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Couple dead after apparent murder-suicide at BSU

reported the shooting, The cyclist at Delveccio's home on Sunday at Individuals had no" observed a female laying in the park- 19th ami Idaho, but were unable to '1ccording to witness ing lot outside a vehicle and flagged locate anyone at that address. down a passing ambulance. When Delveccio hud three prior run-ins connections to Boise State paramedics arrived at the parking lot, with the law prior to Monday's shoot- statements, it , they found Delveccio illside the vehi- ing. He was arrested for assault in By Andy Benson identified the individuals as Trishten cle and began CPR. Potts was pro- January of 2002, possession of a appeared he had Editor-in-Chief Potts, age 17, and Matt Delveccio, age nounced dead at the scene and a hand- deadly weapon with intent to use in 19. Bob Seibolt, BSU director of cam- gun was found at the location March of 2002 and grand theft bur- 1- ! battered her I I ' A teen-age girl was shot in the pus safety said neither Potts nor Ada County Sheriff Vaughn glary in May of 2003. chest and killed Monday by her Dclveccio were associated with Boise Killeen said there appeared to be a Both Rouse and Seibolt said this is boyfriend in an apparent murder-sui- State. history of domestic violence in the the first murder on Boise State prop- before...1think it's cide at BSU's Tennis Center on . "We believe they just happened to relationship. erty that they arc aware of. "We are Oakland Avenue, The boyfriend, age be in this area and pulled over," "According to witness statements, very fortunate we've never had a safe to say he had a 19, shot himself in the head and ini- Seibolt said. "They don't reside in the it appeared he had battered her crime like this before," Rouse said. tialIy survived, but died early Tuesday area surrounding the university." before," Killeen said. "I think it's safe Polts and Dclveccio had known violent background." shortly after midnight at Saint According to Sergeant Gary Rouse to say he had a violent background." each other for seven months, accord- Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. of the Ada County Sheriffs office, a Boise Police responded to a report ing to the Sheriffs Office. -Ada County Sheriff cyclist passing by on Federal Way of domestic disturbance by neighbors The Ada County Sheriffs Office .Vauqhn Killeen Union members to lobby for better health insurance plan

effectively lobbied university tive committees. Blue Shield SEIULocal administrators to bargain for a also underwrites the annual competitive health insurance Governor's Cup, a three-day 687 organizes plan. University of Idaho trip to Sun Valley where legis- administrators gained permis- lators play golf and raise funds. at Boise State sion from the State Board of "That is one of the aspects of Education to take bids for a good government that we're By Jessica Adams competitive rate. Employees of interested in, to actually identify Managing Editor U of I, now covered by Blue from the legislative perspective Cross, pay about the same as if there is in fact a conflict of Union employees of Boise they paid for Blue Shield last interest, how we can go about State University, concerned ,year. eliminating that conflict, and with the rising cost of health However, the contractual cir- how we can improve both ser- insurance under the state's cur- cumstances pertaining to BSU vice to the tax payer and the rent contract with Regence Blue and U of) aren't analogous. The employee," Olson said. "Ifthere Shield of Idaho, mct after work state would have to amend leg- is a conflict, we want legislators on Friday, June 20 at Shari's on islation to allow BSU to con- to recognize it and deal with it." Capitol to get their piece of pic. tract for a separate plan. Rick .Thomson, division Under the leadership ofBSU Because U of I was established administrator of state internal History Professor and full-time asan institution before the terri- management, said the state union organizer Jeff Olson, tory became a state, the older would welcome an investiga- union membership at Boise university is able to negotiate a tion of the bid process. State has grown from 4 mem- separate policy. Boise State's "Last time we solicited bids bers last year at this time, to contract is part of the statewide from eight companies and only over 80 currently. Now, BSU contract for employee health two 'vendors came' out [Blue union employees, along with coverage and the state depart- Shield and Blue Cross], given other members of Service ment of administration is the the market in Idaho, that's prob- Photo by Mary Dawson The Arbiter Employees International Union only entity that can contract for ably all we're going to get," The new director of the Boise State Cultural Center Ro Alverado-Parker. Local 687, plan to petition state state employee insurance. Thompson said. legislators to investigate the bid Olson said he hopes to initi- Blue Shield was originally process of the $102 million ate a summer-long investigation awarded the contract in 1976 statewide health insurance con- by Idaho legislators to deter- and since then, has gone out to bid four times. Blue Shield tract. mine if there is a conflict of Ro takes the helm at Cultural Center "We want to usc capitalist interest that would explain why Associate Vice President of market competition to sec who state employees arc faced with Corporate Communications Rosario "Ro" Alvarado-Parker began her new Alvarado-Parker works closely with the uni- cangive us a better deal," Olson Blue Shield's rising price for Georganne Benjamin said Blue position as Cultural Centcrcoordinator last versity's 13 ethnic student organizations to pro- said. "Blue Shield has had this health coverage while industry Shield has retained the contract based on its rates and benefits. month, after working with the center as a progr~m mote cultural awareness. She considers it the cen- contract for YCflrs,why?" inflation apparently is not a fac- assistant and interim coordinator during the spring ters responsibility to increase acceptance and A side-by-side comparison tor. " Benjamin said Blue Shield awareness of diversity issues on campus. She is a health care costs are up 12 to 16 2003 semester. of this year and last year's "The way that we're going to proponent of the proposed diversity initiative that approach this is to just start ask- percent nationwide for numer- Alvarado-Parker's vision for thc Cultural insurance costs and benefits l Center includes increasing the center's accessibil- would add core curriculum intended to increase for Idaho state employees, illus- ing the legislators over the ous reasons such as increasing technology and utility of ser- ity to the entire student population. The ce~te~ is students' cultural awareness. ' trates the union's concern. As of course of the summer ... to over- Alvarado-Parker is a 1992 Boise State gradu- vices and pharmaceutical 'costs. slated to move into the Student Union Building July I, health insurance premi- see the bid process," Olson said. ' , "The amount' of benefits, uti- ',I. before the fall semester starts. ate in elementary and bilingual education. A ums for state workers will rise According to the Idaho native of the Ontario area, she worked with stu- lization of services, all goes into ri "Even though we're right across the street, that 15 percent from last year. Secretary of State's website, i I street can be a huge barrier for some students," dents on issues or diversity and leadership at Local 687 is taking the lead Regence Blue Shield of Idaho the price," Benjamin said. l Alvarado-Parker said, "and some students don't Treasure ValIey Community Co lIege for nine from University of Idaho mem- contributed $15,619.97 to Idaho "Each employer contract is election campaigns last year even know we're here. This will give us more vis- years. bers ofthe American Federation See Insurance page 2 ibility." , of Teachers who, last year, and another $11,555 to l.egisla- Does She Have to Return the Ring?

By Dr. Decateur Reed ge~ting along very well. After a Legal Columnist unique spring break experience, Jessica decides that she prefers someone with an international fla- WO little love birdS., , sitting in a tree. vor and an accent to match, so 'she K.I.S.S.I.N.G. First breaks off the engagement. Chad comes love, then demands the ring back since he pur- comes ..... engage- Chased it and she's the one calling it ment? We all off. Jessica refuses, arguing that the remember.Tthis rhyme from child- ring was a gift so she can keep it. hood. The part not included in the In order to find out who gets the song is "What happens to the ring if ring, the elements of the engage- the engagement is called off?" ment must be considered in its sim- Here's the scenario. Chad and plest terms. First, Chad made an Jessica datc and believe they are in offer to Jessica ("Will you marry love. Chad decides to ask Jessica to me?"). Jessica accepted the offer marry him. He diligently shops for ("Yes!"). At that point, there was an '. the perfect ring, spending the rule- oral contract to marry between the of-thumb three month's salary, but two. Although no ring is necessary ,disregards the traditional 'ask the for the two to be engaged, the ring father for permission to marry his was used as a symbol ofthe promis- daughter' routine. Late one evening, es the two exchanged and is consid- Chad drives her to their favorite ered a conditional gift to Jessica. spot overlooking the Treasure Due to the engagement, eaeh person Valley. After giving the usual 'noth- incurred some benefit (the promise ing's up' re~ponseto Je~sica.'s of a partner, etc.Las well as some queries, Chad s confidence IS built detriment (neither could date other up enough to make the move -. he people, etc.). The 0!'31·contrac~. is asks Jessica to marry him. There IS a valid. As/long as Jessica substantial- moment of silence ( except for the. ly .fulfills her promise of engage,., cricketsj.. then Jessica says "Yes!", m~lIt. she can keep !he ri~g. Siritc ~.?':: Chad gives her the engagement nng, Jessica expressed an intennon to not and she gasps with delight. Ahhhh, fulfill her promise, she has no legal . right to the ring and mustret1.l!J1it to 'another engagement. Let's f~t for- Chad.· . . ., ward 6 months - the two are Just not \ , ' Rews ,Wednesday,Jub" 9, 2003 Political Science Dept. loses professor with ethnic perspective

