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::PAGE 3:: .. BSU to benefit from $94 million school bond Sierra Edgars named eighth details have yet to be determined, at-large ASBSU senator at the and elementary schools, Boise a new track and multi-purpose Director Frank Zang. Zang said the March 14 bond pas- Senate meeting Tuesday. New multi-use State University will acquire land sports complex. Zang said that the State Board sage is "certainly a milestone" in to build a new athletic facility near "This is a tremendous opportuni- of Education and the Boise School facility to be built District must agree on the details the process. the university. ty to serve the needs of our emerg- The bond allows for the land near Broadway BSU will exchange land with ing Bronco football program, as of the partnership, but the bond OPINION exchange, but will not fund the East Junior High School, which well as Boise State's intercollegiate passage allows such discussions Avenue new facility, Zang said. BSU will is currently at 415 Warm Springs, and intramural programs, includ- and planning to begin. ::PAGE 4:: .. likely pay for the athletic com- right off of Broadway Avenue. ing our track program and wom- "This exchange was predicat- BY TEsS~ SCHWEIGERT plex mainly through private "We will.need to purchase 20 en's soccer," said BSU President ed on the passage of the bond," Assistant News Editor donations, he said. ,',i==- acres of land out at the Barber Bob Kustra. Zangsaid. Zang added that funding the Valley," Boise State athletic direc- Kustra announced the partner- Zang said it will likely take at , .. wade Nearly 20,000 local voters ap- new athletic complex will have tor Gene Bleymaier said. "And then ship with the Boise School District least two years for East Junior High proved a $94 million bond for the to fit within the university's mas- we will exchange that acreage for in January, but the bond is the to be relocated and for the new ath- Boise School District on Tuesday. 1etic facility construction to begin. ter plan, which outlines campus East Junior High." first major step in the process, Are judges gambling with While the bond mainly benefits growth through 2015 and beyond. Thelocationwilleventuallyhouse said University Communications Though the timeline and other women's rights to choose? the local high schools, junior highs

CULTURE ::PAGE 7:: .. Career IJob Fair attracts Why can't Velvet Revolver and Guns N' Roses just get along?

SPORTS 2,000 Boise·State students

Gerald Alexander Is going· through a transition on the field. But the senior doesn't even compare it to a change he dealt with as a teenager.

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ON CAMPUS ------The Boise State Women's Chorus will be performing "Vox Angelis" at the Morrison Center Recital Hali at 7:30 The Career Center at BoiseState sponsored Career Center Office Specialist Jessica p.rn, on Friday, March 17. the Career/Job Fair in the SUB on Tuesday. Leekley. Leekley said the fair was a great Attendance fs free for BSU success. "It was probably one of our best. It faculty, staff and students. ApprOXimately 2,000 students and 113 employers attended the event, according to was packed even until the end." WEATHER

Friday production of iI iI J J oJ J ::FRIDAY:: •• BSU encourages a safer spring break 'The Exonerated' benefits High: 49F / Low 32F Innocence Project at BSU ber one health issue reported by BY S~R~ B~HNsON behaviors including safe sex, skin college students, and being in debt prison on a rape conviction and News Editor care, safe driving, responsible drinking and predatory drugs. or engaging in dangerous behaviors Benefit features was then released after DNA J oJ ;J iii only increases that stress. evidence proved his innocence. .. With the excitement of a spring "These are really prevalent be- reception with She also recommended students Johnson and Boise State biol- ::SATURDAY:: .. break full of suntans and mai tais haviors that can result in some look for other safe alternatives for a ogy professor Greg Hampikian High: 49F / Low 31F approaching, Boise State's Wellness pretty heavy consequences," former inmate who restful spring break, such as volun- co-wrote the book "Exit to Services will be on the Quad next Guerrero said. "Spring break can _spent 16 years teering or a trip to improve the en- Freedom" about Johnson's or, Wednesday to hand out safer spring be a dangerous binge fest. Instead of taking a health break, we're vironment. . in prison deal. Both Hampikian and break kits and to educate students Johnson will be on hand to sign on safe behaviors. causing more harm." COURTESY BSU copies of their book following "We care about the-health of our According to the fall 2005 ::SUNDAY:: .. National College HealthAssessment NEWS SERVICES the play. Dessert and wine will campus and our students," said be provided by The Melting High: SOF/ Low 32F Kate Guerrero, Health Educator at our BSU's student population, 29.2 percent of students reported do- Spontaneous Productions Pot. BSU. will present an encore per- The critically acclaimed play Guerrero said BSU's Wellness ing something they later regretted formance of the play "The "The Exonerated" chronicles CONTACT Services will be providing "mock- while drinking and 20.3 percent Exonerated" at 7 p.m. Friday at the experiences of six innocent tails," prizes, giveaways, as well as forgot where they were or what they ------Boise Contemporary Theater, people who spent from two to the kits on Wednesday. Beer goggles had done. ::NEWS:: .. 854 Fulton Street, as a benefit 22 years on death row and were (208) 345-8204 x 102 will also be available for students to . Guerrero said adopting safe be- for the Innocence Project eventually exonerated - often [email protected] havior is especially important for tryon. at Boise State University. thanks to.an attorney who took Students can find the safer spring women because of the dramatic A $35 donation per ticket on their case pro bono, or dedi- ::OPINION:: .. break kits 'in 'the. residence halls, increase in sexual assault and rape is requested for .the gala .eve- cated law school students who {208) 345-8204 x 112 the Student Union Building, the during spring break. According to nlng, hosted by film producer wanted to right a wrong. [email protected] Rec Center and the Multipurpose an American Medial Association poll of college women and gradu- Michael Hoffman and Boise at- The· Innocence Project was . Building. torneyDavidNevin. . established in 1992, as a non- ::CULTURE:: .. Kits include a condom, lubricant, ates, nearly three out of five women Suggested donation for stu- profit legal clinic based in (208) 345-8204 x 104 sunscreen, a safer sex brochure, an' know friends who had unprotected dent tickets Is $15. For reserva-: NewYlifk CitY. Since then; 175 [email protected] instruction card on how to use a . sex during spring break. tlons, .call Evelyn· Redshaw at. peopie have. been exonerated condom, a coupon for free HIVtest- Guerrero said students . ::SPORTS:: .. 426-2031. Ticketswillbe held at based on DNA evidlIDce; .. ing,a brochure on alcohol polson- should also be careful about (208) 345-8204 x 103 . the door. ., . < IhrioCtmceProje~ now.op- Ing and responsible'drinking tips going Into debt...... [email protected] . .. The benefite~l1ing features· erate Iit'states'acroSs. theV.S, - and a list of health resources in the "Make, sure .the activities. you . ...·3· conversatili~~d):t;¢eptl~n' ·;ilamplki#nis 'acting~dlnictor . commtWltyandoncampus; .'. do are. Within your. budget,". . ::ADVERTISING:: .. , with.···fonner, of-tl1eB()lseSt3teofficeofthe .... Guerrero said. . itullate·Ca1Vii1'-· .. (208)345~8i04ln18 .•..•.....•Guerniro5aili Wellness Seivices Guerrero saldstresliisthe·nu~~ .• ....Johnson,Whosperi~16 ~~rs.illIcJahQ ~~~rroj~t buslness@arJ)lteronllne.cCllTl, L is foc\lstngon five~areas ~f safer .. . -.'~. ',',- World/National/What ~he? stories courtesy of KRT Campus Wire Services unless otherwise credited .: Local/BSU stories are courtesy of the Boise State Web site at www.boisestate.edu. All stories are compiled by News Writers.

