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the X 0 By Kevin Wickersham mail was primarily of a personal nature and con- by determining the time and place in which Argonaut tained cash gifts or "anything else that could be mail went missing. pocketed quickly," he said, adding that it does not "Once we identified who we thought it was we Residents of the Living Learning Community appear that the suspect w'as attempting identity contacted the postmaster," he said. can breathe a sigh of relief, as a suspect has been theft-style crimes. Ray said the suspect was a new hire this semes- returns in the LLC identified in a recent string of mail thefts that have ', The investigation began, Ray said, when a stu- ter working as a part-time mail sorter plagued the residence hall. dent living in the LLC had his suspicions aroused mailroom, Although inost residence hall employ- The suspect, a temporary mail sorter in the LLC when two letters he was expecting from home ees are students or their spouses, he said that this mail room until he was fired last week, was iden- were never delivered. After the letters were miss- individual was in no way affiliated with the uni- are tified as a result of an ongoing investigation by UI ing for about one week; the student checked with versity. Residence Life, local police and the U.S. Postal the post office and asked his friends if they were "He w'ent through a thorough background and had no criminal Cprissa Wright Inspection Service. missing any mail. Several of them said they were. check, passed an interview By said. Argonaut An investigation was launched into the matter By this time, an investigation had already been background," Ray after several LLC residents came forward com- started by Residence Life staff members and Qe The 2006 Spring Career Expo of the plaining about missing mail, said Corey Ray, Moscow Police Department. Ray said that they ,'Palouse is returning to the Kibbie assistant director of Residence Life. The stolen were able to establish a clear suspect in the matter See THEFT, page 5 Dome on March I, bringing with it related events such as mock interviews and resume-building workshops. that did ; ~ This year, many companies THE BACMEN OF BASKETBALL not attend previous career fairs will be in attendance. Alaska Airlines, Tetra Tech and Southwest Research Institute will be r'epresented, as will a wide vari- ', ety of'industries, said Suzi Billington, director of the University of Idaho's Career and Professional 'lanning office. NEED HELP? "It's not the same business 15-minute resume and engineering employers reviews we'e had in the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. past," Billington Wednesday Wallace Food Court Boeing will also have recruiters present at the expo, as wfll Enterprise Rent-a-Car, which Erick Larson, a manager in the CAPP office, said is the employer that hires the largest population of new graduates every year. Larson said that in planning this

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By Hillary Flowers Argonaut (pl Cerrillo sat in ASUI President Berto Kentaro Murai / Argonaut the Idaho; Commons at 7 p.m. fbi Garrett Hoibrook junior Spencer Farrin (middle) and sophomore Johnathan Jacobs (right) we'ar paper bags over their heads as a symbol Thursday hoping to answer Sophomore (left), students'estions the men's basketball game against Nevada. on Monday. Jacobs says that they are "tired of having no hope." concerning the 2006 State of of their discontent while watching e ASUI address. When no students showed up, Cerrillo wasn't surprised. The onIy advertisement for the open forum was in the student senate's Monday report. Attorney wants evi ence thrown out The forum, Cerrillo said, was intended to give students the chance to read his provide feedback about ASUI's activi- trial moved The charge is a felony. Mubitl was not rights ties. He said the lack of student atten- Kovis says jury pool tainted, wants Court records indicate that when before that confession, it should be dance had to do with a variety of dif- Mubita'nitially spoke with Moscow inadmissible in court. Kovis could comment ferent issues, induding a lack of stu- By Sam Taylor Department. As a result, the infor- Police Lt, Paul.Kwiatkowski, he not be reached for dent interest and students being Argonaut mation would be inadmissible in denied having the disease, but infor- Tuesday. 'naware'of the opportunity. I court. mation obtained from the North Kwiatkowski; speaking generally "I think all those things Moscow man's public defender Another part of the motion. states Central Health District . indicated about law enforcement procedures, probably'lay A into it, which means we need to has asked that any. information that law enforcement officials did that Mubita not.only knew he had said police officers do not have to do better," he said. regarding the possibility that his not obtain a search warrant before HIV but was receiving fina'ncial read people their Miranda rights he believes that senate dient has HIV or any confessions they got medical records. from the assistance for housing based on that before interviewing them if they are ,: Cerrillo said "in 'r'eports to living aren't an effec- about the matter be suppressed in North Central Health District fact. not custody'or being detained." groups "We hve me'ans of communication. the trial. regarding Mubita's HIV status. An affidavit from Kwiatkowski interview people all of the Communication from ASUI is one Charles Kovis filed several Mubita is accused of knowingly also states that after visiting Mubita time about specific cases without thing he's trying to fix so students are motions last week alleging that transferring or attempting to transfer at home on a welfare check, the man reading them their rights," he said. Kanay Mubita was riot read his bodily fluids that may contain the admitted to knowing he had HIV. He Mranda rights before he discussed HIV virus to 13 women in Moscow was then placed under arrest. See ASUI, page 5 information with the Moscow Police without previously informing them. Kovis'harge is that because See MUBITA, page 5 t Valentines take to the sky, thanks to Air Society

By Sean Garmire pie," she said. "I was going to give the service projects such as this year' Argonaut tickets to one of'my, guy friends, but Valentine's for Vets, for which the group a they couldn't go, so I said, 'Hey, we'e took Valentine's Day cards to veterans'ome A Valentine's Day raffle hosted by the single. Let's go.'" in,Lewiston. In March they will Arnold Air Society took two university The prize could not have come at a volunteer at the Idaho Special Olympics, students to new heights Saturday. better time for Wax and Rosser, who are and they are putting together a team for A $5 raffle, ticket bought graduate working on MFAs —Wax's in play Relay for Life, a cancer research student Audrey Wax and her friend Ulli direction and Rosser's in 'criptwrlting fundraising project. Rosser a round-trip, scenic plane ride and achng. Sophomore 7yler Bryant, public from the Moscow Interstate Aviation air- "We both just got out of relationships, affairs officer for the Arnold Air Society, port to Spokane. There they were picked so it was a good girl's night out, and we said these raffies have become an annu" up and chauffeured to Clinkerdagger's pot to pamper ourselves,"', Wax said. al event. Restaurant for dinner. '(The flight) was incredible, because I'm "They'e been doing them for a Wax purchased two tickets on Feb. 9 from the Mdwest and I'm not used to while," he said. "We'e put one on from one of two Arnold Air Society seeing anything but flat land. It was def- every year sine I'e'een here." booths at the Idaho Commons. The soa- initely worth the $5." Approximately $300 in. prizes were ety sells the tickets before Valentine's The Arnold Air Society. is a volunteer donated to the Arnold Air Society for Day as a fundraiser. organization made up of 52 Air Force this event. The dinner was donated by Melissa Davlin/Argonaut "They didn't have anyone buying ROTC cadets from the University of Clinkerdagger's, and a second-place Audrey Wax and Ulli Rosser get ready to board a plane to Spokane for tickets from them and I felt sorry for Idaho and Washington State University. dinner. Wax won the flight and dinner in a raffle for the Arnold Air Society. them, so I went over and bought a cou- The organization performs community See AAS, page 5

Contents Inside Todap Arts&Culture...... 7 Crossword ...... 2 Opinion 'rts&Culture Sports&Rec Rain/Snow The editorial board muses Former UI music profes- The track and field team is Hi: Opinion 39'o: Briefs...... 2 ...... 6on the qualifications for a new sor Floyd Peterson shares his at home this weekend, wle 35' ..2 Sports&Recreation...... 10 jazz fest duector, and sp'orts love of another art form, the swimmers are preparing Calendar...... 'lassifieds...... 12 Sudoku...... 2 and music anchor Off the Cuff. landscape photography. for the WAC Championships. Page 2 The Argonaut Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Farewell reception for Lisa the most immediate effects on Cam usCALENDAR Clyde LocalSRIEFS nearly half of the worlds pop- -M . Jack's ulation, a UI glaciologist said Voices'ITE, Facilities Complex, Today SUB Borah Theater Creek Conference Room Student looking Thursday. 3 p.m. 7:30pm. 2 p.m. instruve Vladimir Aizen, a UI pro- 'From the Jazz Archives: for stolen fessor of glaciology, said Breaking the Color Retirement reception for in the flow of fresh- Line'ibbie 'Remembering Hemp: 'Submerging Ethnicity: ment changes Dome Joanne Kirkland from the Lionel water from 100,000 glaciers Highlights Creole of Color Jazz UI graduate student Mary noon Alumni lounge Hampton Jazz Musicians of Italian in the Central Asia Mountairi Festival'ITV-8 French had her violin stolen 3 p.m. System will affect nearly 2.5 Heritage'UB from her car between 6:20-7 'Ernesbne Anderson: There 8p.m. Borah Theater billion people. Will Never Be Another Men's basketball vs. Nevada a.m. Thursday and is asking You'UB at a media brief- 3 p.m. it back. He spoke Borah Theater Memorial Gym for help in getting organized by the Thursday who is getting a ing 1:45p.m, 7:05p.m. 'The Goodman French, American Association for the Benny Story'UB degree at Seminar: Victor Raboy, Ag violin performance Advancement of Science dur- 'A Borah Theater had her dri- Night in Havana: Dizzy PepsiintemationalJazzConcert Reseagxh Service, "Plant and the university, annual meeting in St. 4:15p.m. v'er's smashed in. If ing its Gillespie in Cuba'ibbie Dome Seed Phosphorus ..." window Louis. has information, Life Sciences, Room 277 Horizon Air-Ray Brown anyone any Rising temperatures are 12:30pJTL she asks you contact her by e- Special Guest Concert with at causing dramatic changes in mail world's scien- Special Tribute to Hank [email protected]. the glaciers, 'Bessie Smith A Life in the Jones tists studying ice fields in Blues'UB Ul Greenland, Chile and Asia Borah Theater 7:30p.m. law students agreed during the briefing. 12:30p.m. prep team for Aizen said changes in 'Remembering Hamp: water flow caused by climate 'Jazz in the Brogue Redeflning mock ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Highlights from the Lionel change could have dramatic Black and Latino Musical Hampton Jazz hearing in D.C. influence on water. supplies. Festival'ITV-8 Identities'UB Preparing for a congres- Borah Theater 8 p.m. 1:45p.m. sional hearing is an awesome Environmental task, all the more so when photographer will you'e still in high schooL UI College of Law stu- speak Feb. 28 Weather FORECAST dents Ritchie Eppink, Matt Florian Schulz, an award- Sonnichsen and Nance winning photographer, will Gear up for ~ Today Thursday Friday Ceccarelli, recent graduate give a free public presenta- ps Matt House and faculty Rain/ Snow Partly tion documenting his jour- ~ Downhill Skis member Pat Costello have the northern SIIDW Hi: Cloudy neys through 39'i: been coaching Orofino High Rockies. Snowboards Hi: 35'o: School teacher Cindy ~ 39'o:22':35 Schulz's presentation, ~ Cioss Country Skis Tele Wilson's advanced place- "Yellowstone to Yukon: . ~ es , ment students in prepara- Freedom to Roam,"'will be at tion for the "We the People" 17'udoku in the UI Ski eukgnowboerd T ning 7 p.m. Tuesday Mock 'ongressional Natural Resources Building, PUZZLE Hearing Competition ori the the $RC or check the weh O www.asoi.oldaho.edll/ootdoora Room 10. ett hy U.S. Constitution in Boise. utdoor Programs 885-6810 Rekals 885-6170 He will share images of In January, the Orofino different ecosystems within 5 9 1 3 team won the state competi- the region and discuss pro- tion. In April, they wiE fly tection of parks and pre- to Washington, D;C., to serves, and their connection 8 1 compete nationally. through wildlife migration It s the fourth state-level corridors between win in Orofino's six years of Yellowstone and the Yukon. 1 2 competition, and the fifth For most of the last year UI College of Law stu- decade, Florian Schulz has dents have been involved in roamed deep into the wilder- the process, UI students ness of the northern Rockies work with the high school cri- documenting the landscape, seniors, sit as judges, and student presentations, plants, birds, animals, tique of an intact ecosys- look over student essays, people tem along the spine of the spend time in a question- and-answer session and Rocky Mountains. His pres- serve as mentors. entation stems from his book "Yellowstone to Yukon: Freedom to Roam." Ul glacier expert In his book,.Schulz pro- documents loss of poses a 100-year conserva- 6 3 8 world's ice tion effort to protect North America's wildlife. e e ~ o ~ ~ 0 ~ Changes in glaciers in the A sampling of Schulz's o 7 4 9 2 world's largest and highest images are available at ~ ~ ~ e mountain system may have wwwrthewildheart.org/. ~ ~ ~ ~ Solutions from 2/17 I5 I6 7'I4 Complete,'the grid so ~ "8 ~ 8 ~ 8 ~ ~ v ~ 9 8. 3..1. 2 ,'24387961 each row„.coILtmn and 8' ~ u ~ ~ 8 I'o 8'' 716249538 3-by-3 box {in bold 369415287 borders) contains 8427931 56 every digit, 1 to 9. For 1 75862493 strategies on how to Conduct-M 3rket Research-Surveys solve visit 258931674 Sudoku, 'the-TelBPQn Mother' 491678325 www.sudoku.org.uk. 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By Frank McGovern dent lounge," said Lancaster. the general collegiate tradition, is the nonexistent creative input from the stu- D,spite the st ng mt al show of Argonaut At the moment no cohesive artistic student's home away fmm home on dent body, student government and support from the student body and roject exists for either building. campus, and a necessity for any rep- school administration. This time government, the Commons and Union A defunct ASUI board focusing on eatured art is transient and conforms to utable university. around, however, the prospects appear Board will rely upon the continued the Idaho Commons and Student Union no fixed aesthetic vision, and Lancaster "Astudent union is the hub of activi- brighter. The boani's first meeting on participation of UI students to survive. Building has been re-established after a said it can often seem arbitrarily placed. ties on campus," said Lancaster, "aplace Feb. 14 was well attended, particularly Anyone interested in contributing two-year hiatus, and is looking for stu- In an effort ta fix those things, as well as students can go and hang out on cam- for the op'ening meeting of a new entity. ideas can submit them to the dent input. provide culture and a more relaxing pus when they don't have class.w The board will meet again Tuesday. "Commons and Union Board" mes- The board, looking to board's "Last students," get on its feet, atmosphere for students, the Though she said she the lack meeting we had 12 sage board established on Facebook, or is requesting input ~ on what stu- more its functions first priority is the establishment of an of a proper SUB is a detriment to said Lancaster, but there an. a lot send them directly to Lancaster at cup- should be. To that it overan'hing Lancaster's end-of-term but can't make get input, wants to art policy for the SUB and dents, objective who have shown intetest boardfesub.uidaho.edu. For those pur- hear from students with any experience Commons. for the furnishing of a student lounge is the meeting time." a more active role, online appli- "hanging out," those who have been in "After that,". Lancaster said, "we'l modest. ASUI President Berto Cer'rillo was suing cations for membership can be filled either the Commons or SUB and anyone work on finding quality art pieces. "My goal is to at least have a TV, a openly impressed by the outcome, char- out at www.asui.uidaho.edu or sub- interested in improving the quality of Hopefully, by the end of the semester couch and a pool table somewhere on acterizing the turnout as "incredible for campus life. we will be able to buy at least one per- campus the end of the semester, just a first meeting." Cerrillo and Vice mitted directly to Lancaster. by fair- The board, by sophomore manent piece." to show students that progress is being President Travis Shofner have been par- Requirements for participation are business major ~Kimbre Lancaster, is The second and more intensive made." active in the evolution the ly liberal. ticularly of committed to a two-part goal, ende'avor, Lancaster said, is the creation The last incarnation of the Commons board and were, in fact, its original cfe- "Generally anyone who applies is 'The goals for this semester are to get of a "zeal" student union. She said a and Union Board fizzled as a result of ators, hiring Lancaster as chair several accepted," said Lancaster. "It's just the art policy going and work on a stu- respectable student union, according to tepid interest, chara~ by almost weeks ago, sort of a formality."

