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October 21, ,1998 Volum~ 12 Issue 12 First Copy Free

The limits of hate speech on campus 4

Coming out of the water 'closet 15

,Cover: BGLAD, BSU, "l . - -',. e" - .. ''''"~:;'::::' ";<=~m,ml.lnlty;m()I1,,,.~'tff,?' "Matthew Shepard '16-17

Thanks for the mam- maries-Candye Kane tickles the ivories 20

On to conference! The big game 27 ALL SHOWS PRODUCED BY BRAVO/BILL SILVA P~SENTS BANK OF AMERICA CENTRE SHOWS PROCUCED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DIAMOND SPORTS & ENT.

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Arts & Entertainment Editor: Eri£a Hill January 1, 2000-at least it won't be a slow news day 13 Photo Editor: Troy Kurtz Snakes take the cake 14 Online Editor: Carrie Nielson Swearing the Hippycratic oath 1 •• 15 AdManager: CMolynThomason Advertising Sales: SeanMUI]Ihy Cover BSUreacts to Matthew Shepard's murder 16-17 C1assifieds:KeUyMoody Ass'l Business Manager: Krisla Harkness Production Manager/Ad Design: Arts 8: Entertainment Chambers in the music hall, Chambers on the walls 20,21 JeremyWebsler Cash in on your cerebrum ...... ~...... 21 Starr Writers: Sadie Babits, Jen Bresnahan What is the breast music in the world? ...... ;.....' .24 Douglas Dana, Aulumn Hayne~ Charlie

Jokisaari, Jessi Lomb, BiI/TJMaIone, Doreen " Martinet Stephanie Matlo(~ Nate Peterson, Sports BSUfootball team gives students reason to cheer 25 Gene Piccol~ Tobin SleiskaUlrecd Smith Mark , Gold medalist offers students inspiration .' •.••••• ~••••••••••• 26 , Taylor. John'1breel Rebecca.l TuriJer

Photographers: AIIesba OberbUUg,Rafael Study Break! Find out what groups aren't affecting Idaho voters 29-30 Saakyan Columnists: Ira Amyl, Damon Hunzeker, Lesleigb Owen,Asencion RaJDire~Dale Slack Cartoonisls: Ira Amyl, Enc ElIi~Jeremy 'Biter of the Week ••• Goesto The Arbiter's BusinessManager Brad Arendt for Lanningbam. Dale Slack his outstanding and successful efforts in promoting our homecoming contest, Distribution Supervisor: Ennc Figueras distributing papers and offering some Arbiter enthusiasm! Thanks Brad!!!! Also, more big thanks to writer SadieBabitswho provided uswith a cover story this week Distribution: CMmen Figuera~ Carlos Cavia at the last minute. Shedid a great job . .Reception: Slefanie Woo~ Rebecca Wegener Editorial Advisor: Peter WoUbeim TheArbiter is the official stu- Contact Us! ' dent newspaper of Boise State

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"whores, "He broke the law - he or incitement to riot takes the crowd And in spite of his often hate- Doreen Martinek went too far," ASBSUGraduate place. -N-ew-sW-rtler-..;..-_-_-=--=--=--=--=--=--=1 sluts, gays, and les- ful speech, not everyone dis- Blaesing Senator Liz Drenno s Once a speaker crossesthe hen evangelist Jim bians," agrees with what Gilles to the exchang line into antagonism, freedom Gilles sought to extend explains. preaches. so offensive, I co of speech rights are legally his religious views to BSU encourages diversity voked. . . udent Douglas Bloom W what he was,saying "liked what the man Boise State students on the and discussion of controversial The violence tha "An important patio outside the Student issues but "there is a time and Some things were was "unfortunate," ut 'of the Bible." Union Building late last month, First Amendment attests. "[Gilles'] ranti ,~~~~Some people spoke pri- he put freedom of speech to raving was unpopular wi the test. rights allow for vately to the '.preacher while students. There w others enjoyed "taunting him" A crowd of 250·300 people f d f h anger in t threw fruit and cans at Gilles ree om 0 speec from afar, Bloom points out, before one female. student, . as long as no adding, "[Gilles] was very outraged at the proselytizer's violence or careful to make sure that what . speech and taunting, physically he was saying was not mtsun- attacked him. Gilles suffered m 0 riot derstood." When the dialogue again . minor cuts and bruises. ·~ss~~w,!a~kesplace•... ~~~i"'Y Officials then as turned ~ngry, BSU officials to leave campus beca One r asked Gilles to leave. He did became concerned for hI . sses the line int able part of diverse views is to not return. Drennon hopes to continue ty," says Bob Seibolt, Dir r antagonism, allow them to bedebated on a of Campus Security. Only two college campus," Morris says. discussion of First Amendment security personnel were on freedom 0 r If a reasonable interchange of rights during an open forum on the subject, held in the SUB's hand for the incident. rights are Ie ideas had taken place between . Greg Blaesing, SUB Gilles and his listeners, then Hatch Ballroom on Oct. 21 Director, supports Gilles' revoked. First Amendment rights would from noon-t :30 p.m. Anyone may attend,and removal, noting, ''The man ere- have been maintained. place for it," Blaesing says. speakers wishing to express ated a disruption. He was try' After his removal from 'We offered him space in the their views will be allowed 3·5 ing to incite people by using campus, Gilles returned the building, in a controlled envi· hateful words." Gilles indts- next day, drawing a smaller minutes each. ronment, but he chose not to criminately called people in take advantage of it." Campus revolutionists re-plot for progressive activism and open democracy." ented groups such as the Slephanie Matlock I Now, the newly· f h C U f d h Upcoming demonstrations NewsWrtler rom teA L 0 I a 0, Sociology Club and BSEED,SDA ____ ---" formed SDA strives to Graham and Vice' President include the nationwide Critical looks to involve themselves he former American Civil take 1ltspaceI as thee uaiumversi- .Josh Graham maintain that a Mass,a protest designed to pro- with other "progressive organi- Liberties Union club of' ty s most issue-. drwen' cIuo,b conflict doesnot exist between mote the rights of skaters, bicy- T BoiseState recently reor- with its purpose and goals SDAand the ACLU. SDAmemo. clists and alternative corn- ganized as Students for Direct Action (SDA), a club focusing bers say they aim for a multi· Upcoming muters in urban areas. Following the recent ban of on an all'encompassing and SDAlooks to involve focused agenda and "issues demonstrations that the ACLU aren't against, skateboards, in-line skates and progressive agenda. The group themselves with other but are outside of the ACLU's include the nationwide bicycles in certain parts of cites differing priorities from th ACLU f Id h . "progressive agenda," Joshexplains. Critical Mass,a protest downtown Boise, a similar e 0 a 0, Its parent SDA also seeks to build event took place last summer in group, as the direct cause of organizations" when coalitions with other social designed to promote Boise. Members intend to the separation.The ACLU of Idaho sponsoring lectures, reform groups and promote the rights of skaters, express their concern for student involvement in pro- bicyclists and pedestrian rights and environ' co requested BSU student films, concerts and g: members maintain gressive movements. mental preservation at a __ other events that "We're resisting states of alternative commuters Critical Mass planned for Oct. N..... activism only on civil lib· domination in any form," Josh in urban areas. 30. ~ erties issues. promote a "free and comments. SDA serves as a SDA meets most Friday go 'We didn't want to open democracy." forum to 'conduct a "critique of evenings. Check the SUBactivi· zations" when sponsoring lee- operate that way," SDA .: President Jezreel Graham modern society, a critique of ty directory for upcoming dates lB patriarchy, a critique of capi· tures, films, concerts and other' events that promote a "free and times. ~ says. 'We didn't want defined solely by members. talism." . f!A. those parameters." Although disenfranchised Working with similarly ori· ---Oclober 21,1998

wage. But he adds the fear of Realwagesdecreased inflation prevents strong 20.2 percent from 1973to government plans to 1993.This suggestsmore of increasejobs. Orr also.says the population needsto government policy keeps participate in the work unemployment around five force. The drop also means percent to prevent rising families can no longer be market prices. supported by one working Skoroexplains that adult-a situation that when unemployment goes grows even worse when down, inflation should. jobs are difficult to come increase. On the other by. hand, Orr sayshistory tells another story. During the seventies unemployment Corporations such as and inflation both explod- Nike have moved ed..Throughout the nineties, each force has overseas where they stayed low. can pay wages of $30- . Evendistribution of government resourcescould .$60 per month but prove the key in benefiting continue to sell shoes the entire population as a whole, according to Orr. for $100 a pair in the : For example, the govern- United States. Foreign ment supplies $18 billion per year in agricultural sub- workers can't afford sidies but 65 percent of that money goes to 16 per- the' shoes, and neither cent of.the farms. can Americans who lost "(The) government due should create jobs for aU their jobs to those who need one," Orr cutbacks ... asserts. But he adds that, "Things have to get really bad for more people before Orr speculatesthat government will [inter- politicians could impose vene]. " higher taxes on the affluent to help create more-jobs.

Blake solves. Boise State's nagging line problems

Of the 1,800 students result in late charges," Doreen Marlinek -'--_ via the installment wishing to drop or add a plan. If they do class must also stand in dropped (rom school at Blake explains. NewsWriler, _ not, registration .long lines. the start of this semester, This will hold true for ice President of office computers purge Blake believes students Blake's plan would have any student not notifying Student Affairs Peg students who have not have better ways to spend resulted in 1,000 fewer Boise State if they change V Blake doesn't like to paid, and their names their time. With this in people standing in line their mind about attending stand in line. drop from class rosters. mind, she proposes a during the add/drop peri- classes. She doesn't think Spacesthen open up for plan to end the comput- ad. The remaining 800 If students notify Boise State students do people who could not get ers' automatic mass purg- decided not to attend. the registration office either, so she is devising a into desired classeswhen ing of students who "Students need to as soon as possible plan to end enormous haven't paid but still wish remember they are signing. when their plans they registered. o queues that form at the . a contract with the uni· change, that will n Once the payment dead· to attend school. 8' beginning of each semes- line passes,students Shesuggestsimposing a versity for payment of result in classes open- ...,g ter. crowd the Administration late charge which would fees when they register ing up on·a daily basis ~ Well before a new term Building hallway in hopes allow students to remain for classes. Failure to rather than all at starts, students must pay of retrieving their dropped in the computers with the keep that contract, like once, Blake states. their fees, either in full or courses. Anyone simply classesthey need. any other situation, will

