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10-14-2004 Arbiter, October 14 Students of Boise State University

Although this file was scanned from the highest-quality microfilm held by Boise State University, it reveals the limitations of the source microfilm. It is possible to perform a text search of much of this material; however, there are sections where the source microfilm was too faint or unreadable to allow for text scanning. For assistance with this collection of student newspapers, please contact Special Collections and Archives at [email protected]. UOLUME l? I 1~ eo D 'I THE lND'EPEIlDEIT 9TUDENT UOICE OF BOISE STATE SliCE 1933 ISSUE 17 t 1 I 1 ! .!.

Rdmlnlstratlon defends Taco STUDENTS BEWARE OF Bell Rrena contract

BY RRNDRLL PDSTRND MDNICR PRICE LOAN ON IDATOR News Writers The Faculty Senate met Tuesday Education or even ap- that students consider a to hear testimony. on a resolu- ered 'on-time'?" RRNDRLL PDST pear to be mailed by direct loan consolidation tion to void the contract between News Writer Tolman said students Boise State. Look care- since it is through the di- Boise State 'and Taco Bell and must be aware ofthe com- fully at the company rect lending program that un-name the arena. Extra chairs BSU Financial Aid pany's flexibility with on- that sponsors the mail- Boise State students re- were brought in to accommodate Services Is warning stu- time .payment. With the ing to make sure you know ceive their student loans," the students, faculty and admin- dents about consolidating government loans, stu- whom you are doing bus i- Tolman said. istration members who came to student loans from outside dents can defer payments . ness with. Tolman explained the speak. sources. David Tolman of if they fall on hard times "Do not consolidation process: If Strong testimonies were given Financial Aid said these or if the student returns to include your spouse's a student consolidates, in- on both sides of the Issue. A va- sources, which usually so- school. That is not the case loans in a loan consolida- terest rates are rounded up riety of concerns were voiced licit through the mail or with outside loan con- tion," Tolman said. to the nearest 1/8 percent. from allegations that Taco Bell over the phone, can take solidators. "It is just like a Loan consolida- A student performing an does business with corporations advantage of students who mortgage on your house, tions can extend in-school direct loan con- known for human rights viola- do not fully understand if you are late they don't a repayment solidation would "fix" the tions, the ethics of having a fast the terms ofthe consolida- care about your rea- period from interest rate at 2.875 per- food logo on campus in a time tion. sons," Tolman said. the standard cent (2.77percent rounded when America is plagued by obe- "Students can have low "How maT/Yborrow- 10 years to up to the nearest 1/8 per- sity and the demeaning message payments for the first ers qualify?" 20 or even cent). That student's loan the logo sends the Latino com- three months and then Statistics show 30 years, would stay in' deferment, munity. Taco Bell, a subsidiary the payments will jump," that less than depending and he or she would not ofYum! Brand Foods, is accused Tolman said. one-third of stu- on the loan start making loan pay- by the Coalition of Immokalee Tolman said Boise State dents qualify balance. ments until six months af- Workers of slave labor conditions is a direct-loan funded for the borrow- This will ter graduation. on tomato farms where Yum! school, which means all er's benefits, increase the Tolman said a student buys some of Its tomatoes. money BSU disperses is Tolman said. - amount of might also secure the The Senate did not vote on the from the U.S. government, "Is tile COT/- interest paid same interest rate if the resolution due to a lack of time to not from an outside bank. solidation part over the life of student Is still in his or hear every speaker, but will re- "The loan consolida- of tile u.s. gov- "the loan. It also her grace period, but pay- convene in two weeks to finisH tion, from outside .sources ernment loall pro- binds you to a con- ments would begin imme- hearing testimony and vote. is just like a convention- gram?" tract for making pay- diately. Alicia Garza, Boise State al loan. It's like getting a Companies can- ment to a particular For more information, Spanish professor, expressed her credit card to pay for your not charge a fee for a company for that repay- check out the Web site for .concerns over the university's student loans." legitimate student loan ment period, Tolman said. direct loan consolidation: future ability to recruit Latino Tolman said students consolidation, Tolman "The Boise State www.dlssonline.com/ faculty and students because of should ask some questions said. He warns students Financial Aid office does consolidatenow Iwelcome. its relationship with Taco Bell. about repayment incen- to watch the letterhead; not endorse any particu- asp Currently, BSUhas six Latino fac- tives from outside sourc- some companies de- lar loan consolidation pro- ulty members. es: sign mailings that mimic gram. We do recommend Garza said Taco Bell has dis- zzzz "What is consid- the U.S. Department of torted the Mexican culture and having the company on campus discourages Latino faculty and students from attending BSU. "Taco Bell here is hurting us more then benefiting us," Garza , said. BSUscreening for the student blues Kevin Satterlee. associate vice president for planning, defended the administration's decision to one immediately . enter into the contract with Taco BY CRSSIE GUTIERREZ in the Student Union Building. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Just like the depression News Writer At the screening, participants screenings every fall at Boise Bell stating that the administra- will be shown a video about stu- State, Health, Wellness, and tion followed proper legal pro- According to counselor Carol dents who have gone through Counseling Services also put on cedure and the Senate resolu- Pangburn, Idaho has one of the depression and overcame it. Toda~, October 1~,between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. a variety of programs through- tion contained factual errors. highest suicide rates in the na- Participants will then meet with out the year including an eating Any attempt to end the contract tion. In order to help reduce counselors and see if they show In the Farnsworth Room, located m the disorder screening in February at this point would be a breach these, numbers Boise State's signs of depression. Counselors and anxiety screening in April. of contract on BSU's part and Health, Wellnessand Counseling will then make suggestions and Student Union BUlldmg. More information about these could leave the university open Services provide annual depres- offer resources. and other programs is available to a lawsuit. The local franchise ••••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••••• •••••••• sion screenings each fall. This "Ithink it's a valuable service," at the center's Web site: www .. owner has supported BSUfor four nationwide event is open to any- said Pangburn. "Although the years, during which time no one Counseling is always avail- boisestate.edu/healthservlcesl one on campus, including facul- screening is brief, it helps people those with depression, the event has brought up concerns with the able at Boise State and is free to index. asp. The site also contains ty, students, and staff. find out if they're depressed. It takes place on campus. "We al- administration over Taco Bell's all students. The center is open links to online tests and self-as- Boise State is one of many col- provides good education and ways get 25 to 30 people coming business practices. ' , Monday through Friday, from 8 sessments for depression, bipo- leges in the nation that partici- awareness, as well as treat- in during the day," Pangburn Satterlee addressed concerns a.rn. to 5 p.m, On-call counsel- lar disorder, generalized anxiety pate in this event. The screening ment." said about the annual depres- over why the faculty and student ors are also available for those disorder, and many others. takes place today, October 14, Not only does the screening , sion screening. "But we would senates were left out of the deci- who need to speak with some- between 10 a.m, and 3 p.m, in provide information and help for like for more to come." Sae Bell [page 3] the Farnsworth Room, located

ANIME CLUB [the greek life 1------HAS BIG PLANS FOR Sorority THE FUTURE BY CRSSIE GUTIERREZ earns acclaim News Writer

