Arbiter, April 12 Students of Boise State University

Boise State University ScholarWorks

Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents

4-12-2007 Arbiter, April 12 Students of Boise State University

Although this file was scanned from the highest-quality microfilm held by Boise State University, it reveals the limitations of the source microfilm. It is possible to perform a text search of much of this material; however, there are sections where the source microfilm was too faint or unreadable to allow for text scanning. For assistance with this collection of student newspapers, please contact Special Collections and Archives at [email protected]. "

ISSUE 56, VOLUME 19. FIRST ISSUE FREE. THURSDAY. APRIL 12. 2007

OPINION

PAGE 3 Find out why it is great to be culturally diverse and why when Getecha confirmed all of Boise State respects this, our campus community grows stronger. asASBSUVP CULTURE BY CHARLOTTE TAYLOR After the interview process, the will be sworn into office at Thursday's Senate meeting, which News Writer president selects one candidate to bring to the Senate for approval. begins at 4:40 p.m. in the SUB The2007-08AssociatedStudents Ortmann interviewed a total of Forum. When they were senators 'of Boise State University Senate seven candidates before deciding last fall, Ortmann approached , met for the first time Tuesday i~ on Getecha. Getecha to be her running mate the Student Union Forum. "I believe he has similar values in the ASBSUelections. Getecha ItheardfromBSUVicePresident and motives as myself," Ortmann declined because he didn't feel of Student Affairs Michael said. "Mr. Getecha believes in he'd have the time to commit. Laliberte and ASBSU President' making a difference here at Boise Getecha has since made room The Culture section brings you Amy Ortmann, State." for the vice presidency in his academic schedule. When addressing the thrills of "The Reaping," It made its first motion, which It is noteworthy that Getecha has never been elected to an office the Senate, Getecha quoted one of and catches up with the band was to suspend the rules to return to Amendments to the Agenda to 'in student government. Former Shakespeare's most famous mono-. Appleseed, while purging the add the confirmation of Former ASBSU President Wyatt Parke logues (from "Asyou like it"). latest model gossip. ASBSUSen. Mark Getecha for the appointed Getecha as a senator at- "All the world's a stage and, position ofASBSUVicePresident. large last fall.The senators seemed men and women in it merely President Ortmann has been pleased with Ortmann's selection. players.' Explicitly, Shakespeare SPORTS conducting interviews since the "I fully support Pres. Ortmann's was saying that we all have a elected vice president, Evan Stein, nomination," Sen. Evan role to play:' Getechasaid. "As resigned nearly two weeks ago. Meriwether said. the chair of the Senate, I would . "Mr. Stein's decision to leave The senators cited Getecha's di- exercise that role to hold each one was not only a disappointment to verse background and leadership of you accountable for the roles me, but also to those who worked experience as their reason for sup- you will be playing." with him,'"Ortmann said. porting his nomination. Getecha In additlon to chairing the Stein resigned the day after he received the Horizon Award at Senate, Getecha listed several was sworn into office due to per- the end of last semester, which goals he hopes to accomplish as .' sonal reasons. If he had not been acknowledges quality leader- vice president. sworn in, a quandary in student ship in student government. The These goals include increasing campus safety and spearhead- \ government would have stymied senate voted to confirm the '.,", Get your update on the latest ASBSUfor weeks and a new elec- appointment of Getecha 11-0-1 ing the effort to exempt textbooks . position battles and a sneak PHOTO BY RICHAI SWAN BECK/THE ARBITER tion may have been called for. (11 yes, zero no, one abstain). He from sales tax. peak at Friday's annual • 1 Blue and Orange game .

ARBITERON 1I N E,COM Administration helps create panel to bring speakers to BSU influence one way or the other." .~ BY DUSTIN LAPRAY and Jonathan Sawmiller, MLK This group of six students, Managing Editor Week Chairman Rodney Curley and recently-appointed ASBSU which apparently will no lon- After much debate and dis- Vice President Mark Getecha ger include Parke or George cussion, outrage and name-call- (he won't be sworn into .office (ASBSUPres. Amy Ortmann and ing on campus concerning the until Thursday afternoon at the Getecha will sit on .the panel), type of speakers brought to the Senate meeting). will meet with Laliberte and "Out of the Blue" comes at Boise State University campus to "The six of us were not submit suggestions of means by you in living splendor, tackling lecture students and non-stu- representative of all of' BSU," which the speaker board is to the world of news around dents iilike, USU- President Bob Getecha said .."I wanted to open be comnosed, Boise State: News, Sports and Kustra and Vice President of it up to more students to run Laliberte said that there are a few options already under Campus Crossfire. Student Affairs Michael Laliberte this committee." have sought student opinions and The College Republicans start- consideration: that a board be insights into creating a student- ed the stirring of controversy created consisting of represen- by noticing that many of the tatives from student clubs and WEATHER led board to choose which speakers would come to campus. speakers. recently brought to organizations (these would ------"We are presently in the BSU were democrats, or had be blocked together, so that a . process of scheduling the 'first democratic leanings . representative from religious meeting of the group which "The College Republicans groups, club sports, cultural was charged with coming up complained that the university groups, etc. would be on the board for one year). FRIDAY with the distinguished lecture was indoctrinating students by bringing left-leaning speakers," Vice President Laliberte said . High: 64F / Low 40F series," Vice President LaljPerte said. "That group will present Getecha said. that the board ought to not con- to the Senate." The group further' heated the sist of more than 12 students, for Student senators may also debate by bringing to campus a practicality reasons. be asked to sit on the board. controversial speaker of its own There is no answer yet for The charged group's intent is (Robert Vasquez). this question of university- SATURDAY only to create the guidelines The group also came supported speakers. The board has yet to be created. High: 67F / Low 42F for the board, which will later to President Kustra decide who is asked to come claiming that the previous board , In theory, there would' be speak at BSU. that chose the' speakers had no chance for political groups The initial group of six stu- little or no student involvement, to sway the board by having dents was given an audience with a fact which Getecha renounced multiple representatives, be-., President Kustra a few weeks ago. Tuesday as untrue. cause of the structure and diver- SUNDAY Tliose students were: Former "They believed that the fac- sity of the board. High: 64F / Low 38F ASBSUPresident Wyatt S. Parke, ulty influenced students as to Student groups can still bring Former Vice President Molly who they brought to campus," whomever they wish to campus, George, College Republican rep- Getecha said. "They were there to as long as they pay for it with ON CAMPUS resentatives Brandon Stoker advise and that is it; theydld not their own funds. ------THURSDAY Free HIV counseling and testing. Free rapid HIV testing on Students can walk early, conditions apply "C~mpU$. than six credits left to graduate, for my family. piete their credits during the sum- luwing year. She also wrote Ior The Results in 20 minutes. Test BY SONIA TREVIZO Boise State offers the option of early "This 'is a trend in the Latino .mer actually do so. Arbiter in 1991. Is painless and completely News Writer participation. Early participation community. Notallofus that attend "The last time we did a fea- "My family is very supportive of confidential. Call HIV Services Clinic for an One or'the great milestones in allows students to participate in the college graduate, so it's a huge deal," 'sibllity study of printing early me and my accomplishments .. I appointment: 367-6079. life is graduation. A student's first commencement exercises but does Sanchez said. participants we discovered that will be the first person in my fam- When: The second Thursday of significant graduation is high not constitute graduation. They also Paula Arehart from the only 45 percent of early par- ily to graduate from college and I every month, september 14- school. After 13 years of school must be enrolled to complete their Office of the Registrar said ticipants actually graduated hope my example will inspire May 10, 11 a.m> 1 p.m, students are finally adults, off to . credits over the summer. that tfie students are not really the following semester as indicated. others to follow in my footsteps," Where:.AIl classes areheld in college and ready to begin careers Another thing early participation graduating but just participating in The program becomes a permanent Sanchez said. the Student, unlon Building. and build their lives. Then finally does not allow is for the students ceremony early. record of the University and this Although nothing will be done to *Please check the Info Desk the graduation of all graduations .name to be printed in the com- "The deadline to apply for early low of a completion rate can create change the policy as of right now,. the day of for the location. is college graduation. mencement program or sentto their participation is after the program a liability for the University,". . Collins did apologize for the lack After years of hard work and hometown newspaper, When has already gone to print," Collins said. of professionalism Sanchez was_ SATURDAY dedication, receiving your degree' Sanchez asked the registrar for an BSU Registrar Kristine Collins "I feel proud about my time in .treated.witli and stated ·.that the Supply. drive for City Light and beginning your career can be explanation forthis policy they said . said. "We like to give stu- BSUand I feel like I gave a lot to the University does not consider. early Home for Women and Children. one. of the proudest· moments in thatthe University considered early dents as much opportunity universitY,'Sanchez said. participants "party crashers."' 10 a.m.-S p.m at the Bronco your life,Notjust foryou but foryour participants party crashers and that as possible to apply for early par- Sanchez was ASBSUvice presi-Sanchez felt thatshes·hoUld Stadium parking lot famil;ras well. '.. ,,\ . the ceremony was for the students, ticipation, so the program has long dent in 1992-93 and president the' say somethingabouttheCt1frent Contad:HlwotKassaye, The "This islike ourownpe~nalJ not the family,maklng graduation gone to print by the time thedead- followipgyeai. S~ chaired the Mil< . BSU policY regarding. early par- A"Team,(208) 220-6042, Fiesta Bowlt Boise State sellj~l'Lisa Seem Unimportant./ ..•.. '" .•' line arrives." Human Rights Week Committee.in ticillatl,onJJ.1gm.duatlonandl1~pes, hiwotkassayebetre@mali, 'Sanchez said...... • ....,~,~.. .~ Ml'Ilbt!·the ~t in my family to Another reason 'would be that not 1993.and: received the .Presidents· that one day this inse~s~~P:9!it:y,. boisestate.edu .....' .... . For ~tudentsthat have'nCl'~ 'graduate so this ~ilanunusua1 evenfalrstudents that say they Willcomo' Awlud at Leadership Quest tliefol-wili change. '.. . RlllL.111l1.lnaU4UiUIUI.tJIUII1I.PUBIIU"tg)OlIIlIllUllmlIllUD •.111i un J I: 1111 1111811' lut IIUI unnl 1.111 11111]]&J IHUlIIlltlJlI IIlllll 'tUB WO~ld/NationaI/What the? stories courtesy of MCT Campus Wire Services unless otherwise credited, Local/BSU stories are courtesy of the Boise State Web site at www.bolsestate.edu. All stories are compiled. by News Writers. THE HEADLINES LOCALfBSU , WORLD NATIONAL - . ',,; .;' ," '.; Speeding in 1-84 work Tsunami swept away entire Gingrich calls for 'an zone nets bigger fines village in Solomon Islands entire new team atJustice'