By A. J. Eaton have had the privilege to work worked in farm fields. She was Special to The Arbiter with some amazing scholars the first person in both her who I hope to continue to work immediate and extended family . After just one year at Boise and collaborate with them even to eam a degree. State, Political Science profes- after I'm gone." "My parents definitely sor Maria Chavez is leaving "Dr. Chavez is a great asset served as a source of inspira- BSU for a position at Seattle to BSU and she'll be missed," tion," Chavez said. University. said Boise' State Political Growing up in Northern Last fall, Chavez began Science professor Brian California, English was a sec- teaching her first class as a new Wampler. ond language for Chavez. She PhD recipient from Washington Political Science Department attended Shasta Community State University. chairperson, Patricia' College in Redding California Photo by Stanley Brewster / The Arbiter "I walked into my public Fredericksen, said she could not and California State University administration Class and talked comment 011 Dr. Chavez leaving Chico before she moved to Dr. Maria Chavez listens intently as her guest lecturer, the honorable Judge Sergio A. way too fast," said Chavez. "I the department. Pullman, Washington, where Gutierrez, speaks with MP A student Cecil Cross during class discussion. was so nervous. This was it." Chavez's area of research she attended 'Washington State University. Chavez is leaving BSU concerns the impact' of identity her," Wandell concluded. "Being a professor is a privi- requirement for graduation Chavez was a single mother because of personal circum- politics and social capital ,on "Chavez leaving is a huge loss leged life - one of discussing would help," Chavez said. "We , throughout her career as a stu- stances and timing, not differ- communities of color. She for the MP A program and the ideas, 'learning, growing, live in a diverse world and if we ences with the department or taught Intro to Public dent. researching, and thinking," said can't name, discuss, and dis- "I feel that she breaks department. " fear of Idaho's current higher Administration, Urban Politics Sabrina Whitehead has been Chavez, who credits her mentor mantle the structures that divide through all the stereotypes," education budget problems. and Masters of' Public a student in Chavez's Urban and friend, Nicholas Lovrich, us we will never transform said JoAnn Wandell, a recent Chavez's husband, an attor- Administration courses. Politics and Intro to Public for making this life possible to them." Political Science graduate cur- ney, works in Olympia, "I had some experience in K- Administration class and took her. "If a professor loves these Chavez added that she met rently pursuing her master's in Washington and her 17-year-old 12 and other colleges, but the Independent Studies under things, it will shine through to some amazing individuals at Public Administration. "She has daughter Mariela will begin her role change from graduate stu- Chavez. their students." Boise State with incredible life, accomplished what I am trying freshman year at Seattle dent teaching to a professor was "I think one of the most Dr. Chavez suggested things experiences and wisdom. to accomplish." University this fall. a challenge, but it was also rewarding things she has done she would like to see happen at "There is some excellent fac- She brings a-unique perspec- "When I accepted this posi- tremendously rewarding," for me is going outside the box BSU after she departs. ulty and students here. I found tive to her classes," Wandell tion, I never imagined I would Chavez said. with her teaching style," said "I think efforts to make the the accessibility of government .be leaving after one year," said But for Chavez, the road to said. Wandell added that campus environment more nur- representatives awesome," said , Chavez raised her expectations Whitehead. Chavez. professorship was exceptional Whitehead said Chavez is a turing and open to alternative Chavez who is proud that she of professors. She and her daughter - she overcame many cultural great facilitator of classroom opinions is very important," got State Treasurer Ron Crane "She gives really useful feed- planned to make their home and stereotypes and financial strug- discussion and debate. said Chavez, who found hostili- and Congressman Butch Olter back and is very supportive and life in Boise. gles to get to where she is today. "She brings up things others ty towards issues of social equi- speak in her public administra- encouraging to her students," "I ain really tom," Chavez "Honestly, I didn't even are afraid to talk about," 'said ty and justice, specifically dis- tion and urban politics classes. said Wandell. "She frequently said when asked about how she know what college professors Whitehead. ' cussions of racism, sexism, clas- "If I could do it all over takes suggestions from students feels about leaving Boise and were until I was in high school," Chavez feels that a college sism, and homophobia extreme- again, I would," said Chavez. and adjusts her teaching method BSU. said Chavez. "It just wasn't part professor should know their ly difficult and frustrating at "It was a valuable and reward- to keep improving her classes." "All, of my colleagues have of my world," material and be approachable to BSU. ing year here at BSU and in Chavez was the daughter of "Dr. Chavez is like a mentor . been tremendously helpful and their students. "Perhaps making a diversity Boise." " supportive," said Chavez. "I Hispanic immigrants .who to me, I'm really going to miss

Insurance from page 1 rated differently depending on Drugs used to enhance the individual circumstances." BSU Executive Director of Human Resources Jane Buser said she understands where the studying draw concern union is coming from; she sees firsthand how individuals are By Mahvisb Khan "Students are able to accumu- Finding the drug poses little affected by their health insur- Knight Ridder Newspapers late more information in a short- challenge. ance. er time frame. These drugs keep "I just walk down the hall in "We're closer to the employ- Two prescription stimulants you awake longer. They mini- my dorm and knock on a ees than they are downtown- , mize fatigue and help maintain friend's door. It's very widely they're in our office," Buser The Arbiter is the official student newspaper of Boise State widely bought and sold on the a high performance level." used and really easy to get," said. University. Its mission is to provide a forum for the dis- university underground in South But the drugs, chemical said Matt, the UF student. When Buser conducted her cussion of issues affecting the BSU community. The Florida and across the country cousins of cocaine, can cause "Prices definitely go up during own informal survey of state Arbiter's budget consists-of fees paid by the student body are increasingly drawing criti- final exam times, and it's harder employees at BSU and in a few and advertising sales. The paper is distributed Mondays cism from doctors, law enforce- increased heart and respiratory rates, elevated blood pressure, , to get because people get stingy downtown offices, she found and Thursdays to the campus during the academic school ment, ethicists, and fellow stu- sleep deprivation, dry mouth, with their supplies." that most employees would pre- year. The first copy is free. Additional copies can be dents. and lack of appetite. They can Some students who don't use fer to pay a higher premium purchased for $1 apiece at the Arbiter editorial office. The drugs, Ritalin and Adderall, are used illegally to lead to withdrawal symptoms the drug say their pill-popping rather than have their benefits and, in rare cases, have been classmates have an unfair edge slashed. Submit letters to the editor to: enhance studying by as many as one in five college students, linked to aggression and cardiac and consider use of the pills a "The faculty senate said we [email protected] according to a November 2002 arrhythmia. form of cheating. shouldn't pay more or lose ben- study published in The Johns "When the effects of the "I think it's deceptive. A efits," Buser said, "but that was- Hopkins News-Letter. drugs wane, there is a tendency GP A is what employers and n't an option." Andy Benson Dr. Dan Morris At the University of Miami, for some individuals to crash graduate schools use to select Buser said she thinks it Editor-in-Chief Adviser administrators have put up fliers and experience withdrawal," students. It is supposed to be would be appropriate for some- 345·8204 xios 345-8204 xl07 and posters around campus in said William Dorfman, Ph.D., indicative of your natural acad- one representing the state professor of psychology at emic ability," said Ramin employees to be involved in the Jessica Adams recent years warning students of Brad Arendt adverse effects from misuse of Nova Southeastern University Baghai, 25, a master's of busi- next bid. "I think it should be an Managing Editor ness adminictration student at open process," Buser said. 345-8204 xl06 General Manager the drugs. The University of in Davie. "They are prone to 345-8204 xlOI Florida is studying the level of irritability, low mood, fatigue Massachusetts Institute of "There are probably some poli- Jason Kauffman use. and depression." Technology. "I want to graduate tics that go into the decision to and get a good job. If someone News Editor Ad Design Experts say Adderall and Ritalin and Adderall also can' contract with Blue Shield, all serve as gateway drugs for fur- is passing off their drug- other things being equal." 345-8204 xl02 Terri Stenkamp Ritalin help students focus ~, longer and get their work done ther substance abuse, and, enhanced GP A for a natural Buser speculated that a possi- Jason McHenry Andrea Trujillo quicker. according to a recent UM study . one, it's unfair." ble conflict of interest might be Sports Editor "It's a miracle drug," said on lora mice, coul ake "They can be viewed as that Blue Shield is the largest 345-8204 xl03 Reporters 'Matt, 19, a finance major at UF coer ine addicti rder to brain steroids because in some employer in Lewiston and keep- Dustin Scott who grew up in Fort beat. way the drugs give students an ing this contract protects a lot of Bryan Mayer Jake Hansen Lauderdale. "It is unbelievable TH has not dis. aded many unfair , advantage," jobs. . A&E Editor Jason Bright how my concentration boosts college u n though use Heiligenstein said. "The pro- "There arc 210 employees [at 345-8204 xl04 Kimberly Ritz when I use Adderall." without a prescription is a ductivity levels are so much BSU] making under $10 per Alex Neiwirth Malt, who did not want to be felony that can result in jail higher when comparing with' hour. There are 80 who make Mary Dawson students who do not use the Monica Price identified for fear he would be time. under $8 per hour-they can't Photo Editor With 4 to 6 percent of medication." Maurice Sapp charged with a crime, credits afford this," Buser said. 345-8204 xl?l Adderall use for his improved Americans diagnosed with Other students disagree and The contract goe out to bid Danaka Oliver grades. He says he went from a ADD, the drugs are widely pre- say the pills are just as fair as again this fall. Bee e Boise Vicki Parsley Aaron Haynes 2.75 grade-point average in his scribed and easy to come by. hiring a private tutor or paying State is under the state . ris- Business Manager I,'hil Dailey first semester to a 3.25 in the Federal drug enforcers list for test preparation services. diction,' the union's next s 345·8204 x108 second. Adderall and Ritalin among "These drugs are study tools, will be to meet with Idaho legis- their most tightly regulated pre- just like tutors and caffeine Ben Martin Office Manager , The small blue or orange lators, which could continue Hilary Roberts pills are typically prescribed for scription drugs. pills. We use what's available to through August. Then, the union Asst. Business Manager us. It's not cheating," said 345·8204 xIl7 children and adults with atten- "The abuse of these sub- will alert media of the issues and Ad Reps tion-deficit disorder (ADD) and stances is of great concern to us. Kevin Shulman, 22, a pressure non-supportive legisla- University of Central Florida Mica Schuster Brandy Johnson attention-deficit hyperactivity They have a high potential for tors. Advertising Manager disorder (ADHD). But their dependency and abuse," said senior from Cooper City. "This is going to become part effects on normal adults make it Rogene Waite of the U.S. Drug Some worry that tomorrow's of a nationwide campaign to 345-8204 xl09 Columnists sound like a wonder drug. Enforcement Administration. lawyers, doctors and business cover the uninsured by first rais- Shawn Shafer Aubrey Salazar "Caffeine is fine. This is bet- The underground price for a professionals are committing ing awareness about public Online Editor Dustin Scott ter," said Dr. Eric Heiligenstein, staridard 10- or 20-milligram felonies before they have even employees' insurance,' Olson 345-8204 Dr. Decatuer Reed director of clinical psychiatry at dose of Adderall or Ritalin is begun practice. said. Maurice Sapp the University of Wisconsin. about $5 or $6, students say. Olson said the cost of state Terri Stenkamp employee health insurance Promotions Manager Photographers became an issue last year, but 345-8204 xIlO Stanley Brewster the union didn't have the Krista Adams resources to organize an effec- Mike Roche tive campaign then. Production Manager Brittany Rosenthal 345·8204 xrn : "The purpose of this is to make sure workers understand David Habben their options," Olson said. "We 'Asst.-Production ManCJ.ger can start changing the way , , ' 345-8204'XllI" , health care is done by giving " '.:;:;;. employees a voice in negotia- tions." Although SEIU is one of the leading lobbyists in the charge for national health care, the union aims to offer its members a union' health insurance plan within the next couple of years. "This may not,even bean issue iila feW yeats;'; O!sonsaid.:' '" "We're also going to be talk- ing' to legislators. about state employeeraises. We must keea ~nding them or they will be forgotten,"Olson said. ' ,.. , "' ' .. AndyEditor-in.chiefBenson • ~2Mxl05