The Anime Club has a goal to BY R R CHELP ERE Z the Month. They achieved.num- News Writer ber one GPAon campus and the culturally broaden minds at Boise highest GPAimprovement award State. This starts with putting life This is a story of love and sis- for a student organization. ' - into Japanese traditions and ani- terhood. Love inspired the ere- Every member has mandatory mation. ' ation of sorority Alpha Xi Delta study hours each day depending "lfit's anvthing anime, we do it," (AXDj, After Tanya O'Leary wed on their GPA.with hours varying said Laurie Hastriter, the Anime a member' of the Kappa Sigma from two to five hours. Club's president. fraternity, she decided to begin Getting a sorority started in- Hastriter explains that anime is a new sorority chapter at BSU. volves knowing who to ask. The an aspect of Japanese culture and This year the sorority has earned women sent a letter to National an art form. It has also become a five awards and holds the high- Panhellenic, which represents large part of artwork and media in hold nine events a year, and are small children in crisis. At the - Sill gIrls POBI from the Alphe ChI est GPA through mandatory -26 different sororities, O'Leary's end of the year leftover teddy Delte sororltll:JeSIICsIIUlelle. the U.S. ,-' , , -: 'study rules. "We defmitely help husband and -members, of' the currently holding an.annual ted- 19, Kstle Duke; eO. Tonys D'lllsrv,. ·Weekly "tl1~re , lssomet~g bears go to underprivileged kids. 22,Nlchelill foIllSllICk, 18, Rstehe" , each other out when it comes to Kappa Sigma fraterfiitY alSo sent dy bear drive. The AXDs will be coming ovedrom Japan thattep- ." The sorority is currently work- Sellludouskll, 20, end SekBne, ' school," O'Leary said: letters. Seven sororities respond- in the SUB collecting teddy bear resents Japanese anime," says ing toward building, their own lIehzede. 23 . .Thesorority's- most presti- ed, .The ladies started AXD in donations for the next two weeks. . lO-bedroomsororityhouse. t1ty wIlen c1iooSirig c., Hastriter. gious award was the Order of February of2003, and since have Last year they received over 340 n~men:F Anime is more ,than jqst watch- In order to getinto anysoror· berS."WeusuallylCioka~howthe the QUill. Only 46 out of 113 so- . added eight members. The new. teddy bears. ing a cartoon on TV.Anime is dis-, ity atBSU, a student must have a prospectiYe"IDen11>erintel'aCts ",.' rorities were awarded, the Order sorority offers' another opportu- , AXD gives the teddy bears to a cussed and morphed. into, many GPAof 2.5 or better. andblei1dSjn Withtherestohhe ,< of.the Quill.-AXD also earned nitytoBSUwomen. , .' .. • local fire department. When the other aspects including animated During. "rush, week" ·lDembers ,glrls,"O'lAl\UY-_~' ' ..:iO;. Greek 9rganization of the Year ,The, sorority's philanthrOpic department, goes, on ,calls ,they muSic videos, or putting anime " . ofAXDoptfor ql111Utyover quan-' and,' 'Student Organization of - focus is ·Choose Children,"'i'hey ,offer the teddy bears to,COnllort 5el R_"lme {paGe31 -, "._-., .. ' :. ~cal/bSU ,\ , t!tlonal 1\ I ; ! untested laws, surges in voter registra- Conference inportland, , ' Combs said Reeve had been treated ! 1 However, Rumsfeld cautioned that tion, and poll workers already stressed in recent days for a pressure wound Afghan election the violence in Iraq is likely to increase by the need to learn how to deal with Oregon l that became "severely infected." before the country's planned January new ballots and voting equipment. considered a success as Born in New York, Reeve was para- There will be a conference on cam- While no one is predicting the per- elections lyzed from the neck down in a May pus sustainabliity and higher educa- \ boycott begins to fall apart Iraqi national security adviser fect storm of election mishaps and ra- I 1995 horse steeple jump competition. tion inPortland,OregonOct. 21-23.The : Kassim Daoud said Sunday that on zor-slim margins that resulted in the ~ Despite the near-fatal accident, Reeve conference's theme is "Defining The .. KABUL, Afghanistan -A boycott of Monday, members of the MahdiArmy, last presidential election being deter- never gave up hope that he would walk Vision For Higher Education:' The top- Afghanistan's surprisingly peaceful the militia led by renegade cleric mined by the U.S. Supreme Court, the ic will be explored with presentations, first presidential election began to un- Muqtada al-Sadr, are to begin surren- again. ' potential for extensive court activity Reeve, who spent about $400,000 a panels and workshops. In keeping with ravel Sunday when one of the 15 can- dering heavy weapons such as mortars ;1 year on health care, stunned the na- exists. the pioneering spirit of sustainablllty, didates challenging incumbent Hamid and rocket-propelled grenades at three Legal command centers will be set .i tion in 2002 when he announced he there will also be spontaneous self-or- Karzai denied he was part of the pro- police stations in Sadr City, a largely up in some states, including Ohio and could move the fingers on his left hand ganizing sessions, driven by partici- test. Shiite slum in Baghdad. Florida, where top election lawyers' and the toes on his feet. He said he had pants' interests. The presentations will "Their position was different than Despite the rays of hope in Sadr City will be armed with a variety of pre- been able to restart his motor skills focus on student-led sustainability ef- mine," said Haji Mohammad Mahqiq. and Fallujah, Rumsfeld said unrest is drafted pleadings, should the decision with a form oftherapy that used a com- forts, campus sljstainability and col- "My position is to make a complaint likely to prevent any reduction in the be made to seek an emergency' court bination of electrical muscle stimula- lege curriculum, sustainable campus within ·the system. There should be a number of U.S. forces in Iraq until tion and repetitive mojlon exercises. hearing somewhere. operations and facilities (i.e. ecologi- complete investigation." the January elections, and any reduc- Just last year, Reeve underwent sur- cal-footprint issues such as getting to Also on Sunday, the Organization for tion after that will depend not only on gery to have experimental electrodes zero waste), and sustainability in the Security and Cooperation in Europe, standing up Iraqi forces, but also on implanted in his diaphragm, which ex- community beyond the campus. which sent election observers to quelling the insurgency. The conference leads into the Afghanistan, joined the joint United Rumsfeld said U.S. and Iraqi officials tended his ability to breathe without a I start of the United Nation's Decade Nations-Afghan electoral commission expect to have equipped and trained respirator, . ~c'al/bSU Despite Reeve's amazing progress, on Education for Sustainable in declaring that the problems with the as many as 145,000 Iraqi security forc- he still had to cope with life-threaten- Development (2005-2015), and will election weren't widespread enough to es by the elections. include a special address by UNESCO I halt the vote . It remains to be seen whether that ing bouts with infections. . j "The candidates' demand to nullify Reeve is survived by his wife, Dana, Exhibit spotlights Idanha chair Chuck Hopkins. :1 I goal will be met and whether those and their son, Will, 12. He also is sur- the election is unjustified," said Robert forces will be proficient enough to hotel's 'Trail of the Barry of the OSCE."Such action would have an impact by January. Rumsfeld vived by his parents, Franklin Reeve and Barbara Johnson, and by two And I'll never ask for put into question the expressed will of and U.S. military officials have pointed Century' children from a previous relationship, millions of Afghans who came out to to Iraqi forces' contributions to victo- A photo exhibit titled "Idanha's Trial vote." ries in the restive cities of Samarra and Matthew, 25, and Alexandra, 21. of the Century" debuts from 4-7 p.m. \ The day's developments are likely to Najaf as evidence of their abilities. i end the boycott, clearing the way ei- Lawyers queue up around - Thursday, Oct. 14,in the Idanha build-. ~at the? ther for a winner to be declared or for ing in downtown Boise at 10th and L! . a runoff election next month if no can- nation inpreparation for Main streets. The public is welcome to the free 30-minute slide show about anything else didate gets more than 50 percent of the Election Day challenges vote. It remains to be seen, however, ~tlonal Idaho's labor wars and the subsequent whether Afghanistan, long divided by murder of the state's anti-union for- A man who has been in prison in COLUMBUS, Ohio -Like personal mer governor Frank Steunenberg. Ahmedabad. India, for setting fire to a ethnic rivalries, wars and poverty, will injury lawyers scouring an accident- Refreshments will be provided. train in an act of terrorism, has asked unite behind the winner. prone intersection for the next colli- Meanwhile, thousands of election 'Superman' star . Sponsored by the College of to be released for 30 days so he can go sion, thousands of attorneys across the Social Sciences and Public Affairs at home and have sex with his wife. workers have begun the arduous pro- nation are gearing up for the first presi- cess of tallying the election results Christopher Reeve dead at Boise State University and Parklane He says both of them have been suf- dential contest since Bush vs. Gore and Management Company, "Idanha's fering mental trauma because their at eight counting centers around the 52 the Florida meltdown of 2000. country. Afull count could take as long Trial ofthe ~entury"is one of five pho- physical needs have not been met for The legal work is taking place to vary- tographic exhibits slated for the reno- the past three years. It is unlikely that as three weeks. NEW YORK -"Superman" actor ing degrees in about 20 states where the Christopher Reeve, who became a vatedhotel. the request will be granted. race is expected to be the closest. Ohio The exhibit was put together by forceful advocate for spinal-cord re- and Florida, both large states where it's Rumsfeld talks about search after being paralyzed in a 1995 Todd Shallat, project director; Adele now1Jxceptionally tight, have so far re- Thomsen, designer; Amber Beierle, troop withdrawal as equestrian accident, died suddenly ceived the most attention. Sunday, a family spokesman said. writer/researcher; and Ken Howell and violence continues Even as a new lawsuit was filed in Paul Navaro, advisers. For more infor- The 52-year-old Reeve, who had Ohio last week, other cases cover- World/NatIOnal/What the? stories vowed to one day walk again, was mation about Boise State University courtesy or KAT Campus Wire BAGHDAD, Iraq -Secretary of ing electronic voting machines, voter rushed to a Westchester, N.Y.,hospital historical exhibitions and publica- sarurces. local/BSU storlBs are Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld said registration, pol!ing place identifica- courtesy or the BOise stetl! Wab site Saturday after going into cardiac arrest tions, contact the Center for Idaho Sunday that the United States could tion and different election matters are History and Politics at (208) 426-3701 at www.bOlsestete.edu. RII stories at his home in Bedford. ere ccnprlad by Cerolyn Mlcheud. begin to withdraw some troops from pending before courts in Florida, New Reeve fell into a coma and never re- or visit the center online at www.boi- Iraq beginning early next year, if newly Mexico and elsewhere. covered, said Wesley Combs, his pub- sestate.edu/history/Idahii. trained Iraqi security forces can shoul- The unprecedented level of pre-elec- licist. . der more of the burden. tion lawyering comes amid new and

