary," Brady said. education is deeply important. Democratic candidate Jerry think the issues "We've got to find some way to Brady is sure of a win in the 2006 going into education has 'been Brady is running against increase need -based scholarships election. dropping steadily in the last five are running in Republican candidate and current [for students]," Brady said. "I "It's been a terrific campaign. years;' Brady said. our favor. I feel I've been to all areas of the state In addition to his support Congressman Butch Otter. think it's my job to do the best "TIle Democrat is an underdog I can for the next generation. many, many times. I'm confident for students, Brady proposes people are ready in Idaho, but in this case I think To think about the children and we'll win this race," Brady said. a minimum wage increase for a change. I the issues are running in our the young people. To prepare for As a pro-education candidate, in an effort to help the citizens hear it all the Brady wants to see more of Idaho. favor. I feel people are ready for the future:' a change. I hear it all the time;' Asa fourth -generation Idahoan, funding available to support "I propose the minimum wage Brady said. time. " Brady's legislative experience college students. be increased to $7.75 over three
LIEUTENANT ( Larry LaRocco
opportunity to maximize their Larry LaRocco, lieutenant in Idaho. Committee on Banking, Finance lifetime potential, and that governor hopeful, wants to raise "One-of the major threats to and Urban Affairs. comes through education," " The future the expectations for the position Idaho families is the scourge of Lallocco's campaign color - LaRocco said. which he is campaigning for. Methamphetamines. Our schools, purple - represents the mixture of of our state is He believes the rrumrnum "I want people to consider our neighborhoods, our families red and blue, as "the red state of our youth and wage for Idaho should be raised it more than a hobby and I will not be safe until we address Idaho moves toward the center, to $6.15. how we prepare want to tackle issues that are of this curse and make Idaho a turning it purple;' LaRocco said. "Idaho's working families need importance to Idaho families. Meth-free zone. I will be the As a democrat, LaRocco people. What a strong economic foundation I want to expand the range of champion to make this happen; sees himself looking out to raise their kids and keep pace we need to do is opposition for this job beyond LaRocco said. for working families as well as with inflation;' LaRocco said. the constitutional duties, and LaRocco entered the 102nd the environment. make sure that He likes to go by the principle I just think it's a great position Congress in 1991 and held a seat He also sees himself as 'do right, risk consequences: everybody has to use the 'bully pulpit' of the on the House Committee on being charged with ensuring "That simply means that this lieutenant governor to look at Interior and Insular Affairs, now livable wages and good schools the maximum job is not about me, It's about the issues - for example, like meth," called the Natural Resources for Idahoans. opportunity constituents and people of Idaho. LaRocco said. Committee. "The future of our state Is our Iwant to make sure that I bring my to maximize LaRocco has a strong desire As the Congressman youth and howweprepare people. private sector and public sector to move toward a solution representing Idaho's first district, What we need to do is make sure their lifetime experience;' LaRocco said. for methanphetamine usage LaRocco also served on the House that everybody has the maximum potential. "
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESEI Larry Grant
schools and not provide funding. Democratic First District If elected to Congress, "Larry Grant Said. Larry wants to see a stable candidate Larry Grant seeks to will work to ensure the creation He holds five main reasons to " If politicians win the open seat in Congress this of high-quality jobs; strong get Involved In Congress: Jobs, economy arise and stop the current Congressional are not willing fall election. public education; and affordable, education, health care, spending to meet the Grant will work in a nonpartisan accessible health care. and respect. spending spree. manner, compromising with the Grant Is a strong fiscal He believes that any person Lastly, Grant wants "To restore high standards Republican party to meet the conservative who believes the willing to work can find a job with America to its rightful place as required of needs and wants of the people. United States must return to more than decent pay. the most respected and powerful "If politicians are not willing to balanced budgets and end pork. Grant wants to keep jobs here nation In the world by ending the public service, meet the high standards required barrel giveaways and subsidies instead of across .the ocean. He greed and corruption currently they should look of public