Newt Gingrich became the Commuters who want to rush to An entire village on Simbo work on Interstate 84 face a costly Island was swept away after a pow- latest prominent Republican to paint a bull's eye on President fine if they speed through the work erful earthquake and tsunami zone forthe Locust Grove Road over- struck the Solomon Islands last Bush's embattled attorney general, Alberto Gonzales. pass in Meridian. Idaho State Police Monday morning.' troopers are keeping a close eye on "They drifted ashore to this vil- The nation's top lawman has become a political dartboard since motorists as they pass through the lage this morning: Philip Koinam, construction area, where the speed 33, district leader of Tapurai vil- the Justice Department and White House fired eight U.S. attorneys, limit has been reduced from 65 mph lage, said Wednesday, pointing to to 55 mph. Crews are building a new bodies on the shore. then gave varying explanations for the dismissals. overpass that will connect Locust The village is located 215 miles Grove and offer an additional route west-northwest of the capital of Three top Justice Department over the freeway between Eagle Honiara, and is the village closest officials have quit in the Tu- ror, and Gingrich said they Road and Meridian Roact. In late to the epicenter of the giant earth- March, the, Idaho Transportation quake that hit the Solomon Island all should go. "This has been so misman- Department narrowed 1-84 from chain. four lanes to three for the project. In the village of about 500 resi-. aged that I think they need an For the safety ofworkers, ITO low- dents,' 54' buildings (including entire new team at Justice," the ered the posted speed limit to 55.But houses and a primary school) were former House speaker, a potential troopers are catching many drivers washed away without a trace. 2008 candidate, said after a who don't heed the lower limit - and Koinam said the maximum television appearance. OPTIMAR "The public would be much bet- because it's a construction zone, it's wave height of the tsunami was an expensive move. 20 meters. The tsunami engulfed .ter served to have another attor- Typically,speeding 10m.p.h. over HEALTH SCREENING three men and one woman, whose ney general," Gingrich said ear- the limit on a state highway nets a bodies were found later, he said. lier on Fox News Sunday, noting $62 fine. But Idaho has enhanced At least two people and a two- that Gonzales and other top THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 10:00AM-2:00PM penalties for work zone violations, year-old boy were still missing. officials at the Justice Department so the fine rises to $91.50for drivers Most villagers did not know that will be tied up in congressional FARNSWORTH ROOM, SUB who speed through the Locust Grove tsunamis occur when a tide ebbs hearings over the firings. project. An average of 92,000 suddenly, and they did not flee "I cannot imagine how he is vehicles per day pass through the until the tsunami hit the village, going to be effective for the rest This screening opportunity will bring together the best practices of this administration," the Locust Grovework area. he said The Locust Grove work is in integrative medicine today to inform employees and A Solomon Islands government ex-Georgia congressman said. scheduled to be finished in the spring official said the death toll had risen Gonzales is set to testify next students about how to take responsibility for their healthcare. of2008. but it's only the beginning of to 28. The number of victims is ex- week before the Senate Judiciary several projects ahead that will affect pected to increase, since there still Committee. traffic from Canyon County to Boise. A holistic lifestyle assessment, strengths and weaknesses are many bodies drifting on the Sen. Chuck Schumer, speak- waves near the devastated areas. ing on the same show, cited a assessment and referrals to a variety of wellness programming Courtesy Idaho Press-Tribune The government declared a state report over the weekend as evi- will also be available. of emergency on its official Web dence Gonzales is not competent. site for the Western and Choiseul The Washington Post reported WHAT'THE'?- provinces and the northern part of Gonzales led the vetting of ex-New I'm surprised too, officer Employees and students will find the information, video, and Isabel Island. York City Police Commissioner Tapurai residents who lost their Bernie Kerik's ill-fated 2004 activities stimulating and provide pragmatic steps to improving' Police in Athens, Tenn., caught houses are now camping on the nomination to head the country's a woman dragging a small safe their health. ' hilltops, living on cassavas and Homeland Security Department. down the road. She told them that potatoes from their home gardens. "You need competence in gov- Alltheir furniture and household ernment,"said Schumer, D-NS. she stole it from her boyfriend who came down to the police station For More Information: Contact Karla West, [email protected] or Counseling Services, 426-1601 goods were swept away, and there "And the fact that the is not enough medicine, drinking attorney general is the presi- and foolishly opened it up. The cops looked inside and found two pistols water or tents to go around. dent's friend and was the presi- HEALTH. WELLNESS· COUNSELING BOISE +STATE with the serial numbers filed offand '. ~ I , l I \ I I 1 The residents had received about dent's counsel for years doesn't SERVICES -- OlVI5UHl OJ' --- alone make him qualified to be eight grams of crack cocaine. They STUDENT AFFAIRS 50 kilograms of rice and drinking water by last Wednesday morning. attorney general." arrested him. www.boisestate.edu/healthservices

R1y ne\N orleans tour

JUNE 5 . 7:30PM

IDAHO CENTER

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY AT "10AMI

In Stores NoV\(

. Tickets are available at all ICTickets and Ticketweb outlets or by calling 442-3232. 466- TIXX or online at lCTickets.coll1. and Ticketweb.coll1 OPINI Theway we see it ... Prejudice· makes fairly singled out, but perhaps they Appointing Getecha have traveled here for numerous rea- BY MAT LA RUE are. We may get slighted, slan- unfairly singled out a different group. dered, pushed down, kicked or sons: wealth, prosperity, a better life and Arbiter Staff What's the word for this? Karma? The shows ASBSU moves in humiliated. But our backgrounds, our the "American dream." Chances are if you're reading this, you best defense this group had was to note During my almost daily walks minds, our integrity and our heritage or your ancestors came here for similar that its flier was just as controversial as through campus it becomes essentially is what we have, what we are and what the right directions hopes. Somehow, beyond my compre- "The Vagina Monologues." impossible to not notice and feel grate- we will and can be. "The Vagina Monologues" hension, a group (which I will not name) ful for our fellow students of different A hypocritical, alienating persona is an award-winning decided it was most important to cele- cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds has found a niche in America. This The relationship between The Arbiter brate Cesar Chavez week with a disgusf- episodic play that began in 1996. and races. Culture is something to be beguiling, evil detest will never rest, but Maybe this gives further emphasis and The Associated Students of Boise ing portrayal against Hispanics. celebrated, not ridiculed or looked down neither will those who endlessly pursue While Chavez was against illegal to how a few people are lacking cul- State University has been tenuous equality. ' ture. As I am not trying to call for some upon. immigration he was more focused upon the last few years. A lot of the time we Your ethnicity is something' to If we seek the betterment of humanity, promoting workers unions sort of revolution or uprising, I will be -proud tlf, and never ashamed of. humanity why must people choose to simply ask and plead that people disagree with the manners in which and Mexican-Americans. Your race, color and background are who tread upon others for weak, blind and it conducts business and sometimes Unfortunately, we got stuck with become more aware. We do not need you are - never let anyone demean or uneducated impulses? slander or prejudice. we come off as attackers, rather Is slandering your fellow man going an anti-illegal immigration speech downcast your heritage. where the best mode of acquiring lis- However cute and laughable During recent events on campus, a to get you better friends, a better job or a than criticizers. teners was advertising a free dinner for your joke may be, we do not need disgusting atmosphere has arisen, not better life? I should not have to answer nor want to hear it. Do you think We will not fold our tents and kiss ass. crawling through a hole in a fence and from our ethnic and diverse students, this question for you because you know I like to hear anti-French --jokes? It is our responsibility to the students placing your illegal false 10 into a food but from a handful of students who seem the answer is no. You might raise your stamp drawing. Something is wrong Do you think our neighbors like jokes to report the movements of ASBSlJ. to lack an important character trait: self-esteem for 30 seconds while you get thatpoke fun at them? We are ladies and But when' good things happen to the a laugh from some pathetic racist joke or with this - even- the concept that the culture. free dinner was from a Mexican restau- gentlemen. If we don't promote equality, Students from not only Boise State, but comment, but the later impact will only who will? we do not love our cultural organization, we will.not flinch in that rant is racist. Couldn't they have got ac- If all over the world share common goals: weaken your integrity and slowly eat regard either. This is a new Senate, with ceptance from an all-around nice res- neighbors, who will? We must promote we want to make a difference, we want to away your soul. taurant without singling out Mexicans? humanity. It's upon all of us to promote 15fresh students taking seats at the table, be heard, we want to be known and most No one gains any advantage from the I read that some Boise State students equality and make our world an equal unaccustomed to the failures of past importantly we want to be who we are. alienation of others. said their organization was being un- and better place. Senates. We believe this Senate' has No one can take away who we Since America's beginning people the capabilities to change that down- trodden stereotype of obscurity and irrelevance so consistently applicable to the members of ASBSU. There is a learning curve, of course. As this Senate has no members to help MUSIlIOOM CLOUDn guide it through the rules and proce- dures which govern the body, it will stumble a little, but we believe it has the NOTIME TO TI-lINK,WE MUST ability to pick itself up and become the representative body we have wished for years to convene in the Forum. SLINDLYACT NOW!! The Senate took a step toward changing that stigma Tuesday in its first official meeting of the year. It appointed Mark Getecha, former, at-large senator, as the new vice president of ASBSU. He replaces Evan Stein, who, by our research, was the shortest-tenured vice president in ASBSU history. He lasted one day in the position. He was sworn in to office March 21 and resigned March 22. He was in the position so little time that he never even got his paperwork filled out to start getting paid. Getecha was one of the only worthy If they desire to become Americans then why not? members of last year's Senate. He was given the Horizon Award for excellence in student government. He is calm, Shame of a nation: part II stable and fair. Bye LA U DlOB EA GAR I E labor as they were subjected to peri- Mexicans are never totally accept- place more tied to this country than To be fair to our readers, we must Opinion Writer odic deportations or the threat of such. ed as Americans. They are often met Mexico. It is ironic that the U.S. capi- admit that· although we are very The earliest of these deportations was with comments such as: "do you speak tal has crossed the Mexican border The 12 million or so undor.umcnted recorded in the 19205 when thousands English?" He will understand you if you with 'legal impunity but Mexican work- excited about the potential of this were rounded up in California and raise your voice, they all do. "Ilere is a crs seeking to cross the other way have Mexicanos living in the United States Senate and of Getecha (who will be Arizona and shipped back to Mexico via mop get busy, where did you get that de- a hard time establishing this same have - demonstrated their desire to sworn in at today's Senate meeting), the Southern Pacific Railway. gree?' "Are you sure you folks can afford legality? Alreadymanyoftheseworking- become Americans simply by cross- The basis for anti-Mexican sentiment, this model? We do have this nice clean class immigrants have been exposed we have our concerns. ing the border and becoming produc- which favored these periodic depor- 95 Ford Escort." to some forms of American culture tive residents of our country. Their Getecha has never been elected to tations, appears to be racist attitudes And then the issue of immigrant sta- while living in Mexico, thus prepping children are being Americanized and office. He was appointed to the Senate directed toward people of color in tus, certain refugees seem to have an them for cultural adjustments once they they are making important cultural last fall by Former ASBSU President general and Native Americans in par- inside track to residency in this country cross the border. contributions, So why is our adminis- ticular. Of course it was also convenient principally those fleeing communism As I see it, Mexicanos living in this Wyatt S. Parke and has now been tration in Washington D.C. throwing to deport Mexican laborers during or war. For Mexicanos simply fleeing country without permission have by road blocks in the path of their progress appointed by ASBSU President Amy times of slack business so they would government sponsored oppression and and large paid their dues to qualify Ortmann as vice president. BSU toward citizenship? not become public charges. In oth- starvation wages in their home country for U.S. residency and should not be Anti-Mexican sentiment in this students have never chosen him as er words, Mexicanos seemed to lack does not cut it with Washington. subjected to these proposed payments country is nothing new, in fact such sufficient merit to claim any form of Mexicanos are generally held to a of back taxes which they have already their representative. sentiment dates back to the Mexican- welfare but were deemed good enough very high standard of proof to meet the paid by virtue ofhaving made indirect American War of 1846. Historically Despite that fact, we give him our to perform dangerous farming, mining requirements when they apply for tax payments over the time spent in Mexicanos have been treated as casual support. We have met the man. So can and railroad work. visas to visit this country. These very this country. labor to be returned to their homeland you, of you ever show up to the Senate. I do not know how many Americans restrictive requirements usually weed In spite of all the nativist propaganda when the job was finished. subscribe to the view that Mexicanos those out low-income or marginalized being spread by commentators such as If we are the "watchdog" for ASBSU, The Pamphlet "Shame of a Nation," make poor citizens because they refuse Mexicanos who would have the greatest Lou Dobbs and others, it is well known you will hear us bark and feel our bite, published in 1954, by the Los Angeles to give up their cultural values and their economic incentive to cross the border, that Mexican immigrants whether Committee For Protection Of Foreign but sometimes, when the weather is . espanol, but I do know from personal thus forcing them to circumvent the documented or not have established an Born, traces the history of this dis- nice, you can feel our affection too: . observation that most Mexicanos who legalities of the border in order that impressive track record of loyalty and graceful practice of treating workers of have been living in the United States they might increase their chances service to this country. Mexican ancestry as throwaway labor. The way we see it is based on the majority opinions for a few years are comfortable-with of survival. . These immigrants are a precious Starting in the 1880s in our western of The Arbiter editorial board. Members of the board American culture while maintaining A good case can be made for the fact resource to this country, a people who states, Idaho included, Mexicanos were are Drew Mayes, editor-in-c~lief; Troy Sawyer, busi- their own cultural values as well. that our two economies have been voted with their feet to reject harsh recruited for hard labor jobs that built ness manager; Heather English, production manag- But regardless of their acceptance of thoroughly integrated thus making living conditions in their native Mexico er; Dustin Laptay, managing editor; Barry Franklin, this part of our country. American cultural values, their hard those Mexican Maquiladora workers and a people whom we should embrace opinion editor;Harsh Mantri, online editor and Sheree However, they were not invited to work and service in the U.S. military, who produce solely for the U.S. market as friends not enemies. Whiteley, lead copy editor. stay and partake of the fruits of their