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Martin Luther King, but tradition, the club wants to University's College of Law and also learn by going out in the field have a traditional Japanese tea School for New Learning and a with current peace activists. ceremony and open it up to the sex marriage. Center poll released late last member of the "Boeing Seven," The curriculum teaches the BY LORI O'TOOLE BIISELT month, 58 percent of young public. They are also working Knight Ridder Newspapers America's youth could be a Nicotera was found guilty history and practice of nonvio- on a two-week trip to Japan for major factor in selecting the next Americans surveyed said they Tuesday of criminal trespass for lence using a text and model in- this summer. The Anime Club Rachel Nida, a freshman at president - perhaps even the de- were registered to vote, the high- protesting the war in Iraq at the spired by Colman McCarthy, hopes to merge with the Japan Wichita State University, doesn't ciding factor, political analysts est percentage since 1992. Boeing Corp.'s downtown head- director of the Washington D.C.- Club for the trip and other ac- know what she wants to major say. But the potential power of quarters in March 2003. based Center for Teaching Peace. young voters is coupled with un- tivities. in. "Young people have an ex- But as a founder of DePaul's "We have extraordinary faith Hastriter says that the differ- She doesn't know what she traordinary ability to make an predictability. new Peace Studies program, the in violence which has produced ence in American and Iapanese wants to do with her life. enormous impact in any elec- The poll funded by the Pew sentence to 6 months of supervi- zero (results) at the same time animation is present in the So she should know who to tion because their numbers are Charitable Trust, a nonpartisan sion actually gave Nicotera some extraordinary skepticism about nonprofit based in philadelphia, depth of the cartoon. American vote for? so great," said Kansas Secretary "street cred." nonviolence keeps producing cartoons usually depict come- "It's hard to decide on a lot of State Ron Thornburgh. Based found that a quarter of voters "I thinks it's perfectly consis- visible results," said McCarthy, a dy as the main theme touched of issues because everything is on the trends he is seeing, he 18 to 29 said they might change tent with what 1 teach in class," former Washington Post colum- with minor violence that is so new," said the 18-year-old, said the average turnout of their minds before November, said Nicotera, who spent six years nist, who teaches at eight of the compared with only 8 percent of brought on by a conflict. who is leaning toward President young voters could easily double as a Jesuit and now works for 100colleges and universities that Hastriter explains that there Bush because of his stances on this election. voters over 65. DePaul's Center for Spirituality offer degree or certification pro- i" is' a range of degrees in anime restricting abortion and same- According to a Pew Research and Values in Practice. "For me, ,grams in peace or conflictresolu- cartoons. Cartoons such as word and deed must be consis- '·Jtion. Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon are tent. If I'm going to teach about. McCarthy promotes peace ed- nonviolent peace-keeping and ucation for students from kinder- comparable to kids' cartoons administration asked the local one has disputed the claims that I Taco Bell and YUM!Brand Foods civil disobedience ... I believe garten to college. He blames the and have less plot. One spe- franchise owner to support them 1 have to witness the best I can proliferation ofdomestic violence cific character in Dragon Ball in working for change in Florida engage in oppression and slave [from paQe l) when I feel called to do so." and war on too many students Z is Piccolo, born from another Be II if allegations against Taco Bell labor." character's negative spirits. He Peter Wollheim reminded the DePaul's fledgling program re- who graduate "peace illiterate." sion making llrocess by citing are proven. "Local owners are can split into four entities and crowd of a former administration fleets a recent effort within the 'rom O'Brien, interim director a lack of precedent for consult- .willing to use their clout to effect has the ability to regenerate who tried to force a logo on BSU; peace movement and academia of DePaul's peace studies pro- ing the university community. change where warranted," said limbs. students responded with a peti- to combine activism with schol- gram, said students themselves The Appleton Tennis Center is a Bleymaier. On the opposite end of the tion requesting the presidents arship. are seeking peaceful solutions as prime example because no facul- Sam Byrd, BSU student and spectrum are movies that por- resignation. He went on to say the Since the attacks of Sept. 11, they watch current events unfold ty or student input was request- former migrant farm worker said tray dramatic and romantic the $4 million was "dirty mon- local franchise owner benefits 2001,and the wars in Afghanistan around the world. ed. Saterlee maintained that the and Iraq, more colleges and un i- "They're trying to find alter- genres and are made for an old- ey" and that the administration . from the Taco Bell logo which is contract with local Taco Bell varsities have implemented pro- natives to all the many bloody er audience. An anime movie shquld be ashamed of itself for associated with "the exploitation benefits the university. called "Millenium Actress" is of sweat and blood." According grams to teach students how to conflicts we're having in the Athletic Director Gene accepting it. • develop a culture of peace, said world today in regards to terror- about agirl growing up in Japan "The best opportunity to cre- to Wollheim fast food is second Bleymaier explained to the ScottAppleby, director ofthe Kroc ism, in regards to Sudan and the and China during the Cultural ate change is now," said Byrd only to tobacco as a preventable Faculty Senate that local Taco Institute for International Peace Darfur region," said O'Brien, who Revolution. The film is set up calling the living and working health risk. BSU wouldn't allow Bells', who provided the $4 mil- at University of Notre Dame. teaches Catholic social justice in as a reminiscence of her life as conditions in Florida a "com- a building to be named after a lion for the name change, do not It also reflects a more orga- DePaul's religion department. "I one of Japan's top actresses. plete form of dehumanization" tobacco related product, "Why get their tomatoes from Florida. nized effort at U.S. Catholic col- think students are aware ofthese Hastriter has been working and the situation was "not sim- would we do it for fast food?" Bleymaier then passed out a let- leges and universities to inte- sorts of'things,' since the end of last year to get ply a labor dispute." - Wollheim then turned to admin- . ter from Taco Bell Corp. uphold- grate Catholic social teachings Michelle Lowe, 35, is one of the club up and running. There Byrd said that while there have istrators and said, "Find a way to ing their practices. into the broader intellectual en- those students. Working toward is currently an art competition been disputes about the' distri- get us out of this contract." "I'm not here to defend Taco terprise on campus, said Michael a law degree, Lowe took a course going on for the club's mascot. bution of the $4 million, "No Bell," Bleymaier said. He said the James, vice president of the called Global Futures last year in A sponsor from the art depart- Association of Catholic Colleges which the professor guided stu- ment will judge the competi- and Universities in Washington dents through breathing exercis- tion. D.C. ' es to illustrate peace. The club meets every "That would call for students "If you have one individual Saturday at 6 p.m, and is open to Q. What Frank Sinatra to not only participate in a Habit who opens to another individ- anyone curious about Japanese hit became the for Humanity building project or ual, it plants a seed," she said. anime. Hastriter said there are theme song for a weekend at a soup kitchen, but "Hopefully, it Will reach other currently 30 to 40 people in the . Married .•• with sustained reflection, both prayer- universities .... Hopefully, it will club. 'She anticipates a large Children? fully and academically, on the reach our politicians and other and active club by the time most prevalent social coricerns of politicians globally. We'll begin spring semester has arrived. To enter in the drawing submit vour our time," he said. to be seen as a more peaceful na- answer to contest@arblleronlln·e.co At DePaul, where seven stu- tion,' Email must contain yoUr name, dents have declared peace as ~dras~, c\ty.:=.:d zip code.

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THE ARBITER \ OCT 19 2009 Universities ~(furning .tricks for corporations

