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8-17-2005 Arbiter, August 17 Students of Boise State University
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BY SARA BAHNSON of residence life. "I absolutely loved residence life, Win trow will put' Assistant News Editor WintrQw ran the my work at the . herwork experience to use in her Women's Center for Women's Center," new job. Student Activities Program five years and was Wintrow said. .Tve .'. She was a resident assistant at Coordinator Autumn Haynes has ,- the first full-time _been a feminist my Miami University in Ohio and suo replaced Melissa Wintrow as co- coordinator. Haynes whole life." pervised three residence halls' at ordinator of the Women's Center. said that she will be But Win trow said Michigan State University, where The change took place about two interim coordina- she saw the change of ,she also began her work as a crime weeks ago, according to officials.' tor until a perm a- WOMEtr5 CENTER positions as an excel- victim advocate. ItS the Women's Center. ' nent replacement for Haynes Ient opportunity for Whilesheisnolongeremployed Wintrow has joined Student 'Wintrow is found via a national career development. by the Women's Center, Wfntrow Housing as the assistant director, search. As the new assistant director of PHO'ltI BY SARA BAIlNSONI11lE ARBITER See Hel/nee [page 21 'L to R: John Mitchell, Web Master John Merritt, MUDlcDirector Gil Aguilar and Christian Belden gool 011 outside the SUB, Student Radio changes name to University Pulse BY 5Af:A SJHHol60N equipmenlforanhourortwo." Assistant News Editor', ThenewUniversityPulseoffices " . are located in the Communication University p~rs~,'previously Building, room 217, and the stu- called Boise State Student Radio, dio will be up and running in introduced its new name and be- room 210t\ on Sept. 1, according gan its new programming on Aug. to Belden. 3. Mitchell and Belden say thai "We changed the name from they have a lot of things planned the generic Student Radio to for the new University Pulse. The 'University Pulse' as part of station is expected to be broad. bringing it out of obscurity," said cast on the Internet at pulse. John Mitchell, gen ..ral manager of boisestate.edu by Aug. '22, when " ~ JumCH n. Wt'llthl'rlt,V ....lld· University Pulse. " " ,classes be in. "When we're on the __ -,; .j •. .'~ .. ' (; W. tr;..IHr~"".!'I.HplluH ',UniverSJty'~lse·1tas @so"id;".':rn "~;~;;"i}0~, it .il:;i ,. opted a new logo lind ritotto~"New_' 'W6 Wa , ,,: ~:,~<,)t;~~ Name, Same Attitude." _ 'wewant,"M'itcheUsa1d.';'->", ';, ~., }:!~t,
, ,. Programming for the station MitcheUsaid that he also Dones , ,*' PH0'ltI5 BY mCHAE SWANBECK!TIIE ARBITER wJll include a mix of music and to eventually expand 'program': Boise State polttical science professor Jim Weatherpy displays a colla etten 01 campaign paraphernalta in his olflce. talk radio on AM 730 from noonming to include weekday eve- to midnight on Sundays. nings. "If we can show that we "We provide something to the have listeners, we can have more community that doesn't exist time on BSU Radio," Mitchell Professor co-authors new book about with our free-form style," said said. Christian Belden, program direc- Belden said he hopes-that the tor of University Pulse. University Pulse can be more of "College radio can be varied, a fixture on campus. "I want to politics, government affairs in Idaho so we have everything from local get the programming piped into music to self-help programs." the Student Union Building dur- BY RANDALL POST "There isn't anything else out trates both sides, but it also pro- that line, since Coeur d' Alene University Pulse is entirely stu- ing peak times and also allow stu- News Editor there like ['Governing Idaho']," vides stability," Weatherby said. is in growing competition with dent-run and employs five posi- dents to request songs," Belden
StapiIus C told Boise State News The book even goes back to cov- Spokane," Weath~rby said. tions that are funded by a$2 stu- said. . Boise State University professor Services. "It gives you more of a er issues from when Idaho was a Weatherby has known Stapilus dent fee. Beyond raaio programming, Jim Weatherby has just published historical perspective than you , territory. When the territory was for many years, going back to "The cohesiveness of the paid University Pulse is also host- a book that encapsulates the na- can find in any general overview settling, individualistic miners when, Stapilus was the political employees is really good," Belden ing a kick-off concert at the. BSU ture, of Idaho's government and ofthe state." and loggers in northern Idaho editor at the Idaho Statesman said. "Student Radio had been re- Amphitheater on Aug. 27. public affairs. "Governing Idaho: "Governing Idaho" covers the clashed politically with Mormon and Weatherby was with the ally independent in the past, but Artists will include Brian Politics, People and Power," writ- complexity that makes up Idaho's settlers and Midwest farmers in Association ofIdaho Cities. now we're more of a team." Wilkinson, Jessica Something ten by Weatherby and author politics, Weatl~erby sald.. The southern Idaho. Weatherby said there are many The station is open to all BSU Jewish, The Handsome, and Randy Stapilus, is study of the book also has 'a historical treat- "Governing Idaho" even in- audiences for the book, such as students and may eventually be McVarsity. history and demographics that ment putting into context the cludes up-to-date issues fac- the general public, state and local' open to community members as "We'~e going to have a stronger make up the basis of modern-day , choices and decisions made by ing Idaho in 2005, such as water policy makers, and for students as well, according to Mitchell. listenership than we've had in the Idaho. policy makers. rights. a textbook. ' "It used to be that you had to 'last 15years," Belden said. Weatherby said he and co-au- Weatherby and Stapilus used Weatherby and Stapilus also Weatherby is also director of take a communication class to go "It's great because it's a station thor Stapilus felt there was no public policy surveys conducted talk about conflicts such as the the Public Policy Center and the on Student Radio," Mitchell said. by the students, for the students. definitive book covering Idaho's by Boise State as well as their ex- "State of Ada," which is the idea Social Science Research Center at "Now people who are interested It gives the students another voice political landscape in such depth tensive knowledge ofIdaho's poli- that Ada County holds all of the Boise State. Stapilus has been an only have to train on the studio on campus." and detail. He said the only book tics to write the book. power in the state ofIdaho. author in Idaho since 1974, work- close or along the same lines as "Idaho's not a Republican/con- "I often use the line, 'Idaho has ing as a journalist and political "Governing Idaho;' was "Paradox servative stale. It's a traditionalist three capitals: Spokane, Wash., analyst. The book is available on- Politics," which was wtitten by state that is slow to change to ei- Boise and Salt Lake City.' People line at caxtonpress.com and in lo- Stapilus. ther the right or the left. This frus- in North Idaho' don't appreciate cal bookstores.
