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ISSUE 15, VOLUME 19.~I~T ISSUE FREE. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5,2006
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PAGE 5 textbooks doubles compared to The gravel parking lot located directly be- The Arbiter the overall average of prices is hind the Recreation Center is on its way to be- gives you ing converted into a multi-use health complex. another year students experience The Health and Wellness Center is in the pro- a taste of '" cess of collaborating with the College of Health Casanova ~. . _ ,'. an even greater barrier to a college Sciences in order to provide a single location on Pizzeria and campus where several programs and services drops the ;,~.~.~.,~..t~L.~~~.i74,.egr~e. Iintend to fi~d solut.ions will be located. latest on ,",(ti,.:·.~-:,·,~~fothis problem that ISplagUIng Executive Director of Health, Well ness and The Killer's Counseling Services Ferdinand Schlapper said the idea arose due to some similar problems be- new album .. ~ ~':. our students. " tween the Health and Wellness Center and the "Sam's Town." - Congressman David Wu College ofHealth Sciences buildings. "They need a modern space, all in one place, where all oftheir programs are, and there is a lot Many students try to find used books to purchase rather BY MARTEE ORTIZ of push for expansion of nursing and the need than new ones. Most college campuses, like Boise State, have OPINION News Writer for more nursing graduates so they are trying to setups that exchange, sell and pay students for used textbooks. expand their capacity to educate students and The U.S. Department of Education has started an investi- Other students try to purchase used textbooks online. PAGES train nurses," Schlapper said. gation in regard to the increasing prices of higher-education The most recent trend is purchasing the books from over- Student leaders blew $60,000 0 The expansion plan for the Health and seas; this causes problems because students may not return textbooks. Congressman David Wu (D-OH) has mandated this WeUness Center was approved at an estimated your money. Our editorial board unwanted or unnecessary books and it seems to take eons to investigation and believes that little to no reason exists for the $13.5 million in 2004 and has been in the plan- gives you the Inside scoop. high cost of textbooks. Word around the street, or Internet for finally receive the books via snail mail. ning stages ever since. Many students may not realize the same books they lug that matter, says that the same books sell for significantly less According to Schlapper, the fees for the around in backpacks all day are available in a spiral-type, overseas. Health and Wellness Center expansion have black-and-white version for nearly 80 percent less than the SPORTS "The cost of higher education is increasing and the buying already been figured into student tuition at $40 power of financial aid is decreasing," Congressman Wu said. cost of a new book. per person. Since 1987, prices Ior college-level textbooks have risen at "For our knowledge-based economy, these trends pose a seri- "It is being presented to the state board this PAGE 10 a steady average of six percent each year, on which students ous problem. The rising cost of college textbooks is part of that fall for the revised plan with nursing so they can Get your homecoming previews currently spend 26 percent of their college fees. Some blame problem. I have received more communication in my office on start awarding construction bids and over the the rising cost of college textbooks on the greed of publishing for Saturday's footbali game this problem than any other education topic. winter into the spring start construction," he companies. against La Tech and the The college textbook industry is a classic broken market and said. After they sell millions of copies of a book, then the publish- volieyball double header. every year that the cost of textbooks doubles compared to the Schlapper said fundraising for the College of ers just have to release a newer version to.spike sales again. overall average of prices, is another year students experience Health Sciences would be a challenge. Some additional materials such as CD-ROMs and the option an even greater harrier to a college degree. I intend to find so- "It will be a comblnation of doing a lot offund- to Web access may also contribute tothe higher prices. . lutions to this problem that is plaguing our students." raising, so far over five million dollars In dona- On the flip side, big publishing companies (that make about Some undergraduates do not even purchase books. tions have been made and looking at posslbly ARBITERONLl N E.COM $3.4 billion a year anyway) have a competitive industry. The Student Michael Dickens works 45-plus hours a week and some state support," Schlapper said. "What they publishing companies thrive to print the most updated, best ------makes enough money to live the college life comfortably but are trying to do is find every possible option not Check out the newest edition of graphically designed and most modernized textbooks on the agrees that textbook price's are outrageous. to put it on the backs of students any more than Amy Bowman's podcast "Notes market so that colleges and universities will prefer and design "I'm majoring in computer networking where we're asked necessary. That is what they are all looking at." curriculi around the most recent edition. From a Former Soccer Mom," to purchase six books all around 85-to-100 bucks each for the According to the HWC's project agreement, This type of market forces professors and students to pur- classes," Dickens said. which is being refigured continually, there is a chase the newest, updated versions of textbooks. Get informed in the 2006 "I'm avoiding it as much as possible. I get the book on PDF need for more academic space for health ser- According to the California Student Public Interest Research from the C.D. from my classmates who have already bought vices because of the ever-growing size of Boise election by listening to local Group it takes almost four years for a college textbook to re- the book, and I borrow a lab book whenever I can: My girl- State with an enrollment growth of 421 percent candidate interviews. lease a new version. friend is expensive enough as it is. What makes anyone think I since 1967. "There has to be an alternative to why educational books are can afford or want to afford textbooks?" HWC will feature comprehensive, integrated so expensive," Dickens said. Congressman Wu made this clear in a July amendment he health services (physician and nurse staffed "Take Psychology 101 for example: that book is one of the passed by pressing higher education institutions, textbook medical clinic, mental health and counseling most expensive books students have to purchase, and the book WEATHER publishers and college bookstores with the task to make text- services, clinical laboratory, radiology, phar- changes more often than not. So at the end of the year, there is ------books more reasonably priced. macy, student health insurance and a well ness basically no hope for the BSU Bookstore to buy the book back, But for now, students must continue paying for the overly- center) designed to address the most pressing and therefore students are out of luck and money. Something priced books. health concerns of students that influence aca- has to be done." One obvious alternative: used books. demic achievement and affect civility, citizen- FRIDAY ship and connectedness. Medical Services Director for the Health and High: 69F / Low 47F Wellness Center Vince Serio has a positive out- look toward expansion of the health services staff. "We have a phased plan to add new clinicians as the building is finished. This will allow us to SATURDAY serve more students in a more timely fashion," High: 66F / Low 43F Serio said. Serio also commented on the universal as- pect of this new' health complex. "As a physician, I am also excited by the op- portunity for the medical, well ness and coun- seling staff to be under one roof and to begin SUNDAY providing truly integrated primary care in a High: 68F / Low 45F way that addresses health from all angles," Serio said, "For the first time in BSU history we'll have a service that addresses physical, mental and wellness aspects of health in the same space in ON CAMPUS a truly collaborative and integrated way." ------Associate Dean of the College of Health FRIDAY Sciences Pam Springer explained her vision for Student Spirit Parade better ways to help students on campus in rela- tion to the nursing aspect of the new complex. Noon. The Quad. Students can "We envision being able to work together to show off their Bronco pride further the current efforts on having a healthy
during this parade. Shopping campus, U Springer said. carts that can be used during "There are many health issues facing univer- the parade can be picked up sity students today, such as stress, drugs, eating from 5-8 p.m, at the Student disorders and communicable diseases. These Programs Board office in the are issues nursing students can help with by providing community-based health promotion Student Union. activities as well as primary health services. The new building will allow more space so nursing SATURDAY students can work with the health care.practi- ,Stampede Into the Streets tioners in the Health, Wellness and Counseling Homecoming Parade. Broadway Centers." Avenue and University Drive. Marie Hawkins, a registered nurse in these- nior nursing program at Boise State, expressed 2 p.m, The Homecoming her concern for the c:urrentnurslng program as parade Is one of Boise State's well as her hope forthefuture. . oldest traditions, featuring ·We havetogooffcamPustoourc;lasses some- floats from nearly 40 student tim.esi. there~n't miarlyenough .•cl~orps. organizations, community' (The nurslngprogr~Jreallyneeds,more lltten- group~and high sc:hoolbands. ····.ti?n~dt~lttli~~··1 amhl1lJl:i>'t~$ee ..~ltis.tl~C1uttiJXlll~attll~~dtl1el1W'&lng ;:PI1JjlJlID~r1giVllpsa.~li!ldirig· ,.. DUrs- Boise State footballvs. ;'f!18~aprOf#sf~11~1!i~da~~~s~oUl'g7' , LciulslanaTec:h; Bronco Stadj'um~6:6$p':m. ". 'niZ~,d~matr ',..'.. .
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"meant what she said and said it ofRepresentatives. After news of her kas in public, and those who don't passed from Amish neighbor to together for years after ¥Ie founded WORLD death spread, he extolled that "there must endure stares and hisses on Amish neighbor, family to family. the Idaho Family Forum in 1990. from the heart." will never be another public servant Sadie Stoltzfus of Parkesburg, Pa., Our families have lived down the For Afghan women, the street. in Idaho like Helen." "We do have rights on paper, knew something was wrong when street from one another for the last Skip Smyser "I served alongside her in the but we don't have them in reality," she saw helicopters in the air and eight years. Former Canyon County State the veil still prevails House of Representatives and said Fatima Kazimyan, Bamiyan's the ambulances speeding by, but it The news of her death leaves me Legislator Skip Smyser said worked on many issues with her, In a country where most women representative for the Ministry of was her husband who brought the saddened ... and yet hope-filled. Chenoweth-Hage's sudden death from fighting federal mandates in still don't show their faces in pub- Women's Affairs. details home with him from work. Helen's faith in Christ, like mine, was "heartbreaking." . North Idaho to fighting for our mili- lic, the government offer seemed What quickly became clear after Then they had to decide if - and how is anchored in the resurrection of Smyser, who served in the Idaho tary at Mountain Home and Gowen revolutionary: free market stalls for the Taliban's oust five years ago was - they would tell their children. Christ. She and I worked together, House of Representatives and Field," Crapo said. "Idahoans have women to encourage them to start that Afghanistan was not going to "We were afraid it would put the laughed together and prayed togeth- the Idaho Senate before winning lost a true champion for smaller their own businesses. return to the ways of the 1980s, when fear in them," Stoltzfus said. "I'm er. The reality of heaven was always the GOP nomination for the First government and personal freedoms. But there were strings attached. the Soviet-backed government di- sure a lot of children went to school on her horizon. Today it is a part of Congressional District in 1990, cred- Helen brought Idaho into the na- The seven shops proposed were minished Islamic influences, and this morning with the fear. If he her life. ited Chenoweth-Hage with helping tional spotlight. She stood tough on located in a remote section of women discarded their veils. wouldn't be dead, a lot of our schools When I ran for U.S. Congress in him achieve political success in the the issues and spoke out often, even Bamiyan's bazaar - far from cus- Afghanistan and the Islamicworld wouldn't be open today." '00 Helen was gracious enough to Gem State. after she left the House." tomers and from anyone who might have changed a great deal in the last One woman described how a allow television and radio com- "Helen was the first person to re- Crapo said he will miss the lead- be offended by independent Afghan two decades, and conservative forc- teenage boy who had lost a sister mercials that spoke of our common ally help me know what it took to run ership and courage she brought to . women. es reacting against secularism have in the schoolhouse just lay on the beliefs. Chief among those beliefs a campaign," he said . Congress. "She set the bar high for "The deputy governor told us we gained power. Though the Taliban _ floor next to his dog, silent and still is the truth that "This life will soon "I found her to be incredibly pro- all of us who work in public service," should be in the far corner so that governed Afghanistan for only five as his family mourned around him. be passed and only what's done for fessional and knowledgeable," he said. "My thoughts and prayers go nobody bothers us, so they won't sec years, it expressed a sentiment that When told by the killer to leave the Christ will last." Smyser said, adding that she strived out to all of her family and extended our faces," said Fatima Hassanzada, resonates deeply in this male-domi- schoolhouse, he and the other boys Helen's life is an example of fo- to reach out to constituents. family members." . 