BY RUBREY SRLRZRR :1 : Columnist

In my years as an actlvlst.I have found that it can be expensive to champion my causes. Aplane fare to Washington D.C. to march for reproductive rights, a "hotel stay in Seattle to protest a W.T.O.action, a meal in San Francisco while celebrating gay pride week, \ are all reasons enough to become involved right here at home, in our community, and at our univer- sity. So begins an effort on behalf of students, fac- l ulty, and staff to dissolve Boise State's contracts with Taco Bell.Taco Bell, the multi-billion dollar corpora- tion with a heart of gold. Not. The relationship between corporations and uni- versities is becoming more common, and subse- quent to this, more unequal, as discussion about the impacts of this relationship is drowned out. In an excerpt from "Leasing the Ivory Tower" by Lawrence C. Soley, Soley writes, "The story about universities in the 1980s and 1990s is that they will i turn a trick for anybody with money to invest; and I the only ones with money are corporations, mil- I I lionaires, and foundations. These investments in universities have drainatically changed the mission of higher education; they have led universities to Taco Bell to thank for adding on one attend to the interests of their well-heeled patrons, for its exploitation of farm work- tool that is effective in' subvert- more inaccuracy about Mexican Bylhe Cullural Cenler ers. Farm workers in Florida, where ing individuals or institutions that rather than those of students." Americans to the long list of cul- Where university donors used to be philanthropic Rduisory Board much of Taco Bell's tomato supply represent dominance and power; tural no-nos, and Mr. Newbold for individuals with the altruistic intention of simply originates, have been living and however, when a writer of satire re- adding his creative twist to it. He We, the members of the Cultural giving back to their educational roots or investing in working as slaves once they ar- ' sorts tousingunder-representedin~ utilizes the ubiquitous Chihuahua Center Advisory Board, are writing the general well-being higher education, today the rive in the U.S. The indentured reo dividuals or minority groups in or- as a sociocultural punching bag by in response to Taylor C. Newbold's process has become frighteningly quid pro quo. ceive such low wages, they cannot der to achieve their goal of deriding attempting to convert delicate is- "faux news" article entitled Now, Corporations expect the opportunity to ex- work off. their debt. This amounts their target, such as Mr. Newbold sues such as undocumented work- "Chihuahua Named Co-Mascot." ploit their good deeds through triumphantly ad- to slavery. Slavery Is illegal and im- ..·hasdQne,Jhen it is no longer satire. Newbold's article, which attempts ers and low wages into a poor ex- vertising their scholarships, being offered naming moral and Taco Bell has refused Instead, It becomes an injurious to satirize the administration for ample of comic relief. What's more, rights, sponsoring banquets and benefits in their to address the working conditions discursive strategy that succeeds its flawed decision to re-name the Mr. Newbold posits the president honor and even dictating the expansion of facili- of farm workers because it asserts in demeaning, humiliating, and Pavilion the "Taco Bell Arena," of the Organlzaci6n de Estudiantes ties and departments which serve their industry. We that it is the responsibility of the disrespecting individuals and/or veers away from this objective by Latino Americanos OELAwith the cannot forget the major tax write-offs corporations farm labor contractors, not just the groups who lack power. Moreover, name Theodor Spasky as a buf- negatively stereotyping Mexican corporation that buys the produce. instead of solely targeting his ob- enjoy as well. foon who advocates for the mascot To contend that corporate donations, sponsor- Americans. The U.S. Justice Department has ject of ridicule in creative fashion, The article begins by identifying by insisting that the canine receive ships, or financial support does not translate into successfully prosecuted a num- Mr. Newbold takes the easy route that the key group upset by the fi- at least minimum wage. This type' corporate influence over our university, our cur- ber of these labor contractors over by overemphasizing the negative nancial deal struck by the admin- of irresponsible journalism affects riculum, and our policy decisions is absolutely ob- the past five years, and yet slavery aspects of Mexican American so- istration is the "Latino community everyone at Boise State University tuse. Corporations find value in giving only to those still continues due to the predatory ciety in order to make fun of those on campus." This naming is prob- because it provides a highly prob- disciplines that have the potential of churning out buying practices of companies like who were responsible for enter- lematic for several reasons. lematic representation of Mexican a workforce with loyalty to their corporate values, Taco Bell, which steadfastly refuses ing into a contract with Taco Bell. First of all, there are many more American culture. their culture, and their educational goals. They save to take a moral stance on the issue. With this approach, not only does communities-that pushes be- As some of the members of the billions ofdollars in research and development costs While all ofthis is true, and while it Mr. Newbold fail to present a clever yond all ethnic categories-on , Mexican American campus com- by using the university infrastructure already in is also true that there are Mexican and sarcastic take on this knotty campus and off who are deeply of- munity at Boise State University, we place and improving it to suit their industry needs. It Americans who work those farms, . situation, but he joins the ranks of fended by the administration's four disagree with the re-naming of the seems to fly in the face ofwhat colleges and universi- other immigrant communities also those who have instigated different million dollar contractual agree- Pavilion. We believe Taco Bell's his- ties strive to instill as an institution. become farm laborers as well. methods of culturecide in order to ment with Taco Bell. Second of all. tory of bad advertising along with Freedom of thought, academic freedom, indepen- Regardless, it is ignorant and gain fame and dollars. While we Latino/a is a term used to describe its disregard for farmworkers has a dent research, a balanced study of subjects and top- short sighted to. equate one group are hard pressed to believe that this Spanish-speaking people in lieu of direct impact on those of us who are ics, freedom of research, and a not-for-profit CUrrIC- of people to the whole of a larger article will make Mr. Newbold rich "Hispanic," which is a word created of Mexican descent and those of us ulum designed to stimulate ideas on diverse topics. population. .or famous, we are convinced that by President Nixon's administra- who have had to work in the fields If a corporation waves enough money at Boise State, Many universities have forced he has more than adequately dem- tion to lump vast groups of people because of economic necessity. The some of the aforementioned principles of higher ed- Taco Bell off their campuses, in- onstrated his lack of cultural com- together for the purpose of tracking decision made by some members of ucation would most definitely become scarce. eluding the University of Chicago, petence. census data. This use of the word the Boise State University adminis- Wehave to make a choice as to how much indepen- University of Memphis, the For decades the news media, "Latino" is an important distinc- tration to accept Taco Bell's spon- dence we feel is necessary as.an institutional com- University of San Francisco, and Hollywood, and major corpora- tion to make because even though sorship sends us the crystal clear munity to fulfill our mission statement. Personally, Notre Dame. Other schools like tions have engaged in the abuse Newbold attempts to stereotype message that Mexican Americans I do not want a heavy corporate hand guiding me in the University of Michigan and the and misrepresentation of Mexican on this campus are insignificant Mexican Americans he winds up University of Pennsylvania have and Mexican American culture my educational endeavors. and that we deserve to be treated as stereotyping a much larger commu- prevented Taco Bell from coming through the portrayal of negative There used to be laws on the books that protect- an absent presence. Additionally; nity by a misuse of language. This on to their campuses. Indeed even images, distorted accents, and of-, ed us against economic control by corporations. At it serves to initiate the creation of a is unacceptable. Neither Mexican Mary Robinson, Human Rights fensive stereotypes. In addition to www.reclaimdemocracy.org, the site lists state con- fissure between us and the rest of Americans, nor Latinos more gen- advocate and former President of these elements, painful aspects of ditions such as "Corporations were often terminat- the campus community because it erally, are all underpaid migrant Ireland, has been outspoken on this Mexican American society such as ed if they exceeded their authority or.caused public makes our culture as an easy tar- . farm workers. subject, and who will be speaking gangs, unemployment, drug abuse, harm" and "Corporations could not make any po- get for mockery. Mr. Newbold can Just like every other ethnic' group on campus this week as part of the and undocumented workers have litical or charitable contributions nor spend mon- count himself among the first by in the United States, Latinos and Distinguished Lecture Series. been brought to the forefront and ey to influence law-making." Unfortunately, these providing a fine example of what we Mexican Americans make up a In sum, we write this piece with underscored as true Mexican cul- conditions have been eroded by the University and suspect is in store for us, and your wide stratum of the population an appeal to the Arbiter, and to ture, The manipulation ofthese as- Small Business Patent Procedures Act, as well as the editorial approval of this shows The from writers to artists to business- Taylor Newbold in particular, that pects has led to the gross misinter- Recovery Tax Act, which both serve to bolster corpo- Arbiter's enthusiasm for slinging us men and women to inventors to ac- writers for this newspaper shall pretation of Mexicans and Mexican rate interests in universities, even if the interest is back to the sixties. tivists. The Cultural Center's activi- do their research and gain a better Americans and their culture. Also, prurient. ties, organized through the various . We want to convey to you, 'Ms. We all need to become involved in protecting edu- understanding about a subject be- it has caused some members of cultural and ethnic clubs shares Dawson, the editor of The Arbiter, cation from entities that want to exploit it and over- fore v..riting an article, whether it's Mexican American society to be this perspective in its program- that we are very deeply offended by shadow its purpose. "real" or "faux" news. ashamed of their ethnicity, culture ming every week. and language to the point that they your having chosen to publish this If students-and most especially demand to be disassociated from mean-spirited article that shows the media (read: the Arbiter) at- these important elements of their nothing but disdain for our culture tended more of these events per- identity. Consequently, it is very and extreme disrespect for mem- haps such stereotypes would not be disturbing to read how Mr. Newbold bers of OELA. You have misused the first image that comes to mind By Concerned St.udent.s participates in_the exploitation of your position of power in order to when writing a factual news story our culture in order to criticize the disgrace and humiliate Mexican or a satirical one. We are writing in response to representatives of the athletic de- Americans on this campus as well We encourage" readers to respond to letters for as OELA, an organization that It is possible for us to understand Taylor C. Newbold's satirical piece partment. IJublication. Letters must be300:words or fewer .. . strives to promote the richness and PleaseiIlclude your name, daytime telephone where Newbold intuited this ste- "Chihuahua Named Co-Mascot" In Mr. Newbold's article, he reotype. Indeed, many of the ob- which was featured in the October 4 poaches from Taco Bell by positing beauty ofour culture while assuring .,'• n.umber; m.ilior .fie.ld.. a.l.stud.. ..t. an ..dye-.·ar.·m sc1lool...... jections people in the Boise com- issue of your newspaper. In the ar- the Chihuahua as a co-mascot for that we have a very positive and PleaSe direct all letters to .letters @arbiteronlina. ticle, Mr. Newbold attempts to ridi- strong presence. We firmly belleve ;coxni:Lsttersare subject to ed1tin!1.The! Arbiter .... munity have about the use of Taco • Boise State University athletics. The Bell's name has to do with its repre- cule the athletic department's ad- Chihuahua is a breed of dog that that both you and Mr. Newbold owe ;; cani1oh'lat'iiv the statementsmaae~.le~sto an apology to OELAas well as stu- 'the editors.l~olumnists' and. guest :viewlido Dot'" hensible labor practices. Taco Bell ministration for ·their involvement originated in Mexico, but this does has been sanctioned by a number in the renaming of the Pavilion to not necessarily make it a part of dents, staff, and faculty of Mexican :~n.ece!isarily;represent th05eQI the Arblte~edito-; . descent at Boise State University . . rial board-and staft . ';;,. .. . ., of universities for its poor record the Taco Bell Arena. Satire, when our cultural iconography. We have . -. on human rights, most particularly used appropriately, can be a strong ""f:,"'

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THE ARBiTER OCT 19 2009 • Bronco volleyball back home to host two WACmatches

a five game match to San Jose WAC action starts tonight games to the Wolfpack but game With a match high 25 kills, Salve'a BY RMBER FUGER The Fresno State Bulldogs State Sunday Oct. 10.Against San against the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. three was a Bulldog domination led the Wolfpack to victory over Sports Writer have an overall record of9-8 and Jose Cameron Flunder put up 25 in Bronco Gym. Action picks as they never let go of the lead. the Bulldogs. Karly Sipherd add- 2-3 in WAC play. The Bulldogs kills and continues to lead the up again against the Wolfpack A game winning kill by Alisha ed 15kills and five blocks. Tristin After battling it out on the road lost to the University of Nevada Broncos as the season continues Saturday at 2p.m,in Bronco Gym. Mckee closed out the only win Adams had 56 assists and 10digs against Hawaii and San Jose WolfpackSaturday Oct. 9 in a on. Heather Malaschak added 19 With half of the season behind the Bulldogs had against the against the Bulldogs. Head coach State, the Broncos are back at four-game match (30-20, 30-24, kills and eight blocks. Ma!aschak them the Broncos look to prolong Wolfpack. The Bulldogs tallied 11 for the Bulldogs Lindy Vivas was home to host Fresno State and 21-30, 30-23). The Bulldogs have has consistently led the Broncos their stellar season by playing total team blocks, 52 kills, 49 as- impressed by the defense as well the University of Nevada. The also dropped two straight in the in blocking. Kim Fenneman con- solid team ball. The Broncos re- sists and 58 digs. The Wolfpack as the offensive attack of the Broncos are now 14-5on the sea- last week, the other loss to San tributed 12 kills and had 17 digs main focused and eagerly await totaled 8.5 team blocks, 71 kills, Wolfpack. "We had trouble stop- son and 3-3 in Western Athletic Jose State. Freshman outside hit- and Telia Peterson contributed 11 the challenges ahead. 64 assists and 64 digs. ping their offense, in particu- Conference play after losing ter Christianna Reneau led the kills and seven digs. Jackie Stroud The Wolfpack dominated game lar Salvia Salave'a. Their middle two straight last weekend. The Bulldogs with 21 kills against had 23 digs. Christina Melvin had one, two and four against the blocking was impressive in the Broncos are eager to be home the Wolfpack. Iliama Sam Fong 61 assists. The Broncos tallied 74 Bulldogs particularly because of first two games," said Vivas. and ready for more WACaction had 23 assists against Nevada. team kills, 69 assists, 79 digs and their strong offensive and the at- The Broncos were swept by starting tonight and resuming Robin Keune had nine assists. tacking ability of Salvia Salave'a. Hawai'i Friday Oct. 8 and lost in nine blocks. Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs may have lost three