BYflMILY POITflVIN News Writer:
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I ~ world national ~xanlpleof !lefying the odds withtUre three educational sessions strength, courage and hope: on' how volunteering can, playa what the? ;HalJnes[frompage 11 'c'' h P 'Dana Reeve, who gave unflag- role in finding a[ob, contribut- London police AB" anc or, etergingsupporttoherhusbandafter ing to society, and making a dir- Honey; don't , will continue to lie involved release names of Jennings dies at 67 anaccidentthatlefthimnquad- "ference. ' riplegic, said she hoped "before ' The expo also willfeature a vol- pay theransom~' " 'with the center's activities. two suspects.warn Peter Jennings, the Canadian" too long to be sharing news of my unteer fair where students and "-."Just because I'm not working highschool dropout who became 'good health and recovery." the public can meet with co'm-' , A man i~ Slidell, Pla., told po- at the Women's Center doesn't of ongoing danger lice that he hadbeen abducted mean I won't be a presence there," an ur b ane, stea dvy malmainstay as ' ."Moreh thanIf ever,hi I hfeelII Chris" munlty members and "shop" I'"or and robbed by an assailant who Win trow said. Police, desperate to find four one af Amenca., stop anc hors, sheWit saidme inas a writtenace t ISstatement.C a enge, projects benefiting Ada County would-be suicide bombers they died Aug. 7 at age 67. h b non-profits. locked him in the trunk of his Wintrow is confident that believe are still at large, released Jennings died at his New York C ristopher Reeve, est known The VSB is a student-run, stu- car and drove around for several Haynes is the right choice for the for his portrayal of Superman, the names of two of the suspects home, ABCNews PresidentDavid died last year. dent-funded organization .that hours. His story soon began to Women's Center at this time. : ,j unravel, and the man finally ad- on July 25 and pleaded with the Westin said late Sunday. His actress wife, who lives provides volunteering opportu- , "She's a really smart choice, es- public for information that would "Peter has been our colleague, with their son in Westchester nities to the Boise community. mitted that he had spent $500 at pecially because of her skills at lead to their arrests. our friend, and our leader in so County, N.Y;, and is head of the The board has listings for more a local stripclub, and then made event planning," said Wintrow. Warning that the four men are many ways. None of us will be Christopher Reeve Paralysis than 70 non-profit agencies , up the story to escape the wrath "She'll be a great stabilizing force dangerous, police also released the same without him," Westin Foundation, was' a nonsmoker, and presents awareness-raising of his pregnant girlfriend. until a permanent coordinator is told The Associated Press. d ... ..' new photos of two suspects, in- The Associated Press reported. events an activities focusing on hired." cluding one of asuspect on a sub- Jennings had disclosed in April Her announcement came homelessness, healthcare, youth Is that car headed Haynes says she has always way-train just minutes before he that he had lung cancer. two days after the lung-cancer and education, and environ men- been an ally for the Women's "I was a smoker until about 20 death of ABC News anchor Peter tal issues. toward us? Center. She directed the Vagina would try to destroy it. years ago, and I was weak and I k "They've already fried once smoked over 9-11," he told view- Jennings, a srno er, at age 67. The Boise State Service- Monologues in 2002 and par- A woman opened a restaurant to kill themselves while killing ers of ABC's WorId News Tonig ht. TheI cancerd was diagnosedh dre- Learning Program us,es com- ticipated in numerous Women's in Santiago, Chile, at an intersec- others," said a London police of- "But whatever the reason, the cent y, sai Reeve, w 0 is un er munity service as a vehicle to Center activities. ficer who, under British rules, news does slQ.wyou down a bit." , treatment. achieve academic and commu- tion notorious for its many traf- "At the Women's Center, I'm She didn't comment on' the ex- nity goals. fic accidents. She called the place planning to raise awareness about can't be identified by name. "As Jennings continue d to critique tent of the cancer and said she far as we know, they're still alive and plan the newscast as he re- k h Car Crash. It was closed down women's issues on campus and be and they're still out there. I'd say ceived treatment, but he did not was rna ing t e announcement when a car crashed into it shortly an advocate for sexual assault re- because a tabloid was about to they're a very serious threat." return to the air after his an- break the news. Renaissance after its opening. sponse," Haynes said. Police provided little informa- nouncement. The Reeves' close friends, co- Institute offers fall Haynes will be helping with new tion about the four and said they He was the last anchor stilI on median Robin Williams and his And the men Women's Center programs this weren't sure of their nationali- the job of the three who dorni- wife, Marsha, issued a statement courses fall. On Aug. 26, it will present the ties or backgrounds. On Monday, nated broadcast news for two have objected documentary "Transgeneration." decades. NBC's Tom Brokaw left sending "all of our love and sup- Boise State's Renaissance they raided an apartment in port to Dana and her family dur- The film follows four college stu- London where one of the men the anchor chair in December, ing this challenging time." Institute is poised for an infor- According to new rules from dents as they re-identify their and CBS' Dan Rather departed in apparently had lived. mative and intellectually stim- the Italian Association for Public gender while attending school. A March. Police also said that the four ulating fall, with short courses Bathing, only women who are ly- cast member of the film will be World News Tonight was built bombs recovered after they and lectures designed to encour- ing down on their blankets will around Jennings' strengths, es- present at a screening of the film failed to explode Thursday and local/bsu age discussion and deepen un- be allowed to be nude from the pecially international report- to talk about the experience of derstanding. waist up. Ladies going topless a fifth bomb found in a London ing, said executive producer Jon gender re-identification and ad- park over the weekend were Banner. Volunteer Services Topics range from Idaho poli- will be strictly forbidden from dress questions at BSU's Special made from the same materials "He is the broadcast," Banner tics and culture to democracy at swimming in the ocean, walking Events Center. Board to host and placed in similar clear plas- said. large, from the continent ofAfrica on the beach and (sigh) playing The Bra Project auction will be to the far reaches of the universe, volleyball. tic, white-capped kitchen con- Colleagues pointed to him as a Volunteer Expo held on Oct. 13 to raise money for tainers hidden in similar dark mentor who pushed them to do from cutting edge technology to Breast Cancer Action, a non-prof- backpacks. their best work. songbird migration. Boise State's Volunteer-Services Is myvan ready? it organization that funds breast Police have been searching for Board (VSB) will host a student .Pinishing its third year, the cancer research. Local artists will the four men since shortly after Renaissance Institute brings Volunteer Expo from 9:30 a.m.- As part of a training exercise be commissioned to design bras their bombs failed to explode Widow of adult learners together in a so- 3 p.m, Sept. 7 at the Boise State in a junk yard, fireflghterse in to be sold at auction. aboard three subway trains and cial context to expand their in- Christopher Reeve Jordan Ballroom. The event is Albany, N.Y., were ripping apart The Idaho Council on Domestic a bus during the lunch hour on tellectual horizons and enrich free. what they thought was a junked Violence and Victim' Assistance Thursday, two weeks to the day has lung cancer their lives. The expo will be held in con- minivan with the Jaws of Life honored Wintrow for crime vic- when bombings on July 7 killed The sessions arc offered in re- Dana Reeve, 44, widow of actor junction with the Boise State when one of them noticed there tim advocacy on June 7, as re- 52 people and four suicide bomb- laxed, comfortable settings in Christopher Reeve, announced Service-Learning Program were personal items inside: The ported in The Arbiter's "Women's ers. Those bombs also exploded the community, and member- Aug. 9 that she has lu'n!f'cancer and the United Way Volunteer vehicle they were trashing had Center coordinator wins award aboard three subway trains and ship is open to all. . and is summoning the strength Center. actually been left there for re- for victim advocacy" on June 22. abus. other late husband, "the ultimate The Volunteer Expo will, Iea- pairs. , .