27, the sole female shop owner in nated society. crammed into the outhouses and cused love, committed principle and "She was a very open representa- this mountainous provincial capital began to pray out loud. a firm belief in a loving God. Today, tive when she served in Congress," Bill Sali in central Afghanistan. . NATIONAL Helen Chenoweth Hage has entered he said of the person he counted as So much for social engineering. in to heaven, and heard the words "a close friend." .:» First District Congressional LOCAL,iHSU . "Well done, my good and faithful One of Smyser's fondest memories Candidate Bill Sali issued a written The six other women interested gave Amish community reels their market stalls to male relatives. Tributes to former Idaho servant, be thou at rest." is when Chenoweth-Hage invited statement upon hearing the news of Hassanzada's cosmetics business from school shooting him to oversee a fundraising event Chenoweth-Huge's death. survived because she traded her Congresswoman Helen with Oliver North .: "I was shocked and saddened shop for a better location in the ba- When iJ muttered most, the very Chenoweth- Hage David Ferdinand "She always offered a hand to as- today to hear the news of Helen zaar. "If I cared about my face both- things that set the Amish apart and Canyon County Commissioner sist me in all my political endeav- Chenoweth-Hage's passing. Our David Ferdinand had known country has lost a great lover offree- ering people," she said, "I wouldn't made them feel safe - their shun- Gov.Jim Risch ors," Smyser said. Chenoweth-Hage for more than 20 dom and a true patriot," Sali con- be in business." ning of most modern conveniences, Gov. jim Risch issued this state- years. tinued. "But many of us, including Such are the small steps for- their isolation, their trust and faith ment about the death of former Her longtime friend, who served U.S. Sen. Larry Craig me, have also lost a dear friend and ward for women in post-Taliban - aided their children's killer. Congresswoman I Ielen Chenoweth- as her first campaign manager and Sen. Larry Craig said he and mentor. Along with my family and Afghanistan. Charles Carl Roberts IV entered a Hage: media director, said her death rep- Chenoweth-Hage were friends and staff, my prayers and heartfelt sym- Five years ago when the repressive one-room schoolhouse that didn't "My condolences are extended to resented an "incredible loss." close political allies. pathy go out to her family in this Islamist government was ousted, have any form of a security system. the Chcnoweth-Hage family with She was a woman of "strength and "She will be missed for not only women celebrated the end of rest ric- Without a cell phone, the teach- the untimely passing of Helen. For terrible trial." integrity" who had an "exemplary" her channing personality, but for tions that banished them from jobs, er had to run to a nearby home to many years she played a prominent spiritual life, Ferdinand said. "She her dedication to public service and schools or even walking alone on the summon help. Before he could be role in Idaho politics. She had a great Courtesy Idaho Press-Tribune was a wonderful person. And you public policy," Craig said. "She was street without a male family mem- stopped, Roberts had shot 10 girls love for this country and state, and always knew where Helen was going a devoted public servant who was ber. But social change has come nei- - flve of whom have died - and killed her energy and passion on the issues ·WHATTHE? to stand." driven by a clearly defined and ar- ther dramatically nor as easily. himself. will he missed." Afghanistan has a new constitu- Just like that, the quiet and peace ticulated philosophy." The state's se- Hey there, good looking tion that guarantees equality for of a fanning community was shat- BruceSkaug nior senator said Chenoweth-Hage Dennis Mansfield women - a rare declaration in the tered as families mourned and the Nampa Attorney Bruce Skaug said "knew exactly where she stood, and A young laborer with a physique Helen Chenoweth I1age was in- Islamic world. Nearly two million world's media converged on the he first met Chenoweth-Hage in 1986 she made sure everyone knew where like the ones you see on beefcake volved in a fatal accident on her he- girls have returned to schools and hamlet of Nickel Mines, Pa. when she was running David Leroy's that was." calendars was hired to do construc- loved ranch in Tonapah, Nev. women have returned to the work- "This must be what it felt like for campaign for Idaho governor. "It is a trait more in Washington tion work at an all-girl school in New Her unexpected and shock- place, including to Parliament, you all on Sept. II. We are numb," an Skaug also worked for her when he should practice," he added, "and it Malden, England, to the utter delight ing death was confirmed to me where a quarter of the members are Amish woman working a farm stand was a law student, and both attend- was a trait that allowed her to have a of the young ladies who did nothing through a phone conversation just in nearby Paradise said. ed the same church for years. profound impact on public policy." to hide the fact that they were in a women. minutes ago with her son-in-law, "From the very beginning she tizzy over him. I'!-."~" ...., .., Women say the new freedoms arc Fear is not a normal part of life lnhn Koenen. . here, but since Monday, Oct. 2, it is was a woman of true conviction," U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo The headmaster, ",6wpped," in largely superficial, and that pro- Helen, John, Helen's daughter found cultural restrictions still re- everywhere. With few links to the Skaug said, adding she was someone Sen. Mike Crapo served with and fired him for being "too dis- Meg, my wife Susan and I worked main. Most women still wear bur- outside world, news of the tragedy who loved her grandchildren and Chenoweth-Hage in the U.S. House tracting." SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK!
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9/15/06 - Iilegal Consumption and 9/27/06 - Illegal Consumption of Alcohol DUI - Driver was arrested for DUI and - Two underage students at a party on passengers for illegal consumption of Yale St. were very intoxicated. Report alcohol. Occurred at Intersection of Rossi/ taken. Michigan. Report taken. 9/30/06 - Vehicular Burglary - Unknown 9/15/06 - Petit Theft - Driver's license suspect took a car stereo from a vehicle was taken from an unlocked locker In the on Yale St. Report taken. Recreation Center. Report taken .
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You nee . that screams 'Please, Click Me," shesays.at one point, Toanoth- erllroposaI: .·We have one. shot." .' !hen, "Next." .'. .- ..... . :\ ',5 'i ULTURE ~N.OTIN...E'S INNOCENT Even Las Vegas playboys BY HADLEY RUSH ~ Culture Columnist Once in awhile, when I'm run- ning seriously Iowan funds, I'll Making pizza the way it ought to be done, accept a random job through Casanova Pizzeria 'serves up some of the best my website. slices in town with an inviting atmosphere and I know, sounds sketchy, doesn't pizza prepared in a wood-fire brick oven. it? But rest assured, it's not that kind of.a website. I have my own freelance modeling/promotional business, which brings in a meager yearly revenue . but just enough to keep.my credit card payments at bay, fill up my gas tank once or twice and feed my designer-purse habit. Mostly though, I don't do it for' the cash-in-fist. I do it because more often than not, crazy things happen, things worthy of writing about. Things like this. After being contacted by an its menu comes from the traditional ferent kinds of pizza under the mozzarella, prosciutto and fresh Beforeyour dinner arrives at your undisclosed prornotionai-staff- BY JULIA C. ARREDONDO pizzerias ofNaples, NewHaven and "Specialty Pizza" heading, and in- arugula ($7.75for a small, $15 for a table, you can enjoy a glass of wine ing agency a few weeks ago, I Culture Writer New York,so you know that there is deed that is what they are - special. large). or beer at the bar. The bar has a va- was told to meet in the lobby of a something special going on on the In the mood for a veggie pizza There's even an Idahoan, com- riety, of wine from California, Italy well-known, very nice hotel The menu says that the intense . other side 'of the large glass win- that's different from others avail- posed with alfredo sauce, parme- and Spain. Enjoy a single glass or in downtown Boise. heat of the wood-fired brick oven dow that allows customers to view able at your local Dominos? Then san, potato, chorizo and pepper- order a bottle for your entire party. Though I won't disclose the fuses the toppings of Casanova the kitchen. The window, though you'll love the Florentine topped oncinis ($7 for a small, $13.50.for a Draught and bottled beer is also name of the company Iwas work- Pizzeria's specialty pizzas and ere- positioned by the entrance to the with olive oil, rlcotta, parmesan, large). available to help you unwind after a ing for, it was a legitimate and well- ates a crispy, yet chewy crust. Often dinning area, Is not the thing that spinach and onion ($7 for a small, The pizzeria also offers an appe- long day ofwork and school. renowned ski resort in the area. menus tend to lie, and what sounds patrons first notice upon entering $13.50.for'a large). Or try a Veggie, tizing selection of hot sandwiches, . If you're not a drinker, the lively They were hosting a swanky delicious on paper does not always the small pizzeria. topped with vegetables that you all served on French bread. Prices jazz music playing overhead will event for potential condominium- apply to the dish that is set down The aromas in the air overtake won't find on regular pizzas like vary from $5.25 for the Roasted help you relax as your taste buds buyers and there was some seri- before your hungry stomach. you as soon as you walk through broccoli, eggplant and zucchini ($7 Veggie to $6.75 for the Italian prepare for a wonderful surprise. ous money there. (IE: old men with At Casanova Pizzeria, however, the door and will have your mouth for a small, $13.50for a large). Hoagie. Casanova Pizzeria is located at sparse comb-overs and their 21 ~he menu is only informing you watering as you try to decide what it Curious to try a pie very popular You can start your meal with an 1204 S. Vista and is open Monday- year old wives.) III a~vance of the delectable food Thursday, 11:30a.m.-9 p.m., Friday is that you are inhaling. in Italy? Then the Juno is for you, Antipasto salad, a Caesar salad or a My job was to walk people from-. . CO~I~p. y'o,u,rway; ", ' , ;' .:' ' There 'are' more'than twentydif- complete' witH 'fom.l'to'sau'Ci;;'freslf' '~teg'ura'ihouse salad. ' and Saturday 11:30a.m.-10 p.m. , the hotel lobby to the white-cur- 1 he restaurant s msptrauon IS for , . tained area downstairs in the are- , na and introduce them to their as- signed real estate agent. For the time in between, I was instructed to drink wine, flirt and mingle. When I was bored of that, I was told to feast on the salmon, prime rib and crab claws. Not a bad way to make a living. After getting the run-down rrorn my temporary employer, a hand- some, debonair man in a designer business suit walked up to me. "Hi," he said with a grin. I immediately noted he looked better from a distance. I gauged he was somewhere in his early to mid' thirties, based on the soft lines etched in his forehead and around his eyes. "Hadley," I said, offering a limp, diamond-ringed hand. He told me he was from Las Vegas and worked for the marketing group that had put the entire event on. I feigned interest and batted my false eyelashes. "Listen, Hadley," Las Vegas Play Boy said, "a bunch of us are going out afterward, but we aren't entire- ly sure where the hot spots are in Boise. Care to join us?" After the event was over, I called a good friend of mine who's always up for a good time. She agreed to meet us. The mar- keting group posse followed be- hind as we made our way into the heart of downtown. After about a gallon of cherry bombs and a bucket of Bud Light, Good Friend walked over. "Oh my god," she said as she ap- proached the bar table where I sat sucking-down my drink. "That asshole just grabbed my ass!" I turned around to see Las Vegas Play Boywink ather. "Listen shit head," I started as he stood in front ofme. "Youtouch my friend again, I'll call the police." He laughed. ·You're old and washed-up,' I said with a firm hand on a hip. ·You're pathetic. You're narcissis- tic," I spat. "And, it's about time you botox those rugged lines of yours!" . Las Vegas Play Boy took one last swig ofhis beer, clasped a firm paw on MY ass, and walked out of the bar laughing to himself. Steam shotout my ears . . Las. Vegas Play Boy was slimy. 