SATURDRY OCTOBER 16 KICKOFF: 5:05 P.M. MT Soccer at BSU: IN TULSA; OK The record ·hack 10 k breaking season g State-Billings has accumulated Timet BY JE T'RIME TOYE \. Sports Wrltar three shutouts, topping Grand Canyon at home last week 3-0. BY TREUOR HO'RN BSU faces their biggest chal- Sports Writer Boise State's soccer team lenge on Sunday when they \ .: \ hosted San Jose State Sunday \ ,/ ' travel to Hawaii for another The Broncos head out this in a shootout ending in a 1-1tie WAC match. UH is coming weekend to play the University of making this their first draw of off their second straight road Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday af- Western Athletic Conference match with a loss to UTEP. ter a much needed bye week. participation. The team is Both WAC wins for Hawaii The Broncos (5-0, 2-0 Western now 8-4-1 overall and 2-0-1 were home games, offering a Athletic Conference) played a in the WAC on the season so challenge for the Broncos to sub-par game against a lesser tal- far. Senior BreeAnn Milligan break their home game win- ented SMU team two weeks ago scored Boise State's lone goal ning streak. The weekend at Bronco Stadium. Knowing his from ten yards out, only to be for UH begins with a home team needed some time off, and a matched by Spartan Christina match, where they hope to need to improve on different areas Morrison later in the game. start their rebound weekend of their game, Head Coach Dan During two overtime peri- ods, the teams were unable to against Nevada. Natasha Kai Hawkins went back to the draw- offers an impressive challenge ing board during the off week. net the ball for a decisive win. Goalkeeper Micheala Morrison as Hawaii's points leader for "Just a competing every down," the season. Kai, along with Hawkins said. "Just a combina- was impressive in her first ca- reer start, grabbing six saves in Balsama were nominated for tion ofllttle things." WAC Offensive Player of the That's not a lot to say for what overtime. Boise State Women's Soccer week. On a side note, BSUgoal- this team has accomplished so keeper Kim Parker was nomi- far. Now in the second half of the has made a habit of setting re- cords this season. At this point nated for WACDefensive Player season, the Broncos (18 ESPNI of the week. Boise State re- USA Today Coaches Poll, 21 AP in the season, the 2004 team has set records for the most mains undefeated in the WAC Poll) have the best record after this season. They stand with five games as a Division-IA pro- shutouts in a season, best start in. a season, best WAC start, UTEP and SMU in athree-way gram, and the best since a 6-0 tie for the number one position start in 1994. and the team's first ever tie in a conference game. This is on in the WAC. UH dropped to According to information fifth after its last two losses. collected by the SMU Sports top of the tied record for the Information Department, the most game winning goals in a Broncos are the second young- season, held by freshman for- est team in the nation if youth is ward Lisa Balsama. judged by the number of fresh- Thursday the Broncos host man and sophomores on the non-conference Montana team. The Broncos' team is made State-Billings for a 4 p.m. up of 72.7 percent of the under- kick off at the Boas Tennis & classmen, trailing only SMU with Soccer Complex. Montana State-Billings has a record 75.9 percent. But for the Broncos, the younger of 10-3·1, with all three .loses players are contributing. With 17 coming on the road. Montana starting at least one game, 28 also are on the 2-deep depth chart this week. Sophomore starting quar- terback Jared Zabransky has been the starter all season. The defense SPORTS TRIUIAOUIZ this season has been highlighted by the play of sophomore line- Knight Rlddar/Trlbune News t.helr cltlas? backer Korey Hall, who has been Sarulce 5.) Rt. 5-'1 112, he IS the twice named the WACdefensive short.llst. player t.o Win t.hs player of the week this season. OUESTIONS: Mast.llrs. Who IS he? As each game goes by, it seems as if the numbers tell the story I,} Which NFL t.eam drafted BDNUS OUESTlDN: Who was for the Broncos. In the midst of Joe Namet.h? t.he flrst.NFLquart.erback the nation's longest active win- ning streak at 16,the Broncos also ing conference-best 63.2 rushing Colt Brooks [31\ snd Korev Hell [25) t.o pess for S,DDD or more they were dropped by Kansas and wstch the geme With the rest or the 2.} True or False? Joe boast a 10-game road-winning yards In aseilson? Oklahoma State, then were beat yards per game. Bronco squd during the SMUgeme. BSU Namat.h was t.he first. RFL streak going into the game ver- by Navy at home. They drubbed Taking the snaps for Tulsa is se- goes Into Tulsa With a much naeded sus the Golden Hurricanes (1-4, rest and a perract 5-0 racord on the or NFL quart.erback to pass RNSWERS: Southwest Missouri State before nior James Kilian, who is averag- 1.} Thest. loUISCardIOalsof the NFL season. for 'I,DDD ysrds or more In 0-1 WAC).Another streak that the their lone conference game ver- ing 180yards passing this season. drafted JoeNemath,but heelected Broncos are touting is the second sus Hawaii. Saturday is the home- His top target is Garrett Mills, who local, and is televised by KBCI- a season. to signWiththe NemYorkJets of the longest winning streak in WAC has 26 receptions, but averages fledglingRFt. coming game for the Hurricanes, Channel 2. ~.ITrue.Nemethpes~ed!Dr q,007 vards history. The Broncos are a perfect only 7.1 yards per reception. The who boast the worst total offense Be sure to check into Monday's 3.}Nallle t.he five plt.chers 10 1967.· , . ." 3.) TommpJohn.Nolenflpan.DonSutton. 20-0 since they lost at the hands in the WAC at 297.8 yards per defense is led by senior Michael edition of The Arbiter, as myself t.o face bot.h Mark MC;CWlrB of Louisiana Tech in 2001. The LeDet's 40 tackles. JoeNlekroendPhil N,ek~o_ game. and sports photography will be at and Roger Maris? q.1 MlOnesoleTwIOs.TeMBSRengers. current streak trails only BYU's The Bronco defense may get Saturday will be the fourth the game to give in-depth analy- ColoradoflO.Ck'U. FiorldeNerMs end streak of 25 straight back in the some much needed tune-up time meeting between the two teams, sis and photos. There will also be ·RrtZone'D,smondbecke-.. ',... .-. 'I.} What. are the flvs cur- . S.)lsn~a.nelll.,"1391."heri hebeCelll1l early 80s. versus the Hurricanes, who also with the Broncos undefeated an on-line recap posted after the r..snt. b.esebsll ..t..ea.mS.:',OB...IIISdlhe.nrstllleIShm.enta IIlIna major. . ..' .•. Tulsa is also coming off a bye have the second to worst rush- in the series. Last season the game Saturday night at www.ar~ . - . . •.BONUS RNSIlEfl: N1SillDOIPhlnall~8rier.· ' week, after the Golden Hurricanes ing offense in the conference. Not Broncos narrowly defeated the biteronline.com. . aft.er t.he,rstllt.a!l .. nOt.bac~Denl4arlOo.ln19ll~."h.n.t"Ip'ea •• d far ii,oeq iiord. end'i8lou~~;:": fell 44-16 to Hawaii on October 2. a good sign for Thlsa, since the Golden 'Hurricanes 27-20. 1\tlsa dropped three straight to Broncos are giving up a stagger- The game will be at 5:05 p.m. begin the season. On the road ~ 6932 W,I/II/I1INIt ~ BOOKS. STONES .JEWELRY .CANDLES. 11IIII.1IIIIbI1I1fJ3 Howard's MII/ PH (201) I"·""" : ~. crone's cup60ara ~ ~ R Jor a(! tiiinos sacreal!(, wise' ...DAurmItttJlf , ttq" __ fat Nl Un/qUI • : We're Gookin} Some 1 .. ,...... caldwell, ID 83605 .FAIRIIS I DRAGc.NSIINCEf'!IS~ .MUSIC. the 28 bowls. And none of those Wisconsin at Purdue on Satur«;!ay, by California to win Saturday and Five of the 14undefeated teams BY WENDELL BRRNHDUSE tlonal-championship race. bowls has an opening for an at- Oklahoma at Oklahoma State on three weeks ago had to rally in the - Utah, Boise State, Louisville, KnIght Ridder Neillspepers Southern Cal retained its No. large team. Oct. 30 and Miami at Virginia on second half to win at Stanford. Southern Miss and Navy - are ' .. 1 spot in both polls, but the That means that if the J; "This is what games are like," from non-BCS conferences. , FORTWORTH,Texas - Political Trojans'edge an No. 2 Oklahoma Nov. 13. Midshipmen go undefeated - or That means rio more than five USC coach Pete Carroll said af- - None of those- teams will play pundits and analysts of the presi- in The Associated Press media, lose only once - they'll have to BCS teams can finish the season ter his team's 23·17 victory over for the national title in the Orange I dential race keep waiting for. an poll continued to shrink. Vote to- hope a conference can't fulfill undefeated. Two or more unde- California. "We've gota bull's-eye Bowl. That's just the way it is. "October surprise," a late-break- tals in the media and the coaches' all its bowl obligations. (That feated teams could create more on our back. You're nuts to think However, there's a good chance ing event that could tilt the scales .polls will be figured into the Bowl happened last year, when Navy championship-game controver- (California) is the biggest game the Fiesta Bowl would invite an in favor of President Bush or John Championship Series rankings, undefeated Utah, Boise State or played in the Houston Bowl.) which will be unveiled Oct. 18. sy. of the year. We've got a firestorm An election year, a war in Iraq Kerry. But there also is significant po- coming with Arizona State next Louisville team if anyone of them If the election doesn't provide Fourteen teams are undefeated. and a deserving service academy tential for a distant replay of last week. They're as hot as you can finish the regular season without one, college football figures to Nine of those - USC, Oklahoma, team with no place to go bowl- season when Oklahoma, LSUand get." a loss. have plenty of unexpected plea- Miami, Auburn, Virginia, Arizona ing? Sounds like a topic worthy of USC each had one loss before its USC's bid to defend its title fig- Navy, which plays Notre Dame sures in store this month and for State, Wisconsin, Purdue and on Saturday, is one of two inde- the last presidential debate. bowl game. ures to be a season-long struggle. the rest of the season:' Oklahoma State - are from BCS Ofthose three teams, USC and And the Trojans' already thin pendent Division I-A teams (the Shake-up Saturday rocked conferences. Oklahoma are undefeated. LSU receiving corps is now without Irish are the other.) As an inde- and knocked Georgia, Texas and Eight of those nine undefeat- has two losses. The Trojans had to leading receiver Steve Smith, who pendent, Navy has no conference California into the "it's no longer ed BCS teams play each other: turn away a game-winning drive fractured a leg Saturday. and hence no tie-ins with any of in our control" category ofthe na- Arizona State at Southern Cal and Painisa USCknows road won't get easier; .warning signal ... .undefeated, Arizona st. IS next adjustments to take advantage BY TODD HRRMONSON are dangerous. (Help is on the woy.) of the holes the Trojans have The Orenge County Register Still the Trojans seem to under- stand that most teams should be shown. Still USC managed to limit Cal LOSANGELES- USC earned a .threatening the rest of the way. "We're playing with a bull's- to two touchdowns, so Carroll