era of political activism, and candi- _ KBSS Sun Valley as the first digital FM. KBSX, also known as NPR News national dates and bloggers alike expect on- HD Radio stations In Idaho. Future 91, provides news and information line opinion tohave a big impact on plans call for KBSU-AM Boise and from National Public Radio. It is the midterm elections this year. KBSW Twin Falls to also be upgrad- heard on 91.5 FM in the Treasure Bloggers throw their Bloggers point to the 2004 presi- ed. . Valley. For more information, visit growing weight dential election. In the fall of that "HD Radio Is the most revolution- http://radio.boisestate.edu. year, conservative bloggers took ary change in our industry since the around aim at the legitimacy of then' introduction of FM 40 years ago," .what the? . CBS anchor Dan Rather's report said John Hess, Boise State Radio's WASHINGTON - When Rep. on President George W. Bush's general manager. "its combination Roy Blunt was vying for the House National Guard records. of radically Improved sound qual- Hey! Over here! majority leader spot in January, _ ·CBS spent five years on that sto- ity, advanced digital services and conservative bloggers fought for ry, and in 12 hours the collective in- radio's unmatched local market A barroom right nextto the brand- his ear. Blunt, R-Mo., had invited a telligence of the center-right blog- coverage will provide consumers new Fire Station in Mount Pleasant, select group of bloggers to a moder- gers tore it apart," Krempasky said. with expanded choices for custom- Mich., burned to the ground. ated question-and-answer session. "The collective did something, izing their radio experience. And But Republicans John Shadegg of and they helped bring Dan Rather the best part is, there are no sub- Arizona and John Boehner of Ohio down," scription fees with HD Radio. It's a Some good news CURIOUS? held what the bloggers considered a Politicians can get swarmed, package that you just can't beat," and some bad news much more freewheeling chat with and they can hope to trigger As with all HD Radio stations, them. some swarming themselves. Rich KBSU and KBSX will remain at the Have you become a victim of Religion? A Reno, Nevada, man, indignant Mike Krempasky, a blogger at the Chrismer, spokesman for Sen. Jim same location on the radio dial. HD Have you "inherited" beliefs passed down to at being accused of robbery, vol- influential conservative RedState. Talent, R-Mo., said Talent has been Radio receivers will automatically you from previous generations without untarily submitted to a DNA test to org, contended Blunt's reticence using blogs and the Internet to detect KBSU's and. KBSX's digital prove his innocence. It did, in fact, scriptural substance? worked against him in the House reach new audiences. signals and tune them in. HD Radio exonerate him. Unfortunately, it leadership race. "Senator Talent is blazing a trail receivers can also tune in analog- Do you desire to discover the TRUTH also established that he was guilty "Blunt tried to do this in a way to use new technologies to com- only stations. as it was taught by Christ Jesus through His of murder in an unrelated case. that was regimented," Krempasky municate with his constituents," BD Radio products can be pur- ministers in the Bible? said. "The more you try to control it, Chrismer asserted. chased online and at selectconsum- the worse off you are," er electronics retailers. Companies A lot of guys are Please visit our website at www.bible-research.org Krempasky believed that the local/bsu offering HD Radio receivers in to receive more information on subject specific topics openness of Boehner and Shadegg 2006 include ADA, Alpine, Boston asking for dates using the scriptures in the Bible. helped them secure the support of Acoustics, DaySequerra, Eclipse, Or contact us at 719-573-4055, P.O.Box 9813, Colo. 5pgs., CO 80932 the bloggers, and in turn helped Boise State Radio JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Polk A I4-year-old boy in Banovici, create a buzz in the political world launches digital HD Audio, Radiosophy, Hotel. Sanyo Bosnia, snuck into a maintenance that eventually influenced House and Yamaha. room and secretly photographed members to upset Blunt, and go for radio broadcasting Digital HD Radio technology the town's female basketball team Boehner instead. was developed by iBiquity Digital in the shower, then sold the pictures Just how much influence they had Boise's FM public radio sta- Corporation and is the only digi- all over town via text message. He in the race isn't clear, but there's no tions KBSU, Arts and Cultural tal broadcast system approved in was caught when one of the players question about the growing politi- Programming, and KBSX, NPR the by the Federal heard that nude photos of her were cal influence of blogs _ Web sites News 91, have drastically improved Communications Commission for making the rounds. created and used by thousands of listeners' radio experience. KBSU AM and FM broadcasting. _JL.' Wi people who post news, opinions, and KBSX have officially entered It works by transmitting digital What are you journals and anything else that the age of digital broadcasting audio and data in tandem with ex- may be on their mind at the time. via their adoption of HD Radio" isting AM and FM analog signals. doing in here? Blogging analysts call it swarm- technology. HD Radio technology is providing ing. Others say it's like a hurricane Listeners with HD Radio-com- for the same advances In AM and After a rash of lingerie burglar- Bring in this ad during when hundreds of the bloggers' patible receivers can now enjoy CD- FM radio as dtgitaltechnology did ies, a homeowner in Harwinton, Web sites seize on a topic and then quality sound and a range of new for CDs, DVDs, cameras and cell Conn., set up a surveillance camera February & March thousands and even tens of thou- services that will provide access to phones. to catch the thief in the act. Receive $5off any jump sands of people read what they have a wider variety of music, news and KBSU and KBSX are services of The tape revealed the culprit to say. information content. With today's Boise State University. KBSU, the was a skinny neighborhood kid 1 Increasingly, political campaigns landmark announcement, KBSU arts and Classical station for the who entered the-home through the '208 \ 455 2359 44J.2 AvlaUon Way , I '.I •. caldwell, ID 83605 have had to adapt to the blogging and KBSX join Boise State Radio's Treasure Valley, is heard on 90.3 doggie door.

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Unknown suspect took Unknown suspect(s) - Unknown suspectts) The program named "From Reel an unattended bag took a computer from took and unsecured to Resume" was created to iden- from a bathroom in the Library. Report bike from the bike tify top advertising talent among the Science/Nursing taken. rack near the Morrison college students nationwide, Building. Report tak- Center. Report taken. and to provide one college stu- _ en. dent, selected by their peers and Experience, an opportunity for hands-on advertising to launch his or her career. To apply, students created 15- second advertising spots and sub- mitted them online. Davidson's commercial, along with 10 other fi- Senate draws name to nalists, was posted on Experience. com to be voted on by other college students nationwide. announce new senator Davidson's commercial showed a live-shot of himself in business ing to place the bill in the Budget attire throwing a rock with a re- BY JESSICA and Finance committee until full smile attached at an office build- CHRISTENSEN PHOTOCOURTESY BEN OAVIOSON knowledge, about the $750 grant ing followed by the tagline "a bet- News Writer funds available to all student clubs ter way to get your resume out "Experience" internship winner Ben Davidson meets and organizations. there ...Experience." The ASBSU Senate met Tuesday, with major advertising agencies in Boston next week. Sen. Brandon Stoker asked to Davidson said he modeled his to break the tie for the eighth at- consider transferring monies from entry after Vonage commercials, large senate seat by holding a lot- the discretionary' account to the , using simplicity and humor to con- lowed teams of up to four people, tery drawing. The tie, which result- grant fund. vey that Experience.com is a posi- Davidson chose to do his commer- ed from the 06-07 ASBSU elections, "We're senators. It seems suspi- tive tool for recent college grads to cial on his own. " I looked at [the was between Sierra Edgars and cious to use discretionary money to get their resume out. "I figured I'd be doing it all by Stephanie Hoeft. Each wrote their examples of stu- support or fund an organization," As the winner, Davidson's com- myself anyway. Once I figured out names on five pieces of paper, and Stoker said. mercial earned him a market- what I was going to do and (real- dent entries] and one was drawn from a large blue Sen. Antonio Bommarito op- ing internship, which includes an ized] I could do it on my own, there box at the meeting to select the fi- [thought] these posed the motion for the bill to be all-expense paid trip to Boston to was no reason for me to get some- _ rial senator. passed along to the Budget and meet with major ad agencies. He one else [involved]." are awful... I can Sierra Edgars was announced as Finance committee, calling the bill will leave for Boston a couple days The president of Boise State's the eighth at-large senator. Neither make something "timely enough to finish it off." before spring break starts. Human Resource Association of the candidates were present for A final motion to send the bill to In addition to the trip to Boston, Katie Woslager informed Davidson better than that." the tie-breaking initiative. Senator PHOTO BY SEAN PRAUJrHE ARBITER Budget ana Finance passed and Davidson said he is working on a of the contest. LaTisha Clark initiated a challenge BSU senior. Ben Davidson Senators and vice president will be reviewed by the committee. virtual marketing campaign for Davidson said Woslager knew to fellow senators regarding the end on why he decided Texie Evans review . The Nondiscrimination Policy Experience. The campaign is tar- he'd done work for Campus Hec of their terms. to enter the competition and Anti-Harassment Policy resolu- geted at college campuses across and had also seen his work dur- "If anyone has last minute goals, legislation at a recent ASBSU tion supports the update of the BSU the nation. ing in-class presentations. He said now's the time. It would be nice to meeting in the Forum. Nondiscrimination Policy and the Davidson, who will graduate in she told him he might have a pretty go out with a bang and show we are "I looked at them and [thought] cretionary account to the Order of Anti-Harassment Policy, which has June, with a double major in busi- good chance at winning. a hard working senate," Clark said. these are awful...1 can make some- Two new pieces oflegislation were Omega account to support BSU's not been updated since 1997. The ness management and human But even with Woslager's en- thing better than that." Greek Week set in April. The event resolution sponsored by Sen. Dang resource management, said he couragement, Davidson didn't de- brought to the table. Senate Bill #25, Davidson's commercial can be will be the first in over a decade. 'Du is scheduled for a third reading recorded and edited his winning cide to enter until he went to the sponsored bySens. O'Leary, Wilson accessed by Experience.com mem- A motion for open discussion during the March 16 ASBSU Senate commercial in one afternoon. Website and saw some examples of and Shank proposed a funds trans- bers and members of Broncolobs. fer of $1,000 from the ASBSU dis- passed with Senator Clark motion- meeting. Though the entry rules al- student entries.