l~-..,.--..,.--- __ ---'---'-'-_--..,-'------,--,A_u~g=-u-,--s_t_1_7_2_0..,.--O_5_~ • • o Inion '--- Conception equ;als child Roberts is right choice for Supreme Court j BY t1~RY ~N DBRSON Abortion is a word we are all fa- alty for two murders, when in all Guest Opinion miliar with. Its exact definition is actuality, this unborn child was an operation to end pregnancy; ) merely an unborn fetus? ~ As President Bush nominat- an operation to end a pregnancy Abortion activists should have - ~-:-.' ed Judge John G. Roberts for the by removing an embryo or fetus stood up and said that he didn't When open position of Supreme Court from the womb. murder two people - they should Laci Peterson was Justice, American's felt either re- Ashorrible as it maasdfy sound, brutally murdered, she was well of her child. It is murder. have proclaimed that Conner was If the court system can dance lieved or the urge to cry out for the ruling in the Scott Peterson only an embryo, not a child. into her eighth month of preg- help. As we recall, Roberts was around what determines a mur- case was a victory for anti-abor- If I were an abortion activist, I nancy. By this time, the baby's opposed to the Roe v.Wade ruling tion activists across the globe. wrinkled face is smoothing out, der and what isn't a murder in would have argued that "he was the case of ending a child's life, and wanted it to be overturned Peterson was convicted for the only responsible for the murder eyelashes have developed, slhe nearly IS years ago. two deaths of Laci and Conner may have a full head of hair and, I believe that overturning Roe v. of Laci. I recall the day when the , Wade would be a step forward for Growing up, and even to this Peterson, his unborn child. verdict was in. is able to breathe due to surfac- day, I firmly believe that upon Americans. Now it blows my mind that I was dumbfounded. How can tant. Bytaking a sonogram, one is conception, that tiny embryo is abortion activists didn't make a able to distinguish specific parts I would have some peace of the court system rule something mind to know that the court in fact a child. Any termination to stand against this ruling. How like this, yet not convict the hun- of the face. this life is killing. system couldn't see things case by could Peterson get the death pen- dreds of women that perform Abortion: It's not a woman's . choice between the life or death case. Either it's murder, or it isn't.
Q: Are you worried President Bush's Supreme Court nominee will take action to overturn Roe vs. Wade?
. Yes, especially With Justice .." O'CoI)1len~tiring. Nominee Roberts is hard to define: , because he is anunkliown, ' particularly his opinion on ,monetary issues, whichl believe is a bad thing. ,
Sarah Fasse Political Science The JoHN RoBeRTs .MaGic EiCiHT BaLt Freshmen BSU brings in record-breaking research dollars but doesn't hire enough teachers
BY BR~NDON NOLT~ have professors, adjunct or grad- had to guess, I'd say it's because dents. If you don't have one, you OPINION WRITER uate-level go-fers to teach them, one of the professors in my pro- won't get the other. so they're looking for part-timers gram left at the end of last semes- When you startrunning short I don't know how 2005 has been to teach certain courses. ter, and there has been a glitch in in a core discipline like math, treating the rest of you, but Boise Oy. It makes me appreciate how getting her replaced. Is it a prob- that's not a terribly good adver- State University seems to be doing lucky I was; when I was getting lem? Not for me, but there may be tisement for the school. Not to all right, at least as far as research my bachelor's (coincidentally, some other folks in my.partlcular mention English, history, physi- goes. A recent article in the Idaho in math), all of my classes were program who don't share my lais- cal sciences. Statesman reported that BSU taught by professors. It wasn't un- sez-faire ways. I bet an informal poll of those raked in $24.2 million in funds til grad school that I discovered The point-and there is one-is departments would reveal staff earmarked for research and spon- how unusual that is. that it's a little difficult to get ex- shortcomings there as well. Any sored projects this last fiscal year. Another thing that dampened cited about successes in one area takers? That's a record for BSU,lind rep- my enthusiasm is of a more per- when BSU is facing sizable issues Priorities, priorities. Research, F '""'"''', resents a 23% hike overFY 2004. sonal nature. There is a class in in fundamental areas; brings in money, staff doesn't Spread out over 247 awards (an- my program that I was hoping to Yes,research is vital to a univer- (unless they're doing research). other record), that should make get out of the way this semester; sity.It grows a knowledge base, Then again, if students can't get ,many researchers happy. not a big deal, just would have develops prestige and profit for the learning they need, they'll And yet, J find myself less than been nice. the school, and helps train stu- take their financial aid and trust completely thrilled by the news. There is, however, only one sec- . dents in real::world disciplines. funds and 529 plans elsewhere, Why? Well, for one thing, I saw tion of it, and it's full (and'lt's one Only probhuif is that for re- thus leading to ... no money! an ad on Broncolobs the other - of those classes that don't work so search to be done at a university, Where, oh where, does a univer- day posted by our very own math well above a certain head count). it requires the two sets of people sity draw the line? I guess we'll get department It seems pSUhas en- Usually there are two, but not this that are irreplaceable in that a chance to see how aSH answers rolled more-students than they semester, Why? I don't know. If I ' equasion: professors and stu- that question. Feeling lucky? TheArbiter. . EDITORS . PHoToGRRPHY classified section. . tionsabout males' and females These exclusionary, gender- thrive regardless of the scientific Gender-biased specific referencess may total-out data to the contrary: to be blatant gender biases rooted Women are mothers or in common language patterns. "Motherly"· readas "Nurturing." la-nguage needs . They can result in possible dis- But, can't a man be "Motherly?" crimination on the part of the And when we think of fathers, togo in a . companies doing the advertising there are more powerful char- . '. before the applicant even walks acteristics assigned to the word, ' . . t ' . in the door, such as decision making; as in, rnadern socle y .' Apparently, they do not want a "Go ask'your father." ,
____ ~'---'----, ...l ..,-_~ woman to be their "Houseman," The modern view should be , ~.• , '-- 1" and I do not know many men who that men and women take equal , •, BY TAMBRA HBLee:eC!'