Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 3-14-2002 Arbiter, March 14 Students of Boise State University Although this file was scanned from the highest-quality microfilm held by Boise State University, it reveals the limitations of the source microfilm. It is possible to perform a text search of much of this material; however, there are sections where the source microfilm was too faint or unreadable to allow for text scanning. For assistance with this collection of student newspapers, please contact Special Collections and Archives at [email protected]. The Bronco QYmI1CISis soY goodbye to seniors -Page6 iter . ; Vol. 15 Issue 47 First Copy Free . I ; Ruch formally asked to resign resign." By Andy Benson sibility, a lack of leadership and a disre- touch with students. resolution. His office referred the The Arbiter gard for the students of Boise State. The resolution stated that upon the Arbiter to previous comments Ruch has Brooke Baldwin, ASBSU Senate pro ASBSU president Nate Peterson receipt of 1,000signatures on the ASBSU made about the petition. tern, said she was disappointed with Ruch's refusal to acknowledge the Boise State President Charles Ruch started the petition last January calling sponsored petition, Ruch would be Last January, Ruch said he was the Senate's resolution. officially received a resolution from thf! for Ruch to step down as university asked to resign. right person for the job and would not "1 think he is blatantly ignoring ASBSU Senate last week calling for his president. The petition reached the 1,00000igna- resign. ASBSU," Baldwin said. "He has to resignation after a petition critical of Peterson cited Ruch's response to the ture mark on Feb. 5, but the resolution I'm disappointed they felt I'm the prove to me why he doesn't need to Ruch collected 1/129 student signatures. budget crisis, the $85,000 logo and wasn't sent to the President's office until single and sole reason for their frustra- .Change or how he has changed." The resolution accused Ruch of PeopleSoft software cost overruns as March 4. tion," Ruch said when the petition drive showing a history of financial irrespon- examples of an administration out of Dr. Ruch refused to comment on the was announced. "1 am not going to Graduates face tough eeormmy, competffforr By Mary Marggret Rice The U.S. Department of hunting before landing a Tile Arbiter Labor's National Data Book job .. says the largest and fastest The Occupational Soon-to-be college grad- growing occupation with Outlook Quarterly opti- uates must dig their heels the highest pay is computer mistically reports more in and stand firm as they systems analyst, .with a education gives individu- prepare to enter into projected 1.19 million job als an opportunity for today's economic turmoil. openings. higher earnings. According to the United Job growth is expected It says employers think States Department of reach an all-time-high of educated employees are Labor, total employment is 4.6 million retail sales jobs more organized and learn expected to increase by 14 and 3.9 million general. more easily. '. percent from 141 million in manager / top execunve i. At the same time, gradu- 1998 to 161 million in 2008. positions. ates should consider mov- However, the 20 million Farmers and sewing ing to where the money is. jobs to be added by 2008 machine operators will "As the job market tight- will not be evenly distrib- have the hardest time find- ens more graduates will uted in the major industrial ing jobs in the coming look at relocation even and occupational groups. years. though previous statistics The constant structural Service jobs will have show 85 percent have taken changes in the U.S. econo- the most job openings, jobs in the valley," Rapp my will be caused by con- mostly because of their said. sumer demand changes,. inherent replacement A better job market technology, and a faltering needs. might be found in a state economy aggravated by Two years ago the with a higher total personal Sept. 11. Bureau of Labor Statistics income. Occupations topping the analysis indicated future Idaho does not have a list as expected to grow good news. - high total personal income, most between 1998 and They predicted 1998- standing at $31 billion with . ',I 2008 are: registered nurses, 2008 degreed job openings a.4 percent distribution. computer systems analysts, would almost equal the California has the nation's counselors, college and number of college gradu- highest income at $1.09 tril- I university faculty, and ates entering the labor lion with. a 13.1 distribu- 1 .physicians. force. tion rate . The projected fastest Dick Rapp, Career Students might think growing occupations Center director said, "Most twice before moving to between 1998 and 2008 are: graduates will find jobs, it . Wyoming;- at $13.4 billion computer support