guest opinions and letters to the editor may - columnists reflect the diversity of opinion Guest opinions of no more than 500 words in the academic community and often will may be submitted for publication on any be sent via e-mail to letters@arbiteronline. be controversial, but they do not represent topic. Letteis to the editor must not exceed com, The Arbiter cannot verify the accu- racy of statements made .in letters to the· the lnstltutional opinion of The Albitei or 300 words and must include the writer's full any organization the author may be affili- name, city, state and major (if applicable). editor; they reflect the opinion of the writ- ated with unless it is labeled as such. All submissions are subject to editing. Both ers. Opinions expressed by guest and staff BUSINESS . WRITERS PRODUCTION ARB1TERONLINE COM EDITORS' . On1lna Edllor ' General Maneger Steve Ahlborn, Frederick .Production Manager Brad Arendt [xlOl] Drew Mayes [:dOSjadllct@lrhlltraullu-ccm H~ather Engllshlx110J Harsh Mantrl [email protected]. . EDlTOR;IN-CHIEF Arehart, Claudio Beagarle, [email protected] THE' ARBITER Amy Bowman, Matthew MANAGINGEDITOR Dustin Lapray Id061 mSnldltct@arbillrCclltlUlllD Ass!. ProductIon Manager Boyle, Tata Castleton, Dale MultImedia Producer Business ManBlJer 1910 University Drive Dlltrlbuled Hond!?"" Ii ThUf5doyl (luring Leona Ellsworth Ix11O) Troy Sawyer (x117] Jessica t:hristlr.lsen [email protected] EIsinger, Cassie BulUerrez, Brian Luptak the academic eencct ueaf. The a.rbller NEWS EDITOR hUll~l .. m'[email protected] [email protected]~I.calll Is the offlclollncl.pendent student Michael McLaske'f, Chad ' Santor Des~ner Boise. 10 83725 ASST. NEWS EDITOR Cean Sle'lellx1021 Dlwl@trbltlrcnllauottl newspaper of Bol,. Stale university Mendenhall, Michelle Steve Nore [x111] AdvertIsing Coord1nalDr ',~d 0 d"lgnoted pubUc fONm. YhfIre OPINION EDITOR Barry Franklin {XI061@Brblteronllne:com Ml1Itken, Shannon Morgan, 10hanna Farrell. (d09] BraPh!c Deslgnm PHOTOGRAPHY 141@a~l.nIllIQ,nZD , studt>nt.cllt?fl make aU content Mat La Rue, Darcie NUll, SPORTS EDITOR Jake Gardn lx1031Iplitll@lJ'blllranlluulIl Erin Smith [x111J decisions and ~f responslblUty for Alexander Pholnlx, Ryan DusUn DaviS (x111J Stanley Brawster .MaruUng IlIrsclor Fax: 426-3884 th'on deelsion•. The JJbtterl bUd;.t ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Rrs~ohns.onlx103llparll@uhllncIiUtlutim Rasmusseu,"1ames Rodriguez, Brian Evanclc [x111] AllceSculIy Now IIIrIng , eonslsts of f••• pold tiythe studei'll BrlBlllla Russel, 1os1yn CULTUREEDITOR Daniel HBdIsh Ix104j [email protected] Richlie Swanbeck . ~_,..I1at"'" , bOdy and advertising ,,?WI. 1M.tnt Salow, Lucinda Sutherland, . Copy F.dnnrs www.arblterontlne.com BeriJalnin .PellirsDn· Charlotte Taylor, Douglass . Shere" Whiteley. ,_ •. ·.;.I..;'-.u·. -', •. -.'.:'<. ; .-" copy Is feU. ~dltlonat.COPle. 'tim be ASST. CULTUIIEEDITOR FranCY, Mafa!Ue [d04j ~Ihln@ubuuuhll."cllm Jessica Ekb!ug ... purchased for $1 apleee ot~ Albltef Taylor, Nathan Thomas, Sonia EDITORIALADVISOR Dr. Dan Morris {d071lll"[email protected]:am Cbandrt.Lundy offlC8. . Trevtzo and Charity Varner LTlJRE