" treat for beating the top-10 team wasn't too bothered by the gaudy 'I that dealt the Trojans their most eye on our backs," USC defen- statistics the Golden Bears piled recent defeat: another undefeat- sive lineman Shaun Cody said. up"on his defense. ed opponent this week. "Everybody is coming after us." "The bright spot was holding "It's not going to stop," USC And future opponents might them to 17 points when there coach Pete Carroll said. "It's not have some idea ofhow to staywith were averaging 48-something," going to get any easier." , the Trojans now that Stanford said Carroll, whose defense held The look on many USC fans' and Cal have kept them close in Cal to 31.7 points under its na- faces was one of relief Saturday successive games. .. , tiona l-best average. - ., after the top-ranked Trojans es- USC's offense sputtered USC's iess-than-dominant per- r caped with a 23-17 victory over Saturday, and Carroll said Sunday formance cost it a little ground in then-No.7 Cal. his team needs to do a better job the national polls, and the Trojans It was as if fans thought the of running the ball and picking II lost seven first-place votes in the Golden Bears were the only hur- up first downs. The Trojans' in- Associated Press' Top 25 poll to I dle USC (5-0, 2-0 Pac-lO) had to efficiency at times proved costly. Oklahoma. Still the Trojans and clear en route to what many con- Occasionally, it meant they had Sooners remain in good posi- \ sider an inevitable meeting with to settle for field goals instead of , tion to be first and second, re- No.2 Oklahoma for the national touchdowns, but their 3-for-ll i spectively, when the initial Bowl I I I championship. performance converting third i I I downs also allowed Cal to return Championship Series standings The Trojans, however, under- stand they will get the best every its potent offense to the field. are released a week from today. "If they keep winning, we'll I opponent has to offer this season "We needed to win more third and could fall if they take any downs to keep this thing go- probably see them in our game," Donate Plasma at Biomat USA said Orange Bowl president-elect team less seriously than they did ing," Carroll said. "Controlling Peter Pruitt, whose game is the Earn $50 the first week and Cal. the football was something we $150 per month "To keep winning we have to could've used." designated BCS title game this keep up the intensity," quarter- The Trojans' defense also season. back Matt Leinart said. "It's defi- looked shaky - Cal had 79 of- Carroll, however, will get the Tues-Sat: 9:00· 5:30 I Trojans focused on Arizona State I RIF" LS nitely fun, but we can't afford to fensive plays to USC's 50 - when so they don't let down th is week. let down at all." its soft coverage allowed Golden B "I'll be concerned," he said. "I'll II 4017 Overland Rd Biomat USA, Inc. Not with No.l5 Arizona State Bears quarterback Aaron Rodgers Boise, 10 83705 caring for people's health (5-0,2-0) coming to the Coliseum to connect on easy passes in front be addressing it, making sure on Saturday. The Sun Devils al- of the secondary. we're on track. It's really an awe- ready have handled Iowa, Oregon Arizona State's Walter likes to some opportunity again, coming L .. State and Oregon, and they throw the ball downfield more off of an undefeated opponent to - -- boast strong-armed quarterback than Rodgers, but Sun Devils another undefeated opponent." Shawn Walter, so it is clear they coach Dirk Koetter could make "What do Iknow about me?" C! CT 1'i 200 'i Williamsto miss Packers 'Huskers get different view. BY JRY HERTER Conference call. "There is still a keeping the points down, not Knight Rlddar Nawspapars lot offootballieft for this team. them. I can't get sensitive about "We have deep resolve to get that." It hasn't been unusual for the better. This team has outstand- Leach wasn't diplomatic when game with ankle sprain Nebraska coach to get asked ing character and we are being basically he was asked if he rari questions about running up the challenged. The team was down _up the score. "I've got a team full score, until now. (after the loss to.Texas Tech), of players and so many snaps in , BY CURT SYLUESTER The Cornhuskers were on the but we will get better. You learn a season and I'll play them how- Knight Rlddar Nawspapars wrong end of a 70-10loss to Texas more about yourself in defeat ever I want," he said. Tech on Saturday, and Nebraska than you do in victory." COWBOY :UP: The nation DETROIT - The news on Roy coach Bill Callahan was the one Callahan was asked how he is about to find out if No. 16 Williams' ankle wasn't good, but who was left to be diplomatic. was holding up during a difficult Oklahoma State (S-O,2-0 Big 12) neither was it as bad as it might "Idon't have any problem with time. is a major player in the hunt for a have been; it," Callahan said of Texas Tech "I'm doing fine," he said. national title. The Cowboys face Williams, the Detroit Lions' coach Mike Leach's decision "We're competitive people here. No. 23 Texas A&M on Saturday prize rookie wide receiver, has a to pour it on late in the game. A loss is a loss but it doesn't de- before consecutive games sprained left ankle, which means "We are accountable for putting fine us. It's unfortunate and dis- against Missouri (26th most he might miss the' Green Bay points on the board and keeping heartening, but we're going to votes inAP poll), No.2 Oklahoma game Sunday and possibly the points off the board." move on. We've got a lot of work and No.9 Texas. New YorkGiants game after that. It will be interesting to see if to get done and I'm not going to Oklahoma State is No. 4 in But it's not a broken ankle and the Nebraska fans hold Callahan dwell on this. Ifyou dwell, you're the nation in rushing with it's not a high ankle sprain, which accountable for what could not going to move forward." ' , .- an average of 28S.2 yards per would have been even worse news disintegrate into a lousy sea- Fortunately for Callahan and game. Junior tailback Vernand for the injury-plagued Lions, who son, at least by the standards in the 'Huskers, horrible Baylor vis- Morency is the nation's leading already have lost wide receiver Lincoln. The Corn huskers are 3- its Saturday. "It's going to be a rusher at 173.8 yards per game Charles Rogers for the season. 2, with games against Missouri, challenge for us to get our team with eight touchdowns. "Not a lot of people come back Oklahoma and Colorado still on back and hit the field competi- "Weknow this is a fine football team playing with a lot of confi- the next week from an ankle the schedule. tively:' Callahan said. dence," said Texas A&M coach sprain:' Williams said Monday, The 60-point loss to the Red So there's no issue with Texas "but I think I can. We'll just go Raiders was the worst in pro- Tech running up the score? Dennis Franchione. "They are churning up some yards and day to day." gram history. "They've done that here foryears winning the field possession Coach Steve Mariucci wasn't "One game doesn't define us on the flip side," Callahan said. battle and the time of posses- quite that optimistic, but he, too, and will not define our season:' "I can't speak for the history of sion battle." was not ready to say Williams Callahan, the former Raiders this program, I just know what won't play against the Packers at coach, said during the Big 12 I know. We're accountable for Ford Field. ''I'm going to assume and hope ful rushing attack (246.0 ypg) is wants to run the ball, but the that he's a quick healer:' Mariucci Capsule for the offensive centerpiece, and line is banged-up and has guys said. the Cards have three legit tail- playing out of position. There is Williams was injured in the Louisuilie-Mlami backs: Michael Bush, FSU trans- no go-to receiver, but there is tal- third quarter of the Lions' 17-10 fer Eric Shelton and Lionel Gates. ent on the outside that will hurt victory Sunday at Atlanta. He was game TOnight QB Stefan LeFors is steady and Louisville _if Berlin can get them fighting for additional yardage BY MIKE HUGUENIN doesn't make mistakes. WR J.R. the ball. The defense, as usual, is KHr P11lJ1!lG£W'I1 BY 1I.1lmIHDN r DllZItR/DITilWT rntt PRESS at the end of a 10-yard pass from Tha Orlando sentmel Russell is the go-to receiver. The beastly. The 'Canes are second in Joey Harrington. trade for an additional wide ATLANTR,GR-- Datrolt Lions defense is quick and aggressive, total defense (21S.7ypg), second "I caught the slant, hit the guy receiver, such as the Oakland racaruer Roy Willi ems [II] hauls 10 a 'No. lB LoulsullIs at No.3 IoIlsnll but it has gone against just one in pass defense (11S.0ypg) and with my shoulder, was bouncing pass against Cory Hall (Z7) of tha first in scoring defense (6.S ppg) ~ Raiders' Jerry Rice, who has been Rtlanta Falcons durlOg third quartar TIME: 7:30 p.m. EDT. good offense this season. That off him and he just grabbed ahold mentioned as a possible acquisi- actron. The lions beat tha Falcons, TU: ESPN. was North Carolina _ which the Miami has 14sacks, but UM also of the 16,which is hard to miss:' tion. 17-10,at the Gaorgla Doma 10 Atlanta, Cards shut out. has allowed 14sacks. Louisville's Georgia. Williams said, jokingly referring "We would have to determine RBOUT LOUISUILLE: The offense gets all the ink, but if its to his shoe size. "He just grabbed how long Roy would be missing Cardinals are fourth nation- RBOUT MIRMI: The 'Canes have defense can get to Berlin. onto it, and I got hit from behind ally in total offense (S03.8 ypg) struggled to consistently move to do anything like that, and I'm rather give (Harrington) a little while I was trying to get down, and ninth nationally in total the ball, an offshoot of QBBrock THE LINE: Mlsml blJ 5 1/2. hoping that he's not going to be bit at a time and get better and and got twisted up. I felt it and I missing for long:' Mariucci said. defense (262.2 ypg). A power- Berlin's inconsistency. Miami THE PICK: Mlsml, 23-17. lay there, and they were like, 'Oh, better as we go, because he's been He mentioned Az-Zahir Hakim pretty efficient, pretty solid and yeah, he's hurting: so I had to get and Tai Streets as temporary re- steady." up and show that I was tough, placements for Williams, with walk off to the sideline." David Kircus and Reggie Swinton NOTEBOOK: Williams said Be a landlord, not a renter! The sprain was diagnosed by as players who could move into the Lions' medical team after he was surprised at the glee Team up with your parents, buy a condo, share expenses with roommates and sell backup roles. shown by the Atlanta fans over Williams was carted to the lock- In the first four games, Hakim (or a profit when you graduate! Many have pools & weight rooms er room, and he left the Georgia his injury. "I just thought they has caught nine passes for 132 were better people than that," he --beats that apartment. Dome on crutches, a precaution- yards and two touchdowns, in- ary measure aimed at keeping said. "I thought there were bet- cluding the 39-yarder to tie the ter people in the world. What if weight off the injured joint. Atlanta game in the second quar- Cindy Scott Let us show you how. Janet Kent Williams was walking Monday that was your son? Or if that was ter. one of your players? Would you Countrywide Home Loans Sel Equity Real Estate without crutches, and he said the Streets, viewed as an important be flipping him off and telling swelling and the pain were mini- 658-1604 484-1212 addition to the receiving corps him, 'You Slick'? I was laughing, I mal. He is being treated with ice when he was signed during the cannot believe this. Maybe it was and is keeping the ankle tightly offseason, has the second-high- because I was a rookie. Maybe if wrapped when it is not on ice. est reception total on the team it was Michael Strahan, maybe The Lions don't have to give with 10 but has only 63 yards to they'd be saying, 'Strahan, I hope the league their injury report show for them. you get better.' But me, being a until Wednesday afternoon, and "He's been there for us, he's rookie, 'You suck.' Now, some Mariucci declined to speculate been very reliable, he's staying of the 'fans were giving me the on how Williams will be listed-as healthy and practicing every thumbs up, but most of them . doubtful, questionable or prob- day:' Mariucci said. "Anyone of . ." he said, shaking his head ... able, these receivers can have an eight- . Believe it or not, Williams had "It wasn't real bad news as far , or 10-, or 12-catch game. He's a pain worse than his sprained as, 'Hey, he's going to be out for very capable of that." ankle Monday. Williams, who X amount of weeks: .. Mariucci Without Rogers, the Lions have played at Texas, had to wear of- said. "We're just going to list him been less explosive than expect- fensive tackle Stockar McDougle's as day to day and just see how fast ed, and if Williams is out for even Oklahoma windbreaker all after- this thing comes around. That a game or two, it could leave them noon after the Sooners beat Texas was encouraging." with even less big-play capabil- in the annual Red River Shootout Williams leads the Lions' re- ity. on Saturday. "I think this hurts ceivers with 20 receptions for "We've been very efficient in more than my ankle:' Williams 29S yards and four touchdowns. Friday, October 15 the passing game but not explo- said .... Cornerback Dre' Bly is Mariucci is hoping he will be sive:' Mariucci said. 