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I. Tokenism thwarts liberal agendas By Aubrey Salazar . It confuses me to think of should be used to describe them - ference, opportunism, or igno- The only bathroom III work wrong with being a token to get I: Columnist how liberals have fought so - tokens. rance. In tho: case of the latter, has 10 urinals and no tampon - a leg up as long as your ear is to ,I hard for gay rights, and civil The word "token" is defined awareness is the first step to dispenser. . the ground. Be aware that they The Supreme Court issued rights only to encounter opposi- by Merriam-Webster as: "A recovery. Below is a resource- Every time you walk into may be using you to create a some fairly controversial rul- tion from the very groups they member of a group (as a minor- ful compilation of scenarios to your oftice building, the securi- facade of openness and diversi- I~ ings these past few weeks to the are trying to protect. These sub- ity) that is included within a determine if, in fact, you are a ty guard makes you take off ty, all the while furthering an angst of many conservatives. versive movements are as larger group through token. your shoes, pats you down, and agenda that is hurtful to you and One was the affirmative action .established as the Log Cabin tokenism." Tokenism being the You are a token if: calls upstairs to confirm your people like you. Ask yourself ruling, the other overturned Republicans (the largest gay symbolic act of extending You are the only one at the identification. questions like, 'Will I benefit sodomy laws. These rulings Republican organization), and membership to a minority to office who suggests happy hour Every year you are invited more from them, than they are have brought the topics of sex as enigmatic as Colin Powell deflect criticism or accusations be held at The Locker Room. to the office Christmas party at benefiting from a false image?' and race back into the realm of and Condeleeza Rice; I have of discrimination. As a racial All of your colleagues insist ·the Four Seasons, even though In the case of minority and gay politics. gay Republican friends, and I minority, an openly-gay person, on asking you to explain the you are the janitor. Republicans, the answer is no. These rulings mark the have minority Republican or woman, tokenism is often meaning of certain slang like The company leases every- The recent Supreme Court beginning of a liberal era of' friends. While they praise the hard to, reject. It can create 'bling-bling' and chronic.' one a Taurus, and they offer decisions are the result of democracy. In this new era, Supreme Court for the advoca- career opportunities or social The firm president asks you you a lease on a Miata. undaunted efforts by progres- sexual lifestyles and promotion .cy of their rights, they will 'still advantages that would other- to refresh his coffee at the All your co-workers get sive liberal organizations, of diversity in our schools and vote for Bush in 2004. While wise not be offered. In liberal weekly board meeting by mis- perks like tickets to the Knicks groups and individuals. They workplaces is safe from adverse they ride the coat tails of fierce crowns, . tokenism is hardly take, for the twelfth time. games, but you get tickets to the are people that never swayed in attacks by Dennis Miller-lov- liberal agendas, they are sailing noticeable because' the sem- The people around you keep Cher concert. their outward beliefs of equality ing, book-burning, Fox News- under the false colors of a polit- blance of colorful individuals mentioning to you how they are Your professor always asks and justice. Minority conserva- watching, "Red Dawn"-renting, ical party that implicitly dubs has always been trendy. on the lookout for a good fried you how the game went, even tives arc in most cases hyp- ultraconservatives. On the other them 'inferior.' These groups However, in conservative ehieken recipe but think okra is though you don't play univcrsi- ocrites who damn liberals with hand, we would be surprised to often mislead themselves into groups, workplaces, or estab- a village in the Middle East. ty athletics. faint praise, even amidst land- know how some of those who believing that they retain a lishments, the obviousness of Everyone else-has a framed Finally, you a~e a token if mark achievements that serve·to have benefited from such pro- valuable and equal membership tokenism is sometimes embar- picture of their spouse and chil- you let small-minded groups better their lives. gressive decrees, are also play- in conservative circles. It is a rassing. For the token individ- dren on their desk; you have a feel safe about their views of ing for the other team. fool's paradise. One word ual, itis either a matter of indif- framed picture of your pet. the world. There is nothing Credit cards public enemy 1