Ngf jogglgQEF$ independent security experts site's postings last week months that lie ahead, you'e mination to wean the country tion. weren't so sure, issumg mixed included the names and home been hiding somewhere," said off oil as he kicked off a two- Not only might the court o inions in interviews with addresses of 40 Oxford faculty Scott;,Malyerck, executive day tour to promofe new eliminate the need for a health 'ght Ridder. and staff members. The site SuPreme CPurt tP director of the state GOP. energy sources. I-Ie called the exception, Garrow said, but it Under the deal, Dubai Ports described them as "legitimate Never mind that the 2008 /ppk at fedeI'a) ban high cost of oil "a hidden i ~ 'lso could reconsider case law World would pay $6.8 billion targets." primary, is two years nearly tax" that threatens economic pn late-term abOrtiOn that blocks the enforcement of to acquire a British company, The university obtained a away Thih promises to be the abortion laws when of Peninsular and Oriental Steam court order barring ALF from e ' WASHINGTON — Th an)'art most open race for the White " Navigation Co„which has spreading home addresses and House in decades. The former Texas oilman been running commercial other details by e-mail, but the "For the first time in 25 said he's ready to try every operations at the of Times reported that British abortion Tuesday when the jus- ports years, you truly have a wide- thing from wind power to New authorities have no control tices agreed to decide whether Miami, Philadelphia, open seat without an heir nuclear energy to break what over Atwood's Web site, can ban so-called York, New Jersey, Baltimore 'apparent," state GOP chair- he calls the nation's addic- Congress which is officially adminis- partial-birth abortions nation- BuSh dismjSSeS @op and New Orleans. Critics of man Katon Dawson noted. tion to fossil fuels. ~ ~ ~ tered in wide. ieaciers'iemanci the deal note that some of the Malaysia. For Republicans, the "We'e got to do some- tp 11 the Atwood said it's true that It's not new territory for the Sept. hijackers used Palmetto State is the gateway about it now,". he told bipCk dea) the site, www.directaction.info, thing which 5-4 SeappltS United Arab Emirates as a base to whathas become thesolid- court, in 2000 split is essentially an international an audience in Milwaukee, and that the country's banking Republican South. Often, when it struck down a similar WASHINGTON —Brushing message forum filled with ly the first stop on his three- state 'of'fpublicdemandsfromthetwo system has been used by South Carolina is where the ban because it lacked a postings that make threats state trip. "The dependence Republicans in groups connected to al-Qaida. race for the GOP presidential health exception for women. top Congress, against specific targets and on oil is a national security President Bush said Tuesday or real But Justice Sandra Day brag about successful arsons, nomination ends — y problem and an economic that a deal an Arab Animal rights activist O'onnor, who voted with the allowing burglaries and vandalisms. begins. secunty in that has been company to run six major U.S. problem majority case, disputes descriptipn The postings date to 2002. replaced by Justice Samuel seaports should go forward and by London paper Alito, whose views on abortion that he'd veto any effort by Road tp the lNhite Republican presidential nomi- are widely expected to be more Congress to stop it. ST. PAUL, Minn, —A Bush restrictive. Both House Speaker Dennis Florida man who was an ani- House starts in the South Carolma presiden- Americans that shares Thecasecouldbethefirstin Hastert, R-Ill., arid Senate mal rights activist at South Carolina tial riinar their concerns over high which Alito, with other court Majority Leader Bill Frist, R- Macalester College in gasohne prices and home conservatives including 'new Tenn., said that the proposed Minnesota has been described COLUMBIA, S.C. PgeSjdent BuSh heatirig bills. critics dis- Chief Justice John G. Roberts, port takeover by Dubai Ports by the Times of London news- Although it might belie the missed the triP as a Public'ty helps chart a more restrictive V/orld, a state-owned compa- aper as the "mastermind" calendar, the 2008 presiden- tputs tech npipies stunt and questioned the trajectory for the court's han- ny from the United Arab I,'hehind a campaign to incite tial campaign is underway in aimed at Curbing president's sincerity. potential dling of abortion laws, Emirates, posed violent attacks on officials at South Carolina. "It's great that the presi- doesn't national security risks. U S pj) imppgtS The case directly England's Oxford University. Almost any Democrat or dent is talking about our address Roe v. Wade, the con- Both said they wanted the Nicolas Atwood, who now Republican entertaining a GOLDEN, Colo. —Calling addiction to oil, but his poli- troversial 1973 ruling that deal stopped immediately Palm Fla., lives in West Beach, wisp of a hope of running for America's dependence on cies are feeding the habit," struck down anti-abortion pending a more thorough said the story about him pub- South president has been to foreign oil "a national securi- said Jeremy Symons, director laws. But its outcome could review. And Frist said that if lished in the Sunday Times is Carolina. have Some already problem," President Bush of the National Wildlife indicate whether the court Bush wouldn't stop the deal, "pretty ridiculous." been here. Others have ty he'd solu- Federation's might allow limits on abortion introduce legislation to But Atwood acknowledged booked appearances over the hailed technology as the global warming that would affect the ease with force a halt, echoing a call by a that the Web site he helps next several days. tion Monday and offered a campaign and a former which abortions can be growing number of lawmakers maintain has been posting "If you'e from South laundry list of alternative staffer on Vice President from both parties. "communiques" radi- obtained. from the Carolina.and. yoii don'. meet energy sources.. Dick Cheney's energy task "Atropos< sqesrtainly „on.the,e c,„Bunch and, seni9r, adtiumse- cal Anima.t gigerrttisqn) grpLI tg reitei'a[ed'='his'7:,ttltster'.,iyf.'"foi'tip'"'t'-,'"I';~"tr"I "" tQ heist i pr&idhnf'it . 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tions they want to ask of recruiters ahead of time. EXPO Larson said he is s~irised every year that from page 1 more students don't take advantage of the career expo, as well as other opportunities offered along- ue year's event the office tried to make it more acces- side the expo. esis 'ible to students. "Any time you can meet an employer face to it's In previous years, students had to enter face, an opportunity to take advantage of," he By Eric Hand On Friday, he took a break from a theorem said, adding that St. Louis Post-Dispatch four-dimensional called the through the upstairs doors and make their way giving students a chance to find involving a space out trends , down the stairs to the floor where the recruiters in their chosen field can help them in "worm domain." He left a mostly empty room the run, ST. were. This year, the event has been set so that long LOUIS —Two Washington University —chairs, chalk, chalkboard —and returned to ; up This students enter on the ground floor. year, employers will be offering mock mathematicians are spending their Friday his playfully cluttered office. interview sessions inorning in windowless basement dis- "Students can get in and out between classes," from 8:30 a.m. to 5 pm. a room, He says it's easy to see evidence of other sci- Larson said, Tuesday by appointment in the Idaho Coxnmons. cussing the twisted doughnut shape they'e entists'ork: beakers and petri dishes, circuit These interviews are valuable, Larson said, drawn on a whiteboard. Billington said all students should take advan- boards and computer programs. But many because of the chance to get constructive cri- "Is this a knot or an un-knot'?" asks shaggy- tage of this opportunity, even if they are not mathemabcians still use pen and paper. Most of tiquing from actual employers. haired Aaron Wiechmann, 26, a low-dimension- actively looking for a job. Krantz's best work goes on in his mind, while j The CAPP office will also be offering job search al topologist dressed in jeans and a brown hood- "If students already have jobs or internsbips on walks through Forest Park, while watching workshops, dinner with recruiters where students ed sweatshirt. animals at the zoo. i lined up for the summer, they can still attend, have a chance to be trained in business meal eti- Brad Henry, 25, in a gray hoodie, leans back i especially if they are interested That is changing, says Krantz. More is done in working for a quette and 15-minute resume workshops that will in a chair and ponders the scribbled symbols. . parhcular in the future," on the computer. More is done in collaboration. company Billington said. take place in the Wallace Food Court today and The smell of dry-erase markers hangs in the air. "Many of the And theorems once bound in dusty journals are , recruiters are happy to offer insight other locations around cainpus next week. Math is tough. But as evidenced by the explo- i into what it's like finding real-world application in business and to work for their company and Students can submit their resumes and get feed- sion of references in movies and on TV, math is < offer government. Popular culture has noticed. advice that would make students a better back from a CAPP representative on the also uite hot. spot. John Nash, the protagonist in the movie "A candidate when they do apply later." For more information on CAPP and ether mathematicians are now cool. is programs 4 Beautiful Mind," invents game theory. A math The most important thing, Billington said, is the Spring Career visit another question, Expo, genius in the movie "Pi" uses chaos theory to !that students are organized and know what ques- www.capp.uidaho,edu. "We'e actually very good, socially," Henry said. figure out the forces guiding the stock market. "NUMB3RS" Changing the public perception of mathe- The TV show is in its second season. The main character, a mathematician the case on local Internet listserv warded further questions about matics was one of the topics at a conference over played actor David Krumholtz, helps his Moscow Vision 2020. the motions to Michelle Evans, the weekend hosted by the American by MUBITA older brother solve crimes for the FBI. Vision 2020, a local message the county deputy prosecuting Association for the Advancement of Science, the from page 1 world's largest general science society. The Wall Street has wanted mathematicians for board conducted through e-mail, attorney, because she is handling group's annual meeting brought about 9,000 sci- decades, ever since a single formula, discovered "But a lot of times we was the site of a large number of the Mubita case, will advise entists, policymakers, educators and others to in 1970, revolutionized options pricing and the l disamions by people in the com- Evans said Tuesday she people up front about their St. Louis. derivatives market. Google recruits mathemati- ! rights." munity about the Mubita case, would not comment about the Washington University professor"Steven cians with billboard teasers that read "(First 10- Kwiatkowski said if and Kovis attached copies of the motions filed by Kovis until she people Krantz says pe~ptions have already changed, digit prime found in consecutive digits of were to come into the sta- discussions to his motions, responded. She has until March 3 ; police "It's partly because so many aspects of life e).corn". Similar to pi, e is an irrational number '. tion Kovis said that because of to file her iebuttals, of their own free will and demand math," said. these "an he that begins with 2.718and goes on forever. ; admit to a crime, they could be ~tances impar- After that time, District Judge 'arrested based on that confes- tial jury would be impossible to John Stegner will review the impanel" 'ion. information, A hearing will then Theater and on billboards. would like to be informed 'ovis also asked Latah County Prosecuting take to discuss each side of ; that place "We'e just going to be more about where her student ". Mubita's March Bill ASUI 27 trial be Attorney Thompson said he the argument, and Stegner will more visible than we have ever fee dollars are going. „'oved fiom Moscow, or that disagreed with the change of make a final decision on the from page 1 been," "Right I Cerrillo said, Other students suggested l jurors from outside of Latah venue motion filed Kovis. motions sometime thereafter. by now student fees takes up the better times and places for 'ounty be brought in because of "I don't 'faces more aware of what the gov- have any reason to Mubita 15 years in majority of our time, so I can' ASUI to meet with students, ; extensive media coverage and couldn't ernment body is to. think we pick a fair jury prison and a $5,000 fine for each up say its been at the forefront of "I think students fiercely 'omments and "We need to find a better opinions about in Latah County," he said, He for- of the 13 counts against him, mind those last couple defend their leisure time in the to communicate," Cerrillo my way weeks." evenings," said Fred said. "It was a test product for Sprague, He said he didn't have "(You'e) .on me to see how effective or how high a )unior. campus grateful to the first stu- expectations that many stu- during the day. You go home intei'ested anyone was," You'e , THEFT dent who came forward Students lack interest dents would show up at the in the evening. not with concerns of stolen open forum because he knows about to come back on cam- from page 1 from 1 because they don't know why mail. page they'e busy and some are nei- plls. I they shouId be interested, "From ther'nterested in nor knowl- Freshman Aaron Ritchey The suspect was fired day one we prize gift certificate to Cyrus O'Leary's, Cerrillo said. He said students about the opportuni- said that a ; last Thursday and now appreciated the students . awarded to Pullman resident Richard think if they don't know what edgeable good meeting place " ties. for a student open forum may face federal charges taking it seriously, The Hume, was donated by that restaurant, ASUI is doing, then there is no students that came for- "That's the real reason would be the Wallace Food l that could mean five to The cost of the plane was provided by reason to be interested. He said why I'm filled stu- ~ on each ward allowed us to estab- he to this atti- here: to fix those things, Court, as it is with eight years count, Interstate Aviation, and pilot Michael hopes change we'e ,"he said. lish the trend,", he said, Hogg and copilot Ed Patry also tude. because a student gov- dents during dinnertime volun-'eered Moscow police officer adding that roughly 20 their time. "I have been here for six ernment representing student hours. "If stu- Lee Newbill said 'he students contacted him Hogg and Patry piloted a Cessna 172, a years, I'm a grad student now interest," Cerrillo said. Whether students show investigation is regarding the mail thefts plane, to take a more and I could not tell you one dents don't know about us, intere'st or riot, Cerrillo said, ongoing'nd singl~gine opting no arrest has been but could not be given scenic route for a better view of the moun- thing that ASUI has done for then we'e really not that ASUI will still work to.repre- we'l :made at this time. He said any information because tains. me," said T.J.Eriksen. "I'm not effective at all and be sent them in meetings and . of the investigation "It's a really to build saying that imt doing changing that." look out for their best inter- that an arrest is depend- good opportunity the/re ent upon Postal Service already underway. hours for free, and it's just fun," said Hogg, anything, I don t have the time Several students had their ests, including deferred main- inspectors turning over "Students need to who added the time flown to a resume he and I don't care." own ideas on how ASUI could tenance costs, student fees, "their evidence to federal understand that any lack is preparing for the U.S, Air Force. Cerrillo said he plans to fix its image. Junior Lynsie music downloads, faster 'rosecutors. of feedback was because The money earned in ticket sales will increase ASUI's advertising, Clott said ASUI needs to place Internet and better student Ray said he is relieved of the ongoing investiga- help fund the air society's trip to its showing services and opportu- more posters and send out e- health insurance. that the suspect was iden- 'ion," he said. "Itwas nice , National Condave in-Horida.„TIie, socieg, .nities for,,students „gq. gf',t ,~.they'd we basically just „., . 'Fl ''tified and 'that the mail that we could put an end- :i netted approxhnateiy $400 in Jacket sales 'kivolvecI'more'broadly'fISi$ 8 FrL. "hP4%dIM 'BAH be doing'ncrre<"I 'ampus. "I 'system is back'n track "ing to'his quickly with'- 'rforrthe event, Bryant said this amount is ASUI announcements advertising makes the senate Cerrillo said. won't be satis- now. He. also said he is out drawing it out," typical for their fundraisers, will ie advertised in the Borah too exclusive,.and said she fied until we are."