'Las Vega~Play Boy needed botox-' Las Vegas Play Boy was n~t In- nocent. No one is innocent. October 5, 2006 Boise State English .Department hosts 'Mouth and Thistle Readings' Mouth and Thistle persists in BY MEL TROUT community members to express writing students and the public. The "question and answer" por- drawing not only graduate students, Culture Writer themselves. Kien came up with the title of the series and is hailed as tion ofthe series has played a major but undergraduates, professors and role in making Mouth and Thistle a community members as well. Each month, Boise State's English the "creative genius" behind It and truly unique program. McMahon The top priority of creators Kien Department invites students and mauyofthe promotional materials attributes this to the cozy, so- and McMahon is seeing the pro- the Boise community to the "Mouth involved with the series. cial ambiance that allows anyone gram continue after they graduate . and Thistle" readings at Satchel's . McMahon believes the real turn- who has a question to approach "Since the beginning, we wanted located at 705 West Bannock St. ing point of the series occurred just the writer and discuss the pieces to start something that would out- The readings consist of both po- this past year, however, when they they just heard . live us," McMahon said. . etry and fiction, and feature pub- developed a strong relationship "Wewant to create the kind ofen- In the coming months, they are lished and unpublished works by with the staff at Satchel's and began vironment that breaks down some planning on working with new local writers. hosting the readings there. The ca- ofthose barriers between perform- impresarios who will oversee the Graduate students Adrian Kien sual, off-campus atmosphere acts er and audience," McMahon said. project and ensure that it becomes and Tyler McMahon created the as a haven where the writing com- This concept has paid off for the a staple at Boise State. For now, stu- "Mouth and Thistle Reading Series" munity can enjoy a beer or burger series as it continues to grow and dents can look forward to the next two years ago. Both had been in- and enjoy the readings. attract attention within the com- . reading Saturday, October 21 at 7 volved in readings before attending "As writing students, we end up munity. The past reading, which p.m. at Satchel's, which will feature Boise State and were shocked and spending a lot of time at readings featured the poetry of Karen a Youtz Martin Corless-Smith reading disappointed that the MFACreative and we didn't want to make people and the fiction of Christian Winn, from his new book "Swallows." Writing Program did not have a se- sit through any more just for our drew a crowd of over 80 people. Michael Fitzgerald will be read- ries affiliated with it. Along with sake," McMahon said. "I don't think Adrian or I ever ing as well from his novel "Radiant BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY Program Director Janet Holmes, This meant not only presenting dreamed it would be this popular," Days," which will be released in they established Mouth and Thistle the readings in e practical location, McMahon said. February of 2007. DISTINGUISHED as avenue forgraduate students and but making it more accessible to Pack up and head to 'Sam's Town' with The Killers BY DANIEL KEDISH they also have beards. Known for Culture Editor their artistic videos, such as "Mr. Brightside" (which spun-off of the - ,,, After the instant success of their "Moulin Rouge" concept), this new ...... first album, "Hot Fuss," two years video uses antique coloring and .,.. ;~~p--=;;. ~" ago, The Killers bring back the a rich representation of Mexican • synthrock with which we all fell in culture to bring about a foreigner's love with their sophomore album love story with an all-to-familiar "Sam's Town," situation of a lover cheating. The Las Vegas based band, made On the "Sam's Town" album, up of four members: Brandon released Oct. 3, The Killers take Flowers (yes, that's his real name), listeners on a journey over 12 vocals; David Keuning, guitar; tracks discussing an abundance of Mark Stoermer.. bass; and Ronnie different issues. Vannucci, drums. The band en- According to various sources, JONATHAN KOZOL tered the spotlight once again with many of the issues bring up the Public education advocate their first single offthe new album, struggle Flowers experiences be- National Book Award winner "When Your Were Young." The tween keeping his Mormon val- song fully promotes the idea that ues in an industry all about "free "FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN The Killers still have what it takes rides." This theme appears in the to make their fans proud - original album's song "Blind (Confession of PUBLIC EDUCATION: lyrics and electric chords, accom- a King)." FACING THE CHALLENGES" panied by Flowers' unique voice The new C.D. also features a re- . that leaves audiences asking for mix oftheir single "When YouWere TU'ESDAY, bCT. 10 more. What makes this song even Young," which demonstrates their 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) . more appealing is their use of dra- skills and abilities. With a sense STUDENT UNION JORDAN BALLROOM· matic storylines accompanied with of humor, this edition is called the band last month, Flowers an- of20 on the tour's schedule .. rich music, making the experi- nounced that "Sam's Town" is In the second song on the album, BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY the "Jacques Lu Conts Thin White ence of listening different from any Duke Radio Edit," and definitely "the best C.D. released in over 20 "Enterlude," Flowers sings, "We FREE: No tickets required other artist. has what it takes to make an impact years." Nowthat's saying a lot about hope you enjoy your stay/It's good The band's music video for"When at the clubs. . a band's second album. With an to have you with us, even if it's only You Were Young" also give audi- The album as a whole offers a almost completely sold-out tour for the day." ences a chance to see how much the much darker and newly-found kicking off Oct. 6, this might just be With a C.D. as exciting and origi- group has grown in two years. Not sense of who The Killers are and the truth. nal as this one, you may just have to -IDAHO BOIH $1 OFF pitchers during BSU Games FREE lelIa Shots when BSU scores FLIP NIGHT! every wed. after 8 pm $1.25 PBR pints all the time c>, \\Q try. Suddenly the couples find themselves in a creepy house in the middle of nowhere, and that's when the nightmare begins. "The Departed" This Oscar-worthy film stars all the great ones, in- cluding Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg. Nicholson plays the 'godfather' of the Irish Mafia, based in Boston. In at- tempt to bring him down, DiCaprio is assigned to go undercover and feed the "Peds" with insider de- tails. Along the way, he realizes that Nicholson has a "Fed" working for him. So, along with trying to bring down the organized-crime gang and discover who the traitor is, he must also keep from being identified and killed. "Half Nelson" . • "Half Nelson" was the 2006 winner at the Sundance Film Festival for Best Narrative, Best Oct. 6 Actor and Best Actress. It stars Ryan Gossling of 2004's "The Notebook" and newcomer Shareeka . here it "Employee of the Month" . Epps. Gossling plays a teacher in a rough portion of '~,Paysto Care Funny men Dane Cook and Dax Shepard, formerly of Brooklyn, and he is driven to give his students the MTV's "Punk'd," are fighting each other and working education they deserve. Unfortunately, he suffers with When you give plasma you're extra hard to become the employee ofthe month. They a substance addiction. Epps learns Gossling's secret literally giving someone another don't want a raise or recognition, they simply want to and they form a special friendship. chance at life. Thousands will benefit from date the hottest chick (Jessica Simpson) that works at .your blood-plasma donations. their store. Rumor has it that she will hook up with the DVD pick of the week person who earns the title "Employee ohhe Month." Up to $200 compensation "Thank you for smoking" for your first month. . "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The This .comedic but uncomfortably convincing Be~g". . . . film is based around .a spokesman.for a namebrand rfUrther information on The prequel to the horrifying thriller that terrified us· cigarette company. He· tries to' promote . IV JOU can 'helpplease call, returns, but this time the viewers are able to see howthe smoking, as .not necessarily harmful : and ]~iomatUSA,Inc. notorious killer cl!JIleto be. The film takes place during . attempts ~o. put cigarettes. back In a good light th~ Vietnam War.Two young lllenwho have been sum- This task turns out to be harder than it rooks. since moned tofi~t forthtlir country declde.to.spend their he -must do this while keeping his· son {208)338-0613 .last days with their girtfriends driVing'across the coun- fromsmoking . , .l. ~"-,'-- ;.~'; "d" :d."-.'.';'·; . ;"; ...... !...':~:.....,;,;,:...... ~.....:..' •.:.._.....:...._' ...... ;~~ ..:..~~. _ ...... _.. ,_.'...... _;..-.~_...;,.. .~, _.:.- ...... _ ...._~<~~:...... :...... _ ...... o.-.....:.i...... ",.,~-..;..:...... -....;.:...... ,;, ...... __ ~...... :...;.:;...... :..;...;...... October 5, 2006 Billy Bob Thornton andjon Heder get rough and readyfor comedy This Week in Science Eating Flatbread pizza has made BSU student Benn Brocksome smarter. Friends say the delicious pizza has ~atly boosted his overall .: '. 11igence to an unbeliev- PIZZA·· ~ • "Mr. Brocksome . T' .A. I~.' ~ .•~.A ~ "p.n eating F~at- ~ '.A.'~~~..L.# <;r'···tlg F1.•. cO~r.r:Y Oy~ . . TM Neapolitan Pizza Corrie f3c.tlupl!:l Boi~;~:':~•.; BEfYl1 118vv llL"jZa, Orientation: ' , I ; ) Ii t "-,','. ".' _.,; ; ~',. . .' , • PHOTO COURTESY MCT "School for Scoundrels,"opening Friday, Oct. 6, Pairs Billy Bob Thorton with John Heder, star of "Napoleon Dynamite." Thorton leads Heder and others in a self-help class aimed to help the atendees gain self esteem. BY REBECCA LOUIE dropped off 25 miles from school in oUTunderwear - New York Daily News and had to hitchhike back. That wasn't fun. . . Phillips: I made a documentary about frats in 1998, Ifonly muscles, manipulations and pure meathead- and while making th.e movie I was forced into a lot of edness made the man. really compromising positions. I think I'll skip this In "School for Scoundrels," opening Friday, a ragtag question. group of dweebs enroll in a class with alpha male "Dr. Heder: I was in the Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts. We P,' (Billy Bob Thornton), hoping the scheming quack were always getting into trouble. This is going to sound can cure the lameness that ails them. so stupid, 'cuz it wasn't dangerous, but there was a Among them is Roger (Jon Heder], a hapless meter girls camp across from ours and we were (throwing) maid (or, urn, meter dude). He slowly unleashes his spaghetti on them. We got in trouble for that. "inner lion," only to have Dr. P. try to rob him of the girl of his dreams. War ensues. The comedy suggests that testosterone and tactics Q may not be enough to achieve modern manhood. It's But the Eagle Scouts are a serious guy a theme, goofy but nonetheless' evident, that runs thing. Didn't you build fires and through "Scoundrels" director Todd Phillips' other films: "Road Trip" (2000), "Old School" (2003) and construct things? "Starsky & Hutch" (2004). That, and the fact that the guys in Phillips' films are usually overgrown boys in Hedcr:. Uh ... My Eagle Scout project was building men's bodies. birdhouses for a nature trail. I don't know how manly "My films do all tread on that," says Phillips, 36. "I that is. just know that there's an awkwardness in how men re- late to each other. I always find it funny." Q So let's have Phillips, plus "Scoundrel" stars What are your favorite ways to male-bond Thornton and Heder, school us in what it's like being the less-fair sex. these days? Hcdcr: My male bonding is mostly playing Halo on- line with my friends. Q Thornton: I'm a big fan of sports, I love to watch What's the deal with "being a man"? games with some buddies. nut Iwas never a sports- bar guy; we watch events at the house. I don't like bars Heder: I am not your traditional "manly man." I don't full of people yelling, drinking beer, punching each watch sports ever. I couldn't care less about what kind other in the shoulder, betting on games. I also have of car I drive. I'm not in sync with more cliched ideas a recording studio; musician friends and I do a lot of about men. work there. Thornton: I think you have to be strong and con- fident to get anywhere in life, but