service, they should for the big oil and gas companies;' disagrees with the tax cuts for the raging through the top ranks look for another line of work;' said said the Grant for Congress prosperous while snipping off the of our government, to end the for another line war in Iraq with dignity and Larry Grant. Committee. benefits for the lowers classes. of work. " Grown and raised in Fruitland, "This country is in troublewe're . Grant supports superior purpose, and to make sure Idaho, Larry Grant shares many on the wrong track and it education In the public school every individual is treated fairly of the same political standings needs to be fixed ... we need system and does not agree under our laws and that their and opinions as do many other to get some new folks back that the national government rights are protected from undue native Idahoans. In Washington to try to fix it;' should put regulations on publlc governmental interference:'
Jim Hansen U.S. HOUSE OF REPRES!E
A fourth generation Idahoan Jim's first experience with elected "He who pays the piper calls all people are created equal and graduate from College office came in 1988, when he was the tune. This is true iII Congress and my faith reminds me that " I believe we of William and Mary and the elected to represent Southeast today more than ever. I believe all people are my neighbors. I believe I am called to do justice, cannot sit by and University of Idaho, Jim Hansen Boise in the Idaho Legislature. we cannot sit by and let it get runs for second district Congress He served on the Education, worse. I am a candidate for Con- love kindness and walk humbly let it get worse. this election season. Health- and Welfare and gress because I believe we must with my God;' said Hansen. I am a candidate Although a Democrat, Hansen Judiciary committees. make Congress accountable to the Hansen supports Medicare, for Congress be- keeps a bipartisan mindset and He was re-elected twice, then people again;' Hansen said. believes the U.S. borders need seeks to work with both parties Imposed his own term limit Issue-wise, Hansen tries to more security, and believes that cause I believe amiably to fulfill public interest and voluntarily retired from the handle everything with God and schools should be. able to "opt out" of the strict regulations of we must make as best he can. Legislature in 1994; said the Jim community In mind. Jim Hansen has quite the Hansen for Idaho committee. "I try to live up to my obligation No Child Left Behind Act. Congress ac- background in politics. He has roots here at Boise State 'to love God and to love my He believes the Iraqi War is a countable to the Two of his uncles and his father University as well. neighbor as myself. I also try to result of "faulty leadership" in served in the Idaho Legislature; He worked in the Office of live up the call for service above Washington D.C., but Hansen people again. " his father went on to work for the Conflict Management Services as self. said he fully supports the troops U.S. Congress; and as for himself, acting director from 1992-1994. "My country reminds me that fighting in foreign wars .
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- RNOR C.L. "Butch" Otter
Republican First Congressional by rigid bureaucracy and one- governor in Idaho history. Otter Ronald Reagan's Task Force on District Congressman CL, "Butch" size-fits-all regulations - and a served two terms in the Idaho International Private Enterprise, " I love Idaho Otter has extensive experience in flexible, pragmatic yet principled House of Representatives and has he currently serves as a member and its people. Idaho government, and is currently approach to problem solving will also served on the Republican of the Regional Advisory Board for' running for governor. be my trademark as your governor;' Party Central Committee. He the Museum of the Rockies, the With all its Otter is serving his third term Otter Said. was also chairman of the Canyon Idaho International Trade Council greatness today, in Congress, and is committed He also is an advocate for Idaho's County Republican Party. and the Elks Club. to maintaining Idaho's unique traditional agriculture and natural "I love Idaho and its people. On Monday, Oct. 30 Otter Idaho still has quality of life while expanding resource producers, as well as I have traveled to 86 countries, and his opponent, Jerry Brady, the potential to debated concerning whether the opportunities for education and Idaho's existing and emerging but Idaho always calls me home. be something employment. technology, manufacturing and TIle reason is as simple as the state should raise the minimum "Experience has taught me the service industries, according to his promise in freshly planted spring wage. Otter said he supports the more - to become importance of the people most website. soil: With all its greatness today, current level of $5.15 an hour for what America directly influenced by government Otter's long record of public Idaho still has the potential to be businesses that want to hire entry- policies playing a direct role in service in the state ofldaho includes something more - to become what level employees. was always their development. Constant holding the positions of lieutenant America was always meant to be;' "I believe that (wages are(best meant to be. , , vigilance is needed to keep the best governor for four terms, having Otter said. decided between the employee and the employer;' Otter said. intentions from being thwarted served longer than any lieutenant Asa former member ofPresident r GOVERNOR Jim Risch