! wish to be called "Waitress," and roles in parenting their children, OPINION WRITER how many men would like tooap- so why not just use the word "par- ply for jobs, such as stewardess or ent" for both and avoid generaliz- No matter how much we deny nanny? ing in the family and elsewhere. Boise' > State: Priced to sell it, we live in a man's world and It The larger issue I am talking We have predisposed beliefs is reflected in our everyday use of about here Is an entire society . about certain jobs also tied to our , , BR,~NDON NOLTA (in a controlled environment, the Education serves a purpose be- the English language. that continually separates people prejudiced and male-dominated Opinion Writer Clacksare quick to point out) and yond preparing you for a job, or at Don't believe me? What about based on their gender or sex, es- history. stay away from the hoi polloi tail- least, it should. noble cliche's like "Manning my pecially in 'the area oflanguage. The reality is that, until we Ever fuel like you're constantly gatin' it in the parking lot before The pursuit of education is re- post," or "One giant leap for man- There are gender-neutral terms end the all-to a-common usage on sale, and you're not the one ne- the game. Granted, this one ain't ally a spiritual one at its core, kind." out there, but many choose to not of these gender-biased words, we gotiatingthe price? happening tomorrow, but it's in Opening doors to understand Recently, I drove by one bill- employ them. may never escape the sex-divided Hold your horses, boys and motion. ourselves, the world and people board advertising for a truck These same language tatics can precedent that our predecessors girls; this Isn't a piece on dating Now, none of this is new, nor we interact with, becoming bet- that read, "Mountain man meets serve to place one race in a posi- have set before us. (not that I could write one; I've are these particularly isolated ter citizens and people: that's why handyman," and another for a tion of power above another. I I don't want to sit athome bak- , been happily married since the cases. We've had some time to get we're here. minivan said, "Just right for the In the past, univerallyoffenslve ing bread and taking care of the mid-9OS'and' barely remember adjusted to the Taco Bell Arena's Learning how to make money soccer Mom." words were used to show a dif- kidswhile my husband works in : dating). No, no: I'm talking about new moniker, although I doubt I'll can be part of it, and damn well Is anyone addressing the many ference in race, but, more'Impor- the coal mines, nor do I want to : the various -things Boise State ever stop calling it the Pavilion. should be, but that's not all there women with the predisposition tantly, in cultural status. ' work 20 years in one job as office's UnivetSity does to make capital- Not to mention the money po- is, BSU's 'mission statement im- and skill to sport a toolbelt or the While that hurtful speech is Girl Friday. ists feel right at home. Who else tential over the stadium suites is ' plies this, but sometimes in the male soccer "Mom" whose kids unacceptable in today's world - , here is looking forward to issuing probably high enough for most So, the next time you read an pursuit of the sponsorship dol- call him "Dad?" as it should be- similarly hurtful invitations to friends and family involved to squelch whatever advertisement with role-limiting lar, it seems the administration Furthermore, the Boise Weekly terms are used to divide and rank to see you walk in style to get your doubts they might have, if any. I male or female terms, ask your- forgets this. I've heard the argu- had advertisements looking for a the genders. degree at the Taco Bell Arena? just have to say it's a bit distress- self, "What is it really trying to ments about poor state funding; houseman and waitresses in their In addition, these generaliza- say?" Don't all raise your hands at once, ing as a pattern. a valid point, but still the fact of or maybe you're all enjoying how Going to a university is called why we're here remains. 'it sounds like "Taco Ballerina" if higher education for a reason (be- Education is a path for pursu- you say it fast enough. sides the cost factor, that is). If ing betterment; a way to find out Hey Bronco fans, looking for- becoming better rats for the pro- what options exists in this fantab- ward to that second job so you verbial race were the sale goal, ulous world of ours and which can rent a skybox and booze it university would be cheaper, take ones don't work for us. With sky- up while Coach Hawkins and his less time and have fewer options. boxes and big plastic logos that' boys go til work on the Smurf turf? Let's face it; in terms of education- all but scream "For Sale," it can At$2000 for club seats and the low, to-profitability ratio, you could be frighteningly easy to forget it. low price of $40K for the suites, eliminate damn near the entire Keep that in mind, and watch out this sounds like too good a deal liberal arts curriculum if money for the Taco Ballerina. I hear she to pass up. See a game, drink it up were the only object. But it's not. does a wicked jete. Month of miracles and milestones cPalriieiro"drug.,usecheats the fans and disgraces the sport " . "" ";7~'""":' ,,::., , ", ", '
BY BRIAN HOLME5 embarrassed by the media? Or lack of historical perspective, I , Opinion Writer maybe Jose Canseco has it right. mean, did this guy take notice of Perhaps he can tell Mr. Palmeiro Bill Clinton? This has certainly been the who put a little Stanozolol in his If Congress decides to sweep month fontiiracles. Susan Torres, 'fruit smoothie. this aside and do little more than the young brain-dead woman I want to believe that reaching suspend Rafael Palmeiro for a few from Virginia, gave birth to a certain athletic milestones like days at a time, then the only mir- healthy baby girl while on life the ones Mr. Palmeiro reached acles that we as baseball fans can = support. Korean scientists an- were on his own and not with the look forward to are the ones cur- - nounced to the world that they aid of any steroidal support, but I rently happening now. cloned the first Afghan hound, know better. We can look forward to some- Astronaut Steve Robinson per- Athletes from every walk of life, day hearing of that young baby formed a sketchy space walk un- from every country" and every girl that was born from a brain- ,. I der the Discevery Space Shuttle. , 0, sport have used some form of an dead mother and who now has a Oh, and Rafael Palmeiro reached enhancement drug to achieve a future. his milestone 3000lh hit, While on ., desired goal or success. But what We will take notice of the host ." drugs. separates this miracle from the of jealous U.S. scientists who just Is this how Eddie Murray and rest is that it's pre-packaged in the want a little Congressional em- Hank Aaron saw things? Through form of perjury. Why do you think bryonic love. " the eyes of a House Government . Mark McGuire isn't talking? And someday, a creaky space Reform Committee? To be criti- Mr. Palmeiro's statements have shuttle will return home safely • t,l cized by Congress, Major League 01, already spoken volumes about his and Pete Rose will look like the : Baseball, fellow peers, and then "'t' sincerity, his character, and his Hall of Famer he deserves to be. Team Drew Sound dating advice from two guys with very dUferent sex lives
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BY MARIANA BEKKER Culture Columnist
With the first day of the fall se- mester less than a weekaway,it's time to start doing some back- to-school shopping. There are several clothing items essential to every collegecooed,usually in the forms ofjeans or t-shirts. The ripped and raggeddenim and the i n fitted comfyshirts have become a their own campus favorite to wear to class category. JackJohnsontookthehelmtoplaylor a crowdfullofyoungstersFridaynightattheIdahoCenterInNampa. or even to a favoritehangout. But Most of the track what the' heck do you wear with jackets today have snugger, sex- those worn out jeans when it's a ier fits for a modern twist on the Jack Johnson: Nonstop flight to ordinary little too chilly for just at-shirt? sporty look.And its athletic roots Enter the'trackjacket. lend it sleekstyle without coming BY DANNY MCNEESE We saw them on the skinny across as a wannabe jock. JackJohnson, many saw through the fortune of being placed un- on hand objected to the cookie track-and-fieldathletes inthe '.60s For cool mornings and even Culture Writer the turbulence of the opening der Johnson'swing to promote his cutter tunes. and '70s and then on the equally coolereveningswhen asweatshirt bands as a blessingIncognito. new album, "SongsWeSing." A showcase of bubblegum mu- lithe and limber break-dancers of or a denim jacket