you can't just run Q over people to do it. Being yourself and being honest is good, but at the same time you don't want people to When are you most competitive? (view) that as weakness. It's a balance of strength and sensitivity and having a sense of humor about your- Hcder: When I'm playing games with my wife. She's self. really good at word games, like Scrabble or Boggle. I Phillips: It's a constant exploration for me. I'm not get competitive with her because I hardly ever win. sure what the definition is, but BillyBob comes pretty Thornton: I'm fairly competitive in athletics be- close. cause I was a baseball player growing up. As an actor, I don't feel very competitive: I'm at the level of success I'm at, and I'm satisfied with it. I can't say that I was Q always that way. Early on in my career, I think I was Who are your male role models? more competitive. I'd feel like, "Hey,why didn't I play that part?" Heder: My father. He's kind of a square guy who has Phillips: Probably playing poker. A lot of feelings get a good sense of humor. He was very driven by prin- hurt. ciples. Thornton: My father died when I was 17, and he Q wasn't really around much before that. He was sick for a few years. We never really bonded much anyway. I Ever get into a fight over a girl? had a couple of coaches, a teacher here and there. Heder: My older brother' dated a girl and when he (broke up) with her, I went after her. At the same time, Q my twin brother started honing in on my prey! He In the film, Dr. P makes his students pick faile-d, and by then I had given up, so we all failed. It fights and play paintball. Ever been put was our own little "Legends of the Fall." Thornton: Gosh ... Maybe in high school, where through your paces to prove your machismo some guy thought I was flirting with his girl. But never to other guys? when two guys were going for the same woman. There was a girl I really liked who was with another wom- Thornton: Ipledged a frat called Sigma Phi Epsilon in an.But we didn't have a battle, I just wished that she college. Wehad to do a lotofcrazy stuff. Some ofus were would decide Iwas the better choice. She never did! 'Up to $3,000.00 Per Semester for Full-TimeStudents !/! More men and women on the· front lines are surviVing life-threatening injuries than ever before for one reason: We have the most elite nurses in the world.' As a U.S. Air Force nurse. you receive the most 'advanced training and have access to the * Montgomery GI Bill * Montgomery GI Bill Kicker * State Tuition Assistance * Cash Bonuses best medical technology on the planet. 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The homosexual/liberal agenda Is histor- mad about it We work hard for our money Ically militant and clear: we give them our and don't take kindly to others spending it ~'EWE children and they raise them to be amoral in our stead, especially by those who dem- -: I'M E)Q-IAUSTED! socialists without respect for freedoms and onstrate through fiscal incompetence a rights of others. high degree of apathy and disregard for the Special rights for one group means loss of blood, sweat and tears of the average stu- freedoms for everyone else. dent Perhaps one day any position other Many of us make significant sacrifices than pro-homosexual will be considered a to fund our college education. Each year, hate crime. If you hate America vote no the typical student forks out about $600 for or do nothing at all. Ifyou believe in the dedicated activity fees, aside from. tuition America that so many died for then wake up and maintenance fees.These funds are dis- and vote yes on HJR 2. ~ _ persed to student organizations, student government and other extra-curricular or- - Pastor Casey Reynolds ganizations, which are largely beyond the Boise.Idaho control of students. Two of these organiza- tions -- the Student Programs Board and the Volunteer Services Board - are guilty Assisted or not, suicide ASBSUsenators are slackers for of serious negligence in their administra- ditching Senate meeting tion of these funds. Last year, each organization signifi- How much are we paying Cyndi Blue, cantly overspent Specifically, the Student is not the answer .~~ Trevor Bosch, Mary Dawson, Mark Getecha Programs Board went $50,000 in the red and Greg Wilson? Obviously, whatever it is, with marketing expenses alone, and the it is too much because they sure aren't doing 54 terminally illBritons die. I mostly BY BARRY C. LEWIS their job. Volunteer Services Board had to take out a agree with assisted suicide in those Opinion Writer I sure hope they were all sick. If on the off $10,000 loan to cover its excessive expendi- cases. Next month Switzerland's chance they weren't sick and they were boy- tures. Supreme Court may decide that any- cottingthe meeting to prevent discussion A Swiss doctor has British officials one clinically depressed, anywhere build-up the state coffers and cut How did this happen? It's not like these on a subject they knew they were wrong spitting hot tea out of their noses. in the world, can come to Minelli's back that sales tax increase? organizations did not have sufficient fund- about and were too proud to admit it, then Ludwig Minelli declared that clini- clinic for what he calls an "emergen- No, not Dr. M. He would point out ing. SPB, which coordinates student pro- they should be the ones removed. cally depressed people should be cy exit" from life. that only 200 Idahoans take their gramming and entertainment on campus, Why stifle discussion unless you know given help committing suicide. He Bloody rubbish. "Spine-chilling," lives annually. No money in that. you aren't right? operates on an annual budget in excess of wants to give thousands of Brits suf- as the Brits called it. I see nothing But what about the 29,800 other $200,000 - about $175,000 of which comes fering from depression the "marvel- but Minelli's greed masquerading as Americans each year? Chad Dauis directly from student fees. VSB, which co- ous possibility" of suicide. He then compassion. Depression is not ter- Of course that's crass, callous "and Boise, Idaho ordinates volunteer service opportunities described religion's sacred value of minal. It'3 treatable. A friend reached unthinkable. Suicide takes invalu- for students and student organizations, op- life as "stupid ecclesiastical supersti- into my dark hole and helped me up. able life and leaves deeply painful tion." scars for the survivors. erates on a budget of about $100,000. These Family helped. A state agency pro- The sheer audacity and callous- vided therapy and medication only Here in the West, where our self- are some of the most well-funded, student- 'Get on the sidewalk' ness of Minelli's claim stopped me as long as I needed it. I learned in- reliant, pull-yourself-up-by-the- run organizations at the university. cold. I might have snorted tea, had I valuable and personal lessons about bootstraps attitude toward mental Since heading the concern of increased The problem was management Poor lead- been drinking some at the time. my history of depression and warn- health remains strong, admitting ership, insufficient oversight and youthful Help depressed people commit ing signs that help ward it off today. that you're considering suicide or fuel· prices, ozone and global deterioration incompetence combined to vitiate the re- suicide? I'm living proof that Minelli In the past 18 minutes someone that a loved one did so is still shroud- I have turned to transportation of a simpler sponsibility these leaders have in adminis- is all about "stupid economical mon,- in America has committed suicide. ed in shame. kind. I now am one pedal closer to joining ey grubbing," ,. According tore~earch conducted by Dr. M is not the answer. Real com- tering student funds. the elite, of,conservationists and human en- Years ago, t danced briefly with BoiseState University, Idaho ranks passion comes from a deep and abid~ ergy alike. Yet, as I am passed by fuel-inef- Whatever the circumstances, any respon- the dark devil. Had the landlord told No.2 nationally for suicide among lng value oflife. You have that. I have ficient, super-terrain vehicles on the tight -, sible director would monitor his expendi- me to go see a Dr. Minellli while his young people; it's the secondleading that. Use the campus health services tures independent of the PeopleS oft man- spittle splattered my face, yelling cause of death for our young adults, and learn the warning signs of sui- streets of downtown Boise it appears I have agement system. This is common sense. that there was nothing wrong with teenagers and children. This in- cidal planning, joined an extreme sport as well. Think of a checking account - a respon- me and get out and get a damn job, cludes young college students. Take action when you see some- This newfound reality became increas- sible accountant maintains an independent I might have done just that. Suicidal Shall we open Minelli Mercy one struggling. Talk and listen with- ingly apparent recently as a friend and I thinking makes the Minellis of the out judgment. The marvelous pos- ledger of expenses because any bank's on- Clinics statewide and help these were bicycling through Hyde Park while world seductively appealing. sibility of life might just start with a people die a more comfortable, re- a car sped by, cutting close as one passen- line accounting software will not accurately Dr. M has already legally helped spectful, guaranteed death? Maybe cup ofhottea. reflect real-time expenditures and trans- ger yelled, "Get on the sidewalk, it's safer!" actions. Budget oversight is the most fun- The same ideal must have been shared by damental of all responsibility charged to a another individual whom earlier this sum- student leader. mer squirted me with a water gun as they Howwere last year's VSBand SPBdirectors Free speech has its limits passed. Taylor Newbold and A.J, McGillis rewarded How can such a conscious and respect- for their mismanagement of student funds? able community banish the laws of the BY GRETCHEN JUDE and behavior - and is thus at odds ation was emirely inappropriate for Newbold now serves as the Director of road, as a bike equals anrother automobile. Guest Opinion with the mission of the university. elementary-school-age children. Public Relations for the Associated Students If his sign had stated his opinions In conclusion, while I support ev- I have also found it disheartening to find on my routine jaunts to some local estab- of Boise State Univeristy and McGillis as During the lunch hour on Thursday, in words, we could have engaged with eryone's right to freedom of speech, Special Events Coordinator for ASBSU in Sept. 28, we saw a disturbing sight in this man in a debate of substance on I strongly urge the administration lishments inadequate parking for my two- the executive administration. They are front of the Business Building. A man actual issues. to rethink its policies on public dis- .wheeled transport. both (still) involved in the dispersal of stu- accompanied by two young children Instead, I was emotionally and plays of grotesque and inflammatory One employee dangled a cigarette from viscerally accosted by an oversized, imagery. dent fees in an organization whose annual was holding a huge, full-color photo of his lips and, while sending curls of smoke unrealistic image, an image calcu- I take offense at being subjected to budget surpasses $400,000. what appeared to be a dismembered in my. direction, looked at me sideways as infant; a girl (who was approximately lated to quell logical debate by im- this kind of nauseating display of pro- I chained my bike to a fence. He motioned Judging by their propensity to overspend, eight years old) was carrying a large plying that any person who does not paganda. toward some cement blocks in an area it seems our student leaders need a lesson in stack of anti- abortion pamphlets agree with the holder of the sign is a Rather, I feel that a university fiscal conservatism and basic accounting. which she was attempting to hand out "baby-killer," should be a safe place for rational de- designated to balance your bike to park. Between the three powerhouses of student to students. Second, and even more disturbing, bate - debate which respects all par- Describing I wanted to actually lock my bike activities - VSB,SPB and ASBSU- student I strongly feel that this man's ac- this man's use of children as a means ticipants rather than silencing and to something I ultimately left it in the poten- of distribution was not only exploit- intimidating those who hold differing leaders handle nearly $700,000 per year. tions were exceedingly inappropriate tial path of others in a walkway, chained to ative, it served as another way to re- opinions. For our sake and theirs, may we suggest and should not have been condoned the fence. by Boise State University. First, the move him from any rational response Regardless of what any member If this community truly believes in a pro- Accounting 205 for basic skills in money- gruesome image this man wielded to his behavior. of our university community thinks management? was inflammatory and 'disturbing, I could not confront this man di- of the issue of abortion, this kind of gressive movement of preservation the suc- effectively pouring gasoline on the al- rectly for fear of further putting the spectacle is inappropriate at an insti- cession of respect should follow for those The way we see it is based on the majority opinions children with him into an emotion- tution of higher learning, - especially of The Arbiter editorial board. Members oj the board ready-heated issue of abortion rights. working one-by-one to overcome. are Drew Mayes, editor-in-chief; Iroy Sawyer, busi- A university should be a community ally damaging situation. 