By Ralph Nader consumers too often end up in fees. - . climbed from $51 billion in largest credit-card company, effect, consumers would be Public Citizen foreclosures, bankruptcies and In the back rooms of credit- 1980 to more than $6 JO billion \\ias the No. 1 contributor to placed in a virtual debtors devastated families. card companies, Professor in 2002. ' President Bush's 2000 cam- prison and left with no chance to What's the most self-destruc- The "come on" is sometimes Manning says these more afflu- In addition to targeting the paign and inaugural festivities. resume their lives as productive tive thing that consumers carry' a promise of a relatively low entquick-paying cardholders sub prime market, credit-card Not only the president, but both citizens. The bankruptcy courts around in their pockets? It's interest rate on the outstanding are referred to ironically as companies have been zeroing in Democratic and Republican would be converted into glori- those little pieces of plastic - balance each month. But, the "deadbeats." Manning notes on college students and, in some members of Congress, particu- fied debt-collection agencies. credit cards - that are becoming "low rate" disappears quickly that the largest increase in con- cases, even high school seniors. larly those on the Senate and The House of the greatest menace to the finan- under the terms hidden in the sumer credit-card debt in recent Manning says college students House Banking and Judiciary Representatives - which has cial health of low-, moderate- fine print of the mandatory dis- years is 31110nghouseholds with are a lucrative market for the committees have shared in the become an easy rubber stamp and middle-income Americans. closures accompanying the incomes of less than $10,000 card companies because the stu- campaign largesse of the credit- for the banks and other corpo- There was a time when the credit card. A payment arriving according to the Survey of dents lack knowledge of person- card industry. A coalition of rate interests - has already "plastic money" was considered a day late, Dr a charge that Consumer Finance conducted al finance and are largely free of banks, automobile finance com- agreed to the wipeout of bank- a convenience for consumers exceeds the credit limit by a few by the University of Michigan. consumer debt. Manning's panics and credit-card cornpa- ruptcy protections. It isstill in and a boon to the small mer- dollars can trigger a 300 percent Some of the offers that fill research finds that three out of nics distributed $20 million in the Judiciary Committee in the , " chants who couldn't afford to increase in the interest charges. mailboxes would make a com- five college students had maxed individual, PAC and soft money Senate, but the heavy pressure is establish elaborate credit pro- A 9.9 percent interest rate mon pickpocket thief blush, The out their credit cards during to members of Congress in the on to send this pro-bank, anti- I, grams to compete with the trumpeted prominently in the First Premier Bank of Sioux their freshman year. Three- 2002 election cycle. consumer legislation to the pres- national chains. Today, the credit card advertisements can Falls, S.D., recently sent out a fourths of the students, accord- The aggressive tactics of the ident this session. credit-card industry has become become overnight a costly 28 massive mailing, telling recipi- ing to Manning, were using their industry and the reach into the Congress should be concen- a hungry monster that is devour- percent on outstanding bal- ents' that they had been pre- student loans to pay for their lower-income market has creat- trating its fire on the banks and ing the hopes and dreams 'of ances. When cardholders reach approved for a 9.9 percent fixed credit cards. ed a few problems for the indus- credit-card companies that have low-, moderate- and middle- their borrowing limit, the com- rate gold Master Card. In the The credit-card industry has try. Not the least of these is the lured so many hard-pressed income families across the panies 'frequently offer to fine print of the disclosure form, become increasingly concentrat- fact that the deceptive praetices.,...,Jow-income consumers into nation. increase the limit for an addi- the bank revealed that the credit ed. In 1977 the top 50 banks and the gougin with high fees costly unmanageable credit-card Credit-card companies arc tional fee, all the while pushing would be limited initially to controlled more than 80 percent and unconscio table interest debt. Instead of going after the rapidly moving to the front of the cardholder deeper in debt $250. From that sum, the bank of the credit-card market. rates have de.lroyed many perpetrators of the credit abuses, the pack of predatory lenders. with increasing fees and interest would deduct an annual fee of Today, only 10 banks control working families, forcing them Congress, led by the dictatorial They are targeting sub prime charg~s... ' , $48, a "program" fee of :;;95, more than 80 percent of the into bankruptcy, T e credit-card Texas representative, Tom audiences, the working poor, Dr. Robert Manning, author account set up fee of $29, and a market.. These banks and their operators now are .fcarful that DeLay, wants to punish the vic- college students and people with of "Credit Card Nation," who monthly participation fee of $6. credit-card affiliates wield protections in the bankruptcy tims. In this Congress, the only blemished credit histories. monitors the credit-card indus- After the bank pockets these heavy influence in the Congress, courts may prevent them from thing that talks is money - This segment of the unse- try closely, says that the compa- fees, the holder of the pre- particularly in the House and collecting all their ill-gotten money that is given with greedy cured credit market is a rich nies market the sub prime bor- approved card would have $72 Senate committees with juris- , gains. expectations of legislative lode of fees - over the limit rowers because they are more available for credit. diction over the financial indus- As a result, the banks and booty. charges, late-payment fees, cash likely to keep high balances on Credit-card solicitations con- try. And this is an industry that credit-card companies are advance fees. Desperate for any their accounts month after tinue to grow. From 1997 to dumps generous bags of cash in demanding that Congress ABOUT THE WRITER : 1,.. kind of credit, lower-income month, often paying .only the 200 I, the mailings rose 66.7 the campaigns of key politicians change the bankruptcy laws, Ralph Nader is a consumer borrowers are willing to pay minimum finance charges. In percent from 3.5 billion in 1997 in a position to block any remove consumer protections advocate and former Green Party attempt to provide consumers and make certain that they will presidential candidate. Readers may outlandish fees to establish an contrast, the wealthier cardhold- to 5 billion in 2001. Credit-card write to him-at:Public Citizen, 1600 account. "8eceptive offers of ers payoff the balances each debt rose from $554 billion to protections against the gouging be able to collect every dime 20th Street NW, Washington D.C. easy credit combined with the month and, as a result, pay the $730 billion in the same period. by the credit-card operatives. .frorn -thc people they have 20009, www.citizcn.org. desperation of credit-starved least in interest charges and Net revolving credit-card debt MBNA, the nation's second- pushed into bankruptcy. In American males no longer measure liP By John Timpane length and girth en wigum. So many e-mails, From all another, and another. All the g.:yr. Knight Ridder Newspapers Loraine Reaves agrees I need sub- over. Can there be this many BIG- arc getting them. stantial growth in both length and GER LONGER factories, smoke- So that's it: Somebody out Someone thinks they know girth fofakyxq, Sylvia Peck thinks stacks belching HARDER there has high standards. So high about me. I need UP TO THREE FULL THICKER all over the world? Or nobody measures up. A lot of sorncones. INCHES BETTER q. Olive Fitch, - but surely this is cynical - could Gasp: These are everybody's All over the place. Ola McLain, Brooke Garland, it be just a handful of sharp char- standards. to' I went on vacation and didn't Heather Wolfe, Wanda Schmidt, acters trying to make money by As I walk this land of broken check my e-mail. Upon my return, Manuela Rosado, Valeria Link "need creation" - making me dreams, I realize: This is what it is I found no fewer than 22 mes- and the aptly named Josie Strong, desire something I never desired to be male. You're never enough. sages with the same theme. BIG- too, are critical. before? Using fake names and Not only that - now, through the GER, LONGER, HARDER, What to do? One suggests - false fronts to batter my already miraele of e-mail, and through THICKER. Or THICKER, surgery. Another will send an beat-up self-esteem? In the very popcult-mass-crass-culture, your LONGER, HARDER, BIGGER. apparatus. One names a pill that area in whieh I, like the whole not-enough is getting smaller and Or how about THICKER, ADDS TWO INCHES IN TWO human race; am least confident? • smaller. No man ever will be HARDER, BIGGER, LONGER? DAYS KBVSZX!!!!!!! Naw. Couldn't be. SIZE happy again unless adding inches I walk this land of broken I check the e-mail addresses. MA TIERS blares from every every day. dreams, downcast, realizing that '>le of them ends in .ru - why, other billboard, every other com- Now I know where the dreams in the eyes of multitudes of distant that's Romania. "They're saying mercial. There must be something come from. And why they're bro- strangers, I am small, slender, this in Romania? Broadcasting it to it. , ken. short and soft. Slender, soft, short throughout the Transylvanian ter- '>f I'm not proud. I'll look into it. and small. Small and small and ritories? Grist for every barroom Hmmm: That apparatus looks, er, ABOUT THE WRITER small and small. chat from Bucharest to Sighetu strenuous. I don't think the FDA John Timpane is commentary According to whom? Based on Mannatiei? Romanians in my has cleared any such pill; I would page editor of the Philadelphia bedroom? have heard. And those surgeons Inquirer.Readp.rsmay write to him at: what intelligence? Spies in the Philadelphia Inquirer, 400 North bedroom? Comfort station look- I walk this land of broken ain't getting near me. Forever will Broad Street,Philadelphia,Pa. 19130, outs? Locker room video cam- dreams, realizing that in the eyes I remain small, slender, soft, and or by' e-mail at eras? Have silent agents followed of a post-communist country of ... small. [email protected]. ; , me into the woods? 23 million, I am a shrimp. At least Then came the day I heard Most appear to be women. now I know some Romanian: something that made me feci bet- Women from foreign countries. Pwemxyo rqvin! En wigum! ter. Oh, great: foreign women Fofakyxq! After agonizing for weeks - announcing I am lacking. My poor wife. Never once has 'should I tell someone? If so, Olympics judges holding up their she come to me and begged: whom? Who will receive my Somerset Hills Apartments cards - and the scores are waaaay "Please, please, please gulp this deJ:pcst fears with grace, under- low. pill. Strap on this apparatus. Oh, standing, and delicacy? - I dccid- Antonia Carlton writes me that - unzip for the knife." ed to call my best friend. Finall~...aftordable North-End livingwith Real men get huge results! Why does she stay? Is it After laughing at me until he pwemxyo rqvirt What is that last because she's OK with me as I was hoarse, he said: "I've been character and charm! From $+95 ... am? Or is it because, now that getting them, too. Lots and lo~ of bit? Pwemxyo rqvirt'T"Pwemxyo ...H~de Park, The North End & rqvirt?" How dare she? they're giggling from here to them. Every day." Thank God, I Jeannette Dahl thinks I should Romania, she's ashamed to leave thought: I'm not alone. The foothills at ~our doorstep. seek substantial growth in both the house? Another man .admitted it, and ...minutes to Boise State. Di...... EcIltoJ' ·B.,.n.~ "'Phone:' ' - 346-8204. x104.