on g u r ·U Need vs. desire BY SHEREE WHITELEY Culture Columnist

The question of need vs. desire is eternal and unanswerable to almost everyshop-a-holic and fashion addict in the world. Do I really need that fourth pair of too-amaz- ing, fire-engine-red, super-high heels? My answer is often times, "yes, I really, really do. Shoes so beautiful ought to have a home and owner that appreciates them." I've often pondered whether or not I abuse the word "need:" Honestly, the only reason I ever think that I need pretty new things is because I know that they'll make me happy. When compared to needs like food, water and air, I'll admit that that new shoes don't seem quite as necessary. These things are viewed widely as needs because they are vital life essentials for everything on our planet, and true minimalism designates these as the only valid needs. Yes, I can see the point; my breath couldn't be taken away by Chanel handbags without air, I wouldn't have enough energy for shopping trips without food and I wouldn't look good at all in my fabulous new clothes without water - or something like that. Living is an es- sential part of life - duh. But aren't the things that shape our lives or put smiles on our faces just as im- Hilary Swank, along with co-stars David Morrissey and Anna Sophia Robb, portant? Couldn't the joys in life be bring the latest action thriller, "The Reaping," to life in a movie infected with construed as needs for our mental millions of insects and rivers of blood that will leave audiences sickened. and emotional health? Isn't happiness just as important as air? in the basementof Lauren's house. Maybe that's a stretch. Could small-town man named Doug Katherine continually pushes food, buildings and even in chil- She conceals herself in a dark it be that there aren't any legiti- (David Morrissey) reaches out for a scientific explanation for the dren's hair. If any film got bug-hap- corner with a thin yard of cloth mate needs beside the "big three?" to Katherine and convinces town's ailments, but as the plagues py this year, "The Reaping" did. draped over it. Human beings think they need a Blood, bugs her to investigate Haven, a tiny worsen, she suspects something Luckily. all these gross moments All of a sudden Katherine's cell lot of things: love, compassion, etc. community tucked away in else is causing them. -give the film credit. Whether it's a moss-cov- phone rings and she quickly turns it But the line is blurry. Sometimes we the swamp. Ironically, she previously worked otf. Rightwhen she looks up, Lauren have such a strong desire for some- and more bugs Doug claims the town's river as a devout Christian missionary, ered river filled with thick, is staring right through the cloth thing that we can feel like obtain- recently turned to blood and its but lost her faith after the deaths of red blood or a swarm of at her. The silence and simplicity ing it is vital to our lives - this is the citizens blame a 12·year-old, out- her husband and daughter. locusts covering every building, of the girl's expression during this sentiment of stalkers, drug addicts cast girl named _ Lauren (Anna Now faced with plagues straight car and human in Haven like a BY FRANCY MARCOTTE scene add tension for a few seconds. and hardcore fashion enthusiasts. Sophia Robb) because they believe from the Bible, Katherine must de- dark sheet, the film brings the 10 Assistant Culture Editor plagues alive. However. the acting This scene probably won't get Robb But just hCCllUSC \VC think ..·ve need she i:; In league with the devil. cide whether to give in to her nld faith or hold on to her rational, didn't score as high as the special an Oscar, but at least she'll have a something doesn't mean we actual- According to Biblical study 10 Skeptically, Katherine follows effects. Only one actor should re- chance to score at the MTV Movie ly do - or does it? Perhaps needs are plagues ravaged Egypt thousands Doug to Haven with her church- scientific principles. While "The Reaping" contains ceive an award for this film and it's Awards. subjective. Granted, stalkers don't of years ago. In "The Reaping" devoted assistant, Ben (Idris Elba). many plot twists, its special ef- not the Oscar-winning Swank. Don't watch "The Reaping" in the need the person they're stalking, they repeat themselves in the- There, the two investigators fects prove to be its strongest asset. It's Robb. The petit actress speaks hopes of hearing clever dialogue drug addicts don't need the sub- present-day Louisiana swamps. discover that Haven's river really only few lines, but has such a chill- or seeing Swank's third Oscar- stance they're relying on and I still In the film, Hilary Swank plays turned to blood. Other strange Be warned, the execution of these ing, solemn expression on her face winning performance. Do see it for have a half-full closet and money Katherine Winter, a scientist occurrences, such as dead frogs plagues is not for the squeamish. There's blood, balloon-like skin the entire time, it's easy to believe 10 grostesque decpictions of bibli- to pay rent with. The first two can known for disproving so-called falling from the sky, sick cows she's evil. For instance, in one cal plagues and Robb's portrayal of be rehabilitated, and I know my fi- religious "miracles." Upon hear- and lice infestations quickly sores ready to pop and bugs· lots scene, Katherine hides from Lauren one devilishly creepy little girl. nancial boundaries. If the behavior ing of Winter's reputation, a follow suit. and lots of bugs, which crawl on can be stopped, obviously what we thought we needed we actually just desired - we couldn't stop breath- ing and be all right, so aids a legiti- mate need .. The area of human relation- Appleseed Cast bites Boise ships blurs the line between desire sprawling, epic momentum last and need the most. We want to be was just the type of household melodious percussion, having was an instrumental explora- wanted and needed. Our happi- BY DALE EISINGER year's' "Peregrine" prompted, The .1grew up in." joined the band a little more than a tion in odd time signatures and ness is somewhat contingent. on Culture Writer lack vocals will expectantly The Appleseed Cast has garnered year ago. Coker seemed irritated to booming breakdowns. of others' desire and need for us. I'll "Song Two" retained a heavy highlight the aspect of The Before this Easter Sunday show a vastly niched following, and play the older songs written by leg- always remember an episode of sense of melody with an intricate Appleseed Cast that has always got rolling, the band drank from red for many it is strange to think of a endary Appleseed drummer Iosh "The Andy Griffith Show" that I rhythmic framework provided by shone as the most stunning, epic, plastic cups in the parking lot. Witli cult guitar hero eating chocolate "Cobra" Baruth. Even the instru- watched with my Mom when I was Coker and bassist, Marc Young. lovable and mature - the music. van doors open and Metallica's rabbits asa child - imagine Iirni mental rarity "Sunset Drama King," a child. Andy and Opey were able This piece is a preview of the next As the last notes of the set soared "Ride the Lightning" blasting into Hendrix chewing bubble gum and a piece that would.be a proud and to keep the house clean and cook stage in Appleseed's catalogue, an off into the Easter night, the house the warm evening, The Appleseed skipping rope. challenging spectacle for any while Aunt Bee was away, and all-instrumental EP with Coker lights went to black. Cast cajoled each other into GuitaristandvocalistChristopher percussionist to play, was met when she returned she didn't feel recording with the band for the The rest of the band left the air-drumming and some serious Crisci has pared his vocal repertoire with Coker solemnly shaking needed at all. Cooking and clean- stage as Pillar removed his guitar head banging. down substantially, reserving his his head; with the final crash of first time. ing was Aunt Bee's life, and so when With a release date slated for and knelt to mold his final After a little more than a decade atmospheric howl for the largest the song he ~truck the cymbals with she discovered that she wasn't truly later this year, this album will pluckings into a swirling drone together, the rockers seemed duly impactsofthesongs. TheAppleseed a great force, apparently drawn needed she wasn't happy. undoubtedly continue with the of atmospherics. at ease, tossing baseballs to each Cast is often pigeonholed in the from anger. We all like to think that other,· practicing golf swings, and continually narrowing field And yet he is unmatched in tech- we're needed for some- trading catcher's mitts for cans of of Emo rock, and this lyrical nical and artistic mastery. Coker thing in life. An aspect of our beer lliiliutes before the 5hG~""'. cutback seems to be a wise moves fluidly around his set with happiness requires that there be "[We formed] at the height of the choice as the band matures; songs . style and power. needs beyond food, water and air. whole Nirvana thing, just seeing off 2003's marginal "Two But regardless of noticeable im- Similarly, we need people to want guys throw their guitars around' Conversations" are lyrically pe- maturity in candy metaphors, lyri- us around. Why else would there be witha whole bunch of noise and not dantic, taking sophomoric stanc- cal content or temper tantrums, such an emphasis put on aesthet- really playing ... leads or hot solos, es on relationships and sexual this new instrumental take The . ics in our society? Others' desire for and that you could do that and still encounters. Still, this per- Appleseed Cast has on its music people that are pleasing to the eyes make songs [had an effect] ," lead ceived datedness did not seems to bolster its position as an shapes our desire to be good-look- guitarist Aaron Pillar said of the affect the grandeur of "Fight indie mainstay. Where the child- ing. Some people take this societal band's influences. Song," the "Two Conversations" ishness shines through, one can and personal desire too far and Pillar's live guitar sound is powerhouse rocker. also see an attempt at moving start feeling like good looks are a combustible, building feedback "take your troubles solo, this away from what is becoming a con- need, so things like plastic surgery up from delicate arpeggios, which .is 'the end of you and me," Crise trived genre: Aside from pander- addiction and eating disorders explode into huge walls of sound. cried the lyrics of "Fight Song" ing' to the crowds sentimentalities, arise. If no one ever wanted us, Even after 10 years and seven over the swirling guitars and pop- Pillar also opted' for tuning breaks co~1d we ever be happy? Is being albums with The Appleseed Cast, inclined drums, his prematurely- awash in thunderous samples of the object of someone else's desire Pillar _. still seems comfortable graying beard and wedding -band diplomatic speeches. a need? With his duct-taped and scratched suggesting a contradiction that did Crisci's vocal. standoffishness Needs are seemingly indefinable. Fender guitar. not deter -the crowd from -loving is working wonders for songs that . Food, water and air may give us life, " As he tuned up, he waxed over every moment of this' song and the are already so intricately layered but things like greatfriends,Neiman the holIday with the .crowd,"1 entire show. "Fight Song" came that a vocal track 'often results . M'arcus, supportive family members, alo/ays wanted the so1idchoco~ near the end of an fnstrumental set. tn a confusing din. In fact,' the new purses .and .fantastic. roman- late rabbit for Easter," he said;"but Drummer Aaron Coker provided . last song 'played, identified by tic relationships gw,e us the tools to Ial"'llYS got the bollowone.:Tl1lit The Appleseed . Cast's.signature, the. set list on!yas, ·Song lWo," ' enjoyIL'· ..... ', r*'P'w...-.---.. -~._....- " "f'.,-, ,~_. '_"~" • .., ~.. ~ ..•. ~.¥ ~..~ " ---' ~,-'.'-"-~-~.-;-'-'-',~..-,,".' ---;.;,.~'".-""..'J" - _ •. ~~.~-_.~.. • 4· .. • •• ·".·--'.· .~ , •• , ,~ •• "., ..

______--'--~ _=__:A~p=_.::r=_.::i_=_l_=__l=-2~, -=2=--O~O~7

..Sociology ~rofeS$O'.~artlOOrr d;~CU~~~;~~:;~t9~~~dl~i~~~~\~.~~o in dominant and' non-~pminant culture~lnahev.el1ttitled'''Reve.rse Discrimination: Fact of Fiction?" April.91n the Student UniO~BUlidin9.CUltlJral:.(;;e~tetLounge: The , CUltu~alCenter .continues to broaden .cUlturaL~iVE!rsityand,a'~~rene$s thrOugh many events throughout the year. Its nextevent;03:0Iversity Day' Defined, will '

Models take the pressure to be skinny to dangerous extremes women of all sizes suffered lower muscle tone. "We want them to look base of many major designers, in- ing disorders? Or perhaps more BY JACKIE WHITE under a mandate to hold down their body esteem after seeing images of healthy, to have a glow," she says. troduced a code discouraging ex- likely, how much do they contrib- weight. Some diet to the extreme. thin models, McClatchy Newspapers cessively skinny models. And in ute to. negative self-images among A few go too far. But the story shifts when young Laurie Mintz, the study's co- New York, leading up to Fall Fashion women in a culture of thin? Can the When joni Harbeck left Kansas "There is so much pressure from women move to a larger market. author and associate professor of Because their clients want mod- Week in February, the Council of aesthetic be shifted? City, Mo., to pursue a modeling ca- the other girls as well. You see how The fashion industry's thin aes- education and counseling psychol- els to fit sample sizes, most agen- Fashion Designers of America, or reer if! New York she was 18 years thin they are," says Harbeck, who thetic cannot be blamed for anorex- ogy, says the research involved 81 cies consider a lean 34-inch hip as CFDA, introduced a "health initia- old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed at first found the modeling envi- ia and bulimia, says Susan Ice, a European and American women acceptable criteria. A tall woman, tive" issuing guidelines to casting' 145 pounds. She quickly got a strong ronment "so harsh" she returned vice president and medical director who were shown pictures of both 5-foot-1O or 5-foot-ll, which many agents and designers. message: Lose weight. to Lawrence, Kan., for a time to of the Philadelphia-based Henfrew neutral and skinny models. successful models are, with 34-inch Working with representatives Once she was down 20 pounds, attend college. Center, a facility that treats eating "Heavier and thin women were hips, may have a skeletal build, from medical, exercise and nutri- she was mainstreamed into the It also reflects a common experi- disorders. "It is genetic-based, trig- equally affected," Mintz says. "This Mangan says. tion, fields, the CFDA suggested usual budding model routine. ence for young Kansas City women gered usually by things going on is what we're supposed to live up . The young women have to choose serving healthy snacks backstage, She was sent to Milan to build up who move up to fashion capitals in the family," says Icc, who also to." Kirsten Oelklaus, a licensed between long and lean or toned helping models with apparent eat- her photo book before return- such as Chicago and New York. serves on the CFDA committee. clinical social worker at Kansas and curvaceous. For months the ing disorders and avoiding hiring ing to New York and living in an This city fosters a commercially One to 2 percent of women have City's Center Point Counseling and skinny issue has caused tremors models younger than 16. The group East Village apartment with other oriented environment, modeling bulimia, and one to three percent Recovery, says women are confused in the international fashion indus- vowed to hold workshops, In short; . models.There she saw signs of a agencies report. have anorexia. "It is a rare disease by the mixed messages. Nicole try. Having simmered below the the organization is hoping to raise disturbing reality of the modeling The demand tends to be higher but lethal. Twenty percent die, usu- Richie, whose stick-thin frame has surface for years, it has risen to a the volume of discussion while industry. She found evi- for shapely, curvier silhouettes than ally by suicide," Ice says. become a symbol of the unhealthy global controversy among fash- avoiding mandates. dence that two models suf- for those seen on high-fashion run- Lynn Grefe, CEO of the National celebrity, is a cover girl one week ion capitals with advocates- for "Everybody is in agreement," says PHOTOCOURTESYWARNERssos.ways. jennifer Eating Disorder Association, says and chided for being too thin the and against regulation. Nian Fish, a senior vice president fered bulimia, an eating . Ma~gan, pres- as many as 10 million women have next. For people who don't look like Last fall two young South with KCD Public Relations, which disorder in which people binge on ident of Exposure modeling agency eating disorders. The modeling in- her, "the message is 'I'm not OK.''' American models died of complica- produces many designer shows food and purge. in Overland Park,. Kan., says. clients dustry is not responsible, she says, But the future is looking bright- tions from anorexia and malnour- in New York and Europe and is a "There were bags of vomit ev- often request a size 6 or 8 instead but the CFDA could do more. "It's er, Fish says. Celebrities such as ishment. In September in Madrid, member of the CFDA committee. erywhere," says Harbeck, who now of a size.2. Harbeck s.ays she is ~f- going to take a real partnership," jennifer Hudson, who graced designer show organizers required "We want to spread the word about docs New York fashion runway and ten considered too thin for work m she says, involving the designers, Vogue's cover last month, are cast- young women to produce proof of it. We don't want to be responsible photography work. Harbeck's ex- Kansas City. ., media and agents. ing light on realistic shapes. And at body mass index of 18 and above. for causing any eating disorders:' perience points to a tragic side of Pamela Swann, b~okmg duect?r Some psychologists think the me- the February fashion shows, pro- (Below 18.5 is considered under: The issues go weir beyond the a glamorous profession. Catwalk at Hoffman International Agency 111 dia's focus on thinness influences ducers and designers began to weed weight). Body mass index, or BMI, health ofthe models. What messag- models are thin. Some of course Overland Park, agrees that models how people feel about themselves. out the skinniest models. Food was is a measure of body fat based on es do the media barrage of waif like are naturally small b~cause the; can ?e to~ thin. When skinny wo~- A recent study at the University of served backstage. And the one pos- height and weight. images send to vulnerable young are young, 15 or 16 years old, and en sign with the agency, she advls- Missouri-Columbia indicated that itive factor likely to make the most City officials in Milan, the home people? Could they encourage eat- not yet developed.But they are all es them to find a gym and develop Students publicly relate to the bus city of trees and the surrounding BY KASHA GLYNN by lobbying to students and faculty who can ride the bus for free. "This area continue to grow, it is vital that Culture Writer is a service that is already in place a functional public transit system and is free to students and faculty," it set into motion. "I would ride the As part of a semester long proj- said Erin Loeppke, a senior music bus to school everyday if it went by ect, students in adjunct professor business major. "Hiding the bus my house but it does not':' said BSU joanne Taylor's public relations saves yOll from the parking hassle, marketing major, Taylor Dean. class are reaching out to fellow stu- helps with pollution problems, and Students in Taylor's class are roll- dents and faculty members hoping ing out several campaigns around to increase rider-ship ofthe bus. saves money." Anyone employed by or attending campus with the hope of educating Valley Hegional Transit is work- the university is eligible to ride the their peers of the system currently ing very hard to boost the number bus anywhere it goes for free. The in place as well as the dire need for of riders in order to increase fund- only requirement is a bus sticker improvements. "I have enjoyed be- . ing for their operation. VRT has and a student I.D. card. Active BSU ing able to help this organization implemented a six-year plan that members can pick up their sticker reach students," said junior Laura will develop a regional public tran- at the parking office located adja- Seals, "Students and faculty ben- sit system for both Ada and Canyon cent to the student union building efit and so does the bus:' For more counties. The plan would offer on University Drive. information about Valley Regional services to all cities in both coun- "Everyone should see the im- Transit and their," Treasure Valley ties, increase hours of operation, portance of the bus and alterna- in Transit Plan," you can visit their and one day, offer a high capacity tive transportation, we cannot im- website at www.ridline.org . Catch transit corridor that would operate prove the system otherwise," stated a glimpse of the PR student's cam- along the current railway. Malone Eldridge BSU senior and paign all over campus over the next BSU students in Taylor's class felt member of Taylor's PR class. As the two weeks. that they could show their support