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I'd just Guest Opinion 'Don't ask, don't tell' as soon walk 10 miles naked through town over broken glass, backwards Boise State I am a student in my third year and I am beginning to feel like Boise State is carrying someone piggyback to get to class rather than give them the satis- BY BRANDON BECKHAM all about how much they can pawn off students. It's just a business to make faction of getting another dime out of Guest Opinion me for parking. - money - everything is about the "al- I noticed something else that doesn't parking makes mighty American dollar." Their rackets are many: high-priced make sense. On the day of the BSU- books, rising tuition, expensive cop- Oregon State game I parked way over near Broadway in the park by the ten- .' 'If they[Gays1 ies, robbing us of unused copy and print credits at the end of each se- nis courts, along with many other BSU football fans and students. myblood boil wanted to really mester and above all, ever-more-ex- pensive parking permits and parking I did a little experiment and left my serve their country ticket fees. car there all day to see if it got ticketed I want to express my anger about the or if anyone else got ticketed who was then they would parking fees and meter situation on parked there on game day. campus, namely at the student health Guess what? I was ticket free and so clinic ..I recently visited the clinic and was everyone else. Stands to reason be quiet about their when I came out I had a parking ticket - they wouldn't want to piss off their on my car. potential money making fans by tick- sexual orientation. , , I had dumped enough money in it eting them, so they inconvenience the for an hour and 15 minutes, which parking-permit-paying students by would have been plenty had the clinic making them move their rigs to other not overbooked itself. That is another areas to let non-student fans park in complaint - I arrived at my appoint- their places. During the past several months there has been a ment on time and waited 45 minutes to Any other day you can bet there will focused effort across the country to draw attention be seen, and by the time I came out it be tickets on your cars in the park. to the flaw of the current Department of Defense was just 5 minutes shy of two hours. And I walked to the clinic the other policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." I complained to the staff of the clinic day to get a student insurance booklet As part of these efforts individuals across the about the ticket and they gave me an so I can find another clinic in the net- country have attempted to enlist, but have dis- appeal form to fill out, which I filled work to go to that doesn't have park- closed to recruiters that they are gay. As a result out and mailed in. They denied my ap- ing meters. My question to BSU is this: of this effort there has been a surge in news cov- peal and charged me an extra $2 on Why would you have parking meters erage and therefore various comments posted on top of the $15 that had just been raised at a clinic where you're supposed to be the subject by readers. In reading through various from $10 to $15 for this new fall semes- offering a lower-cost health service to comments on the subject of DADT I have seen a ter, So now I have a $17 fee for park- your students? - Is BSU that desperate? Without fail, reccurring argument, which is essentially: "If they ing at the health clinic, which is also a every time I walk by the clinic,' the [Gays] wanted to really serve their country then money-maker for BSU. they would be quiet about their sexual orienta- Their reasoning for denying my ap- parking meter Nazi is writing out a tion." peal was because their meters are two- ticket for someone parked there. For those with this viewpoint, I think they have hour meters and I hadn't exceeded that You lost my business at the clinic and I will go out of my way to encour- failed to fully examine the issue. Gay persons are time in my appointment. not simply trying to join the armed forces, they are I was furious. I paid the ticket and age others to stay away also. courageously working toward the goal of seeing have decided that I will never again go Carol Bedard is a student the current DODT Policy repealed. The question to the clinic on campus and give them that needs to be examined is "why should some- at Boise State one want this policy repealed?" It is a narrow view to think that homosexuals want the current policy repealed so that they can flaunt their sexual ori- entation. The issue ought to beexamlned with a broader scope. Think about this: Does everyone who is a ho- mosexual want to join for a mere four-year enlist- Don't miss Kozel's lecture Oct. 10 ment? No. Many people want to enter as a career- enlisted soldier or as an appointed, commissioned betrayal of Brown vs, Board of tend these schools: "You have cians and increasingly by prin- across the nation and the op- officer. Should a person who joins have to live with BY SAMANTHA Education by politicians and clean things that we do not cipals of inner-city schools that pressive effects they arc having the worry that one day, later into their career, they REINHART MORA have developed close affilia- on students and teachers. Guest Opinion school officials across the na- have. You have a clean bath- might be "found out" and summarily discharged? "Shame of the Nation," tion and reveals how corporate room. We do not have that. You tions with the representatives of In It is not very intelligent to simply argue, "If they Lucy Calkins (the distinguished On Tuesday, Oct. 10, National sponsors are sharriefullyta'king have parks and we do not have private business corporations. really want to serve, then they' would keep quiet:' literacy specialist at Teachers' Book Award winner and cd- advantage of schools in poor parks. We don't have no gardens In New York City, for example, What does the term "keepquretvmean? Most het- College in New York) is quoted 'ucation advocate _ Jonathan districts to further. their pecu- ... no Music or Art ... no fun plac- such a program was 'mandated erosexuals as well as homosexuals are generally as saying: "It would be of great Kozol will speak at 7 p.m. in: niary interests. esto play ... We have a gym, but for all elementary schools that verbally quiet about their sexuality, meaning they concern to me-and most of the- _the Jordan Ballroom of the Throughout the book, Kozol it is for lining up." The poignant had rock-bottom academic re- don't walk around asking every other person: "Hey, people I know if we had an edu- Student Union Building as part describes the disgraceful con- words of children added fuel to cords. did you know that I am a homosexual?" or "Did you cational apartheid system with of the Distinguished Lecture ditions of inner-city schools the fires of outrage when I read In these curriculums, the know I am a heterosexual?" one method of instruction for Series. Anyone who cares about with "empty holes" in the walls, how corporations are taking ad- most a child can aspire to be- However, for the most part no one is quiet in poor kids and another for mid- ' the state of education, insti- "rooms so cold in winter that vantage of these schools. come is a "manager:' Kozol de- their actions, their relationships and their after- die-class kids." tutionalized racism and the the students had to wear their In "Shame of the Nation," scribes brain-numbing class- work behavior. It is fairly simple to, determine if Yet Kozol shows that, beyond frightening power wielded by coats to class while kids in oth- Kozol describes a new model rooms where critical think- someone is straight or 'gay when you see that per- a doubt, we see this kind of corporations in our country er classes sweltered in a suf- of education in which corpo- ing skills are discouraged son holding hands with their partner or how they educational .apartheid in should run - not walk - to this focating heat that could not be rate ideas of management and and teachers must adhere to a behave around the same and opposite sexes. scripted curriculum in which our country. free event. turned down:' There are also productivity are embodied in Under the current policy someone can be dis- Come listen to Kozol to find Kozol, who has worked in and foul odors caused by overflows the curriculum. Beginning in there is no room for creativity or charged for manifesting homosexual behavior, out more about this reprehen- written about schools for more of sewage and children who are the early 1980s and continuing deviance. actions or relationships. I myself am heterosexual sible truth and what we can do than 40 years, wrote "Shame forced to wait in line for up to an with little deviation right up to On the walls, instead of post- and married, but for example let me put myself in to change it. of the Nation," his 11th book, hour for lunch shifts starting at the present time, the notion of ers or displays of children's the place of someone who is gay. IfIwere homosex- to decry the re-segregation of 9:30a.m. schools producing "products" work, there are corporate logos ual I would strongly advocate the repeal of "Don't Samantha Reinhart Mom our nation's schools. In this These conditions in under- who will then produce more displayed. Incredulous as this Ask, Don't Tell" because I want to enter the armed is a student in the gripping and heart-wrench- funded schools arc poignantly wealth for the society has come may sound, Kozol describes forces as a Judge Advocate General officer. College of Education ing work, Kozol chronicles the described by children who at- to be embraced by many politi- many of these classrooms I have worked hard to get into law school byearn- "ingmy bachelor's degree and I am earning my law degree. In addition to the work load, I am spending a lot of money on my education. If I were gay, I would feel it unjust that I be re- quired to "keep quiet" about being homosexual. It would be unjust to demand that I keep my orienta- tion secret after I had worked so hard to gain my education. Those individuals who enter the military - whether short-term or career - should not have to serve under the burden of having to keep their ho- Neanderthals mosexual relationships secret. In conclusion, I would like to point out that the majority of those that advocate maintaining the current policy, for the most part, do so with inartic- are people too ulate homophobic ramblings (which, in my mind, is equivalent to the current rationale in support of our current policy). Others point out that changing the policy would interfere with "unit Cohesion." This argument is simply a regurgitation ofthe cur- rent governmental justification for the current pol- icy - it is not a comment supported by any sort of empirical investigation. Britain and Israel both have an open policy BY FREDERICK AREHART port this nonsense that we were somehow differ- Indonesia. Since the 1960s things have gotten a in their military (in fact a majority of the world's Opinion Writer ent and sub-human. little better, but not much. armed forces have an open policy) and it is proven We were constantly defamed in lectures, books, I would really like to make things clear that their policies have no interference upon unit In America today there is much concern and newspaper articles and pictures. It seems these for the dull of wit, cloudy of vision, igno- cohesion. It is ridiculous to argue for disrupted hand wringing over 'minority rights: The defi- racists thougb.t that only the tall, slender, and rant of facts and those who do not see my unit cohesion as a justification for the current nition of just what these rights are and who is a light skinned were thinking people and had quali- obvious genius. In-addition to the many sophisticated and com- DODT policy. minority varies greatly. Tradition has it that if a fied as being European. We were treated like we person is at least one thirty second or 3% of a ra- weren't part of the population. Generally being plex achievements of my people, forensic study has now added to the demonstrable evidence that Brandon Beckham is a BSU Grad attending law cial type, then they are recognized as being ofthat short, strong and tough, we were always on the not only are we thinking humans, but in spite of school at the University of the District of Columbia. race. An example is the many American Indian winning side in a real fight with the skinny, wimpy tribes and their registered members. The specific majority. being pushed to the precipice of extinction, we are . -We were also better lovers than them as well! We still here .. "right" I want to address is this right of recogni- N tion. -knew how to treat women right and never did look On August 29, 2006 "The London Telegraph re- My ancestry is European. Someofthe contribu- at them as baby factories. Maybe that's why the ported that the Journal of Genetics published a re~ tors to my ancestry likely carne