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On fest to the communi- rivalries the contrary, I'e never seen them act When you walk on campus this as free as Skinner was to make brings money the festival budget itself isn' inappropriately at all. My is week, chances are you'l notice innovations. Here are a few sug- ty, problem black, Funds are that I get lost in crowds of them, something different. Thousands of gested criteria. always in the By Ryan Smith Really, when did kids start getting so people are swarming into Moscow ~The new director should be as needed to keep festival regulars Daily News tall? for the Lionel Hampton dedicated to jazz education as coming, and increased profits Miranda International Jazz Festival. Skinner is. The jazz fest currently would help bring in new people. There's no need to beat around the Everyone from elementary school allows students of all ages to ~The new director should see bush here —the Winter Olympics are I bate Boise band members, to high school stu- attend workshops and lectures the value of jazz fest arid work to boring. The events are so dull, only dents with dreains of fame, to that broaden their jazz knowledge, keep it alive. grunts such as "blah," lethargic Memories last forever, and I will world-class rnusiciarts are here for and the Jazz in the Schools pro- A complaint among many stu- "meh'nd "eh" can describe them. never forget where I was when I heard a celebration of jazz. gram introd uces elementary dents is that jazz fest really doesn' It's the most apathy-inducing event died. Lionel Hampton had The Vandal While music lovers at the school students to the genre, benefit anyone. On the contrary, this side of the Westminster Kennel Marching Band was in Boise, and we University of Idaho and from ~The new director should be visiting students can earn scholar- Club Dog Show. were walking around the stadium around the world from the familiar with jazz ships, develop their talents and fuel However, every four years, after a quick run-through of our pro- get joy intimately the Moscow commu- music. Casually listening to a few a lifelong love of music at the jazz Americans forget the previous gram. Having been on a bus for hours jazz festival, well. CDs once in a wlule doesn' fest, UI students and community Olympics of winter and try to get into on end, nobody had any idea that the nity does as Those people jazz who flood into town shell out count as being a jazz lover in this members can see high-quality live the ice and snow spectacular again. university's favorite musician had But soon after events like curling, died. We didn't hear the news from huge amounts of money to local case. Like Skinner, the new direc- music for a fair price, Moscow hotels, restaurants and businesses. tor should be familiar with the earns tourism money and the uni- snowboarding and speedskating CNN or some other reputable source, that initial excitement turns to This year, however, jazz fest is style, its history and its artists, A versity gets free publicity. The new begin, but from some Boise State fan that the aforementioned halfheartedness. changing. This is the last year musician would be a plus, but not director of the jazz fest must follow wanted to bask in our collective shock The "blah" sensation isn't a lack of Lynn "Doc"Skinner will serve as a requirement. in Skinner's footsteps and show and disbelief. Bad form. pride, time to watch or cable coverage. executive director, and the UI ~The new director must love unwavering dedication to retaining Jon It's a lack of interest or better other music as well. Passion for and continually developing jazz — administration will be conducting lack Nothing the a of sport.'t, a nationwide search his succes- music and music education should fest. Go Speedy for W'minter Olympics offers, besides hock- sor. In light of the benefit jazz fest imt be limited to just jazz. Finding a person to take over As he for his first ey, should be classified as a "sport." prepared brings thousands of people and Familiarity with other styles may not be easy, but The Argonaut in 2002, Jeret "Speed@', The Winter Olympics suffers from Olympics the community, The Argonaut would allow a new director to has confidence in the search team Peterson an e-mail interview to a what I like to calI Professional gave encourages the adininistration to bring new angles and artists to the to find an exemplary replacement young journalist at his former high Wrestling Syndrome, where what is use this of leadership to festival. for Skinner and keep the jazz fest school in Boise —me. After he quali- change being advertised as a sport isn't a breathe new life into the festival ~The new director should have alive at UI. fied Monday for the men's aerials sport: It's entertainment. is. skills, While the T,R. finals, I went searching for the e-mail by making sure the new director fundraising jazz In the late 1990s, when it was dis- and found this: "One cool perk (in covered professional wrestling script- aerials) is to be 60 feet in the air ed its shows, World Wrestling upside-down and hearing people Entertainment attempted to save its scream and cheer for you. I have come own image by practically admitting its product was "fake," tagging the to be somewhat of a showman and it L +~i i YE GOT is really cool hearing 20,000 CPA'JVj~<,PCp M(TH,

was stomping hard on our bleachers and curs- .in the same way, the media and publicized for all the school to MailBox ing when our team scored. I didn't feel this was If showing spirit means being rude and ill- read. Other students who violate the law in a "positive way" to show his support. Yes, fans mannered, then count me out. I would rather equal behavior are overlooked but should be The band does care stomp and yell. However, I felt his actions show my school sprit by playing upbeat music equally as responsible to represent the school in showed disrespect to the hosting school and for our fans and more importantly our team. a positive way. Dear Editor, our property. Alice Graden Each person on this campus represents the This letter is in response to Ms. Meladi As for the pep band members who sat on sophomore, psychology University of Idaho what it stands for. Mottern's letter to the editor, "School Spirit the bleachers designated to the visiting team, Wichman is preparing himself for the same Needed," published in the Argonaut on Feb. 14. we were not "irritated because he was louder." legal fallout as "any qther criminal who endan- I was offended by Ms. Mottern's insinuation We were merely protesting his destructive and Criticism unfounded gers the public" but must also deal with the that our pep band lacks school spirit. As a obnoxious behavior. In light of the circum- media frenzy that The Argonaut has created member of the band, I would like to point out stances, I thought we showed maturity and Dear Editor, around this story which continued last Friday that the band is at least a half an hour early for self-control, We did not scream at him, we did I would like to clarify my point that, as a second story was published regarding every game. During the game we are encour- not insult his team, and when asked to move, through his letter Feb. 17, Patrick Bageant so Wichman. Besides havmg his meeting pushed under- aged to stand the entire time to show support we calmly wefit back to our section. obviously missed. What Bageant did not back, this second story had no new information for our team. We put an enormous amount of My only regret for protesting and sitting on stand what that I was not arguing that Vandal regarding Wichman's case. This story offered energy into our performances even when our those bleachers is that it misrepresented the athletes are above the law and I feel sorry for only Insignihcant details which furthers my team is not doing well. At the end of the game, pep band. In protesting while wearing our him that he thinks based on the major a person oin< that there is unfair scrutiny for these ath- win or lose, we always play the fight song even band uniform and carrying our instruments, chooses their opinion should not be equally etes. I am only asking for fair and equal repre- after most fans have left. our actions reflected on the entire band. This valued. I was simply trying to explain that the sentation of the news for all students at this Concerning the fan that Ms. Mottern com- was not our intention. If I were watching the higher standard comes from the media. institution. mended for his show of school spirit, I found game as a normal spectator, I still would have Because people are athletes and compete for Andrea Millet him extremely rude and unsportsmanlike. He 'hown my support for my school by protesting our school, their private lives are dissected by sophomore, public relations

"I don't think "For the most part, the Jazz Festival really "It affects me by making s~eokouT the'azz Fest opens my schedule musically speaking because my days busy and school is affects my daily inost music classes are cancelled. This will allow really packed —things get - schedule me to work with the guest jazz artists who are postponed and moved very'uch." How does the jazz coming and I'l really be able to soak in EVERY- around. Jazz Fest affects Nikki THING! It will be busy, but it's gonna be awe- every student a little even if fest affect your A ranibarri some!" yo'u're not directly involved." schedule? sophomore, Paul Taylor Stephenie Lewis dietetics Pes1unan, music composition nnd music education freshman, business

"It "Jazz Fest is a great way to edu- "I am not currently involved in "I will be attend- probably doesn' cate average students on the jazz .the jazz Pest, althought a club I ing the festival but I , butI don'tknowsince culture and broaden their musical belong to is participating in it. It is will not know how this is my first year. If sched- it' horizon. It affects my daily a cool thing to see around this area, it affects me until I I it does, hopefully ule in a sense that I will make tiine but it hasn t affected my schedule, experience it." a positive effect. 'arah to go watch a performance instead other than maybe having to jeremy Bond Wog'reshman, of television." squeeze in a time to go to it." sophomore, psychology Ryan McNamee Eve Gentry psychology freshman, business freshmnn, computer engineering

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By Brian Rich life," he said. "I try to diversify; my AtgDnaut whole life is not about music." Festival Appearances Growing up in Kyrgyzstan, He's a normal college student who Djangirov spent his youth watching his Wednesday listens to normal music on his iPod, and father play piano, and at 5 years old, likes to chill with his friends, But what began playing for himself. His mother 11:15a.m., SUB Ballroom makes Eldar Djangirov different is his was a classical pianist and teacher, knack for playing the piano. while his father was the jazz influence Thursday At 19 years old, Djangirov has in his life. He said his parents often 1'I:15 a.m., SUB Ballroom already released an album on Sony competed for time with him when he Music, titled "Eldar," and has per- was growing up, both with their own 7:30 p.m., Kibbie Dome formed at the White House and on ideas of how he should play or what he "Late Night with Conan O'rien." Since should practice. set to where he is. he moved to the United States from "My dad and mom would want to get "There is no shortcut. parents Kyrgyzstan in 1996, Djangirov has trav- do different things with me. They. did- My have always taught me to have a strong eled the country, shocking people with n't want me to sound like I was slacking work ethic," he said. "I'e always had his erformances. off. I was always practicing every day." short-term goals, though the older I get all him a prodigy, a virtuoso or just In 1996, he was noticed an by the more long-term goals I make." plain brilliant, one can't get close to American enthusiast at, a perform- jazz When he was he went from describing Djangirov's talent. Still, he ance in Russia and was convinced to younger, prachcing an hour a to practicing in said he's just a normal who tries begin studying at the Interlochen day guy 8-10hour sessions as a teenager, though not to get too obsessive over music. Center for the Arts in Michigan. he still tries to balance music with "Sometimes I feel like people fall Djangirov said his talent did not into a conversation of 'have you heard come naturally, but rather it took a lot Eldar at 2002's H Djangirov performs Lionai ampton ~azz Fest+ai thisor thatrecord'everysecondof their of practicing and a goal-oriented mind- Djangirov returns for this year's festival. See ELDAR, page 9 0 e erson: i e imeo ar

By liz Virtue "After playing with the Peterson said. "The real work Argonaut orchestras, I decided to do is in the dark room. It's a two important things, One pretty consuming kind of Floyd Peterson enjoys the was to get married, and the hobby." simple things in life: fishing, other was to go to graduate But photography is not friendship and wandering school," Peterson said, "And his only hobby. Peterson said into the wilderness with a I did both." he also likes to fly fish and tripod to photograph beauti- With his graduate degree, never misses a day of pool at :ful landscapes. Peterson M in g I e s Peterson's love for pho- became a with his -tography has always been a part of his life, but it took time for this love to surface at DePauw shutter is the playing for and develop into the passion University, only the past 65 it is today, he said. and later begining. The real years. I'm "I was always doing other made the pretty active things to earn a living, like move to the work is in the dark for an old teaching and music," University of ~al g u Peterson said. "It wasn' Idaho in 1971. rOOln. l~l,s a pr~ Peterson until my later years that consuming kind of said. "we photography became my pri- to Moscow just play mary focus." was simple," hobby" pool and Peterson began with Peterson said. 'hoot the music, He'layed the clar- "I'as going ! "''" breeze," ., ' inet throdghout high school, from a descent" Peterson's „'",",.'..' and after" h'e" g1'adu'ated, h'e music school' '" Fi+gtl ~t

'He Said/She Said

Poor script, strong performances clash in 'Freedomland'y

Wilson outbursts seem to suggest other- oped and so explicitly simple that 7yler By Ryli Hennessey The film is framed by the story of the Argonaut wise. It's a unique performance for it ap ars unnecessary to the cen- '.! Argonaut mother and the missing cMd, but is Moore, though she s played her tral Iddhappin conflict. really about racial tension and betrayal. In the wake of the hot-button share of screamers, addicts and Because of tII1eyoorly construct Juiranne Moore proves to aud1ences Council and Martin both work in the devastated women the evaluation of racism in America in past ed me d ~~ of the race angle, the that she can lay it on thick m poor black of Armstrong in "Crash" "Magnolia" and " e film's "message" is community explored in comes (think "Freedomland." the city of Gannon. When Martin reports "Freedomland," Forgotten" The performance d without a movie that ). expose any aA8Nb~, When her character Brenda that her child was kidnapped by a black works when the film time earned dramatic reso- '-,, wears its political agenda too spends 'artin's son goes missing, man in Armstrong, the Gannon Police to break her behav- nance. In the ~~, proudly. trying through short, film, blames a black man quickly block in Armstrong residents, ior. often ommits the weath- . .'artin Samuel L. Jackson stars as c the projects. While investi- to find the white child. also strikes territo- ered "'rom hoping Lorenzo, a detective investigating Jackson new Hollywood apyroach gating the case, Lorenzo Racial tension and unequal treatment the disappearance of a 4-year-old ry as Lorenzo, a man tom between of"telhng" rather