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Here's a ratmgof..local skate parks as compiled by BOise state skateboarders: 'i ," " Rhodes Under the freeway Metal/ asphalt/concrete Mini ramp: 4 of5 Pyramid: 4.5 of 5 Quarter ramps: 5 of5 Ledges: 4.5 of5 Fun box: 5 of 5 Rails: 4 of5 Overall terrain: 4.5 of 5 Fort BOise Reserve and Fort streets Concrete Transitions: 4 of 5 Lips: 4.5 of 5 Justin Pickford Pyramid: 4 of 5 orten Bowl:30f5 skates at Overall terrain: 4.5 of 5 Rhodes skata park i ' In downtown Eagle BOise. Highway 55 moroDY mDIAESWAllD[[I\! Concrete THE AfiUITEH Transitions: 4 of 5 Snake run: 3.5 of 5 DRN MCNEESE sophomore Justin Pickford. "It's Rails: 3 of5 Cultura Wrltar definately mainstream." I Pyramid: 3 of5 Pickford, who is sponsored by ,I Inverted fun box: 3 of 5 i ... kate boarding has always and works for local skate shop, :i" Overall terrain: 4 of 5 been a self-supported The Board Room, admits that if it ,! .1 . sport. Now a multi-bil- weren't for skateboarding's pop- Tully . lion dollar business, ularity he wouldn't have a job. McMillian and Linder roads . it's hard to convince "There is a huge market for It.Wal- . Concrete ~. someone that it's still Mart even sells skateboards, they Halfpipe: 40f5 an underground activity. If you have Barbie skateboards ...It's , Transitions: 4.5 of 5 r • were skateboarding in Boise back about money now." Lips: 3.5 of5------" in 1992 - and chances are you Pickford is drawn to skating for I ~ Ledges: 3.5 of5 'I weren't - you were part of a rare the same reason as any true skate- : ! Stairs: 3.5 of 5 breed. Forced to hit the local strip boarder, he has a genuine love for I Rails: 2.5 of 5 i mall or your buddy's backyard it. "It's an individual sport. If you i Overall terrain: 5 of 5 mini ramp, there were few places really want to excel you don't do I., a skateboarder could go for salva- it to hang out with friends. It's t McDevit.t· tion. Boise didn't have a skate park all you and it's good to strive for AKA:Tony Hawk Park. McMillian and Eagle road nor did southern Idaho. It was a a goal. There are these kids who ,I Wood I romantic sub-culture lifestyle of have only been skating for like six ;;1 Quarter pipes: 3.5 of5 little glory, glamour or future. For months and they want to know ." Pyramid/Fun box: 3.5 of 5 whatever reason, the trend has when they're getting sponsored "1 Transitions: 4 of 5 I..., by a major company. Everything ~I passed phenomenon and become .~w. Overall terrain: 3.5 of 5 the 'in style' thing to do. What was has to be mainstream now." .,..., perceived as a rebellious acces- What is a major company? As ,. just getting crazy these days re- said, "The parks these days are w.4 A person's idea of which skate of skater voyeurism. getting better." 12 years ago Ada company is ideal for them is often Boise State's Colin Clark does gardless of what they wear. Then :t.':1 L....-_._..,.-.- ".-".- -l County was developing their first based more on the fashion than just that. Making local films, he again, Some people just skate to skate park. Now with 7skate parks the activiry that started it. Even also rides for The Board Room . get girls." :r· in the Boise area and plans for . those who lack balance can use One of the best in the state, Clark Over the summer, Clark spent two more, one isn't far from where their hand-eye coordination to produces video&,in hopes of get- time skating parks in Europe and you live. The acceptance of skate- play the latest skateboarding vid- ting a bigger sponsor or a job mak- the on East Coast. Originally from boarding as a sport has prompt- eo game. ing skate films. Clark agrees that Virginia, he was dismayed at the :: In the Oct. 11 article "Director recreates classic ed city officials and Parks and Skateboarding has exploded skateboarding isn't what it used fashion of Boise high school stu- Recreation to support its success "'" over the past decade and is consid- to be. "It's very marketable now dents. "1came here in high school :dream,u the play's program notes were incor- and cater to the needs of skaters. ered mainstream by most. "Even but the talent can still be under- and I thought everyone skated be- No skateboarder will argue with Srectly attributed. Leslie Durham, the plays dra- if you don't know how to skate ground." cause they were all dressed like board you know what it is because Clark started out skateboarding skateboarders. It turned out only more parks. :maturgist,.... wrote the notes. everyone does it," said Boise State with friends in a garage and later a few people skated." '." ~'t:.-!'!':;::_...!::...======::!======nUl told me that when I turn thirty, I wasted a lot of time. The Masking Tape Marauder. Dandruff Problem Guy. would look back and say, "Geez, The funniest of the junk I found The Not-Alraid-to-Gel-ln-Touch-WlIh- Llghts-Hls-Farts-With-Malches Guy. when I was 20, I didn't know was an old paper from my junior Hls-Feminine-Slde Man. You have my apologies if any ~ SO, anyway... of our selected characters come anything." Well, I'm twenry-four year that had a list of super-he- Big, Hairy, Smelly Guy Man. now, and I'm learning that, shoot, roes and super-villains we com- SUPER-VILLAINS... off as a little un-P.C. but I kindly :: Comic book characters prove I knew I not only didn't know anything posed, for comic books we would Mean, Old Blind Guy. remind you: We were seventeen at 20, but I didn't know a thing :; nothing in high school. like to have seen. The best of the Giggles-at-the-Word-'Pee-pee'Man. and knew next to nothing. And last week. ... bunch were as follows: - The Halry-Assed AssaSSin. what we did know, It turns out, TRRVIS ESTVOLO boxes in my garage the other day I might succumb to depression ... SUPER-HEllOES ... Urine AI. was completely and horribly Columnist and I stumbled across some of after these thoughts, but then I -"'" Really, Really Tall Guy. The Goat-Molesllng Avenger. wrong. the scrawlings from my friends remember: there are bad people Dresses-Llke-a-Cop-But-Really-Isn't- Slicks-a -Hot-Dog-In -Places -He- So, anyway, what I'm coming to . If anyone out there thinks I and I when we were bored in or like The Hairy-Assed Assassin DneMan; Shouldn'l Boy. understand some eight years af- :am strange, or that I write about between class. For the most part, out there who would gladly do Bright, Bright Flashlight Boy. The Malevolent Mustard Squlrllng ter my junior year in high school ~bizarre things, I have only one the crap I found was not funny harm to this world, and it is most Spray-Can Man. Man. (sigh) is that I'm most likely al- "thing to say to you: You should (though at the time we over- likely only my column that fends Fearless-Windbreaker Bay. Pookle, the Perverted' Penis Puller ways going to look back at myself :;nave seen me in high school! whelmingly thought it was), and them off. Atleast, I will thinkthat Crayon Boy. Man. and wonder, "What the hell was 1 I was digging through some was generally a good sign that we until I am twenry-five. George Clinton Look-Altke Man. The Really, Really Embarrassing thinking back then?" My parents OCT Pi 2009 . Q~1Jdisplays an array of art at Poet Michael Palmer • Reads at Hemingway Center , ,..• •· MICHRELR G. HERLIHY testing language and its power to corq- "~Crirsl--Thursday Culture Writer. municate and function in the world «. Palmer read from his poetrycollections, Michael Palmer, who has been called including "The Promises of Glass" and his one of America's most important po- highly anticipated book due out in May. JRNR HOFFMRN about half the 'monster art' on display professor Bill Carmanand Clackamus Culture Writer was created by people connected with art professor David Andersen are dis- ets, gave a reading at BSU's Hemingway' He explained that a majority of his mate- playing paintings on metal. "Some of Center Friday night. rial is drawn from expe- Roughly a month ago, I wrote an Boise State and that he is always look- them are on Altoid tins, some of them After a flattering intro- Palmer uses riences and interactions - article admonishing Boise State stu- ing for more artist participation from are scrappy steal and rusted iron, duction by members of with others and gave an dents to get their heinies downtown BSU. Neal had a word for interested artists, "I am not as picky as you, but some of them are on really nice cop- the English department, d d example of a function for First Thursday. I even had the au- I picky."Anyone interested in sub- per that are made for print making, so Palmer took the stage. wor s to con uct he attended at Berkeley. dacity to use term "carpe diem," to ain they are very fine. Every different sur- Palmer commented, on Palmer explained that give my manipulative pressure tactic mitting a portfolio to Neal for posslble display can contact him by e-mail at face that I work on speaks to me in a 't~e larg~ organ b~hind experiments as after the visiting poet at some more force. Youknow, that Latin , [email protected]. different way," said Bill Carman. The him and Joked that it was 'Berkeley gave his read- "seize the day" baloney, Well, if it was After enjoying an array of monsters, show is called, "On Metal" and the use strange to be reading on • f he i . ing, Palmer approached baloney.. it isn't anymore because I and a perfect cappuccino, I made my of metal is the only theme. The images anigh~whenheis.theal. 1 e IStesting and thanked him. The took my own admonishment and gal- way east toward Satchel's Grill on a are quite detailed, and feel like illus- ternative to watching the visiting poet apologized livanted downtown Thursday, Oct 7. mission to see some photo art done trations for children's books. I thor- baseball playoffs or the language and to Palmer claiming that First I made my way to the Boise Art . by Boise State student Tom Murray. oughly enjoyed that visit, presidential debate. He heknewhewasaterrible Museum at about 5:10 p.m. to catch Upon entering Satchel's, I was greeted After three big stops, this writer was thanked the crowd for. ' poet. Palmer's response, the free trolley that takes pedestrians by smiling faces, tempting aromas, ready to head home. Perfect weather, choosing him and talk- ItSpower to "We all know we're terri- around downtown to key spots. The and a warm atmosphere. shops filled with people sipping wine, ed about the changing ble poets," later became only problem is that it doesn't come at Murray's photos are a product of music floating on the gentle breeze - f~nction of poe~ry in ~o- communicate the basis for the poem 5:10p.m. It comes promptly at 5p.m. So technology. First he scanned them yes, First Thursday was worth all that ciety, Palmer said he tnes "Homage." The po- anyway, I got back into my hot Saturn into Adobe Photoshop where he edit- "carpe diem" after all. So once again, to use poetry to cross po- d functi . ems he read presented Ion and drove to the Flying M where litical and linguistic bor-: events ranging from his ed and painted them. Then he printed only this time with much more fervor, an unc Ion In the Very Scary Art Show is on display ders while presenting daughter's experience of them out onto a canvas, later adding Ibeseech you: Go gallery strolling next' - "monster art" will be hanging there touch-up paint. The result: very clean First Thursday. Walk the downtown the turmoil of hatreds the world learning language to his through Oct. 31. Monsters of various confronting one another • work in helping under- renditions of unearthly images such streets of Boise, where the buildings shapes and sizes ate on display: some as beautiful fairies, unicorns, and dis- are old and made out of stuff buildings and the extreme ironies ground Russian poets scary, some cute, and all figments of of history. develop a voice and respect in their com- tant castles. aren't being made out of any.more, local artists' imaginations. I spoke Palmer, who has been compared to munity. Ifyou missed the reading and are After a nice visit to Satchel's, I head- where art is hanging, where the doors with Bob Neal, who is the curator for Gertrude Stein and Louis Zukofsky, uses interested in Palmer's poetry, some of his ed to the Basement Gallery, located are open late. Ah yes, and dare I give the Flying M. He informed me that in the Idanha building where BSU art the predicted finish? Carpe diem! words to conduct experiments, as if he is books are available at the BSUbookstore.