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them more costly than a Doreen Martinek . I private business. As a NewsWriler . full-time student and a tudents worry about due working, single parent, Spangler dates for papers and study- needs to budget her money care- Sing for tests. Faculty, staff fully. Plus, she says,'the waiting and administrators worry about list for an opening at BSUwas classes waiting for them, meet- . over one year when she looked ings they must attend, and work into it. piling up. The highest priority for Boise State's Children's many people within the, Boise Center, kindergarten, and State community, however, is preschool laboratory try to meet where to place their young chil- some of the child care needs of the university community. The In the case of programs at these facilities offer some students, care for children from six weeks old through kindergarten. ~ child care options Children's Center Director ~ prove too Mary Olsen says the center's t: resources are maxed out and ~ expensive to add interested parents need to e to their already place their names on a waiting F L. ~ ...... _~ list assoon as possible. The cen- Where to take the tots? Finding affordable childcare remains a challenge. for stretched budgets. ter, one of 15 nationally accred- parents at BSU. ited child care programs in the snack every day. The kitche out in the cold. Until this year, ment to improve the budget." state, offers full-time care. staff arranges menus around a dren during Classes. The search the Children's Center accepted Vice President of Student "Some parents sign up on USDA-approved food program for quality child care at a rea- children on a part-time basis. Affairs Peg Blake believes "it our waiting list for infant care for children. sonable price concerns parents They no longer do that. was a difficult decision to drop when the mother first becomes Another option at BSU for across the spectrum of campus the part-time enrollment when pregnant," Olsen says. ''There is parents of preschool children is life. child care is such a necessity usually a wait of two or three a part-time program offered by In the case of some stu- semesters for infant care since Unless BoiseState for many students." Unless Boise State obtains the College of Applied dents, child care options prove we can only accept a maximum obtains more funding more funding from the state or Technology. Students working too expensive to add to their of eight infants," per care from the state or, increases the amount taken toward a certificate or an asso- already stretched budgets. provider. from student fees, part-time ciate degree in applied science Student Shelby Spangler brings The ratio between care increases the care may be in the past, she for child care 'and development her five-month old daughter to giver and child increases as kids class with her, while her 20- amount taken from declares. must participate in a preschool grow a little older;. One. adult laboratory class. Children ages month old son attends a local studenffees, part- A portion of student fees, cares for seven children from three to five enroll in the pro- day care. two to three years of age, and time care may be a $2.50 per student, goes to the "Full-time care for my son Children's Center. The remain- gram, which has been available the number increases to eight or for 20 years, and is open to the costs $440 each month at nine for the 3-1/2 to five year thing of the past. der of the money needed to Sandcastles," Spangler says. "It compensate the lead staff, public. range. Parents of children Instructor Connie Martinsen is incredibly expensive." administrators, kitchen staff, enrolled in the kindergarten pro- explains the classes offer Luckilyfor Spangler, her pro- "Students must be sched- and BSU students working gram can expect at least one "developmentally appropriate fessors and fellow students uled for at least six credit hours there, comes from the tuition teacher for every 10 students. activities for the children, allow her to bring her Openings are still available in to enroll their child in the cen- parents pay, Olsen says. Costs vary according to a including daily art, science and co daughter to class. "Nobody categories other than infants. ter, with priority enrollment to 0- cooking projects." A dramatic ~ seems to mind" the young full-time students," Olsen says. sliding payment scale based on Full-time child care within play area' and space to build ;::::i addition to the class, per- the campus community solves Some student schedules a parent's gross monthly .8 haps because she is a "very require day care only two or income. Charges range from a with manipulatives such as the problem of who will care for Legos are popular with the chil- .s congenialb~by," Spangler children while their parents three partial days per week. "It low of $17. per day for a five- ~ explains. became a scheduling nightmare" year-old' to a high of $25 per dren also. attend school or work at Boise This program fills' up fast, ~ Spangler checked into to plan around part-time day for infants. All prices State. Unfortunately,' it leaves says Martinsen. ''We open regis- ~ the available day care those in need of part-time care enrollees, Olsen explains. ''We include breakfast, lunch and a .=Q) options at BSU, but found needed to control the enroll------..._----. --- ~----··_-_·_--·~------~------z -----..;.----- SF Tn --_Otlober2L 1998' news 1 _ Olsen. "Quiet time" of 30 min- Doesn't it Child Care (continued) utes allows children to take a TheRlbj", IINdI youl If break after lunch. just ~ake you wtite well. like to talk tration in February for the fol- preschool program is higher than Last year, now-ASBSU with people alld adhett to lowing fall and are usually full by at the Children's Center, this deadlillel. ~ome talk to UI March. " you,slck? allows Carlo to make one stop to . Blake saysshe is about becomillg. Q The preschool program ,.~ ..', drop off and pick up her children . '... ~. . tePOttet. Pleale btillg a aware of the need , . . . ,...' . , charges cover the cost of new every day. telume a~d tht" wtitillg equipment and supplies for the The choice of child care off- to do more for' {Q. . >' '" lamplel to 1605 1/9. facility. Per semester, parents campus may be better for some students with If you can't st~p thinking about with a child in the twice weekly UllivetlityDtive. working parents. The Children's food, if you sneak into the morning classes pay $115, while extraordinary Center closes for the last two kitchen at night to binge then the three-day-per-week after- weeks in December, spring circumstances, you feel guilty and throw it all noon class costs $155. Both ses- break, and the last two weeks of "but we are not up, you may need more than a sions represent a great deal for August. The preschool laboratory new diet. You may have the parents in search of a part-time is only open the length of a able to addressit same disease we have. preschool for their child. semester. . ALL at this time. The •• X"<~·' ,·

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JohnThreel - Applied Technology com- ~ewswnlel l plex Oct. 14 for Tech Fair ew colleges on the Boise /98, the largest single State Universitycampus can recruiting event held at Boise claim a 91 percent place- State; mentF rate for all graduates. In ' The students enjoyed hands- the expanding era of technology on demonstrations and gathered however, BSU'sLarry G. Selland information about the college's College of Applied Technology 33 programs. maintains one of the university's Dean LarryBarnhardt notes, ' highest, pushing students into "Weoffer programsfrom soup to the work force by the masses. nuts: CUlinaryArts on one end of The Applied Technology our complex and automotive technologyat the other." Dean Larry Barnhart Barnhardt says the college "- notes, "W!(offer intendsships withtolocalestablishbusinessespartner-and ~ ~~~~~~~i;i;llllllllllliii programs from soupto institutions., For example, t: "We're working on a strategic ~ nuts: Culinary A~s on alliance with the Idaho ~ h.:i:t.'>:':'·i'i,,:·'ii

one end of our complex HistoricalSocietyand the Idaho F and' automotive Botanical Gardens for our horti- culture program." .technology at the Students can work toward a the help' the Marketing BroadcastTechnologyProgram. other." GEDwhile training for careers.in Management program provides Lance Hankins, broadcast the college's nine-month, two- him. technology instructor,' says the year and four-year programs,says state of the art unit enables stu- College gets results, says Kellie "I decided I·wanted to be Educational Specialist Olga self-employed," he explains and dents to gain experience' in Branson, Director of Marketing remote television production for the college. Recently,admin- Salinas. praises the depth of instruction Jeff Schroeder,instructor for and hands-on learning he techniques. istrators sought to extend this the small engine repair program, /'The unit is comparable to success rate by seeking- new receives. maintains, "Wehave a blast and One of the many opportuni- anythingin the valley," he gush- blood. we try to have a fun program." es. An estimated 1,400, high ties available is the new truck- Second year student Troy mounted remote television pro- school seniors, counselors and Sawyer expresses gratitude for instructors visited the College of duction unit acquired for the i:ll ASBSUpasses memorial ORIENTAL EXPRESS LUNCH It DINNER, DINE IN 01 CARRY OUT legislation in wake of Call or Fax in To Go Orders

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T"" of Matthew 13. N W The memorial, sponsored by ning.' The committee has nar- • Hap" Fa.II, ••..•••..•.•••.•••••. ; •••••. 4.25 ~ 'Shepard, college students senators Kara Janney, Shelly rowed the number of architects o are taking a stand on the down to its top five choices. g circumstances' surrounding Ephraim and Nate Peterson, We also serve Vegetarian dishes! expresses regret over Shepard's Additionally, members of the planning board will travel to ~ Telepllo.. (lOl) 345·8168 1101.r\II. 11110 5_ \\\ ~

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1~-_OrlOber21.1998 news 9---- Kindness on part of BSUstudent .reaps substantial reward

BrecaSmith______she cared for .the do with being smart," Bert hopes to open a rural fam- NewsWriler, I· patient.:.-whose says, "it's an issue of per- ily practice or specialize in iracles still' happen. family asked to sistence. " . cancer studies. A Montana At least : Tabitha remain anonymous-Bert Her 3.2 grade point native, Bert prefers to stay MBert will tell you patiently listened to the average would indicate' in the West. Hill says Bert they do. woman's' stories and the otherwise. would like to work with the anger she vented about . . Boise State purchases " ,un d e r s e r v e d " - low After the patient her cancer. six slots each year for income, minority-commu- "She was pretty Idaho students to attend nity. passed away, Bert feisty," Bert recalls. "I their medical program. "It feels good for some- was informed the don't think I did anything Each year over 100 appli- 'one to have that kind of woman had extraordinary for her," cants compete for those faith in you and want you adds Bert, a 1996 graduate six openings. Accepted to succeed," Bert attests. bequeathed of BSU's College of. Health Idaho students pay in- "This should be a.lesson to $37,500 as a trust Sciences. She claims she state fees. us alL.. This is an indica- was simply doing her job. fund for use as "[The gift] will cover a tion that if we are truly "[Tabitha] would listen great deal of her tuition- kind and compassionate to college tuition- to the woman talk about the greater portion," says other people, weare contingent upon .' her life-nothing special," Hill. ''Tuition alone will rewarded in more ways says Glenda Hill, Director run anywhere between than we could ever i'r!ag- I i Bert's acceptance of Pre-professional studies $7~000 and $8,000 per ine." to medical school. at Boise State. year. On average, medical Though Bert balks at Bert applied to med- students graduate with any claim of special talent, ······ALL' ical school last year but $80,000 to $100,000 worth Hill disagrees. administrators didn't of debt. Bert will not have "She is a very passion- Bert, one of ten Boise tI/I9~a~ accept her. She tried again to carry that burden. " ate and caring young State University graduates Bert plans to keep her woman, and she is being who began medical school options open, but at the paid back." ....~iII.(,THURSDAYS "Tuition alone will this semester, experienced !!!!I ~ '1326 Broadway /we. moment the 26-year old this in a profound way. run anywhere II. Her kindness to an between $7,000 and elderly cancer patient, while working as a $8,000 per year. On "~ :~~~ Certified Nursing Assistant average, medical Help---Wanted! " ostradamus at the Elks Rehabilitation students graduate Boise1sBest Job Hospital, was unexpected· for Students! never saw ly rewarded earlier this .with $80,000 to year. $100,000 worth of $8.50/hr FullBenefits! Four shifts to choose from! it coming. After the patient debt. Bert will not passed away, Bert was UPS is hiring part-time informed the woman had have to carry that package handlers for their bequeathed $37,500 as a burden." - Glenda Garden City Hub location. trust fund for use as col- Hill lege tuition-contingent Contact Student Employ- upon Bert's acceptance to ment in the Hemingway , this year at the University medical school. of Utah, and thanks to Center in person or call Bert had no idea the "not so bad" test scores 385·17451 woman she cared for pos- and a "really good inter- ups is an Equal Opportunity sessed considerable view," she was accepted. Employer. UPS Job line 327-~549 wealth. During the time "I don't' think it has to ---- news bucket October21,1998-----1 1L..---· _10