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By Jason Bright bills of many a wallet into the are beautifully crafted of soft price. Another option- is a hate, or feci indifferent towards A&E Writer 'I, coffers of the Shakespearean sandstone or river-rock and the grassy hill, but the perfor- famous literary playwrights institution? vegetation-lustful green, blue, mances are typically very long, such as Shakespeare or Oscar For most, donning a tie or Nearly every , media yellow, and even some red, all so a seat may be a better bet for Wilde, must acknowledge that suit coat and spending time and encounter of the Idaho promoted by the river-accents someone with a bad back, each writer did something very money at a live play is akin to Shakespeare Festival describes, the structures wonderfully. ankles, or knees. right. But without an incredibly swimming in gasoline before or at least touches upon the set- Some may worry insects could The sound quality of the picturesque imagination, ink- lighting a match. But The Idaho ting. As well it should. The pose a problem, but in fact they event is really not bad. Surely marred pages can only do so Shakespeare Festival, an annu- Boise River seems to be a main do not. Bats dart overhead voice projection is a practiced much for a reader in search of al event held off'Warm Springs attraction as it softly pulses on feasting, performing their own form of the thespian, but there entertainment. One can break Avenue, is currently putting the outskirts of the complex, hunting dance, above the audi- were moments' when a rude down the tragic character forth its 27th season and the which is not simply a theatre. ence attempting, but ultimately patrons guffaw outweighed the development of King Lear and event booklet boasts "50,000 There is a cafe that serves failing, to steal the spotlight play. Certain steps have been his daughters' dissent, or pon- patrons ... each season." appetizers, soups, salads, from the thespians. taken to curb audible distrac- der over the choices that Jack So the question becomes, entrees, dessert and drinks. The stage props are changed tions, especially high-pitched, Worthing makes regarding his' simply put, why? Why would Most of which is moderately between the 'green show' (an teeth-grinding squeals of chil- friend Algernon Moncrieff in thousands spend an extravagant priced, and the frugal consumer introductory performance) and' .dren. There are family nights The Importance of Being sum of money to attend a play can spend under $ 10 for a the main attraction. They alter for those with children under Earnest, but ask any onemem- that they could purchase at decent meal. The premier beer slightly between acts, so the six, but on every other occasion ber of the audience after a per- Barnes and Noble for $12.95 is Table Rock Draft and costs background is never dull. If the they are not permitted. Now, if formance what their favorite and 37 cents in gas? Anyone only as much as it would in any eye wanders directly behind the they could only discover a way part was, and it probably will who has ever suffered through bar. The wine selection should complex a wonderful view of to silence the annoying not be intellectual stimuli. a live play in a sweaty high obviously be passed over by the mountains are proffered. adults .. , Chances are, they will com- school auditorium knows that any cost-effective college stu- The lighting is superb and no . The previously mentioned ment on a certain actor or an easy chair beats the pants off dent, but overall the cafe matter where one sits, the stadi- wonders of the complex only actresses role, how the woman of the hard-backed swing affords a fine outdoor eating um seating assures that the serve to strengthen the per- who played Lady Bracknell thrones provided there. So experience. . stage is always in view. Tables formers, who are obviously .was so composed in posture what is it that delivers the taut The outbuildings themselves are also available, but for a professionals. Even those who that she intimidated even the , II t r f r II Hi It hin By MarkCaro Terminator, sent from the future Chicago Tribune on a mission involving John Connor. As in "T-2," the You may figure that protective Schwarzenegger "Terminator 3: Rise of the Terminator is less technologi- Machines" has no right to exist. cally advanced than the evil "I won't be back" was the Terminator upgrade threatening stance of James Cameron, the Connor and the fate of visionary director of the first humankind _ why the good two "Terminator" movies, as guys of the future.keep employ- well as stars Linda Hamilton ing obsolete models is anyone's and Edward Furlong. guess. More ~ importantly, The new, ruthless "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" "Terrninatrix," or simply T-X, (1991) formed a complete circle is an impressive piece of work. with the first "Terminator" Played by Kristanna Loken with (1984) as the machines' threat the blond-on-porcelain magnet- was-decisively thwarted, judg- ism and steely glare of Sharon ment day was averted and the Stone in "Basic Instinct," T-X future and present were 'neatly boasts the morphing abilities of reconciled. her "T -2" predecessor, can turn "Terminator 3" amounts to her arms into firearms and, most the tearing open' of an old important, can control other -wound, John Connor (Nick machines telepathically (or- Stahl, replacing Furlong) is now whatever the robot equivalent a young man who shouldn't is). have mortal fears now that So when the Terminator, mechanical assassins of the John and his high school future are no longer being acquaintance-turned-veterinari- ordered to terminate him. an Kate Brewster (Claire Yet now that his mother has Danes) flee T-X in her van, T-X died of leukemia (that's what adds a fleet of unmanned police happens when an actress jetti- cars to the pursuit. That chase is sons a franchise), John is an the movie's true showstopper, anxious drifter convinced that an eruption of glorious mayhem his future remains apocalyptic. that's far more thrilling than the Ifhe were wrong, there'd be no video-game-like highway chase movie. of "The Matrix Reloaded." Photo courtesy of KRT The fact that he's right, sur- This havoc feels more real, Kristanna Loken and Arnold Schwarzenegger engage in the ultimate staring contest. . prisingly, turns out to be a good has more of a how'd-they-do- thing, not for the humans in that quality, as T-X comman- saga's science-fiction elements though its architect, Kate's ate figure who instinctively "Terminator 4" _ although after "Terminator 3" but for those deers a huge truck with a fly- seriously. Their explanation for father, Robert Brewster (David knows why he's running. Danes the .next "Matrix" and "Star who will watch it. Previous away crane that takes out lamp- this story's continuation is rea- Andrews), fears that it isn't brings her usual combination of Wais" entries, I'm not sure who movies aside, "Terminator 3" is posts, cars and anything else in sonably plausible, touching on ready. The movie becomes a warmth and intelligence to will be craving another man-vs.- a taut, exciting science-fiction its path. The high point comes larger questions about whether race against time ,as John and Kate. machine war film. Besides, who thriller that pumps up our adren- when the Terminator is hanging fate and judgment day truly can Kate try to warn her father that This pair has a history knows whether California aline without forgetting to at the end of that crane, and T-X be averted. activating Skynet indeed will together, as well as a future, and would give Schwarzenegger . engage our heads. is running it through office The movie also plays as a start the clock ticking toward the actors playoff each other time off from his gubernatorial Directed by Jonathan buildings to dislodge him. more palpable cautionary tale doomsday. . well. But their romance barely duties to film it? Mostow, who also injected Such a sequence is what about humans' ceding control to Schwarzeneggcr's recent progresses; it's all sparks, no Yet even in its frustrating much tension and atmosphere summer blockbusters do best; machines than "The Matrix career suggests that he has out- fire .. finale, there's a grim poetry. into the submarine thriller "U- it's undeniably exciting, provid- Reloaded," which tells what grown action movies (or vice . Likewise, "Terminator 3" "Terminator 3" could have 571," the new movie plays a ed you let go of any impulse to "Terminator 3" shows.' Here versa), but he retains his appeal never achieves the grandeur, turned massive profits as an game of one-upmanship with its condemn mass destruction as Skynet, the highly sophisticated as the iconic Terminator. He's emotional or otherwise, of empty, explosive thrill ride, so predecessor and succeeds more entertainment. network of machines developed in a comfortable groove here, "Terminator 2." Despite its credit Mostow and company often than you'd expect. At least this isn't mindless by the U.S. military, has yet to intoning orders or adapting to large-scale set pieces, it ulti- with not taking the blast of least "Terminator 3" repeats many destruction. Aside from the go online and thus to become the cultural landscape in a mately feels small, unfinished, resistance. Against all odds this of the "T-2" good occasional Terminator-adapts- self-aware and destructive. knowing deadpan. (He puts a and not just because it clocks in "Terminator" deserves to be Terminatorlbad Terminator . to-pop-culture humor, Mostow But when an insidious com- ' new spin on "Talk to the hand.") about a half hour shorter than its welcomed back. dynamics, with Arnold and screenwriters John puter virus threatens the Stahl, the doomed son of "In predecessor. Schwarzenegger "back" as yet Brancato and Michael Ferris nation's defense systems, top the Bedroom," makes you It leaves you with an anti-cli- another version of his original ("The Game") maintain a • government officials want to quickly forget about Furlong, mactic action scene and a con- stone-faced, sunglasses-wearing somber tone as they take the use Skynet to combat it, even making John a ragged, desper- clusion that ,cries out for ub POp band, The Thermals, rocks otano

Jake Hansen see the others." I sighed with the adjusted time, I was ready ment known as Sotano, I got a long. The only draw back. to every body part at once, as A&E writer relief and thought, 'what a for the interview. But Hutch chance to survey the environ- the set was their inability to fast as possible. Most people nice guy.' and his gang still had not ment and realized it didn't harmonize the vocals. The just did the usual head bang I will confirm the rocking The night began slowly. I arrived. And I was let down' offer optimal concert condi- back up vocals were always and tapping of the foot. of Sotano. In my preview arti- was supposed to meet up with again when I found out both tions .. The ceiling was only flat. But once I was able to put One awesome crowd mem- cle that printed in the June 18 the band before the show, but Me and My Ego and Central about six feet from the dirt the faulty vocals aside their ber brought oodles of relief issue of The Arbiter, I told when I showed up at six, like Boise Library had pulled out floor and ventilation pipes set was incredibly ... fun. from the intense set. A 40- you this would be one mean in the deal, they hadn't quite of the show. Ninety minutes hung even lower where the Finally The Thermals took year-old, extremely drunken rock show. And though only reached the house yet. In fact passed the scheduled show bands set up. I was sure some- the floor. Immediately I knew man would yell to Hutch after about 40 people crammed into no one was home. I thought to time, not only had The one was going bop their head. this band had passion. Jordan every song that he was a the tiny basement, The myself, "Shit, this is the right Thermals not arrived, but no I later asked Hutch if this wasplayeq his drums with such young Pete Townsend. Most Thermals delivered one mem- house, right?" So I tried to music was playing what-so- the lowest bead space they, aggression I was sure he was of the crowd had no idea who orable night of music. contact my editor, to confirm ever. had -ever played in, I was' going to puncture his head. Pete was, so the drunkard When I wrote the original the show, but he was out of Shortly after, both the All shocked when he said no. I Hutch had an intense informed them he was The article I had hoped more town. So I sat, and sat. Lord Girl Summer Fun Band and then told him I was amazed no demeanor about his face and Who's guitarist. That was nice music - lovers 'would take was I bored: 1u~t as I was get- The Thermals arrived at the -one was injured by the pipe body the entire time he played of him. I asked Hutch his, advantage of such an intimate ting ready to leave, two fan- house. I was .a little annoyed hazards, to which .he coyly his guitar and sang. I was thoughts on the 40-year-old show. I 'felt like I let The tastic gentlemen arrived. They by the delay, but still had remarked, "You learn the per- amazed at how much rock this drunk at every' show and he Thermals down with such .a were the tenants of the house. hopes of a rockin'. good ils of the basement show." rock show actually offered.· said, "I like it actually. Llove small turnout. But after the They told me the show would- evening. I approached Jordan; So when the AGSFB final- The band rolled through their being called Pete show, when I spoke with n't start until 8:30 that The Thermals' drummer, jy took the stage with their two and a half minute songs, Townsend, ... They [the drunk- Hutch, the lead singer/gui- evening. ..., introduced myself, and asked bubble-gum- pop meets The and did not relinquish any of, ard's] love to get nostalgic for tarist, and apologized for the Well,' I thought, 'I guess I . him for an interview, He told Pretenders, I was" relieved, their originalintensity, their high school days." . lesser turnout, "Oh no," he can talk with the band after me after the show" would be and never regretted the show The crowd' automatically So in closing, after much said, "It was awesome. You the show.' . great 1 was excited I .would for the rest ofthe night. The connected with the band.' A anticipation, set backs, and can't see pastthe first row of So when 1 and co·A&E finally get to sit and talk with girls had strong rock riffs with l~~s performed what 1 minimal let downs, The people anyway, so if there are writer, Jason Bright; arrived at them. . insMt:Ty catcHy leaos LhaLlen -=Uubbed, .'the convulsion· Thennals offered a solid night only 10 people .. J couldn't Sotano for a secorid time at Once actually in thebase:-=ffi~ bobbing my head all night . dance,' which entitles shaking of music. .. ,~ (/ ~, i~\ )~ ...."- s: •

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photos by Stanley Brewster / The Arbiter iUustration by David Habben Recording industry to begin hunting down lile sharers