is too much, the Welcome aboard Jack Johnson First course:Animal Liberation The lesser-knownwas the most sic, slowed down to emulate the the '80s. trackjacket,made ofa lightweight Flight 1935, departing from Orchestra [ALO]plnnacled at the ambitious of the three acts and effect of tranquilizers went over Now,decades later,trackjackets polyester or cotton, is perfect. Nampa, Idaho, and arriving in- altitude of mediocrity. With a went over well with the welcorn- magic fairyland. Our in flight vague social stance, the opening ing crowd. welland the crowdbought into it. continue to make quite a fashion It certainly has some traits that Heart felt and repetitious, the statement. They are seen every- make ,it appealing. The full zip, movie is suburban white music, band came across worthy in the With the sun setting on the presentation by Johnson was as where from the gym to the night- the cadet collar, and the layering followedbya three course meal of eyes of their beholders. Crossing Idaho empire, JackJohnston .took ambitionlessfolkmusic. bold college music with Leonard control. follows: clubs, and now, on the runways capabilities not only protect hair- "Do-do, dah-dah, dum-dum, of designers like TommyHilfiger styles (pullovers always ruin the Wilh the ticket sales of around Cohen intensity,ALOjammed in Like a Nazi gathering, Johnson round9,000,manywerVll1·hah.d \ theA:ugust~t. ,;:,'-~..',:.'.' ." \'·';played~,~ria...:,full. amphitheater dee-dee, dun-nuh." Repeat. andBCBG.. . " ",,". ,.'~o),~ey allC\\'v~rsatili~y" .<.~. a -'';johllson's: music5simula,ted :.. .,'~9n, the,heelspft\.1~,e~~:r7:'7.J.l!Wf;~J!'~I!:~~£, ~.~,;:{':~'nl at the Idaho Center to take part 'As many looked In the distance' 'of whltesuburbanlt~s.,With' a, .poppy 'cartoon 'airplane out'. of retra is 'cool-'phase; sportswelU'':'.'"'[Or,lfcasUalyetblp" "". ".. ' ...' in the melodies of business-class at the next act, a question was buzzed head and frivolouslyrics, gas with all the passengers going companies like Adidasand Puma girls, a track jacket wltha Cfelilm musician Jack Johnson. All types posed: "Whois Matt Costa?" Johnson's musical talent was to down. . have revived Vintageeditions of skirt and tennis shoes is a cute ofIdahoans were present. The Putting their seats back, many the best ofhis abilities.' Caucasian and oblivious" track jackets from the '70s, com, lookfor a laid-backdate. strong and athletic males were zasoed a sizh of relief as Costa Without a beat or hint of the crowd sat enthusiastically plotcwith funnel neckcollars and .'Beforethe track jacket became outnumbered in the full cabin bec'amethe final voiceofcreative rhythm, the crowd followed and through a 20-minute encore with old-schoolinsignias. . popular, finding a lightweight of teen girls. The male concert-' fresh oxygen. paid close attention to the mun- butane lightersin avail.Asone Bic They don't fall neatly into the jacket that Was fashionable was goers all appeared to be super- A native to the' Southern dane melodies, forcefully cheer- clicked,the others did as well,be- usual product categories, but nearly impossible. vised by their middle-aged moth- California area, Costa' has the ing everykeymoment. Apop cui- cause no one wants to be left out. rather somewhere in between Now .there is no excuse to ers, and the moms represented makings of a Cinderella story. ture idea, one cheered and sup- Finally goingdown in the rural athletic wear; sweatshirts and wear that cheesy windbreaker or half ofall the females. Being discovered by Johnson In ported any notion because every outsldrts ofSouthern Idaho,many jackets.Trackjacketsare notreally MembersOnlyjacket.Sopickup a With the main portion of the an L.A. nightclub, the singerl one else was cheering the same.A fled the scene of one beautiful outerwear. And they aren't much trackjacket, or two.Theyare defl- i..'. flight dedicated to heartthrob songwriter has been graced with great example in conformity, few crash; regardless ofits impact. like sweatshirts. They are kinda nitely a fashion hit. ~ '.« c'
,", ..;"", The Aquabats J SaVingEarth with songs BY RYAN GORRINGE What is missing at a lot of live Culture Writer shows today is effort. Too much emphasis is put on a song and not Recently the live shows I have the way the song is performed, attended haveallbeen lackluster- or to whom. At some concerts, it thatwasuntiII sawTheAquabats! seems the presence of a crowd is Their phenomenal show proved irrelevant, rather than being the that live music stili has its pur- . primary purpose. When was the pose. last time you helped resurrect a So who are The Aquabats! lead singer by singing along to you ask?At the helm is MCBat Journey? Commander, the chieftain, the 'If youseeThe Aquabatsline on-' Optimus Prime, if you will..His cert, that, or' something just as vocals are catchy and entice the absurd, islikelytohappen. Thisis crowd to constantly singalong. the kind ofrandom, yet engaging, The only guitar player is tactic TheAquabatslhavein their Chainsaw, the axe-wielding rock arsenal.·. giant. The bass player, Crash, Openers for The Aquabats! keeps the '.'grooves heavy. and were ThePhenomenauts and The steady. The. drummer, . Ricky Epoxies. Both: bands' had their TheViolentFemmesplayThursdayattheBigEasy;Impressinggenerationsofrockenthustasts. Fitness, was 'the busiest member own gimmicks and seemed to . of the band, backing the songs hall from The Aquabats! acad- and all the action in between. emyofrock: They both puton Another key player is Robot, the good shows, but. should -maybe Rock stars no match for Violent Femmes keyboardist and sometimessaxo- not be' on tourwith the. band pholleplayer. ' they are both modeled after. The . BY MICAH SU.LLIVAN Dylan); One minute the -guy's rumors about his minimalist ap- "Country Death Song,"and there ..·The .Aquabats! have a great Epoxieswere alittledlfferentand. Culture y.'rlter whining out. (in his signatureproach, butIneverreally believed was such an uproar for >"Black.'gimmick. Theyfightevil with the sported wacky '80sclothesIjith-;,;,ii voice RollingStone citedfor its jhem. .' ..,. . Girls"that Gano canie back to the ·powerofrock.Th~y dress as su- erthanouterspaceg8rQ.The~rs{~ j':~ , Everybodyknows"Blisterin the "ability to.dear outaroom faster .He played the entire .set with· songfor a reprise. perheroesshowing that there is .was a'synthesizer~~nduCed'60s;; ~':i Sun.""Addit up- has spawned an than aniethane explosion")such brushes insteattof drumsticks, The ViolentFemmes have been little difference,betweensuper~ punk soundreminisc~niof{)e.vo,;:t entire genre of aggressiveacous- lyrics. as "When I'm walking I and his perfonnallcewas never aroundsince1981,solshouldn'! hero'costuInes and surfwear, ,.' In fact,attimes,Twas'UnSure:' ;';~;; tic tunes. But nobody has ever . strut my stuff, ana I'm so strung hinderedbYhisskinnydrumkit.. have been surprised to-see the \\That makes The. Aquabatsl whetherornottheyweresin8lng~~~:'''' come close (I'm talking to you out,- and one I've often ponde~ed ." Withone snare, a tranceaphone vast mlJnb~rs'ofJOIlg-time~ans" uniql!e !is,that tlleyaregim~ o'riginatsor Devocoversbetau$e Dave 'Matthews) to· the passion in the dark, "Whycan't I get just '(metallJushelontopofatom}iand .Next to Jilldd.le,agep1tl.e,J1~~~e:~m.i~-aIldtht!yareoXa.ywith.it.c,'cftheinuff!~\~S;''':'.,.o':'; ai'.d truth oftheVio!ent Femmes' one fuck~·, -- '":' -:~ "'. - ';~cOne:c~mbaI;:;De"Lorenz~~jnade .tWelveteen.agers,and Gen'XwaS;Mosfbaridsbll~esomekindof" ;"jWi1lgivethem')Jietbiili:lt!~" decades 'of masterful record- _ .The next minute G~no Is fiIlger ¥et~llicadrtiIJ;le~~~rs:Ulnc~look .....vastlyrepr~sented,.,.. '.'...~.<. , ••:', '~8i#@iel+t'anyway. the:differ- bad lasers' attached totheirl':ln< ings-much lesstheir live~how. pIckinga violinand smWg about ' ,like an 8~soluteijo~c.~..;.::" .