'sho (Samuel L.'ackson), have been seen on screen before, but the after hysterical mom Brenda race, obligation and his own expe- 'ouncil ,',boy finds that Martin knows more story hasn't been told in this way. rience with parental loss. But :;(Julianne Moore) lands in a hospi- Jackson than she is letting "Freedomland" is a clever way to look at a vic- tends to either sleepwalk or bark "Freed on~, tal claiming to be carjacking The film is 112ri%i8es long, the subject matter. her through flawed movies like thLs clear of tim. She says a black man stole and Moore actually continues to The story would be nothing if Jackson (think "Twisted," "The Man" or racial i'car with her son sleeping in the "Freedornlan4 cry through the entire film. Her didn't portray Council so naturally. He' number of his roles in the last -backseat, but her story never any Lelluin haggard looks and distraught cool, calm and understanding. He is the an few In "Freedomland," he 1enda's emotion- Tvier ~",remains consistent. Meanwhile, years). ramblings lead the audience to glue that holds the story together. overzealous police force begins to elevates his performance al ramb imgs eventually **'~~ {of5) wonder subdued than often beyond'tereotypes whether she is drunk, Jackson is more he scour the predominantly black with tortured sincerity. lead to a new angle in the Ryji mentally challenged or just real- is, but not to worry —he still delivers ',ineighborhood where the alleged He even manages to make poorly kidnap some classic Sam Jackson lines. about and i>'kidnapping occurred, angering the written monologues religion Lo The film isn't exactly a gem, but it residents to the point of rioting. and parenting sound somewhat involve deserves more credit than its previews There are essentially two story- genuine. simply give it. It isn't the typical tale of crying solve lines at work in "Freedomland," Those monologues, however, a mothers and tough, edgy cops that it is are the of the film's Jackson but only one is effective. As a focus just beginning she's pretty good —but her character made out to be. -on Brenda's involvement in her roblems. Too much of the script is w1th unsp ' ' I1laying will make anyone's stomach hurt. Moore plays a good crazed mom and I'ill'd with cliche lines ns' son's disappearance, the film is ('his placeI d, sp'te th crip s At first the audience is led to believe Jackson a good kind-hearted cop, but the time bomb!" and unique and powerful. As an analy- is like a ticking ) diched +g~pmp should feel sorry for the distressed most interesting performance here was race relations, it stumbles stale secondary characters that sab- Edie F co Sopranos'hey sis of . ( ~e ) mother. Her son has just been kid- Edie Falco. Falco is Karen Collucci, a the film's sincere message. adds a into preachy melodrama. otage ~q ang e to the napped, she is hurt and has a right to be mother whose child was kidnapped 10 The racial tension between the As Brenda, Moore plays crazy upset. But it quickly becomes apparent incredibly welL She claims to not black neighborhood and the white that her behavior is not normal. be a drug addict, but all her insane police force is both underdevel- SAID page 9 See SHE SAID, page 9 Page 8 The Argonaut Wednesday, February 22, 2006

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by Michael Howell a jam band," he said. Myspace. probably only perform for a hundred Argonaut Hear Clear VielN As Batt put it, "We took a small "One of the biggest keys to our or so people, but it still gives us the break to focus on school. By the time success is that we aren't a band," biggest rush. The way we set up the It's Picture the scene. cold out- To hear ClearView's music, listen to we started to play again, Kerry had Batt said. "We'e a brotherhood. stage, tt feels hke a huge concert.... moved into the house. He heard us side. Three college friends are inside There are some bands you can just We'e usually so nervous that we Jon Ross'adio show on KUOI 89.3 came in a small storage room. They'e prac- playing one night, and see that they'e only together for FM at 4 p.m. Tuesday or check out asked if he could a snare drum have to do anything to try and light- ticing their instruments, jamming play money. We live together, go to www.myspace.corn/dearviewtheband that he had." en the mood." out and just plain goofing around. school together and just hang out. I The walls are lined with mattresses Seidel said he just played around There are several ways to get a could see myself stuck on a bus with hold of ClearView's music. so other people in the house won' dent, on lead guitar; Kerry Seidel, a with the drums and actually started these guys if we ever made it big and can to (our be disturbed by the noise, The ceil- sophomore sport science student, on to learn them around September of They go Myspace that would be fine." hear of our music," ing has a black sheet hanging from it percussion; and Spencer Batt, a jun- 2005. site) to samples For now, this band that defines said. "If they like it, they'e and the blue tint of Christmas lights ior geology and earth science educa- Since then, the band has taken off Seidel itself as "a folk/blues/rock band" the Chi house is radiating throughout the room. tion major, on guitar and vocals. in the Moscow area, It went from free to stop by Sigma isn't selling out arenas, That doesn' Now imagine that it's happening Cannon said the band started out playing gigs once in a while to play- and one of us would be willing to seem to bother the band members, on the University of Idaho campus. very typically. ing steadily. The band members make a CD for them. If they want a In fact, it's probably happening at "I met Spencer when he came to attribute their recent spike in success though, professional CD, we'e actually "We the Sigma Chi house right now. The Sigma Chi as part of the rush during to many things, including, but not perform at the Sigma Chi going to start recording one on friends form the band ClearView. Vandal Friday. We just hit it off from limited to, their improvement in house using equipment that Kerry's March 4. Lastly, we'e holding a con- The band consists of Mike Cannon, a there. As we started to live together, playing, word about them getting dad donated and a stage that we cert at the Sigma Chi house on fifth-year landscape architecture stu- we started to just play. We were just around campus and, of course, built ourselves," Batt said. "We Saturday at 9 p.m." Barth puts rea ers on language rollercoaster

By Tera Roberts town and follows the Three Been Told: A Story's Story," is tion and general his road to adventure tion of the motifs, "As I Was Argonaut Freds: Wilfred, Alfred and the most removed from linear tweaking of language is an essential point in Saying..." revels in Greek Wini&ed, three students whose storytelling, "I'e Been Told" is is joyfully shameless. many hero myths, myth, placing the sisters in the familiar lives converge in one strange full of archetypal characters The final novella, and the number three, roles of the Fates, the Graces, All readers are with "Y" the story: man wants some- year. Wilfred (Will) narrates who are aware of their roles in "As I Was Saying..." EU 4« the shape of con- and the Muses. thing, man leaves to find it, from the standpoint of the pres- the story. The hero, Fred, and is the easiest of the ts verging roads and The novellas of "Where 3 oes through trials, finds the ent day, but is constantly inter- his loyal sidekick, Izzy, take a three to understand points of life-changing Roads Meet" create unusual ' 'I' L (or at least learns a life rupted by Al, whose revisions 'ourney in their Dramatic and indulges the decision appear in all explorations of familiar stories lesson), then comes back. John and opinions change Will's chicle toward conflict and tell motifs that appear the novellas. and ideas, However, the more While this the 'o4 "As direct musings on storytelling Barth plays with this traditional telling. seems like stories along way. In the more sporadically in Os t4 In I Was hero story by writing three nothing more than a clever way midst of discussing the mean- the other novellas. Saying..." three sis- are often pretentious and will novellas that are far from the to work in another character's ing of The Story, they'e joined Throughout "Where 3 'Where 3 ters who engaged in annoy any reader who's not "Where view at first, Barth throws in a The Reader and The Author. Roads Meet," some questionable obsessed with literary philoso- simple archetype in 3 by there is Roads Meet" Roads twist at the end. Even readers While the characters'us- an obsession with activities to fund their The book's true appeal Meet.'he (not i'y. first, "Tell Me," is who see it coming will be taken ings are often headache-induc- surprisingly) three ***i/2 (of s) college years tell all to ies more in Barth's clever lan- and plot- notable for its unusual narra- aback by its effect on the story- ing, Barth's wordplay in this roads meeting. The )ohn Berth the middle-aged son guage captivating a lines (when actual plots tion. The story is set in a post telling. novella is wonderfuI. Barth's point where a charac- Now available of former conquest. World War II East Coast college The second novella, "I'e use of puns, assonance, allitera- ter reaches a fork in Along with the repeti- appear).

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I'l admit I'm it, not afraid only a few more episodes left pining over Meredith since Meredith doesn't really like McDreamy to get together. Is addict, now he s found a new to. Well, I'm maybe a little. and I'l be there to watch them day one, but she's just ignored George. She's just going to end that so much to ask? "nemesis" in Locke and is addicted to "The Bachelor." all. This week, in the "Women him the whole time. She's in up hurting him and that's not Ryli Hennessey fake-kidnapping people. This season's "The Tell All" episode, Tra"is must love with McDreamy (Dr. fair. George is so cute and nice What's bothering me about ~ Paris" Bachelor: features fare the women he rejected Sheppard) who's trying to and Meredith is too old for Last week on "Lost":The "Lost" is the inconsistency of another , good-looking guy throughout the season and make it work with his wife, him, anyway. countdown in the hatch hit new episodes. It's February forced to chose between a hear their side of the story. whom he doesn't love. I hate It's getting really hard to zero, and a bunch of red hiero- sweeps and ABC's airing a number of 'ul amazingly beauti- Then next week, the two final- his wife. She cheated tell whom I should be glyphics flashed on screen. rer{in because it doesn't want . young women. The task is ists get to meet Travis's family onhim with his best mad at anymore on this What was that about? I'd to compete with "American simple: Go on a bunch of pre- as he prepares to make the big friend {McSteamy), he show. I just hope imagine some folks on the Idol" this week. I'm pretty paid romantic dates and pick decision. But if he chooses left, started a relation- Meredith doesn't end Internet have already close to just waiting for DVD. , an attractive girl who can also Moana in the end, I'm done ship with Meredith, up hurting poor researched that one extensive- Nah, just kidding. Bring on a hold a decent conversation. Is watching this show forever. I and then when she George. The last girl- ly, but I'e been too busy look- Charlie-Locke rematch! ; it me or just do they ALWAYS swear. rolled into town he friend he had ended up ing for "West Wing" spoilers. Tyler Wilson pick the wrong one? When Liz Virtue went back to her. It is obvious having syphilis that she got The last few "Lost" , Travis picked Moana, the that he is in love with from someone his friend was episodes have shown the dark Does anyone else think Jack shady, moody outsider in last I cannot believe Meredith Meredith and that she loves dating. I want George to be side of our more lovable char- on "Lost" is nuttier than a week's I'd episode, I swore and George started to get dirty him, and I wish his wife happy. I want McDreamy's acters. My favorite transfor- squirrel party? 'Cause he total- 'ever watch another episode. together or{ "Grey's Anatomy" would just leave already so stupid wife to go away and I mation is in Charlie. He used lyis. f 'ho am I kidding? There are this week. George has been they can get together. want Meredith and to be the jolly-good drug Tnra Roberts

want it to have personal expression 'ELDAR and honesty. That's why I play jazz. I( SHE SAID To me, it's one of the most honest HE SAID from page 7 ex ressions," he said. "It's a beauti- from page 7 from page 7 art form." mem- everyday life, In a way, he said, life In 2001, Djangirov competed in proceedings as a civilian who uses her own tragic past to help years earlier. Collucci is an activist who leads is inspiration for music. the festival, and he has returned as a with the investigation. She isn't in the film for long, but her bers of the community looking for missing children. "I interest- try to get in a mindset where performer every year since then. intimate scenes with Moore leave a lasting emotional reso- Her story and her activist group are the most music is a reflection of life," "I kept hearing about this jazz nance. ing and believable part of the film —Collucci is so what does, When she He said he doesn't see music as festival, so I decided I was going to Overall, "Freedomland" is about half a good movie. smart, so sad and so good at she Council in the truth about the missing different genres, but just as different go apply and check it out. Then I Screenwriter Richard Price, who adapted his own 1998novel, joins finding music. Instead'f listening to jazz, started coming back as an artist can't connect the two stories into one cohesive drama. And child, it is her work and understanding that lead them doesn't distract classical, rock or hip-hop, he just lis- every year, and it's a great experi- director Joe Roth, who has never grasped the concept of subtlety to the truth, She steal the show, or the audi- tens to what he tlunks is honest ence because I'e met so many (see "Christmas with the Kranks"), doesn't do more than exploit attention away from the flow of the story, but her charac- music. beautiful people at that particular the already exploitive script. Luckily Roth doesn't prevent his ence is left with lingering thoughts about "Whatever I'm listening to, I festival." actors from salvaging a drama in desperate need of salvaging, ter.

Arts BRlEFS Sawyers to perform The Shaun Daniel Band will any Tickets West outlet or artwork displayed on the 2006 servers dressed as movie stars also perform world and reggae www.ticketswest.corn. fair poster, and the runner-up and a silent auction with items Saturday Evening music at 8 p.m. Friday. At 8 p.m. will win $100 and have his art- from local artists and business- Auditions for 'Nlusic Saturday, the Natalie Rose Jazz work on the cover of Moses'ong Ministries pres- Poet Frank X Walker displayed es. Tickets are $45 per person or Quartet will perform and musi- the fair's program g'uide. Poster Man'ext week ents Derrol and Cindy Sawyer to visit Ul $360 for a table of eight. For cians are invited to jam afterward. entries are due at BookPeople of 883- in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday more information, call (208) Moscow Community There is no cover charge or age Kentucky-based and Moscow at 8 p.m. March 22. The at the Moscow Adventist poet 3438. Theater wfll audition iestrictions for these events. educator Frank X Walker will 33rd Annual Moscow Church at 1015 West C Street in actors/singers for "The Music read at 7:30p.m. March 1 in the Renaissance Fair will be May 6 Moscow. The will Mixed media at Man" from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 28 Sawyers sing Ben Folds at Kibbie College of Law Courtroom on and 7 at East City Park. For scriptures and CDs will be avail- .and March 1 at the Moscow the UI campus. The reading is more information on the poster Above the Rim -" High School auditorium. Roles able after the concert. Dome March 5 visit sponsored by the UI creative competition, A mixed media exhibit fea- ":are available for actors/singers Admission is free, For more The ASUI Vandal writing and the Idaho www.moscowrenfair.org. program turing the work of three local =;ages 7 to 70 years old. All information call 509-332-7676. Entertainment Board presents Governor's Lewis and Clark "„'. artists opens Friday at the actors must be available for all Ben Folds in concert at 8 Trail Committee. The event is Watch the Oscars for pm, Above the Rim Gallery. The

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MEN'S BASKETBALL a O OS OSS

By Keanan Lamb effort and numbers Fazekasy Argonaut puts up. v "He didn't have a lot of The Idaho men's basketball bounce {in the game)," Foxt team clinched its second- said. "He's got soft hands andb , straight 20-loss season with a can make plays for us, though.~ 74-68 loss to Nevada on ...He showed the kind of play- Monday afternoon. er he is by not having a grea0t After losing by 38 in their game but still putting up thosei last game, the Vandals (4-20 kind of numbers," overall, 1-11 WAC) hung with "Very skilled player, defi-. Wolf nite the Pack pro.'21