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Ever. invention, but curiosity is the en- the brain work?' How common is for the sense of wonder and accom- Tbe more we Iearn In co 'No matter how hard we study, gine of inspiration. The question life in the unlverse? How many di- plishment at learning something "11 t k no matter how far we advance as "What if?" is one of the most power- mensions are there? What's the big new and fitting it into the puzzle of tbe Iess we a seem 0 now people, there will always be mys- ful in human language, but it bows deal with relativity and quantum existence for the first time. teries and unknown places in the before its mighty predecessor "How mechanics? How did the universe Maybe it's not enough to get BY BRANDON NOLTA trust I need not explain further. universe. Pick a field of study, any come?" or more simply yet, "Why?" begin exactly? What mechanism you through the day, not enough Opinion Writer But, there is good news all over one you want, and dollars to dough- Curiosity gets us into trouble, push- in human genetics leads to genius"? to brighten your heart against the the place. Not just in the positive nuts says there will be unanswered es us beyond the everyday, helps us Do humans have souls? Ifso, are we daily thud of violence, politics and Damn, it's easy to get caught up events that don't get coverage, but questions in it when you pass be- evolve. alone in having them? economic sob stories that your TV in thinking the world's going to hell. in everyday life. I was driving home yond this mortal coil, no matter As a species, we tend to chase af- These are just the ones that come and newspaper bring. I don't know; With all the silly crap we got going from work today, and one of those how long it takes. ter knowledge; the more we know, right to mind. I expect some of I'm not you. But it works for me, at on, a person can be forgiven for hav- cheery instances smacked ine right When I die, there will be more the more we want to know. It's a these to be answered fairly soon; least today, ing a dour outlook on life. I used.to in the head as I tooled home, driv- questions and mysteries left un- thirst to understand, a drive to others won't be solved until long af- And as I lean back in my chair hear an adage being passed around' ing in the midst of what I think of solved forme than I can even count. know, that is responsible in large ter I'm dead, if at all. But that's OK, and contemplate the world beyond in the various tech support centers as granola hour, 'cause it seems like I find that fantastic to contemplate, part for what we are', and it's this because it means there will always my ceiling, I feel like, just for a mo- I did time in over the years: When sometimes the road is filled with and it gives me hope, because to same trait that may lead us to ways be something worth striving for, ment, I got a little bit closer to un- you work in an emergency room, naught but fruits, nuts and flakes. me, it means that our sense of won- to fix what we don't like. . worth finding out. derstanding the world and myself. the whole world's ' What's this cheery thought? It's der freed never run out. There' are so many things we We won't ever lack ideas to pur- That feels like accomplishment to _ - \-:-~;"l",~ bleeding. I pretty simple: We will never know Necessity may be the mother of don't understand. How exactly does sue, and there will always be room ,me. That feels like good news. " '.~'\\'. :'" , ,~ -:-':'=" ;;..... Letters's. A game of chance: Everyone's tetlitor ~~ opinion matters ,Idaho's loud South Dakota v. Roe BY GRAHAMAI:.DERSON and proud for Guest Opinion BY JORDAN homophobia BRADLEY In the March 9 edition ofThe Arbiter, Angela Guest Opinion Samples wrote an article entitled, "A women's I've heard 'across these United right to abortion is not a state's decision." She States, from people who've never Since 1973, when stated, "the only people that should have an ac- been, that Idaho is reputed for its the justices of the tive opinion on any issue are those that the par- potatoes, hate groups and militias. Supreme Court set ticular issue applies to." - Now we thankfully have the chance the over-under Ms. Samples uses the argument in terms of to redeem that reputation and build on the right to abortion, gay marriage, euthanasia and stem- a positive new image for ourselves. abortion, we cell research. Instead of saying, "Oh, Idaho. Isn't have been sub- Are these the only issues to which this policy that where potatoes come from?" ject to the' con- should apply? If so, what makes these issues People will now say, with a tinge stant odds pro- special? If not, then should it apply to all con- of pride, "Oh, Idaho. They sure got jections regarding cerns? Who decides whom is affected and why? it right when it comes to the gays." future match-Ups be- Eithercasecr!latesasystemofgovernmentthat And the positive effects needn't , tween the now cham- is divisive to our society by separating us into stop there. pioned right to abortion innumerable small interest groups. These From the conservative talk I've and any new challenger. small interest groups would consistently heard on the streets and at the wa- Thus far, the' odds-mak- . create legislation, which benefits only them ter cooler, Idahoans have too small ers have favored the right to and excludes concern for the nation as a of a perspective on recent legisla- abortion, and with few excep- whole. tion. As a mere lonely state, we are 'uons, they have remained victorious. so many challenges, while, relatively As the judiciary continues to increase Here are a few examples of why this concept taking a meaningful step toward With a recent trend towards the ap- speaking, the abortion laws of other.re- the scope of its power, its similarity to a doesn't work. Imagine if only drug users were guiding this country and maybe pointment of more conservative jus- spec ted countries remain untouched? Las Vegas sports book will persist. . allowed to vote on issues of drug control. Maybe even the world, If we are to lead by tices, some fear that the odds have Some may say that it is explained By allowing the people's elected rep- only the rich should be allowed to vote on tax example in our country's demo- changed and that the reigning cham- simply by the nature of the American resentatives to answer the abortion cuts for the rich, What do you think they'll vote cratic community, the best place pion may in fact become the underdog. political process, and the stronger question, the final decision, whatever it for? to start is with curbing minority, Any good bookmaker knows that the voice that it gives to the dissenting may be, will have a sense of legitimacy Is that democracy in action? rights. If we are to lead by example side receiving the most bets is the fa- minority. They are not entirely wrong, only the legislature can rightly provide. No, it's every little group and their dog get- in our planet's political and cul- vorite, regardless of any apparent dis- however, such a simple answer inhibits Legislation will pass, legislators may .ting what they want at the expense of universal tural community, the best place crepancies in talent or strength that a a deeper analysis. be defeated in subsequent elections, suffrage and the rest of the nation. In the end, to start is with curbing minority side-by-side comparison may reveal, I believe that the constant influx of and then their successors will pass this selfish decision-making could only lead to rights. How can we expect Iraq to For this reason abortion. advo- contenders is attributable to some- new legislation. chaos.. build a democracy if we can't lead cates regularly cite both national and thing far more elusive: the betting bug. It will take some time to reach equi- As if the fact that the concept destroys our the way? It's a positive trend we've European surveys as evidence that the In any game of chance, sports betting librium, but the legislative process was very democratic foundation isn't enough, it set already. majority of people support the right to and card playing alike, there is the ever never intended to provide a quick-fix also does not take into account that every First our state is ranked the top an abortion, and therefore the book- present "Damn, I was that close" among solution, just one representative of the decision affects the whole country whether we place to start . Second, makers should support the right to the the vanquished that keeps them com- people's opinion. realize it at first or not. Idaho protects our sacred institu- abortion. ing back to the table or sports book with But until deference is given to the There are few issues, if any, which affect only tion of marriage (and not a mo- Seemingly, the only weakness in a new strategy to beat the odds. constitutional process of representing the person concerned. As an example, eutha- menttoo soon either, think of those this system is the never-ending flow A reliance on the judiciary for a reso- the people's will in the Legislature, the nasia affects more than just the terminally ill people in the North End marrying of contenders. lution to the abortion debate breeds the contenders will continue to line up to patient; it affects their family, friends and their Volvos or Dalai Lama books), Most recently, the state of South same betting bug. This bug has slowly challenge the abortion laws. everyone who knows them. and now, America-get ready to Dakota has thrown its hat into the ring become an addiction for both camps, As for now, I'm going back to Euthanasia laws for theterminal- watch our divorce rates plummet in opposition to the right of abortion. re-enforced by the perceived change the sports book; I hear that Justice . ly ill affect everyone, because anyone under this newfound security for But the constant challenges to the in odds caused by new members on the Stevens is sick, and I'm starting to like of us could find 'out we are terminally ill our blessed institution. Surely we law cannot be overlooked as a partisan court. those odds. tomorrow. could even consider, a't the risk of argument between the pro-abortion Herein lies the problem: the judiciary This is just one example of how every piece of appearing arrogant, changing our and pro-life camps, because it raises a is not, and never was, structured to cre- Jordan Bradley is legislation affects every American in some way. license plate mottos from "Famous very important question: why are the ate new rights. That power was vested a political science major With that in mind, everyone's opinion mat- Potatoes" to "The US's Barometer of United States abortion laws subject to in the legislative branch. at Boise State ters and universal suffrage is a must Morality." Way to go, Idahoans! Graham Alderson is a student at Boise State Jacob Roberts Boise, lD

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EDITOR'S PICK: New DVD release «AHistory of Violence"

Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is a . normal family guy running a sleepy diner in a small town. And that's pretty much the story until one eve- ning, when two armed robbers roll into town and hold Stall and his em- ployees hostage. "Violence" takes a handful of common thriller themes and mashes them into a shockingly graphic but fearlessly unique stew of fear, anger and primal instincts in a civilized world.