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. ········,············· 5.. . Bronco,starters suspended from Georgia opener BY TReVOR HORN course materials like textbooks. Broncos at receiver are seniors Vinny Perretta and Jeremy Childs An official press release from Sports .Edltor Rulel5.2.3.l, called the Dollar Chris Christopher, Jason Murray to play against Georgia. the Boise State' athletic depart- Limit, states "each book is and Josh Smith. The trio of se- Brooks is the SAM linebacker. ment states that both players have Boise State football players required for a course . niors accumulated 312 yars re- He recorded 40 tackles last sea- been suspended for the opening Drisan James and Colt Brooks in which the student ceiving and . son for the Broncos, and also game atGeorgia for a violation of have both been suspended for athlete is enrolled." one. touch- had 2.5 sacks as a sophomore. university policy. the Sept. 3 opening game versus Both players are returning down last The Broncos should start senior The University of Georgia is not Georgia. starters for the Broncos, season. Ben Chuckovich in Brooks place without its own suspension prob- The suspension stems from James was honorable mention Also re- against Georgia. lems for the season opener. At NCAA rules violation by both All·WAClast season with 568yards turning as Chuckovich has been hit by the least 11 players from the Georgia players. Sources have told receiving and one touchdown; He a receiver injury bug numerous times dur- program could be suspended The Arbiter that both players is the most experienced wide re- is junior ing his career at Bbise State, but against Boise State. usedjheir athletic scholarship ceiver the Broncos have on their Legedu was platooning at the SAM posi- money to buy books for a friend. roster this season. Naanee, tion early last season before an According to NCAA rule 15.2.3, a Have questions, comments, or The Broncos will be looking at a who con- injury sidelined him, member institution may provide a story ideas? Call The Arbiter handful of receivers to pick up the verted from Sophomore Mike Alteri also student-athlete financial aid that sports department at 345-8204 load for the loss of James in the quarter- saW"action with the starters dur- [x 103]ar send an e-mail to covers the actual cost of required season opener. Returning for the back dur- Ilnaan IamBB ing this past Sunday's scrimmage, sportswarbtteronllne.com Young players highlight first scrimmage for Broncos
BY TREVOR HORN zone for the deep fade route and future" for Boise State, Johnson the charges were still Sports Editor the 3-yard score. Key finished showed why Sunday night He pending. with team-high four catches for led the team with 61 yards rush- - Hall was welcomed Deep passes and long runs 42 yardsand the onescore. ing on six carries and one touch- back on the field by highlighted the first scrimmage The battle for the backup down, where he was virtually Korey Hall and a hug by of fall camp for the Boise State quarterback position is still on. untouched going up the middle linebacker Mike Alteri. Broncos Sunday night at Bronco Freshman Bush Hamdan looked for 37 yards. Johnson also caught "We arc just support- Stadium. impressive, completing 8-14 for three passes for 55 yards. ing him. Hoping that Always a chance to retool some 155 yards. He also called an au- "We have been seeing in prac- everything is going well old plays and get the new play- dible on the goal line for the op- tice that he is going to be some- for him, and we want ers out on the field, the initial tion to Awtwaun Carter - 6 car- thing special," senior running him out there with us:' scrimmage going into the 2005 ries Ior 4 yards, 2 TO - for a 3-yard back Jeff Carpenter said. "He's Carpenter said, season did both.A reverse to for- score. Sophomore Taylor Tharp got all the tools to be the great Despite the absence mer backup quarterback Legedu finished the night lO-for-13 for back of the future." ofstats taken for the de- Naanee didn't go as planned 170 yards and one touchdown. The defense did not come fense, senior defensive in the first series. Naanee was Tharp found Naanee in the end away with a turnover during the tackle Alex Guerrero stopped for a 14-yard loss. zone for a 38-yard pass. scrimmage, but there were some said that he would give However, all four quarter- "I think it is obvious that we big hits. On three occasions, ju- the defense a 7.5 out . , backs in camp took snaps, and [quarterbacks] spent a lot of nior cornerback Marcosus Le of.1O for their perfor- a surprise came out in the end. time this summer working on Blanc laid bone-crunching hits mance' in the scrim- Freshman Nick Lomax donned our games," Tharp said. "It just on the offense. And sophomore mage, a Bronco jersey for the first 'tIme' happened' today that .we- came safety'i'Ashlel;' Nyong-JJunhalI1' 'BoIS!i' . State .' has ',' and showed why he cameinas 3,' . out and hftthe'ballwe.neededtu 'nailed Shefih'Bliisi:fr .ontmr'2~ .. ·tWo··'iliorif scflmmag:~·"·r highly touted signal cailer. hit and threw them to' the right yard line. es . scheduled. before Lomax competed 11-13 passes, guys. Some days are diamonds, The big surprise of the night the season opener at for a scrimmage high 186 yards and itworked for us today." on defense was the use of safety Georgia on Sept. 3. The and two touchdown passes. Starting quarterback Jared Cam Hall with the first-team de- next is scheduled for I . ~. Lomax found freshman Tanyon Zabransky saw action in just two fense later in the scrimmage. Friday, Aug 19. That Bissell for the first score on a series completed all five of his Hall is facing felony charges scrimmage should be- long pass for 60 yards, but it was passes for 32 yards. stemming from the fatal acci- gin approximately 7 his seeond score that was most A big showing for the offense dent on May 8 on Highway 55, p.m. The third and fi- impressive. was freshman running back Ian but he has been practicing with nal scrimmage on Aug.' PHuro BY STANLEY BREWSTERJnlE ARBITER the team despite saying that he 26 is closed to the public Lomax found freshman Aiona Johnson. Touted by some as the Senior wide receiver Jason Murray catches B pass'ov'er freshma~ Rashaad Rlch~rds Key in the back corner of the end "all-around complete backof'the would not play this season while and the media. during the flrst scrimmage lor the Broncos on Sunday night