"I will ask the legislature for Jim Risch has 22 years of take the position of lieutenant enjoys outdoor activities and an appropriation and bonding experience in the Idaho Senate, governor this upcoming term. have a "deep love for this majestic " The combi- authority to build these two new which he believes help to make him Both Risch and his wife Vicki and beautiful state:' faclllties that will help address nation of a strong an excellent candidate for have served as community As governor, Risch has been the nursing shortage lieutenant governor. Risch attend- volunteers and advocates for involved in improving the state- workforce, low Governor Risch released ed the University of Idaho where strong, healthy families and wide nursing shortage. taxes and ample preliminary state revenue data he received a bachelor's degree communities. According to the "When I became Governor I recently that shows October tax opportunity for in forestry in 1965 and a law Governor's Website, "They have reviewed the critical issues facing collections above projections for degree in 1968. He is an attorney, served the state with enthusiasm our state and it was clear the new business the fourth month in a row. farmer and rancher, and small and distinction for many years:' nursing crisis was a priority. In "Idaho's economy continues and expansion business owner. Risch has chosen to run for response I named a task force to to perform well above average. Governor Risch also taught lieutenant governor, rather than address the nursing shortage and has allowed en- The combination of a strong Criminal Justice 'at Boise State - running for another term as I also visited all of the nursing trepreneurs and governor, due to priorities and programs in the state.: It was very workforce, low taxes and ample University. Risch held many opportunity {or new business companies to positions during his tenure in the dedication to his family and apparent to me that Lewis-Clark and expansion has allowed Senate, including majority leader other interests. Risch has been State College and the College prosper and fuel entrepreneurs and companies for 12 years and president pro married to his wife for 38 years. of Southern Idaho need new to prosper and fuel our strong our strong rev- tempore for six years. Republican They have three sons, as well as facilities to educate the next revenue picture; Risch said. Governor Jim Risch looks to six grandchildren. The family generation of nurses; said Risch. enue picture. "
SENTATIVES, DISTRICT 1 Bill Sali
When asked what he plans Sali believes the election this their legislature to work on;' Sali With 16 years experience in to do for college students, Sali " I want my the Idaho Legislature and 22 year will be a classic liberal/ said. Sali earned the Tax Hawk offered his support. children and years spent as a lawyer, State Democrat vs. conservative/ "College is transitory. I'm a" rI hil.rl ..orIC Republican match up. Award from Idahoans for Tax _•a.n..... "' . Representative Bill Sali predicts strong believer In basic research g "It's disappointing to see so Reform and strongly opposes a he will take the election for being done at universities. Every to experience all Congress by 58 percent. much of the media attention on tax increase. "I have always believed Idaho time you add money to the pot Sali is the Republican this race essentially becoming of the freedom taxes are too high. We are at BSU that relieves some of the nominee {or Idaho's First name calling, if you will. I've of the same suffered a lot of personal attacks currently 27th highest in the stress on individual students to Congressional District. come up with more and more out that frankly are just unfair. If nation for state and local taxes," simple lifestyle "As I looked at the field of of their own pocket," SaU said. candidates, I felt like there was a you read the '[Idaho) Statesman' SaUsaid. I knew growing "Igrewupinldaho, Iunderstand Sall strongly supports gun place in the mix (or a person who in particular and read their Idaho values. They're part of rights for Idahoans and remains had a demonstrated record of accounts, there's no way I could up here.. " the fiber of my being. I want my a pro-life activist. supportlng conservative values have gotten elected over the past children and grandchildren to "I'm extremely excited Idahoans seem to want in their 16 years, and yet I did. People experience all of the freedom of about going to Washington, elected officials a lot of prayer came to trust that I'd really the same simple lifestyle I knew D.C., to represent Idaho's First and all kinds of things to come to work on the things that were growing up here:' Congressional District," Sall said. that decision;' Sall said. important, that people wanted