Mondays through Thursdays for through practical literary tact service learning coordina- recently received media etten- hour·long sessions. Adult stu- advice. Lecture topics encom- tor Rose Olson at 426·1004 or Hannah Gosler tion regarding his possessionof dents who are learning basic passagent selection, publishing Amato at 426-4445. and intentions for the five reading skills benefit greatly presents her without an agent, writing pro- "missing" pages of Anne from the one-on-one attention, posals, royalties, negotiating Memories of Anne Frank's diary. Both Goslar and and many only need someone . contacts. Peake authored ten Suijk will offer the Boise audio Wellness sessions patient to sit beside them as Frank books, two 'of which were < ence a new perspective on the they read aloud. Memories and reflections of national book club selections at Boise State young girl whose strong faith in The first tutor training ses- the Holocaust will take life and hundreds of articles. humanity continues to promote sion takes place at 7:30 p.rn, through the eyes of survivors "Authors-Get Your Books respect for human dignity and The Boise State Wellness Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the and the legacy of a young girl. Published, " is sponsored by the diversity, Center offers more than just Canyon County Center, 2407 Hannah Gosler, Holocaust sur- Boise State University Division Goslar's visit is sponsored blood pressure tests and flu Caldwell Blvd. Other trainin vivor and childhood friend of of Continuing Education and by the Idaho Anne Frank Human vaccinations. sessions are planned for sue Anne Frank, will present her will evaluate the world of fico Recently, the center began ceeding Wednesdays. For mor tion as well as non-fiction pub- a series of lunch time wellness information or to volunteer, ca lishing. sessions titled "Lunch and 426·4713. The session is from 9 a.m. Learn." The sessions, held to 4 p.m., and the cost is $65. every other Tuesday at noon at To register or for more intorrna- the Wellness STOP in the tion, call the Division of contin- Student Union, feature infer- uing Education at 426·3706. mative ,presentations by Boise HELP State faculty members. Upcoming seminars include Service Learning "Body Image" by health, physi· WAmD cal education and recreation IMMmlAtE ~PORtUNmB TOHaP: creates instructor Terry-Ann Spitfire opportunities Gibson on Oct. 13; "Healthy Humor" .by nursing professor Boise State students have a Marty Downey on Oct. 27; new opportunity to earn extra "HIV/ AIDS 101" by physical academic credit while volun- education professor Caile Spear teering for a non-profit com- on Nov. 10 and "Managing munity group. Stress" by physical education Under the Service Learning professor Linda Petlichkoff on program, students apply their Nov. 24. classroom knowledge in the To learn more about the real world and help a non-prof- Lunch and Learn program, con- Anne Frank it group in the process. Here's tact Phyllis Sawyer, Director of how it works: A professor finds the Boise State Wellness SMITHSONIAN memoirs of Frank on a ron-profit agency in need of Rights Center. Books can be Center, at 426·4105. INSTITUTION AND Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in purchased and signed after the assistance requiring skills NATIONAL BSU's Special Events Center. taught. in the classroom. GEOGRAPHIC talk. For information, please NEED YOUR HELP! Gosler serves asthe subject of a call 345·0304. Students work on the problem, Temporary Help Wanted new book titled Memories of write several papers and par- lnunediately ticipate in roundtable discus- Volunteer reading $7.50 to$8.00 Anne Frank. Per Hour Guarenteed Evening "She asked why should I sions in exchange for an extra tutors needed at and Weekend Hours [Frank] be chosen to live and Boise State academic credit in their class. Part-time or Full time FOR COMPLETE she [Goslar] probably to die? schedules Currently, students in psy- Canyon County DETAILS CALL Ironically, the opposite came chology professor Susan Center (208) 376-4480 true ... Becauseof this irony I workshop for Amato's statistical methods feel obliged to tell as much book authors class are working with six as I can about Anne Frank," United Way committees to ana- Make a difference in some- ~ .Gosler tells author Alison Learn what it takes to mar- lyze data and identify commu· one's life as a volunteer read- ~ Leslie Gold in Memories of ket a book from concept to the nity needs. In' addition, they ing tutor for. the Adult Basic ~ Anne Frank. printed page at a one-day aim to help develop a reporting Education Literacy program at ~ Cor Suijk, friend of workshop for hopeful authors method for organizations that the Boise State University B Otto Frank and internation· on Saturday, OCt. 24, on the receive United Way funding. Canyon County Center in' • al director of the Anne Boise State University campus. Other professors are participat· Nampa. ~ Frank Center USA, will Instructor Jacquelyn Peake ing in the program this fall. The program needs tutors ~ accompany Hannah Goslar will take students on a explo- For more information, con- one to two times a week ~ to' the public talk. Suijk ration of the publishing market I Oct.lile 211998 news 11 _ SPBoffers insight on labor issues and class struggle

rom the rise of capi- fought to maintain their A film series addressing talism, to the .explo- porary workers and the of class struggle during dignity and livelihood labor and freedom issues sion of industry and political underclass. The November as part of the F against the profit gaining promises to. enlighten corporate downsizing, the Boise State University annual Fall Film series. objectives of the bour- viewers with depictions of modern proletariat has Student Programs Board On Tuesday, Nov. 3, geois. conflict faced by contem- will feature documentaries Eugene Debs and The' American Movement, a biographical documentary, illustrates the struggle of I' R I x l' I I' I. E S "I S () l :\ f) R E r IRE .\1 I'. :\ r 1:\ \. E S '1 I x c: working people during the turbulent rise of capitalism in the United States. ,RECENTLY: Academy Award winner and director, Renner MORNINGSTAR CALLED Wunderlich will be present to speak about the docu- ·USCHEAP. mentary and his experi- ences as a filmmaker. Tuesday, Nov -10, Roger IT'S NOT EVERY DAY and Me recounts the tough times in Flint, Mich., after the elimination of 35,000 YOU GET A COMPLIMENT General Motors jobs. The same night; Harlan LIKETHitt Country U.S.A. will portray the classic struggle of 180 A II financial companies charge operating fees [variable annuity] policy. and is even compet- coal mining families to n. and expenses-some more than others. Of iti~e with the cheapest mutual fund complexes. course. the lower the expenses you pay, the better. though it offers far more benefits," gain respect and dignity from management. That way. more of your money goes where it "TIAA -CREF sets the standard in the should-towards building a comfortable future. financial services industry." The last of the series, We make low expenses a top priority. YaBasta! The Battle Cry of Of course. expenses are only one factor to As the largest retirement system in the consider when you make an investment decision. the Faceless will play world'-a nonprofit company focused exclu- Morningstar also noted our commitment to Tuesday, Nov. 17. The film sively on the financial needs of the educational "consumer education, service" and "solid follows the story of Indian investment performance." Because that can and research communities - our expenses are women and men who tell among the lowest in the insurance and mutual make a difference in the long run, too. fund industries.' At TIAA-CREF; we believe people would of a 1994 armed take-over In fact. TIAA-CREF's 0.31 % average fund like to spend more in retirement. not on ~h.eir by Indians of Mayan origin expenses are less than half of the expe~se charges retirement company. Today, over two million who demanded freedom J people count on that approach to help them of comparable funds. It's why Mornmg~tar- and democracy from sever- one of the nation's leading sources of annuity and build a comfortable and secure future. So mutual fund information - says, '1\t that level can you. To find out more, call us at . al Chiapas and municipali- [TIAA-CREF] is cheaper than any other 1 800 842-2776. We'd consider it a compliment. ties. All November films will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Visit us on the Internet at www.tiaa-cref.org Student Union Farnsworth Room unless otherwise ~ .;,:~ . Ensuring the future specified. :;! :6 for those who shape it."" ~ Tickets cost $1 for ~ BSU students, faculty ~ ~ • I /.,. P••,r·,In.'/Inllla 1I.'lu'g An"I"'•••, 1998; Lipper Analytical Services. Inc.. ~ I. Based on 5236 billion in assets under management. 2hS~'8~i~1'f.. ble 'annuities tracked by .&\orningslar. the average f~nd had total fees ~ 14p

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It is my opinion that many least of our concerns. Ifthe worst Especially if we judge by that for Into the .students at Boise State lack To the editor: that happens is an economic c,ol- obnoxious spew you afforded Streets interest in trying to create lapse on par' with the Great yourself last week. It looks tome social and political change. I I just. wanted to tell the Depression then I think we willbe like your dance card is full. With To the editor: believe we as students have an funny guys, Dale and Ira ~t The lucky. What is more likely to hap- any luck,' you can parley that . opportunity to provide th . :ter that you bust my gut pen is something far worse. suck-up piece into a job with the The simple truth is this. .. of our commu . ek. I used to read News Currently we take for, granted office of the perpetual prosecu- . volunteering makes a positive dif· that e Weekly on my 15 how much computers dominate tor. In the meantime, I'd like to ference. With elections approach- at work but now our lives. I'm not talking about expand your pathetic little vocab- ing, we are busy asking what eac. akly blows, I've your desktop. PC or even bank ulary: candidate can do to improve bigger and better mainframes. ,I'm talking about 1) con-sen-su-al: adj: Of or situation. What can they do hole, The Arbiter the fact that pretty much every expressing a consensus: a consen- Idaho? For our local commu much. If it . modern machiae we use has a sua\ decision. Monica Lewinsky For me? Perhaps, we should your outrageous arti- computer chip in it. Many of used her big mouth in a consensu- asking ourselves the same thiln the paper, and the fact these computer chips will fail and al act. What can I do? hat the Weakly stopped being a . the consequences will be devas-: Actually, you can do Rt,«: ood paper, r probably would tating. 2)' ma-jor-l-tv: n: The Getting involved in servj~Y'P(Oi'i never have picked up The Foremost on this list is greater number or part; a number jects benefits the persoQ4Qnatihg)" Arbiter. power. Power companies regulate more than half of the total.' A their services, those i~:lp~d,a~~ create:sociaLan By the way, all that power in part with a series of our society as a whole~~t.. y....~Oill .•..·.•·.·.•·:.··.:·.:. li.·>t~i·lh L..,:: Homecoming shit in the last issue majority of Americans believe , htle; i .".po tea C ang embedded chips throughout the that lying about a "b.j." is not an power grid. Already companies impeachable offense for a reason, ~:at~OUun~~~s~an:::le cifiti~~{it~iiiWlf;W;- ,1" . ~~~:~~min~ is /~i~li~:rt o/~~: are working to replace these, but you dope. ing the fact the students have'ld'''''<'There are manyita' college experience ... there are literally millions of . juggle a multitude of activities ties that hav~~Jo bla... bla..bla, but jesus, did it them and in many cases they 3) o-rig-I-nal; adj: that include school, work and progressive ~Jd have to consume the entire don't know where they are or Proceeding all others in time; family. Well, ~ere is your c~ance changes with !9j'th - paper? I find it funny that when they are buried too deep to first. Damon Hunzecker doesn't to take part m some meanmgful ties. We as stdae the _issuecame up to raise tuition retrieve. Many in the field are have an original thought in his action in just one morning. On cate others ~;iI for a girl's soccer team it didn't already speculating that this part pea-sized head. October 24, BSUstudents, faculty vision, and u make it on the front page, but of the problem will lead to wide' It's not about love you half- and staff will donate over inority an Homesoming does. Anyway, spread power failure for months, $130,000 in services to local non- en -Aof my bitching, you guys wit, it's about policy. Bill Clinton maybe even a year. protected my right to choose with profit agencies in just a few short ing a great job. Dale and Imagine going without power his veto stamp. Bill Clinton made hours. And what's more, they'll eep it up. You're the medi- for five or six days. Now imagine student loans more accessible to have fun doing it! ety. or my brain when school is having no heat, no ability to cook "non-trads" like myself. Bill INTO THE SiEETSr%SP..Rfitmi.. ... much. food,no refrigeration for months Clinton is going to the mat with sored by BSUVolunteer services crimlnati lb on end. Food would spoil, busi· Board, will begin at 9 a.m., at the must not allow censorshIp to be" .. Lisa eedham Congress at this very moment to nesses would collapse and people Special Events Center, on October the divergent agent for lack of ------~ fund school construction. lit- would panic. And this is just 24. For sign-up information, stop understanding. WE as students eracy programs,' and more y2K-not funny power. There are millions of 00 teachers to reduce classroom by the Student Activities desk, or must create social and political 0- other types of embedded systems call 426-4240. change. Let's face the facts: . anymore ~ size. I really don't care who running everything from factories Please, join us on October our system needs serious help. To the editor: ~ sucks his tr%$! to farm machinery to trains. If .8 As for you, young Jedi 24. Youcan make a difference! I appreciate Mr. Ramirez's any link in this chain is disrupted master-skip this per-func- Toni Lawson Sincerely, g attempt at humor and levity in our infrastructure will take a big • to-ry waltz (look it up) with BSUVolunteer services Board Lori Gibbs Student regards to the y2kcomputer crisis hit. If many of them fail a~ once -e.'.§! BSU and move directly to (10/4/1998 Ylk: it's not just for there will likely be economlCcol- ,q greatness. Apparently no one , lapse as well as possible starva- ~ here' can teach you anything. continued on page 14 I .'!