BSURec Center glues Broncos strive for NCAA berth in 2005
BY SARAH JOHNSON students a chance to sports Writer Boise State volleyball has re- gelt nU0 IUed In. spo'.rts .loaded its roster to prepare for the 2005 season. Returning five of six fl This spring, five new clubs were starters, the program has its goals Rec Center 0 ers recognized: triathlon, jiu-jitsu, set high this season with expecta- students a variety of tennis, ultim~te Frisbee, and soc- tions of the NCAA tournament. cer, These bnng the total number "Competing in the NCAA tour- intramural and club of club spor,ts at BSU t? 2.1.. . nament is my dream, and this is , Students interested m joimng a • • • f the season to do it," senior Kim sport acnvtnes sport will need to pay a small ee. Fenneman said. Fenneman is a Intramural sports cost between BY DUS'fIN LAPRAY $5-$25 per club. returning starter for the Broncos. Assistant sports Editor The flag football, volleyball, According to Fenneman, mak- and soccer leagues cost the ing it to the NCAA tournament most ($25} because of the cost of has been the primary goal for the Behind the onslaught of Bronco officials. Leagues like badminton Broncos the past two years. football. boosters and big-time and tennis cost less ($5}. "The talent is here, its time to collegiate sports lay avenues for The Toilet Bowl, an annual 16- execute," Fennemansaid. athletics in which every student team flag football tournament In order to qualify for the NCAA at Boise State University may par- held the Monday of homecoming tournament from the Western ticipate. week in Bronco Stadium, is free Athletic Conference, a team must These intramural and club for all participants. . '.' finish in the top three at the WAC sports are easily accessible, Intramural sports also include tournament. affordable, and competitive. dodgeball, kickball, basketball, Last year, the Broncos finished Campus recreation covers a and wallyball. fourth at the WAC tournament, .• .' . " .' .' .; " . . PHuroBYSTANLEYlJ!lE¥I5TEHlTHEARBITER wide range of athletic experienc- Club sports vary in the degree .finishing with an overall record of BSUvoUeyballcoachScoU SandeI1ntructs his players durlngth,eflrst week 01 Ian call1lllor*e;2Q95s~~® .. els, fromfoolbdall to kayaking and ofk~tdhlelbicinbtenllsitbYanl~nignc~i~~ 17-12~ the first winning season Returningsoplromor.es Gab.rlela '.~' '. Play'.e.~.s ~~~t.h.~i·.M. alis.h'ack.c," th;e~h~~.;i~h.-,.~t~;ting at 9:30 acrosse, to ro eo. '. '. Ai I 0; ase a , ow I '. since 199.8.Although the Bro.ncos Students can sign up Corboth golf, ice hockey, kayak, Kenpo, . h Navarrete,' Tiffany Starring, and Mindy Benette, Sarah Johnson, a.m.and2:30p.m~ .' '.. . . intrarriuraland club sports at the men and women's lacerosse, have been picked tofinishsixt in . Robin HeWitt will bring the 'team and Christina MelvinwilI not be . SandeIJslnterested.inseeing· .Student RecreationCenter. rodeo, and Judo. the WACby a preseason poll,head a season of experience off the returning to the team this season; how 'the newtmd old players will . Justfollowtheenrollmentdirec- ,Manyofthe Clubs don't begin coach Scott Sandelhas higher ex- bench.. ...' . • .. . Sandel hasreplaced these players gel in adyersesit\iati(}ns~durc tionsCor each sport and suddenly play. until the spring,but sign~ pectations .. ·· .-. '. Fltmder, aieturning. niiddle ....with the addition of foui' scholar- • .Ing'the pre"seaSon. ·We~aye ~o you've got yourself a fl~g football ups. continue through. the .f~ll .' ,According to.Sandel; this is the blocker' for the Broncos, was.' ship.:·athletesandtwowalk~ons.:.thriye atadverslty:D.uringca,?p team, a shot at the Fnsbee Golf semester. Most of the teams. do mOst talented group he has ha.d as named to the p~eseasoi1 AII"WAC ;rransfers.jlinio{ ~elissa. Kimi~h ..~eWi!1 ~d.~adverslty mgame lik~ . title or a' chance to learn about not have tryouts, but a fe"" such scoach at Boise State.' ..volleyball team m a p'ollYoted on -. . an~~opl!l?!Uore .KjEveland will sltuat~on~§andelsaid...... "'," . and 'pursue a martial art. . asiceho'ckey,do;'.... . "Fiiilshing in the. top threeishy nine leaguecoachesiIHuly.,:"..Q~jO,in;iijg\tM~a#l;,!Jll)pgW:itll~c)\~(;,Qr,~W!!Q~~OtJlt!e!;,~~W!I~=,- Campus recreation 'Is a simple . Other dubs 'ate ,on thelobk·' .realistic .•Establishing 'a leveI'of ' Flunder was a. first· team M!- iJicoming '. freshfuen, Ieanetteb~inten~,~i',Vfehave tbs.et ~~oli1e,:_.•.•..• way to meet new students around out' ..for. approval,· ..·such as; -eXecJ,1tionwillget us to the NCAA WAe selection in 2004 and a seC.., -Jenkins, Mandy Klein, and fresh. , for the season. Thetc)De.ls. ~~ .."'"..•. campus ~nd stay in shape. . ' cycIing~ASBSUmust apIfr~vll aU .tQUrnainetlt," Sandel s~ai~... ond.team member in '2003 as it' ~men ~aJk-ons Andrea Kelly andtion.."»/ '...1:'/;~·';:: . A;ccordmg to Alain. Rodngue, . n~clubs,~~~g,t~stllrto~. '.!hisy~~,.the. v~lleyball,.team.· .freshman.Sheaveraged4.07''ltills, .' LaceyH~Wkllis. " " "Br()li~()sWi~ho~tanexbibitio~<":':; . assistant direct()rforrr mtramural . caIDPu~.,<·.~cc..<;.:' .·.·..WIU: COI!Sls~"c()L(;!lglittetu,l'Illllg.c:l·.'llldi· ..;,,~:85·blo'''lr~p&iJAm",~,~i1'he200~,Stat!L "~"~ '.~.'~,'.,'.,In.~'..~•..,..•.·.',1t2--1w:, I..a8t.~,.,-.~.l.Rte..·AJ,'"" '{,;,,;;;,:j:;:i u.·.·,' . ...0"-"---- ,_c~c ~.>._·..·.., .• ,,,c,.. u m!, uuw...... ' cr=-.. .' '., -...... ;. ' .. '...... ".' . " . ,-',.'"an"'d' 'ClUUSl'...•... ..o-t.s1 ',ru '·0·1"'•.. ,,:.1"_ cent. '---,..' '?pIayers-"'"'~"=".'.-.f-romUJe-.- ~. ·.,.'1:'"..2'".O'·~u 't •.season..'..""'-.' '.--'"'-.. . ,D"'. ". "". ..r .. "··· .. ' ffr"'~' "i:l :ofthe'stUdent population atBSU>i •.