By J. Scott Bowman sharing music and movie files. music." music you wanted. record sales are down because music is getting only one-four- Kansas State Collegian Matt Marron, vocalist and Marron said that he doesn't "Downloading music is the of downloading MP3s," Dave teenth of the money., This (Kansas State V.) guitarist for Pomeroy, said think that downloading only hobby I have - I'm busy said. "But we're in a slump shows that there are a lot of downloading copyrighted Pomeroy music from the Web working my ass off the rest of recession anyways. The first leeches sucking money out of MANHATTAN, Kan. - In music has such a fine line. He has had a negative effect on the time," Dave said. "Music is thing that will 'go is luxury this deal." , the eyes of the Recording said that on one hand bands get them because their fans sup- a part of our culture. I think "costs like music. Marron said th~it will be Industry Association of their music out to the public, port them. Marron said that. he that the RIAA is stepping, on "Motor boat sales are down, impossible to co~Irietely get America, pirates aren't just but at the same time it hurts could see how some of the big- who we are. but people. aren't out there rid of pirating music. He com- swashbuckling outcasts business. ger name acts that sell millions "I collect music, and I don't pirating motor boats. pared it with the war on drugs, searching for gold - they are "A year ago I'd say I'm all of albums could get upset. He see anything immoral for me to "They want to holler thiev- in the fact that you can slow anyone who likes to download about downloading music," said that they encourage people put as big of a library together ery, but none of the music. I the battle by "getting some of copyrighted music. Marron said. "The topic can go to bum CDs of their music for my descendants. I've have downloaded I would buy. the bigger problems, but it will The RIAA said its lawyers either way. But tons and tons because their fan base grows downloaded a lot of old radio I'm a music collector, and I've keep on going. will file lawsuits against peo- of music stores are going out of by word of mouth. shows that I wouldn't have a heard newer music that I prob- "I think that when they pic with the largest collections business, like the Streetside "If pirating continues to go clue as, to where to look for ably wouldn't have bought, I threaten people, they are scar- of music files they can find Records at 95th and Metcalf." on, we won't be able to sell our them. would have just found another ing only a small percentage of online. V.S. copyright laws Marron, said that he had CDs anywhere," Marron said. "In a way it's like I'm col- way to get it." people," Marron said. "I do get allow for damages of $750 to' downloaded some stuff before "You hope that fans will buy lecting a part of Americana. I _Dave said that some of the a little pleasure when huge $150,000 for each song offered to check out what is out there. your CD, because that is how want my grandkids and even musical artists' music is get- record companies, the ones illegally on a person's comput- He said that downloaded music you feed yourself. It's hard to great-grandkids to know how ting ripped off, but the same that gobble up other labels that cr. can help music listeners famil- give 100 percent for your fans the country was, how it is and artists are getting their money treat some of their artists Executives for the RIAA, iarize themselves with songs. when you have to take up a where it wil1 be." ripped off going through the badly, are getting scared. the Washington-based lobby- Marron said that if everyone second job to get by." Dave said that he under- RIAA. He said that the RIAA "All I know (8t- sure is that ing group that represents major docs it all the time, it can Dave, resident of Hill City, stands that some artists are get- has created its own woes. if pirating did not exist, every- labels, would not say how ' become a major problem.' Kan., who asked to be identi- ting robbed of some money, "Take Garth Brooks for one would be fine. When I was many songs on a user's com- "If everyone downloads, fied by only his first name, said but the bigger problem is with example," Dave said. "He has in college, we didn't have it, puter will qualify for a lawsuit. how do artists make money?" that he has collected music the RIAA. He said that the sold millions of CDs at about and we were fine without it. The new campaign comes just Marron said. "I kIlOW the econ- long before Napster was RIAA is blowing the whole $14 per CD, but he makes only It's not like you won't be able weeks after U.S. appeals court orny is bad, but I don't think around. He said that growing downloading situation out of $1 from each one. to function without it. But in rulings requiring Internet that it's a coincidence that CD up in the 1960s music was proportion. "Now, I'm as capitalist as it the end, it should be the artists' providers to identify sub- sales arc down and at the same scarce and you had to beat "The recording industry has comes, but the fact is that the decision." scribers suspected of illegally time everyone is downloading around the bushes to find the failed to realize that some real artist that is producing this