Esteemed actor Sir Sean Connery had surgery to remove a tumor from his kidney, according to the BBC News. The James Bond star had the op- eration a few weeks ago in a private hospital in New York and has made a full recovery. "He's very fit, he's 100 percent plus," said a spokesman for the 75- year-old, who played the role of Bond in the seven films between 1962 and 1983. Connery is back at home in the Bahamas and will return to work Life after col-legejust got easier for English majors shortly; his next job is to record a voiceover for the Scottish National Party. BY D1I.NIEL KEDISH 260 pages presenting career tips, a book publisher, magazine writer, Park Bridges, also the editor for Culture Wrlter advice, information on a variety of as well as a freelance proofreader Houghton Mifflin Company, and fields including the inside look into and copy editor. Currently, he holds Jacque Goddard, speechwriter for HE1I.LTH 1I.ND BE1I.UTY TIP: Slowly taking a few breaths of dozens of jobs available to English a career as a copywriter forHasbro- Angela Menino, the wife of Boston fresh air, you stand up and walk majors using their talent and skills. the company responsible for' Mr. Mayor Thomas Menino. Tanning advice across the stage. It's the moment Separated into two parts, the Potato Head. Lemire's most inspirational story If you must tan, do it gradually. you've anticipajed your entire life: book educates readers on Lemire's The idea for the paperback came expresses a man's experience be- Avoid burning. Avoid tanning in the graduation. Taking the diploma own experience in numerous pro- after five to six years attending coming a sales representative for a middle ofthe day, when the sun is its into your hands, suddenly dozens fessions, which includes "behind- Boston College's "Career Night and book publisher. brightest and strongest. of questions begin registering in the-scenes" material, while the sec- the Arts." Refusing to wait for a job open- Tanning beds have been linked your mind- the constant theme: ond area illustrates careers on over This event invites alumni to dis- ing, the man conducted his own to skin cancer. They are not a bet- What now? a dozen English majors and how cuss their careers with current un- sales reports by talking to local ter choice than the sun. Self-tanning Figuring out what to do after they've established themselves in dergraduates. After receiving the bookstores, students, etc. products appear to be a reasonable graduation is a mind-wrench- their fields. same questions annually, Lemire When finally landing an inter- alternative to sun exposure, ing experience for some students The 38,year-old Rhode Island decided to put the FAQsinto a man- view, he showed his already writ- The single bestthing you can do? since many do not understand the resident hopes people reading his uscript. ten report. The man got the job in- Cover up and wear sunscreen. possibilities their majors provide, book will see their options are var- "If I could go back in time and stantly. - Compiled from Knight Ridder Specifically, English majors tend to ied and exciting. tell myself everything I wish some- In the future, Lemire plans to Tribune wire services hold the misconception that only a "The English major is a great one has told me about journalism, write additional books, many com- foundation major: you can combine publishing, corporate communi- career teaching awaits or graduate PHOTO COURTESY TIM LEMIRE ing from writing projects he says school. it with your own interests and pas- cations, teaching and M.F.A. pro- will keep him busy for the next 10 However, help arrives and Tim Lemire's book "I'm an sions in life and apply it to a wide grams-things I later found out years. "I write about what I'm pas- in the form of a book. Writer, English Major - Now What?" spectrum of jobs:' Lemire said. through experience-what would I sionate about, because if it never teacher and mentor, Tim Finding a career that's enjoy- tell myself?" Lemire said, "That be- gets published, it'll still be worth it," SOJ Lemire, brings students "I'm is currently out in stores. able is something Lemire contin- came the book." Lemire said. an English Major- Now ues to pursue after graduating from The interviews include success- The book is currently available

What?" which provides tures may hold using his own ex- Boston College in 1989. ful individuals such as George ° wherever books are sold and for ANYWAY ... English majors with perience as an example and inter- Lemire's employment history Donnelly, the editor-in-chief of the the price of $15. insight into the pos- views from others. includes jobs as a newspaper edi- Boston Business Journal, a chil- According to Lemire, "it's a bar- sibilities their fu- The two-year project consists of tor, reporter, production editor for dren's book authornamed Margaret gain just for the interviews alone."

... 1 -" ...... _1..... W ...... I11111.... 1111 BY TR1I.VIS ESTVOLD and came from the College of Business But I didn't get the notice until after the ing volleyball and bowling; listening to of my former professors. "Yeah, Ihaven't Culture Columnist and Economics. (Keep in mind I was fact, so I was instead taunted by the idea lectures on sexuality, mental illness and pissed off a single one ofthem this term!" handed this piece of mail on March Il) of an expensive lunch, a photo op and trauma; and reading and writing fiction; Iechoed. Let me tell you a story. "Congratulations: the letter read. (And a congratulatory handshake. But wait, because that's what I've spent my time Idon't mean to mock my award - I'm I was sitting on my bed on Saturday, I'm paraphrasing here.) "You are the there's more. doing this spring. Don't get me wrong, I actually thrilled to be named SOTM. something I've been doing a lot. more Marketing Student of the Month for Yes, I am a senior, and God-and-all-my- like awards. But it's funny to me that I get Clearly grades aren't everything -Trn not than usual lately. Iwas fiddling with my March. Please come and have an expen- professors-willing, Iwill graduate in May. recognized for being a top business stu- a straight-A student. In which case, I'm and watching television when one sive lunch - one that normally, on your It makes sense that I'd get recognized as dent just as soon as I'm no longer around happy tosay, I'm glad my sex appeal has of my roommates came in and handed meager budget, you would never be able a student leader. However, the award los- the business building. finally counted forsomethlng, me some of myoid mail. Our post gets a to afford - on us, and get your picture es a bit of its luster when Ithink that it's So, anyway; perhaps the message of little mixed up occasionally, so it's no sur- taken afterwards to go in our famed dis- based on instructor nominations, then this award is less . prise that this particular piece got to me play case on the ground floor of the COBE voted upon by COBE staff. "Good job!" and a little late. building. Actually, that in itself is great. Hooray! more ."Good job I examined the envelope: it was from This is a big deal because others who've COBEprofessors finally acknowledge that on getting out of Boise State. 'IYPically this means a park- had their pictures placed here have gone I've done quality work in their classes and here!" I told my. ing lot will be closed or I haven't paid on to get paying jobs and work at placed that my jokes haven't hindered, but rather. parents about my some portion of tuition or BroncoWeb has with long titles - people like the room- have improved, their lectures. And that's .great achievement undergone a minor change that won't af- mate who just gave you this letter a month great to hear. Thanks, youguys. and they con- fect me in a million years. So, generally, after itwas dellveredto your home." Of course, there is cnetlny detail.J'm curred, "BOy,he's when I see the university's logo affixed to Now; the story I've told thus far would not taking any business classes this se- been ,awful quiet,

a letter covering, it's completely anticli- be plenty funny on its own. It's funny that mester; Yeah, I finished up all of my mar- almost -:llke.·he o· mactic to tear it open. I finally, in my last semester at this insti- keting courseworkthis past fall What hasn't been he~;"> tution,was reccgnfzed for the hours of this means is that really, I'm getting . inyfatberpretend; -~':;, ButI obliged, anyhow.. . . '-.'-r The correspondence was dated Feb.J4 tireless work I've put into my education, Marketing Student of the Month for play- quoted, on~ -...•.. .