• .'. , .. '~:.ff 'j ·.•.··C t., l~ the 2004.season.:;; ':'< ,.i,'i,;l! m o:,~ e ';p3Jticipatedin.stUdent;recre-~ .. ' ~ll.re .....,~.,retw:~~gJllI', ... Flunder has lea!l the Bronc : atiQnlastyear.;;:'.!;:!\: : .el1.neman·· •.qffe.n$~!y" the .; .Rbdrl811e' eJtPec~tsto'have more, .:. .. -' l!lln_ > to host· the, championships, pressure mounts for the home team; Boise State opens the,200S' BSU brings back 19 athletes soccer season atthe Boas Tennis from last year's squad, Inelud- & Soccer Complex Saturday, ing six of their 11 starters: -' .. \: Aug. 20, agahist Northwest Nine new faces join them, Nazarene. Kickoff is at 2 pm. three of which are transfers This year, the Broncos are and six are true freshman. ranked fourth in the preseason Veterans Kim Parker Igoal- coach's poll with Hawaii at the keeper) and' Stephanie 'top, but Boise State head coach Campbell (defender),' were Steve Lucas doesn't put a lot of named to the preseason All~ stock inthe polls. WAC team, something the pro- He said, :'The poll is pretty gram has only seen once before, much dead on with the lnfor- 'with Kaziah Hill in 2002. , matlon they had, but the chang- Lucas supports their achieve- es in the WAC open things up .ments, stating that Parker and quite a bit." Campbell deserve what' they , As Rice,SMU, UTEP, and Tulsa got. leave the WAC for Conference . "They each had a great year. USA, Utah State, New Mexico Coming into the §eason, they State, and Boise State rival are challenged and feel like University of Idaho join the they are ready." ,i conference to make an even Both juniors lead an eight teams in the WAC with a extensive, defense, setting soccer program. several school records last sea- Helpingto shake things up, son. La Tech is only in its second This was against formidable' i season sponsoring a soccer opponents such as the Cortney ,. : i program with a second year Sobrero/Kortney Lewis duo I. coach, Fresno State's head from Fresno State and Hawaii's coach Steve Springthorpe is WAC Offensive Player of the .'';~!I only in his second year, and Year Natasha KaL U of I has just hired head coach Lucas agrees that "Kai is one Peter Showier this year. of the best players I have ever , : PH011l BY STANLEY BREWS'lERfTIlE ARBITER This is what Lucas calls a seen. She has great athleticism, Junior mid/I elder Brennan Lau and the Broncos will Iiiok to lake advantage "new vibe.' Lucas elaborated, speed, and strength. Anyone 0/ homefleld advantage this season as they host the WAC championships, "The coaching changes bring, would be foolish not to worry about new philosophies. about her. Still, we know her af- That coupled with the new ter playing against her for three teams and the 'new look years. WAC' '- it just adds to the whole "We shut her down year ,r; thing." after year .... We are not afraid u As a part of the "new look of anybody." WAC," a new points system was The Bronco offense seems added to the mix. challenged to meet their Every win receives three defensive achievements. Hard points and every tie gains one, work could payoff as the coach- allowing the six teams with ing staff focuses on the offense, the most points into the WAC For starters, senior midfielder championships. Maureen Shea will captain the Noted, plus the three first 2005 team and lead out the of- time opponents in the lineup, fensive roster. this season brings what is pos- Boise State-will miss points- sibly the toughest schedule to leader Lisa Balsama from last the Bronco's field. year, but Lucas'is confident that ,"Up front, we are all happen. Four tournaments comprise the team have a great bunch to 'new players. Every year is The team looks fit and ready the schedule, including the fill the gap, including some new exciting because you start off to go. It will be a fun season," WAC championships. faces. not knowing what is going to Lucas said. , i " if; 'J': ' ) '.' ~',Btaelheads officially announce new coach , "i; -: BY DUSTIN LAPRAY Ass!. Sports Editor I ' The Idaho Steelheads an- nounced the hiring of their new head coach and director of hock- ey operations Derek Laxdal Aug. 4 at the Bank of America Centre. ' Laxdal is the former coach of the Wichita Thunder of the Central \- Hockey League. He posted an 87-58-8 record with the Thunder in two-plus seasons (40-17-3 in 2004-05). "The Idaho Steelheads are probably the first class, top orga- nization in the whole AA hockey system," Laxdal said. . " "To be honored with the oppor- If<<1r ~I'l~tt· I,to> y~wts,. St .. Ymc~ntlba.os. ~~d! 1'reO$we tunity to work with these young ... ~~M V:.ttlk-y &riit~ &: ~r;; wiClb uMiJ,dUble .. qwdtt,y ~ ltIt players and with the Dallas Stars lllih:W d~t.U2l stl.i)JlIt~ l/l:lttill\(W~'ce~~It)i~ fir~ d0thJiug; tQ, affiliation is a tremendous oppor- ~.~ tunity. Iltllltlm' lAl:(c~!iI~Cu,.~ W.\g,ce,ts..ltlUtmk- l.P"I:;; tmd ~e' at Iklw' I The work ethic I will show here 1:1~r.l1lttll} tllm-· c:w!OtWl:WJetf.. tU1l ~'f; t@ 3tlO Whmtt'l~B in the next couple of years will be imVl!t:ti:t1!t', (J~""t ~~ ..O(t},()j tktnrl.dl p~p~ lot YCl!wt~ second to none." Laxdal played 17 years of pro- fessional hockey in Europe and ,the U.S. and was nicknamed "the Train." He retired in 2001. , "From what I hear, he's an in· tense coach, he likes a fast-pace game, and it sounds like the way he played when he played pro- . fessionally is how he coaches," S~eelheads Captain Scott Burt said. "When we first came to Boise, my wife told me I had big shoes to PH011l BY TREVOR HORNITIlE ARBIIDl ··;;r fill/and I asked her What site Joe Idaho Steelheads new head coach, Derek Laxdal, Introduceshlmselt ' ,I " Olver wears," Laxdal said. ! :i Olver coached 'the Steellieads to ever North Division title in his Kelly Cup, the ECHL's champion- I;' , ' team records in wins (47), points first year with the team (2000). ship trophy, in 2003-04, the only , , I I (98), a~d brought.them their first Olver and the Steelhead:; \von the champion:;hip in team history.
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