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. . October 211998 OplmOn '--_-14 likely be economic collapse as same, though, the problem will affect Boise in major ways and If you can't laugh· at well as possible starvation. Never, mind the fact that you.would do'your community a while America will'not be ready seryice to approach this issue stupid people, who can for y2k, we are far ahead of any with a serious inquisitive eye in other country in the world. When the future. y2khits and other countries feel you laugh at? . .'. the sting, they won't even be as Sincerely, I mean, nobody likes to be awak- ened by snake bites. Right? fortunate as weare. The,fallout DamonHunzeker------hose. from this is unpredictable and Preston K.Crawford COlumnislL __ ---J ' Anyway, sometimes However, rather than finding potentially the most dangerous. henews isalwaysthe same. stupid' people will shelter, the silly dirt folk applied What will a starving, Russia do Creatine: take "AlanGreenspan intends to behave so vapidlythat they tran- the following snippet of logic to when their computer systems raise interest rates." OK, scend the merely puerile and their predicament: ''Well, collapse? These are questions I a look at Uof I Tfine. "Congress passed another assume perversely amusing roles shUCks,if we sleep on the rail- don't even want to think about. budget." How neat. "MikeTyson on the world's stage. Butrecent- road tracks, the snakes won't get These are just examples. Youcan To'the editor: us." ' bit a cop's foot off." Gee, that's Apparently, snakes are wise move on down the line and there great. But-occasionally, fleeting- are many more examples of what I believe that the policy enough to avoid railroad tracks. ly, a news item comes along to But the ~esert-dwelling dimwits might happen and what will adopted by the University of restore myfaith in the entertain- probably happen. One thing I Idaho is one that should be neglected to consider that, while ment value of human folly. the snakes would leave them , know for sure is that it is no looked at by all colleges that I adamantly believe the' alone, the trains probably would- laughing matter. I don't write deal with Creatine and other world is, with few exceptions, .1 ~ n't. Sure enough, six bums died. this to chastise you, because you composed of callow imps, mind- performance enhancers. And I think it's funny. Hell, if , probably don't understand the less rogues, and lack-witted severity of the problem. Supplements that athletes take you're dumb enough to sleep on to, 1ncrease their performance knaves. Basically, those of us ' However \ think 1fyour newspa- whose cerebral facult1esfunction railroad tracks.. you deserve to per wants to tac\c.\eth1s issue, shuffle off this earthly coil. If shou\d be tested over and over orderly are condemned to live they should also do so in a seri- again before they are put on among a swamp of worthless this is any indication of the eva' ' ous manner as this is a problem the market or allowed into ath- lution of reason, I expect to see that will severely affect the lives ne'er-do-wells. Lookaround you. letes' hands. But ultimately, headlines likethese pretty soon: of students and the greater Boise The world is polluted by rugby the choice to use the supple- fans, crack addicts, John Tesh. community.Youcan have all the MANCUTSLIP OFF WHILE ments is left up to the athletes It's fun to confuse dumb people, money in the world, but if the TEACHINGSONHOWTOFISH clock turns and food can't be themselves. I think it would though. Afew days ago, Irelayed myvtew of the world to a defiled, NEW FAD: CUTIING OFF produced and marketed and oil benefit other' colleges if they ly, the slot machine of mortal hippie, who put down her bong errors has been dry. President ONE'SHEADTOSAVEMONEYON can't be drilled then there won't would adopt the current policy TOOTHPASTE be food on the shelves of the longenough to accuse me of arro- Clinton is the only person whose that U of \ has. I believe that it gance. I replied, "Utinam logica addle-brained antics have been AIRLINEENGINEERSDEVEL· local,Albertsons. OPDETACHABLEWIN~S Boise1Slucky being as small is the safe and smart way to go. falsa .~. Oh, I'm sorry. Was I egregious enough to merit speakingLatin again?Me, ineptum national attention-until now. as it is and havtng a community Hey, I just realized some' Sincerely, modo elabitur." That shuts Iem Accordingto ABCNews, sev- made up of people who are used thing. Maybe the snakes were to livtng close to 'the belt at up every time. Then-as a eral transients from Texas were momentary stay against annoy- drivtng the train. times. That's one reason Imoved Pete Copeland concerned about encountering ance-I began to recite Coleridge here. I think the problems won't BSUstudent snakes while sleeping in the be as bad here as they will be in while she drank beer out of a desert. Sofar, it aUmakes sense. larger more urban cities. Allthe

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IraAmyx&Dal SI k bad moon a'risin'. ' Nature is getting ticked off. Just The first time we heard her stick· reading, here are some items you e a(~lumniSI....IS ..=J Come on, land lovin' a little hint-we could read your ing up for saving the damn system should consider when disn' yer hippies-we're not buy- Arbor day bumper stickers a lot was' this (election) year. What's man... owdy all! TOday,is a great ing your "Save the world, save easier if it weren't for those thick up with that? 1. If it wasn't for 'men, the Wednesday, unl.ess you've . the dolphins, save the bong puf(s of black smoke pouring out Feministsl We can't think .of butt· seat ' part of the toilet H. caught something in your. water and use it tater" Ideolo- the back of your fuel-sucking a bigger hypocritical club to be wouldn't fold up, and therefore it zipper-then it's sore and painful Wednesday. . ,g ies. Ira was actually at a party a Volkswagen vans. Why, it would signed up for, except for maybe would be harder for you women f~w weeks ago with a couple of take up to 300 cans of extra·hold Serial Rapists for Christ. All you to clean"we mean if you're still In case you don't know us, . Aqua·NetlM hair spray to equal damn women out there wbo into that sort of thing. ' you're lucky. But we are writing just one mile of Volkswagen dri· think, "It's our turn to rule the 2. Men can still always open today to introduce ourselves. - Cet off your high (no ving ozone destruction. So a final world," and "Men are scum, we that way-too· tight jar of salsa or I'm Ira leper, pariah, hobo, .pun) horses, move to. note to all you bong dutchers only need them for procreation." .those canned peaches Grandma degenerate, derelict, indigent (hippies). Get off your high (no Well, ok, talkie talkie! Go ahead sent. By the way, Grandma used and destitute. Washington or Canada or pun) horses, move to Washington feminist weirdos: make those to sit at home barefoot and' preg- I'm Dale. Baker City or something. or Canada or Baker City or some' brash statements behind your nant waiting for Grandpa to come You've met them. We have thing. Andanother thing: second- podiums in public forums, but we home and have sex with her. And another thing: too. People who say one thing hand pot smoke does not provide know how you really feel when 3. Spider squashing! No mat· (i.e., "judge not lest ye be second-hand pot smoke a patch for the ozone layer, so you go home to your men! If it's ter how liberated, independent judged") yet do another (i.e., does not provide a patch wake up and quit being so hippy· your turn to rule the world, then or Mary Tyler Moore you women judge the hell out of others). critical. think you are, you'll never get Grandma Florence (not her real for the ozone layer, so On the other end of the dope tough enough to squash that name or relation) used to do just wake up and quit being spectrum, political office·seek- ••• we believe most pesky barking hobo. Whenever a that. She'd talk about forgiveness ers. How many times have we jocks speak fairy-fairly spider raises it ugly head, you'll and light, then go out and say so hippycritical. heard the Republican Party run for the nearest man. things like "That guy is a real referred to as "the party of the low of gay men. 4. Bringing you to a hetero- lard-ass." We've noticed several rich" by that other one? You However, they are sexual, 'pleasing, approved by other groups in the world that do earth muffins (hippies) and pol- know, the ones who accept con- usually the first to slap Jesus orgasm ... similar things. ishing off a Jack in the Boxtriple tributions from people like 5. Just imagine how many Robert Redford and KevinCostner bathrooms would remain empty, Hippies. You know the type. burger when one of the tree each other on the - - Those happy-go-lucky jobless kids humpers (hippies) decided to and the ones who run Kennedies hinder when things ~o how many urinal manufacturing who ride around in vans, smoking lecture him on cow slaughtering .for congressional seats? Why, plants would go out of business both living Rockefellers are right, .hug another man and how many women who work . industrial hemp and wearing pur- and beef preparation. Well, Ira pte glasses. Hell, a few of them just ate the last bite, belched a Democrat members of Congress. or even kiss him. in those plants for less :;! teach classes at BSU now! They mighty beef belch, blew it in the Dale is a Republican, and even money than the men would (I) claim to love the earth, Wish dolphin kisser's (hippy's) face, though his Guatamalen house- be out. of lower paying ~ peace and love to all, and eat only and pointed ever so elegantly at keeper and Cuban nanny aren't work! Heh? ~ organic free-range vegetables his all-beef hide (leather) Republicans, his gardener and do it! Run for offiCe, start a mili· Women, really think ~ chauffer are. Party of the rich, tia, kick a neighbor's pet, we about it. If it weren't for g. that died of natural causes after Birkenstocks1M. ha. . don't care! But we have some men, you'd just be called leading a long, full vegetable Another message to all you l:! equivalent of the good life. But dreadiock derelicts (hippies). Helen, Helen, Helen. Social ideas' about other activities men "wo's. ,j Remember, we sim- ~ lurking beneath that surface of You are so into save the world Security Friend? Pal of the' are good for besides just procre- ply put the men in women! :g dopey cosmic love there lingers a Ger;iatrics?lMedicare .Campadrel ! ~tto,?:,~O fem\Q~5~s,r.!f,.¥oU're Continu~~ o~'p~~!.~~~,;.:co I arid save ou~ plan~t that Mother ...... J 1 __ ••••••••... :" ; ••.••• ----_._ •. • . J

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chology major and BGLAD' fro strikes a personal cord with ber of gays and les- Life as a homosexual in vice president feels hate 8adieBabits_------bians find them- Rohlfing. Five years ago, Idaho: students reflect crimes are part of being gay, He NewsWriler _ selves the target of Rohlfing and her partner were though he never experienced yc attacked. She now hopes law- any specific hate crimes living f fl, was shocked and anti-gay rhetoric. Physical makers would implement laws Living as a homosexu!il in in Boise. "During Gay Pride stunned when I heard the assaults, vandalism, verbal protecting homosexuals. Idaho remains a silent affair. news. Part of me can't abuse and general harassment Week, I heard there were two Currently, Idaho's mali- "If you're quiet about your ca understand how someone often go unreported because protesters who showed up. I cious harassment ~egislation beliefs, you'll be accepted," as could have so much hate to be victims prefer their sexual does' not protect people who Sariah says. She keeps her sex- was pleasantl is II status remain unpublicized. I driven to that [killing claim alternative sexual orten- uality to hers Shepard]. But, part of me is tation. And the 'state still family. Bor not surprised,'" comments keeps, a sodomy law on the fundame John Tucker, advisor for What about the hate? books stating relationships told onlYl Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and between persons of the same not pla , Allies for Diversity (BGLAD)at While Idahoans question sex remain prohibited. family. BSU. He believes people com- why Shepard died, Mary Rohlfing calls this "archa- "It's~ ing out of the closet must Rohlfing, an openly gay BSU ic" and "idiotic." don't v ~ decide what they are willing to I~1; "Gays and lesbians should tton. I w Ct risk. Some individuals make a Mary Rohlfing says have the same basic rights," bers] aske . list of their most valued pos- culturally. people she attests. when I' sessions, knowing they will Landlords, under current and out likely lose eight items out of find it permissible 1 legislation, can evict hornosex- public," s ten. .uats and, employers can fire' Sar Meet Sariah, a freshman at to p\ck on others gay workers. "I know a woman death Boise State University and a and to denilf'ate who worked in 'town and her at's wors lesbian. To her,' the death of supervisor didn't like her lifestyle. 21-year old Matthew Shepard, them for choosing a gay student at the University alternative because she was openly gay. So is a r of Wyoming, draws focus on she fired her," explains Misty been lifestyles. Schymtzik, 'of Your Friends, hate cn hate crimes in Boise and Families and Neighbors. ''Ther around Idaho. "Homosexuality is Some Idaho companies ther Sariah calls herself non- not allowed in the , materialistic, and adds, "I've recently changed policies people. had so much destroyed military. There is regarding sexual orientation, phobia I already. I myself have been protecting homosexuals, as to co' no federal best they can. Hewlett says misc bashed. I've never been hospi- "MY grandparents would talized but I've had a bruised protection on the Packard, for example, irnple- homose 00 e partners not be able to accept it, II he face just because of my mented a special network for leads to this homophobia. 'We job. There are no comments. "They don't need beliefs. Hate crime is just com- its gay and lesbian employees. don't just jump on people. to know and I don't take it ing to light. If the media had- state laws to Schymtzik believes hate We're very selective." personally because they're n't found out about Shepard's protect pys. crimes continue to rise in the Aaron, a freshman psy- death, we would never know state. 1995 statistics in Idaho what happened." show over 30 homosexuals Shepard died last Monday reported verbal harassment communication professor, in Laramie, Wyoming after and vandalism crimes targeted finds the answer simple. She clinging to life for over a at their'sexual orientation. She says culturally, people find it week. He was lured into a says part of this' comes from .permissible to pick on others pickup truck by two men Idaho's highly, conservative and to denigrate them for ~ who claimed to be gay. He population. "In this conserva- ~ was then beaten and tied choosing alternative tive society people aren't ...... ~ to a fence where he was lifestyles. excepting of gays. It's okay to "Homosexuality is not left to die. bean individual when it comes' Shepard's allowed in,the military. There to owning a gun but when it is no .federal protection on the • death bring,sldaho hate comes to the bedroom they I job. There are no state laws ,~ crime laws under the want everyone to conform," to protect. gays, "she points ~ microscope, especially Schymtzik notes. out. Shepard's death ~ ~~~n an increasing' num- I (WJ u [ Ii..._--- bkl- Shepard, reflects on Idaho's hate crime