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The Picture Show, located in the Vista Plaza across the street from • Vista Pawn, is a goldmine ofvintage attire. This petite boutique houses a plethora of matchless styles of just about any type of clothing you can imagine: shirts, hats, dresses, . pants, coats, purses, shoes, and other oddball items, just to name a few. The Picture Showisn't just anoth- ersecond-hand store. The store's owner is an avid collector of cloth- ing from different era's. This passion gives the Picture Showit's hip retro spirit. Each piece is verified for in its authenticity, and along with the price, each gar- ment is marked with its decade, The Picture Show is a Vintage boutique full of one-of-a-kind and a short description. The cloth- finds that the owner personally authenticates and collects. ing dates anywhere from the 1940s to the late 1970s,and can be formal, like a sweet and sophisticated 1950s looking for a smaller, more elegant, The shop has a bold, retro ambi- party dress, or a more casual pick clutch? The Picture Show provides ance which can send the shopper from the wide selection of groovy both. back in time. Much of the mer- shirts and blouses. What about the shoes? Don't even chandise is used as decoration, and Sume ufthe most intriguing items get me started. Instead, let me just there are several vintage posters atthe Picture Showare the accesso- say one word: fabulous. hanging on the walls. ries. Large pillbox hats, for exam- Don't worry guys, the Picture Admittedly, the- clothing at the ple, are a riot to tryon. The purses Show doesn't just cater to the ladies. Picture Show Is a little bit pricey. the clothing is affordable, and the are also fun, and come in many dif- The shop also has a wide selection Most items start out around $20,but shop has many fabulous sales taing ferent sizes and styles. Do you need of men's wear, including vintage can go up Into the nelghborhood of place throughout the year. For in- a large bag to store all the-day's ne- jackets, pants, and a variety of $200, depending on the era and rar- stance, right now, the Picture Show cessities in? Or perhaps .you were funky ties and hats to choose from. ity of the item. However, most of is having its winter clearance sale, and there are racks at the entrance of the store with items marked $5 a piece. Good deal? I think so. " But even when there isn't a big sale going on, the Picture Show is Information At Hand still a great place to try.things on and experiment with some new styles. With spring just around the corner, shedding those tired old winter garments for something

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208 375·2220 BY FR~NCY M~RCOTTE imperfections of it. For example, in sure that/I will fight until we're the Culture Writer "Scar",Higgins sings ofbeing forced special two once again/And we will serving: Idol),) flop,',n CW1}'t'JIJ Cuunty kloullfoin J lomo • 'vVoshinnfion.' Yt'Jkimo. flfcn!ibwf} • COD5tal: Asfor;o, ()R to change herself in order to be with only need each other, we'll bleed to- With her haunting lyrics and ex- someone: "He left a card, a bar of gether/our hands will not be taught quisite use of the acoustic guitar soap and a scrubbing brush next to to hold another's/cause we're the and keyboard, Missy Higgins' 2005 a note/That said 'use these down special two." debut album "The Sound of White" to your bones'/And before I knew I "The Sound of White" con- GETS THE ADRENALINE GOING. deserves a listen. had shiny skin and it felt easy being tains 12 tracks, and a bonus "They The Australian native singer/ clean like him/I thought 'this one Weren't There" that plays after the , YOURS AND WHOEVER READS ABOUT songwriter is not just another in- knows better than Ido'/A triangle last song. Be sure to keep the CD die rock chick. True, her songs are trying to squeeze through a circle/ on at this point, because "They about the most cliche subject ever, He tried to cut me so I'd fit." Weren't There" is one of the best ~IT ONYOURRESUME. love. However, something about Some songs deal more specifi- songs on the album but it can be Higgins sets her apart from other cally with love and loss. In "Ten easily missed because it does not musicians. It could be her unique Days," Higgins sings: "But time has have its own track number, and it is ~ singing voice, or generally chill changed nothing at all/you're still not listed on the CD cover. r';" . style. Though she has a few upbeat the only one that feels like home/ Whatever the song or subject tunes like "Scar," "Unbroken," and I've tried cutting the ropes and/I let matter, Missy Higgins' music is full the sassy "This is How It Goes," the you go but you're still the only one/ of heart and soul that will make the songs on "The Sound of White" are that feels like home." first-time listener easily addicted. mellow, with a mysterious feeling of But Higgins also expresses hope Her album provides songs to groove sadness embedded in them. for the imperfections of love, like to and others that only require the Rather than falling in love, in her beautiful song, "The Special listener to sit and hear what she has Higgins' lyrics are more about the Two": "But I will fight for you, be to say. r---~-----:------~------, ------_._------~~. _____ ----M-~A-R-C-H-1-6_____:_2--0-0-6------' -~-II

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BY TERRY L.AWSON film sends people out of the theater talking Knight Ridder Tribune about terrorism, "I think that would be a positive reaction." Natalie, Portman tends to tap-dance "V for Vendetta," which cnstars "Matrix" around the political content of "V," in which villain Hugo Weaving as the man behind she plays a young woman in a fascist Britain the mask and Stephen Rea as the inspector who is rescued from the goon squad by a charged with catching him, was written and masked Vigilante known only as "V." produced by Larry and Andy Wachowski. The mask is of Guy Fawkes, who's no- The brothers can be credited with chang- torious in England but little known in the ing the course of the action movie genre United States. with the philosophically fortified "The "The short version is he was the head of Matrix." a plot, dubbed the gunpowder conspiracy, This alone inspired Portman to take a to blow up Parliament in 1605," says David closer look at the script "because makiug a Lloyd, an artist who, with Allan Moore, movie in which 1did a lot of running and created the comic book series that is the carrying a big gun had no particular appeal basis for "V for Vendetta." Fawkes was tome. captured Nov. 5, 1605, and he and other Ihave no particular Problem with movies members of the conspiracy were hanged. like that, but as an actor, Ineed something "Every year in England, to commemo- more to motivate me." rate his capture, there would be a bon- Of the many interpretations that could fire in which an effigy of Fawkes was be read into "V for Vendetta:' !.loyd ac- burned, and every schoolboy came knowledges the idea that "one man's ter- to learn a poem that began 'Remember, rorist is another man's freedom fighter" is remember the fifth of November: " says "very much at the forefront. It asks if till' Lloyd. individual has the responsibility to step lip Over the centuries, the original in- when the government lies and the media is tenlof the holiday has been lost.. untrustworthy,". .. "Now everyone wears masks for this "Look, this film has been in devcl- night of revelry, and the notorious opmenr for years and years," he says. Fawkes became a symbol of some- Natalle Portman as "Evay,"talks to her rescuer, Hugo Weaving as "Y," in the political thirller "V for Vendetta." "So it can't be considered a cnnuncn- thing else:' says Lloyd. Thai was an tary on what is currently going. on in the idea Moore wanted to explore in "\i." world. But are there obvious parallels" "This began when Margaret Thatcher Of course, it would be daft to deny that. was prime minister, and there was much Sothe story, featuringthis dashing character was very much of the moment:' Lloyd same concerns." One of the things that makes it so much concern that Brits were having their wearing the Fawkes mask and threat- says. "And now, of course, here we are Portman says she is content to let the film more exciting than your average action basic rights undercut and curtailed. ening to blow up Parliament again, again, addressing some of the very speakfor itself, though-she allows that ifthe film is that it's relevant."

BY GREG WALLACE Culture Columnist

Former L.A. Guns and Guns N' Bruce Dickenson, bad mouthing Ozzy Osbourne onstage every night during the band's headlining Roses guitarist to play Boise set of last summer's Ozzfest. On the final night of the tour, she hired 200 HispanIc kids to throw eggs ..st", dIat6 AI 8,,-, IxJ 4ll'I'luI-4! Tracii Guns at the Iron Maiden singer while he performed. has put togeth- .%.. to allB..5fI» ~ will. J.J. er a new band (]-!~lM with former $5 Velvet Revolver vs. GUns N' L.A. Guns mem- /-u/ 2..~ bers Paul Black Roses: the feud begins ~ ",. t1wJ,,,,._ and Nickey wJI,..,/- lit -J.-I1k),J "'"~ , Alexander. The On March 6, t:-t_ wJll" W4 W "'.".,. Tracii Guns Axl Rose's law- tI.. m: e::...t.ttl.. -,_ D.II.A-. band will be playing in Boise on May 17 at The yer filed a coun- Bouquet on Main St. . terclaim to an Guns stated on his website that the band will ongoing lawsuit play songs from all of his previous bands (L.A. the singer has Guns, Brides of Destruction, Killing Machine, going against Guns N' Roses). And I would assume - with all of former band the band being former members of L.A. Guns - the mates Slash and set will heavily favor their previous material. Duff, now of Velvet Revolver. White Stripes singer launches The fight is over who controls the new' project creative rights to the music of Guns N' Roses. A press release issued with the counter claim Rock fans wiII final- mentions an unexpected visit Rose received ly be able to hear what from Slash in 2005. The letter claims Slash bjld-. Jack White would mouthed his Velvet Revolver band mates, say- sound like with a full ing, "Duff wasspineless," "Scott (Weidland) was a· band, instead of just a fraud," and that he "hates Matt Sorum." "drummer accompa- Three days later, Velvet Revolver front man,