., conuog to the movies

Dave Willis provide the voices of In order to expose him, Price gets the three fast food heroes. . . a new identity and lets herself into both his online and real personal

~ •• L._ .. L!_ lives. UlS\UrUXa Kale (Shia LaBeour), a troubled teenager living in the suburbs, Redline BY FRANCY MARCOTTE finds himself under house arrest by "Redhne" features a collection of Assistant Culture Editor the local authorities and proceeds good-looking cars. to fill his daysobserving his neigh- In the film, the drivers of these Aqua Teen Hunger Force bors. good·looking cars participate in il- He believes he witnesses a mur- legal drag races to entertain a club Colon Movie der and tries to convince his family, of billionaires. Film for Theaters friends and himself that it actually Besides the cars, the film offers If you've never seen "Aqua Teen occurred. many high-speed races and special Hunger Force," the following de- David Morse and Carrie-Anne effects. scription of the newest film version Moss also star. And yes, this is the film In which. of the television show might seem a Eddie Griffin crashed an Enzo bit bizarre. • Ferrari, one of only 400 made. . Frylock, Master Shake and .Perfect Stranger When reporter Rowena Price's Meatwad, the members of the Aqua (Halle Berry) friend is found mur- .Year of the Dog .Teen Hunger Force, come together dered,she begins an investigation Molly'Shanrion portrays a con- against a diabpllcal piece of exer- . to find the killer. tent, secretary named Peggy living cise equipment (controlled by the withber beloved dog, Pencil...... " Her evidence leads her to Pllltoniaris and Cybernetic Ghost of One day Pencil suddenly diesi\ . Millionaire Harrison Hill {Bruce Christmas Past, apparent enemies andPeggy must deal with the WilUs) and she becomes convinced loss '. ". of the Force). . of her best friend: . that Hillldlledher friend. . . Carey Means, Dana'Snyder and Boise State reformats [5I'DE LINE] Stampede plays for chance at Championship game

The Idaho Stampede has an-. nouncedthatitssecond-roundhome playoff game will be Friday, April 20 during the 2007 NBA Development League Championships, presented by Delta Air Lines. Goodell cracks down Individual tickets are on sale now at the Qwest Arena box office or by calling BY BRIAN LUPTAK (208) 331-T1XS(8497), Sports columnist A special Playoff Family Pack Since becoming the commission- ticket package is also on sale. The er of the National Football League package includes four Rustler sec- seven months ago, Roger. Goodell tion tickets, four hot, dogs and has been faced with one major" is- four small sodas for $50, a savings BSU players have heard plenty of instruction this spring, as the Broncos football squad tries to prepare for another magical run next fall. Friday is the final day of official spring practice. The team will sue: whether he would adhere to his of $20. To purchase the Playoff "zero tolerance" policy or merely Family Pack or group packages for play at Bronco Stadium in the annual Blue and Orange spring game. turn the other cheek, as has every the playoffs call the Stampede front other figure of authority throughout BY K Y E J 0 H NSON chance. All four of the quarterbacks thus far. In the second spring game impressive this spring and may help office at (208) 388-4667. fill the loss of leading tacklers Hall the league. We all have witnessed By defeating the Colorado I4ers Assistant Sports Editor are said to still be in the race for the Surratt and Harris both had three- how many NFL players have tainted starting position for next fall and catches, but Bissell was the only and Brooks from last year's team. this past Saturday the Stampede the reputation of the league by be- each of the quarterbacks bring a dif- receiver to score. He connected clinched the regular season As the defending Fiesta Bowl Defensive backs: Senior safety ing involved in criminal activity and Western Division title, earned a bye Champions, the Boise State Broncos ferent mix of talent to the table. on a 41-yard touchdown pass via at last someone has decided to do Taylor Tharp. Marty Tadman will lead a group in the first round and home court wrap up their spring workouts this of talented defensive backs in something about it. Running back: Obviously none of It has become all too frequent to advantage through the second Friday with the annual Blue and 2007. Tadman, along with corner- the other running backs on the Boise Offensive line: The Broncos offen- turn on ESPN and hear who got ar- round of the playoffs on April 20. Orange Game. Plenty of positions backs Kyle Wilson and Orlando State roster are giving Ian Johnson a sive line may be the strongest part rested today and why. Many times Idaho still has a chance to earn are still out there for the taking. The Scandrick, have the makings to be run for his starting job, but you'll get of the team they bring back in 2007 the occurrences are violent and we home court advantage for the most notable vacancy is at the quar- one of the best secondaries in the to see all of those guys who play be- and that's not just. in the weight all wonder why these athletes lead Championship Game, should it ad- terback position, where the loss Western Athletic Conference. It's hind Johnson carry the ball a lot on room. Center laden Dailey is the such violent lifestyles or how they vance in the playoffs, by earning of steady QB Jared Zabransky has going to be filling the shoes of hard- Friday night. Johnson, who has sat only starter from ·Iast year's team often find themselves in violent sit- the best overall regular season returned into a four-way scramble for hitting safety Gerald Alexander cord. Currently, the Stampede (31- the spring out to reserve his bodyfor who isn't returning next season. uations. In the past, almost every the job. The Broncos have yet to find that might be the toughest chore 17)has a half-game lead over the a dominant go-to receiver to fill the next season, will be backed up by a Monster tackles Andrew Woodruff resolution was the same: the crime (6-3,331) and Ryan Clady (6-6,319) right now. Junior college transfer is mildly addressed by the law then Dakota Wizards (30-17) for the best shoes of lerard Rabb, Drisan James couple of players next fall. Garcia Day may be the leading can- ignored-by teams and the league in overall record in the D-League. and Legedu Naanee - and those are Senior John Helmandollar rushed will help anchor a line that led the didate for job. The six-foot, two- general. The final two regular season just openings on the offensive side. for orie touchdown mid 47 yards way for Ian Johnson to be one of the inch junior from Mt. San Antonio This trend may be coming to a ' last season and is in the mix to be top rushers in the country last sea- games are at home Friday, April 13 Boise State will need to find two Junior College was a pre-season halt. Goodell made himself a couple Johnson's top backup. Others in- son. Guards Jeff Cavender and Tad against Tulsa and Saturday, April players to fill the shoes that line- All-American last year and ended poster boys Tuesday afternoon to clude a freshman duo of five-foot, Miller are also returning and BSU 14against Los Angeles. backers Colt Brooks and Korey Hall his JUCO career with four inter- solidify his stance on players with left behind, and that will be no easy nine-inch, 193-pound Jarvis Hodge is also looking forward to the return of Pete Cavender, who sat out last ceptionsand 40 tackles. Tadman, extensive relationships with the Women's tennis hosts task. and five-foot, nine-inch, 161-pound law. Adam "Pacman" Jones from year due to injury. who had a pair of interceptions in How bout the spot of kicker. Jeremy Avery. In the second spring the Tennnessee Titans and the spring tournament The offensive line is by far the the second spring game, felt that Anthony Montgomery and punter scrimmage Hodge and Avery car-' Cincinnati Bengals' Chris Henry most experienced group coming the secondary is coming along. It's The No. 40 Boise State women's Kyle Stringer? All of these posiiions ried the ball each a fair share of each received the first of what will back and thankfully so for the rest just a matter of getting comfortable tennis team (13-3) will host the and many more are being fought 'times, but neither found much suc-' presumably be a reformed arsenal of the offense, which other than Ian with each other again. four-day, four-team Boise State over this spring and Friday night cess. Hodge had six carries for a of punishment for players that break will be a huge chance for those play- total of five yards, while Avery had lohnson has yet to find an identity. the law. The small, petty fines are Spring Classic starting Thursday in Special teams: The loss of place ers to highlight their talents: seven carries for only ten yards. out and lengthy suspension is in, an Boise. The round robin event will Defensive line: Defensive ends Nick kicker Anthony Montgomery may Quarterback: Of the four aggressive move toward a hint of au- feature New Mexico State (9-12), Schleckeway and Mike T. Williams be a bigger deal than most fans re- Portland (6-8) and Utah State (2-6). men competing for the starting Receiver: The loss of lames, Rabb thority in the NFL. ' are the two returnees from last alize at this point. Unless freshman Jones' incidental resume includes The Broncos have posted a 13-3 quarterback position right now and Naanee will be tough to replace year's starting. lineman. The loss kicker Kyle Brotzman turns things 10 separate occasions that he has record in dual match play this sea- only senior Taylor Tharp has seen a right away and on top of that the of tackles Andrew Browning and around in a hurry the kicking game been interviewed by the police. The son and are returning from a five- decent ymount of playing time at loss of tight end Derek Schou man will make it even tougher. But a Dennis Ellis may be hard to replace, could be ugly next fall. Brotzman factor that pushed commissioner dayroadtripinwhichtheylosttoNo. the division one level. had a horrid day at best in the sec- That is if you consider 50 career group of guys are making an impact but the Broncos have a hand full Goodell's buttons a little too hard 27 BYU5-2, were rained out against ond spring scrimmage. The fresh- went down over the NBA All-Star passes a decent amount. Between at the moment and will. do what of guys in the wings waiting to fill Air Force and defeated No. 44 man from Meridian red-shirted last weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Jones Tharp's 50 throws and junior Bush they can to fill those shoes. Aiona holes in the middle. Denver 5-2. The team is now 5- fall and may have his hands full in was arrested for being involved in a Hamdan's 10 career attempts the Key, Jeremy Childs, Vinny Perretta 3 -this season against ranked 2007. So far this spring he has done fight that led to a shooting at a strip Broncos hardly have any experience and Tanyon Bissell are among the Llnebackersr David Shields and opponents including 2-1 at home. kick-offs, field goals and punting as club, which left a man paralyzed. coming back at the most pivotal po- leaders to see significant time next Kyle Gingg are the only two re- Overall the Broncos are 5-1 at well. Replacing Montgomery and Though he is yet to be sentenced sition on the field. Sophomore Nick season. Even Surratt, Nick Harris turnees who saw significant time home this season. last season. The biggest problem at punter Kyle Stringer won't be easy, by a court of law, Goodell's law says Tiffany Coli will play in her fi- Lomax, son of former NFL quarter- and Julius Hawkins are also-in the he is suspended forthe entirety of the this point is that those two played but so far it looks like it will be on , nal home meet as a member of the back Neil Lomax, has yet to throw mix. Even guys like Toshi Franklin 2007 season. Since the suspension is the same position and split time. the foot of a red-shirt freshman with Boise State women's tennis team. a pass as a Bronco and freshman and walk-on Michael Choate have without pay, Jones' projected finan- Freshman Derrell Acrey has looked no division one experience. Her career honors include an AIl- Michael Coughlin hasn't gotten the seen time in the-spring scrimmages cialloss is upward of$1,292,500. In Chris Henry's case, the Western Athletic Conference selec- Many starting positions are up for grabs due to the graduation of a legendary senior class from last year. tion for her play in doubles during Cincinnati wide receiver will be sus- the 2004-05 season., pended for eight weeks of the 2007 She was also named WAC Player season in response to his four ar- of the Week Apr. 17,2006. Coli has rests in just more than a year. accumulated a 74-24 career re- While many players see the suspensions as an extremely drastic cord in: singles and a 71-21 record decision implemented by the pow- in doubles. This season, Coli has er-hungry leadership of a new com- been an example on the court with missioner, both the Bengals and the her 11 singles victories in dual Titans support the suspensions and match play and 21 wins overall. She hope their players learn from what has. also posted a 10:2 record at they are observing first hand. No.6 singles. Coli has also teamed The battle is not over yet. Goodell with Bianca has definitely made a statement and Jochimsen for an outstanding 11- presented his position through- 1 doubles record in dual play. Coli out the league, but when there has proven to be a consistent force have been 50 different players and for the Broncos throughout the year coaches arrested since his takeover while providing the team stability in 2006,. only two cases being ad- in the lower half of the order. dressed seems fairly mild. i If the commissioner can hold his Duke lacrosse players r ground and obtain the support of the NFL Players Association, it could restore their reputation I shut the door on the issue with full I The three Duke University la- force, making the NFL a much more crosse players who are facing respected organization. The real test will come upon charges of first-degree kidnapping I the release of Tank Johnson. The and first-degree forcible sexual of- I Chicago Bears' defensive lineman fense may be acquitted of all charg- is currently serving a 120-day jail es, ABC News announced Tuesday, sentence for violating his probation North Carolina Attorney General by possessing multiple unregistered Roy Cooper is expected to 'an- firearms. nounce the dismissal of all the .Iohnson should be released dur- charges against the three youI)g ing July, at which time he can be ad- .men. The three men were original- dressed and punished by the NFL ly indicted for first-degree rape af- for his actions. ter a party back on March 13, 2006. The NFL may be changing for the A dancer who was hired for the par- better and the time could not have ty reported the three lacrosse play- come sooner. As the league's Image ers raped her in the late hours of the has been deteriorating, I have slowly party. Those charges were dropped been seeing similarities between on Dec. 22, 2006. ·SportsCenter" and,-Cops." The lifestyles that many players.have begun to lead as professional athletes is adisgrace and finally someone may be standing up to return a stature of respect to this level of the game, Let's just hope that Goodell can continue to look :into theflames'with ,1?lssUnglasses on rather than theblindfoldpassed .do\'fll from his·predet:l!ssors. . Apr ill 2, 2 0 0 7 Bronco Gymnasts fall short of sixth conference title Although the Broncos fell short Yvette Leizorek earned second BY TATE CASTLETON Western Athletic '. Conference girls will go on and get better every tted a school record with the sec- as, a team, three Broncos earned team all-conference honors on both Sports Writer Championships Boise State fell year," Sandmire said. "They are so and-best mark all beam at a con- All-WAC conference honors and bar and floors and will compete on short of bringing home a sixth title talented and work so hard and there ference championship scoring a will advance to compete in the West bars and serve as an alternate on There's' going to be something for Sand mire in her final confer- are great things in store for them." 48.9, but it simply was not enough Regional ChaI1,lpionships later this the floor exercise. different about Boise State gymnas- encemeet. Boise State came out poised and to lift Boise State to higher ground. month: Boise State senior Kristin DeAvera Todd round out the trio tics next season. Despite securing their second- led after the opening rotation when "We've had some injuries to our Aldrich earned All-WAC first team and will compete in the all-around After an unforgettable 20-year highest team score of the season it posted a score of 48.9, its third upper-classmen this season which honors on beam and All-WAC sec- for Boise State. Todd wUl be the tenure, Head Coach Sam Sandmire with a 193.3, the Broncos man- highest score in that event all sea- has given a lot of our freshman a ond team honors on vault. Aldrich only Bronco this season to compete has decided to call it a career. , aged to finish sixth at the meet. son. The Broncos clung to first chance to gain some experience has been selected to compete on in each event. Sandmire's final season was full Sacramento State won its second place after having a bye during the and that will payoff," said Assistant beam at the regional meet in under "The girls will do well and will of challenges and obstacles as she consecutive conference champion- second rotation, but quickly fell Head Coach Neil Resnick. "These a month. _ make Boise State proud,' Resnick led a very young Bronco squad ship, scoring 195.275. to sixth place when they posted a • girls competed their hearts out and Aldrich will be accompanied said. "They've worked for this all that was hampered by injuries "It's tough to see it end, but it's 47.725 as a team on bars. made us proud. We have a lot to look by two other Broncos. Freshman season and will be ready." and inexperience. At last month's bittersweet l:iecause I know these Down but not out, the Broncos forward to next season."