School graduate spoke at the teens by holding pro-tolerance ical views of gender roles. legislative session. from a different generation." vigil, .aonocndng the Idaho events. After the shops bank- "I was born into the right This fall, congress' passed 'Queer Network plans to re- ruptcy, little entertainment era to be gay. There will a law requiring colleges to Homosexuality: Be who group as the Idaho Youth and social support remains for always be backlashes like in report hate crime statistics, Network. The group hopes to you are this young community. Wyoming. That happens," including sexual orientation. provide outreach assistance for ."There are so many who Aaron says.' "Being gay is Lawmakers felt students had gay teenagers as well as disad- don't have ways to meet," becoming more main stream." , a the right to know what hate vantaged youth who, often ponders Adam , a junior "We're all just confused!" crimes existed on campuses become vtcttrns of hate crime. a' oring in business adrninis- he laughs. "We've got more they were thinking of attend- "For so long, we have president of .questions 'than answers. We ing. However, the legislation just need to take care of our- does not require campus fought to be heard. Today, we selves." police to report vandalism or are silent no more," Riggs intimidation. . attests. "In Idaho, we need to The Boise Community Congress, in 1990, imple- unite, break down the barriers within the gay community, so mourns Shepard's' mented the' Hate Crimes Statistics Act in an attempt to together we can break down death: prepares to act measure the extent of hate the barriers that have divided ,crimes in America. However, the human race for so long." Riggs comments that "I don't want Boise to give most incidents go unreported, especially attacks on homo- hate crime solutions would Shepard's 'death 15 minutes of come if people tried to under- fame. We need to address sexuals. . Locally, Shepard's death stand each other. hate crime in Idaho," Sariah As Boise's ga')' commu-, attests. Last Wednesday's can- has sparked a renewal in the , peop alte Idaho' anti-violence project; ,nity heals itself after the dlelight vigil brought over 300 WyomIng tragedy, BGLAD and preferences. PI. people together at the Idaho Organizations such, as Your Bergquist; the Friends, Families and other campus organizations say Statehouse. Advocates they plan to work at increasing advisor and a 10 Neighbors work to increase announced intentions of intro- understanding of homosexuals. for gay issues, documentation of hate crimes re afraid to ducing a bill providing protec- earlier this year, around Idaho. se they are tion against sexual and dis- bled. This seme Travis Riggs, a Eagle High shed. BGLAD ability discrimination next such as Saria osphere in a pulled togethe students to revi Boise State's BGLADserv and the uni- community. gay~~" increasing enrollment provides IS IS a' pretty .gay a support group and an envi- friendly campus. I haven't ronment where members can experienced any teachers who feel comfortable 'with them- were against gays," he com- selves. ments. "You just have to be who But Tucker feels BSU has you are," says Tucker. "For room to improve. some students this is the only ''The university has the time they can do this." potential, to use. its resources to be a ringleader for diversity on campuses," he says. Whatto do? For most BGLADmembers, grade school and, high school Venues for peer socializing posed a challenge. The college, remain limited in Boise. scene, however, provides a ' Businesses such as the Emerald trustworthy circle of friends City Club cater specifically to for Sariah, Adam and Aaron. an'older gay crowd,leaving tit- Aaron believes people tle for homosexual teens and across the nation are becoming colleg~ " ;:students. The more accepting of .homosexu- Dreamwalker coffee. house als, slowly shedding stereotyp- captureq il;large partionofgay, ------.------~_..~_....--_-----~~._---

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Two Cents and Change cont ••• Jocks! One of the biggest how they directly contradiCt, or What if they were Wisdom Nugget hypocritical social groups in our don't contradict, them; So here IUYUCYCI& is a self test to findout ifyou are alien? I society is jocks! All these foot- rr Anything that is hypocritical! .ball players and wrestlers, base- too stupid to be ball and basketball players, all of 1. Toget it out of the way... Gilalien How many of you are already spoken, is sung." 'em hypocrites! Have you ever Anderson met a football player that writing letters in your head in -Voltaire boasts, "I'm a sensitive, androg- angry response to the above ynous man and I'm really very in paragraph? All this despite con.' victions of forgiveness. -, touch with my feminine side?" We haven't, and in fact we 2. Single Christian men- believe most jocks speak fairy- Howmany times have you taken You might be a fairly low of gay men. However, advanced physical liberties with 'Ittc1'fJJWJ~OO~'N~!Jtr1~U~ another woman?SingleChristian they are usually the first to slap yuppie ... ~ 005 m~,Tofind ootm:m,cai I·OCiWll·E~, each other on the hinder when women-how many legs and things go right, hug another man knees have you done for half the If you think Honk's II. or even kiss him. Mmm!Maybe -night, then gone home? Allthis despite strong convictionsof no 99 is a brass band ~ there are some homoerotic inse- from Europe... curities going on in the athletes premarital sex. of our time? 3. How much of your Finally,the last bighypocrit- church's sermon goes to deflat- ing and discrediting other reli- -'------ical group would have to be a good portion of the Christians gionsand their practices? Atlthis Coming 0 ut of out there. Don't get offended despite convictions of love thy T h please, no one get offended, neighbor. \ th (W t ) even you James Gordon! Arethe Well, we too are hypocriti- e a er Mormons Christians? Let's cal and we know it. So what? (p assume they are. Instead of Because of that we can bitch all '-"'.',J~~/S_I ot Closet accusing you, we figure the best we want and have and what's ~- rences of self- and lized fatphobia. Anorexicswill do more, they ask us to do it and way to really get religiouspeople " Lesleigh Oweo _ womanly-lovin' . Of almost anything to exorcise the to look at themselves and find even pay us. COlumnisl _ course, it's pretty hard demon of fat, including starva- out if they are hypocritical is to For this week, we are sign- to compare these three tion and excessive exercise. simply ask some questions about ing off. Bye! magineyourself seated in a when anyone can lie about sexual Bulimiamay also involve dieting, their lifestyle, their choices and crammed classroom. The pro- practices but everybody knows but it's more classically charac- Ifessor has been droningon and when your driver's license weight terized by the cycle of bingeing on about the joys of mitochondria has transposed a few numbers. and purging. and paramecia. Youryawn is sud- Whyshould women and men Ninetyto ninety-five percent denly cut short when she says, feel compelled to subtract a cou- . of anorexics and bulimics are "I'm goingto giveyou three ques- pie dozen poundson a little piece women. The major predictor of tions to answer. Youmay ignore of plastic upon which no non- future bulimic behavior? The two but must answer one to store clerks' or cops' gaze ever trusty diet. It doesn't take receive a passing grade in this rest? Wishful thinking? Self- SherlockHolmesto draw the lines class. Question 1: Have you ever deception? It's this dissatisfaction between dieting and "official" had a homosexual experience? with our body size and despera- eating disorders; it's really just a Q.uestion2: Have you ever mas- tion to shape it into the media matter degrees of selt-destruc- turbated? Question 3: Howmuch ideal that leads to eating disor- tion. Accordingto a 1991study, in do you weigh?" ders. a college' classroom of fifty Whichto choose? If you're a According to Dr. James women, forty-five are currently woman, chances are you'll imme- Morrison of the BSUCounseling planning or enduring a diet. In a diately wonder whether to and Testing Center, the DSMIV classroom of fifty students com- divulge that one weekend during (psychiatrists' Bible) recognizes prised of fourth graders, twenty the summerof '94 or mention the onlytwo eating disorders: anorex- are ignoring their teacher's dozens of adolescent hours spent ia and bulimia.WhileI'm tempted Columbus lesson to plot the in your bathroom. You'll ignore to compare identifying only those specifics of their next diet. the third question altogether. two with limiting the scope of Starve during the weekdays The fact is, according to a sexually-transmitted infections to and binge on the weekends, Kinseysurvey, women are more .chlamydia and herpes, who am I strawberry shakes in a can, high- embarrassed to reveal their to argue with science? fat/low-carb., Dexatrim or pre- weight than to discuss occur- Put simply,anorexia is mobi- scription amphetamines: ninety·