nying him. White has Scott Weidlandt posted a response on wwwvelve- put together a new trevolver.com. band called The Raconteurs with two guitarists, a Weidland called Axl Rosea "fat, botox faced, bass player, a drummer, and shared vocal duties. Wigwearln', fuck," He then went on to dis Rose for This is not the end of the White Stripes, but carrying on the Guns N' Roses name without his White has claimed this new band is his number former band mates, and taking 10years tomake a March 22, 2006 at 6:00 ~ M. one priority this year. record that has not been released .. The new single. "Steady, As She Goes' is in Weidland ended the letter with this very bold stores now, with a full CD set to release mid-May. statement, "What we're talking about here is a The band's sound has been explained as a cross frightened little man who once thought he' was .Ldea.ted hlTI1eJordanBallr[JOffi between blues punk, power pop and garage pshy- king, but unfortunately this king without his b' chadelia. court is' nothing but a memory of the asshole he once was. Yours truly, Scott Weidland." . Sharon Osbourne hires To add fuel to the fire, ROIling Stone magazine recently published a review of the new GunsN' •. Hispanic kids to throw eggs Roses demos that have leaked onto the Internet. at Iron Maiden The review stated "HeyAxl, put the thing out- it already sounds better than Velvet Revolver.' Sharon Osbourne recently commented on last I guess the rumored reunion of the original summer's feud with Iron Maiden during anap- Guns N' Roses is off-let the I1rewor~l>egin. pearance on the Howard Stern Show. I don't think anybody ever belIeved these two Osbourne spoke about Iron Malden's singer, bands could cO'exlstpeacefully •..