special- will just take a little longer and a .2 distribution, it has ists, computer engineers, now to find them." the lowest total income of speech / language patholo- Rapp says the job market all the states. gists and audiologists, bio- is very competitive in According to Time mag- logical scientists and vet- today's economy, and esti- azine, students graduating erinarians. mates two to five months of see JOBS page 3 Photo by Ted Hormon. The ArtJIter. Heather Rulz shines durIng her floor routine on Monday. For more coverage ofthe meet turn to page 6. Program helps Japanese Chi Alpha'hosts God students flne-tune English By Ted Harmon vs. science debate - The Aroiter The 22 Japanese students visiting BSU from ous straits between 'know-noth- Tokyo will complete their studies in Boise next National scholars to debate ing' skepticism and 'anything week. after finishing an intensive program goes' credulity." designed to sharpen their spoken English. creationism' vs, science Guarisco said Chi Alpha has . The Asia University Global Studies Program felt an event like this would (AUGP) transplants students from Asia University By Julie Underwood do not, will not, and cannot con- greatly benefit the BSU commu- in Tokyo to Boise State for an intense seven weeks Special to The Arbiter tradict." nity. of English conversation and listening comprehen- . According to information on "Many students feel that sion study.. "': Have you ever considered his web site, Ross' mission is to belief in God is unscientific, so Students also spend time studying historical .what the universe has to say show how science and faith are we felt it would be good to have and contemporary aspects of American culture. about the existence of God? allies, not enemies. two scholars debate the issue," The Japanese education system mandates a Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysi- Ross said he started at reli- he said. minimum of six years of English classes to gradu- cist/ and Michael Shermer, pro- gious" ground zeso" and arrived After researching the best ate high school, but those classes focus mainly on fessional skeptic, have, and will at his current beliefs through sci- scholars to debate the issue, Chi grammar and writing, not on conversation skills. be sharing their conclusions in a ence. Alpha had to overcome schedul- Many English classes in Japan meet just once a debate entitled, "The Universe Shermer, founder of the ing issues. week, and are taught by teachers who have often Speaks," sponsored by Chi Skeptic Society and "Skeptic "It's not easy to get on the cal- never worked with native English speakers, said Alpha Christian Fellowship Magazine" will confront cre- endars of scholars like these," Eric White, coordinator of intensive English pro- Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in ationism head-on. Guarisco said. ''We had the idea grams on campus. the SUB Jordan Ballroom. "Creationists. don't actually two or two-and-a-half years ago, "The pattern we lend to see with Japanese stu- Nino Guarisco, Chi Alpha do science. What they do is rum- but we couldn't get the schedul- dents is that their analytical skills are very strong; director, said the debate will mage through scientific journals ing worked out until now." you give them a multiple choice test and they can focus on answering the question; and books and try to find holes He said the debate is expect- knock your socks off," White said. .' ''What can a rational person con- in theories or find what looks ed to be lively but respectable, However, the very same students have a diffi- corroborative evidence for dude about creation by scientifi- like The experience of the partici- cult time verbalizing the language, White said, cally looking at the cosmos?" creation," Shermer said. pants shouui lead to a great because the opportunity doesn't present itself in Shermer is the author of, Ross, founder and president exchange of ideas, he said. Japanese classrooms. of "Reasons to ..B.e!ieve" and ''Why People. Believe Weird "We are hoping for a lot of While at BSU, the students attend 14 hours of StudentsfromAslanUnlversityptacUce .nationally known author and Things," and has been featured participation from students and classes focusing on spoken English; _ listening comprehension oflaroe numbers • . on LanyKing Live and Oprah. lecturer, will argue for creation- pro~rs/ especially. during the Th e students split into two. groups and alterna te Shermer said, "The key to ism by asserting new. scientific qu tion d an er segm t gh Museum in Boise. f j skepticism is to continually and wWch willfullo~ debate. :;n. ,between classes tau t by Seana Sperling and Students took notes on various exhibits for class discoveries which he said, Jennifer Wylie. '.' - . and Sperling d W Ii often 'prove, "God's revelation 'of vigorously apply the methods of .