from a small, pic- majority male power structure wanted to pretend search study by Dr Vincent Plagnol and Dr. Jeffrey turesque valley in Germany. Owning little, Wehave like we were some kind of stupid. Their ladies sure Wall of the University of Southern California. always been persecuted and misrepresented. didn'tthink so! Their genetic research found that as much as At the turn of the nineteenth century, so-called We have musical instruments, jewelry, re- five percent of the European genome is a contri- scientists singled us out to manufacture evidence ligion and art to demonstrate \ our culture. bution of my people. that made my people seem like a bunch of dirty In our prime the -society and cultural life of We-are from the Neander Valley in Germany, Euro burns. Cartoons and drawings were pub- my people certainly was equal to that -of the Large - noses, a stocky build and a serious lished depicting us as hairy, greasy transients. Euro majority. . brow are high fashion -_where. ,we come from. Even though we were obviously human.skeletons Some of my relatives were also early explorers We 'are best known as the Neanderthals-we of the departed were purposely distorted to sup- and traders who traveled aU overEurope, Asia and are here. - -- fiSPORTS [SIDE Volleyball returns home. LINES] for two conference games Tom earns WAC honor ' BY BRIAN LUPTAK Boise State's Annie Tom has been Sports Writer , Bronco volleyball is 1-2 in named this week's WAC soccer of- WACplay but will try to fensive player of the week for her per- Home court is something the Boise State volley- turn their fortunes around formance over the weekend helping ball program has seen very little ofthis season. with two conference ".1 the Broncos to a 1-0-1 record in two Since the beginning of competition in August games this week.. Alumni matches. The senior from Mililani, the Broncos have played only three of their 15 Haw. scored the decisive goal for games in Bronco Gymnasium. With a four-game Boise State in a 4-3 double-overtime road trip coming up in the near future, the team win last Friday at Sacramento State. will enjoy a couple home appearances, beginning Tom played in both matches last tonight when they face the Spartans of San Jose ., \. week as Boise State completed its State. ._·~,1,~_. non-conference schedule at 5-4-1 "We're so excited to be home," Head Coach BY KYE JOHNSON overall. She came in off the bench Robin Davis said. "We've been traveling for a Assistant Sports Editor Friday, Sept. 29 to score the sudden longtime." game-winning goal 19 seconds into Since the Broncos have been gone, they played Alright all you Brett Favre non-be- the second overtime at Sacramento their first three Western Athletic Conference State to give Boise State the win. It games against Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State lievers, it's time for me to give you a little piece of my mind. First off, let was Tom's second goal of the sea- and Idaho. A victory over Louisiana Tech was son, moving her point total to five a positive way to start WAC play. However, two me begin by saying that Brett Favre for the year. It was also her third ca- losses immediately followed against New Mexico is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history in the NFL and any- reergoal. State and Idaho. _ This is Tom's first career WAC "I think it really hurt us to lose at Idaho this last one who says otherwise is either a ~ player of the week honor. She is the weekend because we practiced well and we felt Chicago Bears fan or just plain stu- : eighth Bronco all-time and the sec- good going up there," Davis said. "We felt like we pid. :and this year to receive this weekly were going to be able to play above their level.". As of Monday, Oct. 2, Favre ranked WAC recognition. Junior Nicole According to Davis, the loss to Idaho is a defeat No.2 all-time.in the NFL for pass- Tadman was the previous Boise that the Broncos would love to erase from their ing yards with 54,564. He is No.2 in passing touchdowns with 402 - a : State honoree this season, having half-finished schedule. ; been named the league's offensive "We really thought this was our first bad loss," record which he should break by : player of the week September 11. Davis said. "We think we let one get away. We want season's end. He is No. 2 again in : This brings the program's total of to have a shot at going to the NCAAs. We want to completions with 4,728. On top of . honors to 10 since joiningthe con- finish at the top of the conference, somewhere in that, on Monday night he made con- secutive start number 225 as an NFL : ference for the 2001 season. the top four." The first step down that path begins with San quarterback, which Is by far the lon- Braden earns WAC Jose State. Tonight's game should he excitlng as gest streak you will likely ever see. For God's sake, he hasn't missed a Player of th~ Week the Broncos hope to return their WAC record to an even standing at 2-2. On the opposing side, the start since the first George H.w. Bush was in office. He's led the Packers to Boise State University senior Spartans have yet to win a conference game with a Super Bowl XXXI victory and six All-American Forest Braden has a WAC record of 0-3, the most recent loss being a division championships. His legacy ,been named the Western Athletic four-game match against Utah State. as an NFL player will surely go down . Conference men's cross-country Coach Davis is hoping to witness a stronger de- as one of the greatest ever. , athlete of the week Oct. 2. fense tonight to coincide with BSU's outstanding But now people say Brett Favre has Braden, a native of Bonners Ferry, serving game. Although the Broncos are ranked lost his magic. I for one beg to dif- posted an 8-kilometer time of 23- No.2 in the WAC in the category of service aces, fer. I've yet to figure out why people ; minutes, 52.45-seconds at the 32nd the team is currently No.8 in blocks. think this. Is it because the Green : annual Charles Bowles Invitational, "We've been working 011 blocking for a couple Bay Packers haven't had good teams : Sept. 30 at Bush's Pasture Park. weeks pretty hard," Davis said. "We know we need lately? Or is it just because people : The victory marks Braden's sixth to be a better blocking team so that our defense hate to finally see such a great player , career individual title. He has fin- will pick up." injury. Flunder quickly returned to play and is tice this week should payoff going into the team's and person like Favre losing? : ished first or second in each of his Mandy Klein leads the conference in the serv- near complete recovery. However, other issues fourth conference game. Well the problem doesn't lie in , three races this season. ing category, perhaps the Broncos' strongest as- have since risen for the team. "We felt better about the strides we made the hands of Favre, but it does lie Braden is .the third member of pect in the game. "Jeannette [Jenkins] sprained her ankle after last week and we're making a few little in the hands of his supporting cast. " the Bronco cross-country team to "We're a tough serving team," Coach Davis [Plunder]," Davis said. "She'll be close to 90 per- changes thisweekand we'll be readyon Thursday," You won't find a better leader in the , earn WACplayer of the week honors said. "I really like how we serve the ball, I have all centthis weekon Thursday, but she's been playing Davis said. ' NFL than Favre and you won't find a • this season. Senior Ty Axtman and year." through it. Kristen Voyson we still won't be getting quarterback with more guts. It says a sophomore Breanna Sande were Another improvement Davis is looking for to- back for a week or two. She's out with a sprained The match begins at 7 p.m, BSU will also face lot about a man to continue battling named the WACmen's and women's night is the returning health of injured players. In ankle; she's been out for a couple weeks." Fresno State Saturday at IIWi. Both games will be along a consecutive start streak with cross-country Athletes of the Week the last home appearance by th~ Broncos, senior According to Davis, the three good days of prac- held in Bronco Gym. broken thumbs and more bangs Sept. II. Braden and the rest of the Cameron Plunder fell to the court with an ankle and bruises than any of us can even Bronco cross-country team will imagine. continue their season Oct. 14 at the Even after watching Monday Pre-National Invitational at Terre night's game at Philadelphia, I am Haute, Ind. still convinced that Favre is a pre- mier NFL quarterback. How can you Bronco Athletic possibly win when you're starting Department names running back is a second-year player development officers who's career NFL rushing average is a jaw-dropping 3.7 yards per carry? Michel Bourgeau, a former Bronco How can you win when you have an football player, and Meghan Levi offensive line that is so young and have been named development of- inexperienced that your guards are ficers for the Boise State University continuously getting pushed into Athletic Department. your face and even stepping on your Bourgeau is the development offi- feet when you come out from under cer in charge of the Varsity "B" Club, center? And more than anything, while Levi is the development officer how can you win when your defense in charge of major gifts. Bourgeau can't hold an opponent to under 30 was a four-year letter winner on the points? Bronco football team from 1980- Some quaterbacks reach a point 83. Bourgeau earned All-American where they can no longer compete. honors and was twice selected first But that's not Favre's case. Put him team All-Big Sky Confe~ence dur- on a team with decent players on of- ing his collegiate career. In 1990 he fense with him and he'll take you to was inducted into the Boise State the playoffs. You have guys like Drew Athletic Hall of Fame. Brees, Brad Johnson and Damon Prior to joining the Bronco pro- Huard who are on teams that are gram, Meghan Levi was a develop- playing better than the Green Bay ment associate at Albertson College. Packers. But would any of those A 2002 graduate of the University of three guys turn the Packers around? Utah with a bachelor's of science de- Are any of those guys even close to gree in health promotion and edu- being the player Favre is? No. cation, Levi worked in the develop- Would Peyton Manning or Carson ment office at the university first as Palmer turn the Packers around? a student and then in two different No. So instead of pointing the finger full-time positions. Her full time po- at one ofthe best that's ever played., sitions included matching gift pro- let's use our heads a little bit. I think gram coordinator from 2001 to 2002 the man himself knows when that and coordinator of donor relations time will be when he can no longer from 2002 to 2005. Soccer opens WAC play at San Jose State compete as an NFL quarterback. Why would he want to keep playing said. "Our goal is to get there and to offensive player of the week after BY ANDREAS KREUTZER not hapPY~bout that. But we played if he didn't feel like he had anything Treasure Valley YMCA just keep playing well," scoring the game-winning goal in Sports Writer well, gett ng four points last week- left to offer? He's already a record In last year's contest at Boise Friday's. double-overtime victory provides coaching end. We go a win on the road, com- setter.' He's not trying to make any State, San Jose State committed 17 over Sacramento State. Tom is now opportunities The Boise State soccer team will ing back from being down and win- statements by getting more yards fouls. The Broncos ended up win- third on the team in points (5), but start its conference season Friday ning in overtime. That was good for or making more starts because he's ning the game 2-1 on a Spartans' has yet to start a game. Boise State students are being re- when it travels to San Jose State to us. And I thought we played reaIly already done that. He clearly feels own goal in overtime. Coach Lucas "Annie has done a good [ob," cruited by the YMCA organization face the Spartans. The Broncos fin- weIl yesterday. We shouldn't have and knows that he still has a little expects a hard-fought game again Lucas said. "[Being WAC player of . of the Treasure Valley. The YMCA ished pre-season play with a 5-4- given one (a goal) up yesterday, but something left in him. Perfect exam- this year. the week) is a good thing for her. - is looking for anyone interested in 1 record after snapping a 3-game TCU is a great team, and we played ple of Brett Favre's situation: Late in "It will be a tough game. They She's been working hard. We teIl : volunteering their services to help losing streak with a 4-3 double- well," the third quarter of Monday's game are physical and strong," Lucas these guys if they start or if they : young children through the fall and overtime win at Sacramento State Lucas expects a close game against the Eagles, Favre checked against the Spartans, who are 3-7- said. "We're not afraid of that. We don't is no big deal. She's getting < spring basketball seasons. Friday. The team then went on to down to his running back Vernand don't shy away fromit because we minutes and she's getting points. _ Team coaches and game officials tie Texas Christian University 1-1 1 in pre, season play this year and Morency, threwa pass through his can play that way as well. It will be