S!ENTATIVES, DISTRICT 2 Mike Simpson
thirds vote required to pass a Fence Act to strengthen America's cosponsoring the Health Care Congressman Mike Simpson Access and Rural Equity Act seeks his fifth term in the House constitutional amendment. border security. " The billions "Border security is absolutely of2006. of Representatives for Idaho's "I have long believed the essential to national security. This bipartisan bill makes of dollars we've Second Congressional District. institution of marriage must be Border security is not just about several improvements to help The Republican candidate protected against the actions of spent to secure illegal immigration, it is about rural health care providers currently serves on the House those who are determined to alter violent criminals, terrorists and address the challenges associated our nation's Appropriations Committee and its long-standing meaning. the importation of illegal drugs," with delivering quality care is one of the House's leading "I firmly believe marriage public places will close to home. advocates for a new energy is only applicable to a union said Simpson. be wasted if "The billions of dollars we've "While the rural character of policy. between one man and one spent to secure our nation's Idaho provides our state with we can't Simpson began his political woman and \...111 continue public places will be wasted if we many cultural and scenic riches, career in 1980 as a Blackfoot City working in Congress to ensure simultaneously can't simultaneously secure it also presents unique challenges councilman. the institution is protected;' our borders," in many aspects of daily life - secure our In July, Simpson voted for the Simpson said. Simpson and Otter also including the delivery of quality Marriage Protection Amendment, In September Congressmen joined fellow members of the health care to rural communities borders. " which passed by a majority Simpson and C.L. "Butch" Otter Rural Health Care Coalition in and residents; Simpson said. but did not acquire the two- praised the passage of the Secure
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Otter will be an effective governor District 17 Few people in Idaho have as much Otter should feelright athome in the stem rapid property tax growth political experience as C.L. "Butch" statehouse - he served four years in and acceleration of the Editors Note: Boise State University resides in District 17and is therefore Otter. While longevity in elected of- the legislature and more than a de- community college initiative in the the only district The Arbiter will offer endorsements in. fice is more often a vice than a vir- cade as Lieutenant Governor under Treasure Valley. tue, Otter has served Idahoans well. both Republican and Democratic Ifsuccessful, the college will help Werk works hard for the community He's a man of principle who has administrations. meet the needs of our community held fast to his convictions. Poised to hit the ground running, by producing more skilled profes- A strong conservative with liber- Otter has pledged to work cohe- sionals - especially nurses. A new tarian leanings, Otter takes a stand sively with his former colleagues community college would also al- against illegal immigration, unnec- in the legislature. Unlike previous low Boise State to focus on distin- essary taxation, wasteful spending governors, he plans to seek their guishing itself as a more traditional and government intrusion. counsel before submitting legisla- research university. But Otter has also shown he can tion, budget recommendations and A proven, results-oriented lead- stand on his own and not follow the major policy initiatives to ensure a er with experience in business, party line. Otter was one of the few smooth policy process. A governor agriculture and government, Otter republicans to break party lines and who can work effectively with the understands the diverse needs of speak out against the Patriot Act. legislature ca~i accomplish great our state. He shares with many Working with a predominantly things for our state. Idahoans the attitude that less Republican legislature, Otter would Otter is also armed with some government is better govern- be able to realize his policy objec- promising plans for southern ment and will work to maintain a tives; whereas Democratic candi- Idaho including improvement of vibrant economy, improve Idaho's dille Jerry Brady would meet sharp Interstate-84 between Ada and education system and preserve our opposition at every step. Indeed, Canyon counties, measures to way of life.