5I 103) Il r r r (potential),".lS,."'bepard throughout most "IVe Said it 20 Kale said. of the the reg- game. tiipes tliis l Idaho outscored y+pi i'sular . season. da 43 39 m diSpppoiiited ilifJim Jarvis coached sea Idaho will honbr ':Qggiitaw, Mich, five'ts „...,,„, ' ' ' "They. triedhgetting physical'ons-three and,four five con- sole, senior,befor'e-the„7g,'rn„pp=off ago,',',, pf ggjj~ „', Iiazekas 'saial; secutive,nBig'. Hawai'i Memo'rial eonarcl. Pe'rry jar his'first sea- in"the'iddle>," Slay,, iconferencq against in Gym. It wks 's "It's nothing different than any last-place finishes..... Igoi the las't home game of the season. son as head coach when he recruited we'e Shepard redshirted the 2001 sea- the undersized, two-time all-state other team faced this Vrzina played extended min.. son, and then tore his ACL against basketball selection, bringing year, but their strategy of mix- utes while Desmond Nwoke Boise State in the seventh game of the Shepard to a part of the country that ing up the defenses definitely nursed a sore hamstring. 2002 season. Because he had used his left most of his family. and friends affected us." Brett Ledbetter. was charge/ redshirt year, the NCAA could not with questions. Fazekas led all scorers with with a technical foul late in the rule on his appeal for a medical red- "A lot of people were like, 'Whoa, 26 points, filling out the stat second half after, exchanging shirt until his initial years of eligibili- Idaho?' Shepard says. "Coach Perry sheet with 15 rebounds and words with Fazekas. Gamb ty expired.. really. told me everything I wanted to threeblocks.Idaho'spostplay- captains Keoni Watson and ers made it difficult at times Fazekas were called together Kentaro Murai / Argonaut He was recognized at last year's hear. Just as importantly, he really Senior point guard Tanoris Shepard looks to pass senior night, but then was granted an for the NBA prospect, but by officials prior to the'tee~ the ball during Monday's game against Nevada at extra year of eligibility by the NCAA. Nevada coach Mark Fox has cal to warn both teams about Cowan Spectrum. "I was waiting on that extra year, See SHEPARD, page 12 come to expect the kind of trash talking.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Swimmers geared Up for '. Flynn. learning challenges of college ball

By Alisa Hart Flynn says that as the sea- being double-teamed." the WAC Championships, Argonaut son has progressed, she has Divilbiss says he is pleased become more confident in her- with the effort Flynn has put At the beginning of the sea- self and her abilities as a play- forth this season. By Ryan Atkins son, Idaho women's basket- er.Sheislearningwhatittakes "For freshmen, her and Argonaut ball was hit with injuries that to be .successful in the pro- Jordyn (Bowen) both have changed the team's dynamics. gram, and how to step up and done very well. We asked a lot The Idaho women's swim team will com- Ticey Westbrooks, a sopho- playher role. of them this year and we were pete in its first Western Athletic Conference more, suffered a knee injury "This year has been a new hoping we wouldn't have 'to Championships today through Saturday in that has prevented her from experience for me. In high do that. They'e done.all they San Antonio, Texas. p 1 a y i n g. school I can," he says. "MacKenzie The conference meet will have a new Stephanie Sax, ~i( +[le~e basket - played point has good w'ork ethic. She champion for the first time in nine years after also a sopho- g guard, and comes. to practice every day Southern Methodist. University departed to seasonI'm more, has ball is Igt fastei'his ready to practice hard and Conference USA this season. played in a the improve. It hasn't been easy." only playing . 2005 runner-up Hawai'i is one, of the three games for two-guard," Flynn she has been QADI glQfe says up four WAC 11 minutes of Flvnn says. for the challenge. favorites, returning reigning floor time PhySiCal. There'S -college bas-' "It's challenging because champions in six events and reigning WAC of it's such a fast game and I'm swimmer of the year Nicole Mackey. placed + big diffegegc e not used to that style of play. Nevada also looks strong„having oachhu Mike the Sti'egQ4h, Qf a om'hysical. But it's fun and I'm having a in the top three each of the last. four years. Divilbiss says .:~erels a big great time," she says. "Iknow The Wolf Pack is looking to challenge the players and fference in the 'ey is to play good Hawai'i, for the title of WAC champion. injuries had a . the'.,strength of defense, make smart decisions Idaho lost back-to-back meets to Oregon huge'effect on the Speed Of - tge,",:~ players and shoot the ball when I'm State and Washington State, but the team has the team, forc- and'dre speed left open. I have to be aggres- had more than two weeks off and coach Tom ing players to ga~e . of game." sive." Jager said he is confident his team is ready to take new roles. 'lynn had a Like any freshman, Flynn go, MacKenzie MacKenae Fi~a 'reakoutgame has had her outstanding "It took a little while to get focused after Flynn is one of Wing Feb. 9 against games and her share of mis- the Washington State meet, but the girls have those San State. takes. players. Jose really honed in," Jager said. "The last week of Flynn, who 'Shy.,scored a and start's "To,play a practice has been really good with the girls File Photo graduated last from season-high.19 pbrtits, includ- freshman is. very challenging Coach Tom.)ager gives'the swim spring training hard, and everyone looks ready team a pep Redmond High School in ing 4 of 7 (.571) from beyond mentally, emotionally arid to'o. talk about the WAC in December at the UI Washington, has played in all 'the 3-point arc ahd a perfect 5 physically," Divilbiss sayI. "I 'Swim Center. To 21 games as a true freshman. of 5, frpom. the free-throw line. think she has the potential to ensure his squad was at its strongest for Originally expected to relieve She,has stepped: up her game be a great; player. She can the meet, Jager. started resting the swimmers scores. Leilani Mitchell at point in conference play, shooting 12 shoot the ball and score off the last week as they made final preparations It means, the Vandals will have to be satis- guard, Flynn has spent most of of 29 (.414) from the field and dribble," before departing to San Antonio. fied with out-swimming the other WAC "We bit,'" her playing time at the wing 10 of 25 (.400) from behind the . Challenging as it may be, have started easing up a Jager teams. Idaho will have to wait until a diving ositiontocompens'ate for the 3-point line. While teams Flynn says she is loving every said. "We don't want to be tired going to the program is implemented before aiming for a oss of Westbrooks and Sax. focus their defenses on minute of it. She has played WAC Championships, and they have trained conference victory. "We planned to play her at Mitchell and Emily Faurholt, basketball since she was in hard so it's time to let up just a bit." Jager said he can live with the lower, finish the one and two position, but Flynn has made herself an first grade.. She chose to It is the Vandals'ast chance to post quali- due to the lack of a diving program. He just we'e had to use her at wing. offensive threat. attend Idaho for several rea- fying times for the NCAA tournament in wants to see his team swim the best it can. We - "Our whole spent a great deal of time team does a sons, but says the coaching March, and senior Bryn Spores said she "We know we are handicapped. without a teadung her and, her of recognizing when getting good job staff. and players were her hopes the team will step'up. diving program, but we know. we can swim ready to that'pot," opponents are focusing on main motives. plaj "I really just want to swim well at confer- with some of the teams in the conference and Di~Wiss says. 'For a freshman Leilani.and Emily, and when "The girls are on the great ence and have all the other girls swim really all we want to do is swim our best." to come in and learn two posi- we need to help them out," team. I get along with all of great as well," Spores said. The Vandals have a,3-10-'1 record tions is very. challenging. Flynn says. "We step up by them," she says. "I hit it off overall Unfortunately, Idaho is without a diving. and a 0-3 record the There's a big difference between knocking down shots and with the coaches and I love the in WAC heading into the the absence of which. its . point guard and wing." making plays when they are smaller college atmosphere." program, cripples championships. W'ednesday, February 22, 2006 The Argonaut Page ll ease an one our O By Mackenzie Stone "She is really upbeat all the dents in the class, she has had doing and who you'e affect- Argonaut time," student Cathy Paden a few try to watch. liig. says. "She is really good about "They just wanted to watch The class has created a buzz Cardio tease has three rules: the class for some of us that the class, so I made them on campus, and Mayson has close the blinds, no men haven't done lup-hop before." leave," Mayson says. "If a guy been affected personally by allowed and bring a lot of atti- The Feb, 7 class started with wants to come to the class, he teaching cardio tease. tude. a 15-minute strength and car- has to stand in the front row "For a while, anywhere I "Adding attitude is a big dio workout, then moved into and participate the whole would go outside of my house, part of the class," says Brittany the dance portion. Mayson time." I would be recognized as the Mayson, a sophomore and the choreographed a chair routine Mayson does not teach 'str'ip girl'r 'that one stripper instructor of, the UI wellness to the Pink Panther theme comprehensive routines in car- 'rl,' Mayson says. "People class. "Everyone has their own song for her 19 students. The dio tease because the students ew me for my strip tease flavor." dance included an imaginary change every week, with the class, and it's one of those Cardio.tease is an exercise slap, a sequence of dance steps exception of a few regulars, classes that has a stereotype dance class, that incorporates and a lot of hip circles', She starts choreographing the with teaching it." hip-hop with a toned-down Hollie Beckman, a routines the before she deals with regular day class,'ut Mayson says strip-tease routine. Since student in the class, said, "Act chooses the song much the stereotypes by focusing on Mayson began teaching the like they touched your butt or earlier. roperly representing the class last year, it has become something, something dirty. "Usually, by. the end of %

the first half. thhd-year coach Kim Gervasoni season," Divilbiss said. S ortsBRlEFS ''We did a good job ofpenetrat- "We can only control two Leilani Mitchell led the S ortsCALENDAR Thursday Vandals ing and getting fouled. We had aspects of every game, and those with 14 points and and field at WAC 'Jessica UI track Nlen's basketball opportunity after opportunity, but are our effort and our attitude," rabbed five steals. Wednesday Indoor Championships when you'e missing two- and Idaho coach Mike Divilbiss said. ummers was the only other Boise . ! drops battle to three-footers in a dose game, it "I am proud of the effort our Idaho player in double figures, UI men's basketball vs. Hawai'i Nlontana State makes it dil'ficult." players showed today against a finishing with 10 points and a Memorial Gym UI swimming at WAC,'. Idaho shot 41 percent (24 of 59) very good and very physical team-high eight rebounds. 7p.m. Championshi ps The Idaho men's basketball fmm the fioor for.the night, wMe Nevada team. Unfortunately for The glaring difference in the game San Antonio, Texas team struggled Saturday night, Montana State shot 61 percent (28 us, the effort doesn't guarantee was Nevada's 19-of-44 (.432) UI women's basketball at dropping a nonconference game of 46). The Vandals hit 6 of 16 3- you a victory; it only gives you a shooting percentage. Hawai'i Intramural singles table teiuus at Montana State, 79-69. pointers, while the Bobcats con- chance. This was a defensive bat- Idaho's 1-of-7 shooting perform- Honolulu entries due "I thought we'played much nected on 7 of 15.Idaho held a 31- tle and both teams had good ance from beyond the 3-point 9 p.m better than we did, on 29 edge in rebounds, induding 16 looks that just didn't go in." line broke a streak of 107 consec- Friday Wednesday," 'daho coach on the offensive glass. Nevada's Dellena Criner hit a utive games with two or more UI track and field at WAC UI track and field at WAC 4onard Perry said. "I thought Tanoris Shepard led Idaho desperation 3-pointer from near- made 3-pointers. The last time Indoor Championships Indoor Championships the kids competed on the offen- with 21 points, while Watson and ly three feet beyond the 3-point the Vandals failed to record Boise Boise sive end of the floor. The kids . Nebojsa Jakovljevic added ll arc with two seconds remaining two 3-pointers in a game was were'aggressive in terms of ..each. to give the Wolf Pack a 22-21 lead Nov. 25, 2002, vs. Idaho State. UI swim)ning at WAC, UI swimming at WAC holding each other accountable heading into halftime. Idaho made 686 3-pointers Championships 'hampionships ' for the way we defended." Women's basketball The game remained dose and during the streak for a 6,5 per San Antonio, Texas San Antonio, Texas The Vandals were able to loses seventh straight Idaho trailed 39-37 with 6:08 game average. hang with the Bobcats through remaining, but Nevada scored the hrst five minutes of the first The. Idaho women's basket- the next eight points to build a 10- half before allowing Montana ball team scored a season-low 43 oint margin, while Idaho went State a 9-2 run over the next points and tied a season-high 22 our and a half minutes without three minutes for a 20-14 lead. turno in a 49-43 loss scoring. The Vandals connected vers "e I 'I' I Idaho shot 44 percent in the first Saturday at Nevada. on 4 of 4 free throws in the final half, while Montana State shot The Vandals (8-15, 4-8), who 1:38 to help pull to 49-43, 62 percent. Keoni Watson led the have lost seven of their last eight ''We need to be more consistent ~ k ~ with our effort and a little i Vandals with nine points in the ames, shot 34 percent from the play ~ half. oor and struggled from beyond., better on the road. Part of„that.is we ciine.. ':"''We'ad m'an-t8-man youth and part of thatIis our'lack<" t6'play the'3-'pdintore with.a season Tow 'f , because of lhe14,'r)%)" depth, but,if we play,-,our'." "rio he iIeally hurt us tonight," Perry moved into thhd place in the games with the effort we showed creifit said; "We tried to fiont and we WAC and earned its first win- tonight, we will be in pretty good 'were late on the weak-side in shape for the remainder of the or bad credit! help ning record in the WAC under