; '28 Days Later' mixes style, STUDENT J'OBS traditional zombie motits A V A I L,AB L E By Ryan Nyburg on the audience. "Days," how- pie, a scene where the group of Oregon Daily Emerald (V. ever, gets it right for most of the survivors escape London by dri- e Student Involvement Oregon) film, making it easy for the ving through wreckage-clogged Office Assistant . audience to connect with the tunnel could have been effec- EUGENE, Ore. - As painful characters. tive, but the timing is off. It all as it is for me to say it, I think The visual style ofthe film is happens so quickly and so the heyday of zombie films is also effective. Filmed on video, pointlessly that no suspense is over. The latest film from it has a grainy, documentary ever built. "Trainspotting" director Danny feel to it that adds a sense of The other problem with the Boyle, "28 Days Later," is a last immediacy to the horror. It film is an ideological one. There gasp of life for the particular often feels like you're watching are a few intimations through- subgenre of horror cinema, but a front line war coverage on out pointing to the idea that we o Student Organization worthy one at that. It takes the CNN. In the later scenes, set in . arc no different than those Office Assistant format of the George Romero- the rain-soaked countryside, the infected by the disease. It's all ( * work study position) style zombie film and retools it speed of the camera movements just "people killing people,' as into a faster-paced, more visual- and the darkness create a bril- one of the characters puts it. ly excessive monster. liant sense of disorientation, The film can also work as a The film's setup is simple. A while never leaving the viewer political allegory of modem day virus is accidentally unleashed confused. Great Britain, but I think that's in England, turning all who are None of this is new, and reading a little too much into it. infected into mindless, feral, many aspects of the film can be The problem is that it never fol- zombie-like creatures. A few found in horror films ofthe past. lows through with its ideas, and survivors band together and try The scenes of the virus spread- ends on a lighter note than what e SPB to escape the devastation. This ing through a population and seems natural, given what's Family Events Coordinator premise is used to remarkable sending the infected into a vio- taken place. advantage through much of the lent rage is reminiscent of David The truth is that in its heart of film, with its scenes of an aban- Cronenberg's "Rabid." And the hearts, the film doesn't contain doned London and the leftovers film seems to borrow something the dark, cynical nihilism of of a civilization gone wild. from each installment of the films like "Night of the Living The characters are essentially "Night of the Living Dead" tril- Dead." While much of the film cardboard cutouts, bland per- ogy. But I've never been one to wallows in the kind of despon- sonality types that could be any- criticize a little postmodem dency and terror it belongs in, it body. This is a standard effect recycling, and nothing here doesn't go through with it into o VSB used in horror cinema to make it feels blatantly derivative. the logical. conclusion. This Assistant Director easier to see yourself in the So what's wrong with the leaves "28 Days Later" as a gen- place of the people on the film? What's keeping it from erally well-done - but still screen. Most films get it wrong, becoming one of the classics of flawed - exercise in horror cin- making the characters so shal- horror? Two things, One is that ema. low and uninteresting that their many of the film's set pieces inevitable deaths have no effect don't come off right. For exam- o-VSB Shakespeare from page 4 The Shakespearean event, warm, and do not show up at though beautiful and well suit- the event underdressed unless Environmental Coordinator ing trash receptacles during ed to its purpose, does have its you do not mind being openly intermission).· Furthermore, errs. The thespians make slight glared at (the author would theatrical presentation is some- mistakes, most are not distract- recommend neckerchiefs and one's interpretation of a famil- ing, and some even add to the sweaters, pink or cream, to be iar work, so each play will flavor .of the experience. This tied 'about the throat and vary depending upon the direc- of course is to be expected dur- tucked like !I tie into the front tor, but each time a hardback ing any live performance and of a suit-coat). copy of the play is opened, the the thespians typically roll The Idaho Shakespeare • Martin Luther King, Jr. same words exist unchanging. with the impromptu problems. Festival is currently putting on Human Rights '- Or the theatre could simply This was only one of many A Midsummer Night's Dream, be a great way to escape daily more minor problems though. The Comedy of Errors, Henry Celebration -Chairperson foils. For the student, it could Take 700 people, add alcohol V, all by William Shakespeare, be a break from -a cluttered that only seems to get cheaper as well as The Fantasticks by apartment, summer school and with each passing act, a five- Tom Jones and Oscar Wilde's studies, or other typical forms minute intermission, and oniy The Importance of>, Being of .entertainment that have four bathrooms. The answer to Earnest. Ticket prices and ApplyatSt~_dent Involvernent become exhausted, such as our equation? An insurmount- schedules can be' viewed Edwards. At least the Idaho able line of people all holding online at www.idahoshake- (1stfloor Student ljniQn).;·· Shakespeare Festival has their crotches and nearing speare.org ample parking, and .basic point break by the second .. Call 426..1223 for more ihformation.- human odor is not trapped Furthermore, take a friend, , ." uiliori.boisestate.ec:lu' ,. ."....' indoors to manifest within as the audience is not terribly ." ~ . .. yoilr nestrils ... s arts Wednesday, July 9, 2003 lers that occupythe seats direct- Iy adjacent to the Hawks dugout. For the first SIX mnmgs these insightful gents can be heard rousing the Hawk's oppo- nents with not-so-clever gems. This 'continues thru the sixth inning, when sadly, their beer' supply gets cut off. At this point they redirect their efforts toward the box seat server who repeat- edly explains the ballpark's alcohol policy. Pepsi will have to do. The poor girl can't possi- bly get paid enou&h to put !1P with these guys. Stili, entertain- ment reigns supreme at the Forget about the games. . Best of all, minor league Humanitarian Bowl, or even the baseball is superior to collegiate Rose Bowl for that matter. and MLB on many levels. We've got another six months until the airwaves are bombard- Collegiate players use alu- minum bats, which essentially ed with the annual ranting and raving over the ever-questioned sugar-coat their hitting poten- BCS. March Madness in Boise? tial. With the exception of a Not likely. We're more likely to select few summer leagues, see a Boise. State basketball such as the Cape Cod League : player wearing a glass slipper and the Alaska ,Baseball than to actually be part of a League, scouts don't have the opportunity to see what a player Cinderella story. So what's a sport's fan to do can do with the wood. This can come summer, when Bronco make drafting a power hitter, II football isn't a Saturday fixture hit or miss. and ourHoosier dreams are laid As for single-A ball rivaling to rest? One word-baseball. the bigs? Consider this, name That's right, America's pas- recognition. might be far from time. The game that has been household, at least for now. The blessed with the Babe survived Hawks players might not be a strike, and has an internation- flooded with endorsement deals al flavor that the NBA is just for the time being-but some- beginning to, embrace. Boise thing else is missing-some:- State might not put a Division I thing you don't really miss at team on the field, which is all. Superegos. We've all seen unfortunate considering the fan it. At the next level, players support of Bronco athletic pro- often .lose their grounding, grams - but alas, there is base- becoming bigger than the game. ball in Boise. When contracts and salaries Every June, July and August, dwarf the Mariners beating the the boys of summer take to the Yanks in extra-innings, some- 'grass of Memorial Stadium as thing is off. : Boise Hawks, a Class-A affili- Big contracts breed big egos, ate of the Chicago Cubs. The but for the time being, Boise is future pride of Wrigley Field still exempt from this. While the grace the greens' of Memorial major leaguers are flying on Stadium, showcasing some of charters from city to city, the the best and brightest major Hawks spend countless hours on Photo by Stanley Brewster I The Arbiter league stars of tomorrow, today. a bus. While the superstars Most of the Hawks are from "Home away from home" Sammy and Sherry Rick, parents of Hawk's starting catcher Alan Rick, visiting Boise from their bounce from luxury hotels to luxury homes, minor leaguers the United States, others bring a home in sunny Florida. Seen above with host-family member Ryan Hembree. unique Latin flavor tOlIre club. are housed out with host fami- lies. While Sosa is driving to the Some players come from as far is, froin rookie ball thru the back their next start, recording in fact dreaming. They possess pitch through the marathon of a park in his Mercedes or SUV as Venezuela and the minor league ranks. Teams trav- 10K's while redeeming their enough God-given talent to lace season players endure, but to sitting on 20's, his Class-A Dominican Republic to season el countless hours, from city to ERA. a fastball down the left field line still throw 'heat in October. counterparts, at least for the and hone their skills. With any city, to play at ballparks they've Minor league coaches are' when the pitch ran up and in at Amazing. most part, aren't, luck, they finish out their season never heard of before. I challenged as well. First, the 90 mph. They ar.. given the These guys are truly blessed, These guys don't pull the without injury, and one step promise, Fenway Park and city they represent expects them speed to stretch a stand-up dou- But don't mistake their natural cash that the average fan pre- closer to the bigs. ' ble into a triple, and the strength talent for an easy ticket. The Yankee Stadium are nowhere to to win. Second, the organiza- Everyday these fellas suit up sumes. With the exception of a to take an outside pitch 400 feet road to the major leagues is be found. ' tion's major league affiliate and take to the field, they're liv- There are no celebrities in needs their pitchers getting few guys who managed lofty deep to the opposite field. long. So, so long. There's no signing bonuses, a.k.a, Scott ing out a dream that most of us the minors'. There is 'no LeBron innings and their hitters getting Pitchers are giver. t\1e arm of a easy ride. In fact, their road is Boras' clients, the only green to can only relate to when- we are James in haseball. You're the at bats. It's a balancing act deity, allowing them to not only filled with rides - bus rides that be seen in the minors is on the number one piek in the NBA between the short-term goals of field. Add that to the fact that draft, you get a fat contract and the team and the' sometimes- these guys are playing in front a key to the city. You not only opposing long-term goals of the of 2000-3000 fans instead of play, you start. Nobody wants a organization. 20,000-40,000 plus, that too kid making that much money Minor league teams are a must be a humbling experience warming the bench. group of players challenged to to these future big leaguers. Same story, different game. perform as a team, while distin- So take away the jumbo tran, You're the first pick in the MLB guishing themselves as individ- the retractable roof, and the off- draft? You've got a million- uals. But unarguably, they are the-field celebrity sightings. dollar arm? Great. Here's your all working toward the same Take away the luxury suites and signing bonus. Don't spend it all goal. They all dream of making the $45 box seats, and strip it in one place, 'cause you won't it to The Show, where they'll down to the bare essentials. be making crap from here on out play alongside the Griffey's and What do you have? Minor until you hit the majors. Oh, the A-Rod's, the best of the league baseball, Where players here's your invite to spring best. That is why they're here, still run out a ground ball, and training. "Good luck in the playing in a city with small- bunt the run in from third. minors kid." town appeal, and big league players are happy to sign You see, there's no place for dreams. They all love the game Where autographs for nine-year-old boys among theLeague's men. of baseball, and Hawk fans love So when you think these guys their team, as evidenced by and 49 year-old fans alike. The stars of tomorrow, still trying to have it made, know this: they attendance at Memorial make a name for themselves are fighting for their job each Stadium. The Hawks rival all and every day they hit the field. other members of the Eastern today. Baseball in Boise, the way it should be played. For the Their futures depend on their League in fan attendance, based ability to avoid a 0-4 slump as a on ballpark capacity. love of the game. hitter. Their jump to the next Boise Hawks baseball has level relies on [he fact that they something for everybody. From Photo by Stenley Brewster I The Arbitor can get lit up by the opposing the chicken dance to the sev- Hawks take batting-practice before a win at Memorial Stadium. team one night, and bounce "enth-inning stretch, to the heck- Bronco 'Chera Sommer My Two Cents: 'dies incar accident In memory of Chera currently on the all-time list. and 1.95 digs. She tied her She has a career high 19 By Maurice Sapp head not bowed. The funeral was held In career digs, she tallied career record for assists in a digs against Fresno State on . Sports Reporter/Columnist Monday, June 30 in Seal Beach, 603 and averaged 2.03 digs match with 77 against Idaho Nov. 7. California. Many players from in her four-year career. She on Nov. 18. She also had High School: She graduat- The sports worldis bigger than just the Chera's volleyball team attended as did an internship with the seven blocks in that same ed from Los Alamitos ,High people who play. It consists of coach- well as a few, football players and KIVI Sports department match against Idaho. She School (1999) where she es, families, spectators, reporters, fol-' some members of the track team who was named to the honor roll. lowers and those who just catch a knew her. All of these people traveled Photo courtesy of Boise State News during the summer of 2001. was named to the Las Vegas Services This past spring Sommer all-tournament !~am. . In volleyball, she was the glimpse of some scores in the newspa- the miles from Boise to show their team's MVP and also per every now and then; All these peo- love and respect for Chera, giving By Lori Hays served an internship in 2\i0 1: She shared startmg received the school's schol- pie make up a community, maybe both their memories and condolences Courtesy of Boise State .Marketing for the Boise time at setter with Mindy ar athlete award. She was Athletics Weekly. Her plans for this Bennett. She averaged 8.25 even a family. Right now our family is to her family. named to the all-league in mourning because we've lost one of There will be a service held here in Special to The Arbiter coming year were to return assists and 1.52 digs per to Boise this coming August game and was the team's team. Her high school coach our own. Boise on Friday July II at 4 p.m. at St.· was Tina Stickler. The Boise State volleyball to complete a bachelor's co-captain. Chera Sommer, better known to farni- Paul's Student Center on University Club: She played for the family was saddened to hear degree in Marketing. 2002: Sommer moved to the ly, friends, and volleyball teammates Drive, across the street from the Cal Juniors three years of the death of Chera The Boise memorial service Broncos' Libero position, as "Cher Bear," was taken from us on Administration Building. under Chris Gonzales and Sommer, a senior this past for Chera Sommer is sched- her senior year, leading the the morning of June 22, 2003. She Those of us in the Bronco athletic Club Long Beach one year. season on the Bronco team. uled for Friday, July 11 at 4 team in digs with 231, and died in an automobile accident while family feel the loss of Chera Sommer. Her Club Long Beach team Sommer, died in an automo- p.m. at St. Paul's Student averaging 2.89 digs per driving home from Los Angeles to We see it in each other's eyes. Yet, won the Bronze Medal at bile accident Sunday, June Center on University Drive game She also added 73 Seal Beach, California, where she was we will never again see the smile of the 1996 Junior Olympics. 22, while driving from Los across from the assists to her season totals. going to spend what would be her last this young woman, who was Angeles to her hometown of Administration Building. birthday with her family. Yes, she inevitably going to accomplish great Seal Beach in California. What follows is a recap of Chera Sommer's Bronco Career Statistics died on her birthday. things. Looking back, it's not the loss Chern, a team captain, was her four-year athletic career Year GP Kills Avg E TA Pet News of Chera's death was not well of what she might have done, or. who with Boise State. Ast SA BS SA , Avg DG Avg received here in Boise. Chera was the she might have been that tears me up. known for her dedication 1999 71 ,36 0.51 22 114 0.123- and hard work on the court 1999: Sommer moved into 643 14 1 15 0.23 120 1.69 single most caring persorr I've ever It's who she already was that I will and will also be remem- the starting role at setter 2000 81 . 32 0.4 24 122 0.066 had the pleasure of meeting. I'm not miss the most. . 1.95 bered for her friendly nature midway through her fresh- 828 14 1 25 ' 0,32 158 alone. There are countless people in If there is al).yright thing to say, or at man season. She was named 2001 65 34 0.52 22 109 0.11 Boise, her home away from home, least the most accurate take on the and smile off the court. 536 8 1 17 0.28 99 1.52 Sommer was a four-year let-, to the Big West All- 2002 80 ' 6 0.08 4 26 0.077 who look back and remember this tragedy, it came from the mouth of ter-winner ard a four-year Freshman Team after play- 73 1 0 2 0.03 231 2.89 remarkable, yourtg'-woman with theChera's friend, Tony McPherson. 0.097 starter for the Bronco vol- ing in 71 games and averag- Totals 297 108 0.35 72 371 same fondness. She befriended and "Chera was to good for Earth. Earth is ing 9.06 'assists overall and 2060 37 3 ' 59 0.21 603 2,03 left' an impression on everyone she hell. She deserved a lot better than leyball team as the squad's Chera Sommer's Bronco Career Highs: setter and libero. She had a 9.77 assists in conference- Kills: svs, UC-Irvine, 10-22-99 encountered. She had a way of making what we could give her down here, So career total 2,080 assists games. She also averaged ASsists: T7 vs. Idaho, 1H6-UO your day better whenever she crossed God rescued her and took her to some-' with .the Broncos, rankirlg 1.69 digs per game as a T7 vs.Nevada, 11.+99 your path., , thing better." . freshritan. Aa3s: . 3 VB. Multiple Opponents By June 23, the day after the accident, , She's with God now, but the rest of us her fifth in career assists. Digs: . 2000: Sommer started for 19VB. Fresno state. 11-07-02 everyone at the university knewaoout wiWsorely miss her. i She also averaged '7.74 TotaIBI6cks: ' '7vs.ldaho,11-18-00; ' assists' per ..game in her the Broncosas.a sophomore Solo Blocks: 1 VB. Mullip!e Opponents : Chera's death. There wasn't a single We love you Chera. I career which ranks seventh and averaged 10.22 assistS Bklck ~s1sts; . " 7'1$. Idaho, 11'1~ '. \ ;; j {. _~_c~L_~_OU_I~~_th_~~~rts_7iIY with;eir ' ...c....--....-l.! -!.'l--'~'--"..l.\";"':':":"-.i.,;i ...:...:...:.;..'.....:....,~\ 'f!, ,', ./ I i!::-;-;' , ____ -'- __ ...... :.....LL ._.__ ·..:.... .__ ...J.I _ ...... _' .. J Wedne"tday, Julyj~_• Sports The Arbiter • Page 7 Will time. heal hard feelings between ACC m.em.bers?