Two-term legislator Elliot Werk is Boise State University's hometown senator. Aleader who cut his teeth LaRocco is a better fit for Idaho in the community as a neighborhood association presi- dent, Werk has neve-rforgotten the people he represents as lieutenant governor in the legislature. He has worked hard to keep education affordable for college students, create a new community The race for lieutenant governor tems into the workforce for those again, and each time proves to be college, clean up local neighborhoods, create safe com- is far and away the most fascinat- wishing not to pursue a typical entirely ineffective. muter routes for children and mediate the bench infill ing of any on the ballot. Idahoans bachelors degree. Instead, LaRocco is open to dispute. His opponent, Tim Flaherty, is an inexperienced will be asked to choose between He also understands the need to the idea of following the state of undergraduate student at Boise State whose ethics and their current governor (Republican raise the minimum wage to $6.15 Montana in segregating non-vio- character have been called into question on several occa- jim Risch] and former U.S. House per hour. Based on minimum wage lent drug users from violent offend- sions. On the other hand, Werk is someone who holds true to his word. Voters can depend on him to stand up for bet- ofRepresentatives (Larry LaRocco) earnings, a college student has to ers into a special "meth prison." for Idaho's second-in-command. work 55 hours a week in order to Here the focus is on intensive drug ter education, fair taxation and safer communities. While our current governor is pay for college. LaRocco knows this treatment and rehabilitation and certainly capable of filling the po- is unacceptable and will champion less on punishment. Sue Chew is the best choice for students in District 17 sition he was forced the leave when the cause for the increase. The results of this model thus President Bush selected former LaRocco also has the forward far have been fantastic, with state already has a team of Governor Dirk Kempthorne for the thinking needed to understand prisoners less likely to re-offend economic developers on the state's secretary of the interior position, that the best way to eradicate upon release. payroll in the Department of we still find LaRocco to be the more the methamphetamine problem Whereas LaRocco has been Commerce to the tune of a nearly deserving of the two candidates. sweeping this state is not lock- energetic about the issues and $9 million budget. LaRocco understands the needs ing up non-violent drug users and his platform, Risch has seemed Risch's lack of ideas and general of Idaho students and supports the throwing away the key. annoyed - he even has to campaign arrogance to the Lt. Governor elec- idea of a local community college. This option provides no treat- to get his old job back. His only tion process has turned us off. He touts community colleges as a ment or rehabilitation and results idea is to continue his work in fo- Idaho will be better served with cheaper alternative for students' in the makings of a harder crimi- cusing on the state's economic a man like LaRocco who seems to first couple years of post-second- nal who will just use again upon development - the same platform generally want the job compared ary education and still is able to release. This expensive course of he ran on four years ago. to Risch who seems to genuinely see them as great feeder sys- action has been tried over and over While a worthy notion, the respect the job.
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Grant for Congress is a no-brainer Students can rest assured that their interests will be best represented by Sue Chew, a current adjunct biology The race for Idaho's lst District in to Sali, but more importantly they Grant helped the company to be- professor at Boise State, as their District 17 representa- the U.S. House of Representatives show the lack of respect many of come the state's largest private em- tive. is as close as any race can be. his colleagues have for him. Many ployer - providing many high-pay- Chew has developed a strong reputation as a commu- Polls have portrayed the race be- Hepublicans have publicly endorsed ing jobs to Idahoans. nity and student advocate. Her work with various campus tween Democrat Larry Grant and Grant, which only adds to the seri- Even as a Democrat, Grant would and student organizations has raised some much needed Republican Bill Sali as essentially ous ethical and character issues sur- easily be able work with Idaho's social awareness on a campus that sometimes lacks in the being tied. The race is so close that rounding his opponent. Hepublican delegates like Idaho's mindfulness of others. Republican interest groups have While Sali's well-known abrasive- 2nd District Congressman Mike If elected, Chew will bring a strong voice to the legis- dumped hundreds of thousands of ness has not won him many friends, Simpson, because of his fiscally lature for a local community college. She will also bring