NEWS

SPORTS Senior Kristin Aldrich If it were up to Boise State senior "I'm really excited because it gives finish tied for third. CULTURE Kristin Aldrich, she'd come back for me an opportunity to compete one Her score tied the lOth best beam , score at a conference meet in Boise one more season. That's not possible more time before I'm done," Aldrich Stateschoolhistory.Thatscorehelped for the gymnastics standout, but said. "It will be an exciting opportu- the Broncos stay in the hunt, but her she docs have one more shot to nity for me to go there as an individ- OPINION leave her mark on an already ual and see what I can do." efforts alone could not save the successful career. Aldrich was rock solid for the Broncos season. "We've had our ups and downs Aldrich earned first team all- Broncos at the WACChampionships. this season, but I think I was able to conference honors on both bars She led Boise State on vault scoring do as good as I could for the team," ,BIZTECH and floor at last month's Western a 9.825, which help the Broncos se- Aldrich said, "As a team we had one Athletic Conference Championships cure sole possession of first place af- of our best meets of the year but it and has been selected to compete ter the first rotation. on bars at the NCAA West Regional The senior made a name for her- just wasn't enough." Last season Aldrich was named Championships later this month at self when she won the conference Coaches Association All-Academic the University of Utah in Salt Lake beam championship as a sopho- Scholar Athlete as well as being City. Aldrich also earned second more in 2005, came through in her named a WACAli-Academic. team honors on vault. final conference meet with a 9.85 to Freshman Yvette Leizorek Boise State freshman Yvette ful of freshman that have carried scoring a 9.775. "The WAC meet was a good expe- Leizorek will compete in her first- this Bronco program all season. rience for me and taught me a lot," ever West Regional Championships Injuries have plagued-Boise State all Leizorek said. "We weren't able to do later this month in Salt Lake City, year. The team has turned its atten- as well as a team as we had hoped, Utah. The California native notched tion to their underclassmen to carry but we did the best we could. Now second team all-conference honors the load. "lnjmy is ~omp.thing we've dealt I have to start thinking about the on both bars and fleer at last months west regional and prepare myself for Western Athletic Conference with all season," said Assistant Head Coach Neil Resnick. "We've looked that." Championships to punch her ticket. Leizorek will be one of many un- "I'm really excited and anxious to to girls like Yvette Leizorek and derclassmen who will return next go, but sad at the same time that the DeAvera Todd to pick up the load that season. "I'm really looking forward entire team won't be there," Leizorek their injured teammates can no to next season and what we can do said. "It's going to be great to get that longer carry and they've done as a team," Leizorek said. "A bunch kind of experience and to see what a great job." of us will be back and hopefully by I'm able to do on such a big stage." At the WAC Championships then we will be a little more experi- Leizorek has been one of a hand- Leizorek led the Broncos on bars enced." ~i1't"'-: ~",~~",~,!,.~~"":.~.~ ...~~•• y..oj(~:"f".~ .... ~~-:,, .'

April 12, 2007 Backpacking + yoga = relaxation Fitness and outdoor programs merge to relieve stress

PHOTOS COURTESY JULIE FLETCHER/MCT The Boise State Student Recreation Center offers members and non-members an opportunity to experience yoga on an outdoor backpacking trip on' April 21. The total cost of the trip will be $120 and fitness members will get a $40 discount.