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health insurance, can visit the rising from the stomach, up the , ~ throat and out the mouth. Health Center for free. Part-time F-Spot continued. • • Constant laxatives ... on purpose. students' actually have to dip a hand into their wallets, but the five percent of us have tried it success of the modern American. Need I say more? charge is nominal compared wh all. Ninety-five percent of those Thin is in, baby. For those who refused to the paycheck-draining, buy-now- regain all weight lost. It's a short Rich, white, young and answer the third question, it's pay-later mentality of the com- step to understand the. lure of unbearably thin, the image of the time to come out of the water mercialized medical industry. sticking the magic finger down ideal woman excludes almost closet and get some help. While "I finally had control over the throat. "It's almost a relief," every woman. Ninety percent of the BSU Counseling Center's what everyone thought of me," an ex-bulimic I interviewed said , girls between the ages of three w workshops and classes don't my ex-bulimic friend told me. "I "to eat everything you wanted to and eleven have at least one directly address eating disorders, knew it wasn't healthy, but I when you were on your diets. All they do focus on some of the loved seeing that thinner me in 1 had to do w~ throw. it up, and Beauty ads in women's issues contributing to them, such as self-esteem and depression. Of the mirror." Iasked her how she'd it was like I'd never eaten." Kind magazines exceed those stopped. "My boyfriend asked me of like having your cake and eat- \course, the center always encour- ",ges individuals to discuss their to go to the doctor's, 'so I did." ing it, too... and then purging it, ln men's ten times over •. roblems one-on-one with a staff Why? "After a long time, I kind of of course. Sadly, the. models in ·ber. "The least experienced realized I wasn't controlling me, One less-than-rosy aspect of OUrstaff has had ten years of it was." these eating disorders is their these ads aren't any counseling experience, " Dr. I have to admit, I'm one of self-perpetuation.( Dr. Morrison more attainable than t il!ly 'son says. The center pro- those women who'd rather share cites depression, negative body ·St, Hair-Stylin' Barbie; the hort term counseling, the steamiest details of h~r love. image and low self-esteem as f '.; and referrals to life than divulge those three little majority of them weigh '··1 "normal," ind- some of their major causes. Once the ne .,. people or numbers. My driveris license of the criterion for rY a woman begins to control her fifteen percent below , . we1ght is closer to my monthly r women, women of resources, h ,adds. If requested, weight using these methods, the they can also customize work- car insurance payment than my "normal" , ... men who meet or physical and psychological strains shops or lectures. actua\ poundage. \ had nine leave her even more tired and excee~eir chart-defined Whlle the psycho\ogists Barbies throughout the course of weight just.'don't measure up to depressed. Three guesses on Barbie. But wait, you say, mend the mind, members of the my life, and, I've eaten enough what happens next. To counter- Barbie's not bad anymore, this "ideal." Health and Wellness Centers ban- tofu to burst into tears at the AlthougH it took them a sight of cottage cheese. I am act her increased depression, she remember? She's been recalibrat· ed to represent a more realistic while. to ;ditch up, women of bombarded with a minimum of continues or increases her dys- color are doing a fine job 0(" -.,' 5S Center view of American women. Now, forty beauty-related commer- functional eating patterns. instead of a 38"-19"-34" figure, nalizing the unachievablY cials a day, none of whose ideals "Depression and eating disorders cal ideal. The African ··tudents to she's ballooned up to something I can meet. I struggle with body cycle on each other," Morrison magazine Essence"fonqstablis ..eating, like 36"-25"-36"! Even with the acceptance as much as the next says. additional plastic molded into study of eating disorders am ;.,xercise and stress- woman. . The causes of depression and its female readership. Thirty-nine .'.... .,;~,. To reduce the friction her waist, no woman can meet negative body image? "There's no percent of those who responded management routines between my rationality and the Barbie's tall, proportionate, het- formula. Each person represents said food controlled their lives. and also sponsors fitness sense of physical failure these different elements," he said. erosexual blonde beauty. Speaking of rampant hetero- Other studies reveal a higher fatphobic advertisements pro- Three cheers for the doc's occurrence of anorexia and screenings and ject, Itry to limit my exposure to sexuality, you know those guys respect for individuality. I, on the bulimia among women of color educational programs on the popular media. I write. I with their fifteen-foot tall, red other hand, am not as apprecia- study. Isurround myself with pic- Chevies adorned with gunracks, than among their Anglo sisters. healthy eating. tive of the population's plethora tures of fat goddesses. I visit "Don't Californicate Idaho" When the "white" aspect of the of individual neuroses; I see a with friends of every color and bumperstickers and NRAstickers? ideal remains unachievable, dage the body. The Health Center few too many trends not to point size. I try not to imagine what I You know the ones-those guys these non-quitters refuse to can perform necessary blood my literary finger at some broad- can become, but celebrate who I you know had to punish them- admit defeat. Instead, they strive tests and treat the more minor er, social phenomena. selves for gazing just a little too for excellence in the one catego- physical. effects of eating disor- am; Once upon a time, the Venu~ If that doesn't work, I envi- long in the locker room. Doesn't ry they can control, their size. ders. The Wellness Center works of Willendorf embodied beauty. Anorexia and bulimia, while sion the fatphobes sitting in the media's obsession with with students to establish eating, Asa remnant of a culture reliant fun and productive games the a locker room surrounded =t Monica's weight remind you of exercise and stress-management on scavenging for their meals, whole family should enjoy, do by other naked 'p notes, (1) them? What are we as media con- routines and also sponsors fitness ~ she represents prosperity and tend to take a wee toll on their Malibu Barbie and cheese- 0- sumers supposed to think when screenings and educational pro- ~ bounty. Modern American cul- cake. Cheers me up every .., our TVs and newspapers ignore victims. Aside from the weak- grams on healthy eating. Dr. • ture, on the other hand, thrives ness, depression and anxiety Russia's economic collapse in Jayne Nelson, Director of the time. $? on excess. Buy now, pay later, resulting from chronic dieting, favor of showing/printing esti- Health Center, stresses the low- ~.., keep up with the Joneses, too anorexia leeches the body of the mates of the infamous dress' low fee of these. services and ....!'oJ much is never enough, that sort nutrients it needs to survive and size? Isn't that sending out the more. Most of the time, full-time of thing. Personal moderation thrive. An estimated 1000 clear message to anyone 10+ students, with or without BSU and self·control in the face of po49 over the media ideal: . American women die from it , .••• 5. .. ~ ; rampant materialism marks the ds every year. Bulimia: stomach acid ./iJk£:\-

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1--_20 arts and entertainment Oclober2I,l99S Boise Chamber Music Series beginsanother season RebeccaTurner______awards. Each member built Morrison Center. "[It] came about because of Arts and EntrrtainmrntWriler I currently servesas facul· the recital hall," Belfy remarks. t began with two concerts, a ty and as Irio-in- "It was Will Elliot's wish to use budget under $2000 and a Residence at the University of the [space] in a formal way." newly constructed recital hall. Virginia at Charlottesville. They I Elliot gave Belfy a budget of Fourteen years and several perform asArtists-in·Residenceat around $1500to ~gin someguest performing groups later, the the Guild Hall in East Hampton, artist performances. Belfy decid· Boise Chamber Music Series New York. ed to form a program around (BCMS)1998·99 season begins in BCMS director and Boise chamber music. The 1984·85 sea- full force October 23. State University music professor sonconsisted of two concerts, The Guild Trio opens this Jeanne Belfy schedules the Following the performances, year's festivities Friday at 8 p.rn, ensembleseach seasonby sorting some of the audience members in the "Morrison Center Recital through the recordings and pro- Halt motional materials she receives approached Belfy about becoming involved, and the formation of The ensemble includes from performers andtheir agents. The Guild Trio opens this Friday's festivities the Boise Chamber Music Society pianist George Francois, violinist" "Once you start something resulted. with three or more performers well. Janet Orenstein and cellist like this, you get on everyone's Belfy claims someof the orig· dedicated to playing chamber "It's imPOrtant for students BrooksWhitehouse and marks the list and people start calling you," inal audience members still serve music literature. to hear someone of that caliber first of four chamber music per- she says. on the Society's Board of " "Our guiding principle is the here," Belfy notes. formances in conjunction with The series has been under- Directors. repertoire, not the performers," Besides the Guild Trio, the the BCMSthis year. way since 1984. Will Elliot, chair- Private donations from audio Belfy explains. BcMs lineup includes: After coming together in man of the BSUMusicDepartment ence members fund most of the According to Belfy, the BCMS February 12- The New York· 1988, the group has toured at the time, wanted to use the performances. The BSU Music always showcases at least one basedSylvanWinds hasbeen fea- around the globe winning various 203·seat recital hall in the newly Department contributes the string quartet and usually one • tured on New York radio stations recital hall and print costs. In the group with woodwinds. Every and at the Lincoln Center's past, the series has received other year, one of the four Mostly Mozart Festival. BSUpiano grants from the IdahoCommission ensembles includes an early professor Del Parkinson will be on the Arts and the National music authentic performance featured in the quintet's perfor- Endowmentfor the Arts. practice group. mance of Francis Poulenc's Ever since 1987, the ensem- ''We are real sincere about Sextuor. bles have contracted to provide a the literature of the group. We March 12- The Manhattan- one-hour rmni-concert and are not looking for star perform' based Cassatt String Quartet will demonstration the Saturday ers," shecomments. make its fourth appearance on morning following the evening One of the criteria of such a the BCMS.The female group now The Manhattan based Cassatt String Quartet will performance. series includes providing an edu- serves as the Slee Quartet·in· make its fourth BCMSappearance The Society's Board of cational service not only to the Residenceat the State University r --:__~D~i~re~ct~or~s~O~n~ly~hi~re=.s~e:!!n~se~m~bl~es~~co~m!!!m~u~ni~ty,~bu~t~t~o...:s~tu~d~en~ts~asof New Yorkin Buffalo. April 16- The Bay area's Dunsmuir Piano Quartet con- cludes the BCMS. It has per- Many Vegetarian Dishes formed at Oakland's Dunsmuir House and has received grants ';02'\ifffr High Taste, Low Fat from the California Arts Council since 1989. All Friday concerts begin at 8 Location: inside Christina's p.m. in the Morrison Center Bakery, in the back Recital Hall. Single event tickets 5th & Main, Downtown Boise .k~~ cost $13.50 for general admission 385-0133 and $9 for students and seniors. Seasontickets are still available. Hours: Mon-Fri llam-2:30 pm All Saturday sessions begin at Saturday Mexican Brunch 10:30 a.m, and are free and open 9:30 am-2:30 pm to the public. Call Jeanne Belfy at 426-1216for more information. Veg~n Specials Homemade Tamales 21 ....J L-Odlllrll1998 arts &entertainment Where ~re they now? Local arttsts tell aspiring-st-u-d-e-n-ts-to-tt-st-ic-k-' -w-it-:-h--l·t-"~