dollars into Sali's campaign to try to it's the misleading tactics he used in conservative, socially moderate a fresh perspective on the pressing transportation needs maintain the seat Republicans have the Republican primary that really Party and have opposed several tax views. Sali has proven he can't even facing the state and District 17specifically. held for more than a decade. bothers us. Sali failed to point out hikes. Sali simply brushed aside work with his own party in Idaho, With her strong background in education and her Vice President Dick Cheney came falsehoods in a series of ads by Club complaints and reaped the politi- including the respected Simpson, vision for the future, Chew is the ideal candidate to Idaho to campaign for Sali, and for Growth (an organization that he cal benefits, saying the ads were who once threatened to throw Sali and best choice to represent Boise State and District 17 surprisingly not very many of Sali's is a member of) in the Hepublican done by a third party outside of his out a window. at the statehouse. colleagues in the Idaho Legislature primary that called his opponents control. This sort of attitude is un- Sali'slack ofhonesty, questionable - most of whom are Republican ' Sheila Sorensen and Robert Vasquez acceptable and not worthy of repre- character, inability to work with his Kathie Garrett dedicated to health care and education showed up to meet Cheney or sup- "too liberal" and implied they senting Idaho's residents. own party and Grant's superior port Sali. In fact, Grant has been had a history of raising taxes on Where Sali has a history of divi- qualifications make this the easiest using quotes from Sali's Republican Idaho residents. sion, his opponent has a history of race to endorse and most critical for colleagues about Sali in his recent These ads were lies - plain and working together with differing fac- voters to understand. campaign advertisements. These simple. Sorensen and Vasquez have tions successfully. Serving as vice Larry Grant is the man Idaho quotes are obviously not flattering a history ofloyalty to the Republican president of Micron Technology, desperately needs in Congress.
Mike Simpson will stand for Idaho in Congress Mike Simpson displays many date's passion for issues vital to our of the qualities necessary to be a well-being and prosperity. Simpson successful congressional advocate is certainly a man ofprinciple, will- for Idaho. ing to put himself in the fray of con- A U.S. Representative since. troversy on important matters. 1999, Simpson has the experi- One of the more controversial ence and political gravitas needed bills that Simpson sponsored was to put Idaho's issues on the fore- HJR36, which proposed all amend- front. As a member of the House ment to the Constitution allowing Appropriations Committee - one Congress the authority to prohibit Incumbent representative Kathie Garrett has been a of the most important committees physical desecration of a United long-time advocate for Boise State students. She wears in Congress - Simpson is capable of .States nag. It passed through the her Boise State color with pride in the legislature and has exerting great influence on the na- house but was narrowly defeated in fought hard for equitable funding among all Idaho uni- tional budget. the senate. Simpson's advocacy of which provides wilderness protec- Left Behind legislation, the Ready versities, for a good community college in southwestern His ability to allocate money and such disputable legislation proves tion in the Boulder-White Clouds To Teach Act and the Teacher Idaho and for affordable tuition. resources gives Idaho an insider in his commitment and resolution area. Democrats such as former Recruitment and Retention Act has She is also passionate about health care issues. Asvice- the poIltical game, facilitating the even in the face of adversity. governor Cecil Andrus, gubernato- also won him approval from the chair of the Health and Welfare Committee, Garrett has distribution of federal grants and Also essential to achieving goals rial candidate Jerry Brady, congres- Idaho Education Association. been a strong advocate for affordable health care, ade- programs that benefit our universi- for our community and nation is sional candidate Larry Grant and Simpson is a leader Idahoans quate support for mental health patients and reasonable ties and communities. a candidate's ability to work well former Republican Senator and can rely upon to serve us well in health plans for employers. However, experience and exist- with others. Simpson put aside Congressman James McClure have Congress, making him a wor- Kathie Garrett has always provided a strong and con- ing political connections are minor partisan politics when he promot- pledged their support for this issue. thy choice for re-election in sistentvoice in support ofstudents - she deserves another term in the legislature to work on our behalf. factors when weighed with a candl- ed H.R. 3603, or the CIEDRA act, Simpson's work on the No Child Congressional District 1.