BY ADAM ADER refreshed perspective and be ready said. "We teach five yoga classes a out there I think they would thor- two factors, one of them being the People interested should be weather and the other being how registered by April 16. Sports Writer to take on the challenges of "end- week and we have a lot of outdoor oughlyenjoythis trip as well as more of-semester syndrome" the BSU trips and programs and we thought advanced people." isolated the site is. They won't be in The trip has an introduction The semester is starting to wind Outdoor Program and the Fitness it would be kind of neat to combine To go on this trip it costs $120 a location with a lot people, which Wednesday, April 18, at the Student down as finals approach and Program of the Student Recreation the two." and fitness members enjoy a $40 could hinder how relaxing the Recreation Center Classroom from assignments intensify and Center are having their first ever The idea behind the trip is that discount. It includes special servic- experience is. They do know the - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. many Boise State students are feel- yoga backpack trip. the natural surroundings will es like one-on-one attention from location will be somewhere here They will head out early morning ing a bit worn down and ready "The yoga backpack trip is just enhance the yoga experience to the yoga instructor. The people in beautiful Idaho and they see Saturday, April 21, and come back for the summer. an opportunity for members and make things very relaxing and going on the trip won't have Bruneau, Home and Hawlings Creek the evening of April 22. The three The end can't be close enough nonmembers to experience yoga energizing. The trip isn't aimed at anything to worry about except as possible places. or four different yoga sessions, the for some. outdoors," Lisa Stuppy, assistant any certain level of experience in what they're doing at that time. This trip 'will be just the first hiking and the natural setting are To get things back, into a director of fitness at the Rec Center, yoga. Anyone is encouraged to go. "That covers everything from of many in which the Outdoor sure to relieve all of your stress "Yoga is very individual and very your food, your transportation, your Program and Fitness Program will and get you through the end of noncompetitive," Stuppy said. "In equipment for the trip," Outdoor combine forces. They have already the semester. yoga we practice honoring where Coordinator and camp guide Jesse started talking about future trips "Especially right before finals, you are today, what you can do Sears said. "So basically, all you and partnerships together. as the semester goes on and on, it today and not basing it on what you need to show up with is the clothes "It's a good marriage between the sometimes gets harder and harder can do yesterday, or what you might that you're wearing and your outdoors and fitness," -Sears said. to relieve your stress," Stuppy said. be able to do tomorrow. Yoga in hiking shoes." "We'll have more of this' style of "This will be a really good weekend nature helps beginners and , Where ·the trip will take place trips in the future so this is kind of to reset. Students can reset before advanced people to always challenge hasn't been completely figured out. the showcase. This is the launching they go into that last two weeks of themselves. If there are beginners But where they go will depends on of a partnership." classes and then finals." Finding a quarterbacki part III

BY JAKE GARCIN Oregon State Championship run- Sports Editor ner-up finish as a senior. '".c' In his final season at Lake Oswego I HAVE OVERCOME ~. I Lomax threw for 2,800 yards, 30 It's not fair to say Nick Lomax is PROCRASTINATION the 'other' player in the race to be touchdowns and only four intercep- the next Boise State quarterback. tions. He is the son of a former NFL However, Lomax's name has been quarterback, Neil Lomax, who was I will work with you to teach you, on-site, somewhat lost in the mix with three drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1981. At 6'6", 220 he is the biggest how to overcome this habit! other quarterback's vying for the top job. Not that anyone is count- ofthe four BSU quarterbacks, which Stress, anxiety, guilt and cramming will ing the sophomore out of the race, could be an advantage - depending become things of the past within 2-3, but Lomax certainly hasn't seen as on what perspective you have. much of the spotlight as some ofthe Boise State's previous quarter- 25-minute sessions; I work on-site with backs were considerably smaller other young QBs. players - known better for their mo- you. "Well you want to compete all No charge for the initial interview. Ongo- the time:' Lomax said following the Sophomore quarterback Nick Lomax finds himself in bility and athleticism. Zabransky a heated battle for the starting position. The Oregon was listed at 6'2", while Ryan ing help. Call- Jake, at 850-1845 second scrimmage of the spring. "But it's not really about competing native is the son of a former NFL quarterback. Dinwiddie was listed at a mere 6'0". Lomax doesn't fit the traditional with the other guys, its just about Bronco quarterback mold, but that doing what you know how to do and competing against, yourself really. As that variable is working itself out You know for myself, if I do the best on the football field in spring ball doesn't mean he isn't the guy to that I can, then no matter how it all Lomax and the other players can transform the QB position at BSU. turns out, whether I'm the starter or do is take advantage of opportuni- "I feel like I've made great strides Where it ho\vever that works out, I know that ties. from last year and even from the I did all I could." "That's what I'm trying to focus start of spring ball," Lomax said. "So Pays to Care Lomax has, in some capacity, on right now, just becoming the I'm feeling good about the way things When you give plasma you're played the roll of the middle child best player that I can be given the are going right now and I think hav- literally giving someone another in the Bronco quarterback fam- .opportunities that I have/ Lomax ing the competition is healthy as chance atlifc. ily. Senior Taylor Tharp and junior said. "As spring ball goes along I well and it just keeps going back to Thousands will benefit from Bush Hamdan are natural prede- just need to keep 'making strides doing the best that I can." . your blood-plasma donations. cessors to replace Jared Zabransky and getting better and hopefully In the first scrimmage of the with more experience in the pro- come fall time, I'll be right there." spring Lomax had a mediocre show- Up to $200 compensation gram than anyone else. Lomax, of Tualatin, Ore., is no ing. He finished the afternoon 6-of- for your first month. Meanwhile, freshman Michael stranger to success having earned 14 for 41 yards and one interception. Coughlin used his red shirt season the Bronco Offensive Scout Team In the second scrimmage his reps on the scout team to turn heads Player of the Year award as a red- were considerably less, throwing and throw his name into the mix to shirt in 2005. Before arriving on only three passes in the scrimmage. lead the BSU offense in 2007. Then campus at BSU Lomax was named However, Lomax did finish scrim- T'"! •• _ ... 'T' __ ••• " .. t".o._ .. __ c..__ 1 __ .1= __ entersLomax .. the fourth Hailie in r-n st r eurn nu",::nc1lC (IUCI -JCI1Ul1l0 mage No..'2 1"AJith.2 perfect comple- the QB race, but certainly not the the Lake Oswego High School foot- tion percentage, 3-of-3, for 30 yards fourth player in terms of capability. ball team to a 10-2 record and an and no turnovers. LA. IFIE January 25, 2007 Place classified ads at arbiteronline.com RENT IT SELL IT SELL IT WORK IT Crossword OPEN HOUSE . W)~. ACROSS I. HOMES SAT4/14/07 12-2PM 7159 W. Bluebird 1 German subs $178,900 Recent R.emodell 2bd/lba . ·.·center 7 Verbal sigh HOUSE FOR RENT ~ ••• _:;l:'i ..• 11 One of those .4+2, 1258 sq. ft, close to girls BSU, $1200/ mo. + $1200/ , On- alld off- 14 Top-notch dep + 1 year lease avail. 5/1 contact Barbara@(818)321- campus Jobs 15 Made haste 9611 and .Internships 16 Yeoman's yup Steve Koppes .9ohn lL.St-.otf 17 New York'City 859-2400 -]!:.:;~~=- for current and district" graduating 18 J.R.'s missis students 20 Totally HOMEI nonreactive FURNITURE WORK IT _:liIE.'- 22 Ransack 23 Tot's bed HU~dredsof rentals CheckolJt LEATHER SOFA PLUS BRONCOSNEED- 26 Four-letter word :}r:i'~hesurroimding LOVESEAT. Brand new In 29 Spit out crate with lifetime warranty. JOBS. COM liro,lCO- Paid Survey Takers Needed ua'.( ,ll\l. l.JP't,~,.... t. 30 The man in List $2000. Sacrifice $699.t In Boise. 100% FREE to Jolnl 888-1464. question ~,~~~~~;Jttean Click on Surveys. 31 Newcomer BRAND NEW MICROFI· 33 Vietnamese BER COUCH & loveseat. PART TIME ON CAMPUS $8001WEEK GUARAN- holidays b~c~II:·..,. Stain Resistant.t Lifetime war- JOB Are you organized and TEED stuffing envelopes. ranty.t Still In boxes. t Retail detail oriented? We are look- Send a self addressed 34 Little devil $1395. Must sell I $499.t 888- ing for a coordinator who can stamped envelope to Scarab 35 "American 1464. work In a fun but deadline Marketing 28 East Jackson Mercury" founder driven environment. Willing to 10th floor, suite 938 Chicago, KING SIZE PILLOWTOP 37 Looked furtively work around class schedule. IL 60604. MATTRESS set brand new Inquire at jobs@arblteronllne. 39 G and Chesney In bag. list $750. Must sell, com. 42 Tart fruit © 2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 4/12/07 $199. Can Deliver. 921-6643. 46 Debt reminder All rights reserved. MARKETING DIRECTOR 7·PIECE CHERRY Bed· Responsible for all market- 47 Accurate room set. Brand-new In box. Ing activites used to promote 49 Conan or Pat Retail $2250, sacrifice $450. special Issues. sections and 50 Blighted tree 6 Uniform Cali 888-1464 - Sqlutions SELL IT events for The Arbiter News- 51 Fleming and 7 Being risked CHERRY SLEIGH BED paper. This is not an assis- 8 Comic Costello tant position; you will be the McKellen solid wood. New-In-box. Value Marketing Director. Activities 52 Consenting 9 Metric measure $799, sacrifice $195. Cali 888- include creating in-house ads ·10 Soothsayer HOMES 1464. votes for all events. posters. banners 53 Inquires 11 Old British coins FULL SIZE ORTHOPE· and other promotional Items. 54 Gives out 12 Button slot also Includes coordinating and DIC MATTRESS Brand new 13 Takes up again In package, warranty Sacrifice planning special events. Must 56 Nostril $99. Call 921-6643. be creative and self-motivated. 59 Slobbering 19 Eavesdrop This Is a great resume builder 62 Get at 21 Chamber BED-QUEEN PILLOW SUMMER WORK as it is hands-on learning with 66 Face in the 23 Wedge shot TOP mattress set. Brand new, many responsibilities. Apply at 24 Coating of ice still in plastic. warranty. Retail [email protected] mirror? $599. Must sell $119. Can de- SUMMER PAINTING 67 Cosmetics 25 Lacking money liver. 921-6643. JOBS. $9-10/hour + boo ingredient 27 Foil material nuses! NO EXP. NEC. Work 68 Settle down! 28 Try to rattle a QUEEN TEMPURPEDIC outside full time. Summer po- 69 H, Ross Perot performer style visco memory foam mat- NOW sitions available. Call 1-800- Make the tress set. Brand new In plastic. 327-2468. www.collegepro. company 31 Wife of Cronus Retaii $1599. Must seli $399. com. 70 Divided avenue: 32 Mutual- Smart Move 855-9688 HIRING BSUADVENTURECAMP abbr. assistance to Home INSTRUCTOR Seeking 71 Being network ELECTRONICS Marketing Director qualified and motivated camp 36 Very sharp 45 City on the Arno 57 Try to outrun Ownership! staff. Camp dates 6f04-7/20 DOWN 38 Voila! Ad Coordinator Contact. for more info. (208) 47 Color fabric, 58 PC image Pn.'quil!ify today at 1 Word of disgust 40 Egg part 426-566 .'60s-style 60 Unkindly DISCOUNT COM- 2 Lingerie item 41 Totals 'd~7[:\C,j'S)2:D~~';.COm Sales Associate 61 Oct. follower PUTERSTORE SUMMER SALES: LATI- 3 Scull's propeller 43 Homer's dad 48 Exemplar of bt'l1l(I;'I""}'L'I,f>y TUDE is looking for reps to stiffness 63 Actor Wallach 1,la/1il J 1.1USJIIg and Financr AHuC4tth'M RJM Computers ill Boise Graphic Designer 4 Off-the-cuff 44 Bombed from Idaho's largest Independent make $25,000 to $50,000+ 53 Wide necktie 64 Pose selling satellite systems door- comment the air, British 1~866-432-4066>' PC Store, huge local stock style 55 Hefty slice 65 Pig's digs of hard-to-find parts and sup- Managing Editor to-door. No exp needed, It's 5 Twixt 12 and 20 plies, expert computer repairs, easy. Get out of the State Internet service, 4524 Over- this summer and make $$$. land Road in Boise. (208f472- Paid training, free rent. tons of incentives, great summer .c7£1e.CI'IL~·.I!:lIII: 2800. FREE Wireless Router with any new Clearwire Wire- Apply at experience and much more. , ~/ less Internet account. FREE Call Jed 801-427-4966 New Construction [email protected] technical support, call 472- By Michael Mepham First Time Horne Buyers Sudoku 2800 Option 2 to speak to a Relocation Pc. Technician. I MODELS Investment Properties 'BUSY . , . Level: [!][!]II!II SCHEDULE? '. NEW SPRING 'PROJ- 6 2 4 9 5 Complete the grid so each row, column and a-by- .._- WORK IT ..- ._- _._--_. - ~.------Jessica Hunt -. - ECTSI Actors, Extras, Mod- 3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to Rea/Estate We offer great els, Promotions and Conven- f) A 7 a S. Fer stiatsg:qs on hO,-; to solve SUdO~U,v!s!t tions. Eam $75-$800 daily. No '- .,. , oJ Professional hours to work www.sudoku.org.uk. around school experience or school needed. PART-TIME . 208-433-9511 www.jessicahunt.com or another job. 3 1 Solution to Monday's puzzle 008.412.1671 -I n08.433.4587 Evenings and 1 4 2 6 8 3 9 jhllnt@'holland",olty.info GRAPHIC DESIGNERS 3, 7i5 Weekends OTHER 9 5 Responsible for designing ere- I _._._------_ ..- ._------~------3i2 6 9 7 8 4 5 1 ative ads for clients and The 20-40 hrsjwk ~- - - 1- _ .. Arbiter Newspaper. Also works MENTAL HEALTH PRO- 9i8 4 1 3 5 2 7 6 with layouts and graphics for Casual work FESSIONAL Fast growing _. __ .- _._.- -- the paper. Must be motivated environment. Mental Health Agency is look- 8 1 3 7 6 9 5 2 4 to push the limits of design, , .... Paid training ing for PSRlCase Managers. 1 7 2 and able to create cutting- Must possess Social Work de- 5 4 2 8 ·1 3 6 9 7 edge work under deadline. and benefits. gree or degree in similar field. .~ --_._- 1····- I·~-~-..- +-- Place an ad in·the . Some positions are respon- 17/hr up DOE. (208) 342-1222 7 5 6 9 7 5 4 2 1 8 3 ~fieQS-: sible for the overall layout and $9/hr (208) 342-1222 design of the paper. Meaning- to start 2 6 8 3 9 4 7 1 5 ....~._...... ~.... ,...... __ ..- .-...... ,_. ful on the job experience and 6 5 2 9 portfolio builder. Entry level to 1- 1 6 8 7 9 4 2 658-4888 3 5 I~.. -_ .... . visit. experenced needed. Apply at -~----- I· arbiteronline.com [email protected] 6 1 8 9 2 4 7 9 2 5 1 3 6 8 Sudoku on your cell phone. Enter 783658.com In your mobile Web browser. Get a free 9amel