We don't look at it as far as who's .' are needed for children's leagues at Boise State Soccer Stadium on have one game against No.3 Santa hands and off his face at which point a good game, it always is. It has al- starting and who's not. It's about ; that will run from November to Sunday. Clara Wednesday. Despite hav- the ball flew into the air and got in- ways been tight the last couple of making the right changes when we : December and January to March. "I'm satisfied with the way we ing an overaIl losing record, the tercepted by. an Eagles' lineman. years," need to and fitting the right person- : Volunteers will be working with played this weekend," BSU Head - Spartans finished one point ahead That's just the kind of help Favre has When going to San Jose the nel in there. Right now she's con- : children from kindergarten to the Soccer Coach Steve Lucas said. of the Broncos last season in WAC around him anymore. So Isay let's Broncos hope that senior forward tdbutingbigtime: ,. : seventh grade, Coaches can expect "With the schedule' that we play, play and came within one win of an give the gUy a litt!e bit of credit and AnnieTom keeps contributing the . The Broncos will return to Boise -;:to spend around three hours per you've got to wintheconference to NCAA tournament berth. understand. that what he' still has way she has been up to this point after the game at San Jose and host .. week volunteering. Anyone who get to the (NCAA) tournament. We . "San Jose is a good team. We to offer.ts a lot more than what.the in the season. Tom was named this the University ofHawaii in their first ;1s interested is encouraged to call gave a gJuple of games away and know their players and it's always Green Bay Packers are allowing him a good game when we play,· Lucas· week's Western Athletic Conference conference hoine game Sunday. :: Robert Weseman at 344·5501; our players know that andwe're to show , . ' .. ~ ~~'.... ",";"'~:r~·· . ______--'- __ --'- ·o_c_t_o_b_e_f_5-..:...,_2_0_0_6_ ~* Dr. Kustra goes "Blu" BY JAKE GARCIN Amy Ortmann, president of the at 5 p.m. at Bronco Stadium. Saturday, October 7'hat 4 pm Sports Editor Blu Crew, is calling to Boise State During the course of the march, joIn us for The Diu Mile students to join in the festivities and students will be given the opportu- Blue students are set to invade support the Broncos. The weekend nity to ring the Excellence Bell next Here is the Schedule . . Boise State Universities' campus rally will culminate with the "Blu to the BSU tennis courts. The plan is Saturday Oct. 7. Mile: which is a march that will for every student marching to ring 4:00 Bronco Lovers United gather, free "The Blu Crew" is a student or- take place from the Towers dormi- the bell once. BSU President Dr. Bob food and drinks, blue wigs ganization dedicated to supporting tory to Bronco Stadium. Kustra and Dr. Michael Laliberte, and face paInting available. all of the varsity athletic programs Any student interested in partici- vice president of student affairs, will 4:30 Start the march across campus. at BSU. In the wake of all of this pating is encouraged to-join the Blu lead the march of students. The con- 4:40 Marchers In the Blu Mile rings the year's homecoming festivities, the Crew at 4 p.m. Saturday for free food cludingevent before the game will be Bell next to the Tennis courts. Blu Crew has rallied it's troops to and drinks. There will also be blue a photo opportunity with President 4:50 Photo opportunity with President march on campus before Saturday's wigs and face painting available. Kustra for his 2006 Christmas card. Kustra for his Christmas Card. home football game against The Blu Mile will begin at approxi- Ortmann hopes this will be the first 5:00 Enter the Stadium, Go Broncos!!! Louisiana Tech. mately 4:40 p.m. and will conclude of many Blu Marches at BSU. ,':....:~;. .i~~1r;~n...¥j~·F."::,<,r"'.7"n";c.." Travers captures Vandal Fall Classic \;5c:i;~;.~,,~",~,·'.6db·E;R.i;~iR~k'Lane'···•.•~.2)I):t·Bt~~bq:NTICS·, '..'.... ' BY A DAM A DAR ally worry about it. I just felt like I Boise State to win an individual Travers is back home and better ~ . •'.' .ARBITER SPORTS TALK THE EDITORS' SHOW - NOTES FROM A FORMER SOCCER MOM " I want everything online. All free. No fees. 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Tec.h offense ha,s groUI,Id,' That n.urn e.rn.e,e.ti~to, go. one like ~iouisiana Tech teams from L..._. ".; sirugglea]USras ..much..as..thc...resl~pilLthe..nextle\\lj eks to balance' years.past, .~",-:: -r-r-.-. '''-'''-~-''-'', of the team early Oil ill 2006, scor- 'the offense. ing only 13.8 points per game and 'wants to have only gaining an;~\,erage-of-threC'-" ._~ Defensr--··------· ..·..··..--··... yards per run. 1 .i Receivers No <>th~runit on the Bulldog ros- : The Bulldogs oply gill~uated four Seniors [onatha "., .' ter Is pro~ably more excited to start ! offensive starters from llast season 189) and Eric New an (6-0, 187) conference play than the defense. t\, any success m- and hope to tur~,the~de on their have provided thea T~~~offeJ1se Giving iJp 41.5,points pe.r game, L, offensive blunders cqming into with all the flairth~yp~s~e~s~ includin~ 51 against Atlantic Coast l. Western Athleticr:ollferrnce play. ~~i~~~~oe~l;at~ st~readi~h~o:~~~' g~:~7::'feha:n~eftt°it~~5 B~fll~~~~ / / WAC play this . I' ference play and h sdearlY'ri,!lld~ .. sketchy befense with their tails Qparterbackj ( them his top targets ':: "i'.. tucked bCfween their legs. I)) Junior Zach Champion (6-1, 215) Coming into thegaIlleagillnst..Theyqnly return two starters ) has been one of thdew ~right spots Boise State, New~!t:l!l~9iLth~;,~ ..Jr.()IllJ.ll~ttear'ssquad and arc trying .l vearitmust for the Bulldog Q!fe~s(l1,sofar this team in receptions 'IIil'yafdS'with' '-tirgroW"!rough their inexperience (. ! 01 season. He's tluow,n for.,~n aver- 16 catches for 229 Iuds: Hotllhand .onOlhefl YJ I D I ld b,L/ ..,J _ ' _' , _ th "eo"I4.""d, ''f''DIn. h" h,,,,,ikln.ly'Imll""" w t l' de i.'I" n." >on , .~. . J .... Champion saw very lim ted act~on so:':~~eler has b ught'iln~~O 'D~fens e Line J..'r , , at Louisiana Tech prior to..!hiSSeai touchdowns on on:~eveilca~ch~';<"TheB Idogs only Us~)l3~m~~ .... - ...... _-_""l'"------ son. He was the backup in years; es for a tot..al...o,f.....l.6....0..,..y..,,'..a...,.•.r,d..,.S.'..;..S,... t..att....•....'....~.,..n•.g.•.,.•.,!.,.>.,...... '.,.,.a...n....,.dl. '. rn.....o..n.e....,.O.. f...the f. ta.r.lers...~."~.w....' .... ' past and only saw mop-up d~. I tight en'Anttrony- aJIlJ~s(6-6;:~5l. " .Illuc'ir"ttntlFIj£S year. Tills IS, .' . '. '. .' .., .' '. '.' His inexperience combi~eijwitlj has sevecatchesfor~9y~td(tnbi$>";, " pythe,~~!!:1 erSlJPl101fents·-jOlnSlacKsOii'asifie. ·0t11Cr-I~'n~s""idr:e"""·"'i3.5-fficidefor loss and a sack on tough opponents may hare a lo~,to senior ca 'palgn>"""~;',? '~""i":;" .'..... tf ''OiU~eJi,i 0 far. linebacker and has made 20 tackles the season do with his mundane stMlslic~rHe ." '.' .,i",,;; ...,c~ms ;3,9~yards against sofarthisyear. Tlilifsn t bad for someone play' threw three interceptiops las~\veek<" ''-:"''. "." " "" ' ···the ;Bllll.... '... "'..dud ng three play' - Sophomore outside linebacker ing f~eesa~ ty.The strong safety spot q against Clemson but sW' com.pleted Off ens ve,Lin,e. ..•..... '. . ..~rs \Vhoranpr l11?rethan 100yards Quin Harris (6-3, 221) has been the is be)ngsl ared between freshman I 57 percent ofhis thrO\~s. { Three l flas~>xeaesJi~e~t?rt!rs .•,#e~c~'.He!d ~~~cIiJa k Bicknell said most-pleasant surprise early this D:prty()U g (5-11, 191)and sopho- The Bulldogs' chances to win return, !jut'they'Vlf'stlll tfad tlicit' hnVon't be 'tMklng any personnel year for the Bulldog defense. U1oreWel~onYoung (5-10,180). will largely be deci~ed on(how well ~truggles this season, par~icularly c~anges, b~t first~year starters ~e- Harris leads the team with 31 11.'B. ".0. tl(.11ave been fairly u?produc- Champion can bounc~ bac\.from a m the run department. Jumor tack- mor SammIe Collins (6-3, 249), JU- tackles and has forced two fumbles ivesof~r. Neither has an mtercep- rough showing last welk. \, les Tyler Miller (6-7, 300) and Ryan nior Josh Muse (6-3, 310)and sopho· and recovered three. He has two ".t..i.Q.tt a'.n·.d,o..nly Brown h..a.s made one I ~onsidine (6-5, 29?) are both expe· more Wes Day (6-4, 249) have a lot, pass breakups and .has one of only paslbreak up. But that goes for the y Runnmg. Back.. fr call!?er.nenced but aren t all-conference andto proveneedthroughto step upthetheITne.xtplay.fewweeks twoLa Techsacksdefense.made tillS season by tile/:,The:J;ju~•.•e..•n.•.,t,lr..e.".•.s.C.'~o,dogsdar only,fiavirone...... •..••..._'...... mter-. If Louisiana Tech.lvant~ ~_.ha~ JIn lacr;~e Bulldogs lost their.3- Junior Marquis McBeath, a Junio+:.' .•.•..ce.'.p.'t)Ifuit. ',' ·.'l.n.,..1·lVeil'.y,..e,~r.~:,.;;", :,i '.'.> ••••• ••••'.,.'.1 any success in WAd pill)' tnls year tlme'AII,W.A.'(;;.nerformerAaron LIps • college transfer from Pearl River, .... ',.,.•.1....IL.. ',: •.. ,".>' "'~"':':;.•'.'.:"'.! it must improve itS running~e-.-and~~r'starlil.lg Center Marcus Lmebackers- Community College, has stcpped in 1':~..I"\'.,7~.~. in a hurry. Throuah fo~s, the Stewart f~ last year''''''... Just .j.lHh~jefensive line has nicely at linebacker for the Bulldogs. l~hle~~$llms (-.~,.., Bulldogs' leading -iusner is sopho- The Bulldo~are obviou~~ still str ggled, mu ' \ uld be said about He is third on the team in tack- "Tl1Ilior-kicker Da . Y, Iorwedel more Patrick Jackson (5-10, 192). trying to fill those blg1fohjs~Ste~imL- the '~.. erienced line- les with 24, and has made multiple (6-2,200) has b.~ ..,·. ful in his Jackson averages a whopping 61.5 in at center has been selil,~r Jacob 'hac"", 'msY , ~arter reo tackles for losses. limited cha~ .3 . year. yards per game. The Bulldogs havp. Peeler (6-3, 26~) and filling~t, ,turned ~O~~h . anY"sa as the He is :(;f~r; field-goal at· quickly become a pass-oriented the guard spot ISsophomore DaVia~est IWlUp f Ime Ilt, ver . tempts witlt.'ia' .'.'',.D nI..Y.23 and team. Accardo (6-5, 316). . co~e tlii}. L~ui~ian. ' t Secondary•. eo, ~ 7-for-7 on e~r l)n~.~~'phomore They also use 6-0, 178-pound ju- The face of the Bulldog offenSive season. umor mSlde ImeJ)acke ._\. The BuI19~~SusN?ur .p!ayers J2.e~.,cPUnte~ris Keag 5~~F)~~~has nior running back Freddie Franklin line is gigantic right guard Marcus Brannon Jackson (6-2, 263) ilthJ1~::}t~een thJtw.0s~.f~ty SIt! (!:~..,.~Ild;sl?~tl,:.~ uggles. ~~ot1ly~- ~:; ~:~~e;a~~~h~:;V~~:r~~el: g:~~~ ~~dcS:~e~:~ a~e:~~~~r~~a~~;~~~: ~~~~;:~~~et:1:1:~sl~~t~::::~ ~~q}'is-r'\#~h~~~~~a .t~iJ~Liag~:;~l~k~",unt·~~p~a~_ games Jackson has only 63 carries 386 pounds. 54 and IS second on the team thIS '4~st .Ppt Juni~~ar .,..~rard (5- ances at punt~J.'.LQ.oJc.W;~far1l3g for 246 yards and Franklin comes in If the Bulldog offensive line can year at 29. h':2Q6~teppedinarurprayedvery much better. He only'1l:V~r;lged3.i'.2 with 22 carries for only 78 yards, a mold together and step up its perfor- Junior Anothony Crosby (6-0, 227) well this year. Dillard already has yards per kick on his rou~pts. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006 ARBITERONLINE.COMB Struggling La Tech looks to play WAC spoiler BY KYE JOHNSON kind of going through this year. But the Bulldog defensesurrendered 526' coach is that we play hard and we Even with the struggles his team Assistant Sports Editor you know I'm excited about it." total yards of Clemson offense (393 of don't give up on each uther and I has gone through early this season, - Playing a tough non-conference which came on the ground). An even don't think we're going to do that:' Coach Bicknell doesn't plan on mak- The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' 2006 schedule is nothing new to Louisiana tougher statistic to swallow may be Bicknell said. "I tell you what, I re- ing any personnel changes. non-conference performance left Tech football and they'll feel like this that three Clemson running backs ally like the character of our football "You know it sounds crazy ob- them with a lot of room for improve- is advantageous over other WAC op- went over 100 yards in the game. team and how our guys are reacting. viously with the games that we've ment. A rugged schedule against ponents. "It's not easy, I mean I'm not going We're down 51-0 and we're punting had, but I like our team very much:' three perennial power conference "Two years ago we go Miami, to sit here and say everything's rosy the ball out of our own end zone and Bicknell said. "We've gone through teams resulted in three losses the Auburn, Tennessee and we end up and everyone is all fired up" Bicknell you look at our team and it looks like some growing pains but we're go- Bulldogs would quickly like to forget. third in the WAC," Bicknell said. said. "But I think it starts with the its 7-7 inthe first quarter:' ing to stick with what we're doing. Blowout losses at Nebraska and Texas "You know last year we had some head coach. I think that how you The Bulldogs will get a good taste The nice thing is, sometimes as a A&M and a 51-0 spanking at Clemson tough games and ended up third in handle things is very important and of where they stand in the WAC this coach you look out there and say you have Louisiana Tech Head Coach the WAC. All l know is this, the last you know the big thing that I want weekend as they get set to take on the know what, we may not just be good jack Bicknell excited about starting two years, people talk a lot about a them to get out of that is look guys, red-hot Boise State Broncos. When enough. I don't feel that way. I'm Western Athletic Conference play. lot of different teams, but Louisiana I've been in this thing a long time asked about how similar this Boise very happy with our Quarterback, "We're excited to get in conference, Tech has been third in the WAC the and we've played people like this. I'm State.team is to the successful Bronco he's shown extreme confidence, you this to me is the start of our season last two years. But the big thing is, just telling you this can happen when teams of years past, Bicknell said he know he's a winner. He's a guy that right here:' Bicknell said. "Once you hey we're in our league now, it's a you playa team of this caliber." felt the similarities are everywhere. we can rally around. So it may sound start to get into conference then it new season let's get fired up, the The Bulldogs don't plan on letting "They just seem to reload with. crazy but I'm sitting here fired up really gets exciting. and we're very things we got to get taken care of let's their early season woes keep them great players:' Bicknell said. "first and anxious to get into our league excited to playa very good football get them taken care of and let's go get from playing with heart for the re- of all their scheme is fantastic, their and see what we can do." team. Obviously it's another huge them." mainder of the year. coaches do a great job and they've challenge for us, which we've been Last week against No. 18 Clemson, "The only thing I care about as a got great players." National College Football Rankings Ohio State, 5-0 Auburn, 5-0 3. lISC.