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[THIS WEEK IN Bronco wrestling hunts for NCAA titles School bond SPORTS] passing a great BY DUSTIN LAPRAY coach Greg Randall said. "They'll to injury. He won the Pac-IO tour- cured a record of 5-4. Assistant Sports Editor have to get to the All-America nament in the 157·pound weight In 2005, Jorgensen received future on to Gymnastics round just to be happy with them- division. This is his fourth con- the No. 8 seed and advanced to The time to prove what Boise selves." secutive trip to the NCAA tour- the quarterfinals before being Friday BSU athletics State University wrestling is all Wrestlers must win three nament. He will face Kevin Ward knocked out of the championship Salbasgeon Invitational about has come. The Broncos matches to get to said round. The (Oklahoma State) in the first bracket. Corvallis, Ore. begin competition at the NCAA top-8 wrestlers in each weight round. Cherrintgton is 4-6 in his Casey Phelps, a senior from COMMENTARY BY National Wrestling Tournament class are named All-America. If a previous three trips to the tour- Rathdrum, ID got the final seed for TREVOR HORN Men's tennis at the Ford Center in Oklahoma wrestler wins his first four match- ney. the Broncos with the No. 12 seed Sports Editor Thursday" City, Thursday. es, he is a national champion. Jorgensen, a senior from Eagle, in the I97-pound weight class. B1ue/ Grey Intercollegiate Five Broncos qualified for the "As you go, each match gets Idaho, got the No.9 seed in the Phelps wrestles Malcolm Havens Ifyou voted Tuesday for the Boise Tournament tournament by finishing in the tougher and tougher," Randall 133-poundweightclass.Jorgensen of the University of Wyoming School District, and voted yes, you Montgomery, Ala. Top-3 at the l'ac-1O tournament. said. "Guys gotta step up to the is 23-8 in matches this season and in the first round. Phelps beat did the right thing. Three of those wrestlers (Ben plate for every match and be men- also won the Pac-l0 tournament. Havens 4-1 in overtime in a dual The schools in Boise are deplet- Cherrington, Scoll Jorgensen and , tally ready for every opponent." He will wrestle Phillip Plowman match in January of this year. ' ed and in need of serious r\Onova- Women's tennis Casey Phelps) received seeds. All Cherrington received a No. 5 of Eastern Michigan in the' first Phelps has the best overall record tion, but more importantly to Boise Sunday three are seniors, This is their last seed for the tournament, the high- round.. ' on the Bronco team, this year, at State alumni, current students BSU @ Pacific chance to compete for Boise State est of the three seeded Broncos: Jorgensen is the first three-time , 28-8. and fans-it will improve Bronco on the mats of nationals. Cherrington is undefeated, this Pac-IO' Conference Champion. Phelps earned his -bid for na- Stadium immensely and hopefully "We want to come out to the season (I5-0), yetniissed a sig- This is his third consecutive trip add even more athletic programs to Wreslting See Wrestling [page 101 NCAA Championships tournament and win," nsu head nificant portion of the season due to the tournament. He has pro- the university-thanks to the vot- Thurs-Sat ers that approved the bond. Oklahoma City, Okla. "It certainly opens that door," Curt Aspsey, the senior associ-: ate athletic director in charge of advancement said. "The interest of the university and the athletic [SIDE department was to see the bond Football transitions easy pass for a number of different rea- sons. It's great for the local school LINE] district, obviously. But in terms of the university and the athletic department, we were looking for Gymnasts to compared to real life an opportunity to get involved in East Junior High, and at some point compete in Corvalis down the road taking the track and BY TREVOR HORN some other things over there." The Boise State Gymnastics team Sports Editor Boise School District voters sol- travels to Corvallis, Ore., this week idly approved a $94 million bond to compete in the Oregon State The move from cornerback to safety is measure Tuesday, that is part of a Salbasgeon Suites Invitational. not nearly as hard as the transition Gerald $116 million plan to renovate, re- Boise State is currently ranked 28th Alexander went through as a teenager. build or consolidate aging Boise nationally. Oregon State is ranked Alexander's father guided the senior-to-be school buildings. 17th. Oregon State and Boise State for the Boise State football team through his Final election results were 70 per- will be joined by Washington (36), • years playing youth football. But the summer, , cent in favor and 30 percent against Kentucky (18) and Seattle Pacific. ~.~ _~..,,!>.~~O!~.9il2ing to.. higb school, Alexandll(1t". ~Ah,e.~bond. Twenty-eight percent of ' \'~~';"" father was Incarcerated, leaving the l4-year·· registered School District voters Jets sign von old without a mentor, and forced Alexander to cast ballots in the election. guide himself down the path he and his father Wh~t this means for Boise State Oelhoffen dreamed about. is the opportunity for East Junior Alexander's father was sent to prison for High School to be rebuilt on an- Steelers free agent defensive what Alexander said was awhite collar crime other location, so Boise State can tackle, and former Boise State having to do with computers," a punishment build a new track and field complex Bronco, Kimo von Oelhoffen agreed that kept him behind bars for seven years un- where East is located right now. to a contract with the New York Jets til his release last March. "We don't have it all master on Tuesday. "Growing up ...we shared this dream of me planned at this time, but we do Von Oelhoffen will receive a going to the NFL," Alexander said. "We talked know we want to move the track three-year deal worth $9.2 mil, how high school football was a steppingstone over there," Athletic Director Gene lion, including a $3.2 million' to go to college. So he went (to prison) the Bleymaier said. "We will want to signing bonus. summer before Iwent to high school. That was have our track facility over there. Von Oelhoffen spent the last six the big transition from youth football to high Also, have the ability to play high seasons with the Steelers, includ- school. We were going to do that together." school football games in that facil- ing a Super Bowl XLin January. The Alexander said that his father's incarcera- ity," Kaunakakai, Haw. native was draft- tion was devastating to him, but thanks to an- The addition of a new track com- er by Cincinnati in 1993 after spen- other family member, he was able to continue plex off campus will allow for more inf two season at Boise State. his pursuit offootball. stadium expansion at Boise State. "I was living with my dad and his girlfriend As it sits right now, Bronco Stadium when he went in; I couldn't really live with his seats 30,000. With the addition Football home girlfriend. We just really didn't get along that of closing off the south end zone opener date changed well. So I moved in with my grandmother be- seating and bending the north end cause my mom didn't stay in the area where zone, it would expand the stadium Boise State University's opening I lived and then I stayed with her," Alexander to 45,000 seating capacity. football game for the 2006 season said. Taking out the track would against Sacramento State has been His grandmother became his personal taxi lengthen the seating in the low- moved to August 31 (Thursday). driver, taking Alexander to and from practice, er level closer to the field, which The game was originally sched- even staying the entire day during fall camp would mean Bronco Stadium could uled for September 2 (Saturday) the summer before his freshman year. eventually seat 50,000 screaming but was moved ahead two days "It was hard on her, being an older woman, Bronco fans. so the Broncos would have a full but she got through it and she was strong and Aspsey also sees this as yet an- week to prepare for their game Ithank her for that because who knows what other benefit because instead of against Oregon State University on would have happened? I could have gone adding seats farther from the field, September 7 (Thursday). PHom BY STANLEY BII£W5TEIIIl1IE ARBITER down another path and not been here today: the new additional seats would be Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. GeraldAlexander is making the transltlon from cornerback to safety this Despite the help from his grandm?ther premium and make a loud Bronco (MT) to help with parking needs at offseason. When he was 14-years old, he had to endure a Ilfe-altering and the rest of his family to encourage him Stadium even more intimate for the game. See Alexander [page 12J ' the fa?s-and more imposing for Classes at Bpise State will be in change when his father was sent to prison for seven years. opposmg teams. session August 31 and the later "It now certainly gives us anoth- kickoff will allow extra time for the er option, and maybe the best op- parking lots surrounding Bronco tion to expand Bronco Stadium," Stadium to prepare for the game. Bleymaier said. "This would give us The Oregon State game will start Men's golf eying, NCAA tournament a third option oflower the field and at 5:30 p.m. (MI) and will be the creating more seats between the first of three games the ESPN net- goal lines down close .ro the field, BY SHAWN ASHBY works will televise this season. Perhaps the most important in the tournament, they would a strong field and a good golf and that is certainly a plus." Boise State's game against Sports Writer change that took place was a new like to wrap up an invite without course: Boise State will then Cut it any way you want, but this Oregon State, and its Fresno State found confidence. Smith cred- having to worry about Winning play in the Saint Mary's College is a good thing for Boise State, the When the Boise State men's its this new found, swagger to the WAC. game on November 1(Wednesday) Invitational in Pebble Beach. city of Boise, and the entire state of golf team finished the WAC Burton. "He is great at making us With a tourney invite "in their at 6:00 p.m. (MT) will be broadcast The WAC Championships will Idaho, Championships in tenth place feel like we own the tournament," Sights the Broncos are approach- by ESPN2. tee-off on May first and wrap up No longer will Bronco Stadium Smith said. ESPN will also televised the last season, not many would have ing what could be the most diffi- on the third; they will take place resemble a Texas high school stadi- guessed that just a season later Throughout the season the Broncos' game at the University of cult stretch ofthe season. at the Broncos home course, um that does not match the level of ' they would climb the national Broncos have been bounc- Nevada on November 25 (Saturday), The next three tournaments Crane Creek. play the athletes are contributing. rankings. ing between 50 and 100, a new could make or break the Broncos' but will announce at a later date With the new found national No longer will the press box look There have been a number of found territory for Boise State season. which of its cable channels will recognition for the team there 1s out dated and down right pathetic factors that have contributed to golf. The national ranklngs are "We've got three big tourna- televised the game. also new found recognition for compared to those Boise State op- the Bron~'osi success, one of which a foot in the right direction for ments coming up. If we knock Boise State won its fourth straight senior leader Graham DeLaet. ponents have in their stadiums. was the hiring of Kevin Burton. what Burtcn.plans to accomplish them down, we could be on our WACtitle last year with a league re- DeLaet was named as a' mid-sea- No, Bronco Stadium will become Burtonhasbroughttheprogram at Boise State. way [to the NC-AAtournament),' cord of H; its only conference loss son All-American in November, a state-of-the-art facility - and to a level that had neverbccn seen "Rightnow we want tobe play, Burton said. ' in the past four years. and has been consistently ranked Tuesday's voting results are the at Boise Stille; Not only did Burton ing at a level that willgeti.Is The Broncos will first com- The Bfoncos finished the season, an among thetop-lO individlialgolf- catalyst for It all, brlngprofessicnalexperlence, he invite to the NCAA tournament,' pete in the Stevenson Ranch in Division I.' ' with an overall mark of 9-4 and an ers " "Ithlnkthlsgivestlsourbest op. also brought the smallorganlza- Burton said. Invitational In Turlock CA on appearance in the MPC Computers_ Delaetwas named XBOXLive tion and most cost effective way tional things that make a team, While. a WAC, Championship March 27'h, and 28th. A tourna- Bowl against Boston College. WAC Golfer of the week; it is his Junior Brian Smith said.' would give the Bronci:ls a birth ment that Burton, says, "hosts fourth such honor this season. Sea BtmdI~101 T sChool 1. 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.Jarnba smoothies and juices are the tastiest way to get your five servings of fruit each day. Alexander Great taste and nutrition [from page 8J standout career as- a quarterback, not as opportunistic, grabbing just Monday TheiArbiter' couldn't come in a better and in track and field, in high one interception all year. .will begin a six~part: package! to keep going, A'lexander hit an- school. He was named the league "I think there were a lot of . series on theBoise other snag-the now 6 foot, one offensive player of the year his se- visit us at things that held me back last year," State football team. inch, 197 pound safety was too nior year and set the school record Alexander said. "I don't know if it 7709 W. Overland Rd. Part one will preview small to start his freshman year at in the high jump. was the fact that I didn't make 'the' (Next to the Edwards Cinema) the running backs Rancho Cucamonga High School in Now, Alexander. is making an- 208.658.1765 big play. I've always been there. Southern California. " other transition despite starting the Maybe I was thinking too much-I and 'how Ian Johnson 'could beonhis now blending at 7am! "You may not see it now, but last 25 games for' Boise State at cor- can't really put my mind on it. I kind there was question of my size. I nerback. of came up with a theme for myself, way to a stellar didn't hit my growth spurt until my "I was kind of puzzled at first 'all or fall:' My mindset going into sophomore campaln .. sophomore year in high school," when (defensive back coach Marcel) this final year is pretty much to play Alexander said. "My freshman year, Yates presented me with the idea. I relentlessly." I hardly played." . was thinking of it,' not that I am a So far, in the first two practic- Luckily for Alexander, he was selfish player, I would do anything es during spring drills this week, do to get that last opportunity." able to stay in contact with his fa- for the team ...But, would this help Alexander routinely stood next to And as for Alexander and his fa- ther, and visited him regularly in me in the long run?" Yates fourty yards away from the ther'! high school; which gave him the , Meaning would this help him in rest of the players in between plays. "We were pretty close when he courage to stay with the dream the the process of achieving his lifelong While the rest of the players were was going in-we've always been two ofthem shared. dream withhis father of making it taking a breather, Alexander was close," Alexander said. "There were big plans, and when to the NFL? trying his best to make the most of "During my high school years he went in, it was like, 'OK, what do I "As far as the future, I got a lot of another unexpected transition. and my time here, every time I got do?' So that's what makes that tran- positive feedback. If I play good, I "This is it. This is the last go- the chance to go home ...1 would sition so significant to where that believe I have the confidence and round. If someone told you that go see him; I would always talk to was an uphill battle because my the ability to be a good safety." you had one more day to live, what him. dad went in," Alexander said. Last season was a bit of a let down would you do? You'd do everything "We would talk as much as we He persevered and became a for Alexander. As a sophomore, he you can, or ever wanted to do, or could, and we've always stayed starter his junior year after the led the team with five intercep- ever thought about to get where close, and we've built a stronger starting quarterback broke his col- tions and totaled 53 tackles in his I want to be. My whole life I've bond since he has been out. You larbone in the second game of the first year as a starter. As a junior, dreamed about playing football at are limited with him being inside, season. Alexander was sixth in the WAC the next level, and this is my last op- hut once he got out, every time I go Alexander went on to have a with 13 passes broken up, but· was portunity to show people what I can home, we hang out."