By David Droschak Virginia, Clemson, Maryland to deal with collectively. house where people were dis- Associated Press and Wake Forest. "The fiber of this league is secting things." One byproduct of this year's very, very strong," Swofford Swofford believes it's unfair RALEIGI-I,· N.C. - It may expansion was dissent over said. "It has always had the abil- to portray the ACC as a greedy take some time for the Atlantic finances, travel and student wel- ity to deal with tough issues and league aimed at cornering the Coast' Conference to become fare among some of the ACC's. tough problems and come back' financial sports market along one happy family again. original members - mainly stronger than ever in terms of the East Coast. A conference that prides Duke, North Carolina, N.C. relationships and working effec- The ACC handed 0ttt a itself on unity and integrity has State and Virginia. tively with each other. I've seen record $9.7 million to each of its just ended two of the roughest Another argument surround- it. over the years and when nine schools last year. He said Clemson, Duke: Marylarld. North carolina, North . members were prepared to take mMayB, 1953 months in its history, haggling edjust how many schools would Florida -State came into the Carolina State, South Carolina andWakeForest league." . a loss for the next few seasons and ann-twisting over an expan- be the correct mix. North universities withdraw from Southern Conference, sion effort that ended with the Carolina and Duke favored a . Many fingers were pointed at with the addition of the draw up bylaws for ACC addition of Miami and Virginia 10-team league, others talked Swofford when it appeared the Hurricanes and Hokies if certain ACC's attempt to expand could financial scenarios.don't unfold. Tech in 2004. . . . about 13 or other numbers. Colleges adopt bylaws, making ACC official The ACC could use the com- . "I am personally disappoint- fall through. Fowler said such That worried UNC chancel- L11June 14, 1953 ing year to heal some deep ed with the outcome. of our criticism was unfair as Swofford lor James Moeser. . i;~Dec.4,1953 University of Virginia admitted wounds. expansion discussions," Duke tried to forge compromises with "There are no assurances," he said when asked about finan- "There were pressures put on athletic director Joe Alleva said the ACC's chancellors and pres- M June 30, 1971 University of South Carolina withdraws . - politically, by faculty - that Tuesday. "I am concerned that idents, who had the final vote on cial projections. "We are con- changed some things with peo- this will be detrimental to sever- expansion. cerned about that - we have been lril Apnl3, 1978 Georgia Tech admitted pie," North Carolina State ath- al sports, especially basketball, "John Swofford has been from the very beginning of letic director Lee Fowler said. and change the culture of the overly abused in this process," this." l:ij July 1, 1991 Rorida State admitted "Some schools went from one league significantly. The ACC Fowler said. "I thought his lead- But Swofford insisted the side of the issue to the other. As will emerge from this process ership has been amazing. When benefits will be more than mon- tll May 13, 2003 Votes to expand league to 12 schools, targets time went on it was a difficult successfully, but it will take you're in charge of something etary. Miami, Boston College and Syracuse, but later situation to manage." time and leadership." and some opinions change in the "We've never thought it excludes Boston College and Syracuse The move to II teams was That will fall to ACC com- middle you're in the mode of would be a financial windfall," . Invitations issued to Miami and Virginia Tech just the third ACC expansion in missioner John Swofford, who trying to hold things together, he said. "This is a way to stabi- ElJune25 which he did. lize us and strengthen us and a half-century. Each previous is' confident the league will Virginia Tech accepts offer time, the ACC added just one move forward despite its mem- "When it got public it got a position us to make certain we ~June27 maintain our place in the mar- team - Georgia Tech in 1978 bers' differing opinions. life of its own," he added. l'IJune3O Miami accepts offer and Florida State in 1991 - to a He said expansion, revenue "People change their minds in ketplace - and that's been a very group that also' includes Duke, sharing and probation are the business every day and it hap- good place for us in recent e 2003 KAT Source: Atlantic Coast Conference, AP Graphic: Pat Carr, Mark Ma~em North Carolina, N.C. State, . most difficult items for schools pened in this. We were in a glass years." Boise Btate athletes place in· Former Bronco track field championship competes in three

By Max Corbet .Courtesy of Boise State Athletics Wimbledon rounds , Special to The Arbiter By Lori Hays BOISE, Idaho - Rob Courtesy of Boise State Athletics . Minnitti and Justin St. Clair, Special to The Arbiter former members of the Boise r State University track and field Former Boise -State tennis player \., .'team, placed second and fourth, Wesley Moodie lost in the third round of respectively, in the men's Wimbledon Saturday, June 28 in four sets javelin at the 2003 USA (6-7,6-2,6-46-4) to 13th deeded Sebastian .Dutdoor Track and Field Grosjean of France. Moodie was the first i Championships on Saturday, Bronco to qualify to play in Wimbledon, let June 21. alone survive the first two rounds. Minnitti, a senior on this past Moodie had reached the third round at . year's Bronco team,finished Wimbledon Thursday (June 26) after a runner-up with a lifetime best five-set match victory over .Frederic , throw of 253-=4 (77.21 meters). Niemeyer of Canada. Moodie, a 2000 All- , Last week Minnitti, a two-time American at BSU and a first-time qualifier I All-American for Boise State, at Wimbledon, beat Niemeyer 7-6, 4-6, 2- -also finished second in the 6,6-1,7-5. . , men's javelin at the NCAA In his first round' match on Tuesday National Outdoor Track and (June 24), Moodie defeated Marc Rosset of Field Championships. St. Clair, Switzerland 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. who earned NCAA All- Moodie, from South Africa, has played American honors for the on the pro circuit since he completed his Broncos as a senior in 2002, just eligibility at Boise State. He played for the missed the medal stand with a Broncos in 1999 and 2000 and was an AIl- fourth place throw of 242-10 American with Leif Meineke in doubles as (74.02m). seniors in the spring of2000. He was also a Two other former Bronco two-time All-Big West honoree. Moodie's athletes also competed at this records in his two seasons at Boise State week's USA Championships. were 44-26 in singles and 56-23 in doubles. Trina Rogers, placed fourth in Boise State won the Big West team cham- the women's javelin on Friday pionship each of those years. . with a throw of 164-6, while Photo courtesy of Boise State News Services , Jared Rome finished 14th in the men's discus on Thursday with a toss of 186-6. Rogers earned All-American honors for Boise Photo courtesy of Boise State Photo Services State at last week's NCAA Championships. Rome is the In other results involving Clinger, a volunteer assistant most honored athlete in the his- coach for Boise State tied for tory of the Boise State track and athletes with ties to Boise State, Oscar Duncan, who is an acade- seventh in the high jump with a field program winning a total of mark of7-3.25 on'Friday. six NCAA All-American mic advisor in the Bronco ath- Home Parties •awards during his career from letic department, placed seventh for Ladies.... 1997 to 2000 in the discus and in the javelin with a throw of Romance Speoolim 238-5 (72.67m), while Charlie shot put. . toslelully present Romance Enhancement prod urn, lingerie & more in the comfort ,NCAAmakes changes in men's tournament of your own home. Weekly ~peGiqls cPIJt 'if;t>e1lt'Jl!lo/2'oIio1lJ, 'IS low 'IS $94 The committee will do away By Wendell Barnbous were predetermined and rotated "'"'~':,.=,,__5l'.aU!lhWY fJd7it1l Knight Ridder Newspapers each year. with the directional names for 1\ 455-2359 4412 Aviaflon '!k-; "The committee's main the four regions on the bracket. 3"67~068:'Bti(;fYOUi~fiYTod~t (2. 08V CQldwalL 10 83605 In addition to announcing charge has been to competitive- Instead; each of the four Final Four sites through 2011 ly balance the bracket," Bill regions will be referred to by last week, the men's basketball Hancock, NCAA consultant to the host city's name. In 2004, committee also made two sig- the Division I men's basketball the regionals will be East' nificant changes in the look of championship, said Monday. Rutherford (formerly East), the NCAA Tournament men's. "But the Final Four semifinal Atlanta (South), St. Louis The Arbiter .. bracket starting in 2004. matchups really weren't bal- (Midwest) and Phoenix (West). When the bracket is released anced. This addresses that." The 2-year-old pod system, Independent Student Newspaper of Boise State University on Selection Sunday, which is Basically, the tournament's which is designed to keep March 14 next year, the com- top two No. I seeds will be teams closer to home on the mittee will determine the Final placed in opposite brackets. NCAA Tournament's first Four semifinal pairings when it The fourth-best No. I seed will weekend, has blurred the direc- sets the bracket. In years past, be placed in the regional oppo- tional nature of the regionals' the semifinal match ups of site the overall No. I seed with. sites. regional winners (East vs, the third-best No. I seed placed West, Southvs. Midwest, etc.) with the other No. I seed.

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