EricaHilI------gallery in New Orleans which rep- that's not usually the case," Arts & Eolertalnmeot Edilor I his first taste of art came ond master's degree. They found --- naturally. the art scene there less than resents Michael. Melissa adds. ''When most art stu- ·ocal painters Melissa "Sasi" "I always drew. Even when I desirable. Melissa and Michael attribute dents graduate, some think Chambers and Michael their success to self· discipline 'Okay, I'll just paint and someone Chambers have made the was a little kid I would look "[It] was numbing. I like my L through coffee table books of pieces to be poetic and personal and endurance, and explain that will pay me,' but I can tell you journey from students to working Michealangelo and Leonardo da and the popular art there was too students who want to make a liv- that doesn't happen.'" . artists, but claim they didn't just Vinci." fashionable" Michael says. ing at their art should do the Melissa says she and Michael establish a place in Idaho's art The couple explains their Although disappointed, they same. have had to take up miscella- world without some hard work, neous jobs to supplement their sweat and sacrifice. childhood experiences may have also influenced their decision to incomes. Now she works as a full· . "It took a long time to break pursue painting. and drawing. time mom and artist while into the scene in Boise," explains "Kids here spend their days at Michael programs computers and Melissa. "It's really hard to tap video arcades but we were paints when he has the opportu- into." dragged to cathedrals and muse- nity. . But both MI'chael and Mell'ssa ums and since our parents wanted The Chamber's say students. advise aspiring artists to "stay to go, we were brought along." shouldn't give up. tenacious. " The two met in New Orleans ''There are many ways to . "Stick with it," adds when Melissa was 16 and Michael start out. Don't' be discouraged Michael. "It can take a long time, 14. They later attended college in by rejection" Melissa notes. The two offer a few words of anywhere from five to ten. Louisiana-Melissa went to the years. " New Orleans Creative Arts advice: • Create what 'Iou want to The Chambers' have worked Institute and Michael studied at create, not just what's hot their way from students to sellers Louisiana State University. After • Be~\nenter\n~ jur\ed art of art, almost on a full-time some time, Melissa moved to Me\1ssa'sfam1\y,shown in this painting, offers exhibits ' basis. But they explain that the Seattle where she attended the . one source of her inspiration. • Bliild a resume on par- process wasn't so simple. University of Washington. Melissa "Think of it Iike·a regular ticipation in shows Born in Pensacola, Florida 39 and Michael broke up and Michael were not discouraged. After mov- • Try to get a gallery to ing to Boise, the Chambers' have job," Michael says. "You go in y,earsago, Melissa moved to vari· got his Master's of Fine Arts from represent you participated in some local early in the morning, maybe take ous European countries including Purdue while Melissa stayed in Although they claim these exhibits, the most recent a show' a lunch break and work about Spain and Italy, thanks. to her Seattle selling her jewelry. suggestions don't necessarily case in Boise State University's eight hours a day, forty hours a father's position in the Navy. Her Then, after almost six years, constitute the recipe for success, . Student Union Building gallery week on a regular basis." mother worked as an artist, and the two came in contact and after the Chambers' present a path for earlier this semester. The J. Crist "It would be nice to work on Melissa believes that provided four days got engaged. Melissa BSUart students to consider. gallery in Boise features them, art all day and make enough the impetus for her ability. moved to New York to stay with along with the Carol Robinson money to support a family but Michael also lived in Italy, Michael while he finished his sec- where he was born. He explains Take'the challenge for loads of dough How would you do in the $25,000 Challenge? The $25,000 Challenge, lege students, faculty and staff." Entertainment: EricaHiliI-' ----- published by BainBridge The topics addressed include What TV sitcom character wore a Band-Aid in every Arts & Entertainment Editorl__ -J Books. Anyone who can arts, science, history, politics and episode? eed to pay off those ever- answer all of them correctly will sports. Natoro explains that even sports, Leisure & Games increasing student loans? win. If nobody succeeds, the experienced trivia buffs may be HoW many dimples are on a regulation golf ball? 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• ~ .• ~ .. .• • ~' • • .. • r • • • • • • • • , " Dclober 21,\998 1....--_22 arts & entertainment Successful Rodgersand Hammerstein production wraps up Evening.' Then Dad played But it wasn't until.1925 that wrote, "Behind the sometimes ,a Beautiful Mornin'" captivated Autumn Haynes the song on the piano. Rodgers and Hart achieved a too serious face, of an extraordi- its first-night audience. Arls & Enlertdinmenl Writer I Right then, Rodgers and major hit. They wrote the songs narily talented composer ... I see This revolutionary, naturalis- odgers and Hammerstein's Hamrnerstein joined Elvis Presley for a lighthearted revue called a dark-eyed little boy." tic musical also changed the Tony Award-winning revival and the Everly" Brothers as The Garrick Gaieties. It ~as an Like Rodgers, Hammerstein mainstream of the genre forev~r. Rof the popular musical, The heroes." overnight success, and their part- appeared keen to push the Rodgers and Hammerstem King and /, will wrap up its two Many critics agree that the nership took off at last. Such boundaries of the musical, which wrote, nine musicals together. day visit to the Morrison Center two rank right up there with the songs as "The Lady Is a Tramp," . was then only slightly more Five prove legendary hits: tonight. Tickets cost anywhere top ten composers and writers of "Dancing on the Ceiling," "My sophisticated than vaudeville Oklahoma!, Carousel, South from $20.37.50 and are still the twentieth century. Heart Stood Still" and "Blue revues. By the time Rodgers and Pacific, The King and / and The available' at any Setect-ASeat Webber writes, "What sets Moon" etched the duo a penna- Hammerstein discussed the Hart Sound of Music. They collaborat- location. cnSIS, the 46'year-old ed on one film musical, State , The King and / opened on Hammerstein was considered, Fair, and the TV special Broadway March 29, 1951 and something of a has-been with a Cinderella, starring Julie received a total of five Tony string of flops to his name. After Andrews. They also produced Awards in 1952 including the the successful debut of shows such as Irving Berlin's 1952 TonyAward for Best Musical, Oklahoma! he took an advertise· Annie Get Your Gun. Along with Best, Costumes, Best Scenic ment in Variety listing all his their success they suffered a fair Design, Best Actress in a Musical recent catastrophes with the share of flops including Allegro, (Gertrude Lawrence), and Best punch line: "I've done it before Me and Juliet and Pipe Dream. Featured Actor in a Musical (Yul . and I can do it again!" After Hammerstein's death Brenner). Yul Brenner went on to The announcement that from cancer in 1960, Rodgers give a record-setting 4,625 per. Rodgers and Hammerstein. valiantly plowed on. formances as the King. intended to collaborate on Unfortunately,' with one or two Since the Tony Awards began Oklahoma! was initially greeted exceptions, the post- 50 years ago, Richard Rodgers with skepticism; The financial Hammerstein melodies paled and Oscar Hammerstein " have backing proved difficult to raise. against Rodgers' former output. been honored with over 50 Rodger and Hammerstein'sThe King and I has gar- MGM,which owned the dramatic Webber theorized why. awards for their plays, musicals nered five Tony awards and worldwide acclaim rights, refused to make a "Perhaps it was simply the and revivals including Tony's for $69,000 investment for half the lack of the right partner to pro- Best Musical for South Pacific" the 'great Rodgers and nent place in theatrical history. profits. The word on the tryout vide inspiration and bring out the ,The King and / and The Sound of Hammerstein musicals apart for Even as Rodgers and Hart took in New Haven, Connecticut was best in him. Musical partnerships. Music along with Best Musical me is their directness and their the musical to new levels, their awful. One critic wrote: "No are, after all, like marriages- Revival forThe King and', awareness of the importance of partnership became increasingly girls, no legs, no jokes, no built on a chemistry that is intan- Carousel, and Showboat . The construction in musical theater. strained. Hart was a serious chance." But on March 31, 1943, gible, perhaps not even defin- new production of Rodgers and Years ago, I played through the drinker and Rodgers grew desper- Oklahoma! opened in triumph on able. Nearly 40 years later, the Hammerstein's The King and / piano score of South Pacific. It is ate. Broadway. A show that began partnership of Rodgers and received four 1996 Tony Awards. staggering how skillfully reprises No one was more forthcom- with a lone woman churning but- Hammerstein has not yet been The production also garnered the are used as scene-change music ing with help than his old friend, ter on stage, to the strains of an equaled. It probably never will 1996 Drama Desk Award and that sets up a following number Oscar Hammerstein II. offstage voice singing "Oh, What be." Outer Critics Circle Award for or underlines a previous point. It Hammerstein was born in' Best Musical Revival. could only be the product of a New York City on July 12, 1895. In his article, "Showdown," hugely close relationship in which His father William worked as a playwright Andrew Lloyd Webber each partner sensed organically theatrical manager and his describes hisexperlence with the where the other, and the show, ,grandfather,Oscar I, was a leg- duo as vicarious. was going." end~ry impresario who took on cash? "My first encounter with The two musicians, however, the Metropolitan Opera by build- Rodgers and Hammerstein was did not collaborate until well iog his own opera house. Stage- via my father. He was then along in their careers. Rodgers struck from childhood, by the director of composition at was born on June 28, 1902, on time he attended Columbia '~ the RoyaLCollege of Music. New York's Long Island. He took University, Hammerstein per- C'..- On my tenth birthday, he music lessons at an early age. As formed and wrote amateur rou- N interrupted my endless a teenager, he spent his tines. ~ replays of Jail House Rock allowance attending Saturday It was after the Saturday o~ and insisted on playing matinees of musicals. By the matinee of a college, varsity ',. something for me. Onto the time he went, tg Columbia 'revue thathe first met Rodgers; S . battered 78 R.P.M. record University in the fall 0(.1919 he whose older brother brought him University Dr ~ player' was Ezio Pinia. haaafread{m'et his first collabo·, tothe ·show. Remembering this the SUB · i..~_~.__singing _ ~Same_Encbarited;:~ratoriLorfnl'fiart. ",.:-..:.~::,":"':~' ,!";:,ffl.~mears.later~uartllJle[Ste~_,j' .. -- ... -- .. -- .. -R!l .. ~ .. ~ - ' ,- 23 _ [_. __ O£lober 2l1998 arts & entertainment . flowing rhythms and rolling under- what those dreams might be like: Whale tones, sparked fervently by a cou- at times wandering, being pushed All Disco Dance Must pIe of chords and preventing total along by the wind displayed vivid- End in Broken Bones submission. ly in Jimmy Wakely's eloquent grade: B+ "Smoke" offers a glimpse into "Moon Over Montana"; the urgent Whale's synthfreak roots by quick- response when your pony gets bit In earlier times, two chords ly establishing a deep and seduc- by a rattler becomes clear in slamming against each other tive techno-groove which proves "Timebomb", performed by Otd spewing forth in a stream of elec- able t9 support a mid-session 97's; and fleeting passion, deep tricity formed a surge of energy Sara Evans -meltdown in the form of towering and encompassing as it seems, can propelling you outward-until you guitars. Little cosmic tokens never compare with the big sky No Place That Far just fell flat on your face. Within delight the ears throughout this (can't you understand that?). Don RCArecords this context, Whale stands next in album highlight. Gibson's "Sea of Heartbreak" tip grade: 0 line to shoulder the weight of age The timeliness of "Four Big to the eternal mantra, lost love old advice: you need to establish Speakers" holds the key to andloneliness ... Faith Hill certainly maintains' an intimate bond with your instru- a gripping influence on the Y'hale's existence and approach: More, less typical endeavors ment before making an album! ''When you say that what we have swoon and sway all over you cor- female country world. Now Sara Poised .and ready, Whale Evans has signed on to the gener- is dead as disco/ then your atti- tinuously. Firewater's "Anoth! searches out and exploits the tude pulls you up before you - Perfect Catastrophe" provides tl ic, fluff style country that.makes loopholes of this claim. Indeed old-timers like Johnny Cash and arrive" ... mmm ... poetic ban- dank soul of such a bright day. going so far as to tout "we ca~ . ter. moody, this one's slinking dov Patsy Cline want to puke. In her change the world with a two chord sophomore albpm, Evans proves the hall to find you-but or. song" in their aptly named "Two wants to snuggle up in your boot. her vocal. dexterity with twangy. Clay Pigeons Chord Song." The group's decision Clay Pigeons' soothing rna lyrics but fails to offer anything soundtrack to fill any yoids they've encoun- ner on the whole typifies expect new. grade: A tered with good juju (along with tions of life on the range. Just· With shallow cries like, an attachment of wings) works back and enjoy, pard' nero "She's. been down this' road a Pullan your mucklucks and well in their album All DiscoDance wool poncho and ease into the -Michael Coxe I Sports Edit( thousand times in her mind/but Must End in Broken Bones. drifting dreams of the cow'oo'/. what's done is done/she won't Cia Sora provides a soothing Clay Pigeons offers a sample of turn around this time," Evans direction for this collection of proves her only song writing claim :.~. Thinking about going somewhere else? "Hey, forget about lt!"