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THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN Society for Ventures and Knight Ridder Tribune Entrepreneurs Secretary General Mariko Tamura, today's female TOKYO - Attracted by the oppor- entrepreneur boom is the third to tunity to do what they want and un- shake up Japanese society. deterred by their lack of experience, The first came in 1986, when the many women are taking the plunge Equal Employment Opportunity and starting their own business. Law came into effect. At a seminar for women hoping to In the late 1980s, many home- start businesses held late February makers returned to the work force in Tokyo, attendees showered three as society become more accommo- female entrepreneurs acting as in- dating of women with careers. structors with questions about run- The next boom occurred in the ning a company, from how to man- latter half of the 1990s following the age an inventory to setting the price release of Windows 95 and the pro- for goods, liferation of home computers. The instructors offered practical "In the late 1990s, more wom- advice to the budding business- en started to work in 'small office women, giving tips on running a home offices' (SOHO) that were successful operation. connected by the Internet to com- "It wouldn't be sensible to sell panies and their homes: Tamura products too cheaply," one instruc- said;-.-- tor said. "I think it would be better She also pointed out that since to set a price that allows you to pro- the late 1990s, the service industry vide the goods continually." has been vibrant and large sums of Masako Ishikawa 'attended the money are no longer needed to start seminar. She has been manag- a business. er of event planning firm Soleil Combined with wider use of the for one year. Internet, which allows' people to "I came to brush up my business work free from time and location skills as a professional. I used to constraints, the social structure is work for a major company, which undergoing sweeping changes, she had its upside, but what I like most said. about being the head of a com- Reiko Okutani, president of The pany is that I can do what I want," R Co. staffing agency, knows first- Ishikawa said. hand how society has changed - Mika Isojirna, a former freelance PHOTO COURTESY KNIGHT RIOOER TRIBUNE since she launched her business 25 designer who founded a design Masako KomiY1'lma, who runs several nursery schools, considers herself "a representative for mothers." years ago. firm, also attended the seminar. "Back then, a bank employee She decided to start her own busi- wouldn't even talk seriously with ness after expanding her work port- The institute's chief researcher, because they aren't solely focused her own struggle to find a day-care ery school, she now runs three me, as there still was discrimi- folio, arranging events for parents Yoshiaki Murakami, said one rea- on making money. Rather, they center to look after her children. nursery schools designated by the nation against working women," and children and issuing e-mail son many women are on the back seek self-fulfillment and to uti- Looking at a waiting list for nursery Yokohama municipal government, she said.- magazines for double-income cou- foot in terms of experience when lize their hobbies and interests," schools, she realized many other and she also has established a so- But she was optimistic about the ples. "I wanted to do work that gives they launch their business is be- Murakami said. mothers faced the same predica- cial welfare corporation. opportunities awaiting female en- me more responsibillty," she said. cause they have to take a break from Masako 'Kamiyama hardly had ment and decided to make use of "Ihad no business knowledge, but trepreneurs today. "It's important 'According to the National Life their careers to raise children. any work experience before she her child-rearing experience. the skills needed to run a household to take on new challenges, and hav- Finance Corporation's Research He also said there was no differ- set up child-care firm Woven After attending manage- - economizing and communication ing more women in business will Institute, many female entrepre- ence between female entrepreneurs Hearts Co. ment seminars organized by the - are equally applicable for running help develop a new culture," she neurs financed by the corporation who had followed similar career With her husband's husiness fac- Kanagawa prefectural govern- a business. Ifyou find a job that you said. "I'm certain dam's will open seek to start businesses in 'an un- . paths to their male counterparts. ing lean times, Komiyama decided ment, she started her company in can devote yourself to, you'll ac- for women in the business world familiar field, and their businesses "Women are' willing to try their to look for a job. Her inspiration for , October i997. complish your goals," she said. if they take responsibility for what are more likely than men's to fail. luck in a wide array of business starting the company came from Beginning with a private nurs- According to Japan Academic they do."

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Call 921- dians in Idaho Contact Beautiful. $650 OBO. 5 Liberator 6643. r1orentzen@ 429-1106 10 Adder cousins albertson.edu or 208-459- Countertenor King size pillowtop mat- 14 5221 to receive survey Bed-Queen Pillow Top tress set, brand new in 15 State gambling mattress set. Brand new, Come one come all. To bag. Must sell, $199. Can 16 Cogwheel still in plastic, warran- the Conerstone Shorts Deliver. 921-6643. 17 Pronounce night. Free 'entry, Pizza, ty. Must sell $119. Can ~ indistinctly deliver." 921-6643 and Prizes. Fri at 6. For Mattress, king pillow-top 18 Ladd and King more info call 345-1757. mattress & box. Never 19 Furthermore Bedroom set, cherrywood, used. Stiil in factory wrap- Private Living Areas & Bath 20 Ras Tafari FREE HOME BUYERS solid wood construction. per. Cost $550, sacrifice Shared Common Amenities Makonnen SEMINAR free credit re- . Sleigh bed, 2 nightstands, $295. (208) 919-3080. All Utilities And Basic ports every 3rd thursday 23 Grown acorn dresser wlmirror, tall Cable Included of the month Sarah 208- 24, Old Peruvians chest, TV armoire, dove- 921-0088 Pool table, 8 ft. table, \" EVERGREEN SUITES 384-1600 27 Kenneth or Bart tail drawers. Will sell all slate, leather pockets, Ar- 30 Aussie Rod Need ride to Coachella, or part. Cost $10,000, sell amith balls, ace, pkg. in- . Forplex for sale in Boise. 34 .Hanol holiday #2,900. (208) 362-7150. C A for the concert on eluded. New in box. Cost Call 208-860-1612. 35 Gull relative April 29th. For more info $4,500, sell $\ ,450. (208) Blue 1994 Ford Ranger. 36 Second spin? on gelling paid call Chris 362-7150. Roommate Wanted Good Condition. $1000. 37 Levin or @412-7124. Amenities: 5 min. walk to Call 333-9546. Please Gershwin Queen orthropedic pil- BSU. WID, D/W, 2 car leave a message if no an- low-top mattress + box. 38 Battering device 'SEllIT garage, cable, & internet 39 Benefactors \ : ., . swer. New in plastic. Cost $400, $2501 mo. 921-7935. sacrifice $195. (208) 919- 40 Manger morsel .. Brand new bayhill exec- 3080. 41 Fitting , ,~~,."~ -"'...... "\J'.. • ... . •.;, . ' __ ~ ...... utive home for sale. Call , . Roommate wanted to live 42 Luanda's land I 208-283-8207. in 3bd12ba house in SE 43 Chip in chips © 2005 Tribune Media Services, Inc. FREE PAIR . RENT IT --.., , Boise. 10 min from cam- 44' Holy cow! All rights reserved. POW 1986 Toyota Corolla. 4 pus. $300/1110. 859-3961 45 Packs away GLOVES Affordable rent. $399 drs, $795 obo. 208-629- 46 Beasts of and up. Call Allen. WITH burden 9 "Upside Down" PURCHASE 6546 Garden City Property management. STUDENT SPECIAL Solutions OF 208-467-2132. Apply today move in 47 Pigs' pads singer 49 Garfunkel or 10 Once more 4 FRNT 1987 Ford F250 2x4, today all utilities includ- All utilities included, 5 Carney 11. Choices ed onsight laundry pets $1650 obo, 208-629-6546 t\~\\~t. min bus ride, or 15 min 50 Avoids 12 Family men OR welcome 2Bdrm $530 & SIU~ Garden City walk from BSU. Coin-op 58 Essence 13 Packed-house avail. on premise. $350'" $550 Jbdrm $665 208- 60 Out in front letters AK SKIS 344-9\5\ Alpine Manor Cherry Sleigh Bed, solid mo. Call 462-3974 61 Appropriate' 21 Auditory organ 3905 Alpine SI. Boise wood. New-in-box. Value Caldwell. NEW 3 bdrm moment 22 Fathers ~ $899, sacrifice $249. Call 83705 62 New thought 25 Make bubbly WWW.WFOSKISANOGEAR.COM 2.5 Bath. 2,000 sq. Near 888-1464. shops theatre & restau- 63 "Giant" ranch 26 Ohio and 1991 Nissan SE Ext/Cab rants. Pets ok. $850. name Colorado 4x4 Truck wlShell, V6, Dining set, cherrywood, 13792 Judson. 340-7707. 64 Clinches 27 Drinker's tubes 168k miles, New Brakes. 63" hutch & Buffet, 78" Cash paid for unwant- 65 Work for 28 Pekoe server $3000/0bo. 880-8594 table w/2 leaves, 6 curved Female Roomate needed. ed cars. 208-629-6546 66 Parts of 29 Forceful cajoler back chairs. Dovetail 2 bedroom townhouse Garden City 7-Pieee Cherry Bedroom windows 30 Release drawers. Side server also E. Boise. Pool, workout set. Brand-new in box. 67 Fires 31 Turning light available. Cost $9,000, Retail $2250, sacrifice room. $350 plus 1/2 utili- 32 Stringed sell $2,800 firm. (208) $450. Call 88g-1464 ties. 208-630-4541. DOWN instruments 362-7150. 1 Uproarious party 33 Poet St. Vincent 2 Jazz giant Millay Fitzgerald 36 Go on a tirade 49 Robert and Alan 55 Costa 3 Needle case 39 Out of fashion 51 Wyatt of the Old 56 Portent 4 Friendless 43' Unstable West 57 _ up (admit) 5 Liquor container 46 Metric square 52 Ostrich cousin 58 ala 6 ~art in a play measure 53 Penn or Young mode ...the dark 54 Actress 59 Cider-sweet is afraid of 7 Latin & others 48 Hawke of 8 Sicilian rumbler "Reality Bites" Blanchett woman?

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