COMIC~_---.~.-----. BY LINDA C. BLACK· HOROSCOPESTribune Media Services I NEVER Di~~ H~~~'S ~ co~~C~::rt~t\6I~L ~OU i W~~~1L I HAD TO t\ COpy OF GET t\NY DNA EVIDENCE? THA T COLLECT REVIEWED i g Today's Birthday (04-12-07) Don't feel overwhelmed. Don't try Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) THE YOUR II \ ~ SCREAM- SOME DNA. It takes a team effort this year to to do it all at once, Set a pace that Today is a 6 - You're pretty good DESIGN. E-Mt\IL. ~ ING? e propel you to victory. Learn how works for you and nibble away at it. mechanically, when you're in the E ~ to share the excitement, danger, mood. You should be really good ( R ~ ~ 8 strategizing and the success.To Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) at it now, so fix a lot of things. t: II> ~ ~ get the advantage, check the day's Today is an 8 - Let your opinion rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the be known when you select an CaprIcorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) , most challenging, - assistant. You don't have to agree Today is an 8 - Push really hard 1--JI1lJpIlL~~~--1i 1--.IIa-;.~= ...... l · upon everything, just on your the next couple of days, and you'll Aries (March 21-AprIl19) final objectives. Get that part make a bundle. Right about now ~ Today is an 8 - You won't have to down in writing. you could find a good use for a I- ... ,..... It"'\t""nc.TA .....U"\ !F ,(OU l'JERE CAPABLE ...... ,-..... 1. UUN I VI UI;.." .....I f'""'\1'_ I~ITHIS t'lNU- lUV" push other people around to get pocketful oi btiis.Trade off for the WHY TECHNICt\L . OF UNDERSTANDING TOOK DRESS LOOKS them to obey your orders. You're Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) bills you already have. WIUTERS GET pt\!D THAT SORT OF THING, AN UGLY LIKE A TUBE developing a righteously admirable Today is an 8 - You're very LESS THt\N ENGINEERS. YOU'D BE AN ENGINEER. SOCK WITH TURN. command presence. imaginative now in your work, so Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ASPIRA tWNS. ) ) don't worry. Even if you've never Today is a 6 - You're coming up: Taurus (AprIl20-May 20) done this task before, you'll think with proofs for concepts that are I Today isa 7 - People are starting to of a way. way out on the edges. Is there a recognize how important you are. scientific basis for God, or vice It's nice that they've noticed but Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) versa? You're one ofthe ones don't forget to ask for the financial Today is a 6 - The truth is revealed, who'll find out. rewards that are due. Don't feel the much to your delight. You couldn't least bit guilty . be more pleased. A person you PisceS (Feb. 19-March 20) I ENJOY POINTING I Today is an 8- Business Is going· THIS WILL think is marvelous feels the same OUT YOUR MISTt\KES WROTE \Vellthe way your routine has been YOU WROTE Lt\ST GO FASTER GeminI (May 21-June 21) way about you. BECAUSE IT MAKES THIS IF YOU SAY Today is an8 -You'll find it easier arranged. Now, consider making a YEAR'S DATE ON ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT LAST· ..:w·"~·'tHtSREPORT. YOU DIDN'T. to take control ofthe situation Sco~plo (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) few technlcallmprovements; Take ~ M'iSELF. YE"'R. . HA HAl SWIFT. for the next several weeks. You're Today is a 7 - A.suggestion your time, and do.it right; . I . ( charming and you're lucky, even postt.tlliied by afaniily member. ~. \ more than usual. :' odowd one turns outtohe iilSt .' ~ .' di~:lhing~u've been looking for;, .....(c) 2007; TribWle MediaSetvice.I~c. ire Cancer(June22~July 22) yo,u'see? Itpays tobe po!Jteand,' .'.Dlstributed byMcClatehy-~".',y Today is a 7" There'stlltS i,>fworL a~~!tipSte~,:_.~·<,·'::Y::JJ.. ,iilromtitcloQ~#lces':: •'./ .. 12, 2007

~ 1I

ro=:U 115145ZR-17 m/4SZ1l-17 135145ZR·17 ss.ss 195/6OHR·15 7Ll,I) 205!55VR·15 HI:;."i' 205/40HR·18 24514SZ11-17 ez.sa 2OS/6OHR·15 7H~: 205,l55VR·16 1~i).H!1 205I4OZR·17 m/45ZR-18 7UO 215/6OHR·15 ;11.n 215/55VR·16 11-l.IJ'l 21514OZR·17 2C!lI45ZJI.18 . IIL~/ 2OS/6OHR·16 '.::; ":~ 225/55VR·16 I:I.U(; 25514OZR·17 ZS5/45ZR-18 [l;,4/ 215/60HR·16 'ii.];· 225155HR·17 1(J[U!.I 275/4OZR·17 IC!lI45ZJl.2lI ZS5/45ZR·20 Ilium 225/6OHR·16 jiJU(1 195/S0VR·15 'i 1:i,~J\ 225/4OZR·18 205I40ZR-16 Ii:,o./ 225/60VR·16· 1/:' ~:I 205150VR·15 . i ii;.(I~ 2115l4OZR.18 Z05I4llZIl·17 'il.1[J 235/60HR·16 lHi~;1 225/5OVR·15 i j/ ,"11 245/4OZR·18 21514llZ1l·17 hEl 195,155VR·15 !J.I,,: 205/50VR·16 1?:i.IIJ 215/35ZR.18 2C5I4OZ11-17 (",./0

"I 1 I This low cost all season radial features outlined This Is An Excellent white letters, a smooth Valus On Highway and ride and is economically All seasDn Radials. priced. Offering A smDDth Quiet Hide And IO::gi: stee; Belt CDnstruction.

P1551l1l1R·13BW P205/75R·15 l~u.:i7 18511OHR·14BW P16518OR·13 P215115R·15 43.2t 19511OHR·14BW P175J8OR·13 P225/75R·15 51.1'1 205/708·148W P18SJ8OR·13 P235/75R·15 52.23 205/70R·14 P185/758·14 16517\1HR-13BW 31.11 P21511OSR·14 P195J75R·14 17511\lHR·13BW ;ill.lH P205/7OSR·15 P205J75R·14 J1:1.n:i 18511\lHR·13BW ~13.72 P215/7OSR·15 P215/7511·14 4/.7l\ 1751111H1I-148W 31,(i1

TheAll TerrainRadialSXTdelivers a quiet, comfottable ride, superior stablllty and control. /( yDu drIve a Light Truckor Sport Utility Vehiclo this tire is agreat choice for you.

17MMR·14 39.13 1lIlIIS5VR·1S 60.45 21S/411ZJl.16 7 .55 1_·14 42.:15 2Il5/&5VR-111 63.41 2II5J4OVR.'" 70.5!i. 41UI.I 70111 01I ..... 1ID. • ., ...... _....--. ... -w .. B~!!!! ii.....ii 50:24 --... 71:57 10U.03 iMMi·;i 235/40VR·17 !i 18S/151lR·15 4!l.1l3 1l1S/&OVR·111 57.:12 24!I4OVR·17 91.79 ';j 1_·1& 47.14 2Il5J&OVIH& 61.33 2S&/4OV1l·17 114.64 "1 .. :,1 ; .... ·1& 52.00 11l5JliOVlH8 M.1G 215J4OZ11·18 110.41 ;: 21WIIiR·1S 56.70- 285J&0VR·1. 10.65 Z2&J4OZIt.18 11S.IlS , ",1:' 175/1111..,3 35.15 225ISOVR·18 73.95 23S/4OZJl.18 121.15 , 1...... 13 35.15 ..... 17 99.14 24S/411ZRo18 140.24 ," 1""'14 41.32 1SSJSDVR-17 121l.72 21&/3lIZRo18 119.98 , !i 1-'14 45.7& 2OS/45VRo18 84.59 ZlS/IUR·1. 131.73 ... ·14 48.18 285145VR·17 87.66 255/IUJl.18 174.10 47.11 115/4SV11017 ', 93.70 :~'~ 1•• CR-11 1IlII3SZRa18 193.92 ... ·1& 51.9D .,4&V8017 97.67 12llI1SZR-11 191.78 II 52.25 101.18 ·18XL 207.311 ~ 21 DI/45VR·17 i: l'1. 59.08 .14SJ45V...,7 107.21 ,. 210;18 I;q 11 59,43 Z4Il4SIR-1. .145.51 157.75 \; 11 58.46 ....,. 97.54 -III 159.•~ '[r _ : ~ ~ .~ ~~f(