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into her style." Weekend and she thinks it's awe- Before finding her hip-hop niche some," Mayson says. W in , Mayson had an extensive Mayson says her parents are her frOm Page 11 dance history. She started dancing b'58est fans of her dancing and aca- when she was 3 years old and has not demic pursuits. She is majoring in journalism and political science. at lan o s". ~ o sn' er me,' tried every single dance by the "Iwant to be a broadcast journalist .timeiwas7,ievenddUkrainianbal- a political analyst," Mayson and her student may be md maybe lef," Mayson says. "I also'did gym says."I want tobe theperspr(, accustomed to dealinS with the Mavson nastics and even dabbled with ribbon CNN at ni"".t or stereotypes of cardio tease, but it was you see on 4e qer- not always that way. "The first class was an absolute I addition to reporting the news ' ' onl) dancer in her farruly, wMe the coun-. dh'ster because I did ow what to migions of people across the rest are mvoived m hockey. Her father wmh to: my boundaries were," Mavson says. try each night, Mayson ~ h a ho~e coach m Bohe.. own multiPle dance schools. "Idaho is conservative, and to teach a "I where ~he h I ot m need ultimate that I to class (in stripping) here is It - '%e wha't ™y Soal is wnt terrifying. to teach Mayson says. is I 'as ~ dance studio for underprivi-; one of the scariest moments of aim fo b whe„I tea~ open a a fove dance Mayson, a Canadian citizen, was for her tea~@ her fafhe~rcIpe f and teach because they "I;'orn in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. ~pw what he mof(vafed her fp dp not for a paycheck," Mayson says. She livedin Canada for 12 years, with "My dad fpthisday doesn fknpw want to open a dance school so all 'he exception of a year m Hawaii. I teach a strip-tease pass," Mayson people can dance, not just those with; When she was 12, Mayson and her says, "He Rrew up in a strict house- money. family moved to Boise, where she hpld, and/ cafch Nm pff~ard by Fornow,Maysonisfocusedonher attended Timberline High School. some of the new things I try,but he goals, concentrating on her school: „I'entaro Her dance instructor in Hawaii supports me." work and actively choreographing Mayson's interest in hip-hop. On the other hand, her mom not routines for multiple dance mediums. 'parked "I think .'When I was in Hawaii, hip-hop only knows she teaches cardio tease, they are equally focused, Murai / Argonaut a chord," Mayson says. "I but also has attended Mayson's class. but in different ways,'ayson says. 'truck lunipr lan Chestnut runs the 5K with Gonzaga's Eric Mendoza close behind at think she (her instructor) saw a lot of "My mom came to my class with "Idon't know if it's been done before„ Saturday's track and field meet at the Kibbie Dome. meinherandshewantedmetobreak her friend last year over Mom's butI'm going tobe the one to do it.":=

team will face Finland in the Conference overcame a 21- with15pointsand10rebounds, bring the crowd to its feet.'uke beat Wake Forest and: NationalBRI EFS quarterfinals, point deficit to defeat the and Shawn Marion scored 14. Iguodala caught an Allen Miami last week. Overall, the. U,S. ice dancing couple Western Conference 122-120 in The Sixers'ndre Iguodala, Iverson pass off the back of the team sports an eight-game win-'- American results Tanith Belbin and Ben Agpsfo the 2006 All-Star Game. was named the MVP, finishing glass, sailing under the back- ning streak and a 25-1 record: from Torino caught the eye of many James was named the All- with 30 points on 13-of-17 board and rim for a reverse UConn, who had the No. 1 Americans unfamiliar with the Star MVP, becoming the shooting, slam. position, lost to Villanova and Germany has taken the over- sport by capturing the silver youngest player to win the In the 3-point contest, the 'he judges eventually fell to No. 4, despite beating a all medal lead at the Torino medal. award. Mavericks'irk Nowitzki took awarded the contest to the solid West Virginia squad fol- Winter Olympics with 21 total In the women's bobsled, The game was in Houston. the troPhy, edging out Ray Knicks 8uard after. Robir(spn 'owing the loss, medals and nine gold medals. Shauna Rohbock and Valerie Hometown hero Tracy Allen and Gilbert Arenas. put dueled igupdaia by pne Villanova moved to'o. 2 The United States and Fleming slid away with the sil- McGrady led all scorers with 36 Nowitzki became the first ppin after beating UConn for the Norway are second in the ver medal, ending a long points, but his West team was seven-footer to win the 3-point highest ranking in school histo- medal count with 18 total dro'ught in the sliding sports unable to hold onto its lead. shootout. Duke back at No. 1 medals, but the United States for the United States, Helping James and the East The dunk contest lived up to Memphis, which earned has seven gold medals to t6am were Dwyane Wade, who the hype as 5-9 Nate Robinson The Du>e Blue Devils three first-place votes, Norway's two. East wins NBA All- finished with 20 points, and barely beat Andre Iguodala to returned to the top spot in the remained at No. 3 for the fifth Following a loss to Sweden, Star Game Shaquille O'eal, who added be crowned the best dunker. men's rank- straight week. the American women's hockey 17 points and nine rebounds, Robinson, pulled Spud ings Monday after. sitting in the Gonzaga remained at No. 5 team settled for bronze, while Led by Lebron James with For the West team, Tim Webb from the crowd and second spot for the past four for the fourth consecutive the American men's hockey 29 points, the NBA's Eastern Duncanpostedadouble-double jumped over the dunkhero to weeks. week with a'22-3 record.

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- Ni htCONCERTS C/Inl'cSCHEDULE 1:30p.m. Dan Bukvich, drums x. p~o'aturdav Wally, ".Gatox" Watson, drums;- Thursday- Chrlstiangabian,bass - -,-. Nuart Wediesdiy- Wednesday a;m.--:Jeff Hamilton Trio Theatei'11:15 10 a.m. - Lembit Saarsalu, sax; -'uart Nuart Theater with Tamir Hendelman, piano.' 4,p.m. -'utstandixig Young Leonid Vintskevich, drums Artists'o'ncert Theater - Christoph I.uty, bass: 10 a.m. Houston Person, sax 1.2:30p.m. - Kristin Korb, bass 11:15 a.m. - Corey - - ' 10 a.m, John Stow'eH, guitar . 11;15a.m John Lee, bass vocal Christiansen, guitar; John 7:30 p,in. -''Special Tribute to 11:15'a.m.- - Corey Christiansen, 12:30p.m. Christoph Luty, bass 45 m Stowell Stowell, guitar Lou'awls - p John gui - guitar 1;45 p.m. Robert Hurst, bass- tar; Corey Christiansen, guitar 12:30 p.m. Lorraine Feather, Cole, vocals . - Freddy 12:30p.m. Lembit Saarsalu, sax; 3 p.m. - Enver Izmailov," guitar — 'Claudio'Roditi 3 p.m. U.S. Army Latin Band . Quintet Leonid.Vintskevich, piano 4:15 - Hofmann, flute 1:45 p.m. - Claudio Roditi, - p.m, Holly 1:45p.m. Freddy Cole Quartet LDS Institute - tmmp« Thursday LDS Institute 3 p.m. - James Morrison, trum- SUB Ballroom 12 - Lembit 7:30 -. - p.m. Saaisalu,sax; pet and trombone .p.m. Special Tribute to 12 p,m. Lembit Saarsalu; sax; Leonid Vintskevich Hank 10a.m.-Al Gemberling, trombone piano " Jones. - Leonid Vxntskevich, piano SUB Ballroom Roy, Hargrove Quintet 11:15'a.m. Eidar Djangimv, piano SUB Ballroom . -Jeff Hamilton Trio 12:30 p,m. -'Hank Jones,. Jeff SUB Ballroom 10a.m. - Enver,Izmailov, guitar Hamilton, Benny Green, 10 a.m. - U.S.Army Latin. Band 11:15a.'m. - Roberta.Gambarini, Russell 10 a.m. - Ashby, trombone; Friday Malone, John'Qayton Jay 11:15a.m. - Four Freshmen, vocals; Tamir - Hendelman, - Qaudio Roditi, 1:45 p.m. Paquito D'ivera, trumpet 12:30p.in. - Mulligan from the piano;.Christoph Luty,-bass 4:45 p.m. - Outstanding Young 11:15a.m. - sax; Qaudio Roditi, trumpet; Eldar Djangirov Trio Archives, Al Gemberling . 12:30p.m. - Jetf -HamiIton Trio Vocal Artists'oncert 12:30 - Four Freshmen John Lee, bass; Jay Ashby, trom- p.m. 1:45 p.m.. - Jeff Hamilton, with Tamir Hendelmen, piano; 1:45 - Robexta bone,'aduka DaFonseca, p.m, Gambarini, Benny Green, .:Russell Christoph Luty, bass S p.m, - Special Tribute to drums; Helio Alves, piano vocals; Tamir. Hendelman, piano Malone, John Clayton . 1:45-p.m.' Hank James - Jones, Jeff Moody 3 p.m. Dena DeRose, vocals 3 p,m. - Roberta'ambarini, '. Hamilton, Benny .;Green, James First - Moody, saxophone Methodist Church 4:15 p,m. Roy . Hargrove vocals; Tamir Hendelman, Russell:Malone; John'layton Four Freshman, vocals Quintet 10 a:m. - Russian Eight piano; Christoph Luty, bass 3 p.m. -, Jack Jones, yocals . a.m. -.Jim Martinez'ho Saturday 11:15 ,.First Methodist Chur'ch with Kristiri Korb first Methodist Church First Methodist-,Church - - - ''10 4:45 p,m. Outstanding Young 12:30p.m. Christoph Luty, bass a.m, Russian Eight 10 a.m. - Rus'sian'Eight 9am. -'Sesitshaya Ma'rixnba Band Instrumental Artists'oncert 1:45 p.m. -. Byron Stripling, 11:15a.m. - John Stowell, guitar 11:15 a.m. - Todd - Johnson, 10a.m.-U.S.Army',atinBand vocalsandtrumpet . , 12:30p.m. -Jim Martinez Trio bass ' 11:15a.m., -..Russia'n Eight 8 p.m. - Giants of Jazz Concert - .'ecital ':45 p,m. Dee Daniels, vocals - ".Gator" . Hall 12:30 p.m. .Wally 12:30p,m.",-.'Chip Deffaa Lion'el Hampton New York '3'pm. - Corey Christiansen,.guitar Watson, drums' ', 145p.m. =Jim'Martinez'Trio Big Band 10 a.m. - Jim Pisano, saxophone 1:45p.m. - Enver Izmailov, gui- 3 p.m. - Kuni Mikami, piano; Jack Jones, vocals 11:15a.m. - Pain Bathurst,.vocals Friday tar ..Wally "Gator" Watson, drums; James Morrison, trumpet and 12;30p.m. - Roberta Gambarini, 3 p.m. - Jim Martinez Trio Christian Fabian,'bass trombone vocals; Tamir Hendelnian, piano Nuart Theater FestiNa o t e ra ar or some stu ents By Yyler Wilson more R&B or soul music. They films and lectures as well as Argonaut could ease off some of the strict work opportunities. jazz requirements and go for.a "Hundreds of UI students, For many students, the jazz widei variety of music," Morris .not just musie majors, volun- festival is the most exciting said, teer their time to'assist in the event..in Moscow each year. .,"The instrumental stuff is operation of the festival," Somestudents, on'he other more for,,music majors," said Olson said. hand,.don't even know it's com- Denny Robles, a junior advertis- accepting.'espite the festi- Ing, ing major, "They need more val's positive overall impact Nicole Serhan, a first-year music with vocals." on the community, some stu- musical theater major, said she' Others believe greater inter- dents still'fixitl the events " more'rritating barely noticed any advertising. est would be generated if the thawer exciting. "Ive never really heard peo- university did more to get stu- "The high school students ple talking about it," Serhan dents excited. ' are really loud," Robles said, said. Joe Amend, graduate referring to when visiting Maria Mackay, a sophomore chemistry st~dent, said the .,park the Idaho 'chools vocal music. major, has only current advertising doesri't get Commons for lunch. heard about it through her voice students involved. Chad Houston, a freshman instructor. "You'e got to explain to majoring in finance,'eflected- ."There hasn't been much people that the best musicians on some negative festival , File'Photo Students crowd the halls of the Administration, Building.while'waiting hype," Mackay. said. "I'haven't are, playing in our backyard experiences. to compete in the 2005 Lixxnei Hampton Jazi Festival even seen fliers in Wallace for a little price," Amend said. "It gets really packed and competitioris. (Residence Center)." Jeff Olson, associate;director annoying," 'ouston .said. - Other students are aware of of .UI Communications and "There's cops all over the "Vandal Friday is much more: And while Olson: is- happy the festivaj',s presence, but Marketing, said'he festival place.". annoying than jazz fest," Morris with the festival'-s exposure, Txe'aid.. remain ambivalent. has a serious positive impact Olson said the jazz festival ' ..:also. believes-mor'. could be. "Ifthere's no rock 'n'oll, I'm on campus; Olson said the fes- does cause some disruption to .Whatever the opinion, be it done, including more promo- out. I don't notice," said Phillip tival has a $4 million impact on regular rampus life, but other anticipation, annoyance - or tion'f -volunteex 'opportunities Obendorf, a sophomore agricul- the regional community based events like - Homecoming, ambivalence, most agreed more and class:credit - for attending .ture economics student'. on a.2002 economic study. In Dad's and Mom's weekends could be. done.; to'ncrease 'vents. ' David Morris, a senior major- addition, Olson said, the festi- and Vandal Friday also bring awareness and excitement.. "Itwould be nice to be able

to'They. ing in music and Enghsh, val offers prograins and oppor- large numbers, of visitors'o should put some smail offer student-discount tickets to . beTieves the festival doesn' tunities that students across all campus. jazz combos in the Commons the concerts," Olson said. "But offer students accessible music. majors can participate in. After four year's at UI, like they do for the lunch" room thaYs not'something the festival "They could incorporate Programs have included free Morris agrees. series," Morrxs said. 'an afford to do right now." Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Page 4 The Argonaut earn a mos ere uni es 'res min

By jon Ross membership aside —the ensem- Argonaut ble also features Brain FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES Eichenberger, Curtis Calderon ~ Thursday Bob Feneira is just part of the and Vince Johnson —. Ferreira 12:30p.m. team. said the curxent configuration is as SUB Ballroom. ~ While he doesn't attend spring close to the original group lineup 11:15a.m. Friday training in some southern locale as.it has been in years, Ferieira SUB Ballroom or write out secret moves in a points to the sound of each musi- ~Bp.m. Friday playbook, the makeup of his cian's.voice and the arrangement Kibbie Dome organization is much like that of a of the pitches in the band as near- sports group. replicas of the original group. American Songbook Ferreira is the senior member "Brian is a lot more like what "The library is almost infinite," of The Four Freshmen, a four-part Flanigan (the original lead singer) he said. "There's still so many vocal ensemble that has been was like." great songs out there that we together, in various incarnations, Eichenberger sings in a light, could do and that people recog- since 1948. relaxed manner in the upper zUze. Of course, he's not one of the reaches of his register, "which is The original tunes the band '80s didn't original members. In fact, none of not a natural thing for a man," was playing in the fit Courtesy Photo overall of the the cunent musicians were even Ferreira said. the image group. Despite more than 20 lineup cha nges, The Four Freshmen are vety reverence the was "It was contemporary, but that born when the group first came This for past active in the jazz community. together at Butler, University, fus- not as evident in other incama- was it. We want to maintain the musicians were ing tight jazz harmonies with a tions of the youp. When Feneira integrity of the Freshmen sound." fans represent a new generation of the other looking simple acoustic instrumentation, joined the Fxeshmen in 1992, Bob The core of the erisemble's fan listeners and, if their dedication is for someone to fit with the curient The team Flaniagari was still lead, base are older music lovers, "peo- high enough, possibly the next ensemble's vocal makeup; sports analogy helps singing "That's explain how the ensemble's name but a few changes had been made. ple who. were familiar with the configuration of The Four kind of how we do it "Each has lived'hrough 22 ..lineup Maybe it was a sign of the times, a group back in the '50s," he saith; Fxeshmen. now," he said. audition has changes. Four Freshmen reaction to the While paying reverence to "Most of the people who audi- been an improvement." "When a person leaves; anoth- musical excesses of the '80s, or ruad-tested tunes older fans enjoy, tion for the group have to realize Instead of being forced out by er comes in," Ferreira.said. "I use maybe the barrage of instruments group membexs also try to bring it's a long-term commitment." manageznent or traded to another (the analogy) every night in my were used to mask aging vocal new listeners to the music. The Ferreira 'imself has been team, each departing member show." chords, but the larger instrumen- band, Feneira said, tends to draw singing with the group for 13 talks it out with the other musi- Even with this example, he still tal arsenal included two key- a younger crowd through festival years and has gone thxough four cians beforehand and then starts is confronted by fans desperate to boards and four-horn arrange- performances and participation in audhons for new membexs. This looking for a replacement.. figure out the situation. These ments. clinics. No matter what the age, rocess, much like fanning for . This is pretty much how the eople invariably ask, "Did y'ou "It was too much," Ferxeira Feneira said he believes fans like aseball players or trading draft band has worked for the last half a uy the name The Four said. The Four Freshmen because of picks, is how the group stays century. Through all the changes Freshmen?" he said. That previous group also their stage presence. alive. —whether in musicians, instru- When Ferreira answers no, a experimented with a few new "We'e just regular guys on 'Thexe's usually no, period of, mentation or xepertoire —one second question follows: Are you songs, but today's band sticks to stage," he said.",Tha Ys what they 'Well, we'e not working because thing has'remained constant: the of the original melodies know. enjoy about us." . we don't have a guy.'" music. part group? they "A '"You wouldn't go up to the "We haven't tackled any origi- The group will 'continue to When Ferieira auditioned- lot of people think, this is Chicago White Sox and ask, 'Are nal stu8 yet," he said, pointing out draw new recruits to its music in he had studied with a former the phoenix rising out of the ashes you the original White Sox?'" that the group derives its.material much the way it draws new mem- Freshmen while at Edmonds and that the band hasn't worked Confusion about the 'band's from a huge catalog, The Gn.at bers to its ranks. These,'younger Community College in Seattle— in years."