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Candye Kane: more than just a sweet treat excitement, but when she releases for stupid or fat people can't Gene Piccolti ---, 200-plus woman who belts out her brand of Discovery / Antone's be sexy, but I think when Arls& [nlertdinmeolWriler_~_-Jllives across' the people actually come to blues, all thoughts turn to , street from the Records, features "I'm in my shows they leave with her mellow and angelic 'twould be easy to dis- beach in Southern Love With a Girl" which a different perspective," voice, tinged with innuen- miss Candye Kane as a California and a happily provides a tongue-in- do. Audiences look I.novelty act if she did- married bisexual woman check song embracing les- she said .. instantly enthralled by n't have any talent. After with two boys (ages 7 and bianism and alludes to Kane doesn't mind the full-figured songstress all, when looking at the 16) make up a few topics Kane's bisexuality. who may draw crowds . "Queen of Swing's" past Candye Kane tackles in "You Need a Great Big During the last song of that come for an eyeful as a Gong Show centes- her song-writing and on- Woman" celebrates Kane's first set, she tant and semi-porn star, stage banter. women who browse the but keep returning for her one doesn't exactly think , Her live show was full plus-sizes' racks and "The gracefully slid over to sound. In the end, Kane Lord was a Woman" ques- the piano, Clutched her ,tions religious conven- delivers. tions. Kane's newest right breast and With a first rate bar album on Sire Records, band behind her, she can Swango, offers the same bounced it along the . let loose her impressive topics and big-band style keys playing a bluesy voice and by offering per- of jump-swing with some sonality in her, music and beautiful ballad-laden melody. performance, Kane's crooning to boot. Swing greatest strength proves kids celebrated these her ability to open minds. themes by dancing their that people seem initially hearts out in front of the attracted to her live per- r------. formance because of her ,., stage, twisting, flipping and turning each other colorful past. But, if she inside out with 1940's· doesn't obliterate those 5 authenticity. preconceived notions, Candye Kane, shown here sporting a beehive, .buzzed her way in Kane knows that many then perhaps those curi- The to Boise last Wednesday to deliver a humorous exhibition. people come to her shows ous on-lookers can't rec- Calli· NCF. just out of curiosity at ognize true talent. • 71 of jumpin' and jivin' of fun, humor and great first. With so many facets swing music. Nothing .. 1h ~ . dJtJNCf authentic jump-swing "I think they show up to her life, Kane's singing proves sacred in her live ~.A~ID_ tunes. Kane's band sup- with stereotypes in their may sometimes be in dan- performances, as she ported her beautiful vocal head like strippers are ger of getting lost in the . 'flamboyantly displayed efforts with energy, r----;:;=---:_=----;:;_=---:_=-----::_=--~_==------. last week at Boise's extreme talent and tight Neurolux located at 11th cohesion. This buxom . and Idaho. She did, how- performer, whose been ever, exhibit her desire to known to play piano with put on a good show. the gigantic breasts that won 'her obscure fame in "1 think they show up the porn industry, per- with stereotypes in formed her signature style of tickling the ivory their head like strippers on stage at the Neurollix. are stupid or fat people During the last song of Kane's first set, she can't be sexy, but I gracefully slid over to the think when people piano, clutched her right breast and bounced it actually come to my along the keys playing a shows they leave with a bluesy melody. She then followed by dragging both different perspective." of her breasts along the piano keys in a crescendo that left the crowd Personally-charged screaming. accounts of living as a Kane tackles some teenage welfare mom in pretty adult themes East L.A., a stripper to through her music. Diva support her musical La Grande, one of her career, afive-foot-five, 251 _ [ Otlober2Ll998 sports Can Homecoming victory arouse the Boise State Broncos? 47 ·28. On the Nate PetersOD _ Nor t h Wildcat's Sportsll'riler _ Texas stands ensuing alone atop drive, Bronco defen- the Big West sive end Andy Benett with a 2-0 ig plays and a consistent sacked Weber State conference running game led the Boise quarterback Chris record, B. State University Broncos to Wallace, who fumbled defeating the a 24-13 win over the Weber State the ball. Bronco sopho- University Wildcats last Saturday Broncos and more linebacker the Wolfpack night, in front of 21,000 home- Shawn Sandoval ~ ~ in successive coming faris. picked up the ~ weeks. Clearing the way for the fumble, scooting ! 1::",+'-",,·,.·,·,.,.·' Broncos, senior running back Eron :::> If the nearly 30 yards to ~ Broncos hope Hurley rushed 37 times for 189 the Weber State ~ ." ;:;. to win the Big yards, both career records. 31 yard line. ~ While Hurley chipped away West title and With 12 sec- earn a berth at the Weber State defense, big onds remaining in the The Bronco defensive line presses forward against the Wildcats. to the plays by senior wide receiver half, Sparks again Humanitarian Rodney Smith and_junior wide found Smith deep. Bowl, little receiver Mike Davisson put the Despite the double the Wildcats. and the big plays of Smith and room for error remains headilll Broncos on the scoreboard. . coverage, Smith hauled in the Up 17-13 with 1:26 left in the· Davlsson, brightened a recently into their final four games. With BSUtrailing 0·3 in the catch to give Boise State a 14·3 final. quarter, Davisson caught a troubled Bronco offense. This weeK the· Broncos face first half,. senior quarterback lead with just six ticks before ~e 6S-yard touchdown pass from The game ball award howe~~ defending Big West champions .Nate Sparks threw over the mid- .half. Smith would finish the game Sparks, sealing the win for the er, assuredly. goes to the BSUs Utah State University. The Aggies dle to Smith, who boggled the with five catches for 87 yards and Broncos. Ironically, it was defense, holding Weber State to a hold a 1·6 record, coming off a pass in the end zone before two touchdowns. Davisson's only catch of the night. paltry 179 total yards on 69plays, loss to the University of Idaho. pulling it down for the Broncos' Aft£'r Smith's heroics in the The consistency of Hurley for a 2•.6 yard average gain per The Broncos can't afford to first score. The,34·yard catch, first half, Davissontook his turn in pounding away on the ground, play. drop another conference game, however, would not be his last. the fourth quarter; finishing off Most impressive was the feat especially at home. Aside from of pinning Weber State running the Aggies, the Broncos' only back MorganWelch to 64 yards on other home game-against the 21 carries. Welch entered the University of Idaho-should pro- game leading all Division I·M vide a climatic last game of the backs with 193.3 yards a game. season. The Broncos now engage in The Vandals sit at 5-2, 1·0 in their remaining Big West confer' Big West play. Their dominating ence schedule, which. began a defense held Utah State to a mea- week before with a 21·13 loss to ger 241 total yards on Saturday. North Texas. The Vandal offense, however, The Broncos boast a 4·3 remains primarily one dimension- record overall, but sit 0·1 in the aI, with fifth·year running back Big West-the only record that Joel Thomas leading the charge. counts. Quarterback Greg Robertson sig· ~ Elsewhere in the Big nificantly improves week to --i ::T ~ West, North Texas posted week, but as rncmas goes, III ~ ~'" another conference victory, the Vandals go. g: ~ as the University of Nevada The final game of the ~ ~ fell 27·21, the University of season features the Vandals ~ ~ Idaho recorded their first and the Broncos. But will ~ ~ conference win over Utah the game mean anything ... State University 26-14, and aside from state bragging ~ ~ the ball in one of this season's best games. Colorado State University rolled rights? ~ l f co The Broncos make a p ay or. . over New Mexico State University

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. . Both teams look able to win return back to their old form this . . the Big West conference champi- weekend, when the Aggies come onship, yet so do the other three to town in what counts as a loser- teams in the conference. out game. Simply put, the winner Evidently, the Brontos pos- remains a contender for the Big sessa defense capable of taking West conference championship, them to the promised land. The whereas the loser may as well only questions remaining revolve cancel any plans for the around the offense, and whether Humanitarian Bowl. they can regain the consistency shown throughout the first half of the season. ,~ Since defeating the

;:a University of Utah Utes; the iBroncos stumbled into a ~ three game skid, dropping ~ two in 'a row before a rather ::l 5i unimpressive homecoming • i ~ victorY over Weber State. . b- . ~., Expect the Broncos to Bronco football players look on as their team wins.

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Oct. 22 women's volleyball, BSUvs. UC Irvine 7 p.rn. in the pavillion

Oct. 24 women's.volleyball, BSUvs. Cal-St. Fullerton 4 p.rn, in the pavillion

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Sept. 3 volleyball- at Idaho State in Pocatello 7 p.rn,

e . 'I ___ 28 sports Oclober2LI998------I BSU men's soccer team coming of age

had with them. They're moving game. SLCC kept control of the CharlieJokisaari______University and Utah In all, the soccer team's ball, manipulating Boise State Sporlsll'rilef -'1 Valley State. commitment seems genuine, and the ball a lot better. " players have taken major steps to Salt Lake scored the first goal defenders. budding BSU men's soccer Veterans Brian Hart at the six minute mark. They con- When BSUmanaged an offen- . program continues to show and Chris Broadnax stand out in improve their game. Indeed, if tinued to push the ball downfield, sive break away, it was qUickly improvement from year to leadership and ability and with effort and good intention count- A ed aswins in a season, BSUmight taken and cleared by Salt Lake. year and game to game. come out undefeated. However, , SLCCmade a quick goal in the Traditionally, problems arose for (The team's) schedule despite their best efforts, .after opening three minutes of the sec- the team due to a lack of organi· has seen improvement eight games the Broncos have ond half, going up 2·0, scoring zation and preparation stemming only managed one win beating what would turn out as the last from time constraints. since entering the I.. Ricks College 5·2. goal of the game. "Our organization is better, Intermountain Collegiate Standings aside, a recent Despite the two years since recruitment is going great, we Friday' night game against Salt their la~t meeting, Salt Lake and have more players than the last Soccer Association, Lake Community College, who at BSU played as if they were old couple' of years," team captain playing against teams 9·0·1 boast the best record in the rivals. Slide tackles, a lot of sbov- Oystein Zold points out. such as the University of league, .proved one of the best ing, verbal taunts and physical The team has taken some for the BSU men. Although the displays made an otherwise dull, large strides over last year: Utah, Idaho State game ended in a 2·0 loss for BSU, low scoring game watchable. recruitment and an increase in University and Utah keeping BSUbusy defensively with The BSU men's soccer team participation brings the roster to players showed they can compete shot after shot on goal in the first ends its season. with a game a stout 35 members. Its schedule Valley State. with aquality team. half. against Utah State. Members will has also seen improvement since "Both teams played good The Broncos lacked the .play on a city indoor soccer league entering the Intermountain the acquisition of Coach Eric physical soccer," noted Salt Lake offensive touch and timing of the for the remainder of the semester Collegiate Soccer AS50ciation, Anderson, the program's organi· Community College coach Enrique Veldasquez. "Boise's Salt Lake team, which kept BSU in preparation for next spring's playing against teams such as the zation and management prob· on their heels through most of the game action. University of Utah, Idaho State . lems appear to be solved. improved from the last game we i \ ~. ired of seeing IIMonitor Not Included"1

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University. of Idaho, "I between eight and ten hours a sportsWrilo..ef ....J1 wasn't really a trouble day training and conditioning. maker but 1 didn't have "I wouldn't be doing it if I lympic Gold medalist and any direction. I just kind of didn't-think I was good enough," world record holder for floated around any way the wind he said, adding, "I guess I am the decathlon, Dan blew me." O getting .to be the George O'Brien, delivered the keynote O'Brien credits the opportu- Foreman of Decathlon." addressat a' luncheon on the nity to meet one of his idols as a Whether perfor'ming in front Boise State campus last turning point in his life. of 100,000 screaming fans or .... , Q> Wednesday. "Milt Campbell was the first speaking to kids, O'Brien oozes ~ O'Brien spoke on behalf 'of black man to win the gold medal confidence, a quality carried ~' " , ~ the "KideXecs: Bridging Business at the Olympics for the into the room when asked by a -. andEducation in Boise" program decathlon! He had a tremendous local student what he plans to ~ which took place earlier in the influence on me," said 0'Brien. do after the SydneyOlympics. ~ day, 'When Imet (Campbell) he asked The program paired more me what my goals were. I said, ,:'Cele,bratel': answered Dan O'brien 'speaks to kids and area executives o Bnen with a gnn and a laugh. b t "Kid X " ' than60 area eighth graders with 'To be a great athlete,' to which , ' a ou 1 e ecs . someof Boise's top executives Campbell replied, 'Then you for the morning. The opportuni· should quit. You're already a ty showedthe, students' what to great athlete' ." expectin some of today's most O'Brien said herealized at challenging business environ- that moment that he had to set ments. his goals higher: Dreams of Kids involved the program becoming an Olympic gold arecarefully matched with vari- medalist began to occupy his ousBoisebusiness leaders based thoughts. oncommon interests. In addition to his involve' "These students .are Boise's meilt with various youth pro- future" noted Boise Mayor grams, O'Brien now heads an BrentC~les,who participated as organization for underprivileged a KideXecsmentor. "It's up to kids in parts of the Northwest. all of us in the community to 'When we were kids, Little serve as role models, to offer League didn't cost anything, now them personal attention and it can cost up to $100," O'Brien encouragement." commented. "The Dan O'Brien After spending the morning Youth foundation helps about 50 together, the students and their kids a year whose families might corporate partners attended a not otherwise be able to afford special luncheon in the SUB's it." JordanBallroom, which included Although he still trains full a silent auction of Olympic time at Washington State memorabilia signed by O'Brien. University in Pullman and volun- The proceeds, which netted teers as an assistant track coach about $1,000, went' to the. there, O'Brien permanently AssistanceLeague of Boise. In resides in Scotsdale, AI, where ,( addition, Xerox presented ink he lives with his girlfriend. jet printers to several local His future athletic goals schools. , . include participation in the 20~ In his keynote address, Olympics and the 2001 GoodWll1 O'Brien spoke of his athletic Games and World career and the important role Championships, after which he'll sports played in helping him probably "hang it up." ~rom Boise Towne Center overcomechallenges as a youth. there he hopes to enter radl~ or 350 North Milwaukee, Boise ID "As a kid I was really into TV sports broadcasting-a. field Telephone (208) 322-6982 athletics, but I wasn't really he already has some expenence Ke Code 11 into school," he said, citinginel- m.. igibility problems encountered He currently spends during his two years at the '--- __ 30 study break! Oclober211998_-- Top Ten least popular special interest groups and minor parties

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