·I·U WAC ·1. wcst vlrgtula. 5-0 5. Florida, 5-0 li. Mlchlguu. 5·0 Iexns.u-l n. Loulsvltle, 4-0 ~J, I.Sll.·j·1 ~\-'football IU. Georgia, 5-0 .... I/-,.- ~,;:()l' II. Oregon,4-0 12. Notre Dame, '1-1 ,! 13. Tennessee. 4-1 14. Oklahoma, 3-1 15. Clemsond-I 16. California, 4-) Ii, Florida Stale, 3-1 Ifi. Georgia Tech, 4-1 19. Iowad-l 2U. Jloisc State, 5-0 21. Vtrglnla Tech, ,1-) ,;~,;,71i;Ai:;s~ritQt;tJn~e~KerZ~3 22, Nehruskn.u-I Missouri,5-0 '. Korey Hall Rutgers. 5·0 25, Boston College, '1-1 q \ was named WAC I defensive player Others Rcceivlng Votes Iexns Tech J·I, \\'akp Fon-st ~9, \\'ashlnglOll :!B, of the week after TCLJ25, Wisconsin 19, Penn Sture IS, ~ti;lllli dominating Utah. ',' (FL) )·1, UCLA I,Arkansas 5, Plnsburgh _ ... ~~~ ...... ~·~·~'-:.'I."":'-:~-,,~.," _',._. ".,";_. .' .. _,,'",'i:.:, - •.. :.I'!i9TO:B.Y:·5JA~.lEYI:1I\SWSTENrft~:-ARBIT~ft USA Today Top 25 Poll Ohio State, 5·0 Courtesy the Western ing 14-10 in the third quarter, he Ute's 4-yard line. Boise State scored a Nevada; and sophomore quarterback 2, USC"I-O :1. Auburn,5-() Athletic Conference scored on a 68-yard pass from Adam touchdown three plays later to go up Chase Holbrook, New Mexico State. 4. WestVlrginia,4-0 Also nominated on defense: senior 5. Plorlda, 5-0 Tafralis. It was just his second 100- 33-3. The Boise State defense held o. Michigan,5.0 yard receiving game of his career, Utah to just 178 yards of total offense linebacker Dwayne Andrews, Fresno I. Texas, 4·1 San Jose State wide receiver John II, l.outsvtlte.u-u Broussard, Boise State linebacker and the two scoring plays were the in the game. State; sophomore linebacker Adam 9, Georgia,S-O longest pass receptions of the sea- Amancio, a sophomore 'from Leonard, Hawai'i; junior cornerback 10. I.SlI.4·1 Korey Hall and Idaho place kick- II. Oregon. '1-0 er Tino Amancio were named the son for Broussard. The 167 receiving Fontana, Calif. (Chaffey IC), made Stanley Franks, Idaho; sophomore 12. Notre Dame.u-I linebacker joshua Mauga, Nevada; 13. Oklnborna.n-t Western Athletic Conference offen- yards were also the most by a WAC both of his field goal attempts and 14. Tennessee, 4-1 sive, defensive and special teams player this season. all five extra points in Idaho's 4I-21 senior defensive back Courtney 15. Clcmsun.a-t 16, Florida Stall', 3-1 players of the week, respectively. Hall, a senior from Glenns Ferry, win at Utah State. Amancio hit field Bryan; New Mexico State; and Ii, California, 4·1 goals from 19 and 42 yards out. His II junior cornerback Dwight Lowery, lA, Virginia Tech, 4-1 Broussard, a senior from Idaho (Glenns Ferry HS), picked off 19, town.a-I Kingwood, Texas (Kingwood HS), two passes, broke up another pass points matched the season-high by San jose State. 20. Georgia Tech, 4·1 Other special teams nomina- 21. Boise State, 5-0 caught five passes for 167 yards and and led the team with eight tackles any kicker in the WAC this season. 22. Nebraska, 4-1 in Boise State's 36-3 win at Utah. Hall Others nominated on offense: se- tions: senior place kicker Anthony 23. Rutgers, 5-0 two touchdowns in San Jose State's 24. Texas Tech, 4-1 31-10 win over San Diego State. In intercepted a pass on Utah's opening nior quarterback jared Zabransky, Montgomery, Boise State; junior 25. Mlssourl. 5-0 cornerback Damon jenkins, Fresno the first quarter, Broussard caught a possession ofthe game and returned Boise State; junior quarterback Colt Others RcceivingVotes 47-yard touchdown pass from receiv- it 18 yards to set up a field goal. In Brennan, Hawaii; senior quarter- State; sophomore place kicker Dan TeU 92, Boston College ee, Penn Slate 29, Kelly, Hawai'i; and -junior punter Arkansas 23, Wake Forest J6. Washington 14, er james jones to give the Spartans a the third quarter, he returned his back Steve Wichman, Idaho; fresh- Purdue 13, Miami (FL) II. Wisconsin 11, Texas man running back Brandon Fragger, ZacaryWhited, Nevada. A&~t 6. Brigham Young 6, South Carclinaz. 7-0 lead. With San jose State lead- second interception 41 yards to the Pittsburgh 2. UCLA 1 DARBITERONLINE.COM THURSDAY. OCTOBER 5. 2006 Defense leads to Boise State offense PHOTO BY STANLEY BREWSTER/THE ARBITER Kyle Wilson's interception against Hawaii is one of ten for Boise State in '06. BY JAKE GARCIN Hall received Western Athletic forced nine more turnovers than Sports Editor Conference "Player ofthe Week" they have lost. Partial credit honors for his effort. should be given to quarterback The Boise State football team Hall currently leads the Bronco Jared Zabransky for minimizing T reached another success marker defense in tackles (47)and inter- turnovers offensively. ~. last Saturday. With a decisive ceptions(3). Thenextbesttackler However, the Bronco defense ~~~~ road win at Utah the Broncos ap- on the team (Marty Tadman) has has recovered four of five fum- pear to have atoned for the high- barely more than half of Hall's bles and intercepted opponents scoring dual against Hawaii just total with 26 tackles. 10times already this year. ~ a week earlier. "He's the heart and soul of "I think there's a lot of poten- ~~SZ!0:i;,Gk'~'_;;'I'=::S?21n=:!:~Z7-~~:j~~~_~~,_{I' ~ Although. BSU beat both our defense and our team as tial still in this defense to con- Wrr. HAVO: THCUIiANOIl CP' eCllu:l schools to remain undefeated on well," Bronco Head Coach Chris tinue and dominate teams: the season, there was a signifi- Petersen said. "It's always inter- Petersen said. "I thought they'd STATII: ITO:MIilI, CCMet CHIl:CI< UII·l cant difference in defensive ex- esting when big time players, come back and be fired up, but I CUT, THIit EH.ult Be CRANIJI: STCln: :.j ecution in the six days of prepa- they step up in big games. Korey didn't think they'd come out and UflIflJlitA L.I:VIitL. NEAR PAC IMAIJrt. J ration between games. continues to do that." hold Utah to three points and re- ANO CIL.L.AAOf1;J, "I think as far as defense we As far as the rest of the de- ally get the turnovers that we got f~ really had a statement to make fense is concerned, dominance either." '~~U~':'~~~~~~1::71:i~J1 after last week: linebacker has been the theme for the 2006 While the Broncos have only Korey Hall said after the Utah Broncos. been on the road twice so far game. "Hawaii kind ofthrew the Aside from the 34 points al- this season, -it has been the ball all over us. We weren't hap- lowed against Hawaii, BSU's defense that stepped forward py with that performance at all. two worst defensive games were both times and looked most All week we were trying to bring against Oregon State (14 points) impressive. After BSU hosts WI HAVet•NEW ITIMID A"'NIVINtlI the energy to practice and and Wyoming (10 points). The Louisiana Tech on Saturday, focus on the mental game. 1 Broncos also held Sacramento the Broncos will travel to New CAIL.V, CCMI: lilT AL.L. veUN think we did that." State scoreless on the opening Mexico State and Idaho in con- TAII.ClATINIJ ~I:AA I:4I:NI:, IiUCH AI1J, Hall has done his part to help night of the season. secutive weeks. Neither New THI: TAIL.mATINCI Tf:NTIl'I, HI:L.MIT clean up some of the problems After five games, the Bronco Mexico State nor Idaho has post- IINACI< DCWL.II, CANVAII CHAIIUI, exposed by the run-and-shoot defense has helped to fuel the ed impressive records to start offense of Hawaii. He intercept- offensive attack by making plays the year. ANC MUCH MCNIitI ed two passes against Utah and that put the offense in great When a defense is playing made a team-high eight tackles. position to score throughout like the Bronco defense is, the Both interceptions led to every game. odds of staying undefeated WWW.TMESbUEAN.,CAANDJrtElTCfU:,OCJM eventual points by the offense. As a team, Boise State has improve drastically. ;gz iuiai i.1 r . ~) ~~u ...... ,..., I THURSDAY, OCTOBER S, 2006 A~ITERONLINE.COM.~ Bronco BeS bid lies in CEllUlAR·. I REPAIR Buy and sell used cell phones • Cell phone repair • Chris Petersen improved his head coaching record to 5-0 after Boise State's victory at Utah last Saturday. Petersen has lifted the Broncos to No. 20 in the Associated Press National Poll in his first season running the program. BY JAKE GARCIN Texas Tech Saturday. can have is to ruin another team's per- Sports Editor "I wouldn't wish that schedule on fect season. For Boise State, a loss would any enemy," Petersen said. "I'm glad we finish the Bronco run at an undefeat- The Louisiana Tech football team didn't have to play that. Those are three ed season and a Bowl Championship comes to Boise Saturday with a 1-3 re- unbelievable opponents and environ- Series game. cord and a bad taste in its mouth from ments to go into. So I think it's really "The better we do, the better anyone its preseason struggles. The Bulldogs' hard to get a true gauge on what those does, the bulls-eye continues to grow," three preseason losses came by 31, 39 guys are all about." Petersen said. "So we'll get La Tech's and 51 points. Boise State is a heavy fa- Coach Petersen continues to preach best shot. It truly is one game at a time. vorite in Saturday's homecoming game. focus to the Broncos. Althoughhe has We just have to take care of who we play However, Bronco Head Coach Chris claimed all season long that the next that week." Petersen isn't dismissing the Bulldogs team they play is going to be the best, One of the ways Petersen has tried as a cakewalk any time soon. there seems to be sincerity in his mes- to keep the Broncos focused is by tak- "We were an underdog against Utah," sage. ing their mind off of football. Now even Petersen said. "So take that for what it's While Louisiana Tech may not boast though that sounds redundant, one of worth. I think now it's just, our guys the most dominant offense or defense the best ways to keep players excited are trying to figure us out. It's all about .the Broncos will face this year, each about football is to use constructive us, playing at our level and not getting team in college football has a potency "playtime" to rejuvenate everyone's en- caught up in the opponent we play." no other team can match. According ergy. Part of the reason Petersen is paying to Petersen, the Bulldogs may be the The Sunday after the Broncos de- so much respect to the La Tech team most athletic team BSU faces this year. feated Utah, Coach Petersen decided it is because of the strength of its pre- Athleticism is a quality that can be hard was time to reward his players for their season schedule. Aside from their 31-21 to gameplan for. efforts through the first five weeks of win over Nicholls State, the Bulldogs "It's all about going to work," Petersen the season. Petersen divided his play- have played Nebraska, Texas A&M and said. "Practicing hard and practicing ers into two teams and played a light- Clemson. Nebraska is currently ranked correctly and showing up to the game hearted game of Bronco Ball. The game No. 22 in the country as Clemson moved with the right mindset," is Boise State's version of flag football. up the polls to No. 15 after the win over Another big of incentive for La Tech is So while Boise State is undefeated and La Tech last Saturday. Texas A&M is the appeal of playing spoiler. Whether enjoying its winning ways, homecom- currently 4-1 and was on the verge of it is a conference opponent or not, one ing week will be another long work week cracking the top 25 before a 31-27 loss to ofthe biggest accomplishments a team for all the Bronco players and coaches. ---_._--_.__ .:...... _._-_._-_ .. _._-- .. , " ·.ARBITERONLINE.COM THURSDAY, OCTOBER S, 2006 SENIOR BOISE,IO S-l1 /242 ~.'UJW:$wq;~ . SOPHOMORE c. 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