\ Varie of music shaped trumpeter's sound

By Jozi Ross music making; it was more of a symbiotic only difference comes when you get peo- Argonaut FES77VAL PERFORMANCES ~tionship, Morrison said. ple who haven't spent a lot of time leam- "We always needed a drummer in the mg a craft." The first time James Morrison per- band." 'orrison has experimezxted with differ- ~ formed on a dassical stage, he didn't know 8 p.m. Friday Kibbie Dome Morrison now plays both styles of ent instruments, but has always kept the what to think. ~3 p.m. Saturday, Nuart Theater music, but he said the most important fac- same style. Instead of adding more "As I became better known ...I started ~8 p.m. Saturday, Kibbie Dome tor, no matter what music is bemg played, acoustic mstruments to his arsenal, he has getting some invitations from orchestras," is the musician's ability to connect with an now entered the world of digital technolo- said the jazz musician. 'lthough Morrison could just as easily have audience. Momson recently workeB with design- 'It gy. Morrison, who plays a broad range of become a touring classical musician. doesn't really make any difference er Steve Marshall to create a MIDI wmd instruments from the trombone to the "It's just another sound. I never really what the notes are. You'e gotta really love controller that felt more like an actual piano, had been listening to classical music sort of thought of them as different, tech- what you'e playing." trumpet. since he was a kid, he had never had the nique-wise. The fact that it's not called jazz Morrison Mid he also believes there is "IYsjust another instrument," Morrison opportunity to play in the genre. is arbitrary." no reason to experiment with the music to said. 'It doesn't provide a different His first classical gig betrayed his igno- His penchant for jazz was a product of keep it fresh, because, to people who don' approach to music at all." rance. his surroundings. His middle school did- listen to jazz, the music will always be -But it does provide an extended range. "There was this guy up front waving a n't have an orchestra, and the music school something new. This was harder in the When playing electronically, Morrison stick, and you were supposed to look at setting of classical training followed by '50s when jazz was considered pop music, now has free rein over 10octaves of sound. him," he said. Morrison's Brst reaction jazz study was foreign to him. but just playing jazz today exposes the When not experimenting with electron- was, "What's he play?" "It was very much the other way audience to something it may not have ic instnunents or playing jazz around the The Australia nabve started out playing around. heard. world, Morrison likes to spend time at his jazz trumpet in nightclubs at 13. Playing Spurring on his jazz development was Jazz has formed specialized genres that ocean-side home. In addition to sailing jazz professionally, at such a young age his brother, John, who plays the drums. each combine another musical element and boating, he is also a pilot who flies his "We with was inevitable for Morrison. always played together."I We jazz, but Morrison simply considers band to gigs, but Morrison said he doesn' "Being a musician is something you worked together," he said. just made himself"I a jazz player. think of these hobbies as extra. are, not something you do," he said. "It sure I was playing at every opportunity." don't like to sort of draw lines "I don't think of it as spare time.." sure beat doing a paper route." Sibling rivalry didn't play a factor in betxtreen styles in the genre," he said. "The There's no spare time." ,Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Argonaut Page 5

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Photo Claudio Roditi's valve trumpet playing added to the elite lineup of music during last year's jazz festival. Claudio brings international flavor

In Sy Liz Virtue what are helpful tips you could give to someone about being successful academlcauy college? „ Argonaut FESl7VAL PERFONI/I/tINCES I would say that if you want to be successful ln college then you need to be able to divide up ': Claudio Roditi 'has been a your time between your social life and your friends. If you want to succeed, then grades come ~ I'm know when draw llre.- jazz festival performer for a 1:45,p.m. Wednesday Rrst. not saying you should stucjy non-stop, but you need to to the long College should be'a fun experience.;.It ls what y'ou make lt. time. So long,'e he can SUB Ballroom said, t ~ remember when he made his 760 p.m. Wednesday Kibbie Dome Lauren Risby Most Ui juniors and seniors piiparo first trip to Moscow. Junior ~10 a.m. Thursday for class 15 hours or more per week. "Don't ask me," Roditi said. Psychology Major SUB Ballroom "I lost A us Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of post secondary sincerely track, but.it ~ could be in the vicinity of 15 1:45p.m. Saturday Education (FIpSE) funded grant pmlect at the university of Idaho. Nuart Theater years." What study habits do you use to prepare for a big tesr? Roditi was'orn in Rio De Brazil, and has traveled told me this was jazz." . To prepare for a big reit I always read through the assigned readings, making sure to pay Janeiro, 'pecial attention to the things that were also covered In class. I then go over my notes from the world to pursue his love for Roditi's love for the music lectures. It always helps me to take my own notes on the book material as well as what we jazz music, w'hich began. at an developed rapidly, and he spent went aver in lecture. If It Is matedal that needs to be memorized, I find It helpful to make 'early age. hours hstening to the sounds of note cards. "When I was about 6 years jazz greats from around the Ashley Mann old I started to take a little bit of world. Senior piarro lessons and then by age 9 ".(My uncle) had a. bro'ad Psychology snd Human Resource Management Major http//res nest.uidaho.edu/aceit I got my father to buy me my and so I heard many dif- -'aste, first trumpet," he said. ferent sounds," he said. "The At the time, Roditi'idn' thing I remember most is that I know anything 'about jazz but went there for holidays, and I said he stumbled upon it by didn't want to go out of the in the Complete Treatnrent Varicose Veins accident. house. I wanted to stay in and Specializing of "Once I got the trumpet, I listen to his music." would have father buy'e Roditi was hooked and said it my r< IEndovenous Laser Therapy ILaserHairRemovaj any record that had a trumpet was jazz that brought him to the on the cover....So consequently United States, where he planned- nv IStateofthe Ar: -, ISclerotherapy I heard some jazz sounds with- to continue developing his DiagnosticUltrasound ILaserSkinRejuvenatio'n- knowing it.". skills. out IEndovcnous Some of the first sounds "Ialways felt that in order for Radiofrcqucncy Fotofacial - Roditi heard were albums by me to really leam how to play Gosure': ILaser Spider Vein Removal,;,,;- I had to to the source, to jazz legends like I.ouis jazz go ICustom Support Stockings IVejaSmooth.Cejlulite'-Treatlnerit Armstrong, Harry James, the place where the music Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. began." .- IMicmvcin Removal Although he admits these musi- Roditi,currently resides in cians influenced him, Roditi New Jersey, but the long dis- said it was his Ainerican uncle, tance doesn't keep him from UI's Harold Taxman, who was his participating in jazz festic Douglas'.R. first inspiration. val, The experience is well Stalont; M.D. ein Clt'tIt'cs "The way I really became worth the time it takes to travel General 8c Vasciitar aware that this was Nor th to Moscow, he said. Board Certified "I'm "I Surgeon, rttOt.,;e,- American music was through into it," he said. like Terri PoreareRl; RVT, , my uncle. I went to visit for a to go for the whole week and Springrapher holiday, and my uncle was lis- hang out as much as I can veinctinicsnw.conI ~,Call Today For You'r Free 20 Minute Consultation 6764j104 ~ 850 Ironwood Dr'.Suith20l Coeur d'Alene« tening to a very appealing kind (20Q of music..... I started to ask hun questions, and that's when he See RODlTI; page 10 IIS

:; ynn "D'oc"-Skinner-tells a-story"of two festivals. Not "hv'o'separate - 'jazz events —..Moscow, couldn't sus-'ain something like-. that. Rather, By jon Ross Skinner draws an imaginary..line, 'a division representing the old school and the new. school,...-

When the Idaho Jaz'z Festival some of the artists. was conceived in the late 1960s "You couldn't ask for a better by . former music professor boss," .Cole said. "He's like a David Seiler, it. was; a one-.day second father to me ev'ent, said Skinne'r,, director of Cole said hi'" is not worried the Lionel Hampton about the success of future festi- International Jazz Festival. vals and, while he,was sur- Students would compete during prised at the retirement- the day, but the night concert announcement, he knew was vastly different. Skinner was getting to that a'ge. 4n those early days, famous "I tlunk he wants to spend jazz groups were flown ~ to some time..with his family. He perform with the university's has I can't count how many Jazz Band I for a one-night-only grandkids," performance, not the four days Skinner came to the universi- of concerts, clinics and student ty from Rexburg, Idaho, in the competitions that currently con- 1970s as an education professor stitute the event. at the music school. His duties This Has the atmosphere included teaching all of, the Skinner walked into in the undergraduate and graduate 1970s. While the old form of the music education classes, super- festival prevafled while Skinner vising all the student teachers got his bearings, the festival and, pretty much, running the slowly started featuring more education program, he said. musicians with a greater focus After Seiler departed, organ- education clinics izers Mellssa Davlin/Argonaut on through asked Skinner and music with the artists. professor Rich Werner to take Lynn "Doc" Skinner plays the piano in his office. It is proper for Skinner to over directing duties. reminisce about the history of "They asked.me if I'd take the jazz festival. Skinner the jazz festival for one year to QSSCSNAN announced last month this will help out," Skinner said. "That be his last festival as director, a one year turned into quite a post he has held since 1977. few." '"I really wanted to try.to cut Skinner's ultimate educa- back from this a little bit," he tional goal for the festival said. became clear one day when he Wally "Gator" Watson, asked some students who were drummer for the Lionel experimenting with jazz whom Hampton New York Big Band, their favorite players were. He said this jazz festival is unique soon learned they couldn' because Skinner cares about name even a few of the key jazz each performer. performers. "As big as it is, Doc seems to . "These young people didn' 'Nr&lsyjrgsiiASiIIfeie'4$ efaiwifffei&if„j~'S%N''iN"=yiiiielilaWN~k~ae;;-..:-;.;='='::;,. personalize it," Watson said. know the artists that made this ~gileieaaeVniseBehs ea'~~]Iee4eINHNiiiwiiL'SIN-: ., ~~r 'It's kind of like a family happen." 4efe&Ni Needle'~iA4eeflt itii ~ reunion every year. It's that And so, the birth of the new cozy." school, with Skinner trying to This family atmosphere is get as many artists as possible to due in part to Skinner's stan- the university, began. ":4IIINE-'MF dards.

AS ¹¹ ¹¹¹ ¹t¹IIt¹ l¹¹tt "I'e A ~i~¹a~a~&~ ~ . never had an artist on long. friendship -I g ~LS ~~ this campus who hasn't felt my The festival dedicat- love and became appreciation," he said. ed ~IR to Hampton not through ~IA The new school some intricate'lot devised to et people in the seats or Bill .Cole has worked as an 'ecause the vibes player was an adviser'n the jazz fest office for J I g I alumnus of the university, but / three years and shares Watson's simply because Skinner asked. sentiments. The director .had been ~ g "Doc's a special guy," Cole focused on bringing in the best said; "He has a unique ability to names in jazz, and he'ecided make every'person think they'e Hampton shouId,gay in the reason the festival happens." Moscow.'One of S~iformer As for working coriditions at students, Chris Gulhaajjjn,'.was the office, the atmosphere is playing in Ham ptori's,~ band, even more - tight-knit- than and, while this conn'' n did- Skinner's ',relationship with n't bring Hampton to gaho, 'it