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Does that mean suicide, right now is because we in the early '90s when he con- the jewelry and aftercare package with tattoo, and we can create t.Whlch network nr- he's a tyrant to work with? want to'see what happens next. ceived the group in his horne- Instructions. We stand by our plerclngs, from pictures you bring In. "I think of it as having a cer- dered the pilot for "Tho Sound like a cheery guy? . town of Sacramento, Calif. and offer free follow up service. tain work ethic," he says. "A lot Sopranoa" ~~t.paseed on "I've rationalized that the hell He hated the prevailing grun- of musicians are more into the New Moon Tattoo the opportunltV toalr the my life has become is somehow ge sound of the day, which he reo idea of seeing themselves as mu- 6422 Fairview Ave. 375-1666 a good thing," McCrea says. "It's fers to as "that dumb wide-load series? sicians than actually playing. If "Perforating the Populas of Idaho" just part of the sick pageantry of sound that masquerades as rock. I didn't buy its low self-esteem. If you're not going to play for hours A. ABC it all." a day, don't waste my time. That's It's also partly why Cake has you hate yourself so much, why a roundabout way of saying, 'Yes, B. FOil become cherished by a sizable are you on a stage turning your I'm a tyrant." BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY C. NBC cult - and misunderstood by amp up to 111" McCrea can be just as snarky o.Showtlme most everyone else. . McCrea made Cake's sound about aspects of the modern Though Cake's songs match consciously dinky in reaction. world. The new CD has songs DISTINGUISHED caustic lyrics to music that fits "There's a cheap, crappy sound 2. "Sopranos" creator railing against the SUV life no radio format, the band has to some of the tones we use," he Dauld Chaaa well NDTIO~ ("Carbon Monoxide") and our managed to rack up several gold says, "right next to things that uolued with tha'prodU,l;" obsession with cellular commu· and two big hits: "The are profound." tlon of II/hlchshow:'?,,'.} , nication ("No Phone"). Distance" skewers go·getters; As well as rock, funk and ',' ._<". <:":£-1' "There's a freedom to them," "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" treats synth-pop influences, Cake has he says of cell phones, "but also A. "I'U Fly',H~~Y'" love as a whim offashion. mined mariachi and Cuban mu- a certain captivity." , B. "Northern EIlPpsure" Like a smarter, dark- sic, which led them to make im- Because McCrea takes on his er Barenaked Ladies, Cake probahle use ofDiFiore's valiant- , C. "Plck,et fences" targets with withering humor, _ McCrea, trumpeter Vincent sounding trumpet. ' O. "TheRockford files" some have accused him of being DiFiore, bassist Gabriel Nelson "I was looking for a sound that smug and cynical. He sees him· and guitarist Xan McCurdy - has was soaring and heroic, but I 3. Rctor MIchael ,Imperloll, self as passionate and realistic. made a career out of sly satire in didn't think a guitarwould work," "I guess I'm a failure at com· who plays Christopher a pop world more prone to dead· McCrea says. "And I thought a Moltlsantl, wrote which sax would make you think too municating," he says. eningly literal sentiments. Of course, as a longtime alien·, On the hand's new CD, much about beer commercials " episode? ated type, McCrea takes some "Pressure Chief," released and the end of 'Saturday Night comfort in beingmisunderstood. Thesday, McCrea tinkers with his Live,' I thought trumpet cO,uldbe . A."AIl' Happy'Fanlllies" "Ninety· five percent of the peo- targets. Instead of attacking the a solution," 8. "Cold Cuts'(, , " ple don't know what we're do- culture, he more often goes after Cake released its first album, "Fro~lUhereto Eternity" "Motorcade of Generosity," in ing," he figures. "But five percent c. himself. MARy ROBINSON D~"AatPack'" . 1994. It spawned the college ra· do. I'm proud of that," "There's a theme running President of Ireland 1990-1997 U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights 1997-2002 ll.mhlch Sopranos8ctor dldJ811 time for robbery "SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ,mtha lata '60s? ',: AND ETHICAL GLOBALIZATION"

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