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Heritage," Bruce. Raeburn- ic ee Kim ei'in Wednesday WeiIdkngPhsegast her 4:15p,m. - "The Benny SUB Borah Theater Goodman Story" 12:30p.m. - "Leonard .. Friday Feather's 'Colorblindfold'ests", Chris Robinson TLC . - ".Ernestine 1:45 p,m. 11:15a.m, - "Jazz On-line", Anderson: There Will Never Natalie Kreutzer Be Another You," Kay D. Ray SUB Borah Theater 3 p.m. - "A Night in Havana Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba," 1'45 p m - "Native Docurama Productions Americans in Jazz and Early Blues," Ron Welburn, Thursday 3:00 p.m. - "Multiphrenia: Race, Mental Health and the TLC Analysis of Jazz", Scott 11:15a.m. - "Jazz On-line", DeVeaux Natalie Kreutzer . Saturday SUB Borah Theater 12:30p.m. - "Bessie Smith~ A Kenwoithy Theater Life in the Blues," Chip 12:30p.m. - "Celluloid (208) 88M044- Deffaa Improvisations: An Afternoon of Jazz Film, Black 1:45p.m. - "Jazz in the Bronx: White and Technicolor," Redefining Black and Latino Mark Cantor infoOInieheletilnberling.cam Musical Identities," Maxine iAAi.Niche4NtNflinQ.coin Gordon International Jazz Collections Office 3:00p.m. - "Submerging - ~ Candid ~ ksstifid Ethnicity: Creole of Color 3:45 p.m. International Jazz Jazz Musicians of Italian Collections Open House Wednesday, February 22< 2006 The Argonaut Page 9 Welburn fuses American Indian history with jazz By Sara Roberts modem jazz bass style. ., Argonaut "During the formative days of %'SllVAL PERFORMANCES bebop up in Harlem ...there used Ron Welbum is a child of the ,to be jam sessions, and these were Welburn will present at I:45 rock 'n'oll era, but when he was opportunities for musicians, for, a senior in high school, he was say, a young one, to show what p.m. Friday in the SUB Bprah introduced to jazz. they could do," Welbum said. Theater. "The energy, the beauty of. Pettiford helped lead these ses- what the musicians were in sions. doing , He would often have the saxophone —he applies his creating their sounds —I just group members jam on knowledge of music and culture loved it. I'd get caught in it," "Cherokee," up a tune by British in his presentation. Welburn said; composer Noble, and Ray see Welbum has been involved in Today, he shares his love of how fast they could it. play both black and American'ndian jazz with others. Welbum, a pro- "Either they would hang with culture movements. fessor at the University of it, or they'd be chased off the "I'm Massachusetts who is of stage," Welburn said. sort of a multicultural will," black and American "Itwas a way of kind of person, if you he said. Indian heritage, will give thinning out the ranks, When he began teaching'n a presentation about in that the best sur- the '70s, he said he rarely heard how American Indians vived. American Indians talk about have contributed to jazz. Along with individ- jazz. When he went to New York, Welb urn realized. ual musicians, however,ke found many people early on that there was American Indian musi- who were enthusiastic about it, an American -.Indian cal styles have influ- "It made sense to me," presence in the genre. enced jazz, Welb urn Welbum said. "You could be'an Charlie Parker had some said. In the 1930s, when Indian ~d.also appreciate jazz'." American Indian ances- drummers Rpn Q/ ejbum began One:person who influenced try, Welbum said, as did switching up jazz beats, this feeling:='.in'elburn was bassist Oscar Pettifprd. he said, they based their Lewis McMiilan, who was also don' However, many people ideas on American Indian of nuxeII,heritage and the drum- know the heritage of many rhythms. mer fr=the. Lionel Hainpton famous musicians. While some American Indian- Orchestra; "A lot of Indians have been composed jazz music made it big "I remember the first Vme'we kind of hiding in plain sight," he —Pettiford's "Bohemia After had a talk. He'said;. '13pn't think said; "This is something that a lot Dark" is relatively well known only'. bl'ack of people aren't awan. of; the —Welburn said there is more this jazz inusic is a Native American presence in jazz, famous jazz music that plays off thing. Our people, Indian people, as in sports." television and movie images of had something to with it from the Pettiford is a focus of American Indians. very start,'" Welburn said. "It Welburn's presentation, both for "They come out of kind of a deepened my pride in jazz and his heritage and his musical abili- stereotypical sense of what an the Native contribution to jazz, ty..The Oklahoma native was Indian sound might be," he said, and it also deepened my confl- Courtesy Photo black, Choctaw and Cherokee. In Though Welbum doesn't per- dence in being a Native person Bassist Oscar Pettifprd will play a.prpminent role in Rpn We!burn's the 1940s, he helped develop form —he has played cornet and that had some black ancestry." presentation on American Indians in jazz.

Mulligan paintings on clisplay at Pritchard Art Gallery

By Frank McGovern jazz-buff's coup.. existing .images. Ricci describes ',ation of both his work, all spectrums of Argonaut Several years ago, Ricci was lucky Mulligan's paintings as "fairly.'impretI~~ it,and jazzin general. enough to visit Mulligan'. estate in sionistic." Ricci said he exp'ects the.,wA "Hopefully you get surrounded by For a man born in the decidedly un- London. Ricci was exhibit will suc- different ways his creative process man- jazzy town of Marion, Ohio, it is some- so impressed by the ceed in convey- ifested," he said, "and also get a good what surprising that Gerry Mulligan collection he encour- m~ g ts s ing . Mulligan's idea of the person —. his playfulness, became one of the most influential jazz aged Franca Hopef~i~V V« let electivity on a his adaptiveness as an artist; it gives musicians in history. Mulligan, Gerry's Sgpgpgnded bv diffel'ent number of levels. you a good feel for him." An interminable performer, widow, to loan a "Gerry was a Ricci is familiar with and enthused Mulligan's official discography tips the sampling of the ~ayS QS pfeatiye pi'CeSS very . adaptive by the features oflazz'beyond the music icebe'ig with more than 50 albums to his work, both paint- person. He was itself. credit. The similarly impressive list of ings and lyrics, to . manifeSted. really adept at "Itallowsyoutolookatjazzfromyet 180collaborators on his official Web site UI, bringing differ- another angle," he said. "Tp realize reads like a veritable who's who of jazz -"As I was going ent instruments there's a lot more to jazz and'h'ow it. legends. The catalog includes Miles through these mate- gems Ricei together," he really infiltrated our culture on a-lot of Davis, Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, Mel iials, It dawned on ohector of thy rggp~aaon+J tagr cog~orl, said. "It tells you levels. An exhibiflon like this gives you Torme, Thelonius Monk and, perhaps me that some of the a little bit about the chance to appreciate jazz from dif- ost relevantly, Lionel Hampton. drawings and lyrics what was going ferent artistic perspectives." For the dedicated fanatic and recre- were either overtly related to his music on in his mind. There just aren't a Iot of Equally thrilling is the rarity.pf the tional dabbler alike, 'amples of or reminded me of each other," Ricci people whp cross over mediums. That event. Cross-mediuin artistic exposi- ulligan's work representing all three said. was a lot of the appeal of Gerry —that tions are rare in general, and absolutely f these artistic facets is on display at The exhibit will feature around 30 of he was just a consummate artist." unique in the case of Mulligan. he Pritchard Art Gallery this week. Mulligan's paintings, including both In . conjunction with promoting "I'm excited because it'is something Lewis Ricci, director of the .prigmals and enlargements of -smaller Mulligan's artistic flexibility,. Ricci no one has ever seen before. When ypu ntemati'onal Jazz Collections, is largely pieces. Theincorporatedpaintingscom- hopes the showing will engender a canpresentsomethingthatsomepne has sponsible, for, tbaenangententi ofi this i qrorniseraxound. one-tenth .+i~the"398 fuller and;more comprahensiveappreci ""*never seen before

By Mate pxxppizxo ness during the festival than most. Instead tributes, even though it often ends up in the affect his business, After all, it xecently Argonaut of housing students, it provides rooms for mi. moved from its location near the Eastside the performers under a deal worked out by "Often people just look at this budget," Mall to a more noticeable spot near WinCo The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is Collins'redecessor, Josh Murphy, at a time Peterson said. 'What they don't realize is on the Moscow-Pullman Highway. known for the musicians who headline the when the hotel was under a different name. that the net benefit fxom the festival puts "Not a whole lot come over (near concerts and the schools who compete. But — Having begun life in 2003 as a Hampton everything at UI and the community in the Eastside)," Abdallah said. 'This is going to Moscow-axea businesses know the festival Inn, the hotel switched brands to 'black" be our first experience with it," for a different xeason —the profit it brings. AmeriHost in 2004 before settling on La That benefit is especially noticeable at The Restaurants aren't the ordy businesses The busloads of performers and students Quinta in 2005. Breakfast Club, manager Jill Bielenberg said, serving food to benefit from the festival. who attend the festival provide a timely Though the changes in brand were made Not only does its business double during the Soine local bars do as well. John's Alley, financial boost for many Moscow establish- for financial xeasons —the Hampton brand week, but several performers have made the known for the bands it brings in, featuxed ments, especially hotels. Harold Collins, was deemed too expensive to keep up, xestaurant a regular stop. the Dirty Dozen Brass Band Tuesday. general manager of the La Quinta Inn, said wMe the obscuxe AmeriHost didn't draw "We have had some of the big jazz names "(The festival makes a) positive impact, the week of the jazz festival is easily one of enough travelers —Murphy said the festi- that have come through hexe," she said. "It' and we enjoy having the people from out of the busiest times of the year for the val brings consistent business no matter a tradition for some of them to come back town hexe," said Alyssa Morrissette, a man- hotel/motel industry. what the hotel's sign reads. through here when they come to the festi- ager at the bar. "Other events bring parents to see stu- 'Thexe was no effect," said Murphy, who val." On the other hand, Garden Lounge man- dents," he said. "The jazz festival brings now manages the Baymont Inn and Suites Applebee's general manager Dawn ager Deanna Robbins said the timing of the busloads of kids.... Not only is the town in Las Vegas. "It still just as quickly filled Marie MacGillis said the festival is the most evening concerts takes away business. Not fuller, but every zoom within the town is them all up, no question." lucrative event of the year, simply because it that she minds. fuller. It even fills up the Lewiston- Collins'nd Murphy's statements reflect spans the entiie week. "Shows begin at 7, right after dinner, and Clarkston valley." 'he findings of Steven Peterson, a xeseaxch 'There's nothing in my mind that jumps they'ze usually there until 11 or midnight," The festival is one of 10events in the axea economist in UI's College of Business and out that's'a long period of time like that," she said. 'Tha Ys OK with us, because iYs a that bring people to Moscow, Collins said, Economics who in 2002 authozed a study of she said. good'hing for Moscow." The events, which are among 14 listed in a the festival's economic impact with fellow The impact on The Breakfast Club, how- "The Gaxden, Robbins said, used to get weekly report put out by the Pullman economist Mchael DiNoto, now xetlxed. ever, is not as strong. The restaurant sees a attention from festival musicians in the znid- Chamber of Commerce, inZude such things Peterson, who followed up on the study last similar turnout for football weekends, the '80s when it had a piano in the upshuxs area. as moms'nd dads'eekends at both the year, found in 2002 that the festival con- Life On Wheels RV event held in the sum- , "A few times musicians came in and University of Idaho and Washington State tributed about $4.1 million in sales to the mer and UI's Gxeek recruitment in late sum- played, and that was really cool. We really University, fall and spring commencements .Moscow/Pullman axea, induding indirect mer, among other events. Despite all that, don't see them down hexe anymoxe," she and WSU football games. As 'early as the and multiplier effects from initial sales. He Bielenberg said the jazz fest is still special in said. Feb. 6 report, only two inns in Moscow wexe said that number, which was made up its own right. 'In the end, Peterson said, the $2.1 million not reporting full for the week of the festival. ely of university and commuruty servic- "Especially if you'e local to this area or in earnings, 114 jobs and immeasurable The festival falls squaxe in a dry spot in es, since gone up by about $1 million. familiar with the jazz festival, it's neat to see recruitment that results from the festival the lodging industxy, Collins said, 'They (the festival) have something— that tradition continue," she said. "Itbrings makes it the success it is for the university. ''Wxnter is usually our slowest season," approximately 25,000 high school stu- the U of I and the community together, "It's programs'like that that build univer- Collins said. "An event like this is a big dents," he said. "There're more students which doesn't always happen." sities," he said. "The goodwill and publicity boost for a slow time of year." hen* than there axe people." Jim Abdallah, area manager for that comes off that, you just can' buy adver- La Quinta sees a diffexent kind of busi- The festival's large budget also con- Winger's, isn't sure yet how the festival will tising that good."

being on stage with jazz musicians of all skill RODITI levels, he said. Program ofFers jazz education from page 5 Roditi will bring his own drummer, bass player and piano player to the festival this By Kevin Nicizersham the students with their time and with some of my colleagues and some of the year, and Skinner said this is a great oppor- Argonaut helping the students leam about students." tunity for the university. the jazz." Roditi arrived in Moscow at the beginning of "This gives us the opportunity to hear Local students and educators Trish Bechtel, .piincipal of the week and was part of the Jazz in the Schocls some of the best jazz music around," Skinner will be treated to workshops and Moscow Charter'School, said stu- program. These concerts give young childxen a said. "Roditi is truly one of the greatest jazz performances during the festi- dents at her school axe,looking for- chance to experience the sounds of jazz. val as part of the Jazz in the Schools 'ward to the -perfoimances. In "Do trumpet players in the world. He never not forget the futuxe of music is with . plays. one wrong note..Everything is always program, now in its 11th year. preparation for the clinic, teachers kids. There axe a lot of kids thexe, and if you ~ right. with Roditi." Morgan Wilson, volunteer pro- at the school have incorporated jazz touch a few in a positive iYs like 'into way youpje When heis nut perfoxxning, Roditi said he grams adviser and Jazz in the their cumculum. Yn the class- helping the future in a way," Roditi said. can be found enjoying the scene. Schools coordinator, said the pro- room "students are listening to the Executive dixector of the jazz festival, 'am Lynn "IJackstage they have these trailers that is designed for fourth- and CDs provided tlaough Jazz in the "Doc" Skinner, said Roditi has made a large they use like dressing rooms and there's also ifth-grade students "who have not Schools and are talking about jazz," commitment to the festival and tries to help as catering," Roditi said. "You are there et chosen whether or not to enter she said. much as possible. eating "The and listening some music. It's and programs." This description is current attitude toward the Skinner and Roditi have developed a dose to great a real hang." not meant to exdude anyone, as arts is that they aze fluff. The arts friendship thxough their interactions at the fes- other age are also allowed Roditi said he believes the festival is a groups really tap into human emotion, tival, and Skinner said he looks forward to see- to take part in the various perform- which is critical great way for anyone to get involved with to learning, and ing hun every year. ances and workshops. nothing taps into emotion more than "He's music. He said he encourages people to 'ilson a very dose friend, He is one of the also said the program is music," Bechtel said. "To be able check it out even if they aren't familiar with to at honest people in this world, as well as growing larger than it has been in o and have this jazz because the festival is just as much experience really ing an incxedible musician." years past as artists are now staging roadens their expenence of music. about making new friends. Roditi comes for the music but he also enjoys workshops as far a way as Spokane LaDene Edwards, music teacher "The social of it is almost more the social aspects of the festival as well, he said. aspect and Grangeville. at Lena Whitmore. Elementary important than the music because in, 'The Pantry, at the University Inn, that is the itself, Wilson said he has received School, also highlighted the impor- hangout place. When the festival starts on reality it leads into the music," Roditi said. much positive feedback in "It's response tance of the program m expanding Wednesday, you sit thexe and for suxe you axe meeting with people and sitting down to the program from both students her students'nowledge of jazz. and going to run into people you know,'oditi talking or listening to others that leads and educators. "It is a really posi- "We are vexy lucky that "Part music." they said. of my enjoyment is just to meet with into tive program for the kids and teach- sponsor this program. It is very folks and share a meal and have a cup of coffee Skinner agrees but said Roditi's music is ers. It gives them a taste of the gracious of the artists to be together." still pretty important. uniqueness of jazz," she said. "The involved. Anytime that kids get to Roditi will perform in various shows "He's simply the best," Skinner said. students loved the interaction with be exposed to music at that level is throughout the week and looks forward to "Don't miss him." the artists, who were very giving to a gift." Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Argonaut Page ii

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